Author: Bill Freeman

Recognized for bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary Catholic liturgical music, William Paul Freeman is a highly sought after organist, conductor, and music educator based out of Las Vegas. He currently serves as the Director of Music at the fastest growing Catholic Church in America, St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Organist at Guardian Angel Cathedral, and Director of Guitar Studies at The Mojave High School. He is the founding Chapter Director for the National Pastoral Musicians' Chapter in the Diocese of Las Vegas and Sub-Dean of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Freeman has been featured on SiriusXM's "The Catholic Guy Show with Lino Rulli," and various Catholic and secular media, and has provided music, as an arranger, conductor, and organist, for several nationally televised Catholic liturgies. An accomplished organist, Mr. Freeman has performed on some of the finest organs in the world including the 1876 Hook & Hasting Centennial Organ in Buffalo, New York. He has performed under luminary conductors such as JoAnn Falletta, Yoav Talmi, and Robert Duerr. He made is own conducting debut in sold-out performances of Stephen Sondheim's thriller "Sweeney Todd: The Demon of Fleet Street." Mr. Freeman holds an undergraduate degree in organ and liturgical music, a Master of Education, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration, and a Certificate in Roman Catholic Theology and Liturgical Music. He completed his musical studies at the Eastman School of Music, Canisius College, George Mason University, Notre Dame, UNLV, and George Mason University. He is licensed in K-12 Music, K-8 General Education, and K-12 School Administration. Freeman lives in Henderson with his wife, Jovita Rose, and their cocker spaniel, Peanut.
Immaculate Conception: Holy Day of Obligation

Immaculate Conception: Holy Day of Obligation

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Friday, December 8, 2023, is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Archdiocese of Las Vegas as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To assist you in fulfilling your obligation to attend Mass:

  • 9 AM on Friday, December 8
  • 12 PM on Friday, December 8
  • 6 PM on Friday, December 8

The 9 AM and 6 PM Masses will be live-streamed.
Bible Study Update

Bible Study Update

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BIBLE STUDY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!

The next upcoming Bible Study is Wednesday, December 6, after 6 pm Mass. Sign up and order your Lector Workbook ($15) at the parish office.

Upcoming topics:

Dec. 6: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 |

2 Pt 3:8-14 | Mk 1:1-8

Dec. 13: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11 |

Thes 5:16-24 | Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

Dec. 20: NO SESSION

Dec. 27: NO SESSION
New Year’s Eve Party

New Year’s Eve Party

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Who: Adults Only
What: Prime Rib Dinner, Dancing, Cash Bar, Times Square Ball Drop
Where: Parish Hall
When: 12/31 6 pm-10 pm
Cost: $50/person

Limited Spots Available

Register today by scanning
the QR Code or visiting:
www.saplv.com/nyeparty

In-person Registration Dec. 2 & 3
Angel Tree Gift Drive

Angel Tree Gift Drive

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Christmas is coming! The St. Louise de Marillac Parish Outreach Committee and Respect Life Committee is again sponsoring an Angel Tree Drive for 2023. Our Angel Tree program includes 3 Angel Trees this Christmas Season! Donated gifts will benefit Catholic Charities of Las Vegas, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, and the Women’s Resource Center of Southern Nevada – also known as our “Baby Tree” sponsored by the Respect Life Committee. Gift cards will benefit our parish families in need this season as well as for the upcoming year. Please, WE CANNOT ACCEPT BICYCLES.

Angel tags are available on each tree in the narthex at all masses. The main tree will also include little Christmas stockings/Angels for a suggested $20 or $25 gift card for parish families in need. We invite you to take your pick among the three trees! Please be sure to bring back your gift card stockings or unwrapped gifts ONLY at masses on December 9th and 10th.
Thank you for your generosity!
Sock & Underwear Drive

Sock & Underwear Drive

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The Knights of Columbus Council #14544 will be collecting NEW SOCKS and UNDERWEAR for the homeless through December 18th. They will be distributed to the homeless at the Catholic Worker’s annual breakfast on December 24th. A collection box will be located on the right side when you enter the first set of doors.
Thank you for your generosity!

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  • Thursday of the Second Week of Lent
    Reading 1 Jeremiah 17:5-10 Thus says the LORD:Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings,who seeks his strength in flesh,whose heart turns away from the LORD.He is like a barren bush in the desertthat enjoys no change of season,But stands in a lava waste,a salt and empty earth.Blessed is the man who trusts in […]