Author: Dr. William Freeman

Dr. William Freeman is Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, where he has served since 2014. He leads the parish’s extensive music and liturgy program, including approximately 25 part-time employees and a large volunteer ministry supporting the parish’s weekly and seasonal liturgical schedule. Freeman concurrently serves as Executive Director and Organist of Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las Vegas, where he oversees finance, human resources, facilities, communications, workforce management, and other organizational operations supporting a $1.5 million annual operating budget. A former Clark County School District music educator, Freeman holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University and an MBA from Western Governors University. He is also an active professional organist and church musician with more than a decade of experience in Catholic liturgy and sacred music.
Advent Parish Mission with Fr. Bob Stoeckig

Advent Parish Mission with Fr. Bob Stoeckig

Dive into the Advent Scriptures and deepen your prayer life this Advent on December 12 and 13 at 6:30 PM during our Advent Parish Mission. Our guest speaker is Fr. Bob Stoeckig who currently serves as Rector of Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las Vegas. Previously, Fr. Bob served as Vicar General and Chancellor of the Diocese of Las Vegas. Prior to becoming a Catholic priest, Fr. Bob earned a Master of Arts in Vocal Performance, worked as a music therapist, and served as Director of Operations for Pan American Industries. A highly sought-after speaker, Fr. Bob has presented on topics such as music, liturgy, and Sacred Scripture at conferences and missions around the country.

Fr. Bob will be the celebrant and homilist at the 4 PM Saturday Mass on 12/10 and at the 8 AM, 10 AM, and 4 PM Masses on 12/11.

Triduum of Hallowtide (Traditional Latin Mass)

Triduum of Hallowtide (Traditional Latin Mass)

The Diocese of Las Vegas’ Latin Mass Community will be celebrating the Triduum of Hallowtide this year at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in the Extraordinary tradition. These liturgies are celebrated in Latin.

Both the Latin Extraordinary Form and English Novus Ordo liturgies will fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation requirement for all Roman Catholics. Please note two very important details:

  1. 10/31 Requiem Vespers at 6:30 PM does NOT fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation requirement
  2. All Souls Day is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation

*St. Anthony of Padua will have a Vigil Mass on 10/31 at 5:30 PM and 9 AM and 12 PM Masses on 11/1. On All Souls’ Day, the parish will have Mass at 9 AM and 5:30 PM. All Novous Ordo Masses will be celebrated in English.*

Monday, October 31, 2022

Requiem Vespers, 6:30pm (Does not fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation)

Requiem Vespers is the traditional Office for the Dead, chanted in Latin.

November 1st, All Saints’ Day

Missa Cantata at  at 7:30pm

November 2nd, All Souls’ Day

Triduum of Masses
  • 1st Mass: Low Mass – 7:15pm
  • 2nd Mass: Low Mass – approximately 7:45pm immediately following the first Mass
  • 3rd Mass: Missa Cantata – approximately 8:15pm immediately following the previous Mass