Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church 175 Blue Point Avenue Blue Point, New York Telephone:

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1 MASS SCHEDULE WEEK DAY MASSES: Monday Friday 8:30AM in Mother Church WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5PM in Large Church Sunday 7:30AM in Mother Church 9AM, and 11:00AM in Large Church Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church 175 Blue Point Avenue Blue Point, New York Telephone: October 26, 2014 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4PM 4:30PM in Large Church Monday 6:15PM 7:15PM in Mother Church EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Monday 6PM 8PM in Mother Church MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA & BENEDICTION: Monday 7:30 8PM In Mother Church Visit us online! I myself have often encouraged the frequent recitation of the Rosary. From my youthful years this prayer has held an important place in my spiritual life. The Rosary has accompanied me in moments of joy and in moments of difficulty. To it I have entrusted any number of concerns; in it I have always found comfort. To recite the Rosary is nothing other than to contemplate with Mary the face of Christ. --St. John Paul II

2 The Pastoral Team Clergy Rev. Edward R. D Andrea, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Charles Fink, Parish Administrator Rev. John Amoah, Associate Pastor Deacon Frank Hartmann Deacon Edward Karan Retired Clergy Deacon Robert Gronenthal Parish Staff Mrs. Beth Rivalsi, Director of Faith Formation for Adults Mrs. Patricia Bartoldus, Director of Faith Formation, K-9 Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director of Outreach Mrs. Theresa Martin, Director of Music Parish Office: Fax: Mrs. Lindsay Butler, Parish Asst., ext. 11 Mrs. Loraine Gonzalez, Admin. Asst., ext. 10 Hours: Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ourladyofthesnowbp@gmail.com Religious Education: Mrs. Eileen Mulry, Secretary, ext. 15 Mrs. Susan Gressler, C.R.E., ext. 14 Office hours: Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. olsbpre@aol.com Faith Formation for Adults: Mrs. Beth Rivalsi, Director of Faith Formation for Adults olsbeth@aol.com Parish Outreach: Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director Mrs. Patricia Fulco, Outreach Assistant Office hours and food pantry, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Thursday in the cottage Evening Hours Available by Appointment olsoutreach@yahoo.com For full information on all sacraments, sponsor requirements for Godparents/ Confirmation Sponsors, schedules and dates, please consult our website, or call the Parish Office. SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION (631) extension 10 Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Persons interested in becoming Catholic and adults who have not received Confirmation or First Eucharist, please contact Beth Rivalsi at Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least six to twelve months in advance. It is advisable to call the church prior to arranging the reception. Baptisms: Are celebrated on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of most m o n t h s. Please visit our website at com for complete information. New parishioners: Please register at the parish or call , ext. 10 for information. Communion for the Homebound: To make arrangements to have Communion brought to the home, please call the parish office at , ext. 10. For emergency sick calls, please call the parish at any time.

3 A Message from Father Charles Fink Page 3 October 26, 2014 My dear parish family, As we come to the end of October, I want to make one last pitch for the Rosary. Why am I so keen on it and so relentless in encouraging you to pray it? Because... It s such is a quintessentially Catholic prayer and a great way of fostering our Catholic identity and a Catholic vision of the world. It s a great way of ensuring the basic minimum requirement of daily prayer. Whether we say a Rosary all at once or split up the decades over the course of the day, the minutes it takes to pray it is not a lot to ask in 24 hours. The prayers of the Rosary should be part of every Catholic s vocabulary and can school us in articulating our own spontaneous prayers. The mysteries of the Rosary summarize the gospel. If we re praying the Rosary every day, then each week we re reviewing and reflecting on the life of Christ. The Rosary keeps us in touch with Jesus and Mary. If we re not praying it, how are we expressing our love for them in prayer? The Rosary is very versatile. It can be prayed almost anywhere, anytime: while driving, walking, sitting, kneeling, in church or elsewhere. It can be offered for specific intentions, like peace or healing, for a deceased loved one, for help finding a job--any good thing. It can be prayed individually, in groups, as a family. It s been recommended by saints and popes. Both St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II loved it. So does Pope Francis. It s been requested that we say it by Mary herself in Church-approved apparitions. Give it a try. Stick to it for a month. See if it makes a difference. And if you didn t get the Rosary booklet we distributed at Mass last weekend and would like one, just let me know. With love and prayers, Fr. Charles R. Fink P.S. I lied. This won t be my last pitch for the Rosary. I just can t help myself.

4 Prayers & Intentions Page 4 October 26, 2014 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK October 27 - November 2, 2014 Saints and Special Observances also indicated Saturday: Oct 25 5:00 p.m Fr. Amoah Sunday: Oct 26 7:30 a.m. Fr. Fink 9:00 a.m. Fr. Fink 11:00 a.m. Fr. Amoah MASS PRESIDERS Subject to Change Monday Oct 27 8:30AM Jerome Travers Tuesday Oct 28 Ss. Simon and Jude 8:30AM Albert Montesi Wednesday Oct 29 8:30AM Neil Esposito Saturday: Nov 1 5:00 p.m Fr. Sunday: Nov 2 7:30 a.m. Fr. 9:00 a.m. Fr. 11:00 a.m. Fr. Readings for the Week Monday Ephesians 4:32--5:8; Luke 13:10-17; Tuesday Ephesians 2:19-22; Luke 6:12-16 Wednesday Ephesians 6:1-9; Luke 13:22-30 Thursday Ephesians 6:10-20; Luke 13:31-35 Friday Philippians 1:1-11; Luke 14:1-6 Saturday Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a Sunday Wisdom 3:1-9; Romans 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; John 6:37-40 Thursday Oct 30 8:30AM Cleo Kelly Friday Oct 31 8:30AM Marjorie Rush Saturday Nov 1All Saints 8:30AM All Saints 5:00PM Connie Callahan Charles Fish Gary Malenovsky Sunday Nov 2 All Souls 7:30AM All Souls 9:00AM Anthony Ariganello 11:00AM Parishioners Deceased Relatives of Tuozzo Esposito Family Timothy Martin Pray for Our Sick We pray for all who are sick, for their healing in both body and spirit. In Sympathy For all who have died this past week, that they rejoice in the heavenly banquet Mabel Fink Mass intentions for deceased persons are indicated with a It is the policy of Our Lady of the Snow that the intention of each priest who celebrates a parish Mass will be for the intentions listed in the Parish Mass intention book. Lt. Col Christopher Ederle Major Meghan Ederle Capt Kyle Brown 1st Lt. Tara Brown Gomez 1st Lt Thomas Gomez Ensign Sean Brown 3/c Midshipman Shannon Brown Army Specialist Justin Brown

5 Stewardship and Accountability This weekend the Diocesan Stewardship office asks us to take a look at our Accountability: We are responsible for the earth and all that is on it, including: natural resources and living creatures; people in all phases of the journey including the poor, marginalized, unborn, imprisoned, aged, ill and so on. We are especially responsible, too, for the gifts God has placed in our lives, our personal gifts. These include our family and friends; our possessions, homes, clothes, money and food; our health, talents, skills, energy, intellect and time. It is this last area, our personal gifts that we examine today. Accountability prompts us to ask, How well have I stewarded all the gifts I have received? Have I used and shared those gifts in a way that builds up the Kingdom of God rather than tears it down? What steps can I take to become a better steward of what God has entrusted to me? We can become More Accountable by: Discovering and embracing the gifts that God has given us. Examining how we have used our gifts in service to others and seeking to take-a-step further. Making a plan to share our financial and possessions in a responsible manner and put it into action Learning more about our faith and traditions. Being more conscious of the happenings in our lives and making decisions based on our faith and values. Inviting others to re-connect to our Church by sharing our stories and experiences of God. Thank you to all who donated goodies for Hospitality Sunday and to those who joined us for fellowship! Our examination should prove joyful! Yes, there are always areas to improve upon and we may not always live as God intends, but we try...and when we try, we often times succeed! In the above quote from Pope Francis, he exclaims that we should not be men and women of sadness: a Christian can never be sad! Never give way to discouragement! Ours is not a joy born of having many possessions, but of having encountered a Person: Jesus, in our midst. Yes, as stewards we place our gifts and ourselves at the service of others to advance God s kingdom. Even though we stumble, we arise again with great joy knowing that, The Lord never tires of forgiving, it is we who tire of asking for forgiveness. Never tire of seeking God s love and mercy. It is through our relationship with God that we experience true joy! (Pope Francis, March 17, 2013) Our next Hospitality Sunday and Family Mass is November 2 Call Beth at if you would like to donate your time, baked goods or juice. STEWARDSHIP FINANCIAL REPORT Collection Week of Oct 19,2014 Week of Oct 21, 2013 TOTAL $8,188 $8,691

6 KNOWING OUR FAITH The Eleventh Century: Schism and Crusade The eleventh century saw two saintpopes, Leo IX and Gregory VII, make great strides in reforming the Church and restoring the papacy to a prestige and power it had not enjoyed in over two hundred years. Leo outlawed simony, the purchasing of Church offices with money, and restored the rule of clerical celibacy, which had been largely abandoned in the previous two centuries. Gregory established the principle that the pope was the moral judge even of princes and kings and, in a feud with Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, forced him to submit to his decrees. Like his predecessor, Gregory fought against simony, clerical immorality, and lay investiture, which continued to plague the church. It was this century that saw the invention of musical notation by Guido of Arezzo, and it was this century that was blessed by the work of St. Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, the greatest genius in the Church between the eras of Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. His contributions to philosophy, theology, and the independence of the Church in England from political manipulation were enormous. Many of his works are still in print, and his Prayers and Meditations make excellent spiritual reading. One of the great tragedies of Church history occurred in 1054, the Great Schism between the Eastern and Western Churches, which has never since been healed. It was rooted more in political jealousies and petty bickering over things like whether hosts should be leavened or unleavened bread than it was over substantial doctrinal issues, but a thousand years later the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Rite Churches (Greek and Russian Orthodox, e.g.) are still divided despite the fervent efforts of recent popes to bridge the gap that separates them. Another cataclysmic event occurred at the end of the eleventh century, although it must have looked much different to the people of that time than it does to us. Islam, for more than four centuries, had been spreading and threatening Europe. Europe, though briefly united under Charlemagne, had for centuries been plagued by disunity, immoral clergy, and constant conflict between feudal lords. Their warring had been mitigated by a papal invention, the so -called Truce of God, which declared that fighting must take place only on so many days a week, the rest being subject to the truce. But war was everywhere, and it only got worse. Towards the end of the century Pope Urban II preached the First Crusade. It was a counter-attack against a belligerent Islam, an effort to restore the place of Christ s birth and death to Christian hands, and an attempt to unite Europeans in a common struggle rather than having them spend their energies fighting one another. Amazingly this First Crusade succeeded against all odds, and for a short time Jerusalem was once again a Christian city.

7 Parish Outreach & Local Events Page 7 October 26, 2014 Parish Outreach News HELP US STOCK OUR PANTRY SHELVES Please remember those in need in our community who struggle to provide food for themselves and their families. We are currently in need of all food items but especially canned meats, tuna, stew, chili, chicken, mayonnaise, tea, coffee, all juices, pancake mix and syrup, pasta sauce, pork and beans, mixed vegetables, spinach, potatoes, carrots, peas, cookies, crackers, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, baby wipes, and all toiletries, especially shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes and deodorant. Food can be dropped off at the outreach office Mon- Thur 10am-1pm or in the food bin outside the pantry door in the foyer of the large church before or after every mass. There is also a drop off bin at the local King Kullen in Blue Point. (located inside the store on the left side of the exit door) and at the Bayport Blue Point public library. BAKERS NEEDED Parish Outreach Halloween bake sale fundraiser. Parish outreach will be hosting our Halloween bake sale after all the masses on Saturday October 25 th and Sunday October 26 th. Please would you consider baking a cake, pie, bread, cookies, cup cakes, brownies etc? Please drop your items off in the vestibule of the large church before or after any mass. Thank you so much for helping us help those in need. Upcoming Events Women of Beauty Catholic Women s Conference Saturday November 8, 2014, 9am 4pm St. Joseph Parish, 39 N. Carll Ave, Babylon, NY. Keynote Speaker, Pat Gohn. For more informa on call (516) x615 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land January 8-17, 2015 and Shrines of Italy May 12-21, 2015 travel with St. Joseph's College faculty members. For more informa on call or growland@sjeny.edu The Ursuline Sisters Annual Holiday Cra Fair Saturday,November 8, pm St. Ursula Center 186 Middle Road Blue Point, Homemade cra s, delicious baked goods, raffle baskets, gi items, 50/50 raffle and more. Dona ons of new items are greatly appreciated. For more informa on call Holiday Fair St. Sylvester Church Parish Center 68 Ohio Ave Medford. November 15 10am 6:30 pm November 16, 8am 2:30 pm Vendor, Raffles Jewelry, Granny s A c Handmade Cra s, baked Goods and so much more. St. Sylvester Church to celebrate Holiday Season with Annual Fair celebrate the upcoming holiday season by holding their annual cra fair on November 15& 16, 2014.for more informa on call ext 115. Defensive Driving Class Knights of Columbus The Saint Lawrence Knights of Columbus is providing a community service offering a defensive driving course in The Bethany parish center behind St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Parish Outreach Heartfelt Donation Cards Need to thank a friend or need a gift idea? Give a Heartfelt Donation Card. A sample of this card is available for viewing in the vestibule of the large church. Available for purchase at the Parish Outreach Office Monday through Thursday, 10AM-1PM. For more information call Respect Life Ministry 40 DAYS FOR LIFE September 24 to November 2 Pray, Fast & Community Out Reach Every Saturday during 40 Days Prayer Planned Parenthood 10:30-11:30am Waverly Ave Patchogue.

8 Religious Education Page 8 October 26, 2014 OUR LADY OF THE SNOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE /olsbpre@aol.com Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30-4:30 or by appointment The ministry of Religious Education strives to bring all into a closer relationship with Jesus through Word, Worship and Service. October 26 This Week Children s Liturgy of the Word Sunday 9AM Mass Level 2 6 Mon, Tues, Wed 4:30 and Wed 6pm Levels 7 & 8 Mon. at 6 or 7:30pm in the Large Church Level 4 Rosary Prayer Service in the Mother Church during class times. Mon. Oct. 27 at 4:30, Tues. Oct. 28 at 4:30, Wed. Oct. 29 at 4:30 or 6 Parents are asked to attend this prayer celebration with their children. Home Study families please attend the session of your choice. Mark Your Calendars Level 9 Confirmation Wed. Nov. 5 7:30pm to 8:30pm Please RSVP to the Sponsor/ Mentor Events Nov. 14 or 15 Parents of 1st Graders Children entering 1st grade (Sept 2014) should be registered in the Religious Education Program. Participation in Level 1 is the first level of the Diocesan mandated 2 year preparation program. Please register as soon as possible Materials and calendars have already been distributed.

9 Parish Outreach Food Drive Dear Parishioners, As Parish Outreach prepares to distribute bountiful food baskets to our families in need for Thanksgiving and Christmas, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Thanksgiving food baskets will be distributed on Sunday, November 23rd. Christmas food baskets will be distributed on Wednesday, December 17th. BASKET ITEMS NEEDED Gravy, Canned Fruit, Vegetables, Yams, Canned or Instant Potatoes, Cranberry, Rice, Stuffing, Canned Milk, Parmalat Milk, Pancake Mix, Maple Syrup, Juices. Cookies, Cake, Jell-O and Pudding Mixes. Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate. This year our goal is to provide each family with a supermarket gift card to purchase the meat for their meal. May we suggest a $20 or $25 supermarket gift card donation for this purpose. Supermarket gift cards in any denomination are always welcome to enable our families to purchase the additional perishable food items. We would appreciate these donations as early as possible so that we can be assured that all of our families needs are fulfilled. The Thanksgiving Dollar Sunday collection will be taken up after all the Masses on Saturday 11/15 and Sunday 11/16. The Christmas Dollar Sunday collection will be taken up after all the Masses on Saturday 12/13 and Sunday 12/14. Please call the Outreach Office at , Monday through Thursday 10AM-1PM with any questions or further inquiries or leave a message and we will get back to you A.S.A.P. Thank you for your continued support, especially in this upcoming season of giving. Thanks- Information regarding the Christmas Giving Tree will appear in the bulletin after giving. For I was hungry and you gave me food...i was a stranger and you welcomed me. -Matthew 25:35 The Parish Social Ministry Outreach Team!

10 WHAT S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ? A Self-Assessment for Your Fun and Enlightenment! (Permission granted by Joe Paprocki, D.Min., and Catechist Magazine) This educational selfassessment is a fun way to help you see how much you know about your Catholic faith. Answers can be found on the bottom of this page. 1.) Sins of are acts of goodness that someone chooses not to do. (a) omission ; (b) morality ; (c) the tongue ; (d) the unbeliever 2.) St. Catherine Laboure was asked by Mary to distribute medals known as the. (a) Presidential Medal; (b) Medal of Honor ; (c ) Miraculous Medal ; (d) Scapular 3.) The Liturgical seasons that follows the Christmas Season is. (a) Lent ; (b) Ordinary time ; (c) Advent ; (d) Extraordinary 4.) Anyone can become an altar server True False 5.) Jesus said, Let the come to me...for the kingdom ofgod belongs to such as these. (a) saints; (b) holy ones ; (c) Apostles; (d) children ALL SOULS MEMORIAL MASSES On Sunday, November 2nd we will celebrate the Commemora on of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) with a Mass at 4:00 PM in the Mother Church. We will have our regular morning Mass that day at 7:30AM. We invite all of our parishioners, par- cularly those who lost a loved one in the past year. Light refreshments will be served following the Mass in the Mother Church basement. The Book of the Names of the Dead will be on display in the Mother Church and in the Large Church in the days following the All Souls Mass; we remember our faithful departed and pray for them o en, but most especially in the month of November. Please R.S.V.P. to the Parish Office at ext 10 if you plan on a ending. All are welcome. Seasonal Choir News! Rehearsals for the seasonal choir begin on Tuesday, November 4th 7:30 PM for the 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass. It is important to a end all rehearsals. Anyone high school age and older who would like to lend their voices to the liturgy will be welcomed! Rehearsals are held at 7:30PM in the Large Church. If you have any ques ons, please see Terry Mar n, Music Director a er Mass or call the Parish Office at ext 10. Answer key: 1,a ;2,c; 3,b ; 4,false; 5,d

11 A little humor from Father Fink Three elderly sisters, ages 92, 94 and 96, shared a house together. One evening, the 96 year old sister went upstairs to take a bath. As she put her foot into the tub, she paused. Then she yelled down to the other two sisters and asked, "Was I getting in the tub or out?" "You dern fool," said the 94 year old. "I'll come up and see." When she got half way up the stairs she paused. "Was I going up the stairs or down?" The 92 year old sister was sitting at the kitchen table drinking a cup of tea and thought, "I hope I never get that forgetful, knock on wood." She shook her head and called out, "I'll be up to help you both as soon as I see who's at the door."