Parish Mission Statement

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1 Parish Mission Statement We the people of Our Lady of the Snows Parish are a Catholic Christian community who reach out to one another and to all people by teaching and giving witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to invite all to hear, share, and live the Word of God. We try to inspire an awareness of our faith and to encourage others to renew and energize that faith in Jesus and His Church. We want to welcome the entire community to enjoy the warmth and love of our parish by participating fully in the sacramental life of the Church. Masses Saturday Sunday Served by the Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Kevin F. McBrien Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jeremy Canna Parochial Vicar: Rev. Hung Cao Deacons: Matthew Oellinger, Steven Borheck, John Warren, Kevin Hughes Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Regina Moreno Academy Principal: Mr. Joseph Venticinque Human Concerns Director: Ms. Doreen Walz Director of Music: Mrs. Lisa Kelly Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Melissa Spengler Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM & Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The Parish Office is closed weekdays from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM For emergencies call (718) Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy (718) Secretary: Mrs. Jill Buttry School Website: Faith Formation Office (718) Secretary: Mrs. Esther Liberto Human Concerns Center (718) Secretary: Mrs. Virgilia Rillera 5:00 PM 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 5:30 PM Mass in Malayalam Weekdays 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM Civil Holidays 9:00 AM Holy Days of Obligation See Parish Bulletin Latin Rite Catholic Mass in Malayalam: Second Saturday of the month at 6:30 PM and each Sunday at 5:30 PM Miraculous Medal Novena: Following all Masses on Monday. Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of the month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Church. Holy Hour from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Also, every Thursday from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Church. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 1PM and on request. Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the third and fourth Sundays of each month at 2:00 P.M. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment. A baptism preparation class will be held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Church. Attendance at this class is required by the parents of the child to be baptized. Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of the marriage date to make an appointment with a priest to discuss your marriage plans. For Pre-Cana information, please visit: Anointing of the Sick: Please call (718) for arrangements. Catholic Cemeteries: For information and available options please call (718)

2 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019 The Epiphany of the Lord Sunday, January 6, :00AM Elizabeth Ann Competello 9:30AM People of the Parish 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for: Wanda Solecki - 10th Anniversary Remembrance, The Deceased Members of the Cyriac/Elsamma Thomas Family, Harold J. Monroe, Joseph Edward Giackette, Robert Arneman, Connie Ward, Elizabeth Gibbons, Josephine Barry, Sister Mary Jareth, RSM, Corazon Banzon, 12:30PM Ann Durkan 3:00PM Epiphany Concert 5:30PM Rev. Robert Ambalathingal- Birthday Celebration Monday, January 7, :00AM Al Bernstein 12Noon Paul Cienki Tuesday, January 8, :00AM Michael Mohan 12Noon Kathy Adams Moran Wednesday, January 9, :00AM Matteo Bruno 12Noon Francis McBrien Thursday, January 10, :00AM Anita DiVeronica-2nd Anniversary 12Noon Deceased Members of the Kuzhiamplavil and Nettikadan Families 12:30PM Adoration until 4 PM Friday, January 11, :00AM In Honor of the Blessed Mother 12Noon Carl J. Breunig Saturday January 12, :00AM Antonio Esteban and Felipeñeta Dancel 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass Sunday, January 13, :00AM James O Connell 9:30AM Maureen Elsom 8th Grade Confirmation Candidates 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for: Anita DiVeronica-2nd Anniversary, Loreto B. Lalicon-8th Anniversary, Joseph Olwell, Sister Anne Kane, RSM, Tom Cassano, Estella Maria Teresa Mostacciuolo, Roman Laforteza, Sister Mary Jareth, RSM, Felicisima Pedrosa, Patricia DeRose, Sabri Pace-Birthday Remembrance 12:30PM People of the Parish 1:30PM 5:30PM Respect Life/Rosary Joseph Varghese Vattammackel THIS WEEK AT OLS Sunday, January 6 - Food Pantry Sunday 10:30AM... Faith Formation Classes... School/BCH 4:00PM... Epiphany Concert Reception... SJH Monday, January 7 12:30PM... Three Kings Volunteer Celebration... BCH 7:30PM... Parish Pastoral Council... PMR Tuesday, January 8 9:30AM... Bereavement... PMR 7:30PM... Spirituality Committee... PMR Wednesday, January 9 10:00AM... Golden Age Friendship Club... BCH 2:55PM... Girl Scout Troops 4040/ BCH 7:15PM... Teen Catechetical Program... School 7:30PM... R. C. I. A... School 7:30PM... Leadership Committee... PMR 7:45PM... Baptism Preparation Class... Church Thursday, January 10 6:45PM... Handbell Choir... Church 8:00PM... Adult Choir... Church Friday, January 11 2:55PM... Girl Scout Troops BCH Saturday, January 12 2:00PM... Himig At Alay Choir... WR 5:00PM... Indian Latin Apostolate Set-Up... BCH 7:30PM... Indian Latin Apostolate... BCH THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated in Loving Memory of SABRI PACE requested by KEVIN KASS ALTAR BREADS For the week were donated in Loving Memory of CARL J. BREUNIG requested by The Breunig Family ALTAR WINES For the week were donated in Loving Memory of AL BERNSTEIN NEWLY BAPTIZED. All the children who were baptized at Our Lady of the Snows in the last year are invited to the 12:30PM Mass on Sunday, January 13th. They, along with parents and godparents, will receive a special blessing. Everyone is invited to this special Mass for God s new family members. OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, December 23rd.$11, Christmas Day, December 25th.$10, Catholic Charities....$4, Sunday, December 30th..... $11, We all grow spiritually when we share! Thanks for participating in the mission of our parish!

3 Dear Parishioners, There is always something about first encounters and introductions. When we arrive at a new destination or meet someone new there are initial reactions or impressions made whether consciously or unconsciously. Today on this Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord we recall and celebrate the magi as they followed a new star. They were overjoyed at seeing the star and recognized upon their arrival in Bethlehem, the ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel. During the Christmas Season many parishioners introduced visiting friends and family members who chose to celebrate Christmas with us. Many people commented on who we are as a family of faith- how welcomed they felt, how prayerful our liturgies were and the beautiful church they walked into. Many guests were happy to be here and promised to return. This sort of reaction is because of each of you! Truly you welcome others to our home of prayer every Sunday and they feel it. Your genuine giving of yourself is noticed and appreciated by many including me! In addition, our Advent and Christmas Seasons were blessed with the hard work and long hours of many parishioners and staff. To Father Jeremy, Father Hung and our deacons who prepared and led us into deeper faith of the Incarnation through their preaching and presiding. To the Sisters of St. Joseph in the Convent who prayerfully support everyone and everything in the parish. To our liturgical ministers (lectors, altar servers, sacristan, ministers of hospitality, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion) who assist regularly and reverently. To our church decorators who enhanced the beauty of our church with the Christmas plants, tree and wreaths; these volunteers work so well together. To our choirs under the direction of Mrs. Lisa Kelly who masterfully led our song and music on Christmas Eve and Day and throughout this holy season. To Mr. Joseph Venticinque and academy faculty and to Mrs. Regina Moreno and catechists who teach the true meaning of Christmas to our children. To Mrs. Doreen Walz in the Human Concerns Center and St. Vincent DePaul Society who made this year s Giving Tree Project so successful and brightened Christmas for many in need. To our custodial staff for keeping our property safe and clean and beautifully decorated outdoors. To our administration staffs that welcomed and helped everyone to feel at home in the parish. Such spiritual and personal encounters with each other draw us into the great mystery of our faith- the Word become flesh. We continue that encounter this afternoon at our annual Epiphany Concert beginning at 3:00 PM in the church. Please invite family, friends and neighbors to this sacred time of music and fellowship. God bless you and thank you! IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR The sick, homebound and hospitalized... We continue to pray for the sick of the parish every day. If you have a name to be included in the bulletin, please call the Parish Office and let us know. In the event that the person recovers, we ask you to notify us, so we can keep our sick list updated. Thank you. All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones... Elizabeth Milan, George West SCHOOL SCHEDULES. Faith Formation Classes for children resumes today and Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy will reopen this Wednesday, January 2 nd. NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS. Please note beginning this year the Parish Office will close each night, Monday to Thursday, at 8:00PM. The rest of the schedule remains the same: closed on Friday nights, open on Saturdays from 9AM to 12Noon and on Sundays from 9AM to 1 PM. MONTHLY 50/50 WINNER Congratulations to Magda Calixito who won $ in our December drawing! The January drawing will be held on January 30, A 50/50 envelope is included in your monthly packet. Extra envelopes are at the Church doors. Thank you and good luck! EPIPHANY CONCERT. All are invited to a special Victorian Christmas musical concert in the church this afternoon at 3:00 PM. Parishioners, friends, neighbors and guests will delight in the beautiful sounds of Christmas Past performed by our adult choir, children and handbell choirs. Light refreshments will be shared after the concert.

4 ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES. Any Catholic adult who has not received the sacrament of Confirmation is invited to participate in a program of preparation being offered in the area parishes. The classes will be held on a monthly basis beginning on Wednesday, January 30 th in the Faculty Room of the school. The Sacrament of Confirmation for adults will be administered on Pentecost Sunday, June 9 th at the 9:300 AM Mass. Please contact Mrs. Regina Moreno, Pastoral Associate, at or her at rel.ed@olsnows.org to make an appointment and to register for the classes. Information flyers are also available on the tables in the Gathering Space of the church. CONFIRMATION PREP MASS takes place next Sunday, January 13th at the 9:30AM Mass. Our Confirmation candidates will be present with their families and we are pleased to have Vanessa Cantos offer a reflection on his journey of faith and the working of the Holy Spirit in his young life. Please keep these young men and women in your prayers by taking home a prayer card today especially as they look forward to completing their initiation into the Catholic Church at Confirmation. CHRISTMAS PLANTS. For those who donated this year with the Christmas plants that graced our church you are invited to take home a plant beginning this Tuesday, January 8th. Thank you for your offering to this year s Christmas plants. MARCH FOR LIFE. The Brooklyn Diocese will have two buses going for the March For Life in Washington, DC on Friday, January 18th. The bus will leave from the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston at 6:30AM. The cost per person is $ To reserve your seat please contact Martha Hernandez at (718) or her at mhernandez@diobrook.org by this Friday, January 15th. SAVE THE DATES SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 th 12:30 PM - OLS Catholic Academy Week Opening Mass SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 th 12:30 PM - Mass & Blessing of Wedding Anniversary Couples And Engaged Couples SATURDAY, MARCH 23 rd 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM - First Penance SUNDAY, MARCH 31 st to TUESDAY, APRIL 2 nd Parish Mission with Father William Garrott, O.P.

5 UPCOMING MEETINGS PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING takes place this Monday, January 7 th at 7:30 PM. The meeting will take place in the Parish Meeting Room. GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB S next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 9th in Bishop Chappetto Hall. New members are welcome. HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and meeting take place next Sunday, January 13th beginning at 9:30AM in the church. All men in the parish are encouraged to become Holy Name Society members. January is the month of the Holy Name of Jesus and we give special honor to the name of Jesus. MASS IN MALAYALAM is celebrated in the church on Sunday evenings at 5:30PM. Those interested in attending the Malayalam Mass are encouraged to be present. AUTO DONATION. The Associated Vincentian Charities of Brooklyn will take any car, truck or van, running or not, and donate $75 to $200 per vehicle to Our Lady of the Snows. Any old or neglected vehicle sitting in your driveway or family member, friend or neighbor s driveway can be disposed of by calling (718) Free towing, any condition, IRS tax deduction. QUEENS DEANERY #5 QUEENS DEANERY #5. Join Queens Deanery #5 on Facebook where you will learn about the upcoming spiritual events in the parishes in the Deanery. In addition, the weekly bulletins, contact information, Mass schedules and much more about the ten parishes in the Deanery are conveniently available! Visit Queens Deanery #5 on Facebook and like the page to receive updates or visit us on the web at SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS. As part of the Church s call to evangelization we invite you to take an extra bulletin to a friend or neighbor in the community who may inquire about Our Lady of the Snows Parish. Also, check in on our elderly and those affected by the weather by making a phone call or visit. ROSARY FOR LIFE is recited on the second Sunday of every month at 1:30PM before the tabernacle in the church. The Right to Life Committee encourages all parishioners to participate in this monthly devotional practice as well as Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction every Thursday afternoon and First Friday of the month. RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes place each morning in the church before the 9:00AM Mass. All are invited to pray the Mysteries of The Rosary each day before Mass. 9 DAYS FOR LIFE. Join thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual pro-life novena, 9 Days for Life, Monday, January 14 th to Tuesday, January 22 nd. Pray for the respect of all human life with daily intentions, brief reflections and more. Download a free mobile app, or sign up to receive the novena through daily s or text message. Sign up at PARISH/ACADEMY WEBSITES. Visit and see an abundance of information about our parish including its history, parish ministries and special events, the weekly bulletin and much more. Visit and find out important information about exciting upcoming academy events. Happy surfing! C. Y. O. CYO SPORTS PROGRAM. Registration for CYO at OLS is taking place for the Season and includes soccer, track, basketball, volleyball, swimming, cheerleading and lacrosse! Parents are encouraged to register their children for the various sports programs on the website at ww.snowscyo.com.

6 CHURCH DONATION REQUEST FORM If you would like to have a record of your Church contributions for 2018, please let us know by filling out the form below and returning it to the parish office. PLEASE NOTE: Repair & Maintenance donations (Green Envelopes) have been recorded with Sunday Collection contributions before being transferred to the Building Fund. (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY WITH COMPLETE ADDRESS) Name: Address: Phone Number: Church Envelope Number: R. C. I. A. CHRISTIAN INITIATION. Do you know a family member or friend who is interested in becoming a Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a wonderful process in our parish available to those who feel called to the Catholic Faith. The RCIA is also available for those Catholics who have not yet received First Communion or Confirmation and those interested in becoming Catholic. Please call the Faith Formation Office ( ) for more information. COMMUNITY NEWS ST. JOHN S UNIVERSITY Center for Psychological Services provides consultation, assessment and individual/ group therapy, etc. for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families experiencing emotional. Behavioral or adjustment difficulties. Call (718) to make an appointment. FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION. Give your child the gift of faith! (It s the most important gift you will ever give!) Parents whose children attend public school during the week are reminded to register their children for Faith Formation classes. Please call the Faith Formation Office at (718) about registration and other information. CHURCH ETIQUETTE. A reminder to everyone to please turn off cell phones before entering the church. We ask that before and after Mass greetings to each other should be extended in the Gathering Space as some parishioners may be praying privately in the church. Lastly, please be mindful of wheel chair seating in the church for the disabled and their caregivers. Thank you for your consideration. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Another wonderful opportunity is fast approaching for Habitat for Humanity volunteers to roll up your sleeves and help transform a house into affordable housing for a family in need. The next rebuilding date is this Saturday, February 2nd and it will take place in Southeast Queens. Some of the work will include demolition of the house to its structural shell, digging out the basement foundation, framing and other carpentry, sheetrock, flooring or painting. There is also a ReStore located in Woodside, Queens where volunteers are needed to stock shelves with second-hand items, organize inventory and work at the cash register. To sign up for any of these volunteer opportunity please visit and use the join code: QC. Please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin, our parish coordinator, at (917)

7 WARM WELCOME. If you are new to our parish please feel free to introduce yourself to one of the priests or deacons after Mass today. We kindly invite you to come to the Parish Office and register as a member of Our Lady of the Snows. Registration is important for all parishioners because then we are able to issue sponsor letters for Baptism, Confirmation and Matrimony. We can also give end of the year statements of your contributions to the church through regular use of the envelopes. We can also help you with letters of recommendation for employment, school, etc. Your registration will also help us with our parish census in knowing the number of Catholics in Floral Park and surrounding areas. Thank you and welcome! ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL AL Here is the latest report as of December 31, 2018: Amount of Goal: $105, Amount Pledged: $ 111, Amount Received: $107, Number of Donors: 444 CONGRATULATIONS! As you can see above we have met our parish goal and exceeded it! Thank you to everyone who donated and there is still time to make a donation and complete pledge payments until Wednesday, January 16th. Extra pledge envelopes are on the tables in the Gathering Space. God bless your sacrificial giving and kindness. HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be on Monday, January 28, 2019 (weather permitting). Cost $30. The bus will leave promptly at 9:00 AM from Our Lady of the Snows. For more information or to reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) BRING HOME THE GOOD SHEPHERD At the end of National Vocations Awareness Week, the Our Lady of the Snows Vocations Committee continues to invite parishioners to receive our statue of the Good Shepherd into their homes! Bringing home the Good Shepherd for a week is an opportunity to pray each day together as a family to the Lord, asking Him to help men and women respond to vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate, and other Religious or Lay Orders. The statue is presented at Sunday Mass, and a folder containing prayer materials, children's activities, and information about vocations is included. Individuals are welcome to participate. Also, one of our parish Priests or Deacons will be available to come and offer a house blessing at a convenient time during the week! If you would like to learn more about bringing home the Good Shepherd, please call Fr. Jeremy or bring the completed form below to the Parish Office. -- I/We would like to participate in the Good Shepherd Program, dedicating daily prayer before the Good Shepherd in our home and asking for the Lord to help men and women respond to vocations in the Priesthood, Diaconate, and other Religious and Lay Orders. NAME Phone #