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. Raynald B. Nacino 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: Ms. Melissa Vollaro Secretary: Mrs. Patricia Nicolosi 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 Catholic Youth Group Youth Minister: Mrs. Karen DeRose Youth Website: 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 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, DECEMBER 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 3, :00 AM Mariamma George 9:30AM People of the Parish Family Mass 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for: Emanuele G. Amodio, Marianna Romanowski, Cunnane & McNicholas Families, Raul Iglesias, David Gillen, Ann Civitano, Eleanor Myers, John Alisen, Valerie Kelly, Antonio Esteban 12:30PM In Thanksgiving Rite of Acceptance into the Catechumenate 5:30PM Mariamma George Thekkeadthe Monday, Decenber 4, :00AM Martin Ryan 11:30AM Rosary Society 12Noon Marianna Romanowski-2nd Anniversary Tuesday, December 5, :00AM Devasia Mathai 12Noon Shelia Davidson Wednesday, December 6, :00AM John Borrelli - Birthday Remembrance 12Noon Angela Capolarello Thursday, December 7, :00AM Deceased Members of the Madathikunnel & Vettukallel Family 12Noon Deceased Members of the Kuziamplavil & Netikadan Families 12:30PM Adoration until 4PM Friday, December 8, 2017 Immaculate Conception Masses will be: 9:00AM ~ 12Noon ~ 7:30PM Saturday, December 9, :00AM Madeline DeFina 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass Sunday, December 10, :00 AM Joseph J. Kass 9:30AM Sesinanda Ceniza Communion Preparation Mass Holy Name Society 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for: Mary & Anthony Tallarico, Joseph DiSunno, Mariamma Joseph Illiparambil, George C. Maly, Francisca Dantes Mosquito, Joseph Palathinkal, Sister Elizabeth Mannooparambil, Rosamma Joseph Punjikaran, Sister Gracitta Mannooparambil, Dr. Paraluman S. Leonin 12:30PM People of the Parish 1:30PM 5:30PM Respect Life/Rosary John Kurian THIS WEEK AT OLS Sunday, December 3 - Food Pantry Sunday 10:30AM... Faith Formation Classes... BCH/School 2:00PM... Himig At Alay Choir... WR Monday, December 4 9:45AM... Arts & Crafts... BCH 12:30PM... Rosary Society... BCH 4:00PM... Altar Server Christmas Party Grades BCH Tuesday, December 5 7:45AM... Children s Choir... Church 9:30AM... Bereavement... PMR 6:30PM... Girl Scout Troop WR 7:30PM... Evangelization Committee... PMR Wednesday, December 6 10:00AM... Golden Age Friendship Club... BCH 3:15PM... Girl Scout Troops 4040/ BCH 7:30PM... R.C.I.A... School Thursday, December 7 6:45PM... Handbell Choir... Church 8:00PM... Adult Choir... Church Saturday, December 9 2:00PM... Himig At Alay Choir... BCH 5:00PM... Christmas Caroling Set-Up... WR 6:00PM... Christmas Caroling... WR THE SANCTUARY LAMP for the week was donated in Loving Memory of JOSEPH DISUNNO requested by Dom & Christine Fosco ALTAR BREADS for the week were donated in Loving Memory of MARIANNA ROMANOWSKI requested by Margaret Romanowski ALTAR WINES for the week were donated in Loving Memory of JOSEPH DISUNNO requested by Dom & Christine Fosco ALTAR FLOWERS for the week were donated in Loving Memory of LENA & JOSEPH INDIVERI requested by Catherine & Robert DeVries OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, November 26th. $14, We all grow spiritually when we share! Thanks for participating in the mission of our parish!

3 Dear Parishioners, Advent is a favorite season for many of the faithful because it is a season of anticipation about the birth of our Savior at Christmas and because it is a season of Joy as we await the coming of Christ in glory and the completion of salvation history. Throughout this holy season we will recall through the scriptures the hope of the people Israel in the coming of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus as Savior of all people. Ever Ancient Ever New Our Lady of the Snows R. C. Church Yet our anticipation and joy is abbreviated this year because Christmas falls on a Monday this year. The Fourth Sunday of Advent last less than one day because the Christmas Season begins in the evening. While we may think we have plenty of time to prepare before Christmas, there really is not too much time this year. We begin this holy season in church and at home lighting the first purple candle on our Advent wreath. Please feel free to use the Advent Blessing and Prayers bulletin insert everyday. Our Giving Tree is in the Gathering Space and it is a wonderful chance for everyone to make Christmas brighter for those who are in need and without a doubt, bring joy to both the giver and receiver of these beautiful gifts. Tonight the annual Lessons and Carols Service at Cathedral Seminary Residence in Douglaston begins at 7:00 PM in the seminary chapel. All are invited to this sacred evening featuring the music and voices of the seminary choir and our own choirs including the handbell choir and adult choir. Delicious desserts will be offered in the dining room following the service. Then this Saturday, December 9 th our Christmas Carol Procession will start at 6:30 PM in front of the gymnasium on 258th Street with the lighting of our own Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. We will go Christmas caroling through the neighborhood bringing the message of Christ s Birth to friends and neighbors and this year s parade route will bring up to the front door of the New Glen Oaks Nursing Home and we hope to bring glad tidings to the residents there. Next Sunday, December 10 th the Christmas crafts made by the Arts and Crafts Group will be on sale and help to decorate your home with cheer and hope as well as offer unique Christmas gifts for family and friends. Stop into Bishop Chappetto Hall after Mass. Lastly, Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy is ready to give away $10, in cash prizes with its Christmas Raffle Drawing on Wednesday, December 13 th. Extra raffle sheets are on the tables in the Gathering Space and tickets are $10.00 each or three tickets for $ Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to family and friends and start dreaming of a green Christmas! Together let us make this Advent the best one ever! IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR The sick, homebound and hospitalized... Laura Callan, Kiara Colon, Ralph DeVito, Francesco DiVeronica, M. Duke, Diana Dunn, Mary Giegerich, Louis Gunderson, James John, Ludovico Lalicon, Barbara Lazaro, Tara Lockwood, Richard Marini, Ethlin Martin, Diane Mininson, Jennifer Muilenburg, Brian & Phyllis Mulkerne, Joel Rivera, Angelina Rocha, Dorothy Rondash, MaryBeth Marini Ruff, Sharon Schaeffer, Margaret Torpey, William Torpey, Kathy Turso, John Varrone, Dora Valdez, Jennifer Vallance, Laura Velez, Robert Webb, Helen Wendelken All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones... Georgiana Spitaleri WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY The following children were baptized here at Our Lady of the Snows Parish in November. We offer our sincere Congratulations and Best Wishes to the families of: Everly Wren Cohen Alexis Rose Paradiso Dorina Genara Reid RyanMarie Penelope Stein

4 VOCATIONS THOUGHT VOCATIONS REFLECTION: SAINT THÉRÈSE LISTENS TO THE LORD The Parish Vocations Committee would like to offer the following reflection of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: "Jesus has no need of books or teachers to instruct souls. As the Teacher of teachers, He teaches without the noise of words. I have never heard Him speak, but I feel that He is with me. At every moment, He guides me and inspires in me what I ought to say or do. I discover, just at the moment when I need them, understandings that I hadn't yet seen. Most often it's not during my times of prayer that they're the most abundant, but rather in the midst of the occupation of my day." CHRISTMAS CAROLING ROUTE On Saturday, December 9th, we will be holding our annual Christmas Caroling Procession. This year, our route will take us along 260th, 261st, 262nd, and 263rd Streets between 79th and 80th Avenues. If you or anyone you know lives on or close to our route, encourage them to be home between 6:30PM and 8:00PM. on the 9th to hear us sing as we come by! (If necessary, the rain date is the following Saturday, December 16th). VOCATIONS EVENTS FRATERNITAS for middle school students takes place on Saturday, December 16 th from 1 PM to 5 PM at Cathedral Prep, Elmhurst. Topic: What is the True Meaning of Christmas?: Keeping Christ in Christmas. EVENING OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic men consisting of a Holy Hour, conference and dinner on Monday, December 18 th from 5 PM to 7:00 PM with Bishop Raymond Chappetto at St. John Paul II House of Discernment, Brooklyn. For more information please speak to any of the priests or deacons in the parish or log onto ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS ADVENT SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS takes place tonight at 7:00PM at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. Featuring the choir of Cathedral Seminary Residence and our own Our Lady of the Snows Church Choirs, come with family, friends and parishioners to hear of preparing for the way of the Lord through Scripture and Song. Monsignor Robert Thelen, former rector, will be the presider. Afterwards refreshments will be shared with all!

5 CHRISTMAS GIFT TO MY CHURCH. A special Christmas collection for the parish is being taken up now before Christmas Day. The Christmas letter from the pastor asks that every parishioner prayerfully make a fair share offering during this holy season. Extra Christmas collection blue envelopes are in the church today for those who did not receive the mailing. The whole Pastoral Staff thanks you in advance for your Christmas Gift to My Church this year. RITE OF ACCEPTANCE into the Catechumenate and Continuing Call to Conversion takes place today 12:30 PM Mass. We ask everyone to pray for those adults who are preparing for Christian Initiation at Easter. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION is celebrated this Friday, December 8 th. It is a holyday of obligation for all Catholics. The Mass schedule on Friday will be 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon and 7:30 PM. CHRISTMAS RAFFLE sheets are in the Gathering Space of the church. Who wants to win some cool cash before Christmas and at the same time help Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy? Each sheet contains three raffle tickets. Each ticket is $10.00 or three tickets for $ Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to family and friends. Please return your tickets and payment to the Parish Office or the School Office by Tuesday, December 12th. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, December 13th. SHOPPING FOR SAVINGS. Modell s Sporting Goods has joined up with Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy in offering discounts at any of its stores from November 24th to December 21st! Coupons are in the back of the church and when purchasing sporting goods items for Christmas, present the coupon and a percentage of your purchase will be given to our school. Happy Shopping and thanks for your support. FIRST COMMUNION CHILDREN and their parents are reminded to attend the 9:30 AM Mass next Sunday, December 10th and participate in the next prayer experience in preparation for First Eucharist. RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes place each morning in the church before the 9AM Mass. All are invited to pray the Mysteries of The Rosary each day before Mass. SAVE THE DATES SUNDAY, JANUARY 7th 3:00 PM EPIPHANY CONCERT SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th 12:30PM - OLS Catholic Academy Week Opening Mass KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS. Once again this year we invite parishioners to display their Catholic Faith especially as Christmas approaches. Both attractive lawn signs and car magnets will be available for purchase next weekend after all the Masses. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus Council 2852 for coordinating this important work of evangelization and all the proceeds will be distributed to different charities. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS WORLDWIDE CANDLE LIGHTING in remembrance of children, grandchildren & siblings who have died will take place at 7:00 PM next Sunday, December 10 th at St. Gregory the Great Church in Bellerose, th Ave. If you wish to have your child s name read at the candle-lighting please call the Parish Office at There will be refreshments following the service.

6 NEW HYMNALS. You may notice the new BREAKING BREAD hymnals in the bookracks. Once again we ask everyone s help and cooperation in keeping the hymnals clean and please return the hymnal into the bookrack at the end of Mass. HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be this Monday, December 4, Cost $25. The bus will leave promptly at 9:00AM from Our Lady of the Snows. For more info or to reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR discount tickets are available through the support of one of our parishioners! Visit rockettes.com/offer, type in the code: OLWELL and get ready to enjoy 25% off on all tickets! If you have a large group of 20 or more, contact steve.olwell@msg.com and enjoy the show with family, friends, coworkers and fellow parishioners! The show runs until January 1 st. MONTHLY 50/50 WINNER Congratulations to Lorraine Palma who won $ in our November drawing! The December drawing will be held on December 27, A 50/50 envelope is included in your monthly packet. Extra envelopes are at the Church doors. Thank you and good luck! ADVENT WREATH. For those who have an Advent wreath at home for family prayer during this holy season, today you light the first purple candle. Next Sunday, the Second Sunday of Advent, please light two purple candles. CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE MASS CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE MASS will be offered on Christmas Eve at Midnight Mass. Green Christmas Remembrance envelopes are in the Gathering Space today for those who wish to remember their loved ones, living or deceased, at Christmas and throughout the Christmas Season. You may return your offering in the collection or at the Parish Office. New Hymnals We invite you to memorialize a hymnal for the year 2018 for a very modest donation of only $5.00 per hymnal. Please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office. The name of the person, in whose memory the new hymnal is donated, will be placed in the hymnals as we have done with this year s hymnals. The hymnals can be renewed each year. Thanks for your help. New Hymnal Request for the Year For Someone Who is Living In Thanksgiving: Hymnal is Requested by: Contact Phone Number: For Someone Who is Deceased In Loving Memory of Hymnal is Requested by Contact Phone Number: Name Only Name: Contact Phone Number:

7 PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP is prayed on the first Wednesday of each month following the 12Noon Mass. All are invited to pray this special devotion in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help this coming Wednesday, December 6th. 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 10 th in the Faculty Room of the school. The Sacrament of Confirmation for adults will be administered on Pentecost Sunday, May 20 th at the 11:00 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. PARISH PILGRIMAGE to Rome, Assisi, Siena and Florence takes place Sunday, April 8 th to Tuesday, April 17 th, 2018 in observance of our Parish Anniversary Year in 2018! See the attractive brochures on the tables in the Gathering Space and prepare for a spiritual pilgrimage to the Eternal City of Rome with a papal audience and Mass at St. Mary Major, a stay in Assisi (the birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare), a visit to Siena (witness the relics of St. Catherine of Siena) and Florence with its famous museums and fine restaurants. Share the brochures family and friends and book your trip soon to receive a one hundred dollar discount! There is a website all our own at and our 206 Tours representatives are Amanda and Bika. Go to the website or call for more details or speak to Father McBrien. UPCOMING MEETINGS GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB S next meeting will be this Wednesday, December 6th in Bishop Chappetto Hall. New members are welcome. ROSARY SOCIETY will have its monthly Communion Mass and meeting this Monday, December 4th beginning with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 11:30 AM in the church. Following Mass the annual Christmas Luncheon including dessert and prizes will take place in Bishop Chappetto Hall and the cost is only $10.00 per person. If you have any questions please call Bella at (718) All ladies in the parish are welcomed to share some Christmas cheer. HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and meeting take place next Sunday, December 10th beginning at 9:30 AM in the church. All men in the parish are encouraged to become Holy Name Society members. SPECIAL EVENTS MEETING will take place next Tuesday, December 12 th at 7:30 PM in the Teacher s Lounge. All members are encouraged to attend and make plans for exciting special events. ADVENT GIVING TREE ADVENT GIVING TREE. The Advent Giving Tree is located in the Gathering Space. You are invited to take a gift tag and shop for those who are in need at Christmas. By Sunday, December 17th, please return all new, unwrapped gifts and place them under the Giving Tree. The Human Concerns Center thanks you for your spirit of giving at Christmas. CHRISTMAS PLANTS that will decorate our church throughout the Christmas Season may be donated. You may wish to donate IN MEMORY OF or IN HONOR OF a loved one. Christmas plant donation envelopes are available in the church today. Please return your offering in the collection or at the Parish Office.

8 THE WORD AMONG US THE WORD AMONG US is a periodical that offers daily reflections on the Scriptures proclaimed at Mass. This year there is a special Advent edition entitled, Do You See What I See? is on sale in the Gathering Space today. What a unique way to enter the holy season of Advent by reading the daily scriptures and reflection alone or with the family. The listed price is $5.95 but at Our Lady of the Snows they are available for only $2.00. Please use the white envelope and return your payment in the collection or at the Parish Office. 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. Please call the Faith Formation Office ( ) for more information. FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION. 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. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY of St. Gregory the Great and Our Lady of the Snows is sponsoring a six week Bereavement Support Group for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The sessions are being held on Mondays from now until Dec. 11 th from 4PM to 5:30PM at St. Gregory s Office Basement Meeting Room, th Ave., Bellerose. For more information please call Cathy (516) or Joan (718) BLESSING OF CHRIST CHILD from our Nativity sets at home takes place at the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, December 17th. Please bring the figurine of the baby Jesus in your manger set to church and we will bless the image just before Christmas! RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUND collection will be taken up next weekend, December 9th & 10th, at all the Masses. We appreciate your generosity to help our men and women religious with their living expenses and the increasing cost of health care for elderly religious who have no pension and minimal Social Security benefits. Offering envelopes are in the Gathering Space and thank you for your concern and prayers for our elderly religious. CHURCH DONATIONS. Thank you to the Rosary Society for the generous church donation of $ following its successful Bake Sale last month. Also, thank you to Ms. Luz Rebong for the donation of $1, to the parish after the Saint Rocco celebration during last summer. God bless everyone s generosity! COMMUNITY NEWS RELIC OF ST. PADRE PIO at St. Josaphat Church, Bayside this Tues. Dec. 5 th beginning with Holy Hour at 7 PM and Mass at 8 PM. Call (718) BULLETIN ADVERTISERS. We are grateful to those merchants and businesses that support our weekly bulletin by placing an ad. We ask all parishioners to patronize these merchants and anyone is welcomed to take an advertisement by calling the bulletin company at (631)