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 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 17, :00 AM People of the Parish 9:30AM Gloria & Robert Hildebrandt 11:00AM Installation of Liturgical Ministers Collective Mass Offered for: Rafael Garcia, Vera & John Cunnane, Joseph DiSunno, Raul Iglesias, Anna, Albert Sr. & Albert Jr. Irene, David Gillen, Margaret & Patrick McGeever, Eleanor Myers, Jaishma Solomon - 3rd Birthday Celebration, Sister Marie Mahony - 1st Anniversary 12:30PM Mariamma Joseph Illiparambil 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM Joseph Arukattil & Theresa Joseph Monday, Decenber 18, :00AM Bridget Hagan 12Noon John Pettei Tuesday, December 19, :00AM Aley Devasia 12Noon Josephine & Anton Kaiser Wednesday, December 20, :00AM Rev. Bernard Quinn Ordination Anniversary Celebration 12Noon Salvatore & Angela Capolarello Anniversary Remembrance Thursday, December 21, :00AM Constance Giorgianni 12Noon Mariangela Catania 12:30PM Adoration until 4PM Friday, December 22, :00AM William McAllister 12Noon Margaret Fanelli-Birthday Remembrance Saturday, December 23, :00AM Angelina & Anthony Battuello 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass Sunday, December 24, :00 AM Thresiamma Kurian Madathikunnel 9:30AM People of the Parish 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for: Deceased Members of the Pullanthani Family, Walter Krupczynski, Marie DiCroce, Demetrea Batista, Francisca Dantes Mosquito, David Gillen, Raul Iglesias, Patrick McCauley, Christina Hanophy, Carmen Intal 12:30PM Miguel A. Garcia Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:00PM Family Mass 6:00PM Parish Mass 12:00AM Midnight Mass Christmas Remembrance Mass THIS WEEK AT OLS Sunday, December 17 10:30AM... Faith Formation Classes... BCH/School Tuesday, December 19 7:45AM... Children s Choir... Church 7:00PM... Academy Board... School Wednesday, December 20 10:00AM... Golden Age Friendship Club... BCH 3:15PM... Girl Scout Troops 4040/ BCH Thursday, December 21 4:00PM... Christmas Pageant Rehearsal... Church 6:45PM... Handbell Choir... Church 8:00PM... Adult Choir... Church Friday, December 22 7:45AM... Children s Choir... Church THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated in Loving Memory of THE GRECO FAMILY requested by Ann Greco ALTAR BREADS For the week were donated in Loving Memory of VITA SACINO requested by Her Brother & Sister ALTAR WINES For the week were donated in Loving Memory of SALVATORE PATRISSI requested by His Mom & Dad & Family 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. OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, December 11th Christmas Gift to the Parish... $14, Religious Retirement Fund.$1, Everything we have is a gift from God. And you share your giftedness with others. Thank you!

3 Dear Parishioners, I need your help. This past week a number of parishioners called the Parish Office saying they did not receive the monthly packet of church envelopes for December. In the past occasionally we received one or two calls about it and we would chalk it up to the mail delivery. This time, however, the calls are many and the December packet of envelopes contains offerings for the Christmas Remembrance at Midnight Mass, Christmas plant donations and the vital My Christmas Gift To My Church envelope. We have contacted the church envelope company to find out what s going on and they are not certain. Temporary envelopes have been mailed to those who called this week and we will gauge the situation. If you have not received your church envelope packet this month and/or in the recent past, please call Pat at the front desk (extension 0) and let her know your full address and envelope number. I kindly ask everyone to use the extra envelopes located on the tables in the Gathering Space for your offering this Christmas and I thank you for all you do for the parish throughout the year. Your sacrifical giving is most appreciated. And, for those who are new in the parish please support Our Lady of the Snows weekly by using the white Welcome envelopes on the tables and we will contact you about parish registration. God bless you and thank you! Ever Ancient Ever New Our Lady of the Snows R. C. Church 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. 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, Diane Mininson, Jennifer Muilenburg, Brian & Phyllis Mulkerne, Paul Nevins, Richard Pignataro, Joel Rivera, Angelina Rocha, Dorothy Rondash, MaryBeth Marini Ruff, Sharon Schaeffer, Margaret Torpey, William Torpey, John Varrone, Dora Valdez, Jennifer Vallance, Laura Velez, Robert Webb, Helen Wendelken All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones... Elizabeth Gibbons 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. THE TABLET. Any parishioner wishing to receive a copy of our diocesan newspaper each week is invited to contact the Parish Office. Just leave your name and address and you will be added to the mailing list.

4 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 before January 2nd to receive a one hundred dollar discount! There is a website all our own at revmcbrien and our 206 Tours representatives are Amanda and Bika. Go to the website or call for more details or speak to Father McBrien. VOCATIONS EVENTS EVENING OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic men consisting of a Holy Hour, conference and dinner this 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 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. 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.

5 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. RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS STAMPS are still available for purchase in the Parish Office. Each book of twenty stamps costs $9.80 and exact change is appreciated. Please come to the Parish Office during regular hours (8:30AM-12Noon & 1PM 4PM) Mondays to Fridays. Thank you to the Evangelization Committee for its hard work last weekend in making the Christmas religious stamps available for everyone. CATHOLIC CHARITIES COLLECTION on Christmas Day benefits impoverished children and families in the Brooklyn Diocese. We kindly ask you to be as generous as possible this Christmas using the specially marked envelope in your envelope packet and extra envelopes are in the Gathering Space today. Thank you for your generosity. RECONCILIATION MONDAY. It is hoped that all Catholics will have the opportunity to come to confession before Christmas. Here at Our Lady of the Snows Father McBrien, Father Jeremy and Father Ray will hear confessions this Monday, December 18 th between the hours of 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM 8:30 PM. We hope that these varied times will allow every parishioner including children to celebrate the sacrament of Penance before Christmas. VOCATIONS THOUGHT The Parish Vocations Committee would like to share the following Advent reflection. May we may be able to find silent moments that help us better discern God's will in our lives! "Silence is a gift that we can give to ourselves in the middle of this noisy season. And silent prayer is something we can all afford it costs nothing. Of course many people parents of young children, children of aging parents, and people with hectic working lives may not have much time to spare, but even a few minutes of quiet may help to center oneself. In busy times it s important to let quiet be your prayer.... Sometimes people feel guilty for taking a break in the weeks before Christmas there s often so much to do. But think of silence as a gift you give not only to yourself but to God, who wants to meet you in the silence as you wait for Jesus to enter your heart in a new way this Advent." (Excerpted from Give is This Day, December 2017, Teach Us to Pray by Fr. James Martin, S.J. p.7.) SCHOOL SCHEDULES. Today is the last day for Faith Formation classes for children until Sunday, January 7 th. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy will close after classes on Friday, December 22nd and reopen on Tuesday, January 2 nd. 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. BLESSING OF CHRIST CHILD from our Nativity sets at home takes place at the 9:30 AM Mass today. Thank you for bringing the figurine of the baby Jesus in your manger set to church to be blessed.

6 ADVENT WREATH. For those who have an Advent wreath at home for family prayer during this holy season today on Rejoice Sunday you light the pink candle along with the first two purple candles to represent the nearness and anticipated joy of Christmas. Next Sunday, the last Sunday of Advent, please light all four candles. PENNIES FOR LIFE. The Respect Life Committee thanks everyone for taking home a canister to collect pennies for babies. You may return your filled canister to the Parish Office anytime and for those who did not receive one please call the Parish Office with you name and phone number. UPCOMING MEETINGS GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB S next meeting will be this Wednesday, December 20th in Bishop Chappetto Hall. New members are welcome. SAVE THE DATES SCRIP CARD PROGRAM. For every gift card purchased at face value the retailer will donate a percentage to our school. Gift cards are available for supermarkets, department stores, office supplies and much more. Gift cards can be ordered for different occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, etc. So before you shop or need a gift idea consider a gift card and help our school earn money while you shop! Scrip card flyers are located in the Gathering Space. SUNDAY, JANUARY 7th 3:00 PM EPIPHANY CONCERT SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th 12:30PM - OLS Catholic Academy Week Opening Mass 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 COMMUNITY NEWS FRIENDLY VISITING PROGRAM sponsored by Catholic Charities seeks volunteers to assist homebound senior citizens in Queens with home visitation, food shopping, etc., one hour per week. There is no charge. Please feel free to call Mary Browne at (917) or MINISTRY BROCHURES Please feel free to browse the new brochure rack located in the Gathering Space containing informative pamphlets about the ministries, societies, organizations and clubs taking place in the parish. This new reference point is available for anyone who wishes to become involved and be a volunteer at Our Lady of the Snows. Take home the brochure(s), read and pray over the information, and feel free to contact the parish leader or Parish Office with any questions. THANK YOU to the Ladies Arts and Crafts Group for its very generous church donation of $ following last weekend s Christmas Craft Sale. We say thank you to the ladies for sharing their talents and creativity! ADVENT GIVING TREE ADVENT GIVING TREE. We thank everyone who participated in this year s Giving Tree project. Please place your unwrapped gift(s) with the gift tag attached under the tree in the Gathering Space. If you forgot your gift today you may drop it off at the Parish Office no later than this Tuesday, December 19th. The gifts will be distributed on Thursday and Friday. HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be on Monday, January 29, 2018 (Weather permitting). 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) 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. WELCOME! 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!

8 CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP (OLSAMCYG) is all about wonderful activities and events for teens in the parish to participate in and grow in faith while having fun! See the attractive and exciting youth group website at for more details. 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 O. L. S. C. A. OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a school of excellence which offers a quality Catholic education to its students. Recent New York State testing results showed our parish school far exceeding state, city and diocesan scores in Language Arts and Math for Grades 4, 6 and 8. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy follows the NYS and diocesan curriculum. The school has a morning and after school program for working parents, SMART Boards in the classrooms, Spanish and Art, full time nurse, Aquinas Honors Program, physical education, sacramental preparation and much more! Please feel free to contact the School Office at (718) or check out the attractive school website, which contains many other details about our school of excellence. Parents who are interested in enrolling their children into Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy are welcomed to call for an appointment. See the colorful flyers on the tables in the Gathering Space today and feel free to distribute them to family members and friends. 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) 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! 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. 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 now to this Thursday, 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.

9 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. 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. C.Y.O. CYO SPORTS. Our Lady of the Snows has an extensive and worthwhile CYO sports program including soccer, track, basketball, volleyball, swimming and cheerleading. Parishioners are welcomed to register their children in CYO sports at OLS by logging onto Registration for the session is now open. HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL We have been advised that the following young parishioners have achieved Honor Roll Status during the first marking period. Congratulations to all! HOLY CROSS: Principal s List: Dominic DaCosta Matthew Osorio Second Honors: Matthew Augustin Michael Espin Matthew Thornton ST. AGNES: Rose Lehane ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY: Graciela Beatrice Andrada Alissa Dinah Banfield Praya Elizabeth Cheekapara Nicholas James Delacruz Jaynie Marie Dupuy Jada Dominique Jackson Juancarlos Lozada Owen Mathew Lyons Suzette Geraldine Marzulli Valentina Lucine Marzulli Kerriylynn Mccann Olivia Simone Morris Nicole Marie O Connor Stephanie Katherine O Connor Joseph Frank Pennacchio Brianna Sierra Cassandra Rose Tura Christopher George Varghese Jason Antoine Vielot Robert Frank Williams Sarah Allison Williams TD BANK PARISH FUNDRAISER. If you are currently banking with TD Bank (checking, savings, money market, etc.) TD Bank will make an annual contribution to Our Lady of the Snows. This is how it works: During your next visit to TD Bank, mention to a representative the Affinity Membership Program and our parish s affinity code number AG498. Any existing accounts at any TD Bank branch and newly open accounts will earn credit whereby TD Bank will base its annual contribution to Our Lady of the Snows Parish. The more who bank with TD Bank the more money TD Bank will contribute to the parish annually. There are no costs involved and everyone s privacy is guaranteed. Thank you for your participation in this parish fundraiser!

10 OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS ROSARY SOCIETY - ANNUAL LUNCHEON On Sunday, October 15th the Rosary Society attended its Communion Mass in the church at 11:00 AM and rededicated themselves as Rosarians with special devotion to Mary and the Holy Rosary. Following the Mass a delicious luncheon was shared at Trattoria Lucia in Bellerose and the Rosarians welcomed many friends, invited guests and Mrs. Maria Pia Negro Chin, Associate Editor of Maryknoll Magazine and former reporter and photographer at THE TABLET. Maria spoke on Jesus and the Catholic Journalist and the many wonderful facets of being a Catholic reporter around the world. She expressed many blessings she receives as a Catholic journalist as well as the challenges in being a Catholic presence in the secular media. Thank you to Bella Bonkowski, President of the Rosary Society, the officers and ladies for an enjoyable day.