Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church

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1 Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church 175 Blue Point Avenue Blue Point, New York Telephone: April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118) 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 Christian faith gives us a religion of the Cross, but it is a faith entirely dominated by the Resurrection of Our Lord. It is a faith not in a past event that took Our Lord to heaven, but a faith in the risen Christ living His transformed life within us and increasing that life in us through every cross of ours, until it finally consumes us in love and joy and glory, as the constant presence of our risen Lord is revealed to our eyes and hearts and minds and souls when He comes to take us home. --Fr. John Keep 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 Mother Church ROSARY: April 20, 4:45pm Mother Church Visit us online! Fr. John Keep was an English diocesan priest and spiritual director whose homilies and retreat conferences can be accessed online at There you may read excerpts of his writings or listen to him as he delivers retreat talks. He s worth getting to to know. You couldn t have a better, gentler spiritual guide.

2 The Pastoral Team Clergy Rev. Msgr. Charles Fink, Pastor Rev. John Amoah, Associate Pastor Deacon Edward Karan Deacon Bob Gronenthal Deacon Frank Hartmann Religious Education: Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m. - to 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Patricia Bartoldus, Director of Faith Formation, Mrs. Eileen Mulry, Secretary, ext.115 olsbpre@aol.com Faith Formation for Adults: Mrs. Beth Rivalsi, Director of Faith Formation for Adults olsbeth@aol.com Parish Outreach: a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Thursday in the cottage Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director ; Mrs. Patricia Fulco, Outreach Assistant olsoutreach@yahoo.com Director of Music, Mrs. Theresa Martin Parish Office: Fax: Hours: Mon Thur 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. 2:30p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ms. Loraine Gonzalez,. Asst., ext. 111 Mrs. Marlene Tully, Asst. ext. 110 Mrs Janet Oswald, ext. 110 ourladyofthesnowbp@gmail.com MEMORIALS FOR THE WEEK Altar Bread and Wine In loving Memory of Raymond Clark Sanctuary Candle in Mother Church In loving Memory of Raymond Clark MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK April 17, 2017 Monday April 17, 8:30AM Alden Olsson Tuesday April 18, 8:30AM Francis Ambroise Wednesday April 19, 8:30AM Jerry LaMagna Thursday April 20, 8:30AM Brian Falb Friday April 21, 8:30AM Mary Veitch Saturday April 22, 5:00PM John Cabena Sunday April 23, 7:30AM Valia Naso (29th Anniversary) 9:00AM Parishioners 11:00AM Stanley Drake Richard J. Willis Pray for Our Sick We pray for all who are sick, for their healing in both body and spirit. Larry Wolffe, John Delaney & Joseph Pesante In Sympathy For all who have died this past week, that they rejoice in the heavenly banquet Joseph Savino, Theresa Moran & Laura O Connor Stillway

3 A Easter message from our new Bishop

4 Pray for our troops Capt. Evan Bernstein Major Meghan Ederle Capt. Kyle Brown Lt. Sean Brown 1/c Midshipman Shannon Brown Army Specialist Justin Brown E3/ACAN Connor Rooney USN DO,CPT,MC Kate Desmond-Baker WEDDING BANNS Vincent Curolo & Krystyna Mancuso Michael Lynch & Elizabeth Desmond Brian Walsh & Dina Esposito CATHOLIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION Catholic Marriage for couples married outside the Church If you have a civil marriage but now desire a Catholic sacramental marriage, call the Rectory for more information about a Convalidation.Convalidation is having a couple s marriage recognized and blessed by the Church through the Catholic Rite of Marriage 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. The John Cardinal McCloskey Council of the Knights of Columbus is pleased to announce its Twelfth Annual Scholarship Competition for current eight grade students who will enter a Catholic High School in the fall. Registered parishioners os St. Anthony, St. Augustine and St. Francis are eligible to apply. The application deadline is April 24, Two scholarships in the amount of $1000 each will be awarded. For further information, or to receive an application, please the scholarship committee at McCloskeyScholarship@yahoo.com 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 Communion for the Homebound: To make arrangements to have Communion brought to the home, please call the parish office at , ext For emergency sick calls, please call the parish at any time. Baptisms Are celebrated on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of most months. Please visit our website at for complete information

5 WHAT CATHOLICS BELIEVE; WHY THEY BELIEVE IT 44. THE ETHICS OF NEW LIFE The flip-side of the Catholic Church s teaching that sex is ordained by God to express committed love in marriage and thereby bring new life into the world is that human life is to be produced only by this God-given means. In our technology-driven world in which it is presumed that if it can be done, it should be done, the Church is nearly alone in questioning the morality of artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, sperm, ovum and embryo banks, and the cloning of human beings. From the point of view of most of the Western world, these are morally neutral scientific procedures for obtaining what we want. Nobody gets hurt by them, so what s the big deal? From the Church s point of view, somebody quite often does get hurt by them. Apart from other problematic elements of such procedures, in-vitro fertilization and embryo banks entail the destruction of fertilized human ova, which are tiny but genetically complete human beings. The cloning of humans, not yet possible but eagerly anticipated by many, raises the specter of manufacturing persons for the sole purpose of farming organs perfectly compatible with already existing human beings. We have already had court cases in which a surrogate mother, having carried a child in her womb for nine months, no longer wants to part with it after birth. The truth is that civil law cannot keep pace with the rapid advances in bio-technology and the unprecedented dilemmas arising out of that technology. But the fundamental reason for the Church s opposition to the aforementioned procedures is that each bypasses the natural, God-ordained link between spousal sexual intercourse and the production of new human life, which instead of being loveproduced is lab-produced. The Church is not anti-technology. You remember in our discussion of drugs we said that fixing what is wrong is right and that, therefore, therapeutic use of drugs is legitimate. Similarly, technology in the service of enhancing a couple s ability to conceive through sexual intercourse is legitimate and praiseworthy, but circumventing intercourse altogether, producing human life in such a way that intercourse has no essential connection to it, is to separate something God does not want divided. It is understandable that in a pragmatic society in which God influences few of our decisions, the Catholic Church s teachings on these matters fall mostly on deaf ears. One could almost hope that the Church were wrong about all of this, because if she is not, we are in for some scary times ahead. Maybe we can fool Mother Nature some of the time, but when we do not, the price to be paid is usually pretty high.

6 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY : Happy, Healthy & Holy Easter RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY: Monthly Meetings-2nd in Cottage (EXCEPT JULY & AUGUST) PRAYER Planned Parenthood monthly - 2nd Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am Waverly Ave., just north of Sunrise Highway, Patchogue, west side CONSIDER THIS: Evil is different than doing a bad thing it is the deliberate destruction of truth, virtue & holiness (.Rev. George W. Rutler) : Saturday March 4 Life, New York Brookhaven Town Hall 11AM March to Bald Hill. Vendor Table Space - $75 (10x10 space) March4lifeny@gmail.com / more info blogtalkradio.com/ march4lifeny-radio 5/12/17 : Friday: Dinner Dance 100th Year Parish Anniversary Celebration - watch bulletin HEALING AFTER ABORTION - Entering Canaan Days of Prayer and Healing for Women: Saturdays: May 20 CALL SISTERS FOR LIFE, or Theresa Bonopartis: or DRVC Project Rachel / or visit website sistersoflife.org hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org Days of Prayer and Healing for Men - call Lumina / or Lumina@postabortionhelp.org For some time now, we have viewed with growing alarm the on-going erosion of religious liberty in our country." Archbishop William Lori The truth about "Separation of Church and State" Many Americans are surprised to learn that the words, "Separation of Church and State" do not appear in the First Amendment or anywhere else in the Constitution. This phrase is traced to a letter President Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1802 to the Danbury Baptist Association of Connecticut in response to their concerns about their Religious Freedom. Jefferson quoted the First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;..." "thus building a wall of separation between Church and State." The metaphor of a "wall" was used to put restrictions only on the government and not on the people. At the very heart of Jefferson's assurance of a "wall of separation", is the notion that the government will not interfere with the peoples' rights to worship God as well as to practice their beliefs. Sadly, today many choose to reverse the real meaning of Jefferson s words to place restrictions on people instead of on government. (usconstitution.net; wallbuilders.com; schoolprayerinamerica.info) "And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure if we have lost... a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath?" -Thomas Jefferson Lorraine Yovino, Bulletin Editor/Barbara Samuells, President Catholics for Freedom of Religion lkyovino@reagan.com IMPORTANT- IT S UP TO US Become informed get it straight from the horse s mouth Live streamed at White House POTUS Live streamed at facebook.com/white House

7 Our Lady of the Snow Parish 100th Anniversary Parish History ( ) by Gene Horton THE OUTDOOR STATUE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOW In the summer of 1928, our parish was involved in a special project, the results of which have been visible ever since. A committee was formed to obtained that beautiful outdoor statue of Our Lady of the Snow that adorns the front property of our Mother Church property today. The statue is solid marble. At its base, the title OUR LAY OF THE SNOW is engraved. Funds were raised to purchased the statue and in August, 1928, the statue was officially dedicated and blessed by Fr. James J. Cronin, pastor of St. Francis de Sales parish in Patchogue and our pastor at that time, Fr. Charles A. Rohr. In 1956, a new central stairway was built (designed by parishioner Henry Betjemann) and the statue was moved to the front lawn of the property basically between the church and the rectory. After the handicapped ramp was installed in the 1990 s the statue was moved to where it stands today.

8 Believing with Joy! Stewardship - A Way of Life It is Easter! Today is a day of great joy for us as Catholics. The joy is reflected all around us in the way that people are dressed, in the way they approach Mass on this day. They key for us today is to carry that joy away from Mass to our celebrations and our lives. We hear about similar joy in today s Gospel from St. John. When Mary of Magdala goes to the tomb and discovers it empty, she does not walk leisurely back to tell the others. She runs, filled with excitement and with the same joy we must feel. Joy is contagious. That is what we need to spread when we go forth on this glorious day. Easter for us should be an encounter with the Risen Lord. We are to share the Good News. That is what Mary of Magdala does. Perhaps we have a difficult time talking about the joy we feel at Easter and at other times in the Church. We should not be hesitant; sharing the joy is part of being a disciple of Christ; it is what makes us an Easter people. All of the Gospels tell of the Resurrection of Christ. They may differ in some details, but they all agree that Christ is Risen. When His Apostles go forth to spread the Good News, they speak of His Resurrection, not the empty tomb. That is what we need to do, what we need to share the Easter joy of being a Catholic and a Christian. Catholic Relief Services Lenten Boxes If you took and used a Lenten Box from the Church, you can return it on the first Sunday after Easter (April 22-and 23). If you can take the change and write a check for the about that would help considerably. Thank you for participating in this Lenten A special Pre-Cana thank you! We had 16 engaged couples on the first weekend of April gather to prepare for the Holy Sacrament of Marriage. The weekend was took the time and effort of many parishioners. Those who baked delicious goodies, those who setup and cleaned up breakfast and lunch, the married couples who shared their marriage stories and faith, our music director, our deacon and his wife our director of Faith Formation, the office staff and especially the engaged couples who presence was a gift to all of us. Thank you to everyone who made this weekend a success! Book Discussion Group We are starting a new book! We will begin on April 26 at 7:30 in the Cottage. The cost of the book is $3.00. You can pick up a book from the rectory or contact Beth at th ANNIVERSARY QUESTION! Who has been a member of Our Lady of the Snow the longest? If you or someone you know has been a parishioner for over 75 years please let us know. Call Beth at with the name and amount of years you or they have been part of the parish. We would like to honor our parishioners who have been here the longest at our Anniversary Mass. STEWARDSHIP FINANCIAL REPORT For the week of March 26, $7949 For the week of April 2, $10346

9 OUR LADY OF THE SNOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Office Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9:30 4:30 or by appointment The ministry of Religious Education strives to bring all into a closer relationship with Jesus WEEK of April 16 EASTER Confirmation Rehearsal Wed Apr 19 at 7:30 9pm Large Church All candidates should be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to arrive 5/10 minutes early to pick up your Bishop s card and find your assigned seat Confirmation Sat. Apr. 22 at 11am Large Church All candidates will meet with the Bishop at 10am in the Mother Church. Please be on time. Very early on Sunday morning, at sunrise, they went to the tomb. On the way they said to one another, Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?...then they looked up and saw that the stone had already been rolled back. So they entered the tomb, where they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe-and they were alarmed. Don t be alarmed, he said. I know you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is not here-he has been raised! Look, here is the place where he was placed. Now go and give this message to his disciples -Mark 16:2-7 A Blessed and Happy Easter to all from the Religious Education Office CATECHISTS / PARENTS We are beginning to plan for registration for the Religious Education Year. Please consider sharing your faith,as a catechist, with the children of our parish. Returning Catechists please return completed forms to the Religious Education Office Parents If you are interested in being a catechist please contact our director Pat Bartoldus for more information and the necessary forms. Children Entering 1st Grade-Sept 2017 should be registered in the Religious Education Program. Participation in Level 1 is the first level of the Diocesan mandated 2 year preparation program for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Registration forms should be returned to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible

10 Parish Outreach Parish Outreach Open Monday Thursday 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, (631) Outreach provides food, toiletries and household supplies to those who are struggling in this community during this very difficult economy. The Pantry is in need of the following: Coffee, tea and milk**** Crackers & cookies Jelly Mayonnaise*** Instant and canned potatoes**** Toilet paper, paper towels and tissue*** Shampoo and Conditioner**** Laundry detergent*** Juice**** Soap**** Deodorant, men s and women s**** Napkins $10 King Kullen gift cards **We have a sufficient pasta& soup at this time The pantry is located in the lobby of the large church. All donations can be left outside the pantry door or at the Outreach office. BAKERS NEEDED Parish Outreach Spring bake sale fundraiser. Parish outreach will be hosting our Spring bake sale after all the masses on Saturday May 6 th and Sunday May 7 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. 1st Annual 5K/Walk to End Addiction Please consider joining Hope House Ministries ( at their 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk to End Addiction (includes a free kids fun run) at Shore Front Park in Patchogue, NY on May 20, Pre-Register by May 5th to receive DryFit T-Shirt. Pre-Register $25, Day of Event $30. Register at: or Sponsorship are welcome Questions, please contact Joe Folks (631)

11 A little humor from Father Fink Forrest Gump dies and meets St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. Peter says, Happy to meet you, Forrest, but I have to give you the entrance exam. Are you ready? Okay, what two days of the week begin with the letter T? Forrest says, Today and tomorrow. St. Peter can t believe his ears but realizes Forrest has a point. So he says, Okay, how many seconds in a year? Forrest says, 12: There s January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd. Peter stops him and thinks, I can t believe this. He asks the last question: What is God s first name? Forrest says, Andy. I know that from the hymn the goes, Andy walks with me. Andy talks with me. Andy tells me I am his own. Peter says, I give up. Come on in; Run, Forrest, Run.