Our Lady of the Snow 175 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point, New York Telephone: February 3, th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Our Lady of the Snow 175 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point, New York Telephone: February 3, th Sunday in Ordinary Time O God, let me know you and love you so that I may find my joy in you; and if I cannot do so fully in this life, let me at least make some progress every day, until at last that knowledge, love, and joy come to me in all their plenitude. --St. Anselm

2 Rev. Msgr. Charles Fink, Pastor Rev. Joseph Gaspar Deacon Edward Karan Deacon Bob Gronenthal Religious Education: Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Patricia Bartoldus, DRE olsbpre@aol.com (631) Mrs. Loren Christie, ARE Director of Music: Mrs. Theresa Martin Parish Outreach: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday in the cottage Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director Mrs. Patricia Fulco, Outreach Assistant (631) olsoutreach@yahoo.com Parish Office: (631) Fax: (631) Hours: Mon. - Thur. 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ms. Loraine Drake, Asst., ext. 111 Mrs. Marlene Tully, Asst., ext. 110 ourladyofthesnowbp@gmail.com SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM in Large Church Monday 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM in Mother Church DAILY MASSES: Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM in Mother Church WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5:00 PM in Large Church Sunday 7:30 AM in Mother Church 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Large Church EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in Mother Church MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA & BENEDICTION: Monday 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM in Mother Church ROSARY: Monday, Feb. 4, at 4:45 PM Mother Church Family Rosary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM in Mother Church Pray for Our Sick We pray for all who are sick, for their healing in both body and spirit. Eugene McAuley, Jackie Lombardi, Patricia Malley, Laurie Berry, Edward Martin and Donald Sheehan In Sympathy For all who have died this past week, that they rejoice in the heavenly banquet Peter Quinn, Thomas Yuhas Jr., & Gaspare DiLorenzo

3 My dear parish family, Last week I announced that I will be retiring from active parish ministry in June, necessitating the assignment of a new pastor to Our Lady of the Snow. I m not sure yet where I ll be living after leaving OLS, but almost certainly it will be at a parish in Nassau or Suffolk, or perhaps the seminary in Huntington. In any case, I won t be retiring from the priesthood, only from the administrative tasks of pastoring and the obligations attendant on assignment to a specific parish. On April 24, 2019 I ll be ordained 43 years. During that time I ve served seven years as an associate pastor I think they re calling them parochial vicars now at Assumption of the BVM in Centereach, followed by four and a half years at St. Joseph s in Hewlett, same title. Then one evening Bishop McGann called me to say he needed me to go to St. Philip Neri in Northport to replace an associate who was being made pastor elsewhere. Four and a half years later, he called to send me back to St. Joseph s to replace the pastor who was resigning under fire after announcing the closing of the parish school. I wound up overseeing that closing, burying the principal (a Sister who was dying of cancer), having to paying off a $225,000 debt, and spending well over $500,000 on refurbishing the parish buildings that had been let go while the school drained all the parish resources. It was a challenging but happy twelve years. My next assignment was a 10 year hitch as Director of Spiritual Formation in the seminary, eight years in Huntington, two in Yonkers. Bishop Murphy asked me to take the position because no one suitable for the job had volunteered for it. It turned out to be a pleasant break from parish administration and a wonderful opportunity to get to know many fine young men now serving as priests in our diocese, some pastors. In fact four pastors in our deanery (a local sub-section of our diocese) were students while I was on the faculty. In 2014 Bishop Murphy asked me to take over as administrator, then pastor, of Our Lady of the Snow. It s been a good five years for me, but at 72, I m ready to pass the baton on to someone younger. Blue Point is a lovely location. The parish is financially sound. We have a great staff and many wonderful volunteers. Coming here should be an attractive prospect to anyone the Bishop assigns. That said, and barring anything unforeseen, you re stuck with me until late June. God bless and keep you always. With love and prayers, Fr. Charles Fink

4 Capt. Evan Bernstein Major Meghan Ederle Major. Kyle Brown Lt. Sean Brown Ensign Shannon Brown E3/ACAN Connor Rooney USN DO,CPT,MC Kate Desmond-Baker Sgt. Samuel Campanella Lt. Robert Fleming Altar Bread and Wine In loving Memory of Urban Manie & Kian Manie Sanctuary Candle in Mother Church In loving Memory of Urban Manie & Kian Manie 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. 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 the rectory office. 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 at 1:00 p.m. on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of most months. Please visit our website for complete information or call the rectory office. Sunday Feb 3, 7:30 AM Parishioners 9:00 AM Noe & Anita Manfredi 11:00 AM Shirley Dietz Monday Feb 4, 8:30 AM Geraldine Dietz Tuesday Feb 5, St. Agatha 8:30 AM Cecilia Louidice Wednesday Feb 6, St. Miki 8:30 AM Genevieve & Harvey Townsend Thursday Feb 7, 8:30 AM Jean Curley Friday Feb 8, St. Jerome 8:30 AM Geraldine Dietz Saturday Feb 9, 8:30 AM Dcn. Frank Hartmann 5:00 PM Parishioners Sunday Feb 10, 7:30 AM Anna Mulligan 9:00 AM Joseph & Clara Nipitella 11:00 AM Shirley Dietz Patsy & Josephine Siranni

5 Our Lady and the Snow By Carrie Gress I grew up in Oregon, close to the Cascade Mountain range. My family had a small cabin in the mountains, and at some point in college I started going there on weekends... I spent hours just walking, listening with attentive ears to the deafening quiet of the snow around me... There is something enigmatic about snow. Often it arrives silently, without ceremony. One scarcely knows it is there. Only over time does it reveal itself. The accumulation brings with it a blanket of beauty. Everything becomes different, suddenly pure, calm, quiet, glistening with wonder. It shouldn t be surprising that Our Lady of the Snow is one of the oldest if not the oldest devotions to the Virgin Mary. Around 350 AD, during the pontificate of Pope Liberius, the Virgin Mary miraculously showed where the Basilica of St. Mary Major should be built by creating a snowstorm in the middle of August. The church was built exactly where the snow fell measured by those who drew the boundaries before the snow had a chance to melt. Miraculous snowstorms notwithstanding, Mary, in her maternal goodness, like all good mothers, performs small, almost indiscernible acts of love without anyone noticing, until there is some accumulation. Even the rosary mimics this snowy pattern. One bead at a time how many lives have been transformed in dramatic ways through those humble whispers?... So while many of us living on the East Coast have contemplated the trouble and inconvenience of two feet of snow, it is good to look, like St. Bonaventure, at the ways creation reflects the goodness of God and in this case, his mother. Excerpted from an article that appeared originally in the Catholic World Report and was subsequently reprinted on Carrie Gress very fine website, It s worth a look

6 OUR LADY OF THE SNOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or by appointment The ministry of Religious Education strives to bring all into a closer relationship with Jesus through Word, Worship and Service Week of February 3rd CLASSES: Level 1 - Parent Child Event Large Church - Church Tour Thurs. Feb 7th. at 4:30 & 7:00 p.m. Level 2 - Mon., Tues. 4:30 p.m. & Wed. 6:00 p.m. Level Mon., Tues., Wed. 4:30 p.m. & Wed. 6:00 p.m. Level 7 & 8 - Mon. 7:00 p.m. & Tues. 6:00 p.m. Week of February 10th CLASSES: Level 2- Mon., Tues., 4:30 p.m. & Wed 6:00 p.m. Level Mon., Tues. &Wed 4:30 p.m. Wed. 6:00 p.m. Level 7 & 8 - Mon. 7:00 p.m. & Tues. 6:00 p.m. Level 9 Confirmation - Wed. 7:30 p.m. Large Church Children Entering 1st Grade Sept 2018 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. Please include a copy of your child s baptismal certificate. When do we cancel classes? ~ If Bayport Blue Point School District closes we close. ~ We post closings on Channel 12 Long Island News ~ We will try to put closings on the parish website ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com and the parish Facebook page.

7 The Bishop s Vocation Retreat For Young Catholic Men March Seminary of the Immaculate 440 West Neck Road Huntington, NY To register please visit; BishopVocationRetreat2019 The 2019 Bishop s Retreat is open to men who are High School Juniors and older (ages 16-35). This weekend will include prayerful experiences such as mass, reconciliation, holy hour, reflection time and interaction with Priests and Seminarians. There will be presentations designed to help participants discern their Vocation and consider why God may be calling them to the priesthood. You will have a opportunity to meet personally with Bishop Barres. Additionally weather permitting, we will do outdoors for some sports and hiking activities. HEARTFELT CARDS FOR THAT SPECIAL PERSON FOR VALENTINES DAY Need a unique gift for that special someone for Valentines day, birthday or special occasion? Purchase a HEARTFELT CARD in honor of that special person. Your donation however small, will assist parish outreach in our efforts to help those in need in our community. These cards can be purchased at the Parish Outreach office and Rectory office during normal business hours. A Heartfelt Gift for A meaningful donation to Our Lady of the Snow Food Pantry has been made in your name This heartfelt gift from will help extend god s hand to those in our community who most need His tender care. Catholic Pilgrimage to Italy June 2-14, 2019 with Holy Mass Daily. Visiting ;Venice, Florence, Bologna, Seina, Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo and Rome. Breakfast & Dinner Daily. $3899 per person with air non-stop from JFK. Spiritual Director, Fr. Henry Reid, Pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Patchogue. For a Flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or Michael Milano at Looking for something to do during Lent? April 5, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Large Church. Father Frank Pizzarelli along with the band The H.I.M.S. and Her will be joining us. Come down and enjoy a night of good music, learn about Hope House Ministries and learn how you can get involved and support such a good ministry. STEWARDSHIP FINANCIAL REPORT For the week of January 27, 2019: $ 8,005.96

8 Dear Parishioners, RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Thanks again for your support of the OLS Respect Life Bus to Washington D.C. for the March for Life, We had a very successful day. Our bus included Father Joseph Gaspar, parishioners from several parishes and members of two Knights of Columbus groups. Excellent speeches were given at the rally by Vice President Mike Pence, Jordan Peterson, Abby Johnson and Ben Shapiro, just to name a few. The highlight of the rally, for me, however, was when Alveda King, (Dr. Martin Luther King Junior s niece), led the opening prayer before the March. In regard to the NY State RHA bill that passed on January 22, OLS Respect Life Ministry participated in a protest of the bill at the State Senate building in Hauppauge along with surrounding community groups the week before the vote. In addition, we were in Albany on January 22nd to appeal in person to senator supporters of the bill at the NY State Capitol building, and stand with the NY State Right to Life in protest. I d like to note that the senators who pushed this bill through received stacks of letters in opposition, and phone calls of opposition right up until the last minute of the vote. We were in their offices to witness this. Despite the outcome, rest assured the right to life movement is alive and well in New York. I hope you get involved in our efforts. Loren Christie, Coordinator OLS RLM Our next meeting will be held Thursday, February 7th at 10 a.m. in the cottage. The next Prayerful Presence will be held Saturday, February 9th at 10:30 a.m. on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood on Waverly Avenue in Patchogue. Signs will be provided. Above: March for Life in Washington D.C., 2019, and Jean Delaney speaks to a reporter at a protest of the RHA bill in front of the State Building in Hauppauge. About Our Lady of the Snow Respect Life Ministry This group strives to become God s instrument of life for the parish and local community. Members work to make others aware of the sanctity of all life and to prevent the deterioration of moral values evident in the practice of stem cell research, cloning, abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia, and capital punishment.

9 SAVE THE DATE!!!!! We are having a paint night All are welcome March 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM $40 per person price includes; art work, snacks & soda Bring your own wine!!!!!!! Call the rectory to reserve your spot, space is limited. Great Fun!!!! 11TH EDITION OF NEW YORK ENCOUNTER WITH CARDINAL O MALLEY, DA- VID BROOKS, CHIARA CORBELLA S HUSBAND, AND MANY OTHERS The 2019 New York Encounter, Something to Start From, will take place February at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street in Manhattan. The Encounter is a three-day, FREE cultural event organized by members of Communion and Liberation featuring panel discussions, artistic performances and unique exhibits. This year s Encounter will feature a presentation on Pope Francis vision for a new evangelization with Fr. Julián Carrón, President of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation, Austen Ivereigh, Writer and Journalist, and Cardinal Sean O Malley, Archbishop of Boston. Another highlight: The life of Servant of God, Chiara Corbella, presented by her husband Enrico. Chiara died at 28 of a rare cancer that was discovered while she was pregnant with her third child. She choose to give birth to Francesco, having rejected treatment that would have endangered her unborn son s life. These events and many others can be found at All are invited!

10 Parish Outreach Thank you for your continual support of our ministry. With your generous donations we can continue to help so many in need in our community. May God bless you for your kindness. 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 during business hours. The Pantry is in need of all the following: Rice Mayonnaise Mustard Spinach Pancake mix Cookies Boxed milk Toilet paper Paper towels Detergent Deodorant tissues Baby wipes Diapers, size 4,5,6 and pull up s Women s depends size large Bereavement Conference Along with Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, we at the Office of Faith Formation are happy to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming Bereavement Conference to be held on March 30, :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $40 Per Person, at St. Patrick Parish, Huntington. This conference promises to be a very informative and beneficial experience for both the bereaved and those who minister to them. The theme of the conference, is "Grief is A Journey". We are particularly excited to have as our keynote speaker, Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, Professor of Gerontology at the Graduate School of the College Of New Rochelle; Senior Consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America. ** Nurses Wanted - Full Time Positions Available! We are hiring Healthcare Workers! The Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood are seeking Full Time Nurses - RNs and LPNs. Immediate opening for desirable Evening Shift (2:00pm 10:00pm). For more information, or to inquire about per diem opportunities, please apply to: resume@csjbrentwood.org or contact Nancy Finley, Human Resources at x 127. Thursday, February 14, :00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Retreat Center VALENTINE EVENING FOR MARRIED COUPLES The goal of this time is for us to fall more deeply in love with ourselves, with our spouses and God. In this busy world, take a few hours to slow down and focus on your love. The evening begins with a festive dinner and closes with Eucharist and renewal of marriage vows. Presenters: Valerie and Michael Dunne, Ronkonkoma Cenacle Offering: $80 per couple Festive dinner included $25 deposit required to hold your reservation. Call x116 for more information and make reservations.

11 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Love is patient, love is kind. Increase your love for one another by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekends are: Feb 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY and Apr 26-28, 2019 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at or visit them at A little humor from Father Fink The politician was invited to give a speech at a school. He talked and talked, pausing only to look at his watch. Finally he said, My watch seems to have stopped. Does anyone have a watch? No, shouted someone in the audience, but there's a calendar on the wall behind you.