Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic Church

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1 Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic Church 175 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point, New York The Pastoral Team: Rev. Edward R. D Andrea, Pastor Rev. James Drew, Parish Administrator Rev. Diarmuid F. McGann, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Charles Pokoo, In Residence Deacon Robert Gronenthal Deacon Frank Hartmann Mrs. Beth Rivalsi, Director of Faith Formation for Adults Mrs. Patricia Bartoldus, Director of Faith Formation, K-9 Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director of Outreach Mrs. Theresa Martin, Director of Music The Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2013 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6) Mass Schedules: Weekend Masses Saturday Mass...5:00 p.m. Large Church Sunday Masses...7:30 a.m. - Mother Church 9:00, 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon - Large Church Weekday Masses: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - Mother Church Summer Mass Schedule (July & August): Saturday, 5 p.m. in Large Church; Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mother Church, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Large Church Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Large Church Parish olsbp@aol.com Rectory Office: Fax: Mrs. Irene Mauro, Office Manager, ext. 11 Ms. Lindsay Litcher, Parish Asst., ext. 10 Mrs. Loraine Gonzalez, Admin. Asst., ext. 10 Hours: Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed from 12:30-1 p.m. Monday - Friday Religious Education: Mrs. Eileen Mulry, Secretary, ext. 15 Office hours: Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. olsbpre@aol.com Parish Outreach: Office hours and food pantry, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Thursday in the cottage. Evening Hours Available by Appointment olsoutreach@yahoo.com Visit our NEW Website!

2 Prayer & Intentions Page 2 January 6, 2013 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 7 Monday 8:30AM Tuesday 8:30AM Anthony DeRosa Kimberly Bacalla Wednesday Bernadette McCarthy 8:30AM Thursday 8:30AM Friday 8:30AM Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 7:30AM 9:00AM 10:30AM 12:00PM Bettyann Furci Ronald Sandgran Luisa A. Cannizzaro George Schimpf Parishioners Nancy Iannotti & Rosemary Sblendorio Carol J. Judge & Al Babin Pray for Our Sick Names submitted by immediate family members only will remain on list for 4 weeks. Mary Malenovski & The Wolffe Family We pray for all who are sick, for their healing in both body and spirit. Saints & Special Observances Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week Monday: St. Raymond of Penyafort; Julian Calendar Christmas For all who have died this past week, that they rejoice in the heavenly banquet Schedule is subject to change Saturday: January 12 5:00 p.m TBD Sunday: January 13 7:30 a.m. TBD 9:00 a.m. TBD 10:30 a.m. TBD 12:00 p.m. TBD In Sympathy Mass Presiders for January Readings for the Week Monday 1 John 3:22 4:6; Matthew 4:12-17, Tuesday 1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44 Wednesday 1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52 Thursday 1 John 4:19 5:4; Luke 4:14-22a Friday 1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16 Saturday 1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30 Sunday 1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30

3 A Message from The Administrator Page 3 January 6, 2013 Sunday, January 6, 2013 The Epiphany of the Lord A Message from Father Jim Drew Dear Parishioners, Father Charles Pokoo returned to Ghana on Friday, December 28, I am most grateful for his 15 years of service to you, the pastors and other clergy at Our Lady of the Snow. I am especially grateful to him for his pastoral expertise and support during my 18 months here. He spoke eloquently using his Kindle during the 12 Noon Mass on December 16, after which parishioners provided a reception in his honor. As you and I begin a new year, his final words Seven Things are worth taking to heart. How about making them our New Year s resolutions! Seven Things I Leave With You for Consideration and Practice Before I See You Again The Call of the Church! From Rev. Charles Pokoo 1. Prayer for faith (Faith opens us up to the gift of God, which invites us to the banquet of life for He is the way, the truth and life) 2. Forgive yourself and forgive those who hurt you! 3. Confess your sings regularly: Examine your conscience related to all the dimensions of your life physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social. 4. Participate constantly in the Eucharist. In the Eucharist you become more like Him Jesus. 5. Practice self-denial. It is in little things that you can finally master yourself. Your success in life greatly depends on that. 6. Be vigilant with any occasion of sin. Sin takes away your peace and well being. 7. Fill your heart and mind with the truth (Know Jesus, for he is truth!). [Study the bible and the teachings of the Church from the catechism of the Catholic Church, especially during this Year of Faith.] Remain faithful until death and He will give you the crown of Life. [Rev 2:10]

4 JANUARY Your Faith and Pilgrimage In January we celebrate the great pilgrimage of the Magi to Bethlehem. They make a new start; their faith directs them beyond the familiar into the unknown, landing them eventually in the city of Jerusalem. These pagan pilgrims know something the religious establishment do not: that the king of the Jews has just been born in their neighborhood. On hearing this, King Herod and his court gather in an aristocratic huddle of discontent. The outsiders have unsettled the institution. The pilgrims learn something from the locals: the town where the new king will be born. Off they go again: their destination is not a palace but a child; their journey s end is not the institution of power but a figure of powerlessness. They bend down before this child, offering him their curious gifts. A journey that started in wonder now leads to worship. The Magi are the patrons of all those who see signposts to God that others neither see nor follow. Most of us travel to God by familiar routes, but we should be hesitant to condemn those who take other roads in search of the same God. If we are all pilgrims in life, we can learn from each other. We may seem strange to each other, but what if the outsider is the one who is heading for God s new address? THE YEAR OF FAITH October 11, 2012 November 24, 2013 The True Meaning of the 12 Days of Christmas? The 12 Days of Christmas is one of the best known and most enduring carols. You will hear it blasting out in every shopping centre up and down the land between now and the 25th of December. But some historians believe it has a far deeper significance and that it was actually written as a catechism song to help young Catholics learn about their faith at a time when the religion was banned. They say the gifts listed are coded references to the teaching of the Church and that the true love mentioned is God himself. No one knows for certain when the song was written, by whom or for what reason, and we are not very likely to find out at this late stage! So here s the secret interpretation which might just give the song an added dimension next time you listen to it. A Partridge in a Pear Tree = Jesus Christ, Son of God Two Turtle Doves = the Old and New Testaments Three French Hens = Faith, Hope and Charity Four Calling Birds = the Four Gospels and the Four Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Five Gold Rings = the first Five Books of the Old Testament Six Geese A-laying = the six days of creation Seven Swans A-swimming = the seven Sacraments Eight Maids A-milking = the eight Beatitudes Nine Ladies Dancing = the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit Ten Lords A-leaping = The Ten Commandments Eleven Pipers Piping = the eleven faithful Apostles Twelve Drummers Drumming = the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle s Creed PRAYER God our Father, you have called us to tread a pilgrim s path here on earth as we head for the day when we can look on you face to face. Guide us on our journey through this world; defend us from all perils; and give us grace to endure faithfully to the end, through the mercy of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Source: Your Diary for the Year of Faith Author: Dennis McBride CSsR Used with Permission of the Author 11/12/12 It is right and good to pray so that the coming of the kingdom of justice and peace may influence the march of history, but it is just as important to bring the help of prayer into humble, everyday situations; all forms of prayer can be the leaven to which the Lord compares the Kingdom. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2660

5 Religious Education Page 5 January 6, 2013 OUR LADY OF THE SNOW Religious Education Office /olsbpre@aol.com Hours Monday to Thursday 9:30-4:30 or by appointment Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed Nothing will be impossible for you. Matt 17:20,21 Week of January 6 OUR CLASSES Sunday Pre k-k and Liturgy of the Word will resume Jan. 6 at 9am Levels 2 8 classes will resume on Jan. 7, 8 and 9 Confirmation Class #5 Wed. Jan 9 in the Large Church 7:30pm 9pm January 12 Confirmation Retreat in the Large Church 10am 3pm You must be registered for the retreat MEETINGS Level 1 Parent Meeting on Jan. 10 at 10am or 7:30pm This meeting is for parents only Mark Your Calendars! First Sacrament Meeting Mandatory Parent Meeting for parents of children receiving First Eucharist this Spring. The meeting will be held on Mon. Jan. 14 at 4:30pm, Tues. Jan. 15 at 4:30pm and Wed. Jan. 16 at 4:30 and 6pm. The meetings will take upstairs in the Mother Church and are for parents/guardians only. Children will be downstairs in their classes and will join their families for closing prayer after class and the meeting.

6 Financial Matters Page 6 January 6, 2013 SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Due to early bulletin transmission, the returns from the weekend of December and December will be included in next weekend s bulletin. 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. Baptisms: Are celebrated on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of each month. Please call the rectory at least 3 months in advance. Baptisms cannot be planned until the baby is born. Christian Initiation: Persons interested in becoming Catholic and adults who have not received Confirmation or First Eucharist, please contact the Rectory office. For older children who have not received sacraments, please call the Religious Education office. New parishioners: Please register at the Rectory or call , ext. 10 for information. Communion for the Homebound: To make arrangements to have Communion brought to the home, please call the Rectory at , ext. 10. For emergency sick calls, please call the Rectory at any time. Ministry to the Homebound The Ministry to the Homebound are Extraordinary Ministers who bring Communion to the sick and others who are confined to their homes. If you, or a loved one would like to request a Minister to the Homebound to make a visit to your home, please contact Beth at

7 Parish Outreach & Local Events Page 7 January 6, 2013 Parish Outreach News Upcoming Events FOOD PANTRY ALERT The Food Pantry is currently in need of the following items: Tea, coffee, mayonnaise, tuna fish, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels and all toiletries. Catholic Charities Employment Opportunities We are seeking two managers who have a passion for ensuring person-centered care for our residents in group homes located in Huntington and Amityville. Responsibilities include: ensuring continuous quality of resident care is provided, 24 hrs./day, 7 days/week; developing and implementing Individualized Service Plan for each resident; managing staff scheduling, training, performance management and regulatory compliance; overseeing optimal household maintenance and adherence to budgets; ability and willingness to assist in direct support of residents as needed. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE: management or supervisory experience, a HS diploma and a clean, valid NYS Driver s License. Experience as a Residential Manager in a Group Home for developmentally disabled adults or experience with behaviors and/or dementia care is a plus. Associate s Degree a plus. A full benefits package accompanies these positions. TO APPLY: resume and cover letter to: jaicks.dorothy@catholiccharities.cc or fax to: Please specify CODE PARISH BULLE- TIN AND THE JOB TITLE FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. EOE. DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF EAST END We are recruiting direct support staff to deliver personcentered care for our Developmentally Disabled Adults in our group homes located in Aquebogue and Hampton Bays. Full time, part-time, on call, weekend, and overnight positions available paying $12.17 per hour. Full time positions include a generous benefits package. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE: a sincere desire to help others and to work as part of a team, a GED or High School Diploma and a clean, valid NYS driver s license. Prior experience working with Developmentally Disabled Adults is a plus. To apply: resume and cover letter to: mccleave.barbara@catholiccharities.cc or fax to: Please specify CODE PARISH BUL- LETIN AND THE JOB TITLE FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. EOE. Thank you for helping those who are struggling in our community. L.I. Bohemian Singles For singles ages 60+ meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 3PM at the Henrietta Acampora Rec Center, Montauk Highway, Blue Point. Admission is $6, coffee, cake at each meeting. For more info, call Mary Ann at st Annual Telecare Telethon Saturday, January 19th from 2PM-10PM and Sunday, January 20th from 12PM to 10PM. Please tune in on Cablevision channel 29/137, or FiOS channel 296. Defensive Driving Course at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church The St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus are providing a defensive driving course on Saturday, January 19th at 9AM. Donation is $35 which includes coffee/bagel breakfast and sandwich/salad lunch. Registration is required. Call St. Mary School, East Islip Open House Saturday, January 26, AM-12PM. For more information, please call St. Ignatius Retreat House Couples Hoping for Children Join us each month as we explore where God is in the waiting, struggles and disappointments and joys of the journey toward parenthood. Dates: January 22, February 12, March 12, and April 19 from 7:30-9PM. Please call for information and to register. Mommy & Me Group Held Tuesdays, from 10-11AM at Mary Immaculate Church, in the Mary Hughes Cottage, Bellport. For more information, contact Theresa at Divine Mercy Cenacle, St. Joseph s Prayer Center readings from St. Faustina s Diary, adoration, and readings from the Divine Mercy Chapter for the sick & dying. Thursdays, From 1 3:15PM. For more info, call

8 WHAT S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ? A Self-Assessment for Your Fun and Enlightenment! (Permission granted by Joe Paprocki, D.Min., and Catechist Magazine) This educational self-assessment is a fun way to help you see how much you know about your Catholic faith. Answers can be found on the bottom of this page. 1. The movement toward unity among all Christian churches is called... (a) E Pluribus Unum; (b) ecology; (c) ecumenism; (d) Gnosticism 2. A cross with two intersecting circles is a symbol representing the sacrament of... (a) baptism; (b) confirmation; (c) holy orders; (d) matrimony 3. The word apostle means... (a) leader; (b) servant; (c) one who is sent; (d) one who can read 4. The pro-life phrase, the seamless garment of life... (a) refers to the innate dignity of human life from beginning to end; (b) comes from a description of the seamless tunic of Jesus in John s gospel; (c) was made famous by the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin; (d) all of the above 5. The serious split between the Eastern Church and the Western Church that took place in 1054 is known as the... (a) Great Schism; (b) Continental Divide; (c) Avignon Papacy; (d) Reformation Page 8 January 6, 2013 DINNER DANCE 2013 Tentative Date: February 8, 2013 Bellport Country Club We are in the process of planning a dinner dance for the upcoming year, as it has been almost 2 years since our last celebration! We are in desperate need of volunteers for our Dinner Dance Committee, which consists of wonderful, loyal and generous parishioners who already give of their time for our many social events. If you cannot give your time, will you please consider donating a gift basket, restaurant gift card, lottery tickets and anything else you might think of. If you know of any vendors who would be willing to contribute to this parish event, please contact the Rectory Office at extension 10 or olsbp@aol.com as soon as possible. Thank you! Catholic IQ Answers: 1. c; 2. d; 3. c; 4. d; 5. a

9 Upcoming Events Page 9 January 6, 2013 Sunday, January 6, Respect Life Special Collection for The March for Life trip to Washington, D.C. Friday, January 25, The March for Life in Washington, D.C. Sunday, January 27, The 2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal begins. - The 10th Annual Chili Cook Off, 4-7PM in the Large Church. Friday, February 8, Dinner Dance at Bellport Country Club

10 OUR LADY OF THE SNOW S 10TH ANNUAL WINTER CHILI COOK-OFF! Who will win this year s Golden Spoon Award? Just as winter s chill is setting in, get ready to take the chill off with a big bowl of chili (and a little friendly competition)!! Here is how it works 1. Find your favorite chili recipe. 2. Cook up a big batch. 3. Bring it to the Large Church on Sunday, January 29th at 4 pm. It s that simple! All kinds of chili will be welcomed for competition: mild, medium and hot, as well as vegetarian. If chili isn t your specialty, we will also have a baked breads and dessert table. There will be prizes for Best Chili, Best Bread, and Best Dessert. And, back by popular demand, we will have the People s Choice Award for the crowd s favorite chili! For the kids (and those with more sensitive taste buds!), we will be offering pasta, with meat sauce or buttered. You may also bring any other dish of your choice. F.Y.I.: Everyone will get to eat chili, whether their own or someone else s. THIS IS A FUN EVENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! (We need volunteers to help set-up at 1:00 p.m. on January 27th, and for other preparations and clean up. If you d like to volunteer, please call the Rectory. Also, Confirmation Candidates looking to utilize their service hours can call Mrs. Bartoldus at , ext. 14, if interested in volunteering!) Due to the large number of people who attend each year, TICKETS WILL BE SOLD IN ADVANCE ONLY AT THE RECTORY OFFICE No tickets will be sold at the door so that we may accommodate everyone with a table and seating. WE CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE 200 PEOPLE, so get your tickets when they become available in January! MARK YOUR CALENDARS-YOU DON T WANT TO MISS THIS!

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12 An Invitation to all Parishioners! YOU ARE INVITED TO Our Lady of the Snow Evening of Social Justice Our Lady of the Snow Players Presents the Play: Epilogue: The Good Samaritan See what happens in Hevv Inn! January 24, 7:30 in the Large Church Guest Speakers: Mike Dawidziak and Pan Greene for Rollstone Foundation Marshall and Sandy Aykroyd for Brendan s House PRESENTING REPRESENTATIVES FROM Sobornost for the World Foundation, United Farm Workers, BULA, Beads for Life, Heifer International, OLS Respect Life Ministry, OLS Outreach Ministry and more! Some of representatives will offer special items for sale. ATTENTION CHILDREN OF THE PARISH IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN HELPING OTHERS IN OUR COMMUINITY AND WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT YOUR WORK TO THE PARISH CALL Beth Rivalsi at You are asked to bring a non-perishable item to aid Our Lady of the Snow Pantry

13 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. - Isaiah 60:1