WELCOME Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church

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1 WELCOME Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church 1138 Wright Street Reno, Nevada, Telephone: Fax: Website: Parish Center: 1200 S. Arlington Ave. (corner of Arlington & Monroe) December 30, 2018 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. Television mass: KOLO Channel 8 Sundays - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Year Round Holy Days of Obligation: 8:30 a.m., 12:10 and 5:30 p.m. Civic Holiday Masses: 9:00 a.m. only Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick: Those wishing to receive the Anointing of the Sick are asked to speak with any of the priests or call the office at Masses for Anointing of the Sick are celebrated throughout the year, and are announced in the bulletin. Baptisms: Infants through 2nd Grade: Parents are asked to attend our Baptism Preparation class on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Sponsors are also invited to attend. Please call the office at or secretary@olsparish.com for more information and to sign up. Third graders and older: Parents are asked to call our Director of Children s Sacraments, Lauri-Anne, for information at Communion to the Homebound: If you are ill at home and wish to receive the Eucharist, call the office at First Holy Communion and Confirmation: The Diocese of Reno requires a two year preparation for children and teens receiving these Sacraments. Please contact Lauri Anne Reinhart at Marriage: Couples wishing to be married at Snows need to make their initial contact with the parish six months before their wedding date. Couples are asked to contact Margaret Graham at ext.511 or marriage@olsparish.com. R.C.I.A.: Adults wishing to become Catholic or Catholic adults needing to receive First Communion and /or Confirmation, should contact Barbara Verdi at ext.514.

2 Sunday, December 30 10:30 am - K of C 5th Sunday rosary in Church Monday, December 31 - Office Closed Tuesday, January 1 - Office Closed Wednesday, January 2 5:00 pm - Snows Women s Auxiliary meeting Thursday, January 3 8:30 am - Eucharistic Adoration 12:15 pm - Centering Prayer group in church EUCHARISTIC ADORATION There is Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday mornings following the 8:00 a.m. mass until 12:30 p.m. Questions: Call Donna at CENTERING PRAYER The Centering Prayer group meets each Thursday from noon - 2:00 p.m. in the Cry Room of the Church. Questions: Call Ann at RESPECT LIFE "Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women." ~Alice Paul REFLECTION The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Samuel 1:20-22, Psalm 84 1 John 3:1-2, Luke 2:41-52 HOME IS WHERE THE FAMILY IS The idea, dream, and reality of family is so strong and durable that we use it to describe all that is best about human gatherings. We speak of the family of nations, of our church and parish families. The greatest compliment we can pay a friend or gracious host is to say that we feel at home with them, we feel part of the family. Families are the first crucibles in which love is tested and tempered. Jesus himself was one of three people who lived in the shadow of each other. This family, like our own, did not always get it right, but they always tried to. These three amateurs were on holiday, and one of them got lost. Two were worried sick and took great measures to find the third, a boy after all, who was seeking the meaning of his calling. He found his vocation to do his Father s work but he also returned home with his parents. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministry will resume on January 13. In the meantime, please attend our Christmas break Activities: the Rise Up Diocesan event for 6 th -12 th grades, the Middle School Lock-In and the High School Ski Trip with Fr. Bob. Have a blessed and joyous new year. For questions or more information on the above events, call Virginia at ext. 520 or her at youthm@olsparish.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J U F MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK IN January 5-6, 2019 OLS Y H 1045 S youthm@olsparish.com If you are attending Rise Up, meet at the Youth House at 5:00 pm to drop off your stuff. Chaperones will take you to & from Rise Up. If you are only attending the Lock In, drop off is 10:00 p.m. at Youth House. Everyone needs to bring PJ s, a pillow, and a sleeping bag. You may bring appropriate Xbox games and controllers. Put your name on them. You may bring a friend, but everyone needs a permission slip. We will attend 7:30 a.m. mass on Sunday Parent volunteers needed to drive and/or chaperone. You must have fulfilled the Protecting God s Children requirements. Please let Virginia know if you are available. youthm@olsparish.com OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 2 December 30, 2018

3 To all the people of Our Lady of the Snows: Merry Christmas, as we continue the season! Thank you so very much for all the warm greetings and gifts; I will be getting cards out soon. I want to share with you some exciting news. The Parish Council met in early December, and we are energized by a push to grow our spirit of hospitality. New parishioners will be welcomed on a more personal level, with gifts and phone calls. A great team will be implementing this soon. However, I want to remind all of us that WE ARE THE HOSPITALITY TEAM. How we welcome each other, whether new to the parish or a long-time parishioner is the responsibility of all of us: greeting each other, moving aside to let others into the pew, turning off cell phones, smiling, staying until the mass fully ends. I want all of us to reflect the kindness of Jesus to each other. Over the next weeks, pay attention to how each of you greet others, and how you are greeted... what kind of difference will it make! Your Pastor, The church office will be closed on Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1. Daily mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. both days. January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, is a holy day; however, pursuant to Bishop Calvo s dispensation, it is NOT a day of obligation this year. PARISH STAFF Parish Office x 500 Pastor pastor@olsparish.com Associate Pastor Fr. Mike Mahone mqm@olsparish.com Parish Deacons / Infant Baptisms Deacon Brian Callister brian@thecallisters.com Deacon Dave Norman (Infant Baptisms) davecec@icloud.com Seminarian-Pastoral Year at OLS Eduardo Gutierrez - ext. 516 seminarian@olsparish.com Adult Faith Formation, Director R.C.I.A. Barbara Verdi - ext. 514 adultfaith@olsparish.com Parish Business Administrator Susann Boley parishadministrator@olsparish.com Children s Sacraments; Religious Education Dr. Lauri Anne Reinhart dre@olsparish.com Anna Nickerson annan@olsparish.com Brucie Ingram - (VBS) Facilities/Bulletin/Accts. Payable Joe Anne Jones - ext. 502 jjones@olsparish.com Funerals / Marriage & Annulments Margaret Graham ext. 511 marriage@olsparish.com Liturgy Director Sandy McGowan Liturgy@olsparish.com CHILDREN S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION When does CRE resume? Tuesday classes: Resume on January 15 Wednesday classes: Resume on January 16 Sunday classes: Resume on January 27 OTHER: Confirmation and Monday night CRE resume on January 14. Children's Liturgy of the Word resumes on January 20 (even though it s a 3-day weekend) The Ordination of Eduardo Gutierrez-Sandoval to the Transitional Diaconate will take place on Saturday, January 19, here at Our Lady of the Snows Church. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. and all are invited to attend. There will be a reception afterwards in the parish center. Continue to pray for vocations - Come and celebrate! Music Ministry Joseph DeRosa music@olsparish.com Needy & Hispanic Ministry Quinceañera Preparation Sr. Carmen Baca, SHF Office Assistant/Maintenance Brucie Ingram - ext. 509 bingram@olsparish.com Receptionist Denise - ext. 500 secretary@olsparish.com Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Virginia Loza-Lee - ext. 520 youthm@olsparish.com OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 3 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

4 L M A S Dave Norman davecec@icloud.com E M Terry Norman terrynormanapn@icloud.com U Susann Boley parishadministrator@ols parish.com F Margaret Graham marriage@olsparish.com x 511 L Marian Hull Marian.hull@att.net L Pat Lilley patscat806@att.net S Greg Higgins ghiggins@goblueteam.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Dec The 5th Sunday Rosary after 9:30 am mass, dedicated for Joe Patti, Tom Peacock and Dick Schuessler Jan. 7 - Officers Mtg 5:15 Jan. 9 - Council Meeting 6:00 pm - Social 6:30 pm - Meeting Jan Bingo - 1:00 pm Feb. 4-5:15 Officer Mtg. Feb. 3 - Blood Drive Feb Council Mtg. 6:00 pm - Social 6:30 pm - meeting Feb Bingo To volunteer for any of the above, call Grand Knight Leon Carroll at SNOWS WOMEN S AUXILIARY All women of the parish are invited to join the Snows Women s Auxiliary! We usually meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the parish center. We begin at 6:00 p.m. with a social half hour. Members bring something sweet or savory to share. Coffee, tea, and cider are served. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Due to the holidays, our January meeting will be on Wednesday, January 2. Call Susann Boley at at ext. 501 for details. 5th SUNDAY ROSARY PROGRAM The Knights of Columbus, their families and all parishioners are encouraged to pray the rosary together every time a 5th Sunday occurs in a month. The K of C will lead the rosary after the 9:30 a.m. mass on Sunday, December 30. This rosary will be in remembrance of Joe Patti Tom Peacock Dick Schuessler WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY Women s bible study (aka Sisterhood of the Spirit) invites all women to join us for a new study of the book Touching the Divine - A Study of the Gospel of John. Women of all ages are welcome. We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the parish center. We are breaking for the holidays and will resume on Tuesday, January 8. If you are interested, contact Stacy Miller at bruinstacy@gmail.com or SINGERS NEEDED We need singers at all Masses! You don t have to be a virtuoso. You don t even have to know how to read music. Our choirs are fun and welcoming, and you can come to a rehearsal without committing. Please call Joseph at the church, or send an . music@olsparish.com. We REALLY need you!!! SAVE THE DATE Using Scripture, poetry and reflection, Elaine Park will present A Day of Reflection for Women Saturday, February 23, :30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Look for more information in future bulletins. VINTAGE AFFAIR Our Lady of the Snows School is hosting its annual fundraiser event A Vintage Affair, Saturday, February 9, 2019 We welcome donations of items for our live and silent auctions, and we are also currently seeking corporate sponsors for the event. If you are interested in making a donation to support this event, please va@snowsnv.org. OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 4 December 30, 2018

5 OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS PARISH COUNCIL PARISH LEADERSHIP Parish Council Dave Brach Fr. Mike Mahone Debby Belk Don Bergin David Meiding Shari Ford Deacon Dave Norman Kevin Short Mike Short John Sokol Katie Weber Jill White Brian Wilcox Seated: CATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS GROUP DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE (DBSA) Individuals with a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of depression or bipolar disorder are invited to attend our next DBSA meeting on Tuesday, January 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Friends and family members are likewise invited. DBSA is a non-denominational and secular organization. The parish center is located at 1200 S. Arlington. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays. For further details, contact Charles Nielsen, M.D. (Professional Advisor) at or charlesnielsenmd@gmail.com Shari Ford, Jill White, Katie Weber, Susann Boley First Row Standing: Fr. Mike, Deacon Dave Norman, Debra Belk, Kevin Short, Mike Short Second Row Standing: John Sokol, Eduardo Gutierrez, Don Bergin,, Brian Wilcox, Dave Meiding, Dave Turner, Dave Brach. Please join the Catholic Professional & Business Group for breakfast on Thursday, January 10, from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at the Silver Legacy as we welcome Mark P. Shea, as he presents, The Biblical Roots of Catholic Social Teaching. For additional information, and to make reservations, visit CatholicProfessionals.org. Become a member today! The breakfast is only $22 for members, and $25 for non-members. Clergy and religious are free! All are welcome. COMMUNITY NEWS WEST COAST WALK FOR LIFE January 26 Leave the Driving to Us! St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral invites you to join the Cathedral Bus & Ride to the West Coast Walk for Life in San Francisco. Departure from the Cathedral at 6:00 a.m. - Return to Reno around 9:00 p.m. You ll travel to San Francisco by charter bus to join other Catholics from all over the West Coast to demonstrate and celebrate God s most wonderful gift - LIFE! Round trip cost: $20 per adult -- $15 per student To sign up: Pick up a packet found in the Church vestibules. Return completed forms along with payment (made out to STAC) to the Cathedral. P : Y, A, T # E A. St Thomas Aquinas Cathedral 310 W Second St. Reno, NV Help us spread the word & ask like-minded people to join us on the bus. Questions? westcoastwalk@yahoo.com Finance Council Fr. Mike Mahone Sallie Armstrong(Chair) Kathy Benson Leo Bergin Susann Boley Stan Bondick John Bydalek Robert Cashell Keith Pierce Andy Stewart Parish Building Committee Don Bergin Susann Boley Mary Conklin Greg Erny Paul Gordon Tim Heydon, Jr. John Krmpotic School Board Leslie Acosta Rick Alonso Steven Ascuaga Clay Brust Jaimie Dianda Tim Fuetsch, Principal Robert Munson Heather Parks Keith Pierce Corporate Board Don Bergin Stuart Brady John Bydalek Belinda Preston OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 5 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

6 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, December 31 9:00 am Frank Smith by Connie Driscoll Tuesday, January 1 9:00 am Marcie Ross by Carol & Al Roth Wednesday, January 2 8:00 am Gary & Judy Leahy by Carol Cutsinger Thursday, January 3 8:00 am James Larney by Sandra Larney Friday, January 4 8:00 am Bob Payant by wife Virginia and the People of the Parish Saturday, January 5 5:00 pm People of the Parish Sunday, January 6 7:30 am Arnulfo Roldan Garcia by Peggy Filter 9:30 am John & Catherine Ryan by Mike & Phyllis Paydo 11:30 am Bill Paganetti & family by Belinda Preston 5:00 pm Catherine Raugi by Barbara Leusing WEEKEND PRIEST SCHEDULE Saturday, January 5 5:00 pm - Fr. Mike Mahone Sunday, January 6 7:30 am - 9:30 am - 11:30 am - 5:00 pm - Fr. George Wolf SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE We Welcome New Members To register with us, please complete the registration form found in the church vestibule, or visit our parish website at olsparish.com. Return the form either through the collection basket or bring/mail it to the parish office. Please remember that registration is required to obtain a letter of good standing or for school affidavits; etc. Thank you! To our registered parishioners - In order to keep better records of your weekly or monthly donations, please use the donation envelopes that are mailed to you. If you use a check, please enter your envelope number on it. If you don t know it, please call the parish office for that information. If you requested contribution envelopes, but have since found that you no longer need them, please notify the parish office so we may update our records. Thank you. Funeral Services ~ Please call the parish office. If you have already made arrangements with a funeral director, a staff member will coordinate with them to meet your needs. Assistance with music is available on request. WEEK ENDING REGULAR OFFER- ING FINANCIAL COLUMN REGULAR OFFERING 1 YR AGO SPECIAL OFFERING In order to accurately prepare the annual contribution statements, all contributions you wish to be credited to the 2018 tax year must be in our possession ASAP. Please note that checks and online giving must be dated no later than December 31, If sent by mail, it must be postmarked no later than December 31, CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL (CSA) UPDATE AS OF 12/20/2018 CSA GOAL $159,639 Total Pledges year-to-date 217,709 Total Cash received 215,283 Rebates-designated for building fund 58,070 Number of participating families 387 Number of families in our parish 1,485 If you want your donations recorded in 2018 for the annual Catholic Services Appeal, they must be received in the church office or in the Diocese of Reno office by no later than December 31, If you need a new pledge form, please call Denise in the office at or visit the CSA website. SPECIAL OFFERING DESCRIPTION Dec 16 24,042 25,736 N/A N/A Collections for Dec, 23, Christmas and Dec.30 will be reported here next week. DIOCESAN..CAPITAL..CAMPAIGN UPDATE AS OF 12/20/18 Today Tomorrow Together GOAL $1,260,399 Total Pledges year-to-date 1,617,501 Amount over goal 357,102 Total cash received 1,222,919 Rebate (assuming all pledges paid) 178,551 Number of participating families 397 Number of registered parishioners 1,485 REMINDER If you want your donations for the Today, Tomorrow, Together campaign recorded in 2018, your payments need to be received by the church office or the Diocese office no later than December 31, Thank you to all the families who have pledged to this Campaign. There is approximately a year and a half left in which you can fulfill your pledge. If you have not yet pledged, please consider making a gift to the TTT Campaign. Call Denise in the parish office at to get a pledge card or signup online at OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 6 December 30, 2018

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8 Mission Statement We, the Body of Christ at Our Lady of the Snows, are a community of disciples on a journey of faith. To live the gospel message as listeners, learners, and leaders, we will: Enrich our liturgies as the foundation for greater spirituality; nurture an awareness of Christ in one another see and reach out to those who long for mercy, healing, and justice; and facilitate the sharing of our Catholic legacy in the diverse settings of our lives.