Our Lady of the Snow Catholic...

Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church

175 Blue Point Avenue Blue Point, New York 11715

Telephone: 631-363-6385

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 10, 2014

“Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation” (Psalm 85)

MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKLY MASSES: Monday—Friday

8:30AM in Mother Church

NEW WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5PM in Large Church

Sunday 7:30AM in Mother Church

9AM, and 11:00AM in Large Church

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)

Saturday 4PM—4:30PM in Large Church

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday—Thursday 9AM-4:30PM

Friday 9AM—2:30PM Saturday 9AM—2PM

OFFICES CLOSED WEEKDAYS 12:30PM—1:30PM

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Monday—Thursday 9:30AM-12:30PM

and 1PM—4:30PM

PARISH OUTREACH Office and Pantry Hours

Monday—Thursday 10AM-1PM

Visit us online! www.OurLadyofTheSnowBluePoint.com

A man who governs his passionsA man who governs his passionsA man who governs his passions

is master of the world.is master of the world.is master of the world. We must either rule themWe must either rule themWe must either rule them

or be ruled by them.or be ruled by them.or be ruled by them. It is better to be It is better to be It is better to be

the hammer than the anvil.the hammer than the anvil.the hammer than the anvil. --St. Dominic

St. Dominic, contemporary and friend of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans, sums up here the wisdom of most of the world’s great religions. A Gandhi would subscribe to Dominic’s vision; so would the Dali Lama. Most Americans, maybe not.

The Pastoral Team

Clergy Rev. Edward R. D’Andrea, Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Charles Fink, Parish Administrator Rev. John Amoah, Associate Pastor

Deacon Frank Hartmann Deacon Edward Karan

Retired Clergy Deacon Robert Gronenthal

Parish Staff 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

Parish Office: 363-6385 — Fax: 363-7394 Mrs. Lindsay Butler, Parish Asst., ext. 11

Mrs. Loraine Gonzalez, Admin. Asst., ext. 10 Hours: Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

[email protected]

Religious Education: 363-6394 Mrs. Eileen Mulry, Secretary, ext. 15 Mrs. Susan Gressler, C.R.E., ext. 14 Mrs. Charlotte Logan, C.R.E. ext. 16 Office hours: Monday – Thursday

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. [email protected]

Faith Formation for Adults: 363-2416

Mrs. Beth Rivalsi, Director of Faith Formation for Adults [email protected]

Parish Outreach: 363-2417

Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director Mrs. Patricia Fulco, Outreach Assistant

Office hours and food pantry, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Thursday in the cottage

Evening Hours Available by Appointment [email protected]

For full information on all sacraments, sponsor requirements for Godparents/Confirmation Sponsors, schedules and dates, please consult our website, or call the Parish Office.

www.OurLadyofTheSnowBluePoint.com (631) 363-6385 extension 10

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 S u n d a y o f m o s t m o n t h s . Please visit our website at www.ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com for complete information.

New parishioners: Please register at the parish or call 363-6385, ext. 10 for information.

Communion for the Homebound: To make arrangements to have Communion brought to the home, please call the parish office at 363-6385, ext. 10. For emergency sick calls, please call the parish at any time.

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

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 363-2416.

A Message from Father Charles Fink August 10, 2014

My dear parish family, I love old movies, all the way back to black and white classics like Double Indemnity and Ci zen Kane. This week I thought I’d share with you some more recent but lesser known favorites. They’re all family-friendly and, I think, thoroughly enjoyable. So if you’re looking for something to do on a rainy day or on some evening at home, try one or more of these. Return to Me: a delightful, touching romantic comedy with a terrific cast.. You’ll recog-nize almost everyone. October Sky: a true story of a boy from rural West Virginia who grow s up to be a NASA scientist. The Straight Story: another true story, slow-moving but beautiful, about a man who travels across three states in a tractor to see his estranged brother who is dying of cancer. The Dish: based on fact, it tells of an obscure astronomy observatory in Australia’s outback that winds up playing a crucial role in one of our space expeditions. Quigley Down Under: Tom Selleck vs. Alan Rickman (Snape in the Harry Potter movies) in an Aussie version of an old-fashioned Western. Second Hand Lions: Michael Caine and Robert Duval as ageing curmudgeons charged with taking care of a young boy; funny, exciting, a wonderful movie. Anne of Green Gables: a Canadian mini-series (three parts, about 8 or 9 hours)based on a famous novel; filmed on location, beautifully acted, a wonderful escape to another time and place; Megan Follows is phenomenal as Anne. Be warned: The secretary in my last parish said she’d never take another recommendation from me after trying The Straight Story. She wanted explosions and blood. And a convent of nuns to whom I gave away a set of Anne of Green Gables, thinking I was doing them a favor—I never heard from them again. I hope I do better with you. Let me know what you think. Enjoy! With love and prayers, Fr. Charles Fink

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

August 11-17, 2014

Saints and Special Observances also indicated Monday August 11 St. Clare 8:30AM Mary Drew † Tuesday August 12 St. Jane Frances de Chantal 8:30AM Carol Paton †

Wednesday August 13 Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus 8:30AM Elizabeth Fontana †

Thursday August 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe 8:30AM Alicia Tina Rosen † 7:30 PM Parishioners Friday August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary All Offices Closed 8:30AM Mary Schlinghyede † 7:30 PM Parishioners

Saturday August 16 St. Stephen of Hungary; Blessed Virgin Mary 5:00PM Parishioners

Sunday August 17 7:30AM Mary Schaaf †

9:00AM Christine Mulry † 11:00AM Clara Grilli † Elizabeth Fontana† Richard Catapano †

For all who have died this past week, that they rejoice in the heavenly banquet…

Gary C. Malenovsky & Sister Mary Waters

Monday Ezekiel 1: 2-5, 24-28c; Matthew 17:22-27 Tuesday Ezekiel 2:8—3:4; Matthew 18: 1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday Ezekiel 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Matthew 18: 15-20 Thursday Ezekiel 12: 1-12 Matthew 18: 21-19: 1 Friday Vigil 1 Chronicles 15: 3-4, 15-16;1-2 1 Corinthians 15: 54b-57; Luke 11:27-28 Friday Revelations 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab; 1 Corinthians 15: 20-27; Luke 1:39-56 Saturday Ezekiel 18: 1-10,13b,30-32 Matthew 19: 13-15 Sunday Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Romans 11: 13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15: 21-28

Pray for Our Sick

In Sympathy

Readings for the Week

We pray for all who are sick, for their healing in both body and spirit….

Fr. Jim Bukofsky, Caitlin Brook Maine Corrigan Frances Coviello & Lainey Mets

Prayers & Intentions August 10, 2014

MASS PRESIDERS Subject to Change

Saturday: Aug 9 5:00 p.m Fr. Bernard Kyei Sunday: Aug 10 7:30 a.m. Fr. Charles Fink 9:00 a.m. Fr. Charles Fink 11:00 a.m. Fr. John Amoah

Saturday: Aug 16 5:00 p.m Fr.Charles Fink Sunday: Aug 17 7:30 a.m. Fr. John Amoah 9:00 a.m. Fr. John Amoah 11:00 a.m. Fr. Charles Fink

Mass intentions for deceased persons are indicated with a †

It is the policy of Our Lady of the Snow that the intention of each priest who celebrates a parish Mass will be for the intentions listed in the Parish Mass intention book.

Banns of Marriage

James Newburgh & Janet Sabbatino John Vierling & Kelly Collins

John Salvador & Jessica Periagine

Pray for our Military Personnel...

Lt. Col Christopher Ederle Air Force

Major Meghan Ederle Army

Collection 2014 2013

Week of 8/3

Week of 8/4

TOTAL $8,608 $8,621

STEWARDSHIP FINANCIAL REPORT

“Stewardship Bulle n Reflec on: “Oh you of little faith. Why did you doubt?” Are those words that might apply to us at times? This week’s Gospel recounts the well known descrip-tion of Jesus walking on the water of the Sea of Galilee. We need to remember that last week we heard of the feeding of the 5,000. This narrative

follows immediately after that one.

Each week all of our readings abound with stew-ardship messages, but this chronicle is so well

known and has such a powerful message that we need to focus on it. In fact, focus is the funda-

mental word in today’s Gospel. The word “focus” is not used

directly, but Jesus’ challenge to Peter, and to us as well, about faith, has

everything to do with our focus.

St. Peter, we now know, was a man of great faith,

in spite of his shortcomings. There was

a sound reason Jesus identified Peter as the man on whom He could build the Kingdom, the

Church. Peter leaps from the boat with faith and begins to do the remarkable by walking on the water toward the Lord. Yet he is suddenly dis-

tracted by the storm and everything that is going on around him. The moment his eyes stray from Jesus, the moment Peter loses his focus on the Lord, he sinks. We are the same. Stewardship

demands that we focus on the Lord, each moment of each day. That way we have the strength to

overcome anything. See more at: http://www.thecatholicsteward.com

Where is your focus?

STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION Stewardship does not just happen within the par-ish or Church services; Stewardship happens in

the everyday lives of all Christians. Brain McAucliff is such an example of living out one’s faith. Brian was presented with BSA's Sil-ver Antelope Award, the highest award that can

be earned at the Area or Region level. In addition to being Suffolk County Council's Vice President for Marketing, Brian is Vice President for Mar-keting for the Northeast Region. The Silver An-

telope Award was presented to Brian by Bob Gates, recently installed President of the Boy

Scouts of America. Brian has served the Boy Scouts for 20 years in a number of ca-pacities. The Scouting experi-

ences he is most proud of are having received the Eagle Scout Award and his 20 years of service as a scoutmas-

ter. He is an active parishioner of Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic Church and has served as a choir member, guitar player, and member of the Pre-Cana committee. With his wife Diane,

Brian helps prepare engaged couples for married life. He is a longtime supporter of John T. Mather

Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson, The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook, and local chari-

ties including Save the Children. Brian has definitely given back to God the gifts that he was given by the life of service which he

lives.

RCIA

Are you or someone you know thinking

about becoming a Catholic? Have you been baptized and now have

the desire to receive Holy Communion and Confirmation?

If so Call Beth Rivalsi, Director of Adult Faith Formation at 363-2416

HOMEBOUND VISIT TO

THE SICK If you are some one you know cannot leave home to attend Mass and receive

the Eucharist, we can arrange for a Homebound Visit from an

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Com-munion. Homebound Ministers bring

Holy Communion, prayer and a connec-tion to the parish for those who are

sick. Call 363-2416 to arrange a visit for yourself, a family

member or a neighbor. Pre-Cana

Are you a married couple who would like to share your marriage

experience with engaged couples? Join our Pre-Cana Program, by

calling Beth Rivalsi at 363-2416

Welcome Committee!

A Welcome Committee is being formed! If you would like to be part of a team of people who will help create a welcoming plan for

new parishioners join us on August 20 at 7 p.m. in the

cottage for our first meeting.

Eucharistic Adoration

“In life today, which is often noisy and scattered, it is more important than ever to recover the capacity for interior silence and

recollection …”(Pope Benedict XVI)

Join us in the Mother Church for Adoration on Mondays from 6 p.m. to

8:30 p.m.

Parish Outreach & Local Events August 10, 2014

Summer Food pantry AlertSummer Food pantry Alert During the summer months donations to our food pantry drop drastically, but Parish Outreach is help-ing those in need every day. Due to these tough economic times we are helping an increased number of our neighbors in need.

We are currently in need of all food items but especially Boxed milk, canned meats, tuna, stew, chili, chicken, mayonnaise, tea, coffee, all juices, cereal, pancake mix and syrup, bottles of water, pasta sauce, pork and beans, mixed vegetables, spinach, potatoes, carrots, peas, cook-ies, crackers, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry deter-gent, baby wipes, and all toiletries, especially deodorant. Gift cards in $5 and $10 denominations to local area su-permarkets would also be appreciated. These will enable those in need to purchase meat and perishable items.

Food can be dropped off at the outreach office Mon-Thur 10am-1pm or in the food bin outside the pantry door in the foyer of the large church before or after every mass. DO YOU HAVE A VEGETABLE GARDEN ? Do you have an abundance of vegetables? Would you like to share your home grown vegetables with those in need? Parish Outreach would be delighted to share your local grown nutritious vegetables with those in need in our community. Just drop off your fresh veggies to Par-ish Outreach Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm Questions? Please Call 363-2417

**Back To School Help**

Please help us to help the children in need in our community. May we suggest a donation of a gift card to Staples or Target, to help our families shop with their children and purchase the items needed on their class lists.

Parish Outreach News

Family, Marriage and Individual Therapy provided by New York State licensed profession-als is available to our parish under the direc on of Dr. George Giuliani. Informa on and appoint-ments can be made by calling Dr. Giuliani at 243-2503

The Neighborhood House—8 week support groups are forming for children, families and in-dividuals grieving the loss of a family member due to suicide. Groups will meet Tuesday eve-nings from 6-8PM at New Life Community Church, Sayville. There is no cost for participat-ing. For more information, call 589-0055 or visit www.tnh-hope.org

St. Agnes Cathedral High School Class 1978—Looking for members for a September reunion. Email [email protected] or friend one of us on Face book: Jim Jacaruso, Sco Pfaltz, Patrice Gaynor Galligan or Kelly Thurston.

Golden Wedding Liturgies— This fall, couples who have been married 50 years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, September 21st at Church of Christ the King, Commack and Sunday, October 5th at the Church of St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa. Both liturgies begin at 2:30PM. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registra on forms may be obtained in the recto-ry office. Forms must be received by the Office of Worship by Sept 3rd for the Sept 21st date, and Sept 17th for the Oct. 5 liturgies.

Faith on Tap - Monday September 22, 2014 Mol-ly Malone’s 124 Maple Ave Bayshore, Doors open at 7:00 pm Talk begins at 7:30pm. Speaker, Bishop Nelson J. Perez.—Topic, Joy of the Gospel. “ The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus”- Pope Francis. Come early , get something to eat and drink!

Gennesaret Retreat for those facing serious ill-ness , A retreat especially designed for persons who live with a serious illness. September 12-14, 2014 at the Mon ort Spirituality Center in Bayshore. To register or receive more infor-ma on call Cole e Fanelli 631-665-7052.

Upcoming Events

OUR LADY OF THE SNOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

363-6394/[email protected]

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30-4:30 or by appointment

The ministry of Religious Education strives to bring all into a closer relationship with Je-sus through Word, Worship and Service.

AUGUST 10

WE’RE BACK!!! - Religious Education Office will reopen Mon. Aug. 11 at 9:30am.

Parents of 1st Graders Children entering 1st grade (Sept 2014) should be registered in the

Religious Education Program in preparation for receiving the Sacraments of First Rec-onciliation and First Communion.

Participation in Level 1 is the first level of the Diocesan mandated 2 year preparation program.

Registration Forms are on the parish website ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com Hard copies can be found on the backstairs of the Religious Education Office

CATECHISTS NEEDED

If you are interested in sharing your faith with our young people please call or email the Religious Education Office.

Level 2 needs 4 catechists — Mon. Tues. or Wed. at 4:30 or Wed at 6 Level 3 needs 5 catechists — Wed. at 4:30 or 6 Level 5 needs 5 catechists — Wed. at 4:30 or 6 Level 6 needs 3 catechists — Wed. at 4:30 or 6 Level 7 needs 5 catechists — Mon. at 6 or 7:30 Level 8 needs 4 catechists — Mon. at 6 or 7:30 Level 9 needs 3catechists (Confirmation) Wed. 7:30 once a month

Children are now on waiting lists.

Religious Education August 10, 2014

LATE REGISTRATION

Registration Forms are on the parish website ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com

Hard copies can be found on the backstairs of the Religious Education Office

You can mail or drop off your registration forms at the Religious Education Office.

Two thousand years ago, the Au-thor of all creation wrote Himself a part in the drama of human history, as Shake-speare might have written a part for him-self in one of his plays. Had he done so, Shakespeare would have been, at one and the same time, author of and actor in his play. Thus was Jesus Christ true God and true man. He might have entered our story in any number of ways. The way He chose was to be born of the Blessed Virgin Mary, having prepared the Jewish people for His coming over the course of two millennia, beginning with the call of Abraham. The first glimmer of the sal-vation that Jesus would bring, like the morning star signaling the dawn, oc-curred at the Annunciation, when the an-gel Gabriel announced to Mary that she was to be the Mother of God’s Son; that her child’s Father would be God Himself. Nine months later, Jesus was born in Bethlehem. He grew up in Nazareth in the home of Mary and Joseph. His public ministry was launched at His bap-tism in the Jordon River by John, who by his ministry of preaching repentance had prepared the way of the Lord. The gos-pels record that at Jesus’ baptism, the Holy Spirit appeared over Him in the form of a dove, and a voice from heaven was heard to say, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” For twenty centuries it has been the Church’s task to offer Christ to the world in word and sacrament and to say to all who

would listen, “This is the Father’s be-loved Son. This is what He did for us. This is what He stands for.” Like her Master, the Church has often suffered persecution, even crucifix-ion. Like her Master, she has often seemed dead, buried, and as good as gone. But like her Master, she has al-ways risen again to new life. This pat-tern of death and resurrection has marked the entire life of the Church, as it must the life of each of her members, until each, like Jesus, ascends into heaven to be one with the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit forever. The earthly life of Christ spanned a mere thirty-three years, yet in it we see the Church already seminally present in His apostles and other disciples. The Church’s real birthday, however, the day on which she began the mission that will continue until the end of time, was Pen-tecost Sunday, probably May 29, 33 A.D. Next week we’ll look at the life of the Church in the first century, the Apos-tolic Age.

KNOWING OUR FAITH Jesus Christ: Center of History

A guy sees a sign : “Talking dog for

sale” He checks it out. The owner intro-duces the guy to the dog who proceeds to tell him his life story, all about how he’s worked for the CIA and the FBI , helping to catch spies and terrorists.

The guy is amazed and says to the dogs owner, “I’ll take him. How much do you want for him?” The owner says,

“five dollars.” “Five dollars?” The guy says “why so cheap?” The owner says, “The dog’s a liar. He never did any of

that stuff.”

A little humor from Father Fink

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