Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church 258-15 80th Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11004 718-347-6070 – Fax 718-343-3221

E-mail: church@olsnows.org Parish Web-site: www.olsnows.org

Served by the Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Kevin F. McBrien

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Raynald B. Nacino Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jeremy Canna

Deacons: Henry J. Smith, Matthew Oellinger, Steven Borheck, John Warren

Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Regina Moreno Academy Principal: Mr. Joseph Venticinque

Human Concerns Director: Ms. Doreen Walz Director of Music: Mrs. Lisa Kelly

Parish Office: 259th Street (Between Union Tpke. & 80th Ave.) (718) 347-6070 Administrative Assistant: Melissa Vollaro Secretary: Patricia Nicolosi Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM

Parish Office closed weekdays from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM For emergencies call (718) 347-6070

Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy (718) 343-1346 Secretary: Mrs. Jill Buttry School Website: www.olscafp.org

Faith Formation Office (718) 347-3511 Secretary: Esther Liberto

Catholic Youth Group Youth Minister: Mrs. Karen DeRose Youth Website: www.OLSAMCYG.Weebly.com

Human Concerns Center (718) 347-6229 Secretary: Virgilia Rillera

Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM Weekdays 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM Civil Holidays 9:00 AM Holy Days of Obligation See Parish Bulletin

Latin Rite Catholic Mass in Malayalam: Second Saturday of the month at 6:30PM

Miraculous Medal Novena: Following all Masses on Monday

Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of the month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Church. Holy Hour from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Also, every Thursday from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Church.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 1PM and on request. Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the third and fourth Sundays of each month at 2:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment. A baptism preparation class will be held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Church. Attendance at this class is required by the parents of the child to be baptized. Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of the marriage date to make an appointment with a priest to discuss your marriage plans. For Pre-Cana information – www.pre-cana.org Anointing of the Sick: Please call (718) 347-6070 for arrangements.

Catholic Cemeteries: For information and available options please call (718) 894-4888

Parish Mission Statement

We the people of Our Lady of the Snows Parish are a Catholic Christian community who reach out to one another and to all people by teaching and giving witness to the Good News of Jesus. Our Mission is to invite all to hear, share, and live the Word of God. We try to inspire an awareness of our faith and to encourage others to renew and energize that faith in Jesus and the Church. We want to welcome the entire community to enjoy the warmth and love of our parish by participating fully in the sacramental life of the Church.

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .

Alicia Arneman, Eva Bedell, Fred Bedell, Ligia Calero, Kiara Colon, Pasquale Cortina, Rose DeMarco, Edward Diosomito, Diana Dunn, Eric Ern, Brianna Goehringer, Felicia Goehringer, Theresa Grant, Edward J. Holahan, Anthony Irace, Pat Kass, Carlito Lalicon, Barbara Lazaro, Peter London, Sue McMahon,

Maureen Michel, Zoraida Nieves, Elizabeth Olwell, Victor Rivera, Angelina Rocha, Vita Sacino, Gene Schultz, John Varrone, Laura Velez

All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones . . . Theresa A. Jackowski

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, October 9, 2016 8:00AM Paul Gunderson 9:30AM People of the Parish Holy Name Society 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered For:

Anacoreta Maniquis, Estrella Maniquis, Maria Corazon Lanutan, Chacko Kochupurackal,

Joselyne Laguerre, Tina Torres, Valerie Sepulveda, Filomena Orologgio, In Thanksgiving,

Robert Gramlich - 1st Anniversary 12:30PM Constance Ann Campbell 1:30PM Respect Life/Rosary 5:30PM Roy Tarun Monday, October 10, 2016 - Columbus Day 9:00AM Jean DePalma & Ed Caviasco Tuesday, October 11, 2016 9:00AM Daniel Jacob, Jr. - Living 12Noon Special Intentions Wednesday, October 12, 2016 9:00AM Thresiamma & Jose Madathikunnel Wedding Anniversary Celebration 12Noon Louis DeVito, Jr. - Birthday Remembrance Thursday, October 13, 2016 9:00AM Harvey Weinberg 12Noon Rosalia Perez & John Walsh 12:30PM Adoration until 4 PM

Friday, October 14, 2016 9:00AM Rita Mohan 12Noon Delia O’Dowd - 14th Anniversary Saturday, October 15, 2016 9:00AM Edward & Marilyn Holahan 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass Sunday, October 16, 2016 8:00AM Regina Coutinho Monteiro 9:30AM Richard Bowman First Eucharist Enrollment 11:00AM Ministers of Consolation Commissioning Collective Mass Offered For:

Eileen McNicholas, John Cunnany, Vera Cunnane, Mary Zimits, Jeanne Dolan, Filomena Orologgio,

Jane Rourke, Rosa Mendoza, Marie Donach, In Honor of Our Lady of Lourdes

12:30PM People of the Parish 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM Mass in Malayalam

THIS WEEK AT OLS

Sunday, October 9 9:00AM .......... World Youth Day Exhibit ................................. GR/WR 10:30AM ........ Holy Name Society ............................................... PMR Monday, October 10

Parish Office Closed Tuesday, October 11 7:40AM .......... Children’s Choir ................................................ Church 7:30PM .......... Scripture Study ..................................................... PMR Wednesday, October 12 9:30AM .......... St. Vincent de Paul Society .................................. PMR 10:00AM ........ Golden Age Friendship Club .................................. GR 4:00PM .......... New Altar Serving Training .............................. Church 7:30PM .......... R.C.I.A. ..............................................................School 7:45PM .......... Baptism Preparation Class............................... Church Thursday, October 13 9:45AM .......... Catholicism DVD Series ....................................... PMR 6:45PM .......... Handbell Choir .................................................. Church 8:00PM .......... Adult Choir ........................................................ Church Friday, October 14 3:00PM .......... Cadette Girl Scouts ................................................ GR Saturday, October 15 11:00AM ........ Ministry Fair Set-Up................................................ WR 12Noon .......... Rosary Rally ........................................ Union Turnpike 2:00PM .......... Himig At Alay Choir ................................................ GR

OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, October 2nd…………………..$13,794.75 Louisiana Flood Victims……….……….$2,270.00

We have been called by God! Thanks for the special way you live out your

Baptismal call by sharing with others!

THE SANCTUARY LAMP for the week was donated in Loving Memory of

DREW DITRAPANI requested by

His Beloved Mother

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and breakfast meeting takes place today beginning at the 9:30AM Mass. All men in the parish are encouraged to join the Holy Name Society. Attractive blue brochures describing the good work of the Holy Name Society are in the Gathering Space.

PARISH OFFICE will be closed this Monday, October 10th in observance of Columbus Day. However, all emergency calls will be answered promptly. Also, there will only one Mass on Monday at 9:00AM.

FIRST EUCHARIST ENROLLMENT takes place next Sunday, October 16th at the 9:30AM Mass for those children preparing to receive the sacraments of Penance and First Eucharist this Pastoral Year. Please pray for these children as they grow in their understanding and love of God, bear witness to Jesus, and continue in their initiation into the Catholic Church.

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES closed for Columbus Day weekend.

Dear Parishioners,

I love it when you ask questions about the parish and what’s going on. Gratefully, many people comment how busy and active we are at Our Lady of the Snows with many spiritual, educational and social events going on. One example is ARISE: TOGETHER IN CHRIST which began last week. Over 100

parishioners and guests signed up and presently they are attending six weekly sessions in various parts of the parish every day and night. On the tables in the Gathering Space and on the bulletin board at the church door there are announcements of upcoming events including the Rosary Rally, Holy Name Society meeting, Defensive Driving Course, Rosary Society Communion Luncheon, RCIA and much more!

With this in mind, parishioners have also asked about the colorful footprints on display at the church entrance. It is an invitation for everyone in the parish, children and adults, to attend our MINISTRY FAIR next weekend, October 15th and October 16th in the White Room. The theme is “Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus” and is an invitation to answer the invitation of Jesus to “follow him” by participating in the ministries, societies, organizations and clubs (MSOC’s) at Our Lady of the Snows.

Can you believe there are over 35 different parish groups? Indeed, there is something for everyone at Our Lady of the Snows! The Ministry Fair is an opportunity for every parishioner to come and learn more about the MSOC’s and think about participating in a new parish group. It may be the Arts and Crafts Group, altar servers, Parish Pastoral Council, catechists, Spirituality Committee, children’s choir, etc. At the Ministry Fair, members of the MSOC’s will be present to greet you with a warm smile, share information about their parish group, answer any questions you may have and much more. The Ministry Fair will be decorated with balloons, brochures, banners, billboards and giveaways. And there will be food . . . breakfast foods including cakes, cookies, juices, tea and other delicious treats for everyone’s enjoyment.

And for those who sign up at the Ministry Fair and start attending and/or volunteering in a new parish group in the months ahead, there will be fabulous prizes and surprises given away in the Spring. You don’t want to miss out! Thank you to the Leadership Committee for coordinating MINISTRY FAIR 2016 and to the coordinators of the various MSOC’s for preparing brochures, recruiting volunteers and much more to make next weekend very special in our parish.

See you at the Fair!

MASS IN MALAYALAM is celebrated in the church on Sunday evenings at 5:30PM. Those interested in attending the Malayalam Mass are encouraged to be present.

Gracious God and Father, we enter into your presence realizing you know us better than we know ourselves. You know the cares and sufferings we carry in our hearts. You call us to holiness and we trust you to lead us together on our journey to be a renewed Church, for with you all things are possible. Create us anew in Jesus Christ your Son. Liberate us from all that keeps us from you. Heal us from every form of sin and violence. Transform us to live your Word more profoundly. Awaken us to the sacred; rebuild trust among us. Enliven our parishes; reunite our families. May your Holy Spirit empower us to live as a community of love, freed to share in your work of recreating our world and restoring justice. We believe you are doing something new, calling us to arise together in Christ to celebrate the fullness of life. Amen. © 2007 RENEW International

FRIDAY FILM FESTIVAL at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston presents this Friday, October 14th at 8PM the notable film, LITTLE BOY (2015) starring Emily Watson and Tom Wilkinson. Film series tickets are $25.00 and $6.00 for each single film. On Friday, October 21st KLUTE (1971) starring Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland will be viewed. For more information please call (718) 281-9582.

BLOOD DRIVE sponsored by the Filipino-American Community will take place on Sunday, October 30th from 9AM to 3PM in the School Basement White Room. Presently there is a grave shortage of blood and all eligible donors and new donors are asked to not pass up the opportunity to give the Gift of Life to someone on Sunday, October 30th. Mark your calendars today!

STOP AND SHOP A+ SCHOOL REWARDS PROGRAM. Please help Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy each time you use your store rewards card at Stop and Shop. If you registered in the past your registration is still valid. For new registrants please log onto www.stopandshop.com/aplus and fill out a registration form with your reward card number. Thank you for your support of our parish academy.

2016 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL continues to succeed at Our Lady of the Snows. Thank you to all who already have made a pledge to this year’s diocesan Appeal. As you can see in the box below great strides have already been made to this year’s Appeal. Everyone is encouraged to take part in this year’s Appeal by making a generous donation so that we can reach our assigned goal of $105,179.00. Feel free to view this Year’s Appeal video at www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org. Extra pledge envelopes are in the church today and at the Parish Office. You may return your pledge commitment in the collection and we will deliver it directly to the Appeal Office. Thank you very much for heeding the words: “Share the Joy of the Gospel.”

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALAL

Here is the latest report as of October 3, 2016:

Amount of Goal: $105,179.00 Amount Pledged: $ 93,162.00 Amount Received: $ 84,505.00

Number of Donors: 436

GENERATIONS OF FAITH. Reminder statements, with return envelopes, are sent out at the end of each month. To ensure your payment is processed promptly and properly, please use the special envelope provided with your reminder and mail your payment directly to the P.O. Box address provided. Please DO NOT place your payment in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. All payments should be sent directly to the P.O. Box address in the special envelope provided.

If you have questions or need further clarification please feel free to contact the GENERATIONS OF FAITH Campaign Office at 718-965-7375, extension 2210.

ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE GENERATIONS OF FAITH A WONDERFUL SUCCESS IN THE DIOCESE AND FOR OUR PARISH. GOD BLESS YOU!

SCRIPTURE STUDY A Scripture Study Series with Father Jeremy sponsored by the Parish Spirituality Committee concludes this Tuesday, October 11th at 7:30PM. The focus of this series is the Book of Lamentations.

CHILDRENS’ ENVELOPES are available in the Gathering Space today for families who wish to help their children in the practice of good stewardship and support of God’s Church. Thank you to everyone who teaches our young people about God’s bounty and how to make a return to the Lord for His goodness.

CYO SPORTS. Our Lady of the Snows has an extensive and worthwhile CYO sports program including soccer, track, basketball, volleyball, swimming and cheerleading. Parishioners are welcomed to register their children in CYO sports at OLS by logging onto www.olscyo.org. Registration is on-going.

COMMUNITY NEWS

FREE TACHS PREP COURSE at American Martys Church, Bayside for 8th Grade Students Oct. 14th , 21st and 28th. For more info email JOEGT60@gmail.com

BRIDGE TO LIFE Reverse Raffle takes place next Sunday Oct 16th at Holy Trinity Church, Whitestone. Tickets: $100 and cash prizes totaling $15,000! For tickets and more information please call (718) 463-1810.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION. Parents whose children attend public school during the week are reminded to register their children for Faith Formation classes. Please call the Faith Formation Office at (718) 347-3511 about registration and other information.

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES are available in the church today. In November we remember and pray for the souls of the dead especially our family members, friends and fellow parishioners. Feel free to take an envelope and fill in the names of your beloved dead whom you wish to have prayers offered during November. Return the envelope with your offering in the collection basket or at the Parish Office.

DEANERY CYO MASS. At the beginning of the new year of athletics in the parish all boys and girls participating in various sports are invited to a CYO Mass at Holy Family Church, 175-20 74th Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 on Saturday, October 22nd at 10:00AM. This year we welcome athletes, parents, coaches, aides and volunteers from the 10 parishes in Queens Deanery 5! All the boys and girls are encouraged to wear their team uniforms and see the attractive flyer on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space for more details. At the Mass a special blessing will be offered for everyone to have a successful and safe sports season.

COMMISSIONING OF MINISTERS OF CONSOLATION takes place next Sunday at the 11:00AM Mass. We thank Candace Garrett and Martin Gaffney for their willingness to be present to our parishioners at moments of mourning at the death of a loved one and assist in the planning of the funeral liturgy.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY is celebrated next Sunday, October 16th. Kindly support the missionary work of the Church using the special envelope in your monthly packet. Extra envelopes are in the Gathering Space today.

BULLETIN ADVERTISERS. We are grateful to those merchants and businesses that support our weekly bulletin by placing an ad. We ask all parishioners to patronize these merchants and anyone is welcomed to take an advertisement by calling the bulletin company at (631) 249-4994. PENNIES FOR LIFE. The Respect Life Committee thanks everyone for taking home a canister to collect pennies for babies. You may return your filled canister to the Parish Office anytime and for those who did not receive one please call the Parish Office with you name and phone number.

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be this Mon., October 31, 2016. Cost $25. The bus will leave promptly at 9:00AM from Our Lady of the Snows. Please make payments at least 10 days before the trip. For more info or to reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION. Do you know a family member or friend who is interested in becoming a Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a wonderful process in our parish available to those who feel called to the Catholic Faith. The RCIA is also available for those Catholics who have not yet received First Communion or Confirmation. Please call the Faith Formation Office (718-347-3511) for more information.

CHURCH ETIQUETTE. A reminder to everyone to please turn off cell phones before entering the church. We ask that before and after Mass greetings to each other should be extended in the Gathering Space as some parishioners may be praying privately in the church. Lastly, please be mindful of wheel chair seating in the church for the disabled and their caregivers. Thank you for your consideration.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL EXAM (TACHS). The exam will be given on Saturday, November 5th, offering a chance to attend one of nineteen different Catholic high schools in Brooklyn and Queens. All eighth grade students and their parents are asked to call 1-866-61TACHS or visit www.tachsinfo.com for registration and more information.

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S next meeting will be this Wednesday, October 12th, in the Green Room. New members are welcome.

WORLD YOUTH DAY PILGRIMS' EXHIBITION Come down to the Green Room after Mass today as our parish pilgrims who traveled to Poland share photos and trade items from their experience in Poland. Learn more about what it was like for our young parishioners to be with Pope Francis and to visit sites such as Auschwitz, Czestochowa, the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, the Wieliczka Salt Mine (where chapels were carved out of salt by miners), and much more!

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. A new alumni sheet is in the Gathering Space for alumni to fill out and share with classmates. When visiting family and friends and recalling memories of the past, we encourage everyone to submit any new information and updates on themselves and fellow classmates. Please return your completed sheet to the School or Parish Offices or you may log onto www.olscafp.org.

WARM WELCOME. If you are new to our parish please feel free to introduce yourself to one of the priests or deacons after Mass today. We kindly invite you to come to the Parish Office and register as a member of Our Lady of the Snows. Registration is important for all parishioners because then we are able to issue sponsor letters for Baptism, Confirmation and Matrimony. We can also give end of the year statements of your contributions to the church through regular use of the envelopes. We can also help you with letters of recommendation for employment, school, etc. Your registration will also help us with our parish census in knowing the number of Catholics in Floral Park and surrounding areas. Thank you and welcome!

TD BANK PARISH FUNDRAISER. If you are currently banking with TD Bank (checking, savings, money market, etc.) TD Bank will make an annual contribution to Our Lady of the Snows. This is how it works: During your next visit to TD Bank, mention to a representative the “Affinity Membership Program” and our parish’s affinity code number AG498. Any existing accounts at any TD Bank branch and newly open accounts will earn credit whereby TD Bank will base its annual contribution to Our Lady of the Snows Parish. The more who bank with TD Bank the more money TD Bank will contribute to the parish annually. There are no costs involved and everyone’s privacy is guaranteed. Thank you for your participation in this parish fundraiser!

AUTO INSURANCE REDUCTION, POINTS REDUCTION Looking to reduce your auto insurance premiums and reduce points on your driving record? Our next New York Safety Council Defensive Driving class, facilitated by our own Deacon Steve Borheck, is on Saturday, November 5th, 9:00AM to 3:30PM in the Parish Meeting Room. $45. Advance registration required. To learn more and to register, contact Fr. Jeremy at 718-347-6070.

SAVE THE DATES

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd

DECEASED PARISHIONERS’ MASS 7:30PM - CHURCH

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6th

SALUTE TO VETERANS 9:30AM MASS - CHURCH

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st

THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE 7:30PM - OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CHURCH

WORLD PRIEST DAY(AND DEACON) is celebrated every year on the last Sunday of October. The Special Events Committee invites everyone in the parish to celebrate the gift of the ordained ministry on Sunday, October 30th when we will show our appreciation for Father McBrien, Father Jeremy, Father Ray, Father Awoke along with

Deacon Hank Smith, Deacon Matt Oellinger, Deacon Steve Borheck and Deacon John Warren. At each of the Masses a special prayer will be extended over the celebrants. Also, beginning today everyone is invited to take home a spiritual bouquet card from the Gathering Space, fill in the priest and deacon’s name and return it to the basket over the next two Sundays. On World Priest Day we will present the basket of prayers to our parish priests and deacons!

Our Lady of the Snows is

Announcing the 2016

PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE

America is at a historic crossroad. Secularists are trying to push God from the public square. They reject His beneficial action upon society. But without God, where will our leaders get the wisdom to solve the great problems we face?

We must stop the secularist advance and pray to God for help. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That’s why we’re launching the 2013 Public Square Rosary Crusade.

In The Secret of the Rosary, Saint Louis de Montfort said: “Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Ghost, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering.”

JOIN THE 2016 PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE TODAY!

When: Saturday, October 15, 2016 Where: Union Tpke. & 258th St., Floral Park, NY Gathering Time: 11:40AM Invite your family and friends to join us! ***PLEASE BRING YOUR ROSARY BEADS****

Coordinated nationally by Tradition, Family and Property and its America Needs Fatima campaign For questions or comments, e-mail us at

ANFRosaryRally@aol.com Visit our website at www.ANF.org

1-866-584-6012

Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church

258-15 80th Ave., Floral Park, NY 11004 (718) 347-6070 - www.olsnows.org

Catholicism The New Evangelization

Our Lady of the Snows Parish Spirituality Committee invites you to learn more about our faith and the call to evangelize by coming to view a DVD video series featuring the acclaimed Bishop Robert Barron. The New Evangelization explores the Church’s mission within the challenges of contemporary culture. With Bishop Barron as host, this documentary focuses on the cultural obstacles that the Church faces today, such as the emergence of the “new atheism” and relativistic attitudes towards questions of faith and morality. We will meet on two Thursdays:

October 13th and 20th 2016 at 9:45 a.m

In the Parish Meeting Room

(No registration is required)

Our Lady of the Snows Rosary Society

Annual Communion Mass and Luncheon ~ Sunday, October 23, 2016

All Rosarians and Ladies are invited to the 11:00 Mass in the Church. Following Mass a delicious luncheon will be served in the Green Room.

The guest speaker will be Deacon Greg Kandra, Multimedia Editor for Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). For nearly three decades,

Deacon Greg was a writer and producer for CBS News. His topic will be:

“Let There Be Light: Bringing Healing and Hope to Christians in the Middle East”

$30.00 per person

Please return your payment to the Parish Office by Tuesday, October 11th.

� Rosary Society

Annual Communion Mass and Luncheon

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Name____________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________

Please reserve __________spaces for the Rosary Society Annual Communion Luncheon on

Sunday, October 23, 2016 in the Green Room. Amount Enclosed $__________________________