Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 10, 2019

1138 Wright St. | Reno, NV 89509 | 775-323-6894 | Fax 775-323-6749 | www.olsparish.com

Parish Center 1200 S. Arlington Ave., (corner of Arlington & Monroe)

Monday, November 11 - Veteran’s Day 9:00 am Paul Carlson by the Carlson family

Tuesday, November 12 8:00 am Special Intentions of Jess Stone by the McCrorey Family Wednesday, November 13 8:30 am Joseph Maez by Christine Vikre

Thursday, November 14 8:00 am Robert Tomory by Ryan & Lauren Evans

Friday, November 15 8:00 am Anne Kroeger by Bob, Tom & Justin

Saturday, November 16 5:00 pm Paul Prina by Madeline Prina

Sunday, November 17 7:30 am G.B. Folk by Dad & Travis 9:30 am Tom Gerome by Sue Gerome and the McKay Family 11:30 am People of the Parish 5:00 pm Joseph Maez by Bill Starkey

REFLECTION T -S S O T

2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalm 17 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - 3:5 Luke 20:27-38

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MASS INTENTIONS

WEEKEND PRIEST SCHEDULE Saturday, November 16 5:00 pm - Fr. Mike Mahone

Sunday, November 17 7:30 am - Fr. Bob Chorey 9:30 am - Fr. Bob Chorey 11:30 am - Fr. Bob Chorey 5:00 pm - Fr. Mike Mahone

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY

Our Lady of the Snows

Holy Hour

November 12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Come and take 5 minutes, 15 minutes or 60 minutes, - or anything in-between -

simply for some quiet time.

It is an opportunity to reflect, meditate or contemplate

in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD We are nearing the end of the liturgical year. Today’s readings remind us that our own lives will draw to a close one day, and we can be certain that the Lord will encour-age, strengthen, and save us—both now and at the last. The astonishing story of the Maccabees invigorates our faith as we behold an entire family willing to die rather than deny the Law of Moses. The psalm response echoes the faithful cries of the Maccabees: “I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God.” That same confidence appears in Saint Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. “The Lord is faithful,” he testifies; “he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” In the Gospel, Jesus explains just how long God’s protection will endure. The children of God whom God guards, Jesus says, will live forever like angels. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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YOUTH MINISTRY

M S 12:30 - 2:30 H S 6:00 - 8:00

@ Y H

RCIA FOR CHILDREN

On Sunday, November 24, the parish celebrates the Rite Acceptance at Mass for the young people in the RCIA-for-Children process. This rite is called "of the utmost importance…. ..Assembling publicly for the first time the candidates who have completed the first period … declare their intention to the Church and the Church in turn, carrying out its apostolic mission, accepts them as persons who intend to become its members.... certain liturgical rites are needed in order to strengthen them in the Christian life....the Christian community should also help these

(children) by its love and prayer."

We welcome two young people to their new relationship with the Church. Canon law says that children over the ‘age of reason,’ (about age 7) must be prepared for, and receive, the three sacraments of initiation at a single time, the way adults do. These young people began preparing for baptism, confirmation, and first Eucharist in fall of 2018. They will be fully initiated during the Easter season, 2020.

***** (All quotes are taken directly from The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.)

Snacks & Drinks available for purchase.

$5 Bingo Cards

BUNCO

Come One, Come All !

Fun, Cash Prizes

Sunday, November 10 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

OLS Parish Center, 1200 S. Arlington

$20.00

Free Snacks Drinks available for purchase

Kids! Students! Come sing

with us at the 9:30 am Mass

If you're in grades 2 through 12 we need you! No experience is necessary, and you'll learn basic vocal and music skills. Contact Joseph for more info, 499-9611, music@olsparish.com, or say hello after Mass.

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SNOWS WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

Nov 10 - Bunco 1:00 pm Nov 17 - Bingo 1:00 pm

Note: All activities are in the Parish Center unless otherwise noted.

Contact Susann Boley at 775-499-9603 with questions.

GIVING OF OUR TIME & TALENT

Music Director

A Note from the

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Nov 13 - Council Meeting 6:00 Social - 6:30 Meeting Nov 17 - Bingo Nov 30 - Noon - Football (UNLV)

Grand Knight Leon Carroll - 224-7096.

NEW ADVENT SERIES - WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women of Snows, you will love this group! We began a six-week Advent series in November, providing an opportunity to deepen our understanding of scripture, while preparing our hearts to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Please join us, or feel free to stop in to see what it’s like. You will not be disappointed. We blend scripture study with faith sharing, and the Holy Spirit is active in every meeting.

We meet on Mondays from 9:30-10:30 am in the Parish Center. We will be discussing the book "Gaze Upon Jesus: Experiencing Christ's Childhood through the Eyes of Women" by Kelly Wahlquist. Books are available at the parish office and cost $12.

Grab a book and join us! If you have questions, please contact Stacy at 846-3180 or bruinstacy@gmail.com, or Sandra at 772-2103.

NOTE: NO BIBLE STUDY ON VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11.

WE MEET NEXT ON NOVEMBER 18.

NEEDY MINISTRY

THANKSGIVING BASKETS: We are now collecting special food items to fill the Thanksgiving

Baskets. We would like: Chicken broth, boxed instant potatoes, canned yams, canned vegetables, canned cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, canned milk, gravy, sugar, and dressing (beef, chicken or vegetable).

Please bring your donations with you to mass and leave in the “Food for Life” area of the church. Thank you for your support of our Food Pantry and Thanksgiving Basket Drive!

BABY’S BAPTISM CLASS

Baptism Class is required for those families wishing to have their infants or young children baptized. These classes are

offered on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

The next Baptism Class will be November 14 - 7:00 p.m.

in the Church

Godparents are also encouraged to attend.

Please call the office at 323-6894 to sign up.

If your child is in 3rd grade or older, call Lauri-Anne Reinhart at 329-6147.

We love doing baptisms!

Sunday, November 17

OLS Parish Center - 1200 S. Arlington

This will be a joint Knights of Columbus and Snows Women’s Auxiliary TURKEY BINGO!!!

Our many thanks to Deborah Peacock for sewing new corporals

for our use during Mass.

Do you have a talent you’d like to share?

Let us know!

ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONFERENCE

The Annual Diocesan Conference, “Christ Our Light Has Come!/¡Cristo, Nuestra Luz, Ha Venido!” will feature many of your favorite past speakers as well as some newcomers.

Joining us again this year are, Fr. Tom Bonacci, Dr. Hofsmann Ospino, and Fr.

Dan Horan, OFM. Our new additions include Anne Kertz-Kernion (14 year, adjunct professor of Theology at Carlow College in Pittsburg), Fr. Felix Just, SJ (Diocese of Orange), and Dr. Gretchen Marsh (NaproTechnolgy consultant at the Fertility Care Center of Reno)! Also, Dr. Mark Fischer, author of Making Parish Councils Pastoral, will present 3 sessions, sharing wisdom gleaned from transforming Parish Councils around the country.

Workshops fill up fast so register now. Regardless of your ministry — children, adult, or pastoral councils, the conference has something for you. As a tool for deepening adult faith, the conference offers resources for our daily journey.

Pick up a Brochure in the vestibules for more information and to register.

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VINTAGE AFFAIR

Our Lady of Snows School is hosting its annual fundrais-er event, “A Vintage Affair,” on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

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 email va@snowsnv.org. Also, you can find additional infor-mation about the event and sign up for these opportunities by visiting our event website: https://snowsnv.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/VintageAffair2020

ANGEL TREE TAGS

We won’t have actual Christmas Trees this year, but the Angel Tree baskets are now available at the back of the church.

When you take a tag from the basket, please make sure you put your name and phone number next to the family number you take.

We ask that you get an outfit (one shirt/top and a pair of pants) with a toy for each child. Please have all gifts wrapped and labeled with the child’s name and attach the Angel tag to the gifts as well.

Please deliver all gifts by December 10 to Sr. Carmen at the parish center, Monday -Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

If you have any questions, you may call Terry Vacca at 846-3315 or email her at tvacca3343@aol.com.

Thank you for helping to bring joy to the children this Christmas!

CATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS GROUP

Please join the Catholic Professional & Business Group for breakfast on Thursday, November 14, from 7:00 am - 8:30 am at the Silver Legacy as we welcome Dr. Dale Ahlquist, president of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton and the Chesterton Schools Network. Come hear Dr. Ahlquist on “G.K. Chesterton - Still the Reigning Heavyweight Champion of the Faith.”

For additional information, and to make reservations, visit CatholicProfessionals.org

The breakfast is only $22 for members, and $25 for non-members. Clergy and religious are free!

All are welcome.

PROJECT RACHEL, A POST-ABORTION HEALING MINISTRY

In the month of November we remember the Holy Souls and pray for all aborted babies and mothers who are deceased, as a result of an abortion procedure. We are filled with

gratitude for our God who is all loving, merciful, and forgiving and waiting to heal those who reach out for help.

Find out more about us www.renodiocese.org Click on Our Works, scroll down, click on Project Rachel.

Contact our confidential, nonjudgmental help line 775-324-4325 or email KarenM@Catholicreno.org to take advantage of valuable resources.

ARTS & CRAFT GROUP

Enjoy doing needlework, painting, or other arts/crafts? Bring your latest project to the parish center on Tuesday,

November 12, 10:00 am, to work on and pass the time with like-minded parishioners.

All are welcome! Questions: Pat 786-5066.

KNIT & CROCHET

The Snows Women’s Auxiliary Knit & Crochet group meets next on Tuesday, November 12, in the par ish center from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. This is open to all

members of the Snows Women’s Auxiliary.

The women work on projects of their choice; this is separate from both the Prayer Shawl Ministry and the Arts & Crafts Group. Questions: Pat at 786-5066.

CENTERING PRAYER

The Centering Prayer group meets each Thursday from 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in the Cry Room of the Church.

Questions: Call Ann at 826-2133.

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Sunday, November 10 1:00 pm - Bunco in Parish Center Monday, November 11 - Office Closed 9:00 am - Daily Mass Tuesday, November 12 10:00 am - Knit & Crochet and Arts & Crafts 6:30 pm - Holy Hour in Church Thursday, November 14 8:30 am - Eucharistic Adoration 12:15 pm - Centering Prayer Group in the Church 7:00 pm - Baptism Class in Church Sunday, November 17 1:00 pm - Bingo in Parish Center

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL (CSA) - Updated 10/22/19

TODAY, TOMORROW, TOGETHER - Updated 10/22/19

GOAL $173,155 Families Pledged 363

Amount Pledged 213,724

Amount Paid 197,872

Rebates expected 40,569

% of Families 24%

FINANCIAL COLUMN

WEEK ENDING

AMOUNT

SPECIALS

AMOUNT

October 13 19,248

World Missions 3,188

October 20 15,993

October 27 17,093

November 1 All Saints Day 2,199

November 3 16,976 Archdiocese of the Military

6,235

WEEKLY OFFERING

WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

To register with us, please complete the registration form found in the church vestibule, or visit our 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!

Funeral Services ~ Please call the par ish 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.

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 infor-mation. If you requested contribution envelopes, but have since found that you no longer need them, please notify the parish of-fice so we may update our records. Thank you.

GLUTEN INTOLERANCE

If you are gluten intolerant, we have low gluten altar breads ~ approved by the Eucharist Liturgy of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

To receive Holy Communion with the special low gluten host, you must receive from the main priest celebrant at that Mass.

If more than one priest is at the altar, the priest who is the main celebrant will be the one holding the special vessel containing the new hosts. Simply inform him as you approach him.

GOAL $1,260,399

Families Pledged 397

Amount Pledged 1,617,935

Amount Paid 1,424,329

Rebates expected $178,768

% Participating Families 26%

For those who have recently gone to God: Juanita Rios, beloved mother of Gerardo Alvares Sister Sue Laxalt

Paul O’Gorman, beloved husband of Marilyn and father of Tom, Timothy and Debbie O’Gorman, Cindy Gonzales, Jenifer Madole, and Kristen Rivas Arlene DeJan, beloved wife of Emil and mother of Natalie, Aaron, and Dominic

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

There is Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday mornings following the 8:00 a.m. mass until 12:30 p.m.

Questions: Donna Kelly 722-5030

Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment

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 323-6894. Masses for Anointing of the Sick are celebrated throughout the year, and are announced in the bulletin.

Baptisms of Infants through 2nd Grade: Parents are asked to attend our Baptism Preparation class on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Sponsors are also invited to attend. Please call the office at 323-6894 or email secretary@olsparish.com for more infor-mation and to sign up.

Baptisms of third graders and older: Parents are asked to call our Director of Children’s Sacraments, Lauri-Anne, for information at 329-6147.

Communion to the Homebound: If you are ill at home and wish to receive the Eucharist, call the office at 323-6894.

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 329-6147.

Marriage: Couples wishing to be marr ied at Snows need to make their initial contact with the parish six months before their wedding date. Couples are asked to contact Sandy McGowan at 323-6894 ext.525 or liturgy@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 323-6894 ext.514.

SACRAMENTS

PARISH STAFF

Pastor Fr. Bob Chorey pastor@olsparish.com Parochial Vicar Fr. Mike Mahone mqm@olsparish.com Parish Deacons / Infant Baptisms Deacon Brian Callister brian@thecallisters.com Deacon Dave Norman davecec@icloud.com Adult Faith Formation, R.C.I.A. adultfaith@olsparish.com ext. 502 Parish Business Administrator Susann Boley 499-9603 parishadministrator@olsparish.com Facilities/Bulletin/Accts. Payable Joe Anne Jones - ext. 502 jjones@olsparish.com Children’s Sacraments; Religious Education Dr. Lauri Anne Reinhart dre@olsparish.com - 329-6147 Anna Nickerson - 499-9607 annan@olsparish.com Brucie Ingram - (VBS) 856-2205 Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Virginia Loza-Lee - ext. 520 youthm@olsparish.com Coordinator of Liturgy Funerals/Marriages Sandy McGowan - ext 525 liturgy@olsparish.com Music Ministry Joseph DeRosa - 499-9611 music@olsparish.com Needy & Hispanic Ministry Quinceañera Preparation Sr. Carmen Baca, SHF 329-0904 Office Assistant/Maintenance Brucie Ingram - ext. 509 bingram@olsparish.com Receptionist Denise - ext. 500 secretary@olsparish.com

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PARISH LEADERSHIP

Parish Council (meets 3rd Wednesday of each month) Fr. Bob Chorey Fr. Mike Mahone Debby Belk Dave Brach Ann McCarthy David Meiding Deacon Dave Norman Kevin Short, Secretary Mike Short, Chair Katie Weber,Vice Chair Jill White Brian Wilcox

Finance Council Fr. Bob Chorey Fr. Mike Mahone Kathy Benson Leo Bergin Susann Boley Stan Bondick John Bydalek Keith Pierce Andy Stewart

Parish Building Committee Fr. Bob Chorey Susann Boley Mary Conklin David Mieding Greg Erny Paul Gordon Tim Heydon, Jr. John Krmpotic

School Board Fr. Bob Chorey Leslie Acosta Rick Alonso Steven Ascuaga Clay Brust Jaimie Dianda Tim Fuetsch, Principal Robert Munson Heather Parks Keith Pierce Corporate Board Fr. Bob Chorey Don Bergin Stuart Brady John Bydalek Belinda Preston

A S L L Dave Norman Marian Hull 722-5256 Pat Lilley 771-2084 davecec@icloud.com marian.hull@att.net patsrenocats310@gmail.com

E M U S Terry Norman Brian Kilroy Greg Higgins 690-4519 terrynormanapn@icloud.com 527-2522

LITURGICAL MINISTRY

Reverend Bob Chorey, Pastor

Reverend Mike Mahone, Parochial Vicar

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil - 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm

Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fr iday - 8:00 am Wednesday - 8:30 am

Civic Holiday Masses: 9:00 am

Holy Days of Obligation: 8:30 am, 12:10 pm and 5:30 pm

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 litur-gies 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.