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Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 5:30 PM Mass in Malayalam 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 6:30 PM and each Sunday at 5:30 PM
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 P.M. 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.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call (718) 347-6070 for arrangements.
Catholic Cemeteries: For information and available options please call (718) 894-4888.
Served by the Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Kevin F. McBrien
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jeremy Canna
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Hung Cao
Deacons: Matthew Oellinger, Steven Borheck,
John Warren, Kevin Hughes
Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Regina Moreno
Seminarian: Alex Olszewski
Academy Principal: Mr. Joseph Venticinque
Human Concerns Director: Ms. Doreen Walz
Director of Music: Mrs. Lisa Kelly
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Melissa Spengler
Secretary: Ms. Teresa Peveraro
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM &
Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Parish Office is
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
Parish Office (718) 347-6070
For emergencies call (718) 347-6070 ext. *842
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: Mrs. Esther Liberto
Human Concerns Center
(718) 347-6229
Secretary: Mrs. Virgilia Rillera
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 Christ. 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 His 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.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 16 8:00AM Nellie Sheridan 9:30AM Mary Gillen 11:00AM Collective Mass offered for: Richard Canedo, Terry O’Reilly, Ben Gopez Emma Almonte, Arthur Sonnick III, Herbert DeGiovine, Leonila Pegarum, Leona DeJoseph, Gladys Rubio,
Concetta Donofrio, Baby Grayson Cruz 12:30PM People of the Parish 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM In Thanksgiving-Vincent Aloysius
Monday, February 17 President’s Day 9:00AM Lia Balsano
Tuesday, February 18 9:00AM Sebastian Madappallil-20th Anniversary 12Noon Patrick Patten-3rd Anniversary
Wednesday, February 19 9:00 AM Josefa and Macario Castro 12Noon John Coyne
Thursday, February 20 9:00AM Ed Hannigan 12Noon Edmond Hannigan 12:30PM Adoration until 4:00PM
Friday, February 21 9:00AM Anna and Pasquale Rocchio 12Noon Vito Marretta
Saturday, February 22 9:00AM George and Jessy Nedumkallel 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass
Sunday, February 23 8:00AM People of the Parish 9:30AM Louise Dy Onglatco-7th Anniversary 11:00AM Collective Mass offered for:
Judy O’Connor-Living, Barbara Lazaro, Niall Duggan, Patricia Lorato Hengari,
Annie and Robert Salisbury, Charles Esposito, Leon Varrone
Linda Ireland, Connal Foye, Marie Coicou 12:30PM William Murphy 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30 PM
THE SANCTUARY LAMP for the week was donated
in Loving Memory of PATRICK PATTEN-3rd Anniversary
requested by Virginia and Orlando
THE ALTAR BREADS AND
ALTAR WINES for the week were donated
in Loving Memory of DEACON HANK SMITH
requested by Patricia Smith and Mary Beth Gonzalez
THIS WEEK AT OLS
Sunday, February 16 No Faith Formation Classes 1:30PM ......... Novena of the Holy Face .......................... Church Monday, February 17 President’s Day Parish Closed 9:30AM ......... Novena of the Holy Face ........................... Church Tuesday, February 18 12:30 PM ...... Novena of the Holy Face ........................... Church Wednesday, February 19 12:30PM ....... Novena of the Holy Face ........................... Church Thursday, February 20 12:30PM ....... Novena of the Holy Face ........................... Church Friday, February 21 12:30PM ....... Novena of the Holy Face ........................... Church Saturday, February 22 9:30AM ......... Novena of the Holy Face ........................... Church
IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR
The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .
Nicholas Guiliano, Sharon Larkin
All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones
James Lawler, Elizabeth Kiss
PARISH PILGRIMAGE to The National Shrine of
Our Lady of Czestochowa in Pennsylvania takes
place on Saturday, April 25th. Parishioners, friends
and guests are welcomed to this beautiful shrine
located in the lush hills of Bucks County PA for a
full day of rest and renewal with Mass, confessions,
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, snacks and
delicious lunch, and much more! Cost is $75.00 per
person. Registration forms are available on the tables
in the Gathering Space and sign up early for bus seats
are limited! For more information please feel free to
contact the Parish Office.
Dear Parishioners: Before long First Eucharist will be celebrated in our church and parents and guardians, grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents and friends will be looking to purchase gifts for those receiving Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time. We are happy to let you know of a special parish fundraiser sponsored by www.prospecthillco.com that offers over seventy gift ideas including prayer books, missal kits, rosary beads, cross and chain, etc. to commemorate this spiritual moment in the lives of boys and girls. When purchasing religious articles from this website, 25 percent of all sales will be returned to the parish which is wonderful. On the tables in the Gathering Space there are cards with more information and details about this program and we hope many will take advantage of the chance to help the parish and at the same time mark this holy time in the lives of our youngsters who will forever remember this important milestone in their Christian initiation into the Church. Please keep our First Communicants in your prayers and thank you for your support.
OLS Sunday Collection Report February 9th, 2020……………………….$13,309.00
God is so good... and you are made in God’s image and likeness. Thanks for sharing your goodness with others!
OLD PALM BRANCHES may be
left in the designated boxes in the
Gathering Space of the church.
These branches will be burned to
make ashes for Ash Wednesday,
February 26th.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS. The Parish Office will be
closed this Monday, February 17th due to Presidents’
Day observance. However, all emergency calls will
be answered promptly. There will be one Mass on
Monday at 9:00AM. Also, there are no Faith
Formation classes today and classes will resume next
Sunday, February 23rd. Our Lady of the Snows
Catholic Academy will be closed this week and will
reopen next Monday, February 24th.
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.
FAITH FORMATION
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 and those
interested in becoming Catholic. Please call the Faith
Formation Office (718-347-3511) for more
information.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES. Any
Catholic adult who has not received the
sacrament of Confirmation is invited to
participate in a program of preparation
being offered in the area parishes. The
classes will be held on a monthly basis
The Sacrament of Confirmation for
adults will be administered on Pentecost
Sunday, May 31st at the 9:30 AM Mass. Please
contact Mrs. Regina Moreno, Pastoral
Associate, at 718-347-3511 or email her at
[email protected] to make an appointment and to
register for the classes. Information flyers are also
available on the tables in the Gathering Space of the
church.
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes place each morning in the church
before the 9:00AM Mass. All are invited
to pray the Mysteries of The Rosary each
day before Mass.
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES ON SALE. The Faith
Formation Office has a beautiful display of
religious articles for purchase. Located in
the school, items include devotional
pictures, prayer books, rosaries, crosses,
medals and much more. Many of the religious items
are unique gifts for Easter, First Holy Communion
Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, etc. Please feel free
to come to the Faith Formation Office Mondays to
Thursdays from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. You may also
call (718) 347-3511.
HUMAN CONCERNS
HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next
trip to Yonkers, Empire
City Casino is on Monday,
February 24th, 2020. Cost is
$30.00. The bus will leave
promptly at 9:00AM from
Our Lady of the Snows. For
more information or to
reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512.
SCRIP CARD PROGRAM. For
every gift card purchased at face
value the retailer will donate a
percentage to our school. Gift cards
are available for supermarkets, department stores,
office supplies and much more. Gift cards can be
ordered for different occasions including birthdays,
anniversaries, etc. So before you shop or need a gift
idea consider a gift card and help our school earn
money while you shop! Scrip card flyers are located
in the Gathering Space.
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
represent free money for Our Lady of the
Snows Catholic Academy. Thank you to
everyone who clips box tops from these
products and brings them to the Academy or Parish
Office. Please note that Campbell’s Labels will no
longer be accepted. We encourage everyone to
continue clipping box tops for us.
MINISTRIES
GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP
CLUB’S next meeting will be
Wednesday, March 4th, in Bishop
Chappetto Hall, New members are
welcome!
MINISTRY BROCHURES Please feel free to
browse the new brochure rack located in the Gathering Space containing informative pamphlets about the ministries, societies, organizations and clubs
taking place in the parish. This new reference point is available for anyone who wishes to become involved and be a volunteer at Our Lady of the Snows. Take
home the brochure(s), read and pray over the information, and feel free to contact the parish leader or Parish Office with any questions.
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
We have been advised that the following
young parishioners have achieved
Honor Roll Status
CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL!!
ST. AGNES ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL LIST
Rose Lehane and Claire Lehane
ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL
Second Marking Period
Cynthia Zachariah, Ishveer Kaur,
Disha Patel, Kaelem Bent,
Anthony Trevino, Veshal Kumar
Isabella Ortiz, Michael Andrew Gevero
Allison Mendoza
NOVENA TO THE HOLY FACE OF JESUS
will be prayed in church today,
following the 12:30 PM Mass. The
following days the Novena will be
prayed after the 12 Noon Mass and
on Tuesday, February 25th(“Shrove
Tuesday”) there will be Exposition
and Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament with recitation of the
Litany and Chaplet of the Holy Face in the Church at
7:30 PM. All are welcomed to this special devotion
before Ash Wednesday and the
beginning of the holy season of Lent.
Also, a prayer card, “Act of Repara-
tion for Blasphemy/The Golden
Arrow” is on the tables in the
Gathering Space for all to pray each
day of the Novena.
THANK YOU. The Our Lady of
the Snows Catholic Academy,
Class of 2020, would like to thank
the parishioners for their support
and generosity at the World’s Finest chocolate bar
fundraiser last weekend. The sale was very
successful and the students are looking forward to
seeing their completed yearbook shortly.
CHURCH DONATION REQUEST FORM
If you would like to have a record of your Church contributions for 2019, please let us know by filling out the form below and returning it to the parish office. PLEASE NOTE: Repair & Maintenance donations (Green Envelopes) have been recorded with Sunday Collection contributions before being transferred to the Building Fund.
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY WITH COMPLETE ADDRESS)
Name:___________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:_____________________________ Church Envelope Number:_______
Our Annual Volunteer Thank You Party is scheduled for Saturday March 21, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in St. Joseph Hall
We wish to express our gratitude to all who serve in our parish in the following groups or ministries:
If you belong to one of the above, please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office. Spouses are cordially invited. Once you have reserved your place there will be a “sign-in” table at the party. No tickets will be distributed. A reminder that this party is for ADULTS ONLY and all reservation forms are
due no later than WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020. The party theme will be March Madness. Thank you for your cooperation and all you do at OLS!
(Please Print)
Name:______________________________________________________________________________________
Address/City/St/Zip:__________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:____________________________ Group/Ministry: ___________________________
I will attend My spouse will attend also
Adult Choir Adult Weekday Altar Servers Arts & Crafts Group Baptism Teams Children’s Liturgy of the Word Committee Consolation Companions Counters CYO Volunteers Evangelization Committee Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Faith Formation Catechists and Volunteers Fil-Am Committee Finance Committee Fundraising Committee Himig At Alay Choir Home Academy Association Executive Committee
Human Concerns Center Volunteers Lectors Liturgy/Church Decorating Committee Ministers of Hospitality OLS Academy Board Parish Pastoral Council Parker Geriatrics Adult Volunteers R.C.I.A. Catechists Special Events Committee Spirituality Committee Stewardship Committee Vocations Committee Wake Ministry Teams Youth Group Leaders
AUTO DONATION. The Associated Vincentian
Charities of Brooklyn will take
any car, truck or van, running or
not, and donate $75 to $200 per
vehicle to Our Lady of the Snows. Any old or
neglected vehicle sitting in your driveway or family
member, friend or neighbor’s driveway can be
disposed of by calling (718) 491-2525. Free towing,
any condition, IRS tax deduction.
CHURCH ENVELOPES The new
packet of church envelopes were mailed
recently to all registered parishioners
who use the weekly envelopes. If you
did not receive the mailing please contact
the Parish Office. If you do not receive envelopes
we encourage you to formally register in the parish
as active parishioners and help support the parish
throughout the year. Lastly, we kindly ask you to
mark your offering on the front of the envelope each
week. Thank you for your cooperation and
generosity to Our Lady of the Snows Parish.
SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS. As part of the
Church’s call to evangelization we invite you to take
an extra bulletin to a friend or neighbor in the
community who may inquire about Our Lady of the
Snows Parish. Also, check in on our elderly and
those affected by the weather by making a phone
call or visit.
FUEL COLLECTION. The annual
“Fuel Collection” is taking place at
this time. There is an additional
orange envelope in the church packet
that requests your generous
contribution to defray the costs of
heating the parish buildings.
Needless to say, like your homes,
everyone is hit hard during the winter months. We
ask every parishioner to be as generous as possible so
that our parish buildings may remain warm and
comfortable for everybody. Extra orange “Fuel
Collection” envelopes are in the church today for
those who did not receive an envelope in the mail.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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.
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!
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
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!
CHURCH ETIQUETTE. A reminder to everyone
to please turn off cell phones before entering the
church and during Mass please refrain from sending
or receiving text messages. It is very distracting to
those who are praying. Also, 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 wheelchair seating in the church for the
disabled and their caregivers. Thank you for your
consideration.
MONDAY, MARCH 9th to WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th
PARISH MISSION with Father Cedric Pisegna,CP
SATURDAY, MARCH 14th 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM – FIRST PENANCE
SUNDAY, MARCH 15th 10:30 AM-IRISH BREAKFAST
THURSDAY, MARCH 19th 9:30 AM-ST. JOSEPH TABLE
SUNDAY, MARCH 29th 8:30 AM, WINTER BLOOD DRIVE
PARISH/SCHOOL WEBSITES.
Visit www.olsnows.org and see an
abundance of information about our
parish including its history, parish
ministries and special events, the weekly
bulletin and much more. Visit www.olscafp.org and
find out important information about exciting
upcoming school events. Happy surfing!
COMMUNITY NEWS
CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY
The Special Events Committee invites
everyone to a traditional Irish breakfast on
Sunday, March 15th, beginning at 10:30
AM in St. Joseph Hall. Featuring a fine fare of
scrambled eggs, home fries, Irish sausage and soda
bread, fried tomatoes, coffee, tea, and much more it
is the day for everyone to be Irish! There will be
exciting raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are
only $12.00 per adults and $5.00 for children (16
years and under.) Tickets are now in the Parish
Office. Please note that tickets are limited and no
tickets will be sold at the door. Top of the morning
to one and all on St. Patrick’s Day.
DIOCESAN VOCATION EVENTS
JEREMIAH PROJECT, an overnight experience of
Christ through fraternity and prayer for men Friday,
February 21st to Saturday, February 22nd at
Cathedral House of Formation, Douglaston. FRATERNITAS, fraternal group for middle school
students who are striving to live a model life of good
Catholic gentlemen through the discernment of God’s
will in their lives, meets at Cathedral Preparatory
School and Seminary, Elmhurst on Saturday,
February 29th, from 1 PM to 5 PM. VOCATION RETREAT with Bishop DiMarzio
takes place March 6th to 8th at Immaculate
Conception Center, Douglaston. The retreat will include inspiring talks from Bishop DiMarzio and seminarians, time to reflect on one’s own vocation and quiet time with the Lord.
For more information on these events speak to any of
the priests or call the Vocation Office at
(718)827-2454 or go to [email protected]
SAVE THE DATES
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERISTY
LECTURE. “Believing in a Sinful &
Holy Church”, with Brian P. Flanagan,
Associate Professor of Theology at
Marymount University in Arlington, VA,
on Monday, February 24th, at 7:30 PM in
the D’Angelo Center. Call (718) 990-6467 for more
information
SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS
GROUP takes place on March
19th at Sacred Heart Catholic
Academy, Bayside beginning at
10:00 AM in the library. Parents
are welcomed to share and explore
ideas to best serve the needs of
children and adults. Please call Georgette Lyons for
more information at 718-631-1307.