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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. For Pre-Cana information, please visit: 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.
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
Academy Principal: Mr. Joseph Venticinque
Human Concerns Director: Ms. Doreen Walz
Director of Music: Mrs. Lisa Kelly
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Melissa Spengler
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM &
Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 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
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: 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
OLS Sunday Collection Report
Collection numbers to be published in next week’s bulletin.
SCHOOL SCHEDULES. Faith
Formation classes for children will resume
next Sunday, January 6th and Our Lady of
the Snows Catholic Academy will reopen
this Wednesday, January 2nd.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2018
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Sunday, December 30, 2018 8:00AM People of the Parish 9:30AM Domenic Monaco-Anniversary 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:
Anastacio & Fely Cantos- 54th Wedding Anniversary Celebration,
Franklyn Percival-Anniversary Remembrance, Lena Vetere, Gale Ostuni, Demetria Batista,
Mickey McGauran, Dora Valdez, Eileen L. O’Connor, Dalela Chaves, Frances Conti,
Louis Troiano-Birthday Remembrance 12:30PM Eileen Carney 5:30PM Joseph and Theresa Arukattil
Monday, December 31, 2018 - New Year’s Eve 9:00AM Thomas McClean 5:00PM Vigil Mass
Tuesday, January 1, 2019- New Year’s Day 9:00AM In Thanksgiving 12Noon Sister Elizabeth Derricks, CSJ
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 9:00AM Deacon Hank Smith 12Noon Anna Thomas
Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:00AM Xavier Parappuram & Family 12Noon Holy Name Society 12:30PM Adoration until 4 PM
Friday, January 4, 2019 9:00AM Sister Elizabeth Derricks, CSJ 12Noon Stephen Galise 7:00PM Adoration 8:00PM Holy Hour
Saturday January 5, 2019 9:00AM Kuriachan Thayil 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass
Sunday, January 6, 2019 8:00AM Elizabeth Ann Competello 9:30AM People of the Parish 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for: Wanda Solecki - 10th Anniversary Remembrance,
The Deceased Members of the Cyriac/Elsamma Thomas Family, Harold J. Monroe,
Joseph Edward Giackette, Robert Arneman, Connie Ward, Elizabeth Gibbons, Josephine Barry,
Sister Mary Jareth, RSM, Corazon Banzon, 12:30PM Ann Durkan 3:00PM Epiphany Concert 5:30PM Rev. Robert Ambalathingal- Birthday Celebration
THIS WEEK AT OLS Sunday, December 30
No Faith Formation Classes Monday, December 31- New Year’s Eve
Parish Office Closed 2:00PM .......... Indian Latin Apostolate Celebration Set-Up .........BCH 6:30PM .......... Indian Latin Apostolate New Year’s Celebration ..BCH Tuesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
Parish Office Closed Wednesday, January 2 10:00AM ....... Golden Age Friendship Club ............................. BCH 7:30PM ......... Special Events Committee ................................ BCH 7:30PM ......... R. C. I. A........................................................ School Thursday, January 3 6:45PM ......... Handbell Choir .............................................. Church 8:00PM ......... Adult Choir .................................................... Church Friday, January 4 7:45AM ......... Children’s Choir ............................................. Church Saturday, January 5 2:00PM ......... Himig At Alay Choir ........................................... SJH
THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated in
Loving Memory of THE GRECO FAMILY
requested by Ann Greco
ALTAR BREADS
For the week were donated in Loving Memory of
SALVATORE PATRISSI requested by
Mom, Dad & Brother
ALTAR WINES For the week were donated in
Loving Memory of VITA SACINTO
requested by Her Sister Maria & Family
PARISH OFFICE will be closed today
on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s
Day. However, emergency calls will be
answered promptly.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD is celebrated this Tuesday, January 1st. It is a holyday of obligation for all Catholics. The Mass schedule is Monday night at 5:00PM and on Tuesday 9:00AM and 12:00Noon.
IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR
The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .
Elsa Barbagallo, Vivian Barbagallo, Joseph Chiofolo, Joan DeVito, Ralph DeVito, Lorraine Dimitri, Rosalie DiSunno, Diana Dunn, Margaret Foley, Adeline Giovannantonio, Felicia Goehringer,
Louis Gunderson, Stephen Hlatky, Phyllis Indiviglo, Barbara Lazaro, James Leung, Tara Lockwood, Milagros Marrero, Elizabeth Milan,
Vincent & Florence Mucci, Casey Neikens, Susan Neikens, Paul Nevins, Ashley Oellinger, Joseph Pellino, John Puglia,
Ignatious Raj, Prabhaker Rajappa, A. Nina Rocha, Marybeth Marini Ruff, Joe Rupp, Neil Scahill, John Varrone,
Laura Velez, William Vicente, Muriel Vimala, Jesse Wagner, Joan Wagner, Robert Webb
All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones . . .
Mary Walsh, Anna Capobianco
CALENDARS for 2019 are available for
parishioners. They can be found in
the back of the church and we ask
you to take one for your household.
We thank Dalton’s Funeral Home
for the beautiful Catholic calendar
this year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
THE PRIESTS AND SISTERS THE DEACONS
AND PASTORAL STAFF
WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY
Annabelle Maria Benvenuto
Kash Mason Minor
Zachary Gustavo Opak
NEWLY BAPTIZED. All the
children who were baptized at Our Lady
of the Snows in the last year are
invited to the 12:30PM Mass on
Sunday, January 13th. They, along with parents and
godparents, will receive a special blessing. Everyone
is invited to this special Mass for God’s new family
members.
The following children were baptized here at
Our Lady of the Snows Parish in December.
We offer our sincere Congratulations
and Best Wishes to the families of:
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION.
Give your child the gift of faith! (It’s the most
important gift you will ever give!)
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.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
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 beginning on
Wednesday, January 30th in the Faculty
Room of the school. The Sacrament of Confirmation
for adults will be administered on Pentecost Sunday,
June 9th at the 9:300 AM Mass. Please contact Mrs.
Regina Moreno, Pastoral Associate, at 718-347-3511
or email her at rel.ed@olsnows.org 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.
OLS/HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER wishes to
thank you for responding so
generously to this year’s
Advent/Christmas Appeal. We
were able to gift needy and
homebound parishioners with
food baskets, clothing, toys and toiletries - making for
many a very Merry Christmas. May God bless you
for sharing your bountiful gift of love with so many
families this Christmas. Best wishes to you for a
grace filled New Year!
THANK YOU. Sincere thanks for the wonderful
gifts delivered to the Parish Office at
Christmas. The many cards, candies,
baked goods and wrapped gifts were
greatly appreciated. God bless you!
EPIPHANY CONCERT. All are invited to a special
“Victorian Christmas” musical concert in the church
at 3:00PM next Sunday, January 6th. Parishioners,
friends, neighbors and guests will
delight in the beautiful sounds of
Christmas Past performed by our
adult choir, children and handbell
choirs and guest instrumentalists.
There will be a free will offering
and light refreshments will be
shared after the concert.
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.
CYO SPORTS PROGRAM.
Registration for CYO at OLS is taking place
for the 2018-2019 Season and includes
soccer, track, basketball, volleyball,
swimming, cheerleading and lacrosse! Parents are
encouraged to register their children for the various
sports programs on the website at www.snowscyo.com.
C. Y. O.
NEW HYMNALS. You may notice the
new BREAKING BREAD hymnals in the
bookracks. Once again we ask everyone’s
help and cooperation in keeping the
hymnals clean and please return the
hymnal into the bookrack at the end of Mass.
New Hymnals We invite you to memorialize a hymnal for the year 2019 for a very modest donation of only $5.00 per hymnal. Please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office. The name of the person, in whose memory the new hymnal is
donated, will be placed in the hymnals as we have done with this year’s hymnals. The hymnals can be renewed each year. Thanks for your help.
New Hymnal Request for the Year 2019 ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ———- ——— ———- ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ———- ——— ———- ———- ———— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ———- ———
For Someone Who is Living
“In Thanksgiving:__________________________________________________________________________________
Hymnal is “Requested by: __________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________
For Someone Who is Deceased
“In Loving Memory of _____________________________________________________________________________
Hymnal is “Requested by _________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________________
Name Only
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________________
R. C. I. A.
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.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and
meeting take place on Sunday, January 13th
beginning at 9:30AM in the church. All men
in the parish are encouraged to become Holy
Name Society members. January is the
month of the Holy Name of Jesus and we give special
honor to the name of Jesus.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
takes place on Monday, January 7th at
7:30 PM. The meeting will take place in the
Parish Meeting Room.
GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S
next meeting will be on Wednesday,
January 2nd in Bishop Chappetto Hall.
New members are welcome.
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.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27th
12:30 PM - OLS Catholic Academy Week
Opening Mass
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th
12:30 PM - Mass & Blessing of Wedding
Anniversary Couples And Engaged Couples
SATURDAY, MARCH 23rd
11:30 AM and 1:30 PM -
First Penance
SUNDAY, MARCH 31st to TUESDAY, APRIL 2nd
Parish Mission
with Father William Garrott, O.P.
SAVE THE DATES
HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next
trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino
will be on Monday, January 28, 2019
(weather permitting). Cost $30. The
bus will leave promptly at 9:00AM from
Our Lady of the Snows. For more info or to reserve a
seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512.
CHRISTMAS GIFT TO MY CHURCH. A special
Christmas collection for the parish is being
taken up now before Christmas Day. The
Christmas letter from the pastor asks that
every parishioner prayerfully make a fair
share offering during this holy season. Extra
Christmas collection blue envelopes are in the church
today for those who did not receive the mailing. The
whole Pastoral Staff thanks you in advance for your
“Christmas Gift to My Church” this year.
SHALOM WORLD is a new high-definition
Catholic family television network available for free
on different cable networks. Original programming
includes conferences, movies, concerts and much
more. There is a variety of educational and
instructional programs to help grow in relationship
with Jesus and His Church. Please visit
www.ShalomWorld TV.org for more information
and channel finder.
QUEENS DEANERY #5
QUEENS DEANERY #5. Join Queens
Deanery #5 on Facebook where you will
learn about the upcoming spiritual events
in the parishes in the Deanery. In addition,
the weekly bulletins, contact information, Mass
schedules and much more about the ten parishes in the
Deanery are conveniently available! Visit Queens
Deanery #5 on Facebook and “like” the page to
receive updates or visit us on the web at
www.queensdeanery5.org.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Another wonderful opportunity is fast approaching for Habitat for Humanity
volunteers to roll up your sleeves and help transform a house into affordable housing for a family in need. The
next rebuilding date is this Saturday, January 5th and it will take place in Southeast Queens.
Some of the work will include demolition of the house to its structural shell, digging out the
basement foundation, framing and other carpentry, sheetrock, flooring or painting. There is also
a ReStore located in Woodside, Queens where volunteers are needed to stock shelves with
second-hand items, organize inventory and work at the cash register. To sign up for any of these
volunteer opportunity please visit http://queenscoalition.habitatnyc.volunteerhub.com and
use the join code: “QC.” Please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin, our parish coordinator, at (917) 807-2389.
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes
place each morning in the church before the
9AM Mass. All are invited to pray the
Mysteries of The Rosary each day before Mass.
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Center for
Psychological Services provides
consultation, assessment and individual/
group therapy, etc. for children,
adolescents, adults, couples and families experiencing
emotional. Behavioral or adjustment difficulties. Call
(718) 990-1900 to make an appointment.
COMMUNITY NEWS
BRING HOME THE GOOD SHEPHERD
At the end of National Vocations Awareness Week, the Our Lady of the Snows Vocations Committee continues to invite parishioners to receive our statue of the Good Shepherd into their homes! Bringing home the Good Shepherd for a week is an opportunity to pray each day together as a family to the Lord, asking Him to help men and women respond to vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate, and other Religious or Lay Orders. The statue is presented at Sunday Mass, and a folder containing prayer materials, children's activities, and information about vocations is included. Individuals are welcome to participate. Also, one of our parish Priests or Deacons will be available to come and offer a house blessing at a convenient time during the week!
If you would like to learn more about bringing home the Good Shepherd, please call Fr. Jeremy or bring the completed form below to the Parish Office.
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -- I/We would like to participate in the Good Shepherd Program, dedicating daily prayer before the Good Shepherd in our home and asking for the Lord to help men and women respond to vocations in the Priesthood, Diaconate, and other Religious and Lay Orders.
NAME______________________________________ Phone #__________________________
CHURCH ENVELOPES. The new
packet of church envelopes was 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 amount 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.
THE NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY
invites all parishioners to Exposition and
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament this
First Friday, January 4th beginning at 7:00Pm
in the church. A Holy Hour will begin at 8:00PM and
conclude with Benediction. A reminder that
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place
every Thursday afternoon following the 12Noon Mass
concluding with Benediction at 4:00PM.
PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL
HELP is prayed on the first Wednesday of
each month following the 12Noon Mass.
All are invited to pray this special devotion
in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help this
coming Wednesday, January 2nd.
ROSARY FOR LIFE is recited on the
second Sunday of every month at
1:30PM before the tabernacle in the
church. The Right to Life Committee
encourages all parishioners to participate in this
monthly devotional practice as well as Exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction every
Thursday afternoon and First Friday of the month.
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.
PARISH/ACADEMY 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
academy events. Happy surfing!
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.
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.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
TD BANK PARISH FUNDRAISER. If you are currently banking with TD Bank (checking, savings, money mar-
ket, 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!
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!
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