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MASS SCHEDULE

WEEK DAY MASSES: Monday—Friday

8:30AM in Mother Church

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5PM in Large Church

Sunday 7:30AM in Mother Church 9AM, and 11:00AM in

Large Church

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturday 4PM—4:30PM in Large Church

Monday 6:15PM—7:15PM in Mother Church

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Monday 6PM—8PM in Mother Church

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA &

BENEDICTION: Monday 7:30—8PM

Mother Church

ROSARY: June 8, 4:45pm Mother Church

June 5, 2016 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me (Psalm 30)

Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church

175 Blue Point Avenue Blue Point, New York 11715

Telephone: 631-363-6385

Visitusonline!www.OurLadyofTheSnowBluePoint.com

A MORNING OFFERING Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day: my work, my prayer, my apostolic efforts, my time with family and friends, my hours of relaxation, my difficulties, problems, distress, which I shall try to bear with patience. Join these, my gifts, to the unique offering which Jesus, Your Son, renews today in the Eucharist. Grant, I pray, that vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immacu-late Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of some service to You and Your children and help conse-crate the world to You. Amen.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK June 6, 2016

Saints and Special Observances also indicated

Monday June 6, St. Norbert 8:30AM Hannah Dowling † Tuesday June 7, 8:30AM Melissa Janitz † Wednesday June 8, 8:30AM Eileen Galetta † Thursday June 9, St. Wephem 8:30AM Harvey & Geneviere Townsend † Friday June 10, 8:30AM Rosemary Sblendorio †

Saturday June 11, St. Barnabas 5:00PM Corinne Sbardaro † Sunday June 12, 7:30AM Parishioners 9:00AM Tom Brown † 11:00AM Brendan Aykroyd † ***Correction*** Mass on May 29th at 11:00am was intended for Josephine Sirianni.

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

Arthur O’Connell

Pray for Our Sick

In Sympathy

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

Major Meghan Ederle Capt Kyle Brown

Capt. Tara Brown Gomez Capt. Thomas Gomez

Lt. Jg Sean Brown 2/c Midshipman Shannon Brown

Army Specialist Justin Brown E3/ACAN Connor Rooney USN Capt. Dr. Kate Desmond-Baker

† MEMORIALS FOR THE WEEK † Altar Bread and Wine

In loving Memory of our Parishioners Sanctuary Candle in Mother Church

In loving Memory of our Parishioners

WEDDING BANNS

Thomas Shaw & Lauren Kempinski Matthew Hayden & Emily Giunta

Jeff Collier & Julia Kaziewicz

Respect Life Ministry

”Preach the gospel at all times & if necessary use words.”

. . St. Francis of Assisi

What’s happening?

June 10th, Friday, Respect Life General Meeting @2PM in Cottage June 11th, Saturday, Prayer Presence @ Planned Parenthood – Waverly Av just north of Sunrise Highway on the west side @ 10:30AM to11:30AM July 1, Friday “Face the Truth” @ LIE Exit 70 South & Cty Rd 111, Manorville 2:30-4:00PM

ALERT!! WE MUST BE PRO-LIFE ACTIVE FOR THE SAKE OF OUR CHILDREN, FAMILY, CHURCH &

COUNTRY PRAY – LEARN – HELP

IF YOU NEED INFO GOOGLE - EX.: “FIND MY NYS SENATOR OR

ASSEMBLY MEMBER”

A Message from Father Charles Fink Page 3

My dear parish family, June is the month of the Sacred Heart. For many years now the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits, through the work of the Apostleship of Prayer, has promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart. Associated with this devotion is the Sacred Heart image, always ringed with thorns, crowned with a cross, a visible scar recalling its being pierced by a spear as Jesus hung on the cross, flames atop the Heart, symbolic of our Lord’s burning love for us. The Apostleship of Prayer promotes the practice of making a Daily Offering, which is to say, beginning the day by saying a prayer with which we offer to God all our joys and sorrows, our thoughts, words, and deeds, our work and recreation, all we are and all we have. It used to be common among Catholics to use or hear the expression “Offer it up,” usually in time of trial: this headache or anxiety or sadness just won’t go away, so “Offer it up.” Grace Urbanski, Director of the Children’s Ministry at the Apostleship of Prayer, in a fine reflection on Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes, explains the meaning of this venerable saying. She recalls that in the miracle of the loaves and fishes, Jesus took something seemingly pa-thetic and inadequate to the task at hand and used it to satisfy thousands of hungry people. “This,” she writes, “is why ‘offer it up’ are three of the most powerful words I know.” When we offer Jesus anything in prayer, we can be confident that He’ll transform it for the benefit of many. We may not see the fruit of our offering, but knowing His power and wisdom and love, we trust He’ll bring great good out of our meager sorrow, joy, or work offered up to Him. Check out www.apostleshipofprayer.org, and think about making some sort of Morning Of-fering part of your days. There’s one of the cover of this bulletin, and you can find others on the Apostleship of Prayer website. And next time you’re feeling overwhelmed or wondering what it’s all about, offer it up in prayer, and know that God will transform and use what you’ve offered for the good of countless souls. With love and prayers Fr. Charles Fink

Looking for something nice to do. On June 15, 2016 at 10am to 12:30 the Friends of the Seminary invite you to a tour of three gardens in Oyster Bay Cove and Cold Spring Har-bor followed by a Lunch in the Seminary Refectory. Reservations /tickets required 423-

0483 tickets $40 Support our seminarians , our future priests. Raffles and Chinese Auction

Believing with Joy! Stewardship - A Way of Life

Mass

Attendance Envelopes $

Loose $

Total

5:00 pm n/a

1761 479 2240

7:30 am 129 1326 442 1768

9:00 am 172 1853 401 2254 11:00 am 185 1406 258 1844 Total 6346 1760 8106

STEWARDSHIP FINANCIAL REPORT For the week of June 29, 2016

The Year of Mercy

In today’s First Reading and the Gospel we see God’s abundant mercy in action. Two sons are restored to life, two mothers are comforted, and their physical lives are restored. These readings remind us of the Spiritual Work of Mercy, Praying for the Dead. This excerpt is from Beautiful Mercy the book from our Book Group: “It is a great work of mercy we can extend to our de-ceased loved ones, to remember them with love and to pray with the words of St Paul, ‘[May God] who has began a good work in you…bring it to completion’ (Philippian1:6)” We pray for the souls in purgatory and that all souls see the face of God. Our Consolation Ministry helps families pre-pare their departed loved ones ’funeral litur-gy, this is also a way to pray for the dead. This ministry of comfort and peace is a beautiful way to live out the Spiritual works of Mercy. If you think you may be interested in being part of this ministry call the Rectory and speak to Loraine. One of the prayers we pray at the end of each decade of the Rosary is, O my Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Join us in pray-ing The Rosary in June on these dates: June 8, 16, 20, and 28.

New Book Discussion will be starting on June 8. Our group will be reading First Comes Love; Finding Your Family in the Church by Scott Hahn! To preor-der a book, call Beth at 363-2416 by June 3 or order from Amazon. All are welcome!

ANNIVERSARY UPDATE!

Memories! Do you have photos of events or cel-ebrations at Our Lady of the Snow? Do you have recent pictures? We are having a contest for best photos! The chosen photos maybe be in-cluded in the Family Directory and the Cook Book. Photos need to be church/parish related - include images of the church facilities, grounds, church activities, and depictions of what OLS means to you. Images must be emailed; hard copies will not be accepted for publishing in these books. For more information call 363-6385 extension 110. For ideas of photos to submit, take a look at the display on the stage of our last directory.

Virtus Training for all Staff and Volunteers Virtus Training is being offered here at Our Lady of the Snow Parish on June 14 at 10 a.m. and June 16 at 7 p.m., in the Large Church. ALL VOLUNTEERS and staff

members must complete this training. To reg-ister go to the Diocese of Rockville Centre, look for this logo and follow the prompts.

Online registration is required

WHAT CATHOLICS BELIEVE; WHY THEY BELIEVE IT Introduction

To the unbeliever who fancies himself a man of reason, Catholicism is a tissue of superstition and ignorance. To the fundamentalist Christian, it is cor-rupted by centuries of non-biblical accretions. The media find in the Catholic Church a wonderful source of scandal and caricature. Even many Catholics seem to love hating their Church. What could be more fun at lunch or dinner or in casual conversation than reliving the horrors of growing up Catholic? Amazing, then, that such a pathetic institution can claim the allegiance of millions of otherwise intelligent people, produce the likes of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and John Paul II, comfort thousands in their need every day, be home to people of every race and nation, and survive two thousand years amidst the wreckage of countless fallen empires. Surely this strange creature, the Catholic Church, is worth scrutinizing. In the weeks to come, I will be examining some of the most commonly ex-pressed objections to the Church and the faith she professes. My hope is that those of you who believe will come away with a better understanding of our faith and of its depth, breadth, beauty, and cogency. Beyond this, I hope that you will share these short essays with your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers, should the opportunity to do so present itself. Especially if they are skeptics, but assuming they are fair-minded, I think they will come to realize that, even if they cannot quite accept everything the Church stands for, nevertheless Catholicism is not the mass of foolishness it is often made out to be. Next week, in fact for the next month or so, we will take a look at why we believe in God, at some of the objections to such belief, and what can be said in answer to those objections. I hope you will come along for the ride. You are in for a fascinating and stimulating journey.

PARISH OUTREACH FUNDRAISER 2016

Your neighbors depend on our food pantry. They are the disabled, the seniors on fixed incomes, the

newly unemployed, the underemployed, single par-ents and hard-working families who struggle to pay for food and basic needs for their children and them-

selves.

Please support our 2016 Fundraiser the SPLIT-THE-POT Raffle.

The Split the Pot this year will follow the

same pattern established in the past. Half of the proceeds will go directly to Our Lady of the Snow Outreach and the other half will be split among three winners. The drawing will

be on Sunday, June 26th, after the 11:00 am Mass. The winner does not need to be present.

Please use the attached tickets.

(Six) tickets at $5.00 each, or $25.00 for the booklet of all six.

(1 free!) Tickets may be returned to the Rectory or

Outreach office. They may also be mailed to the Outreach office at 175 Blue Point Ave-

nue, Blue Point, New York 11715 Thank you for your support of our pro-

gram, and helping those in need. *Certain gambling winnings will require a W-2G form.

Parish Outreach Office # 363-2417 Hours 10:00am - 1:00 pm Monday - Thursday

40 years (1976-2016) of assisting those in

need in our community

**FOOD PANTRY ALERT** Due to these tough economic times, we are

helping an increased number of our neighbors in need.

The Pantry is in need of the following: *** Indicate we are very low in supply ♦ Coffee, tea and milk*** ♦ Cereal , hot and cold ♦ Crackers ♦ Spinach ♦ Jelly *** ♦ Mayonnaise*** ♦ Instant and canned potatoes *** ♦ Canned Chicken*** ♦ Stew*** ♦ Toothpaste *** ♦ Laundry detergent*** ♦ Peas ♦ Carrots ♦ Canned Spinach ♦ Mixed vegetables ♦ Juice*** ♦ Soap*** ♦ Body wash ♦ Deodorant*** ♦ Macaroni & Cheese ♦ Chili*** ♦ Ketchup*** ♦ Conditioner ♦ Rice ♦ Cat and Dog Food*** ♦ Cleaning supplies ♦ Pancake Mix ♦ King Kullen gift cards $10*** ♦ Baby wipes**** ♦ Cake mix*** ♦ Cookies***

We have a good supply of pasta and soup now, please refer to the list above for what we are in need of. Thanks.

Drawing to be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016 Our Lady of the Snow Church

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OUR LADY OF THE SNOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 363-6394 [email protected]

Office Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9:30—4:30 or by appointment The ministry of Religious Education strives to bring all into a closer relationship with Jesus

Week of June 5 Registration 2016-2017

Catechetical Year Tues. June 7 Large Church

6 to 8pm Registration forms are on the parish website

ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com or hardcopies on the backstairs of the Religious Education Office.

Catechists Needed Level 2—needs 1 Catechist Level 3—needs 4 Catechists Level 4—needs 8 Catechists Level 5—needs 4 Catechists Level 6—needs 2 Catechists ***Level 7—0 Catechists *** Level 8—needs 3 Catechists Level 9—needs 5 Catechists

If no catechist is available at registration the child will be placed on a waiting list. Children on a wait-ing list will be placed in order as catechists become available. If no catechist is available by start of clas-ses in October children will be placed in the Home

Study Program.

Is God Calling You??? We are preparing for next year’s program. Please consider sharing your Catholic faith with the chil-dren of the parish. Call or email the Religious Education Office

for more information.

Catechist “I did not say “working as” a catechist,

I said “being “ a catechist, because it is to do with life. A person guides another towards Jesus through

their words, life and testimony. “Being” a catechist re-quires love, an ever stronger love for Christ, love for his holy people. And this love necessarily begins

with Christ. -Pope Francis

VIRTUS Training This is a Diocesan Training for all ministers of the Church on the Protection of Children. We will be offering this training here at Our Lady of the Snow on: Tues. June 14 Large Church 10am-Noon Thurs. June 16 Large Church 7-9pm

Register online at DRVC.org. Click on VIRTUS Online and follow the instructions to register here or

at another parish.

Level 9 Confirmation Parent/Child Meeting Tues. June 14 at 7:30pm Wed June 22 at 7:30pm

We will outline the Confirmation Program expectations and require-

ments . Materials (including the NEW Sponsor Forms) will be distributed.

Children Entering 1st Grade—Sept 2016 should be registered in the Religious Education Program.

Participation in Level 1 is the first level of the Diocesan mandated 2 year preparation program for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Registration forms can be found on the parish web-site or on the backstairs of the Religious Education

Office and should be returned to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible

GOD BLESS OUR

CHILDREN WHO WERE

WELCOMED TO THE

LORD’S TABLE Vincent Aaron Ava Adams Connor Allen Aidan Apicella Charlotte Aylward Kourtney Baillargeon Jillian Bancroft Zachary Becher Alex Benkov Adysen Berger Abigail Bishop Kayla Bongiorno Tarin Borneman Jacey Bryant Patrick Buckley Caroline Caggiano Emma Caliendo Nikianne Campanella Erik Capobianco Shannon Carroll Bradley Carvalho Evamarie Carvalho Aidan Casey Kellan Castillo Alexander Cavuto Matthew Chiovaro Zane Chirco Michael Clare Reilly Collins Sophia Constantino Grace Cusack Blake Cush Joseph D'Amico Jack David Madison DeMichele Jillian Devers Cara Dietz Emma Dietz Harrison Farley Charlee Giordano Alessandra Goldsmith Makayla Grauer Anthony Greenlaw Benjamin Haase John Harrison Rory Hasher Abby Hendershot Casey Hill Morgan Hughes Mia Jones Emma Karafantis Kerrigan Karl Laila Katsalas Timothy Kelly Alexandria Kennedy Ryan Krauss Luke Kropf Riley Lehmann Mya Little Aiden Magale Justin Mauro Lilly McInnes Jack McNeill Andrew Mohring Caitlin Moller Colin Most Brady Noon Katie Novak Christopher Parisi Jaden Pearsall Abigail Pennica Alex Peterson James Prince Alexander Reyes Roy Ricci Sara Richardt Sophia Roberts Trevor Rumpf Jack Schoenhaar Declan Schug Vincent Scimone Megan Scully Skyler Smith Ryan Space Ally Stenzinger Brody Tellier Kylee Thornton Dylan Undermark Brian Valand Reese Varani Jake Vardaro Max Vardaro Gabriella Vario Ella Jeane Walker-Calaitges Cole Welsh Dominick Witt Jillian Young Mia Zelenka

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.

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 Sunday of most months. Please visit our website at for complete information

New parishioners Please register at the parish or call 363-6385, ext. 110 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. 110. For emergency sick calls, please call the parish at

any time.

Catholic Marriage for couples married outside the Church

If you have a civil marriage but now desire a Catholic sacramental marriage, call the Rectory for more information about a Convalidation .Convalidation is having a couple’s marriage recognized and blessed by the Church through the Catholic Rite of Marriage

The Pastoral Team Clergy

Rev. Edward R. D’Andrea, Pastor Deacon Frank Hartmann Rev. Msgr. Charles Fink, Parish Administrator Deacon Edward Karan Rev. John Amoah, Associate Pastor Deacon Bob Gronenthal

Parish Office: 363-6385 — Fax: 363-7394 Hours: Mon –Fri 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Mrs. Lindsay Butler, Parish Asst., ext. 111; Mrs. Loraine Gonzalez, . Asst., ext. 110

[email protected]

Religious Education: 363-6394 Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m Mrs. Patricia Bartoldus, Director of Faith Formation, ; Mrs. Eileen Mulry, Secretary, ext.115

[email protected]

Faith Formation for Adults: 363-2416 Mrs. Beth Rivalsi, Director of Faith Formation for Adults [email protected]

Parish Outreach: 363-2417 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Thursday in the cottage

Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director ; Mrs. Patricia Fulco, Outreach Assistant [email protected]

Director of Music, Mrs. Theresa Martin

Respect Life Ministry , Mrs. Jean Delaney Coordinator 631 472-0033

A little humor from Father Fink

Not what we are looking for in the collection basket.

On the weekend of June 11-12, the Rev. Matthew Considine, S.M.M. of the Montfort Missionaries will be at Our Lady of Snow to preach for the an-nual Mission Cooperative Collection. The Montfort Missionaries are an international community of religious priests and brothers. In addition to ministries in the Diocese of Hartford, Rockville Centre and Brooklyn, their members serve in over 30 countries around the world. They have been assigned this year by the Diocese to speak on behalf of the Church’s missionary activ-ity and seek your assistance. Your generosity will enable them to continue their direct efforts at evangelization and also in the formation of priests and religious.

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