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Masses Saturday 500 PM Sunday 800 AM 930 AM 1100 AM 1230 PM and 530 PM Mass in Malayalam Weekdays 900 AM and 1200 Noon Saturday Mornings 900 AM Civil Holidays 900 AM Holy Days of Obligation See Parish Bulletin
Latin Rite Catholic Mass in Malayalam Second Saturday of the month at 630 PM and each Sunday at 530 PM
Miraculous Medal Novena Following all Masses on Monday
Eucharistic Adoration First Friday of the month from 700 PM to 900 PM in the Church Holy Hour from 800 PM to 900 PM Also every Thursday from 1230 PM to 400 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 200 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 please visit wwwpre-canaorg
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
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 Ms Melissa Vollaro
Secretary Mrs Patricia Nicolosi
Hours Monday to Thursday 830 AM to 830 PM amp
Friday 830 AM to 400 PM The Parish Office is
closed weekdays from 1200 Noon to 100 PM
Saturday 900 AM to 1200 Noon
Sunday 900 AM to 100 PM
For emergencies call (718) 347-6070
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy
(718) 343-1346
Secretary Mrs Jill Buttry
School Website wwwolscafporg
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 MAY 6 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday May 6 2018 800AM Pearl amp Hugo Hildebrandt 930AM Marie DiCroce Family Mass Blessing of Medical Personnel 1100AM Collective Mass Offered for
Joseph Tschudi Rosemarie Ruckel Frank Greco Eugene Schultz Mariam Joseph
John amp Teresa DeMarco Giovani DeLeon Stanley Mgbeojirikwe-Birthday Celebration
Angeles Duarte Vargas-1st Anniversary Vicente Celis Doris Iskaros
1230PM People of the Parish 530PM Devasia Vadyattuseril
Monday May 7 2018 900AM Deacon Henry Smith 1130AM Rosary Society 12Noon Theresa amp Stephen Rodriguez
Tuesday May 8 2018 900AM Giulia Lewis - Birthday Remembrance 12Noon Marie DiCroce Wednesday May 9 2018 900AM Joseph Palmerson 12Noon Tara Lopez
Thursday May 10 2018 - Ascension Thursday 900AM Carolina Mallone 12Noon David Gillen - 1st Anniversary 1230PM Adoration until 4 PM 730PM Eleanor Myers
Friday May 11 2018 900AM Louis Fabbricatore 12Noon Deceased Members of the Chiofolo amp Munisteri Families
Saturday May 12 2018 900AM Rita Zirpolo 1100AM Confirmation 500PM Purgatorial Mass 630PM Latin Rite Catholic Mass in Malayalam
Sunday May 13 2018 800AM People of the Parish 930AM Rev James Tugwood - 19th Anniversary May Crowning 1100 AM ~ 1230 PM ~ 530 PM 130PM Respect LifeRosary
THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated in
Loving Honor of THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
requested by Martha P Ortiz
THE ALTAR BREADS For the week were donated in
Loving Memory of DAVID GILLEN
requested by The Gillen Family
THE ALTAR FLOWERS For the week were donated in
Loving Memory of GIULIA LEWIS
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE requested by
Mariella Lewis
THIS WEEK AT OLS
Sunday May 6 1030AM Faith Formation Classes BCHSchool 1030AM Faith Formationmdash2nd Grade PMR 200PM Flores de Mayo Practice BCH Monday May 7 945AM Arts amp Crafts BCH 1230PM Rosary Society BCH 730PM Parish Pastoral Council PMR Tuesday May 8 745AM Childrenrsquos Choir Church 615PM Altar Servers Rehearsal for Confirmation Church 645PM Confirmation Rehearsal Church 700PM HAA General Meeting WRBCH 730PM Spirituality Committee PMR Wednesday May 9 1000AM Golden Age Friendship Club BCH 730PM Habitate for Humanity Info Night BCH 745PM Baptism Preparation Class Church 800PM Flores de Mayo Practice WR Thursday May 10 800PM Adult Choir Church Friday May 11 300PM Cadette Girl Scouts BCH Saturday May 12 800AM Confirmation Candidates WR 1100AM Confirmation Church 200PM Himig At Alay Choir WR 500PM Indian Latin Apostolate Set-Up BCH 730PM Indian Latin Apostolate BCH
OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday April 29thhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$1152200 Catholic Home Missionshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$111100
ldquoCome Follow Merdquo Thank you for being a disciple of
Jesus here in our parish
IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR
The sick homebound and hospitalized
Brenda Carmel Joseph Chiofolo Ralph DeVito Lorraine Dimitri
Rosalie DiSunno Diana Dunn Joseph Finlay Louis Gunderson
Stephen Hlatky Barbara Lazaro James Leung Francis Mallaurappu
Henry Manohar Jorge Luis Marrero Paul Nevins Ashley Oellinger
Deacon Matthew Oellinger Ignatious Raj Prabhaker Rajappa
A Nina Rocha Marybeth Marini Ruff Joe Rupp Neil Scahill
John Varrone Laura Velez William Vicente Muriel Vimala
All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones
Joseph McKie
Confirmation Congratulations to the following children who will receive Confirmation with
Bishop Raymond Chappetto Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn this Saturday May 12 2018 at 1100AM
FAMILY MASS takes place today at
the 930 AM in the church All families
in the parish are invited to attend and
children are encouraged to participate in the monthly
session of Childrenrsquos Liturgy of the Word
ANNUAL MAY PROCESSION amp CROWNING
takes place next Sunday May 13th at the
end of the 930 AM Mass All are invited
to join with the First Communion
children in procession to the outdoor
Blessed Mother Statue for our annual
May crowning along with our
Rosarians and Holy Name members
Samantha Therese Alcotas
Mikhail Francis Beliah
Samantha Cecilia Bugay
Jaice Joseph Cherian
Soraya Francis Chouloute
Adrian Francis Codrington
Vincent Charles Costanzo
Anthony Francis DeRose
Nicholas Joseph DiSunno
Manuel Ricardo Felix
Peter Francis Fudge
Dauri Peter Garcia
Lara Francesca Gecewicz
Antonio John Giannola
Dylan Michael Gomez
Ericha Frances Grell
Christopher Thomas Harris
Tristan Luke Huertas
Akshay Dominic Illiparambil
Chris John John
Ashis John Johnson
Andrew Paul Kurian
Thomas Sebastian LaBarca
Shaun Anthony Liberatore
Tyler Dominic Lucio
Nicole Angela Maragh
Enid Veronica Marc
Emanuel Pio Mareendran
Joshua Jude Mathew
Ashley Cecilia McGarry
Chrisitn Francis Medayil
Taylor Agatha Mero
Amanda Catherine Morris
Javier Gerardo Munoz
Anthony Joseph Murawski
Nicole Bernadette Nieves
Isabella Teresa Ortiz
Ethan Lorenzo Pineda
Victoria Noelle Ragusa
Albert Joseph Ramos
Mauricio Luke Rivera
Deven Justin Rozario
Joshua Nicholas Saleem
Cianna Francis Tan
Lauren Cecilia Venero
Kyrsten Bernadette Victorio
Kristina Audrey Wrenn
Sebasitan Anthony Xavier
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR will be in the
parish next weekend Many of you know of the
ministries of the Little Sisters of the Poor and their
work with the elderly poor The Sisters depend upon
the generosity of many to help them provide a safe
and comfortable home for the elderly at Queen of
Peace Residence in Queens Village The Sisters will
be at the doors as you leave Mass next weekend to
receive your donation and thank you for your support
UPCOMING MEETINGS
GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUBrsquoS next meeting will be this Wednesday May 9th in Bishop Chappetto Hall New members are welcome
SAVE THE DATES
CongratulationsCongratulations
SUNDAY JUNE 10th 1230 PM CLASS OF 2018
GRADUATION MASS
FRIDAY JUNE 15th 600 PM CLASS OF 2018
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING takes place this Monday May 7th at 730 PM The meeting will take place in the Parish Meeting Room
ROSARY SOCIETY will have its monthly Communion Mass and meeting this Monday May 7th beginning with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 1130 AM in the church At the meeting there will be a short film on the Blessed Mother followed by a discussion and final preparations for the May Crowning All Rosarians are asked to attend
HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and meeting take place on Sunday May 20th beginning at 930 AM in the church All men in the parish are encouraged to become Holy Name Society members Attractive blue brochures describing the good work of the Holy Name Society are on the brochure rack in the Gathering Space Please take a brochure home and join the men on Sunday May 20th at the 930 AM Mass
ST ALPHONSA MEETING will take place on Wednesday May 16th at 730 PM in the Parish Meeting Room All those planning for the celebration of St Alphonsa on Sunday July 15th are asked to attend
THANK YOU Thank you to the Ladies Craft Group for its generous donation of $60000 following a very successful Spring Craft Sale last weekend Thank you to the ladies for their hard work and talents in creating beautiful hand crafted items for the home and as gifts
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES for children concludes today Sincere thanks to Mrs Regina Moreno Director of Faith Formation Mrs Esther Liberto RCIA coordinator staff catechists and assistants for another successful year of faith formation
FAITH FORMATION
YEAR OF VOCATIONS EVENTS
MONTHLY 5050 WINNER Congratulations to Mrs Rosetta Marretta who won $43750 in our April drawing The May drawing will be held on May 30 2018 A 5050 envelope is included in your monthly packet Extra envelopes are at the Church doors Thank you and good luck
For more information on these events speak to any of the priests or call the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or go to vocationsdiobrookorg
God and Father of all gifts we praise you
the source of all we are
Teach us to acknowledge always
with generous gratitude
the many good things your infinite love
has given to us as we support the work
of our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens
Open our hearts that we
may answer your call to follow
the message of the Gospel as disciples
in love and service
so that all may come to know you
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ
your Son who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever
2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL is off to a
good start at Our Lady of the Snows Thank you to
all who already have made a pledge to this yearrsquos
diocesan Appeal with the mailing received at home
In the next weeks everyone will be encouraged to
take part in this yearrsquos Appeal by making a generous
donation so that we can reach our assigned goal of
$10507900 Feel free to view this Yearrsquos Appeal
video at wwwdioceseofbrooklynorg and offer daily
the Appeal prayer printed in
todayrsquos bulletin Together let us
ldquoAnswer the Callrdquo to assist the
Diocese and our parish
EVENINGS OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic men with a Holy Hour conference and dinner takes place on Monday May21st from 500 PM to 700 PM at St John Paul II House of Discernment Brooklyn
FRATERNITAS for young middle school students (6th to 8th grades) striving to live a model life of good Catholic gentlemen takes place Saturday May 19th at Cathedral Prep School and Seminary Elmhurst from 1 PM to 5 PM
BLESSING OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL takes
place today at the 930 AM Mass All parishioners in
the medical field including doctors nurses
paramedics healthcare aides physician assistants
medical technicians and others are welcomed to
receive a special blessing and
beautiful prayer card We thank
medical personnel who assist
the sick and infirmed and help to
enhance their quality of life
2019 MASS BOOK The 2018 Mass book will open on Saturday June 2nd
at 900AM in the parish office First come first
served We cannot take any intentions before then
The parish office will close that day at 100PM
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINES
1) Weekday Masses will be available Monday to Friday
at 900AM and 12Noon - No more than two names may
be listed per Mass
2) Saturday Masses and Civil Holiday Masses will be
available at 900AM
3) Sunday Mass intentions will be accepted this year
although there are limited Masses The Collective Mass
will continue on Sundays at 1100AM and will be limited
to 10 names per Mass
4) Masses will be limited to 6 per family so that every
family in the parish can have the opportunity to arrange
for Masses Thanks for your cooperation
STIPEND INFORMATION Altar Flowersmdashfor the week - $10000
Altar BreadsAltar Winesmdashfor the week - $5000
Sanctuary Lampmdashfor the week - $2500
Announced Massmdash$1500 (two name limit)
Collective Mass Sundaysmdash$1500 per name
Purgatorial Massmdash(500PM on Saturdays) - $1500
Un-Announced Massmdash$1000
HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP The next trip to Yonkers Empire City Casino will be Monday May 31 2018 Cost $30 The bus will leave promptly at 900AM from Our Lady of the Snows For more info or to reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512
Zachary Ross Fernandez
Jayden Andres Flores-Franco
Joshua Milan Flores-Franco
Matthew Andres Flores-Franco
Chloe Iris Garay
Lilyana Ellie Hernandez
Dax Ashton Wickramasinghe
The following children were baptized here at
Our Lady of the Snows Parish in April
We offer our sincere Congratulations
and Best Wishes to the families of
WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY
VOCATION THOUGHT
SPRING RAFFLE sheets are on the tables in the Gathering Space Everyone has a chance to win cash prizes totaling $300000 and at the same time help Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Each sheet contains three raffle tickets Each ticket is $1000 or three tickets for $2500 Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to family and friends Please return your tickets and payment to the Parish Office or School Office by noon next Monday May 14th The drawing will take place at the Golf Outing Dinner on Monday May 14th
19th ANNUAL FATHER TUGWOOD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING is scheduled for Monday May 14th at the exclusive North Shore Towers Country Club Golf Course Everyone is welcomed to an exciting day of golf andor dinner to follow in the Country Club Dining Room Mark your calendars Attractive golf registration brochures are available on the tables in the Gathering Space
FLORES DE MAYO
FLORES de MAYO The Filipino-American Community invites everyone to celebrate with them Flores de Mayo ldquoFlowers of Mayrdquo in honor of Our Lady of the Snows on Sunday May 20th with Mass at 500 PM Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 330 PM followed by a street procession and Mass
MOTHERrsquoS DAY REMEMBRANCE takes place next Sunday May 13th at the 1100 AM Mass This is a beautiful way of remembering our mothers living or deceased with a special Mass intention Offering envelopes are available in the church today and you may return your offering in the collection or at the Parish Office These intentions will remain in the sanctuary from Motherrsquos Day until the end of the month
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY All couples celebrating their 25th 50th and 75th Anniversary are invited to a special Mass at the Immaculate Conception Center Douglaston on Saturday June 9th at 1100 AM Bishop James Massa will be the main celebrant Each couple will receive a personalized certificate and a picture with the Bishop Please call the Parish Office and register by Tuesday May 29th
Vocation does not come from willfulness It comes from listening I must listen to my life and try to understand what it is truly about ndash quite apart from what I would like it to be about ndash or my life will never represent anything real in the world no matter how earnest my intentions That insight is hidden in the word vocation itself which is rooted in the Latin for ldquovoicerdquo Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue It means a calling that I hear Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it I must listen to my life telling me who I am I must listen for the truths and values at the heart of my own identity -Parker Palmer Let Your Life Speak Listening for the Voice of Vocation
SIGHT amp SOUND THEATRE The Rosary Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster PA and Sight amp Soundrsquos NEW production JESUS This production is a beautiful musical capturing the life of the Son of God with fine acting music and special effects The trip will be on Saturday June 23rd departing at 900 AM in front of the church and returning at approximately 930 PM Tickets are $16700 per adult and $10900 per child Prices include deluxe bus transportation the spectacular show delicious lunch and shopping at Good lsquoN Plenty Restaurant and much more Donrsquot miss out on this wonderful experience with your whole family friends and other parishioners Please note that seats are limited so donrsquot delay Registration forms are in the church and at the Parish Office and partial payment plans are available Full payment due no later than June 4 2018 For more information please call Shirl (718) 343-9389
COMMUNITY NEWS
GOLF DINNER
All are invited to the North Shore Country Club next Monday May 14th for an evening of fine food and
drink prize baskets raffles and much more Taking place in the elegant dining room we are pleased to honor
Mr Anthony Speelman President of UFCW Local 1500 and his executive members who have generously
supported the Golf Outing for many years The dinner is $4500 per person and will begin at 530 PM There
will also be the drawing of this yearrsquos Spring Raffle where $300000 in cash prizes will be won Fill out the
form below and include it with your payment to the ParishSchool Offices no later than this Friday May 11th
NAME ______________________________________ PHONE ______________________
Please reserve ___________ seats ($4500 per person) at the
North Shore Country Club Dining Room on Monday May 14th
Enclosed is $ _______________
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WEEKEND takes place July 14-15 in Bayside NY
For more information about adding new life to your
marriage please call Richard amp Pinky Arteca at
(877) 697-9963 or online at httpsbq-wwmeorg
MEMORIAL MASS The beloved Sister Vincent Marie Binder Director of the parish Human Concerns Center for 27 years(1985 to 2012) died this past November 7th Due to inclement weather we were forced to postpone the planned Memorial Mass In honor of and in thanksgiving to Sister Vincent Marie for her dedicated outreach to the poor and needy for many years the Memorial Mass has been rescheduled and will be offered on Tuesday May 15th at 1045AM in the church Parishioners who knew and loved Sister Vincent Marie are welcomed and following the Mass a special plaque will be unveiled and blessed in the Human Concerns Office Also a light lunch will be offered Please RSVP to the Human Concerns Center Office at 718-347-6229 if you can attend
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Information Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday May 9th at 730 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall Once again there is a coalition of Faith and Community organizations partnering with Habitat for Humanity to transform vacant and blighted houses into newly renovated homes for low income families in Queens Presently three parishes in Queens Deanery 5 are part of the Queens Coalition for Habitat for Humanity and they are American Martyrs Sacred Heart and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament We here at Our Lady of the Snows wish to join in with them as part of our own social justice awareness Parishioners from the other three parishes will be present at the information meeting This Wednesday May 9th and tell us how easy it is to participate in Habitat for Humanity Come and find out more and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin Hughes who has volunteered to be our parish coordinator You can reach Deacon Kevin at (917) 807-2389
Our Lady of the Snows RC Church Floral Park NY
Celebrates The Blessing of Expectant Parents
Sunday May 13 2018 930am Mass
All expectant and adopting parents are invited to receive a special blessing and a
small gift in the anticipation of a child Please call the Parish Office at 718 347-6070
by Thursday May 10th and register with your name and phone number
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY MAY 6 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday May 6 2018 800AM Pearl amp Hugo Hildebrandt 930AM Marie DiCroce Family Mass Blessing of Medical Personnel 1100AM Collective Mass Offered for
Joseph Tschudi Rosemarie Ruckel Frank Greco Eugene Schultz Mariam Joseph
John amp Teresa DeMarco Giovani DeLeon Stanley Mgbeojirikwe-Birthday Celebration
Angeles Duarte Vargas-1st Anniversary Vicente Celis Doris Iskaros
1230PM People of the Parish 530PM Devasia Vadyattuseril
Monday May 7 2018 900AM Deacon Henry Smith 1130AM Rosary Society 12Noon Theresa amp Stephen Rodriguez
Tuesday May 8 2018 900AM Giulia Lewis - Birthday Remembrance 12Noon Marie DiCroce Wednesday May 9 2018 900AM Joseph Palmerson 12Noon Tara Lopez
Thursday May 10 2018 - Ascension Thursday 900AM Carolina Mallone 12Noon David Gillen - 1st Anniversary 1230PM Adoration until 4 PM 730PM Eleanor Myers
Friday May 11 2018 900AM Louis Fabbricatore 12Noon Deceased Members of the Chiofolo amp Munisteri Families
Saturday May 12 2018 900AM Rita Zirpolo 1100AM Confirmation 500PM Purgatorial Mass 630PM Latin Rite Catholic Mass in Malayalam
Sunday May 13 2018 800AM People of the Parish 930AM Rev James Tugwood - 19th Anniversary May Crowning 1100 AM ~ 1230 PM ~ 530 PM 130PM Respect LifeRosary
THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated in
Loving Honor of THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
requested by Martha P Ortiz
THE ALTAR BREADS For the week were donated in
Loving Memory of DAVID GILLEN
requested by The Gillen Family
THE ALTAR FLOWERS For the week were donated in
Loving Memory of GIULIA LEWIS
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE requested by
Mariella Lewis
THIS WEEK AT OLS
Sunday May 6 1030AM Faith Formation Classes BCHSchool 1030AM Faith Formationmdash2nd Grade PMR 200PM Flores de Mayo Practice BCH Monday May 7 945AM Arts amp Crafts BCH 1230PM Rosary Society BCH 730PM Parish Pastoral Council PMR Tuesday May 8 745AM Childrenrsquos Choir Church 615PM Altar Servers Rehearsal for Confirmation Church 645PM Confirmation Rehearsal Church 700PM HAA General Meeting WRBCH 730PM Spirituality Committee PMR Wednesday May 9 1000AM Golden Age Friendship Club BCH 730PM Habitate for Humanity Info Night BCH 745PM Baptism Preparation Class Church 800PM Flores de Mayo Practice WR Thursday May 10 800PM Adult Choir Church Friday May 11 300PM Cadette Girl Scouts BCH Saturday May 12 800AM Confirmation Candidates WR 1100AM Confirmation Church 200PM Himig At Alay Choir WR 500PM Indian Latin Apostolate Set-Up BCH 730PM Indian Latin Apostolate BCH
OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday April 29thhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$1152200 Catholic Home Missionshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$111100
ldquoCome Follow Merdquo Thank you for being a disciple of
Jesus here in our parish
IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR
The sick homebound and hospitalized
Brenda Carmel Joseph Chiofolo Ralph DeVito Lorraine Dimitri
Rosalie DiSunno Diana Dunn Joseph Finlay Louis Gunderson
Stephen Hlatky Barbara Lazaro James Leung Francis Mallaurappu
Henry Manohar Jorge Luis Marrero Paul Nevins Ashley Oellinger
Deacon Matthew Oellinger Ignatious Raj Prabhaker Rajappa
A Nina Rocha Marybeth Marini Ruff Joe Rupp Neil Scahill
John Varrone Laura Velez William Vicente Muriel Vimala
All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones
Joseph McKie
Confirmation Congratulations to the following children who will receive Confirmation with
Bishop Raymond Chappetto Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn this Saturday May 12 2018 at 1100AM
FAMILY MASS takes place today at
the 930 AM in the church All families
in the parish are invited to attend and
children are encouraged to participate in the monthly
session of Childrenrsquos Liturgy of the Word
ANNUAL MAY PROCESSION amp CROWNING
takes place next Sunday May 13th at the
end of the 930 AM Mass All are invited
to join with the First Communion
children in procession to the outdoor
Blessed Mother Statue for our annual
May crowning along with our
Rosarians and Holy Name members
Samantha Therese Alcotas
Mikhail Francis Beliah
Samantha Cecilia Bugay
Jaice Joseph Cherian
Soraya Francis Chouloute
Adrian Francis Codrington
Vincent Charles Costanzo
Anthony Francis DeRose
Nicholas Joseph DiSunno
Manuel Ricardo Felix
Peter Francis Fudge
Dauri Peter Garcia
Lara Francesca Gecewicz
Antonio John Giannola
Dylan Michael Gomez
Ericha Frances Grell
Christopher Thomas Harris
Tristan Luke Huertas
Akshay Dominic Illiparambil
Chris John John
Ashis John Johnson
Andrew Paul Kurian
Thomas Sebastian LaBarca
Shaun Anthony Liberatore
Tyler Dominic Lucio
Nicole Angela Maragh
Enid Veronica Marc
Emanuel Pio Mareendran
Joshua Jude Mathew
Ashley Cecilia McGarry
Chrisitn Francis Medayil
Taylor Agatha Mero
Amanda Catherine Morris
Javier Gerardo Munoz
Anthony Joseph Murawski
Nicole Bernadette Nieves
Isabella Teresa Ortiz
Ethan Lorenzo Pineda
Victoria Noelle Ragusa
Albert Joseph Ramos
Mauricio Luke Rivera
Deven Justin Rozario
Joshua Nicholas Saleem
Cianna Francis Tan
Lauren Cecilia Venero
Kyrsten Bernadette Victorio
Kristina Audrey Wrenn
Sebasitan Anthony Xavier
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR will be in the
parish next weekend Many of you know of the
ministries of the Little Sisters of the Poor and their
work with the elderly poor The Sisters depend upon
the generosity of many to help them provide a safe
and comfortable home for the elderly at Queen of
Peace Residence in Queens Village The Sisters will
be at the doors as you leave Mass next weekend to
receive your donation and thank you for your support
UPCOMING MEETINGS
GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUBrsquoS next meeting will be this Wednesday May 9th in Bishop Chappetto Hall New members are welcome
SAVE THE DATES
CongratulationsCongratulations
SUNDAY JUNE 10th 1230 PM CLASS OF 2018
GRADUATION MASS
FRIDAY JUNE 15th 600 PM CLASS OF 2018
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING takes place this Monday May 7th at 730 PM The meeting will take place in the Parish Meeting Room
ROSARY SOCIETY will have its monthly Communion Mass and meeting this Monday May 7th beginning with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 1130 AM in the church At the meeting there will be a short film on the Blessed Mother followed by a discussion and final preparations for the May Crowning All Rosarians are asked to attend
HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and meeting take place on Sunday May 20th beginning at 930 AM in the church All men in the parish are encouraged to become Holy Name Society members Attractive blue brochures describing the good work of the Holy Name Society are on the brochure rack in the Gathering Space Please take a brochure home and join the men on Sunday May 20th at the 930 AM Mass
ST ALPHONSA MEETING will take place on Wednesday May 16th at 730 PM in the Parish Meeting Room All those planning for the celebration of St Alphonsa on Sunday July 15th are asked to attend
THANK YOU Thank you to the Ladies Craft Group for its generous donation of $60000 following a very successful Spring Craft Sale last weekend Thank you to the ladies for their hard work and talents in creating beautiful hand crafted items for the home and as gifts
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES for children concludes today Sincere thanks to Mrs Regina Moreno Director of Faith Formation Mrs Esther Liberto RCIA coordinator staff catechists and assistants for another successful year of faith formation
FAITH FORMATION
YEAR OF VOCATIONS EVENTS
MONTHLY 5050 WINNER Congratulations to Mrs Rosetta Marretta who won $43750 in our April drawing The May drawing will be held on May 30 2018 A 5050 envelope is included in your monthly packet Extra envelopes are at the Church doors Thank you and good luck
For more information on these events speak to any of the priests or call the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or go to vocationsdiobrookorg
God and Father of all gifts we praise you
the source of all we are
Teach us to acknowledge always
with generous gratitude
the many good things your infinite love
has given to us as we support the work
of our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens
Open our hearts that we
may answer your call to follow
the message of the Gospel as disciples
in love and service
so that all may come to know you
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ
your Son who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever
2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL is off to a
good start at Our Lady of the Snows Thank you to
all who already have made a pledge to this yearrsquos
diocesan Appeal with the mailing received at home
In the next weeks everyone will be encouraged to
take part in this yearrsquos Appeal by making a generous
donation so that we can reach our assigned goal of
$10507900 Feel free to view this Yearrsquos Appeal
video at wwwdioceseofbrooklynorg and offer daily
the Appeal prayer printed in
todayrsquos bulletin Together let us
ldquoAnswer the Callrdquo to assist the
Diocese and our parish
EVENINGS OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic men with a Holy Hour conference and dinner takes place on Monday May21st from 500 PM to 700 PM at St John Paul II House of Discernment Brooklyn
FRATERNITAS for young middle school students (6th to 8th grades) striving to live a model life of good Catholic gentlemen takes place Saturday May 19th at Cathedral Prep School and Seminary Elmhurst from 1 PM to 5 PM
BLESSING OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL takes
place today at the 930 AM Mass All parishioners in
the medical field including doctors nurses
paramedics healthcare aides physician assistants
medical technicians and others are welcomed to
receive a special blessing and
beautiful prayer card We thank
medical personnel who assist
the sick and infirmed and help to
enhance their quality of life
2019 MASS BOOK The 2018 Mass book will open on Saturday June 2nd
at 900AM in the parish office First come first
served We cannot take any intentions before then
The parish office will close that day at 100PM
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINES
1) Weekday Masses will be available Monday to Friday
at 900AM and 12Noon - No more than two names may
be listed per Mass
2) Saturday Masses and Civil Holiday Masses will be
available at 900AM
3) Sunday Mass intentions will be accepted this year
although there are limited Masses The Collective Mass
will continue on Sundays at 1100AM and will be limited
to 10 names per Mass
4) Masses will be limited to 6 per family so that every
family in the parish can have the opportunity to arrange
for Masses Thanks for your cooperation
STIPEND INFORMATION Altar Flowersmdashfor the week - $10000
Altar BreadsAltar Winesmdashfor the week - $5000
Sanctuary Lampmdashfor the week - $2500
Announced Massmdash$1500 (two name limit)
Collective Mass Sundaysmdash$1500 per name
Purgatorial Massmdash(500PM on Saturdays) - $1500
Un-Announced Massmdash$1000
HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP The next trip to Yonkers Empire City Casino will be Monday May 31 2018 Cost $30 The bus will leave promptly at 900AM from Our Lady of the Snows For more info or to reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512
Zachary Ross Fernandez
Jayden Andres Flores-Franco
Joshua Milan Flores-Franco
Matthew Andres Flores-Franco
Chloe Iris Garay
Lilyana Ellie Hernandez
Dax Ashton Wickramasinghe
The following children were baptized here at
Our Lady of the Snows Parish in April
We offer our sincere Congratulations
and Best Wishes to the families of
WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY
VOCATION THOUGHT
SPRING RAFFLE sheets are on the tables in the Gathering Space Everyone has a chance to win cash prizes totaling $300000 and at the same time help Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Each sheet contains three raffle tickets Each ticket is $1000 or three tickets for $2500 Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to family and friends Please return your tickets and payment to the Parish Office or School Office by noon next Monday May 14th The drawing will take place at the Golf Outing Dinner on Monday May 14th
19th ANNUAL FATHER TUGWOOD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING is scheduled for Monday May 14th at the exclusive North Shore Towers Country Club Golf Course Everyone is welcomed to an exciting day of golf andor dinner to follow in the Country Club Dining Room Mark your calendars Attractive golf registration brochures are available on the tables in the Gathering Space
FLORES DE MAYO
FLORES de MAYO The Filipino-American Community invites everyone to celebrate with them Flores de Mayo ldquoFlowers of Mayrdquo in honor of Our Lady of the Snows on Sunday May 20th with Mass at 500 PM Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 330 PM followed by a street procession and Mass
MOTHERrsquoS DAY REMEMBRANCE takes place next Sunday May 13th at the 1100 AM Mass This is a beautiful way of remembering our mothers living or deceased with a special Mass intention Offering envelopes are available in the church today and you may return your offering in the collection or at the Parish Office These intentions will remain in the sanctuary from Motherrsquos Day until the end of the month
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY All couples celebrating their 25th 50th and 75th Anniversary are invited to a special Mass at the Immaculate Conception Center Douglaston on Saturday June 9th at 1100 AM Bishop James Massa will be the main celebrant Each couple will receive a personalized certificate and a picture with the Bishop Please call the Parish Office and register by Tuesday May 29th
Vocation does not come from willfulness It comes from listening I must listen to my life and try to understand what it is truly about ndash quite apart from what I would like it to be about ndash or my life will never represent anything real in the world no matter how earnest my intentions That insight is hidden in the word vocation itself which is rooted in the Latin for ldquovoicerdquo Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue It means a calling that I hear Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it I must listen to my life telling me who I am I must listen for the truths and values at the heart of my own identity -Parker Palmer Let Your Life Speak Listening for the Voice of Vocation
SIGHT amp SOUND THEATRE The Rosary Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster PA and Sight amp Soundrsquos NEW production JESUS This production is a beautiful musical capturing the life of the Son of God with fine acting music and special effects The trip will be on Saturday June 23rd departing at 900 AM in front of the church and returning at approximately 930 PM Tickets are $16700 per adult and $10900 per child Prices include deluxe bus transportation the spectacular show delicious lunch and shopping at Good lsquoN Plenty Restaurant and much more Donrsquot miss out on this wonderful experience with your whole family friends and other parishioners Please note that seats are limited so donrsquot delay Registration forms are in the church and at the Parish Office and partial payment plans are available Full payment due no later than June 4 2018 For more information please call Shirl (718) 343-9389
COMMUNITY NEWS
GOLF DINNER
All are invited to the North Shore Country Club next Monday May 14th for an evening of fine food and
drink prize baskets raffles and much more Taking place in the elegant dining room we are pleased to honor
Mr Anthony Speelman President of UFCW Local 1500 and his executive members who have generously
supported the Golf Outing for many years The dinner is $4500 per person and will begin at 530 PM There
will also be the drawing of this yearrsquos Spring Raffle where $300000 in cash prizes will be won Fill out the
form below and include it with your payment to the ParishSchool Offices no later than this Friday May 11th
NAME ______________________________________ PHONE ______________________
Please reserve ___________ seats ($4500 per person) at the
North Shore Country Club Dining Room on Monday May 14th
Enclosed is $ _______________
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WEEKEND takes place July 14-15 in Bayside NY
For more information about adding new life to your
marriage please call Richard amp Pinky Arteca at
(877) 697-9963 or online at httpsbq-wwmeorg
MEMORIAL MASS The beloved Sister Vincent Marie Binder Director of the parish Human Concerns Center for 27 years(1985 to 2012) died this past November 7th Due to inclement weather we were forced to postpone the planned Memorial Mass In honor of and in thanksgiving to Sister Vincent Marie for her dedicated outreach to the poor and needy for many years the Memorial Mass has been rescheduled and will be offered on Tuesday May 15th at 1045AM in the church Parishioners who knew and loved Sister Vincent Marie are welcomed and following the Mass a special plaque will be unveiled and blessed in the Human Concerns Office Also a light lunch will be offered Please RSVP to the Human Concerns Center Office at 718-347-6229 if you can attend
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Information Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday May 9th at 730 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall Once again there is a coalition of Faith and Community organizations partnering with Habitat for Humanity to transform vacant and blighted houses into newly renovated homes for low income families in Queens Presently three parishes in Queens Deanery 5 are part of the Queens Coalition for Habitat for Humanity and they are American Martyrs Sacred Heart and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament We here at Our Lady of the Snows wish to join in with them as part of our own social justice awareness Parishioners from the other three parishes will be present at the information meeting This Wednesday May 9th and tell us how easy it is to participate in Habitat for Humanity Come and find out more and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin Hughes who has volunteered to be our parish coordinator You can reach Deacon Kevin at (917) 807-2389
Our Lady of the Snows RC Church Floral Park NY
Celebrates The Blessing of Expectant Parents
Sunday May 13 2018 930am Mass
All expectant and adopting parents are invited to receive a special blessing and a
small gift in the anticipation of a child Please call the Parish Office at 718 347-6070
by Thursday May 10th and register with your name and phone number
IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR
The sick homebound and hospitalized
Brenda Carmel Joseph Chiofolo Ralph DeVito Lorraine Dimitri
Rosalie DiSunno Diana Dunn Joseph Finlay Louis Gunderson
Stephen Hlatky Barbara Lazaro James Leung Francis Mallaurappu
Henry Manohar Jorge Luis Marrero Paul Nevins Ashley Oellinger
Deacon Matthew Oellinger Ignatious Raj Prabhaker Rajappa
A Nina Rocha Marybeth Marini Ruff Joe Rupp Neil Scahill
John Varrone Laura Velez William Vicente Muriel Vimala
All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones
Joseph McKie
Confirmation Congratulations to the following children who will receive Confirmation with
Bishop Raymond Chappetto Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn this Saturday May 12 2018 at 1100AM
FAMILY MASS takes place today at
the 930 AM in the church All families
in the parish are invited to attend and
children are encouraged to participate in the monthly
session of Childrenrsquos Liturgy of the Word
ANNUAL MAY PROCESSION amp CROWNING
takes place next Sunday May 13th at the
end of the 930 AM Mass All are invited
to join with the First Communion
children in procession to the outdoor
Blessed Mother Statue for our annual
May crowning along with our
Rosarians and Holy Name members
Samantha Therese Alcotas
Mikhail Francis Beliah
Samantha Cecilia Bugay
Jaice Joseph Cherian
Soraya Francis Chouloute
Adrian Francis Codrington
Vincent Charles Costanzo
Anthony Francis DeRose
Nicholas Joseph DiSunno
Manuel Ricardo Felix
Peter Francis Fudge
Dauri Peter Garcia
Lara Francesca Gecewicz
Antonio John Giannola
Dylan Michael Gomez
Ericha Frances Grell
Christopher Thomas Harris
Tristan Luke Huertas
Akshay Dominic Illiparambil
Chris John John
Ashis John Johnson
Andrew Paul Kurian
Thomas Sebastian LaBarca
Shaun Anthony Liberatore
Tyler Dominic Lucio
Nicole Angela Maragh
Enid Veronica Marc
Emanuel Pio Mareendran
Joshua Jude Mathew
Ashley Cecilia McGarry
Chrisitn Francis Medayil
Taylor Agatha Mero
Amanda Catherine Morris
Javier Gerardo Munoz
Anthony Joseph Murawski
Nicole Bernadette Nieves
Isabella Teresa Ortiz
Ethan Lorenzo Pineda
Victoria Noelle Ragusa
Albert Joseph Ramos
Mauricio Luke Rivera
Deven Justin Rozario
Joshua Nicholas Saleem
Cianna Francis Tan
Lauren Cecilia Venero
Kyrsten Bernadette Victorio
Kristina Audrey Wrenn
Sebasitan Anthony Xavier
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR will be in the
parish next weekend Many of you know of the
ministries of the Little Sisters of the Poor and their
work with the elderly poor The Sisters depend upon
the generosity of many to help them provide a safe
and comfortable home for the elderly at Queen of
Peace Residence in Queens Village The Sisters will
be at the doors as you leave Mass next weekend to
receive your donation and thank you for your support
UPCOMING MEETINGS
GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUBrsquoS next meeting will be this Wednesday May 9th in Bishop Chappetto Hall New members are welcome
SAVE THE DATES
CongratulationsCongratulations
SUNDAY JUNE 10th 1230 PM CLASS OF 2018
GRADUATION MASS
FRIDAY JUNE 15th 600 PM CLASS OF 2018
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING takes place this Monday May 7th at 730 PM The meeting will take place in the Parish Meeting Room
ROSARY SOCIETY will have its monthly Communion Mass and meeting this Monday May 7th beginning with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 1130 AM in the church At the meeting there will be a short film on the Blessed Mother followed by a discussion and final preparations for the May Crowning All Rosarians are asked to attend
HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and meeting take place on Sunday May 20th beginning at 930 AM in the church All men in the parish are encouraged to become Holy Name Society members Attractive blue brochures describing the good work of the Holy Name Society are on the brochure rack in the Gathering Space Please take a brochure home and join the men on Sunday May 20th at the 930 AM Mass
ST ALPHONSA MEETING will take place on Wednesday May 16th at 730 PM in the Parish Meeting Room All those planning for the celebration of St Alphonsa on Sunday July 15th are asked to attend
THANK YOU Thank you to the Ladies Craft Group for its generous donation of $60000 following a very successful Spring Craft Sale last weekend Thank you to the ladies for their hard work and talents in creating beautiful hand crafted items for the home and as gifts
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES for children concludes today Sincere thanks to Mrs Regina Moreno Director of Faith Formation Mrs Esther Liberto RCIA coordinator staff catechists and assistants for another successful year of faith formation
FAITH FORMATION
YEAR OF VOCATIONS EVENTS
MONTHLY 5050 WINNER Congratulations to Mrs Rosetta Marretta who won $43750 in our April drawing The May drawing will be held on May 30 2018 A 5050 envelope is included in your monthly packet Extra envelopes are at the Church doors Thank you and good luck
For more information on these events speak to any of the priests or call the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or go to vocationsdiobrookorg
God and Father of all gifts we praise you
the source of all we are
Teach us to acknowledge always
with generous gratitude
the many good things your infinite love
has given to us as we support the work
of our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens
Open our hearts that we
may answer your call to follow
the message of the Gospel as disciples
in love and service
so that all may come to know you
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ
your Son who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever
2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL is off to a
good start at Our Lady of the Snows Thank you to
all who already have made a pledge to this yearrsquos
diocesan Appeal with the mailing received at home
In the next weeks everyone will be encouraged to
take part in this yearrsquos Appeal by making a generous
donation so that we can reach our assigned goal of
$10507900 Feel free to view this Yearrsquos Appeal
video at wwwdioceseofbrooklynorg and offer daily
the Appeal prayer printed in
todayrsquos bulletin Together let us
ldquoAnswer the Callrdquo to assist the
Diocese and our parish
EVENINGS OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic men with a Holy Hour conference and dinner takes place on Monday May21st from 500 PM to 700 PM at St John Paul II House of Discernment Brooklyn
FRATERNITAS for young middle school students (6th to 8th grades) striving to live a model life of good Catholic gentlemen takes place Saturday May 19th at Cathedral Prep School and Seminary Elmhurst from 1 PM to 5 PM
BLESSING OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL takes
place today at the 930 AM Mass All parishioners in
the medical field including doctors nurses
paramedics healthcare aides physician assistants
medical technicians and others are welcomed to
receive a special blessing and
beautiful prayer card We thank
medical personnel who assist
the sick and infirmed and help to
enhance their quality of life
2019 MASS BOOK The 2018 Mass book will open on Saturday June 2nd
at 900AM in the parish office First come first
served We cannot take any intentions before then
The parish office will close that day at 100PM
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINES
1) Weekday Masses will be available Monday to Friday
at 900AM and 12Noon - No more than two names may
be listed per Mass
2) Saturday Masses and Civil Holiday Masses will be
available at 900AM
3) Sunday Mass intentions will be accepted this year
although there are limited Masses The Collective Mass
will continue on Sundays at 1100AM and will be limited
to 10 names per Mass
4) Masses will be limited to 6 per family so that every
family in the parish can have the opportunity to arrange
for Masses Thanks for your cooperation
STIPEND INFORMATION Altar Flowersmdashfor the week - $10000
Altar BreadsAltar Winesmdashfor the week - $5000
Sanctuary Lampmdashfor the week - $2500
Announced Massmdash$1500 (two name limit)
Collective Mass Sundaysmdash$1500 per name
Purgatorial Massmdash(500PM on Saturdays) - $1500
Un-Announced Massmdash$1000
HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP The next trip to Yonkers Empire City Casino will be Monday May 31 2018 Cost $30 The bus will leave promptly at 900AM from Our Lady of the Snows For more info or to reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512
Zachary Ross Fernandez
Jayden Andres Flores-Franco
Joshua Milan Flores-Franco
Matthew Andres Flores-Franco
Chloe Iris Garay
Lilyana Ellie Hernandez
Dax Ashton Wickramasinghe
The following children were baptized here at
Our Lady of the Snows Parish in April
We offer our sincere Congratulations
and Best Wishes to the families of
WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY
VOCATION THOUGHT
SPRING RAFFLE sheets are on the tables in the Gathering Space Everyone has a chance to win cash prizes totaling $300000 and at the same time help Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Each sheet contains three raffle tickets Each ticket is $1000 or three tickets for $2500 Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to family and friends Please return your tickets and payment to the Parish Office or School Office by noon next Monday May 14th The drawing will take place at the Golf Outing Dinner on Monday May 14th
19th ANNUAL FATHER TUGWOOD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING is scheduled for Monday May 14th at the exclusive North Shore Towers Country Club Golf Course Everyone is welcomed to an exciting day of golf andor dinner to follow in the Country Club Dining Room Mark your calendars Attractive golf registration brochures are available on the tables in the Gathering Space
FLORES DE MAYO
FLORES de MAYO The Filipino-American Community invites everyone to celebrate with them Flores de Mayo ldquoFlowers of Mayrdquo in honor of Our Lady of the Snows on Sunday May 20th with Mass at 500 PM Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 330 PM followed by a street procession and Mass
MOTHERrsquoS DAY REMEMBRANCE takes place next Sunday May 13th at the 1100 AM Mass This is a beautiful way of remembering our mothers living or deceased with a special Mass intention Offering envelopes are available in the church today and you may return your offering in the collection or at the Parish Office These intentions will remain in the sanctuary from Motherrsquos Day until the end of the month
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY All couples celebrating their 25th 50th and 75th Anniversary are invited to a special Mass at the Immaculate Conception Center Douglaston on Saturday June 9th at 1100 AM Bishop James Massa will be the main celebrant Each couple will receive a personalized certificate and a picture with the Bishop Please call the Parish Office and register by Tuesday May 29th
Vocation does not come from willfulness It comes from listening I must listen to my life and try to understand what it is truly about ndash quite apart from what I would like it to be about ndash or my life will never represent anything real in the world no matter how earnest my intentions That insight is hidden in the word vocation itself which is rooted in the Latin for ldquovoicerdquo Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue It means a calling that I hear Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it I must listen to my life telling me who I am I must listen for the truths and values at the heart of my own identity -Parker Palmer Let Your Life Speak Listening for the Voice of Vocation
SIGHT amp SOUND THEATRE The Rosary Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster PA and Sight amp Soundrsquos NEW production JESUS This production is a beautiful musical capturing the life of the Son of God with fine acting music and special effects The trip will be on Saturday June 23rd departing at 900 AM in front of the church and returning at approximately 930 PM Tickets are $16700 per adult and $10900 per child Prices include deluxe bus transportation the spectacular show delicious lunch and shopping at Good lsquoN Plenty Restaurant and much more Donrsquot miss out on this wonderful experience with your whole family friends and other parishioners Please note that seats are limited so donrsquot delay Registration forms are in the church and at the Parish Office and partial payment plans are available Full payment due no later than June 4 2018 For more information please call Shirl (718) 343-9389
COMMUNITY NEWS
GOLF DINNER
All are invited to the North Shore Country Club next Monday May 14th for an evening of fine food and
drink prize baskets raffles and much more Taking place in the elegant dining room we are pleased to honor
Mr Anthony Speelman President of UFCW Local 1500 and his executive members who have generously
supported the Golf Outing for many years The dinner is $4500 per person and will begin at 530 PM There
will also be the drawing of this yearrsquos Spring Raffle where $300000 in cash prizes will be won Fill out the
form below and include it with your payment to the ParishSchool Offices no later than this Friday May 11th
NAME ______________________________________ PHONE ______________________
Please reserve ___________ seats ($4500 per person) at the
North Shore Country Club Dining Room on Monday May 14th
Enclosed is $ _______________
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WEEKEND takes place July 14-15 in Bayside NY
For more information about adding new life to your
marriage please call Richard amp Pinky Arteca at
(877) 697-9963 or online at httpsbq-wwmeorg
MEMORIAL MASS The beloved Sister Vincent Marie Binder Director of the parish Human Concerns Center for 27 years(1985 to 2012) died this past November 7th Due to inclement weather we were forced to postpone the planned Memorial Mass In honor of and in thanksgiving to Sister Vincent Marie for her dedicated outreach to the poor and needy for many years the Memorial Mass has been rescheduled and will be offered on Tuesday May 15th at 1045AM in the church Parishioners who knew and loved Sister Vincent Marie are welcomed and following the Mass a special plaque will be unveiled and blessed in the Human Concerns Office Also a light lunch will be offered Please RSVP to the Human Concerns Center Office at 718-347-6229 if you can attend
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Information Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday May 9th at 730 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall Once again there is a coalition of Faith and Community organizations partnering with Habitat for Humanity to transform vacant and blighted houses into newly renovated homes for low income families in Queens Presently three parishes in Queens Deanery 5 are part of the Queens Coalition for Habitat for Humanity and they are American Martyrs Sacred Heart and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament We here at Our Lady of the Snows wish to join in with them as part of our own social justice awareness Parishioners from the other three parishes will be present at the information meeting This Wednesday May 9th and tell us how easy it is to participate in Habitat for Humanity Come and find out more and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin Hughes who has volunteered to be our parish coordinator You can reach Deacon Kevin at (917) 807-2389
Our Lady of the Snows RC Church Floral Park NY
Celebrates The Blessing of Expectant Parents
Sunday May 13 2018 930am Mass
All expectant and adopting parents are invited to receive a special blessing and a
small gift in the anticipation of a child Please call the Parish Office at 718 347-6070
by Thursday May 10th and register with your name and phone number
UPCOMING MEETINGS
GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUBrsquoS next meeting will be this Wednesday May 9th in Bishop Chappetto Hall New members are welcome
SAVE THE DATES
CongratulationsCongratulations
SUNDAY JUNE 10th 1230 PM CLASS OF 2018
GRADUATION MASS
FRIDAY JUNE 15th 600 PM CLASS OF 2018
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING takes place this Monday May 7th at 730 PM The meeting will take place in the Parish Meeting Room
ROSARY SOCIETY will have its monthly Communion Mass and meeting this Monday May 7th beginning with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 1130 AM in the church At the meeting there will be a short film on the Blessed Mother followed by a discussion and final preparations for the May Crowning All Rosarians are asked to attend
HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and meeting take place on Sunday May 20th beginning at 930 AM in the church All men in the parish are encouraged to become Holy Name Society members Attractive blue brochures describing the good work of the Holy Name Society are on the brochure rack in the Gathering Space Please take a brochure home and join the men on Sunday May 20th at the 930 AM Mass
ST ALPHONSA MEETING will take place on Wednesday May 16th at 730 PM in the Parish Meeting Room All those planning for the celebration of St Alphonsa on Sunday July 15th are asked to attend
THANK YOU Thank you to the Ladies Craft Group for its generous donation of $60000 following a very successful Spring Craft Sale last weekend Thank you to the ladies for their hard work and talents in creating beautiful hand crafted items for the home and as gifts
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES for children concludes today Sincere thanks to Mrs Regina Moreno Director of Faith Formation Mrs Esther Liberto RCIA coordinator staff catechists and assistants for another successful year of faith formation
FAITH FORMATION
YEAR OF VOCATIONS EVENTS
MONTHLY 5050 WINNER Congratulations to Mrs Rosetta Marretta who won $43750 in our April drawing The May drawing will be held on May 30 2018 A 5050 envelope is included in your monthly packet Extra envelopes are at the Church doors Thank you and good luck
For more information on these events speak to any of the priests or call the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or go to vocationsdiobrookorg
God and Father of all gifts we praise you
the source of all we are
Teach us to acknowledge always
with generous gratitude
the many good things your infinite love
has given to us as we support the work
of our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens
Open our hearts that we
may answer your call to follow
the message of the Gospel as disciples
in love and service
so that all may come to know you
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ
your Son who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever
2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL is off to a
good start at Our Lady of the Snows Thank you to
all who already have made a pledge to this yearrsquos
diocesan Appeal with the mailing received at home
In the next weeks everyone will be encouraged to
take part in this yearrsquos Appeal by making a generous
donation so that we can reach our assigned goal of
$10507900 Feel free to view this Yearrsquos Appeal
video at wwwdioceseofbrooklynorg and offer daily
the Appeal prayer printed in
todayrsquos bulletin Together let us
ldquoAnswer the Callrdquo to assist the
Diocese and our parish
EVENINGS OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic men with a Holy Hour conference and dinner takes place on Monday May21st from 500 PM to 700 PM at St John Paul II House of Discernment Brooklyn
FRATERNITAS for young middle school students (6th to 8th grades) striving to live a model life of good Catholic gentlemen takes place Saturday May 19th at Cathedral Prep School and Seminary Elmhurst from 1 PM to 5 PM
BLESSING OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL takes
place today at the 930 AM Mass All parishioners in
the medical field including doctors nurses
paramedics healthcare aides physician assistants
medical technicians and others are welcomed to
receive a special blessing and
beautiful prayer card We thank
medical personnel who assist
the sick and infirmed and help to
enhance their quality of life
2019 MASS BOOK The 2018 Mass book will open on Saturday June 2nd
at 900AM in the parish office First come first
served We cannot take any intentions before then
The parish office will close that day at 100PM
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINES
1) Weekday Masses will be available Monday to Friday
at 900AM and 12Noon - No more than two names may
be listed per Mass
2) Saturday Masses and Civil Holiday Masses will be
available at 900AM
3) Sunday Mass intentions will be accepted this year
although there are limited Masses The Collective Mass
will continue on Sundays at 1100AM and will be limited
to 10 names per Mass
4) Masses will be limited to 6 per family so that every
family in the parish can have the opportunity to arrange
for Masses Thanks for your cooperation
STIPEND INFORMATION Altar Flowersmdashfor the week - $10000
Altar BreadsAltar Winesmdashfor the week - $5000
Sanctuary Lampmdashfor the week - $2500
Announced Massmdash$1500 (two name limit)
Collective Mass Sundaysmdash$1500 per name
Purgatorial Massmdash(500PM on Saturdays) - $1500
Un-Announced Massmdash$1000
HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP The next trip to Yonkers Empire City Casino will be Monday May 31 2018 Cost $30 The bus will leave promptly at 900AM from Our Lady of the Snows For more info or to reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512
Zachary Ross Fernandez
Jayden Andres Flores-Franco
Joshua Milan Flores-Franco
Matthew Andres Flores-Franco
Chloe Iris Garay
Lilyana Ellie Hernandez
Dax Ashton Wickramasinghe
The following children were baptized here at
Our Lady of the Snows Parish in April
We offer our sincere Congratulations
and Best Wishes to the families of
WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY
VOCATION THOUGHT
SPRING RAFFLE sheets are on the tables in the Gathering Space Everyone has a chance to win cash prizes totaling $300000 and at the same time help Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Each sheet contains three raffle tickets Each ticket is $1000 or three tickets for $2500 Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to family and friends Please return your tickets and payment to the Parish Office or School Office by noon next Monday May 14th The drawing will take place at the Golf Outing Dinner on Monday May 14th
19th ANNUAL FATHER TUGWOOD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING is scheduled for Monday May 14th at the exclusive North Shore Towers Country Club Golf Course Everyone is welcomed to an exciting day of golf andor dinner to follow in the Country Club Dining Room Mark your calendars Attractive golf registration brochures are available on the tables in the Gathering Space
FLORES DE MAYO
FLORES de MAYO The Filipino-American Community invites everyone to celebrate with them Flores de Mayo ldquoFlowers of Mayrdquo in honor of Our Lady of the Snows on Sunday May 20th with Mass at 500 PM Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 330 PM followed by a street procession and Mass
MOTHERrsquoS DAY REMEMBRANCE takes place next Sunday May 13th at the 1100 AM Mass This is a beautiful way of remembering our mothers living or deceased with a special Mass intention Offering envelopes are available in the church today and you may return your offering in the collection or at the Parish Office These intentions will remain in the sanctuary from Motherrsquos Day until the end of the month
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY All couples celebrating their 25th 50th and 75th Anniversary are invited to a special Mass at the Immaculate Conception Center Douglaston on Saturday June 9th at 1100 AM Bishop James Massa will be the main celebrant Each couple will receive a personalized certificate and a picture with the Bishop Please call the Parish Office and register by Tuesday May 29th
Vocation does not come from willfulness It comes from listening I must listen to my life and try to understand what it is truly about ndash quite apart from what I would like it to be about ndash or my life will never represent anything real in the world no matter how earnest my intentions That insight is hidden in the word vocation itself which is rooted in the Latin for ldquovoicerdquo Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue It means a calling that I hear Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it I must listen to my life telling me who I am I must listen for the truths and values at the heart of my own identity -Parker Palmer Let Your Life Speak Listening for the Voice of Vocation
SIGHT amp SOUND THEATRE The Rosary Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster PA and Sight amp Soundrsquos NEW production JESUS This production is a beautiful musical capturing the life of the Son of God with fine acting music and special effects The trip will be on Saturday June 23rd departing at 900 AM in front of the church and returning at approximately 930 PM Tickets are $16700 per adult and $10900 per child Prices include deluxe bus transportation the spectacular show delicious lunch and shopping at Good lsquoN Plenty Restaurant and much more Donrsquot miss out on this wonderful experience with your whole family friends and other parishioners Please note that seats are limited so donrsquot delay Registration forms are in the church and at the Parish Office and partial payment plans are available Full payment due no later than June 4 2018 For more information please call Shirl (718) 343-9389
COMMUNITY NEWS
GOLF DINNER
All are invited to the North Shore Country Club next Monday May 14th for an evening of fine food and
drink prize baskets raffles and much more Taking place in the elegant dining room we are pleased to honor
Mr Anthony Speelman President of UFCW Local 1500 and his executive members who have generously
supported the Golf Outing for many years The dinner is $4500 per person and will begin at 530 PM There
will also be the drawing of this yearrsquos Spring Raffle where $300000 in cash prizes will be won Fill out the
form below and include it with your payment to the ParishSchool Offices no later than this Friday May 11th
NAME ______________________________________ PHONE ______________________
Please reserve ___________ seats ($4500 per person) at the
North Shore Country Club Dining Room on Monday May 14th
Enclosed is $ _______________
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WEEKEND takes place July 14-15 in Bayside NY
For more information about adding new life to your
marriage please call Richard amp Pinky Arteca at
(877) 697-9963 or online at httpsbq-wwmeorg
MEMORIAL MASS The beloved Sister Vincent Marie Binder Director of the parish Human Concerns Center for 27 years(1985 to 2012) died this past November 7th Due to inclement weather we were forced to postpone the planned Memorial Mass In honor of and in thanksgiving to Sister Vincent Marie for her dedicated outreach to the poor and needy for many years the Memorial Mass has been rescheduled and will be offered on Tuesday May 15th at 1045AM in the church Parishioners who knew and loved Sister Vincent Marie are welcomed and following the Mass a special plaque will be unveiled and blessed in the Human Concerns Office Also a light lunch will be offered Please RSVP to the Human Concerns Center Office at 718-347-6229 if you can attend
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Information Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday May 9th at 730 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall Once again there is a coalition of Faith and Community organizations partnering with Habitat for Humanity to transform vacant and blighted houses into newly renovated homes for low income families in Queens Presently three parishes in Queens Deanery 5 are part of the Queens Coalition for Habitat for Humanity and they are American Martyrs Sacred Heart and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament We here at Our Lady of the Snows wish to join in with them as part of our own social justice awareness Parishioners from the other three parishes will be present at the information meeting This Wednesday May 9th and tell us how easy it is to participate in Habitat for Humanity Come and find out more and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin Hughes who has volunteered to be our parish coordinator You can reach Deacon Kevin at (917) 807-2389
Our Lady of the Snows RC Church Floral Park NY
Celebrates The Blessing of Expectant Parents
Sunday May 13 2018 930am Mass
All expectant and adopting parents are invited to receive a special blessing and a
small gift in the anticipation of a child Please call the Parish Office at 718 347-6070
by Thursday May 10th and register with your name and phone number
YEAR OF VOCATIONS EVENTS
MONTHLY 5050 WINNER Congratulations to Mrs Rosetta Marretta who won $43750 in our April drawing The May drawing will be held on May 30 2018 A 5050 envelope is included in your monthly packet Extra envelopes are at the Church doors Thank you and good luck
For more information on these events speak to any of the priests or call the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or go to vocationsdiobrookorg
God and Father of all gifts we praise you
the source of all we are
Teach us to acknowledge always
with generous gratitude
the many good things your infinite love
has given to us as we support the work
of our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens
Open our hearts that we
may answer your call to follow
the message of the Gospel as disciples
in love and service
so that all may come to know you
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ
your Son who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever
2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL is off to a
good start at Our Lady of the Snows Thank you to
all who already have made a pledge to this yearrsquos
diocesan Appeal with the mailing received at home
In the next weeks everyone will be encouraged to
take part in this yearrsquos Appeal by making a generous
donation so that we can reach our assigned goal of
$10507900 Feel free to view this Yearrsquos Appeal
video at wwwdioceseofbrooklynorg and offer daily
the Appeal prayer printed in
todayrsquos bulletin Together let us
ldquoAnswer the Callrdquo to assist the
Diocese and our parish
EVENINGS OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic men with a Holy Hour conference and dinner takes place on Monday May21st from 500 PM to 700 PM at St John Paul II House of Discernment Brooklyn
FRATERNITAS for young middle school students (6th to 8th grades) striving to live a model life of good Catholic gentlemen takes place Saturday May 19th at Cathedral Prep School and Seminary Elmhurst from 1 PM to 5 PM
BLESSING OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL takes
place today at the 930 AM Mass All parishioners in
the medical field including doctors nurses
paramedics healthcare aides physician assistants
medical technicians and others are welcomed to
receive a special blessing and
beautiful prayer card We thank
medical personnel who assist
the sick and infirmed and help to
enhance their quality of life
2019 MASS BOOK The 2018 Mass book will open on Saturday June 2nd
at 900AM in the parish office First come first
served We cannot take any intentions before then
The parish office will close that day at 100PM
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINESLLOWING GUIDELINES
1) Weekday Masses will be available Monday to Friday
at 900AM and 12Noon - No more than two names may
be listed per Mass
2) Saturday Masses and Civil Holiday Masses will be
available at 900AM
3) Sunday Mass intentions will be accepted this year
although there are limited Masses The Collective Mass
will continue on Sundays at 1100AM and will be limited
to 10 names per Mass
4) Masses will be limited to 6 per family so that every
family in the parish can have the opportunity to arrange
for Masses Thanks for your cooperation
STIPEND INFORMATION Altar Flowersmdashfor the week - $10000
Altar BreadsAltar Winesmdashfor the week - $5000
Sanctuary Lampmdashfor the week - $2500
Announced Massmdash$1500 (two name limit)
Collective Mass Sundaysmdash$1500 per name
Purgatorial Massmdash(500PM on Saturdays) - $1500
Un-Announced Massmdash$1000
HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP The next trip to Yonkers Empire City Casino will be Monday May 31 2018 Cost $30 The bus will leave promptly at 900AM from Our Lady of the Snows For more info or to reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512
Zachary Ross Fernandez
Jayden Andres Flores-Franco
Joshua Milan Flores-Franco
Matthew Andres Flores-Franco
Chloe Iris Garay
Lilyana Ellie Hernandez
Dax Ashton Wickramasinghe
The following children were baptized here at
Our Lady of the Snows Parish in April
We offer our sincere Congratulations
and Best Wishes to the families of
WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY
VOCATION THOUGHT
SPRING RAFFLE sheets are on the tables in the Gathering Space Everyone has a chance to win cash prizes totaling $300000 and at the same time help Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Each sheet contains three raffle tickets Each ticket is $1000 or three tickets for $2500 Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to family and friends Please return your tickets and payment to the Parish Office or School Office by noon next Monday May 14th The drawing will take place at the Golf Outing Dinner on Monday May 14th
19th ANNUAL FATHER TUGWOOD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING is scheduled for Monday May 14th at the exclusive North Shore Towers Country Club Golf Course Everyone is welcomed to an exciting day of golf andor dinner to follow in the Country Club Dining Room Mark your calendars Attractive golf registration brochures are available on the tables in the Gathering Space
FLORES DE MAYO
FLORES de MAYO The Filipino-American Community invites everyone to celebrate with them Flores de Mayo ldquoFlowers of Mayrdquo in honor of Our Lady of the Snows on Sunday May 20th with Mass at 500 PM Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 330 PM followed by a street procession and Mass
MOTHERrsquoS DAY REMEMBRANCE takes place next Sunday May 13th at the 1100 AM Mass This is a beautiful way of remembering our mothers living or deceased with a special Mass intention Offering envelopes are available in the church today and you may return your offering in the collection or at the Parish Office These intentions will remain in the sanctuary from Motherrsquos Day until the end of the month
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY All couples celebrating their 25th 50th and 75th Anniversary are invited to a special Mass at the Immaculate Conception Center Douglaston on Saturday June 9th at 1100 AM Bishop James Massa will be the main celebrant Each couple will receive a personalized certificate and a picture with the Bishop Please call the Parish Office and register by Tuesday May 29th
Vocation does not come from willfulness It comes from listening I must listen to my life and try to understand what it is truly about ndash quite apart from what I would like it to be about ndash or my life will never represent anything real in the world no matter how earnest my intentions That insight is hidden in the word vocation itself which is rooted in the Latin for ldquovoicerdquo Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue It means a calling that I hear Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it I must listen to my life telling me who I am I must listen for the truths and values at the heart of my own identity -Parker Palmer Let Your Life Speak Listening for the Voice of Vocation
SIGHT amp SOUND THEATRE The Rosary Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster PA and Sight amp Soundrsquos NEW production JESUS This production is a beautiful musical capturing the life of the Son of God with fine acting music and special effects The trip will be on Saturday June 23rd departing at 900 AM in front of the church and returning at approximately 930 PM Tickets are $16700 per adult and $10900 per child Prices include deluxe bus transportation the spectacular show delicious lunch and shopping at Good lsquoN Plenty Restaurant and much more Donrsquot miss out on this wonderful experience with your whole family friends and other parishioners Please note that seats are limited so donrsquot delay Registration forms are in the church and at the Parish Office and partial payment plans are available Full payment due no later than June 4 2018 For more information please call Shirl (718) 343-9389
COMMUNITY NEWS
GOLF DINNER
All are invited to the North Shore Country Club next Monday May 14th for an evening of fine food and
drink prize baskets raffles and much more Taking place in the elegant dining room we are pleased to honor
Mr Anthony Speelman President of UFCW Local 1500 and his executive members who have generously
supported the Golf Outing for many years The dinner is $4500 per person and will begin at 530 PM There
will also be the drawing of this yearrsquos Spring Raffle where $300000 in cash prizes will be won Fill out the
form below and include it with your payment to the ParishSchool Offices no later than this Friday May 11th
NAME ______________________________________ PHONE ______________________
Please reserve ___________ seats ($4500 per person) at the
North Shore Country Club Dining Room on Monday May 14th
Enclosed is $ _______________
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WEEKEND takes place July 14-15 in Bayside NY
For more information about adding new life to your
marriage please call Richard amp Pinky Arteca at
(877) 697-9963 or online at httpsbq-wwmeorg
MEMORIAL MASS The beloved Sister Vincent Marie Binder Director of the parish Human Concerns Center for 27 years(1985 to 2012) died this past November 7th Due to inclement weather we were forced to postpone the planned Memorial Mass In honor of and in thanksgiving to Sister Vincent Marie for her dedicated outreach to the poor and needy for many years the Memorial Mass has been rescheduled and will be offered on Tuesday May 15th at 1045AM in the church Parishioners who knew and loved Sister Vincent Marie are welcomed and following the Mass a special plaque will be unveiled and blessed in the Human Concerns Office Also a light lunch will be offered Please RSVP to the Human Concerns Center Office at 718-347-6229 if you can attend
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Information Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday May 9th at 730 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall Once again there is a coalition of Faith and Community organizations partnering with Habitat for Humanity to transform vacant and blighted houses into newly renovated homes for low income families in Queens Presently three parishes in Queens Deanery 5 are part of the Queens Coalition for Habitat for Humanity and they are American Martyrs Sacred Heart and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament We here at Our Lady of the Snows wish to join in with them as part of our own social justice awareness Parishioners from the other three parishes will be present at the information meeting This Wednesday May 9th and tell us how easy it is to participate in Habitat for Humanity Come and find out more and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin Hughes who has volunteered to be our parish coordinator You can reach Deacon Kevin at (917) 807-2389
Our Lady of the Snows RC Church Floral Park NY
Celebrates The Blessing of Expectant Parents
Sunday May 13 2018 930am Mass
All expectant and adopting parents are invited to receive a special blessing and a
small gift in the anticipation of a child Please call the Parish Office at 718 347-6070
by Thursday May 10th and register with your name and phone number
HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP The next trip to Yonkers Empire City Casino will be Monday May 31 2018 Cost $30 The bus will leave promptly at 900AM from Our Lady of the Snows For more info or to reserve a seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512
Zachary Ross Fernandez
Jayden Andres Flores-Franco
Joshua Milan Flores-Franco
Matthew Andres Flores-Franco
Chloe Iris Garay
Lilyana Ellie Hernandez
Dax Ashton Wickramasinghe
The following children were baptized here at
Our Lady of the Snows Parish in April
We offer our sincere Congratulations
and Best Wishes to the families of
WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY
VOCATION THOUGHT
SPRING RAFFLE sheets are on the tables in the Gathering Space Everyone has a chance to win cash prizes totaling $300000 and at the same time help Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Each sheet contains three raffle tickets Each ticket is $1000 or three tickets for $2500 Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to family and friends Please return your tickets and payment to the Parish Office or School Office by noon next Monday May 14th The drawing will take place at the Golf Outing Dinner on Monday May 14th
19th ANNUAL FATHER TUGWOOD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING is scheduled for Monday May 14th at the exclusive North Shore Towers Country Club Golf Course Everyone is welcomed to an exciting day of golf andor dinner to follow in the Country Club Dining Room Mark your calendars Attractive golf registration brochures are available on the tables in the Gathering Space
FLORES DE MAYO
FLORES de MAYO The Filipino-American Community invites everyone to celebrate with them Flores de Mayo ldquoFlowers of Mayrdquo in honor of Our Lady of the Snows on Sunday May 20th with Mass at 500 PM Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 330 PM followed by a street procession and Mass
MOTHERrsquoS DAY REMEMBRANCE takes place next Sunday May 13th at the 1100 AM Mass This is a beautiful way of remembering our mothers living or deceased with a special Mass intention Offering envelopes are available in the church today and you may return your offering in the collection or at the Parish Office These intentions will remain in the sanctuary from Motherrsquos Day until the end of the month
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY All couples celebrating their 25th 50th and 75th Anniversary are invited to a special Mass at the Immaculate Conception Center Douglaston on Saturday June 9th at 1100 AM Bishop James Massa will be the main celebrant Each couple will receive a personalized certificate and a picture with the Bishop Please call the Parish Office and register by Tuesday May 29th
Vocation does not come from willfulness It comes from listening I must listen to my life and try to understand what it is truly about ndash quite apart from what I would like it to be about ndash or my life will never represent anything real in the world no matter how earnest my intentions That insight is hidden in the word vocation itself which is rooted in the Latin for ldquovoicerdquo Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue It means a calling that I hear Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it I must listen to my life telling me who I am I must listen for the truths and values at the heart of my own identity -Parker Palmer Let Your Life Speak Listening for the Voice of Vocation
SIGHT amp SOUND THEATRE The Rosary Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster PA and Sight amp Soundrsquos NEW production JESUS This production is a beautiful musical capturing the life of the Son of God with fine acting music and special effects The trip will be on Saturday June 23rd departing at 900 AM in front of the church and returning at approximately 930 PM Tickets are $16700 per adult and $10900 per child Prices include deluxe bus transportation the spectacular show delicious lunch and shopping at Good lsquoN Plenty Restaurant and much more Donrsquot miss out on this wonderful experience with your whole family friends and other parishioners Please note that seats are limited so donrsquot delay Registration forms are in the church and at the Parish Office and partial payment plans are available Full payment due no later than June 4 2018 For more information please call Shirl (718) 343-9389
COMMUNITY NEWS
GOLF DINNER
All are invited to the North Shore Country Club next Monday May 14th for an evening of fine food and
drink prize baskets raffles and much more Taking place in the elegant dining room we are pleased to honor
Mr Anthony Speelman President of UFCW Local 1500 and his executive members who have generously
supported the Golf Outing for many years The dinner is $4500 per person and will begin at 530 PM There
will also be the drawing of this yearrsquos Spring Raffle where $300000 in cash prizes will be won Fill out the
form below and include it with your payment to the ParishSchool Offices no later than this Friday May 11th
NAME ______________________________________ PHONE ______________________
Please reserve ___________ seats ($4500 per person) at the
North Shore Country Club Dining Room on Monday May 14th
Enclosed is $ _______________
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WEEKEND takes place July 14-15 in Bayside NY
For more information about adding new life to your
marriage please call Richard amp Pinky Arteca at
(877) 697-9963 or online at httpsbq-wwmeorg
MEMORIAL MASS The beloved Sister Vincent Marie Binder Director of the parish Human Concerns Center for 27 years(1985 to 2012) died this past November 7th Due to inclement weather we were forced to postpone the planned Memorial Mass In honor of and in thanksgiving to Sister Vincent Marie for her dedicated outreach to the poor and needy for many years the Memorial Mass has been rescheduled and will be offered on Tuesday May 15th at 1045AM in the church Parishioners who knew and loved Sister Vincent Marie are welcomed and following the Mass a special plaque will be unveiled and blessed in the Human Concerns Office Also a light lunch will be offered Please RSVP to the Human Concerns Center Office at 718-347-6229 if you can attend
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Information Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday May 9th at 730 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall Once again there is a coalition of Faith and Community organizations partnering with Habitat for Humanity to transform vacant and blighted houses into newly renovated homes for low income families in Queens Presently three parishes in Queens Deanery 5 are part of the Queens Coalition for Habitat for Humanity and they are American Martyrs Sacred Heart and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament We here at Our Lady of the Snows wish to join in with them as part of our own social justice awareness Parishioners from the other three parishes will be present at the information meeting This Wednesday May 9th and tell us how easy it is to participate in Habitat for Humanity Come and find out more and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin Hughes who has volunteered to be our parish coordinator You can reach Deacon Kevin at (917) 807-2389
Our Lady of the Snows RC Church Floral Park NY
Celebrates The Blessing of Expectant Parents
Sunday May 13 2018 930am Mass
All expectant and adopting parents are invited to receive a special blessing and a
small gift in the anticipation of a child Please call the Parish Office at 718 347-6070
by Thursday May 10th and register with your name and phone number
SIGHT amp SOUND THEATRE The Rosary Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster PA and Sight amp Soundrsquos NEW production JESUS This production is a beautiful musical capturing the life of the Son of God with fine acting music and special effects The trip will be on Saturday June 23rd departing at 900 AM in front of the church and returning at approximately 930 PM Tickets are $16700 per adult and $10900 per child Prices include deluxe bus transportation the spectacular show delicious lunch and shopping at Good lsquoN Plenty Restaurant and much more Donrsquot miss out on this wonderful experience with your whole family friends and other parishioners Please note that seats are limited so donrsquot delay Registration forms are in the church and at the Parish Office and partial payment plans are available Full payment due no later than June 4 2018 For more information please call Shirl (718) 343-9389
COMMUNITY NEWS
GOLF DINNER
All are invited to the North Shore Country Club next Monday May 14th for an evening of fine food and
drink prize baskets raffles and much more Taking place in the elegant dining room we are pleased to honor
Mr Anthony Speelman President of UFCW Local 1500 and his executive members who have generously
supported the Golf Outing for many years The dinner is $4500 per person and will begin at 530 PM There
will also be the drawing of this yearrsquos Spring Raffle where $300000 in cash prizes will be won Fill out the
form below and include it with your payment to the ParishSchool Offices no later than this Friday May 11th
NAME ______________________________________ PHONE ______________________
Please reserve ___________ seats ($4500 per person) at the
North Shore Country Club Dining Room on Monday May 14th
Enclosed is $ _______________
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WEEKEND takes place July 14-15 in Bayside NY
For more information about adding new life to your
marriage please call Richard amp Pinky Arteca at
(877) 697-9963 or online at httpsbq-wwmeorg
MEMORIAL MASS The beloved Sister Vincent Marie Binder Director of the parish Human Concerns Center for 27 years(1985 to 2012) died this past November 7th Due to inclement weather we were forced to postpone the planned Memorial Mass In honor of and in thanksgiving to Sister Vincent Marie for her dedicated outreach to the poor and needy for many years the Memorial Mass has been rescheduled and will be offered on Tuesday May 15th at 1045AM in the church Parishioners who knew and loved Sister Vincent Marie are welcomed and following the Mass a special plaque will be unveiled and blessed in the Human Concerns Office Also a light lunch will be offered Please RSVP to the Human Concerns Center Office at 718-347-6229 if you can attend
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Information Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday May 9th at 730 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall Once again there is a coalition of Faith and Community organizations partnering with Habitat for Humanity to transform vacant and blighted houses into newly renovated homes for low income families in Queens Presently three parishes in Queens Deanery 5 are part of the Queens Coalition for Habitat for Humanity and they are American Martyrs Sacred Heart and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament We here at Our Lady of the Snows wish to join in with them as part of our own social justice awareness Parishioners from the other three parishes will be present at the information meeting This Wednesday May 9th and tell us how easy it is to participate in Habitat for Humanity Come and find out more and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin Hughes who has volunteered to be our parish coordinator You can reach Deacon Kevin at (917) 807-2389
Our Lady of the Snows RC Church Floral Park NY
Celebrates The Blessing of Expectant Parents
Sunday May 13 2018 930am Mass
All expectant and adopting parents are invited to receive a special blessing and a
small gift in the anticipation of a child Please call the Parish Office at 718 347-6070
by Thursday May 10th and register with your name and phone number
Our Lady of the Snows RC Church Floral Park NY
Celebrates The Blessing of Expectant Parents
Sunday May 13 2018 930am Mass
All expectant and adopting parents are invited to receive a special blessing and a
small gift in the anticipation of a child Please call the Parish Office at 718 347-6070
by Thursday May 10th and register with your name and phone number
