Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 5:30 PM Mass in Malayalam Weekdays 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM Civil Holidays 9:00 AM Holy Days of Obligation See Parish Bulletin

Latin Rite Catholic Mass in Malayalam: Second Saturday of the month at 6:30 PM and each Sunday at 5:30 PM

Miraculous Medal Novena: Following all Masses on Monday.

Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of the month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Church. Holy Hour from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Also, every Thursday from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Church.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 1PM and on request.

Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the third and fourth Sundays of each month at 2:00 P.M. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment. A baptism preparation class will be held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Church. Attendance at this class is required by the parents of the child to be baptized.

Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of the marriage date to make an appointment with a priest to discuss your marriage plans. For Pre-Cana information, please visit: www.pre-cana.org.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call (718) 347-6070 for arrangements.

Catholic Cemeteries: For information and available options please call (718) 894-4888.

Served by the Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Kevin F. McBrien

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jeremy Canna

Deacons: Matthew Oellinger, Steven Borheck,

John Warren, Kevin Hughes

Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Regina Moreno

Academy Principal: Mr. Joseph Venticinque

Human Concerns Director: Ms. Doreen Walz

Director of Music: Mrs. Lisa Kelly

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Melissa Spengler

Secretary: Mrs. Patricia Nicolosi

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM &

Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The Parish Office is

closed weekdays from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

For emergencies call (718) 347-6070

Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy

(718) 343-1346

Secretary: Mrs. Jill Buttry

School Website: www.olscafp.org

Faith Formation Office

(718) 347-3511

Secretary: Mrs. Esther Liberto

Human Concerns Center

(718) 347-6229

Secretary: Mrs. Virgilia Rillera

Parish Mission Statement We the people of Our Lady of the Snows Parish are a Catholic Christian community who reach out to one another and to all people by teaching and giving witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to invite all to hear, share, and live the Word of God. We try to inspire an awareness of our faith and to encourage others to renew and energize that faith in Jesus and His Church. We want to welcome the entire community to enjoy the warmth and love of our parish by participating fully in the sacramental life of the Church.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, October 14, 2018 8:00AM Elberto Bayanay 9:30AM People of the Parish Holy Name Society 11:00AM Rosary Society Collective Mass Offered for:

John & Vera Cunnane, Louise Salerno, Que Gutierrez, A. V. Joseph Anandassery,

Hope Caporale, Stephen DeSimone, John Dellolio-20th Anniversary, Yves Cloarec-10th Anniversary,

Simone Cloarec, Vincent Biancaniello 12:30PM Rita Mohan 1:30PM Respect Life/Rosary 5:30PM The Nedumparambil Family

Monday, October 15, 2018 9:00AM Maria Lorna V. Martinez 12Noon Peter Popovich, Sr.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 9:00AM Wilfredo G. Dungca 12Noon Eileen McNicholas

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:00AM Charles Drobnicki - 8th Anniversary 12Noon Rose DeVita & Ella Ferrante

Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:00AM Sheldon Lewis - Birthday Remembrance 12Noon Peggy Frary 12:30PM Adoration until 4 PM

Friday, October 19, 2018 9:00AM Michael Davidson 12Noon Ann Rafferty

Saturday October 20, 2018 9:00AM Margaret & William Melandro 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass

Sunday, October 21, 2018 8:00AM Norma Caban 9:30AM Fredesvinda Zayas Communion Enrollment Mass 11:00AM PPC Installation of Members Collective Mass Offered for:

Antonio Esteban, Maria Hoyas, Gene Lavin, Leonardo Mendoza-Birthday Remembrance,

Bernice Horne, Geraldine Vendegna, Nadira Azeez, Patrick Cronin, Anthony S. Chiofolo,

Tolentino Matheus Rodrigues 12:30PM People of the Parish 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM Kuruvilla Mathew & Lilly Xavier Parappuram

THE SANCTUARY LAMP for the week was donated in

Loving Memory of LUCILLE & FRANK GRECO

requested by Ann Greco

ALTAR BREADS for the week were donated in

Loving Memory of CARL J. BREUNIG

requested by The Breunig Family

THIS WEEK AT OLS

Sunday, October 14 10:30AM ........ Faith Formation Classes....................... School/BCH 10:30AM ........ Confessions Grade 3 ........................................... PO 10:30AM ........ Holy Name Society ........................................... PMR 2:00PM .......... Fil-Am Committee ............................................... WR Monday, October 15 9:45AM .......... Arts & Crafts ..................................................... BCH 810:30 ........... Interfaith Meeting .............................................. PMR 8:00PM .......... Arise ................................................................. PMR Tuesday, October 16 7:45AM .......... Children’s Choir ............................................ Church 7:30PM .......... Doctrinal Delights ............................................. PMR 7:30PM .......... Arise .............................................................. School Wednesday, October 17 9:30AM .......... St. Vincent de Paul ........................................... PMR 9:45SM .......... Arise ............................................................. Church 10:00AM ........ Golden Age Friendship Club ............................ BCH 2:55PM .......... Girl Scout Troops 4740 & 4040 ........................ BCH 7:15PM .......... Teen Catechetical Program ........................... Library 7:30PM .......... R. C. I. A. ....................................................... School 7:30PM .......... Special Events Committee ............................... PMR Thursday, October 18 9:45AM .......... DVD Series on the Mass .................................. PMR 6:45PM .......... Handbell Choir ..................................................... CH 7:00PM .......... Arise ................................................................. BCH 8:00PM .......... Adult Choir ........................................................... CH Saturday, October 20 11:00AM ........ Arise ................................................................. PMR 1:00 ............... Living Rosary .................................................... BCH 2:00PM .......... Himig At Alay Choir ............................................ WR

*SCIENCE LAB= SL (Former Teacher’s Lounge)

OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, October 7th……………$12,394.00

We have been called by God! Thanks for the special way you live out your

Baptismal call by sharing with others!

Dear Parishioners,

At the end of the summer we completed a renovation of the White Room with a new paint job, new tile

floor, new LED lighting, and refurbishing of the kitchen including a new electric stove.

Those who have seen and used the room are pleased with the makeover including the school children who use it as their lunch room everyday. Below are some photos, before and after, that truly show the transformation of the room.

You may recall this parish project could only have happened through your generosity to the Generations of Faith Diocesan Capital Campaign that began a few years ago. As you can see in the tabulations we were truly blessed with a high number of donors as well as the total number of pledges. I am so grateful for your commitment to fulfilling your pledges and I hope you can help in satisfying your pledges regularly now that the parish projects are finished. Some of the bills remain and need to be paid in a timely manner.

If you have any questions about pledges and payments please feel free to contact the Catholic Foundation of Brooklyn and Queens Office at (718) 965-7300 and shortly, I will let you know about a new naming and dedication of the former White Room. I believe you will be both surprised and happy! God bless you.

“Ever Ancient…………Ever New” Our Lady of the Snows R. C. Church

GENERATIONS OF FAITHGENERATIONS OF FAITH

(As of September 14, 2018)(As of September 14, 2018)

Number of Pledges/Gifts: 535

Amount Pledged: $1,620,515.00

Amount Paid to Date: $975,958.00

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR

The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .

Elsa Barbagallo, Vivian Barbagallo, Joseph Chiofolo, Ralph DeVito, Lorraine Dimitri, Rosalie DiSunno, Diana Dunn, Joseph Finlay, Adeline Giovannantonio, Felicia Goehringer, Louis Gunderson,

Stephen Hlatky, Phyllis Indiviglo, Barbara Lazaro, James Leung, Anne McGinnis, Elizabeth Milan, Casey Neikens, Susan Neikens, Paul Nevins, Ashley Oellinger, Joseph Pellino, Ignatious Raj,

Prabhaker Rajappa, A. Nina Rocha, Marybeth Marini Ruff, Joe Rupp, Jack Schaedel, Neil Scahill, Louis Troiano, John Varrone, Laura Velez,

William Vicente, Muriel Vimala, Jesse Wagner, Joan Wagner All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones . . .

Catherine Villari

CURSILLO WEEKENDS are scheduled for the Fall

and they are unique opportunities to enter into the

depths of God’s Love and Friendship. The weekends

begin on Thursday evening at 7:30 PM and conclude

on Sunday at 5:00 PM. A Men’s Cursillo will take

place at Immaculate Conception Seminary in

Huntington Oct. 18-21 and contact Jim Barker at

631- 774-7305 or at jbtug@aol.com. A Women’s

Cursillo will be Nov. 1-4 at the Montfort Spiritual

Center, Bay Shore. Feel free to contact Ann Marie

Dodd at 516- 236-0586 or at amdodd13@gmail.com.

WORLD PRIEST (AND DEACON) DAY

WORLD PRIEST (AND DEACON) DAY is celebrated every year on the last Sunday of October. The Special Events Committee invites everyone in the parish to celebrate the gift of the ordained ministry on Sunday, October 28th when we will show our appreciation for Bishop Ray, Father McBrien, Father Jeremy, Father Hung, Father Rogie along with Deacon Matt Oellinger, Deacon Steve Borheck, Deacon John Warren and Deacon Kevin Hughes. At each of the Masses on October 24th a special prayer will be extended over the Mass celebrants. Also, beginning today everyone is invited to take home a spiritual bouquet card from the Gathering Space, fill in the priest and deacon’s name and return it to the basket over the next two Sundays. If you would like to include any other clergy please fill out the back of the spiritual card with their name and address and we will mail them. On World Priest (and Deacon) Day we will present the basket of prayers to our parish priests and deacons!

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

AUTO INSURANCE REDUCTION, POINTS

REDUCTION. Looking to reduce

your auto insurance premiums and

reduce points on your driving record?

Our next New York Safety Council

Defensive Driving Class, facilitated by

Deacon Steve Borheck, is on Saturday, November

17th, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the Parish Meeting

Room. Cost: $45.00. Advance registration required.

To learn more and register contact Father Jeremy at

718-347-6070.

COMMUNITY NEWS

FRIDAY FILM FESTIVAL at the Immaculate

Conception Center, Douglaston presents

this Friday, October 19th at 7:30 PM the

notable film, SCHINDLER’S LIST

(1993) starring Liam Neeson, Ben

Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes. Film series

tickets are $25.00 and $6.00 for each single film. For

more information please call (718) 281-9582.

DECEASED PARISHIONERS’ MASS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd

7:30 PM CHURCH

RADIO BINGO

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd

7:00 PM BISHOP CHAPPETTO HALL

SALUTE TO VETERANS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11th

11:00 AM MASS CHURCH

THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19th

7:30 PM ST. PAUL’S INTERNATIONAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH

SAVE THE DATES

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY of St.

Gregory the Great and Our Lady of the

Snows is sponsoring a six week

Bereavement Support Group for adults

who are grieving the loss of a loved

one. The sessions are being held on Mondays from

October 22nd to November 26th from 4PM to

5:30PM at St. Gregory's Rectory Basement Meeting

Room, 242-20 88th Ave., Bellerose. For more

information and to register please call Cathy (516)

352-4202 or Joan (718) 347-4470.

ANNUAL FALL BLOOD DRIVE,

sponsored by the Filipino-American

Community, takes place next Sunday,

October 21st from 9 AM to 3 PM in the

former White Room. After all the

Masses today there will be an opportunity

to sign up in advance to donate blood. Do not pass up

the opportunity to give the Gift of Life to someone

next Sunday.

DEANERY CYO MASS. At the beginning of a new year of athletics in the parish all

boys and girls participating in various sports are invited to a CYO Mass at Saint Kevin

Church, 45-21 194 Street, Flushing, NY 11358 this Saturday, October 20th at 10:45 AM.

This year we welcome athletes, parents, coaches, aides and volunteers from the 10

parishes in Queens Deanery 5! All the boys and girls are encouraged to wear their team

uniform and see the attractive flyer on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space for more

details. At the Mass a special blessing will be offered for everyone to have a successful

and safe sports season.

VIDEO SERIES: THE MASS will be viewed on the

follwoing Thursdays (October 18th and 25th) in the

Parish Meeting Room from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM.

Produced by “Word on Fire,” this worthwhile series

features insights on the Mass by Bishop Robert

Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los

Angeles, and host of the acclaimed videos,

“Catholicism” and “Priest, Prophet and King.”

Sponsored by the Spirituality Committee there is no

registration required- simply come by and feel free to

invite fellow parishioners and friends!

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE at Immaculate

Conception Center, Douglaston this Saturday, October

20th from 8 AM to 4 PM. Topic: “Put Out Into the

Deep,” and the day features Mass with Bishop Paul

Sanchez, speaker presentations and panel discussions,

musical concert, prayer service and lunch. Cost:

$35.00 per person. For more information please call

718-281-9544 or register at

www.bqonlineinformation.org.

BLOOD DRIVE

BEREAVEMENT

PENNIES FOR LIFE. The Respect Life Committee

thanks everyone for taking home a canister to collect

pennies for babies. You may return your filled

canister to the Parish Office anytime and for those

who did not receive one please call

the Parish Office with your name

and phone number.

MASS IN MALAYALAM is celebrated

in the church on Sunday evenings at 5:30PM.

Those interested in attending the Malayalam

Mass are encouraged to be present.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S next

meeting will be Wednesday, October 17th

in Bishop Chappetto Hall. New members

are welcome.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SALE featuring Autumn &

Holiday items sponsored by the Arts

and Crafts Group in the parish takes

place in Bishop Chappetto Hall on

Sunday, October 28th after all the

Masses. Come and browse the tables

filled with unique and beautiful items

for the home and as perfect gifts for

family and friends including baby blankets and

pillows, decorative dish towels, autumn and

Halloween crafts and much more! There will also be

raffles. Come and browse around.

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES are

available in the church today. In

November we remember and pray

for the souls of the dead especially

our family members, friends and

fellow parishioners. Feel free to take

an envelope and fill in the names of your beloved

dead whom you wish to have prayers offered during

November. Return the envelope with your offering

in the collection basket or at the Parish Office.

RADIO BINGO is BACK! Join us on Saturday,

November 3rd at 7:00 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall

when “Bingo” meets “Name That Tune!” The night

will feature games of bingo, music of the 70’s, 80’s,

90’s and the tunes of Motown, Disco and much more.

There will be beer, wine, soda and snacks and feel

free to bring your own finger foods to share. Form

your own table with friends or couples, catechists and

faculty, neighbors and coworkers, lectors, Parish

Pastoral Council or Special Events Committee

members, etc. There’ll be raffles and plenty of fun

and dancing! Tickets are only $25.00 per adult

($30.00 at the door) and tickets are now available at

the Parish Office. Come and

join in this unforgettable

night for “this ain’t your

grandma’s bingo!”

SPECIAL MEETING of all lectors and

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com-

munion takes place in the church this

Wednesday, October 24th at 7:30 PM.

All are expected to attend. If you have

any questions please call Regina Moreno at the Faith

Formation Office (718) 347-3511.

NEW PARISHIONERS MASS will be celebrated

on Sunday, October 28th at 12:30 PM in the church.

We welcome those who are

new in the parish and thank

them for their presence and

prayer among us.

FIRST EUCHARIST ENROLLMENT takes place

next Sunday, October 21st at the

9:30 AM Mass for those children

preparing to receive the sacraments

of Penance and First Eucharist this

Pastoral Year. Please pray for these

children as they grow in their

understanding and love of God, bear

witness to Jesus, and continue in

their initiation into the Catholic

Church. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY is

celebrated next Sunday, October

21st. Kindly support the missionary

work of the Church using the

special envelope in your monthly

packet. Extra envelopes are in the

Gathering Space today.

ARTS & CRAFTS SALE

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and

breakfast meeting takes place today

beginning at the 9:30 AM Mass. All

men in the parish are encouraged to join

the Holy Name Society. Attractive blue

brochures describing the good work of

the Holy Name Society are in the

Ministry Brochure rack.

R. C. I. A.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION. Do you know a family

member or friend who is interested

in becoming a Catholic? The Rite

of Christian Initiation of Adults

(RCIA) is a wonderful process in

our parish available to those who feel called to the

Catholic Faith. The RCIA is also available for those

Catholics who have not yet received First

Communion or Confirmation and those interested in

becoming Catholic. Please call the Faith Formation

Office (718-347-3511) for more information.

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.

Amen

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALAL

Here is the latest report as of October 9, 2018:

Amount of Goal: $105,179.00

Amount Pledged: $105,779.00

Amount Received: $ 93,759.50

Number of Donors: 404

VOCATIONS EVENTS

JEREMIAH PROJECT, an overnight experience of

Christ through fraternity & prayer for men Friday

October 19th to Saturday, October 20th at Cathedral

Seminary House of Formation, Douglaston.

FRATERNITAS, fraternal group for middle school

students who are striving to live a model life of good

Catholic gentlemen through the discernment of God’s

will in their lives, meets at Cathedral Preparatory

School and Seminary, Elmhurst on Saturday, October

20th from 1 PM to 4 PM.

For more information on these events speak to any of

the priests or call the Vocation Office at

(718) 827-2454 or go to vocations@diobrook.org.

DIOCESAN MARIAN PILGRIMAGE to the

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate

Conception in Washington, DC takes place at the end

of October. All are welcomed to join in a diocesan

Mass celebrated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the

shrine with many of the faithful. Saint Anastasia

Parish, Douglaston is conducting a bus tour for this

pilgrimage including an overnight stay (Oct. 26th-Oct.

27th) and the cost is $269.00 per person (double

occupancy) and $349.00 (single occupancy). For

more information and reservation please call A & G

Peace Tours, Inc. at (718) 423-5077 or the parish at

(718) 631-4454.

ROSARY SOCIETY

ROSARY SOCIETY’S Solemn Reception of New

Rosarians and Renewal of Dedication

of Present Rosarians takes place

today at the 11:00 AM Mass. During

this Month of the Holy Rosary we

recognize and thank the Rosarians in

the parish for their devotion to our

Blessed Mother throughout the year.

QUEENS DEANERY AFTERNOON OF

REFLECTION with Brother Casey Cole, OFM on

Saturday, October 27th from 2:00PM to 5:00PM at

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 34-24

203rd Street, Bayside, NY 11361. Brother Casey will

speak about Pope Francis’ exhortation, “Gaudete et

Exsultate,” the call to holiness in today’s world for

both the young and experienced. Take a glimpse at

Brother Casey’s videos at

www.breakinginthehabit.org and invite

others to join you on October 27th. For

more information please call

(718 229-5929.

Gracious God and Father,

we enter into your presence

realizing you know us better than we know ourselves.

You know the cares and sufferings

we carry in our hearts.

You call us to holiness and we trust you to lead us

togetheron our journey to be a renewed Church,

for with you all things are possible.

Create us anew in Jesus Christ your Son.

Liberate us from all that keeps us from you.

Heal us from every form of sin and violence.

Transform us to live your Word more profoundly.

Awaken us to the sacred; rebuild trust among us.

Enliven our parishes; reunite our families.

May your Holy Spirit empower us to live

as a community of love freed to share in

your work of recreating our world and

restoring justice.

We believe you are doing something new,

calling us to arise together in Christ

to celebrate the fullness of life. Amen. © 2007 RENEW International

DELIGHTS OF DOCTRINE An exploration of the riches of Catholic doctrine

takes place with Father Jeremy on Tuesday evenings

at 7:30PM in the Parish Meeting Room through

October. Come discover and rediscover the treasure

that has wonderfully unfolded from the seeds planted

by Jesus when He walked the earth! Sponsored by the

Parish Spirituality Committee.

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next

trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be on

Monday, October 29, 2018. Cost $30.

The bus will leave promptly at

9:00AM from Our Lady of the Snows.

For more info or to reserve a seat call

Sophia at (718) 347-0512.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION. Give

your child the gift of faith! (It’s the

most important gift you will ever

give!) Parents whose children attend

public school during the week are

reminded to register their children for

Faith Formation classes. Please call the Faith

Formation Office at (718) 347-3511 about

registration and other information.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL installation for

new members will take place next Sunday, October

21st at the 11:00 AM Mass. We congratulate Lisa

Ross, Clare Gluck, Steve Aranha, Joseph Prabhaker

and who will work with the other council members in

promoting the vitality and vibrancy of our parish!

Also, the PPC Quarterly Report is a special insert in

today’s bulletin. Please read about the council’s work

for the good of the parish and thank you to the council

members for their hard work

QUEENS DEANERY #5

SHINING STARS AWARDS sponsored by the

Catholic Migration Office in the Brooklyn Diocese

will be presented this Friday, October

19th and we are proud our parishioner,

Mr. Terence Nedumparambil Joseph

is the award recipient this year.

Congratulations Terence from the

Indian Catholic Community and all of us at

Our Lady of the Snows Parish!

SHALOM WORLD is a new high-definition

Catholic family television network available for free

on different cable networks. Original programming

includes conferences, movies, concerts and much

more. There is a variety of educational and

instructional programs to help grow in relationship

with Jesus and His Church. Please visit

www.ShalomWorld TV.org for more information

and channel finder.

AUTO DONATION. The Associated Vincentian

Charities of Brooklyn will take

any car, truck or van, running

or not, and donate $75 to $200

per vehicle to Our Lady of the Snows. Any old or

neglected vehicle sitting in your driveway or family

member, friend or neighbor’s driveway can be

disposed of by calling (718) 491-2525. Free towing,

any condition, IRS tax deduction.

BULLETIN ADVERTISERS. We are

grateful to those merchants and businesses

that support our weekly bulletin by placing

an ad. We ask all parishioners to patronize

these merchants and anyone is welcomed

to take an advertisement by calling the bulletin company

at (631) 249-4994.

PARISH/ACADEMY WEBSITES. Visit

www.olsnows.org and see an

abundance of information

about our parish including its

history, parish ministries and

special events, the weekly

bulletin and much more.

Visit www.olscafp.org and

find out important

information about exciting upcoming academy

events. Happy surfing!

MASS BOOK. The opportunity to

pray in a special way for the repose

of the soul of a loved one or other

prayerful intention is made available

each day with announced Mass

offerings. You may choose to

commemorate a death anniversary, wedding

anniversary or birthday remembrance. The 2019

Mass Book is now open and each offering is $15.00.

Please come to the Parish Office to make special

Mass offerings for your loved ones.

TD BANK PARISH FUNDRAISER. If you are

currently banking with TD Bank (checking, savings,

money market, etc.) TD Bank will make an annual

contribution to Our Lady of the Snows. This is how it

works: During your next visit to TD Bank, mention to a

representative the “Affinity Membership Program” and

our parish’s affinity code number AG498. Any existing

accounts at any TD Bank branch and newly open accounts

will earn credit whereby TD Bank will base its annual

contribution to Our Lady of the Snows Parish. The more

who bank with TD Bank the more money TD Bank will

contribute to the parish annually. There are no costs

involved and everyone’s privacy is guaranteed. Thank

you for your participation in this parish fundraiser!

THE TABLET. Any parishioner wishing to receive a

copy of our diocesan newspaper each

week is invited to contact the Parish

Office. Just leave your name and

address and you will be added to the

mailing list.

Our Lady of the Snows

Blood Drive

Sunday, October 21, 2018

9:00am-3:00pm

258-15 80th Ave.

White Room

Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community

hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift!

Thank You for Caring!

Eligibility Criteria:

Bring DONOR CARD or ID with signature or photo.

Minimum weight 110 lbs.

Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need doctor’s note)

Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids

No tattoos for past 12 months

For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact:

Rosebelle (347) 548-4673

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Family

St. Gregory The Great American Martyrs

St. Kevin’s Sacred Heart

St. Anastasia Our Lady of the Snows

St. Josaphat St. Robert Bellarmine

CYO Mass

Saturday

Oct. 20, 2018

10:45 a.m. St. Kevin Church

45-21 194 Street

Flushing, NY 11358

Queens Deanery # 5 Celebrates Its Annual

Pastor: Bishop Raymond F. Chappetto

Homilist: Fr. Ralph Edel, Chaplain St. Francis Prep., Fresh Meadows, NY

At the start of a new CYO season all young athletes in Queens Deanery # 5

parishes are invited with their parents, coaches, aides, and volunteers to pray

together for a successful and safe sports season.

A special blessing will be offered to everyone and a small gift of appreciation

will be given to each boy and girl.

PLEASE COME WEARING YOUR TEAM UNIFORM!

If you have any questions please speak to your Parish Athletic Representative (PAR).

Queens Deanery # 5 Parishes:

Our Lady of the Snows Church 258-15 80th Avenue ~ Floral Park, NY 11004

(718) 347-6070

www.olsnows.org

Scriptural

Living Rosary

Saturday

October 20th

1:00 p.m.

in Bishop Chappetto Hall

All are welcome to this special afternoon of prayer

in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Join in the recitation and reflections on the mysteries of the

Rosary including sung Marian Hymns.

Sponsored by The San Roque Devotional Group

O u r L a d y o f t h e S n o w s P a r i s h P a s t o r a l C o u n c i l

Q u a r t e r l y U p d a t e -

2nd Q u a r t e r, 2 0 18 The OLS Parish Pastoral Council consists of 12 members whose mission is to represent the parishioners and assist the pastor in matters related to the parish. *

The following is a summary of the most recent business conducted by the OLS Parish Pastoral Council for the 3rd Quarter September 30th, 2018:

Post Baptismal-Holy Family Outreach – PPC members were provided with an update on this important ministry. The purpose of this outreach effort is to encourage families whose children have recently been baptized at Our Lady of the Snows to continue participation in the spiritual life of the parish. The Post Baptismal Holy Family Outreach Ministry began in July of 2015. This year twenty-six “Welcome Letters” and thirty-eight “Anniversary Letters” were sent. The members of this ministry have been diligent in their efforts to assist newly baptized children and their families participate in the spiritual life of the parish.

PPC members were updated on various activities related to the Youth Outreach goal. The Youth Group is in a temporary hiatus. The Parish Council together with the Pastor, Fr. McBrien, continue to explore opportunities to engage the youth of the parish and their families towards the goal of continuing faith formation, instilling a service ethic and also having fun.

The Leadership Committee is working with the ministries, societies, organizations, and clubs (MSOCs) in

the parish. The Leadership Committee helps the various organizations in the parish to identify future leaders and increase participation. The Leadership Committee continues to meet with the current leaders of the various MSOCs to accomplish these goals.

The Parish Council welcomes new members, Clare Gluck, Lisa Ross, Steven Aranha and Joseph

Prabhaker to the Council. An installation Mass will be held on October 21st

at the 11:00 am Mass.

The school supplies drive was a success thanks to the generosity of Our Lady of the Snows Parishioners. The school supplies were shared with Hour Children agency. The agency assists formerly incarcerated women and their children.

The Parish Council and the Leadership Committee will participate in a “Day of Recollection” on October

13th

. The Day of Reflection will provide the Parish Council and the Leadership Committee an opportunity to ask for inspiration to accomplish their goals and objectives.

Ministry Brochures - A rack containing ministry brochures is located in the gathering space. These

informative brochures contain information about the ministries, societies, organizations, and clubs operating in the parish. Contact information is provided in each of the brochures if you need more information or are interested in participating in any of the ministries, societies, organizations, and clubs.

The Parish Council is reviewing and updating goals and objectives. Input from parishioners regarding issues and ideas are always welcome.

*For more information about OLS Parish Pastoral Council, please visit the OLS Parish Website:

www.olsnows.org