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. 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 Served by the Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Kevin F. McBrien Latin Rite Catholic Mass in Malayalam: Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jeremy Canna Second Saturday of the month at 6:30 PM and each Sunday at 5:30 PM Parochial Vicar: Rev. Hung Cao Deacons: Matthew Oellinger, Steven Borheck, Miraculous Medal Novena: Following all Masses on Monday. John Warren, Kevin Hughes Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Regina Moreno Eucharistic Adoration: Academy Principal: Mr. Joseph Venticinque First Friday of the month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Human Concerns Director: Ms. Doreen Walz the Church. Holy Hour from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Also, Director of Music: Mrs. Lisa Kelly every Thursday from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Church. Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Melissa Spengler Secretary: Mrs. Patricia Nicolosi Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 1PM and on request. Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM & Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The Parish Office is Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the third and closed weekdays from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM fourth Sundays of each month at 2:00 P.M. Please call Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon the Parish Office to make an appointment. A baptism Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM preparation class will be held on the second Wednesday For emergencies call (718) 347-6070 of each month in the Church. Attendance at this class is required by the parents of the child to be baptized. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy (718) 343-1346 Marriage: Secretary: Mrs. Jill Buttry Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months in School Website: www.olscafp.org advance of the marriage date to make an appointment with a priest to discuss your marriage plans. For Faith Formation Office Pre-Cana information, please visit: www.pre-cana.org. (718) 347-3511 Anointing of the Sick: Secretary: Mrs. Esther Liberto Please call (718) 347-6070 for arrangements.

Human Concerns Center Catholic Cemeteries: (718) 347-6229 For information and available options please call Secretary: Mrs. Virgilia Rillera (718) 894-4888.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK THIS WEEK AT OLS Sunday, November 11 - Veterans’ Day SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018 8:30AM ...... Rosary Society Bake Sale ...... SJH Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30AM ...... Faith Formation Classes...... School/BCH 10:30AM ...... Confessions Grade 7 ...... PO 10:30AM ...... Holy Name Society ...... PMR Sunday, November 11, 2018 10:45AM ...... 1st Communion Academy Parents’ Meeting .... BCH 8:00AM Thomas Panachickal Monday, November 12 9:30AM Francesco Veltri Parish Office Closed Communion Preparation Mass Tuesday, November 13 Installation of Altar Servers 7:45AM ...... Children’s Choir ...... Church Holy Name Society 10:00AM ...... Food Deliveries ...... PMR 11:00AM Blessing of Veterans 7:30PM ...... Pastoral Care Respite Meeting ...... PMR Collective Mass Offered for: 7:30PM ...... Spirituality Committee...... BCH Stanley Jacob & Family, Vita Sacino, Gary Lewis, 7:30PM ...... Arise ...... School Esteban, Paula & Nora Banyanay, Carl Haas, Wednesday, November 14 9:30AM ...... St. Vincent de Paul ...... PMR Frank & Madeline Sutera, George Irizarry, 9:45AM ...... Arise ...... Church Roger & Frances Sutera, Joe & Mary La Gumina, 10:00AM ...... Golden Age Friendship Club ...... BCH Corsine Kalinawan Borres 7:15AM ...... Teen Catechetical Program ...... School 12:30PM People of the Parish 7:30PM ...... R. C. I. A...... School 5:30PM Arukattil Family 7:45PM ...... Baptism Preparation Class ...... Church Thursday, November 15 Monday, November 12, 2018 6:45PM ...... Handbell Choir ...... Church 9:00AM Vito Marretta 7:00PM ...... Arise ...... PMR 8:00PM ...... Adult Choir ...... Church Friday, November 16 Tuesday, November 13, 2018 7:45AM ...... Children’s Choir ...... Church 9:00AM Diane Morrison Saturday, November 17 12Noon Pascuala Felix 9:00AM ...... Defensive Driving ...... PMR 11:00AM ...... Arise ...... School 2:00PM ...... Himig At Alay Choir ...... SJH Wednesday, November 14, 2018 9:00AM Cannella ST. JOSEPH HALL=SJH (Former White Room) 12Noon Paddy Sugrue

Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00AM Thomas Kuncheria 12Noon Michele & George Beck THE SANCTUARY LAMP 26th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for the week was donated 12:30PM Adoration until 4 PM in Loving Memory of GARY LEWIS Friday, November 16, 2018 requested by 9:00AM Elizabeth Thayil Catherine & Robert DeVries 12Noon Matthew Tedesco - 16th Anniversary

Saturday November 17, 2018 THE ALTAR BREADS & ALTAR WINES 9:00AM Margaret & Charles McLaughlin for the week were donated 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass in Loving Memory of Sunday, November 18, 2018 MARY POPOVICH 8:00AM People of the Parish requested by 9:30AM James J. Murphy Catherine & Robert DeVries 7th Grade Confirmation Enrollment 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for: Murray Lewis, George J. Panjikaran, M. Joseph & Rosamma Joseph Panjikaran, I. K. Joseph & Mariamma Joseph Illiparambil, John J. Panjikaran, Leah Wood, OLS Sunday Collection Report William Ireland, Roseann Gueli, Sunday, November 4th……..………$13,112.00 Ricards Enriquez, Joan Hughes “Come Follow Me!” Thanks for being a 12:30PM 13 Blessed Souls disciple of Jesus here in our parish! 5:30PM Margaret Thomas Dear Parishioners,

We are honored and grateful to those among us who go over and above in acts of service. On this Veterans Day weekend we honor and pray for our courageous men and women who served our country with valor. It “Ever Ancient…………Ever New” may be a husband or father, grandparent, cousin Our Lady of the Snows R. C. Church or niece, neighbor or coworker who risked his/ her life for our sakes and for the protection of our country. As we remember their bravery we also pray for our service men and women stationed in our country and around the world especially those in harm’s way- may God watch over them and their families.

We also congratulate the twenty-four boys and girls who will become altar servers in the parish at the 9:30 AM Mass today. We thank them and their families for choosing to participate in an important ministry role assisting the priest and deacon at the Lord’s altar. Please pray for these youngsters as they serve their first Mass with perhaps a bit of nervousness but always with gladness!

Sanya Aranha, Shanessa Aranha, Kathryn DeRose, Neha George, Isaiah Gervais, Janina Joseph, Jude Joseph, Neenah Julien, Andrew Kuriakose, Sumi Mott, Alexander Nuñez, Jide Nwosu, Tobenna Nwosu, Oluwatobi Olawaiye, Alena Pascal, Saniya Pascal, Jordan Paulus, Joy Paulus, Liz Philip, Early Richards, Angel Santhosh, Jonathan Spano, Manuela Stewart, Emilie Telusma.

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR HOLIDAY CLOSING. Due to the Veterans’ Day The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . . observance the Parish Office will be closed this Monday. All emergency calls Elsa Barbagallo, Vivian Barbagallo, Joseph Chiofolo, Ralph DeVito, however will be answered promptly. Lorraine Dimitri, Rosalie DiSunno, Diana Dunn, Adeline Giovannantonio, Also, there will be one Mass celebrated Felicia Goehringer, Louis Gunderson, Stephen Hlatky, Phyllis Indiviglo, on Monday at 9:00 AM. Barbara Lazaro, James Leung, Milagros Marrero, Elizabeth Milan, Vincent & Florence Mucci, Casey Neikens, Susan Neikens, Paul Nevins, Ashley Oellinger, Joseph Pellino, LECTORS are asked to pick up the new John Puglia, Ignatious Raj, Prabhaker Rajappa, A. Nina Rocha, 2019 Lector Workbook in the Marybeth Marini Ruff, Joe Rupp, Jack Schaedel, Neil Scahill, Ministers Room following Mass today. John Varrone, Laura Velez, William Vicente, Muriel Vimala, Jesse Wagner, Joan Wagner, Robert Webb CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones . . . DEVELOPMENT collection takes place next Rosemary Leahy, Ann Bozzi, William Vicente weekend. Kindly support to end the cycle of poverty in America by using the special envelope in your monthly packet. Extra envelopes are in the Gathering Space today. SAVE THE DATES FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION MASS takes place today at the 9:30 AM th th Mass for those children preparing to SAT. & SUN., NOVEMBER 24 /25 receive the sacraments of Penance CHRISTMAS POSTAGE STAMP SALE and First Eucharist this Pastoral SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1st Year. Please pray for these children 9:30 AM – BREAKFAST WITH SANTA as they grow in their understanding

nd and love of God, bear witness to SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 Jesus, and continue in their GIVING TREE initiation into the Catholic Church. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9th CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th 6:00 PM – CHRISTMAS CAROL PROCESSION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th ADVENT RECONCILIATION MONDAY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6th 3:00 PM – EPIPHANY CONCERT

BEREAVEMENT

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 griev- ing the loss of a loved one. The sessions are currently being held on Mondays 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.

BAKE SALE sponsored by the Rosary Society takes place today in St. Joseph Hall. Stop in and purchase some delicious home baked goods for Sunday morning breakfast and afternoon dessert!

THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE takes place next Monday, November 19th at 7:30PM at St. Paul’s International Lutheran Church on Union Turnpike. The clergy and congregations from St. Paul’s International Lutheran Church, Bellerose Jewish Center, Temple Sholom of Floral Park and Our Lady of the Snows will reflect on God’s bounty and goodness through prayer and in song. Invite family members, fellow parishioners and neighbors to this special night of unity and thanksgiving. Light refreshments will be offered following the service. BLESSING OF VETERANS LEFTOVER DECORATIONS. Now that Halloween is over you may be wondering what to do BLESSING OF VETERANS. In commemoration with your holiday decorations. At the church we of Veterans’ Day a salute and blessing of all veterans have begun our harvest decorating and will gladly takes place at the 11:00 AM Mass accept your pumpkins, corn stalks, gourds, etc. that Men and women who have generously are still in good shape. Feel free to drop off your served us in the armed forces will be decorations at the Parish Office during the week. recognized for their bravery and valor. There will be a special MENS’ BREAKFAST, sponsored by the Holy Name blessing and a token of appreciation th will be distributed to all veterans. Society, takes place next Sunday, November 18 . Please invite family members, friends, This second annual event is opened to all men in the neighbors and acquaintances who are veterans to this parish and following the 9:30 AM Mass there will be a time of prayer and gratitude. hearty and delicious breakfast including bacon and eggs, roasted potatoes and bagels, coffee, tea, juices HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Another and much more. We welcome Deacon Greg Kandra. wonderful opportunity is fast approaching Deacon Greg Kandra is a permanent deacon at Our for Habitat for Humanity volunteers to roll Lady of Martyrs Parish in Forest Hills, the up your sleeves and help transform a house into affordable housing for a family in need. The next Multimedia Editor of Catholic Near East Welfare rebuilding date is Saturday, December 1st and it will Association (CNEWA) as well as edits its award- take place in Southeast Queens. Some of the work winning quarterly magazine, ONE. He also runs a will include demolition of the house to its structural popular blogspot at Patheos.org. He will speak on shell, digging out the basement foundation, framing “Beyond the Parade, the Football and the Turkey: and other carpentry, sheetrock, flooring or painting. Putting the ‘Thanks’ Back into Thanksgiving.” There is also a ReStore located in Woodside, Queens Tickets are only $15.00 per person ($20.00 at the where volunteers are needed to stock shelves with door) and can be purchased this coming week in the second-hand items, organize inventory and work at Parish Office. All men in the parish are encouraged to the cash register. To sign up for any of these volunteer opportunity please visit come and meet each other, enjoy some good food and http://queenscoalition.habitatnyc.volunteerhub.com grow spiritually. and use the join code: “QC.” Please feel free to contact Deacon Kevin, our parish coordinator, at HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion (917) 807-2389. Mass and breakfast meeting takes place today beginning at the 9:30AM Mass. All DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE men in the parish are encouraged to join the Holy Name Society. Attractive blue AUTO INSURANCE REDUCTION, POINTS brochures describing the good work of the Holy REDUCTION. Looking to reduce Name Society are in the Ministry Brochure rack. your auto insurance premiums and reduce points on your driving record? SISTER LUCY MANU, Religious Our next New York Safety Council Sister of the Handmaids of the Holy Defensive Driving Class, facilitated Child Jesus, who has ministered in our by Deacon Steve Borheck, is this parish as an Extraordinary Minister of Saturday, November 17th, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the Holy Communion and health care Parish Meeting Room. Cost: $45.00. Advance worker at Ozanam Hall for many years, will be registration required. To learn more and register returning to Ghana today and assume a new ministry contact Father Jeremy at 718-347-6070. in her congregation. We thank Sister Lucy for her dedicated service over the past fourteen years and ask God’s blessings upon her as she returns home. CONFIRMATION ENROLLMENT. Next Sunday, November 18th at the 9:30AM Mass 79 young men and women will be formally enrolled CYO SPORTS PROGRAM. Registration for CYO into the Parish Confirmation Program. As they at OLS is taking place for the 2018-2019 Season and prepare to complete their initiation into the Catholic includes soccer, track, basketball, volleyball, Church through the reception of confirmation, the swimming, cheerleading and months ahead will be significant in their young lives lacrosse! Parents are encouraged to as they bear witness to the fullness of the Holy Spirit register their children for the various through study, prayer and service. Please keep this sports programs on the website at year’s confirmandi in your daily prayers. www.snowscyo.com. COMMUNITY NEWS VETERANS DAY SPECIAL PRESENTATION at St. Anastasia Church, Douglaston tomorrow, November 12th with the award winning film, “Called and Chosen,” about the life of Father Vincent R. Capodanno who was a heroic Catholic priest who served in the Vietnam War and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. The film will be viewed in Father Smith Hall beginning at 12 Noon and a light lunch will be provided. A special guest, Mr. George Philips, will share his personal experience of Father Capodanno. Space is limited so please call the Parish Office at (718) 631-4454 or go to www.stanastasia.info/film.

BLOOD DRIVE at St. Anastasia Church, Douglaston today from 8:45 AM to 2:45 AM in Father Smith Hall, 45-14 245th Street. For information call Fred Bedell (718) 347-0874.

DIOCESAN MEN’S CONFERENCE at St. John’s University, Jamaica Estates this Saturday, November 17th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The conference theme is “Put Out Into The Deep” and Coach Bob Hurley, notable basketball coach at St. ’s High School who helped kids from the streets of Jersey City, will be the keynote speaker. A light breakfast, lunch, presentations, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass and more much will take place. The fee is $25.00 in advance and $35.00 at the door. Please register online at www.bqonlineformation.org or call 718-965-7300 ext. 5416.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION R. C. I. A.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION. CHRISTIAN INITIATION. Do you know a family Give your child the gift of faith! (It’s the most member or friend who is interested in becoming a important gift you will ever give!) Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Parents whose children attend (RCIA) is a wonderful process in public school during the week are our parish available to those who reminded to register their children feel called to the Catholic Faith. The for Faith Formation classes. RCIA is also available for those Please call the Faith Formation Catholics who have not yet received Office at (718) 347-3511 about First Communion or Confirmation and those registration and other information. interested in becoming Catholic. Please call the Faith Formation Office (718-347-3511) for more information.

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S next meeting will be this Wednesday, November 14th in Bishop Chappetto Hall. New members are welcome.

New Hymnals We invite you to memorialize a hymnal for the year 2019 for a very modest donation of only $5.00 per hymnal. Please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office. The name of the person, in whose memory the new hymnal is donated, will be placed in the hymnals as we have done with this year’s hymnals. The hymnals can be renewed each year. Thanks for your help.

New Hymnal Request for the Year 2019 For Someone Who is Living For Someone Who is Deceased Name Only “In Thanksgiving : ______“In Loving Memory of: ______Name: ______” ______” ______Hymnal is “Requested by: ______Hymnal is “Requested by: ______” ______” Contact Number: Contact Phone Number: ______Contact Phone Number: ______

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Here is the latest report as of November 2, 2018:

Amount of Goal: $105,179.00

Amount Pledged: $ 106,314.00 Amount Received: $ 96,611.00 Number of Donors: 409 God and Father of all gifts, we praise you the source of all we are. Teach us to acknowledge always ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Center for with generous gratitude Psychological Services provides consultation, assessment and individual/ the many good things your infinite love group therapy, etc. for children, has given to us, as we support the work adolescents, adults, couples and families of our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens. experiencing emotional. Behavorial or adjustment difficulties. Call (718) 990-1900 to make an Open our hearts that we appointment. 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 RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes place each and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. morning in the church before the 9AM Mass. All are invited to pray the Mysteries of The Rosary Amen each day before Mass.

BRING HOME THE GOOD SHEPHERD

At the end of National Vocations Awareness Week, the Our Lady of the Snows Vocations Committee continues to invite parishioners to receive our statue of the Good Shepherd into their homes! Bringing home the Good Shepherd for a week is an opportunity to pray each day together as a family to the Lord, asking Him to help men and women respond to vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate, and other Religious or Lay Orders. The statue is presented at Sunday Mass, and a folder containing prayer materials, children's activities, and information about vocations is included. Individuals are welcome to participate. Also, one of our parish Priests or Deacons will be available to come and offer a house blessing at a convenient time during the week!

If you would like to learn more about bringing home the Good Shepherd, please call Fr. Jeremy or bring the completed form below to the Parish Office.

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -- I/We would like to participate in the Good Shepherd Program, dedicating daily prayer before the Good Shepherd in our home and asking for the Lord to help men and women respond to vocations in the Priesthood, Diaconate, and other Religious and Lay Orders.

NAME______Phone #______OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS ANNUAL REDEDICATION AND LUNCHEON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018

In October, the Month of the Holy Rosary, the annual rededication of Rosarians takes place at Mass followed by a luncheon. The beautiful ceremony asks the Rosarians to promote in every way possible the honor of Our Blessed Lady and devotion to her Rosary.

At this year’s luncheon the ladies welcomed Brother Bill Boslet, Former General Superior of the Franciscans of Brooklyn, who spoke about “Mary in the Life, Thoughts and Prayers of Saint Francis.” Needless to say, the Rosarians and guests were inspired and enlightened by Brother Bill’s insights about these two holy saints. The Rosary Society invites all women in the parish to consider becoming Rosarians and to find out more please feel free to take home the pink Rosary Society brochure located on the ministry rack in the Gathering Space.

MASS BOOK. The opportunity to MASS IN MALAYALAM is celebrated pray in a special way for the repose in the church on Sunday evenings at 5:30PM. of the soul of a loved one or other Those interested in attending the Malayalam prayerful intention is made available Mass are encouraged to be present. each day with announced Mass offerings. You may choose to BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION commemorate a death anniversary, represent free money for Our Lady of wedding anniversary or birthday remembrance. the Snows Catholic Academy. Thank The 2019 Mass Book is now open and each offering you to everyone who clips box tops is $15.00. Please come to the Parish Office to make from these products and brings them special Mass offerings for your loved ones. to the Academy or Parish Office. Please note that Campbell’s Labels will no longer be ROSARY FOR LIFE is recited on the second accepted. We encourage everyone to continue Sunday of every month at 1:30PM before clipping box tops for us. the tabernacle in the church. The Right to Life Committee encourages all VOCATIONS EVENTS parishioners to participate in this monthly devotional practice as well as FRATERNITAS, fraternal group for middle school Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and students who are striving to live a model life of good Benediction every Thursday Catholic gentlemen through the discernment of God’s afternoon and First Friday of the month. will in their lives, meets at Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary, Elmhurst on Sat. Nov. 17th CHURCH ETIQUETTE. A reminder to from 1 PM to 4 PM. everyone to please turn off cell phones For more information on these before entering the church. We ask that events speak to any of the before and after Mass greetings to each priests or call the Vocation other should be extended in the Gathering Office at (718) 827-2454 or go Space as some parishioners may be praying privately to [email protected]. in the church. Lastly, please be mindful of wheel chair seating in the church for the disabled and their SCRIP CARD PROGRAM. For every gift card caregivers. Thank you for your consideration. purchased at face value the retailer will donate a percentage to our school. Gift cards are available for CHURCH ENVELOPES. The new packet of church supermarkets, department stores, office supplies and envelopes was mailed recently to all registered much more. Gift cards can be ordered for different parishioners who use the weekly envelopes. If you occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, etc. So did not receive the mailing please contact the Parish before you shop or need a gift idea consider a gift Office. If you do not receive envelopes we encourage card and help our school earn money while you shop! you to formally register in the parish as active Scrip card flyers are located in the Gathering Space. parishioners and help support the parish throughout the year. Lastly, we kindly ask you to mark your QUEENS DEANERY #5 offering amount on the front of the envelope each week. Thank you for your cooperation and generosity QUEENS DEANERY #5. Join Queens Deanery #5 to Our Lady of the Snows Parish. on Facebook where you will learn about the upcoming spiritual events in the HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next parishes in the Deanery. In addition, the trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be this weekly bulletins, contact information, Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Cost Mass schedules and much more about the $30. The bus will leave promptly at ten parishes in the Deanery are conveniently 9:00AM from Our Lady of the available! Visit Queens Deanery #5 on Facebook and Snows. For more info or to reserve a “like” the page to receive updates or visit us on the seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512. web at www.queensdeanery5.org. MINISTRY BROCHURES Please feel free to browse the new brochure rack located in the Gathering Space containing informative pamphlets about the ministries, societies, organizations and clubs taking place in the parish. This new reference point is available for anyone who wishes to become involved and be a volunteer at Our Lady of the Snows. Take home the brochure(s), read and pray over the information, and feel free to contact the parish leader or Parish Office with any questions.

SHALOM WORLD is a new high-definition AUTO DONATION. The Catholic family television network available for free Associated Vincentian Charities on different cable networks. Original programming of Brooklyn will take any car, includes conferences, movies, concerts and much truck or van, running or not, and donate $75 to $200 more. There is a variety of educational and per vehicle to Our Lady of the Snows. Any old or instructional programs to help grow in relationship neglected vehicle sitting in your driveway or family with Jesus and His Church. Please visit member, friend or neighbor’s driveway can be www.ShalomWorld TV.org for more information disposed of by calling (718) 491-2525. Free towing, and channel finder. any condition, IRS tax deduction.

WARM WELCOME. If you are new to our parish please feel free to introduce yourself to one of the priests or deacons after Mass today. We kindly invite you to BULLETIN ADVERTISERS. We are grateful to come to the Parish Office and register those merchants and businesses that support our weekly as a member of Our Lady of the bulletin by placing an ad. We ask all Snows. Registration is important for all parishioners parishioners to patronize these merchants because then we are able to issue sponsor letters for and anyone is welcomed to take an Baptism, Confirmation and Matrimony. We can also advertisement by calling the bulletin give end of the year statements of your contributions company at (631) 249-4994. to the church through regular use of the envelopes. We can also help you with letters of recommendation for employment, school, etc. Your registration will PARISH/ACADEMY WEBSITES. also help us with our parish census in knowing the Visit www.olsnows.org and see an abundance of information about our parish including its history, parish SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS. As part of the ministries and special events, the Church’s call to evangelization we invite you to take an weekly bulletin and much more. Visit extra bulletin to a friend or neighbor in the community www.olscafp.org and find out important information who may inquire about Our Lady of the Snows Parish. Also, check in on our elderly and those affected by the about exciting upcoming academy events. Happy weather by making a phone call or visit. surfing!

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!

Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy “Turning today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders”

OPEN HOUSE

November 15, 2018

9:00am – 11:00am

Come and see the wonderful things our students are learning!

Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy educates students from grades N-8. We have a full or half-day Nursery program and a full day faith-based Pre-School and Kindergarten as well. We also offer a full day free NYC PreK for All Program.

Why Our Lady of the Snows? • Math & ELA Learning Centers • New STEM Lab • MAC Computer Media Lab • Before and After School Programs • Extracurricular Activities and Clubs • Stages on the Sound Theater Classes • Spanish- Grades 3-8 • Aquinas Club • Consistently outstanding NYS test results • Inquire about scholarships for qualifying families

REFERRAL AND TUITION CREDIT AVAILABLE IF YOU REGISTER EARLY! 3% OFF TOTAL TUITION IF PAID IN FULL! $200 OFF FOR ALL PRE-K STUDENTS REGISTERING FOR KINDERGARTEN!

Email: [email protected] Or visit our website at: www.olscafp.org

Rev. Kevin F. McBrien, Pastor Mr. Joseph Venticinque, Principal Ms. Nellye Estevez, Asst. Principal

79-33 258th Street, Floral Park NY 11004 Phone: 718-343-1346 ~ Fax: 718-343-7303 Accredited by Advanced Northeast USA/Canada Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church - 258-15 80th Ave. - Floral Park, NY 11004 Defensive Driving Course With Deacon Steven Borheck Saturday, November 17th, 2018 9:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. Parish Meeting Room

Reduce up to 4 points from your New York State DMV driving record! Reduce your auto insurance premium by 10% for 3 years!

Registration: $45.00. Advance registration is required. For more information and to register, call Father Jeremy at (718) 347-6070. Our Lady of the Snows 258-15 80th Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11004 www.olsnows.org Phone (718) 347-6070 ~ Fax (718) 343-3221

Our Lady of the Snows Holy Name Society Annual Mens’ Breakfast Sunday, November 18, 2018 Bishop Chappetto Hall

9:30 Mass in the Church followed by a hearty and delicious breakfast including, sausage and eggs, roasted potatoes and bagels, coffee, tea, juices, and much more!

Cost: $15.00 in advance

$20.00 at the door

Presentation by Deacon Greg Kandra, Multimedia Editor

Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA)

For nearly three decades, Deacon Greg was a writer

and producer for CBS News. His topic will be:

“Beyond the Parade, the Football and the Turkey:

Putting the ‘Thanks’ Back into Thanksgiving!”

rd th Tickets will be available the weekend of November 3 & 4 after the Masses. For more information please call the Parish Office at (718) 347-6070.