Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 14, 2019
1138 Wright St. | Reno, NV 89509 | 775-323-6894 | Fax 775-323-6749 | www.olsparish.com
Parish Center 1200 S. Arlington Ave., (corner of Arlington & Monroe)
REFLECTION F S O T
Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalm 69 Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37
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MASS INTENTIONS
WEEKEND PRIEST SCHEDULE
Monday, July 15 8:00 am Robert Payant by Knights of Columbus Tuesday, July 16 8:00 am Lucille Quintell by Don & Sharon Cortez Wednesday, July 17 8:30 am Camille Mouchawar by Pat & Susan Riley Thursday, July 18 8:00 am Mela Biljanic by Chuck & Carol Burr Friday, July 19 8:00 am Jeanne Etchegaray by Madeline Prina Saturday, July 20 5:00 pm Special Intentions of J.T. by his Family Sunday, July 21 7:30 am Dalton Boutee, Sr. by Dennis & Jancy Muensterman 9:30 am Ted May, Jr. by Knights of Columbus 11:30 am People of the Parish 5:00 pm Carmen Flangas by Chuck & Carol Burr
Saturday, July 20 5:00 pm - Fr. Mike Mahone Sunday, July 21 7:30 am - Fr. Bob Chorey 9:30 am - Fr. Bob Chorey 11:30 am - Fr. Bob Chorey 5:00 pm - Fr. Ed McDonagh
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
GOD WANTS TO BE KNOWN
The Old Testament reading from Deuteronomy praises God for inscribing the commandments in our very bodies. God’s law is not distant or foreign, but a natural part of us. In his letter to the Colossians, Saint Paul echoes Moses, praising God for becoming one of us. The truly human, flesh-and-blood Jesus reminds us that God always wants to be recognizable and familiar to us. Jesus, who is also truly God, wants to be on intimate terms with each of us.
God’s passionate desire to be known by us is almost too wonderful to take in. Luke’s Gospel helps us understand how to respond. The Good Samaritan parable provides practical advice for those who believe in God’s intimate love for them and want to share that love with others.
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To all the people of Our Lady of the Snows,
It’s July, and to be honest things are NOT slowing down here: and that is GREAT!
There are Youth and Young Adult activities through-out the summer, so get involved. Virginia Loza-Lee spoke at all the masses several weeks ago about Youth Ministry. It is a ministry that involves ALL. We have such a great gift as Catholics in our way of Jesus Christ. I would hope that all of us would want our children and young persons to experience the freedom that comes from living with Christ. Share the faith!
BIG thanks to Brucie Ingram who decorated and organized the VBS! It looked amazing! Thanks to all those who helped in this, especially those younger persons who gave assistance.
BTW, that was one fast year!
Your Pastor Fr. Bob Chorey
YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Contact Virginia by ASAP [email protected]
Every 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm
Rock House 1045 Lander
Join us for dinner and discussion of
next Sunday’s readings.
High School Youth Ministry
To RSVP or to get more information on Young Adults Ministry and/or Youth Ministry programs and activities, contact Virginia at [email protected], or call her at 323-6894 ext. 520.
BAPTISM SHAWLS NEEDED
Our OLS community presents a shawl to the infants or small children when they are baptized here. Mostly, these have been made by the SWA Knit & Crochet group and/or the OLS Arts & Crafts group. But we are now running
very low on shawls, and our baptism numbers are growing; so we do need help keeping up! We would be very appreciative of any shawls suitable for a baby’s baptism: approximately 30” x 30” and the color must be pure white. Please bring them to the church office. Questions: Call Pat at 786-5066. THANK YOU!
NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS
We welcome to the Our Lady of the Snows community those newly registered in June:
Darlene & Avni Elezi Lena Gagnon
Grisselda Casaras & Marcelo Sanchez Nunez
SUMMERTIME WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Mondays until August 26
9:30 am - 10:30 am in the Parish Center
(1200 S. Arlington)
Drop-ins welcome!! Come when you’re able!
Study/discussion of the weekly readings of Sunday mass.
Contact Sandra at 772-2103.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
July 14 - Pancake Breakfast in PC July 19 - Sports West BBQ August 5 - Officers’ Mtg. 5:15 pm August 6 - VA Bingo August 10 - Pasta Dinner after 5:00 pm Mass Call Grand Knight Leon Carroll at 224-7096. Pick up your shield and become a Knight. Help your Church, Needy Ministry w/Sister Carmen, Youth Ministry, our School & Snows Women’s Auxiliary.
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SNOWS WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
SAVE THE DATES:
Jul 21 - Bingo - 1:00 pm Aug 6 - Monthly Meeting Sep 3 - Monthly Meeting Sep 15 - Bingo - 1:00 pm Oct 1 - Monthly Meeting Oct 26 - Craft Fair - details to come Nov 5 - Monthly meeting Nov 17 - Bingo - 1:00 pm
COMING SOON for all parishioners: BUNCO
Note: All activities are in the Parish Center unless otherwise noted. Contact Susann Boley at 775-499-9603 with questions.
GIVING OF OUR TIME & TALENT
NEEDY MINISTRY
The Food Pantry is closed in July. There will be NO COLLECTIONS until
August.
Please hold your food and clothing donations until then.
WHEN: Sunday, JULY 21, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
WHERE: Our Lady of Snows Parish Center 1200 S. Arlington Reno
WHAT: $5 Bingo Cards. Snacks and Drinks available for purchase.
K OF C PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Come join the Knights of Columbus at their Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 14 at the Parish Center
after the 7:30 and 9:30 masses.
The Parish Center is located at 1200 S. Arlington St.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The VBS attendees donated $250 to Catholic Medical Mission Board, as a symbol of
their call to support our missionaries.
SINGING TIPS FOR THE “NON-SINGER”
You don't have to join the choir to spend a
few minutes with me to learn about your voice. If you're curious about singing but have never tried, I'll show you some techniques that will get you started. Call or email any time! Joseph 499-9611, [email protected]
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POSITION OPENING – DIRECTOR OF ADULT FAITH & RCIA
Our Lady of the Snows Parish has an opening for a Director of Adult Faith & RCIA, who under the direction of the Pastor, coordinates, implements andevaluates all adult formation programs. Qualifications for this position:
CHARACTERISTIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • RCIA Program Implement and direct RCIA program.
• Recruit, train and evaluate volunteers for adult faith formation programs.
• Adult Faith Formation: Coordinate Parish Retreat, Missions and Evenings of Recollection.
• Serve as Liaison between Parish and the Diocesan Office of Adult Faith Formation.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS • Practicing, faith-filled Catholic committed to the church and its mission. • Minimum five years broad-based education and formal Catechetical training. • Must be able to work independently with varying work hours based on the needs of the job. • Must be able to pass Diocese background check and maintain certification in Protecting God’s Children
program. • Though not essential, being bilingual and having the capacity to work with computers and especially Mi-
crosoft Office is a plus.
OTHER: • This is a part-time position (20 hours per week), generally working in the parish office. • A pension plan and a 403b retirement plan are available.
Applications and copies of job description are available in the parish office or by inquiring at [email protected]. Interested persons should submit an application with resume to Fr. Bob Chorey at [email protected],
ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (EMs) AND SACRISTANS:
The procedure for EM’s to come forward during the Mass will be changed in August. The goal is to have a more aesthetic liturgy and efficient movement. To accomplish this we need to have some practices. We have scheduled a practice Saturday, July 20 after the 5:00 pm Mass and Sunday, July 21 after the 11:30 Mass, July 28 after the 7:30, 9:30 and 5:00 pm Mass. Please make every effort to attend one of the practices. If you can’t make the one after the Mass you usually attend, please attend one of the practices after another Mass. Sacristans, it will especially be important that you know what’s happening. God Bless you all, thank you for being such faithful ministers to all of us. Terry Norman, Eucharistic Minister Coordinator
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS CRE (Catholic Religious Education, which you may have known as Catechism or CCD or Faith Formation) is our program for educating young Catholics who attend public schools. We offer kindergarten through 8th grade on Sunday mornings (10:45-Noon) and Wednesday afternoons (3:45-4:45). Home study is also an option. There is no longer CRE on Tuesday afternoons. Little Church - for those potty-trained, at least 3 years old but not yet in kindergarten, is offered during 9:30 Mass. This is not babysitting, but teaching the children about Jesus at their own level. Registration will be held the weekend of August 24-25 after all Masses.
The registration forms will be put on the website around September 1st for those who cannot get to Mass on August 24 or 25. Cost is $75 per child. Classroom size is limited. Sunday class begins on September 8. Wednesday class begins on September 18.
Sacraments Confirmation is a two-year process for those attending public schools. They may begin in 9th grade (or older). Manogue students have a one-year process, attending Confirmation beginning in 10th grade and older. Confirmation, like other sacraments, is offered through the parish, not the Catholic school. Children needing 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion attend either our Catholic school or CRE program as their initial preparation for sacraments. Their preparation is a two-year process as mandated by the diocese. Children 3rd grade and older needing Baptism note this on their CRE registration form or school registration form. Parents will be contacted by the religious education office with information about our baptism program for older children.
It is important that children continue to attend CRE throughout their school years – not just to “get sacraments.” They not only learn about Jesus and Church teaching, but they have discussions with other children whose parents share values similar to those of their own parents. Pope Francis talks and writes about “Encountering” God, and CRE helps the children learn how to see Him, hear Him, and love Him. It also helps them understand that we Encounter Jesus in the sacraments, at Mass, and in Scripture, as well as in people, pets, and nature.
CENTERING PRAYER
The Centering Prayer group meets each Thursday from 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in the Cry Room of the church.
Questions: Call Ann at 826-2133.
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Sunday, July 14
Pancake Breakfast after the 7:30 and 9:30 Masses
in the Parish Center Monday, July 15 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study in parish center Thursday, July 18 8:30 am - Eucharistic Adoration in Church 12:15 pm - Centering Prayer group in Church Sunday, July 21 1:00 pm - Bingo
GOAL $173,155 Families Pledged 347
Amount Pledged 207,884
Amount Paid 174,892
Rebates expected 34,729
% of Families 23%
SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT (Year-to-date):
The financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, will be provided in next week’s bulletin. CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL (CSA) - Updated 7/9/19
THANK YOU - to those who have already participated in this year’s Catholic Services Appeal. We are half way through the calendar year already. If you have not made your pledge yet, please prayerfully consider making your pledge now. TODAY, TOMORROW, TOGETHER - Updated 7/9/19
FINANCIAL COLUMN
WEEK ENDING
AMOUNT
SPECIALS
AMOUNT
June 9 22,301 Catholic Communications
3,432
June 16 17,089
June 23 15,444
June 30 17,555
July 7 18,716 Peter’s Pence 2,738
WEEKLY OFFERING
GOAL $1,260,399
Families Pledged 397
Amount Pledged 1,617,935
Amount Paid 1,365,573
Rebates expected $178,768
% Participating Families 26%
Funeral Services ~ Please call the par ish office. If you have already made arrangements with a funeral director, a staff member will coordinate with them to meet your needs. Assistance with music is available on request.
To our registered parishioners - In order to keep better records of your weekly or monthly donations, please use the donation envelopes that are mailed to you. If you use a check, please enter your envelope number on it. If you don’t know it, please call the parish office for that information. If you requested contribution envelopes, but have since found that you no longer need them, please notify the parish office so we may update our records. Thank you.
For those who have recently gone to God: Barbara Hug, beloved wife of Procter and mother of son Procter and daughters Cheryl English, and Elyse Pasha.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
There is Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday mornings following the 8:00 a.m. mass until 12:30 p.m.
Questions: Call the office at 323-6894.
WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
To register with us, please complete the registration form found in the church vestibule, or visit our parish website at olsparish.com. Return the form either through the collection basket or bring/mail it to the parish office.
Please remember that registration is required to obtain a letter of good standing or for school affidavits; etc. Thank you!
THANK YOU to all our families who are currently participating in this Campaign. We are about 2/3 the way through for those who made their pledges at the beginning of this campaign. However, it is not too late to make a pledge, no matter how big or small to support our Diocese’ goals of ministry to all the parishes in the Diocese. Please prayerfully consider joining us in this campaign.
Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
Anointing of the Sick: Those wishing to receive the Anointing of the Sick are asked to speak with any of the priests or call the office at 323-6894. Masses for Anointing of the Sick are celebrated throughout the year, and are announced in the bulletin.
Baptisms: Infants through 2nd Grade: Parents are asked to attend our Baptism Preparation class on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Sponsors are also invited to attend. Please call the office at 323-6894 or email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Third graders and older: Parents are asked to call our Director of Children’s Sacraments, Lauri-Anne, for information at 329-6147.
Communion to the Homebound: If you are ill at home and wish to receive the Eucharist, call the office at 323-6894.
First Holy Communion and Confirmation: The Diocese of Reno requires a two year preparation for children and teens receiving these Sacraments. Please contact Lauri Anne Reinhart at 329-6147.
Marriage: Couples wishing to be marr ied at Snows need to make their initial contact with the parish six months before their wedding date. Couples are asked to contact Sandy McGowan at 323-6894 ext.525 or [email protected].
R.C.I.A.: Adults wishing to become Catholic or Catholic adults needing to receive First Communion and /or Confirmation, should contact Barbara Verdi at 323-6894 ext.514.
SACRAMENTS
PARISH STAFF
Pastor Fr. Bob Chorey [email protected] Parochial Vicar Fr. Mike Mahone [email protected] Parish Deacons / Infant Baptisms Deacon Brian Callister [email protected] Deacon Dave Norman [email protected] Adult Faith Formation, Director R.C.I.A. Barbara Verdi - ext. 514 [email protected] Parish Business Administrator Susann Boley 499-9603 [email protected] Facilities/Bulletin/Accts. Payable Joe Anne Jones - ext. 502 [email protected] Children’s Sacraments; Religious Education Dr. Lauri Anne Reinhart [email protected] - 329-6147 Anna Nickerson - 499-9607 [email protected] Brucie Ingram - (VBS) 856-2205 Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Virginia Loza-Lee - ext. 520 [email protected] Coordinator of Liturgy Funerals/Marriages Sandy McGowan - ext 525 [email protected] Music Ministry Joseph DeRosa - 499-9611 [email protected] Needy & Hispanic Ministry Quinceañera Preparation Sr. Carmen Baca, SHF 329-0904 Office Assistant/Maintenance Brucie Ingram - ext. 509 [email protected] Receptionist Denise - ext. 500 [email protected]
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PARISH LEADERSHIP
Parish Council Dave Brach Fr. Bob Chorey Fr. Mike Mahone Debby Belk Don Bergin David Meiding Shari Ford Deacon Dave Norman Kevin Short Mike Short Katie Weber Jill White Brian Wilcox Finance Council Fr. Bob Chorey Fr. Mike Mahone Kathy Benson Leo Bergin Susann Boley Stan Bondick John Bydalek Keith Pierce Andy Stewart Parish Building Committee Fr. Bob Chorey Don Bergin Susann Boley Mary Conklin David Mieding Greg Erny Paul Gordon Tim Heydon, Jr. John Krmpotic School Board Fr. Bob Chorey Leslie Acosta Rick Alonso Steven Ascuaga Clay Brust Jaimie Dianda Tim Fuetsch, Principal Robert Munson Heather Parks Keith Pierce Corporate Board Fr. Bob Chorey Don Bergin Stuart Brady John Bydalek Belinda Preston
A S L L Dave Norman Marian Hull 722-5256 Pat Lilley 771-2084 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
E M U S Terry Norman Brian Kilroy Greg Higgins 690-4519 [email protected] 527-2522
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
Reverend Bob Chorey, Pastor
Reverend Mike Mahone, Parochial Vicar
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil - 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm
Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fr iday - 8:00 am Wednesday - 8:30 am
Civic Holiday Masses: 9:00 am
Holy Days of Obligation: 8:30 am, 12:10 pm and 5:30 pm
Mission Statement: We, the Body of Christ at Our Lady of the Snows, are a community of disciples on a journey of faith. To live the gospel message as listeners, learners, and leaders, we will: Enrich our litur-gies as the foundation for greater spirituality; nurture an awareness of Christ in one another—see and reach out to those who long for mercy, healing, and justice; and facilitate the sharing of our Catholic legacy in the diverse settings of our lives.
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