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.

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

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Hung Cao

Deacons: Matthew Oellinger, Steven Borheck,

John Warren, Kevin Hughes

Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Regina Moreno

Seminarian: Alex Olszewski

Academy Principal: Mr. Joseph Venticinque

Human Concerns Director: Ms. Doreen Walz

Director of Music: Mrs. Lisa Kelly

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Melissa Spengler

Secretary: Ms. Teresa Peveraro

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM &

Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 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

Parish Office (718) 347-6070

For emergencies call (718) 347-6070 ext. *842

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, MARCH 1, 2020

First Sunday of Lent

Sunday, March 1 8:00AM Mary Gillen 9:30AM People of the Parish Family Mass 11:00AM Collective Mass offered for

Peggy Coughlin-10th Anniversary Nora and Elberto Bayanay, Jose Remo, Annie and Robert Salisbury, Ann McKie,

Linda G. Ireland, Coleen Ngai, Martina Tangonan Campton Fairweather, Emily Merolla

12:30PM Louis Andriana Rite of Sending for Election 5:30PM M.J. Tom

Monday, March 2 9:00AM Joseph Cortina 11:30AM Rosary Society 12Noon Raoul, Carol and Herve Lormine

Tuesday, March 3 9:00AM Luz Nacino 12Noon Josephine Burris

Wednesday, March 4 9:00AM Kurian Chacko 12Noon Charles James Casey

Thursday, March 5 9:00AM Herbert DeGiovine 12Noon Charles F. Harms 12:30PM Adoration until 4:00PM

Friday, March 6 9:00AM Grandparents Karottu Mannakullam 12Noon Leo Campbell 7:00PM Adoration 8:00PM Holy Hour of Prayer

Saturday, March 7 9:00AM Rosemarie Ruckel 9:30AM Stations of the Cross 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass

Sunday, March 8 8:00AM Caroline Dorsch 9:30AM Barbara Aloi Holy Name Society 11:00AM NHP Columbiettes Collective Mass offered for: Salvatore Costa, Natalina Rotondi, Colleen I. Ngai,

Linda Geraldine Ireland, Valerina Sepulveda, Saverio Pascale, Judy Henry Markacherry-Living,

Selwyn Henry Marakacherry-Living, Melvin Joy Vilakunnel-Living,

for U.S.A.L.E. Exam,Yasmin Joy Vilakunnel-Living 12:30PM People of the Parish 1:30PM Respect Life/Rosary 5:30 PM Francis Chenikkal-1st Anniversary

THE SANCTUARY LAMP for the week was donated

in Loving Memory of MARY GILLEN

requested by Norma and John Morales

THE ALTAR BREADS for the week were donated

In Thanksgiving of ERIC CASPER

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION requested by

The Casper Family

THIS WEEK AT OLS Sunday, March 1-Food Pantry Sunday 10:30AM ....... Faith Formation .................................. BCH/School 10:30AM ....... Confessions Grade 8 ........................................ PO Monday, March 2 12:30PM ....... Rosary Society St. Patrick’s Celebration ...... BCH 7:30PM ......... Parish Pastoral Council ................................. PMR Tuesday, March 3 7:45AM ......... Children’s Choir ......................................... Church 7:00PM ......... Finance Meeting ............................................. PMR 7:30PM ......... Evangelization ............................................ School Wednesday, March 4 10:00AM ....... Golden Age Friendship Club.......................... BCH 2:30PM ......... Girl Scouts-Troops 4740 & 4040 .................... BCH 7:15PM ......... Teen Catechetical Program ....................... School 7:30PM ......... R.C.I.A. ........................................................ School 7:45PM ......... Baptism Prep Class ................................... Church Thursday, March 5 6:45PM ......... Handbell Choir ........................................... Church 8:00PM ......... Adult Choir ................................................. Church Friday, March 6 12Noon ........ Academy Faculty Meeting ......................... School Saturday, March 7 10:00AM ....... Ministers of Hospitality Meeting ................... PMR 2:00PM ......... Himig At Alay Choir ........................................ SJH

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR

The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .

Bernadette Jean-Louis, Virginia Kurylas,

Tara Lockwood, Sharon Larkin

All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones

Jennie Herman, Santa Mustachio, Paz Blando

Dear Parishioners,

Maybe you noticed a change in the packet of church envelopes you received over the past few

days. Because of different reasons we have switched over to a new envelope company called

F.J. Remey in Mineola, Long Island. I am often apprehensive about making a change which

can affect many people and things: “Where are my envelopes? My name is misspelled. The address is incorrect.”

Sometimes this occurs and yet still there is an energy and enthusiasm when something new and improved

happens. I hope the new look on each envelope with different color borders, spiritual messages and levels of

giving will encourage everyone to continue to be as generous as in the past, and offer an invitation for more

parishioners to contribute funds necessary to support the good work of God happening week after week at Our

Lady of the Snows, and well in the Diocese and in the Church around the world.

Also, in order to eliminate some of the expenses in mailing hundreds of church envelope packets regularly to

registered parishioners, there will more contribution envelopes in each mailing which will save the parish a whole

lot of money. You can’t beat that!

Thank you for all you do prayerfully offering from your sustenance what God finds favorable in the work and

ministry we joyfully undertake throughout the Pastoral Year. If you do not receive church envelopes and/or may

be new in the parish, please consider helping us with your regular contribution to the parish that we simply love to

be part of and active members.

May our sacrificial giving deepen God’s holiness in our hearts and in our homes!

OLS Sunday Collection Report February 23, 2020……………………….$11,753.00

We all grow spiritually when we share! Thanks for participating in the

mission of our parish!

PARISH PILGRIMAGE to The National Shrine of

Our Lady of Czestochowa in Pennsylvania takes

place on Saturday, April 25th. Parishioners, friends

and guests are welcomed to this beautiful shrine

located in the lush hills of Bucks County PA for a full

day of rest and renewal with Mass, confessions,

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, snacks and

delicious lunch, and much more! Cost is $75.00 per

person. Registration forms are available on the tables

in the Gathering Space and sign up early for bus seats

are limited! For more information please feel free to

contact the Parish Office.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE

WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY

The following children were

baptized here at Our Lady of the

Snows Parish in February. We

offer our sincere Congratulations

and Best Wishes to the family of:

Evan Joseph Sanchez Manalac

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Fr. Cedric Pisegna, C. P.

Lenten MissionMon. Tue. Wed. l March 9-11

9:00 am Mass • 7:30 pm Word ServicePreaches Homily at all Sunday Masses

Our Lady of the Snows Church www.frcedric.org • (718) 347-6070

All Are Welcome

As Seen on

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.

DIOCESAN VOCATION EVENTS

VOCATION RETREAT with Bishop DiMarzio takes

place this Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, at

Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. The retreat

will include inspiring talks from Bishop DiMarzio and

seminarians, time to reflect on one’s own vocation and

quiet time with the Lord. For more information speak to any priests or call the

Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or go to

vocations@diobrook.org

FIRST COMMUNION GIFTS. Visit

www.prospecthill.com and choose from

over 70 gift ideas including prayer

books, missal kits, rosary beads, cross

and chain, etc. to commemorate this

spiritual moment in the lives of boys

and girls preparing for First Holy

Communion. When purchasing

religious articles from the website, 25

percent of all sales will be returned to the parish

which is wonderful.

We are happy to announce a

visit to Saint Joseph’s

Seminary in Yonkers, NY on

Saturday, April 4th. This is

the seminary where Father

Jeremy and Father Hung studied for the priesthood

and countless numbers of other priests serving now in

the Brooklyn Diocese and surrounding dioceses.

Sponsored by the Vocations Committee this day will

include coach bus transportation, guided hour tour,

Mass, lunch and much more! See the attractive flyer

and registration form on the tables in the Gathering

Space and we ask a donation of $10.00 per person.

Please invite family members, especially children, as

well as friends and fellow parishioners to join you in

this unique experience of visiting a seminary. Please

return your registration form and donation to the

Parish Office no later than Tuesday, March 31st. The

Vocations Committee ask those attending to please be

in front of the church no later than 8:30AM and the

bus will return to the parish at approximately 2:30pm.

If you have any questions please see any of the priests

in the parish.

SEMINARY TOUR

Our Lady of the Snows R. C. Church 258-15 80th Avenue ~ Floral Park, N.Y. 11004

www.olsnows.org

(718) 347-6070

Celebrating

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

With a

TRADITIONAL IRISH BREAKFAST Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Irish “Banger” Sausages,

Irish Soda Bread, Fried Tomatoes, Coffee, Tea …

Exciting Raffles, 50/50 Chances, and much more!

Featuring LIVE Entertainment

Francis Lees, Musician & Vocalist

Sunday, March 15, 2020

10:30 a.m. in Saint Joseph’s Hall

Tickets: $12.00 Adults

$ 5.00 Children (16 years and under)

Tickets are now available in the Parish Office

and will be available in the Gathering Space next weekend after all the Masses.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Sponsored by the OLS Special Events Committee.

DIOCESAN WEDDING

ANNIVERSARIES. All couples

celebrating their 25th, 50th and 75th

Anniversary are invited to a special

Mass at Mary’s Nativity Church,

Flushing on Saturday, May 16th, at

11:00AM. Bishop Ray Chappetto will be the main

celebrant and a light reception will follow the Mass.

Each couple will receive a personalized certificate

signed by Bishop Nicolas DiMarzio. Please call the

Parish Office and register by Tuesday, May 5th.

ROSARY FOR LIFE is recited on the second

Sunday of every month at 1:30PM before the

tabernacle in the church. The Right to Life

Committee encourages all parishioners to participate

in this monthly devotional practice as well as

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and

Benediction every Thursday afternoon and First

Friday of the month.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, MARCH 14th 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM – FIRST PENANCE

THURSDAY, MARCH 19th 9:30 AM-ST. JOSEPH TABLE

SUNDAY, MARCH 29th 8:30 AM-WINTER BLOOD DRIVE

EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE will meet

this Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:30 PM in Our Lady of

the Snows Catholic Academy.

SAVE THE DATES!

ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS. The first

meeting of the New Year will be on

Monday, March 2nd, in Bishop

Chappetto Hall following the 12 Noon

Mass and we will share some Irish coffee

and favorite Irish tunes! All Rosarians

are encouraged to attend and before

Mass at 11:30 AM in the church the

Rosarians will pray the Holy Rosary.

Any other ladies in the parish are cordially invited to

become Rosarians in the parish. Feel welcomed to our

March 2nd meeting.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

takes place this Monday, March 2nd at 7:30PM. The

meeting will take place in the Parish Meeting Room.

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP

CLUB’S next meeting will be this

Wednesday, March 4th, in Bishop

Chappetto Hall, New members are

welcome!

DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL

HELP will be prayed on the first

Wednesday of the month and take place

this week on March 4th. The prayer will

take place following the 12 Noon Mass.

All are invited to pray this special

devotion in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes place each morning in the church

before the 9:00AM Mass. All are

invited to pray the Mysteries of The

Rosary each day before Mass.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and

meeting takes place next Sunday, March 8th

beginning at 9:30 AM in Church. All men in the

parish are encouraged to become Holy Name Society

members.

A GATHERING OF MINISTERS OF

HOSPITALITY will take place this Saturday,

March 7th, beginning at 10:00AM. All ministers of

hospitality are asked to attend and share in some

breakfast foods and fellowship and prepare for

upcoming liturgical events including Holy Week

services. More information is posted on the bulletin

board in the Minister’s Room and kindly RSVP to

Marty Gaffney (917-733-5704)

HUMAN CONCERNS

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next

trip to Yonkers, Empire City

Casino is on Monday, March 30,

2020. Cost is $30.00. The bus will

leave promptly at 9:00AM from

Our Lady of Snows. For more

information or to reserve a seat call Sophia at

(718) 347-0512

Our Annual Volunteer Thank You Party is scheduled for Saturday March 21, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in St. Joseph Hall.

We wish to express our gratitude to all who serve in our parish in the following groups or ministries:

If you belong to one of the above, please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office. Spouses are cordially invited. Once you have reserved your place there will be a “sign-in” table at the party.

No tickets will be distributed this year. A reminder that this party is for ADULTS ONLY and all reservation forms are due no later than WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020. The party theme will be March Madness

Thank you for your cooperation and all you do at OLS!

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Address/City/St/Zip:____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:____________________________ Group/Ministry: ___________________________

I will attend My spouse will attend also

Adult Choir Adult Weekday Altar Servers Arts & Crafts Group Baptism Teams Children’s Liturgy of the Word Committee Consolation Companions Counters CYO Volunteers Evangelization Committee Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Faith Formation Catechists and Volunteers Fil-Am Committee Finance Committee Fundraising Committee Himig At Alay Choir Home Academy Association Executive Committee

Human Concerns Center Volunteers Lectors Liturgy/Church Decorating Committee Ministers of Hospitality OLS Academy Board Parish Pastoral Council Parker Geriatrics Adult Volunteers R.C.I.A. Catechists Special Events Committee Spirituality Committee Stewardship Committee Vocations Committee Wake Ministry Teams Youth Group Leaders

CHURCH DONATION REQUEST FORM

If you would like to have a record of your Church contributions for 2019, please let us know by filling out the form below and returning it to the parish office. PLEASE NOTE: Repair & Maintenance donations (Green Envelopes) have been recorded with Sunday Collection contributions before being transferred to the Building Fund.

(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY WITH COMPLETE ADDRESS)

Name:___________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:_____________________________ Church Envelope Number:_______

LENTEN RICE BOWLS

LENTEN RICE BOWLS This year our Parish Lenten

Almsgiving is in support of

Catholic Relief Services and as

you exit church today please take

one or two cardboard rice bowls

from the round table in the

Gathering Space and place your extra change in the

rice bowl throughout the 40 days of Lent. On

Sunday, March 29th, please change the coins for

dollars and return the rice bowl and your sacrificial

giving to the Gathering Space. Also, please read the

Calendar Family Guide to Lent and consider each day

as part of your 2020 Lenten journeying. GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY

GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY will be

celebrated next Sunday, March 8th. We

are pleased to have Girl Scouts in the

parish and they will receive special

blessings at the 12:30 AM Mass. Also,

the Girl Scouts will be selling their ever popular and

delicious cookies following the Masses next week-

end. Thank you for your support of Girl Scouts in the

parish.

SPRING AHEAD!

SPRING AHEAD! It’s time once

again to move your clocks forward one

hour this coming Saturday on March 7th.

Enjoy the longer light-filled days!

COMMUNITY NEWS

SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS

GROUP takes place on March 19th at

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy,

Bayside beginning at 10:00 AM in the

library. Parents are welcomed to share

and exploreideas to best serve the needs of children

and adults. Please call Georgette Lyons for more

information at 718-631-1307.

59th FRIDAY FILM FESTIVAL at

the Immaculate Conception Center,

Douglaston presents on Friday, March

20th, 7:30PM MISSING starring Jack

Lemmon and Sissy Spacek. Film series

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

Friday, March 27th, Victor Fleming’s A GUY

CALLED JOE starring Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne

and Van Johnson will be viewed. For more

information please call 718-281-9582

NOCTURNAL ADORATION

THE NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY

invites all parishioners to

Exposition and Benediction of the

Blessed Sacrament this First

Friday, March 6th, beginning at

7:00PM in the church. A Holy

Hour will begin at 8:00PM and

conclude with Benediction. A

reminder that Exposition of the

Blessed Sacrament takes place

every Thursday afternoon

following the 12Noon Mass

concluding with Benediction at 4:00PM.

FILM PRESENTATION. All are

invited to a special viewing of the

Audience Award Winning film, “Padre

Pio: Miracle Man,” on Tuesdays, March

24th and 31st, from 9:45AM to

11:15AM in the Parish Meeting Room.

Sponsored by the Spirituality Committee, come and

learn more about this Capuchin friar who received the

stigmata and spent much of his life devoted to the sick

and suffering. St. Padre Pio has had a great impact on

the Church and became one of the most important

holy figures in Church History and Spirituality. Invite

friends and fellow parishioners to join you!

PADRE PIO

IRISH DANCE this Saturday, March 7th in

Gregorian Hall, Bellerose from

7 to 11PM with music of

Tommy Mulvihill Band and

County Tyrone Bagpipers. Cost

$40.00 per person with sit down

dinner of corned beef, potatoes,

vegetables, soda bread, beer,

wine, soda. Call Tim Quinn

718-347-5020, Mike Sweeney.

917-567-8909 or Bernie Sorrentino 347-886-1061