Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 15, 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)
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Diocesan Conference registration now open! Do not miss out on an opportunity to enrich your faith and connect with other Catholic Christians in a spirit of community through celebration and prayer. This invitation is extended to everyone in your parish. Take advantage of choosing nationally re-nowned speakers and enjoy the chance for growth and spiritual renewal. Join us January 3 & 4, 2020 at the Nugget in Sparks. This year’s theme is, “Christ Our Light Has Come!/¡Cristo, Nuestra Luz, Ha Venido!” we hope to see you there. For more information go to www.reno-diocesan-conference.org or call the Diocese at 326-9434.
Please read the letter below from Fr. Tomy Joseph: On behalf of Bishop Joseph Perumthottam, Archbishop of Changanacherry, Kerala, India, I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude
to Very Rev. Bob Chorey, Rev. Mike Mahone, the staff and all the members of Our Lady of Snows parish family for your prayers, support and generous donations towards helping the young kids in St. Joseph's Boy's Home, and I assure you that every dollar you donated will help to make a difference in their life for a better future.
I really appreciate your welcoming heart and hospitality which made me feel at home while I was there September 1 weekend. Please remember to stop by at St. John Bosco, Battle Mountain, whenever you drive I-80 East. Good Lord bless all of you.
United in prayers, Fr. Tomy
Monday, September 16 8:00 am Fr. Al Fosselman Tuesday, September 17 8:00 am Alec Murray by the Lowden Family Wednesday, September 18 8:30 am Rosie Tillis by the Bydalek Family Thursday, September 19 8:00 am Richard & Anna Schuessler by the Peacock Family Friday, September 20 8:00 am Shari Ford by the SWA Ladies Saturday, September 21 5:00 pm Lynn Parfitt by her Family Sunday, September 22 7:30 am Dr. Jane Early by Barbara McClish 9:30 am People of the Parish 11:30 am Pedro Bautista by the Bautista Family 5:00 pm Camille Mouchawar by Louise Mouchawar
REFLECTION T -F S O T
Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Psalm 51 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32
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MASS INTENTIONS
WEEKEND PRIEST SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 21 5:00 pm - Fr. Bob Chorey Sunday, September 22 7:30 am - Fr. Mike Mahone 9:30 am - Fr. George Wolf 11:30 am - Fr. Mike Mahone 5:00 pm - Fr. Bob Chorey
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
LOST AND FOUND Welcome to “Lost and Found Sunday”! Just in case being in church makes us proudly consider ourselves especially religious, today’s Gospel suggests that we’d be wiser to admit that we’re sometimes lost. Then we’ll eventually be happily counted among Jesus’ “found,” because today Jesus focuses on a lost sheep, lost coin, lost son. Jesus does so because the Pharisees and scribes, proudly considering themselves especially religious, “began to complain” that Jesus “welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So Jesus warns them—and us—to stop judging others. Marvel instead that God’s amazing grace has found us! Indeed, we should become Jesus’ friends lovingly trying to find others. So Exodus asks, if God “relented in punishment” and pardoned us, shouldn’t we forgive fellow sinners graciously? Even Paul admits his “arrogance” as “foremost among sinners.” We too, happy at being “mercifully treated,” should share with everyone else Jesus’ unfailing patience. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
YOUTH MINISTRY
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To RSVP or to get more information on Youth Ministry and/or Young Adults programs and activities, contact Virginia: 323-6894 ex 520 or [email protected]
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
The “RCIA” is the way the Catholic Church, through the parish community, welcomes inquirers and new members, those who
want to better understand what it means to be Catholic. If you, or someone you know,
definitely want or think you may want to become Catholic, not sure you want to join, but want to know what Catholics believe, are baptized Catholic but have not celebrated Confirmation or Eucharist,
then we extend to you an invitation to learn more about the RCIA process.
Please email [email protected] for more information.
RCIA begins Sunday, September 15, 2019 10:00 a.m. at the Parish Center
If you haven’t signed up, just come join us!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Sept. 21 - 22 - Recruitment Sept 24 - Dinner for new recruits Sept. 28 - 6:00 am Buddy Walk UNR Football Sept. 29 - 5th Sunday Rosary for Anna Schuessler after the 9:30am Mass. Sept. 30 - 5:15 pm - Officers’ Mtg.
Oct. 9 - Council Meeting in PC 6:00 pm - Social 6:30 pm - Meeting Oct. 10 - 4th Degree 6:00 pm - Social 6:30 pm - Meeting
Grand Knight Leon Carroll 224-7096.
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SNOWS WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
SAVE THE DATES: \
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
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 always in need of non-perishable food items, such as: jelly, peanut butter, Spam, tuna,
canned meats, canned fruit, soups, jam, canned vegetables, cold cereals, rice, ramen, evaporated milk, non-perishable soy milk. We are also collecting toiletry items, diaper wipes, and plastic bags.
We are now again in need of dia-pers (especially Size 5); and cloth-ing (especially men’s clothing).
THANKSGIVING BASKETS: We are now beginning to collect special food items to fill the Thanksgiving Baskets. We would like: Boxed instant potatoes, canned vegetables, canned yams, canned cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, canned milk, gravy, sugar, and dressing (beef, chicken or vegetable). Please bring your donations with you to mass and leave in the “Food for Life” area of the church. Thank you!
NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS
We welcome to the Our Lady of the Snows community those newly registered in August:
Nopi Dani & John Craig Kristen Elezi
Rusty Kilkenny Corine & Dean Lucich
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
“Children's Liturgy of the Word”, offered at 9:30 am Mass, has begun! For kindergarteners through third graders, this is an opportunity to be dismissed for part of Mass so as to hear and discuss the gospel at their own level. Par ticipants are dismissed after the Opening Prayer and they return for Liturgy of the Eucharist. We need one more adult to share the teaching!
Children's Liturgy of the Word is free and open to everyone in these grade levels. There is no registration either. If the children are at Mass, they join the group!
Children's Liturgy of the Word follows the Washoe County School calendar and does not meet on three-day weekends or when Sunday falls during school holidays.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Are you an experienced brick layer? We are looking for someone to help us with some brick and grout repair.
Please contact Susann in the church office at 323-6894 or by email at [email protected].
CONFIRMATION PARENTS’ MEETINGS
Parents of students in second-year Confirmation (Confirmation Two) have a mandatory parent meeting this Monday, September 16, 7:00 pm at the parish center. If you have it available, please bring a copy of your teen’s baptismal certificate with you. If you don’t have a copy, we do need it by October 14.
Parents of students in first-year Confirmation (Confirmation One) have a mandatory parent meeting this Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 pm at the parish center. Do not bring baptismal certificates; we’ll collect them next year in Confirmation Two. If your teen is not yet registered for confirmation, forms may be found at the Faith Formation tab: https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/3247/documents/2019/8/Registration%20Form%20Confirmation%202019-2020.pdf
Learn how to apply the genius of the Gospel to Y OUR life. DO NOT MISS the oppor tunity to hear one of the most
sought after voices of our time!
OFFERING PRACTICAL INSIGHT INTO LIVING THE LIFE GOD HAS CREATED FOR YOU!
God didn’t create us to just get by: He created us to live life to the full.
Rediscover God and rediscover the life you were made for.
For more information and to register: Call ST. ROSE PARISH at 851-1874 or visit
www.RealLifeCatholic.com/Reboot
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FALL/WINTER WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
The Fall Women’s Bible Study group meets each Monday morning.
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.
Books $7.00, available at the parish office or at the Study Groups.
If you are interested, contact, contact Sandra at 772-2103 or Stacy at [email protected] or 846-3180.
One thing we can all do is pray to end abortion. 40 Days for Life has become a leader in turning the focus of pro-life people in that direction. This Fall, there will be hundreds of communities in North America, including
several Canadian cities, simultaneously hosting a 40 Days For Life campaign from September 25 - November 3, 2019.
This organization is devoted to encouraging people to simply pray on the sidewalks out-side abortion clinics - with remarkable results. We have a great opportunity to join in and help the 40 Day for Life effort!
Our Lady of the Snows parishioners Donna Kelly and Susan Opyrchal are looking for people to help attend sign-up tables after masses on September 22. For details, call: Donna 722-5030 or Susan 232-3554
BINGO
WHEN: Sunday, September 15 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHERE: OLS Parish Center 1200 S. Arlington WHAT: $5 Bingo Cards. … Snacks & Drinks available for
purchase
PROJECT RACHEL, A POST-ABORTION HEALING MINISTRY In the month of September we remember the Sorrows of Mary.
We pray for all who have been affected by abor-tion and suffered sorrow in any way. May they reach out for help to experience healing from our loving, merciful, and compassion-ate God.
Find out more about us at www.renodiocese.org Click on Our Works, scroll down, click on Project Rachel. Contact our confidential, nonjudgmental help line 775-324-4325 or email [email protected] to take advantage of valuable resources.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONFERENCE!
January 3 & 4, 2020
Why? Because many of you asked for parish best practices.
Our next conference will welcome a Pastoral Council specialist to help us shape our Parish Councils into vibrant, visionary bodies. Dr. Mark Fischer, author of Making Parish Councils Pastoral, will present three sessions, sharing wisdom gleaned from transforming Parish Councils around the country. For more information, visit renodiocese.org ("our diocese," then "2nd Synod").
Registration now open!
KNIT & CROCHET and ARTS & CRAFTS
The SWA Knit & Crochet group and the OLS Arts & Crafts group meet next on September 17 in the Parish Center from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
For more information, call Pat at 786-5066.
READY TO REBOOT? WANT TO GET BACK YOUR REAL LIFE?
THEN DON’T MISS:
Featuring Chris Stefanick OCTOBER 24, ST. ROSE OF LIMA
7:00 – 9:30PM
MUSIC MINISTRY
By it’s very nature song has both an individual and a communal dimension. Thus, it is no wonder that singing together in church expresses so well the sacramental presence of God to his peo-ple. From Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship USCCB
Questions about singing? Contact Joseph. 499-9611, [email protected]
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, September 15 10:00 am - RCIA begins in Parish Center 1:00 pm - Bingo in Parish Center Monday, September 16 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study in Parish Center 7:00 pm - Confirmation 2 Parents’ Meeting in PC Tuesday, September 17 10:00 am - Knit & Crochet and Arts & Crafts in PC 7:00 pm - Confirmation 1 Parents’ Meeting in PC Thursday, September 19 8:30 am - Eucharistic Adoration 12:15 pm - Centering Prayer Group in the Church 5:30 pm - Ireland Trip Meeting in Church
COLLECTING BOX TOPS
Thank you for continuing to clip and donate the pink Box Tops to help our school! Your Box Tops will be sent in to earn money to
help our kids.
Drop the Box Tops in the “Box Tops” slot in the counter under the Magazine Rack in the east vestibule of the Church,.
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.
CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL (CSA) - Updated 9/10/19
TODAY, TOMORROW, TOGETHER - Updated 9/10/19
GOAL $173,155 Families Pledged 361
Amount Pledged 212,654
Amount Paid 190,266
Rebates expected 39,499
% of Families 23%
FINANCIAL COLUMN
WEEK ENDING
AMOUNT
SPECIALS
AMOUNT
August 18 15,408 Assumption 2,789
August 25 21,105
September 1 12,703 St. Joseph’s Boys’ Home / India
7,548
September 8 20,614 Seminarian Education Fund
7,856
WEEKLY OFFERING
GOAL $1,260,399
Families Pledged 397
Amount Pledged 1,617,935
Amount Paid 1,399,813
Rebates expected $178,768
% Participating Families 26%
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!
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.
RECYCLE FOR SIGHT
You can donate your useable eyewear by dropping them in the Lions-sponsored Collection Box located in the CRY ROOM
of our church.
These glasses will be distributed to Third World countries in Africa and South America. Thank You!
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 Ann McCarthy David Meiding 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.
YOUTH ADULTS MINISTRY
