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: Ms. Melissa Vollaro

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

Catholic Youth Group Youth Minister: Mrs. Karen DeRose Youth Website: www.OLSAMCYG.Weebly.com

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, FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, February 11, 2018 8:00 AM Mary O’Hare 9:30AM Dominick Liotta Communion Preparation Mass Holy Name Society 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Joseph DiSunno-1st Anniversary, M. Joseph, Demetrea Batista-8th Anniversary, Luz Ochoa,

Diana Bobadilla, Nazario Vargas, Eileen V. Carroll, Dec. Members of the DiGangi/Wendelken Family,

Concetta Luciano, Katrina Jones-Bunales 12:30PM People of the Parish Anniversary/Engaged Couples 1:30PM Novena of the Holy Face of Jesus Respect Life/Rosary 5:30PM Thressia Ambooken

Monday, February 12, 2018 9:00AM Jeanette Leon & Marc Khan Birthday Remembrances 12Noon Maria & Antonio Guglielmo 12:30PM Novena of the Holy Face of Jesus

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 9:00AM Jeanette Leon - 4th Anniversary 12Noon Peter Cosgrove 7:30PM Benediction/Litany of the Holy Face

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - Ash Wednesday Masses will be at:

9:00AM ~12Noon ~ 7:30PM 4:00PM ~ Prayer Service

Thursday, February 15, 2018 9:00AM In Honor of St. Lazaro & St. Martha 12Noon Antoinette Manna 12:30PM Adoration until 4PM

Friday, February 16, 2018 9:00AM Jome Grocin 12Noon Sam Alli

Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:00AM Teresita Domingo & Pedro Cadelina 9:30AM Stations of the Cross 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass

Sunday, February 18, 2018 8:00 AM People of the Parish 9:30AM George Warren 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Valentine A. Bibla - Birthday Remembrance, Eugene Schultz, George Warren, Julio Macaranas, Brendan Rush,

Michael Forte, Patricia Kass, Yanick Stam, George Lupfer, Bartley Mitchell - Living

12:30PM Patrick Patten - 1st Anniversary 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM Rev. Joseph Koilparampil, SJ

THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated in

Loving Memory of JEANETTE LEON

requested by Her Mom & Sister

THE ALTAR BREADS & ALTAR WINES For the week were donated in

Loving Memory of JEANETTE LEON

requested by Her Mom & Sister

THE ALTAR FLOWERS For the week were donated in

Loving Memory of JOHN DEVRIES

40th ANNIVERSARY requested by

Catherine & Robert DeVries

THIS WEEK AT OLS

Sunday, February 11 10:30AM ........ Faith Formation Classes....................... School/BCH 10:30AM ........ Grade 6 Confessions ........................................... PO 10:30AM ........ Holy Name Society ........................................... PMR 1:30PM .......... Anniversary/Engaged Couples Reception ........ BCH 2:00PM .......... Fil-Am Committee ............................................... WR Tuesday, February 13 7:45AM .......... Children’s Choir ............................................ Church 6:30PM .......... Girl Scout Troop 4045 ........................................ WR 7:30PM .......... Spirituality Committee....................................... PMR Wednesday, February 14 - Ash Wednesday 7:30PM .......... R. C. I. A. ...................................................... Church Thursday, February 15 6:45PM .......... Handbell Choir .............................................. Church 8:00PM .......... Adult Choir .................................................... Church Friday, February 16 3:00PM .......... Cadette Girl Scouts .......................................... BCH 7:30PM .......... OLSAM Catholic Youth Group .......................... BCH Saturday, February 17 2:00PM .......... Himig At Alay Choir ............................................ WR

OLS Sunday Collection Report February 4th…………………………..$11,797.00 Fuel Collection………………..………$2,563.00

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength.”

Thanks for placing God first and sharing your gifts with others!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be

prayed every Saturday of Lent in the

church at 9:30 AM. Join in walking

with the Lord on His Way of the Cross

throughout this holy season.

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR

The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .

Ralph DeVito, Rosalie DiSunno, Joseph Finlay, Louis Gunderson, Francis Mallaurappu, Henry Manohar, Paul Nevins, Ignatious Raj,

Prabhaker Rajappa, A. Nina Rocha, Marybeth Marini Ruff, John Varrone, Laura Velez, William Vicente, Muriel Vimala, Lucille Walters All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones . . .

Melba Garcia

Dear Parishioners,

On the back page of this week’s

THE TABLET there is an interesting

article, “From Ashes to Valentines”

by Carol Powell. It is extraordinary that Ash

Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day this year

because the last time it happened was in 1945!

And while all Catholics may feel “cheated” not

being able to enjoy a steak dinner at a favorite

restaurant on Ash Wednesday this year the columnist states: “St. Valentine gave up his life for love, which is

the highest act of charity, and on Ash Wednesday, we receive a sign on our foreheads which connotes that

we are willing to change so that we can practice more love.”

“Practice more love” I believe is a wonderful way to enter these next forty days called Lent. As much as the

Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving may seem hard and difficult to keep, maybe if we look at

them as great opportunities to practice more love we can experience a good and holy Lent.

Here in the parish we have chosen a Lenten theme: “Compassion In Action” to

practice more love as individuals, spouses, families and fellow parishioners. In

the sanctuary space there is a cross which symbolizes the redeeming love of

Jesus as well as the words of the Lord: “For I was hungry and you gave me

food …” (Mt. 25:35). As part of our parish Lenten practices, next week on the

First Sunday of Lent, you are invited to take home a brown grocery bag as part

of our Lenten Food Drive.

Each week we will list a number of non-perishable items to purchase at the supermarket and place in the

grocery bag in your home. The bag is a visible reminder for you and all your family members, especially the

children, to remember the poor and needy during Lent. On the weekend of March 17th/18th everyone is

asked to return the grocery bag filled with non-perishables that will supply our own food pantry as well as in

local parishes. Please do not bring the filled grocery bags to church before March 17th/18th because there will

be no space to store them. Instead please keep to the schedule as part of your discipline of almsgiving.

I want to thank the Parish Pastoral Council for its support to our parish outreach in the past and now during

Lent. I thank you in advance for your generosity during this holy season to practice more love towards those

we know and those we do not know.

God bless you.

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

FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION MASS

takes place at the 9:30 AM Mass

today. All parents and children

preparing for First Eucharist are

expected to be present at this

special Mass and all parishioners

are welcomed to pray for the

children as they grow in their

faith and desire for Jesus in the Eucharist.

SAVE THE DATES

SUNDAY, MARCH 4th

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - BLOOD DRIVE

PARISH MISSION

MONDAY, MARCH 5th and

TUESDAY, MARCH 6th

FATHER PATRICK MARTIN

SATURDAY, MARCH 10th

11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

FIRST PENANCE

SUNDAY, MARCH 11th

10:30 AM – IRISH BREAKFAST

MONDAY, MARCH 19th 9:30 AM – ST. JOSEPH’S TABLE

FUEL COLLECTION. The annual “Fuel

Collection” is taking place at this time. There is an

additional orange envelope in the church packet that

requests your generous contribution to defray the

costs of heating the parish buildings. Needless to say,

like your homes, everyone is hit hard during the

winter months. We ask every parishioner to be as

generous as possible so that our parish buildings may

remain warm and comfortable for everybody. Extra

orange “Fuel Collection” envelopes are in the church

today for those who did not receive an envelope in the

mail. Thank you in advance for your help.

Lenten Regulations

ABSTINENCE: The church requires all the faithful

who have reached their 14th year of age to abstain

totally from meat on ASH WEDNESDAY and ALL

FRIDAYS of Lent.

FASTING: All the faithful

between the ages of 18 & 59

inclusive are also bound to

observe the fasting regulations on Ash Wednesday

and Good Friday. This practice involves limiting

oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food

between meals. Light sustenance may also be taken

on 2 other occasions in the course of the day. Fasting,

almsgiving and prayer are the three disciplines of

Lent. The faithful and the elect should undertake

these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and

preparation for Baptism or of renewal of Baptism at

Easter.

THE WORD AMONG US is a periodical that offers

daily reflections on the Scriptures

proclaimed at Mass. This year there is

a special Lenten edition entitled, “The

Promise of Lent,” that is on sale in the

Gathering Space today. What a unique

way to enter the holy season of Lent by

reading the daily reflection and/or with

the family. The listed price is $5.95 but

at Our Lady of the Snows they are available for only

$2.00. Please use the white envelope and return your

payment in the collection or at the Parish Office.

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S

next meeting will be on Wednesday,

February 28th in Bishop Chappetto Hall.

There will be no meetings the next two

weeks. New members are welcome.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

VOCATIONS THOUGHT

The Parish Vocations Committee would like to share

these words of Saint John Eudes:

"Undertake courageously great tasks for God's glory,

to the extent that he'll give you power and grace for

his purpose. Even though you can do nothing on your

own, you can do all things in him. His help will never

fail you if you have confidence in His goodness. Place

your entire physical and spiritual welfare in hands.

Abandon to the fatherly concern of his divine

providence every care for your health, reputation,

property, and business; for those near to you; for your

past sins; for your soul's progress in virtue and love of

him; for your life, death and especially your salvation

and eternity - in a word, all your cares. Rest in the

assurance that in His pure goodness, He will watch

with particular tenderness over all your cares and

responsibilities, arranging all things for the greatest

good."

CHURCH DONATION REQUEST FORM

If you would like to have a record of your Church contributions for 2017, 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:_______

LITANY AND CHAPLET TO THE HOLY FACE

OF JESUS takes place this Tuesday, February 13th

(“Shrove Tuesday”.) There will

be Exposition and Adoration of

the Blessed Sacrament with

recitation of the Litany and

Chaplet of the Holy Face. All are

welcomed to this special devotion

before Ash Wednesday and the

beginning of the holy season of

Lent.

OLD PALM BRANCHES may be left in

the designated boxes in the Gathering

Space of the church. These branches will

be burned to make ashes for Ash

Wednesday, February 14th.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion

Mass and meeting takes place today

beginning at 9:30 AM in the church. All

men in the parish are encouraged to

become Holy Name Society members.

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 February 19th to March 26th

from 4PM to 5:30PM at St. Gregory’s Rectory

Basement Meeting Room, 242-20 88th Ave.,

Bellerose. For more information please call Cathy

(516) 352-4202 or Joan (718) 347-4470.

MORNING FOR

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT / POST-CANA

All married couples are invited to come to grow

deeper in love by reflecting upon their marriage in the

light of faith. Join Michael and Darlene McGovern

on Saturday, March 3rd, from 9AM to 12Noon in the

Parish Meeting Room and discover the workings of

the Lord in your love for each other. This morning of

reflection is sponsored by the Parish Pastoral Council.

For more information or to register call Fr. Jeremy at

(718) 347-6070.

QUEENS DEANERY #5. Join Queens Deanery #5

on Facebook where you will learn

about the upcoming spiritual events

in the parishes in the Deanery. In

addition, the weekly bulletins,

contact information, Mass schedules

and much more about the ten

parishes in the Deanery are conveniently available!

Visit Queens Deanery #5 on Facebook and “like” the

page to receive updates or visit us on the web at

www.queensdeanery5.org.

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a school of excellence which offers a quality

Catholic education to its students. Recent New York State testing results showed our parish school far exceeding

state, city and diocesan scores in Language Arts and Math for Grades 4, 6 and 8. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic

Academy follows the NYS and diocesan curriculum. The school has a morning and after school program for

working parents, SMART Boards in the classrooms, Spanish and Art, full time nurse, Aquinas Honors Program,

physical education, sacramental preparation and much more! Please feel free to contact the School Office at

(718) 343-1346 or check out the attractive school website, www.olscafp.org which

contains many other details about our school of excellence. Parents who

are interested in enrolling their children into Our Lady of the Snows

Catholic Academy are welcomed to call for an appointment. See the

colorful flyers on the tables in the Gathering Space today and feel free

to distribute them to family members and friends.

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes place each

morning in the church before the 9AM Mass.

All are invited to pray the Mysteries of The

Rosary each day before Mass.

QUEENS DEANERY #5

PARISH PILGRIMAGE to Rome, Assisi, Siena and

Florence takes place Sunday, April 8th to Tuesday,

April 17th, 2018 in observance of our Parish

Anniversary Year in 2018! See the attractive

brochures on the tables in the Gathering Space and

prepare for a spiritual pilgrimage to the Eternal City

of Rome with a papal audience and Mass at St. Mary

Major, a stay in Assisi (the birthplace of St. Francis

and St. Clare), a visit to Siena (witness the relics of

St. Catherine of Siena) and

Florence with its famous

museums and fine

restaurants. Share the

brochures with family and

friends. There is a website

all our own at www.pilgrimages.com/revmcbrien

and our 206 Tours representatives are Amanda and

Bika. Go to the website or call 1-800-206-8687 for

more details or speak to Father McBrien.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES. Any

Catholic adult who has not received the sacrament of

Confirmation is invited to participate in a program of

preparation being offered in the area parishes. The

classes are being held on a monthly basis. The next

class will be held on February 28th in the Faculty

Room of the school. The Sacrament of Confirmation

for adults will be administered on

Pentecost Sunday, May 20th at the

11:00 AM Mass. Please contact Mrs.

Regina Moreno, Pastoral Associate,

at 718-347-3511 or email her at

rel.ed@olsnows.org to make an

appointment and to register for the

classes. Information flyers are also available on the

tables in the Gathering Space of the church.

SUPPER BOWL COLLECTION. Sincere thanks

from the Human Concerns Center to everyone who so

generously contributed to our recent

door collection to help the poor and

needy in the community. The

Supper Bowl collection total was

$ 2,558. God bless your goodness.

READ ALL ABOUT IT! The first issue of

the OLS Holy Name Society Newsletter is on

the tables in the Gathering Space. Pick up a

copy and enjoy the articles and photos

capturing the wonderful work this men’s ministry is

doing in the parish. Any men in the parish are

welcomed to the Holy Name Society Communion

Mass and meeting today!

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next

trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be

Monday, February 26, 2018

(Weather permitting). 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.

VOCATIONS EVENTS

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

EVENING OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic

men consisting of Holy Hour, conference and dinner

on Monday, February 26th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

at St. John Paul II House of Discernment, Brooklyn.

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 this Sat. Feb. 17th

from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

SHOPPING FOR SAVINGS. Modell’s Sporting

Goods has joined up with Our Lady of the Snows

Catholic Academy in offering discounts at any of its

stores from February 2nd to March 1st. Coupons are

in the back of the church and

when purchasing sporting

goods items, present the

coupon and a percentage of your purchase will be

given to our school. Happy Shopping and thanks for

your support.

DIACONATE FORMATION OFFICE is offering

inquiry meetings for men in the parish who may

discern about becoming a permanent deacon in the

Church. A gathering will take place this Monday,

February 12th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at

Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.

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.ShalomWorldTV.org for

more information and channel finder.

FREE WINE! Now that we got your attention please

join us at Our Lady of the Snows

AUCTION NIGHT on Saturday,

March 3rd from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

in the White Room. Numerous raffle

baskets filled with exciting prizes,

gift cards and entertainment experiences will be ready

for auction. Tickets are $15.00 per adult and are now

available in the Parish Office and can be purchased at

the door. Each ticket includes snacks and of course,

wine! All proceeds will benefit Our Lady of the

Snows Catholic Academy. Going once . . . going

twice . . . going three times . . . SOLD!

Our Lady of the Snows Church 258-15 80

th Avenue Floral Park, NY 11004

Phone (718) 347-6070 ~ Fax (718) 343-3221

www.olsnows.org

“For I was hungry and you gave me food . . .” Mt 25:35

During Lent

Our Lady of the Snows will conduct a

Food Drive

from February 18th through March 18th

Brown paper grocery bags will be available in the Church the weekend of

February 18th. Each week during Lent please add the following to your bag:

Feb. 18th Non-refrigerated Fruit juices, Tuna Fish

Feb. 25th Canned Soup, Boxes of Rice, Tomato Sauce

March 4th Boxed Pasta, Noodles, Macaroni & Cheese

March 11th Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Cereal (Hot or Cold)

March 18th Return your filled bag to Church

Donations will go to assist the Food Pantries at Our Lady of the Snows

and other local parishes.

Our Lady of the Snows Church 258-15 80th Avenue

Floral Park, New York 11004 718-347-6070

www.olsnows.org

Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.

- Mark 1:15

February 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday

The Beginning of Lent

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Schedule of Services

9:00 AM and 12 Noon Masses 4:00 PM Liturgy of the Word

7:30 PM Mass

Ashes will be distributed after the Homily of all the Services