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

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 Parochial Vicar: Rev. Raynald B. Nacino

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, NOVEMBER 12, 2017 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, November 12, 2017 8:00 AM Maria Montoni 9:30AM People of the Parish Communion Preparation Mass Holy Name Society 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

John Strein-1st Anniversary, David Gillen, Janet Rottura Cocchia, Louis Andriano,

Estaban & Paula Bayanay, Nora Bayanay, Joseph Alexander Stuart, Adeline Beyer,

Dr. Paraluman Leonin, Francisca Dantes Mosquito 12:30PM Ignatius Hagan 1:30PM Respect Life/Rosary 5:30PM Smitha Job - Living

Monday, November 13, 2017 9:00AM Stanley Jacob - Birthday Celebration 12Noon Vito Marretta

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:00AM Michele & George Beck 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration 12Noon Paddy Sugrue

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 9:00AM Matthew Tedesco - 15th Anniversary 12Noon Connie Stanicis

Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:00AM Christina Malave 12Noon Thomas Morris 12:30PM Adoration until 4PM

Friday, November 17, 2017 9:00AM Margaret J. & Charles McLaughlin 12Noon Rose Ingram Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:00AM Philip & Elizabeth Thayil 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:00 AM Kathryn Laureano 9:30AM Anita DiVeronica Confirmation Enrollment for 7th Grade 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Dr. Paraluman S. Leonin, David Gillen, Angelita Paz Mendoza, Helen Ferro,

Francisca Dantes Mosquito, Gladys Becker, Raymond Pfeifer, Jack Vero, Marilyn Force,

Mary McLaughlin Scott-1st Anniversary 12:30PM People of the Parish 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM Father McBrien - Living

ALTAR FLOWERS for the week were donated in Loving Memory of

VITA SACINO requested by

Her Brother & Sister

THIS WEEK AT OLS

Sunday, November 12 8:30AM .......... Rosary Society Bake Sale .................................. WR 10:30AM ........ Holy Name Society .............................................. PO 10:30AM ........ Faith Formation Classes....................... BCH/School 10:30AM ........ Grade 7 Confessions ........................................... PO 10:45AM ........ Arise ................................................................. PMR 10:45AM ........ Academy Parents Mtg-First Communion .......... BCH Monday, November 13 9:45AM .......... Arts & Crafts ..................................................... BCH 10:30AM ........ Food Deliveries ................................................ PMR 8:00PM .......... Arise .............................................................. School Tuesday, November 14 7:45AM .......... Children’s Choir ............................................ Church 10:30AM ........ Food Deliveries ................................................ PMR 7:00PM .......... Pastoral Care Respite Meeting ......................... PMR 7:00PM .......... Class Parent Meeting .................................... School 7:30PM .......... Spirituality Committee.................................... School 7:30PM .......... Arise ................................................................. BCH Wednesday, November 15 9:30AM .......... St. Vincent de Paul Society .............................. PMR 9:45AM .......... Arise ............................................................. Church 10:00AM ........ Golden Age Friendship Club ............................ BCH 7:00PM .......... Vocations Committee .......................................... PO 7:30PM .......... R.C.I.A. .......................................................... School 7:30PM .......... Arise ................................................................. PMR Thursday, November 16 6:45PM .......... Handbell Choir .............................................. Church 7:30PM .......... Leadership Committee .................................. School 8:00PM .......... Adult Choir Practice ...................................... Church 8:00PM .......... Arise ................................................................. PMR Friday, November 17 7:45AM .......... Children’s Choir ............................................ Church 8:30AM .......... Academy Open House .................................. School 3:00PM .......... Cadette Girl Scouts .......................................... BCH 7:30PM .......... OLSAM Catholic Youth Group .......................... GYM Saturday, November 18 11:00AM ........ Arise ................................................................. PMR 2:00PM .......... Himig At Alay Choir ............................................ WR 3:00PM .......... 1st Annual Men’s Breakfast Set-Up .................. BCH

OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, November 5th…….……$13,481.00

“Come Follow Me!” Thanks for being a disciple of Jesus here in our parish!

THE SANCTUARY LAMP for the week was donated in Loving Honor of

MICHELE & GEORGE BECK 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

requested by Holly & Arthur Solecki

ALTAR BREADS & ALTAR WINES for the week were donated in Loving Memory of

MARY POPOVICH requested by

Catherine & Robert DeVries

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR

The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .

Laura Callan, Kiara Colon, Ralph DeVito, Francesco DiVeronica, M. Duke, Diana Dunn, Mary Giegerich,

Louis Gunderson, James John, Ludovico Lalicon, Barbara Lazaro, Tara Lockwood, Richard Marini, Dalin Martin, Diane Mininson, Jennifer Muilenburg, Brian & Phyllis Mulkerne, Joel Rivera, Angelina Rocha, Dorothy Rondash, MaryBeth Marini Ruff, Sharon Schaeffer, Georgiana Spitaleri, Margaret Torpey, William Torpey, Kathy Turso, John Varrone, Dora Valdez,

Jennifer Vallance, Laura Velez, Robert Webb, Helen Wendelken All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones . . .

Leonardo Masini

Dear Parishioners,

As we conclude National Vocations

Awareness Week I want to thank

everyone who had the chance to see

the wonderful production of VIANNEY last

Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Center

Auditorium in Douglaston. The attendance from

the ten parishes in Queens Deanery #5 was very

good and everyone was inspired by this

performance starring Mr. Leonardo Defilipppis as Saint John Vianney.

Also, Queens Deanery #5 will host “Project Andrew” next Sunday, November 19th from 4 PM to 6 PM. at

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center, 34-24 203 Street, Bayside NY 11361. Bishop Paul

Sanchez, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, will be present and it will be an evening of prayer and fellowship

for young Catholic men who would like to learn more about a vocation to the priesthood. The priests and

deacons at Our Lady of the Snows are ready to answer any questions about “Project Andrew” and if you can

attend please call us at the Parish Office or call OL Blessed Sacrament Church at (718) 229-5929 to register.

As part of the “Year of Vocations” we will begin a monthly series in the parish called Tell My Story. The

Parish Vocations Committee has coordinated a series of reflections to be offered by the priests, deacons and

religious in the parish one time a month at Sunday Mass.

Deacon John Warren has written his vocation story in today’s bulletin and he will speak further next Sunday,

November 19th at the 11:00 AM. The Parish Vocations Committee and I hope you will be inspired by

Deacon John’s story of vocation to married life and the diaconate.

As I’ve mentioned before we are blessed with the Vocations

Committee in the parish which reminds us of our own vocation

stories and how God calls us to fulfillment and peace. May our

work together help others, especially young people, to discern their

vocation from God whether as single, married, priest or religious.

COMMUNITY NEWS

FRIENDLY VISITING PROGRAM sponsored by

Catholic Charities seeks volunteers to assist

homebound senior citizens

in Queens with home

visitation, food shopping,

etc., one hour per week. There is no charge. Please

feel free to call Mary Browne at (917) 306-2546 or

email mary.browne@ccbq.org.

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

BLOOD DRIVE at St. Anastasia,

Douglaston today, Sunday, November

12th from 8:45AM to 2:45PM in Father

Smith Hall.

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next

trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be this

Monday, November 13, 2017. Cost

$25. 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.

YEAR OF VOCATIONS EVENTS

For more information on this event speak to any of

the priests or call the Vocation Office at

(718) 827-2454 or go to vocations@diobrook.org.

SAVE THE DATES

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 25th/26th

CHRISTMAS POSTAGE STAMP SALE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd

10:30 AM – Breakfast With Santa

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd

GIVING TREE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th

6:00 PM – CHRISTMAS CAROL PROCESSION

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10th

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7th

3:00 PM – EPIPHANY CONCERT

LEFTOVER DECORATIONS. Now that

Halloween is over you may be wondering what to do

with your holiday decorations. At the church we have

begun our harvest decorating and will gladly accept

your pumpkins,

corn stalks, gourds,

etc. that are still in

good shape. Feel

free to drop off

your decorations at

the Parish Office

during the week.

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

on Sat. Nov. 18th from 1 PM to 5 PM.

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S

next meeting will be this Wednesday,

November 15th in Bishop Chappetto Hall.

New members are welcome.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion

Mass and meeting takes place today

beginning at 9:30AM in the church. All

men in the parish are encouraged to

become Holy Name Society members.

Once again this week we are moving nicely along

with donations and payments to the Diocesan Appeal.

Our parish goal is within reach and we hope everyone

will respond with a gift before the end of this year.

Extra pledge envelopes

are in the church today

and at the Parish Office.

You may return your

pledge commitment in the

collection and we will

deliver it directly to the

Appeal Office. Thank you

very much for heeding the

words: “Live in Faith -

Give in Love.”

2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Parish Goal

Amount Received as of 11/6/17

$87,237.00

THANK YOU!

Amount Needed

$17,942.00

$105,179

John Warren – Vocation Story

I would like to start with a little background. I grew up in New Hyde Park and have lived in Floral Park for the past 26 years, so I have spent most of my life in this part of the world. My wife, Lisa, and I have been married for 28 years and have two beautiful daughters, Marie, who is 19 and a sophomore at the University of Scranton and, Grace, who is 11 and a 6th grader at PS/MS 219.

My vocation story starts in an unusual place – City government. I spent twenty years working for the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and, some people may be surprised when I say this, but I believe then and still believe now that public service is a form of vocation. I worked with some incredible people and we focused on rebuilding the city’s neighborhoods in a time when not everyone had hope for the City’s future, especially in places like Brownsville and the South Bronx and Harlem. The story is one of great success built on a lot of hard work by many people, most especially the residents of neighborhoods who committed to making their communities better for the generations to come.

I had always been a church goer. I went to Catholic elementary school and was an altar server, but mostly I was sitting in the back of the church at Mass and minding my own business (maybe I misunderstood the words of Jesus about not sitting in a place of prominence at the banquet). I think that it was only as I came to see the vibrancy of Lisa’s connection to people that I started to realize that Church meant more than just me and Jesus, it meant all of the people around us, too. Gradually that led to us becoming more involved with parish life. Lisa and I joined the Baptism Preparation Team when Marie was a baby (and we were still young parents) and I joined the Finance Committee (something I felt that I knew something about).

Then, in 2004, Bishop Ray asked me to think about the diaconate. I was actually somewhat familiar with the diaconate not just from the wonderful service of Deacons Hank, Matt and Steve here at the parish, but from my uncle who was ordained in the 1970’s in the Archdiocese of Boston and had a tremendous ministry in a residential mental health facility for thirty years. (Uncle Gene has gone to his eternal reward, but he continues to inspire me and keep me humble at the same time).

In my prayer and discernment about whether I thought I was called to this vocation of diaconate, it seemed like this was what I was supposed to be doing. Some men talk about wanting to be a deacon, but, for me, that didn’t and still doesn’t quite fit. It really is more that my discernment, on my own, with Lisa and Marie (Grace was born while I was already in formation) and with my spiritual director, led me to see this as a call to service in this particular way.

So, I have always had this sense of service – public service, diaconal service, most broadly service to God’s holy people. I hope to live that life most authentically in my work (developing and managing affordable housing), in my ministry (here at Snows and in the Diocese) and with my family and friends. Please keep me in your prayers and know that I keep all of you in mine.

TELL YOUR STORY SERIES

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 come to the

Parish Office and register as a member of Our Lady of the Snows. Registration is

important for all parishioners because then we are able to issue sponsor letters for

Baptism, Confirmation and Matrimony. We can also give end of the year statements of

your contributions 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

also help us with our parish census in knowing the number of Catholics in Floral Park

and surrounding areas. Thank you and welcome!

WELCOME!

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION represent free

money for Our Lady of the Snows

Catholic Academy. Thank you to

everyone who clips box tops from these

products and brings them to the Academy

or Parish Office. Please note that Campbell’s Labels

will no longer be accepted. We encourage everyone

to continue clipping box tops for us.

PENNIES FOR LIFE. The Respect Life Committee

thanks everyone for taking home a canister to collect

pennies for babies. You may return

your filled canister to the Parish

Office anytime and for those who

did not receive one please call the

Parish Office with you name and phone number.

New Hymnals We invite you to memorialize a hymnal for the year 2018 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 2018

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: ________________ __________________

FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION MASS

takes place today at the 9:30 AM Mass for those chil-

dren preparing to receive the sacraments of Penance

and First Eucharist this Pastoral Year. Please pray for

these children as they grow in their understanding and

love of God, bear witness to Jesus, and continue in

their initiation into the Catholic Church.

CONFIRMATION ENROLLMENT. Next Sunday,

November 19th at the 9:30 AM Mass 88 young men

and women will be formally

enrolled into the Parish

Confirmation Program. As

they prepare to complete their

initiation into the Catholic

Church through the reception

of Confirmation, the months

ahead will be significant in

their young lives as they bear

witness to the fullness of the

Holy Spirit through study, prayer and service. Please

keep this year’s confirmandi in your daily prayers.

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.

O. L. S. C. A.

MASS IN MALAYALAM is celebrated

in the church on Sunday evenings at 5:30PM.

Those interested in attending the Malayalam

Mass are encouraged to be present.

SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS. As part of the

Church’s call to evangelization we invite you to take

an extra bulletin to a friend or neighbor in the

community who may inquire about Our Lady of the

Snows Parish. Also, check in on our elderly and

those affected by the weather by making a phone call

or visit.

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES are available in the

church today. In November we

remember and pray for the souls of the

dead especially our family members,

friends and fellow parishioners. Feel free

to take an envelope and fill in the names

of your beloved dead whom you wish to have prayers

offered during November. Return the envelope with

your offering in the collection basket or at the Parish

Office.

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES begins anew

this Friday, November 17th at Immaculate Conception

Center Auditorium in Douglaston. The acclaimed

film, THE CASE FOR CHRIST, with Mike Vogel,

Erika Christensen and Faye Dunaway will be shown

on the big screen and it’s FREE! The movie is based

on a true story in 1980 about a “Chicago Tribune”

award-winning investigative

journalist, named Walt

Strobel, who is a self

proclaimed atheist. Walt sets

out to disprove the existence

of God after his daughter is

saved by a nurse and Walt’s

wife becomes a Christian.

Family, friends and neighbors

and parishioners throughout

Queens Deanery #5 are

invited! Seating is limited so

please call Jane by this

Wednesday at 718-229-5929 ext. 110 and let her

know how many people will be attending. Snacks will

be available for purchase too! See the attractive flyer

on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space.

MENS’ BREAKFAST, sponsored by the Holy Name Society, takes place next Sunday,

November 19th. This first annual event is opened to all men in the parish and following the

9:30 AM Mass there will be a hearty and delicious breakfast including bacon and eggs, roasted

potatoes and bagels, coffee, tea, juices and much more. We welcome Father Patrick Griffin

from Saint John’s University who will speak on “Learning from Saint Joseph . . . the husband,

the father, the man!” Tickets are only $10.00 per person ($15.00 at the door) and are available

this coming week in the Parish Office. All men in the parish are encouraged to come and meet

each other, enjoy some good food and grow through the example of the holy man, Saint

Joseph.

CYO SPORTS. Our Lady of the Snows has an

extensive and worthwhile CYO

sports program including soccer,

track, basketball, volleyball,

swimming and cheerleading.

Parishioners are welcomed to

register their children in CYO

sports at OLS by logging onto

www.ourladyofthesnows.website.siplay.com.

Registration for the 2017-2018 session is now open.

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!

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 now until Dec. 11th from 4PM to

5:30PM at St. Gregory’s Office Basement Meeting

Room, 242-20 88th Ave., Bellerose. For more

information please call Cathy (516) 352-4202 or Joan

(718) 347-4470.

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN

DEVELOPMENT collection takes place

next 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.

BAKE SALE sponsored by

the Rosary Society takes

place today in the White

Room. Stop in and purchase

some delicious home baked

goods for Sunday morning

breakfast and afternoon dessert!

THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE takes

place on Monday, November 20th at 7:30 PM at

Bellerose Jewish Center 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.

THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY transforms vacant

and blighted homes into newly renovated homes for

low-income working families in Queens. The North-

East Queens Coalition is a Faith and Community

based group partnering with Habitat for Humanity to

renovate these homes.

Three parishes in Queens Deanery #5 (American

Martyrs, Sacred Heart of Jesus & Our Lady of the

Blessed Sacrament) are active members of the

coalition and have been working with Habitat for

Humanity to perform this vital service. We would

like the remaining parishes of our deanery to consider

joining us in this wonderful service opportunity.

The three parishes will be hosting an evening of

information at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament

Church on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 7:30PM

in the Parish Center. Please come to the meeting and

find out what it is all about.

To RSVP or for any questions please contact Deacon

Bill at wjmolloy@gmail.com or phone/text

201-563-6481.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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. Please

call the Faith Formation Office (718-347-3511) for

more information.

CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP (OLSAMCYG) is

all about wonderful

activities and events

for teens in the

parish to participate

in and grow in faith

while having fun!

See the attractive and

exciting youth group

website at www.OLSAMCYG.Weebly.com for more

details.

THE TABLET. Any parishioner wishing to receive a

copy of our diocesan newspaper each

week is invited to contact the Parish

Office. Just leave your name and

address and you will be added to the

mailing list.

R. C. I. A.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION. Parents

whose children attend public school

during the week are reminded to

register their children for Faith

Formation classes. Please call the Faith

Formation Office at (718) 347-3511

about registration and other information.

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

family and friends and book your trip soon to receive

a one hundred dollar discount! 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.

Once again, Pope Francis will be celebrating the

Catholic faith with young people from around the

world for World Youth Day. This time, the

celebration will be held in Panama during the winter

week of January 21, 2019. Parishioners of Our Lady

of the Snows aged 16 to 35 who are interested in

learning more about the possibility of attending this

event are invited to contact Father Jeremy for more

information during a scheduled personal appointment

(parents and guardians welcome!). While there is no

commitment required at this time, communication

with Father Jeremy is necessary before Thursday,

November 30th. Call 718-347-6070.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2019

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA takes place on

Saturday, December 2nd beginning at 10:00AM in

Santa’s Wonderland (aka White Room.) Boys and

girls along with their parents are welcomed to a

hearty breakfast, fun and games, a visit with Santa

and much more. Tickets are $5.00 per person ($7.00

at the door) and are now available in

the Parish, Academy and Faith

Formation Offices. Come, one and all,

to meet jolly old St. Nick!