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, DECEMBER 10, 2017

Second Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 10, 2017 8:00 AM Joseph J. Kass 9:30AM Sesinanda Ceniza Communion Preparation Mass Holy Name Society 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Mary & Anthony Tallarico, Joseph DiSunno, Mariamma Joseph Illiparambil, George C. Maly, Francisca Dantes Mosquito, Joseph Palathinkal,

Sister Elizabeth Mannooparambil, Rosamma Joseph Punjikaran,

Sister Gracitta Mannooparambil, Dr. Paraluman S. Leonin

12:30PM People of the Parish 1:30PM Respect Life/Rosary 5:30PM John Kurian

Monday, Decenber 11, 2017 9:00AM Joseph & Marie Laruffa 12Noon Al Bernstein

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 9:00AM Giovanni Battisti 12Noon James Patrick Ryan

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 9:00AM Living & Deceased Members of the Bonkowski & Sortino Family 12Noon John Cuttone - 2nd Anniversary

Thursday, December 14, 2017 9:00AM Marie Musto 12Noon Ann Kielczewski 12:30PM Adoration until 4PM

Friday, December 15, 2017 9:00AM Macario Rodil 12Noon Edward Trummer

Saturday, December 16, 2017 9:00AM Tonja Karczewski 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass

Sunday, December 17, 2017 8:00 AM People of the Parish 9:30AM Gloria & Robert Hildebrandt 11:00AM Installation of Liturgical Ministers Collective Mass Offered for:

Rafael Garcia, Vera & John Cunnane, Joseph DiSunno, Raul Iglesias,

Anna, Albert Sr. & Albert Jr. Irene, David Gillen, Margaret & Patrick McGeever, Eleanor Myers, Jaishma Solomon - 3rd Birthday Celebration,

Sister Marie Mahony - 1st Anniversary 12:30PM Mariamma Joseph Illiparambil 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM Joseph Arukattil & Theresa Joseph

THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated

In Loving Memory of & in Honor of THE BONKOWSKI & SORTINO

FAMILIES

ALTAR BREADS For the week were donated in

Loving Memory of JOSEPH DISUNNO

requested by The DiSunno Family

ALTAR WINES For the week were donated in

Loving Memory of JOHN J. CAREY

requested by His Family

ALTAR FLOWERS For the week were donated in

Loving Memory of AIDA BLUDAU - 1st ANNIVERSARY

requested by The Olcese Family

THIS WEEK AT OLS

Sunday, December 10 8:45AM .......... Arts & Crafts Sale ............................................. BCH 10:30AM ........ Faith Formation Classes....................... BCH/School 10:30AM ........ Holy Name Society ........................................... PMR 4:00PM .......... Fil Am Committee ............................................... WR Monday, December 11 9:45AM .......... Arts & Crafts ..................................................... BCH Tuesday, December 12 7:45AM .......... Children’s Choir ............................................ Church 6:30PM .......... Girl Scout Troop 4045 ........................................ WR 7:30PM .......... Spirituality Committee....................................... PMR 7:30PM .......... Special Events Committee ............................ School Wednesday, December 13 9:30AM .......... St. Vincent de Paul ........................................... PMR 10:00AM ........ Golden Age Friendship Club ............................ BCH 7:15PM .......... Teen Catechetical Program ........................... School 7:30PM .......... R.C.I.A ........................................................... School 7:45PM .......... Baptism Preparation Class ........................... Church Thursday, December 14 6:45PM .......... Handbell Choir .............................................. Church 10:30AM ........ Food Deliveries ................................................ PMR 7:30PM .......... Leadership Committee ..................................... PMR 8:00PM .......... Adult Choir .................................................... Church Friday, December 15 7:45AM .......... Children’s Choir ............................................ Church 10:30AM ........ Food Deliveries ................................................ PMR 3:00PM .......... Cadette Girl Scouts .......................................... BCH Saturday, December 16 2:00PM .......... Himig At Alay Choir .......................................... BCH 6:00PM .......... Christmas Caroling Procession Raindate ........... WR

OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, December 3rd…….…..…$12,402.00

God is so good… and you are made in God’s image and likeness. Thanks for sharing your goodness with others!

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, Diane Mininson,

Jennifer Muilenburg, Brian & Phyllis Mulkerne, Paul Nevins, Richard Pignataro, Joel Rivera, Angelina Rocha, Dorothy Rondash,

MaryBeth Marini Ruff, Sharon Schaeffer, Margaret Torpey, William Torpey, John Varrone, Dora Valdez, Jennifer Vallance,

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

Ethlin Martin, Elizabeth Hurley, Raymond Chiroux, Abraham Joseph

Dear Parishioners,

I want to inform you Father Ray

is being transferred to the

Diocese of Charleston in South

Carolina effective December 22nd. Father Ray has

faithfully served us in the parish for

approximately seven years and we have enjoyed

his priestly presence and ministry.

The reason why Father Ray is being sent to a new diocese is because there is a greater need in the Diocese of

Charleston where parishes are growing and the priest shortage is severe. In fact Father Ray will be assigned

to Saint Mary Magdalene Parish in Simpsonville, South Carolina which is a fast growing parish in the

diocese according to the parish website. The pastor has been concerned this Christmas about coverage for

twelve Masses and the retirement of two priests in the New Year.

As a way to express heartfelt thanks and to extend best wishes to Father Ray in his new assignment I invite

you to a special reception next Sunday, December 17th in the White Room. Father Ray will celebrate the

12:30 PM Mass and afterwards we will share some food and drink with him.

For those who may not be able to attend and wish to reach him, Father Ray’s new contact information is:

Father Ray Nacino

Saint Mary Magdalene Church

2252 Woodruff Road

Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681

Phone: (864) 288-4884

Thank you Father Ray for your friendship and fraternity with Father Jeremy, Father Awoke and me, and

your love and affection for the parishioners at Our Lady of the Snows.

God bless you always.

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.

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

HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE takes

place today in Bishop Chappetto

Hall. Featuring beautifully hand

crafted holiday decorations, unique

gifts and hard to find items, the

Arts and Crafts Group in the parish

welcome everyone to come, browse

and shop just in time for Christmas.

RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUND collection is

being taken up today at all the Masses. We appreciate

your generosity to help our men and women religious

with their living expenses and the increasing cost of

health care for elderly religious who have no pension

and minimal Social Security benefits. thank you for

your concern and prayers for our elderly religious.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS WORLDWIDE

CANDLE LIGHTING in remembrance of

children, grandchildren & siblings who have

died will take place at 7:00 PM today at St.

Gregory the Great Church in Bellerose,

242-20 88th Ave. If you wish to have your

child’s name read at the candle-lighting please

call the Parish Office at 718-347-3707. There

will be refreshments following the service.

TELL YOUR STORY SERIES

Rev. Jeremy Canna – Vocation Story I sometimes think of my ministry here at Our Lady of the Snows as a bit of "giving back." That's actually because a quite significant part of my vocation story includes a priest who grew up here in Floral Park.

That priest is Father Fred Marano, who I first met in high school at Cathedral Prep Seminary (Elmhurst, NY). Thanks to my parents, who both introduced me to Cathedral Prep and encouraged me to select it as my high school, I was privileged to be one of his students for religion in my freshman year. That class, probably more than any other that I have attended, has left a lasting impression on me. Here I saw the Catholic faith presented in such an engaging and devoted manner, and I saw a beauty in that faith that was worth everything.

While at the time I was not at all certain of what the future held for me, I often find myself returning spiritually to that year of my life: The first year during which I would attend Mass every school day, the first year during which I would be especially conscious of the intricacies and richness of the Church's seasons and traditions as they came up, and the first year during which I could see how all other subjects in school and all that was to be learned only made sense when seen in the light of the Truth, Jesus Christ.

The joy and peace of that year, I find, have carried me through many of the various difficulties that come with life in general, and continue to do so presently. They spurred me on to enter the college seminary nearby here in Douglaston, and, after an additional year during which I was looking for further clarification from the Lord regarding what He wished me to do with my life, to finally enter the major seminary. I was ordained a transitional deacon on August 31, 2013, and a priest on June 28, 2014.

While I saw myself growing throughout my life in the seminary, it must be stated that the various parish experiences that I have had proved to be indispensable in making me the priest that I am today. My home parish, St. Thomas Aquinas in Flatlands, Brook-lyn, was my first regular experience of the Church as a child and the place where I probably first contemplated God's presence. It also allowed me to join various ministries (altar server, lector, etc.) at my own pace as I grew up. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Forest Hills was the place where I first lived in a rectory and had the opportunity to spend most of a year ministering among one parish family and delving into many of the facets of parish life. Our Lady of Mercy Church, on the other side of Forest Hills, served as my assignment as a transitional deacon and was where I first baptized a baby and gave most of my first homilies.

Many people yearn, consciously or not, to be able to have their mind and heart united in whatever it is that they do in life. I am thankful to almighty God for helping me to work toward this unity as early as that first year in high school and for making known His presence to me at so many other moments since. Most of all, I am thankful for the sense of peace that comes from Him through a loving response to His call. Although any priest will tell you that there are difficulties in ministry, I can firmly attest that God's will is our peace. And I hope that through His grace, whatever good that is in me can truly be fulfilled as I presently answer His call among all of the wonderful people here at Our Lady of the Snows.

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.

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.

VOCATIONS EVENTS

VOCATIONS THOUGHT

VOCATIONS REFLECTION:

BLESSED SOLANUS CASEY

On November 18th, Father Solanus Casey became

only the second American-born man to be beatified

(declared "Blessed"). Born in 1870 in Wisconsin, he

sensed the Spirit stirring within him as a child during

his instruction in preparation for First

Communion. Upon becoming a priest, he was first

assigned to Sacred Heart Parish in Yonkers, NY,

where he spent fourteen years, and became known for

his prayerful example at Mass and for charity toward

the sick, the poor, children, and non-Catholics. His

charity shone through the Great Depression in 1929

and during World War II in the 1940s, when he was

known for giving good advice to those families whose

sons and daughters were serving in the war. At the

age of 86, he passed away with the words, "I give my

soul to Jesus Christ." May his charity inspire each of

us to do what we can for both the spiritual and

material welfare of others!

FRATERNITAS for middle

school students takes place this

Saturday, December 16th from 1

PM to 5 PM at Cathedral Prep, Elmhurst. Topic:

“What is the True Meaning of Christmas?: Keeping

Christ in Christmas.”

EVENING OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic

men consisting of a Holy Hour, conference and dinner

next Monday, December 18th from 5 PM to 7:00 PM

with Bishop Raymond Chappetto at St. John Paul II

House of Discernment, Brooklyn.

For more information please

speak to any of the priests or

deacons in the parish or log onto

www.BrooklynVocations.org

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 will be held on

a monthly basis beginning on

Wednesday, January 10th 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.

BLESSING OF CHRIST CHILD from our Nativity

sets at home takes place at the 9:30 AM Mass next

Sunday, December 17th.

Please bring the figurine of

the baby Jesus in your

manger set to church and we

will bless the image just

before Christmas!

RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS STAMPS are still

available for purchase in the Parish Office. Each book

of twenty stamps costs $9.80 and

exact change is appreciated. Please

come to the Parish Office during

regular hours (8:30AM-12Noon &

1PM–4PM) Mondays to Fridays.

Thank you to the Evangelization

Committee for its hard work last

weekend in making the Christmas religious stamps

available for everyone.

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S

next meeting will be this Wednesday,

December 13th in Bishop Chappetto Hall.

New members are welcome.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

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

“In Thanksgiving:__________________________________________________________________________________

Hymnal is “Requested by: __________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________

For Someone Who is Deceased

“In Loving Memory of _____________________________________________________________________________

Hymnal is “Requested by _________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________________

Name Only

Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________________

THE WORD AMONG US is a periodical that offers

daily reflections on the Scriptures proclaimed at

Mass. This year there is a special Advent edition

entitled, “Do You See

What I See?” is on sale in

the Gathering Space today.

What a unique way to enter

the holy season of Advent

by reading the daily

scriptures and reflection

alone 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.

THE WORD AMONG US

CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE MASS will be

offered on Christmas Eve at Midnight Mass. Green

Christmas Remembrance

envelopes are in the Gathering

Space today for those who wish

to remember their loved ones,

living or deceased, at Christmas

and throughout the Christmas Season. You may return

your offering in the collection or at the Parish Office.

CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE MASS

ADVENT WREATH. For those

who have an Advent wreath at home

for family prayer during this holy

season, today you light a second

purple candle. Next Sunday, the

Third Sunday of Advent, please light

two purple candles and the pink candle. This

signifies “Rejoice Sunday” as Christmas draws near.

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.

SPECIAL EVENTS MEETING will

take place this Tuesday, December 12th

at 7:30 PM in the Teachers’ Lounge. All

members are encouraged to attend and

make plans for exciting special events.

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.

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.

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

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.

SAVE THE DATES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7th

3:00 PM – EPIPHANY CONCERT

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th

12:30PM - OLS Catholic Academy Week

Opening Mass

CHRISTMAS PLANTS that will decorate our

church throughout the Christmas Season may be

donated. You may wish to donate IN

MEMORY OF or IN HONOR OF a

loved one. Christmas plant donation

envelopes are available in the church

today. Please return your offering in

the collection or at the Parish Office.

CHRISTMAS GIFT TO MY CHURCH. A special

Christmas collection for the parish is being taken up

now before Christmas Day. The

Christmas letter from the pastor

asks that every parishioner

prayerfully make a fair share

offering during this holy season.

Extra Christmas collection blue

envelopes are in the church

today for those who did not receive the mailing. The

whole Pastoral Staff thanks you in advance for your

“Christmas Gift to My Church” this year.

ADVENT GIVING TREE

ADVENT GIVING TREE. The Advent Giving Tree

is located in the Gathering Space. You are invited to

take a gift tag and shop for those

who are in need at Christmas. By

next Sunday, December 17th,

please return all new, unwrapped

gifts and place them under the

Giving Tree. The Human Concerns

Center thanks you for your spirit of giving at

Christmas.

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next

trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino

will be on Monday, January 29,

2018 (Weather permitting). 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.

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!

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.

WELCOME!

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.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE sheets are in the Gathering

Space of the church. Who

wants to win some cool

cash before Christmas

and at the same time help

Our Lady of the Snows

Catholic Academy? Each sheet contains three raffle

tickets. Each ticket is $10.00 or three tickets for

$25.00. Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to

family and friends. Please return your tickets and

payment to the Parish Office or the School Office by

this Tuesday, December 12th. The drawing will take

place this Wednesday, December 13th.

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 November 24th to December 21st!

Coupons are in the back of the church and when

purchasing sporting goods items for Christmas,

present the coupon and a percentage of your purchase

will be given to our school. Happy Shopping and

thanks for your support.

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.

R. C. I. 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.

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 conclude this Monday,

December 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.

NEW HYMNALS. You may notice

the new BREAKING BREAD hymnals

in the bookracks. Once again we ask

everyone’s help and cooperation in

keeping the hymnals clean and please

return the hymnal into the bookrack at

the end of Mass.

“KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS.” Once again

this year we invite parishioners to

display their Catholic Faith especially

as Christmas approaches. Both

attractive lawn signs and car magnets

will be available for purchase today

after all the Masses. Thank you to the

Knights of Columbus Council 2852 for

coordinating this important work of evangelization

and all the proceeds will be distributed to different

charities.

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

discount tickets are available through the support of

one of our parishioners! Visit

rockettes.com/offer, type in

the code: OLWELL and get

ready to enjoy 25% off on all

tickets! If you have a large

group of 20 or more, contact

steve.olwell@msg.com and

enjoy the show with family,

friends, coworkers and fellow parishioners! The

show runs until January 1st.

INSTALLATION of new Lectors and Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion takes place next

Sunday, December 17th,

at the 11:00AM Mass.

We congratulate and

thank Anjali Augustine

as a lector and Natasha

Marino and Karen DeRose as extraordinary

ministers of Holy Communion. Thank you to them for

their willingness to serve our parish.

NEW LITURGICAL MINISTERS