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: Mrs. Melissa Spengler

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

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, AUGUST 19, 2018

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, August 19, 2018 8:00AM Gustavito Ribeiro 9:30AM Joseph Camilleri 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Anne Malave-1st Anniversary, Concetta Musiello, Jenny Vasaturo, Richard Marini, Cillian Ryan,

Geraldine Vendegna, Concetta Musiello, Connie Gattuso, Dominic Basile, Arleen Moretti,

In Thanksgiving to St. Joseph 12:30PM People of the Parish 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM Mickey McGauran

Monday, August 20, 2018 9:00AM Anne Reisz 12Noon Helen Reilly

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 9:00AM Oma Zoeller 12Noon Roney Peter - Living

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 9:00AM John Mgbeojirikwe 12Noon Francesco Veltri

Thursday, August 23, 2018 9:00AM Lurena Jones - Birthday Remembrance 12Noon Vincenzo Coluccio 12:30PM Adoration until 4 PM

Friday, August 24, 2018 9:00AM Luisa Franchi 12Noon Bryon Jones

Saturday August 25, 2018 9:00AM Mary M. Barello 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass

Sunday, August 26, 2018 8:00AM People of the Parish 9:30AM The Bonanno Family 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Robert E. Tallarico, John McMahon, John Brignoni, Aleykutty Thomas, Rose Farruggia, Elberto Bayanay,

Marie Fe Cardenas, Michael Roche, Jovito Encarnation, In Thanksgiving

12:30PM Deceased Members of the Thuruthel Family 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM Xavier Marindran & Family - Living

THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated in

Loving Memory of MARY M. BARELLO

requested by Catherine & Robert DeVries

THE ALTAR FLOWERS

For the week were donated in Loving Memory of ANNE MALAVE

FIRST ANNIVERSARY requested by

Jeanette Braun & Family & Valerie Culkin & Family

OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, August 12th…………………..$11,667.00

Maintenance & Repair………………….$1,520.00

God loves a cheerful giver! Thanks for all your shared gifts

with our parish community!

AIR CONDITIONING COLLECTION is taking

place at this time. The parish is

fortunate to have a cool and

comfortable church to worship in

Sunday after Sunday and during the

week. However, as you can guess, the

expense for such air conditioning in a large church is

very high. YELLOW air conditioning offering

envelopes are available in the church. Thank you for

your contribution.

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR

The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .

Elsa Barbagallo, Vivian Barbagallo, Joseph Chiofolo, Ralph DeVito, Lorraine Dimitri, Rosalie DiSunno, Diana Dunn,

Joseph Finlay, Adeline Giovannantonio, Felicia Goehringer, Louis Gunderson, Stephen Hlatky, Barbara Lazaro, James Leung,

Francis Mallaurappu, Henry Manohar, Anne McGinnis, Casey Neikens, Susan Neikens, Paul Nevins, Ashley Oellinger, Joseph Pellino

Ignatious Raj, Prabhaker Rajappa, A. Nina Rocha, Marybeth Marini Ruff, Joe Rupp, Jack Schaedel, Neil Scahill, Louis Troiano, John Varrone, Laura Velez, William Vicente,

Muriel Vimala, Jesse Wagner, Joan Wagner All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones . . .

Ruth O’Hara, Philip Charles Penta, Allen J. Houghton

Dear Parishioners,

A worthwhile and successful Vacation

Bible School (VBS) was held for one

week from July 9th to July 13th.

Approximately thirty six children participated and

grew in their understanding and love of the Lord in

fun and exciting ways with a special theme:

“SPLASH CANYON: GOD’S PROMISE ON

LIFE’S WILD RIDE.” Aided by adult leaders

including school teachers, catechists and fellow parishioners along with college and high school students the

children enjoyed praying together, watching inspirational videos, making crafts, and having a good time with

outdoor activities and games. Already parents are asking about next summer’s VBS! In the meanwhile

enjoy the following snapshots from this summer.

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

DIOCESAN MARIAN PILGRIMAGE to the

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate

Conception in Washington, DC takes place on

Saturday, October 29th. All are welcomed to join in a

diocesan Mass celebrated by

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at

the shrine with many of the

faithful. For more information

about departure sites,

transportation costs, etc. please

call the Pilgrimage Office at

(718) 965-7313.

ARISE: TOGETHER IN CHRIST. Following two

successful years of ARISE this worthwhile

evangelization effort throughout the diocese and in

our parish will resume one last time in October. The

fifth session consists of six weekly gatherings with the

theme, “We Are the Good News.” Once again ARISE

is guaranteed to be a total parish experience to

spiritually renew everyone and provide opportunities

for all of us to grow in faith and community. In

preparation for ARISE this Fall please offer the

ARISE prayer below and prayerfully consider your

involvement as a facilitator or participant on Sign-Up

weekend this Fall.

Gracious God and Father,

we enter into your presence

realizing you know us better than we know ourselves.

You know the cares and sufferings

we carry in our hearts.

You call us to holiness and we trust you to lead us

together

on our journey to be a renewed Church,

for with you all things are possible.

Create us anew in Jesus Christ your Son.

Liberate us from all that keeps us from you.

Heal us from every form of sin and violence.

Transform us to live your Word more profoundly.

Awaken us to the sacred; rebuild trust among us.

Enliven our parishes; reunite our families.

May your Holy Spirit empower us to live

as a community of love,

freed to share in your work of recreating

our world and restoring justice.

We believe you are doing something new,

calling us to arise together in Christ

to celebrate the fullness of life. Amen. © 2007 RENEW International

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be on Monday, August 27, 2018. 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.

BULLETIN ADVERTISERS. We

are grateful to those merchants and

businesses that support our weekly

bulletin by placing an ad. We ask all

parishioners to patronize these

merchants and anyone is welcomed

to take an advertisement by calling

the bulletin company at (631) 249-4994.

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.ShalomWorld TV.org for more information

and channel finder.

MASS BOOK. The opportunity to

pray in a special way for the repose

of the soul of a loved one or other

prayerful intention is made available

each day with announced Mass

offerings. You may choose to

commemorate a death anniversary,

wedding anniversary or birthday remembrance. The

2019 Mass Book is now open and each offering is

$15.00. Please come to the Parish Office to make

special Mass offerings for your loved ones.

DINNER DANCE for American

Martyrs graduates on Sept. 29th at

Immaculate Conception Center,

Douglaston. Contact

maureens@jwhampton.com for

more information.

COMMUNITY NEWS

BRIDGE TO LIFE seeks an Administrative Asst.

experienced with office and social platforms,

Microsoft Office, bilingual in Spanish, etc., Send

resume to cblack@bridgetolife.org.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

2nd ANNUAL SCHOOL

SUPPLIES DONATIONS.

Once again throughout the

summer the Parish Pastoral

Council (PPC) is accepting

donations of school supplies

(e.g. notebooks, memo pads,

binders, pencils and pens,

crayons and markers, school

bags, etc.) to help needy

boys and girls begin the new

school year well-equipped and happy. Please place

your donation in the yellow school bus in the

Gathering Space of the church and thank you for your

generosity.

ITALIAN FESTIVAL sponsored by the Cellini

Lodge, New Hyde Park takes

place August 22nd to 26th.

Featuring amusement rides,

food court, games of chance

and live entertainment the

location is Martin J. Tully Park,

Denton & Evergreen Aves. in

New Hyde Park. For more

information call 516-747-1680.

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.

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE. Give your child

the gift of faith! (It’s the most important gift you will

ever give!) We invite all Catholic children attending

public schools to register for religious instruction for

the 2018/2019 year at our parish. Grades Pre-K

through 8 meet on Sunday mornings from 10:30AM

to 12Noon. High School students meet approximately

13 times over the course of the year on Wednesday

evenings. Classes begin: Sunday, September 16, 2018

for K-8, Sunday, September 23, 2018 for Pre-K, and

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 for High School.

Registration fees are as follows:

One child $90.00 Two children $130.00

Three or more $160.00 HS Program $50.00

per student

Registration Forms can be

found in the Church gathering

space or on-line at

www.olsnows.org (click on

Ministries, then Faith Formation, then click on Faith

Formation registration). If you are registering your

child for the first time please include a copy of the

child’s baptismal certificate. Mail your registration

form to Our Lady of the Snows Faith Formation

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION

PARISH/ACADEMY WEBSITES. Visit

www.olsnows.org and see an

abundance of information

about our parish including its

history, parish ministries and

special events, the weekly

bulletin and much more. Visit

www.olscafp.org and find

out important information

about exciting upcoming academy events. Happy

surfing!

BISHOP FRANCIS X. FORD prayer cards are on

the tables in the Gathering Space and all are invited to

pray for the beatification and canonization of this

Servant of God who was born in Brooklyn. Consider

becoming a member of the Bishop Francis X. Ford

Guild to help keep alive the inspiring memory of

Bishop Ford and offer prayer, support and financial

assistance to the cause for his beatification and

canonization. Membership forms are in the Gathering

Space.

CLOTHING DRIVE

CLOTHING DRIVE. The St. Vincent de Paul truck

will be at Our Lady of the Snows on Saturday,

September 15th from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. Now is

the time to search the drawers and closets for clothing

items, clean and in good shape, to help those less

fortunate. We

kindly ask you

to bring the

clothing on that

day only and the

St. Vincent de

Paul Society in

the parish thanks

you for your

donations.

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.

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.

God and Father of all gifts, we praise you

the source of all we are.

Teach us to acknowledge always

with generous gratitude

the many good things your infinite love

has given to us, as we support the work

of our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens.

Open our hearts that we

may answer your call to follow

the message of the Gospel as disciples

in love and service,

so that all may come to know you.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,

your Son, who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen

2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Thank you

to all who already have made a pledge to this year’s

diocesan Appeal with the mailing received at home.

Everyone is encouraged to take part in this year’s

Appeal by making a generous donation so that we

can reach our assigned goal of $105,179.00. Feel free

to view this Year’s Appeal video at

www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org

and offer daily the Appeal prayer

printed in today’s bulletin.

Together let us “Answer the

Call” to assist the Diocese and

our parish.

QUEENS DEANERY #5

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALAL

Here is the latest report as of August 14, 2018:

Amount of Goal: $105,179.00

Amount Pledged: $102,019.00

Amount Received: $85,244.00

Number of Donors: 395

SUMMER TRAVELERS. Free

ministry to traveling Catholics.

For nationwide Mass times and

locations please call Mass Times

1-858-207-6277 or go on the web

at www.Masstimes.org.

VOTER REGISTRATION

VOTER REGISTRATION forms are in the

Gathering Space for those who aren’t registered,

those who need to update their

registration, those who haven’t

voted in many years or those who

wish to change parties. Take the

time to register and remember to

vote your faith on Primary Day in

September and Election Day in

November.

Give, and it shall be given unto you. Luke 6:38

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.

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC ACADEMY

OLS CATHOLIC ACADEMY OFFICE will be

open for school registration, tuition payments, school

tours and other information from 9:00AM to 12Noon

on the following days in Aug.:

In addition, the office will be open the week of

Aug. 27th - Aug. 30th from 8:00AM to 2:30PM.

Also, school registration packets are available in the

Parish Office. Take the opportunity to offer your

child a quality Catholic education at Our Lady of the

Snows Catholic Academy this Fall.

Tues. Wed. Thurs. Aug.: 21st 22nd ——

ACADEMY SUMMER HOURS

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN AN OLSCA EIGHTH GRADER?

By Brother Michael Renna, OFS—Chairperson

A 10 liter glass aquarium is separated in half by a semi permeable membrane. This membrane only allows the passage of water molecules through it. On the left side of the membrane, a scientist placed 4 liters of a 10% sucrose (sugar) solution*. On the right side, she placed 4 liters of a 20% sucrose solution. Predict what will happen to the level of the solutions on either side of the membrane after 24 hours. Give a rationale for your prediction. *This solution is prepared by dissolving the sucrose in a sufficient amount of water to obtain the desired concentration.

Here is the answer to last week’s problem. Congratulations to everyone who got it correct! Answer: Molecules in nature move as a result of their inherent energy according to the Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT). In general, molecules move randomly but the tendency is to move from areas where they are more highly concentrated to areas where their concentration is less. In this problem, the side of the aquarium with the 10% sucrose solution is 90% water and the side with the 20% sucrose solution is 80% water. Thus the WATER concentration is higher on the left side of the membrane than on the right. Water molecules will move in both directions across the membrane, but the tendency is for MORE water molecules to move from the left side to the right side following their concentration gradient. This process is known as OSMOSIS. Sucrose molecules will not pass through the membrane since it is not permeable to sucrose. Thus, the level of the solution on the right side will increase while the level on the left will decrease. The levels will stop changing when the concentration of water molecules on both sides is equal. At this point, water molecules continue to move as per the KMT, but now the net movement from one side to the other is equal. Osmosis is the major mechanism by which water molecules enter and leave cells through the plasma membrane, whether they be plant root cells or human blood cells.

BACK TO SCHOOL BLESSING. As parents and

children prepare to return to school with uniforms,

school supplies, lunch

boxes, etc. we would like

to begin the new school

year by offering a

blessing for all students,

teachers, classroom aides,

instructors, etc. On

Sunday, September 16th

at the 9:30 AM Mass

school children are

invited to bring to church their school backpacks

filled with their school supplies and a special blessing

will be given to them and others so that the school

year will be successful and the young minds of our

school children will continue to expand in learning

new things.

BACK TO SCHOOL BLESSING

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!

AUTO DONATION. The St. Vincent de Paul

Society will take any car, truck or van, running or not,

and donate $75 to $200

per vehicle to Our Lady of

the Snows. Any old or

neglected vehicle sitting in your driveway or family

member, friend or neighbor’s driveway can be

disposed of by calling (718) 491-2525. Free towing,

any condition, IRS tax deduction.

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.

FIRST COMMUNION VIDEOS. Parents are

reminded to stop at the Parish Office and take home

their children’s First Communion video.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS. Throughout August

the Parish Office will close on Monday, Tuesday and

Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM. There will be no

office hours on Thursday and Friday nights. The

weekend hours remain the same from 9:00 AM to

12:00 PM on Saturdays and on Sundays from 9:00

AM to 1:00 PM.

SUMMER MISSION APPEAL sponsored by the

Propagation of the Faith Office will take place next

weekend, August 25th/26th. Father Rob Carbonneau,

a Passionist priest represents the U.S. China-Catholic

Association (USCCA) and

served as executive director

from 2015 to 2018. Father Rob

will speak at all the Masses

about the USCCA which

promotes mutual understanding,

friendship and exchange

between Catholics in the United

States and China. Presently in China there are

approximately 12 million Catholics and USCCA

programs include graduate and sabbatical studies for

Chinese priests and sisters in America, support for

Catholic-run charitable services, translation of

religious and devotional literature, preparing

informational materials regarding Catholicism in

China for Americans traveling there and much more.

Learn more at www.USCatholicChina.org. Thank

you in advance for your support next weekend of the

valuable missionary work of USCCA.

SUMMER MISSION APPEAL

MAGNIFICAT DAY OF THANKSGIVING at the

Kings Theatre on Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn on

Saturday, October 6th features guest speakers

including Father Peter Cameron, OP, Bishop Robert

Barron, Dr. Scott Hahn, Bishop DiMarzio, Sean

Cardinal O’Malley, OFM, Cap, and Most Rev.

Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United

States. Detailed information brochures about

registration are on the table in the Gathering Space

and feel free to visit www.magnificatday.com.