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, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, September 30, 2018 8:00AM Gregory Moore 9:30AM Patrick Ferguson 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for: Stephen DeSimone, Alberino Toppi, Rocky Toppi, Jacqueline Helen Constantinesco, Richard Marini,

Mary Vahey Gager-Health, Marlene Lucatorto, Diane Morrison, Letecia Lalicon Aquino,

Mary Joseph Anndasseril, Eunice Fernandes 12:30PM People of the Parish San Lorenzo 5:30PM Khriakose

Monday, October 1, 2018 9:00AM Nicholas Isolano 11:30AM Rosary Society 12Noon Deceased Members of the DiNapoli & Ardolina Families

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:00AM Sister Anne de Paul Toner, CSJ, Anniv. 12Noon Holly & Arthur Solecki 53rd Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:00AM Charles Drobnicki - 63rd Anniversary 12Noon Laura DiCarlo

Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:00AM Carmela Spaletta 12Noon P. J. Casper 12:30PM Adoration until 4 PM

Friday, October 5, 2018 9:00AM Mrs. Schneider 12Noon Mary Coyle 7:00PM Adoration 8:00PM Holy Hour of Prayer

Saturday October 6, 2018 9:00AM Marion Wagner 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass

Sunday, October 7, 2018 8:00AM People of the Parish 9:30AM Charles F. Harms Blessing of Expectant Parents 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

P. J. & Bridget McMahon-Anniversary Remb., Vanessa & Megan Cantos-Birthday Celebrations,

Elizabeth Stanley, Vera Cunnane, Kenneth Toohey, Matthew Tedesco-31st Birthday Remembrance,

Angelo Franco, Stephen DeSimone, Diane Morrison, Richard Marini

12:30PM Deceased Members of the Chakkadavil Family 3:00PM Anointing Mass 5:30PM In Thanksgiving - Siby & Ruby

THE SANCTUARY LAMP for the week was donated in

Loving Memory of MADATHIKUNNEL & VETTUKALLEL

FAMILIES requested by

Jose & Thankamma Madathikunnel Family

ALTAR BREADS for the week were donated for the

HEALTH OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS requested by

Jose & Thankamma Madathikunnel Family

ALTAR WINES for the week were donated in Honor of

OUR CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN requested by

Jose & Thankamma Madathikunnel Family

THIS WEEK AT OLS

Sunday, September 30 10:30AM ........ Faith Formation Classes....................... BCH/School 1:30PM .......... San Lorenzo Reception ...................................... WR Monday, October 1 9:45AM .......... Arts & Crafts ..................................................... BCH 12:30PM ........ Rosary Society ................................................. BCH 7:30PM .......... Parish Pastoral Council ................................... PMR Tuesday, October 2 7:45AM .......... Children’s Choir ............................................ Church 9:30AM .......... Bereavement .................................................... PMR 6:00PM .......... HAA Class Parent Meeting ............................... BCH 7:00PM .......... HAA Meeting .................................................... BCH 7:30PM .......... Doctrinal Delights ............................................. PMR 7:30PM .......... Evangelization Committee ............................. School Wednesday, October 3 10:00AM ........ Golden Age Friendship Club ............................ BCH 2:55PM .......... Girl Scout Troops 4740 & 4040 ........................ BCH 7:30PM .......... R. C. I. A. ....................................................... School Thursday, October 4 6:45PM .......... Handbell Choir ..................................................... CH 7:30PM .......... Leadership Committee ..................................... PMR 7:30PM .......... Franciscan Film & Presentation ........................ BCH 8:00PM .......... Adult Choir ........................................................... CH Friday, October 5 9:30AM .......... Anointing Committee ........................................ PMR 3:00PM .......... Oktoberfest Set-Up ....................... Small Parking Lot 6:00PM .......... Oktoberfest ................................... Small Parking Lot Saturday, October 6 2:00PM .......... Himig At Alay Choir ............................................ WR

*SCIENCE LAB= SL (Former Teacher’s Lounge)

Dear Parishioners,

This coming week will celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis on October 4th and traditionally on October 7th we celebrate the Feast of the

Holy Rosary. Both feasts are very important and “popular” for many people because of Mary’s fidelity to God and maternal care for the Savior of the world and St. Francis’ holiness and love for God and undivided care for the poor and all God created.

With this in mind, the Rosary Society’s annual luncheon on Sunday, October 14th, taking place at Trinity Restaurant on Jericho Turnpike in Floral Park, features a distinguished guest speaker, Brother Bill Boslet, who will speak about “Mary in the Life, Thoughts and Prayers of Saint Francis.” Brother Bill is known around the diocese and beyond because he is the former Superior General of the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn and has traveled extensively over the years to different places where the Franciscans are in ministry.

Brother Bill’s reflection on our Blessed Lady and St. Francis will be worthwhile and enlightening as we learn about the spiritual friendship and bond between these two holy ones particularly through the writings of Saint Francis. Without a doubt, Brother Bill’s reflection and life as a Francisan Brother will give witness to the call to holiness in all of our lives.

Attractive flyers about the Mass and delicious luncheon on Sunday, October 14th are on the tables in the Gathering Space and all Rosarians and ladies in the parish are cordially invited. Please return the completed form and payment to the Parish Office no later than Tuesday, October 9th. Please feel free to invite friends, neighbors and fellow parishioners to join you.

Also, on the Feast of Saint Francis this Thursday, not one but two opportunities in commemoration of Saint Francis are scheduled in the parish. At 4:00 PM in the shrine area on 258 Street the annual blessing of the animals will take place and already our parish pets are excited! Then at 7:30 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall the highly acclaimed film, “The Sultan and the Saint” starring Zach Beyer, Jeremy Irons and Alexander McPherson will be shown on the silver screen. See today’s bulletin for all the details.

May we answer the call to holiness everyday in our lives through the intercession of our Blessed Mother and Saint Francis.

OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, September 23rd……………$12,231.00 Maintenance & Repair………….….….$1,523.00 Our God is a most generous God! Thanks for sharing what God has given you with others!

THE NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY invites all parishioners to Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament this First Friday, October 5th, beginning at 7:00PM in the church. A Holy Hour will begin at 8:00PM and conclude with Benediction. A reminder that Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Thursday afternoon following the 12Noon Mass concluding with Benediction at 4:00PM.

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

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP is prayed on the first Wednesday of each month following the 12 Noon Mass. All are invited to pray this special devotion in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help this coming Wednesday, October 3rd. 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, Phyllis Indiviglo, Barbara Lazaro, James Leung, Anne McGinnis, Elizabeth Milan, 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, John Varrone, Laura Velez, William Vicente,

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

Louis Troiano, Helen Wendelken, Ghislaine B. Augustin

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

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALAL

Here is the latest report as of September 24, 2018:

Amount of Goal: $105,179.00

Amount Pledged: $ 105,779.00

Amount Received: $ 92,385.50

Number of Donors: 404

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE. Our parish will

celebrate Respect Life Weekend next weekend,

October 6th/7th. After all the Masses the Respect Life

Committee will distribute pro-life literature, recruit

parishioners to join our “Rosary for Life” recitation

on the second Sunday of every month in the church at

1:30 PM and request donations to our “Pennies For

Life” campaign. We will have collec-

tion cans in the Gathering Space to take

home and fill with pennies. Please

remember to pray and work to end

abortion forever!

FAMILY MASS is celebrated today at 9:30 AM in the church. All families in the parish are invited to attend and children are encouraged to participate in the first session of Children’s Liturgy of the Word this year.

DIOCESAN CONVOCATION takes place on Saturday, October 13th at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston from 9:00AM to 3:45PM. Keynote speaker will be Rev. Msgr. Anthony Sherman, Pastor of Saint Anastasia Church, Douglaston and former Director of the US Bishops’ Secretariat for Divine Worship. The theme of the day is “This Family Whom You Have Summoned Before You.” All liturgical and pastoral ministers and any other interested parishioners are welcomed to attend the day. The cost is $10.00 per participant and the registration deadline is Saturday, October 6th. Contact Mrs. Regina Moreno at (718) 347-3511 or at rel.ed@olsnows.org for more details.

ARISE: TOGETHER IN CHRIST. Following two

successful years of ARISE this worthwhile

evangelization effort 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

registration begins this weekend using the sign up

card in today’s bulletin and extra cards are on the

tables in the Gathering Space. Invite fellow

parishioners and friends to join in and please pray the

ARISE prayer daily!

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

togetheron 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

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Telephone ______________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________

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DEANERY CYO MASS. At the beginning of a new year of athletics in the parish all boys and girls

participating in various sports are invited to a CYO Mass at Saint Kevin Church, 45-21 194 Street, Flushing, NY

11358 on Saturday, October 20th at 10:45 AM. This year we welcome athletes, parents, coaches, aides and

volunteers from the 10 parishes in Queens Deanery 5! All the boys and girls are encouraged to wear their team

uniform and see the attractive flyer on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space for more details. At the Mass a

special blessing will be offered for everyone to have a successful and safe sports season.

SHINING STARS AWARDS sponsored by the

Catholic Migration Office in the Brooklyn Diocese

will be presented on Friday, October 19th and we are

proud our parishioner, Mr. Terence Nedumparambil

Joseph is the award recipient this year.

Congratulations Terence from the Indian Catholic

Community and all of us at Our Lady of the Snows

Parish!

COMMUNITY NEWS

FRIDAY FILM FESTIVAL at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston presents on Friday, October 12th at 7:30 PM the notable film, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (1951) starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. Film series tickets are $25.00 and $6.00 for each single film. On Friday, October 19th SCHINDLER’S LIST (1993) starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes will be viewed. For more information please call (718) 281-9582.

MORNING OF RECOLLECTION

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13th

9AM PARISH MEETING ROOM

PUBLIC ROSARY RALLY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13th

12 NOON SCHOOL YARD

ROSARY SOCIETY REDEDICATION

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14th

11:00 AM MASS

BLOOD DRIVE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21st

9 AM to 3 PM FORMER WHITE ROOM

ARTS & CRAFT SALE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th

8:45 AM BISHOP CHAPPETTO HALL

SAVE THE DATES

CHILDRENS’ ENVELOPES are available in the Gathering Space for families who wish to help their children in the practice of good stewardship and support of God’s Church. Thank you to everyone who teaches our young people about God’s bounty and how to make a return to the Lord for His goodness.

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.

OZANAM HALL, Bayside seeks part-time activity leaders, Mon. to Fri. Good verbal/writing interpersonal skills to work with seniors. Call Marilyn at (718) 971-2708.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S next meeting will be this Wednesday, Oct. 3rd in Bishop Chappetto Hall. New members are welcome.

EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE will meet this Tuesday, October 2nd at 7:30 PM in the Trophy Area. All members are asked to attend.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC) will meet this Monday, October 1st at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Room. All members are asked to attend.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion Mass and breakfast meeting takes place on next Sunday, October 7th beginning at the 9:30 AM Mass. All men in the parish are encouraged to join the Holy Name Society. Attractive blue brochures describing the good work of the Holy Name Society are in the Ministry Brochure rack.

ROSARY SOCIETY will have its monthly Communion Mass and meeting tomorrow on Monday, October 1st beginning with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 11:30 AM in the church. Following Mass all ladies are invited to Bishop Chappetto Hall and empty baby bottles will be distributed to collect coins during Respect Life Month.

VOCATIONS EVENTS

JEREMIAH PROJECT, an overnight experience of Christ through fraternity & prayer for men Fri. Oct. 19th to Sat. Oct. 20th at Cathedral Seminary House of Formation, Douglaston.

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. Oct. 20th from 1 PM to 4 PM.

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.

CURSILLO WEEKENDS are scheduled for the Fall and they are unique opportunities to enter into the depths of God’s Love and Friendship. The weekends begin on Thursday evening at 7:30 PM and conclude on Sunday at 5:00 PM. A Men’s Cursillo will take place at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington Oct. 18-21 and contact Jim Barker at 631- 774-7305 or at jbtug@aol.com. A Women’s Cursillo will be Nov. 1-4 at the Montfort Spiritual Center, Bay Shore. Feel free to contact Ann Marie Dodd at 516- 236-0586 or at amdodd13@gmail.com.

MAGNIFICAT DAY OF THANKSGIVING at the Kings Theatre on Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn next 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.

ST. LORENZO RUIZ CELEBRATION takes place today at the 12:30 PM Mass. All are invited to commemorate this courageous and holy man who became the first saint from the Philippines. We will pray through his intercession for the fortitude to bear witness to Christ in all circumstances. Following the Mass a delicious lunch and festive program will take place in the former White Room. All are welcomed.

DELIGHTS OF DOCTRINE An exploration of the riches of Catholic doctrine will take place with Father Jeremy starting this Tuesday, October 2, at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Room, and continuing each Tuesday in October. Come discover and rediscover the treasure that has wonderfully unfolded from the seeds planted by Jesus when He walked the earth! Sponsored by the Parish Spirituality Committee.

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 October 22nd to November 26th from 4PM to 5:30PM at St. Gregory's Rectory Basement Meeting Room, 242-20 88th Ave., Bellerose. For more information and to register please call Cathy (516) 352-4202 or Joan (718) 347-4470.

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino will be on Monday, October 29, 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.

ST. LORENZO RUIZ CELEBRATION MONTHLY 50/50 WINNER Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Rillera who won $475.00 in our July drawing! The August drawing will be held on October 31 2018. A 50/50 envelope is included in your monthly packet. Extra envelopes are at the Church doors. Thank you and good luck!

ARTS AND CRAFTS SALE featuring Autumn & Holiday items sponsored by the Arts and Crafts Group in the parish takes place in Bishop Chappetto Hall next Sunday, October 28th after all the Masses. Come and browse the tables filled with unique and beautiful items for the home and as perfect gifts for family and friends including baby blankets and pillows, decorative dish towels, autumn and Halloween crafts and much more! There will also be raffles. Come and browse around.

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.

KERALA RELIEF COLLECTION. Thank you to everyone in the parish who contributed individually and collectively to the relief effort of those afflicted by the monsoon floods in Kerala in India. The monies totaled $4,606.00 and were sent to the diocese for distribution. Thank you for your overwhelming generosity and care.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION

Parish Sunday Honoring the Sick & Disabled Our parish will celebrate the annual Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday,

October 7, 2018 at a special 3:00 pm Mass. Please plan to arrive early to pick up your name tag in the Gathering Space of the Church. We ask you to kindly call (718) 347-6229 or mail your

registration to the Human Concerns Center as soon as possible. There will NOT be registration before the Mass. Wheelchairs will be gathered

in a special section. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please register me for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Name_____________________________________ Wheelchair Yes___ No ___

Address__________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________ Would like to be anointed but am unable to

attend _____

BLOOD DRIVE sponsored by the

Filipino-American Community will take

place on Sunday, October 21st from 9AM

to 3PM in the former White Room.

Presently there is a grave shortage of

blood and all eligible donors and new

donors are asked to not pass up the opportunity to

give the Gift of Life to someone on Sunday, October

21st. Mark your calendars today!

ROSARY SOCIETY Communion Luncheon will be on Sunday, October 14th at Trinity Restaurant, 195 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park following our Communion Mass at 11:00 AM in the church. A delicious lunch will be served with choice entrees including pot roast, chicken, sliced steak, pasta primavera, shrimp and many others. All Rosarians

and ladies are invited and the cost is $30.00 per person. Registration forms are in the Gathering Space and we kindly ask you to return your form and payment in the collection or at the Parish Office no later than Tuesday, October 9th.

DIOCESAN MARIAN PILGRIMAGE to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC takes place at the end of October. All are welcomed to join in a diocesan Mass celebrated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the shrine with many of the faithful. Saint Anastasia Par-ish, Douglaston is conducting a bus tour for this pil-grimage including an overnight stay (Oct. 26th-Oct. 27th) and the cost is $269.00 per person (double oc-cupancy) and $349.00 (single occupancy). For more information and reservation please call A & G Peace Tours, Inc. at (718) 423-5077 or the parish at (718) 631-4454.

VIDEO SERIES: THE MASS will be viewed on three consecutive Thursdays (October 11th, 18th and 25th) in the Parish Meeting Room from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM. Produced by “Word on Fire,” this worth-while series features insights on the Mass by Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and host of the acclaimed vide-os, “Catholicism” and “Priest, Prophet and King.” Sponsored by the Spirituality Committee there is no registration required- simply come by and feel free to invite fellow parishioners and friends!

SUMMER ENVELOPES. Thank you to everyone who regularly used the church envelopes throughout July and August. However, we ask those who may have been away and unable to return their offerings to please help the parish recover some of the income we depend on. We invite any new parishioners to register in the parish by using one of the White Welcome envelopes found on the tables in the Gathering Space. Thank you for your church support.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION. Give your child the gift of faith! (It’s the most important gift you will ever give!) 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.

Our Lady of the Snows Rosary Society

Annual Communion Mass & Luncheon Sunday, October 14, 2018

The guest speaker will be:

Brother Bill Boslet, Former Superior General,

Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn

His topic will be: “Mary in the Life, Thoughts and Prayers of St. Francis”

Cost $30.00 per person Please return your payment to the Parish Office by Tuesday, October 9th.

Rosary Society

Annual Communion Mass and Luncheon Sunday, October 14, 2018

Name_____________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________________

Please reserve ________________spaces for the

Rosary Society Annual Communion Luncheon on Sunday, October 14, 2018

at Trinity Restaurant. Amount Enclosed $______________________

All Rosarians and Ladies are invited

to the 11:00 Mass in the Church.

Following Mass a delicious luncheon will be served at Trinity Restaurant, 190 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park

Entrée Choices include: Pot Roast, Chicken, Sliced Steak, Pasta, Shrimp and many others.

Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church 258-15 80th Ave

Floral Park, NY 11004

718 347-6070 – www.olsnows.org

Film: “

“THE SULTAN AND THE SAINT’

The Sultan and the Saint (2016) tells one of the great, lost stories from history. Set in a past period of East-West conflict, it speaks with urgency to our present. This story about two men of faith, one an itinerant Christian preacher, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire, bucked a century of war, distrust, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. Starring Zach Beyer, Jeremy Irons and Alexander McPherson, it is the story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt, and their meeting on a bloody battlefield during the period of Christian- Muslim conflict known as the Crusades. Join two of our parish’s Secular Franciscans in viewing this epic film, “The Sultan and the Saint”.

When: Thursday, October 4th 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Where: Bishop Chappetto Hall No Registration is required Sponsored by: Our Lady of the Snows Spirituality Committee

Our Lady of the Snows RC Church Floral Park, NY

Celebrates The Blessing of Expectant Parents

Sunday October 7, 2018 9:30am Mass

All expectant and adopting parents are invited to receive a special blessing and a

small gift in the anticipation of a child. Please call the Parish Office at 718 347-6070

by Thursday, October 4th and register with your name and phone number.

Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church

Thursday October 4, 2018 at 4:00pm Meet before the St. Francis Statue

at the Outdoor Shrine Area on 258th Street

Bring Your Pets!