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.

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. Peter Penton

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Peter Okajima

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: Ms. Teresa Peveraro

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM &

Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 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

Parish Office (718) 347-6070

For emergencies call (718) 347-6070 ext. *842

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.

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR

The sick, homebound and hospitalized..

Lilly Alaggia, Joseph Chiofolo, Jean Harms,

Bernadette Jean-Louis, Tara Lockwood,

Ted Nicolosi, John Pozzo,

Kerry Ruppert, Gabriel Stefania

All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones

THE SANCTUARY LAMP for the week was donated

in Loving Memory of SISTER CLAUDE MARIA VITALE,CSJ

10th ANNIVERSARY requested by

The Vollaro Family

THIS WEEK AT OLS

ALL PARISH MEETINGS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, PLEASE FEEL

FREE TO CALL THE PARISH OFFICE

OLS Sunday Collection Report July 19, 2020.................................................$9,317.00 Thank you for your generosity during this difficult time

and please continue to send your envelopes through the

mail slot at the Parish Office or through regular mail.

Please see the special announcement in today’s bulletin

about GiveCentral which is widely used throughout

the Diocese. Please consider signing up and follow the

simple steps to enroll. Thank you for all you do!

Our God is a most generous God! Thanks for sharing

what God has given you with others

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2020

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, July 26 8:00AM Pushpa James 9:30AM People of the Parish 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for: Stanley Bodner, Miguel Chaparro,

Gerard Hayes, John and Frances Cronjager, Vera and Joseph Camilleri

12:30PM Thresia Kochupurackal 2:00PM Larry Sypowicz 5:30PM Terrance Joseph and Family In Thanksgiving Monday, July 27 9:00AM Deceased members of the Kuziamplavil and Nettikaadan Families 12Noon Sister Claude Maria Vitale- 10th Anniversary Tuesday, July 28 9:00AM Thresia Kochupurackal 12Noon Philip Haws and Family

Wednesday, July 29 9:00AM Loretta Stecher 12Noon James Lavin

Thursday, July 30 9:00AM Charlotte Benedetti 12Noon Caterina Cortina

Friday, July 31 9:00AM Margaret Reilly 12Noon Rose Delima Joseph Saturday, August 1 9:00AM Deceased Members of the Kollappallil & Chakkadavil Families 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass Sunday, August 2 8:00AM Gustavito Ribeiro 9:30AM Thomas O’Brien 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Robert T. Tallarico, Nazario Vareas, Wasyl Puszkydra, Bruno DeFranceschi,

Harriet L. May, Lena Del Vecchio, Ann Digilio, James Ruddle 12:30PM People of the Parish 2:00PM Julieta Valderamo 5:30PM

2021 MASS BOOK

2021 MASS BOOK. Due to the pandemic the 2021

Mass Book will open sometime after Labor Day.

This is for the safety and well being of all

parishioners and secretarial staff. Please do not

submit Mass requests at this time. Thank you for your

understanding and patience.

CONFESSIONS

CONFESSIONS are heard on

Saturdays at 1:00PM in the

Reconciliation Room. We ask

everyone’s cooperation with face

coverings and social distancing in

the Reconciliation Room for the

well being of all.

Dear Parishioners: These last months of the world pandemic have been sad and sombering for many of

us if not for everyone. In one way or another, individuals, families, businesses,

communities, neighborhoods and countries have been affected directly or indirectly

by it. The following CNN news report really struck me.

The Felician Sisters convent in Livonia, outside of Detroit, suffered coronavirus that claimed the lives of twelve

nuns in one month beginning on Good Friday. A thirteen sister, Sister Danatha Suchyta, 98, passed away from the

effects on June. 27th. The sisters ranging in ages from 69 to 99 served in many different ministries including teaching, playing music

and publishing a 586 page book about the history of the convent. The sisters all lived and worked on the 360 acre

campus that was once home to 800 nuns and sadly enough, there are only 50 nuns there now. Sister Mary Christopher Moore, provincial minister of Our Lady of Hope Province mourned: “We grieve for each

of our sisters who have passed during the time of the pandemic throughout the province, and we greatly appreciate

all of those who are holding us in prayer and supporting us in a number of ways.” According to the Global Sisters Report the death of the 13 nuns in Livona may be the worst loss to a community

of women religious since the 1918 influenza pandemic. Please remember the following sisters in your prayers:

Sister Mary Luiza Wawrzyniak, 99 Sister Celine Marie Lesinski, 92

Sister Mary Estelle Printz, 95 Sister Thomas Marie Wadowski, 73

Sister Mary Patricia Pyszynski, 93 Sister Mary Clarence (Adeline) Borkoski, 83

Sister Rose Mary Wolak, 86 Sister Mary Janice (Margaret) Zolkowski, 86

Sister Victoria Marie Indyk, 69 Sister Mary Alice Ann (Fernanda) Gradowski, 73

Sister Mary Martinez (Virginia) Rozek, 87 Sister Mary Madeleine (Frances) Dolan, 82

Sister Danatha Suchyta, 98

May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen.

PARISH OFFICE

PARISH OFFICE is now

open each day Monday to

Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00

PM. It is closed during lunch

from 12 Noon to 1:00PM. There will be no evening

hours or weekend hours at the moment. Please free to

come to the Parish Office for Mass cards, sacramental

certificates and inquires, offertory envelope drop off,

etc. We require everyone to wear a face covering and

follow social distancing in the Parish Office. Please

feel free to call the Parish at other times, leave a

message and one of the priests or secretaries will call

you back.

AIR CONDITIONING COLLECTION

AIR CONDITIONING

COLLECTION takes place

next Sunday, August 2nd. 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. Please return your offering in the mail or at the

Parish Office. Thank you for your contribution.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALAL Here is the latest report as of

July 21, 2020:

Amount of Goal: $127,004.00

Amount Pledged: $ 82,507.00

Amount Received:$63,106.00

Number of Donors:212

CHURCH REOPENING The church is open for public Masses using the regular Sunday and weekday schedules. Because of the limited 25% capacity we have added an extra Mass at 2:00 PM on a trial basis. We ask everyone’s patience, cooperation and flexibility if you are asked to leave and come back to a different Mass because of the maximum capacity of 25%. This is for everyone’s safety and well being. Also, all group prayer including the Novena of the Miraculous Medal, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday afternoons and First Fridays, morning recitation of the Rosary, etc. is suspended for the time being as we begin anew. We will continue to update information and share diocesan norms as we receive them. Thank you again for your cooperation.

CHURCH REOPENING MASS INTENTIONS

MASS INTENTIONS. 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. Masses are

presently available: 11:00 AM Collective Masses dates available are

from Sunday, August 2nd to Sunday, September

27th . Each offering is $15.00. 2:00 PM Mass Intention date available is August

30th. Offering is $15.00

Altar Breads remembrance are available the weeks

of September 20th and September 27th. The offering

is $50.00.

Altar Wines remembrance are available the weeks

of September 20th and September 27th. The offering

is $50.00.

Altar Flowers remembrance is available the week

of: September 20th . The offering is $100.00.

CELEBRATING SAINT ROQUE (ST. ROCCO)

CELEBRATING SAINT ROQUE (SAINT ROCCO) Our annual observance of Saint Rocco

will take place on Sunday, August 9th. Father Peter Penton will be the celebrant and homilist.

Because of these extraordinary times, we will have Holy Mass at 2:00PM, recitation of the

Novena of St. Rocco, and a blessing with his holy relic. There will be no street procession and no

festive dinner this year. Please join us at Mass and let us pray through the powerful intercession

of Saint Rocco, patron saint of the sick and suffering.

Celebrate with us!

August 9, 2020

Holy Mass & Novena

Blessing with Holy Relic

of

St. Rocco

2:00PM

In the Church

Father Peter Penton

Celebrant & Homilist

Our Lady of the Snows 258-15 80th Avenue

Floral Park, NY 11004 718-347-6070

ST. ROCCO WAS BORN IN MONTPELIER IN FRANCE IN 1295. HIS PARENTS, JOHN AND LIBERIA, WERE WEALTHY AND VERY DEVOUT CHRISTIANS. WHEN HE WAS 20 YEARS OLD HE LOST HIS PARENTS. HE SOLD HIS PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR AND DECIDED TO GO ON A PILGRIMAGE TO ROME. WHEN HE REACHED PIACENZA IN NORTHERN ITALY HE TOOK CARE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE PLAGUE. EVENTUALLY HE HIMSELF WAS INFECTED WITH THE PESTILENCE. BY DIVINE INTERVENTION A DOG BROUGHT HIM A PIECE OF BREAD DAILY. ONE DAY THE OWNER OF THE DOG FOLLOWED HIS PET AND SAW THE PLAGUE STRICKEN ST. ROCCO AND NURSED HIM BACK TO HEALTH. ONCE HEALED, ST ROCCO CONTINUED TO TAKE CARE OF THE PLAGUE VICTIMS. LATER ON, HE RETURNED HOME AND BECAUSE OF THE REGIONAL WAR HE WAS SUSPECTED OF BEING A SPY. HE WAS PUT IN PRISON AND THERE HE LANGUISHED AND DIED OF HUNGER AND WANT.

Feast of St.Rocco

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SUMMER TRAVELERS

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.

NOVENA

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF

THE SNOWS is included again in

today’s bulletin and all are invited to

begin praying these special healing

prayers this Tuesday, July 28th, in

anticipation of our parish feast day on

August 5th. What a beautiful way to

rely on God’s healing for ourselves

and many others during the pandemic through the

powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Snows.

Our Lady of the Snows – Healing Novena Prayers

July 28 – Living with Illness

God, You created us in Your goodness. I come to You seeking a return to physical wholeness for myself and those I love.

It is difficult to give You praise when my body is in pain. I pray, too, for all those who are suffering physical pain. Heal

those in my family who are ill. Cure those afflicted with terminal illness. Guide those in the heathcare professions that

they may be wise and compassionate to those they treat. Grant steadfastness and courage to those whom You have

called to accept their suffering for the redemption of the world. Finally, Lord, I pray for good health and freedom from

illness for myself and all Your people. Protect us and be with us each day, O Loving Father, I ask this through Christ my

Savior. Amen.

July 29 – Living through Caregiving

Lord, help those who care for people who are ill, so that they can have true compassion as well as the skill in treatment.

Help all of us to become more knowledgeable about chronic illnesses and more aware of the ways we can love and care

for those who suffer. With many days of struggle and pain ahead, it is easy to lose sight of the good in life and to be

filled with feelings of anger, fear, depression and anxiety. Help our caregivers be reassured of Your eternal love. Amen.

July 30 – Living through Divorce

Lord, God, when the love that once existed between spouses dies, it is like the death of a beloved person. Regardless of

which spouse initiates the break, it is always a painful experience that leaves behind an unpleasant aftertaste of failure.

The feelings of joy and hope that surrounded vows of lifelong commitment seem to have belonged to someone else, in

another place and time. If reconciliation is not possible, grant those going through divorce the ability to forgive one

another for the hurts each has received. Guide them to avoid harboring thoughts of anger and revenge. Help them to

heal and learn from their painful situation. May they seek to know Your will regarding the new life You would have

them follow. Amen.

July 31 – Living with Uncertainty

Lord, Jesus Christ, I offer You today all my work, my hopes, my sorrows and joy. Grant me the grace to remain close to

You today, to work with You and to do all that I do for Your honor and glory. Help me to love You with all my heart and

to serve You with all my strength. I pray, too for all those who face stressful situations in their lives. Give them Your

wisdom and discernment that they may find peace in knowing Your will and doing it. Instill in all of our hearts a thirst

for daily prayer so that we may be refreshed and renewed in Your Father’s love. We make these requests as Your

brothers and sisters, ever grateful for Your gift of salvation. Amen.

August 1 – Living with Burdens

We pray today, God, for all who have burdens in their lives. Some suffer in silence alone. Some feel ashamed and don’t

know how to ask for help. Some lash out, and their pain affects those around them. Some despair, their hopelessness

so deep that they hurt themselves. Be with them, Lord. Open our eyes to their hurt, that we may treat them as You

treated all the broken ones who come to You. Give them hope for another day. Amen.

August 2 – Living with Grief

Holy Spirit, You were given to the Apostles to be a source of strength and comfort in the loss they experienced in Jesus’

death. I come to You in need of the same consolation. God, You have loved me in a special way through the

relationship and friendship I have had. Now, in Your wisdom, You have called my loved one back to live eternally with

You. The pain and loss I feel seems to surround me and leave me feeling empty and helpless. I pray too. Lord, for all

those who suffer the pain of losing those they loved. Give them peace of mind in knowing that You have granted eternal

rest to all those deceased members of their family. Comfort and guide those who are trying to cope with a recent death.

Strengthen those who die today, granting them inner peace as they journey into Your Heavenly Kingdom. Remember

also those who are caring for their loved ones as they near their death. May they be consoled in the knowledge that

someday they will be rejoined in eternal life with You. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, our Mother, who

held in her heart the pain of loving those she loved. Amen.

August 3 – Living with Conflict

Lord, my life seems in turmoil right now. I feel anxious and afraid as I search for ways to resolving this current conflict. I

try to remind myself of Your providence and Your love and caring for me and those dear to me. But the problems I face

seem overwhelming and continue to worry me. There just doesn’t seem to be any quick or easy answer right now, and I

sometimes wonder how my life will ever be on firm footing again. Help me to accept my responsibility, yet not lose

perspective on what is really important. Guide me to a gentle awareness of what I can do, and give me the courage and

strength to do it. Amen.

August 4 – Living with Distorted Self-Image

Lord, be at my side when I wander in darkness. Sometimes my life seems to have no purpose, and I feel alone and lost.

Help me to realize that, as bad as I may feel at this moment, this day, and each day, is a gift from You, with possibility for

change and the potential for happiness, peace and a greater good. Bring me to an awareness of what I must do to

relieve my suffering. Though I may not understand the reasons, grant me the courage and strength to do what must be

done. I look to You always as my source of light, happiness and peace. Amen.

August 5 – Moving Forward in Hope and Joy

Heavenly Father, You have created me and walked with me throughout my entire life. Some days it is very easy to see

Your presence and know Your love. Other days I must search to find the more subtle signs of Your love and presence in

my life. Open my eyes to Your marvelous gifts and lead me to give You thanks and praise always. Jesus, my Savior and

Brother, thank You for showing me how much I am loved. You carry my Cross with me each day, ever ready to bring me

Your Father’s peace. Holy Spirit, fill me, with thankfulness for all God puts in my life. Give me the eyes that can see all

the blessings I receive each day and a heart that never ceases to marvel at God’s wonder. Amen.

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.

BULLETIN ADVERTISERS

LOVE OF NEIGHBOR

LOVE OF NEIGHBOR. During this

time of coronavirus, let us consider some

of the spiritual and corporal works of

mercy by offering prayers, making phone

calls, sending an email or text, etc. to

loved ones and to those who are confined

to their homes during this time. Without a doubt it

will make a world of difference!

FREE ANTIBODY TESTING

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!

WARM WELCOME

CHURCH ENVELOPES. The new

packet of church envelopes was recently

mailed to all registered parishioners who

use the weekly envelopes. If you did not

receive the mailing please contact the Parish Office.

If you do not receive envelopes we encourage you to

formally register in the parish as active

parishioners and help support the parish through the

year. Lastly, we kindly ask you to mark your offering

amount on the front of the envelope each week.

Thank you for you cooperation and generosity to Our

Lady of the Snows Parish.

CHURCH ENVELOPES

ROBOCALLS

ROBOCALLS. A new robocall from

Father McBrien was made this past

week to over 1500 households in the

parish. It is one of many ways of

staying in touch with everyone at Our Lady of the

Snows to offer prayerful support and assistance

during this difficult time. If you did not receive the

call please leave a phone message at the Parish Office

and we will check the parish database.

FREE ANTIBODY

TESTING. Northwell

Health will be conducting

free Covid-19 antibody tests

at Our Lady of Lourdes

Chapel, 92-96 220th Street,

Queens Village, NY 11428 this Monday, July 27th to

Friday July 31st from 10AM to 6PM. Antibodies are

proteins that help fight off infections. A simple blood

test shows if people have had a previous infection

with the virus. To make a an appointment to be

tested please call 833-422-7369 (833-4CARENY).

DANIEL FASTING

DANIEL FASTING is a 21 day spiritual journey

with prayer and sacrifice sponsored by Shalom

Media. Take the opportunity to lift up your hands

and hearts to the Lord for spiritual breakthroughs in

your life and in the world especially during the

current pandemic. Father Roy Varghese Palatty,

CMI, spiritual director of Shalom Media, will be

leading the initiative. Go to

www.shalommedia.org/danielfasting for free

registration. “ I ate no savory food, took no meat or

wine, and did not anoint myself at all until the end of

the three weeks”. (Dan.10:3).