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

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Hung Cao

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. Zenaida Trovese

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

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.

THIS WEEK AT OLS

Sunday, March 10 - GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE

10:00AM…...Holy Name Society……………………………...PMR 10:30AM .... Faith Formation Classes ...................... BCH/School 2:00PM .... Fil-Am Committee.. .......................................... BCH

Tuesday, March 12

7:45AM ..... .Children’s Choir ............................................ Church 9:45AM ..... .Arise (J&D) ...................................................... PMR 7:00PM ..... .Faith Sharing (DM) ....................................... Library 7:30PM ..... .Spirituality Committee. ................................... PMR 7:30PM……Leadership Committee……………….……Computer

Wednesday, March 13

9:30AM ..... .St. Vincent de Paul .......................................... PMR 10:00AM ..... .Golden Age Friendship Club ............................ BCH 2:55AM ..... .Girl Scout Troups 4740 & 4040 ........................ BCH 5:30PM…….Irish Breakfast Basket Prep……...…………….PMR 7:15PM ..... .Teen Catechetical Program ......................... Library 7:30PM ..... .R. C. I. A. .................................................Computer 7:30PM ..... .Special Events Committee ............................. PMR 7:45PM ..... .Baptism Prep Class ...................................... Church

Thursday, March 14

6:45PM…...Handbell Choir………………………………....Church 7:30PM ..... .Video Series -The Mass…. ............................. PMR 8:00PM……Adult Choir…...………………………………...Church

Saturday, March 16

10:00AM……..Irish Breakfast Set-Up .................................... BCH 2:00PM……..Himig At Alay Choir ........................................ SJH

THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated

in Loving Memory of John & Mary Creed

requested by The Creed Family

THE ALTAR WINES

and THE ALTAR BREADS

For the week were donated in Loving Memory of

LEO TSCHUDI –8th Anniversary requested by

Barbara Tschudi & Family

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019

First Sunday of Lent

Sunday, March 10, 2019

8:00AM Adrian Fernandes 9:30AM People of the Parish Communion Prep Mass Girl Scout Blessing

11:00AM Rite of Sending for Election

Collective Mass Offered for:

Philip Mannooparambil & Family, Jasmine Joseph, Maurice Keane,

William Vicente, Adele Alberghini, Ann Bozzi, Felisa Legaspi, Mary Costello, Lina Rubino,

Kathleen O’Loughlin

12:30PM Ferdinand & Cecilia Ignacio - Wedding Anniversary 1:30PM Respect Life / Rosary 5:30PM Rajan Philip Palaparampil

Monday, March 11, 2019

9:00AM Kuriechen Chacko 12Noon Sisilikutty Vettiyattu

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

9:00AM William Brown 12Noon James Scahill

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

9:00AM Rita Mohan 12Noon Grace McManus

Thursday, March 14, 2019

9:00AM Sister Elizabeth Derricks, CSJ 12Noon Thankamma

12:30PM Adoration until 4PM

Friday, March 15, 2019

9:00AM Tonja Karczewski 12Noon Chacko & Annakutty Kochukunnumpurath

Saturday, March 16, 2019

9:00AM Joseph Giorgianni 9:30AM Stations of the Cross 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass

Sunday, March 17, 2019

8:00AM Fernandes Family 9:30AM Caroline Dorsch

11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Christina Molave, McNicholas Family, Joseph Cortina, Marcelina Fuller,

Stewart F. Cain, Constancia Dela Rosa-Nunez, M. Joseph Panjikaran, George J. Panjikaran, Leo Tschudi– 8th Anniversary, Tom Perna

12:30PM People of the Parish 2:00PM Baptisms 5:30PM Joseph Palmerson

OLS Sunday Collection Report

Sunday, March 3rd……………...$12,347.00

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

Dear Parishioners,

On this First Sunday of Lent we pray for those in the community who participate in the “Rite of Sending for Election” at the 11:00 AM Mass. Our catechumens, Mary Codrington and Laxmi and Sonu Gupta, will stand before the assembly and let us know that they are prepared and ready to make the next step in becoming fully initiated into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.

This afternoon these three catechumens will join with hundreds of others in the diocese

who seek initiation and through the Rite of Election they will have their names inscribed in the Book of the Elect and they will express their desire for Baptism before our diocesan bishop, Bishop DiMarzio, or before one of his auxiliary bishops. They will then no longer be called catechumens but the elect.

For the elect Lent is significant because it is the final phase before Easter. After almost

two years of preparation which consisted of weekly catechesis, prayer, and encouragement by church sponsors, our RCIA ministry and the whole parish, the elect enter into a period of purification and enlightenment. On the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent, they will be tested with a series of scrutinies by which they seek to be purged of their sinful ways so to be free to receive God’s mercy and grace.

Perhaps for all of us at the start of this holy season we join with Mary, Laxmi and Sonu

and all the elect in the diocese and Church, and desiring to be fully cleansed of our sinful inclinations, this Lent will be significant for us too.

RITE OF ELECTION FOOD PANTRY

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR

The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .

Toni Stefania, Ann Nunziata, Rosalie Disunno,

Tyler Claussen, Angela Scarlato, Margaret Howlett

All Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones . . . Susan Neikens

FOOD PANTRY On the first Sunday of every month the Human Concerns Center accepts non-perishable food items to help those less fortunate in the parish and surrounding areas. Some suggested foods include canned vegetables and fruits, tuna and salmon, tomato sauce, beans, etc. Also dried foods such as macaroni and cheese, cereals, evaporated milk, pasta, peanut butter and jelly/jam, etc. are needed. Please check the expiration dates to ensure freshness and kindly place your donations in the blue collection bin located in the Gathering Space to the left of the main entrance of the church. Thank you for your generosity!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be prayed every Saturday of Lent in the church at 9:30 AM. Join in walking with the Lord on His Way of the Cross throughout this holy season.

RITE OF ELECTION. Today a special ceremony

called the “Rite of Sending for Election and

Continuing Conversion” will take place at the 11:00 AM Mass. We ask prayers for Mary Codrington, Laxmi Gupta and

Sonu Gupta who will take part in the ceremony and then join with hundreds of catechumens and candidates at the Rite of Election

led by Bishop DiMarzio.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL SAVE THE DATES

SATURDAY, MARCH 23rd 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM

FIRST PENANCE

SUNDAY, APRIL 7th PALM CROSS SALE

SUNDAY, APRIL 7th ARTS & CRAFTS SPRING SALE

SUNDAY, APRIL 7th JOURNEY, CROSS AND CRUCIFIXION

SATURDAY, APRIL 13th CLOTHING DRIVE-

ST. VINCENT de PAUL TRUCK

MONDAY, APRIL 15th

RECONCILIATION MONDAY

2019 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL began last week. We thank all who have participated with a gift in last year’s appeal and ask that everyone prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2019 Appeal. The work and services made possible through everyone’s donation help people throughout the diocese in ways that no parish can do alone. Please take some time and watch the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal online at CFBQ.org/ACAVideo.

VIDEO SERIES: THE MASS continues this Thursday, March 14th in the Parish Meeting Room from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Produced by “Word on Fire,” this worthwhile series features insights on the Mass by Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and host of the acclaimed videos, “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!

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY CENTER for Psychological Services provides consultation, assessment and individual/group therapy, etc. for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, or adjustment difficulties. Call (718) 990-1900 to make an appointment.

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes place each morning in the church before the 9:00AM Mass. All are invited to pray the Mysteries of The Rosary each day before Mass.

FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION MASS takes place at the 9:30 AM Mass today. All parents and children preparing for

First Eucharist are expected to be present at this special Mass and all parishioners are welcomed to pray for

the children as they grow in their faith

and desire for Jesus in the Eucharist.

VOCATIONS EVENTS

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 this Sat. March 16th from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

EVENING OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic men consisting of Holy Hour, conference and dinner on Monday,

March 18th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at St. John Paul II House of Discernment,

Brooklyn.

JEREMIAH PROJECT, a high school discernment group for young men considering priesthood, takes place March 29th/30th at Cathedral Seminary

House of Formation, Douglaston.

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.

VOCATIONS EVENTS IRISH SODA BREAD BAKERS

CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY

The Special Events Committee invites everyone to a traditional Irish breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day, next Sunday, March 17th beginning

at 10:30AM in St. Joseph Hall. Featuring a fine fare of scrambled eggs, home fries, Irish sausages and soda bread, fried tomatoes, coffee, tea and much more it is

the day for everyone to be Irish! There will be exciting raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are only $12.00 per adults and $5.00 for children (16 years and

under.) Tickets are now available in the Parish Office. Please note that tickets are limited and no tickets will be sold at the door. Top of the morning to one and all

on St. Patrick’s Day.

FRIDAY FILM FESTIVAL at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston presents this Friday, March 15th at 7:30 PM the notable documentary, POPE FRANCIS-A MAN OF HIS WORD (2018). Film tickets are $6.00 per person. On Friday, March 22nd, RETURN TO ME (2000) starring David Duchovny, Minnie Driver and Carroll O’Connor will be viewed. For more information please call (718) 281-9582.

LENTEN SUPPLY DRIVE Thank you to everyone who takes home a vinyl sport pack today. It is part of our “No Greater Love” Lenten parish project and each week in the bulletin we will list a number of items to purchase when shopping and place these items in the sport pack in support of our beloved war veterans. The sport pack is a visible reminder for you and your family especially the children to remember those who demonstrated valor and bravery in the past for all of us. As you shop, consider purchasing SHAVING CREAM and DEODORANT. Please place them in your sport pack this week. On the weekend of April 6th/7th everyone is asked to return the filled sport packs that will be given to the war veterans living at the St. Albans VA Medical Center. Thank you for your almsgiving.

WINTER BLOOD DRIVE was a great success through the generosity of many blood donors. A total of 59 pints were donated which is a tremendous effort on the part of many parishioners and guests. Without a doubt this donation will greatly enhance the health of many people. Thank you to all the donors and congratulations to new donors. Sincere thanks to the Filipino-American Committee for coordinating once again a successful Blood Drive!

IRISH SODA BREAD BAKERS. In anticipation of our traditional Irish breakfast on next Sunday, March 17th, donations are being accepted for homemade Irish soda bread to serve at

the breakfast. If you would like to bake and make a donation please drop off your Irish soda bread at the Parish Office this Friday, March 15th. Thank you!

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.

I will attend My spouse will attend also.

Our Annual Volunteer Thank You Party is scheduled for Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the St. Joseph Hall

We wish to express our gratitude to all who serve in our parish in the following groups or ministries:

If you belong to one of the above, please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office.

Spouses are cordially invited. Once you have reserved your place there will be a “sign-in” table at the party. No tickets will be distributed this year. A reminder that this party is for ADULTS ONLY and all reservation forms are

due no later than WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019. The party theme will be the Cruise to Nowhere. Thank you for your cooperation and all you do at OLS!

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Address/City/St/Zip:____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:____________________________ Group/Ministry: ___________________________

Adult Choir Adult Weekday Altar Servers Alumni Association Arts & Crafts Group Baptism Teams Children’s Liturgy of the Word Committee Consolation Companions Counters CYO Volunteers Evangelization Committee Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Faith Formation Catechists and Volunteers Fil-Am Committee Finance Committee Fundraising Committee Golf Committee

Himig At Alay Choir Home Academy Association Executive Committee Human Concerns Center Volunteers Leadership Committee Lectors Liturgy/Church Decorating Committee Ministers of Hospitality OLS Academy Board Parish Pastoral Council Parker Geriatrics Adult Volunteers R.C.I.A. Catechists Special Events Committee Spirituality Committee Stewardship Committee Vocations Committee Wake Ministry Teams Youth Group Leaders

I will attend My spouse will attend also.

A GATHERING OF MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY will take place on Tuesday, March 26th beginning at 6:30 PM in Bishop Chappetto Hall. All ministers of hospitality are asked to attend and share in some fellowship and refreshments, and prepare for upcoming liturgical events including the Holy Week services. More information is posted on the bulletin board in the Ministers’ Room and kindly RSVP to Marty Gaffney (917-733-5704) no later than Monday, March 25th.

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY

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.

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.

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S next

meeting will take place this Wednesday, March 13th in Bishop Chappetto Hall.

New members are welcome.

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE will meet this Wednesday, March 13th at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Room. All members are asked to attend and make final plans for the Irish breakfast.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

AUTO INSURANCE REDUCTION, POINTS,

REDUCTION. Looking to reduce your

auto insurance premiums and reduce

points on your driving record? Our next

New York Safety Defensive Driving

Class, facilitated by Deacon Steve

Borheck, is on Saturday, April 13th

from 9:00AM to 3:30PM in the

Parish Meeting Room. Cost: $45.00.

Advance registration required. To learn more and

register contact Father Jeremy at 718-347-6070.

AUCTION NIGHT takes place on

Saturday, March 30th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in St. Joseph Hall. Come with

family members and friends and have fun with fabulous prizes !!!

Admission is only $15.00 per adult

with delicious finger foods, dessert, wine and soda to enjoy.

Tickets are now available in the Parish Office.

Going once ….…… going twice ….……

going three times ….…… SOLD!

MONTHLY 50/50 WINNER Congratulations to

MR. & MRS. AULVICK CHAPERON. who won

$523.50 in our February drawing! The March drawing

will be held on March 28, 2019. A 50/50 envelope is

included in your monthly packet. Extra envelopes are

at the Church doors. Thank you and good luck!

GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY takes place in our parish today. We are pleased to have Girl Scouts in the parish and they will receive a special blessing at the 9:30 AM Mass. Also, the Girl Scouts will be selling their ever popular and delicious cookies following the Masses. Thank you for your support of Girl Scouts in the parish.

AUCTION NIGHT ST. JOSEPH TABLE

CELEBRATE ST. JOSEPH. This year the Feast of Saint Joseph will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 19th. Join us as we commemorate the life of someone so dear to our Lord and His Blessed Mother with a solemn Mass at 9:00 AM in the church. Following the Mass a traditional St. Joseph’s Table containing breakfast foods will be blessed and shared with everyone in Bishop Chappetto Hall. We are accepting breakfast items for the St. Joseph’s Table including bagels, rolls, pastries, muffins, crossiants, fresh fruit, juices, etc. Please drop off your breakfast donations to the Parish Office by Monday, March 18th.

Buona Festa a tutti!

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 will take place on Mondays from March 25 to April 29 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at St. Gregory’s Rectory Basement Meeting Room, 241-20 88th Avenue, Bellerose. For more information and to register please call Cathy at 516-352-4202.

PARISH MISSION 2019. Our annual Lenten Parish Mission will begin on Sunday evening, March 31st and

end on Tuesday, April 2nd. We welcome Father Bill Garrott, a Dominican priest and member of the Province of St. Joseph based in New York City. Father Bill has preached over 150 parish missions and retreats throughout

the United States and Canada using his musical abilities! This year’s Mission theme is “iMercy: The Divine Hotspot” and each night the rosary will be prayed before the Mission begins at 7:30 PM in the church and confessions will be heard after the preaching every night. There will also be a Mission Talk on Monday and

Tuesday during the 9:00 AM Mass. Plan to be with us and bring a friend!

PARISH MISSION

Our Lady of the Snows R. C. Church 258-15 80th Avenue ~ Floral Park, N.Y. 11004

www.olsnows.org

(718) 347-6070

Celebrating

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

With a

TRADITIONAL IRISH BREAKFAST Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Irish “Banger” Sausages,

Irish Soda Bread, Fried Tomatoes, Coffee, Tea …

Exciting Raffles, 50/50 Chances, and much more!

Featuring LIVE Entertainment

Francis Lees, Musician & Vocalist

Sunday, March 17, 2019

10:30 a.m. in Saint Joseph’s Hall

Tickets: $12.00 Adults

$ 5.00 Children (16 years and under)

Tickets are now available in the Parish Office.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Sponsored by the OLS Special Events Committee.

Our Lady of the Snows Church

Statement of Revenues and Expenditures

For Twelve Months Ending August 31 Each Year

REVENUES 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018

Regular collections

Sunday, Holy Days, Christmas, Easter, Devotions, Special Coll. 687,341.25 666,092.78 689,138.34

AUXILIARY/RESTRICTED/PROGRAM RECEIPTS

Fund Raising, Rent, Donations/Parish Societies, Votive Shrines,

Interest, Poor Boxes, The Tablet, Clergy Fund, Altar Supplies

(Altar Breads, Altar Flowers, Bookrack, Hymnals, Tree of Life) 410,017.33 353,997.11 340,718.52

PARISH SOCIETIES/MINISTRIES 193,305.86 137,874.90 132,310.49

EXTRAORDINARY REVENUES

Donations/Bequests/Extraordinary (Generations of Faith) 420,415.05 * 614,518.88 * 527,140.13

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Trust

TOTAL REVENUES $1,711,079.49 $1,772,483.67 1,689,307.48

EXPENDITURES

SALARIES AND BENEFITS

Clergy 90,525.84 92,966.56 72,256.72

Household, Clerical, Plant Operations/Maintenance,

Religious Education, Religious Stipends, Organist/Singer 497,300.83 492,569.28 488,861.14

Lay Employees Benefits 144,218.23 143,825.63 137,525.24

Priests’ Other Expenses 30,923.68 41,033.54 35,921.62

RECTORY HOUSEHOLD

Food, Laundry, Supplies 14,549.44 20,647.89 19,583.63

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION

Printing and Office, Contract Services, Telephone, Misc. 64,390.35 50,651.66 62,980.01

PARISH PROGRAMS

Religious Education, Miscellaneous, Community, Evangelization 229,204.43 154,615.70 132,433.31

ORDINARY EXPENDITURES

Fund Raising Expenses, Repairs and Maintenance,

Contract Services, Diocesan Assessment, Utilities, Altar Supplies,

Insurance, The Tablet, School Subsidy, Withheld Taxes,

Donations (Charity, Gifts), Miscellaneous, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 480,566.11 431,384.75 315,857.97

EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES

Parish Repairs and Renovation (Generations of Faith Project) 164,103.35 * 131,039.68 * 290,741.40

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,715,782.26 $1,558,734.69 $1,556,161.04

NET EXCESS

(DEFICIT) REVENUES VERSUS EXPENDITURES ($4,702.77) $213,748.98 $133,146.44

*These figures represent income and expense for the remodeling for the Generations of Faith Project in

Bishop Chappetto Hall and St. Joseph Hall