Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 5:30 PM Mass in Malayalam Weekdays 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM Civil Holidays 9:00 AM Holy Days of Obligation See Parish Bulletin

Latin Rite Catholic Mass in Malayalam: Second Saturday of the month at 6:30 PM

Miraculous Medal Novena: Following all Masses on Monday.

Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of the month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Church. Holy Hour from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Also, every Thursday from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Church.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 1PM and on request.

Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the third and fourth Sundays of each month at 2:00 P.M. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment. A baptism preparation class will be held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Church. Attendance at this class is required by the parents of the child to be baptized.

Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of the marriage date to make an appointment with a priest to discuss your marriage plans. For Pre-Cana information, please visit: www.pre-cana.org.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call (718) 347-6070 for arrangements.

Catholic Cemeteries: For information and available options please call (718) 894-4888.

Served by the Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Kevin F. McBrien

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jeremy Canna Deacons: Matthew Oellinger, Steven Borheck,

John Warren, Kevin Hughes Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Regina Moreno

Academy Principal: Mr. Joseph Venticinque Human Concerns Director: Ms. Doreen Walz

Director of Music: Mrs. Lisa Kelly Administrative Assistant: Ms. Melissa Vollaro

Secretary: Mrs. Patricia Nicolosi

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM & Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The Parish Office is closed weekdays from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM For emergencies call (718) 347-6070

Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy (718) 343-1346 Secretary: Mrs. Jill Buttry School Website: www.olscafp.org

Faith Formation Office (718) 347-3511 Secretary: Mrs. Esther Liberto

Catholic Youth Group Youth Minister: Mrs. Karen DeRose Youth Website: www.OLSAMCYG.Weebly.com

Human Concerns Center (718) 347-6229 Secretary: Mrs. Virgilia Rillera

Parish Mission Statement We the people of Our Lady of the Snows Parish are a Catholic Christian community who reach out to one another and to all people by teaching and giving witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to invite all to hear, share, and live the Word of God. We try to inspire an awareness of our faith and to encourage others to renew and energize that faith in Jesus and His Church. We want to welcome the entire community to enjoy the warmth and love of our parish by participating fully in the sacramental life of the Church.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 24, 2017 8:00 AM Thresiamma Kurian Madathikunnel 9:30AM People of the Parish 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Deceased Members of the Pullanthani Family, Walter Krupczynski, Marie DiCroce,

Demetrea Batista, Francisca Dantes Mosquito, David Gillen, Raul Iglesias, Patrick McCauley,

Christina Hanophy, Carmen Intal 12:30PM Miguel A. Garcia

Sunday, December 24, 2017 - Christmas Eve 4:00PM Family Mass 6:00PM Parish Mass 12:00AM Midnight Mass Christmas Remembrance Mass

Monday, Decenber 25, 2017 - Christmas Day Masses will be:

8:00AM ~ 10:00AM ~ 12Noon

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 9:00AM Vera Cunnane 12Noon Charles Bellavia

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 9:00AM Brian O’Connor 12Noon Frank & Monica Bruno

Thursday, December 28, 2017 9:00AM The Marakacherry Family 12Noon James Patrick Ryan 12:30PM Adoration until 4PM

Friday, December 29, 2017 9:00AM Josephine Speciale 12Noon Mr. & Mrs. Anastacio Cantos, Jr. 53rd Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, December 30, 2017 9:00AM Eileen Carney 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass

Sunday, December 31, 2017 8:00 AM Thomas McClean 9:30AM Domenic Monaco Anniversary Remembrance 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Domenic Monaco - Anniversary, John Pisko, Brian Kenny, Robert Burns,

Margaret Brogan, James Grillo, Teresita Domingo, Bruno DeFranceschi,

Virginia F. Mascitti, Eileen Conway 12:30PM People of the Parish 6:30PM Latin Rite Catholic Mass in Malayalam

THE SANCTUARY LAMP For the week was donated in

Loving Memory of JOSEPH A. INDIVERI

requested by The Morell & Barello Families

ALTAR BREADS & ALTAR WINES

For the week were donated in Loving Memory of

LENA & JOSEPH INDIVERI requested by

Catherine & Robert DeVries

THIS WEEK AT OLS

Sunday, December 24 - Christmas Eve No Faith Formation Classes

Parish Office Closed Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day

Parish Office Closed

OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, December 17th…….…..…$12,139.00 Maintenance & Repair………….……$1,542.00

We are stewards, not owners of what God has given us. Thank you for being a good steward of your gifts.

PARISH OFFICE will be closed

on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

However, emergency calls will be

answered promptly.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COLLECTION on

Christmas Day benefits impoverished children and

families in the Brooklyn Diocese.

We kindly ask you to be as

generous as possible this Christmas

using the specially marked

envelope in your envelope packet

and extra envelopes are in the

Gathering Space today. Thank you

for your generosity.

SCHOOL SCHEDULES. Faith Formation

Classes for children will resume on Sunday,

January 7th and Our Lady of the Snows

School will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd.

IN YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR

The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . .

Laura Callan, Kiara Colon, Ralph DeVito, Francesco DiVeronica, M. Duke, Diana Dunn, Mary Giegerich,

Louis Gunderson, James John, Ludovico Lalicon, Barbara Lazaro, Tara Lockwood, Richard Marini, Diane Mininson,

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

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

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

Daniel E. Torpey, Joseph M. Peri

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.

NOCTURNAL ADORATION

THE NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY

invites all parishioners to Exposition and

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on

First Fri., Jan. 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 Thurs. afternoon following the

12Noon Mass concluding with Benediction at

4:00PM.

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS TO

ALL PARISHIONERS AND GUESTS

AT OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS

THE PRIESTS AND SISTERS,

THE DEACONS AND PASTORAL STAFF

OUTDOOR NATIVITY MANGER. This Christmas

we have a new outdoor Nativity Manger between the

church and rectory for everyone to visit and pray.

Thank you to the generous donation of Georgetta

Stecher for the manger figurines and

the craftsmanship of Anthony Coscia

who constructed the manger. Merry

Christmas to All!

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.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION. Parents

whose children attend public school

during the week are reminded to

register their children for Faith

Formation classes. Please call the Faith

Formation Office at (718) 347-3511

about registration and other information.

QUEENS DEANERY #5 SAVE THE DATES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th

12:30 PM – OLS Catholic Academy Week

Opening Mass

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11th

12:30 PM- Mass & Blessing of Wedding

Anniversary Couples And Engaged Couples

SATURDAY, MARCH 10th

11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

First Penance

PARISH MISSION

MONDAY, MARCH 5th and

TUESDAY, MARCH 6th

Father Patrick Martin

CHRISTMAS GIFT TO MY CHURCH. A special

Christmas collection for the parish is

being taken up now before Christmas

Day. The Christmas letter from the

pastor asks that every parishioner

prayerfully make a fair share offering

during this holy season. Extra

Christmas collection blue envelopes are in the church

today for those who did not receive the mailing. The

whole Pastoral Staff thanks you in advance for your

“Christmas Gift to My Church” this year.

THE SULTAN AND THE SAINT will be broadcast

on PBS (Channel 13) this Tuesday, December 26th

from 8PM to 9PM. It is a remarkable film about the

little known encounter between Saint Francis of

Assisi and Sultan Malik Al-Kamil who met during

the Fifth Crusade and was each

transformed in notable ways. The

film centers on these two men of

faith who had an improbable

meeting during a terrible period of

religious conflict between their faiths and discovered

a way of peace between them. Don’t miss it!

VOCATIONS THOUGHT

The Parish Vocations Committee would like to offer

the following reflection for this Christmas Eve:

Child milestones, such as first smile, first word, or

first step, can be so important for families because

they suggest movement toward accomplishing

potential. Jesus, as a child, needed to achieve these

various milestones as He moved toward His full

potential as Savior of the world. As we may imagine

ourselves (even if we cannot remember) reaching our

"firsts" as children, let us ask the Lord to reveal to us

the full potential that He saw in us even at those

simple, but glorious moments. May our celebration

of Christmas remind us not to sell ourselves short as

adults in responding fully to God's will for our lives,

where true peace is to be found!

ADVENT WREATH. For those

who have an Advent wreath at

home for family prayer during

this holy season, today on the

Fourth Sunday of Advent, please

light all the candles (three purples

and one pink) on your wreath.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES. Any

Catholic adult who has not received the sacrament of

Confirmation is invited to participate in a program of

preparation being offered in the area

parishes. The classes will be held on

a monthly basis beginning on

Wednesday, January 10th in the

Faculty Room of the school. The

Sacrament of Confirmation for adults

will be administered on Pentecost

Sunday, May 20th at the 11:00 AM Mass. Please

contact Mrs. Regina Moreno, Pastoral Associate, at

718-347-3511 or email her at rel.ed@olsnows.org to

make an appointment and to register for the classes.

Information flyers are also available on the tables in

the Gathering Space of the church.

RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS STAMPS are still

available for purchase in the Parish Office. Each book

of twenty stamps costs $9.80 and

exact change is appreciated. Please

come to the Parish Office during

regular hours (8:30AM-12Noon &

1PM–4PM) Mondays to Fridays.

Thank you to the Evangelization

Committee for its hard work in

making the Christmas religious stamps available for

everyone.

EPIPHANY CONCERT. All are invited to a

special “Renaissance Celebration at Epiphany”

musical concert in the church at 3:00 PM on

Sunday, January 7th. Parishioners, friends,

neighbors and guests will delight in the beautiful

sounds of the Renaissance Age performed by our

adult choir, children and handbell choirs, the

Indian choir and the Himig At Alay choir. All are

asked to donate a new or slightly used men’s

winter coat to help those in the Bowery section of

Manhattan. Light refreshments will be shared

after the concert.

CHURCH ENVELOPES. Thank you to those

parishioners who called this week to tell us about not

receiving the monthly packet of envelopes in

December. If you have had any problems recently or

in the past please call Pat (extension “0”) at the front

desk and give her your full address and envelope

number. We hope to solve the problem shortly but in

the meanwhile please use the envelopes on the tables

in the Gathering Space. Thank you for your support.

CALENDARS for 2018 are

available for parishioners. They

can be found in the back of the

church and we ask you to take

one for your household. We thank

Dalton’s Funeral Home for the

beautiful Catholic calendar this

year.

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S

next meeting will be on Wednesday,

January 3rd in Bishop Chappetto Hall.

New members are welcome.

UPCOMING MEETINGS PARISH PILGRIMAGE to Rome, Assisi, Siena and

Florence takes place Sunday, April 8th to Tuesday,

April 17th, 2018 in observance of our Parish

Anniversary Year in 2018! See the attractive

brochures on the tables in the Gathering Space and

prepare for a spiritual pilgrimage to the Eternal City

of Rome with a papal audience and Mass at St. Mary

Major, a stay in Assisi (the birthplace of St. Francis

and St. Clare), a visit to Siena (witness the relics of

St. Catherine of Siena) and Florence with its famous

museums and fine restaurants. Share the brochures

family and friends and book your trip before January

2nd to receive a one hundred dollar discount! There

is a website all our own at www.pilgrimages.com/

revmcbrien and our 206 Tours representatives are

Amanda and Bika. Go to the website or call

1-800-206-8687 for more details or speak to Father

McBrien.

New Hymnals We invite you to memorialize a hymnal for the year 2018 for a very modest donation of only $5.00 per hymnal. Please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office. The name of the person, in whose memory the new hymnal is

donated, will be placed in the hymnals as we have done with this year’s hymnals. The hymnals can be renewed each year. Thanks for your help.

New Hymnal Request for the Year 2018 ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ———- ——— ———- ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ———- ——— ———- ———- ———— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ———- ———

For Someone Who is Living

“In Thanksgiving:__________________________________________________________________________________

Hymnal is “Requested by: __________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________

For Someone Who is Deceased

“In Loving Memory of _____________________________________________________________________________

Hymnal is “Requested by _________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________________

Name Only

Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE MASS will be

offered on Christmas Eve at Midnight Mass. Green

Christmas Remembrance envelopes

are in the Gathering Space today for

those who wish to remember their

loved ones, living or deceased, at

Christmas and \throughout the

Christmas Season. You may return your offering in

the collection or at the Parish Office.

CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE MASS

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

MEETING takes place on Monday,

January 8th at 7:30 PM. The meeting will

take place in the Parish Meeting Room.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion

Mass and meeting takes place on Sunday,

January 14th beginning at 9:30 AM in the

church. All men in the parish are

encouraged to become Holy Name Society

members. January is the month of the Holy Name of

Jesus and we give special honor to the name of Jesus.

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next

trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino

will be on Monday, January 29, 2018

(Weather permitting). Cost $25. The

bus will leave promptly at 9:00AM from

Our Lady of the Snows. For more info or to reserve a

seat call Sophia at (718) 347-0512.

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.

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!

CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP (OLSAMCYG) is

all about wonderful activities and events for teens in

the parish to participate in

and grow in faith while

having fun! See the

attractive and exciting youth

group website at

www.OLSAMCYG.Weebly.com for more details.

R. C. I. A.

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.

SCRIP CARD PROGRAM. For every gift card

purchased at face value the retailer will donate a

percentage to our school. Gift cards are available for

supermarkets, department stores, office supplies and

much more. Gift cards can be ordered for different

occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, etc. So

before you shop or need a gift idea consider a gift

card and help our school earn money while you shop!

Scrip card flyers are located in the Gathering Space.

CHRISTMAS PLANTS that decorate our church

throughout the Christmas Season may be

donated. You may wish to donate IN

MEMORY OF or IN HONOR OF a

loved one. Christmas plant donation

envelopes are available in the church

today. Please return your offering in

the collection or at the Parish Office.

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

discount tickets are available

through the support of one of our

parishioners! Visit rockettes.com/

offer, type in the code: OLWELL

and get ready to enjoy 25% off on all

tickets! If you have a large group of

20 or more, contact steve.olwell@msg.com and enjoy

the show with family, friends, coworkers and fellow

parishioners! The show runs until January 1st.