MASS SCHEDULE

WEEK DAY MASSES: Monday—Friday

8:30AM in Mother Church WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturday 5PM in Large Church Sunday 7:30AM in Mother Church

9AM, and 11:00AM in Large Church

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturday 4PM—4:30PM in Large Church

Monday 6:15PM—7:15PM in Mother Church

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Monday 6PM—8PM in Mother Church

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA &

BENEDICTION: Monday 7:30—8PM In Mother Church

Rosary: Nov 10, 4:45pm

Mother Church

November 8 , 2015 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Christ will appear a second time to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him (Hebrews 9:24-28)

Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church

175 Blue Point Avenue Blue Point, New York 11715

Telephone: 631-363-6385

Visit us online! www.OurLadyofTheSnowBluePoint.com

“God has not created us, nor does He preserve our lives, that we may labor to achieve riches or earthly honors, or that we may indulge in amusements, but that we may serve Him in this world in order to enjoy Him for eternity in the next.”

--St. Alphonsus Liguori St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) is one of thirty-four Doc-tors of the Church, so-called because of the sublimity of his teaching. He had a profound devotion to the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary and is known as the “prince of mor-alists.” Founder of the Redemptorist religious order, Alphon-sus is one of the most published people who ever lived. Many of his works are still in print centuries after his death.

†The Pastoral Team Clergy†

Rev. Edward R. D’Andrea, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Charles Fink, Parish Administrator

Rev. John Amoah, Associate Pastor Deacon Robert Gronenthal Deacon Frank Hartmann Deacon Edward Karan

Faith Formation for Adults: 363-2416

Mrs. Beth Rivalsi, Director of Faith Formation for Adults

olsbeth@aol.com

Religious Education: 363-6394 Mrs. Patricia Bartoldus,

Director of Faith Formation, 1-9 Mrs. Eileen Mulry, Secretary, ext. 15 Mrs. Susan Gressler, C.R.E., ext. 14 Office hours: Monday – Thursday

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. olsbpre@aol.com

Parish Outreach: 363-2417 Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director

Mrs. Patricia Fulco, Outreach Assistant Office hours and food pantry

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Thursday in the cottage

Evening Hours Available by Appointment

olsoutreach@yahoo.com

Parish Office: 363-6385 — Fax: 363-7394 Mrs. Lindsay Butler, Parish Asst., ext. 11

Mrs. Loraine Gonzalez, . Asst., ext. 10 Hours: Mon –Fri 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ourladyofthesnowbp@gmail.com

Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Persons interested in becoming Catholic and adults who have not received Confirmation

or First Eucharist, please contact Beth Rivalsi at 363-2416.

Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least six

to twelve months in advance. It is advisable to call the church prior to

arranging the reception.

Baptisms Are celebrated on the second Sat-urday and fourth Sunday of most

months. Please visit our website at for complete information

New parishioners Please register at the

parish or call 363-6385, ext. 10 for information.

Communion for the Homebound:

To make arrangements to have Communion brought to the home, please call the parish

office at 363-6385, ext. 10. For emergency sick calls, please call the parish at any time.

Catholic Marriage for couples married

outside the Church If you have a civil marriage but now desire a Catholic sacramental mar-riage, call the Rectory for more in-formation about a Convalida-tion .Convalidation is having a couple’s mar-riage recognized and blessed by the Church through the Catholic Rite of Marriage

Director of Music Mrs. Theresa Martin

Respect Life Ministry Coordinator : Jean Delaney For more information or to join please call

A Message from Father Charles Fink Page 3 November 8, 2015

My dear parish family, Last week we distributed Fr. Michael Gaitley’s little booklet, 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration. If you’re among those who took a copy and are joining us on this journey to a deeper knowledge of four great saints (Louis de Montfort, Maximilian Kolbe, Mother Teresa, and John Paul II) and a deeper devotion to Jesus and Mary, here are a few tips and things to keep in mind as you go through the booklet. First, the reading for Day 1 should have been done on Nov. 5. That way, doing a reading a day for 33 days, we’d all finish on Dec. 7 and be ready, if we wish, to do the prayer of consecration to Mary on Dec. 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. You defeat the purpose of Fr. Gaitley’s book if you just zip through it all at once or in a day or a week. If you’ve done this, you can still go back and do a more reflective, careful, medi-tative reading of each section day by day. Second, Fr. Gaitley notes that another way of saying “consecration to Mary” is “consecration to Jesus through Mary.” Why through Mary? Because Jesus came into the world through Mary and continues to partner with her in saving the world. She’s a help to us in partnering with Jesus and staying close to Him. Fr. Gaitley looks at the concept of “consecration” from many angles. One reason to read his book is to better understand what consecration means. Third, consecration doesn’t mean that you’re making a permanent vow or committing yourself to something it would be sinful not to live up to. You’re simply entrusting yourself to God through the care of Mary, promising to the best of your ability to follow her exam-ple, and asking her to dispose of your prayers and works as she sees fit, for the glory of God and the good of others. Finally, reading the book and/or making the consecration are optional. Doing God’s will in all things is not. The hope is that the book and the consecration will foster the accep-tance and doing of God’s will. In the end, that’s what this is all about. Most of us can use help in this regard. More on all of this before Dec. 8. With love and prayers, Fr. Charles Fink

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK November 9, 2015

Saints and Special Observances also indicated

Monday Nov 9, 8:30AM All Soul’s Novena † Tuesday Nov 10, St. Leo The Great 8:30AM All Soul’s Novena † Wednesday Nov 11, St. Martin of Tours 8:30AM Michael DeSant † Thursday Nov 12, St. Josaphat 8:30AM Deceased Member of Respect Life Ministry † Friday Nov 13, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 8:30AM Michael DeSant † Saturday Nov 14, 5:00PM Rosella Vigliotta† Sunday Nov 15, 7:30AM Parishioners † 9:00AM Henry Zacarra † 11:00AM George Demmers †

For all who have died this past week, that they rejoice in the heavenly banquet…

Thomas Vigliotta

Pray for Our Sick

In Sympathy

We pray for all who are sick, for their healing in both body and spirit….

John Daladanick & Frank Hartmann

Prayers & Intentions Page 4 November 8, 2015

Major Meghan Ederle Capt Kyle Brown

Capt. Tara Brown Gomez Capt. Thomas Gomez

Lt. Jg Sean Brown 2/c Midshipman Shannon Brown

Army Specialist Justin Brown E3/ACAN Connor Rooney USN Capt. Dr. Kate Desmond-Baker

† MEMORIALS FOR THE WEEK † Altar Bread and Wine

In loving Memory of Our Departed Parishioners Sanctuary Candle in Mother Church

In loving Memory of Our Departed Parishioners

Seasonal Choir News! Rehearsals for the seasonal choir be-gan on Tuesday, November 3rd 7:30 PM for the 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass. It is important to attend all rehearsals. Any-one high school age and older who would like to lend their voices to the liturgy will be welcomed! Rehearsals are held at 7:30PM in the Large Church. If you have any questions, please see Terry Martin, Mu-sic Director after Mass or call the Parish Office at 363-6385 ext 10

WEDDING BANNS Andrew Baldwin

& Kaitlyn Mayne

KNOWING OUR FAITH XLIII. FAITH, HOPE, LOVE

The four cardinal virtues we touched on last lesson are called natural virtues be-cause, although they require grace to reach perfection, they spring from our human nature. The theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, so-called because they have God as their object, are of a different kind. They are infused by God, gifts given to us over and above our human nature, hence supernatural, enabling us to become some-thing more than human nature on its own could ever become, namely children of God, ultimately saints of God. The gift of faith enables us to believe in God and all that God has revealed and to commit ourselves entirely to Him. As against superstition, faith is founded on and never contradicts reason. As against rationalism, faith believes what reason alone cannot demonstrate. So, for example, we believe that Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man. This cannot be proved to everyone’s satisfaction, but given Jesus’ teach-ing, His miracles, His effect on those who were and are close to Him, it is reasonable to believe in Him, though reason alone does not prove what we believe. The gift of hope gives us confidence that the promises of God will be fulfilled in us, that in spite of our imperfections and because of God’s mercy and love, we will attain to everlasting life. Hope is opposed to the presumption that thinks it deserves salvation and has it made, and to the despair that thinks it is beyond redemption. Our help and hope are in God who made heaven and earth, and with Him all things are possible. Love has many meanings. It describes the strong physical attraction between a man and a woman, the bond between friends, and the natural affection family mem-bers feel for each other. All these loves are of the natural order. We experience them simply by being human. The supernatural gift of love, which God bestows on us, pro-tects and perfects these others, as C.S. Lewis so wonderfully articulates in his little masterpiece The Four Loves. This supernatural love is called agape in Greek. We might call it God-love be-cause it is the kind of selfless, serving, sacrificial love God has for us, manifested per-fectly in the life of Jesus, and radiated by the saints. It is the love we were born to make our own. It is the reason our life on earth is properly called “the school of love.”

Stewardship and the Gospel

The Gospel from Mark contains one of the most

repeated and utilized accounts about what it means to practice stewardship, as well as the

requirements that need to be met in order to be a good steward. It is the story of the poor

widow who placed “two small coins worth a few cents” into the offering basket. Although

we often call this the narrative of the “Widow’s Mite,” we should keep in mind that a “mite”

was a medieval English coin, and that term was never used until the Bible was rewritten during the Reformation — “Mite” was first used in the

King James version of the Bible. However, the significance of the story is not what we might call the coins; it is what Jesus

was trying to tell us by sharing what happened. The Lord parallels an oft-repeated stewardship saying, “Not equal giving, but equal sacrifice.” It is not the size of our gifts of gratitude to God

that matter; it is the idea that each of us as Catholics and Christians makes an equal sacri-

fice in our efforts to be good stewards. The Lord tells us, “For they have all con-

tributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her

whole livelihood.” Although He does not say it specifically, what Jesus is declaring to us is,

“She trusts Me.” Do we? Do our sacrifices re-flect that trust?

: Stewardship Bulletin Reflections

Advent Sale

Coming Soon!

We will have our annual Advent Sale on November 22 and November 29 after all the Masses! We will

have available Advent wreaths, candles for the wreaths, Advent Calendars and Family Bibles. We also have a new

addition- a beautiful Christmas ornament designed by William Tucci, an award winning illustrator, writer and filmmaker who is a parishioner of Our Lady of the Snow. You may have see or bought his novella, ‘A Child is Born” that we have sold in

the past.

STEWARDSHIP FINANCIAL REPORT For the week of November 1, 2015

Mass

Attendance Envelopes $

Loose $

Total

5:00 pm 148 1740 695 2435

7:30 am 136 2469 517 2986

9:00 am 282 2025 441 2466 11:00 am 321 2660 745 3405

Total 887 8894 2398 11,292

Believing with Joy! Stewardship - A Way of Life

Our Book Discussion Group will be using 33 Days to Morning Glory,

by Fr Michael E. Gailtey. Our first meeting will be this Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 in the Large Church. We

will be discussing Week One, come and join us!

Thank you

To all who participated in Hospitality

Sunday!

Parish Outreach Food Drive

Dear Parishioners, As Parish Outreach prepares to distribute bountiful food baskets to our families in need for Thanksgiving and Christmas, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Thanksgiving food baskets will be distributed on Sunday, November 22nd. Christmas food baskets will be distributed on Wednesday, December 16th. This year our goal is to provide each family with a supermarket gift card to purchase the meat for their meal. May we suggest a $20 or $25 su-permarket gift card donation for this purpose. Supermarket gift cards in any denomination are always welcome to enable our families’ to purchase the ad-ditional perishable food items.

We would appreciate these donations as early as possible so that we can be assured that all

of our families’ needs are fulfilled.

Please call the Outreach Office at 363-2417, Mon-day through Thursday 10AM-1PM with any

questions or further in-quiries or leave a mes-sage and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.

Thank you for your continued support, especially in this

upcoming season of giving.

Information regarding the Christmas Giving Tree will appear in the bulletin after Thanksgiving.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food...I was a stranger and you wel-

comed me.” -Matthew 25:35

The Parish Social Ministry Outreach Team !!

BASKET ITEMS NEEDED Gravy, Canned Fruit, Vegetables, Yams,

Canned or Instant Potatoes, Cranberry,

Rice, Stuffing, Canned Milk, Par-

malat Milk, Pancake Mix, Maple Syrup,

Juices. Cookies, Cake, Jell-O and

Pudding Mixes. Tea, Coffee and Hot

Chocolate

The Thanksgiving Dollar Sunday collection will be taken

up after all the Masses on Saturday 11/14

and Sunday 11/15. The Christmas Dollar Sunday collection will

be taken up after all the Masses on Satur-day 12/12 and Sunday

12/13

Week of Nov 8 THIS WEEK

Liturgy of the Word during the 9am Mass

Our Classes

Level 2 No level 2 classes Level 2 students

and their families will participate in a

Reconciliation Retreat Thurs Nov. 12 at 4:30 or 7pm

in the Large Church

Level 3—6 classes in Large Church Mon, Tues 4:30

No Wed Classes—Veterans Day

Level 7 & 8 classes Large Church Mon at 7pm Tues at 6pm

Level 9 Confirmation— Sponsor/Mentor Event Fri Nov 13 at 7:30pm or Sat Nov 14 at 10am in the Large Church

Upcoming Events

♦ Liturgy of the Word during the 9am Mass

♦ Level 2 Classes Mon & Tues 4:30 Wed 6 in Mother Church Basement

♦ Level 3—6 classes in Large Church Mon, Tues & Wed 4:30 Wed at 6 in the

Large Church

♦ Level 7 & 8 classes Large Church Mon at 7pm Tues at 6pm

♦ Level 9 Confirmation Wed Nov 18 Class #3 7:30pm in the Large Church

Children Entering 1st Grade—Sept 2015

should be registered in the Religious Education Program. Participation in

Level 1 is the first level of the Diocesan mandated 2 year preparation program

for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Registration forms should be returned to the Religious Education Of-

fice as soon as possible.

OUR LADY OF THE SNOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 363-6394 olsbpre@aol.com

Office Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9:30—4:30 or by appointment The ministry of Religious Education strives to bring all into a closer relationship with Jesus

Page 9 November 8 , 2015

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb

– Jeremiah 1:5

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! November 14—15, 2015

Seasonal Collection for babies two years old and younger.

All items collected will be distributed to mothers who have chosen LIFE for their infants. May we suggest:

Car Seats/newborn New or Gently used

clothes Disposable diapers

Baby food Bottles & pacifiers

Crib sheets & blankets Receiving blankets

New stuffed toys & raddles Bibs & wipes

Towels & washcloths Heavy sleepers

Stretchies & undershirts Snow suits

Please leave items in the lobby of the large Church. If you have any questions or need

further information call 472-0033

**Next Meeting ** November 13, 2015 2:00 pm In the Cottage Prayer Presence November 14, 2015 10:30—11:30 am Planned Parenthood Waverly ave Patchogue

“Grace, compassion and

understanding are essential to

protecting life”

DID YOU KNOW?????? Haven’t doctors, scientists, and commen-tators said that embryonic stem cell research will lead to the cure of many diseases.

Some have made this claim , but in fact this is largely speculation. Embryonic stem cells have never treated a human pa-tient, and animal trails suggest that they are too genetically unstable and too likely to form lethal tumors to be used for treatment any time soon. Years ago it was said that stem cells from embryos would be the most useful because they are so fast-growing and versatile, able to make virtually any kind of cell. But those advantages become disadvan-tages when these cells make tumors, creating a condition worse than the disease. Yet many supporters remain wedded to this approach, having invested a great deal of money and effort and hoping they can still make it work. This kind of exaggerated “promise” has mis-led researchers and patient groups before—most obviously in the case of fetal tissue from abortions, which a decade ago was said to promise miracle cures and has produced nothing of the kind

Our Lady of the Snow 2nd Annual Raffle First Prize $10,000

Second Prize $5, 000 Third Prize $1,000

Seller of Winning Ticket $500 Early Bird $500

(at the Chili Cook-off) Tickets on Sale NOW !!

You can purchase your Ticket at

the Rectory Office, or you can pick up a form on the stage of the Large

church. and mail it in with your payment.

Tickets $100. Only 500 Tickets being sold.

The drawing for the Raffle will be on May 6, 2016 at the Dinner Dance.

If you have any

questions feel free to call the Rectory office

363-6385 Ext 10

WHAT’S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ? This educational self-assessment is a fun way to help you see how much you know about your Catholic faith. Answers can be found on the bottom of this page.

1. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the four_______. a) children of Moses b) Gospels c) first popes d) main singers in the band One Di-rection 2. The Jewish Passover commemo-

rated _____, (Exodus 12) a) God creating the world b) God giving

Moses the ten Commandments c) God leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt d) Jesus’birth

3. Catholics pray the Nicene or Aposltes’ _______at Mass. a) Creed b) prayer c) novena d) Rosary 4. The central message of Jesus’

preaching, teaching and life was__________.

a) how to avoid going to hell b) how to

perform miracles c) how to do well in school d) the Kingdom of God

5. Mary was the Mother of _______? a) John the Baptist b) God c) Noah d)

George Washington

Catholic I. Q answers: 1, b; 2,c; 3,a; 4, d; 5, b

A little humor from Father Fink

As seen on Church signs around the country.

Honk if you love Jesus. Text while driving if you want to meet him.

The knitting /crochet club is beginning November 17, 10:00

am in the Cottage

For questions or further

information call 567-4270

or email at mcenear@sunysuffolk.edu

BULLETIN INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: 715900: Our Lady of the Snow RC Church 175 Blue Point Avenue Blue Point, New York 11715 PHONE: 631-363-6385, extension 10 CONTACT PERSON: Loraine Gonzalez SOFTWARE: Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 6.0 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: Cover + text pages + top of ad page filler + this page (1 through 12 ) SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: November 82015 TRANSMISSION TIME: 12:00 NOTE: We are sending text pages this week. Thank you.