Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic Church 175 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point, New York 11715

The Pastoral Team:

Rev. Edward R. D’Andrea, Pastor Rev. James Drew, Parish Administrator

Rev. Diarmuid F. McGann, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Charles Pokoo, In Residence

Deacon Robert Gronenthal Deacon Frank Hartmann

Mrs. Beth Rivalsi, Director of Faith Formation for Adults

Mrs. Patricia Bartoldus, Director of Faith Formation, K-9

Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director of Outreach Mrs. Theresa Martin, Director of Music

First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2013

“God brought us into this land flowing with milk and honey”

(Deuteronomy 26:4-10)

Mass Schedules: Weekend Masses Saturday Mass...5:00 p.m. – Large Church

Sunday Masses...7:30 a.m. - Mother Church 9:00, 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon - Large Church

Weekday Masses: Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - Mother Church

Summer Mass Schedule (July & August): Saturday, 5 p.m. in Large Church; Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mother Church,

9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Large Church

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Large Church

Parish E-Mail: olsbp@aol.com

Rectory Office: 363-6385 — Fax: 363-7394 Mrs. Irene Mauro, Office Manager, ext. 11 Ms. Lindsay Litcher, Parish Asst., ext. 10

Mrs. Loraine Gonzalez, Admin. Asst., ext. 10 Hours: Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed from 12:30-1 p.m. Monday - Friday

Religious Education: 363-6394

Mrs. Eileen Mulry, Secretary, ext. 15 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

Office hours and food pantry, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Thursday in the cottage.

Evening Hours Available by Appointment olsoutreach@yahoo.com

Visit our NEW Website!

www.ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18

Monday PRESIDENT’S DAY—OFFICE CLOSED 8:30AM James O’Callaghan

Tuesday Gracie Santangelo 8:30AM

Wednesday John Nizich 8:30AM

Thursday Betty Joe Murphy

8:30AM

Friday William O. Schuman 8:30AM

Saturday Robert Donlon 5:00PM

Sunday

7:30AM Grace Santangelo

9:00AM Al Babin 10:30AM Parishioners 12:00PM Marion Duhig Helen Silecchia

Schedule is subject to change Saturday: February 23 5:00 p.m Father John Amoah Sunday: February 24 7:30 a.m. Father John Amoah 9:00 a.m. Father John Amoah 10:30 a.m. Father Brian Brinker 12:00 p.m. Father Brian Brinker

Margaret Clark & Thomas Semder For all who have died this past week, that they

rejoice in the heavenly banquet…

Monday Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Matthew 25:31-46 Tuesday Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15 Wednesday Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32 Thursday Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25; Matthew 7:7-12 Friday 1 Peter 5:1-4/ Matthew 16:13-19 Saturday Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Matthew 5:43-48 Sunday Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1; Luke 9:28b-36

Pray for Our Sick

In Sympathy

Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election; Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion; Rite of Sending Monday: Presidents’ Day Thursday: St. Peter Damian Friday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Abstinence; Washington’s Birthday Saturday: St. Polycarp; Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sunset

Readings for the Week

Saints & Special Observances

Mass Presiders for February 23—24

Names submitted by immediate family members only will remain on list for 4 weeks.

Amelia Sauerwein

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

Prayer & Intentions Page 2 February 17, 2013

Father Drew is out of Parish February 20—March 1st on his pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Sunday, February 17, 2013 First Sunday of Lent

A Message from Father Jim Drew

A Message from The Administrator Page 3 February 17, 2013

Dear Parishioners, We have begun our Lenten journey together with the marking of ashes on our foreheads last Ash Wednesday. Each year, our church calls us to the three great actions of Lent: Pray— Acknowledge that God is the center of our lives. Fast— Trust that with God’s help, we can work to control the disorder of mind and body that pulls us away from Him. Help Others (Almsgiving)— Show others (through sharing our resources) that we are members of a living body in which each part supports the others Ashes—not just a sign that we are mortal and sinful. “Repent and believe in the Gospel”— that we are capable of changing for good—becoming the best version of ourselves—that is our God given mission. Lent’s 40 days is the opportunity to just that. We are in this effort together as families and as a parish family. During this “Year of Faith,” launched by Pope Benedict XVI last October 2012, we are encouraged to “Rediscover Catholicism” at Our Lady of the Snow. I encourage you to read Matthew Kelly’s book “Rediscover Catholicism” over the next six weeks of Lent and during the six weeks of the Easter Season. There will be parish gatherings to help you by answering your questions and share your insights. See page 5 for dates/days and times. Copies of this book are available at the entrance to the large church. Let us read it as our Lenten activity—one book. Let us pray, fast, and do alms (for example—Operation Rice Bowl weekly sacrificial meal) See page 5 for how you can participate. Together, let us help each other take a few significant steps in becoming the best version of ourselves for God this Lent.

February

Your Faith and The Cross

The longest story about Jesus in all four Gospels is the passion narrative. In Lent especially, we reflect on the passion of Jesus: we hold holy the love that op-posed violence and the love that endured violence, the love that made its way with a cross on its back. We profess our grati-tude for that love and stand in solidarity with all those whose courageous love makes them victims of violence. Love does not demand the cross, but in the life of Jesus love ends up on the cross. That is what continues to happen to self-forgetful love. Love chooses not to avoid the suffering that emerges from its com-mitment. The avoidance of suffering is not love’s governing passion. It cannot be. Jesus decides to confront the power that is set against him. And when he chooses to do that, like all people who confront oppression, he makes suffering visible. As Theodore Adorno noted: It is part of the mechanism of domination to forbid recognition of the suffering it produces. Jesus brings suffering to the forefront, That memory also serves to make us aware of the crosses in our midst. The memory of Jesus’ passion educates us to pay attention to the suffering of others. The cross demands that attention should be paid. So during Lent we pay attention not only to the suffering of Jesus but to all victims of hate and violence.

“In the cross is salvation; in the cross is life; in the cross is protection against our enemies; in the cross is perfection of holiness. There is no salvation of soul, nor hope of eternal life, save in the cross.” Thomas à Kempis

PRAYER Lord Jesus, our Redeemer, whose wounds we are healed: may your courage and loyalty inspire and strengthen us to walk surely on the road that love bids us to take, even when it leads through misunderstanding and darkness. May we always live as a people who have been redeemed through your love and sacrifice.

Source: Your Diary for the Year of Faith Author: Dennis McBride CSsR

Used with Permission of the Author 11/12/12

THE YEAR OF

FAITH October 11, 2012—November 24, 2013

Here is one man’s story on becoming the best version of himself: Nick Vujicic

MY FAITH IN ACTION I have discovered time and again that when we ask for God’s help and then take action, knowing in our hearts that He is watching over us, there is no reason to be fearful. My parents taught me this, mostly in the way they lived each day. They are the greatest examples of faith in action that I have witnessed. Though I arrived on this earth missing, as my mother says, “a few bits and pieces,” I am blessed in many, many ways. My parents have always been there for me. They did not coddle me. They disci-plined me when I needed it and gave me room to make my own mis-takes. Most of all, they are wonderful role models. I was their first child and definitely a surprise package. Despite doing all the usual maternity tests, my mother’s doctor detect-ed no indication that I would come into the world with neither arms nor legs. My mother was an experienced nurse who has assisted in hundreds of deliveries, so she took every precaution during her pregnancy. Needless to say, she and my father were quite stunned that I arrived without limbs. They are devout Christians. In fact, my father was a lay pastor. My parents prayed for guidance while I underwent many days of testing after my birth. Like all babies, I did not come with an instruction book, but my parents sure would have welcomed a little guidance. They knew of no other parents who’d raised a child without limbs in a world designed for people with a complete set. They were distraught at first, as any parents would be. Anger, guilt, fear, depression, despair—their emotions ran away with them for the week or so. Many tears were shed. They grieved for the perfectly formed child they’d envisioned but did no receive. They grieved, too, because they feared that my life would be difficult. My parents could not imagine what plan God had in mind for such a boy. Yet, once they’d recovered from their initial shock, they decided to put their trust in God and then to put their faith in action. They gave up their attempts to understand why God had given them such a child. Instead, they surrendered to His plan, whatever it might be, and then went about raising me as best they could, the only way they could: pouring into me all their love one day at a time.

From the book Unstoppable– The Incredible Power of Faith in Action, by Nick Vujicic

Our Lady of the Snow Lenten Journey Continues

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING BACK YOUR LENTEN JOURNEY CARDS EACH SUNDAY AND PLACE IN BASKET IN FRONT OF CROSS IN THE LARGE CHURCH

Our Journey continues...keep posted each week to see what is up ahead!

Wednesday, February 20 Our first Discovering Catholicism Book Discussion at 10AM or 7:30PM in the Large Church. Come ready to discuss the Prologue and the introduction.

Thursday, February 28 The healing Gospels of Luke with Fr. Brian Brinker at 7:30PM in the Large Church.

Wednesday, March 6 Second Session of our Catholicism Book Discussion at 10AM or 7:30PM

Friday, March 15 Stations of the Cross with our Level 3 students, all parishioners are welcome at 7:30PM in the mother church.

Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowls brings Lent to life.Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowls brings Lent to life. CRS Rice Bowl connects our Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving with the Church’s mission to serve

those in need. CRS Rice Bowl is a Lenten faith formation program that helps us to live in solidarity with

the poor and vulnerable around the world. Our parish is participating in CRS Rice Bowls; they are in our

Lenten Pack or can be picked up individually from baskets around the Church. On the first Sunday of

Easter, April 8, we ask you write a check to OLS, put it the CRS envelope provided and place it in the

collection basket. We will send one check to Catholic Relief Services as a parish. For more information

about CRS go to www.crsricebowl.com./

HHS Proposal Falls Short In Meeting Church Concerns; Bishops Look Forward To Addressing Issues With Administration

February 7, 2013

Bishops look forward to finding acceptable solutions to shortcomings Concerned that first-rate charities still given second-class status

Seek clarification on confusing finance plan

WASHINGTON—The Feb. 1 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser-vices related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) shows some movement by the Administra-tion but falls short of addressing U.S. bishops' concerns.

"Throughout the past year, we have been assured by the Administration that we will not have to refer, pay for, or ne-gotiate for the mandated coverage. We remain eager for the Administration to fulfill that pledge and to find accepta-ble solutions—we will affirm any genuine progress that is made, and we will redouble our efforts to overcome obsta-cles or setbacks," said Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), in a February 7 statement. "Thus, we welcome and will take seriously the Administration's invitation to submit our concerns through formal comments, and we will do so in the hope that an acceptable solution can be found that respects the consciences of all. At the same time, we will continue to stand united with brother bishops, religious institutions, and individual citizens who seek redress in the courts for as long as this is necessary."

He listed three key areas of concern: the narrow understanding of a religious ministry; compelling church ministries to fund and facilitate services such as contraceptives, including abortion-inducing drugs, and sterilization that violate Catholic teaching; and disregard of the conscience rights of for-profit business owners. These are the same concerns articulated by the USCCB Administrative Committee in its March 2012 statement, United for Religious Freedom.

Cardinal Dolan said the new proposal seemed to address one part of the church's concern over the definition of a church ministry but stressed that "the Administration's proposal maintains its inaccurate distinction among religious ministries.

"It appears to offer second-class status to our first-class institutions in Catholic health care, Catholic education and Catholic charities. HHS offers what it calls an 'accommodation' rather than accepting the fact that these ministries are integral to our church and worthy of the same exemption as our Catholic churches."

Cardinal Dolan highlighted problems with the proposed "accommodation."

"It appears that the government would require all employees in our 'accommodated' ministries to have the illicit cov-erage—they may not opt out, nor even opt out for their children—under a separate policy," he said.

He also noted that "because of gaps in the proposed regulations, it is still unclear how directly these separate policies would be funded by objecting ministries, and what precise role those ministries would have in arranging for these separate policies. Thus, there remains the possibility that ministries may yet be forced to fund and facilitate such mor-ally illicit activities."

Cardinal Dolan also said the proposal refuses to acknowledge conscience rights of business owners who operate their businesses according to their faith and moral values.

"In obedience to our Judeo-Christian heritage, we have consistently taught our people to live their lives during the week to reflect the same beliefs that they proclaim on the Sabbath," Cardinal Dolan said. "We cannot now abandon them to be forced to violate their morally well-informed consciences." For full statement, please visit www.usccb.org

USCCB Statement Page 6 February 17, 2013

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Often, when a family keeps vigil around a person who is preparing for death, they may notice three interwoven activities. First, the dying person may become more prayerful and reflective than ever before, reviewing life’s journey in gratitude to God, or seeking forgiveness and making amends for wrongs. Second, as death approaches, the need to eat and drink is lessened until even an ice cube brushed against the lips is satisfying. Third, persons who are dying often make plans to give their possessions away, making bequests, handing treasures down, providing for favorite charities. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: with these three “pillars” of Lent, we rehearse our death every year in this season, and anticipate the final work we will do in this life. And every year, at the end of our journey, is the joy of Easter and the experience of the victory of Christ over death’s darkness and power. Annually, we remind our-selves that the Christian experiences the same power and presence at the end of life’s journey: Christ to the rescue and the lasting joy of heaven. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Monday, February 18th is President’s Day. All offices will be

CLOSED.

LENTEN REGULATIONS

Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to fast, however, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended.

Days of Abstinence: (All Fridays of Lent) All who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain totally from meat.

Ash Wednesday & Good Friday: All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are also bound to observe the law of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day. Illness or other serious reason excuses from the obligations of fast and abstinence.

Easter Duty Obligation: After receiving First Holy Communion, Catholics are bound by the obligation to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled during the Easter Season. Catholics are also bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this is not limited to the Lenten/Easter season.

Religious Education Page 8 February 17, 2013

OUR LADY OF THE SNOW

Religious Education Office 363-6394/olsbpre@aol.com

Office Hours Monday to Thursday 9:30-4:30 or by appointment

“Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed … Nothing will be impossible for you.”

Matt 17:20,21

Week of February 17

OUR CLASSES

Children’s Liturgy of the Word and Pre K-K during the 9am Mass Level 2 – 8 Classes in session this week.

Week of Feb 18,19 and 20 – NO CLASSES

Mark Your Calendars

Confirmation Service Liturgy – 12 Noon Mass on Sun. Mar. 3 Confirmation Candidates will present their Service Reflection Sheets

For class schedules and information please visit us on the Parish Website ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com

Catechist Training Feb 20 The Session Environment or Catholic Social Justice Feb 21The Sacraments or Scripture Feb 22 The Session/Environment

Workshops take place in the Mother Church Basement. Please note there are 2 different sessions on some nights.

Please indicate your choice when you register. You can register by calling 363-6394 or emailing olsbpre@aol.com the Religious

Education Office. Registration is a must. If there are fewer than 4 people registered for a class the

class will be cancelled.

Financial Matters

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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 Saturday and fourth Sunday of each month. Please call the rectory at least 3 months in advance. Baptisms cannot be planned until the baby is born.

Christian Initiation: Persons interested in becoming Catholic and adults who have not received Confirmation or First Eucharist, please contact the Rectory office. For older children who have not received sacraments, please call the Religious Education office.

New parishioners: Please register at the Rectory 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 Rectory at 363-6385, ext. 10. For emergency sick calls, please call the Rectory at any time.

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

Ministry to the Homebound

The Ministry to the Homebound are Extraordinary Ministers who bring Communion to the sick and others who are confined to their homes.

If you, or a loved one would like to request a Minister to the Homebound

to make a visit to your home, please contact Beth at 363-2416.

Mass Att. Env Env. w/ Chks

Env. w/ Cash

Loose Cks.

Loose Cash

Total

5:00pm

N/A 21 605 43 180 100 928

7:30 am

51 30 1063 62 225 120 1470

9:00 am

N/A 22 615 91 0 102 808

10:30 am

N/A 33 559 186 163 233 1141

12:00 pm

N/A 42 889 155 55 176 1275

TOTAL N/A 148 3731 537 623 731 5622

Returns from the weekend of February 9—10

PASSING THE TEST “Test” is a four-letter word. Spelling tests, driving tests, SATs, all bring a knot to the stomach. Tests are something we would rather forgo, but also something we must undergo. Lent, too, is a four-letter word and is also a kind of test, for the only way to Easter is to pass through Lent. Today’s reading from Deuteronomy commends Israel for its faith in the God who saves. No matter the tribulation, Israel’s faith enables it to persevere. This faith/test theme also appears in the reading from Romans. Paul boldly asserts that faith in Christ will see the believer through any trial. The Gospel passage makes it clear that even Jesus was tested. It describes a test, a struggle between good and evil, that dramatically demonstrates Jesus’ faith in the power of God’s life in him. This power enables him to overcome temptation. This power is with all of us who celebrate the test of Lent, a power enabling us to pass with flying colors. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Parish Outreach & Local Events Page 10 February 17, 2013

FOOD PANTRY ALERT

During the winter months, donations to our food pantry drop drastically. Due to these tough economic times, we are helping an increased number of our neighbors in need.

We are currently in need of all food items, but especially: pasta sauce, cookies, crackers, boxed milk, canned meats, tuna, mayonnaise, tea, coffee, all juices, cereal, pancake mix and syrup, paper towels, laundry detergent, baby wipes, chili, stew, chicken, jelly, rice, all toiletries, but especially tissues, shampoo and conditioner. We are also in desperate need of supermarket gift cards in $10 denominations to all area supermarkets, also CVS and Costco gift cards are needed for pharmacy assistance.

Food can be dropped off at the outreach office Monday—Thursday 10AM—1PM or in the food bin outside the pantry door in the foyer of the large church before or after every Mass.

BETHPAGE VITA PROGRAM The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, running from January 30th through April 13, 2013 is celebrating its 10th anniver-sary and offers free tax help for low, to moder-ate income (generally $49,000 and below) indi-viduals and families. Bilingual Tax Assistors are available at VITA locations and times are as follows:

Wednesday, 5PM—7PM and Saturdays at 3PM—6PM: Bay Shore, Farmingdale, Freeport, Patchogue, Riverhead and West Babylon.

Wednesday, 6PM—8PM and Saturdays 3PM—6PM: Central Islip, Hempstead, Massapequa, Roosevelt and Westbury.

For more information, please call 800-628-7070.

Parish Outreach News

L.I. Bohemian Singles For singles ages 60+ meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 3PM at the Henrietta Acampora Rec Center, Montauk Highway, Blue Point. Admission is $6, coffee, cake at each meeting. For more info, call Mary Ann at 563-8982

Bishop Molloy Retreat House Annual Men’s Retreat A weekend focusing on your relationship with God. This annual men’s retreat is to Bishop Molloy retreat house in Jamaica, NY on Febru-ary 22-24. For more information, c o n t a c t B r i a n M c A u l i f f a t brian.mcauliff@gmail.com or at 472-4233.

“Mommy & Me” Group Held Tues-days, from 10AM-11AM at Mary Immac-ulate Church, in the Mary Hughes Cottage, Bellport. For more infor-mation, contact Theresa at 714-5400.

St. Joseph’s Renewal Center, Brentwood Women’s Spiritual Gather-ing on Saturday, February 12th from 10AM-12Noon. Offering is $15. For more information, or to register, please call 273-1187 extension 123.

Hope House Ministries 11th Annual Endowment Fund Event This exciting event will be held on Thursday, March 14th from 6:30PM-9:30PM at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. For ticket information, please call Anne Hudlow at 540-241-3577.

The Beginning Experience at Montfort Spiritual Center, Bay Shore helps grieving, single-again persons emerge from the darkness of grief. For infor-mation, or to register for the March 1-3 weekend, call 516-822-0635 or email BeginningExperienceLI@hotmail.com

Upcoming Events

WHAT’S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ? A Self-Assessment for Your Fun and Enlightenment! (Permission granted by Joe Paprocki, D.Min., and Catechist Magazine) 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. Biblically speaking, the word “evangelist” refers to... (a) one who gave his or her life for the faith ; (b) anyone who was baptized; (c) a Gospel writer; (d) an early pope 2. The difference between a cross and a crucifix is... (a) a cross is always shaped like a capital T; (b) a crucifix always has Jesus’ body on it; (c) a crucifix is always made of wood; (d) a crucifix is always made of precious metal 3. The religious ceremony Jesus and his

Apostles were celebrating at the Last Supper was...

(a) Hanukkah; (b) Yom Kippur; (c) Passover; (d) Pentecost 4. The initials INRI above Jesus’ head on a crucifix... (a) stand for “In the Name of Rome I Salute You”; (b) stand for “Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews”; (c) is the usual sign over any crucified criminal; (d) none of the above 5. The Philadelphia heiress who gave all her money to the poor and founded an order of sisters to help Native Americans is... (a) Kateri Tekawitha; (b) Frances Xavier Cabrini; (c) Maria Goretti; (d) Katherine Drexel

Catholic IQ Answers: 1. c; 2. b; 3. c; 4. b; 5. d

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Snow and Inclement Weather Precautions

When there is severe inclement weather, as there was last weekend, please follow our emergency notification system. Check our website for cancellation

of Masses and office closures. (www.ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com) Check website for possible

changes of Mass locations (from the large church to mother church)

If you have no access to a

computer, please call the rectory office for updated information.

Check Channel 12 for facility

closures. PARKING ON WOODLAND AVENUE

DURING SNOW STORMS We need to reiterate the parking situation when there is plowed snow. We need your cooperation when parking on Woodland Avenue. Please park on ONLY ONE SIDE of the street. Parking on both sides causes a bottleneck. Vehicles— especially SUVs, emergency vehicles and plow trucks, cannot get through. Also, do not block neighbors’ driveways, as you are subject to being towed. It is necessary to be respectful of our neighbors under these extreme circumstances.

Although the dance has been postponed, we are still holding the raffle for many great prizes!

Raffle to be held after 12PM Mass on Sunday, April 14

Prizes include Large Screen T.V. Fire Island Weekend Getaway,

A Week in Sanibel Island, A Week in the Bahamas

...and more!

We have beautiful gift baskets full of wonderful items and numerous gift certificates to our great local businesses

included in our Chinese Auction.

Raffle Tickets on sale after weekend Masses and during the week at the

Rectory Office.

POSTPONEMENT OF THE 2013 DINNER DANCE

Sunday, February 17, 2013 - First Sunday of Lent

Monday, February 18, 2013 - President’s Day—All Offices Closed Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - Seasonal Choir rehearsal—7:30PM in the Large Church

Sunday, March 24, 2013 - Palm Sunday

Monday, March 25, 2013 - Holy Week Begins - Day of Reconciliation. Confessions will be held at 9AM, 11AM, 4:30PM, and 7:30PM

Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30PM in the Large Church

Friday, March 29, 2013 - Good Friday - NO 8:30AM MORNING MASS - 12PM Stations of the Cross—Mother Church - 7:30PM The Passion of the Lord— Large Church Saturday, March 30, 2013—Holy Saturday - 7:30PM Easter Vigil — Large Church Sunday, March 31, 2013—Easter Sunday - Masses are as follows: 7:30AM in the Mother Church 9:00AM 10:30AM Large Church 12:00PM

Upcoming Parish Events Page 14 February 17, 2013

The word is near you,

in your mouth and in your heart.

- Romans 10:8