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 Parochial Vicar: Rev. Raynald B. Nacino

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 3, 2017

First Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 3, 2017 8:00 AM Mariamma George 9:30AM People of the Parish Family Mass 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Emanuele G. Amodio, Marianna Romanowski, Cunnane & McNicholas Families, Raul Iglesias,

David Gillen, Ann Civitano, Eleanor Myers, John Alisen, Valerie Kelly, Antonio Esteban

12:30PM In Thanksgiving Rite of Acceptance into the Catechumenate 5:30PM Mariamma George Thekkeadthe

Monday, Decenber 4, 2017 9:00AM Martin Ryan 11:30AM Rosary Society 12Noon Marianna Romanowski-2nd Anniversary

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 9:00AM Devasia Mathai 12Noon Shelia Davidson

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 9:00AM John Borrelli - Birthday Remembrance 12Noon Angela Capolarello

Thursday, December 7, 2017 9:00AM Deceased Members of the Madathikunnel & Vettukallel Family 12Noon Deceased Members of the Kuziamplavil & Netikadan Families 12:30PM Adoration until 4PM

Friday, December 8, 2017 Immaculate Conception

Masses will be: 9:00AM ~ 12Noon ~ 7:30PM

Saturday, December 9, 2017 9:00AM Madeline DeFina 5:00PM Purgatorial Mass

Sunday, December 10, 2017 8:00 AM Joseph J. Kass 9:30AM Sesinanda Ceniza Communion Preparation Mass Holy Name Society 11:00AM Collective Mass Offered for:

Mary & Anthony Tallarico, Joseph DiSunno, Mariamma Joseph Illiparambil, George C. Maly, Francisca Dantes Mosquito, Joseph Palathinkal,

Sister Elizabeth Mannooparambil, Rosamma Joseph Punjikaran,

Sister Gracitta Mannooparambil, Dr. Paraluman S. Leonin

12:30PM People of the Parish 1:30PM Respect Life/Rosary 5:30PM John Kurian

ALTAR FLOWERS for the week were donated in Loving Memory of

LENA & JOSEPH INDIVERI requested by

Catherine & Robert DeVries

THIS WEEK AT OLS

Sunday, December 3 - Food Pantry Sunday 10:30AM ........ Faith Formation Classes....................... BCH/School 2:00PM .......... Himig At Alay Choir ............................................ WR Monday, December 4 9:45AM .......... Arts & Crafts ..................................................... BCH 12:30PM ........ Rosary Society ................................................. BCH 4:00PM .......... Altar Server Christmas Party Grades 4-8 ......... BCH Tuesday, December 5 7:45AM .......... Children’s Choir ............................................ Church 9:30AM .......... Bereavement .................................................... PMR 6:30PM .......... Girl Scout Troop 4045 ........................................ WR 7:30PM .......... Evangelization Committee ................................ PMR Wednesday, December 6 10:00AM ........ Golden Age Friendship Club ............................ BCH 3:15PM .......... Girl Scout Troops 4040/4760............................ BCH 7:30PM .......... R.C.I.A ........................................................... School Thursday, December 7 6:45PM .......... Handbell Choir .............................................. Church 8:00PM .......... Adult Choir .................................................... Church Saturday, December 9 2:00PM .......... Himig At Alay Choir .......................................... BCH 5:00PM .......... Christmas Caroling Set-Up ................................. WR 6:00PM .......... Christmas Caroling ............................................. WR

OLS Sunday Collection Report Sunday, November 26th…….……$14,391.00

We all grow spiritually when we share! Thanks for participating in the

mission of our parish!

THE SANCTUARY LAMP for the week was donated in Loving Memory of

JOSEPH DISUNNO requested by

Dom & Christine Fosco

ALTAR WINES for the week were donated in Loving Memory of

JOSEPH DISUNNO requested by

Dom & Christine Fosco

ALTAR BREADS for the week were donated in Loving Memory of

MARIANNA ROMANOWSKI requested by

Margaret Romanowski

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, Ethlin Martin, Diane Mininson, Jennifer Muilenburg, Brian & Phyllis Mulkerne, Joel Rivera, Angelina Rocha, Dorothy Rondash, MaryBeth Marini Ruff,

Sharon Schaeffer, Margaret Torpey, William Torpey, Kathy Turso, John Varrone, Dora Valdez, Jennifer Vallance,

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

Georgiana Spitaleri

Dear Parishioners,

Advent is a favorite season for many of the faithful because it is a season of anticipation about the birth of our Savior at Christmas

and because it is a season of Joy as we await the coming of Christ in glory and the completion of salvation history. Throughout this holy season we will recall through the scriptures the hope of the people Israel in the coming of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus as Savior of all people.

Yet our anticipation and joy is abbreviated this year because Christmas falls on a Monday this year. The Fourth Sunday of Advent last less than one day because the Christmas Season begins in the evening. While we may think we have plenty of time to prepare before Christmas, there really is not too much time this year.

We begin this holy season in church and at home lighting the first purple candle on our Advent wreath. Please feel free to use the “Advent Blessing and Prayers” bulletin insert everyday. Our Giving Tree is in the Gathering Space and it is a wonderful chance for everyone to make Christmas brighter for those who are in need and without a doubt, bring joy to both the giver and receiver of these beautiful gifts.

Tonight the annual “Lessons and Carols” Service at Cathedral Seminary Residence in Douglaston begins at 7:00 PM in the seminary chapel. All are invited to this sacred evening featuring the music and voices of the seminary choir and our own choirs including the handbell choir and adult choir. Delicious desserts will be offered in the dining room following the service.

Then this Saturday, December 9th our “Christmas Carol Procession” will start at 6:30 PM in front of the gymnasium on 258th Street with the lighting of our own Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. We will go Christmas caroling through the neighborhood bringing the message of Christ’s Birth to friends and neighbors and this year’s parade route will bring up to the front door of the New Glen Oaks Nursing Home and we hope to bring glad tidings to the residents there.

Next Sunday, December 10th the Christmas crafts made by the Arts and Crafts Group will be on sale and help to decorate your home with cheer and hope as well as offer unique Christmas gifts for family and friends. Stop into Bishop Chappetto Hall after Mass.

Lastly, Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy is ready to give away $10,000.00 in cash prizes with its Christmas Raffle Drawing on Wednesday, December 13th. Extra raffle sheets are on the tables in the Gathering Space and tickets are $10.00 each or three tickets for $25.00. Feel free to distribute the raffle sheet to family and friends and start dreaming of a green Christmas!

Together let us make this Advent the best one ever!

Everly Wren Cohen

Alexis Rose Paradiso

Dorina Genara Reid

RyanMarie Penelope Stein

The following children were baptized here at

Our Lady of the Snows Parish in November.

We offer our sincere Congratulations

and Best Wishes to the families of:

WELCOME TO OUR CATHOLIC FAMILY

“Ever Ancient…………Ever New” Our Lady of the Snows R. C. Church

VOCATIONS EVENTS

ADVENT SERVICE OF LESSONS AND

CAROLS takes place tonight at

7:00PM at Immaculate Conception

Center, Douglaston. Featuring the

choir of Cathedral Seminary

Residence and our own Our Lady

of the Snows Church Choirs, come

with family, friends and parishioners to hear of

preparing for the way of the Lord through Scripture

and Song. Monsignor Robert Thelen,

former rector, will be the presider. Afterwards

refreshments will be shared with all!

ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS

CHRISTMAS CAROLING ROUTE

On Saturday, December 9th, we will be holding our

annual Christmas Caroling Procession. This year, our

route will take us along 260th, 261st, 262nd, and

263rd Streets between 79th and 80th Avenues. If you

or anyone you know lives on or close

to our route, encourage them to be

home between 6:30PM and 8:00PM.

on the 9th to hear us sing as we come

by! (If necessary, the rain date is the

following Saturday, December 16th).

VOCATIONS THOUGHT

VOCATIONS REFLECTION: SAINT THÉRÈSE LISTENS TO THE LORD

The Parish Vocations Committee would like to offer

the following reflection of Saint Thérèse of

Lisieux: "Jesus has no need of books or teachers to

instruct souls. As the Teacher of teachers, He teaches

without the noise of words. I have never heard Him

speak, but I feel that He is with me. At every

moment, He guides me and inspires in me what I

ought to say or do. I discover, just at the moment

when I need them, understandings that I hadn't yet

seen. Most often it's not during my times of prayer

that they're the most abundant, but rather in the midst

of the occupation of my day."

FRATERNITAS for middle school students takes

place on Saturday, December 16th

from 1 PM to 5 PM at Cathedral

Prep, Elmhurst. Topic: “What is

the True Meaning of Christmas?: Keeping Christ in

Christmas.”

EVENING OF FRATERNITY for young Catholic

men consisting of a Holy Hour, conference and dinner

on Monday, December 18th from 5 PM to 7:00 PM

with Bishop Raymond Chappetto at St. John Paul II

House of Discernment, Brooklyn.

For more information please speak to any of the

priests or deacons in the parish or log onto

www.BrooklynVocations.org

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes place each

morning in the church before the 9AM Mass.

All are invited to pray the Mysteries of The

Rosary each day before Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION CHILDREN and

their parents are reminded to attend the 9:30

AM Mass next Sunday, December 10th and

participate in the next prayer experience in

preparation for First Eucharist.

SAVE THE DATES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7th

3:00 PM – EPIPHANY CONCERT

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th

12:30PM - OLS Catholic Academy Week

Opening Mass

RITE OF ACCEPTANCE into the Catechumenate

and Continuing Call to Conversion

takes place today 12:30 PM Mass.

We ask everyone to pray for those

adults who are preparing for

Christian Initiation at Easter.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE sheets are in the Gathering

Space of the church. Who wants to win some cool

cash before Christmas and at the same time help Our

Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy? Each sheet

contains three raffle

tickets. Each ticket is

$10.00 or three tickets

for $25.00. Feel free to

distribute the raffle

sheet to family and friends. Please return your tickets

and payment to the Parish Office or the School Office

by Tuesday, December 12th. The drawing will take

place on Wednesday, December 13th.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

is celebrated this Friday, December 8th. It is

a holyday of obligation for all Catholics.

The Mass schedule on Friday will be 9:00

AM, 12:00 Noon and 7:30 PM.

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.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS WORLDWIDE

CANDLE LIGHTING in remembrance of

children, grandchildren & siblings who have

died will take place at 7:00 PM next Sunday,

December 10th at St. Gregory the Great

Church in Bellerose, 242-20 88th Ave. If you

wish to have your child’s name read at the

candle-lighting please call the Parish Office

at 718-347-3707. There will be refreshments

following the service.

SHOPPING FOR SAVINGS. Modell’s Sporting

Goods has joined up with Our Lady of the Snows

Catholic Academy in offering discounts at any of its

stores from November 24th to December 21st!

Coupons are in the back of the church and when

purchasing sporting goods items for Christmas,

present the coupon and a percentage of your purchase

will be given to our school. Happy Shopping and

thanks for your support.

“KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS.” Once again

this year we invite parishioners to

display their Catholic Faith especially

as Christmas approaches. Both

attractive lawn signs and car magnets

will be available for purchase next

weekend after all the Masses. Thank

you to the Knights of Columbus Council 2852 for

coordinating this important work of evangelization

and all the proceeds will be distributed to different

charities.

HUMAN CONCERNS CENTER TRIP. The next

trip to Yonkers, Empire City Casino

will be this Monday, December 4,

2017. 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.

MONTHLY 50/50 WINNER Congratulations to

Lorraine Palma who won $460.00 in our November

drawing! The December drawing will be held on

December 27, 2017. A 50/50 envelope is included in

your monthly packet. Extra envelopes are at the

Church doors. Thank you and good luck!

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

NEW HYMNALS. You may notice

the new BREAKING BREAD hymnals

in the bookracks. Once again we ask

everyone’s help and cooperation in

keeping the hymnals clean and please

return the hymnal into the bookrack at

the end of Mass.

ADVENT WREATH. For those

who have an Advent wreath at

home for family prayer during this

holy season, today you light the

first purple candle. Next Sunday,

the Second Sunday of Advent,

please light two purple candles.

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.

GOLDEN AGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S

next meeting will be this Wednesday,

December 6th in Bishop Chappetto Hall.

New members are welcome.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL

HELP is prayed on the first Wednesday of

each month following the 12Noon Mass.

All are invited to pray this special devotion

in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help this

coming Wednesday, December 6th.

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 soon 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. CHRISTMAS PLANTS that will 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.

ROSARY SOCIETY will have its

monthly Communion Mass and meeting

this Monday, December 4th beginning

with recitation of the Holy Rosary at

11:30 AM in the church. Following

Mass the annual Christmas Luncheon

including dessert and prizes will take place in Bishop

Chappetto Hall and the cost is only $10.00 per person.

If you have any questions please call Bella at (718)

347-0180. All ladies in the parish are welcomed to

share some Christmas cheer.

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.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Communion

Mass and meeting take place next Sunday,

December 10th beginning at 9:30 AM in the

church. All men in the parish are

encouraged to become Holy Name Society

members.

SPECIAL EVENTS MEETING will

take place next Tuesday, December 12th

at 7:30 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge. All

members are encouraged to attend and

make plans for exciting special events.

ADVENT GIVING TREE

ADVENT GIVING TREE. The Advent Giving Tree

is located in the Gathering Space. You are invited to

take a gift tag and shop for those who are in need at

Christmas. By Sunday, December

17th, please return all new,

unwrapped gifts and place them

under the Giving Tree. The Human

Concerns Center thanks you for your

spirit of giving at Christmas.

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.

R. C. I. A.

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.

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.

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 are being held on Mondays

from now until Dec. 11th from 4PM to

5:30PM at St. Gregory’s Office Basement Meeting

Room, 242-20 88th Ave., Bellerose. For more

information please call Cathy (516) 352-4202 or Joan

(718) 347-4470.

THE WORD AMONG US is a periodical that offers

daily reflections on the

Scriptures proclaimed at

Mass. This year there is a

special Advent edition

entitled, “Do You See

What I See?” is on sale in

the Gathering Space today.

What a unique way to enter

the holy season of Advent

by reading the daily

scriptures and reflection

alone or with the family.

The listed price is $5.95

but at Our Lady of the Snows they are available for

only $2.00. Please use the white envelope and return

your payment in the collection or at the Parish Office.

THE WORD AMONG US

BLESSING OF CHRIST CHILD from our Nativity

sets at home takes place at the

9:30 AM Mass on Sunday,

December 17th. Please bring

the figurine of the baby Jesus

in your manger set to church

and we will bless the image

just before Christmas!

CHURCH DONATIONS. Thank you to the Rosary

Society for the generous church donation of $841.00

following its successful Bake Sale last month. Also,

thank you to Ms. Luz Rebong for

the donation of $1,000.00 to the

parish after the Saint Rocco

celebration during last summer. God

bless everyone’s generosity!

RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUND collection

will be taken up next weekend, December 9th & 10th,

at all the Masses. We appreciate your generosity to

help our men and women religious with their living

expenses and the increasing cost of health care for

elderly religious who have no pension and minimal

Social Security benefits. Offering envelopes are in

the Gathering Space and thank you for your concern

and prayers for our elderly religious.

COMMUNITY NEWS

RELIC OF ST. PADRE PIO at St.

Josaphat Church, Bayside this Tues.

Dec. 5th beginning with Holy Hour at

7 PM and Mass at 8 PM. Call (718)

229-1663.