Our Lady of the Snow 175 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point, New York 11715 Telephone: 631-363-6385

May 26, 2019 Sixth Sunday of Easter

My fondness for good books

was my salvation.

--St. Teresa of Avila

St.Teresa(1515‐1582)notonlylovedtoreadgoodbooks,shewroteseveralherself:The Interior Cas-tle, The Way of Perfection, andherautobiography.ConsideredoneofthegreatmysticsoftheChristiantradition, she said that fordecades she couldn’t praywithouthaving abook inher lap. Fr. ThomasDubay’sFire WithinisaprofoundandsuperbintroductiontothethoughtofTeresaandherfriendandcon idant,St.JohnoftheCross.

DAILY MASSES: Monday - Friday

8:30 AM in Mother Church

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5:00 PM in Large Church Sunday 7:30 AM in Mother Church

9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Large Church

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM in Large Church Monday 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

in Mother Church

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in Mother Church

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

& BENEDICTION: Monday 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM in Mother Church

ROSARY:

Monday, May 27, at 4:45 PM Mother Church Family Rosary:

Wednesdays, 7:00 PM in Mother Church

Rev. Msgr. Charles Fink, Pastor

Rev. Joseph Gaspar Deacon Edward Karan Deacon Bob Gronenthal

Religious Education:

Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Patricia Bartoldus, DRE

olsbpre@aol.com (631) 363-6394 Mrs. Loren Christie, ARE

Director of Music:

Mrs. Theresa Martin

Parish Outreach:

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday in the cottage

Mrs. Diana Mongan, Director Mrs. Patricia Fulco, Outreach Assistant

(631) 363-2417 olsoutreach@yahoo.com

Parish Office: (631) 363-6385 Fax: (631) 363-7394

Hours: Mon. - Thur. 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Office closed June - Aug on Saturdays

Ms. Loraine Drake, Asst., ext. 111 Mrs. Marlene Tully, Asst., ext. 110 ourladyofthesnowbp@gmail.com

Pray for Our Sick

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

Ed Martin, Donald Sheehan, Donna Crawford, & Jeanette Mims-Loeffel

In Sympathy For all who have died this past week, that they rejoice in

the heavenly banquet…

Sister Germaine Nancy Igoe

Mydearparishfamily, God may write straight with crooked lines and frequently speak inwhispers, but for those with eyes to see and ears to hear, his message getsthrough. One evening a couple of weeks ago as I was scrolling aroundFORMED.ORG looking for something to watch, I came across two titles thatcaughtmyattention: An Ordinary MartyrandAngel in the Waters. Bothturnedout to be interesting and inspiring, the irst a documentary about Fr. StanleyRother, an Oklahoma farmboywho grewup to be a priest, amissionary inGuatemala, and a martyr; the second a lovely story about a child’s life in thewombandherencounterwithherguardianangel. The very next morning, when I checked my email and clicked onHELENADAILEY.COM, there was an article by Edward Monti about hisencounters with angels; another about Paul Nagai, a Japanese survivor ofNagasakiduringWWII,aChristian,anM.D.,andlikeFr.Rotheranamazingman;therewasa beautifulessaybyHaleyStewart called “MyBody,MyChildren’sFirstHome;andanotheraboutahugepro‐lifeeventthattookplacerecently inTimesSquare,NYCatwhichasonogramofababyinthewombwasprojectedonalargescreenwhilemorethantenthousandpeoplelookedon. Coincidental correspondence between the articles onHELENADAILY.COMand theFORMED.ORGprograms I hadwatched thenightbefore? Possibly, butmaybenot.Ifwepayattentionandareconstantlysearching,theworldisfullofwonder,andwe’lldiscernGod’ssubtlehandwritingandhisstillsmallvoice,eveninouroftencoarseandnoisyworld.

AngelofGod,myGuardiandear,Towhomhislovecommitsmehere,

Everthisdaybeatmyside,Tolightandguard,toruleandguide.

Withloveandprayers, Fr.CharlesFink

Major Meghan Ederle Major. Kyle Brown

Major Robert Gervasio Capt. Evan Bernstein

Lt. Sean Brown DO,CPT,MC Kate Desmond-Baker

TSgt. Mark C. Erickson SMSgt Harold L. Erickson Ensign Shannon Brown

E3/ACAN Connor Rooney USN Sgt. Samuel Campanella

Lt. Robert Fleming Sunday May 26, 7:30 AM Parishioners 9:00 AM Patsy & Josephine Sirianni † 11:00 AM Valentino Simone † John Andriano † Monday May 27, St. Augustine 8:30 AM John Delaney † Tuesday May 28, 8:30 AM Charles Mintzer † Wednesday May 29, 8:30 AM Margaret Lacetera † Thursday May 30, The Ascension of the Lord 8:30 AM John Delaney † 7:30 PM Gaspar Romano † Friday May 31, 8:30 AM John Delaney † Saturday June 1, St Justin 5:00 PM Kathleen Engel Katlyn Sudano & Baby † Sunday June 2, 7:30 AM Harry Schaal 29th Anniversary 9:00 AM Parishioners 11:00 AM Adelaide Diletto †

Catholic Marriage for couples married outside the Church:

If you have a civil marriage but now desire a Catholic sacramental marriage, call the Rectory for more information about a Convalidation. Convali-dation is having a couple’s marriage recognized and blessed by the Church through the Catholic

Rite of Marriage.

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.

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 the rectory office.

Communion for the Homebound:

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

363-6385, ext. 110. For emergency sick calls, please call the parish at any time.

Baptisms:

Are celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of most months. Please visit our

website for complete information or call the rectory office.

Altar Bread and Wine In loving Memory of Robert & Corinne Loos

Sanctuary Candle in Mother Church

In loving Memory of Robert C. Loos, Jr.

THOUGHTS ON MARY FROM MAGNIFICAT

While the world looks to eliminate sickness and suffering, these provide the very place where healing is offered and victory achieved. It is the gentle Mother in the Pieta’ who teaches us where healing is found as she gathers her crucified Son in her arms. The one who brought sight to the blind, sound to the deaf, and sudden healing for the sick is offered a quiet moment in which his body rests in the gentle embrace of his Mother’s arms. For it is when we lean into our heavenly Mother’s arms that we are offered our heavenly Father’s healing presence. It is enfolded in Mary’s awaiting arms that I have found rest and dis-covered the still waters of healing. --Jennifer Hubbard

After the baptism of one of our daughters, my husband, filled with wonder, remarked that the day felt like our wedding day. That simple joy was the starting point of a life-long hope for the companionship of an eternal love for our child, as for ourselves on our wedding day. A friend recently confided that ever since her now college-age daughter left the Church, “that child has been on my heart twenty-four hours a day.” What a mystery that such Spirit-filled joy should be met later by sadness and consternation, despite all of our ardent prayers and efforts! “But the cross comes before the crown, and tomorrow is a Monday morning” (C.S. Lewis)—a Monday of Joyful Mysteries. While Mary and Joseph were desperately seeking to bring Jesus back to their caravan, all the while he was with his Father. This same Father, with his Son, never leaves the side of those presented to him, no matter how far they may be from the Temple. For this, there is always reason for our continued joy and hope. --Suzanne Tanzi

Jennifer Hubbard lost her youngest child in the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. She writes a regular column in Magnificat. Suzanne Tanzi is the mother of five and works at Theological College in Washington, D.C. Besides all the prayers and readings for each of the month’s Masses, Magnificat is filled with daily reflections on the readings and beautiful, thought-provoking page-long essays, from two of which the quotes above were excerpted. To subscribe to Magnificat, go to www.magnificat.com.

 

OUR LADY OF THE SNOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 631-363-6394 olsbpre@aol.com

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or by appointment The ministry of Religious Education strives to bring all into a closer

relationship with Jesus through Word, Worship and Service

May 26, 2019

Did You Forget??? Level 6 Faith Conversations

Children entering the Confirmation Program

(Levels 7, 8 & 9) will participate in a 15 minute

Faith Conversation based on questions mailed home and on the parish web page. The Bishop’s Goal is that before entering the Confirmation Program - the students should know something (not everything)

about their faith and be able to speak on it.

If you forgot to make your appointment please call or email the Religious Educa-

tion Office to make an appointment.

Children entering Level 2: 2019-2020 Parent Meeting - Tues

May 21 at 7 p.m. Large Church. We will describe the program expectations

and requirements. Parents will write a letter

to their child during this meeting.

Children Entering 1st Grade Sept 2019 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 Office. *** Please include a copy of your child’s

baptismal certificate.

Registration 2019-2020

Forms can be found on the backstairs of

the Religious Education Office or on the parish website

ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com under the Religious Education tab.

Confirmation Parent/Student Meeting - for students

entering Level 9 and will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation in the

Spring of 2020. Tues. June 11 & Mon. June 17 at 7 pm.

Please plan to attend one of these meetings. We will discuss the require-ments & expectations of the program.

Forms and a calendar will be distributed. Home Study Families

All Home Study chapters and Units should be complete and handed in to the

Religious Education Office before registering for next year.

CATECHISTS VIRTUS Training

All catechists must participate in the 3 hour Virtus TRAINING for the

Protection of Children. Register on the Diocesan website: DRVC.org Virtus

Online. You can see where the training is available on other dates at other parishes.

Monday is Memorial Day and we would like to recognize and show our appreciation to all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country

and the freedoms we enjoy. We would like to ask you to take a moment tomorrow to pray for those that have served and are serving our nation. Many families have lost loved ones, and our military men and women that have survived will face countless struggles and challenges for the rest of their lives. On Monday when we honor and celebrate their service and sacrifice, let us also remember the once homeless veterans, who because of your support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal, have been helped through our ministries and programs like Catholic Charities Project Veterans’ Independence. Thank you for your support! You make a difference in the lives of so many through your prayers and generosity!

STEWARDSHIP FINANCIAL REPORT May 19, 2019: $ 8004

Parish Outreach

Thank you for your continual support of our ministry. With your generous donations we can continue to help so many in need in our com-munity. May God bless you for your kindness. The pantry is located in the lobby of the large church. All donations can be left outside the pantry door or at the Outreach office during business hours.

The Pantry is in need of all the following:

Juice Mac and Cheese Tuna Chili Tea Coffee Mayonnaise Ketchup mustard Toothpaste Deodorant Shampoo Conditioner Tissues Laundry detergent Baby wipes Size 1 and 6 Diapers Dollar Tree gift cards King Kullen $10 gift cards

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!

We are having a farewell cocktail party for

Msgr. Charles Fink

June 23 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Domino Yacht Club 484 Roe Ave

East Patchogue

Please call the office if you would like to attend. 631 363-6385 ext 111.

RSVP by June 18, 2019.

We will have light refreshments, beer, wine and soda.

Famed Catholic Theologian Dr. Scott Hahn will be speaking at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Patchogue on Satur-day, December 14, 2019 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Cost is $20. Tickets can be purchased at www.stpaulcenter.com/longisland.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Our Lady of the Snow Respect Life Ministry’s

Seasonal Collection for Babies Two Years Old and Younger

May 4-26, 2019, Please leave items in the Lobby of the Large Church. Questions? Call Loren Christie at 631-363-6394 x 115. Suggestions: Car Seats/newborn, new & gently used clothes, Disposable diapers, baby food, bottles and pacifiers, crib sheets & blan-kets, bibs and wipes, baby towels & washcloths, snow suits All items collected will be distributed to ex-pecting parents who seek help in crisis pregnancies at The Life Center of Long Island at the end of May. We thank you with love and invite you to pray with us to end the violence. Thank you for your generous donations!

Our next Respect Life Ministry meeting will be held Thursday, June 13th at 10 a.m. in the cot-tage.

Our next monthly prayerful presence will be Saturday, June 8th from 10:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. on the sidewalk of Sunrise Highway in front of Planned Parenthood in Patchogue. Signs will be provided.

Know Someone Struggling Emotionally After Abortion?

Begin the Journey. Encourage her to con-tact Project Rachel for help. Remind her that God’s love and mercy is bigger than any sin. For more in-formation vis-it: hopeafterabortion.com | esperanzaposaborto.org or call 1-888-456-HOPE(4673)

An evening of Prayer for Men Suffering Abortion Loss offered through the DRVC: June 19th, 7p.m.– 9 p.m. Call 1-516-766-2538 for details.

KNOW SOMEONE FACING A CRISIS PREGNANCY?

Here are pregnancy help center contacts:

Life Center of Long Island—Massapequa- 516-798-9100 /Deer Park– 631-243-2373

Soundview Pregnancy Services- Centereach- (631) 676-7990

News From Focus on Religious Freedom-

www.cffor.org

Confession and Its Seal of Secrecy is Under Attack

A new bill in California seeks to remove "penitential communications" - the most sacred relationship between clergy and penitent in a for-mal confession - from current law. If the CA legislature enacts this bill, Catholic priests, bound by Canon Law not to disclose the contents of a confession, could face criminal prosecution and imprisonment for refusing to comply. Catholics believe that confession is between the penitent and Christ with the priest representing Christ and able to talk to, advise, counsel, or simply listen to the person. The penalty for any priest who divulges anything heard in confession is automatic excommunication. Since 2003, the states that have tried to force clergy to violate the seal of confession are Mary-land, Kentucky, Nevada, Florida, New Hamp-shire, and Louisiana. All introduced bills were eventually rejected and did not pass into law.

(firstthings.com,3/18/19; the federal-ist.com,2/26/19; bishop-accountability.org;

catholic365.com,7/21/14)

"The framers of the Constitution meant we were to have freedom OF religion, NOT freedom

FROM religion." Rev. Billy Graham

The Life Center of Long Island sincerely thanks Our lady of the Snow Parish for their donation to the baby bottle cam-paign. Your generosity

raised $4,468.12!!! May God bless you for your support of life!

Drawing to be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 Our Lady of the Snow Church

3 Lucky Winners To Benefit the food pantry and Outreach program

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________ Donation of $5 for one ticket or $25 for all six tickets

Return to: Parish Outreach 175 Blue Point Ave

Blue Point NY 11715

Drawing to be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 Our Lady of the Snow Church

3 Lucky Winners To Benefit the food pantry and Outreach program

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________ Donation of $5 for one ticket or $25 for all six tickets

Return to: Parish Outreach 175 Blue Point Ave

Blue Point NY 11715

Drawing to be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 Our Lady of the Snow Church

3 Lucky Winners To Benefit the food pantry and Outreach program

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________ Donation of $5 for one ticket or $25 for all six tickets

Return to: Parish Outreach 175 Blue Point Ave

Blue Point NY 11715

Drawing to be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 Our Lady of the Snow Church

3 Lucky Winners To Benefit the food pantry and Outreach program

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________ Donation of $5 for one ticket or $25 for all six tickets

Return to: Parish Outreach 175 Blue Point Ave

Blue Point NY 11715

Drawing to be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 Our Lady of the Snow Church

3 Lucky Winners To Benefit the food pantry and Outreach program

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________ Donation of $5 for one ticket or $25 for all six tickets

Return to: Parish Outreach 175 Blue Point Ave

Blue Point NY 11715

Drawing to be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 Our Lady of the Snow Church

3 Lucky Winners To Benefit the food pantry and Outreach program

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________ Donation of $5 for one ticket or $25 for all six tickets

Return to: Parish Outreach 175 Blue Point Ave

Blue Point NY 11715

A little humor from Father Fink A wife was furious at her husband for buying an expensive boat. To calm her down he told her she could name the boat. She agreed. That weekend when he went down to the dock to take the boat out for a spin, he saw the new name in big red letters across the back of the boat: FOR SALE

***SECOND COLLECTION***

Next week, our second collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around the world in developing coun-tries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. And fifty percent of funds collected remain in our diocese to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.

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