Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Holy Days of Obligation: 8:30 a.m., 12:10 and 5:30 p.m. Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Civic Holiday Masses: Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. only Television mass: KOLO Channel 8 Sundays - 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Weekday Masses: Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Year Round Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursdays after 8:00 a.m. mass until 12:30 p.m..

SACRAMENTS

Anointing of the Sick: Those wishing to receive the Anointing of the Sick are asked to speak with any of the priests or call the office at 323-6894. Masses for Anointing of the Sick are celebrated throughout the year, and are announced in the bulletin.

Baptisms: Infants through 2nd Grade: Parents are asked to attend our Baptism Preparation class on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Sponsors are also invited to attend. Please call the office at 323-6894 or email secretary@olsparish.com for more information and to sign up.

Third graders and older: Parents are asked to call our Director of Children’s Sacraments, Lauri-Anne, for information at 329-6147.

Communion to the Homebound: If you are ill at home and wish to receive the Eucharist, call the office at 323-6894.

First Holy Communion and Confirmation: The Diocese of Reno requires a two year preparation for children and teens receiving these Sacraments. Please contact Lauri Anne Reinhart at 329-6147.

Marriage: Couples wishing to be marr ied at Snows need to make their initial contact with the par ish six months before their wedding date. Couples are asked to contact Margaret Graham at 323-6894 ext.511 or marriage@olsparish.com.

R.C.I.A.: Adults wishing to become Catholic or Catholic adults needing to receive First Communion and /or Confirmation, should contact Barbara Verdi at 323-6894 ext.514.

WELCOME Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church

1138 Wright Street • Reno, Nevada, 89509 Telephone: 775-323-6894 Fax: 775-323-6749

Website: www.olsparish.com Parish Center: 1200 S. Arlington Ave. (corner of Arlington & Monroe)

December 9, 2018

Sunday, December 9 10:45 am - 1st Reconciliation Parents’ Meeting in parish center Tuesday, December 11 8:30 am - Women’s Bible Study in parish center 10:00 am - Knit & Crochet and Arts & Crafts in PC 7:00 pm - Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance meeting in parish center Thursday, December 13 12:15 pm - Centering Prayer group in church Friday, December 14 10:00 am - Threshold Choir practice in parish center

REFLECTION Second Sunday of Advent

Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126 Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 2 December 9, 2018

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

There will NOT be Eucharistic Adoration this Thursday, December 13.

Questions: Call Donna at 827-1901

YOUTH MINISTRY - SUNDAYS

at the YOUTH HOUSE

1045 LANDER ST.

Middle School - after the 11:30 a.m. mass High School - after the 5:00 p.m. mass

No stress, no homework, no chores. Just hanging out with some awesome people.

All are welcome. Bring friends!

We will resume December 9. Youth Ministry Christmas party December 16.

For more information, call Virginia at 323-6894 ext. 520, or email her at youthm@olsparish.com

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CENTERING PRAYER

The Centering Prayer group meets each Thursday from noon - 2:00 p.m. in the Cry Room of the Church. Questions: Call Ann at 826-2133

J U F MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK IN

JAN. 5 - 6, 2019 OLS Y H

1045 S . 10 - 8

youthm@olsparish.com

If you are attending “Rise Up,” meet at the Youth House at 5:00 pm to drop off your stuff. Chaperones will take you to & from “Rise Up.”

If you are only attending the Lock In, drop off is 10:00 pm at Youth House.

Everyone needs to bring pj’s, a pillow and a sleeping bag.

You may bring appropriate Xbox games & controllers. Put your name on them.

You may bring a friend, but everyone needs a permission slip.

We will attend 7:30 am mass on Sunday

Parent volunteers needed to drive and/or chaperone. You must have fulfilled the “Protecting God’s Children” requirements.

Please let Virginia know if you are available.

AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn’t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God’s salvation. And we find Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters. According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God’s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees. It can’t get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salvation of God.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Conference Youth Track for

Grades 6 - 8th

SIGN UP NOW! January 5 - 6: 0 - 9: 0 p.m.

Food, Fun & Speaker!

OLS Youth are FREE if you register with Virginia by December 12. Email youthm@olsparish.com or call 323-6894 ext, 520 or (512) 426-9795. We will meet at 5:30 pm at the Registration Entrance of the Nugget Casino in Sparks. Pick up at 9:15 pm - same entrance. Speaker: Katie Prejean McGrady. For more info, go to https://reno-diocesan-conference.org/

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RESPECT LIFE

"Those who knowingly, willingly, and directly support public policies or legislation that undermine moral principles cooperate with evil."

~USCCB Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 3 Second Sunday of Advent

323-6894 - Parish Office x 500

Pastor Fr. Bob Chorey pastor@olsparish.com Associate Pastor Fr. Mike Mahone mqm@olsparish.com Parish Deacons / Infant Baptisms Deacon Brian Callister brian@thecallisters.com Deacon Dave Norman (Infant Baptisms) davecec@icloud.com Seminarian-Pastoral Year at OLS Eduardo Gutierrez - ext. 516 seminarian@olsparish.com Adult Faith Formation, Director R.C.I.A. Barbara Verdi - ext. 514 adultfaith@olsparish.com Parish Business Administrator Susann Boley 499-9603 parishadministrator@olsparish.com Children’s Sacraments; Religious Education Dr. Lauri Anne Reinhart dre@olsparish.com - 329-6147 Anna Nickerson - 499-9607 annan@olsparish.com Brucie Ingram - (VBS) 856-2205 Facilities/Bulletin/Accts. Payable Joe Anne Jones - ext. 502 jjones@olsparish.com Funerals / Marriage & Annulments Margaret Graham – ext. 511 marriage@olsparish.com Liturgy Director Sandy McGowan Liturgy@olsparish.com Music Ministry Joseph DeRosa - 499-9611 music@olsparish.com Needy & Hispanic Ministry Quinceañera Preparation Sr. Carmen Baca, SHF 329-0904 Office Assistant/Maintenance Brucie Ingram - ext. 509 bingram@olsparish.com Receptionist Denise - ext. 500 secretary@olsparish.com Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Virginia Loza-Lee - ext. 520 youthm@olsparish.com

PARISH STAFF

For those who have recently gone to God:

Julianne Anastassatos, beloved wife of Jerry and mother of sons Daniel and

Jeffrey Gordon and daughters Colleen West and Kelli Stables. Jamie Anderson, beloved mother of Maggie and Katie. Paul Carlson, beloved husband of Gayle and father of Christie Gellman and Stacy Barry. Tom Gerome, beloved son of Susan. Craig Vanderlist, beloved husband of Gail.

FR. BOB CHOREY’ S PARISH TRIP TO

SCOTLAND AND IRELAND 2019

AUGUST 30, – SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 Come and experience the beauty of Scotland and Ireland, with enchanting castles, awe-inspiring scenery, and cultural wonders!

LAND ONLY RATES PER PERSON (double occupancy) includes 14 nights, 15 days, full breakfast daily, 5 dinners (2 banquets), quality hotels, sightseeing daily including all entrance fees, professional Tour Direct and Driver, local guides, ground transportation, and airport transfers.

Price per person starting at $4,059.00.

Please attend an informational meeting in the church on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 5:30 p.m.

Belinda Preston – Executive Travel Travel Consultant (775) 828-4096 or email at exectravel@charter.net

CORRECTION

There is a mistake in the Christmas letter that was

mailed to your homes.

For CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASSES, the day is listed as Tuesday, December 24. Of course the correct day/date for the Christmas Vigil Masses is Monday, December 24. We will have the corrected Christmas letter in the vestibules of the church, if you’d like to pick up a new one. Our apologies!

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Meet for mass at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast after mass.

Will return at 4:30 p.m.

Cost is $50 for guys / $25 for girls, plus rental equipment or lessons if needed. No advanced runs. If you have a pass — no cost.

Lunch is included.

Do not let cost prevent you from going.

Chaperones/drivers needed.

For more information, contact Virginia at youthm@olsparish.com

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

On December 12, the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Across the Americas, millions mark the day with pilgrimages, especially to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, with songs and festivities

at their local parishes, and of course, with the holy Mass.

You are invited to come and celebrate with Our Lady of the Snows parish on Wednesday, 12th of December at the 8:30 a.m. mass.

All are welcome!

MUSIC MINISTRY

Kids! Students! Come sing at the 9:30 a.m. mass! If you’re under 18 and have received 1st communion, we need you!

Contact me at 499-9611 or music@olsparish.com, or come by and talk to me after mass. ~ Joseph DeRosa

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women’s bible study (aka Sisterhood of the Spirit) invites all women to join us for a new study of the book “Touching the Divine - A Study of the Gospel of John.” Women of all

ages are welcome.

We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the parish center.

If you are interested, contact Stacy Miller at bruinstacy@gmail.com or 846-3180.

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A S Dave Norman davecec@icloud.com E M Terry Norman terrynormanapn@icloud.com U

Susann Boley 745-5738 parishadministrator@ols parish.com F Margaret Graham marriage@olsparish.com 323-6894 x 511 L Marian Hull 722-5256 Marian.hull@att.net L Pat Lilley 771-2084 patscat806@att.net S Greg Higgins 690-4519 ghiggins@goblueteam.com

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 4 December 9, 2018

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Dec. 12 - Council Meeting 6:00 pm social in PC 6:30 meeting Dec. 23 - Pancakes with Santa after 7:30 & 9:30 masses Dec. 30 - 5th Sunday Rosary after 9:30 am mass, dedicated for Joe Patti, Tom Peacock and Dick Schuessler Thank You to all who supported our Pancake Breakfast. We were able to add approximately $375 to our Charity Fund to continue our support of Sr. Carmen’s programs.

To volunteer for any of the above, call Grand Knight Leon Carroll at 224-7096

ANGEL TREE TAGS

We don’t have actual Christmas Trees this year, but the Angel Tree baskets are available at the back of the church.

When you take a tag from the basket, please make sure you put your name and phone number next to the

family number you take. We ask that you get an outfit (one shirt/top and a pair of pants) with a toy for each child. Please have all gifts wrapped and labeled with the child’s name and attach the Angel tag to the gifts as well.

Please deliver all gifts by December 11 to Sr. Carmen at the parish center or to the church office.

If you have any questions, you may call Terry Vacca at 846-3315. Thank you for helping to bring joy to the children this Christmas!

NEEDY MINISTRY

Please continue to bring in your non-perishable food items to the “Food for Life” area of the church.

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to distribute food baskets to 370 families at Thanksgiving, and we expect to help at least the same number of families with food baskets at Christmas. This means we are helping over 1,000 children. Thank you and God bless you for your continued support!

~Sr. Carmen

THRESHOLD CHOIR

Threshold Choir will practice on Friday, December 14, at 10:00 a.m. in the parish center.

For more information on this ministry for singing to those on life’s thresholds, contact Kathleen Coles at coleskathleen@gmail.com. All are welcome!

NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS

We welcome to the Our Lady of the Snows community those newly registered in November:

Judith Ann Brown Barbara & Michael Hussey Ruth & Robert Colombo Carrie & Mathew Dreves

KNIT & CROCHET and ARTS & CRAFTS

The Snows Women’s Auxiliary Knit & Crochet group and the Our Lady of the Snows

Arts & Crafts group will meet next on Tuesday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.in the par ish center.

Questions: Call Pat at 786-5066.

VINTAGE AFFAIR

Our Lady of the Snows School is hosting its annual fundraiser event

“A Vintage Affair,” Saturday, February 9, 2019

We welcome donations of items for our live and silent auctions, and we are also currently seeking corporate sponsors for the event.

If you are interested in making a donation to support this event, please email va@snowsnv.org.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Come have breakfast (pancakes, eggs, sausage) with Santa on Sun-

day, December 23, in the parish center after the 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. masses. Children can visit and have a picture taken with Santa. Everyone is invited!!

PARISH LEADERSHIP

Parish Council Fr. Bob Chorey Fr. Mike Mahone Debby Belk Don Bergin David Meiding Shari Ford Deacon Dave Norman Belinda Preston Kevin Short Mike Short John Sokol Katie Weber Jill White Brian Wilcox Finance Council Fr. Bob Chorey Fr. Mike Mahone Sallie Armstrong(Chair) Kathy Benson Leo Bergin Susann Boley Stan Bondick John Bydalek Robert Cashell Keith Pierce Andy Stewart Parish Building Committee Fr. Bob Chorey Don Bergin Susann Boley Mary Conklin Greg Erny Paul Gordon Tim Heydon, Jr. John Krmpotic School Board Fr. Bob Chorey Leslie Acosta Rick Alonso Steven Ascuaga Clay Brust Jaimie Dianda Tim Fuetsch, Principal Robert Munson Heather Parks Keith Pierce Corporate Board Fr. Bob Chorey Don Bergin Stuart Brady John Bydalek Belinda Preston

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 5 Second Sunday of Advent

COMMUNITY NEWS

CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Monday night classes: Confirmation 1 – next meeting is December 10 Confirmation 2 – next class on December 10 7th & 8th grade CRE – next class is December 10

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First Reconciliation: It’s a exciting year in the spiritual lives of the children!

Parent Meeting: (For those who did not attend the December 3 meeting) Sunday, December 9, 10:45 a.m.—11:45 a.m. at the parish center

There will be no more dates offered for the Parent Meeting for this sacrament.

If you have not had a child go through this process here at OLS within the past four years, please remember that this meeting is Mandatory. Bring a copy of your child’s baptism certificate to this meeting

If you have had a child go through this process here at OLS within the past four years, instead of attending this meeting you may pick up your child’s book and fill out the paperwork requesting a date beginning December 4. However, you must contact Anna Nickerson, Religious Education Assistant, ahead of time so that she can put your book at the front desk (of the parish office). annan@olsparish.com or (direct line) 477-9607. Turn in a copy of your child’s baptism certificate when you pick up the book.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE (DBSA)

Individuals with a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of depression or bipolar disorder are invited to attend our next DBSA meeting on Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Friends and family members are likewise invited.

DBSA is a non-denominational and secular organization. The parish center is located at 1200 S. Arlington. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays. For further details, contact Charles Nielsen, M.D. (Professional Advi-sor) at 775-219-9142 or charlesnielsenmd@gmail.com

The Office of Ethnic Ministry and the Filipino Diocesan Council of Reno Invites the Catholic Community of the Diocese of Reno to Celebrate

“Simbang Gabi” Christmas Novena Masses

"Simbang Gabi" is a Filipino Christmas tradition consisting of nine dawn masses in preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. The Simbang Gabi used to be celebrated in the early morning. But, over the years, some urban parishes now celebrate the Misa de Gallo (mass of the rooster) in the evening in order to accommodate the needs of the members of the community. The Simbang Gabi tradition is practiced by many Catholic Filipino communities around the world. No matter how or when this celebration takes place, the Simbang Gabi is a strong indication of the depth of Catholicism among the Filipino people. This beautiful celebration will be celebrated in the Diocese of Reno, starting with a Sending Forth Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, presided over by Most Rev. Randolph Calvo, on December 15th at 7:00p.m. The rest of the novena will be celebrated at 7:00p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, except December 21, it will be celebrated at Little Flower Parish at 7:00 pm. Every night a different priest will be the main celebrant. Please join the Filipino Community to celebrate this beautiful Christmas tradition. ALL ARE WELCOME!

For information please contact: Maripaz Ramos, Diocese of Reno, at 775- 326-9423 or E-mail at maripazr@catholicreno.org

COLLECTING BOX TOPS

Thank you for collecting Box Tops for Education and turning them in to help our school! Our next collection will be sent February 28, so keep clipping! For more information and a list of participating products, please visit www.btfe.com. Thank you for your support!

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL (CSA) UPDATE AS OF 12/4/18

The annual Catholic Services Appeal for 2018 is drawing to a close. In the next 3 months, all pledges for this campaign should be paid. Thank you to everyone who has responded to this campaign. Remember, all funds in excess of our CSA Goal will go into our Building Fund. Since we have exceeded our Goal for this year, everything pledged on this campaign going forward goes directly to that Fund. If you need a new pledge form, please call Denise in the office at 775-323-6894 or visit the CSA website.

DIOCESAN..CAPITAL..CAMPAIGN UPDATE AS OF 12/4/18

The 3-year Diocesan Capital Campaign – Today, Tomorrow, Together, is a Campaign for the Diocese of Reno begun a little over one year ago. Of the 1,485 registered active families in the parish, 397 families (or 27%) are participating in this campaign. We could increase that participation rate to 30% if 50 other families could join us. The pledges do not need to be large. Everything helps. Please consider making a gift to the TTT Campaign. Call Denise in the parish office to get a pledge card or signup online at www.catholicreno.org.

Today Tomorrow Together GOAL $1,260,399 Total Pledges year-to-date 1,607,501 Amount over goal 347,102 Total cash received 1,121,243 Rebate (assuming all pledges paid) $173,551 Number of participating families 397 Number of registered parishioners 1,485

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 6 December 9, 2018

FINANCIAL COLUMN

Total Pledges year-to-date 215,884 Total Cash received 211,726 Rebates-designated for building fund 56,095 Number of participating families 380 Number of families in our parish 1,485

CSA GOAL $159,639

Saturday, December 15 5:00 pm - Fr. Mike/Deacon Brian preaching Sunday, December 16 7:30 am - Fr. Bob / Deacon Dave preaching 9:30 am - Fr. Bob / Deacon Dave preaching 11:30 am - Fr. Tony /Seminarian Eduardo preaching 5:00 pm - Fr. Mike/Seminarian Eduardo preaching

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

MASS INTENTIONS

WEEKEND PRIEST SCHEDULE

We Welcome New Members

To register with us, please complete the registration form found in the church vestibule, or visit our parish website at olsparish.com. Return the form either through the collection basket or bring/mail it to the parish office.

Please remember that registration is required to obtain a letter of good standing or for school affidavits; etc. Thank you!

Funeral Services ~ Please call the par ish office. If you have already made arrangements with a funeral director, a staff member will coordinate with them to meet your needs. Assistance with music is available on request.

To our registered parishioners - In order to keep better records of your weekly or monthly donations, please use the donation envelopes that are mailed to you. If you use a check, please enter your envelope number on it. If you don’t know it, please call the parish office for that information. If you requested contribution envelopes, but have since found that you no longer need them, please notify the parish office so we may update our records. Thank you.

Monday, December 10 8:00 am Blue Thomas by Mom & Dad Tuesday, December 11 8:00 am Richard Schuessler by Leslie Patti Wednesday, December 12 8:30 am Lynda Folk by Gil, Travis & GB Thursday, December 13 8:00 am Don Jayo by wife, Fran Friday, December 14 8:00 am Craig Vanderlist by Frank & Marge Quaglieri Saturday, December 15 5:00 pm Maddy Zunio & David Piccolini by Chuck & Carol Burr Sunday, December 16 7:30 am Harry Dolden by Leslie Patti 9:30 am Kathryn Trimble by her Quest group 11:30 am Patrick Sr. & Annette France by Tadea France 5:00 pm People of the Parish

WEEK ENDING

REGULAR OFFERING

REGULAR OFFERING 1 YR AGO

SPECIAL OFFERING

SPECIAL OFFERING DESCRIPTION

Nov 4 18,678 22,287 4,339 Hurricane Relief Nov 11 22,735 19,805 N/A N/A

Nov 18 15,346 19,805 4,015 Campaign for Human

Development Nov 22 N/A N/A 3,007 Thanksgiving /

Needy Nov 25 17,403 14,266 N/A N/A

Dec 2 19,631 18,877 N/A N/A

Mission Statement We, the Body of Christ at Our Lady of the Snows, are a community of disciples on a journey of faith. To live the gospel message as

listeners, learners, and leaders, we will: Enrich our liturgies as the foundation for greater spirituality; nurture an awareness of Christ in one another—see and reach out to those who long for mercy, healing, and justice; and facilitate the sharing of our

Catholic legacy in the diverse settings of our lives.

Our Lady of the Snows Parish presents the

2nd Annual Christmas Dinner Dance

Featuring Route 66… The Band at the Peppermill’s Tuscany Ballroom

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktails / 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner / Dancing Until…

Featuring Prime Rib, Poached Salmon, and more…

SWA Hosted Raffles No Host Bar $45 Adults Only Semi-Formal / Cocktail Attire

Tickets Available NOW in the Parish Office No Refunds or Exchanges

LAST DATE FOR TICKET PURCHASES IS

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 - 10:00 A.M.