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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)
April 26, 2015
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Television mass: KOLO Channel 8 Sundays - 9:00 a.m.
Weekday Masses:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 8:00 a.m.
(Fridays are Communion Services)
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Year Round
Holy Days of Obligation:
8:30 a.m., 12:10 and 5:30 p.m.
Civic Holiday Masses:
9:00 a.m. only
Reconciliation:
Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
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. You must be registered parishioners for at least two months prior to attending this
class. Please call the office at 323-6894 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 married at Snows need to make their initial contact with the parish 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.
MASS INTENTIONS
REFLECTION
Monday, April 27
8:00 a.m. Intentions of Tim Heydon & family
by Lynne Murray and the Ministries of Mothers
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 4:8-12
1 John 3:1-2
Tuesday, April 28
8:00 a.m. Terry Turner by Joe Anne Jones
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
This Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally referred to as
“Good Shepherd Sunday.” Today we listen to the words of the
Lord as he refers to himself as the “good shepherd who lays down
his life for the sheep.” It is sometimes so difficult for us to grasp
the reality that anyone would lay down his or her own life for the
sake of someone else. This is especially true in a society that
places high value on power and personal advancement, often at
the cost of “trampling” on other people in order to climb the
ladder. Today’s scriptures point to the one we are called to
emulate—the one who lays down his life for his sheep. Today’s
scriptures challenge us to discover ways to bring life to those
around us—to build up rather than to tear down.
Wednesday, April 29
8:30 a.m. Henry Shibovich by Roman Shibovich family
Thursday, April 30
8:00 a.m. Intentions of Justin Boley by Don & Kitty Bergin
Friday, May 1
8:00 a.m. Communion Service
Saturday, May 2
5:00 p.m. Col. Richard Horne by K of C Council 978
Sunday, May 3
7:30 a.m. Jeffrey Filter by Peggy & Bill Filter
9:30 a.m. People of the Parish
11:30 a.m. Jean Kajans by Frank & Jane Marfisi
5:00 p.m. T. J. Day by Debbie Day
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PARISH FINANCES
April 19, 2015
Sunday Collection $ 14,265.44
OnLine Giving
4,849.00
Total
$ 19,114.44
WEEKEND PRIEST SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 2
5:00 p.m. - Fr. Tony Vercellone
Sunday, May 3
7:30 a.m. - Fr. Tony Vercellone
9:30 a.m. - Fr. Mike Mahone
11:30 a.m. - Fr. Mike Mahone
5:00 p.m. - Fr. Tony Vercellone
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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: schedule a
baptism or wedding; to obtain a letter of good standing or for
school affidavits; etc. Thank you!
Psalm 118
John 10:11-18
April 20, 2014
(Easter Sunday)
N/A
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Online Giving
Interest and use of Online Giving is continuing to grow! Have
you considered giving it a try? Through Online Giving, you can
donate to any collection or ministry you choose, from the regular
offertory to special collections and everything in between. You
can tailor your donations to meet your particular needs and
schedule. It’s all under your control! Please visit the Online
Giving page on the OLS website (www.olsparish.com) and see
for yourself how easy it is to use. Or, give our Business Manager
Lorraine Dougherty a call at the Parish Office (775-323-6894)
and she can set it up for you.
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CSA 2015
2015 Diocesan Assessment
$150,350.00
To our registered parishioners - In order to keep better records
as of 4/10/15
of your weekly or monthly donations, please use the donation
Total
Pledges
$158,655.00
envelopes that are mailed to you. If you use a check, please
Total
cash
received
90,730.00
enter your parish registration number on it. If you don’t know it,
Total
households
314
please call the parish office for that information. If you requested
Percentage
of
participating
households
13.0%
contribution envelopes, but have since found that you no longer
need them, please notify the parish office so we may update our
If you have not yet received your CSA pledge card in the mail,
records. Thank you.
please contact Susann Boley at the Parish Office 775323-6894. We have recently learned that many parishioners have
Funeral Services ~ Please call the parish office. If you have
not received them and we suspect a problem with the postal
already made arrangements with a funeral director, a staff
service.
member will coordinate with them to meet your needs.
Assistance with music is available on request.
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
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April 26, 2015
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PARISH STAFF
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
This year’s theme:
Win the World for Jesus!
Each day the kids go on an ‘expedition’ with
one of the saints who brought the love of
Jesus and the Church to the New World. They
will travel North and South America, become
a pioneer of the US, travel
the seas of the South Pacific
and explore Mexico. Each
new land is visited with a
famous saint. Let’s go
exploring!
June 22-26 ~ 9:00 am -12:30 pm
Where: Parish Center, 1200 S. Arlington St.
3 year olds (potty trained) 4th grade (in 4th grade in the fall)
Cost is only $30 per child for the full week of
activities; Helpers are free
VBS concludes with 11:00 mass on Friday.
Find our registration form on line at
olsparish.com, Forms (in upper right corner)
This Form also contains the information sheet
that Helpers must fill out, 5th grade and older,
and Adults who help.
Or register with us after Mass: Saturday June
6-Sunday June 7 (after all masses except 7:30
a.m.)
Helpers needed: 5th grade through H.S.
Adults also needed to help! Curriculum and
supplies provided.
323-6894 - Parish Office
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Thursday, April 23
Eucharistic Adoration after 8:00 a.m. mass
12:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer group in church
cry room
Friday, May 1
Serra Club 1st Friday Breakfast in parish center
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Eucharistic
Adoration
Centering
Prayer
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Thursday
mornings
following the
8:00 a.m.
mass to 12:30 p.m.
Questions: Call Donna
at 827-1901.
The Centering Prayer
group meets each
Thursday morning
12:15 - 1:45 p.m. in the
cry room of the church.
Questions: Call Ann at
826-2133.
MINISTRY NEWS
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SR. CARMEN’S FOOD PANTRY
The Food Pantry is really in need of:
beans, pork –n– beans, baked beans,
chili beans, small packets of oatmeal, canned
chicken, meats, spam, soups, and little packets of
shampoo/cream rinses, soaps, toothpaste, razors,
men’s socks, toiletry items, towels, blankets, baby The children always have a fabulous time!
diapers and wipes. We would also like paper bags Join us as kids experience the truths of our
faith in fun and unforgettable ways!
with handles.
Please bring your donations with you to mass and Pre-School is limited to 12 participants.
Overall, we must limit this year’s program to
leave in the “Food Pantry” area of the church.
60 participants.
Thank you for supporting Sr. Carmen and helping
our less fortunate brothers and sisters throughout Contact Brucie at olsbrucie@hotmail.com or
233-9328 or for more information.
the year.
The time is nearing for our
Snows Women’s Auxiliary Yearly Rummage Sale
Saturday, June 13, 8:00-5:00 pm and
Sunday, June 14, 2015, 8:00-12:00 pm
Please set aside items to be donated.
We cannot accept tube TVs, outdated computers or nonoperational electronics. All proceeds of the sale will be
used for charitable needs in our parish community.
Sponsored by Snows Women’s Auxiliary.
There will be more information following in the weeks to
come regarding drop off time and pick up of furniture.
Questions: Call Jean Sokol 775-823-9529
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
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Pastor
Fr. Tony Vercellone
pastor@olsparish.com
Associate Pastor
Fr. Mike Mahone
mqm@olsparish.com
Parish Deacons
Deacon Brian Callister
brian@thecallisters.com
Deacon Dave Norman
davecec@icloud.com
Adult Faith Formation, Director
R.C.I.A., Bible Study
Barbara Verdi - ext. 514
adultfaith@olsparish.com
Business Manager
Lorraine Dougherty - ext. 501
busmgr1@olsparish.com
Children’s Sacraments; Religious
Education
Lauri Anne Reinhart, DMin
329-6147
Traci Queen-Dunn - ext. 506
Brucie Ingram - (VBS) 856-2205
Coordinator of
Liturgical Ministries
Deacon Dave Norman
davecec@icloud.com
Facilities/Bulletin/Accts. Payable
Joe Anne Jones - ext. 502
jjones@olsparish.com
Front Desk Receptionist
Susann Boley - ext. 500
Funerals /
Marriage & Annulments
Margaret Graham. –ext. 511
marriage@olsparish.com
Music Ministry
Joseph DeRosa - 323-2954 ext. 513
music@olsparish.com
Needy & Hispanic Ministry
Quinceañera Preparation
Sr. Carmen Baca, SHF
329-0904
School Principal
Tim Fuetsch -322-2773 - ext. 551
tfuetsch@ourladyofthesnowsschool.
org
Young Adult
Ministry Director
Eugene Gasataya - 328-1317
ya@olsparish.com
Youth Ministry Director
Gigi Grapé 323-6894
ym@olsparish.com
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
ALTAR SERVERS
Brucie Ingram 233-9328
brucieinreno@hotmail.com
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Dianne Stover 626-2958
dmstover89@gmail.com
USHERS/HOSPITALITY
Deacon Dave Norman
dnorman@olsparish.com
750-1465
FUNERALS
Margaret Graham
marriage@olsparish.com
323-6894 x 511
LECTORS
Carol Sara 825-8528
clbs614@gmail.com
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KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS.
SACRISTANS
Greg Higgins 690-4519
ghiggins@goblueteam.com
Dear OLS Jr. High and High School teens,
Monday Youth Nights and Theology for Teens
are now on break for the summer! We will
resume in the fall. Have a blessed and safe summer.
May 4 - Officers Meeting
Cancelled
May 13 - Council Meeting
6:00 p.m. - Social
6:30 - 7:30p.m. - Meeting
(Vote on new officers)
May 14 - 4th Degree
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 p.m. - Meeting
Attention, all parishioners:
FREE LABOR!
May 17
Diocese Track meet - BMHS
June 8 - Officers Meeting
5:15 p.m. in parish center
June 17 - Council Meeting
6:00 p.m. - Social
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Meeting
LINENS
Pat Lilley 329-7832
patscat806@att.net
YOUTH MINISTRY
If you need assistance with general home repair, cleaning
projects, painting, yard work, etc., please pick up a Catholic
Heart WorkCamp (CHWC) Work Order Form in the Parish
Office.
On July 27-August 1, 2015, youth from Our Lady of the Snows
and CHWC will be going out to the Reno, Sparks and Carson
June 11/12 -Rummage Sale pickup community to provide free labor.
June 13/14 - SWA Rummage Sale
If you have any questions ,please contact Gigi Grapé at
775-323-6894 or ym@olsparish.com.
Questions: Don Cortez
Grand Knight 691-1687
PARISH NEWS
DIABETES PRESENTATION
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SERRA CLUB
Prevention at Any Age by Dr. Sandra Saville
Monday, May 11, 2015
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in our parish center
RSVP to parish office by May 8.
The Serra Club of Reno is interested in new
members of all ages. Both men and women are welcome. Join us for the 8:00 a.m. communion service
on the first Friday of each month at OLS with breakfast afterwards in the parish center, 1200 S. Arlington Ave.
Questions: Call Jim Toner at 849-0476.
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FIRST COMMUNIONS April 18 - 19, 2015
Reminder: First Friday, May 1.
Congratulations to the following celebrants of
First Communion last weekend:
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MUSIC MINISTRY
SINGERS NEEDED!!!
We need singers at all Masses! You don’t have to be a
virtuoso. You don’t even have to know how to read music.
Our choirs are fun and welcoming, and you can come to a rehearsal without committing.
Please call Joseph at the church, or send an email to
music@olsparish.com.
We REALLY need you!!!
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SNOWS WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
All women of the parish are invited to join the
Snows Women’s Auxiliary! We begin at 6:30 p.m.
with a social half hour. Members bring something
sweet or savory to share. Coffee, tea, and cider are served. The
meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The next meeting is May 5.
Questions: Call Jean Sokol at 823-9529.
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
Julianna Ahlstedt
Nathan Luke
Cody Chapman
Grace MacHarg
Alli Christy
Liam Martindale
Nate Christy
Hailey Millett
Hope Crumley
Mia Oetjen
Sophia Duckett
Myles Piper
Gia Hueman
Grace Rivas
Danica LeBleu
Ella Seeliger
Luke Lieberman
Sarah Seeliger
Emiliano Lopez
Michael Song
Jacqueline Lopez
Lane Sturgeon
Jessica Lowden
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April 26, 2015
ST. TERESA OF AVILA SCHOOL
in Carson City is accepting
applications for elementary teachers
for the 2015-2016 school year. Please
contact Michelle Kelly, mkelly@stts.org for more
information and application procedures. An
application is available on the Diocesan website.
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OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC
SCHOOL in Reno is accepting applications for
elementary teachers for the 2015-2016 school
year. Please contact Louella Thomas at
lthomas@snowsnv.org for more information and
application procedures. An application is available
on the Diocesan website.
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OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC
SCHOOL in Reno is accepting applications for the
school secretary position effective for the 2015-2016
school year.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs a variety of secretarial/clerical responsibilities of the office; maintains statistical information;
registers new students and transfers and inputs information into the computer; serves as liaison between
the principal and staff, students and the public; develops office policies and procedures; interprets policies, procedures, rules and regulations; refers inquiries to the appropriate individual or location; screens
and routes telephone calls, visitors, correspondence,
reports and bulletins; reviews forms, reports, files or
other documents for accuracy and completeness; may
independently prepare replies and follow up on routine correspondence; researches and prepares reports
of a diversified nature; organizes and maintains files;
prepares documents and materials, including the
weekly newsletter, maintains calendar and schedules
appointments and meetings; receives material; performs minor first aid and assistance to students who
require attention; and may supervise students who
have been removed from class and are detained in the
office. Contact Louella, lthomas@snowsnv.org for
more information and application procedures. An
application isavailableontheDiocesanwebsite.
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RED MASS WITH THE BISHOP
The Saint Thomas More Society of
Nevada and the Diocese of Reno invite
you join in the celebration of the Red
Mass. Most Rev. Bishop Randolph R. Calvo will
lead our celebration on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at
6:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral,
310 West 2nd Street, in Reno. Please join us to pray
for all those who seek to do justice through the creation and implementation of the law. For more
information please contact Nathan Kanute at
(775) 785-5419 or nkanute@swlaw.com.
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
PARISH
LEADERSHIP
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DIOCESAN NEWS
CAMP JOSHUA
Calling all High School
Students who want to Build the Culture of Life
Sign up today for Camp Joshua and become
tomorrow's pro-life leader. Through workshops,
games and engaging speakers, you will learn how
to change hearts and save lives and will make new
friends who believe in life.
Sponsored by Nevada Right to Life and the
Pro-Life League of Nevada, Camp Joshua will be
held May 1-3 at Lake Tahoe.
Camp is $75.00. Scholarships are available. For
more information, visit www. CampJoshuaNV.org
or call us at 775-813-4319.
Parish Council
Fr. Tony Vercellone
Fr. Mike Mahone
Debby Belk
Don Bergin
Don Cortez
Tanya Mitchell
Deacon Dave Norman
Leslie Patti
Brigid Pierce
Belinda Preston
Samantha Scott
Mike Short
John Sokol
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WOMEN’S WEEKEND RETREATS
Come, rest and experience the graces of a weekend
retreat at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center,
Citrus Heights, CA. The beautiful grounds will help
you experience peace and tranquility as you leave
your worries behind so you can truly encounter the
Lord.
Upcoming Women’s Retreat weekend is scheduled
for May 1-3, 2015. Call Jil Lehr at 775-971-4413 or
the Retreat center at 916-725-4720 for details and
reservations. Go to www.passioinist.org/
christtheking for further information on the retreats
and reservations.
Finance Council
Fr. Tony Vercellone
Fr. Mike Mahone
Barry Duplantis, Chair
Sallie Armstrong
Leo Bergin
Stuart Brady
Lorraine Dougherty
Pat Morrissey
Andy Stewart
Parish Building
Committee
Fr. Tony Vercellone
Don Bergin
Mary Conklin
The World Meeting of Families is being held in
Lorraine Dougherty
Philadelphia from September 22 - 24. Pope Francis
Greg Erny
will be in attendance and will be presiding at mass on Tim Heydon, Jr.
Sunday, September 25. If you are interested in
John Krmpotic
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2015
attending this meeting:
ROUND TRIP AIRFARE: A deposit is required
School Board
HOTEL FOR 5 NIGHTS: $159.00/night with 1 night
Fr. Tony Vercellone
at $139.00
CONFERENCE FEE: $325.00 if paid before 4/30/15 Greg Higgins
Sunday Mass with the Pope is open to the public.
For full information and complete details on the trip,
please contact Deacon Richard Ramm at 329-2571,
ext. 127, or email richardr@stacathedral.com.
INTRODUCTION TO
CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 2, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
& the next 3 Friday evenings 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,
May 8, 15, & 22
St. Albert the Great Catholic Community
For more information, go to
www.contemplativeoutreach.org.
Register by calling Amy at (702) 373-3560.
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Steven Ascuaga
Stuart Brady
Teresa Di Loreto-Long
Stephen Festa
Tim Fuetsch, Principal
Kelly Gonzales
Laura Granier - Pres.
Katie Hummel
Keith Pierce
Robert Munson
Corporate Board
Fr. Tony Vercellone
Don Bergin
Stuart Brady
John Bydalek
Belinda Preston
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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.