Liturgy & Sacraments
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You are welcome!
We, the members of Our Lady of the Snows parish welcome you! It is our hope that you will find in our faith community, a family with whom you can pray, play and be spiritually fed.
Our parish presently numbers around 2,300 families. Through our participation we have united ourselves to Christ in acknowledging the great deed that God has done.- GIRM 78We pray that in finding a spiritual home with us that you will also open yourselves to participate in our various parish ministries. Your presence and service as an Usher, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Sacristan, etc., will allow you to deepen your participation in our parish.
Should you have any questions or would like more information on our parish Liturgical, Home-Bound, Nursing Home, Funeral or Grief Ministries, please contact Fr. Mike Mahone at 775-323-6894 extension 504
The LiturgyIn the Church's liturgy the divine blessing is fully revealed and communicated. the Father is acknowledged and adored as the source and the end of all the blessings of creation and salvation. In his Word who became incarnate, died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. Through his Word, he pours into our hearts the Gift that contains all gifts, the Holy Spirit.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1082
The SacramentsThe whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
Sacraments are "powers that comes forth" from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are "the masterworks of God" in the new and everlasting covenant.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1113 & 1116
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 Reinhart, 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/or Confirmation, should contact Barbara Verdi at 323-6894 ext.514. -
Baptism
If a person wishes to baptize at Our Lady of the Snows, but attend another parish either within the diocese or within another diocese, a letter of permission from your pastor must be sent to Our Lady Snows Parish before the baptism can be celebrated.
Godparents for Baptism must fulfill the following- Be Baptized Catholic, received first communion and confirmation
- If Married, must be married in the Catholic Church
- Single persons are allowed to be godparents