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NEWSLETTER Snows Women’s Auxiliary November 2018

Snows Women’s Auxiliary– Formed November of 2012

We are a service and social organization existing so that the women of Our Lady of Snows

Catholic Church can be involved with assisting others while enjoying social activities.

Officers Effective July 1, 2018:

President: Susann Boley

Vice Pres: Shari Ford

Rec. Sec: Barbara Reyes Treasurer: Cindy McLaughlin Corr. Sec: Anna Schuessler Sgt at Arms: Betty Mullins Newsletter Editor: Barbara Reyes

Snows Women's Auxiliary Mission Statement:

Promote sociability among members and fellowship among the church’s congregation.

Promote charitable service to the church with activities each year, such as but not limited to, money for Christmas cheer, scholarships, help to needy families, donation of clothing, food for the poor and needy, and any other such activity approved by the members.

Assist in promoting and supporting the members of Snows Women’s Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus, Council Number 4997.

SWA December, 2018 Newsletter President’s Article

Hi ladies, Happy Advent! Advent is the season before Christmas during which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus; however, Advent always finishes on Christmas Eve. If that falls on a Sunday, it is considered to be the fourth Sunday of Advent. The name Advent comes from the Latin word 'adventus' meaning arrival. This season of anticipation is one of my favorites in the liturgical year. Feeling the expressions of Peace, Love, Hope and Joy during this season feeds my soul. Thank you for those 29 of you who braved the weather on Tuesday, December 4th, when we had our annual Christmas party at Macaroni Grill. Dinner options were numerous and all of the food was very good. Just observing the gentle roar of conversations going on in the room was fun. We interrupted that roar a couple of times for games and for Christmas Carols and all attendees had a terrific time. We’re all set to go again with our regular meetings after the holidays; however our first meeting of the year will be on the 1st WEDNESDAY of the month, January 2nd, because New Year’s Day falls on the 1st Tuesday. Please make a note of that schedule change. I look forward to seeing you all throughout the Advent season and during our Christmas celebrations here at Our Lady of the Snows Church. Have a wonderful Advent, and a very Merry and blessed Christmas.

God’s blessing be with all of you and your families. Love & Peace, Susann

Advent Season is Here In the Catholic Church, Advent is a period of preparation before Christmas extending over four Sundays. The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, "to come to," and refers to the coming of Christ. As during Lent, the Church signifies the penitential and preparatory nature of Advent by having priests wear purple vestments and omitting the Gloria ("Glory to God") during Mass. The only exception is on the Third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, when priests can wear rose-colored vestments. This year, Lent began on Sunday, Dec. 2 and ends Sunday, Dec. 23. The best-known of all Advent symbols is the Advent wreath, a custom which originated among German Lutherans but was soon adopted by Catholics. Consisting of four candles (three purple and one pink) arranged in a circle with evergreen boughs (and often a fifth, white candle in the center), the Advent wreath corresponds to the four Sundays of Advent. The purple candles represent the penitential nature of the season, while the pink candle calls to mind the respite of Gaudete Sunday. The white candle, when used, represents Christmas. The chart below provides more information on the beautiful and symbolic Advent wreath.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

On-going – The SWA Knit and Crochet group meets every other Tuesday in the Parish Center from 10:00 am -1:00 pm. The last gathering for this year is Dec. 11. For more info, please contact Pat at 786-5066.

Fri., 12/14 - Parish Christmas Dinner Dance at the Pepper- mill Casino at 6 pm. Tickets are $40 per person; purchase at the Parish Office before it’s too late!

Wednesday, Jan. 2 - SWA Meeting - NOTE DATE CHANGE!

Bring a sweet or savory treat to share. Social Half Hour is 6:00–6:30 pm; meeting is 6:30-7:30 pm. Don and Kitty Bergin will be speaking about the Order of the Knights & Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Sr. Carmen’s Needy Ministry

Add Excitement to Your Life - Join a SWA Committee! Chairwomen listed in Bold above member names.

Funeral Service Committee Ongoing

Sandra Gerhardt-Carroll & Cindy McLaughlin

772-2103 or 826-3689 750-7867

Ann Steckline Lorie Johnson

Anna Schuessler Lottie Wilson

Barrie McKay Madeline Zunino

Barbara Clark Marie Sanchez

Barbara Reyes Nancy Piercy

Betty Mullins Nelda McGee

Diana Perez Sandy McClure

Ellie Lawson-Gilgovan Susannah Lee

Jean Sokol

Bingo Committee Ongoing

Mary Francis 691-1697 or 329-5802 Anna Schuessler Gayle Carlson

Barbara Reyes Lorie Johnson

Betty Mullins Lottie Wilson

Cindy McLaughlin Madeleine Zunino

Debbie Sotero Sandy McClure

Delores Harvey Sharon Cortez

Ginny Motola Theresa Kristynik

Chili Cook-Off Committee Needed? Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019

Cindy McLaughlin 750-7867

Spring Fashion Show Committee Saturday, May 4, 2019

Denise Topoian 544-4191 Betty Mullins Melissa Meetze

Brucie Ingram Shari Ford

Mary Francis Terry Norman

Raffle Committee for Snows Parish Christmas Dinner Dance @ the Peppermill Casino

Friday, Dec. 14

Sandy McClure 233-5359 Barrie McKay Pat Slavin

Cindy McLaughlin Sandra Gerhardt-Carroll

Ginny Motola Lottie Wilson

Lorie Johnson

Busy SWA Elves Build Beautiful Baskets

Ladies on the SWA Raffle Committee were busy as Santa’s elves on Monday, December 10 preparing baskets for the raffle at the upcoming Snows Parish Christmas Dinner Dance on Friday, December 14. Led by Chairwoman Sandy McClure, the ladies creatively assembled and wrapped many enticing baskets to sell at one of our most successful fundraisers of the year, if this year is anything like last year! Great job, ladies!

From L: Sandra Gerhardt-Carroll; Ginny Motola; Lottie Wilson; Sandy McClure; Barrie McKay; Lorie Johnson

SWA Christmas Party was Merry and Bright! Our SWA Christmas Party was held on Tuesday, December 4 and was a jolly gathering with lots of warm fellowship. Although the weather outside was frightful, 29 undaunted ladies braved the snowy roads of Reno to gather at the Macaroni Grill, where we warmed ourselves by the welcoming fireplace and savored tasty Italian food. Gift cards were donated for Sister Carmen’s ministry and carols were sung . . . it was a superb start to the holiday season. You can use the first page from our Program below to figure out your Elf Name!

Gift cards for Sr. Carmen Macaroni Grill’s own Gingerbread House Penne Rustica

From L: Virginia Loza-Lee & Brucie Ingram Susann inspires us in song From L: Barbara Reyes; Ellie Lawson-Gilgovan; Shari Ford

From L: Piros Jowett (PJ); Sandra Gerhardt-Carroll From L: Shari Ford; Lorie Johnson; Marie Sanchez

From L: Gayle Carlson; Betty Mullins; Joan Topoian From L: Mary Culbert; Bobbie Miller

From L: Ginny Motola; Sandy McClure From L: Melissa Meetze; Nelda McGee; Barrie McKay

From L: Denise Topoian; Anna Schuessler; Cindy McLaughlin; Susann Boley From L: Susan Opyrchal; Deb Van Kueren

From L: Susannah Lee; Madeleine Zunino; Ellie Lawson-Gilgovan From L: Piros Jowett; Katie Dull

Apologies from the photo elf if everyone who attended isn’t pictured

Peace, Joy and Love to you and your families

this blessed Christmas Season.

Snowy morning in Virginia City, NV