COVID-19

Does Our Lady of the Snows have public Holy Mass?
Yes, click HERE for our Mass schedule.

Are reservations required for attending public Holy Mass?
No. Reservations are not required at this time for our regularly scheduled weekday and weekend Holy Masses.

Are face coverings required for attending public Holy Mass?
Yes.

Are we live streaming Holy Mass for those who cannot attend in person?
Yes, we are live streaming both our Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. Masses, as well as other selected Masses, via the video player on the home page of this website.

Is the church open for private prayer?
Yes, we are open for private prayer Mon.-Sat. from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please remain mindful of social distancing norms and policies. Church bathrooms will have limited access.

Is Holy Confession available?
Yes, Holy Confession is available on Saturdays from 4:00-4:50 p.m. or by appointment. Call 208-622-3432 or email parishofficeols@gmail.com or padrebrady@gmail.com. For Advent, Fr. Brady will also offer Confession & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thurs., Dec. 10 & 17 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Is the parish office open?
Yes, at this time, the parish office is open Monday, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

What can I do on Sunday if I can't come to public Mass?
Although the obligation to attend the Holy Mass publicly is still temporarily lifted in the Diocese of Boise for those 60 and older, those who are immunocompromised, and those who have judged it prudent for their health and safety to stay at home, we are still called to keep the Lord’s Day. This should be filled by bringing a special attention to the day, praying the Holy Mass on TV or online, praying the readings, offering devotions and other prayers. The obligation to attend Holy Mass is removed, but not the Commandment to “keep holy the Lord’s day”.

Are there some resources you can offer me now?
For Mass online you can use EWTN in both the television and online versions at https://www.ewtn.com/, or search your favorite Catholic websites to see if they have links to live streamed Masses.
Here are two articles that may help:
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/how-catholics-can-cope-with-mass-less-sundays
https://www.opusdei.org/en/article/advice-follow-mass-online
Here are some prayers:
Prayers from Bishop Peter
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
Prayer to Combat Coronavirus