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Let us also pray for the men and women who are serving in our military in particular those who are from our parish: SSG Joseph Cornall, ArmyAfghanistan CPT Tom Sullivan, ArmyKuwait PFC Nicholas Hudspith, ArmyKuwait 2LT. John Truppa, Army Please remember our dearly departed who have passed away recently especially Elizabeth Scanlon May they rest in peace. Please remember that there is a special intention book located in the Baptistery of the church. Your intention can be written in it and prayed for during the Masses that are said at Our Lady of Peace.
Scripture Reading
for the Week of September 9th
Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 35:4-7a; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 Monday 1 Cor 5:1-8; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday 1 Cor 6:1-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday 1 Cor 7:25-31; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Lk 6:27-38
Friday All the students of the parish are invited and encouraged to bring Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 their back packs to Mass on September 9th at 9:00 .M. The students and their back packs will receive a special blessing at the Saturday beginning of this new school year. 1 Cor 10:14-22; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
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Pray the Rosary for Religious Liberty Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 783
Serving St. Teresa of Avila, Our Lady of Peace and Church of the Little Flower
You are invited to join us in praying the Rosary for the protection of religious freedom and conscience rights. The next procession will be at Our Lady of Peace Church following all masses on September 15 and 16. We will start at the altar and process through the church to the statue of Our Lady outside. The Fourth Degree Knights will lead the procession. Please join us even if you dont know how to pray the Rosary We will be glad to teach you.
Catechists
We would like to thank everyone who came forward as catechists; however, we still find ourselves in need of a fourth-grade catechist on Thursday afternoons.
Registration
The foundation for Sacrament preparation begins in first grade. If you have not yet registered, please contact our office.
Important dates
September 9 Backpack Sunday September 16 Catechist Commissioning and Familybased Orientation
Our Food Pantrys supplies of September 19-20 Religious Ed. Sessions begin. Chunky soups, canned fruit, Mustard and mayo, cof- For information, details, or any questions you may fee, shampoo and dish detergent are very low. Those have, please contact our office. that share from our pantry truly appreciate the generosity of all those who donate to it.
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The FWC Womens Club of New Providence will be sponsoring a Cards and Games Night on Friday, September 14th at 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the New Providence Senior Center located at15 East 4th Street. The price is $10 a ticket. Proceeds will fund A Gentle Reminder. the New Providence Scholarship Fund and other New The deadline for bulletin articles and inserts is HIGH Providence Charities that the club supports. NOON on the MONDAY before the Sunday you want There will be door prizes and a silent auction. For the article/insert to appear. I will do my best to accom- tickets please call Rose at 908-665-0678 or Lucia at modate articles received after that time but your article 908-279-4574. Light refreshments will be served. may not appear until the following Sundays bulletin. Bring your favorite games or cards. See you there! Please email articles to: secretary@olpnp.com. Thank you for your cooperation. Joanne M.
Bowlers eeded
The Knights of Columbus are looking for men and women to bowl this season at Plaza Lanes in Madison. Support Group for Parents Grieving The league bowls on Sundays, twice a month from 6:007:30 p.m., from September through early May. the Death of a Child This is a great way to meet new people and get out for The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese fun and exercise. At the end of season banquet, teams of Newark sponsors two support groups for Parents and individuals are awarded cash prizes and we all enGrieving the Death of a Child. Groups meet each month joy a great evening out. The league is a handicap on the first Wednesday of each month at St. Thomas the league so you do NOT have to be a great bowler! Apostle Parish Center, 60 Boyd Ave., Bloomfield on the Please contact: Jerry Medina at ems4002@optonline.net third Monday of each month at St. Peter the Apostle or 973-635-8869 or contact Mark Seely at Parish Center, 445 Fifth Ave., Riveredge. mseely1@verizon.net or 908-590-2301. There is no preregistration and there is no fee. For fur- Everyone is welcome, you do not need to belong to the ther information, please contact the Office of Family Knights of Columbusall you need to do is call or Life at 973-497-4327 or email mccormja@rcan.org write.
QUESTIONS WELCOME
USCCB Nationwide Bulletin Insert Summer 2012
ately, the Churchs teaching on contraception has been getting a good deal of public attention in the media. This has naturally led to people asking questions, especially if this teaching is news to them. Even as Catholics, we may be struggling with questions of our own. Its good and helpful for us to acknowledge and explore our questions. And its healthy for us to grapple with God the Fathers desire for our happiness. He understands our human naturehis Son became one of us (Jesus is true God and true man)! Jesus, through his Spirit of wisdom and knowledge, can handle the questions, struggles, or anxieties we bring to him (see Matthew 11:28). Blessed John Paul II, quoting the words of Christ, would often encourage us: Do not be afraid! We should never be afraid to pursue the truth. Maybe youve had some of the following questions, yourself: What does the Church teach about married love? What does this have to do with contraception? Does saying yes to children at the altar mean never using contraception? Are couples expected to leave their family size entirely to chance? What if a couple has a serious reason to avoid having a child? Is there really a difference between using contraception and practicing natural family planning? Can some methods of birth control cause an abortion? What does any of this have to do with my marriage? Consider that in marriage, spouses love not only through words, but through the actions and gestures of their bodies. In particular, the sexual act in marriage speaks of a total commitment to a future togethera future open to welcoming the gift of a child if so blessed and open to fruitful love and service to others. The Churchs teaching on marital sexuality is an invitation for husband and wife to enter more fully into communion with each other and with the blessed Trinity, the fount of life and love. The questions above, and others like them, are answered on a helpful new web page, www.usccb.org/love-and-sexuality. Are we willing to consider the questions that live in our hearts? When the teachings of Christ are understood, embraced and practiced, they can radically change our lives for the better. Christ wants us to have life to the fullest. There is nothing like walking with him. No joy can be compared when we choose to follow him and live in his joy (see John 15:11). There has been much news lately about the Churchs teaching on contraception and sterilization. As Catholics, we may be asking thoughtful questions or struggling to understand this teaching. To learn more, or to see questions others have asked, visit www.usccb.org/love-and-sexuality.
What gives ultimate meaning and purpose to life? Why does Jesus matter? How can I begin a better life?
Discovering Christ
Join us for this exciting new 7-session series where we gather to share a delicious dinner, listen to a dynamic teaching, and explore answers to some of the most important questions worth asking about God and finding ultimate purpose in life. Tuesday evenings, October 2nd November 13th, 6:45-9:15 PM.* Parish Hall, Our Lady of Peace Church, 111South St., New Providence.
Join us for a delicious dinner and dynamic program offered at no cost. Seating limited to first 75 participants. *Includes a mini retreat on Saturday, November 3rd from 8:30am-1:00pm
For more information on this course call: 908 464-7600 or visit website: olpnp.com To register, cut and send bottom portion of this form by September 23th to: Our Lady of Peace Rectory, 111 South Street, New Providence, NJ 07974.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 908-508-0544 or jrmsyouth@olpnp.com Maureen Miller Junior/Middle School Youth Minister
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Join Us for 6 Weeks of Fall Sharing! Signup Week End for Small Christian Communities. Saturday and Sunday September 15th & 16th after all masses.
Are you looking to enrich and renew your faith? Do you want to make some new friends? Do you want to be part of something very fulfilling? Then join one of our Small Christian Communities. We have groups for moms, dads, women, men, women and men together, young, old. You name it we have a group! Maybe you want to start your own group. Just let us know we can help. Sign-up cards will be in the back of the Church. Fill in your preferences & return to Rectory Any questions contact: Marty Ammenwerth at 464-3887
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WISDOM
Wisdom literature includes the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, the Song of Solomon, Wisdom and Sirach.
Thursdays, 9:30 am (come at 9:15 for coffee/tea)11:30 am Selected weeks Sept. 20, 2012 to May 16, 2013
For more information, please contact: Bonnie Brophy: 908-277-6578 or b.c.brophy@comcast.net Maureen Srinivasa: 973-762-3656 or maureensrinivasa@hotmail.com CUT HERE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Help Needed!!!
If interested in volunteering, please contact Tracey, HS Youth Ministry Coordinator, at hsyouth@olpnp.com.