400 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607

First Sunday of Advent

November 28, 2010

Served by
Rev. Lawrence J. Fama, Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Zaccardo, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Kevin Schott, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jonathan Yabiliyok, In Residence
Deacon Anthony A. Balestrieri
Deacon Joseph L. Mantineo
Angela Connelly, Director of Religious Education
Steven H. Taylor, Music Director
Thomas Viola, Youth Minister
Sr. Barbara Takacs, M.P.F. Principal
St. Peter Academy (Co-Sponsored School)

Our Mass Schedule

Saturday - 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00,10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
Family Mass (With Children’s Liturgy of the Word)
at 10:00 AM
- Our Mission - Daily - Monday-Friday 8:30 AM
We, the Catholic Community of Our Lady Queen of Peace,
Holy days - See Bulletin for Mass Schedule
under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are called to live
and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We Praise God
while sharing His Joy and Truth through Word, Worship,
Reconciliation
Community Service, and Stewardship. Saturday - 1:00 PM or by appointment
We share our gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure Social Services Help Line
in a tapestry of diverse cultures as we gather 1-800-CCS-7413
together to celebrate our Roman Catholic Faith.
Serving our Lord God through the Liturgy and
Eucharist, our ministries welcome all into our
parish Family.

Website: http://www.olqp.org/
Email: admin@olqp.org

Rectory Religious Education Convent St. Peter Academy

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 First Sunday of Advent STEWARDSHIP: A Reflection: (Continued from last week) Your
November 28, 2010 words might even inspire us to match our diners out with a
donation for world hunger. When we buy new clothes to stuff in
“You . . . must be prepared, the closet and wear twice a year we might even give alms to
for at an hour you do not expect, clothe the naked or use one of our automobiles to drive the
the Son of Man will come.” elderly. It won’t be a drastic change in our lifestyle, Lord, because
— Matthew 24:44 we aren’t radicals like you. On the other hand we want at least a
little treasure in the bank you brag about where the thieves do not
READINGS FOR THE WEEK come near or moths destroy. Lord, disturb our comfortable ways
a little. Help us to comfort the world.
Monday: Is 4:2-6; Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 Thank you for using the weekly collection envelopes. As a
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 reminder, please fill in amount enclosed in the space
Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 provided on the front of the envelope and do NOT tape your
Friday: Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 envelopes. This will help facilitate the processing.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35 — 10:1,
5a, 6-8 Please remember to place Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in your
Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72; Rom 15:4-9; Will. Those who generously did this in the past
Mt 3:1-12 have helped us to stay out of a heavy debt.

UPCOMING EVENTS NOV / DEC 2010 OLQP CALENDAR / olqpbulletin@gmail.com

(A) Auditorium / (CH) Church / (C) Convent / (LR) Lower Rectory / (S) School
SILENT NIGHTS-The Season of Advent is a time of
expectation, preparing for the re-birth of the Christ child in SUNDAY 11/28 NO RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES
our hearts. The Season of Advent is often lost and 10:00am Family Choir (CH)
frequently becomes a time for shopping. We are trying to Lit. of the Word for Children
regain something of that which has been lost. The Quiet!
Silence! MONDAY 11/29 9:30am Bible Study - D Joe ( LR)
Times for Prayer! So, we invite you to come here to join 7:30pm Bible Study - Deacon Joe (S)
us for Advent Silent Nights. What is a Silent Night? Silent Novena (CH)
Nights are nights of reflection, quiet, solitude right here at
TUESDAY 11/30 9:30am Legion of Mary (LR)
Our Lady Queen of Peace. We invite you to come to
church where there will be soft music and candlelight and 7:00pm Youth Group (S)
time to get in touch with our Divine Lord.. Come pray! 7:15pm RCIA / RCIC (LR)
Come read the Bible! Come and just be alone for a while. WEDNESDAY 12/1 7:00pm Silent Night (CH)
Silent Nights will be held in the church from 7 PM to
7:30pm Alive in the Spirit (LR)
9 PM on the evenings of December 1, 15, and 22.
All are invited! THURSDAY 12/2 6:30pm Family Choir / 7:30pm - Adult
7:30pm Bingo
St. Pio Prayer Group - On the 1st Friday of each month,
the St. Pio prayer service begins at 7:30 PM in the Church. FRIDAY 12/3 7:30pm St. Pio Prayer Service (CH)
After the service refreshments will be served in the Church
Auditorium and a video on the life of the Saint will be shown. SATURDAY 12/4 9:00am Eucharistic Adoration (CH)
During the prayer service there is a veneration of a 1st class 9:30am Grade 2 Sacrament Retreat
relic of the Saint’s blood. If you are interested in joining,
please contact Deacon Joe at JLMantineo@aol.com /
(w / St. Peters)
201-845-9566 so we will know how many prayer booklets SUNDAY 12/5 8:30am Religious Ed. Classes (S)
and refreshments will be required.
10:00am Adult Choir (CH)
Our Lady Queen of Peace Christmas Craft Boutique Lit. of the Word for Children
December 12th / 10am to 5pm 12:00n Family Choir (CH)
Adults $3.00 / Seniors $2.00 / Children Free 2:00pm Baptism Prep
Featuring a variety of handmade crafts
by local artisans, bake sale, refreshments,
Santa is joining us from 1:30-3:30 Breakfast with Santa - St. Peter Academy will be hosting its
Don’t forget to bring your camera! annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 4, 2010/
9–11:30am in the gym at 431 Fifth Avenue, River Edge. Tickets
400 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, NJ 07607 are $10 - includes breakfast (ages 2 & under are free) or $14 (for
breakfast and photo with Santa). Contact Vickie Sidle at
SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY- On 11/21, we served Chili 845-536-0567 or submit your order & payment to St. Peter
at Eva's Kitchen. Thank you very much to all who Academy - 431 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661[checks
cooked, served and transported food. We could not do payable to St. Peter Academy]. Seating is limited and ticket
this without you. Our next date is Sunday, 12/19 in deadline is Tues, Nov. 30, 2010. It will be a fun-filled morning
Newark and we are serving Ziti. If interested, please call with art & crafts, games, raffles and door prizes-something for
Mary Flanigan at 973-458-9602. everyone!

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Deacon Joe Mantineo November 28, 2010
My dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, today, November
28, is the first day of Advent and therefore it is the first
day in our Church’s liturgical year. I want to thank Fr.
Larry for giving me an opportunity to write a column for
this very special day.
Advent for many is, sadly, the forgotten season because
after Thanksgiving many are in the mad rush to complete
all of our gift purchases in time for Dec. 25th. In fact some
may have begun this annual marathon back in October
when home centers and pharmacies started putting out
decorations for Christmas. Yes, sadly some might say,
“Who has time for Advent.” Hopefully that is not the case
with you.
Advent is a beautiful season of preparation when we
Christians spiritually prepare for Christmas by recalling
how Jesus came into the world two thousand years ago.
During Advent we also prepare for the second coming of
Jesus at the end of time. It is a good time as well to
prepare for when our mortal life ends and we will
hopefully be found not wanting, but rather welcomed by
Jesus for all eternity into his Heavenly Kingdom.
During this season, many Christians traditionally have an
Advent wreath in their homes, as we have in our Church.
They perhaps light the candles in the evening before
supper and recite prayers remembering the Light of the
World, Who was born into this world to free us from our
slavery to the darkness of sin. If you would like more
information on creating an Advent wreath for your home
and prayers that you can say I suggest you visit the
following Knights of Columbus web site:
http://www.kofc.org/un/en/service/church/christmas/action
_steps.html
Some Christians follow the tradition of the Advent
calendar. They use this special calendar by opening on
each day of Advent a little flap that reveals in a picture
part of the story of Joseph and Mary up to the birth of the
Baby Jesus. They can be purchased in card stores or
you can make your own. It is a great way of teaching the
real story of Christmas to children.
In this age of technology here are two good web sites for
online interactive Advent calendars:
http://www.smmp.com/Advent/Advent.php
http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/Advent/29.html
When my wife and I got married, we made the Advent
wreath an annual tradition in our home. When our
children came along, we added the Advent calendar to
our family tradition. As the children grew, they looked
forward to celebrating Advent each year by lighting the
candles on the wreath, reciting the prayers and opening
the little windows on the calendar each evening before
supper.
Our Lady Queen of Peace began an Advent tradition
three years ago. We call it Silent Nights, evenings during
Advent when our Church is open so that you can retreat
from the hustle, bustle and insanity of the shopping malls
for the peace and serenity that only Jesus can give. There
isn’t any service, just some sacred music playing softly in
the background and the soft glow of candles illuminating the
interior of the Church. If you haven’t in the past, why not
take advantage of this beautiful opportunity to spend some
time with Jesus and allow Him to relieve you of the tension
and even the depression that comes especially at this time
of the year. The schedule for the evenings when our Church
will be open for the Silent Nights can be found in this
bulletin. (Dec. 1st, 15th, & 22nd)
A final thought. When I was small my parish did not have a
parochial school. I went to Sunday school and was taught
my faith through the Baltimore Catechism. Question number
6 asked, “Why did God make you?” The answer was and
will always be, “God made me to know Him, to love Him and
to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him forever
in the next.”
I know you love God and try to serve Him by following the
example of Jesus who taught us to feed the hungry, clothe
the naked, visit the lonely and the imprisoned. But how well
do you know Him? Why not make a resolution today at the
beginning of Advent and our church year to try to get to
know the God who loves you as if you were the only person
in the world?
How? Consider studying the Bible. As we begin Advent and
the new church year, our Lectionary will be using the
Gospel according to St. Matthew. Tomorrow our Bible study
group will begin a 13 week study of the Gospel of Matthew.
I would like to personally invite you to join us on Monday
mornings at 9:30 AM in the lower rectory or Monday
evenings at 7:30 PM in our school. Our sessions are about
90 minutes long.
Another way to get to know God is through the lives of the
Saints. With this in mind, consider coming to our St. Pio
Prayer Service on the first Friday of each month at 7:30 PM.
There is a recitation of the Rosary, veneration of a first class
relic of Padre Pio, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
Benediction. After the prayer service we meet in the
auditorium for coffee, cake, fellowship and videos on the life
of St. Pio. Our newest member, who lived in Virginia, heard
about it from her cousin who is a member of our parish. Two
months ago while, visiting her cousin, she came to the
prayer service. She was so impressed she convinced her
husband to sell their home in Virginia. They moved to
Maywood and became members of our parish, just to attend
the prayer service. Why not join her and the 50 regulars
who come each first Friday? The next one is this Friday,
December 3rd.
A most blessed Advent to all of you, Deacon Joe
Why should I register in the parish?- All members of the parish
should be formally registered as members of the parish. However,
you MUST be formally registered if you wish to arrange a Baptism,
a Confirmation, or a Wedding in the parish Church. You MUST
also be formally registered if you wish to register in the Parish
School or the Religious Education (CCD) Program. You MUST be
a registered member of the parish for at least three months
before you can obtain a Sponsor Certificate or schedule a
Baptism or a Wedding.
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 St. Andrew / Feast day: November 30
Patron of Fisherman
Andrew, like his brother Simon Peter, was a fisherman. He
became a disciple of the great St. John the Baptist, but
Dates Nov. 28th through Dec. 5th, 2010 when John pointed to Jesus and said, "Behold the Lamb of God!"
Sunday - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Andrew understood that Jesus was greater. At once he left John to
follow the Divine Master. Jesus knew that Andrew was walking
Nov. 28th 8:00 am Souls in Purgatory behind him, and turning back, he asked, "what do you seek?" When
Andrew answered that he would like to know where Jesus lived,
10:00 am George Malandruccolo Our Lord replied, "Come and see." Andrew had been only a little
12:00 pm Ann Turchyn time with Jesus when he realized that this was truly the Messiah.
From then on, he chose to follow Jesus. Andrew was thus the first
Monday disciple of Christ. Next, Andrew brought his brother Simon (St.
Peter) to Jesus and Jesus received him, too, as His disciple. At first
Nov. 29th 8:30 am Juan Padilla the two brothers continued to carry on their fishing trade and family
Tuesday - St. Andrew, Apostle affairs, but later, the Lord called them to stay with Him all the time.
He promised to make them fishers of men, and this time, they left
Nov. 30th 8:30 am James & Margaret O’Rourke & their nets for good. It is believed that after Our Lord ascended into
Deceased Family Members Heaven, St. Andrew went to Greece to preach the gospel. He is
said to have been put to death on a cross, to which he was tied, not
Wednesday nailed. He lived two days in that state of suffering, still preaching to
the people who gathered around their beloved Apostle. Two
Dec. 1st 8:30 am Bud Rauch
countries have chosen St. Andrew as their patron - Russia and
Thursday Scotland.

Dec. 2nd 8:30 am Bernard V. & May Zambelli

Non-gluten hosts
First Friday - St. Francis Xavier, Priest
A few members of the parish have inquired in regard to
Dec. 3rd 8:30 am Cesar & John Aguilar (L) having non-gluten hosts made available to them. Happily we
now have them. For those who wish to receive Holy
First Saturday - St. John of Damascus, Priest & Communion with this Altar bread, we ask the following:
Doctor of the Church 1. that you contact the rectory and advise us which Mass you will
be attending.
Dec. 4th 8:30 am Robert E. Aughinbaugh
2. that you see the priest that is having the Mass at least 10
(37th Anniversary) minutes before hand.
5:00 pm Roy Slaughter 3. that you sit near the front of the church so you can be the first
person to receive from the celebrant.
Sunday - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4. if you have called the rectory to let us know that you have this
special need but are unable to attend the Mass you have stated,
Dec. 5th 8:00 am William F. Looney let us know that you will not be present.
10:00 am Joseph Mazzei
NEW MASS TRANSLATION - Please go to our website
12:00 pm Ralph Nunnaro www.olqp.org to view the upcoming changes in the wording
of several parts of the Mass. These translations will help the
MEMORIALS English speaking Church to be closer to the original text and
Altar Bread, Wine & Candles in Memory of Gary Menditto will begin on November 27, 2011.
by Mary Menditto
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Sanctuary Lamp in Memory of Yolanda Urcioli
by Jean & George Rocco f|v~ exÄtà|äxá tÇw YÜ|xÇwá
Blessed Mother Candle in Memory of Annie McNamara Lloyd Bartels, William Bergmann, Jackie Byrne,
by Mary Hoey Judy D’Andrea, Helen Dunleavy, Gudrun Hagele, Carmine Inga,
Ed LaTourette, Marcia Laughery, Tom Loizzi, Misty Mantineo,
Note: Please remember the Altar Bread, Wine and Candles Jonathan Mechan, Betsy Merz, Jim Minihan, Virginia Mary Minihan,
can be memorialized by calling the Rectory. 201-845-9566 Steven Monahan, Marilyn Montemarano, Elizabeth Morrell,
The recent Knights of Columbus Food drive Christine Napoli, Julius Nemes, Doris Neumann,
Thomas Niemczyk, Thomas O'Neill, Florence Paolella,
was a big success! Over 90 bags of food
Kathy Puzziferri, Christopher Quigley, Fran Ruffino, Diane Salsman,
were delivered to the Helping Hands Ministry at Paul Sanchez, Keaton Sarro, Lois Schutz, Brenda Schwarz,
Sacred Heart Church in Rochelle Park. Bernice Stavola, Mariano Terdoslavich, Catherine Tighe,
The need is so great that as soon as the donations Ralph Troisi, Barbara Tropia, Domenica Trovini,
were delivered they went out to many families in need. Dr. Robert Valgento, and Giovanni Alberto Villegas.
Thanks to all who helped with the Food Drive. A
Anyone requesting a Prayer Shawl for a sick person is asked to call the rectory.
reminder that food is collected each weekend
throughout the year to be given to Helping Hands in If you have a family member who is in a nursing home or rehabilitation
Rochelle Park. center, please notify the Rectory so we can arrange to visit them.
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 DEC. 2010 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - rec@olqp.org
PARENTS ARE THE FIRST TEACHERS OF THEIR CHILD.
Religious Education News
Reminder to Grade 2 Parents: Next Saturday, December 4th is
the Grade 2 Reconciliation Retreat for the children who are
preparing for the sacrament. This is a mandatory retreat. The
children are to report to the auditorium no later than 9:00AM.
Parents are to return at 10:45AM for the last activity. The retreat
ends at 11:30AM.
Reminder to Grade 8 Parents & Students: Confirmation
registration forms and fees are due Tuesday, December 1st.
Please send all paperwork to the Religious Education Office.
We encourage all our families to use the www.webelieveweb.com
site which is our textbook series. There are many games and
puzzles for the children to use as well as family ideas for Advent.
The older children can access another site called
www.faithfirst.com . There are many other links from this site that
will provide useful information for all parishioners.
We received a request for assistance from the Paramus School
District regarding an emergency need. There will be a bone
marrow donor drive that will be held in the Paramus school
district on Sat, Dec. 4 for a 7-year-old Paramus student. There
is a cost of $52 associated for each person who is tested as part
of the donor drive. They will be selling “Friends of JT” Lovestrong
bracelets at $5 for adults & $2 for Children. They are also
accepting donations: Checks payable to “Friends of TJ” mail to:
Friends of TJ, 297 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 250, Oradell, NJ
07649-1535
OLQP GIFT GIVING TREE
This weekend and next (December 4th / 5th), gift
tags for our annual Gift Giving Tree will be available
on a Christmas tree located in the rear of the church.
Every parishioner is invited to participate. Kindly
purchase the gift specified on the tag you have chosen. Bring
your wrapped gift with tag attached and place beneath tree
prior to Masses the weekend of December 11th / 12th. The
gifts will be donated to Mother Teresa’s Kitchen, Newark, Eva’s
Village, Paterson, Birthright, Maywood, Bergen Regional
Medical Center, Paramus, and DYFS. At the request of the
charities, gifts must be received NO LATER THAN December
12th. As we enter the Advent/Christmas season, let us open
our hearts and share our blessings with those less fortunate.
Adult Ministry Appreciation Dinner Dinner
SAVE THE DATE!!! - Adult Ministry Appreciation
Our Adult Ministry Appreciation Dinner will take place on
Friday, December 10, 2010 at 6:30 PM in our
auditorium.
It will be preceded by a prayer service in our church at
6:00 PM. All who are involved in ministry at OLQP are
invited. Adults only - Deadline 12/5/10 - (Drop form off
in collection basket or at the rectory)
You must complete the form below before the
deadline date 12/5/10. Admission by ticket only.
You may pick up your ticket at the rectory office
12/6-12/7 & 12/9 - 12/10.
Name: ________________________________________
# No. People Attending:__________________________
5 MINISTRIES
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
Abortion is not healthcare because killing is not healing.
For more info: www.prolifealliance.com or outreach@nrlc.org.
Any woman who is pregnant and in need can get help. She
never has to feel that abortion is the only option and can find
assistance at the following numbers:
New Jersey law allows a mother who cannot keep a
recently born baby to leave the baby at a hospital or a
police station, no questions asked.
For information call 877-839-2339.
Post Abortion Healing / 1-877-HOPE 4 ME / rachelsvineyard.org
Crisis Pregnancy Helpline/1-888-4-OPTIONS
Birthright/1-800-550-4900 or 201-845-4646
A LIFE AT CONCEPTION ACT is currently being discussed in
Washington, DC. If passed, it would remove the judicial
roadblock to protecting life by legislatively defining when life
begins. It is S.346 in the Senate and H.881 in the House of
Representatives. Please call or write your representatives and
urge their support. If not now, when? The babies need your help
now. Thank you.
ADORATION FOR LIFE - On December 8th -The
Feast of the Immaculate Conception, there will
be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
beginning at 9:00 A.M. and lasting until
Benediction at 7:00 P.M. Please join members of
the Respect Life Committee as we worship and give
thanks to our Lord and honor our Blessed Mother
Mary. Sign-up sheets will be in the back of the
church. Please consider keeping our dear Lord
company on this important church feast. What a perfect
way to begin our Christmas season with Jesus and Mary!
RESPECT LIFE MEETING
Our Lady Queen of Peace's Respect Life committee
members will be participating in The Bergen County Joint
Respect Life meeting at 7P.M. on Thursday, Dec. 2nd,
2010. The meeting will be held in the Parish Hall
(basement of church) of Holy Trinity Church, 34 Maple
Avenue, Hackensack. Fr. Joseph Meagher from the
Archdiocese will be in attendance. All of our parishioners
are cordially invited to attend.
Dear Parish Family,
Sr. Barbara Takacs, M.P.F., will be leaving St. Peter
Academy in June 2011, after serving as the school’s
principal for 26 years. I thank Sr. Barbara for her work in
serving the students and their parents over this time
period and I wish her well in her future ministry, which is
yet to be determined.
I will be working with Fr. Mike Sheehan, Pastor of St.
Peter’s, in setting up a search committee for a new
principal. I ask you to keep the search for a new principal
in your prayers. I will keep you updated on any future
developments in this process.
In Christ,
Fr. Larry
MINISTRIES
Our Parish Ministry Book is available on our website.
Please go to www.olqp.org & see all the ministries that are offered.
YOUTH MINISTRY olqp.youth@gmail.com *COME ON DOWN*
YOUTH NEWS / Nov. / Dec. 2010 973-986-8520
EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 7:30 PM!
11/30 Tue. Youth Group Meeting (S) 7PM DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM!
*Please Meet Tom at Gym Door* Now Offering Electronic Bingo!
12/7 Tue. Youth Group Meeting (S) 7PM
*Please Meet Tom at Gym Door* Make money for the parish
by searching the internet!
12/14 Tue. Youth Group Meeting (S) 7PM
*Please Meet Tom at Gym Door* Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter
12/21 Tue. Youth Group Meeting (S) 7PM Our Lady Queen of Peace, Maywood, NJ as the charity
*Please Meet Tom at Gym Door* you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
$190 has been raised thus far!
*The Youth Ministry Program will be starting a Junior Youth
Group Program in January 2011. All parents and/or PAVING THE WAY - Thank you to all who have
parishioners who are interested in helping should contact contributed to our parking lot fund! After the super 50/50
Tom Viola.* proceeds, our fund is up to $40,600. We are still short of
*Please remember to return Christmas Greens order forms the goal of $104,500 & welcome donations. Your
as soon as possible to Tom Viola. Forms can be obtained in generosity will be greatly appreciated.
the back of the Church or online via our website. Sales will
take place the weekends of 11/27 & 11/28 and 12/04 &12/05.* THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, Catholic Schools provide an important educational option in NJ
generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There by educating students of all economic incomes. Catholic
is no law against such things.” (Galatians 5:22-23) Schools also are a needed resource for the mission of the
church. The Opportunity Scholarship Act (S-1872/A-2810) offers
**Please Look for OLQP Youth Ministry Facebook Page opportunities for parents who might be unable to send their
(see website) ** www.olqp.org children to a Catholic school or another nonpublic school in NJ.
In a series of questions and answers, the NJ Catholic
Upcoming Service Opportunity Dates: All Confirmation Conference, (which has consistently supported this bill) offers a
Candidates are required to complete 20 service hours during the response to misinformation that has been promulgated in many
2010-2011 school term. Contact Tom Viola, Youth Minister at public forums. Please call, write, or email your legislator and ask
OLQP.youth@gmail.com to sign up as soon as possible. that they support the Opportunity Scholarship Act. The most
convenient way to do this is to go to
12/10 Adult Ministries Appreciation Dinner http://www.capwiz.com/njcathconf/home and click on Take
Action.
12/12 New! Christmas Craft Boutique
Q. Why should I be interested in S-1872/A-2810, if my
12/12 Sorting Christmas Giving Tree Gifts. district has no chronically failing schools?
THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY NOW HAS IT'S OWN A. All citizens of NJ need to be interested in the quality of
WEBSITE! YOU CAN CHECK US OUT AT education offered in all districts in the State. Taxes paid to the
http://prayershawlministry.wordpress.com/ State support districts whose tax base is not sufficient to cover
their needs. A large portion of these State dollars go toward
PRAYER FOR PEACE - Mary, Queen of Peace, save us all, who have so
support of public education in the districts with chronically failing
much trust in you from wars, hatred, and oppression. Make us all learn to
schools.
live in peace, and educate ourselves for peace, do what is demanded by
justice and respect the rights of every person, so that peace may be firmly All citizens need to be aware of the implications of paying for
established. Amen Pope John Paul chronically failing schools whose students graduate (or drop
out), because their future success will cost taxpayers even more
We invite all our Parish Community to write a note / letter to money for things like retraining or government assistance to
our soldiers overseas. We pray that they may be safe. those unable to obtain employment.
Keep Paul Bezak, Joseph Colangelo, Carolyn Rocco, and all
All NJ citizens benefit when we offer these students an option to
the soldiers in your prayers. go to a school where they can be successful.
LCPO Paul Bezak Joseph Colangelo Carolyn Rocco
2/6 WPNS CO, 81st PLT PRG 6-1-3 24 EFIS
UNIT 73170 FPO-AE 09510-3170 APO AE 09354-3005 APO AF 09309 SOUTHERN ITALY, SICILY & ROME
(Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Taormina, Pompeii,
The AMS and Catholic Military Chaplains Thank You for your Montecassino, Rome and Vatican City)
support of the Special Collection for the Archdiocese for the
Military Services and its co-sponsored Seminarian Program,
October 17-28, 2011
currently educating 30 men as they seek to answer God's call Spiritual Director: Fr. Larry Fama
while serving our U.S. Troops and their families. See their
website: milarch.org/index/frequently-asked-questions for Brochures are available
more information. in the rectory & website.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

28 29 30 1 2 3 4
9:30a Bible Study- 9:30a Legion of Mary (LR) 9:00a Eucharistic
Immaculate Deacon Joe (LR) Adoration

Conception 7:00p Youth Group (S) 7- 9:00p Silent Night 9:30a Grade 2 Children
Novena ends 7:30p Bible Study- 7:15p RCIA / RCIC (LR) 7:30p Bingo Sacrament
Deacon Joe (S) Retreat
Monday, Novena 7:30p Alive in the Spirit 7:30p St. Pio Prayer w/St. Peter's
Dec. 6th (LR) Service

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8:30a Religious Ed. 6:30p Rel. Ed. Family 9:30a Legion of Mary (LR) RECTORY CLOSED 6:00p Evening Prayer
Classes (S) Catechesis (CH)
10:00aAdult Choir (CH) 7:30p Bible Study- 7:00p Youth Group (S) Immaculate 6:30p Adult Ministries
Deacon Joe (S) Conception Masses Appreciation
7 am, 8:30 am, and Dinner
7:30 pm.
12:00nFamily Choir (CH) Novena Ends 7:15p RCIA / RCIC (LR) 7:00p Spiritual Life
Committee (S)
Adoration for Life
2:00p Baptism Prep Rosary Society 7:30p Immaculate 9AM-7PM (CH) 7:30p Bingo
(A) Conception
Vigil Mass 7:30p Alive in the Spirit
(LR)

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Art & Environment 9:30a Bible Study- 9:30a Legion of Mary (LR)
Decorating Deacon Joe (LR)
8:30a Religious Ed. 7:00p Youth Group (S) 7- 9:00p Silent Night
Classes (S)
10:00aAdult Choir (CH) 7:30p Bible Study- 7:15p RCIA / RCIC (LR) 7:30p Alive in the Spirit 7:30p Bingo 5:00p Family Choir
Deacon Joe (S) (LR) (CH)
Rosary Craft
Boutique 10-5 (A)

12:00nFamily Choir (CH)

1:00p Giving Tree Gift
Sort
1:30p Baptism

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Soup Kitchen 9:30a Bible Study- 9:30a Legion of Mary (LR) 7- 9:00p Silent Night Christmas Vigil Merry Christmas!
Ministry—Eva’s Deacon Joe (LR) Masses
8:30a Religious Ed. 7:30p Bible Study- 7:00p Youth Group (S) 7:30p Alive in the Spirit NO BINGO 5:00p and 10:00p Masses 8, 10, 12
Classes (S) Deacon Joe (S) (LR)
10:00aAdult Choir (CH) Advent Penance 5:00p Family Choir 12:00 Family Choir
Service (CH) (CH) n (CH)

2:00p Decorate Church 10:00p Adult Choir (CH)

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Bible Study Cancelled 9:30a Legion of Mary (LR)
7:00p Youth Group (S) 7:30p Alive in the Spirit NO BINGO
(LR)

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of any changes in address and phone number.
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