400 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

January 2, 2011

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

201-845-9566 201-845-9545 201-845-9568 201-261-3468
Fax: 201-845-3742 http://www.spare.org/
 The Epiphany of the Lord STEWARDSHIP: Diver’s Disease: The old mountain
January 2, 2011 preacher’s text was “They brought Jesus to those who
They opened their treasures were taken with diver’s disease.” The old preacher
and offered him gifts declared in his sermon: “Now doctors can scrutinize you,
of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. analyze you, and sometimes cure your ills, but when you
have diver’s disease, then only the Lord can cure you. And
— Matthew 2:11b
brethren, there is a regular epidemic of diver’s disease
READINGS FOR THE WEEK among us.” (To be continued next week)

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Our Stewardship of Treasure for 12/19/10
Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44 amounted to $7,566.00
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52 Our Children’s Collection = $60.00
Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Lk 4:14-22a Christmas Decorations = $118.00
Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16 Maintenance = $3,047.00
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30
Please remember to place Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in your
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29; Acts 10:34-38; Will. Those who generously did this in the past
Mt 3:13-17 have helped us to stay out of a heavy debt.
UPCOMING EVENTS
JAN. 2011 OLQP CALENDAR / olqpbulletin@gmail.com
(A) Auditorium / (CH) Church / (C) Convent / (LR) Lower Rectory / (S) School
Please note- Adoration
SUNDAY 1/2 8:00am Epiphany Mass
will be on Saturday, January 8th, 10:00am Epiphany Mass
following the 8:30 AM Mass. Both Choirs (CH)
Lit. of the Word for Children
12:00n Epiphany Mass
Please note: Parish Offices
MONDAY 1/3 No Bible Study
will be closed Monday, January 3rd. PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
TUESDAY 1/4 9:30am Legion of Mary (LR)
St. Pio Prayer Group - On the 1st Friday of each
month, the St. Pio prayer service begins at 7:30 PM in
7:00pm Youth Group (S)
the Church. After the service refreshments will be 7:15pm RCIA / RCIC
served in the Church Auditorium and a video on the life WEDNESDAY 1/5 7:00pm Jr. Youth Group Mtg. 5 & 6 (A)
of the Saint will be shown. 7:30pm Alive in the Spirit (LR)
During the prayer service there is a veneration of a 1st
class relic of the Saint’s blood. If you are interested THURSDAY 1/6 7:00pm Catechist Meeting (LR)
in joining, please contact Deacon Joe at 7:30pm BINGO
JLMantineo@aol.com / 201-845-9566
so we will know how many prayer booklets FRIDAY 1/7 7:30pm St. Pio Prayer Service (CH)
and refreshments will be required.
SATURDAY 1/8 9:00am Eucharistic Adoration
SUNDAY 1/9 8:30am Religious Ed. Classes (S)
SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY 10:00am Family Choir (CH)
On 12/19, we served 130 meals at Mother Teresa's in Lit. of the Word for Children
Newark. Many thanks to all who cooked, served or 11:00am Grades 6 & 7 Retreat
drove. We could not do this without you.
12:00n Adult Choir (CH)
Our next date is January 23rd in Newark and we are
serving Chili & Rice. If interested in participating, 1:30pm Baptism Prep
please call Mary Flanigan at 973-458-9602. 7:00pm Grade 8 Speaker (CH)
Merry Christmas!
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2010 - Anyone wishing to receive
a statement of contributions to our parish for 2010 should
SPIRITUAL LIFE - Mark your calendars now. call the rectory to request a statement. (201) 845-9566
Our annual parish retreats at the Loyola House of
Retreats in Morristown have been planned during Lent. 2011 CALENDARS - Calendars are in and are available in
Men's Weekend: Fri. - Sun, April 1-3 the Gathering Space, near the elevator, and at the side
Women's Weekend: Fri. - Sun, April 15-17 stairs of the church. We would like to thank Trinka Faustini
Details to follow. for their generosity in making these calendars possible for
our parishioners!
PARISH EVENTS 2

January 2, 2011
Dear Parish Family,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. We
celebrate the Magi traveling from a faraway land to honor
the newborn King. He came not just for His own race, but
for all the people of the world. Epiphany means
“manifestation”.
Throughout my life (first as a young man, then a
seminarian and now as a priest) I’ve always enjoyed
sitting in front of the Nativity Set. The only lights on
(whether in the living room of my parents’ home or in the
church) would be the lights on the Christmas tree and the
lights illuminating the crèche. I would sit there quietly
reflecting on the beautiful scene before me. I would look
at the various characters that are part of this familiar story
and reflect on their role.
Today I want to reflect on the magi coming bearing
gold, frankincense and myrrh. Each nativity scene shows
the magi either seated on camels or leading them close to
their destination. The story of the magi never is how they
got there, though. They could have traveled on foot, in
chariots, or by camel or horseback – we just don’t know
The reason we keep putting them on camels in our
art is because of Isaiah’s prophecy. He predicted that
caravans of camels would fill Jerusalem, and that people
from the East would come bearing gold and frankincense:
“Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!”, he proclaims. “Your
light has come.”
In Matthew’s story, the magi realize that Jerusalem’s
light has come. They follow the star and bring their gifts:
gold – because Christ is a King, frankincense as an
acknowledgment of Christ’s future priestly role, and the
myrrh (which was used to prepare a corpse for burial)
probably anticipated Christ’s death on the cross.
By telling about these gifts, Matthew turns our
attention back to Isaiah. Reading that prophecy, we,
Christians, recognize the light Isaiah mentions as the
Light of the World, Jesus Christ.
When we see the magi seated on camels, we are
remembering Isaiah – a major character in our Advent
readings. When we remember this important prophet, we
remember the light that came to shatter the darkness of
our world.
The Epiphany celebrates the fact that the mystery of
God’s love is now open to the whole world. That is the
epiphany, the revelation of God’s love and goodness to
every one of us.
Thank you for your Stewardship of Time, Talent and
Treasure and for all that you do for our parish!
Love,
Fr. Larry
MASSES FOR EPIPHANY
Saturday, January 1st, 5:00 PM (Epiphany)
Sunday, January 2nd (Epiphany)
8, 10, 12:00 noon
May you and your family have a healthy
and Happy New Year!
The Clergy & Staff of the Parish
"Thank you to all who have dropped off gifts to
the rectory and parish office during
the Christmas season."
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.
Marketing Expert Needed!
St. Peter Academy is looking for some fresh ideas to
increase marketing efforts and recruitment for the school.
If you are in the field of marketing, please call St. Peter
Academy at (201) 261-3468. We need your expertise!
Please join us in this effort.
Radio Maria
Now Broadcasts in English in Newark!
Radio Maria, one of the world’s largest networks of
Catholic radio programming , is now available in
English in the New York metropolitan area. The
programs are available from Monday through Thursday
from 10 PM until 12 midnight, and from Monday through
Friday from 12 AM until 6 AM on WSNR Radio — 620 AM.
Radio Maria features prayers, readings and Catholic
teachings relevant to our faith and lives today. Radio Maria
is also available on the internet at www.radiomaria.org
PRAYER FOR PEACE - Mary, Queen of Peace, save us all, who
have so much trust in you from wars, hatred, and oppression.
Make us all learn to 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 established.
Amen Pope John Paul
We invite all our Parish Community to write a note / letter to
our soldiers overseas. We pray that they may be safe.
Keep Paul Bezak, Joseph Colangelo, Carolyn Rocco, and all
the soldiers in your prayers.
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
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 St. Genevieve / Feast day: January 3
Patron of Paris / 512
St. Genevieve was born about the year 422, at
Dates Jan. 2nd through Jan. 9th, 2011 Nanterre near Paris. She was seven years old
when St. Germain of Auxerre came to her native
Sunday - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD village on his way to great Britain to combat the
Jan. 2nd 8:00 am John Del Carpine heresy of Pelagius. The child stood in the midst
of a crowd gathered around the man of God,
10:00 am Fedina Marini who singled her out and foretold her future
sanctity. At her desire the holy Bishop led her to
12:00 n John Formisano a church, accompanied by all the faithful, and
Monday - The Most Holy Name of Jesus consecrated her to God as a virgin.
When Attila was reported to be marching on Paris, the inhabitants
Jan. 3rd 8:30 am Living & Deceased Members of of the city prepared to evacuate, but St. Genevieve persuaded them
Sgro / Nardozza Families to avert the scourge by fasting and prayer, assuring them of the
protection of Heaven. The event verified the prediction, for the
Tuesday - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious barbarian suddenly changed the course of his march.
The life of St. Genevieve was one of great austerity, constant
Jan. 4th 8:30 am Katie Watson Randazzo prayer, and works of charity. She died in the year 512. Her feast
Wednesday - St. John Neumann, Bishop day is January 3rd.
She dressed in a long flowing gown with a mantle covering her
Jan. 5th 8:30 am Louis Fortunato shoulders, similar to the type of garments the Blessed Mother wore.
One of the symbols of this saint is a loaf of bread because she was
Thursday - Bl. André Bessette, Religous so generous to those in need.
Jan. 6th 8:30 am Cesare J. & Ethel J. Parodi
Non-gluten hosts
First Friday - St. Raymond of Peñafort, Priest
A few members of the parish have inquired in regard to having non-
Jan. 7th 8:30 am Mary Brandt gluten hosts made available to them. Happily we now have them.
For those who wish to receive Holy Communion with this Altar
Saturday - Vigil: Baptism of the Lord bread, we ask the following:
Jan. 8th 8:30 am Memorial Mass 1. that you contact the rectory and advise us which Mass you will
be attending.
5:00 pm George Tracey 2. that you see the priest that is having the Mass at least 10
Sunday - THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD minutes before hand.
3. that you sit near the front of the church so you can be the first
Jan. 9th 8:00 am Nick Pellettieri person to receive from the celebrant.
4. if you have called the rectory to let us know that you have this
10:00 am Bridget Ruane special need but are unable to attend the Mass you have stated,
12:00 n Michael Viva let us know that you will not be present.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

MEMORIALS
Altar Bread, Wine & Candles in Memory of
Ernest Camisa by Philomena DeFeo
and Ed & Diane Provini
Sanctuary Lamp in Memory of
Michael Viva by Grace & Conrad Viva
Blessed Mother Candle in Memory of
Samuel Monaco by His Family
Note: Please remember the Altar Bread, Wine and Candles
can be memorialized by calling the Rectory. 201-845-9566
NEW MASS TRANSLATION - Please go to our website
www.olqp.org to view the upcoming changes in the
wording of several parts of the Mass. These translations
will help the English speaking Church to be closer to the
original text and will begin on November 27, 2011.
MASS INTENTIONS / INFORMATION
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Edith Bajek, Marie Bernaiche, Mae Ciriello,
Sr. Mary Amadeus Lewicka, Ruth Mroz, and Ramond Portas.
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Joan Argula, Lloyd Bartels, William Bergmann, Jackie Byrne,
Marie Corrigan, Judy D’Andrea, Ed Dudiak, Helen Dunleavy,
Ann Finley, Gudrun Hagele, Carmine Inga, Baby Ava Krajewski,
Ed LaTourette, Marcia Laughery, Tom Loizzi, Misty Mantineo,
Jonathan Mechan, Betsy Merz, Jim Minihan, Virginia Mary Minihan,
Steven Monahan, Marilyn Montemarano, Elizabeth Morrell,
Christine Napoli, Julius Nemes, Doris Neumann,
Thomas Niemczyk, Greg Ohlendorf, Thomas O'Neill,
Florence Paolella, Baby Devorea Perez, Kathy Puzziferri,
Christopher Quigley, Fran Ruffino, Diane Salsman, Paul Sanchez,
Keaton Sarro, Lois Schutz, Brenda Schwarz, Bernice Stavola,
Giovanna Terdoslavich, Mariano Terdoslavich, Ralph Troisi,
Barbara Tropia, Domenica Trovini, Immacolata Vernacchio,
and Giovanni Alberto Villegas.
Anyone requesting a Prayer Shawl for a sick person is asked to call the rectory.
If you have a family member who is in a nursing home or rehabilitation
center, please notify the Rectory so we can arrange to visit them.
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 JAN. 2010 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - rec@olqp.org
PARENTS ARE THE FIRST TEACHERS OF THEIR CHILD.
Religious Education News
There are no classes on January 2nd. Classes resume on
Sunday, January 9, 2011. Grades 6 and 7 will have their
retreat on January 9th beginning with 10am Mass. The
retreat follows in the auditorium until 2pm. All families
are reminded to return the form for the Family Lenten
Day as soon as possible. This form was mailed to you
in December.
Grade 8 Confirmation students are reminded that you
are required to attend a special session on Sunday
evening, January 9th at 7pm in church.
Protecting God’s Children Workshop - This workshop
will be offered on January 12th at OLQP at 6:30pm in the
auditorium. Any person who volunteers in a church ministry
which involves children must take this workshop. It is also
open to any parishioner who is interested in the topic of
preventing child sexual abuse. Pre-registration is
imperative. Call Angela at the Religious Education Office
for more information. (201) 845-9545
"Second Grade
enjoyed visiting
Church during the
Advent Season and
looked forward to
Christmas"
GOD'S HANDS ARE WORKING THROUGH OUR
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY. If you are adding someone
to our Parish sick list, please consider the healing power
of these beautiful shawls. They are prayed over by the
Prayer Shawl Ministry and blessed by our Pastor. If you
know of someone you think is in need of a Prayer
Shawl, you may write to: The Prayer Shawl Ministry,
c/o Janice Marich, 834 Spring Valley Road, Maywood,
NJ 07607. Tell us about the person and make sure you
include their name, address, and phone number. I would
also like to invite anyone who is interested to join our
group in this prayerful ministry, which is very rewarding.
God Bless! Janice
http://prayershawlministry.wordpress.com/
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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
ADORATION FOR LIFE
The Respect Life Committee invites all parishioners to take part
in the Adoration for Life which will be held on Saturday,
January 22nd from 9:00A.M. -12:00 Noon. A sign-up sheet
will be in the gathering space for you to sign up for a particular
time to keep our Lord company as we pray for an end to
abortion in the world. Start the new year right-visit with our Lord
and reflect upon the gifts he has given to each of us.
December 15, 2010
To all the generous people who contributed the beautiful
gifts to Birthright-we deeply appreciate your on-going
thoughtfulness to our mothers and babies.
May God bring you a Blessed Christmas and health and
peace in the New Year.
All Birthright Volunteers
SPIRITUAL LIFE
New Year's Resolution. The new Church year began
on Nov. 28th. Here is a Spiritual New Year's Resolution
that is easy to make. Join Catholic Clergy (Bishops,
Priests, Deacons) as well as many Catholic Lay people in
reciting the Morning and Evening Prayers from the Liturgy
of the Hours also known as The Divine Office. There is
nothing to buy, just go to the web site: http://
divineoffice.org/ where you will find the complete Morning
and Evening Prayers for each day. You can also hear
them recited and if you have iTunes, an iPod or an
iPhone, you can download them as well. It is a simple
resolution that can have a profound effect on you.
- The Spiritual Life Committee
Attention Parishioners – Please Respond!
The Spiritual Life Committee of OLQP is in the process of
establishing a data base of e-mail addresses of all our
adult Parishioners. The purpose is to provide material for
Spiritual Growth that would not normally fit in our Parish
Bulletin. Please e-mail to the following address: OLQP
Spirit Life@aol.com with the following information: your
name, phone number and e-mail address. Also if there
are family members in your house hold with different e-
mail accounts, please e-mail to us the: name, phone
number and e-mail address of each of those family
members. If there are family members who are under the
age of 18, please provide us with their: name, e-mail
address and their age as well. If you have any questions
please e-mail us at: OLQP Spirit Life@aol.com.
Thank you, The Spiritual Life Committee
YOUTH MINISTRY olqp.youth@gmail.com
YOUTH NEWS / Jan. 2010 973-986-8520
01/05 Wed. Junior Youth Group Meeting (A) 7PM HAPPY NEW YEAR!
*5th & 6th Graders* Now Offering Electronic Bingo!
Bingo will resume Thursday, January 6th.
01/09 Sun. Confirmation 7PM
Mandatory Meeting (CH)
Speaker = College Kids Make money for the parish
by searching the internet!
Two college students will talk to
Confirmation candidates regarding their Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter
faith journey. Our Lady Queen of Peace, Maywood, NJ as the charity
Speakers will discuss the struggles and
you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
advantages of being Catholic in today's
society and attending college. $195 has been raised thus far!
In addition to sharing insights into high
school and college life, speakers welcome PAVING THE WAY - Thank you to all who have
any questions! Parents are, as always, contributed to our parking lot fund! After the super 50/50
welcomed to attend. proceeds, our fund is up to $40,600. We are still short of
01/10 Mon. Youth Group 'Open Gym' (A) 7PM the goal of $104,500 & welcome donations. Your
*7th & 8th Graders* generosity will be greatly appreciated.
01/19 Wed. Youth Group 'Open Gym' (A) 7PM
*5th & 6th Graders* SOUTHERN ITALY, SICILY & ROME
(Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Taormina, Pompeii,
01/24 Mon. Confirmation 7PM Montecassino, Rome and Vatican City)
Mandatory Meeting (CH)
Speaker = Fr. Tom Dente
October 17-28, 2011
Spiritual Director: Fr. Larry Fama
01/26 Wed. Youth Group 'Open Gym' (A) 7PM
Brochures are available (the rectory & website)
*7th & 8th Graders*
01/29 Sat. Confirmation Retreat—Kearny All Archdiocese of Newark
Retreat Center Day
Vocation Discernment Retreat
Junior Youth Group Program - January 2011 What is God asking you to do with your life? What gives your
*The Youth Ministry Program will be starting a Junior life meaning? Is Christ calling you to a life of service as a
Youth Group Program in January 2011. All parents priest? Would you give up one weekend to join others who
and/or parishioners who are interested in helping are also trying to discover the answers to these questions? If
should contact Tom Viola.* so, please join us for this time of prayer, reflection,
discernment, friendship and support.
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There JANUARY 7, 8, 9 2011
is no law against such things.” (Galatians 5:22-23) CARMEL RETREAT HOUSE, MAHWAH, NJ
**Please Look for OLQP Youth Ministry Facebook Page Archdiocese of Newark Vocations Office
(see website) ** www.olqp.org Rev. John D. Gabriel, Director - Gabriejo@rcan.org
973-497-4365 for more information and registration.
Cost for weekend is $100 (scholarships available) and
participants must be 18 years or older.
Organ Fund Make a Gift through an IRA Charitable Rollover
Normally, a distribution from your IRA is taxed as ordinary
As of 1/2/11 we have $29,269.00 in our income. However, tax legislation just enacted extends the
Organ Fund toward our goal of $60,000.00. opportunity for the remainder of 2010 and throughout
2011 for individuals 70½ or older to make a direct
MINISTRIES
distribution from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as
Our Parish Ministry Book is available on our website. (PARISH NAME), the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, the
Please go to www.olqp.org & see all the ministries that are offered. Archdiocese of Newark, or another archdiocesan
Deacon Joe’s Bible Study (Normally on Monday) institution. Such qualified direct distributions to charity
Meets mornings & evenings. New members are welcome from your IRA are not subject to income tax. The new law
at any time. For information on days, times, and locations, also provides that you may consider such distributions
call Deacon Joe at (201) 845-9566. made in January 2011 as made in 2010.
For more information about how you and the Church can
FOR SALE! 1998 Chevy Lumina in good condition. benefit from an IRA charitable rollover, contact the parish
Blue book value is over $3,000. Asking $3,000. Please call office or the Archdiocese of Newark’s Planned Giving
Rectory if interested and ask for Susan or Joe Jameson. Office at (973) 497-4048 by e-mail at PGINFO@rcan.org.
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 Please patronize our advertisers, and when you do,
For bulletin submission
Please e-mail olqpbulletin@gmail.com by Thursday
let them know you saw their ads in our parish bulletin!
for it to be in the following Sunday (a week later).

OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE WELCOMES YOU TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY

How do I schedule a Baptism? - Baptisms are scheduled once a month during the year (except during Lent). Arrangements must
be made in advance by calling the rectory during business hours. Parents must be registered members of the parish
(on our parish mailing list). Parents are required to attend an instruction session the week before.
Sacrament of Marriage - Please make arrangements at least one year in advance.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick - Anyone sick or housebound, or who is going to the hospital for tests or surgery,
please call a priest at the Rectory.
R.C.I.A.- (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) - is the process the Catholic Community provides to welcome adults who wish to
become Catholic and to prepare adult Catholics to receive Confirmation (and, when needed, First Eucharist).
Please contact Fr. Kevin for more information. Meets Tuesday evening 7:00 PM in the Rectory Basement.
Religious Education - Classes meet on Sunday mornings from 8:30 - 9:50 AM for grades 1-8. Office hours for the Religious
Education Center are Mon.-Fri. 9:30-11:30am - 1:00-4:00pm; evenings by appt.
What about my ‘Teenager’? - Our parish has a very active “Youth Ministry” program for the youth of our parish.
Our Youth Group takes part in Retreats held in the Archdiocese and also participates in various functions that are held within our
parish. See our calendar of events in this bulletin.
Rosary Society - Meetings as announced in Bulletin.
Legion of Mary - Meets every Tuesday morning in the lower level of the Rectory at 9:30 AM.
Alive In the Spirit - A charismatic prayer group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the lower level of the Rectory.
Choir - Come join the Music Ministry! The Family Choir meets from 6:30 - 7:30PM and the Adult Choir follows from 7:30 - 8:30PM
every Thursday! If you have any questions or want more information, please see Steven Taylor.
Bingo - Thursday evening at 7:30 PM.
Rosary - Prayed after the 8:30 AM Mass Monday-Saturday.
St. Pio (Padre Pio) Devotion - The first Friday of every month at 7:30 PM in the church.
Eucharistic Adoration - The first Saturday of each month following the 8:30 AM Mass until 10:00 AM, closing with Benediction.
It will be January 8th this month.
Corpus Christi Adoration Chapel - Hasbrouck Heights, NJ /Monday through Thursday from 12 Noon to 10 PM.
Our Lady of Visitation Chapel - Paramus, NJ /Sundays from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Sacred Heart Church - Rochelle Park, NJ /First
Fridays of the month from 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM Saturday. Every Thursday after 8 AM Mass for an hour.
Perpetual Adoration - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Ridgewood, NJ (24 hrs. - 7 days)
Bible Study - Classes meets mornings and evenings. Discussions and sharing will be on the Gospel for the coming Sunday.
All materials are provided; do not bring a Bible. For information on days, times and locations contact Deacon Joe:
JLMantineo@aol.com or at 201-845-9566.
Sponsor Certificates - If you are requesting a sponsor certificate for Baptism or Confirmation, you must be registered, practicing
and meet all Church requirements.
St. Peter Academy - Co-sponsored by our parish and St. Peter the Apostle Church in River Edge.
For more information call the School Office during school hours, (201) 261-3468. Registration is in the spring. http://www.spare.org/
Knights of Columbus - Monthly Meeting Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of each month General 8:00pm followed by Columbian
Club / 4th Wednesday of each month General Meeting 8:00pm. If you wish to transfer to our Council or become a member contact:
Gerald Angiolelli: (201) 489-6808 or Gus Aversa: (201) 845-6409

PARISH MEMBERSHIP:
New Parishioners are requested to register in the Parish as soon as possible. Please notify the Parish office
of any changes in address and phone number.
Name ___________________________________ Check
Address _________________________________ ______ I wish to receive a registration form
Town ___________________________________ ______ I have a change of address
Phone # _________________________________ ______ I am moving out of the parish
Please cut out and return to the Parish Rectory or place in the basket.
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