Our Lady Queen of Peace

Rev. Edward G. Rama Pastor FatherEd@OLQPBranchville.org

Rev. Brian Ditullio In Residence FatherBrian@OLQPBranchville.org

Deacon Dulibber Gonzalez Transitional Deacon

Mrs. Jennifer Durso Office Manager Office@OLQPBranchville.org

Mrs. Diana Rimshnick Coordinator of Religious Education RelEd@OLQPBranchville.org

Mrs. Margaret Moeckel Music Minister MargaretWM@OLQPBranchville.org

Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM 9:30 AM Family Mass 11:00 AM

Daily: 8:00 AM (Monday-Saturday) Holydays: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:45 PM-4:45PM After All Masses During Eucharistic Adoration (Mon & Fri)

Devotions: Miraculous Medal Novena Monday morning before the 8:00 AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM, Fridays: 8:30-9:30 AM First Friday: 8:30 am Sat. 8:00 am (24 Hours)

Rosary: After every morning Mass (Mon-Sat) First Saturday Devotion to Our Blessed Mother: First Saturday of every month after the 8:00 AM Mass. Rosary Procession and Breakfast.

We have been a Roman Catholic parish family since 1951, with a call to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in both word and deed, and in all our relationships and responsibilities. We encourage our members to embrace a lifestyle marked by Stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure, engaging in active support of our ministries of the Word, Worship, and Service. We welcome visitors and all who wish to join us as new members; please call the parish office for more information on becoming a member of our parish family.

209 US Highway 206 Branchville, NJ 07826

Sunday, March 18, 2018 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Parish Office: (973) 948-3185 Fax: (973) 948-4799

Website: OLQPBranchville.org

Sunday, March 18th

6:00 pm–8:00pm

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 24th

10:45 am (After Religious Education) In the Pavilion

Ages: 10 & Under

Bring your own Basket for Eggs Dress for the outdoors

Refreshments

Please check our website for weather cancellations: www.olqpbranchville.org

Catholic Teens, a youth group for high school teens, meets for food, fun, and prayer at 6:00 pm in the Parish hall. Call the office for more information (973)948-3185

Music & Inspirational Talks provided by: Stephanie Twedt

Mass Intentions SATURDAY March 17th 8:00 AM CHARLES STIPO 5:00 PM NICHALOS A. MARINO (THE FAMILY) SUNDAY March 18th 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 9:30 AM INTENTIONS OF FATHER BRIAN DITULLIO (MARION FRITSCH) 11:00 AM GERALDINE CZARKOWSKI (SONIA & DENISE KELLHER & FAMILY)

MONDAY 8:00 AM MARK BRIGHAM (THE FAMILY) TUESDAY 8:00 AM CAHRLES HAUTAU (THE FAMILY) WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM INTENTION OF VICKI KLECHA (THE FAMILY) 7:00 PM PROTECTION OF BABIES IN THE WOMB AND THEIR FAMILIES (DELIA MCDONNELL) THURSDAY 8:00 AM DOLORES LIGI (ARNOLD & FRANCESCA LIGI) FRIDAY 8:00 AM FOR THE LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE JOHNSTON & BERRY FAMILY)

SATURDAY March 24th 8:00 AM NINA DAFFARO (ARNOLD & FRANCESCA LIGI) 5:00 PM INTENTIONS OF FRANK MARINO (THE FAMILY) SUNDAY March 25th 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 9:30 AM JOHN SAPONE (VICKI SAPONE) 11:00 AM VINCENT RAMA (THE FAMILY)

MEMORIALS The week of March 18th the Sanctuary

Lamp burns for: Mary Iliff

5th Sunday of Lent: March 18th

Please remember in your prayers

Monica Carrico, Hap Rowan, Patricia Poole, Patricia Fiss, Clarence Roberts, Joe Foster, Susanne Fernicola, Lisa Dorans, William Pagano, Molly Russo, John Crisman, Philip Baccari, Kathy Flores, Laura

Schaefer, Ben Sellitto & Family, Dottie Hilt, Angelo Appice, Miryam Rodriguez, Peggy Mahon, J anice Miglin, Theresa Barrett, Bradley Burchfield, Pete Lozar, Aylssa Morgan, John Colyer, Eileen Andes, Ann Romyns, Nathan Toland

Altar Servers

March 24th & March 25th 5:00 PM Matt & Paul Corazza 8:00 AM Chris Pirrello 9:30 AM Brian O’Connor 11:00 AM Ryan Hudok

Weekly Collection Sunday Offering 3/10& 3/11 $3,821 Online Giving $ 170 Diocesan Assessment $1,234 Total $5,225 Estimated Weekly Expense $6,500 Shortage $1,275

Thank you for your generosity.

,Please Consider “Online Giving”

*If you are not already doing so, please use your envelopes each week. Only contributions in your numbered envelope are recorded for documentation required by the IRS.

Please remember our Parish in your will.

Online Giving

Thank you to the families that have signed up for Online Giving! If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like the convenience of giving to your church online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. You can even view your giving history and pledge progress at any time, just by logging in. Please visit www.olqpbranchville.org and click the Online Giving link to get started

March 17th & March 18th 5:00 PM Elenor Rielly 8:00 AM Bob Mayer 9:30 AM John Iacopelli 11:00 AM Lorri Opitz

March 17th & March 18th 5:00 PM Jack Lesch 8:00 AM Carly Studt 9:30 AM Samantha Price 11:00 AM Matt & Paul Corazza

March 24th & March 25th 5:00 PM Tom Hudack (N) Anita Schweitzer (V) 8:00 AM Carolyn Luisi (N) Debbie Carter (V) 9:30 AM Andrew Opitz (N) Kate O’Connor (V) 11:00 AM Ric Hahn (N) John Iacopelli (V)

Calendar Events

3/18 Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family Mass) and 11:00 am Mass 9:00 am Rosary 6:00 pm –8:00 pm Catholic Teens St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 3/19 Monday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary (St. Joseph Bread Blessing) 6:00 pm E-Team Meeting 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Reconciliation (Welcome Home) 7:30 pm Adoration & Benediction 3/20 Tuesday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary 3/21 Wednesday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary 5:30 pm Parish OutReach Meeting 7:00 pm Mass 3/22 Thursday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary 9:30 am Mass at The Bentley 3/23 Friday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary/Adoration 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Lenten Fish Fry 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross 3/24 Saturday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary 8:30am-10:30 am Religious Education 10:45 am Easter Egg Hunt at the Pavilion 3:45 pm Reconciliation 5:00 pm Mass 3/25 Sunday Palm Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family Mass) and 11:00 am Mass 9:00 am Rosary

Holy Week Schedule

Holy Thursday March 29th Morning Prayer 8:00 am

Mass Of The Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm Adoration will follow until 12:00 am

Good Friday March 30th Morning Prayer 8:00 am

Reconciliation 12:00 pm –2:00 pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00 pm

Reconciliation 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm

Holy Saturday March 31st Morning Prayer 8:00 am

Reconciliation 9:00 am-11:00 am Blessing of Food 11:00 am

**No Reconciliation at 3:45 pm** Easter Vigil 7:30 pm

Easter Sunday April 1st Masses 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am

From the Desk of Father Ed: Dear Parishioners, This weekend, the 5th Sunday of Lent we cover the Crucifix and statues in the church. This tradition, which is known as Passiontide, is a stark reminder that we are nearing the end of our Lenten Season and soon will be entering Holy Week. Our Gospel this weekend from St. John points to the nearness of Holy Week and especially to Jesus’ Passion. One of the main themes in his Gospel is Jesus’ Hour. The “Hour” refers to Jesus being raised up on the Cross, that is, His hour of Glory, when He is Glorified by the Father. The second meaning of His Hour, which is tied to Jesus’ Passion and the Last Supper is the “Liturgical Hour” where Jesus gives Himself to us in the Eucharist, the very sign of His new and everlasting covenant with us. The evangelist, St. John tells us that it was during the feast of the Passover that some Greeks or non-Jews were seeking to see Jesus. As soon as his two apostles, Philip and Andrew told Jesus that the Greeks were looking for Him, He responds, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” Jesus, like the grain of wheat, died on the Cross for us. The fruit of Jesus’ Passion and death is that He has nailed sin and death to the Cross and defeated the “ruler of this world”, that is Satan and driven him out. He has opened the gates of heaven for us and given us a share in His life. The fruit that comes from the grain of wheat is bread. Jesus has given us His greatest gift...the gift of the Eucharist, the Bread of Life...the gift of His very self. When the Greeks or non-Jews sought out Jesus it was a sign that His Hour had arrived. Our veiling of the Crucifix and statues are signs that we are nearing Jesus’ Hour, that is, His Passion and the giving of His greatest gift the Eucharist; where He draws everyone to Himself. Parish Life: Special thanks to Father Anthony Mastroeni for presenting our Parish Lenten Mission on the theme of suffering. Our high school youth group, Catholic Teens will be having a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration this Sunday. Please invite your teens to join us for lots of food and fun. Our Parish Fundraising Committee will be organizing our Lenten, Friday Fish-Fry on March 23 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for our children on Saturday, March 24 at 10:45 am near the pavilion with refreshments. Our Lady Queen of Peace, pray for us, Father Ed, Pastor

Welcome Home To Healing

Monday, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

“Welcome Home” is a diocesan initiative to invite all Catholics to experience the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is a wonderful opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. Confessions will be held every Monday during Lent, from February 19th to March 19th, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in every Catholic Church in the Diocese of Paterson. Don’t be afraid! Information will be provided. Ask the priest to help you. Experience the gracious mercy of God. www.WelcomeHomeToHealing.org

Stations Of The Cross Every Friday in Lent 7:30 pm –8:15 pm

Come join us for Stations of the Cross and

Eucharistic Adoration. Let us enter into the Season of Lent by walking with Jesus, the way of the Cross.

Knights of Columbus Don Bosco Council 7784

Online Membership Now Available

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for Catholic men. All men of the parish are invited to join. Visit KofC.org/joinus to learn more about the many benefits of membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information contact Tom Hudak, Grand Knight at 973-903-1494.

Lenten Friday Fish Fry

Friday March, 23, 2018 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

The Fundraising Committee will be hosting a Friday Lenten

Fish Dinner. Dine in or take out available. $10.00 per meal.

Divine Mercy Sunday

April 8, 2018 2:00 PM Prayer Service

Divine Mercy Sunday is a very special Sunday when the Divine Floodgates

from Heaven are wide-opened and Jesus offers us the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment to any soul who goes to Confession and receives Him in Holy Communion on that day. Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at all Masses this weekend. There will be a special Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Confessions at 2:00 PM. Please come and join us – don’t miss out on the many graces the Lord wants to give us.

Eucharistic Adoration

Mondays 7:30 pm–8:30 pm (with Benediction) Fridays 8:30 am—9:30 am (after 8:00 am Mass) First Friday 24 Hour Adoration 8:30 am - 8:00 am Saturday

Come join us and spend some quiet time in prayer before the Lord.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES & FATIMA APRIL 24-MAY 2, 2018

Father Ed Rama will be the spiritual director during a pilgrimage to include Lourdes and Fatima. Mass will be celebrated daily in Shrines throughout the journey; additionally comprehensive sightseeing is included in the itinerary.

The per person cost of $2.800.00-two in a room/$3,300.00-single occupancy includes: round-trip transportation from Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish to Newark International Airport, round-trip airfare/departure taxes/fuel surcharges, 7 nights hotel accommodations in First Class Hotels, full breakfast and dinner daily, entrance fees, taxes and service charges, hotel baggage handling, tips to the professional tour manager/city sightseeing guides/bus drivers.

Brochures are available at the entrance of the Church.

Documents Meeting in Parish Hall April 11th @ 7 pm.

Feast of St. Joseph

Blessing of The Bread & Pastries

Monday 19, 2018

The Feast of St. Joseph is on Monday

March 19th. The traditional Blessing of

The Bread will take place after the 8:00

a.m. Mass , Monday March 19, 2018.

Sacraments of the Church: Baptism: Infant Baptisms (Private & Communal) are celebrated on Saturdays at 11:30 AM & Sundays at 12:30 PM. An instruction class on Baptism will be provided in advance. Please call in advance to make an appointment and to ensure that the Church’s requirements especially for Godparents are satisfied. Eucharist: If you are seriously ill or homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion please contact Father Ed. Adult Confirmation: Please call the office and ask about our religious education program for adults. Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm, after weekday Masses 8:30am, during Adoration Monday evening 7:30pm-8:30pm and Friday morning 8:30am-9:30am, and anytime by appointment. Anointing of the Sick: Anyone who wishes to receive this healing sacrament, the Anointing of the Sick, should contact Father Ed. Marriage: Couples contemplating marriage are asked to call the office for an appointment to discuss the Marriage Preparation Program. Arrangements should normally be made one year in advance and before any wedding dates are finalized.

Lenten Regulations on

Fast & Abstinence

The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence.

On a day of fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted. Those

between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast.

On a day of abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who

have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of

abstinence. The obligation to observe the laws of fast and

abstinence “substantially,” or as a whole, is a serious

obligation.

The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty) – All

the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most

Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving

Communion at least once a year) extends from the First

Sunday of Lent to the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity.

Parish Fundraiser SHOP-RITE, WEIS & OTHER GIFT

CARDS

Please support our Parish by purchasing Gift Cards. Cards in $25,

$50 & $100 denominations are available after all Masses in the Parish Hall or by calling the office.

Gertrude Hawk Holiday Chocolates will be on sale after all Masses in the Parish Hall.

No gift cards or Gertrude Hawk Chocolates will be sold on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.

CONFIRMATION PRACTICE

Wednesday evening, April 4th 6pm to 7pm in the church

Parent/s and sponsors are requested to be in attendance. The Sacrament of

Reconciliation will be offered immediately following the practice. It is highly recommended that all Confirmandi participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Religious Education

Online Registration

ONLINE REGISTRATION for the 2018-2019 Our Lady Queen of Peace Religious

Education Program is now open. All returning students, as well as new students, must complete an ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM, no student is automatically re-registered.

The ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM can now be accessed from our website at www.olqpbranchville.org under the Religious Education tab.

Kindly provide the information requested. Payment will be required in order to complete the online registration. If you do not wish to pay online you may register by visiting the office on Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Chrism Mass Monday, March 26, 2018

7:00 pm (6:45 pm Procession) Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Paterson, NJ

Free parking across the street from the Cathedral in the

municipal parking garage.