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SATURDAY DECEMBER 3rd 8:00 AM GIULIA CAVALLUZZI (LYNN DITULLIO) 5:00 PM DONALD HOPKINS SUNDAY DECEMBER 4th 8:00 AM MADELINE SWISS (MADELINE & DEAN SANFILIPPO) 9:30 AM LUCY ALBANESE (THE FAMILY) 11:00 AM VICTOR BROWN SR (PETER & PATRICIA LANE)
MONDAY 8:00 AM AGNES LAVACCA (FRANK SULLIVAN) TUESDAY 8:00 AM CHARLES KENNEDY (PAT SULLIVAN) WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM LILLIAN SULLIVAN
THURSDAY THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:00 AM SR. BARBARA GERWE 7:00 PM MADELINE SWISS (THE FAMILY) FRIDAY 8:00 AM DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE SAPONE FAMILY (VICKI SAPONE)
SATURDAY DECEMBER 10th 8:00 AM SARA MOORE (RITA WENNING) 5:00 PM DICK BURCHFIELD (THE FAMILY) SUNDAY DECEMBER 11th 8:00 AM MADELINE SWISS (BRENT & MARY HAMMELL) 9:30 AM PETER TAURIELLO (ERIC & LINDA SPACE) 11:00 AM LOU DELIMA
MEMORIALS The week of December 4th the Sanctuary Lamp burns for:
A Special Intention
Second Sunday Of Advent, December 4th
Please remember in your prayers
Geraldine Czarkowski, Monica Carrico, Hap Rowan, Sue Geimer, Patricia Poole, Carmen Sanchez, Patricia Fiss, Clarence
Roberts, Joe Foster, Susanne Fernicola, Lisa Dorans, William Pagano, Molly Russo, Derya Dermitas, Ellen Nowicki, Helene Ventrudo, Joseph Mayers, Nancy Suglia Stephan Steinberg, John Crisman, Margaret Johnson, Jeff Powers, Stacey Moore, Philip Baccari
ALTAR FLOWERS MEMORIALS The week of December 4th the Altar Flowers are presented for: All The Poor Souls in Purgatory
Dec. 3rd & Dec. 4th
5:00 PM Pat Pfeil
8:00 AM Anita Schweitzer
9:30 AM John McDermontt
11:00 AM Lori Optiz
Dec. 10th& Dec. 11th
5:00 PM Bob Mayer
8:00 AM Barbara Bayles
9:30 AM Rick Hahn
11:00 AM John Iacopelli
Altar Server Schedule
Dec. 3rd & Dec. 4th
5:00 PM Remy Hautau
8:00 AM Carly Studt
9:30 AM Matt Corazza
11:00 AM Samantha Price
Dec. 10th & Dec. 11th 5:00 PM Chris Pirello 8:00 AM Nico Albanese 9:30 AM Brian O’Connor Josh Pappa 11:00 AM Andrew Opitz Jack Lesch
Weekly Collection
Sunday Collection 11/19 & 11/20 $3,513
Diocesan Assessment $1,186
Total $4,699
Estimated Weekly Expense $6,500
Shortage $1,801
Sunday Collection 11/26 & 11/27 $4,128
Estimated Weekly Expense $6,500
Shortage $2,372
Envelopes Mailed: 237
Envelopes Received: 117
From the Desk of Father Ed: Dear Parishioners,
This weekend we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent. Our Gospel from St. Matthew features St. John the Baptist in the desert preaching to the people, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” And calling them to a baptism of repentance. John’s appearance and style was very different from our Lord’s. John the Baptist lived in the desert, “wore clothing made of camel’s hair...his food was locusts and wild honey.” John’s preaching style was as rugged as his appearance. He called the religious leaders of Jesus’ time a brood of vipers and warned them that if they did not bear fruit in life they too would be cut down and thrown into the fire. John’s mission was to be, “A voice of one crying out in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” He was sent by the Lord to prepare the people for Jesus’ coming into the world. When we hear that St. John the Baptist was calling the people out into the desert it reminds us of the Jewish people’s forty years journey through the desert. The Jewish people wandered for forty years in the desert so that God could remove from them their sins of idolatry and to claim them as his own people. Once again they are called back into the desert because they are not ready to enter into the Promised Land. They need further conversion by turning away from their sinful life and repenting of their sins through the waters of the Jordan River. St. John the Baptist reminds us that we too need to be prepared for the coming of Jesus. We too need conversion in our lives by turning away from sin. It is a call for us to let go of the earthly things and to seek after the things of heaven. Conversion for us Catholics always includes a sorrow for our sins and confessing them in the Sacrament of Reconciliation before a Priest and hearing the words of absolution...the words give us healing and forgiveness from our Lord. John the Baptist also reminds us as he did the religious leaders of Jesus’ time that we need to bear fruit in life, that is, to become a saint and live a virtuous life. In the desert, John baptised the people with a baptism of repentance; it was not a sacramental baptism. John told the people that when Jesus comes He will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. We have received the Sacrament of Baptism and so we have received the gift of the Holy Spirit and the fire of God’s love for us. God dwells within us and remains in us as long as we remain in the state of grace, that is, if we do not commit a serious sin. As we continue on our journey through the Season of Advent let us be prepared for the Lord’s coming through conversion and repentance. We make a straight path for Him by turning away from sin and the things of the world and confessing our sins to the Priest so that He will draw closer to us and shower us with his blessings and gifts.
Our Lady Queen of Peace, pray for us, Father Ed, Administrator
Parish Life: This weekend begins our parish giving tree. Thank you in advance for being so generous and helping those families that are in need to have a Christmas with gifts for their children. Thank you to the many parishioners who helped with donating food for our Thanksgiving baskets and for donating food for our food pantry. A special thanks to our Parish Outreach Ministry for organizing and distributing the food baskets. Our parish food pantry has helped over 70 families or individuals in need since November of last year when we opened the food pantry. May God bless you for your generosity and care for the poor.
This Thursday is a Holy Day Of Obligation, The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 am & 7:00 pm.
Calendar Events 12/04 2nd Sunday of Advent Coffee and ….. After all Masses Catholic Teen Meeting 6:00 pm—8:00 pm 12/05 Monday Religious Education Advent Reconciliation Grades 5 & 6 6:00 pm–7:15 pm Eucharistic Adoration /Benediction 7:30 pm -8:30 pm 12/06 Tuesday Women’s Club Meeting 7:00 pm 12/07 Wednesday Mommy & Me 9:30 am—11:00 am 12/08 Thursday The Immaculate Conception Of The Blesses Virgin Mary (Holy Day Of Obligation) 8:00 am & 7:00 pm Mass 12/09 Friday First Friday Mass at The Homestead 2:00 pm 12/11 3rd Sunday of Advent First Year Confirmation Retreat 10:00 am– 4:00pm at Camp Auxlium Catholic Teen Meeting 6:00 pm—8:00 pm
12/12 Monday Religious Education Advent Reconciliation Grades 7 & 8 6:00 pm–7:15 pm Eucharistic Adoration /Benediction 7:30 pm -8:30 pm 12/14 Wednesday Mommy & Me 9:30 am—11:00 am Parish Outreach Meeting 5:30 pm Fundraising Committee Meeting 6:00 pm
Mommy & Me
Our Parish has formed a new Mommy & Me weekly program on Wednesday mornings 9:30 am –11:00 am in the Parish Hall. Mommy & Me is designed to bring mothers and children, ranging in ages from newborn to school age, together to
share some laughs, stories and to give the kids a chance to learn and grow together to form lasting friendships. For more information please call Jenn at the office at (973)948-3185.
Christmas Tree Sale
Our Men’s Club will be selling fresh cut Christmas Trees in the Pavilion, on the
weekends of 12/3 & 12/4 ,and 12/10 & 12/11 from 8:30 am-6:00 pm. The Women’s Club will be selling fresh wreathes decorated by their club.
Lectors Workbooks
If you have not picked up your 2017 Lectors workbook , please call the office or pick up your copy in the Sacristy before or after Mass.
Visit With Santa and Mrs. Claus
The Don Bosco Columbiettes #7784, Newton, will hold a Bake Sale and Christmas Gift Shop with a special visit
from Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, December 11th
from 10:00am-2:00pm in Saint Joseph Community Center. Come and visit Santa, take a photo (bring your own camera) receive a gift, and shop in our bakery and Christmas Gift Shop. The cost is FREE. The monies collected from the sales will be used to help subsidize “Saint Joseph Youth Mission trip with “CHWC” - Catholic Heart Workcamp.”
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree will be up on the
weekend of Dec. 3rd and 4th. The
gifts donated from the tag tree will
be donated to needy families of Sussex County and be
distributed by Project Self Sufficiency. Please return
your unwrapped gift the weekend of Dec. 10th & 11th.
Christmas Schedule 2016
CONFESSIONS Saturday, December 17, 2016 3:45 PM—4:45 PM Monday– Wednesday, December 19-21, 2016 7:30 PM-9:00 PM
MASSES Saturday, December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve 5:00 PM, 7:00PM, 12:00 Midnight
Sunday, December 25, 2016 Christmas Day 8:00 AM, and 10:00 AM
Saturday, December 31, 2016 New Year’s Eve 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
Don Bosco Knights of Columbus Council # 7784
March For Life Bus Trip
The March For Life Bus Trip to Washington, DC will be Friday, January 27th. Mass begins at 5:30 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. The bus leaves at 6:00 am, approximate return 10 pm. Come and experience the largest peaceful march on Capitol Hill. Cost for the trip is $25.00 per person, children 12 & under are free. There is no fee for Confirmation students and the trip qualifies for all 5 service hours. Join hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic people who give witness to the great gift of life. For more information and to sign up call the office. 973-948-3185
Music Ministry
Children's Choir rehearsals are on Sunday after the 9:30 AM Mass.
The Adult Choir rehearsals are on Sunday after the 11:00 AM Mass.
If anyone is interested in joining the Adult or Children’s Choir please see Margaret, our Music Director, after Mass. Come & Share your talent in the house of God
(High School Teenagers Only)
Special Event A Night of Ginger Bread House Decorating
Sunday, Dec. 4th 6:00-8:00 pm
High School Teenage Youth Group. Come join us on Sunday nights, 6:00-8:00 pm, in the Parish Hall at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Bring a friend, new teens always welcome.
For more information please call Jenn (973)948-3185.
Parish Cruise Sponsored by the Fundraising Committee
Bermuda Cruise on Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas,
April 29---May 6, 2017, departs from Cape Liberty, NJ.
For additional Information and reservations contact:
Debbie [email protected]
973-810-8025/Toll Free 888-810-8029
SHOP-RITE, WEIS & OTHER GIFT CARDS
Cards in $25, $50 & $100 denominations are available after all Masses in the
Parish Hall. Script gift cards order sheets for your Christmas shopping are available at the entrance of the Church and in the parish hall. Forms can be dropped off in the Church hall after all Masses or to the office during the week with a check made out to Our Lady Queen of Peace.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM ADVENT RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available to all students in our Religious Education Program from Grades 3 through 10 Following is the Advent Reconciliation schedule for the students. If you are unable to make the scheduled date, feel free to come on another evening.
MONDAY, December 5 GRADE 5 & 6 6pm-7:15pm
MONDAY, December 12 GRADE 7 & 8 6pm-7:15pm
MONDAY, December 19 GRADE 9 & 10 6pm-7:15pm
Christmas Celebration Mass
A Christmas Celebration for Religious Education Students and their Families. Grades K-10 Saturday, December 17th 9:30 am in The Church
There will be no religious education classes that day. The celebration will begin with the Holy Mass at 9:30 am in
the Church; at the conclusion of Mass there will be Christmas Caroling, led by our music director, Margaret Moeckel. We look forward to celebrating with you and your children. All are welcome!
Healing Mass
The Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 15th at 7:30 pm in the Church. The healing service will take place immediately after Mass; Father Ed
will be celebrating the Mass. Come with expectant faith and join us, and experience the Lord’s healing power.
