OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH

1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY 08036

The Epiphany of the Lord

January 3, 2016

The Tabernacle Light will burn January 3rd through January 9th For the Special Intentions of Jack McGann r/b Jinny Bobb

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

January 3, 2016

M a s s e s Fo r t h e We e k

Saturday, January 2, 2016

4:30 p.m. Special Intentions of Jack McGann r/b Jinny Bobb

Sunday, January 3, 2016

7:30 a.m. People of the Parish

9:00 a.m. Herman Vahjan, Dec’d r/b Sue McMullen

10:30 a.m. Michalene Witten, Dec’d r/b The Ruggiano Family

12:00 p.m. Vicente Sitao, Dec’d r/b The Bobila Family

Monday, January 4, 2016

9:00 a.m. Parish Memorial Society

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

9:00 a.m. George Jones, Dec’d r/b Grace Nasife

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

9:00 a.m. Diana Phillips Atkinson, Dec’d r/b Martha Lee Evans

Thursday, January 7, 2016

9:00 a.m. Barbara Guerriere, Dec’d r/b The Guerriere Family

Friday, January 8, 2016 9:00 a.m. Daniel R. McFadden, Dec’d r/b John and Lynn Gavin

Saturday, January 9, 2016

4:30 p.m. Jennie and Edward Farmer, Dec’d r/b Julia and Joan

Sunday, January 10, 2016

7:30 a.m. Lorraine Raffin, Dec’d r/b Mom, Dad and Larissa

9:00 a.m. People of the Parish

10:30 a.m. Mary Keefe, Dec’d r/b The Trost Family

12:00 p.m. Frances Romano, Dec’d r/b Joseph and Dolores Berger

Listed below are members of our Parish Family who are seriously ill and have requested our prayers. If you are seeking prayers for relatives and / or friends who are not members of our parish family, kindly include their names in the Book of the Sick, located in the rear of the church.

**Names remain on the prayer list at the request of parish-ioners for three months. If extended prayers are needed, please send a note or call. Thank you.

PARISH STAFF

Father Joe Noche

Pastor

Deacon Leo Zito Pastoral Associate

Ginny Fama Coordinator of Religious Education

Carol Nasife Parish Secretary

Esther Kubiczky Bookkeeper

Jinny Bobb Parish Receptionist

Hughie Curtis Facilities Manager

Diane Dannenfelser Director of Sacred Music

Parish Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Office Telephone

609-267-0230

Office Fax

609-267-0372

Parish Website

www.ourladyqop.org

Joe Feigenbutz - Suzanne Rife - Gina Ieradi - Betty Rizzuto Mary Ann Kirvan - Bob K. - Bob and Alice Furbee - Vincent Rogliano - Nicholas - Blanch Collar - Michael Sokolowski Kyle Nestle - Frank Aleknavage - Janet Greaves - Joe Ger-delmann - Inga Manz - Rose Duckett - Paul Curry - Frances Layman - Steven Toth - Ann Lees

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Stewardship of Treasure Parish Offering: December 20, 2015

Weekly Collection $ 7,278.00 Second Collection 889.00 Christmas Collection 735.00 Miscellaneous Collection 163.00

E-giving: Weekly Collection $ 1,800.00 Christmas Collection 100.00 Miscellaneous Collection 309.00

Total $ 11,274.00

Due to the bulletin’s early publication for the holidays, the collection totals for December 27th will appear in next weekend’s bulletin.

“We make a living by what we earn. We make a life by what we share.”

Thank you for your generous

support of our parish

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church has available an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) program through Par-ish Giving by John Patrick Publishing Co., Inc. The pro-gram is “free of charge” for parishioners. Electronic Funds Transfer enables you to have your weekly offer-ing automatically debited from your checking account or credit card. You can enroll today by visiting our website at www.ourladyqop.org and click on the link to Parish Giving.

A Message from the Padre

On this Sunday’s Feast of the Epiphany, our Gospel from Matthew

brings us the story of the Magi who left everything behind and followed a bright

star in the sky. But “Why would anyone leave everything, and follow a star from

a far?” Perhaps the only answer that the three Magi could offer us, and one that makes sense was that within their hearts there is

that “restlessness” to find the truth for the Heavenly King… that will bring peace on the earth.

My dear friends, our feast this weekend reminds us of the unforgettable words of St. Augustine: “Our hearts are rest-

less, until they find their rest in you.” Yes, in all of us, there is that restlessness in our hearts that keeps us looking for something

new and for something better. We keep on searching for that star that will satisfy our dreams and fulfill our needs. Just like the

three Magi, the star represents a call that was heavenly. To them, the light of the star was a symbol of hope, of joy and of peace.

It is easy then to imagine their joy when the heavenly sign came to a stop. Finally, they saw what they were looking for and kneel-

ing down, they glorified and adored this little baby named Jesus.

My dear brothers and sisters, the story of the Epiphany is also our story. We are like the three Wisemen who travel afar

and were guided to the divine birth of Christ. Being enlightened by that guiding star and the Light of God in our hearts, we are

called to go forward and to share with others the Good News of the birth of Jesus Christ.

So just like the three Magi, as we go home today proclaiming our own Epiphany story… may we pay homage to this lit-

tle child named Jesus and may this child’s promise of faith, hope and love be large enough to bring us peace in our lives… so that

as St. Augustine said … “Our restless hearts…will finally find rest in Him.”

Fr Joe

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The Epiphany of the Lord Mt 2: 1-12

Listening to the readings proclaimed

today, it will become apparent that God intends for the Good News of

salvation to be shared by everyone.

From the expansive vision of Isaiah to

the radical inclusion of Saint Paul, we

are to understand that the journey of the magi is one that we all

can undertake. The signs are there, in the heavens and in God’s

word. Let us all pack our bags and seek the Lord wherever the

journey takes us.

Scott Shaffer

Kyle Shaffer

Joel A. DeLuca

Dary and Adam Caufield

Mass Schedule

Saturday Evening: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of

mankind and author of peace, as we are

ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty

we possess, we ask you to bless the mem-

bers of our armed forces. Give them cour-

age, hope and strength. May they ever

experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from dark-

ness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and

forever. Amen

Please pray for the men and women now serving in the

military, especially the loved ones of our parishioners:

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY FAMILY

The safety and success of our military serving at home and

abroad defending our country should be prayed for daily. All should be recognized for their outstanding commitment to risk

their lives so we can remain free. Members of our parish family

are requested to provide the names of their loved ones so they

can be remembered in our prayers.

To include their names in our prayer list please contact

Carol Nasife by email at carol@olqponline.org or by calling

609-267-0230 ext. 16.

READINGS FOR

THE WEEK

Sunday: Is 60: 1-6, Eph 3: 2-3a, 5-6, Mt 2: 1-12

Monday: 1 Jn 3: 22—4: 6, Mt 4: 12-17, 23-25

Tuesday: 1 Jn 4: 7-10, Mk 6: 34-44

Wednesday: 1 Jn 4: 11-18, Mk 6: 45-52

Thursday: 1 Jn 4: 19—5: 4, Lk 4: 14-22

Friday: 1 Jn 5: 5-13, Lk 5: 12-16

Saturday: 1 Jn 5: 14-21, Jn 3: 22-30

Bus Drivers Needed!!

If you have a CDL passenger license

and willing to help us with transporting parishioners

who otherwise are unable to come to the 10:30 AM

Mass we need your help! If you are interested but

do not have a CDL passenger license we will help

you obtain one. Please contact Carol at the Parish

Office at 609-267-0230 ext. 16.

The Holy Father’s

Prayer Intentions

January 2016

Universal: Interreligious Dialogue - That sincere dialogue

among men and women of different faiths may produce the

fruits of peace and justice.

For Evangelization: Christian Unity - That by means of dia-

logue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy

Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

ADORATION

Our Lady Queen of Peace will

have a one hour exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on

the last Friday of the month following the 9:00 AM

Mass. Please come and spend a little time in prayer with

Our Lord.

Michael Blaser

Kenneth Fama

Chris and Amy Price

Megan Cobb

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EPIPHANY SERVICE JANUARY 6, 2016

Our annual Epiphany celebration with our neighbors and friends from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will take place on Wednesday, January 6th.

We will gather at St. Paul’s Church for dinner beginning at 6:00 PM, followed by the Prayer

Service at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church at 7:30 PM. Please join us for this special cele-bration with our neighbors from St. Paul’s.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is located at

910 Marne Highway, Hainesport.

LAYING OUR GIFTS AT

THE FEET OF THE KING

The three Wise Men gave Jesus gifts worthy of a king. We can also present him with our own royal gifts. While ours may not be actual gold, frankincense and myrrh, we can still give to him the best we have.

Gold: The gift of kings, the “gold” we can offer the King of Kings is our talents and abilities. Like gold, our talents do

the most good when given to others.

Frankincense: Frankincense was used as incense during worship and symbolized the prayers offered up to God. In the time of Jesus, frankincense was used by priests whose job it was to intercede for the people. Our priestly ministry can

be praying daily for those who need it, especially anyone we know who is struggling and particularly in need of strength

and comfort.

Myrrh: A spice used to ease suffering, myrrh was a valuable gift. Mother Teresa once said, “I serve because I love Jesus.” Our kindness can be our “myrrh” offered to God - a valuable gift.

WORD OF LIFE January 2016

“Each of us has his or her own personal identity and is

capable of entering into dialogue with others and with

God himself.”

~ Pope Francis, Laudato Si, no. 81 © 2015 Libreria Editrice Vatican. Used with permission (www.goo.gl/UBwd3B)

Have you received all

your Sacraments?

Have circumstances prevented you from

receiving your Sacraments? Maybe you

never had the opportunity to receive the Sacraments of Bap-

tism, First Communion or Confirmation.

Perhaps you or one of your loved ones have considered be-

coming a Catholic but were not sure how to get started.

Were you married outside the Church and would like to

have your marriage blessed with the Sacrament of Marriage?

Do you need help or information on obtaining an annul-

ment?

For more information regarding any of the above, please

contact Deacon Leo at 609-267-0230 ext. 19.

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Our Lady Queen of Peace Church

Hainesport, New Jersey

WELCOME!

We are glad that you came to celebrate with our Par-ish Family. We hope that you will return often. If you would like to become a registered member of our Parish, please complete this form and place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the Parish Office.

Family Name: Head of Household: Spouse: Address:

Phone: E-mail:

OUR LADY QUEEN OF

PEACE MEMORIAL GARDEN

If you have not already purchased a brick paver there is still

time to place your order. The cost of each brick with your

personal message and a symbol is $125. Proceeds for the

brick pavers will be used to support the life and ministry of

our parish. Forms will be available in the church or in the Parish Office. Please feel free to take one. If you have any

questions please do not hesitate to contact Carol in the Parish

Office at 609-267-0230 extension 16.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR PARISH BIRDS

Saturday and / or Sunday

We are looking for reliable volunteers to assist with the care of our parish birds. If you are willing to offer a few minutes to give our birds food and fresh water please call Carol Nasife at 609-267-0230 ext. 16.

“Year of Mercy”

January 2016

Corporal Act of Mercy

“Feed the hungry and give drink to the

thirsty” - Begin the New Year with a Reso-

lution to do something special to reach out to

those in need of food to sustain their families. Consider vol-

unteering at a Soup Kitchen, contributing to a “casserole”

program or running a special food collection. Involve chil-

dren, teens and various parish groups to “Feed the Hungry” in

this “Year of Mercy.”

Resurrection Parish 260 Conrow Road, Delran, NJ

Altar Rosary Society Oplatek Dinner Resurrection Parish Altar Rosary Society is having a

fabulous family night of home cooked food both Polish

and American food and music for a night of fellowship. Please come at 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2016 for

our annual Oplatek Dinner. This is a night for families to

get together and share a good time with one another.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children from ages 6 to 12. There will be a children’s friendly menu offered

also. This can be a great time for all. BYOB. If you

want a table of 8 or 10 reserved please let us know by calling 856-461-3693 after 5 PM.

The Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Trenton has asked the parish respect life groups to share the wonder-

ful resources the US Conference of Catholic Bishops

(USCCB) for all Catholics. To view this site, go to www.migrate.usccb.org. Click on “Pro-live Activities”

on the bottom. Then click on “Respect Life Program”

on the left. The USCCB web site has many interesting

and timely articles to keep us informed on the working of our faith in today’s world.