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201-845-9545 St. Peter Academy

201-261-3468 http://www.spare.org/

Parish Center 201-845-9566

Fax: 201-845-3742

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 18, 2016

400 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607

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This Week at OLQP olqpbulletin@gmail.com BUILDING KEY: (A) Auditorium / (CH) Church / (PC) Parish Center / (S) School

SUN. 9/18

8:30a

10:00a

Soup Kitchen / Newark CCD (S) & (PC) New Parent Orientation (A) Catechist Commissioning (CH)

MON. 9/19

TUES. 9/20 3:45p 7:00p

Children’s Choir (CH) OLQP Choir (CH) RCIA (PC)

WED. 9/21 4:00p 7:00p

Confirmation Interviews (PC) Mother Perpetual Help Novena (CH) Alive in the Spirit (PC)

THURS. 9/22 7:15p 7:30p

Grupo de Oración Luz y Vida (PC) BINGO (A)

FRI. 9/23

SAT. 9/24 9:30a

10:00a 1:00p

Emmaus III Mtg (PC) Human Concerns Mtg. (PC) Confessions (CH)

SUN. 9/25

8:30a 9:30a

10:00a 7:00p

CCD (S) & (PC) Rosary recited before 10am Mass LWC (CH) / Pre-K Littlest Angels Youth Group Mtg. (PC)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31

SERVED BY

Very Rev. Lawrence J. Fama, V.F., Pastor Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Zaccardo, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Charez (Don) B. Gringco, Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael German, Weekend Assistant Rev. Don Hummel, Weekend Assistant Deacon Anthony A. Balestrieri Deacon Joseph L. Mantineo Sister Elizabeth Cahill, S.C., Pastoral Associate to the Sick & Homebound

Angela Connelly, Director of Religious Education Steven Hunter Taylor, Music Director

James McCarthy, Principal, St. Peter Academy Patrick Kelly and Dorothy Feula, Lay Trustees

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS 10/1 Emmaus III 10/2 Rosary Society Communion Breakfast

10/8 Anointing Mass 10/14 Tricky Tray (See pg. 6) 10/29 Confirmation 11/6 Memorial Mass

11/11 & 12 Maywood and Music 11/18 & 19 Christmas Tree / Decorations Sale

10/3 Immaculate Conception Novena Begins

12/4 Christmas Craft Fair

10/2 Blessing of Animals

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016

Be trustworthy in all things. Serve God, the only master, not mammon (Luke 16:1-13 [10-13]).

STEWARDSHIP - Opening the Door to Personal Commitment: (Continued from last week) Ministry Fairs bring people together who are already involved with various organizations. With proper planning, ministry fairs can attract many new Faces from the parish, bringing even more people together at one time. Ministry Fairs provide information about parish life that needs to be known by as many people as possible. The ultimate goal of a Ministry Fair is to increase the levels of ministries, participation and involvement. Making a commitment to the Church will help volunteers to grow in their relationship with God and with each other.

NEW FISCAL YEAR STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE STEWARDSHIP RESULTS

Offertory 9/10-9/11 $ 6,711 Children $ 31 Electronic / Mail-in $ 678 Maintenance $ 4,176 and Repairs

As of 9/12/16 year-to-date

Budget $ 80,200 Actual $ 72,843 Under Target ($ 7,357)

Ushers do not carry change, nor can they touch the money that is collected at Mass; so please do not ask them for change. Thank you for understanding and for your continued generosity.

Week of 9/11/16

Budget $ 7,300 Actual $ 7,389 Over Target $ 89

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS, MEETING RESCHEDULING / CANCELLATIONS, DELAYED

OPENINGS / CLOSINGS DUE TO WEATHER & OTHER ISSUES / UPDATES, VISIT: HTTP://OLQP-MAYWOOD.ORG/

Youth Sunday

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September 18, 2016

Dear Parish Family, Today is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time and Youth Sunday at our parish. I welcome the young people who will speak at all the Masses this weekend. I hope more of our youth will hear the invitation made today and become part of our youth ministry. It has been a week now since our beautiful Dedication Mass and the renewed beauty of our church is so evident and will be there for generations to enjoy! The renewal work is now complete after several years of planning, fundraising, and renovation work. The cost of the renewed church is just over $400,000. As I mentioned in past bulletins, in pulpit announcements, at the We Are Living Stones receptions, and in the Q & A form that I prepared at the beginning of the restoration work in June one quarter of the proceeds of the sale of the Demarest Property has gone to the work in our church. The parish’s proceeds from the 211 donors to the We Are Living Stones campaign, a campaign that every parish in the Archdiocese was obliged to do ($74,000 received so far, with $105,000 yet to be received. Please continue to may your pledge payments.) will go toward the project, and the rest of the cost is coming from 20+ families, individuals, and groups who have made private donations to the project. NO MONEY FROM REGULAR SUNDAY COLLECTIONS WAS USED FOR THIS PROJECT! Once again I thank everyone who donated to help with the renewal of our church. Please continue to make the payments on your pledge, as we are counting on it to help pay for the beautiful work in our church. If you would like to make a private donation to help with the cost please see me. One of the aspects of the work just completed has been the restoration of the 4 stained glass windows in our Sanctuary. As you know the window frames were in such poor condition that the stained glass was in danger of falling out of the frames. New customized frames have been installed, the stained glass windows have been cleaned (they look like new!), and the water damage near the windows has been repaired. The cost of the Sanctuary windows repair is almost $35,000 of which almost $31,000 was paid through donations made by parishioners. Thank you! The

balance is being covered by our monthly maintenance and repairs collection – thank you! The remaining stained glass window frames in our church are in similar bad shape. I have had them caulked to ensure that they can last for some time to come. The cost to have that work done was over $12,000, which also came from our monthly repairs and maintenance fund. The cost to do further repairs on the windows is very high and will have to be addressed at some future time. Two items of concern were discovered during the renovation and were resolved: one was the 2 sets of lights that have not worked since before my arrival here. The electrician who worked on the project found the source of the problem and corrected it so that we now have all flood lights in the front of the Sanctuary working, as well as the lights over the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph. The second, and even more important item of concern was the poor support that had been given to the Sanctuary in the past. The “beams” were simple 2 x 4’s supporting the entire area. New stronger wooden beams AND steel supports were installed to ensure good support for generations to come. Our Super 50/50 raffle drawings were held Saturday night at our reception (as promised) and the winners were: first prize – Jacqueline Nunez; second prize – John Mc Mullen; and third prize – Ann Curry. Congratulations to all! Our total amount sold was $17,145. Thank you to all who participated! A special thank you to the volunteers who came to prepare the mailing back in June, as well as those who sold the tickets after the Masses. Without your help our raffle would not have been the success that it was! Thank you to the reception committee who once again outdid themselves, with special thanks to Justine who organized it! The hors d’oeuvres were delicious and plentiful! The sliders were great and I would like to thank the Maywood Inn for their very generous donation! Special thanks to Anthony Klymenko and the Knights of Columbus, who supplied and served our liquid refreshments. Thank you for your Stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure, and for all that you do for our parish. Love, Fr. Larry

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MASS SCHEDULE Dates September 18th until September 25th 2016

SUNDAY - TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sept. 18th 8:00 am Bernadette Monturo

10:00 am Helen & Al Pepe

12:00 n Charles Larcheveque

Monday - St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr

Sept. 19th 8:30 am People of the Parish

Tuesday - St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest & Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs

Sept. 20th 8:30 am Mary Rullo

Wednesday - St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist

Sept. 21st 8:30 am Craig Lancon

Thursday

Sept. 22nd 8:30 am Nancy Schwarz

Friday - St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest

Sept. 23rd 8:30 am Carmen Martinez

Saturday - BVM

Sept. 24th 8:30 am Mary Rullo

5:00 pm James Fondanarosa

SUNDAY - TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sept. 25th 8:00 am Francesco Mastropasqua

10:00 am Gladys Cottogge

12:00 n Domenica Trovini

MASS INTENTIONS / INFORMATION

St. Hygbald / Feast: September 18 / Death: 690

Benedictine abbot of Lincolnshire England, also called Higbald, Hugbald, or Hybald. Several churches in the region bear his name.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Rest in Peace: Caroline Manos, Alice M. McGowan, Patricia O’Brien, and Bessie Pettruzelli

Sick Relatives & Friends: Cesar Aguilar, Alfred Ballerini, Sr., Christine Balles, Jerry Bezak,

Tom Berntsen, Philip Bonday, Annie Bush, Kerry Collins, Larry Collins, Thomas Collins,

Christina McEnirey, Dave Cuozzo, Ray Errico, Mary Flynn, Rita Focarino, Marge Gaydos,

Marlena Graffin, Eric Hagberg, Lorraine Hagberg, Harry Hagen, Ally Havener, John Hrablook, Ray Kunkel, Terry Laurenzo, Ellen Link, Ellie Lupica, John McKinney,

Fr. Don McLaughlin, Patti McNamara, Abigail O'Daly, Mary O'Neill, Violeta Remegios, Renee Sahar, June Salvo, Matthew Sauerwein, Lisa Schieli,

Christopher Scozzari, David Senak, Emma Smith, Marge Spataro, Norma Tamborini, John Tassillo,

Bob Tschinkel, Nancy Vai, and Ron Ward

Names will remain on our sick list for four weeks unless we are notified by the family.

Anyone requesting a Prayer Shawl for a sick person is asked to call the Parish Center.

If you have a family member who is in a nursing home or rehabilitation center, please notify the

Parish Center so we can arrange to visit them.

Please remember to place Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in your Will. Those who generously did this in the past have helped us to stay out of a heavy debt and help to make our many ministries a reality.

"In the time prior to celebrating our Mass, as the parish family of Our Lady Queen of Peace,

you are invited to spend this time in quiet prayerful reflection, asking our Lady and her Son for peace in our

world, our country, our families, and in our hearts."

Please see our website http://www.olqp-maywood.org/ for a letter from Archbishop Myers on the current lawsuit involving Paramus Catholic.

MEMORIALS

Note: Please remember the Altar Bread, Wine and Candles can be memorialized by calling the Parish Center at 201-845-9566

THINKING PRIESTHOOD?

See our website for information on Monthly Holy Hours & Discernment Group for Vocations.

Catholic Charities Clothing Drop – You may have noticed the drop box in our back parking lot. This is for clothes to be picked up by Catholic Charities. They will pick up twice a week, so that you may drop things off on the weekend and/or during the week. Thanks for your generosity in helping the less-fortunate.

Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John

Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John - A 10 week Bible study beginning on Oct. 24 at 7:30 PM in our Parish Center. For more info. or to register, contact Dcn. Joe: 201-845-9566 / dcnjmantineo@gmail.com

Fr. Jonathan is in need of a car...can you help? Father Jonathan needs the use of a car while he is here. If anyone can help him out, please call the Parish Center.

Transportation Needed - A parishioner needs transportation to and from Sloan Kettering in New York. If you can help, please contact the Parish Center.

Check out www.olqp-maywood.org and see all the ministries that are offered.

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PARISH EVENTS

PARISH EVENTS

Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Benediction will be on September

21st at 7:00 pm in the Church.

HUMAN CONCERNS NEWS

QUESTIONS are welcomed about any of the Human Concerns Ministry activities which

include the Advent Giving Tree, Coupon collection, Food Pantry, Harrison House, Soup Kitchens and the Thanksgiving and Easter Food Baskets.

MEETING SCHEDULED- SATURDAY, 9/24 AT 10AM. Please join us in the Parish Center as we organize our activities for this coming year. Coffee and ....will be served.

Please leave a message for Mary Menditto at the Parish Center (201) 845-9566 or send her an email at olqphumanconcerns@gmail.com

SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY - If interested in participating, please contact Mary Flanigan at admin@olqp.org

Remember to bring food to the food pantry… the cupboards are getting low.

THE ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY ANNUAL COMMUNION BREAKFAST

When: Sunday, October 2, 2016, immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass

Where: Rudy’s Restaurant of Hackensack, 107 Anderson Street, Hackensack

Guest Speaker: Julie V. Burkey, D.Min. Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology

Topic: Mary's Later Years: Her Life after the Death & Resurrection of Jesus

Tickets: $25.00 per person, available at the Parish Center.

Questions: Please call OLQP Parish Center @ (201) 845-9566 or email olqprosarysociety@aol.com

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) offers an opportunity to learn and grow in the faith. Contact us : (201) 845-9566 ext. 104 fr.don_gringco@yahoo.com

Fill out this form and drop it in the basket or at the parish center. Why wait? God can bring a different perspective into your life right now!

Name:_______________________________

Contact #:____________________________

Email: _______________________________

EXPLANATION OF AMBO MOSAICS

The symbols that you see on the Ambo represent the Four Evangelists. Christian tradition has long connected the author of the four gospels with the four “living creatures” that surround God’s throne, as described in Revelation 4:7. They are also mentioned in the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel.

MATTHEW Winged Man The Book of Matthew deals with the genealogy of Christ; the winged man refers to human ancestors.

MARK Winged Lion The Book of Mark deals with the Resurrection of Christ; it was thought that a lioness’ cubs were born dead and that they were given life from the father lion’s breath.

LUKE Winged Ox The Book of Luke deals with the sacrifice of Christ; oxen were common sacrificial animals.

JOHN Eagle The Eagle is symbolic of highest inspiration; John wrote his Gospel, 3 Epistles, and Revelation.

MASS OF ANOINTING

On Saturday, October 8, our parish will celebrate a communal Anointing of the Sick Mass at 11:00 AM and blessing of the E.M.Ts. This sacrament may be received more than once and is for any person who has become ill and is in danger of subsequent sickness. We especially encourage the elderly to be candidates, but anyone facing major surgery, a serious illness, or anyone who has been afflicted for a long time is invited to receive the sacrament. A light lunch will be served in our auditorium immediately following the Mass.

Complete the form below & return it to the Parish Center or drop in collection basket by Sept. 30th or drop it in the collection basket today.

I will attend and wish to be anointed at the communal Anointing of the Sick on October 8th at 11:00 AM.

Name: ___________________________________

Address:__________________________________

Phone:___________________________________

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PARISH EVENTS

PARISH EVENTS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Office #: 201-845-9545 / reolqp@yahoo.com

“PARENTS ARE THE FIRST TEACHERS OF THEIR CHILDREN”

For all Religious Education inquiries listed below please contact Angela Connelly at

201-845-9545 or reolqp@yahoo.com

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT – This year in our parish Religious Education Ministry we are grateful to the following catechists who are sharing their faith with our 204 children. Kindergarten – Laura Santana, Claire Durso; Grade 1 – Carmine Briones, Alyssa Ulloa, Julyanna Deauna, Thalia Rivas, Toni Imperiale-Oates, Kerri Neumann; Grade 2- Marisol Rowe, Rachel Migliaccio, Rita Mora, Janice Cromwell, Sophia DePol; Grade 3 – Maria Deauna, Shania Rivas, Ann Meo, Joan Orso, Debbie Freisinger; Grade 4 – George Freisinger, David Moran, Ryan Riccardi, Rowland Riccardi; Grade 5 – Margie Bresko; Grade 6 – Tom Lydon, Dawn Donetz; Grade 7 – Kathy Garruto, Chris Quinn, Sam Conoscenti; Grade 8 – Justine Garcia, Bill Cromwell, Danyel Cicarelli; Liturgy of the Word – Susan Laurenzo, Nancy Paparazzo, Mary Liz LaFaso, Alexis Ebue, Phillicia Dacosta, Anton Ebue and Jordan Gehrig. Special thanks to Allan Toliao, Loretta Gil, Kevin Burns, Donna Duardo and Stephanie Ashley.

CATECHIST CERTIFICATION CLASS – New (adult) catechists have a meeting on October 4th at 7pm in the Parish Center. Role of the Catechist Part 2 will be presented. Any catechist who needs to complete this course should also attend. This class is part of the Level 1 Spirituality certification required by the Archdiocese of Newark.

UPCOMING SERVICE ACTIVITIES: Call or email Mrs. Connelly; or sign up with your CCD teacher. Anointing Mass Luncheon – October 8th – 11:45am – 1:00pm - Grades 6 & 7 (hospitality) Tricky Tray – October 14th – 6:30pm – 10:30pm - Grades 7 and 8 (distribute gifts)

Please see our website for information on the Archdiocesan College Campus Ministry.

RESPECT LIFE

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:

NJ 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.

Birthright - 1-800-550-4900 or 201-845-4646

Crisis Pregnancy Helpline 1-888-4-OPTIONS 1-888-NO-ABORT

Post Abortion Healing 1-877-HOPE 4 ME

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Catechetical Sunday "Prayer: The Faith Prayed"

This year, the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday today September 18, 2016 and focuses on the theme "Prayer: The Faith Prayed." Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Many Catholics have used the word "catechism" for years, and they know it has something to do with the Church's teachings. The root word, "catechesis," is from a Greek word meaning "to echo, or resound." Catechesis is the act of resounding or bringing the Church's teachings to the world. A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church. Parents are truly the primary catechists of their children. They prepare the soil and plant the first seeds of faith. On Catechetical Sunday, we not only highlight the work of catechists in parishes and schools, but we also commend parents and guardians and encourage them to take seriously their role of making their Catholic households a place where faith is passed on to the next generation.

TRICKY TRAY - Friday, October 14, 2016 Tickets now on sale $15.00 sheet. please call Joyce (201-880-5011) or the Parish Center. JOIN THE FUN If anyone would like to donate any new items (we also need baskets), please leave them at the Parish Center or call Joyce. Thank you all for your generous support. See you on October 14th.

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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 ____________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

Town ____________________________________________

Phone # __________________________________________ Please cut out and return to the Parish Center or place in the basket.

Check

I wish to receive a registration form

I have a change of address

I am moving out of the parish

PARISH & OTHER EVENTS

20/20 Vision Conference: Saturday, October 1, 2016

Please come to the 20/20 Vision Conference on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Evangel Church, 1251 Terrill Rd. in Scotch Plains, NJ. This historic, non-denominational event is designed to incrementally end abortion by collaborating with churches and educating the public about the humanity of the babies in the womb. World-class pro-life speakers include: Stephanie Gray (Love Unleashes Life), Maureen Condic, PhD (University of Utah), and Tina Whittington (Students for Life). $65 per person. Pre-registration is required. Please call 973-497-4500 or visit BabiesintheWombFeelPain.com for more information. This initiative has the support of the NJ Catholic Conference of Bishops.

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Our Youth Group will meet on Sunday, September 25 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., in the Parish Center Youth Room. We welcome anyone in grades 8 through 12!!!

September 25th Topic: New Beginnings!!

Come join us our doors are always open. Questions, email our Coordinator, Justine Garcia at olqpyouthministry@gmail.com or leave a message at (201) 845-9566.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Mother Seton 9/25 1-3pm for girls in grades 5-8

For more info. www.motherseton.org

Paramus Catholic 425 Paramus Rd.

10/2 1PM-4PM 10/19 7PM-9PM

Admissions Office 201-445-4466, ext. 104

St. Joseph Regional Montvale

10/2 11AM-2PM (6th, 7th & 8th gr. boys) and families

201-391-3300 or register at www.sjrnj.org

Check each school’s website for additional info / register.

Dear Parish Family, “The purpose of live is to discover your gift; the meaning of live is to give your gift away.” - David Viscott A message Jesus clearly sent to us during his public ministry. Jesus spent the last three years of his life helping people, using His gifts of healing, preaching and forgiveness. Even to the point of getting on His knees to wash the feet of his disciples saying, “Do you realize what I have done for you? “You call me ‘Teacher and Master’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that I have done for you, you should also do” – John 13:12-15 Being involved in the ministries of our Church gives us a chance to use our gifts to help others. In this “Year of Mercy” Pope Francis encourages us to express our faith through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Sometimes we hear people say, “I don’t have any gifts” or “I don’t know how I can help” If you are not sure, there is a simple formula for you to follow: Discernment = Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Jesus often prayed to His Father in Heaven for help and was guided by the Holy Spirit, which helped Him complete His mission here on earth. We have 30+ ministries in our Parish and they are available to everyone. Our Lady Queen of Peace is a culturally diverse parish and there are many gifts waiting to be discovered. We encourage participation in ministry life to help others and also as a way to grow in our own faith. Our lives are a message to the world; make it one of hope and inspiration!!! You’re invited to use your stewardship of time and talent to further the Kingdom of God in this part of the Lord’s Vineyard. If you are interested in becoming part of one or more of our parish ministries, please see the parish website or email the Pastoral Council: pastoral.olqp@gmail.com The Pastoral Council