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 –8:00 pm

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, December 3, 2017 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

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

Website: OLQPBranchville.org

High School Teens 7th & 8th Graders are invited to this event

Join us for an Evening of Music, Food, Fun, and Prayer. Sunday Evening, December 17, 2017

6:00—8:00 PM Highlights

LIVE MUSIC BY SINGER/SONGWRITER DAN FERRARI INSPIRATIONAL TALKS BY STEPHANIE TWEDT DINNER & DESSERTS! CAMPFIRE & GAMES

PICTURES WITH SANTA

Sunday, December 17th After The 9:30 AM Mass

Light Refreshments In The Parish Hall

(Bring Your Own Camera)

Mass Intentions\ SATURDAY DECEMBER 2nd 8:00 AM ALL SOULS IN PURGATORY 5:00 PM THERESA NUGENT (LOUISE FITZSIMMONS) SUNDAY DECEMBER 3RD 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 9:30 AM DON HOPKINS 11:00 AM LEE JAMES ALLERMAN (PAT & RUTH TAURIELLO) MONDAY 8:00 AM RONALD AMBLER (HIS WIFE) TUESDAY 8:00 AM RONAD AMBLER (HIS WIFE) WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM BILL BRENNAN (GEOFFRY & LOUISE CRANN) THURSDAY 8:00 AM MATT NIERSTEDT (TOM ALLEN) FRIDAY 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 7:00 PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SATURDAY DECEMBER 9th 8:00 AM ANGELA & FRANCESCO SAPONE (VICKI SAPONE) 5:00 PM STEVEN SALVADOR (THE SALVAOR FAMILY) SUNDAY DECEMBER 3RD 8:00 AM STEVEN & MADELINE SWISS (THE FAMILY) 9:30 AM PEOPLE THE PARISH 11:00 AM DICK BURCHFIELD (THE FAMILY)

MEMORIALS The week of December 3rd the Sanctuary Lamp burns for: Concetta Ligi

First Sunday Of Advent: December 3rd

Please remember in your prayers

Geraldine Czarkowski, Monica Carrico, Hap Rowan, Patricia Poole, Patricia Fiss, Clarence Roberts, Joe Foster, Susanne Fernicola, Lisa Dorans, William Pagano, Molly Russo, Joseph Mayers, John

Crisman, Margaret Johnson, Philip Baccari, Sue Bartsch, Kathy Flores, Laura Schaefer, Ben Sellitto & Family, Dottie Hilt, Angelo Appice, Miryam Rodriguez, Peggy Mahon, Brian Sheerin, Janice Miglin, Theresa Barrett, Jane Bradley Burchfield, Peter Cangelofi, Pete Lozar

Altar Servers

Dec. 9th & Dec. 10th 5:00 PM Jack Lesch & Josh Pappa 8:00 AM Ryan Hudock 9:30 AM Xavier Munoz 11:00 AM Matt & Paul Corazza

Dec. 2nd & Dec. 3rd 5:00 PM Samantha Price 8:00 AM Maddie & Pat Kellher 9:30 AM Brian O’Connor 11:00 AM Andrew Optiz

Dec. 9th & Dec. 10th 5:00 PM Bob Mayer 8:00 AM Anita Schweizer 9:30 AM Andrew Opitiz 11:00 Carolyn Luisi

Dec. 2nd & Dec. 3rd 5:00 PM Elenor Reilly 8:00 AM Barbara Bayles 9:30 AM Kate O’Connor 11:00 AM John McDermott

ALTAR FLOWERS MEMORIALS The week of December 3rd the Altar Flowers are presented for: Albert & Rose Robinson

Weekly Collection Sunday Offering 11/18 & 11/19 $ 3,400 Online Giving $ 236 Diocesan Assessment $ 1,062 Total $ 4,698 Estimated Weekly Expense $ 6,500 Shortage $ 1,802

Sunday Offering 11/25 & 11/26 $ 4,155 Online Giving $ 170 Total $ 4,325 Estimated Weekly Expense $ 6,500 Shortage $ 2,175

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 your Parish in your will.

Calendar Events 12/3 Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family Mass) and 11:00 am Mass 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Christmas Carols at The Bentley 6:00 pm– 8:00 pm Catholic Teens Meeting 12/4 Monday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary 4:00 pm Mass at The Sunrise House 6:00 pm E-Team Meeting 7:30 pm Adoration with Benediction 12/5 Tuesday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary 12/6 Wednesday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary 9:00 am & 7:30 pm 33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat 12/7 Thursday 8:00 am Mass & Rosary 12/8 Friday The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day Of Obligation) 8:00 am Mass & Rosary 7:00 pm Mass & Rosary 12/9 Saturday 8:00 am Mass 12/10 Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family Mass) and 11:00 am Mass 10:00 am Confirmation 1 Retreat

2018 Calendars Are now available at the entrance of the

Church

From the Desk of Father Ed: Dear Parishioners, Once again we have arrived at this wonderful Season of Advent. This weekend begins the first Sunday of Advent. The two dominant themes throughout the season are the second and first coming of Jesus. The season of Advent begins by focusing on Jesus’ return at the end time when He will come in His glory. The season of Advent concludes with the emphasis on Jesus’ first coming, that is, the celebration of Christmas. This weekend our readings point to the end time, the promise of our Lord’s return to earth. He will not come in a hidden way as He did on Christmas Day but rather He will come in His Glory for all to see. Jesus gives us a parable in the Gospel this weekend to help us understand and to prepare for His second coming. The parable begins with a plea, “Be watchful. Be alert!” The owner of the home in the parable left for some traveling. Before leaving he placed his servants in charge of his household and gave them work to do. The servants do not know when the owner of the house will return from his travels. Therefore they must stay alert and be faithful to the task that has been assigned to them. They must stay awake and be watchful for when the homeowner returns. Our Lord gives us this parable to help us remain faithful and prepared for when He returns. We too do not know the day or the hour when He will return. We are asked to work out our salvation with the time that has been given to us. We need to stay awake, to be watchful, and alert. In order for us to do this we need God’s help, that is, His grace. Advent is so special because our Father in Heaven freely pours out His grace upon us. He wants us to be ready for Him and to use the time that He has given to work at growing in holiness through a life of prayer and virtue. A prerequisite to receiving the abundant Advent graces is the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Going before the Priest and confessing our sins opens up for us the spiritual doors of the soul so that God’s graces may fill us, strengthen us, and heal us. Advent is a special time of grace upon grace. Parish Life: This Friday is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation, which requires all Catholics to attend Mass that day. It is always a privilege for us to gather as children of the Father during Mass. Each Mass that we attend an infinite amount of graces are poured out to us. I look forward to sharing with all of you the Eucharist this Friday as we give honor to Our Blessed Mother. Our Lady Queen of Peace, pray for us, Father Ed, Pastor

Retirement Fund For Religious Second Collection 12/9& 12/10

Help care for elders. “Thanks to support from the Retirement Fund for Religious, we are now in a much better position to care for our elders,” writes a religious sister. Your donation helps for her religious community and hundreds of others provide for aging members and plan for long long-term needs. Please give to next week’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection.

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 For Life Bus Trip Washington, D.C.

Friday January 19, 2018

Come & Join us for our annual Bus Trip to give witness to the Beauty of Life.

The Knights of Columbus Don Bosco Council 7784 are sponsoring our trip. The cost is only $25.00. Children 12 & Under are free. Call the office for more information & to sign up.

Christmas Caroling

Christmas Eve

Family Mass

5:00 pm

The Children’s Choir

If you like to Sing and want to Learn how to

read music come and join Our Lady Queen of

Peace Children’s Choir.

All Children are welcome to participate.

Practices will be held every Sunday after the

9:30 Am Mass.

To join our choir call Margaret Meockel, Our Music Director at MargaretWM@olqpbranchville.org

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES AND 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.

2017 Advent and Christmas Schedule

RECONCILATION Monday– Wednesday, December 18-20, 2017 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Saturday, December 23, 2017 3:45 PM—4:45 PM

MASS SCHEDULE: 4th Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23, 2017 5:00 PM Sunday, December 24, 2017 8:00 AM , 9:30 AM , 11:00 AM Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24, 2017 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 11:30PM Choir Concert 12:00 Midnight Mass Christmas Day Monday, December 25, 2017 8:00 AM, and 10:00 AM New Year’s Eve Day Sunday, December 31, 2017 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM New Year’s Day, Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Monday, January 1, 2018 9:00 AM

Christmas Trees

Thank You to Holiday Tree Farm for donating the Christmas Trees for our Sanctuary.

Deacon Dulibber cutting down the trees for our Church.

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.

Parish Fundraiser Shop-rite, Weis,

Dunkin Doughnuts, Home Depot, Applebee's, Marshalls, Loews

AMC Theaters, & more!

Make your Christmas shopping easier and support our Parish at the same time 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.

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.

The Giving Tree will be here on the weekend of Nov.25th & 26th . Gifts received from the giving tree will be donated to needy families of Sussex County and for our seniors in need and be distributed by Project Self Sufficiency. Please return your unwrapped gift the weekend of Dec. 9th & 10th.

The Giving Tree

Gifts Returned Unwrapped December 9th & 10th

Food Donations For Christmas Baskets

Dec. 16th & 17th

The Parish Outreach Ministry will be collecting food for Christmas Baskets that will be distributed to needy families in our community. We are asking for the donation of the following items: gravy, desserts, drinks, pancake mix and syrup, spaghetti sauce and pasta. Please drop off your donations in the Parish Hall before or after all Masses. Baskets will be coordinated by our Parish Outreach Ministry.