OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACECHURCH 1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NJ

OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH

1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY 08036

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 12, 2017

Stay Awake!

for you know neither the day nor the hour.

Matthew 25: `1-13

Remember Our Sick

The Tabernacle Light will burn November 12th through November 18th The Special Intentions of The Family of Bernie Petro r/b The Consolation Ministry

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 12, 2017

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

Saturday, November 11, 2017

4:30 p.m. People of the Parish

Sunday, November 12, 2017

7:30 a.m. Jacqueline Colfer, Dec’d r/b Jim Peditto and Carly

9:00 a.m. Joseph Troisi, Dec’d r/b Mary Troisi

10:30 a.m. Girly Mendis, Dec’d r/b Mary Troisi

12:00 p.m. Paul Barberio, Dec’d r/b His Wife, Jeanette

Monday, November 13, 2017

9:00 a.m. Parish Memorial Society

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

9:00 a.m. John McGann, Dec’d r/b Jinny Bobb

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

9:00 a.m. Francis Smith, Dec’d r/b The Smith Family

Thursday, November 16, 2017

9:00 a.m. Helen Gallagher, Dec’d r/b Jinny Bobb

Friday, November 17, 2017

9:00 a.m. Obdulia Lao, Dec’d r/b Marge Lao

Saturday, November 18, 2017

4:30 p.m. John Makara, Dec’d r/b Debbie Lepo

Sunday, November 19, 2017

7:30 a.m. Barbara Ruble, Dec’d r/b Renee and Joe Rivera

9:00 a.m. People of the Parish

10:30 a.m. Aurora T. Cruz, Dec’d r/b Dr. and Mrs. Sulayman

12:00 p.m. Libertad Santoni, Dec’d r/b Vivian Santoni - Melendez

PARISH STAFF

Father Joe Noche Pastor

Deacon Leo Zito Pastoral Associate

Ginny Fama Coordinator of Religious Education

Carol Nasife Parish Secretary

Susan Lambert Accountant

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

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.

Betty Rizzuto - Bob and Elaine K. - Katherine Yung - Vincent Rogliano - Frank Aleknavage - Janet Greaves - Inga Manz Rose Duckett - Fred Faber III - Ann Lees - Paula Waldis Jackie Anderson - Bobby Barnett - Stephen Toth - Jennifer Sides - Anne Denney - Dina B. - Johanna Broeker - Michael Heng - Catherine Sommi - Blanche Collar - Joseph Bobbie Autumn Matacchiera - Irene Rodonski - James Brady Augie Riginos - Jennine Mattern - Judy Yeager - Betty Marchiano - Nelson Rivera - Cindy Italiano - Anita and Robert Frenzel

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Message from the Padre

Our Gospel story this weekend is a strange story of a wedding with ten brides-

maids and a groom who is late. Yes… this might be a strange wedding but there is more

behind in this story. The bridegroom wants us to “Stay awake! for we do not know on

which day your Lord will come.” This kind of instruction does not always sit well with

most of us. No one wants to stay awake and wait. Everyone is always in a hurry and for

most of us, patience is not our greatest virtue. We always complain about waiting…but

how about waiting for God? Do we have the patience to stay awake for God? When we

pray, do we have the time to wait for God’s reply or do we do our own thing without

waiting for God’s answer?

My dear friends, our Gospel’s message this weekend offers us some wisdom on how to slow down

and rediscover what we are preparing for. Christ is telling us that as we wait for God’s kingdom...we should not only live

in harmony with one another but also prepare ourselves in the way of the Lord.

As Christians, our act of waiting for God is a never-ending journey. Each day ends with another day of antici-

pation that tomorrow may be our last day. But we have to remember that waiting for Christ does not mean that we wait in

our sleep. Our waiting means getting ready, being prepared and doing something good because it is not every day that we

are given the chance to do all that we are expected to do. Yes, every minute here on earth counts, that is why it is impor-

tant to ask the question “what would Jesus do... and what would he want me to do if this is my last day?

My dear brothers and sisters, we all have heard the words Stop! Look! and Listen! Today Jesus adds more to

these words… he says… Stay Awake! Wait! and be Prepared! for we do not know on which day your Lord will come.

Fr Joe

Stewardship of Treasure

Parish Offering: November 5, 2017

Weekly Collection $ 7,245.00 Second Collection 887.00 Diocesan Assessment 531.00 Miscellaneous 225.00

E-Giving Weekly Collection $ 2,959.00 Utilities and Grounds 37.00 Diocesan Assessment 167.00 Building Fund 25.00 Second Collection 50.00 Human Development 10.00

All Saints Day Collection 1,522.00 All Souls Day Collection 474.00

Total $ 14,132.00

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 Elec-tronic Funds Transfer (EFT) program through Parish 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 offering 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.

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Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM — 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Daily Mass: 9:00 AM

Reconciliation Saturday 3:45 — 4:15 PM

Thirty-Second Sunday

In Ordinary Time Wisdom 6: 12-16

1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18

Matthew 25: 1-13

In the holy scriptures that we hear proclaimed today, wis-

dom is presented as a central value. We hear an ode to

wisdom in the first reading, and the parable of the wise

and foolish virgins in the Gospel. The wisdom that we

need will enable us to be ready for the coming of the

Lord. Listening to these readings, what do you think you

need to do to prepare for the Lord’s coming today?

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions

November

Christians in Asia

That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in

word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual

understanding, especially with those of other religions.

1st Reading 2nd Reading Gospel

Readings and Gospel

for the Week

Sunday: Wis 6: 12-16 1 Thes 4: 13-18 Mt 25: 1-13

Monday: Wis 1: 1-7 Lk 17: 1-6

Tuesday: Wis 2: 23-3:9 Lk 17: 7-10

Wednesday: Wis 6: 1-11 Lk 17: 11-19

Thursday: Wis 7: 22b-8:1 Lk 17: 20-25

Friday: Wis 13: 1-9 Lk 17: 26-37

Saturday Wis 18: 14-16 Lk 18: 1-8

19: 6-9

Care for the Sick,

Homebound and Elderly

The sick, the homebound and the elderly

are valued members of our parish. To make arrangements

for visitation by a member of the Homebound Ministry,

please call Deacon Leo Zito at the Parish Office at 609-

267-0230 ext. 19.

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

On Thursday, November 23rd at 9:00 AM, a special Thanks-

giving Day Liturgy will be celebrated here at Our Lady Queen

of Peace Church. The celebration will begin with a NEW AND

EXCITING Thanksgiving Children’s Play.

All are welcome!

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

OF THE WORD

Children’s Liturgy of the Word has resumed

during the 10:30 AM Mass. Immediately

following the opening prayer the children are invited to

gather in the Parish Hall for the Liturgy of the Word. As

always, parents are welcome to join their children at that

time.

Please remember in your prayers members of our parish family who died:

Margaret Clark

Patricia Hogue

Also

Deceased members of our Parish and those who died in the Service of our Country.

May they enjoy peace in their new life with Christ Jesus.

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Michael Blaser

Kenneth Fama

Amy Price

Chris Price

Megan Cobb

Scott Shaffer

Kyle Shaffer

Joel A. DeLuca

James McCarthy

Kevin Flatley

Please pray for the men and women now serv-

ing in the military, especial the loved ones of

our parishioners:

Our Lady Queen of Peace has formed a Men’s Group. We

are looking for men who are willing to share their faith

journey in Christ, men who are willing to learn how to be

better Christian husbands, fathers, brothers and sons.

This month’s topic:

“Being Catholic in a Secular World”

We have two meetings offered every month:

The Last Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM

The Last Sunday of every month at 6:30 AM

All meetings will be held in the Parish Hall.

We hope to see you there!

For more information call Deacon Leo at 609-267-0230 ext. 19.

OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

A Prayer for our

Veterans

Father, we could never thank our military men and women

enough for their courageous service and sacrifice to our

country and its people. Yet on Veteran’s Day we lift up our

voices to express gratefulness and honor to these military

troops both from the past and present. Show us ways in our

communities, churches, and families to thank and love them

better. Keep and protect these heroes and their families, in

the powerful name of Jesus. Amen.

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Our Lady Queen of Peace Church

Hainesport, New Jersey

WELCOME!

We are glad that you came to celebrate with our Parish 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.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

CASINO TRIP

Tuesday, November 28th Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City

Cost: $30 per person which includes:

Bus departs Our Lady Queen of Peace at Noon and leaves Atlantic City at 7:45 PM. For reservations and more infor-mation please call Freddie Faber at 609-267-5345.

Bus Transportation

$15 Slot Play

Show Tickets - “Holiday Jubilee”

Knights of Columbus

Thanksgiving Feed A Family

On Friday, November 17th we will be assem-

bling approximately 30 dinners for needy fami-

lies throughout the Burlington County area. If

you would like to be part of this event we will

be meeting at 7 PM in the Parish Hall. You do

not need to bring anything, everything will be

provided. Come out and have an evening of

fun, and feel the joy of helping others. If you have any ques-

tions or concerns call Deacon Leo at 609-267-0230 ext. 19.

REMINDER

For those who have volunteered to make Thanksgiving Bas-

kets please remember to drop off your Thanksgiving Baskets

this coming weekend November 18th and 19th. Check your

instruction sheets for your scheduled date and time.

Please help us replenish our Food Pantry

for the Holidays.

Anyone receiving a free turkey for Thanksgiving and would

like to donate it to our Food Pantry please call Jinny in the

Parish Office at 609-267-0230 ext. 10.

This week

we are also asking for:

Boxed Turkey Stuffing

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Turkey Gravy

Macaroni and Cheese

The Knights of Columbus will be selling poinsettias. Preorders can be made after all Masses the weekends of November 18/19 and November 25/26. Special or-ders for larger plants can be made at that time and will be ready for pick up the weekend of December 2/3.

The Mighty Junior Youth Group is gathering on Saturday, No-

vember 18th from 9 AM to 11 AM for another fun filled day.

We will be playing Volleyball (weather permitting) and making

Holiday Crafts and Holiday Cards for the residents of the Ma-

sonic Home in Burlington. Refreshments will be served.