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Masses for the Week

Saturday, December 29th 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. Steven Peele, req. Joan and Wayland Foote Sunday, December 30th The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 7:30 a.m. Salvatore Liberato, req. Dotti and family 9:00 a.m. Maria Cortese, req. Alice Maluso 10:30 a.m. Bo Cattano, req. The Fontana Family 12:00 p.m. Emile Cattano, req. Bob and Maureen Burke Monday, December 31st - ew Years Eve 7:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish and all their intentions 12:10 p.m. Anthony Feoli, req. his wife Elvira 5:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish Tuesday, January 1st - ew Years Day

Calendar of Parish Activities Week of December 30, 2012

Saturday, December 29th 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym Sunday, December 30th 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym Monday, December 31st ew Years Eve Rectory Offices Will Close at 1:00 p.m. Today o ovena this evening Tuesday, January 1st ew Years Day Rectory and Catechetical Offices Closed Today Wednesday, January 2nd 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Religious Ed. Classes for Grades K - 6, School /Gym / Entire Parish Hall 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. Religious Ed. Classes for Grades 7 - 8, School / Gym / Entire Parish Hall Thursday, January 3rd 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Holy Hour of Reparation, Church 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Religious Ed. Classes for Grades K - 6, School / Gym Entire Parish Hall

The Solemnity of Mary Holy Mother of God 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym New Years Day Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon Friday, January 4th will be celebrated for the People of he Parish 12:30 p.m. Early dismissal for The A of OLP Wednesday, January 2nd 12:30 - 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration which concludes with a Holy 7:00 a.m. Philomena Zotti, req. Lois N. Conant 12:10 p.m. Leonardo Iacone, req. Marilyn Nguyan Thursday, January 3rd 7:00 a.m. Roger Beirne, req. Tony and Joan Torpey 12:10 p.m. David Temple, req. The Tangreti Family Friday, January 4th 7:00 a.m. Mary Jane Mahon, req. Mildred McSherry 11:00 a.m. Rose Mazzuca req. Academy teachers Kim Casper and Linda Pepper 12:10 p.m. Gaetano and Giovanna Centamore, their daughter Saturday, January 5th 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. Thomas Mansfield, req. his wife Dolores Sunday, January 6th The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 a.m. Ronnie Folk, req. The Cafeteria Staff 9:00 a.m. Guido Torsiello, req. his family 10:30 a.m. Caitlin Glackin, req. Robert Traymon 12:00 p.m. Salvatore and Antonietta Fiorilli, req. the family
Hour at 8:00 p.m. 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. A of OLP Gym Time, Gym 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym

Saturday, January 5th 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym 4:007:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation Prep Christmas Gathering, Gym / Kitchen / Parish Hall Sunday, January 6th 10 :00 a.m. Welcome Coffee And. Parish Hall / Kitchen 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. Family Based Christmas Gathering, Gym/ Kitchen 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym 6:00 p.m. High School Youth Ministry Mass, Church 7:008:00 p.m. High School Youth Ministry Dinner, Parish Hall / Kitchen

Holy Day of Obligation

New Years Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Catholics are obliged to attend Mass on feast days. Please refer to the schedule on the left hand column of this page for the Masses that will be celebrated at Our Lady of Peace

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Relatives and Friends Who eed Our Prayers

Please pray especially for the following people who have recently been added to our prayer list: Sr. Josephine Marie Dakota Temple James Nasto eight special intentions Let us also pray for the men and women who are serving in our military in particular those who are from our parish: CPT Tom Sullivan, ArmyKuwait 2LT. John Truppa, Army Please remember our dearly departed who have passed away recently. May they rest in peace. Please remember that there is a special intention book located in the Baptistery of the church. Your intention can be written in it and prayed for during the Masses that are said at Our Lady of Peace. Walter Rutzler Julianna Edel Brian Mansfield Muriel Quinto Joan Kelaher Elizabeth Souren

Scripture Reading for the Week of December 30th

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52 Monday 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday 1 Jn 2:29, 3:6 4:6; Jn 1:29-34 First Friday 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42 First Saturday 1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51

All are Welcome First Friday Adoration January 4, 2013

On Friday, January 4th, Adoration will be held in the church starting after the 12:10 PM Mass. Why not take this opportunity to spend some time with Jesus and thank Him for all the blessings He continues to give all of us? This is a wonderful opportunity to come with a family member or a friend to pray, quietly say the rosary, or read. Thank you for signing the attendance book which is placed on the table at the entrance of the church closest to the rectory.

Tri-Parish Cornerstone - Date Revised

Save the date!! All ladies and men who have attended a Cornerstone Retreat or gathering sponsored by Cornerstone at Our Lady of Peace, are invited to attend a social gathering on Friday evening, January 18, 2013, at 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall at Our Lady of Peace. Appetizers and dessert, wine and soft drinks, will be provided. We will be seeking your input regarding the 2013 Cornerstone year. Join us for a fun evening after the Christmas and New Years holidays have concluded. There is also a one-day Retreat planned for Men on Saturday, April 13th and another for Women on Saturday, April 27th. Details to follow. All the men and women of the parish are invited to attend.

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Welcoming Committee ews

As a parish, we will be welcoming the following new parishioners during the 9:00 a.m. Mass this Sunday, January 6, 2013.

RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Are you a baptized Catholic who never received the sacraments of first Eucharist and/or ConfirmaNacho and MaJose Clova and family, Daniela tion? Are you a baptized non-Catholic Christian? Gagliormella, Caroline Weinstein and family, Craig and Missy Prut and family, Michael and Stephanie Were you never baptized? Are you, or is an adult Baker and family, Barbara Appel and Roberto Ghedini you know, interested in learning about the Catholic faith? A new session of the RCIA will begin at Our Please be sure to attend this mass and then come join Lady of Peace in January, and we invite you to take us in the Parish Hall for coffee and goodies to celebrate the welcoming of our newest members. the next steps in your faith journey by meeting the RCIA Team to explore new possibilities. Call Fr. Rachels Vineyard retreats Tom Blind at 908-464-7600, ext. 112, for further information. For Post Abortion Healing January 1820 and March 810, 2013 Altar Memorials Friday 6:30 p.m.Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of Newark 732-388-8211 The retreat fee is $100 which included all retreat materials, room, meals, and registration (Financial Assistance available). Contact Michelle at arnewrespect@sjanj.net. All information is confidential.

for the Month of January, 2013

The Sanctuary Candle and The Altar Candles are in memory of Thomas Mansfield The Altar Wines are in memory of Francis Csorba The Altar Bread are in memory of Frank Cahil

Union Catholic High School Scholarship Exam

The Union Catholic High School Scholarship Exam for the Class of 2017 will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. There is no make up exam. The fee for the exam is $25.00 To register and for details, contact the Admissions Office at 908-889-1600 ext. 302 or 328.

Seton Hall Prep Entrance Exam

Seton Hall Prep, grades 9 - 12 in West Orange is offering its final entrance exam on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Scholarships and financial aid are still available. Tours of the school will be available to parents while students test. Contact Matt Cannizzo in the Admissions Office at 973-325-6632 or at mcannizzo@shp.org

Winter Silence Monday Evening Dinner Retreat January 14, 2013 sponsored by St. Josephs Shrine at Trinity House 5:009:00 p.m.
Allow the silence of the winter to reveal the journey of the New Year ahead. Let God unfold the longings of our hearts and satisfy the quenching of our thirsts. Pre-registration required. The retreat fee is $25 per person. To register and for details call 908-647-0208 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or e-mail Fr. Peter Krebs at peterkrebs@stshrine.org.

Are you ready to begin 2013 in the right direction . . .

By the end of 2012 - 95 participants took the Discovering Christ journey! Heres what they said:

I was very moved and felt spiritually renewed and at peace with myself. I gained a renewal and a new commitment to my faith and I felt closer to Christ. I felt myself smiling a lot as a result of the joy and happiness in my heart.
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Discovering Christ: A Seven-Week Experience

Tuesday evenings, January 22, 29, February 5, 19, March 5, 12, 19th, 6:45-9:15 PM.* Parish Hall, Our Lady of Peace Church, 111 South St., New Providence. Join us for a delicious dinner and dynamic program offered at no cost. Seating limited to first 75 participants. *Includes a mini retreat on Saturday, March 9th from 8:30am-1:00pm For more information on this series call: 908 464-7600 or visit our website: olpnp.com Register online at olpnp.com or cut and send bottom portion of this form by January 16th to: Our Lady of Peace Rectory, 111 South Street, New Providence, NJ 07974.

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