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400 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607

Seventh Sunday of Easter


May 16, 2010

Served by
Rev. Lawrence J. Fama, Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Zaccardo, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Kevin Schott, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jonathan Yabiliyok, In Residence
Deacon Anthony A. Balestrieri
Deacon Joseph L. Mantineo
Steven H. Taylor, Music Director
Thomas Viola, Youth Minister
Sr. Barbara Takacs, M.P.F. Principal
St. Peter Academy (Co-Sponsored School)

Our Mass Schedule

Saturday - 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM


Sunday - 8:00,10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
Family Mass (With Children’s Liturgy of the Word)
10:00 AM - 2nd Sunday of the month (Oct. - June)
- Our Mission - Daily - Monday-Friday 8:30 AM
Holy days - See Bulletin for Mass Schedule
We, the Catholic Community of Our Lady Queen of Peace,
under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are called to live
and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We Praise God
while sharing His Joy and Truth through Word, Worship,
Community Service, and Stewardship.
Reconciliation
We share our gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure Saturday - 1:00 PM or by appointment
in a tapestry of diverse cultures as we gather
together to celebrate our Roman Catholic Faith. Social Services Help Line
Serving our Lord God through the Liturgy and
1-800-CCS-7413
Eucharist, our ministries welcome all into our
parish Family.
Handicap Facilities Available

Website: http://www.olqp.org/

Rectory Religious Education Convent St. Peter Academy


201-845-9566 201-845-9545 201-845-9568 201-261-3468
Fax: 201-845-3742 http://www.spare.org/
Seventh Sunday of Easter STEWARDSHIP: Give First-Manage The Rest; If God comes
May 16, 2010 first in our lives, then giving to God should also come first. The
person who says, “After I pay all my bills I can’t afford to give,”
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the may be telling the truth. But these people have made a grave
beginning and the end.” error. They have put the cart before the horse! None of us could
— Revelation 22:13 afford to give with what’s left. Putting first things first means
giving first and then managing the rest of our income in a way by
READINGS FOR THE WEEK which we will still pay all our bills. And this is easier than we may
Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 think.
Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Our Stewardship of Treasure for 5/9/10 amounted to $6,747.00
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Our Children’s Collection = $16.00
Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Repairs & Maintenance = $2,415.00
Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Please remember to place Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in your Will. Those
Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, who generously did this in the past have helped us to stay out of a heavy debt.
16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5;
Ps 104;Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
MAY 2010 OLQP CALENDAR admin@olqp.org
Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104;
1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; SUNDAY 5/16 Pancake Breakfast
Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 1:30pm Baptism
UPCOMING EVENTS MONDAY 5/17 9:30am Bible Study-Deacon Joe (Demarest
House - WILL NOT MEET THIS WEEK!)
Mark This Year's Calendar - November 7, 2010
Our 60th Anniversary Gala will begin with Mass at 3 pm 7:30pm Bible Study-Deacon Joe (School)
New Energies Meeting with Holy Trinity
celebrated by Bishop John Flesey, D.D.. Mass will be followed
(Rectory)
by a reception from 5 - 9 pm at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton.
Good food, fun, fellowship, and great dancing with a fabulous TUESDAY 5/18 9:30am Legion of Mary
live band. (Watch future bulletins for ticket information.)
WEDNESDAY 5/19 7:00pm Family Choir
The Gala Committee for our upcoming 60th Anniversary is
looking to gather pictures and memorabilia to tell the history of THURSDAY 5/20 7:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
OLQP Church (and school).
7:30pm Bingo
Do you have any pictures/memorabilia (old or more recent) that
you can loan( it will be returned) to the parish for this event? SUNDAY 5/23
Perhaps you know a friend or neighbor who might have
something? Perhaps you are in contact with a former
parishioner or Religious/Clergy who served the parish and who
has items they’d like to share. People have already started Selection of New Members for the Pastoral Council of
looking through old photo albums and storage boxes as well as Ministries - Monday, May 24 at 7:30 in the auditorium.
rummaging through “junk” drawers and containers to find these
treasures! Two such treasures are a 1968 OLQP School
Yearbook and a Collection Envelope from years gone by.
Please bring any items that you’d like to share to the rectory.
Thank you for helping to make this endeavor a success!! If you PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
have any questions or suggestions please call Margie Bresko
@ (201) 712-1221.
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Frank Dresser, Sr. Mary Antonia Miodowski, C.S.S.F.
AAA Update: Our 2010 AAA goal this year is $40,655.00. and Jack Perryman.
To date we have pledges of $45,566.00 THANK YOU! Even
though we have made our goal in pledges, we ask that if f|v~ exÄtà|äxá tÇw YÜ|xÇwá
you have not yet made your pledge please do so. We will Frank Alexander, Lloyd Bartels, William Bergmann, Jerry Bezak,
receive a rebate based on a percentage of the amount we Ruth Bonday, Doug Doerflein, Helen Dunleavy, Gudrun Hagele,
bring in over our goal. Last year that rebate check was in Claire Held, Doris Honkisz, Carmine Inga, Tom Loizzi,
the amount of $3,500, which went into our parking lot fund. Virginia Mary Minihan, John McQuade, Betsy Merz,
Steven Monahan, Marilyn Montemarano, Kay Moran,
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – COMING SOON! Elizabeth Morrell, Christine Napoli, Julius Nemes,
Our annual Tricky Tray will take place on Friday, Oct. 22,2010. Doris Neumann, Thomas Niemczyk, Florence Paolella,
More information to follow. WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR Maria Revilla, Fran Ruffino, Lois Schutz, Brenda Schwarz,
FURTHER DETAILS! Bernice Stavola, Mariano Terdoslavich, Barbara Tropia,
Domenica Trovini, Dr. Robert Valgento,
HELP! Linda Underkoffler and Theophil Wasielewski.
Sometimes we feel like our lives are at
risk as we walk through the parking lot. If you have a family member who is in a nursing home or
Please slow down as you enter our premises and as you rehabilitation center, please notify the Rectory
drive to your favorite parking space. Thank you! so we can arrange to visit them.
PARISH EVENTS 2
5/16/10 new DRE and look forward to attending some of the activities that
are planned for the children and parents.
Dear Parish Family,
Patty Donovan
Today is our third annual pancake breakfast! It is only $5.00
per person for all you can eat pancakes and sausage! Please
make your way downstairs after Mass. From my personal St. Paschal Baylon
experience, the food is delicious, and it is a great, cheaper Feast day: May 17
alternative to going out for breakfast on a Sunday morning. 1540-1592
Franciscan lay brother and mystic. Born to a peasant
Much work goes into the preparation of these breakfasts. I family at Torre Hermosa, in Aragon, on Whitsunday, he
would like to offer special thanks to the members of the Music was christened Pascua in honor of the feast. According
Ministry, who are working hard in the auditorium, and who also to accounts of his early life, Paschal labored as a
sold the tickets for the breakfast; without them, this breakfast shepherd for his father, performed miracles, and was
would not be possible. The pancake breakfast would definitely distinguished for his austerity. He also taught himself to
read. Receiving a vision which told him to enter a nearby
not happen if we did not have the help of Rudy Schwarz. He is
Franciscan community, he became a Franciscan lay brother of the
the conductor of this whole operation, and he runs it very Alcantrine reform in 1564, and spent most of his life as a humble
smoothly. Thank you, Rudy! I would also like to thank our other doorkeeper. He practiced rigorous asceticism and displayed a deep love
volunteers, who are not members of the Music Ministry. Thank for the Blessed Sacrament, so much so that while on a mission to France,
you for all of your help! he defended the doctrine of the Real Presence against a Calvinist
preacher and in the face of threats from other irate Calvinists. Paschal
Thank you for your Stewardship of Time, Talent, and died at a friary in Villareal, and was canonized in 1690. In 1897 Pope Leo
Treasure and for all that you do for our parish. XIII declared him patron of all eucharistic confratemities and congresses.
Love, Fr. Larry Since 1969, his veneration has been limited to local calendars.

From Patricia Donovan—Parish Catechetical Leader Selection of New Members


It's hard to believe that Religious Education Classes are for the Pastoral Council of Ministries
completed for 2010. However it has been an eventful year filled On Monday, May 24 at 7:30 in the auditorium, the Pastoral
with many different activities. There have been inspirational Council of Ministries will select new members for the Council.
guest speakers, visits by the “Potter”, and of course the very Every parishioner who is actively involved in the life of our faith
informative “Annotated Mass” by our own, Father Larry. community through participation in any of our 25+ ministries is
Our 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th graders continue learning about invited to attend. Through Discernment– a process of prayer and
their Catholic faith, thanks to the teachers. Our 6th graders made reflection—parishioners may offer their time and talent and be
bread on Palm Sunday. Father Kevin blessed the bread along considered for membership on the Council.
with the children and teachers...all were truly touched . In the Those who are not able to serve at this time still play a valuable
nice weather some classes were held on the lawn near the role as part of the Discernment process. New members are
Demarest House where the teachers were really able to enlighten chosen by votes cast by all attendees.
the children about the magnitude of God's creation. We need you to attend, whether or not you feel you are able to be
on the Council. Come with an open mind and let the Holy Spirit
The year ended with the 8th graders receiving the Sacrament of guide your decision.
Confirmation by bishop da Cunha on April 17, 2010. The 2nd
graders received their First Holy Communion April 25, 2010 and PURPOSE OF A PASTORAL COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES
May 2, 2010. What a very special day this is for our youngsters To ensure that the life of the parish reflects the mission of Jesus,
and was made even more special when they were brought as embodied in the parish mission statement, and that all
around the Baptismal Font to renew the promises that were made parishioners have the opportunity to share in that mission.
for them at their baptism and when they were able to join the ROLE OF A PASTORAL COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES
priest around the sacred Table of Our Lord for the Our Father and · Reflection and Prayer
sign of peace. · Planning for Mission and Ministry
· Enabling others to use their gifts in ministry
With the end of classes also comes the end of my position as STRUCTURE OF A COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES
DRE. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the teachers · Some members come on to the council through a discernment
for unselfishly volunteering their time every Sunday in helping the process. Others are appointed to the council by the pastor. All
children learn their Catholic faith. I thank the children for coming serve three-year terms.
each week as I am well aware that it's not always easy. I thank RESPONSIBILITIES OF A COUNCIL MEMBER
the parents for trusting their children with us and for being there · To attend all council meetings
to always help their child along his/her 'Faith Journey'. Many · To participate in the various roles of the council
thanks to the priests and deacons for visiting the classes each · To collaborate with the pastor and other council members
week.....and answering their questions. Your visits truly make a QUALITIES OF A COUNCIL MEMBER
difference. Thank you to Mary Liz LaFaso for faithfully showing up · Spirituality - a commitment to prayer, gospel values,
each week 'just in case we needed help'! compassion and caring
My sincerest love and appreciation to Mary Cordes for always · Knowledge - of the mission of Jesus and of the church, of the
going above and beyond the call of duty. I don't know what I parish, its people and ministries
would have done without her these two years! Lastly, I thank · Skills - in working in groups, in communicating and
Father Larry not only for giving me the opportunity to serve our collaborating, in planning, problem solving and decision making
children on behalf of Our Lord but the opportunity to have been a · Attitudes - excited about this parish, eager to help build it up,
part of Our Lady Queen of Peace staff. open to others’ opinions, willing to study issues and to work for
the good of the whole
Blessings to all, and don't forget to register for the 2010-2011 · Ability - to work with others, to tolerate delay and ambiguity, to
Religious Education Year. I have had the pleasure of meeting the follow through on tasks with focused energy

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MEMORIALS - Parishioners are now invited to memorialize a
candle burning in front of the Blessed Mother and the candle over
the Tabernacle in memory of a loved one. These are in addition to
the present Memorials of the altar bread, altar wine and the altar
candles. Donations for each of these will be $15.00 per week and
Dates May 16th through May 23rd, 2010 the Memorials will be for one week each.
Sunday Monthly Memorial Mass - Starting June 19th, we will be offering a
Seventh Sunday of Easter or Ascension of the Lord Memorial Mass one Saturday each month. Our Memorial Mass will
be offered for the intentions of anyone who has been unable to
May 16th 8:00 am Bud Rauch reserve a specific date for a Mass. We will have more than one
intention at these Memorial Masses. The cost of this Mass will be
10:00 am Jean Quinn $5.00 each. This should enable anyone to remember an intention
12:00 pm The Peters Family during the month they desire, although not the specific date.
Unannounced Masses - These Masses will not be offered in our
Monday parish but will be offered elsewhere where there is availability such
May 17th 8:30 am People of the Parish as at St. John Vianney, (the retired priests home), at inner city
parishes, or the missions. The offering for these Masses will be
Tuesday - St. John I, Pope & Martyr $5.00, and Mass cards are available for presentation to the
bereaved.
May 18th 8:30 am Delia O’Flaherty
Gift Bearer at Mass - If you would like to be the gift bearer at
Wednesday Mass, please let one of the ushers know. We encourage the family
members of the person for whom the Mass is intended to act as gift
May 19th 8:30 am Maria Jelovich Family bearer.
Thursday - St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest PAVING THE WAY - The next phase of our fundraising effort
May 20th 8:30 am Frances & James Mistretta to pay for the new parking lot is underway. You should have
received in the mail last week the book of tickets for our super
Friday - St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest & Martyr, and raffle. The drawings will take place on August 15th, at around 2 PM,
his Companions, Martyrs in our auditorium. This will be after our Rosary procession. The
first prize is 25% of the total amount brought in; second prize is 15%
May 21st 8:30 am Thomas McVeigh of total; and third prize will be 10% of total. Be sure to make your
Saturday - St. Rita of Cascia, Religious returns right away to get into the drawings. If you prefer not to enter
our drawings by buying tickets, donations to the parking lot fund
May 22nd 8:30 am Barbara Hopkins will be gladly accepted and deeply appreciated.
5:00 pm The McNamara Family
Sunday - Pentecost Sunday
Make a donation to help the purchase of our new organ!
May 23rd 8:00 am James T. McKenna Adopt individual keys to help out!
(4th Anniversary) 63 STOPS LEFT @ $100 Each
10:00 am Arthur Ryan 174 KEYS LEFT @ $200 Each

12:00 pm Carletta Rutledge 28 PEDALS LEFT @ $300 Each


VOLUME PEDALS - SOLD OUT!
You can make a donation in your name, make a group donation, or
make it in memory of a loved one!
MEMORIALS When we have enough to buy our new organ, those who donated
will have their donation on a plaque that will be hung by the music
Altar Bread, Altar Wine and Candles for Joseph Mazzei area.
by George & Jean Rocco See Steve Taylor on the weekends, the rectory during the week, or
drop off the below in the collection basket on the weekends.
Additional Altar Bread & Wine for George Tracey As of 4/11/10 we have $25,974.00 in our Organ Fund.
By Ethel & Robert Makey
Sanctuary Lamp in Memory Angelo Grieco ADOPT A KEY
By Rocco Family Write here what you wish
Part of Price # Total to appear on the plaque:
Blessed Mother Candle for Tom Griffith by Eileen Organ purchased ______________________
Stop $100 ______________________
Easter Candle in Memory of Michael Gianni
Gift of Hrablook & Martello Families Key $200 Your Name:
______________________
Note: Please remember the Altar Bread, Wine and Candles Pedal $300
Phone:
can be memorialized by calling the Rectory. 201-845-9566 Volume $1,000 SOLD OUT! ______________________
Pedal

MASS INTENTIONS / INFORMATION 4


MAY 2010 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - rec@olqp.org RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
Abortion is not healthcare because killing is not healing.
IT'S TIME TO REGISTER FOR 2010/2011 CLASSES
As of June 1st our fees will be going up for the Religious 1. As you know, the House of Representatives passed a Pro-
Education Program. (Please note that we have not had an Abortion health care Bill 219-212 on March 21st. While Pres.
increase since 2006, although our expenses have continued to rise.) Obama later quietly signed an executive order to pacify pro-life
legislators, it was a purely political move. It does not correct any
However, if you register and pay before June 1st the fees will be of the serious pro life problems in the bill. The president cannot
the same as last year: amend a bill by issuing an order, and the federal courts will
1 Child - $90; 2 children - $150; 3 children - $170; and 4 children enforce what the law says. So we must continue to fight the good
$190. fight by becoming aware of the issues and how our
representatives voted on this life issue. We must vote for the
Beginning June 1st the fees will be: legislators who are on the side of protecting the unborn in the
1 Child - $100; 2 children - $175; and 3 or more children - $200. upcoming election in November.
We will also be sending home registration forms with your 2. Nebraska, the state whose ban on partial-birth abortions was
children, as we are updating our records. Please fill one out and tested by the Supreme Court and ultimately passed into law by
return it with the appropriate fee. Congress and President George W. Bush, is now considering a
ban on abortions of babies capable of feeling pain: The Abortion
LETTERS WILL NOT BE MAILED HOME THIS YEAR. Pain Prevention Act, LB 1103. Stay tuned for updates.
Registration forms can be found and printed out 3. The Ultrasound Option Bill (SB597) was passed by the West
from the www.olqp.org website. Virginia Senate and House in March 2010. This bill obligates
abortionists to inform mothers they have the right to view an
Should you need any assistance, please call the
ultrasound of their unborn baby, although they would not be
Religious Education Office at 201-845-9545.
forced to do so.
Thank you.
4. For more info. on pro life issues, go to www.prolifealliance.com
PARENTS ARE THE FIRST TEACHERS OF THEIR CHILD. or outreach@nrlc.org.
TEACHING SUNDAY SCHOOL IS A GIFT OF LOVE A Parental Notification Amendment is being talked about in the NJ
legislature. It is ACR71 and would require parental notification before a
With religious education classes ending this weekend, we are minor young woman could have an abortion. Please call or write
already looking forward to next year with anticipation. Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver(AswOliver@njleg.org/973-395-1166)
and Senate President Stephen Sweeney (SenSweeney@njleg.org /
In order to make religious education a success, it is our teachers
856-251-9801). Urge both of them to support this amendment.
who are the backbone and heart of our program. Please search
your hearts and consider volunteering your time in teaching the RESPECT LIFE UPDATES
children of our parish. If interested, please call the Religious The Respect Life Committee would like to thank all of the
Education Office at 201-845-9545 for more information. parishioners who are participating in our Spiritual Adopt a Baby
Thank you in advance for considering this possibility. program. It is an on-going 9 month program. Please feel free to
pick up an extra prayer card in the church and join your prayers
to ours. We will update you each month as to the development of
YOUTH MINISTRY -olqp.youth@gmail.com / YOUTH NEWS / MAY your baby.
16th Youth Group Meeting (auditorium) 7PM There are prayer cards for our Spiritual Adoption Program in
*YG Team Meeting – 6:30PM (DH)* the basket in the back of the church. Please feel free to take one
and pray for a baby to be spared from abortion. In October 2010,
23rd Youth Group Meeting (auditorium) 7PM we will have a baby shower to celebrate the births of our adopted
*YG Team Meeting – 6:30PM (DH)* babies. We look forward to another successful program this year
24th Pizza with the Pastor & the clergy of 5:30PM as we strive to end abortions and return our country to a culture
the parish (Lower Rectory) of life.

Supreme Court Sanity - In 2007, the US


OLQP Annual “Pizza with the Pastor Supreme Court upheld the federal ban on “partial-birth abortion,” a
and the clergy of the parish” procedure in which a child is deliberately killed in the birth process. In that
decision, the majority opinion states, “Respect for human life finds an
OLQP will be holding its annual “Pizza with the Pastor ultimate expression in the bond of love the mother has for her child…It is
and the clergy of the parish” on Monday, May 24th, at self-evident that a mother who comes to regret her choice to abort must
5:30PM in the lower rectory. All youth in the Parish struggle with grief more anguished and sorrow more profound when she
learns, only after the event, what she once did not know: that she allowed
are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Pizza and
a doctor to pierce the skull and vacuum the fast-developing brain of her
other refreshments will be served. This event allows for unborn child, a child assuming the human form.”
the voices of the youth in the Parish to be heard, so
please bring any questions or concerns along with an Any woman who is pregnant and in need can get help. She never has to
appetite! feel that abortion is the only option and can find assistance at the
following numbers:
Please RSVP to this event no later than Friday, New Jersey law allows a mother who cannot keep a recently born baby to
May 21st; call the rectory and leave a leave the baby at a hospital or a police station, no questions asked. For
message for Tom Viola with the age and information call 877-839-2339.
Post Abortion Healing / 1-877-HOPE 4 ME or rachelsvineyard.org
number of children attending or e-mail
Crisis Pregnancy Helpline/1-888-4-OPTIONS
Tom at olqp.youth@gmail.com. Thanks! Birthright/1-800-550-4900 or 201-845-4646

5 MINISTRIES
MINISTRIES
*COME ON DOWN*
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY-This is an open invitation to anyone EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 7:30 PM!
who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Anyone wishing to
participate in the Spring program should call the Parish at We appreciate the support that you have shown in the past
201-845-9566 and ask to speak to Dcns.Tony or Joe or leave a at various functions. We hope that you will continue your
message for either of them or for Jim Moran. support. We play a few different games aside from the
regular BINGO games. One of which is called ......."MEGA
Deacon Joe’s Bible Study (Normally on Monday) SPECIAL", and the winner receives 75% of the proceeds
Meets mornings & evenings. New members are welcome at any sold for that game. SMOKE FREE!
time. For information on days, times and locations call
If we work together, we can make BINGO the successful
Deacon Joe at (201) 845-9566.
FUND RAISER it could be.
Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue Program So, PLEASE, come on down and bring a friend
Jesus is knocking at your door. Our Blessed Mother is (or two, or three or more!!!)
knocking at your door. Won’t you invite our Blessed You'll be glad you did! It's a fun night!
Mother into your home? The Legion of Mary of
OLQP has begun the Pilgrim Virgin Home Visitation
Program. When you welcome Our Lady into your Make money for the parish
home, she comes with her Spouse, the Holy Spirit. by searching the internet!
Countless blessings can be poured down upon your Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter
family & friends by praying the Rosary and asking our
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Maywood, NJ as the charity
Blessed Mother’s intercession. For information or to
schedule a visit, call Grace at 201-843-4497.
you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!

GOD'S HANDS ARE WORKING THROUGH YEAR FOR PRIESTS


OUR PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY. In observance of the 150th anniversary of the death of Saint
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry officially began September 2008. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars (August 4, 1859), Pope
Since then our Prayer Shawl Family has grown, in fact, it has Benedict XVI has proclaimed a ‘Year for Priests’ beginning
doubled. Our Family ranges in age; our youngest member is 12 June 19, 2009 and ending June 11, 2010. The dates coincide
years old and, as Fr. Larry likes to say, “We have our token with the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus which,
since the pontificate of Pope John Paul II, has been observed
Man.” As we end our second year, I am pleased to say that we as a world day for the sanctification of priests. During the
have almost given out 200 shawls to our homebound, sick and course of the year, the Holy Father intends to proclaim the
bereaved parish family and friends. We have many members: Curé of Ars, until now patron of diocesan priests, patron of all
some who attend the monthly meetings, and others who knit/ the priests of the world. Please keep your parish priest and all
crochet the shawls, and hand them in to be blessed and priests of the world in your prayers during this special year.
delivered. I would like to THANK everyone for their hard work Saint John Vianney, Curé of Ars, pray for our priests.
and dedication. GOD BLESS. Janice
How You Can Help Increase Priestly Vocations
 Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood.
 Offer your time and financial support to strengthen youth
ministries in your parish.
 Teach your children and grandchildren how to listen to the
promptings of the Holy Spirit.
 Ask your children and grandchildren if they ever thought
about becoming a priest.
 If you know someone who has the qualities of a good priest,
point it out to him.
 Pray for the young men discerning the priesthood.
 Find ways to support and encourage seminarians in your
diocese.
The office of Vocations has opened a new updated website
geared for young men discerning the priesthood.
www.newpriestNJ.org
Pope Benedict has a website! It is "Pope2You.net".

As you know, Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed


June 19, 2009–June 11, 2010 a ‘Year for Priests’.
To celebrate the end of this year, our parish will have a
“coffee hour” on Sunday, June 20, 2010 after the
Marrietta Androski, Joan Cannon, Grace Carrachio, Glenna Connolly, 10:00 am Mass to honor our own priests.
Mary Cordes, Bill Cromwell, Dolores Cromwell, Catherine Karlich,
Joan Keenan, Suzie McMullen, Tina Montalvo, Elaine Parodi, Edith Pope, Please mark the date and join us in showing
Janina Santora, Mercedes Santoro, Charlene Smith, Emma Smith, our own Fr. Larry, Fr. Kevin and Fr. Jonathan,
Diane Spagnuolo and Madeline Tang. how very important they are in our lives and
Our new Parish Ministry Book is available on our website. how much we appreciate their time
Please go to www.olqp.org & see all the ministries that are offered. and efforts here at OLQP. (Sponsored by the Rosary Society)
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SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY-On Sunday, April 25th, we served
150 meals at Mother Teresa's in Newark. Many thanks to all who
cooked, served and transported food. We could not do this
without you. Our next date is May 23rd in Newark and we are Corpus Christi Procession
serving Chili again. If interested, please call Mary Flanigan at
973-458-9602. On Sunday June 5 we will celebrate the Solemnity of the
Body and Blood of the Lord. This feast, formerly called
PRAYER FOR PEACE - Mary, Queen of Peace, save us all, who have so
much trust in you from wars, hatred, and oppression. Make us all learn to
Corpus Christi, is one that is strictly Catholic in that we
live in peace, and educate ourselves for peace, do what is demanded by celebrate and partake of the Body, Blood, Soul and
justice and respect the rights of every person, so that peace may be firmly Divinity of the Lord at each Mass. There are two days that
established. Amen Pope John Paul we have a special remembrance of the Lord in the
Eucharist: Holy Thursday in the Mass of the Lord’s Supper
We invite all our Parish Community to write a note / letter to our soldiers
overseas. We pray that they may be safe. Keep Matthew DeBonis,
and the coming feast of the Body and Blood of the
Michael Panos, Carolyn Rocco and all the soldiers in your prayers. Lord. Because Holy Thursday’s Mass is clouded by Cross
which the Lord will soon embrace, the liturgy is sober and
Cpl. Matthew DeBonis SPC Panos, Michael Carolyn Rocco cannot reflect the majesty of what the Eucharist embodies
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for all of us. Having said that, the Solemnity of the Body
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and Blood was instituted to give proper recognition of such
MICHAEL PANOS IS COMING HOME FROM AFGHANISTAN THIS MONTH!! a central part of our faith tradition. On the Solemnity of the
Body and Blood of the Lord one of the traditions of the
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Lord Jesus outside for all to worship and venerate. This
year for the first time we would like to have such a
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procession at the conclusion of the noon Mass.
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We will carry the Lord Jesus in the Monstrance outside
and around the parish grounds and then return to the
For bulletin submission church where the Mass will conclude with Benediction of
Please e-mail olqpbulletin@gmail.com by Thursday the Most Blessed Sacrament.
for it to be in the following Sunday (a week later).

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 ___________________________________ Check
Address _________________________________ ______ I wish to receive a registration form
Town ___________________________________ ______ I have a change of address
Phone # _________________________________ ______ I am moving out of the parish
Please cut out and return to the Parish Rectory or place in the basket.
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