Our Lady Queen of Peace

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1 Our Lady Queen of Peace Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Parish Office: Fax: (973) (973) Website: OLQPBranchville.org Rev. Edward G. Rama Pastor Rev. Brian Ditullio In Residence Mrs. Jennifer Durso Office Manager Mrs. Diana Rimshnick Coordinator of Religious Education Mrs. Margaret Moeckel Music Minister 209 US Highway 206 Branchville, NJ Sunday, April Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 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) Anytime by Appointment 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 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 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. Seminarian: Dulibber Gonzalez Ordination: Transitional Deacon Diocesan Crowning of Mary Sunday May 14th, :00 pm Our seminarian Dulibber Gonzalez will be ordained a Transitional Deacon on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Saint Peter The Apostle Church in Parsippany at 10:30 am. Please come and join us at the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, May 13th to celebrate; Dulibber will preach his first homily at this Mass and then there will be a celebration after Mass in the pavilion. Saturday May 13, 2017 Celebration will begin after 5:00 pm Mass In The Pavilion This year our Parish has the honor of hosting the May Crowning of our Blessed Mother for the Diocese of Paterson. The short Prayer Service will begin at 3:00 pm Sunday, Mother s Day, and will be presided by Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli. Refreshments afterwards will be provided by the Knights of Columbus.

2 Third Sunday Of Easter April 30th Mass Intentions SATURDAY APRIL 29th 8:30 AM INTENTIONS OF BRIAN SHEERIN (MOM & DAD) 5:00 PM JOHN MAGRINO (THE KOPYCIENSKI FAMILY) SUNDAY APRIL 30th 8:00 AM JOHN MAGRINO (OSCAR & NANCY FERNADEZ) 9:30 AM RAYMOND POHL (EDMUND & NICOLINA BUSH) 11:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH MONDAY 8:00 AM CARMEN SANCHEZ (THE FAMILY) TUESDAY 8:00 AM RUDY TOMCHUCK WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM INTENTIONS OF HARRIS & DIANA RIMSHNICK (2nd GRADE REL. ED. TEACHERS) THURSDAY 8:00 AM STACEY MOORE (SANDRA MCNELIS) FRIDAY 8:00 AM JUDI MURRAY (THERESA & KEVIN BRADY) SATURDAY MAY 6th 8:00 AM INTENTIONS OF ANTONIO SANCHEZ (THE CHRONIS FAMILY) 5:00 PM RICHARD SCOTT (THE FAMILY) SUNDAY MAY 7th 8:00 AM RITA LAPINSKI (MARIA & TONY PAGANO) 9:30 AM ANTOINETTE CZAPLA (PAT & RUTH ANN TAURIELLO) 11:00 AM JOHN MAGRINO (JEAN CONVERSO) Please remember in your prayers Geraldine Czarkowski, Monica Carrico, Hap Rowan, Patricia Poole, Carmen Sanchez, Patricia Fiss, Clarence Roberts, Joe Foster, Susanne Fernicola, Lisa Dorans, William Pagano, Molly Russo, Ellen Nowicki, Helene Ventrudo, Joseph Mayers, John Crisman, Margaret Johnson, Philip Baccari, Marilyn Vesper, Sue Bartsch, Kathy Flores, Laura Schaefer, Ben Sellitto & Family, Dottie Hilt, Angelo Appice, Miryam Rodriguez, Peggy Mahon, Antonio Sanchez, Brian Sheerin MEMORIALS The week of April 30th the Sanctuary Lamp burns for: The Intentions of Harris and Diana Rimshnick ALTAR FLOWERS MEMORIALS The week of April 30th the Altar Flowers are presented for: Kathleen Quarnaccio Weekly Collection Sunday Collection 4/22 & 4/23 $ 3,459 Estimated Weekly Expense $ 6,500 $ 3,041 Envelopes Mailed: 237 Envelopes Received: 108 *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 our Parish in your will. April 29th & April 30th 5:00 PM Tom Lapinski 8:00 AM Anita Schweizer 9:30 AM Andrew Opitz 11:00 AM Debbie Carter April 29th & April 30th 5:00 PM Nico Albanese 8:00 AM Samantha Price 9:30 AM Chris Pirrelo 11:00 AM Xavier Munoz May 6th & May 7th 5:00 PM Marilyn Stipo 8:00 AM Tom Lapinski 9:30 AM Kate O Connor 11:00 AM Carolyn Luisi Altar Server Schedule May 6th & May 7th 5:00 PM Matt & Paul Corazza 8:00 AM Carly Studt 9:30 AM Brian O Connor 11:00 AM Xavier Munoz

3 From the Desk of Father Ed: Dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Easter. This weekend we hear in our Gospel from St. John another account of Jesus Resurrection. Two of his disciples were leaving Jerusalem and heading into a country town called Emmaus. It appeared that they left in disappointment believing that Jesus was defeated at the Cross. While on their way Jesus appeared to them yet they did not recognize Him. He explained the Scriptures to them and pointed out where it was written that he had to suffer and die. Their hearts were burning inside as Jesus opened the Scriptures for them. The disciples invited Jesus to stay with them and While he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. It was in the Eucharistic Meal that they recognized Jesus. They returned at once to Jerusalem to the eleven Apostles. In our Gospel this weekend we have both essential elements of the Holy Mass, that is, the Table of the Word and the Table of the Eucharist. Jesus used the Holy Scriptures to teach his disciples and then made himself known in the Breaking of the Bread, the Eucharist. Their hearts burned with love as they listened to the Word of God and theirs eyes opened as they partook of the Eucharist. As we journey through this Easter Season of Joy our hearts should be burning with love as the word of God is proclaimed to us. And the eyes of our soul opened, that is, with the eyes of faith we should recognize that Jesus is truly, really, substantially present in the Eucharist. Congratulations to our Confirmation Students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation...we are very proud of you! We have two important events coming up in May. Dulibber will be ordained a Transitional Deacon on Saturday, May 13th, at St. Peter The Apostle Church in Parsippany at 10:30 am, and we will have a party for him after the 5:00 pm Mass. The Bishop will be here at our parish for the Diocesan Crowning of Mary on Sunday, May 14th, Mother s Day at 3:00 pm. Please make an effort to be present for our Bishop who has given our parish the privilege of hosting this day to honor our Blessed Mother. Our Lady Queen of Peace, pray for us, Father Ed, Pastor Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School Summer STEAM Enrichment Program Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math RBS STEAM Offers A Fun, Creative, And Highly Academic Program Designed To Engage Your Child All Are Welcome! For Grades K-5 July, 10th August 3rd Sign up for 1, 2, 3 or all 4 weeks! REGISTER EARLY ~ SPACE IS LIMITED! To register, and for more details go to: and click on our STEAM tab Confirmation April 20, 2017 Congratulations to our Confirmation Students

4 Calendar Events 4/30 Sunday Catholic Teens 6:00 pm 5/1 Monday Mass at The Sunrise House 4:00 pm E-Team Meeting 6:00 pm First Reconciliation 7:00 pm Adoration with Benediction 7:30 pm 5/3 Wednesday Endow 7:00 pm 5/4 Thursday Mass at The Bentley 9:30 am Men s Club Meeting 7:00 pm 5/5 Friday First Friday Mass at The Homestead 2:00 pm 5/6 Saturday First Holy Communion 11:00 am 5/7 Sunday Catholic Teens 6:00 pm Pope John XXIII High School Open House Principal: Thomas J. Costello Pope John XXIII High School invites you to an Open House on Sunday, April 30th at 3:00 PM. All are invited to come and visit our high school and see what we have to offer. Pope John has something for everyone! Pope John offers over 23 Advanced Placement courses. We also have over 35 clubs and activities for students to participate in. Pope John offers daily mass for our students and faculty as well as opportunities for reconciliation during Advent and Lent. Pope John is committed to strengthening our Catholic faith, promoting academic excellence, integrity and leadership, and practicing love, care and compassion for all human beings. It is well worth the investment. Additional information about Pope John XXIII High School is available on our website at We invite you to come and visit to meet our students and staff. Please call (973) , ext to schedule a tour Knights of Columbus FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH ROSARY Please join The Knights of Columbus on: Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 9:00 AM In The Church as well as the fifth Sunday of future months, to pray the rosary for the intention of all members of the parish. For information contact Tom Hudak Don Bosco Columbiettes Calling all women interested in joining the Don Bosco Columbiettes #7784. Our next installation of new members will be held on Monday, May 1st at 6:30 pm at Saint Joseph Community Center. Please contact Miriam Montagne at or at mirmontagne@gmail.com for more information. ENDOW STUDY GROUP: Wednesday Evenings April 26th-June 14th 7:00 pm 8:30 pm Endow, an acronym for Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women is a study group that brings women together to discover their God-given dignity and to understand their role in transforming society. Join facilitator Cindy Costello to connect in faith, friendship, and lively discussion. This 8 week study of St. John Paul II s Letter to Women will define the special place of women in the family, in the Church, and in the world. To register visit our web site at or cindy-costello-p3554.aspx. Cindy Costello Gifts Into Flame Ministry Five First Saturdays Devotion Come and join us for daily Mass on Saturday morning at 8:00 am in the Church, and the Rosary after Mass. Mary, the Mother of God, has asked us to keep this Five First Saturdays Devotion in honor of her and for reparation of the offenses committed against her. She asks us for five consecutive Saturdays to go to Mass, Reconciliation, pray the Rosary, & meditate on one of the mysteries for 15 minutes. She makes us the promise to help us at the hour of our death and to bring us home safely. Come and join us on Saturday morning; pray the Rosary with us & help bring peace in our world and in our families. 100th Anniversary of Our Lady Of Fatima May 13th (13th Of Every Month) 8:00 AM Mass Please join us to celebrate the 100th Year Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima on every 13th of the Month starting May 13th through October 13th. Rosary After Mass with Fatima Prayers and Veneration of our new Statue of Our Lady of Fatima.

5 Parish Outreach Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. (Mt 25:40) Wednesday, May 17th at 5:30 pm Parish Hall The Parish Outreach Ministry consists of a prayer group that meets monthly and focuses on visiting the needy in their homes. If you would like to be part of this ministry or need more information please call the office at Food Pantry Items needed for the food pantry are the following: pasta, spaghetti sauce, soaps/shampoos, toothpaste, toilet paper, boxed potatoes, canned meats Our food pantry now serves over 100 local families Thank you for your continued support and generosity. The hours for the Food Pantry are Mondays 12:00 pm 2:00 pm. We are closed on Holidays and for bad weather. Parish Fundraiser SHOP-RITE, WEIS & OTHER GIFT CARDS Please support our Parish by purchasing Gift Cards. Cards in $25, $50 & $100 denominations are available after all Masses in the Parish Hall or by calling the office. Flea Markets Last Saturdays of the month (Apr through Oct). Volunteers needed to help with parking. For info & registration call Joe Zidek Bishop s Pilgrimage To Fatima & Spain Bishop Serratelli will be the Spiritual Director of a trip this summer to Fatima and Southern Spain. The Pilgrimage will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions in Fatima and then continue on to Spain. The Pilgrimage will be from July 16 to 24. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Great Experiences at or them at greatexinc@verizon.net. Catholic Teens Sunday 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Parish Hall Come join us on Sunday nights for lots of fun and food. All High School Teens are welcome. For more information please call the office(973) Eucharistic Adoration Mondays 7:30 pm 8:30 pm (with Benediction) Fridays 8:30 am 9:30 am (after 8:00 am Mass) Come join us and spend some quiet time in prayer before the Lord. 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.