OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH

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1 OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH 1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY The Parable of the Dishonest Steward Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 16: 1-13

2 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME M a s s e s Fo r t h e W e e k Saturday, September 17, :30 a.m. Joseph Fassano, Dec d r/b Alycia and Ralph Bischof Sunday, 7:30 a.m. John Kodluk, Dec d r/b The Parish Staff 9:00 a.m. John J. McGann, Dec d r/b Jinny Bobb 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish 12:00 p.m. Roslyn Edson, Dec d r/b Jack and Kathy Gardner Monday, September 19, :00 a.m. Parish Memorial Society Tuesday, September 20, :00 a.m. Barbara Dittmar, Dec d r/b Rosemary Trexler Wednesday, September 21, :00 a.m. Anne Schwartz, Dec d r/b Darrel Ann Britton Thursday, September 22, :00 a.m. Vivian Russert. Dec d r/b Mary D. Hepler Friday, September 23, :00 a.m. Bill Pfeiffenberger, Dec d r/b Rosary Altar Society Saturday, September 24, :30 p.m. Rocco Genua, Dec d r/b Ralph and Alycia Bischof Sunday, September 25, :30 a.m. Florence Kutchenrider, Dec d r/b The Kutchenrider Family 9:00 a.m. Bill Pfeiffenberger, Dec d r/b The Parish Staff 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish 12:00 p.m. Joseph Farrell, Dec d r/b Angela Capelli The Tabernacle Light will burn September 18th through September 24th In Memory of John McGann r/b Jinny Bobb PARISH STAFF Father Joe Noche Pastor Deacon Leo Zito Pastoral Associate Ginny Fama Coordinator of Religious Education Carol Nasife Parish Secretary 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 Office Fax Parish Website 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 parishioners for three months. If extended prayers are needed, please send a note or call. Thank you. Joe Feigenbutz - Betty Rizzuto - Bob K. - Bob Furbee - Vincent Rogliano - Blanche Collar - Michael Sokolowski - Frank Aleknavage - Janet Greaves - Joe Gerdelmann - Inga Manz Rose Duckett - Frances Layman - Anne Denney - Fred Faber III - Tom Byrne - Brenda Wise - Maritza Munoz - Ann Lees - Gussie - Joann Pryer - Marge Conklin - Bill Davis Carrollann Piazza - Margaret Ojeda - Paula Waldis - Rita O Connell - Rita Pelcak - Barbara Ruble

3 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey Page Message from the Padre L ast Sunday's Gospel was about the Prodigal Son who demanded his share of his father's wealth and then went out and squandered it all. This weekend we have the parable of the Dishonest Steward, or sometimes called the parable of the Unrighteous Steward, who embellished the accounts of his master's books in order to win friends. M y dear friends, people have always been puzzled over the parable of the unjust steward. It seems like Jesus is endorsing cheating or dishonesty or commending the dishonest steward for his unrighteousness! But clearly, Jesus is not commending cheating or dishonesty... but he is giving us an example of the wicked steward s zealous foresight or his PRUDENCE in the midst of a crisis. That is to say that Jesus admired his clever thinking of coming up with a solution and taking advantage on the spur of the moment to do something instead of nothing. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines Prudence as: "A virtue that disposes practical reason to discern our true good in every life and to choose the right means of achieving it." In short, "The prudent man looks ahead where he is going." Just like the unrighteous man...he has a foresight he is clever, knowing, shrewd and prudent. This seems to me, the point of today s parable and why Jesus was commending this dishonest man to our attention. Jesus is telling us that we can learn from him, not in copying his immoral ways, but in applying the same amount of cleverness and using it to a higher purpose in planning for our life. J esus said in our Gospel this weekend that, No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one or love the other... you cannot serve both God and mammon. Mammon stands for material wealth or possessions that we value more than God. Yes, in today s world, we can be ruled by many different things the love of money, the power of position, the glamour of beauty and prestige, and lure of addictions. We should always remember that there is one and only one God who has the power to set us free from the slavery of sin. Yes, Jesus last words are very demanding: You cannot serve both God and mammon...and the decision is left to us. Fr. Joe Stewardship of Treasure Parish Offering: September 11, 2016 Weekly Collection Second Collection Catholic University Miscellaneous $ 6, E-Giving Weekly Collection Second Collection Diocesan Assessment Building Fund Utilities and Grounds Catholic University Total 1, $ 9, 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 Please remember Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in your Will as a lasting and loving gift to your parish community! Thank you! Our Lady Queen of Peace Church has available an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) program through Parish Giving by John Patrick Publishing Co., Inc. The program 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 and click on the link to Parish Giving.

4 Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Am 8: 4-7, 1 Tm 2: 1-8 Lk 16: 1-13 What an indictment in the first reading of those who are wealthy and use that wealth to take advantage of the poor! But then along comes Jesus, who points out that wealth can be used for good ends as well. Jesus says that we cannot pretend that we don t live in the world with others, so we need to find ways to advance the reign of God using the tools at our disposal. As we listen to today s sacred scriptures, what word do you hear God saying to you about your possessions here and now and how God wants you to use them? Readings and Gospel for the Week 1st Reading 2nd Reading 1 Tm 2: 1-8 Gospel Sunday: Am 8: 4-7 Monday: Prv 3: Lk 8: Tuesday: Prv 21: 1-6, Lk 8: Lk 16: Wednesday: Eph 4: 1-7, Mt 9: 9-13 Thursday: Eccl 1: 2-11 Lk 9: 7-9 Friday: Eccl 3: 1-11 Lk 9: Saturday: Eccl 11: 9 12:8 Lk 9: 43b-45 \ Please pray for the men and women now serving in the military, especially the loved ones of our parishioners: Scott Shaffer Kyle Shaffer Joel A. DeLuca Daryl Caufield Adam Caufield Page Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Michael Blaser Kenneth Fama Chris and Amy Price Megan Cobb Kevin Flatley Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 4:30 p.m. 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 Have you received all your Sacraments? Have circumstances prevented you from receiving your Sacraments? Maybe you never had the opportunity to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. Perhaps you or one of your loved ones have considered becoming a Catholic but were not sure how to get started. Were you married outside the Church and would like to have your marriage blessed with the Sacrament of Marriage? Do you need help or information on obtaining an annulment? For more information regarding any of the above, please contact Deacon Leo at ext. 19. CALLING ALL BOY SCOUTS! Ever considered earning the Catholic Scout Religious Emblem? Want to learn more about your faith? Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is sponsoring the Ad Altari Dei medal for boys scouts ages 13-15, and the Pope Pius XII medal for boys scouts ages 15 and older to work toward earning these distinguished awards, presented through the Diocese. Sessions will be held twice monthly, Sunday evenings this fall, from 6 PM - 7 PM in the Church Hall. For more information and to register, contact Dan Januseski at djanuseski@njtroop22.org. Rosary Altar Society The Rosary Altar Society would like to thank all those who joined us in praying the rosary in remembrance of the victims of September 11. This week we invite you to pray a decade of the rosary in thanksgiving for all who serve our parish and our community. We would like to thank all those who attended this month s meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4th at 7 PM in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to attend.

5 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey Page Join us for our first Our Lady Queen of Peace Indian Spring Country Club 115 S. Elmwood Rd., Marlton, NJ. COST FOR GOLFERS: $125 Per Person Includes: golf fees, cart and lunch/dinner Dinner Only: $45 per adult / $19 per child Religious Education News Welcome Back! The next meeting for the Youth Group will be on Sunday, September 25th following the Noon Mass to plan upcoming events. Hope to see you there! Religious Education Students CLASSES BEGIN Open House for All Parents Sacred Heart School Monday, September 19th, 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM Hainesport School BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, October 9th 1:30 PM On the church grounds All Pets Welcome! Tuesday, September 20th, 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM Parents are invited to come to the Open House on the first day of class to meet your child s teacher. All students attending Sacred Heart Religious Education Classes must report for Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church on September 26th at 5:00 PM. All students attending Hainesport School Religious Education Classes must report for Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church on September 27th at 5:00 PM. All parents are welcome to attend. Parents are to pick up their children at the church at 6:15 PM.

6 Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Knights of Columbus Annual Mum Sale September 24th and 25th All mums will be priced at $6 each or 3 for $15. Proceeds will benefit the Msgr. Richard Tofani Scholarship Fund. Bishop s Anniversary Blessing October 16, 2016 All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50th plus wedding anniversary during 2016 calendar year are invited to gather with family and friends to share the Eucharist, renew your sacred wedding vows, and receive Bishop O Connell s Episcopal Blessing. Anniversary couples from Burlington and Mercer Counties are invited to register through their parish to attend the Mass and Blessing at St. Mary Cathedral on Sunday, October 16th at 3 PM (registration deadline is September 30, 2016). The Catholic University of America Thank you for your generous contributions to last week s special second collection for The Catholic University of America! Your support enables Catholic University to provide an education based in the Catholic intellectual tradition to the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. You can learn more about your impact, and the University, at: collection.cua.edu. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD Children s Liturgy of the Word will resume Sunday, October 2nd 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. SEPARATED OR DIVORCED NEW BEGINNING RETREAT DAY OF HEALING 2016 Retreat Day for those hurting from recent (or not so recent) separation or divorce will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at the Church of St. Aloysius in Jackson, NJ entitled: Gently Moving Forward: A day of Healing for Separated and Divorced Catholics. It will be led by women and men who have been through divorce. The day includes presentations, small group discussions, prayer and reflection, and celebration of Mass. Lunch and dinner is included. Online registration at: For more information please call: 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. Name: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Bells are ringing for married Couples! Not church bells, not school bells, not wedding bells, but faith, knowledge and married love WILL grow if you hear the wake-up bell reminding you to go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend! The next weekends are September 30th October 2nd and December 9th 11th. If you have any questions or need more information please call the application couple at or them at: applications@wwme-southjersey.org. Page Address: Phone: