OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH. Mark 12: MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY Advent. Third Sunday of Advent

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1 OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH Mark 12: MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY Advent

2 M a s s e s Fo r t h e W e e k Saturday, December 15, :30 p.m. Uldarico Mandanas r/b The Noche Family Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Dr. Leoncio C. Noche r/b The Noche Family 9:00 a.m. Elizabeth Weres r/b The Weres Family 10:30 a.m. Chris Aimers r/b His mother, Jeanette Barberio 12:00 p.m. People of the Parish Monday, December 17, :00 a.m. Parish Memorial Society Tuesday, December 18, :00 a.m. Shirley Hayes r/b Edith Darnold Wednesday, December 19, :00 a.m. Rian Shore r/b Bill and Pat Wiley Thursday, December 20, :00 a.m. Thelma Dobromilski r/b Jinny Bobb Friday, December 21, :00 a.m. Aloysius Zawodny r/b Dr. and Mrs. Sulayman Saturday, December 22, :30 p.m. Mary Lou Miller r/b Jim and Carly Peditto Sunday, December 23, :30 a.m. Dot Dembowski r/b Ginny, Carol and Jinny 9:00 a.m. Jack McGann r/b Jinny Bobb 10:30 a.m. Lewis W. Morse r/b The Morse Family 12:00 p.m. Patricia Hannan r/b The Melendez Family The Tabernacle Light will burn December 16th through December 22nd For the Special Intentions of The Family of Ron Luyber r/b The Consolation Ministry 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 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 Remember Our Sick 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. Elaine K. - Katherine Yung - Vincent Rogliano - Janet Greaves - Inga Manz - Rose Duckett - Fred Faber III - Paula Waldis - Jackie Anderson - Bobby Barnett - Stephen Toth Jennifer Sides - Johanna Broeker - Mimi Lee - Catherine Sommi - Blanche Collar - Autumn Matacchiera - James Brady - Cindy Italitano - Judy Yeager - Betty Marchiano Matthew McDonald - Heidi Buchanan - Joan Bokunewicz Vincent O Rourke - Mabel Cosby - Anita Maroon - Etta McCarthy - Doug Duncan - Ryan Barraclough - Anne Denney - Mary Scaricaciottoli - Monica Hopson - Connie Connors - Karen Connors - Patrick Connors - Pat Caruso Jimbo Prollamante - Bob Breish - Balwinder Mangat

3 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey Page Message from the Padre The is called Gaudete Sunday which is the plural form of the Latin word Gaudere, which means (to rejoice). It is a command taken directly from Paul s First Letter to the Thessalonians which is to Rejoice always. Yes, to rejoice is not a conditional command that we keep only when things are going well, but it is a positive command, one that we are supposed to keep always and at all times. Just as the word of God commands us to believe and to love, so does it command us to rejoice always. But among the most neglected of all our Christian obligations is the obligation to rejoice. To be joyful seems like a very rare commodity these days. Many people would describe their lives as anything but joyful. That is why on this, the Church is reminding us of this often forgotten obligation by giving us a break amidst this season of preparation, penance and prayer. So where does true joy come from the joy that does not fade away with the normal ups and downs of daily life? M y dear friends, we are all familiar with the Christmas Carol Joy to the World, but sometimes too much familiarity with a song loses its essence and meaning. So what is that Joy to the World? That Joy is not complete without the line that followed The Lord has come. Yes, the Lord has come but for now in this Third Week of Advent, we are in the midst of joyful anticipation for the coming of our Lord. Saint Paul tells us, "The Lord is near, who is the true source of our joy. The Lord is near, not because of anything we have done or not done, but because God has chosen to come to us by sending his Only Begotten Son to share and to redeem us and to set us free from the powers of sin and death. Our joy in life then rests upon the paschal mystery of Christ s life, death and resurrection. My dear parishioners, let us be witnesses of this longing for joy. In a world that faces so many struggles, we need to make others know that true joy exists in Christ. So on this Third Week of Advent, let us show our true Joy not only by singing Joy to the World, but also by showing others the redeeming joy and love of the Son for all of us. Fr Joe Stewardship of Treasure Parish Offering: December 2, 2018 Weekly Collection Second Collection Diocesan Assessment Christmas Flowers Miscellaneous Collection E-giving $ 7, , Total $ 12, Parish Offering: December 9, 2018 Weekly Collection Second Collection Religious Retirement Christmas Collection Miscellaneous Collection E-giving Immaculate Conception Total $ 7, , , , $ 18, 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. 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.

4 Page Zephaniah 3: 14-18a, Isaiah 12 Luke 3: John the Baptist challenges the crowds in today s Gospel. Eager to follow him, they ask what they should do. John responds with practical guidance: share your food and clothing, act honorably, be honest. We are not told what they do, but we are told they were filled with expectation. As we listen to God s word, filled with expectation with a week and a half until Christmas, let us take John s guidance to heart. Readings and Gospels for the Week 1st Reading Sunday Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: 2nd Reading Zep 3: 14-18a Phil 4: 4-7 Gn 49: 2, 8-10 Jer 23: 5-8 Jgs 13: 2-7, 24-25a Is 7: Sg 2: Sm 1: Prayer for Lighting The Third Advent Candle Holy and Gracious God, we give you thanks for the promise of Joy. As we anticipate and prepare for Joy being born in the world, may we be evermindful of all the places in our lives, and those of others, where there seems to be little Joy and thus, may its presence be especially felt. Joyful, Joyful we adore Thee today and evermore. Amen. Gospel Lk 3: Mt 1: 1-17 Mt 1: Lk 1: 5-25 Lk 1: Lk 1: Lk 1: The Holy Father s Prayer Intentions December 2018 In the Service of the Transmission of Faith That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time. Please pray for the men and women now serving in the military, especially the loved ones of our parishioners: Michael Blaser Kenneth Fama James McCarthy Kevin Flatley Scott Shaffer Amy Price Joel A. DeLuca John Knapp Kyle Shaffer Chris Price Megan Cobb Joe Knapp 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 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Monday, December 24 Church....4:00 PM Parish Hall..4:00 PM Hainesport School..4:00 PM Church...5:30 PM Church...11:00 PM Tuesday, December 25 Church...9:00 AM Church :30 AM SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Church...9:00 AM

5 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey Page Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 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 at the Parish Office at ext. 19. The Parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Peace Welcomes.. Anointing of the Sick In the Church s Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin - and sometimes even from physical ailment. His cures were signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The core message of his healing tells us of his plan to conquer sin and death by his dying and rising. The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient. Even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit s gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age. Have you received all your Sacraments? For more information please contact Deacon Leo at ext. 19. Hailey Rose Higgins (Baptized December 2, 2018) PLEASE HELP OUR RETIRED RELIGIOUS Religious give thanks. A religious sister writes, When we see the generous response of so many thousands of persons in order to help us, religious men and women, we are left speechless. Senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests across the country send heartfelt thanks and prayers for your donation to last week s Retirement Fund for Religious Collection.

6 Page CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN To care is to share Dear Parishioners: The Catholic Christmas Campaign, 18 Cove Road, Moorestown, NJ seeks donations from caring people who want to make a difference in the lives of hungry people in our area. Please consider a tax deductible gift to our worthwhile cause. Bishop Fulton Sheen once said, You can t take it with you, but you can send some ahead. Merry Christmas! William J. Begley The Peace Light Comes to Hainesport December Meetings Thursday, December 27th 7:00 PM We will meet at: Tacconelli s Pizzeria 27 W. Main Street, Maple Shade, NJ Please call Joe Iovine at if you plan to attend. Sunday, December 30th at 6:30 AM Meeting will be held in the Parish Hall For more information call Joe Iovine at On December 8th, BSA Troop 22 as part of their Duty to God program, received the Peace Light at the Rowan Scout Service Center in Westampton and then presented it to Fr. Joe and our parish at the 4:30 Mass. It is their hope that the Light which has traveled so far from the birthplace of Our Lord and Savior will bring peace and joy to our church. After presentation to the church, we encourage the sharing of the Light with all members of our parish family to bring that peace to our homes this Christmas Season. May God bless our church, our communities and our country. Respect Life News Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Burlington County Diocesan Respect Life Committee Hainesport, New Jersey 2019 March for Life 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: Address: Phone: Friday, January 18, 2019 January 22, 2019 will mark the 46th anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision which legalized abortion in our nation. This year, the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. will be held on January 18, Many parishes sponsor buses to Washington each year to allow parishioners to participate in this important pro-life event. The bus information will be posted as the schedule becomes available. Additionally, a Mass for Life will be celebrated at the Cathedral in Trenton at 9:30 AM on January 22, Immediately following Mass, the congregation will be invited to process to the Statehouse for the annual Rally for Life.. The Rally for Life will begin at 11 AM and end at approximately 1 PM. More information will follow in an upcoming bulletin. The Diocesan Cemetery serving Our Lady Queen of Peace: Jesus, Bread of Life Catholic Cemetery 3055 Fostertown Road, Mt. Laurel Contact: Deacon David O Connor at