OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH 1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY 08036

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1 OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH 1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 THE Twenty-Second SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME M a s s e s Fo r t h e W e e k Saturday, August 29, :30 p.m. Rev. Msgr. Richard L. Tofani, Dec d r/b The Parish Staff Sunday, 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Joseph Tomasetti, Dec d r/b The Ruggiano Family 11:00 a.m. Rocco Biancaniello, Dec d r/b Lisa and Steve Albanese Monday, August 31, :00 a.m. Parish Memorial Society Tuesday, September 1, :00 a.m. Rev. Phil McGann, Dec d r/b The Consolation Ministry Wednesday, September 2, :00 a.m. Liberato Babanto, Dec d r/b Margie Lao Thursday, September 3, :00 a.m. Special Intentions of All Souls r/b Margie Lao Friday, September 4, :00 a.m. Obdulia Lao, Dec d r/b Margie Lao Saturday, September 5, :30 p.m. Catharine Brooks, Dec d r/b Jinny Bobb Sunday, September 6, :30 a.m. Rita DiGiovanni, Dec d r/b Lou Ann Kelly 9:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Rev. Msgr. Richard L. Tofani, Dec d r/b The Parish Staff 12:00 p.m. Peter Woolsey, Dec d r/b Bobbie Skillman The Tabernacle Light will burn August 29th through September 5th For the Special Intentions of the Family of Frank Krier 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 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 - Suzanne Rife - Gina Ieradi - Lillian and Teresa Carlino - Betty Rizzuto - Mary Ann Kirvan - Bob K. - Bob and Alice Furbee - Vincent Rogliano - Blanch Collar Michael Sokolowski - Kyle Nestle - Frank Aleknavage Janet Greaves - Jim and Brenda Wise - Joe Gerdelmann Inga Manz - Rose Dunkett - Annamarie Rafferty

3 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey Page A Message from the Padre In our Gospel this weekend, the Pharisees are accusing Jesus and his disciples of being less righteous by not keeping the traditions of washing their hands before meals. So they question Jesus, Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders. My dear friends, sometimes we are like the Pharisees and the scribes who are critical of so many things. If it appears holy, then it must be right. But that is not always the case. There are things that may look holy and may be pleasing to our eyes, or may move people s hearts, but it can also be just another sumptuous display of piety that appears holy to men but not pleasing to God. Remember what Saint Paul said, These things have the appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion but they have no value in the eyes of God. My brothers and sisters, the real question we need to ask about religious rituals, devotions and practices is, "Is it of God s desire or is it of man s selfish desire?" We need to remember and consider that our Catholic faith has inherited over two thousand years of devotions and traditions. Traditions and devotions are not a bad thing. They can have great value. But the problem comes when traditions and devotions become masters rather than servants of the Word of God this echoes our Gospel this weekend when Jesus said, You honor me with your lips, but your hearts are far from me and you do many such things. Yes, we too are guilty like the Pharisees because we do many such things. Many times we honor God with our lips and not with our hearts. We praise God with words but not in deeds. Yes, our words are important but words are empty if they don t come from our heart remember that God will judge us not by what we have said but what we have done and what lies inside our hearts. Fr. Joe Stewardship of Treasure Parish Offering: August 23, 2014 Weekly Collection $ 6, Misc. Second Collections E-giving 1, Total $ 8, 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! Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen 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 and Adam Caufield Michael Blaser Kenneth Fama Chris and Amy Price Megan Cobb PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY FAMILY The safety and success of our military serving at home and abroad defending our country should be prayed for daily. All should be recognized for their outstanding commitment to risk their lives so we can remain free. Members of our parish family are requested to provide the names of their loved ones so they can be remembered in our prayers. To include their names in our prayer list please contact Carol Nasife by at carol@olqponline.org or by calling ext. 16.

4 Page The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, Summer Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. What an interesting juxtaposition between the first reading and Gospel today! Moses is telling the people of the importance of the law that he is teaching them, that following it marks them as wise and intelligent. Jesus harshly criticizes the Pharisees and scribes for following the letter of that same law! They have not grasped the spirit of that law, so their observation of it is empty. As we hear these words proclaimed today, what can they tell us about how we follow God s commands? Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4:15 p.m. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Dt 4: 1-2, 6-8, Jas 1: Jas 21b-22, 27 Mk 7: 1-8, 14-15, Monday: 1 Thes 4: 13-18, Lk 4: Tuesday: 1 Thes 5: 1-6, 9-11, Lk 4: Wednesday: Col 1: 1-8, Lk 4: Thursday: Col 1: Lk 5: 1-11 Friday: Col 1: 15-20, Lk 5: Saturday: Col 1: 21-23, Lk 6: 1-5 The Holy Father s Prayer Intentions August 2015 Universal: Volunteers - That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy. For Evangelization: Outreach to the marginalized That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society. ADORATION Our Lady Queen of Peace will have a one hour exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the last Friday of the month following the 9:00 AM Mass. Please come and spend a little time in prayer with Our Lord. 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 choose how much to give, how often to give, and what method of payment is to be used. You can also make special offertory donations for second collections and special events. You can view your contribution history, edit upcoming contributions and change your billing date and/or billing method if necessary. It s Fast, Simple and Secure Parish Benefits The parish will experience a substantial increase in stewardship while significantly reducing administrative costs. Simplicity You will appreciate the simplicity of the system and the ability to make updates, changes and one-time donations. Convenience No more searching for the checkbook and weekly envelopes or Sunday morning stops at the ATM machine. Tax Benefits For tax purposes, you will be able to print a report detailing your contributions for the year. You can enroll today by visiting our website at and click on the link to Parish Giving.

5 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey The Parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Peace welcomes... Page First Annual Luke Stanley Blackburn ******************** (Baptized August 23, 2015) Saturday September 12th ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS The Rosary Altar Society of Our Lady Queen of Peace will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, September 14th at 7 PM in the Church Hall. All are welcome! The Rosary Altar Society will gather to recite the rosary on Sunday, September 13th following the 9:00 AM Mass and on Fridays following the 9:00 AM Mass. All parishioners are invited to pray the rosary for the following intentions: our parish community, world peace, an end to abortion, victims of terrorism, vocations to the priesthood and religious life and the intentions of all present. Father Rick s Ride To benefit the Anchor House Fund and The Father Rick Tofani Scholarship Fund Saturday, September 12, 2015 Registration 9:00 AM There will be a table set up outside in front of the church for anyone wishing to register for the ride or to make a donation. MARK YOUR CALENDARS We will be returning to our regular Weekend Mass Schedule September 5th / 6th 5/6 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. Family Name: Head of Household: Spouse: Address: Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon Phone:

6 The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page The Marianist Family Retreat Center 517 Yale Ave., Cape May Point, NJ September Celebration of Marriage Retreat World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation The Catholic faithful and all people of good will throughout the Diocese of Trenton are invited to take part in the local observance of the newly-designated World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Tuesday, September 1. On that day, Bishop David M. O Connell, C.M., will celebrate Mass at 7:30 PM in Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel of St. Denis Parish - the Beach Chapel at 554 E. Main St., Manasquan. Expanding on the theme of his most recent encyclical, Laudato Si, on Care for Our Common Home, Pope Francis announced the new, worldwide commemoration to be celebrated annually on September 1. In announcing the Diocese s observance, Bishop O Connell said, Thanks to the gracious hospitality of Father William Lago, pastor of St. Denis Parish, we are able to commemorate this inaugural event in their beautiful chapel. It will be an appropriate setting for this Mass - sunset at the Jersey shore - and a dramatic reminder of the beautiful gift of creation that we are called to protect. All are encouraged to join in the worldwide day of prayer, either by attending the diocesan Mass or in their personal prayers. Priests of the Diocese are invited to concelebrate. EXPERIENCE THE TOUCH OF GOD HEALING MASS Friday, September 4, 2015 St. John Neumann Church 560 Walton Avenue Mt. Laurel, NJ Holy Hour 7 PM to 8 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Prayer to the Sacred Heart, Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and the Rosary. Mass will begin at 8 PM with our celebrant: Father Michael Manion This weekend is intended for couples married at least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment of marriage. We strike a deliberate balance among participation/reflection, liturgy, free time, fun activities and plenty of couple time for walks on the nearby beaches. Cost: $260 per couple (includes all meals, room, program, etc.) Sign up online at or call for more information. How does God call us? A Vocation Discernment Group Meeting is a wonderful opportunity to share how God is calling us to serve in His Church. In these sessions we talk about the issues that affect our vocation: How does God call us? How can I know where God wants me to serve Him? What is the life of priestly ministry? What are the qualities that make a holy priest? What is the formation process like? Through prayer, experience, and a strong dedication to one s spiritual life, discernment emerges as a gift from God, leading us in the right direction. You are invited to share your journey with us in these discernment group meetings. Our next meeting will be held on September 20th, at St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 103 Washington Ave., Lavallette, NJ, 08735, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, hosted by pastor, Rev. Msgr. Leonard Troiano. The time will include prayer, sharing discernment stories, Q and A and a light meal. The meetings are a wonderful experience as you discover and respond to His invitation and serve the Church in His priesthood. Please register with Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at vocations@dioceseoftrenton.org or by calling Cannondale - Schwinn - Trek - Mirraco - GT Sponsored by the Almighty Name of Jesus Prayer Group Prayer Meeting Last Friday of the Month at 7 PM, at St. John Neumann Church For more information, call Raul or Gregg Racing - Mountain Cycling - Sales and Service Rt. 38 Mt. Holly, NJ BMX