The Church of the little flower

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1 IN MEMORY~ His Lord said to him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you into the joy of your Lord. Saturday September 24, :30pm- Bob McCabe by Emma Militante and family Sunday September 25, :30am- Joseph Cardiello by his family 9:30am- Jerimiah Harrington by his family 11:30am- Ascencion Cabrera by Isabel Cabrera and grandchildren Monday September 26, :00am- Rev. Stephen Feehan Tuesday September 27, am- Mary Splaine by the Neigel family Wednesday September 28, am- Robert McCabe by Rose Druffner Thursday September 29, am- Nicholas Janazzo by the staff at Little Flower Friday September 30, am- Nancy Dinella by the Pergola family Saturday October 1, am- Alfred Sauchelli by Ginger Scialfa 5:30pm- Josephine and Peter Salegna by their family Sunday October 2, :30am- Michael Wood by Mauro and Ann Iarussi 9:30am- Thomas F. Richel, Sr. by Andrea and Vic Richel 11:30am- Kathleen Tiernan by Lara and Matthew Donohue IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER NEEDS GLUTEN FREE HOSTS AT MASS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY ~ Andrew James Giambalvo Lance Corporal U.S. Marine Corp, Michael Russo Jr. Captain U.S. Army, William C. Toft Captain U. S. Army, Craig Brzeczkowski Spc., Nicholas Ragazzo, John Ninivaggi, U.S. Army LTJG, Patrick R. Smith U.S. Coast Guard and John Manganiello U.S. Coast Guard. Keep them in your prayers to recognize their sacrifice. # GETEXCITED! Little Flower has launched a Little Flower Parish Twitter account. Follow us THIS WEEKEND IN OUR PARISH Our new Pastoral Associate, Margaret Manning, will be installed during the 9:30 Mass. Come meet her at the Parish Picnic. FEED YOUR FAITH PICNIC - As we say good bye to the summer and hello to fall, Little Flower invites you and your families to our Feed Your Faith opening picnic Sept. 25. We'll enjoy an afternoon of food (featuring SuzyQue s Barbeque), fun and games starting at 12:30pm. No charge, but free will offering appreciated. BABY FOOD AND DIAPER DRIVE Sponsored by Community Outreach to benefit St. Joseph s Social Service Center in Elizabeth. COMMUNITY OUTREACH FALL RAFFLE TICKET SALE BEGINS. You will be receiving your tickets in the mail. The drawing is Sunday, October 23 rd after the 9:30 Mass. Make sure to return your LUCKY TICKETS! PARENT SESSION FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WISHING TO BE CONFIRMED IN OCTOBER September 25th at 1:30 pm in the cafeteria. This information session is for the parents of current eigth graders, who are interested in making their Confirmation. CONFIRMATION REHEARSALS September 25 th : 6pm for those making their Confirmation at 10 am. 7:30 pm for those making their Confirmation at 2:30pm.

2 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH NOVENA and VENERATION SAINT TERESE The celebration of our Patron Saint began on September 22 nd. We will pray the Novena prior to all Masses and conclude with the veneration of her relic after Mass on October 1 st and 2 nd. If you would like a copy of the Novena, call or stop by the rectory. Send me a rose! JUNIOR CHOIR Mondays at 4:45pm YOUTH CHOIR Wednesdays at 4:45 pm ADULT CHOIR Wednesdays at 7:30pm HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART Mondays at 7 pm in room 1H. You must be registered to attend; this session is closed. Call the rectory to be put on the spring session s contact list. BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays at 7 pm in room 2H. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Tuesdays after 9 am Mass. DIVINE MERCY Fridays after 9 am Mass if there is a funeral at 10 am, Divine Mercy is at 3 pm. FOOD PANTRY Fridays 12-2 pm & Saturdays 9-11 am. Visit our food pantry page at to volunteer, to see a list of stocked items or to donate online. MEN ON THE JOURNEY Saturdays at 7:45 to 8:45 am in room 1H in the school. Doors open at 7:30 am. Questions? Call Jack O Grady at PRAYER CHAIN If you are in need of prayers, for any reason, call the rectory with your request or prayerchain.lf@gmail.com FIRST AID TRAINING For all ministry leaders. RSVP to either Liz Mancinelli or Margaret Manning. September 27 th at 6 pm in the Upper Church. CALL FOR BABYSITTERS The MOMS group is currently seeking able-bodied parishioners to care for children in the Little Flower classrooms during our bi-weekly Wednesday morning meetings, which last about 2 hours. If you can babysit at least twice a year to give moms a well-deserved spiritual rejuvenation, please call the rectory. Or, come to our next MOMS meeting so you can see how you would be a right fit for our ministry. We need YOU! MOMS MEETING - Praying For and With Your Children, September 28, 9:30-11:00 in Room 1H. Moms will discover creative ways to experience time with God in new ways both for their own prayer times and as they pray with their kids. NEXT WEEKEND IN OUR PARISH BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, October 2 at 1 pm in the Upper Church parking lot. RESPECT LIFE - The Catholic Perspective on End-of-Life Care and the Dangers of Doctor Prescribed Suicide in New Jersey, a Death with Dignity bill is pending which, if passed, would legalize doctorprescribed suicide in our state. Yet what does Death with Dignity really mean? What does the church teach about life sustaining healthcare decisions? On Sun., Oct. 2, 2016 at 7 pm, we will address Advance Directives for Health Care, Nutrition and Hydration, Proportionate Care, Palliative Care, the dangers of Doctor-Prescribed Suicide Legislation. The workshop will take place in Little Flower s school cafeteria and is free of charge. Please join us to learn more about this important topic.

3 MINISTRY NEWS FOOD CARDS BENEFITING LITTLE FLOWER - Please continue to support LFC by purchasing Stop & Shop or Shop Rite cards! Call or text Julie at OR leave a message at the rectory, Always available, painless way to donate to Little Flower, $25.00 each. You may give one to the Little Flower Food Pantry, the homeless ministry or to a charity of your choice. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY NEEDS MEMBERS Looking for a way to give back to the Lord? The Bereavement Ministry serves the parish and supports individuals and families who grieve the death of a loved one. We plan the Mass of Remembrance, the Blue Christmas Prayer Service and the Loss of Child Prayer Service. We also send cards and deliver a comfort bag to the family contact of the deceased and organize the bereavement support groups offered twice a year. (We do not attend the support group.) We meet the 2nd Monday of each month from September through May. Our monthly meetings are no longer than one hour. Please contact Mariana Terrezza or Maria Politano at bereavement.lf@gmail.com or call if you would like to find out more information about serving those who grieve and being a part of this wonderful outreach ministry. Altar Linens Preparation Ministry Two ladies from Little Flower prepare the Altar Linens, rotating every other week. This Labor of Love, done in the privacy of one s own home, consists of soaking linens, then washing and ironing. A brief training will be offered. We are looking to grow this ministry and share the Blessings. Several volunteers are desperately needed to join us. Each person will rotate every six to eight weeks depending on the number of angels who say yes to this calling to share our time for our Faith. This athome ministry is a perfect opportunity for people who want to serve the parish amidst a busy schedule. If you feel the call, please contact Margaret at pastoral110.lf@gmail.com. AROUND TOWN The Holy Year of Mercy: A Faith- Sharing With Reflections by Pope Francis A modern application of Mercy! Pope Francis has focused on the theme of God s mercy since the beginning of his pontificate and has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. The Holy Year of Mercy: A Faith-Sharing: With Reflections by Pope Francis is an opportunity to participate in this holy year in a meaningful way. This faith sharing is a reflection on how to apply mercy in your daily life. Each of the sessions features a Gospel passage followed by a homily on that passage given by Pope Francis. Group questions for reflection and discussion focus on both the Scripture text and the homily. Related Scripture passages are included, as well as an action step that can be used in your life to grow in the practice and understanding of God s mercy and His relationship with us. Pope Francis wants the Church to become an oasis of mercy for all. The Holy Year of Mercy: A Faith-Sharing: With Reflections by Pope Francis will be offered at Our Lady of Peace Church, Parish Hall, 111 South Street in New Providence on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm for 9 weeks: Oct. 11, 18, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 & 13 th. Invite your friends and family to join us. Be sure to bring your bible. REGISTRATION Fees $11.00 to cover the cost of the chapter study book Please return the completed form with a check made payable to: Our Lady of Peace Church and send it to: Our Lady of Peace Church Rectory, 111 South Street, New Providence, NJ Name(s): Street: City: Home Phone: Zip Cell Phone: Parish Name/ City: Preregistration is necessary as space is limited. Deadline Oct 3 rd

4 EYEGLASSES FOR THE NEEDY The Knights of Columbus, Summit Council (New Providence, Summit and Berkeley Heights) collects used eyeglasses. Donations may be dropped in the box at the rectory during business hours. Join Our Team...Serve the Community and Make a Difference Please consider volunteering your time and talents to BHVRS. All training is provided free of charge. BHVRS also needs Auxiliary members, no medical training required, who can help us during our special events such as our free 1 hour Community CPR classes, our Relay for Life plant sale, food drives, ambulance tours at the holiday tree lighting, which the children seem to enjoy so much, school events as well as helping us at community events where we provide medical standby - GL football games, 5Ks, the BH Street Fair, school events and more. For more information please stop by the Squad or call and arrange for a visit, or go to BHVRS.org or like us on Facebook. FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE Announcement Regarding Catholic High School Entrance Exam (COOP) Attention families of 8th grade students wanting to attend Catholic High School in fall The Catholic High School entrance exam (COOP) will be given on Nov. 11, Students need to register for this exam starting Sept. 1 by going to calling , or ing support@coopexam.org. Catholic High Schools are holding their annual admissions fair called HS EXPO. At HS EXPO, parents and students can see many schools at once -- college fair style -- from 7:00 pm - 8:30pm on the following dates and at the following locations: September Archdiocesan Center in Newark September Visitation Academy in Paramus September Primary Prep/St. Aeden in Jersey City. For more information visit: Catholicschoolsnj.org or call Thanksgiving for Archbishop John Myers On Wednesday, October 12, 2016, A Celebration Mass of Thanksgiving will be said for a number of Achbishop Myers milestone anniversaries in the year 2016: His 15th Anniversary of Appointment as Archbishop of Newark (July 24) His 75th Birthday (July 26) His 15th Anniversary of Installation as Archbishop of Newark (October 9) His 50th Anniversary of Ordination as a Priest (December 17). During this year the Archbishop also celebrates His 29 th Anniversary of Ordination as a Bishop. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30PM in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, followed by a Reception in the Chancery. The Archbishop looks forward to seeing you all there. Contact the rectory to reserve your spot. My Novena Rose Prayer O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love. O Little Flower of Jesus, ask God to grant the favors I now place with confidence in your hands.. (mention in silence here) St. Therese, help me to always believe as you did in God's great love for me, so that I might imitate your "Little Way" each day. Amen.

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