OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH 1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY 08036 Jesus the Good Shepherd I am the Good Shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep. John 10: 14-15 April 26, 2015
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 26, 2015 M a s s e s Fo r t h e W e e k Saturday, April 25, 2015 4:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Mass for Joseph and Dolores Berger and Family Sunday, April 26, 2015 7:30 a.m. Helen Testa, Dec d r/b Lisa and Steve Albavese 9:00 a.m. Girly Mendis, Dec d r/b Anna and John Filipkowski 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish 12:00 p.m. Elmer and Louise Kosel, Dec d r/b Paul and Jeanette Barberio Monday, April 27, 2015 9:00 a.m. Parish Memorial Society Tuesday, April 28, 2015 9:00 a.m. Lisa Vitale, Dec d r/b Friar Greg Spuhler Wednesday, April 29, 2015 9:00 a.m. Thomas Curran, Dec d r/b Bill and Sue Robinson Thursday, April 30, 2015 9:00 p.m. Mary C. Doherty, Dec d r/b Chris and Jim Alex Friday, May 1, 2015 9:00 p.m. Shirley Gaston, Dec d r/b Patti Iwanicki Saturday, May 2, 2015 4:30 p.m. Martin J. Pyne, Sr., Dec d r/b His Family Sunday, May 3, 2015 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Fredric H. McCarthy, Dec d r/b The Parish Staff 10:30 a.m. In Thanksgiving 64th Wedding Anniversary of Leo and Mary Borm 12:00 p.m. John and Lucy Barberio, Dec d r/b Jeanette and Paul Barberio The Tabernacle Light will burn April 26th through May 2nd In Memory of Sydney Nasife r/b His Family PARISH STAFF Father Joe Noche Pastor Deacon Leo Zito Pastoral Associate Ginny Fama Coordinator of Religious Education Carol Nasife Parish Secretary Esther Kubiczky Administrative Assistant 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 609-267-0230 Office Fax 609-267-0372 Parish Website www.olqponline.org 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 name 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 Carlino - Betty Rizzuto - Mary Ann Kirvan - Bob K. - Bob and Alice Furbee - Vincent Rogliano - Blanch Collar Carol Cocuzza - Francis Koch - Michael Sokolowski Kyle Nestle - Ron Hall - Frank Aleknavage - Janet Greaves
April 26, 2015 Page 3-565 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey A Message from the Padre Good Shepherd Sunday E very year during the Fourth Sunday after Easter, we celebrate "Good Shepherd Sunday, and the Church also reserves this day as World day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood or religious life. M y dear friends, vocations to the priesthood and religious life are among the most important gifts that God has given to the Church. But despite the growing Catholic population, priestly ordinations have been dropping every year and at the same time the average age of priests is increasing and many are close to retirement. Yes, it is true that the calling to priestly vocation or religious life cannot be forced on anybody. Only God can appoint shepherds. But we all can help people respond to vocations. We can encourage our children to think about the possibility of the priesthood. We can also offer our appreciation to those who are already priests and thus perhaps inspire others to follow in their footsteps. Above all, we can pray publicly and privately, for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Y es, each one of us has a responsibility and a role to play in seeing that the Church will continue to have good shepherds who can lead, guide and serve the needs of God s people. As we continue our Easter journey, may we pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send more laborers into His vineyard and may we continue to plant the seed in the hearts of our children - the voice of the Good Shepherd and encourage them to discover the beauty of the Divine call. Fr. Joe Stewardship of Treasure Parish Offering: April 19, 2015 Weekly Collection Special Collection Misc. Second Collection E-giving $ 6,896.16 3,326.45 507.00 729.00 Total $ 11,458.61 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! REMINDER: 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. You can enroll today by visiting our website at www.olqponline.org and click on the link to Parish Giving. 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 email at carol@olqponline.org or by calling 609-267-0230 ext. 16.
April 26, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 4-565 Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10: 11-18 Today we again hear the voice of Saint Peter in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. In this memorable passage he tells us that there is no name other than that of Jesus Christ by which we are to be saved. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us of the depth of his love for us, that he chooses to lay down his life for us. As we listen today to God s holy word, let us be grateful that we have such a Good Shepherd to care for us and save us. Religious Education News Last Day of Classes Sacred Heart School Monday, April 27th Hainesport School Tuesday, April 28th World Day of Prayer for Vocations Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Good Shepherd Sunday is a special celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The world-wide Church honors all Christian Vocations. Christ Jesus gives his life for us that we might know fullness of life. We pray for openness to God s Call and to accept the gift of our Christian vocation. Christ Jesus, the Good Shepherd is with us to guide and protect us on our life journey. READINGS FOR THE WEEK REGISTRATION for 2015-2016 Re-Registration and New Registrations for 2015-2016 Religious Education classes will be held Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Parish Hall. First time students must bring all Sacramental Certificates on the day of registration. You must be a registered member of Our Lady Queen of Peace to attend our Religious Education Program. Sunday: Acts 4: 8-12, 1 Jn 3: 1-2 Jn 10: 11-18 Monday: Acts 11: 1-18, Jn 10: 1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11: 19-26, Jn 10: 22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12: 24 13: 5a, Jn 12: 44-50 Thursday: Acts 13: 13-25, Jn 13: 16-20 Friday: Acts 13: 26-33, Jn 14: 1-6 Saturday: Acts 13: 44-52, Jn 14: 7-14 Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4:15 p.m. 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 609-267-0230 ext. 19.
April 26, 2015 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey Page 5-565 Congratulations to the members of Our Lady Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Basketball Team in winning this year s Chapter League Basketball Championship for the second year in a row. Our team is undefeated! On Sunday, May 3rd following the Noon Mass, Our Lady Queen of Peace will be holding our annual May Crowning. Kaelyn Godschall and members of her court, Leah Rivera, Danielle Stefanick and Hailey Figueroa will crown the Blessed Mother. This year s crowning will be held on the church grounds. Please mark your calendars to attend this special event. Knights of Columbus KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Monsignor Richard Tofani $1000 Memorial Scholarship Available to a parishioner who is graduating High School and will be attending college, university or technical school in the fall. Applicants must submit an essay on how being a parishioner at Our Lady Queen of Peace has enhanced the formation of their faith, and given them the courage to respond to moral and ethical problems as they become an active adult. Include service to parish, family and community and the name of the school you plan to attend. Completed applications can be dropped off or mailed to the Parish Center, attention Knights of Columbus. The deadline is May 10th. For additional information contact Seth Dornisch, 609-668-4399. Winner will be chosen at the sole discretion of the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Committee by blind evaluation. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS $5,000.00 Travel Certificate Again, this year the Knights of Columbus are offering a $5,000.00 Travel Certificate in the form of a gift card from AAA of Mount Laurel which can be used for one or more trips. The cost of the tickets are $10.00 each. This important fund raiser supports our parish commitment to assist the Diocese of Trenton Seminarians with their studies. Proceeds from last year s raffle amounted to $38,000 and was presented to Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Mullelly, Trenton Diocese Director of Vocations, which were distributed among 31 Seminarians. Tickets will be available on the weekends of May 2/3 and May 16/17. Please stop before or after Mass and purchase a ticket or two. Members of the Knights of Columbus thank you in advance for your continued support of this worthwhile project. Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Knights of Columbus Council #12592 Casino Trip Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City COST: $26 Per Person Includes: bus, show tickets to Believe: A Tribute to GLEE and $15 slot play!! Bus leaves the gravel parking lot of Our Lady Queen of Peace at 12:00 PM and departs Atlantic City at 7:45 PM. For reservations and information call SK Freddie Faber 609-267-5345 Makes checks payable to Knights of Columbus Council 12592
April 26, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 6-565 WORD OF LIFE April 2015 The pro-life position is often misunderstood as neither showing compassion to mothers nor caring about the children after they are born. This is unfortunate...those who see a lack of compassion from pro-lifers may not be aware of the many resources and compassionate care available to women facing unplanned pregnancies [Crisis pregnancy] centers exist to provide warm and caring environments for mothers and families who find themselves with an unexpected pregnancy. ~ Life Issues Forum: Racing Toward a Culture of Life (www.bit.ly/racingtoward) Mary Prentis, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities DIOCESE OF TRENTON ORDINATION MASS Daniel McKee Price As part of his vocation journey, Daniel McKee Price served at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Danny will soon be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon. As part of his vocation, please share in his joy at this time. Ordination Mass Saturday, May 16, 2015, 10:00 AM St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral 151 North Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 Daniel s Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday, May 17, 2015, 12:30 PM St. Paul Catholic Church 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (with reception to follow) ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES Does gardening give you a sense of wonder and fulfillment? On your wedding day, you lovingly planted the seeds of a lifelong relationship. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will give you the Gardening tools you need to help your marriage grow and blossom. The next weekends are May 29-31 and July 31-August 2. For more information please call 609-742-4035 or email applications@wwme-southjersey.org. Visit our website: wwme-southjersey.org The Gennesaret Retreat A RETREAT FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL GENNESARET, a retreat designed to provide a spiritual and temporal oasis for men and women suffering with a serious illness, will be held the weekend of May 1-3, 2015 at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center, located in Kearny New Jersey. The retreat will begin Friday at 1:30 PM and end with a closing prayer service on Sunday at 1:30 PM. There is no cost to you for the retreat. For further information contact: Hilare Reinold, 732-556-7237, Peggy Walsh, 908-654-5575, Maire Merritt, 732-670-5980 or Linda Capobianco, 732-608-7277. Is God Calling You? If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40, and you are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are cordially invited to attend this month s discernment meeting on Sunday, April 26, 2015, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Church of Saint Benedict at 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel, NJ. Join Very Rev. Dan Swift as he shares in his ministry of the priesthood, followed by great fellowship, and concluded with a meal. Please register with Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at vocations@dioceseoftrenton.org or by calling 609-406-7449. Join us at this exciting time as you discover this awesome way of serving the Lord and respond to His invitation! We look forward to seeing you!