OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH 1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY 08036 He took the child by the hand and said to her, Talitha koum, which means, Little girl, I say to you, arise! Mark 5: 21-43 The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME M a s s e s Fo r t h e W e e k Saturday, June 27, 2015 4:30 p.m. Lisa Vitale, Dec d r/b Friar Greg Spuhler Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Elfriede Jugan, Dec d r/b Sofie Williams 9:00 a.m. People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. Carolann Longo, Dec d r/b The Longo Family Monday, June 29, 2015 9:00 a.m. Parish Memorial Society Tuesday, June 30, 2015 9:00 a.m. Mildred Faist, Dec d r/b Rita and Allan Pelcak Wednesday, July 1, 2015 9:00 a.m. Mary Bozarth, Dec d r/b The McAfee Family Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:00 a.m. Irma DiMaio, Dec d r/b Grace Nasife Friday, July 3, 2015 9:00 a.m. Carmella Petruzzelli, Dec d r/b Alycia and Ralph Bischof Saturday, July 4, 2015 4:30 p.m. Patricia Hee, Dec d r/b Dave and Denise Huttinger Sunday, July 5, 2015 7:30 a.m. John West, Dec d r/b Maryann and Jesse Sager 9:00 a.m. Mary T. Bozarth, Dec d r/b Mary Jane and Bill Jones 11:00 a.m. People of the Parish The Tabernacle Light will burn June 28th through July 4th In Memory of Rev. L. Philip McGann r/b The Parish Staff 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 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 - Gert Voytko Carol Cocuzza - Michael Sokolowski - Kyle Nestle Frank Aleknavage - Janet Greaves - Jim and Brenda Wise - Joe Gerdelmann
Page 3-565 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey A Message from the Padre T here are two stories that unfold in our Gospel today. First the story about the synagogue official named Jairus, who pleaded Jesus on behalf of his dying daughter, and the story of the woman afflicted with the hemorrhage who suffered for 12 continuous years. Both of these stories have different responses to different situations. The questions we need to ask ourselves is, How do we respond in situations like this. Do we respond in faith or do we seek other means? Yes, today as in the past, we face the challenges of answering question about suffering and death. The Church speaks again and again of the word and love of God expressed in Jesus resurrection and promise of eternal life. To some, this is not always a word of comfort but it is always a word of hope, for it asserts that suffering is not the ultimate experience of our lives, but it is the promise of eternal life with Christ. My dear friends, we have to remember that there is no automatic guarantee of a cure in this life just because we have great faith, because sometimes Christ heals our pain by offering us eternal rest. Remember Lazarus was resurrected only to face the prospect of getting sick and dying all over again. Therefore, as Christians, we should believe in the healing power of Christ, but at the same time we should remember that our life here on earth is transitory and that our final destination is in Christ s promise of eternal life. Which means that whatever healing we have on this earth is a foretaste of what is coming, but our true healing is found when we finally see Christ face to face. Fr. Joe Stewardship of Treasure Parish Offering: June 21, 2015 Weekly Collection Father s Day Collection Misc. Second Collection E-giving $ 5,543.00 704.00 231.25 1,705.00 Total $ 8,183.25 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 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 Scott Shaffer Kyle Shaffer Joel A. DeLuca Daryl and Adam Caufield Michael Blaser Kenneth Fama Chris and Amy Price Megan Cobb Please pray for the men and women now serving in the military, especially the loved ones of our parishioners:
THE Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4-565 The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 5: 21-43 The first line of our first reading, from the book of Wisdom, sets the tone for the Liturgy of the Word today: God did not make death. In the Gospel Jesus heals a woman with an incurable illness and raises Jairus daughter to life. We can listen to all of today s readings for passages that point to God s preference for life and reflect on how our faith can grow in response. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Wis 1: 13-15; 2: 23-24, 2 Cor 8: 7, 9, 13-15 Mk 5: 21-43, or 5: 21-24, 35b-43 Monday: Acts 12: 1-11, 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18 Mt 16: 13-19 Tuesday: Gn 19: 15-29, Mt 8: 23-27 Wednesday: Gn 21: 5, 8-20a, Mt 8: 28-34 Thursday: Gn 22: 1b-19, Mt 9: 1-8 Friday: Eph 2: 19-22, Jn 20: 24-29 Saturday: Gn 27: 1-5, 15-29, Mt 9: 14-17 The Holy Father s Prayer Intentions June 2015 Universal: Immigrants and refugees - That immigrants and refugees may find welcome and respect in the countries to which they come. For Evangelization: Vocations - That the personal encounter with Jesus may arouse in many young people the desire to offer their own lives in priesthood or consecrated life. 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 STUDY GROUP Faith on Tap July 10th, July 17th July 24th, July 31st August 7th Let s understand and discover more about our faith. The Bible Study Team invites you to join us as we discuss our Faith and the Liturgy of the Church. Each approximate one hour session will be held immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass on the dates listed above. MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY No pre-registration necessary Summer Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4:15 p.m. Maria Lynn Soto and Francis Thomas Lord
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hainesport, New Jersey Religious Education News STUDENT REGISTRATION 2015/2016 The Religious Education Office will reopen on Monday, June 29th. If you have not registered your child for Religious Education Classes for the school year 2015-2016 please call Mrs. Fama at the Parish Office, 609-267-0230 ext. 20 on Monday, July 6th. Religious Education Teacher s Appreciation Dinner We would like to offer a special thank you to our Religious Education Teachers for their dedication and commitment to this ministry. Page 5-565 Parish Memorial Society We are pleased to announce that Rev. Leo Philip McGann has been enrolled in our Parish Memorial Society requested by Ginny, Carol and Esther. Father McGann will be remembered at every Monday Parish Memorial Society Mass from June 22, 2015 through June 22, 2016. If you would like information on how to enroll a loved one into our Parish Memorial Society, please call the Parish Office, 609-267-0230 ext. 16. 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. 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 Zito at the Parish Office at 609-267-0230 extension 19. Baptismal Preparation Class We offer a Baptismal Preparation Class for parents as a way of preparing them for their child s journey of faith. All parents planning to have their first child baptized are required to attend a class before the Baptism may be scheduled. Once the Baptismal Preparation class is attended, the form completed and the Godparents Eligibility Certificates are turned in, a date for your child s Baptism will be set. To register for this class, please contact Carol at the Parish Office 609-267-0230 ext. 16.
The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6-565 INDEPENDENCE DAY The Parish Office will be CLOSED Friday, July 3rd The Office will reopen Monday, July 6th at 9:00 AM COME AND CELEBRATE!! SPIRITUALITY EDUCATION DAY St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish Center 3500 S Broad St., Hamilton, NJ July 15, 2015 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM The diocesan Department of Pastoral Care is excited to announce our first diocesan-wide Spirituality and Education Day for Maturing Adults (55+), featuring nationally renowned, Dr. Richard Johnson, of the Johnson Institute, as the main presenter! Dr. Johnson will speak about the blessings and opportunities for spiritual growth in the second half of life! Don t miss this wonderful day to be with friends, enjoy a singalong with an old-fashioned barbershop quartet, and learn from a panel-of-experts about free opportunities and benefits for seniors. Day will conclude with celebration of Mass. A $10 registration fee includes all activities, as well as coffee and snacks in the morning and a boxed lunch. Sign-up TODAY as space is limited! This event will fill up fast! Online registration: www.dioceseoftrenton.org/pastoralcare/july15event. Praised be the God of All Creation In 1226, one of the Catholic Church s most beloved saints authored a poem that has come to be know as the Canticle for All Creation. On June 18, seven hundred and eighty years later, Pope Francis used that poem as the backdrop for his long awaited encyclical on the environment and creation. Pope Francis writes, The world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and praise. You can read the complete encyclical from Pope Francis by going to the following website: http://w2.vatican.va/content/ f r a n c e s c o / e n / e n c y c l i c a l s / d o c u m e n t s / p a p a - francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html. Peter s Pence Collection In the second collection today, we are supporting the Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peter s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous in today s collection. ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES Pope John Paul II said I place much of my hope for the future of marriage in Worldwide Marriage Encounter. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth, and new beginnings. Your marriage deserves it, and so does your home life. The next weekends are July 31st - August 2nd and October 23rd - 25th. For more information please email: applications@wwme-southjersey.org or call 609-742- 4035. Visit our website: wwme-southjersey.org Bishop s Anniversary Blessing 2015 All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50th wedding anniversary during 2015 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 County are invited to register through the parish to attend the Mass and Blessing at St. Mary Cathedral on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 3 PM (registration deadline is September 25, 2015).