21 st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26-27 th 5:00 PM + William Lawson requested by Lucille and Dave Hardin 8:00 AM + Mark Matthews requested by Dick and Jane Brophy Bill Chapman (L) requested by OLQP Food Pantry 9:00 AM + Janina Karwat (2 nd Anniv. of Death) POLISH requested by The Family 10:30 PM + James Talty CANTOR requested by Marie McNamara + George Orefici requested by Fr. Kamil 12:00 PM + Richard Colombraro Cantor requested by Beth and James Gage, Jr. Monday August 28 th 8:30 AM +Thomas McNiff Requested by Pat Callahan Tuesday August 29 th 8:30 AM People of the Parish Wednesday August 30 th 8:30 AM + Johanna McCormick requested by Ro McCormick Thursday August 31 st 8:30 AM + Erna Winter requested by The Polczer Family Friday September 1 st 8:30 AM +James Thomlinson requested by Beth and James Gage, Jr. 7:30 PM Blessings for Bronislawa (L) Birthday requested by The Family Saturday September 2 nd 8:30 AM + Michael Casale requested bykaren Carver 5:00 PM + James Horton, Jr. requested by Justina Horton + Henry R. Ramezzana requested by Mary and Dan Schoeten Sunday September 3 rd 8:00 AM + John Schoen requested by Michael Bordine & Kellie Hackett + Hank Von See requested by Ginny and Fred Rave 9:00 AM + Stanislawa Ziarkowska POLISH requested by Lucy 10:30 PM + Tom Terracino CANTOR requested by Bill Chapman 12:00 PM + Mary, Anthony and Edward Fava Cantor requested by Maria Fava Mass Intentions are available for this month WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Aug 26-27 Sept 2-3 Sept. 9-10 4 pm Conf Fr. Kamil Fr. Hubert Fr. Kamil 5 pm Missionary Fr. Hubert Fr. Kamil 8 am Missionary Fr. Hubert Fr. Kamil 9 am Fr. Kamil Fr. Hubert Fr. Kamil 10:30 am Fr. Kamil Fr. Kamil Fr. Hubert 12 pm Missionary Fr. Kamil Fr. Hubert ALTAR WINE For the weeks of August 5-September 1 In Memory of GERALD PLUHAR, JR. Requested by Pauline and Jerry Pluhar ALTAR BREAD AND WINE For the weeks of September 2-8 In Memory of Bill Durr Requested by Pat Golczewski BANNS OF MARRIAGE Matthew Gregory Heye Our Lady Queen of Peace, Hewitt, NJ and Jaclyn Marisa Hyder Our Lady Star of the Sea Lake Hapatcong, NJ Wedding is to take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea on September 15, 2017 PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR: Marie Baczewski, Al Colgate, Peter Carrion, John DePietri, Joan Dundorf, Vivian Gunther, Frank Floystad, Kathy Holley, Alan Litz, Evelyn McCabe, David McClellan, Joseph Miller, Mike Mooradian, John Picioccio, Genevieve Puso, Nicholas Salleroli, Joann Somma, John Tenhula, Eileen Trahan, Ruth Wiedemann, Joe Verboys, Ann Weinschenk, Barbara Zaccaro. ---------------------- We remember and give God thanks for our beloved dead. THE POPE S MONTHLY INTENTIONS AUGUST 2017 Artists That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation. Rosary Prayer Intentions for August Glorious Mysteries: We pray for the Church, for the Cardinals, the bishops, the priests, religious and for the laity. Sorrowful Mysteries: We pray for the conversion of sinners, for the dying, for all the dead. Joyful Mysteries: We pray for the needs of the Church, for vocations to the religious life and to the Priesthood, we pray for the faithfulness and holiness of priests, Luminous Mysteries: We pray for the poor souls in Purgatory, especially for the ones in our families and for all the faithful departed.
POLISH MISSION: The Polish Mission at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish was established in 2009 by the initiative of his Excellency Bishop Arthur Serratelli. The first Mass in Polish was celebrated in this parish September 6, 2009. FACEBOOK PAGE: Polska Misja Katolicka - Hewitt Masses in Polish: - Sunday 9:00 AM - First Fridays and Holy Days 7:30 PM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Community of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish invites all Polish speaking parishioners (children and teenagers) who wish to participate in sacramental catechesis in Polish preparing to receive First Holy Communion and Confirmation. If you are interested, please contact priests. POLSKA MISJA: Polska Misja przy parafii Najświętszej Maryi Panny Królowej Pokoju, powstała w 2009 roku z inicjatywy Jego Ekscelencji Ks. Biskupa Artura J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Pierwsza Msza Święta w języku Polskim została odprawiona w tej parafii szóstego września 2009 roku. FACEBOOK: Polska Misja Katolicka - Hewitt Msza Święta w Języku Polskim: - Niedziela godz 9:00AM - każdy pierwszy piątek o godz. 7:30 PM Wspólnota Parafialna Our Lady Queen of Peace zaprasza młodzież i dzieci należące do naszej parafii do uczestnictwa w katechezie przygotowującej do Pierwszej Komunii Św., oraz Bierzmowania. Katecheza prowadzona będzie w języku polskim. Wszystkich zainteresowanych prosimy o kontakt z duszpasterzami. Tickets available after Masses this weekend! COMING SOON Parents Meeting September 8 Meeting for all parents with children in our religious education program grades K-Confirmation is scheduled for Friday, September 8 beginning at 7:30 PM in the Church. Meeting for All Catechists Catechists Meeting is scheduled at 6:30 PM on September 8 th in the Gathering Space. Please be sure to attend to gather all the information you need for the coming year. Classes Begin September 10 Classes for Religious Education grades 1-8 and Confirmation 1 and 2 begin the week of September 10. UPCOMING Retreat Evening for Ministers of the Eucharist A special evening is being prepared for all Ministers of the Eucharist on Tuesday, September 19 th beginning at 7 PM. New Volunteers are welcome to attend this evening and prepare to join this most important ministry of service. Please RSVP (frkamilstachowiak@olqpnj.org) or call the parish office: 973-728-8162. Craft and Vendor Fair Saturday, November 18 Join us for our OLQP Craft Fair. We welcome all Crafters, Vendors and Consultants to sell their new items. Caryl Romeo is back to run the event! Any questions contact Caryl @ 973-809-1238 or e-mail carylromeo@olqpnj.org
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday, August 27 th Polish American Night Tickets Sold after all Masses Al-Anon 7:30 PM - Gathering Space AA 7:30 PM - Cafeteria Monday, August 28 th Tuesday, August 29 th Wednesday, August 30 th Thursday, August 31 st Bible Study 7:00 PM Library Friday, September 1 st Parish Office Closed First Friday Mass in Polish 7:30 PM Church Saturday, September 2 nd Legion of Mary - 9:00 AM Library AA 2:00 PM - Cafe Confessions 4:00 PM Church Sunday, September 3 rd Al-Anon 7:30 PM - Gathering Space AA 7:30 PM - Cafeteria SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM PRIESTS TO PARISH VOLUNTEERS To All Parish Volunteers and Parish Workers, By volunteering you have just given the most expensive and priceless gift anyone could have ever given kindness and love. You are proof that volunteers are people who don t want to be thanked for helping others but want to thank others for giving them the opportunity to help. If the world becomes a better place tomorrow, it will happen because of volunteers like you. God bless you! Fr Hubert and Fr Kamil NEW DAILY MASS Time Begins Next Week September 4 Morning Mass Monday through Saturday Recitation of the Rosary begins at 9:00 AM 8:30 AM FINANCIAL UPDATE The Parish belongs to all of us, and only through the parish community can we achieve our goals. The Challenge is Ours!!! Parish debt as of Aug. 21, 2017: $593,636 Sunday Donations Sunday, August 20, 2017 $7,398.00 Take Note: We are hoping to use the funds from the Polish American Night towards renovations in the sanctuary. We also are gathering estimates and looking into possibilities for the renovations of the restrooms. Thank you for your continued support! SHOP-RITE GIFT CARDS Week Ending August 20, 2017 Sold $3,170.00 Profit $158.50 Total Profit since July 1, 2017 $1,198.50 FOOD PANTRY The Food Pantry Item for this week are Pasta Sauce in a Jar Please Note: School Supplies are available for anyone in need at our food pantry. No appointment is necessary. Just visit our pantry during regular scheduled hours. Monday 10-Noon, or Tues., Wed. or Thurs. 1 pm -3 pm. THANK YOU We wish to thank the Morris Sign Company of Whippany, NJ for the creation and installation of the new Parish Sign Board for the front of our church. We appreciate their fine workmanship, professionalism, and generous assistance. Be sure to take a look if you have not yet seen it! ALTAR CLEANING Week of August 27, 2017 Team 7- Jane Brophy and Girlie Antona UPCOMING PIZZA NIGHT FOR WOMEN WITH THE BISHOP Save the Date - Monday, September 25 th from 7-9 PM at Pope John Paul XXIII High School - the first "Pizza Night for Women" with Bishop Serratelli. This event will be open to high school and college aged women discerning their vocation. For details, please contact the office of the Delegate for Religious at 973-777-8818 ext. 207, or kerry@patersondiocese.org.
PASTORAL STAFF Father Hubert Jurjewicz, Ph.D. Parish Administrator Father Kamil Stachowiak Parochial Vicar/Religious Education Deacon Charles Roche Deacon Deacon David Cedrone Deacon Mary Beth Osiecki Ministries/Outreach/Evangelization Patricia Golczewski Business Administrator Alan Morales Music Director Kevin Flynn Youth Minister/Asst. Religious Ed Matthew Romeo Youth Minister/Asst. Religious Ed Joseph Osiecki Information Technology Patricia Callahan Trustee John Buechel Trustee WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Sunday 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM (Polish) 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon DAILY MASSES Monday thru Saturday 8:30 AM, 9 AM beginning Sept. 4 Rosary Recited 9:00 AM, 8:30 AM beginning Sept. 4 First Friday Holy Day Vigil Mass Holy Day Masses 7:30 PM (Polish) 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM (Polish) EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM October - June, followed by Benediction SUMMER PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday Thursday 9:00 AM 3:00 PM REGULAR PARISH OFFICE HOURS (begin Sept. 5) Monday Thursday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM, Office closed on Fridays. PARISH MEMBERSHIP We welcome all new parishioners! If you would like to be a part of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish family we ask that you register to ensure your full participation in the life of the parish. Registrations forms are available at church exits, in the parish office or call and a form can be mailed or e-mailed to you. BULLETIN DEADLINE Please kindly submit all bulletin material to olqpnj@gmail.com. Please note that in order for articles to be published in next week s bulletin they need to be submitted no later than 10 AM of the prior Tuesday. MASS INTENTIONS Please come into the office or call during regular office hours. CONTINUING CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT Grades 1-6 Grades 1-4 Grades 5-8 Grades 9-10 Sunday, 9:00-10:15 AM Tuesday, 4:30-5:45 PM Tuesday, 7:00-8:15 PM 2-Year Confirmation Preparation 2 Sundays evenings a month SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS We celebrate the sacrament of Baptism most Sundays. Parents are welcome to have the Baptism celebrated either at a week-end Mass or at the Liturgy of Baptism at 2:00 PM two Sundays a month. To make arrangements for Baptism please call Parish Office. Godparents must be confirmed and be active members of the church and attend Mass regularly. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Before Daily Mass Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM (or by appointment with Fr. Hubert or Fr. Kamil) SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact Parish Office and set up an appointment. Any Catholic couple needs approximately a year to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the Priest celebrating the marriage and attendance at Pre-Cana conferences. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK / HOSPITAL VISITS We are strongly committed to the spiritual care of the sick. Because of privacy laws, hospitals and nursing homes are not allowed to release the patient s religious affiliation. Therefore, we must depend on families of our sick parishioners to inform us of their whereabouts and condition. Please notify the parish office of any need for a home or hospital visit. RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for people who seek full initiation in the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, which are received at Easter Vigil. For information, please contact the parish office. Sacrament Preparation Available in Polish Sacramental Catechesis for First Communion and Confirmation is also available in Polish. EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY (Pre-School Academy) Religious Based Formal Preschool, PreK and K Prep programs for ages 2 ½ - 6. Before and After School Program for Grades K-6 Contact Mercedes Debrecki at 973-506-7533 for more information. PRAYER CHAIN: Your sisters and brothers of the Parish will gladly pray for your needs. Please call Jenelle Hopkins at 973-853-7240 or e-mail her at prayer.chain@olqpnj.org.