March 4, 2012

OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH

Week of March 4, 2012

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Masses for the Week

Saturday, March 3rd 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. John Ciesielski, req. Dorothy and Bob Unger Sunday, March 4th - Second Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. Nicholas Carone, req. The Pennisi Family 9:00 a.m. Brian McCrea, req. Jeff McIntyre 10:30 a.m. Lena Scraangello, req. Our Lady of Peace Rosary Altar Society 12:00 p.m. Rose Cusati, req. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DeMarco Jr. Monday, March 5th 7:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish and all their intentions 12:10 p.m. Billie and Bill Kirchner, req. the family Tuesday, March 6th 7:00 a.m. John Setzer, req. the family 12:10 p.m. Patrick Clarke, req. his family Wednesday, March 7th 7:00 a.m. John Smith,. Req. Peter Charlton 12:10 p.m. Deceased Members of the LeVan and Egan Families, req. Kathryn LeVan Thursday, March 8th 7:00 a.m. Joseph Goepfert, req. Stephanie Goepfert 12:10 a.m. Patsy DeLuise, req. his wife Marie Friday, March 9th 7:00 a.m. Mary McGowan, req. Rich and Barbara Maggi 12:10 p.m. Michael Whalen, req. The Conte Family Saturday, March 10th 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. Rosalia Randazzo, req. Joe, Nancy, Joseph and Anthony Randazzo Sunday, March 11th - Third Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. Mary Mercer, req. Bernie and Margie McGhee 9:00 a.m. Helen Marie Rubino, req. Gail and Philip Cronin 10:30 a.m. Carmela and Antonio Valles, req. Mr. and Mrs. Gino Valles 12:00 p.m. George R. Buttery, req. Marjorie Buttery

Calendar of Parish Activities

Sunday, March 4thOur Lady of Peace Scout Sunday 10:00 a.m. Welcome Coffee And, Parish Hall / Kitchen 6:00 p.m. High School Ministry Mass, Church 7:009:00 p.m. Dinner for the High School Youth Ministry, Entire Parish Hall / Kitchen Monday, March 5th 3:004:30 p.m. A of OLP Gym Time, Gym 5:009:30 p.m. CYO Basketball practice, Gym 7:30 p.m. Rosary Altar Society Evening of Recollection, Church / Entire Parish Hall / Kitchen 7:30 p.m. SCC Ladies Meeting, Parish Library 7:30 p.m. Adult Scout Leaders Meeting, rectory Counting Room Tuesday, March 6th 3:004:30 p.m. A of OLP Enrichment, Gym / Entire Parish Hall / Kitchen / School 6:30 p.m. A of OLP Cub Scouts, Cafeteria 7:009:00 p.m. Bible Timeline, Entire Parish Hall 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir practice, Church 7:30 p.m. RCIA, rectory, Counting Room 7:30 p.m. Tri-Parish Womens Core Team Meeting, Pope John Paul Wednesday, March 7th 3:304:45 p.m. & 7:158:30 p.m. Religious . Education Classes, School / Entire Parish Hall / Gym Thursday, March 8th 12:302:30 p.m. SCC Ladies Meeting, Parish Hall B 1:002:00 p.m. Holy Hour for Reparation, church 3:304:45 p.m. Religious Education Classes, School / Gym / Entire Parish Hall 5:3010:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym Friday, March 9th 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross with The A of OLP, church 3:004:30 p.m. A of OLP Field & Track, Gym 5:009:30 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym 6:45 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper, Parish Hall 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Church Saturday, March 10th 9:00 a.m.- 12 Noon Market St. Mission Clothing Collection, CAF 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Jesus Day, Entire Parish Hall / Gym / Kit 4:006:00 p.m. Confirmation Prep for 8th Grade Candidates Rite of Sponsors, Entire Parish Hall / Gym Second Collection during the 5:00 p.m. Mass for Peters Pence 7:009:00 p.m. Jr. Youth Club, Entire Parish Hall / Kit / Gym Sunday, March 11th Second Collection during each Sunday Mass for Peters Pence 1:306:00 p.m. CYO Basketball Games, Gym
7:009:00 p.m. AftershockHigh School Youth Ministry, Entire Parish Hall / Gym

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Relatives and Friends Who eed Our Prayers

Please pray especially for the following people who have recently been added to our prayer list: Susan Griffin Shane Cook William DiLemme Elaine Patterson Abdalla Shenouda Orlena Shek Maria Atanase Bob Honkins Marty Ammenwerth Anna Mondelli Maria Boldera Robert Keating three special intentions Let us also pray for the men and women who are serving in our military in particular those who are from our parish: PFC. Joseph Robert Pecca - Korea CPL. Gerald Squirlock Jr., Army Afghanistan 2LT. Charlie Law, Army - Iraq COL Paul J. McAneny, Air ForceKuwait SSG Joseph Cornall, ArmyKuwait PFC icholas Hudspith, ArmyKuwait Lance CPL. Christopher Sodano, Marines - Afghanistan Also, please remember our dearly departed relatives and friends who have passed away recently especially Amy Markell. May they rest in peace. Please remember that there is a special intention book located in the Baptistery of the church. Your intention can be written in it and prayed for during the Masses that are said at Our Lady of Peace.

The Apostles Creed

We may have noticed at Mass that we used the Apostles Creed instead of the Nicene Creed. The origins of the Apostles Creed are believed to predate the Nicene Creed. It is universally recognized by many Christians as a shared statement of our faith in God the father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Apostles Creed may be used at any Sunday Mass, but the church particularly recommends its use during Lent and Easter Time. Why? Because the words of this ancient Creed have been used for centuries as the basis of our baptismal promises, and the seasons of Lent and Easter put a strong focus on baptism. During Lent we prepare those who will be baptized at Easter while readying ourselves to renew our own baptismal promises. As we recite the Apostles Creed, it will stir up in our hearts our commitment to Christ which was first made at our own baptism and prepare us to renew our promises this Easter

Questions and Answers from the Catholic Bishops of ew Jersey

Marriage as a Union of One Man and One Woman January 17, 2012
Is same sex marriage a civil right? Same sex marriage is not a civil right. A strong desire does not make a civil right. Every man and every woman has a right to enter into marriage, but marriage as an institution can only be between a man and a woman. Governments do not have the power to define marriage otherwise, because it is a permanent human institution that does not owe its existence to governments. In addition, sane-sex marriage is not a civil right because same-sex couples cannot fulfill the core public purpose of marriage: bringing men and women into the only kind of union that can make new life and give children, mothers and fathers.

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Welcoming Committee ews

As a parish, we will be welcoming the following new parishioners during the 9:00 a.m. Mass this Sunday March 4, 2012. Brian and Mary Gauthier and family, Jessica Tilak and family, Elwin and Sandra Lacandalo, Molleen Secovis and John Dalessio Following this mass, please join us in the Parish Hall for coffee and goodies to celebrate the welcoming of our newest members.

Save the Dates!

Parish Mission A Taste of Silence
Saturday, March 17th through Tuesday, March 20th The Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Annual Tricky Tray Party

This years theme

The Umbrella Stand is Back! St. Johns Soup Kitchen is in eed

Lent is here again and so is Mrs. Mahons umbrella stand! St. Johns Soup Kitchen in Newark is in need of cash donations to continue their ministry to the poor. Donations of any amount can be placed in the umbrella stand that is in the sanctuary in front of the altar. All donations, will be forwarded to St. Johns Soup Kitchen in Newark.

Younger than Springtime

Friday, March 23rd at LAffaire, Mountainside Rosary Altar Society

Communion Breakfast following the

9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 25th The Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Food Pantry Items of the Week

Our supplies of coffee, laundry detergent and bar hand soap are very low. Your kindness and generosity has been tremendous during the year and the families who share from our pantry are very grateful. Never doubt that your donations have helped many of the needy in our area especially during the economic time that we now live in.

Rock of Ages Dinner/Concert

Saturday, April 28th at The Academy Our Lady of Peace Information flyers can be found on the tables at the entrance ways of the Church.

Lenten Friday Evening Soup Suppers and Stations of the Cross

You are invited to join with fellow parishioners for a light dinner and then worship together at the Stations of the Cross. Come on Friday evenings during Lent for a

Lets Clean Out Those Closets for the Country Fair ew Gifts Table!

The Country Fair will be held on May 16th through the complimentary Soup Supper at 6:45 p.m. in the 19th this year. We are asking for your donations of new Academy Cafeteria followed by the Stations of the unused gifts and household items for our Country Fair ew Gifts Table. Please bring your little treasures Cross in the Church at 7:30 p.m. to the rectory between now and the Country Fair. Everyone is welcome to come eat, chat and then You will be lightening your closets and helping your pray together. parish at the same time!

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Rosary Altar Society ews

ight of Reflection
The Altar Rosary Society ight of Reflection will be held on Monday, March 5th. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. Fr. Frank Heinen will be the celebrant and he will also give the homily. Following the Mass, there will be a general meeting in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Scriptural Readings for the

Week of March 4th
Second Sunday of Lent Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 Monday Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31 Friday Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Altar Memorials
for the month of March, 2012
The Sanctuary Candle is in memory of John and Mary Fresnics Altar Wines are in memory of Antoinette Romano Altar Candles are in Memory of Richard Markell Altar Breads are in Thanksgiving Salvatore Liberato There are some Altar Memorials still available for 2012. This is a wonderful way to remember a loved one. If you are interested, please speak with the receptionist at the rectory office.

OFFERED O CE AGIA RE-EMPLOYME T SEMI AR

The beginning session of the seminar will be held on Monday, March 12, 2012 - 7:30 p.m. at the New Providence United Methodist Church. The first topic will be Positioning Yourself in a Difficult Job Market. The presenter will be Lloyd L. Feinstein, author and consultant. For details, please call 908-464-5525.

Spring is Coming! Think Plants, Flowers and Gardens! Think Garden Angels!
The Planning Meeting for the 2012 Gardening Year at Our Lady of Peace will take place Thursday evening, April 22nd at 7:30 p.m. in the rectorys Pope John Paul II Room (Rectory Basement). Parishioners interested in the design and care of the beautiful grounds and gardens of Our Lady of Peace Parish are encouraged to attend the Planning Meeting for this special parish Minis try. If you plan to be a member of the Garden Angels Ministry but are unable to attend the Planning Meeting or cannot for any reason be a part of the Garden Angels Ministry, but wish to contribute suggestions, plants, or new or used tools to the Ministry, please call Mary Medina at 908-771-0139 or leave a note at the rectory.

Come, follow Me!

A Catholic Mens Conference will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Seton Hall University in South Orange. Prayerful, spirit-filled, life changing! The day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends around 4:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev. Archbishop John J. Myers along with our local Bishops and Priests con-celebrating. A dynamic line-up of speakers is scheduled for this day! Ticket price is $25 for adults, $20 for students and senior citizens including breakfast and lunch. For registration, please visit our website at www.rcan.org/menscommission or call 973-4974545 or email [email protected]

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Baptism
WELCOME TO ALL THOSE WHO WERE BAPTIZED DURI G THE MO THS OF
JA UARY A D FEBRUARY, 2012

PARISH-WIDE LENTEN PROJECT

As a young boy walked the beach at dawn, he noticed an old man ahead of him picking up starfish and tossing them into the sea. Catching up with the man, the boy asked why he was doing this. The old man explained to the boy that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. But the beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish, exclaimed the boy. How can your effort make any difference? The old man looked at the starfish in his hand and then threw it safely into the waves. He turned to the boy and said, It made a difference to that one.

Anthony Jay Arminio Quinn Taylor Hofmann Ryan Joseph Hughes Andrew Richard Palusak

during regular office hours for details concerning registration for Baptism We would like to make a difference for another family this and information concerning the Pre year. Please look for the Operation Starfish boxes on the Baptismal Conference. back tables of the church. They may be returned the week of
April 1, 2012

Once again, we are partnering with Food for the Poor to raise money for destitute families in Haiti. Last year we made Danielk Seib a difference for the Filias family in Grand Boulage, Haiti. Our parish collected over $4,200, providing them with a new Gregory Seib home, as well as enough food for the year, some small farm animals, a small business project, coverage of school exParents who are anticipating the birth of a child please call the rectory penses, and even six computer workstations for the local school!

ATTE TIO ALL LECTORES A D A Y O E I TERESTED I BECOMI G A LECTOR

A LECTOR FORMATION session will be held on Saturday, March 10th at the Archdiocesan Center in Newark from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics will be Scripture and LiturgyRole of the lector and Public Speaking. Anyone interested is invited to leave their name and phone number with the Rectory as soon as possible or email same to [email protected] Further details will be promptly provided.

Please look for the Operation Starfish boxes on the back tables of the church. They may be returned the week of April 1, 2012.

March Youth Club ews

Middle School Youth Club (7th and 8th grade)
Friday, March 9th Youth Club Open Gym/Game Night 7:30 9:30 p.m. Bring your favorite game. Boys bring a chilled drink and girls bring snack or dessert (No nuts due to allergies)

Junior Youth Club (5th and 6th grade)

Saturday, March 10th Open Gym Theme TBD, Boys bring a chilled 7:009:00 p.m. drink and girls bring snack or dessert (No nuts due to allergies) Stuff Easter Eggs for Easter Sunday If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 908-508-0544 or [email protected] Maureen Miller Junior/Middle School Youth Minister

All are invited! Annual Parish Mission

March 18-20 featuring Fr. Carl Arico*
Three days of prayer that will change your life!!

Sunday evening, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the church
There will be a special Mission Program on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m., followed by Mass at 12:10 p.m. The content of the three evening sessions will be covered during the two morning sessions.
*Father Carl is a nationally known retreat director and vice president of Contemplative Outreach.

Our Lady of Peace Rosary Altar Society invites

All Ladies of Our Lady of Peace Parish

to attend the annual

Communion Breakfast
Sunday, March 25, 2012
at

Canoe Brook County Club 1108 Morris Turnpike Summit, NJ 07902 Immediately following 9:00 a.m. Mass Guest speaker Sister Donna L. Ciangio
Tickets are $25 per person Tables of 10 are available, friends welcome!

RSVP
Sue Janazzo 43 Midvale Dr. New Providence, NJ 07974 [email protected] (908) 464-3896 or Maggie Reilly 93 Burlington Rd. New Providence, NJ 07974 [email protected] (908) 464-1527

or leave your registrations at the rectory desk By March 19th Name__________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________

Younger Than Springtime

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace - 2012 Tricky Tray Dinner/Admission Ticket Purchase Friday, March 23, 2012 6:00 PM LAffaire 1099 Route 22 East Mountainside, NJ
Tickets are $50 per person

Each guest will receive $10 of complimentary basket tickets as our Thank You! This form can be completed for yourself or for an entire table up to ten (10) people. * Please return one form for all people included in same table ticket purchase. Please include payment for all people included in same table ticket purchase. Your Name: __________________________ PHONE # required: ___________________________ Email optional : _________________________________ Please check one: Individual ticket purchase ________ ($50.00 payment included) Ticket purchase for a table of ________ (# of people x $50.00 payment included) full table ticket purchase ________ (10 people = $500.00 payment included) * Note: there are a limited number of tables for 12; please add the additional 2 names, 2 payments, and dinner selection. Please list the names of the people who will be sitting at your table (circle dinner selection). 1. ____________________ Chicken or Fish 3. ____________________ Chicken or Fish 5. ____________________ Chicken or Fish 7. ____________________ Chicken or Fish 9. ____________________ Chicken or Fish 2. ____________________ 4. ____________________ 6. ____________________ 8. ____________________ Chicken or Fish Chicken or Fish Chicken or Fish Chicken or Fish

10.____________________ Chicken or Fish

Please make checks payable to OLP HSA. This form and a check (or all checks for the number of names on this form) should be returned to OLP School or to the rectory Attn: JAN MANGER by March 16, 2012. If you have any questions about seating, please call JAN MANGER 908 665-2696.