OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACECHURCH 1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NJ

OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH

1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY 08036

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 2, 2017

Remember Our Sick

The Tabernacle Light will burn July 2nd through July 8th for The Special Intentions of The Family of Desmond O’Keeffe r/b The Consolation Ministry

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 2, 2017

M a s s e s Fo r t h e W e e k

Saturday, July 1, 2017

4:30 p.m. Domenic Vacanti, Dec’d r/b Jim and Chris Alex

Sunday, July 2, 2017

7:30 a.m. Raymond and Florence Ruble, Dec’d r/b Renee and Joe Rivera

9:00 a.m. In Thanksgiving for Deacon Leo r/b The Altar Rosary Society

10:30 a.m. People of the Parish

12:00 p.m. Domenic Vacanti, Dec’d r/b Marissa and Steven Alex

Monday, July 3, 2017

9:00 a.m. Parish Memorial Society

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

9:00 a.m. Natalia Reyes, Dec’d r/b Ruby Reyes

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

9:00 a.m. Mary McGann, Dec’d r/b Jinny Bobb

Thursday, July 6, 2017

9:00 a.m. Leonard Bobb, Dec’d r/b Jinny Bobb

Friday, July 7, 2017

9:00 a.m. Anna Zavislak, Dec’d r/b The Zavislak and Vitelli Family

Saturday, July 8, 2017

4:30 p.m. Domenic Vacanti, Dec’d r/b Vivienne Alex

Sunday, July 9, 2017

7:30 a.m. Lynn Celia, Dec’d r/b Ed and Barbara Celia

9:00 a.m. People of the Parish

10:30 a.m. Aaron Price, Dec’d r/b Dave and Denise Huttinger

12:00 p.m. Catherine Lapreta, Dec’d r/b The Faulhaber Family

PARISH STAFF

Father Joe Noche

Pastor

Deacon Leo Zito Pastoral Associate

Ginny Fama Coordinator of Religious Education

Carol Nasife Parish Secretary

Susan Lambert Accountant

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.ourladyqop.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 parish-ioners for three months. If extended prayers are needed, please send a note or call. Thank you.

Betty Rizzuto - Bob K. - Katherine Yung - Vincent Rogliano Michael Sokolowski - Frank Aleknavage - Janet Greaves Inga Manz - Rose Duckett - Frances Layman - Fred Faber III Tom Byrne - Ann Lees - Joann Pryer - Rita O’Connell Paula Waldis - Barbara Ruble - Jackie Anderson - Bobby Barnett - Stephen Toth - Jennifer Sides - Crystal Faber Anne Denney - Dina B. - Johanna Broeker - Michael Heng Helen Welde - Catherine Sommi - Louis Sommi - Blanche Collar - Michael Schroeder - Autumn Matacchiera - Irene Rodonski - James Brady - Augie Riginos

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Message from the Padre

This week we are celebrating the Fourth of July. It is a

day of parades, political speeches, fireworks and back yard barbe-

cues. But most of all it is a day of celebrating our independence, a

celebration of freedom, sovereignty and liberty, and to remember

and give thanks to those courageous people who brought freedom

to our nation. As we celebrate our nation's independence with

pride, joy and gratitude, we also conclude this year’s commemora-

tion of the Fortnight for Freedom, the fourteen days of prayer and

witness to our religious liberty.

Yes, the 4th of July resounds with most of the world as the commemoration of the United States’

Independence, an example of freedom and liberation from oppression. But for some of us today, freedom

means individual liberties to choose or to say whatever pleases them. But Jesus tells us differently. He

says, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” My dear friends, what good is freedom,

consecrated in the law, if we do not use the freedom to seek the truth and to speak out what we believe as

Christians. As Pope Benedict XVI once said, “Freedom is not only a gift… but with it…brings personal

responsibility.” This responsibility calls for the cultivation of virtues, self-discipline and a sense of respon-

sibility to defend our faith in truth.

Yes, we are Americans and we are also Catholics and we

are proud to be both… but in the eyes of God… we are first

Catholic. That is why when our religious freedom is threaten by

man-made laws, we need to speak up. Pope Francis has said,

“Every man and woman must be free to profess his or her faith.

Religious freedom is not only that of private thoughts or worship,

but it is a liberty to be lived both privately and publicly, accord-

ing to the ethical principles based on the teachings of Christ.” In

the light of both Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis’ messages, we are then called to be witness to our

faith so that our country, our nation may be transformed into a place where the teaching of the Gospel will

one day prevail, not only in our values but also implemented in our laws.

As we celebrate Independence Day and the conclusion of the Fortnight for Freedom, let us give

thanks to those courageous men and women who brought freedom to our nation, and at the same time, let us

strive in God’s love to speak out the truth about our faith and not be afraid of whatever judgments directed at

us by those who oppose our values. Let us always remember that our freedom comes with a personal re-

sponsibility not only to ourselves, but also to our neighbors and most of all to God.

Fr. Joe

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Readings and Gospel

for the Week

Sunday: 2 Kgs 4: 8-11 Rom 6: 3-4 Mt 10: 37-42

14-16a 8-11

Monday: Eph 2: 19-22 Jn 20: 24-29

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: Gn 23: 1-4, 19 Mt 9: 9-13

24: 1-8, 62-67

Saturday: Gn 27: 1-5 Mt 9: 14-17

15-29

Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM — 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Daily Mass: 9:00 AM

Reconciliation Saturday 3:45 — 4:15 PM

1st Reading 2nd Reading Gospel

Stewardship of Treasure

Parish Offering: June 25, 2017

Weekly Collection $ 5,541.00 Second Collection 521.00 Miscellaneous 215.00 E-Giving Weekly Collection $ 1,194.00 Utilities and Grounds 57.00 Diocesan Assessment 97.00 Building Fund 15.00 Miscellaneous 10.00 Total $ 7,650.00

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 pray for the men and women

now serving in the military, especially

the loved ones of our parishioners:

Michael Blaser

Kenneth Fama

Amy Price

Chris Price

Megan Cobb

Scott Shaffer

Kyle Shaffer

Joel A. DeLuca

James McCarthy

Kevin Flatley

The Thirteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time 2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a

Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11

Matthew 10: 37-42

While Jesus in today’s Gospel does call us to sacrifice, his

emphasis (and that of the first reading) seems to be on the re-

wards that disciples can expect. Discipleship is not without

cost, but God’s gratitude is boundless. Let us listen today for

what God is asking each of us to do, and let us pray for the

willingness to do it without counting the cost.

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions

July

Lapsed Christians

That our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith,

through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover

the merciful closeness of the Lord and the beauty of the Chris-

tian life.

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. Electronic Funds Transfer enables you to have your weekly offering automatically debited from your checking account or credit card. You can enroll today by visiting our website at www.ourladyqop.org and click on the link to Parish Giving.

Dawn Catherine DeBatt

John Allan Thompson

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

REGISTRATION for 2017-2018

If you have not registered your child for Religious

Education classes for the 2017-2018 school year, it is im-

portant that you register your children now! You may

drop off your brown envelope that was given on April 3rd

and 4th. Please place your envelope in the large black

mail box located in front of the reception office.

You must be a registered member of Our Lady Queen

of Peace to attend our Religious Education Program.

Please note, the Religious Education Office will be

closed Monday, July 3rd through Tuesday, July 10th.

Maybe you never had the opportunity to receive the

Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion or Confir-

mation.

Perhaps you or one of your loved ones have consid-

ered 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 an-

nulment?

For more information regarding any of the above, please

contact Deacon Leo at 609-267-0230 ext. 19.

Have you received all

your Sacraments?

Have circumstances prevented you

from receiving your Sacraments?

Please remember in your prayers A member of our parish family who died:

Katherine Trickey

Also

The deceased members of our Parish and those who died in the Service of our Country.

May they enjoy peace in their new life with Christ Jesus.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Parish Office will be CLOSED

Tuesday, July 4th

The Office will reopen Wednesday, July 5th at 9 AM

Care for the Sick,

Homebound and Elderly

The sick, the homebound and the elderly are val-

ued members of our parish. To make arrange-

ments for visitation by a member of the Home-

bound Ministry, please call Deacon Leo Zito at

the Parish Office at 609-267-0230 ext. 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 par-

ents 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 forms com-

pleted 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.

Marriage

Engaged couples are required to make arrangements with the

Parish at least one year in advance of the planned wedding

date and before finalizing any social plans. All couples are

required to attend a Pre Cana Session. For more information

please contact Carol in the Parish Office at 609-267-0230

ext. 16.

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Our Lady Queen of Peace Church

Hainesport, New Jersey

WELCOME!

We are glad that you came to celebrate with our Par-ish Family. We hope that you will return often. If you would like to become a registered member of our Parish, please complete this form and place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the Parish Office.

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Knights of Columbus Council 12592

Golf Outing August 18, 2017

Questions:

Direct any questions to:

Joe Rivera at 609-267-5997 (Please leave a message)

Registration and

Light Breakfast

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

Shotgun Start

8:00 a.m.

Lunch and Awards (After Golf)

Lunch Buffet

Recognition of Sponsors

Recognition of Golfers

Announcement of Contest Winners

Awards

Special Features

Golf Format: Scramble

Hole in One Prizes

Contests/Prizes

Gifts for Each Participant

TRENTON THUNDER VS

READING PHILLIES GROUP OUTING

With fireworks after the game!

Come join the OLQP Knights of Columbus for a Knight out at the Trenton Thunder.

Date: Wednesday, July 5th Time: 7:00 PM

Ticket Price: $10.00

Group Leader: Rich Baldwin For tickets and information email:

rtscrichb@comcast.net

Phone: 609-702-0419

Community News

Each year dioceses around the country arrange special events to

highlight the importance of defending religious freedom. The

Fortnight for Freedom is from June 21, the vigil of the Feasts

of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, to July 4th, Independ-

ence Day. For more information please go to www.usccb.org.

Prayer for Religious Freedom

Father, we praise You and thank You

for Your most precious gifts of human

life and human freedom.

Touch the hearts of our lawmakers with

the wisdom and courage to uphold

conscience rights and religious liberty

for all. Protect all people from being

forced to violate their moral and

religious conviction.

In Your goodness, guard our freedom to

live out our faith and to follow You in

all that we do. Give us strength to be

bold and joyful witnesses.

We ask this through Christ, our Lord.

Amen

USCCB - Washington, DC