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OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH
1603 MARNE HIGHWAY, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY 08036
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 3, 2016
The Tabernacle Light will burn January 3rd through January 9th For the Special Intentions of Jack McGann r/b Jinny Bobb
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
January 3, 2016
M a s s e s Fo r t h e We e k
Saturday, January 2, 2016
4:30 p.m. Special Intentions of Jack McGann r/b Jinny Bobb
Sunday, January 3, 2016
7:30 a.m. People of the Parish
9:00 a.m. Herman Vahjan, Dec’d r/b Sue McMullen
10:30 a.m. Michalene Witten, Dec’d r/b The Ruggiano Family
12:00 p.m. Vicente Sitao, Dec’d r/b The Bobila Family
Monday, January 4, 2016
9:00 a.m. Parish Memorial Society
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
9:00 a.m. George Jones, Dec’d r/b Grace Nasife
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
9:00 a.m. Diana Phillips Atkinson, Dec’d r/b Martha Lee Evans
Thursday, January 7, 2016
9:00 a.m. Barbara Guerriere, Dec’d r/b The Guerriere Family
Friday, January 8, 2016 9:00 a.m. Daniel R. McFadden, Dec’d r/b John and Lynn Gavin
Saturday, January 9, 2016
4:30 p.m. Jennie and Edward Farmer, Dec’d r/b Julia and Joan
Sunday, January 10, 2016
7:30 a.m. Lorraine Raffin, Dec’d r/b Mom, Dad and Larissa
9:00 a.m. People of the Parish
10:30 a.m. Mary Keefe, Dec’d r/b The Trost Family
12:00 p.m. Frances Romano, Dec’d r/b Joseph and Dolores Berger
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.
PARISH STAFF
Father Joe Noche
Pastor
Deacon Leo Zito Pastoral Associate
Ginny Fama Coordinator of Religious Education
Carol Nasife Parish Secretary
Esther Kubiczky Bookkeeper
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
Joe Feigenbutz - Suzanne Rife - Gina Ieradi - Betty Rizzuto Mary Ann Kirvan - Bob K. - Bob and Alice Furbee - Vincent Rogliano - Nicholas - Blanch Collar - Michael Sokolowski Kyle Nestle - Frank Aleknavage - Janet Greaves - Joe Ger-delmann - Inga Manz - Rose Duckett - Paul Curry - Frances Layman - Steven Toth - Ann Lees
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Stewardship of Treasure Parish Offering: December 20, 2015
Weekly Collection $ 7,278.00 Second Collection 889.00 Christmas Collection 735.00 Miscellaneous Collection 163.00
E-giving: Weekly Collection $ 1,800.00 Christmas Collection 100.00 Miscellaneous Collection 309.00
Total $ 11,274.00
Due to the bulletin’s early publication for the holidays, the collection totals for December 27th will appear in next weekend’s bulletin.
“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
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church has available an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) program through Par-ish Giving by John Patrick Publishing Co., Inc. The pro-gram is “free of charge” for parishioners. Electronic Funds Transfer enables you to have your weekly offer-ing 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.
A Message from the Padre
On this Sunday’s Feast of the Epiphany, our Gospel from Matthew
brings us the story of the Magi who left everything behind and followed a bright
star in the sky. But “Why would anyone leave everything, and follow a star from
a far?” Perhaps the only answer that the three Magi could offer us, and one that makes sense was that within their hearts there is
that “restlessness” to find the truth for the Heavenly King… that will bring peace on the earth.
My dear friends, our feast this weekend reminds us of the unforgettable words of St. Augustine: “Our hearts are rest-
less, until they find their rest in you.” Yes, in all of us, there is that restlessness in our hearts that keeps us looking for something
new and for something better. We keep on searching for that star that will satisfy our dreams and fulfill our needs. Just like the
three Magi, the star represents a call that was heavenly. To them, the light of the star was a symbol of hope, of joy and of peace.
It is easy then to imagine their joy when the heavenly sign came to a stop. Finally, they saw what they were looking for and kneel-
ing down, they glorified and adored this little baby named Jesus.
My dear brothers and sisters, the story of the Epiphany is also our story. We are like the three Wisemen who travel afar
and were guided to the divine birth of Christ. Being enlightened by that guiding star and the Light of God in our hearts, we are
called to go forward and to share with others the Good News of the birth of Jesus Christ.
So just like the three Magi, as we go home today proclaiming our own Epiphany story… may we pay homage to this lit-
tle child named Jesus and may this child’s promise of faith, hope and love be large enough to bring us peace in our lives… so that
as St. Augustine said … “Our restless hearts…will finally find rest in Him.”
Fr Joe
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The Epiphany of the Lord Mt 2: 1-12
Listening to the readings proclaimed
today, it will become apparent that God intends for the Good News of
salvation to be shared by everyone.
From the expansive vision of Isaiah to
the radical inclusion of Saint Paul, we
are to understand that the journey of the magi is one that we all
can undertake. The signs are there, in the heavens and in God’s
word. Let us all pack our bags and seek the Lord wherever the
journey takes us.
Scott Shaffer
Kyle Shaffer
Joel A. DeLuca
Dary and Adam Caufield
Mass Schedule
Saturday Evening: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m.
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
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 mem-
bers of our armed forces. Give them cour-
age, hope and strength. May they ever
experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from dark-
ness 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:
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 [email protected] or by calling
609-267-0230 ext. 16.
READINGS FOR
THE WEEK
Sunday: Is 60: 1-6, Eph 3: 2-3a, 5-6, Mt 2: 1-12
Monday: 1 Jn 3: 22—4: 6, Mt 4: 12-17, 23-25
Tuesday: 1 Jn 4: 7-10, Mk 6: 34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4: 11-18, Mk 6: 45-52
Thursday: 1 Jn 4: 19—5: 4, Lk 4: 14-22
Friday: 1 Jn 5: 5-13, Lk 5: 12-16
Saturday: 1 Jn 5: 14-21, Jn 3: 22-30
Bus Drivers Needed!!
If you have a CDL passenger license
and willing to help us with transporting parishioners
who otherwise are unable to come to the 10:30 AM
Mass we need your help! If you are interested but
do not have a CDL passenger license we will help
you obtain one. Please contact Carol at the Parish
Office at 609-267-0230 ext. 16.
The Holy Father’s
Prayer Intentions
January 2016
Universal: Interreligious Dialogue - That sincere dialogue
among men and women of different faiths may produce the
fruits of peace and justice.
For Evangelization: Christian Unity - That by means of dia-
logue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy
Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.
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.
Michael Blaser
Kenneth Fama
Chris and Amy Price
Megan Cobb
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EPIPHANY SERVICE JANUARY 6, 2016
Our annual Epiphany celebration with our neighbors and friends from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will take place on Wednesday, January 6th.
We will gather at St. Paul’s Church for dinner beginning at 6:00 PM, followed by the Prayer
Service at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church at 7:30 PM. Please join us for this special cele-bration with our neighbors from St. Paul’s.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is located at
910 Marne Highway, Hainesport.
LAYING OUR GIFTS AT
THE FEET OF THE KING
The three Wise Men gave Jesus gifts worthy of a king. We can also present him with our own royal gifts. While ours may not be actual gold, frankincense and myrrh, we can still give to him the best we have.
Gold: The gift of kings, the “gold” we can offer the King of Kings is our talents and abilities. Like gold, our talents do
the most good when given to others.
Frankincense: Frankincense was used as incense during worship and symbolized the prayers offered up to God. In the time of Jesus, frankincense was used by priests whose job it was to intercede for the people. Our priestly ministry can
be praying daily for those who need it, especially anyone we know who is struggling and particularly in need of strength
and comfort.
Myrrh: A spice used to ease suffering, myrrh was a valuable gift. Mother Teresa once said, “I serve because I love Jesus.” Our kindness can be our “myrrh” offered to God - a valuable gift.
WORD OF LIFE January 2016
“Each of us has his or her own personal identity and is
capable of entering into dialogue with others and with
God himself.”
~ Pope Francis, Laudato Si, no. 81 © 2015 Libreria Editrice Vatican. Used with permission (www.goo.gl/UBwd3B)
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 Bap-
tism, First Communion or Confirmation.
Perhaps you or one of your loved ones have considered be-
coming 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 annul-
ment?
For more information regarding any of the above, please
contact Deacon Leo at 609-267-0230 ext. 19.
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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.
Family Name: Head of Household: Spouse: Address:
Phone: E-mail:
OUR LADY QUEEN OF
PEACE MEMORIAL GARDEN
If you have not already purchased a brick paver there is still
time to place your order. The cost of each brick with your
personal message and a symbol is $125. Proceeds for the
brick pavers will be used to support the life and ministry of
our parish. Forms will be available in the church or in the Parish Office. Please feel free to take one. If you have any
questions please do not hesitate to contact Carol in the Parish
Office at 609-267-0230 extension 16.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR PARISH BIRDS
Saturday and / or Sunday
We are looking for reliable volunteers to assist with the care of our parish birds. If you are willing to offer a few minutes to give our birds food and fresh water please call Carol Nasife at 609-267-0230 ext. 16.
“Year of Mercy”
January 2016
Corporal Act of Mercy
“Feed the hungry and give drink to the
thirsty” - Begin the New Year with a Reso-
lution to do something special to reach out to
those in need of food to sustain their families. Consider vol-
unteering at a Soup Kitchen, contributing to a “casserole”
program or running a special food collection. Involve chil-
dren, teens and various parish groups to “Feed the Hungry” in
this “Year of Mercy.”
Resurrection Parish 260 Conrow Road, Delran, NJ
Altar Rosary Society Oplatek Dinner Resurrection Parish Altar Rosary Society is having a
fabulous family night of home cooked food both Polish
and American food and music for a night of fellowship. Please come at 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2016 for
our annual Oplatek Dinner. This is a night for families to
get together and share a good time with one another.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children from ages 6 to 12. There will be a children’s friendly menu offered
also. This can be a great time for all. BYOB. If you
want a table of 8 or 10 reserved please let us know by calling 856-461-3693 after 5 PM.
The Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Trenton has asked the parish respect life groups to share the wonder-
ful resources the US Conference of Catholic Bishops
(USCCB) for all Catholics. To view this site, go to www.migrate.usccb.org. Click on “Pro-live Activities”
on the bottom. Then click on “Respect Life Program”
on the left. The USCCB web site has many interesting
and timely articles to keep us informed on the working of our faith in today’s world.