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Masses for the Week

Saturday, ovember 17th 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. Christopher Rosato, req. his Grandparents Josephine and Dominick Rosato Sunday, ovember 18th ThirtyThird Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Rocco and Edna Scalessa, req. the family 9:00 a.m. Elizabeth Bernoskie, req. John and Laurie Closs and family 10:30 a.m. Jack Keyser, req. his wife Jeanette 12:00 p.m. Steven Peel, req. Judy Corvelli Monday, ovember 19th 7:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish and all their intentions 12:10 p.m. Doris Mahoney, req. The Our Lady of Peace Rosary Altar Society Tuesday, ovember 20th 7:00 a.m. Adrienne Morris, req. Carrie Romano 12:10 p.m. Grace Fiocco, req. Peter and Patricia Crichton Wednesday, ovember 21st 7:00 a.m. Marcella and Denis Hickey, req. Eileen and Lou Rinaldi 12:10 p.m. Mary and Tony Imbimbo, req. their daughter Gail Souren 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Mass Thursday, ovember 22nd 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass Friday, ovember 23rd 7:00 a.m. Antoino Cortese, req. his family 12:10 p.m. Fr. Stephen Quinn, req. Rosemary Murphy Saturday, ovember 24th 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. Nora and Michael Whalen, req. The Conte Family Sunday, ovember 25th ThirtyFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Bonnie Roemer, req. Mr. Darcy 9:00 a.m. Ruth Michaelian. Req. Roberta Oldenborg 10:30 a.m. Mary Chiaramonte, req. The Koubek Family 12:00 p.m. Marie Brenner, req. Donna and Joseph Zambri

Calendar of Parish Activities Week of ovember 18, 2012

Saturday, ovember 17th Second Collection during Mass for Catholic Relief Services The Little Sisters of the Poor will be collecting donations at the doors of the Church following the 5:00 p.m. Mass. 7:309:30 p.m. JR/MS Youth Groups Bowling Party, Off Grounds Sunday, ovember 18th Second Collection during each Mass for Catholic Relief Services The Little Sisters of the Poor will be collecting donations at the doors of the Church following each of the Sunday Masses. 7:009:00 p.m. After Shock High School Youth Ministry, Parish Hall Monday ovember 19th 12:30 p.m. A of OLP Early Dismissal (Parent Teacher Conferences) 3:006:30 p.m. OLP Gym Time, Gym 5:009:30 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym 6:007:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Mass Rehearsal, Church 7:30 p.m. Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service at Faith Lutheran Church South Street, New Providence 7:30 p.m. SCC Mens Group, Pope John Paul Room 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena, Church Tuesday, ovember 20th 9:009:30 a.m. Sandwiches for St. Josephs Social Service Center Elizabeth, Parish Hall Lobby 12:30 p.m. A of OLP Early Dismissal (Parent Teacher Conferences) 3:004:30 p.m. A of OLP Gym Time, Gym 6:30 p.m. A of OLP Webelos Scout Den Meeting, Cafeteria Wednesday, ovember 21st 12:30 p.m. A of OLP Early DismissalBeginning of Thanksgiving RecessNo Aftercare No Religious Education Classes Today 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Mass, Church Thursday, ovember 22ndThanksgiving Day No scheduled parish activities Rectory and Religious Ed Offices Closed Today No Religious Education Classes Today Friday, ovember 23rd Rectory and Religious Ed Offices Closed Today 5:009:30 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym Saturday, ovember 24th 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym Sunday, ovember 25th 10:00 11:45 a.m. Religious Ed. Family Based Gathering, Entire Parish Hall, / Gym / Kitchen 1:005:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, Gym 7:009:00 p.m. After Shock High School Youth Ministry, Parish Hall

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Relatives and Friends Who Need Our Prayers

Please pray especially for the following people who have recently been added to our prayer list: Sr. Josephine Marie Dakota Temple and seven 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: CPT Tom Sullivan, ArmyKuwait 2LT. John Truppa, Army The family of PFC Nicholas Hudspith, Army-Kuwait has informed us that Nicholas has safely returned from Afghanistan. They truly appreciated all your prayers. Please remember our dearly departed who have passed away recently especially Carmela Griscti and Catherine Kearns. 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. Walter Rutzler Julianna Edel Muriel Quinto Joan Kelaher

Scripture Reading
for the Week of November 18th
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 Monday Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday

Give Yourself a Spiritual Gift First Friday Adoration on December 7th

On First Friday, December 7th, Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the church Starting after the 12:10 p.m. Mass and concluding with Holy Hour from 8:009:00 p.m. Bring your own prayer book, read the Bible, silently pray the rosary, or just sit and relax and enjoy the sweet peace that comes from simply being in the Presence of god. All are welcome. Why not ask a member of the family or a friend to come with you? Thank you for signing the attendance book which will be placed on the table at the entrance of the church closest to the rectory.

Rosary Altar Society

Help is Needed with Altar Linens

Thanksgiving Masses

You are cordially invited to Please consider offering your ser- attend our Thanksgiving Eve vices. We need help to wash and Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 21st Rv 4:1-11; Lk 19:11-28 iron the altar lined used at Mass at 7:30 p.m. The collection Thursday during the distribution of Holy from the Mass will be given as Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Communion. If you would like Lk 17:11-19; Rv 5:1-10; Lk 19:41-44 to help, and / or would like more a donation to Saint Johns Soup Kitchen in Newark. Our one information to make your deciFriday Thanksgiving Day Mass will be sion, contact Peggy Clarke at Rv 10:8-11; Lk 19:45-48 celebrated at 8:30 a.m. 908-464-9165. Saturday Thank you for giving our request Let us join at Mass to thank some serious thought. Rv 11:4-12; Lk 20:27-40 our Lord for His blessings.

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The Little Sisters of the Poor at our Church Doors this Weekend
The Little Sisters of the Poor will be at the doors of the Church following each Sunday Mass this weekend November 17th and 18th. They seek your help to continue their wonderful work with the poor and elderly. Please be as generous as possible.

Baptisms
Welcome to all those who were Baptized during the Months of August, September and October, 2012 Jacob Manizone Charlotte Rose McVeigh Francesca Alessandra Munoz Isabella Ventura Sauer Greysen Riley Zi Li Ting Christian Thomas Tomlinson Kieran James Valley

Sandwiches Donation eeded for St. Josephs in Elizabeth

On ovember 20th we will deliver sandwiches made at home by Our Lady of Peace parishioners to St. Josephs Social Service Center. The sandwiches will be used in various community outreach programs.

Parents who are anticipating the birth of a child please call the rectory during regular office hours for details concerning registration for Baptism and information If you have any questions about how to make and package concerning the Pre Baptism Conference the sandwiches or youd like to be put on our monthly reminder call list, please call Marie Russo at 908 918 0779 or Archdiocese of ewark Arlene Hluch at 908 604 6674.
Bring the sandwiches to Our Lady of Peace on the Tuesday morning: From 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., sandwiches can be left in the vestibule of the church on the side closest to the Rectory. From 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., sandwiches should be brought to the lobby of the Parish Hall. At 9:30 a.m. sharp, we leave for St. Josephs!

Office of Vocations

Vocation Discernment Evening

Wednesday, December19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center, 499 Belgrove Dr., Kearny NJ 07032 Marys Obedience: A Model for Our Own By faith Mary accepted the Angels word and believed the message that she was to become the Mother of God in the obedience of her devotion. Presenter: Rev. Alexander Orozzo, Parochial Vicar, St Rose of Lima, Short Hills 7:308:30 Reflection and Questions in the Sacred Heart Room 8:309:15 Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction in the Chapel . All are welcome.

Food Pantry Items of the Week

Our Food Pantrys supplies of canned soups and canned veggies, oatmeal, dish and laundry detergents, and personal hygiene items including individually wrapped toothbrushes are low. Your donations are truly appreciated by the families who share from our Pantry.

100% Pure Peanut Brittle

made with Love by the Knights of Columbus Summit Council #783 from the Hammeke Family Recipe

Rescheduled Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting

The prayer shawl ministry meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Gail Seely. New members welcomed. For directions and information regarding this ministry, and for the donation of particular knit and crochet yarns please call Gail at 908-464-4109. Shawls are available for friends and family just call Gail.

$12.00 per one pound box

Purchase your Peanut Brittle at the Rectory Office while supplies last!!

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Our Lady of Peace, St Teresa of Avila and Little Flower have organized a joint effort to provide

Emergency Storm Relief Assistance

to the people of the Highlands, J Our Lady of Peace will be collecting:
ow through ovember 23rd Cleanup Supplies bleach, Lysol, sponges, rubber gloves, work gloves, mops, buckets, respirator masks and Febreeze The weeks of ovember 25th and December 2nd - Power eeds flashlights, batteries, hats, gloves, scarves and blankets The weeks of December 9th and 16th - Clothing new socks, new packages of undergarments, and new long johns as the cold winter weather sets in. Non-perishable food items and paper products will be accepted at Our Lady of Peace during the entire collection period. Boxes will be placed in each of the entrance ways of the Church to collect donations. All donated items will be directly given to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Mother Teresa Regional School, and St. Agnes Church in the Highlands, NJ that were devastated by the October 29th storm. Please pray for all those recovering from the storm. Questions? Please call the Rectory Office at 908-464-7600.

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St. Josephs Christmas Giving Tree

Celebrate the Season of Advent by giving to those less fortunate.
The Giving tree will be in Churchs entrance (closest to South St.) starting November 24th. Please take an ornament from the tree and buy a gift of clothing for that needy person. Return the unwrapped gift in a Christmas bag with the attached ornament to the rectory no later than Tuesday December 4th.

LIMITED 50/50 RAFFLE

250 TICKETS ONLY $100.00 EACH ON SALE IN THE RECTORY OR FILL OUT FORM AND RETURN DRAWING: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH 2012 6PM PARISH HALL WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT! IF ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD WINNER WILL RECEIVE $12,500 TICKETS WERE SOLD OUT LAST YEAR SO GET THEM WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! SOMEONES CHRISTMAS WILL BE A WHOLE LOT MERRIER BUT YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!

50/50 Raffle Form (Please Print) Return this form to either the rectory or place in the Sunday collection baskets. Make all checks payable to Our Lady of Peace Church. Mark envelope for December raffle or Attention Debbie/Kim Johnston. Please print the name or names you would like to appear on ticket.

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

Telephone Number: _________________________________

Number of Tickets: __________________________________

Amount Enclosed: ___________________________________

Please check one: Pick-up in Rectory: _________ Stub mailed to address above: _______ If you have any questions concerning the raffle please call Debbie or Kim Johnston at (908) 464-1591.