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Served by
Rev. Lawrence J. Fama, Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Zaccardo, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Kevin Schott, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jonathan Yabiliyok, In Residence
Deacon Anthony A. Balestrieri
Deacon Joseph L. Mantineo
Angela Connelly, Director of Religious Education
Steven H. Taylor, Music Director
Thomas Viola, Youth Minister
Sr. Barbara Takacs, M.P.F. Principal
St. Peter Academy (Co-Sponsored School)
Website: http://www.olqp.org/
Email: admin@olqp.org
We are in need of a portable sound system. This past Our summer Rectory hours will be in effect until
weekend we had our second annual procession and
recitation of the Rosary on parish grounds. It was difficult Friday, Sept. 3rd. During the summer season
at best to hear the prayers and to be able to pray as a our Rectory will close at 12:00 noon on Friday
community outside. If anyone would like to donate a and reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday.
portable sound system for this purpose, please call the Our regular hours will resume after Labor Day.
rectory.
PARISH EVENTS 2
60TH ANNIVERSARY NEWS RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Mark This Year's Calendar - November 7, 2010 RCIA is a process of faith formation for people who may want
to become a member of the Catholic Faith Community.
Our 60th Anniversary Gala will begin with Mass at 3 pm
celebrated by Bishop John Flesey, D.D.. Mass will be Some people may not belong to any religion and may not
followed by a reception from 5 - 9 pm at the Hasbrouck have been baptized. This may be for you!
Heights Hilton. Good food, fun, fellowship, and great Some people may have been baptized in another religion but
dancing with a fabulous live band. wish to become Catholic. This may be for you!
Ticket orders for the dinner /dance are due by September Some people may already be Catholic through baptism but
15th. There are only 250 tickets available, and 104 have never received the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and/
have been sold already. Be sure to get your order in or Confirmation and now want to do so. This may be for
soon. Don't miss the fun! you!
The order forms for the tickets are available in the church For more information, please contact Fr. Kevin or fill out
vestibule, in the Rectory office, and can be downloaded below and drop in the mail or collection.
from our website.
(Click on the word "Gala".) Name __________________________________________
The Gala Committee is looking for prizes. If you would like Address ________________________________________
to donate something such as Hotel or condo stays,
vacations or trips, spa treatments, sporting event tickets, _______________________________________________
theater or concert tickets, jewelry (we have a man's watch),
Telephone number ________________________________
restaurant certificates, electronic equipment, etc., please
contact Susan at the parish center 201-845-9566. E-mail __________________________________________
PRAYER FOR PEACE - Mary, Queen of Peace, save us all, who I am a Catholic but never received Holy Eucharist _______
have so much trust in you from wars, hatred, and oppression. I am a Catholic but never received Confirmation _________
Make us all learn to live in peace, and educate ourselves for peace,
do what is demanded by justice and respect the rights of every I am from another religion but wish to become Catholic ____
person, so that peace may be firmly established. Amen I have never been Baptized ______
Pope John Paul I wish to receive more information _______
We invite all our Parish Community to write a note / letter to
our soldiers overseas. We pray that they may be safe.
Keep Paul Bezak, Carolyn Rocco and all the soldiers in your PARISH PICNIC
prayers. Sunday, September 19th / 2 - 5pm
Rain Date - Sunday, September 26th
LCPO Paul Bezak Carolyn Rocco
2/6 WPNS CO, 81st PLT 24 EFIS This year we will have our traditional Multicultural
UNIT 73170 FPO-AE 09510-3170 APO AF 09309 Food Sharing Table. We are asking people to bring
food from your culture to share with your fellow
Our School News ST. PETER ACADEMY http://www.spare.org/
parishioners.
Hotdogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be supplied.
ST. PETER ACADEMY MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED Bring favorite appetizer, entrée, or dessert to share
The Catholic School Advantage with others.
EDUCATION PLUS…www.spare.org Please fill out the form below with the appropriate
REGISTRATION IS ONGOING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS! information. You may pick up your tickets at the
PreK-3 Program - Age 3 by Oct. 1 main office in the Rectory. While admission is free,
Mon/Wed/Fri Program. 8 – 11AM you must have a ticket.
Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.” -
There is NO BINGO this Thursday, 9/2
1 Chronicles 16:11
NEXT THURSDAY, SEPT. 9TH!
Dear Parish Family,
Computerized games in addition to our paper games.
How are you preparing to begin this Fall Season? The kids are a
year older in both life and school; sports and after-school
activities are resuming. The weather is beginning to change, the
Our Lady Queen of Peace We are looking for 20" -
announces the beginning 30" TV sets for Bingo.
winter at times looking to be warmer than those past and at other
of electronic Bingo. If you have one that you
times looking to be far colder. The unifying theme being that
Starting Sept. 9th there will be the would like to donate,
everything changes, whether for good or bad.
usual paper Bingo sales as well as please call Joe Jameson
One thing that does not change is God’s love for us. He is truly at 201-845-9566.
computerized Bingo. Also available
omnipotent. We can help ourselves deepen our faith and
strengthen all aspects of our life through spiritual stability. One are Pull Tabs for instant wins and
way to work towards attaining spiritual stability is through regular additional wins per the games. Also added are two 50/50
prayer. specials. There are the usual games and a full board plus
an accumulative full board. The Bingo hall is smoke free
While all aspects of life may change, one should not, and that is
our devotion to our Lord, Jesus. Thank you. with an intermission for those who do smoke.
There is a friendly atmosphere by the staff and a kitchen
Live Jesus In Our Hearts Forever. selling coffee, soda, food and snacks.
-Tom Viola, Youth Minister Bingo is held every Thursday at 7:30 pm.
The doors open at 5:30 pm.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS For more Information, please call (201) 845-9566.
If you need service hours for your high school, please
contact the Religious Education Office at 201-845-9545. We Make money for the parish
can use your help as teacher aides on Sunday mornings by searching the internet!
throughout the year. Other times are available during the
year also. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Maywood, NJ as the charity
you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
FINALLY! $180 has been raised thus far!
After 60 years, Our Lady Queen of Peace
has its own t-shirt! PAVING THE WAY -SUPER 50/50
Shirts are navy blue with white print.
They are available in Children’s sizes (S, M, L) CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 3 SUPER RAFFLE WINNERS!
& Adult sizes (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) They are $12 ea. 1st prize of $5,311.25 - Bud Wenzel of Hackensack
Please detach this form and drop it off at the rectory,
see Steve Taylor after Mass, or drop it in the collection 2nd prize of $3,186.75 - Anne Lynch of Maywood
basket during Mass. You must pay when you hand in 3rd prize of $2,124.50 - Joanne Lukowiak
the order form. of Westfield.
Name:_______________________________________
Our parking lot project has been completed, but the payments
Phone: _______________________________________ are on-going for another 30 months. Of the $104,500 cost we
Number of shirts: ________ @ $12 each have raised $39,400. If you would like to make a donation to
help pay off the balance, please make your check payable to
Sizes of shirts: _________________________________ Our Lady Queen of Peace, and make a note on the bottom that
Total: ________________________ it is for the parking lot. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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SEPTEMBER 2010 (A) Auditorium / (CH) Church / (C) Convent / (LR) Lower Rectory / (S) School
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Parish Offices Closed 9:30a Legion of Mary 7:30p Alive in the Spirit 6:30p Catechist
(LR) (LR) Meeting (C)
7:00p Respect Life
Committee (S)
7:15p RCIA / RCIC 7:30p Bingo (A)
Spiritual Life
Committee
(LR)
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8:30a First Day for 9:30a Legion of Mary 7:30p Alive in the Spirit 6:30p Choir Soup Kitchen
Religious Ed (LR) (LR) Ministry
Parent Orientation 7:00p YG Mtg. (A) 7:30p Bingo (A) Mother
Teresa's in
10:00a Catechist 7:30p Bible Study- 7:15p RCIA / RCIC Prayer Shawl
Newark
Commissioning Deacon Joe (LR) Meeting (LR)
Mass
1:30p Baptism Rosary Society
7:30p Maywood & Music
Rehearsal (A)
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8:30a Religious Ed 9:30a Bible Study- 9:30a Legion of Mary 7:30p Alive in the Spirit 6:30p Choir 10:30a Human
Classes Deacon Joe (LR) (LR) (LR) Concerns Mtg.
2:00p Parish Picnic 7:00p Confirmation 7:00p Youth Group 7:30p Bingo (A) (LR)
Parents Mtg. (CH) Meeting (A)
7:30p Maywood & Music 7:30p Bible Study- 7:15p RCIA / RCIC Finance
Rehearsal (A) Deacon Joe (LR) Council Mtg.
(LR)
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8:30a Religious Ed 9:30a Bible Study- 9:30a Legion of Mary 6:30p Protecting God's 7:30p Bingo (A)
Classes Deacon Joe (LR) (LR) Children
Workshop (A) Our Parish Ministry Book is
10:00a Liturgy of the Word 7:30p Bible Study- 7:00p Youth Group 7:30p Alive in the Spirit Pastoral available on our website.
for Children Deacon Joe (S) Meeting (A) (LR) Council (LR) Please go to www.olqp.org & see
all the ministries that are offered.
7:30p Maywood & Music New Energies 7:15p RCIA / RCIC
Rehearsal (A) Mtg. (LR)
PARISH MEMBERSHIP:
New Parishioners are requested to register in the Parish as soon as possible. Please notify the Parish office
of any changes in address and phone number.
Name ___________________________________ Check
Address _________________________________ ______ I wish to receive a registration form
Town ___________________________________ ______ I have a change of address
Phone # _________________________________ ______ I am moving out of the parish
Please cut out and return to the Parish Rectory or place in the basket.
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