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Masses of the Week Calendar of Parish Activities

The Week of January 23, 2011
Sunday, January 23rd
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, January 23rd
7:30 a.m. Jean Mizzoni, req. Mr. & Mrs. John 10:00 a.m. RCIA, Parish Library
Veracco 1:00 – 6:30 p.m. CYO Basketball, A
9:00 a.m. Eugene Buerle, Jr. req. Carolyn 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. A of OLP Cub Scout Pack
Eldracher Dalby Pinewood Derby, CAF
10:30 a.m. Al Sanczyk, req. Valerie & Luciano
Riccardi Monday, January 24th
12:00 p.m. Mary & John Cullen, req. The Cullen 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, A
Family 7:30 p.m. Country Fair Start Up Meeting,
PH/K
Monday, January 24th 7:30 p.m. The Rosary immediately
7:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish and all followed by the Novena, church
their intentions
12:10 p.m. George Buttery, req. his wife Marjorie Tuesday, January 25th
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, A
Tuesday, January 25th 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir, church
7:00 a.m. Gloria P. Unterwald, req. James and 7:30 p.m. 2010 Woman’s Cornerstone
Allison Farley Core Team Meeting, PJP RM
12:10 p.m. Anthony Zotti, req. Phil Zotti
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Wednesday, January 26th
Wednesday, January 26 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. A of OLP Choir, church
7:00 a.m. Robert Nicholais, req. James and 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Religious Education Classes,
Allison Farley Grades K-6,
12:10 p.m. Vincent Ferrara, req. The Ferrara CAF/PH/K/A/school
Family 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes
Grades 7-8, CAF/PH/K/A/school
Thursday, January 27th
7:30 p.m. SCC Core Team, PJP RM
7:00 a.m. Anne Mendez, req. Pamela Mendez
and Rachel Bollaro Thursday, January 27th
12:10 p.m. Billie Kirchner, req. The Family 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Holy Hour of Reparation to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Church
Friday, January 28th
3:00 – 4:45 p.m. 7th Grade Girl Scout Meeting,
7:00 a.m. Emmy Burkitt, req. Lisa Burkitt
Rectory Basement
12:10 p.m. James Venezia, req. Priscilla Venezia
3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Religious Education Classes,
Saturday, January 29th Grades 1-6, CAF/PH/K/A/school
8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. CYO Basketball practice, A
5:00 p.m. William Vogt, req. The Sullivan 7:30 p.m. A Men’s Holy Night, PH
Family
Friday, January 28th
Sunday, January 30th 6:00p.m.–9:00a.m. MS Youth Club Overnight
Retreat, PH/K/A
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 a.m. Catherine Donohue, req. Karlene and Saturday, January 29th
Richard Granger 9:00a.m–10:00p.m.Set up for Catholic Schools
9:00 a.m. Donald Melega, req. The Gildea Week, PH/A
Family
10:30 a.m. Luisa DiMeglio, req. Her Family Sunday, January 30th
12:00 p.m. Al Sanczyk, req. The Fay Family 9:00 a.m. Mass, Opening of Catholic
Schools Week, Church
10:00 a.m. RCIA, Parish Library
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A Message from the Pastor…
In early February throughout the nation, there will
be lots of excitement as people watch the Super
Bowl. A season of hard work comes to an end and
a champion will be crowned. Winning the Super
Bowl is a mark of excellence.
Next week, the excitement begins with Catholic
Schools Week. We are blessed in our parish to
have an outstanding elementary school, the
Academy of Our Lady of Peace. Our school
strives to provide an educational experience that is
academically excellent, morally sound and
authentically Catholic. Our aim is to educate the
whole person: body, mind and spirit.
We can be justifiably proud of our student body
and our faculty. Tom Berrios, who is in his third
year as principal, has done an outstanding job in
continuing the traditions of excellence at the
Academy. We are fortunate that the faculty and
principal share our commitment to Catholic
education and do so at great personal sacrifice
when one considers the corresponding salaries
paid in public education.
Speaking of sacrifice, there would be no school
without the sacrifice made by our parents in
sending their children to The Academy. We are
grateful for all their efforts and their confidence in
entrusting their children to our school. We are
especially grateful to our parishioners for their
sacrifice made to our parish.
Like the teams in the Super Bowl, our students
have worked hard throughout the year to achieve
success in their academic studies. They are
talented and dedicated. But unlike the Super Bowl
there are no losers, only winners who are equipped
to be successful students and faithful Christians.
Congratulations to our entire school family.
Please stop by the open house NEXT WEEK after
the 9:00 a.m. Mass for a tour of the Academy and
insight into all that our Academy has to offer.
Fr. Bill
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The Academy of
Our Lady of
Peace News
Academy Open House
Discover the Academy Advantage
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a Pre-K to
8th grade Catholic elementary school serving the
children from Our Lady of Peace Parish and many
surrounding communities. The Academy ranks in
the top 10% nationally on standardized tests. We
provide our students an excellent education in a
Christ-centered environment. We will be hosting
two Open Houses on Sunday, January 30, 2011
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday,
February 2, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Our student ambassadors will be on hand to
provide tours for our visitors. Come meet our
principal, Mr. Thomas Berrios, and visit our bright
and updated classrooms and facilities, including
our state-of-the-art technology lab and newly
updated science lab. Learn about our full day
Pre-K 3 and 4 year old programs, full day
Kindergarten program, our on-site Before & After
Care Services, as well as our challenging
academic and extra-curricular programs.
Experience our SmartBoard technology, enjoy the
presentation from our award winning Forensics
team, and hear about our after-school activities,
such as our First Lego League Robotics Team,
Basketball team, Volleyball team, Track & Field
team, Scouting and so much more. Come discover
the Academy Advantage! For more information
contact the school’s office at 908-464-8657 ext. 11
or visit www.theacademyolp.org.
Tricky Tray 2011
“Life is a Highway…..”
Save the Date - March 25, 2011
6:00 p.m. L’Affaire, Mountainside
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Scriptural Readings Stewardship Report for October 2010

Collections (5 Sundays) $62,618
for the Week of January 23rd Net available for use after
Monday Archdiocesan Assessment $55,730
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1 Heb 9:15, 24-28; Mk 3:22-30
Avg. Sunday Envelope
Tuesday
1 Acts 22:3-16; Mk 16:15-18 Donations $11,271
Wednesday Avg. Loose Cash $ 1,252
2 Tim 1:1-8; Lk 10:1-9 Avg. No. of Envelopes Used
Thursday Weekly 485
1 Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25 Avg. Donation per Envelope $23.24
Friday Stewardship Report for November 2010
1 Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday Collections (4 Sundays) $53,770
1 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Mk 4:35-41 Net available for use after
Archdiocesan Assessment $47,855
Relatives and Friends --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Avg. Sunday Envelope

Who Need Our Prayers Donations = $12,098
Avg. Loose Cash $ 1,344
Please pray especially for the following people who Avg. No. of Envelopes Used
have recently been added to our prayer list: Weekly 506
Jerry D’Amelio, Ida Addotta, Dorothy Casey, Marge Avg. Donation per Envelope $23.91
Smith, Silvia Kelly, Paul Mazzucco, John Wirtz,
Nick Carone, Ann McGuinness, Melani Rillo, Stewardship Report for December 2010
Prudence Waldmann, Maureen McGuire, Walter Collections (4 Sundays) $54,149
Golubieski, Jackie Chapla and six special intentions. Net available for use after
Let us also pray for the men and women who are Archdiocesan Assessment $48,193
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serving in our military in particular those who are Avg. Sunday Envelope
from our parish: Donations $12,183
o Lt. John Michael Elefante, NJ National Guard, Avg. Loose Cash $ 1,354
Army - Iraq Avg. No. of Envelopes Used
o Pfc. Joseph Robert Pecca, Stationed in Korea. Weekly 489
o Lt. Col Michael Barger
Avg. Donation per Envelope $24.91
Also, please remember our dearly departed relatives
Thank you for your donations
and friends who have passed away recently --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

especially Shelia Floyd, Romeo Iannuzzi. January 23, 2011

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.
Food Pantry Items of the Week
Our supplies of coffee and long grain rice are very
low. Your donations to our Food Pantry are truly
appreciated. Thank you from all the families who
share from your kindness and generosity!
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s time most of us are caught up chasing
material possessions. Yet, with three simple words,
Jesus tells us clearly that the only one we should be
following after is Him. “Come after me,” is not just
an invitation that Jesus extended to the first apostles.
It is an invitation that He extends to each of us every
day of our lives.
On February 5 and 6, 2011, we will have the
opportunity to contribute to the 2011 Archbishop’s
Annual Appeal. Please take the opportunity to
follow Him by continuing his mission of serving
others. Thank you for your considerations.
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Knights of Columbus
Summit Council 783
Enjoy 100% Pure Peanut Brittle made by the
Summit Knights of Columbus Council 783,
from the Hammeke Family Recipe. All
proceeds benefit local Knight of Columbus
Charities. $10.00 per one pound box. Makes
great gifts. Pick up yours at the OLP Rectory
TODAY!
JUSTICE CAFE
On Forced Labor and Sweatshops
Monday, January 31, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Rockn’ Joe's, 20 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ.
Join other young adults (20s-30s) for a meaningful
conversation. For more information contact Kate
Walsh at ms.kwalsh@gmail.com. Visit the web
hub at www.ipjcjusticecafe.ning.com prior to the
Justice Café to explore the topic.
Scout Sunday
February 6, 2011, 9:00 a.m. Mass
All Scouts and adult Scout leaders are asked to
join us for Our Lady of Peace Scout Sunday on
February 6, 2011, 9:00 a.m. Mass. Both Boy and
Girl Scouts of all levels are welcome! Scouts will
assist with Mass. Those who have earned a
religious medal, emblem or patch in the past year
will have the opportunity to be recognized by the
parish. Scouts and adult Scouters should come in
full Scout uniform. Please contact Bill Mitreuter
908-771-0280 for more information.
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ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
General Meeting will be held on Monday,
February 7, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
The meeting will be dedicated to Raphael’s Life
House, which is a nonsectarian transitional
residence for women who are homeless and
pregnant. These women will find here a place
where they can rebuild their lives and give their
child a positive start in life. If planning to attend
the meeting, please bring one of the following
unwrapped items needed: Diapers, all sizes,
baby wipes, baby body wash, adult body wash,
toothpaste, sanitary pads, deodorant, shampoo,
lotion, thermometers, comforters, baby blankets,
baby towels, baby face cloths, onsies, bibs,
socks and sleepers. Also, there will be a basket
available in the church entrance for anyone
interested in contributing.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
NEEDED!
Training: Saturday, February 19, 2011, 9:00a.m.
Our Lady of Peace is currently in urgent need of
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
(Eucharistic Ministers).
For this session only, Sister Sandy will be
providing training here at Our Lady of Peace in
Parish Hall. There is no need to go to the
Archdiocesan Center in Newark. If you are
interested, THIS is the time to sign up.
Applications are available on the tables at each
entrance of the church.
Please consider this worthwhile Ministry.
If you have any questions, please contact the
Rectory or Rosemary Murphy 908-464-6699.
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COR NERSTONE
It’s New Year Resolution Time
Women’s Cornerstone Retreat
Which of your New Year’s Resolutions can
guarantee the following?
1. A lasting impact on your life.
2. A close personal relationship with your God.
3. A stronger faith.
4. The building of new and lasting friendships.
Cornerstone experiences have done just that for
thousands of women throughout the world.
Resolve now to attend the Women’s Cornerstone
sponsored by the partner parishes of Little Flower,
Our Lady of Peace, and St. Teresa’s. The 2011
Cornerstone Retreat will run from 6:30 p.m. on
Friday, March 11 to 8:30 p.m. March 12, 2011.
Registration forms with instructions will be
available on the back tables in the church. Ladies
from St. Teresa’s please call 908-464-7600 to
register. Any questions please call team members,
Kathy Billings, 908-665-0284 or Mary Ann
Narciso, 908-219-4006.
January Youth Club News
Middle School Youth Club (7th & 8th Gr.)
Overnight Retreat, Friday, January 28, 2011,
6:00 p.m. Parish Hall-
Check Rectory mail slot for sign up brochure.
Registration deadline is January 24, 2011.
Junior Youth Club (5th & 6th Gr.)
St. Valentine’s Day Theme
Open Gym/Games, Parish Hall
Saturday, February 12, 2011, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Any questions, please contact Maureen Miller at
908-508-0544 or dwmiller58@verizon.net.
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PEOPLE LIVING WITH
ADDICTIONS - A Time of Prayer
Monday, January 24, 2011, 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Church of the Little Flower
310 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ
A time of prayer for those in recovery or struggling
with recovery, along with their family and friends. No
registration required.
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Join in volunteering at the Community Food Bank
in Hillside, NJ on Saturday, February 5, 2011
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. by sorting and repacking food
for distribution to non-profit agencies, such as
soup kitchens and food pantries. Your help will
be greatly appreciated and you will have made a
positive difference to help those in need. Anyone
12 years and older are welcome. Come by
yourself, with a group of friends or with your
family. Volunteers will meet at St. Teresa of
Avila Church, 306 Morris Ave, Summit at 8:30
a.m. Before departing together, you will receive
directions. Carpooling will be available. It is a
fun, inspirational and rewarding experience! For
more information and to sign up, contact Donna
Groskoph at 908-598-9637.
Thank You from Star-Fish
On behalf of the many people who benefitted from
your kindness during this past year, we wish to thank
you most sincerely for the part you played in making
life a little easier for those who needed you the most.
You’re not asking for thanks, but you gave for the
sole purpose of helping others and we at Star-Fish
are grateful that we can continue our work because
of you. One recipient said “Your most generous
donation helps to keep our cupboards from become
bare! Thank you again to all who contributed.”
Star-Fish is a volunteer emergency assistance
program serving families in Plainfield. Their
primary function is to pack and deliver grocery order
to clients referred to them by various social services
agencies. Star-Fish, Inc. Box 2822, Plainfield, NJ
908-155-8888.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PRAYING WITH ICONS
Icons are religious images, primarily of Christ, but
also of Mary and the saints. They are painted in a
conventional model of symbolism and are visual
expressions of a deeper reality. Sr. Antonia
Cooper will guide us through a brief background
and history of icons, including the theology of the
symbols and colors. Using two of her own icons,
Sr. Antonia will share the process of “writing an
icon” in the Russian tradition. Each participant
will have an opportunity to spend some time in
interior solitude with the “prayer of gazing” before
an icon.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
7:30 – 9:30 pm
Parish Hall
This workshop is limited to 30 participants, so
registration is encouraged by calling the
Catechetical Office at 908-464-8156, or emailing
olpcatoff@aol.com. Contact Carol Skrocki,
Pastoral Associate for more information.
Sister Antonia Cooper, OSF is a Franciscan
Servant of the Holy Child Jesus, a Spiritual
Director, and a practitioner of holistic modalities
and enjoys various forms of art.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
The next Children’s Liturgy of the Word is
Sunday, February 6, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Children begin Mass with their families and are
called forward just before the Reading to go to the
gathering foyer to hear the Readings and a homily
developed just for them. Children’s Liturgy
generally takes place on the first Sunday of the
month. Bring your children and share the
experience of God’s love!
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IS YOUR FIRST GRADER ENROLLED?
If you have a child currently in first grade who is
not yet enrolled in religious education sessions,
it’s not too late to get them started. Please call the
Catechetical Office at 908-464-8156 for
information on how you may enroll them so that
they will be ready to begin their preparation for
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in second
and third grade.
News from
The Parish Library
Each week starting today we will review a book or
video available in your Parish Library.
Today we are showcasing a book written by Pope
Benedict VI (Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger).
Milestones-Memoirs from 1927-1977. This is a
fascinating book in which the author shares his life
experiences; especially during very difficult
events in history. You can see God working in his
life, which has brought him to where he is today.
Photos included in the book add to his story. I
strongly recommend this book for a better
appreciation of our Pope.
This book can be found on shelf #18 Popes / Papal
Writings. Review by Vicki
Parish Library, located in the rectory basement, is
always open when the rectory is open.
PEOPLE LIVING WITH
ADDICTIONS - A Time of Prayer
Monday, January 24, 2011, 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Church of the Little Flower
310 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ
A time of prayer for those in recovery or
struggling with recovery, along with their family
and friends. No registration required.
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Men’s Cornerstone
Presents

Holy Night
“Let Christ Light Up Your Life!!”
Thursday January 27, 2011
Parish Hall
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Spiritual Leaders
Rev. Msgr. Charles W. Gusmer
Sam Alvine
Paul Johnson

Open your hearts and minds to Jesus

Come and join us for an evening of prayer, meditation and discussion

with your friends and neighbors.

Food, drink and a spiritually enlightening evening will be provided.

Please fill out the registration form below and return it to the Rectory
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Men’s Cornerstone, January 27, 2011

Name________________________________________________________
Phone Number_________________________________________________

Contact Paul Johnson 908-464-6592; OLPMCS@YAHOO.COM

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Attention High School Students!!!

Where have you been and what have you been up to???
I miss seeing all of you and would love to see you.
Please join me in welcoming our new
High School Youth Minister

Tracey Vieira
Saturday, February 5, 2011
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Parish Hall/Gym
Come even if you can just stay for a little while. We will have pizza,
soda and desserts. You will have the opportunity to meet Tracey and
hang out with your friends.

Please let me know if you will be coming so that we can order enough pizza.

RSVP to dwmiller58@verizon.net or 908-508-0544

Looking forward to seeing you on February 5, 2011

Maureen Miller
Junior/Middle School Youth Minister