NEW HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PEWS
We are happy to announce the completion of two pews for handicapped access. (The
pews in the front of the church on both the left and right sides). The new pews
will enable parishioners in wheelchairs and walkers to sit among the assembly in
the same pew as their family members and/or caretakers. Prior to these pews a
person in a wheelchair had to sit either in the back of the church or in front
of the first pew. The new pews are in addition to an existing handicapped
accessible bathroom and an elevator from the parking areas to the church itself.
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FIXING THE ROOF
Congratulations to our "Fixing the Roof" logo winners.
1st Place - Renee Sahar - Prize = Wristband of ride tickets.
Runners Up - Samantha Pernetti, Briana Nardozza,
Siobban Crompton and Jessica Racciopoi - Prize = Ticket for a free game.
RAFFLE!
Order your tickets for our biggest raffle in the history of Our Lady Queen of
Peace! Order forms will be available after all Masses this weekend and in the
Bulletin.
Only 4000 tickets will be sold at $50.00 per ticket. You could win as much as
$50,000! Be sure to get yours right away. Don’t miss out!
All proceeds will help cover the cost of the roof replacement.
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IN MEMORIAM
The Altar Bread and Wine for the month of May has been donated in loving memory
of James Cullinane by Ellen Rogers and Family.
The Candles have been donated in memory of Michael O'Daly by Sue Watson.
STEWARDSHIP: JESUS' WAY - The example of Jesus: Jesus is the supreme teacher of
Christian stewardship, as he is every other aspect of Christian life: and in
Jesus' teaching and life self-emptying is fundamental. Now, it might seem that
self-emptying has little to do with stewardship, but in Jesus' case that is not
so. His self-emptying is not sterile self-denial for its own sake: rather in
setting aside self, he is filled with the Father's will, and he is fulfilled
with the Father's will, and he is fulfilled in just this way: "My food is to do
the will of the one who sent me and to finish his work" (Jn 4:34).
Jesus' mission is to restore to good order the created household of God which
sin has disrupted. He not only perfectly accomplished this task, but also, in
calling disciples, empowers them to collaborate with him in the work of
redemption for themselves and on behalf of others.
Our Stewardship of Treasure for the week of 4/04/08
amounted to $7,134.00.
Ascension = $1,030.00.
Children's Collection = $10.75.
Maintenance & Repair = $30.00.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
It's registration time again! Information was recently mailed home to those
currently enrolled in the religious education program. For those interested in
enrolling their children, you must first be a registered and contributing member
of the parish. Please stop by the rectory office to register as a parishioner
before going to the religious education office.
For registration, we will need a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate.
Please call the REC Office at (201)845-9545 for further information.
Registration will be closed after June 26th.
VISITATION CARNIVAL
Our Lady of Visitation on Farview Avenue, Paramus is holding its annual Carnival
May 15th through the 18th. Great rides, three ethnic and American Kitchens
indoors, and games of chance are just some of the treats. For information call
(201)261-6080.
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST
An Annual Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 8:30 am to
1:00 pm in the Auditorium of Our Lady Queen of Peace Auditorium. The breakfast
will consist of pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea, milk etc.; the ticket cost is
$5.00 per person.
The proceeds received from this will be used by our OLQP Music Ministry for a
much needed new church organ. Tickets can be obtained from any of the choir
members, or you can call Rudy and Irene Schwarz at (201)845-4937 for additional
tickets also, for any questions you may have.
Let us make this a great turnout for our church to come together, socialize and
for a good cause, the very much needed organ; which will be very much
appreciated by the Music Director, the choir and we are sure, add to the beauty
of the Masses.
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ST. DYMPHNA
Dymphna was fourteen when her mother died. Damon is said to have been afflicted
with a mental illness, brought on by his grief. He sent messengers throughout
his town and other lands to find some woman of noble birth, resembling his wife,
who would be willing to marry him. When none could be found, his evil advisors
told him to marry his own daughter. Dymphna fled from her castle together with
St. Gerebran, her confessor and two other friends. Damon found them in Belgium.
He gave orders that the priest's head be cut off. Then Damon tried to persuade
his daughter to return to Ireland with him. When she refused, he drew his sword
and struck off her head. She was then only fifteen years of age. Dymphna
received the crown of martyrdom in defense of her purity about the year 620. She
is the patron of those suffering from nervous and mental afflictions. Many
miracles have taken place at her shrine, built on the spot where she was buried
in Gheel, Belgium.
Prayer: Hear us, O God, Our Savior, as we honor St. Dymphna, patron of those
afflicted with mental and emotional illness. Help us to be inspired by her
example and comforted by her merciful help. Amen.
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MASS BOOK FOR 2009
Our Mass Book for Intentions for next year (2009) is now open. As in the past,
in an effort to be fair to all, we request that you reserve only three Sundays,
(weekdays are unlimited) at the initial opening of the Mass Book. Masses may be
reserved from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays and
Fridays. The offering for each Mass is still $10.00. Masses may also be reserved
by mail.
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WELLNESS DAY
Touching the spiritual, emotional and the physical in each of us Saturday, May
17, 10 am to 2 pm. $5.00 per person ($7.00 at the door) at the St. Margaret
Parish Center hosted by the Adult faith Formation Board. Opportunity to attend
two sessions with professional experts! For more information please call Sr.
Dorothy at (201)641-3937.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
"Whoever loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal
Myself to him." Jesus asks us to love Him and one another. Make the choice to
love your spouse even more by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend July 11-13, 2008. Please call 1-800-823-5683 or email sylviav12@aol.com
for more information.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
"Don't worry abut anything, just pray for everything."
Below is the upcoming schedule for Junior and High School Youth Group:
May 11th - Happy Mothers Day
May 18th - Junior Youth Group (Auditorium)
Topic - Are we faithful in the summer
May 25th - Memorial Day
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ADORNO FATHERS
The Friends of the Adornos will hold their annual Spring Fair on the grounds of
St. Michael Seminary, 575 Darlington ave. Ramsey, NJ on Sunday, May 18, 2008
from 10:00 am o 6:00 am (Rain Date: Sunday May 25, 2008). Admission is free -
ample parking - refreshments and food sold on premises - kiddie rides. The Fair
will feature 200 booths offering bargains in antiques, jewelry, paintings,
ceramics, collectibles, crafts, clothing, toys, house wares, leather goods, and
general merchandise.
Treat your family to an "old fashioned" experience: spend a day at the Adorno
Fathers Spring Fair - NO PETS PLEASE - For further information call
(201)327-7375.
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ANNULMENT INFORMATION EVENING
An annulment Information Evening is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2008. A
canon lawyer from the Archdiocese of Newark will discuss the most recent
theology, guidelines and requirements for obtaining a Church annulment. The
information will be presented in terms that all can understand. A question and
answer period will conclude the session. Pre-registration is not necessary, This
evening of information will be held at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament RC
Church, (Founders' Hall), 28 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, at 7:30 pm. For
additional information, please call the Office of Family Life Ministries at
(973)497-4327.
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THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
The altar is prepared at the beginning of the liturgy of the Eucharist. The
corporal, a white linen cloth, is unfolded over the altar cloth already in
place. When all is ready, the faithful bring forward the offerings of bread and
wine. Money and gifts for the poor may also be collected and brought forward;
these are put in a suitable place away from the altar.
The procession is accompanied by the offertory chant, usually an antiphon and
psalm. Even when there is no procession, singing may accompany the rites of
preparation. The priest places the bread and wine on the altar, praying silently
as indicated in the Missal. He may also, if there is no singing, say aloud the
prescribed formulas. He then bows low, praying silently, "with humble spirit and
contrite heart" (cf. Daniel 3:39-40).
The priest may then incense the offerings, the cross, and the altar. The clouds
of incense rising in the presence of God are a sign of the Church's prayer. The
priest may also be incensed, in recognition of his sacred ministry, and the
people too, by reason of their baptismal dignity. The priest then washes his
hands, praying silently, "Wash me of my iniquity, Lord, and cleanse me from my
sin" (Psalm 50:2)
Prepared by Father Mark-Daniel Kirby, Ocist.,PhD
Copyright 2005, Archdiocese of Chicago, Liturgy
Training Publications; 1-800-933-1800;www.ltp.org.
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