Fourth Sunday in Advent Dec. 22-23 5:00 PM + James Horton Jr.............................LECTOR requested by Justina Horton + Ray Kilgallen requested by the Kilgallen Family + Sr. Christine Nicoletto requested by Roberta Kilgallen 8:00 AM + Linda Cerino………......……….......CANTOR requested by Ed Cerino 9:00 AM + Deceased members of Kane & Naimoli Families………..…POLISH requested by Jill & Mike Kane Blessings for Inez Konopka (on her Birthday) 10:30 AM The DeSimone Family……..…ADULT CHOIR requested by Millie Brooks + Lee Grieco requested by Ken & Jenelle Hopkins 12:00 PM + John Flintrop requested by Rose Flintrop + Joseph & Gertrude Russo..........…LECTOR requested by The Rifflard & Russo Families

Christmas Eve Monday December 24

th

No Morning Mass 4:00 PM + Thomas & Anthony Terracino….CHILDREN’S requested by Mary Ann Terracino……...CHOIR 6:00 PM People of the Parish 9:30 PM Polish Mission 12:00 AM Rosarian Mass…………………ADULT CHOIR for Christmas Card Intentions

Christmas Day Tuesday December 25

th

8:00 AM + James F. McHugh Blessed Christmas requested by the McHugh Family 9:00 AM Polish Mass 11:00 AM + Richard Baker requested by Lorraine Cruz Catherine Higgins & Family (Living) Merry Christmas requested by Marilyn Higgins

Wednesday December 26th

9:00 AM People of the Parish 6:00 PM Blessings for Malgorzata & Mariusz Kaniuk on the 20

th Anniversary of their wedding

Thursday December 27th

9:00 AM + Ann Patterson requested by Roberta Kilgallen

Friday December 28th

9:00 AM Members of the W.M. Elks Lodge #2236 (Living) requested by OLQP Food Pantry

Saturday December 29th

9:00 AM + Maureen Kiernan requested by Peter Kiernan

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Dec. 29-30 Saturday, December 29, 2018 5:00 PM + Marie & John Armstrong............LECTOR requested by Betty & Charlie Roche + Sr. Christine Nicoletto (Birthday Remembrance) requested by Sr. Mary Rita Paratore

Sunday, December 30, 2018 8:00 AM + Pat Hajek……….....………...........CANTOR requested by Bob & Dana Brannan + Roger & Vera Normandeau requested by Dorothy & Richard Drason 9:00 AM + Wiestawa Jednejko………….....…POLISH requested by Antonina Szwigier 10:30 AM Pat (L) & Larry (+) Golczewski…..ADULT CHOIR

requested by Pat Golczewski 12:00 PM + Bobby Duffy………………………CANTOR requested by Elaine Duffy & Family Louis Muto Family (Living) requested by OLQP

Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 2018 4:00 PM Children’s Mass

6:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass

9:30 PM Midnight Mass

(in Polish)

12:00 AM Midnight Mass

(in English)

Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 2018 8:00 AM Christmas Mass

9:00 AM Christmas Mass

(in Polish)

11:00 AM Christmas Mass

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Monday, December 31, 2018 5:00 PM Vigil Mass

Tuesday, January 1, 2018 9:00 AM Mass

12:00 PM Mass (in Polish)

Our Next Family Liturgy is scheduled for Sunday, January 6th at the 10:30AM Mass.

Please join us as children from our Religious Education classes participate in the Mass.

All children are invited forward during the consecration.

We encourage families to please join us!

PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR:

Rose Armstrong, Antoinette Battaglia, Marydele Bavalacqua, Terrie Beyenberg, Brenna & Trey, Laurie Burton, MaryLou Canino, Peter Carrion, Hesung Chandler, Bill Chapman, Wilma Colowell, Gail Coyte, John DePietri, Marian Depietri, Augie DePreker, Thelma DePreker, Joan Dundorf, Ann Fitzpatrick, Frank Floystad, Michael Flynn, Laurie Gordon, Kathy Holley, Baby Liam Jenkins, Kathleen Jobbagy, Sue Lemmons, Alan Litz, Alice Lyko, Masucci Family, Clare Mayer, Evelyn McCabe, David McClellan, Mac McCormick, Kenneth McFarland, Joseph Miller, Mike Mooradian, Cali O’Hern, John Picioccio, Genevieve Puso, Nicholas Salleroli, Shawn Santo, Joann Somma, John Tenhula, Craig Terhune, Marlene Terhune, Katelyn Trickel, Gail Vanhook, Joe Verboys, Patricia Villano, Ruth Wiedemann, Ann Weinschenk, Barbara Zaccaro, Angela Zuccaro.

---------------------- We remember our Beloved Dead:

James Castellano

Our Lady Queen of Peace ANCHOR Youth Group

We will be meeting every other Thursday evening, from 7:00

to 8:30 PM in the Youth Room in the school. Our meetings are

open to all high school age students. Our next meeting is Thursday, January 3

rd, in the school.

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS December 2018

Evangelization-In the Service of the Transmission of Faith

That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time.

Rosary Prayer Intentions for December (provided by Our Legions of Mary)

SPECIAL December Rosary Intentions: that priests invoke the power of the Holy Spirit to use simple but meaningful language in their homilies…that different societies within the church structure reach out in a loving, welcoming and affable way to newcomers in their parishes…that priests, nuns, brothers and the laity at large communicate the message of Jesus, not only in their words, but also in their actions – that they lead by example rather than relying on just rhetoric…that those in Congress inculcate (wherever and whenever possible) the message of love, peace, conciliation, compromise and harmony during their legislations and dialogues…that Catholic communities throughout the world unite to proclaim the two greatest commandments: Love God completely…Love your neighbor as yourself…that the church laity pray daily and offer their communions for world peace…that the Church’s message be framed in terms of brevity, sincerity and simplicity and void of platitudes. ON-GOING Personal Rosary Intentions Joyful Mysteries for the unborn, newly born, young children, teenagers, families and friendships. Luminous Mysteries for the newly baptized, those receiving confession and the Holy Eucharist for the first time, newlyweds and those already married – love/peace/unity – now and forever. Sorrowful Mysteries for the sick and suffering, the dying, the oppressed, the tortured, the persecuted, the lonely, the abandoned and the depressed. Glorious Mysteries for the souls in purgatory, forgotten souls, newly confirmed and ALL life, the intercession of Mary to Jesus for our daily intentions and the requested intentions of others.

Knights of Columbus Corner

Creche at City Hall The Knights will be manning the crèche display on Monday, December 24

th (Christmas Eve) from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

in Memorial Park in front of the Municipal Building in West Milford. Join us to help spread the joy of Christmas.

5th

Sunday Rosary The Knights will be praying the rosary after the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, December 30

th. Intentions are for the

Knights and families who have lost a loved one in the past year or are suffering hardships. Please join us.

DONATIONS FOR LOVED ONES For the week of December 22-28, 2018

ALTAR CANDLES In Memory of:

Kevin, Sean & Larry Mayo

Requested by Mary Ann Mayo

ALTAR FLOWERS In Memory of:

Charles & Lila Horvath

Requested by Jill & Mike Kane

After the Holidays: What Comes Next? Our Bereavement Support team is offering a 4-part series After the Holidays: What Comes Next for those who have lost a loved one. Each week an issue will be presented and some ideas offered to help those grieving to share the pain and find ways to celebrate life in the midst of the terrible loss. The sessions will run four consecutive Monday evenings, January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7-8:30 PM in the Youth Center on the first floor of the school. To register call Mary Beth 973-728-8162, ext. 309.

Our Lady Queen of Peace (Hewitt, NJ)

Grammar School Reunion (All alumni and faculty invited)

Come share old memories and make new ones!

DATE: SATURDAY, June 29th

, 2019 TIME: 6:00 – 10:00 pm PLACE: School gym

1911 Union Valley Road, Hewitt, NJ COST: $50.00 per person includes Hot Buffet with dessert and a DJ BYOB: NOTE – Only water and soda will be provided, but YOU can BYOB

RSVP with payment by 3/15/19 to: O.L. Queen of Peace Reunion, P. O. Box 3102, Turlock, CA 95381-3102. Please include the years you attended QoP School, and your return address.

For details and updates find us on Facebook: Our Lady Queen of Peace School Hewitt NJ and/or Queen of Peace School (Hewitt, NJ) Alumni - Other contact via email: Fran (Connors) Salmon @ fcsalmon@yahoo.com (Subject: QofP Reunion)

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday, December 23rd

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Baptisms – 2:00 PM – Church Al-Anon – 7:30 PM - Annex AA – 7:30 PM - Cafeteria

Monday, December 24th

CHRISTMAS EVE Parish Offices Closed

Tuesday, December 25th

CHRISTMAS DAY Parish Offices Closed

Wednesday, December 26th

Parish Offices Closed Pack 159 Meeting – 6:30 PM – Gym K of C Meeting – 8:00 PM – K of C Hall

Thursday, December 27th

Bible Study – 7:00 PM – Gathering Space

Friday, December 28th

Parish Offices Closed

Saturday, December 29th

Legion of Mary – 9:30 AM – Library AA – 2:00 PM – Gathering Space Confessions – 4:00 PM – Church

Sunday, December 30th

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH Al-Anon – 7:30 PM - Annex AA – 7:30 PM - Cafeteria

Religious give thanks.

“This money is pure gift,” writes a religious sister of the support made possible by the Retirement Fund for Religious. “It enables us to continue providing care for our elderly sisters.” Your gift to last week’s collection helps hundreds of religious communities meet pressing retirement needs while continuing to serve the People of God. Thank you for your generosity!

CCD PARENTS:

Please note there are NO CCD CLASSES for the weeks of December 23 - 25, and December 30 & January 1st. All classes resume the week of January 6-8, 2019.

Parents: The safety of your children is one of our main concerns. For the safe drop off and pick up of children, PLEASE do not pull in front of the school and drop off your children! Please PARK IN DESIGNATED SPACES.

Sunday morning and Tuesday afternoon classes: Children should be brought to and picked up at the classroom. Tuesday evening

classes: Children can come in and out unattended.

The Parish belongs to all of us, and only through the parish community can we achieve our goals.

The Challenge is Ours!!! Parish debt as of December 3, 2018: $525,636.41

Sunday Donations

Sunday Collection, December 16, 2018 $7,797.00

Our weekly goal $13,500.00 SHOP-RITE GIFT CARDS

Week Ending December 16, 2018 Sold - $3,510.00 Profit - $175.50

Total Profit since July 1, 2018– $3,128.25

Thank you to all the many volunteers who came out to help

us with set-up on Saturday, December 15th, and personal

shoppers, elves and clean-up crew on Sunday, December

16th at our First Annual Spirit of Christmas. Thank you

also to all our parishioners and organizations for both the

monetary and gift donations. The Spirit of Christmas was a

huge success and your help and donations made it so.

FOOD PANTRY ITEM OF THE WEEK

Please remember the pantry when you do your own shopping. An item a week from many will keep us full.

This week we need: COFFEE God Bless You for your donations.

ALTAR CLEANING

Week of December 23, 2018

Team 7 – Jane Brophy & Girlie Antona

POLISH MISSION: The Polish Mission at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish was established in 2009 by the initiative of his Excellency Bishop Arthur Serratelli. The first Mass in Polish was celebrated in this parish September 6, 2009. FACEBOOK PAGE: Polska Misja Katolicka - Hewitt Masses in Polish: - Sunday 9:00 AM - First Fridays and Holy Days 7:30 PM

PASTORAL STAFF Father Kamil Stachowiak Pastor Deacon Charles Roche Deacon Deacon David Cedrone Deacon / Baptism Ministry Mary Beth Osiecki Ministries/Outreach/Evangelization Patricia Golczewski Business Administrator Janet Scheil Religious Education Alan Morales Music Director Marian Dul Organist for Polish Mass Joseph Osiecki Information Technology Pat Cedrone Baptism Ministry Patricia Callahan Trustee John Buechel Trustee

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 9:00 AM (Polish) 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon DAILY MASSES Monday thru Saturday 9:00 AM Rosary Recited 8:30 AM First Friday 7:30 PM (Polish) Holy Day Vigil Mass 7:00 PM Holy Day Masses 9:00 AM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM (Polish)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM October - June, followed by Benediction

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office closed on Fridays.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP We welcome all new parishioners! We ask that you register to ensure your full participation in the life of the parish. Registrations forms are available at church exits, in the parish office or call and a form can be mailed or e-mailed to you.

BULLETIN DEADLINE Please kindly submit all bulletin material to janet.scheil@olqpnj.org. Please note: In order for articles to be published in next week’s bulletin they need to be submitted no later than 10 AM of the prior Monday.

CONTINUING CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT Grades K-6 Sunday, 9:00 – 10:00 AM Grades 1-4 Tuesday, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Grades 5-8 Tuesday, 6:30 – 7:30 PM Grades 9-12 2-Year Confirmation Preparation (2X month) Confirmation 1 – Sunday, 5:00 - 6:00 PM Confirmation 2 – Sunday, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

POLSKA MISJA: Polska Misja przy parafii Najświętszej Maryi Panny Królowej Pokoju, powstała w 2009 roku z inicjatywy Jego Ekscelencji Ks. Biskupa Artura J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Pierwsza Msza Święta w języku Polskim została odprawiona w tej parafii szóstego września 2009 roku.

FACEBOOK: Polska Misja Katolicka - Hewitt Msza Święta w Języku Polskim: - Niedziela godz 9:00AM - każdy pierwszy piątek o godz. 7:30 PM

SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS We celebrate the sacrament of Baptism most Sundays. Parents are welcome to have the Baptism celebrated either at a week-end Mass or at the Liturgy of Baptism at 2:00 PM two Sundays a month. To make arrangements for Baptism please call the Parish Office or e-mail baptism@olqpnj.org Godparents must be confirmed, be active members of the church and attend Mass regularly. A sponsor certificate is required from each godparent.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM

(or by appointment with Fr. Kamil)

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact Parish Office and set up an appointment. Any Catholic couple needs approximately a year to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the Priest celebrating the marriage and attendance at Pre-Cana conferences.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK / HOSPITAL VISITS We are strongly committed to the spiritual care of the sick. Because of privacy laws, hospitals and nursing homes are not allowed to release the patient’s religious affiliation. Therefore, we must depend on families of our sick parishioners to inform us of their whereabouts and condition. Please notify the parish office of any need for a home or hospital visit.

RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for people who seek full initiation in the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, which are received at the Easter Vigil. For information, please contact the parish office.

Sacrament Preparation Available in Polish Sacramental Catechesis for First Communion and Confirmation is also available in Polish.

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY (Pre-School Academy) Religious Based Formal Preschool, PreK and K Prep programs for ages 2 ½ - 6. Before and After School Program for Grades K-6 Contact Mercedes Debrecki at 973-506-7533 for more information.

PRAYER CHAIN: Your sisters and brothers of the Parish will gladly pray for your needs. Please call Jenelle Hopkins at 973-853-7240 or e-mail her at prayer.chain@olqpnj.org .