Our Lady Queen of Peace

Rev. Edward G. Rama Pastor FatherEd@OLQPBranchville.org

Rev. Brian Ditullio In Residence FatherBrian@OLQPBranchville.org

Mrs. Jennifer Durso Office Manager Office@OLQPBranchville.org

Mrs. Diana Rimshnick Coordinator of Religious Education RelEd@OLQPBranchville.org

Mrs. Margaret Moeckel Music Minister MargaretWM@OLQPBranchville.org

Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM Daily: 8:00 AM (Monday-Saturday) Holydays: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:45 PM-4:45PM After All Masses During Eucharistic Adoration (Mon & Fri) Anytime by Appointment

Devotions: Miraculous Medal Novena Monday morning before the 8:00 AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM, Fridays: 8:30-9:30 AM First Friday: 8:30 am –8:00 pm

Rosary: After every morning Mass (Mon-Sat) First Saturday Devotion to Our Blessed Mother: First Saturday of every month after the 8:00 AM Mass. Rosary Procession and Breakfast.

We have been a Roman Catholic parish family since 1951, with a call to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in both word and deed, and in all our relationships and responsibilities. We encourage our members to embrace a lifestyle marked by Stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure, engaging in active support of our ministries of the Word, Worship, and Service. We welcome visitors and all who wish to join us as new members; please call the parish office for more information on becoming a member of our parish family.

209 US Highway 206 Branchville, NJ 07826

Sunday, October 1, 2017 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Parish Office: (973) 948-3185 Fax: (973) 948-4799

Website: OLQPBranchville.org

Sunday, October 1st In the Church

1:00 pm–2:30pm

Please join us for a special day of prayer on Sunday, October 1st beginning at 1:00 pm. Our guest speaker will be Judge Andrew P. Napolitano (Senior Judicial Analyst, Fox News Channel).

Respect Life Sunday Prayer Service

12:00 pm Reconciliation(12pm-1pm) 1:00 pm Prayer Service Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Rosary 2:30 pm Hospitality in Parish Hall

Mass Intentions SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29th 8:00 AM FOR ALL SOULS IN PURGATORY 5:00 PM INTENTIONS OF LESILE WIRTH (JOHN & GERALYN BOYCE) SUNDAY October 1st 8:00 AM STEVIE MCDOLE (THE FAMILY) 9:30 AM PATRICIA COLYER 11:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

MONDAY 8:00 AM JEAN EVKO (THE FAMILY) TUESDAY 8:00 AM A SPECIAL INTENTIONS WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM ROSEANNE MACINO (GINA PIRRELLO) THURSDAY 8:00 AM ROBERT BRENNAN (HIS FAMILY) FRIDAY 8:00 AM INTENTIONS OF JOSEPH MAYERS (BOB & FRAN MAYER)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7th 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 5:00 PM CHARLOTTE MACIAG (THE MACIAG FAMILY) SUNDAY October 8th 8:00 AM STEPHEN & MADELINE SWISS (THE FAMILY) 9:30 AM MISS. ELIZABETH WATSON (DENICE LUSIK) 11:00 AM DICK BURCHFIELD (HIS FAMILY)

MEMORIALS The week of October 1st the Sanctuary Lamp burns for: Sylvia Mayers

Respect Life Sunday, October 1st

Please remember in your prayers

Geraldine Czarkowski, Monica Carrico, Hap Rowan, Patricia Poole, Patricia Fiss, Clarence Roberts, Joe Foster, Susanne Fernicola, Lisa Dorans, William Pagano, Molly Russo, Ellen Nowicki, Joseph

Mayers, John Crisman, Margaret Johnson, Philip Baccari, Sue Bartsch, Kathy Flores, Laura Schaefer, Ben Sellitto & Family, Dottie Hilt, Angelo Appice, Miryam Rodriguez, Peggy Mahon, Brian Sheerin, Janice Miglin, Theresa Barrett, Jane Hauestein, Bradley Burchfield

Altar Servers

Oct. 7th & Oct.8th 5:00 PM Debbie Carter 8:00 AM Barbara Bayles 9:30 AM John McDermott 11:00 AM Tom Hudak

Sept. 29th & Oct.1st 5:00 PM Maddie & Pat Kelleher 8:00 AM Samantha Price 9:30 AM Brian O’Connor& Josh Pappa

Oct. 7th & Oct.8th 5:00 PM Carly Studt 8:00 AM Matt & Paul Corazza 9:30 AM Chris Pirrello& Ryan Hudock 11:00 AM Jack Lesch

Sept. 29th & Oct.1st 5:00 PM Elenor Reilly 8:00 AM Ric Hahn 9:30 AM Kate O’Connor 11:00 AM Lorri Opitz

ALTAR FLOWERS MEMORIALS The week of October 1st the Altar Flowers are presented for: Marsha & Junior Meshinsky

Weekly Collection Sunday Offering $ 4,153 Online Giving $ 195 Total $ 4,348 Estimated Weekly Expense $ 6,500 Shortage $ 2,152 Hurricane Harvey Relief: $ 1,381 Online $ 225 Total $ 1,606 Envelopes Mailed: 237 Envelopes Received: 106

Please Consider “Online Giving”

Online Giving We are pleased to announce that we’re now offering Online Giving. If you manage your bills

online, we’re sure you’ll like giving to your church online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. Online Giving lets you set up a recurring pledge or a one-time gift to our offertory and special collections, so you’ll be able to give the way you want—even if you’ve forgotten your envelope. Please visit our Parish Website www.olqpbranchville.org to get started with this convenient giving option.

Calendar Event 10/1 Sunday Respect Life Baby Shower After All Masses Reconciliation 12:00pm– 1:00 pm Respect Life Sunday Prayer Service 1:00 pm Catholic Teens Meeting 6:00 pm 10/2 Monday Mass at The Sunrise House 4:00 pm Adoration with Benediction 7:30 pm 10/4 Wednesday Making Moral Decisions Class (Cancelled) 10/5 Thursday Mass at The Bentley 9:30 am 10/6 Friday First Friday Adoration 8:30 am– 8:00 pm First Friday Homestead Mass 2:00 pm 10/7 Saturday First Saturday Breakfast after 8:00 am Mass 10/8 Sunday Blessing of the Animals 12:30 pm Catholic Teens Meeting 6:00 pm 10/9 Monday Office Closed Columbus Day Adoration with Benediction 7:30 pm

Catholic Teens

Sunday, September 24th 6:00pm-8:00pm

All High School Teens are welcome.

Special Event: Sunday, Oct. 22nd pumpkin carving ,painting and campfire. 7th and 8th grader are invited to this event! Call the office for more information (973)948-3185

Blessing of the Animals Feast of St Francis of Assisi Sunday, Oct. 8th 12:30 pm

The blessing of animals will take place on Sunday, Oct 8th at 12:30pm in the pavillion. It is a tradition that our pets, who are such a special part of our lives, are blessed on this day. All families and their pets are welcome.

First Saturdays Devotion

Mass: Saturday 8:00 AM Rosary Procession : After Mass

Breakfast served in the Hall after The Rosary Procession. (free-will offering)

Come and join us for The First Saturdays Devotion at 8:00 am. Rosary Procession will begin after Mass. Confession will be heard after Mass. All are invited for breakfast in the Parish Hall after The Rosary Procession.

Our Blessed Mother promises us peace in our world and in our home if we pray The Rosary and participate in the Five First Saturdays Devotion.

From the Desk of Father Ed:

Dear Parishioners, How pleasing it is to parents when their children are obedient. It is a delight for mothers and fathers when their children follow in their good example and work at living a virtuous life. Our Father in Heaven also delights when we His children do His will by choosing good over evil. In our Gospel this weekend Jesus presents to us another parable to help us understand the Kingdom of Heaven. The father in the parable has two sons that he sends into the vineyard to work. The first son immediately says “no” but then later goes and does the will of the father. The second son, at first, says “yes” but then does not carry out the father’s command to work in the vineyard. How dissapointed the father in the parable must have been that one son immediately told him “no” and then later to discover that the other son who said “yes” disobeyed him. The son who later went to work in the vineyard must have brought some comfort to the father’s heart. Jesus, the Only Begotten Son of the Father, He is the one who said “yes” to our Heavenly Father and then carried out His will. He is the one who laid down his life for us so that we could become adopted sons and daughters of the Father. This Sunday we celebrate Respect Life Sunday. We are reminded that all life is a gift from God and that He is the Author of life...not us. All Life is sacred and begins at the moment of conception. In our Gospel this weekend the sons were told to go into the vineyard and do the father’s work. We are reminded of the need to work at building up the Culture or Life by prayer, especially the Rosary, sacrifice, and giving witness to the truth. Let us always be a delight to our Heavenly Father by working at building up His kingdom. Parish Life: Please consider joining us on Wednesday evening in the parish hall at 7:30 pm for a 5-part series course on Moral Theology by Father Anthony Mastroeni. (Class on Oct. 4th is cancelled). Please make an effort to join us at Mass and prayer on the First Friday and First Saturday of the month. Our Lady Queen of Peace, pray for us, Father Ed,

Making Moral Decisions

Come and Join us for a course in Moral Theology by Father Anthony Mastroeni.

Wednesday Oct. 4th Cancelled

Wednesday Oct. 11th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm Wednesday Oct. 18th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm Wednesday Oct. 25th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm

Location: Parish Hall Fee: Free Will Offering

This course will provide you with the principles needed to resolve moral issues. It will help you to rationally defend the church's teaching on: Same sex marriage, homosexual behavior, Euthanasia or assisted suicide, abortion, surrogate parenthood, legalization of marijuana, etc. No tests, quizzes, or grades.

All are welcome, no matter how much or how little education you have completed.

Father Anthony J. Mastroeni is a priest with the Paterson Diocese, who for many years taught theology and philosophy to university students and seminarians. He holds degrees from Seton Hall, a Doctorate from the Angelicum in Rome and a JD in Civil Law from Rutgers Law School, Newark NJ.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Halloween Party

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Crafts & Games Trunk or Treating

Snacks

Looking for parishioners to help make this a great event. We need car trunks for the kids to go trunk or treating. Decorate your car trunk, park it in the church parking lot and hand out treats to the kids!! Prizes for the best decorated car!! Prizes for every child dressed as a Saint and for the best Saints Costume!! If you are interested in helping or want more information please contact Jenn@ 973-948-3185. Sign up sheets for car trunks are in the back of the church.

RESPECT LIFE BABY SHOWER!

Respect Life weekend is Oct. 1st. This year will be a having a “baby shower” to benefit the local pregnancy centers.

September 30/Oct. 1st Return unwrapped gifts

Please return unwrapped gifts to the Parish Hall on this weekend. Join us for refreshments. Right to Life Raffle Tickets will also be sold this weekend.

Respect Life Mass Saturday, November 18, 2017

10:00 A.M. Mass Saint John the Baptist Cathedral

Paterson, NJ This Mass is sponsored by the Paterson Federation Knights of Columbus Councils. All priests, deacons, parish staff, hospitals and staff, schools - staff and students, parishioners, families and friends are invited and encouraged to attend.

First Fridays Devotion

Come and join us for the First Fridays Devotion. Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 AM and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place all day until 8:00 PM. Please come and join us for Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

First Friday Mass: 8:00 am Adoration: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm (see sign up sheet in the Church) Following are the promises that our Lord made to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque for all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months: "I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. I will establish peace in their homes. I will comfort them in all their afflictions. I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all, in death. I will bestow abundant blessings upon all their undertakings. Sinners will find in my Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy. Lukewarm souls shall become fervent. Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection. I will bless every place in which an image of my Heart is exposed and honored. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts. Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in my Heart. I promise you in the excessive mercy of my Heart that my all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Fridays in nine consecutive months the grace of final perseverance; they shall not die in my disgrace, nor without receiving their sacraments. My divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment."

Sacraments of the Church: Baptism: Infant Baptisms (Private & Communal) are celebrated on Saturdays at 11:30 AM & Sundays at 12:30 PM. An instruction class on Baptism will be provided in advance. Please call in advance to make an appointment and to ensure that the Church’s requirements especially for Godparents are satisfied. Eucharist: If you are seriously ill or homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion please contact Father Ed. Adult Confirmation: Please call the office and ask about our religious education program for adults. Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm, after weekday Masses 8:30am, during Adoration Monday evening 7:30pm-8:30pm and Friday morning 8:30am-9:30am, and anytime by appointment. Anointing of the Sick: Anyone who wishes to receive this healing sacrament, the Anointing of the Sick, should contact Father Ed. Marriage: Couples contemplating marriage are asked to call the office for an appointment to discuss the Marriage Preparation Program. Arrangements should normally be made one year in advance and before any wedding dates are finalized.

Food Pantry Currently we are in need of the following items for our Food Pantry:

peanut butter, toothpaste, ,tooth brush, toilet paper, boxed potatoes, canned meats, snacks, juice, eggs, coffee, tea, canned fruit, desserts, cereal.

Our food pantry now serves over 100 local families. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. The hours for the Food Pantry are Mondays 12:00 pm—2:00 pm. We are closed on Holidays and for bad weather.

Parish Fundraiser SHOP-RITE, WEIS & OTHER GIFT CARDS

Please support our Parish by purchasing Gift Cards. Cards in $25, $50 & $100 denominations are available after all Masses in the Parish Hall or by calling the office.

Adult Faith Formation & Rite of Christian Initiation:

(RCIA)

If you would like to become a Catholic or have not received all of your Sacraments such as First Holy Communion or Confirmation this program is for you! The Adult Faith Formation and RCIA program is designed to help you grow in your faith and become fully initiated into the Church. Please call the office for more information.

2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

In Giving, We Receive

The services provided by our Catholic Charities agencies are too long to list in our bulletin – but here are just a few: emergency housing for people in extreme poverty, out-patient and residential substance abuse treatment, group homes for disabled adults, outreach to veterans who are homeless, family counseling, etc. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps bring this important work to life. In fact, Catholic Charities receives the largest percentage of Appeal funding. Your help is needed to continue providing this urgent care. Please be as generous as you are able to the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. For your convenience, you can make an online gift or pledge at www.2017appeal.org. Thank you!

The Don Bosco Columbiettes Auxiliary #7784

Beefsteak Dinner

Newton VFW, 85 Mill Street, Newton Saturday, October 14, 2017

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $45 per person

Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Mike Malloy. Beer will be provided (Must be 21 ). Contact Maureen Fiore at 973-579-5293 or Miriam Montagne at 201-230-1373 for more information. The proceeds will be going to the DPD (Department of People with Disabilities) and other local charities. Raffles will be held throughout the evening.

The Don Bosco Council 7784 Knights of Columbus

The George Flynn Memorial Family Bowling Event

Sunday October 22, 2017 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Sparta lanes. The cost is $15 per person

(includes shoe rentals and 2 hours of bowling time)

Arrive by 1:45 to get lane assignments and shoes. Lanes are limited so please call Mike O'Connor 862 354 1753 or email him at oak121@yahoo.com to reserve your lane. All proceeds benefit the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation. Help "Keep Dad in the game".