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Liturgy Schedule

Chapel Monday, September 5 8:00am - No Mass Tuesday, September 6 8:00am - Margaret Thompson - Kathy Smeltz Thursday, September 8 8:00am - Linda Diedrick - Bob & Mary Kowalski Friday, September 9 8:00am - Wayne Weimer - Jim & Marty Lamparyk

Church Saturday, September 10 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - Rizal & Luisa Curzon - Jim & Gin Andrews Sunday, September 11 - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in

Ordinary Time 8:30am - Living & Deceased Members of the Holy

Name Society 11:00am - Phil & Mary Nowfel - Kay Jacob

Pray for the Sick: David Blackburn, Betty Kuepfer, Jose' Magiste, Steve Fialkowski, Sandy Vasbinder, Tami Lynsky, Betty Kirsch, Leon Denomme, Mike Wilson, Pam Jenkins, Jim Hempfling, David Myers, Henry Husk, Kathy Borowy, Shirley Livchak, John Swift, Ann Marie Costa, Ken Seuffer, Richard Kershaw, John Yarish Jr., Jean Stransky, Rich Swab and Carol Cordy. Please call the Parish Office 440-926-2364 to have a name of a friend of relative included in this list.

READING FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessings of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10]

LEADESHIP MEETING: There is a meeting of the Leadership committee on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in the Parish Hall at 7:00pm.

PARISH PICNIC: Good food, fun and fellowship was enjoyed by all at the Annual Parish Picnic. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped setup and tear down the tables and chairs. Thanks to our cooks and to those who donated cakes for the cake walk. Thanks for welcoming the Mette Family into our church family. And last but not least, the committee, thanks to all.

SPOT LIGHT: Next weekend we will be featuring the RCIA ministry. They will have an informational display setup in the

Gathering area. Stop by and see how they work with those wishing to join the Catholic faith.

SPECIAL COLLECTION: A special collection for the flood victims of Louisiana will be taken up the weekend of September 17 - 18. Please make checks out to Our Lady Queen of Peace and put “Louisiana Flood” in the memo field. We send one total check to the Diocese.

MASS AND PICNIC AT KENWOOD: Attention Holy Name, Helping Hands, Knights of Columbus, and Our Lady’s Guild: the Holy Name is once again sponsoring a picnic at Kenwood on Monday, September 12th. The festivities begin with a Mass at 6:00pm in the chapel on the grounds of this compound followed by the picnic. All are asked to bring a dish to share. Kenwood is located on Cowley Road, Grafton Twp. Hope to see you there to kick off a great year!

BBQ & BOUTIQUE: The Sisters of Notre Dame invites you to attend their 54th Annual Barbecue and Boutique, “A piece of Heaven” to be held on Sunday, September 18th and Sunday September 25th from Noon to 5:00pm. Enjoy barbecued chicken or ribs, chips, apple pie, coleslaw or applesauce and beverages. Shop for select Sisters’ handmade items in the Boutique. Tickets available at the door: $12/chicken, $15/ribs. Held in the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Gymnasium on the Notre Dame Education Center Campus, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH, south of Mayfield Road (Rt. 322). Rain or shine. Handicapped accessible. Take out dinner available.

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PASTORS CORNER: I wish to thank Ellen Yacobozzi and Don Gates for their service on the Parish Council. Ellen and Don have met monthly for four years (each serving 2 consecutive terms of two years) to reflect upon issues facing the parish and to advise me on items that I present to them. As a consultative body of the parish they are able to see the bigger picture of the parish and how the various ministries interact or do not interact with one another. While on counsel these two individuals may not have been dealing with major issues such as church construction or merger, but they dealt with what

may be a bigger challenge. And that is the challenge of facing a growing parish at a time when most parishes are not growing. The Parish Council has been dealing with the day to day routine and ordinary issues as a parish community and dealing with these issues can be more challenging. The ordinary issues are not often exciting nor do they catch the attention of most parishioners. However, these issues are very important and take a strong commitment to address. I thank Ellen and Don for the difficult work of dealing with the ordinary and routine issues that face the parish. Please keep them in your prayers as they transition into other ministries within the parish.

Fr. John

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RCIA begins this Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00pm in the parish hall. The RCIA is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Church with an interest in becoming Catholic. We meet every Wednesday from September until May for about an hour and a half. There are no tests although you will find your beliefs tested at times. Reception into the Church takes place at the Easter Vigil which is April 15th this year. For those who have never been baptized they are baptized during the Vigil mass. For those who have been baptized in another Christian church they are not baptized again but rather they make a Profession of Faith and then together with the newly baptized are Confirmed and receive Holy Communion. There is no commitment until the middle of November when candidates are presented at mass on the weekend to the community and together with the community journeys through prayer and support to the Easter sacraments. The RCIA sessions consist of topics regarding Scripture, Sacraments, and Discipleship and are presented in the context of faith sharing rather than an academic class structure. For more information contact me, Sr. Kathleen, Grace Ogonek or Sally Logar. Please keep in your prayers those who are considering joining the Catholic Church. INTERESTED IN LEARNING more about your Catholic Faith? This year we are inviting anyone who would like to learn more or update their faith to join in the RCIA sessions. These open sessions will only be for six weeks at which point there will be

options for separate adult faith formation programs. The topics are: September 14: Who is Jesus Today? September 21: God is…. September 28: Jesus’ Life Lessons October 5: Teach Us to Pray October 12: Mystery of Suffering October 19: Head-Heart-Action You are welcome to attend all or as many as you would like. The RCIA meets at 7:00pm on Wednesdays and these open sessions will begin on September 14th. CONFIRMATION: Any baptized adult Catholics who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are looking to complete their baptism through this sacrament is asked to contact Fr. John. There is a separate program from the youth preparation and the RCIA for adults which consists of four classes culminating in the celebration of Confirmation in the Spring. GLUTEN FREE HOSTS: If you require Gluten Free hosts, please let the Mass Coordinator know before mass and they will place one in a special container and inform Father John. FOLLOW YOUR PATH You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was. —Abraham Lincoln

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RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND: Someone once said “marriages may be made in heaven, but they sure take a lot of work on earth.” Have you become so distracted by outside pressure that you neglect your spouse? The Retrouvaille program can help you put your troubled marriage back on track. This program is supported by the Catholic diocese of Cleveland , but, it is open to couples of all faiths. The next Cleveland Retrouvaille weekend will be held on September 9-11, 2016. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha in complete confidence at 440-357-6580, or 1-800-470-2230. For additional information or to register online, please go to www.helpourmarriage.org.

SCRIPTURE STUDY: We are starting our study of Mary on Thursday September 8th at 7:00pm in Room 2 of the Hall. Our next lesson will be Thursday September 29th. We

discuss our desire for and understanding of GOD’s WORD. Study books are available in the Church office or contact Rick Gallaher (440) 458-6335 for a book or questions. You will enjoy increasing your knowledge and appreciation of your faith. LADIES NIGHT OUT: The planning committee will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a VIP table for 8 for our upcoming 3rd Annual Ladies' Night Out event on Saturday November 12th. The winner of our raffle will be able to invite 7 friends to enjoy the VIP table which will include: chilled table-side champagne, special swag bags, and other fabulous treats to complete the VIP experience. This is the last weekend to purchase tickets. Tickets are $20 each and only 100 will be available for sale. The winner will be chosen on Sunday, September 4th. Tickets for the event will go on sale for $30 each starting the weekend of September 17th after all masses. So, if you don’t win the raffle, be sure to buy tickets. Please contact Erin Matheson at 440-315-3310 with any questions.

Thank you for your generous support of our Parish, and your help with the needs of the community through your ongoing participation in our various ministries.

Actual Goal Difference Sunday, Aug 28: $ 7,416.98 $ 9,000.00 ($ 1,583.02) Sunday Y-T-D : $ 72,702.21 $ 81,000.00 ($ 880.81) August Mortgage Reduction: $ 2,175.00 $ 2,700.00 ($ 525.00)

ATTENTION PARENTS: Grade Level Faith Formation classes resume Sunday, September 11th for the school year 2016-2017. Class time is from 09:30 - 10:50am in the church hall. If you have a preschool child (at least 3 years old) to high school that will be attending, please register them NOW. Final preparations are under way. To be sure adequate supplies are available we need students to be registered as soon as possible. Each student does need to re-register yearly. If you have not registered its easy to do. Registrations may be completed on our website: www.olqpgrafton.org, in the parish office, or you can pick up forms on the counter by the bulletin board in the Gathering Area and return them to the parish office. Children in 4th grade or younger do need to be dropped off and picked up by an adult. Let's make 2016-2017 a great year of learning our FAITH. TEACHERS AND AIDS NEEDED: Grade Level Faith Formation can use you. Additional teachers and aides are needed to make this school year a booming success. If you have the desire to share your faith with the children of our parish, then consider volunteering. If interested please contact the parish office or call Robin Duplaga at 440-315-3434 or Nancy Johnson at 440-452- 4095. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation take place during the regular Grade Level Faith Formation (GLFF) classes. Youth who are entering the 9th grade are eligible to become candidates for Confirmation. Children entering the 2nd grade are eligible to enter the preparation program for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Please fill out a regular GLFF registration form found in the Gathering Area or on the parish website for these sacramental preparation programs. Note classes begin September 11th. SCHOOL ZONE: For those dropping off their child for Grade Level Faith Formation Classes, please use the Erie Street parking lot by the hall. We are also looking for volunteers to monitor the parking lots before and after GLFF classes for the safety of the children. Monitoring would be from 9:15-9:35 and 10:45-11:05. If you might be willing to assist at one of those times some weeks, please contact Nancy Johnson at 440-452-4095 or Robin Duplaga at 440-315-3434.

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This Week in the Parish: Monday, September 5 8:00am - Office Closed (Labor Day) Tuesday, September 6 7:30pm - KOC Mtg. (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Wednesday, September 7 7:00pm - RCIA (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Thursday, September 8 11:30am - Senior’s Luncheon (Parish Hall) 7:00pm - Parish Council (Parish Hall Rm. 1) 7:00pm - Scripture Study (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Friday, September 9 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe Saturday, September 10 9:00am - Parish Nurse (Parish Hall) 9:15am - Food Pantry (Parish Hall) 2:00pm - Jr. Choir Practice (Church) Sunday, September 11 9:30am - GLFF (Parish Hall)

PARISH INFORMATION † Weddings: Couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. † Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated at a mutually convenient time. Please call the office to make arrangements. † Ministry to the Sick: Please notify the office for visits to parish-ioners in the hospital. † New parishioners: Are asked to register as soon as possible at the Parish Office or by phone. † Inquiry Classes in the Catholic Religion: Persons interested in becom-ing Catholic are asked to contact the Parish Office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA.

THE DIFFERENCE It is labour indeed that puts the difference on everything. —John Locke

“Why Join a Music Ministry?” by Rob Keshock, Parish Music Director

Make Friends Any time you challenge yourself with a group of people, all of you develop something in common and ultimately a bond forms. Devoting yourself to a choir at Our Lady Queen of Peace will give you a new way to measure yourself and grow, both individually and as a group. Even if youʹre not a social butterfly, pouring energy and emotion into holy music will bring you close to your choir mates.

The Essence of the Choir Showing praise, love, appreciation and joy for God and his kingdom are all things you do when you sing in the church choir at Our Lady Queen of Peace . Those are good traits you should be proud to express. Participation in church activities is always a very special and good deed that brings you close to God.

Learn History, Music and Performance By immersing yourself in choir music, youʹll develop a new attachment to the Bible. Added exposure will make you more adept with regards to stories, language and context. As a stage performer youʹll develop confidence singing and may wish to pursue public speaking or other forms of music.

Come See for Yourself OLQP Choir rehearsals (high school age and up) are from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the church each Monday. The Jr. Choir / Teen rehearsals (Grades 2 –12) are from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the church on Saturdays. Please consider joining a music ministry. We have saved a seat for you!