400 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607

Parish Center

201-845-9566 Fax: 201-845-3742

Religious Education

201-845-9545 St. Peter Academy

201-261-3468 http://www.spare.org/

- Our Mission -

We, the Catholic Community of Our Lady Queen of Peace, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are called to live and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We Praise God

while sharing His Joy and Truth through Word, Worship, Community Service, and Stewardship.

We share our gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure in a tapestry of diverse cultures as we gather together

to celebrate our Roman Catholic Faith.

Serving our Lord God through the Liturgy and Eucharist, our ministries welcome all into our parish Family.

Served by

Very Rev. Lawrence J. Fama, V.F., Pastor Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Zaccardo, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Charez (Don) B. Gringco, Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael German, Weekend Assistant Rev. Don Hummel, Weekend Assistant Deacon Anthony A. Balestrieri Deacon Joseph L. Mantineo Sister Elizabeth Cahill, S.C.,

Pastoral Associate to the Sick & Homebound

Angela Connelly, Director of Religious Education Steven Hunter Taylor, Music Director

James McCarthy, Principal, St. Peter Academy Patrick Kelly and Dorothy Feula, Lay Trustees

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016

Our Mass Schedule

Saturday - 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Sunday - 8:00,10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon

Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:00 AM Mass

Family Mass (3rd Sunday at 10:00 AM Mass) Daily - Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM Holy days - See Bulletin for Mass Schedule

Reconciliation

Saturday - 1:00 PM or by appointment Social Services Help Line 1-800-CCS-7413

W e b s i t e : w w w . o l q p - m a y w o o d . o r g E m a i l : a d m i n @ o l q p . o r g

Parish Center Office Hours

Monday through Thursday: 9AM - 12N / 1PM - 3PM / 6PM - 8PM Friday & Saturday: 9AM - 1PM Sunday - Closed Facebook / Our Lady Queen of Peace Church

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This Week at OLQP olqpbulletin@gmail.com BUILDING KEY: (A) Auditorium / (CH) Church / (PC) Parish Center / (S) School

SUNDAY 2/7

8:30a 9:30a

10:00a 12:00n 1:30p

CCD Classes (S) & (PC) Confessions for CCD LWC (CH) Rite of Sending Baptism (CH)

MONDAY 2/8

9:30a 6:45p 7:15p 7:45p

revised

Bible Study (PC) Finance Council (PC) Bible Study (PC) Emmaus III Team Formation Mtg. (PC)

TUESDAY 2/9 4:15p 7:00p

Children’s Choir Practice (CH) OLQP Choir Practice (CH) RCIA (PC)

WEDNESDAY 2/10

8:30a

12:15p 3:30p 7:00p

7:30p

ASH WEDNESDAY MASS (CH) MASS (CH) Prayer Service (CH) MASS (CH) Alive in the Spirit (PC) Women’s Prayer Group (PC)

THURSDAY 2/11 7:15p

7:30p

Grupo de Oración Luz y Vida (Prayer Group) (PC) BINGO (A)

FRIDAY 2/12 7:30p Stations of the Cross -Holy Name Society (CH)

SATURDAY 2/13 1:00p Confessions

SUNDAY 2/14

9:30a

10:00a

NO CCD CLASSES Holy Name Society Rosary (CH) Holy Name Society Mass (CH) Mtg. Following (PC) LWC (CH)

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016

Jesus directs Simon to take his boat into deep water for a miraculous catch of fish. Simon and his partners leave all to

follow Jesus (Luke 5:1-11).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS, MEETING RESCHEDULING / CANCELLATIONS, DELAYED

OPENINGS / CLOSINGS DUE TO WEATHER & OTHER ISSUES / UPDATES, VISIT: HTTP://OLQP-MAYWOOD.ORG/

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

2/20 Morning of Reflection 2/27 Women's Conference - SHU 3/5 Men's Conference - SHU

3/12 Fish & Chips Dinner 3/14 St. Joseph / St. Patrick Mass 4/10 Pancake Breakfast (Date Change)

4/17, 23, 24 First Holy Communions

5/14 Movie Night - Mary of Nazareth 5/1 May Crowning

STEWARDSHIP - Off and Running; (Continued from last week) She heard the call and her thoughts (and steps) immediately were directed toward the church. Maybe that's one reason why pancake races are still held today. Of course, they're fun to watch and to participate in. But the underlying message is that we must respond to God's call at once, despite our other activities. (To be continued next week)

PRAYER FOR THOSE SUFFERING RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION

Good and Gracious Father, whose own Beloved Son suffered violence and death for the salvation of the world, listen graciously to our cry for all who are being persecuted for their faith. In Your great mercy, comfort them with the Holy Spirit. Give them strength in the face of hostility and courage in the face of trial. Open the eyes of those who raise their hands in violence to see others as their brothers and sisters, children of the one Father of all. By Your grace, turn their hearts from hatred to love. Through the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Queen of Peace, may justice and peace prevail so that all may have the freedom to worship you, the one true God, and Him whom you have sent, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS 2015 - If you would like to receive a statement of your 2015 contributions to our parish, please call Susan at the parish ctr. (201-845-9566 x 113) and leave your name, phone number, and address, and one will be sent to you. Thank you.

There will be no Mother of Perpetual Help Novena on Wednesday, February 10th

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Deacon Joseph L. Mantineo

WHEN I WAS A CHILD (Part 2) My brothers and sisters, I would like to make some

suggestions we might all consider not only during Lent but for the rest of our lives so that we are not criticized by Jesus as He did in the Temple in Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. “My house shall be a house of prayer…” (Mathew 21:13) “…stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.” (John 2:16)

By not talking to our friends around us or behind us, not only can we focus on praying to God in thanksgiving; we also create a silence which allows others to pray as well, instead of being distracted.

During the Mass we are always focused on God, listening to Him speak to our minds, hearts and souls in the Scripture readings.

Turning our attention from the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we approach the altar knowing that we are going to receive, in the form of a Consecrated Host and Consecrated wine, the very Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ.

It was at the Last Supper, it has been for over 2,000 years, it is today and will always be the living Jesus, who will strengthen us because Jesus Himself, the Word made Flesh, forgives our sins and gives us the strength to resist mortal sin. It is the very channel of eternal life: Jesus Himself.

Remember that it is Jesus who tells us: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my Flesh is true food, and my Blood is true drink. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood remains in Me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent Me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will have life because of me.” (John 6:53–58).

It is very beautiful to see so many come to Jesus. However, please know that if we have committed mortal sins, we are not in a state of grace. We must be in a state of grace! This is an absolute requirement which can never be dispensed. To receive the Eucharist without sanctifying grace in our soul profanes the Eucharist in the most grievous manner.

“Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will have to answer for the Body and Blood of the Lord. A person should examine himself…. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body, eats and drinks judgment on himself.” (1 Cor. 11:27–29).

A mortal sin is any whose matter is grave and which has been committed willfully and with knowledge of its seriousness. Scripture contains lists of mortal sins (Gal. 5:19–21). The only way to remove mortal sin is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For further information on what constitutes a mortal sin, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

(Part 3, Article 8 SIN pp 505-511, paragraphs: 1849-1876; text or online at: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/epub/index.cfm#)

After receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus take the time to pray, to talk to Him as He becomes one with us. It certainly is not a time to talk to our friends on the way back to the pew, or leave before the final Blessing!!

Finally, consider staying after the Mass to continue to thank Jesus for coming to us in the Holy Eucharist. It is a time to be thankful. After receiving Jesus into one’s own Body and being drawn more closely into His, how could one do any less?

So, my brothers and sisters, I share this as a way of life not for 40 days, but rather for as long as we live. I share it out of human love, which is like a grain of sand in a desert in comparison to God’s love for each of us which is like all the grains of sand in the world. I gratefully thank Fr. Larry for allowing me to speak to all of you through this column. In His Holy Name, Dcn. Joe

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE STEWARDSHIP RESULTS

Offertory 1/30/16-1/31/16

$ 9,906 Children $ 241 Electronic / mailed in $ 95

As of 2/1/16 year-to-date

Budget $216,783 Actual $220,862 Over Target $ 4,079

Ushers do not carry change, nor can they touch the money that is collected at Mass; so please do not ask them for change. Thank you for understanding and for your continued generosity.

Week of 1/31/16

Budget $ 6,993 Actual $ 10,052 Over Target $ 3,059

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES – OPERATION RICE BOWL HUNGERING FOR THE JOURNEY

Join our parish community in CRS Operation Rice Bowl, a faith-in-action program that will help you experience Lenten spirituality by living in solidarity with people in need around the world. As we, the global Church, continue our prayerful walk through this Holy Year of Mercy, it is especially appropriate to come together in prayer as a parish family and domestic family this Lent, reflecting on how we can live this call to mercy more abundantly. Beginning today, the CRS Lenten Rice Bowl boxes will be available at the entrances of our church for you to take and place your monetary sacrifices throughout the season of Lent. The students in the Religious Education program will receive a Rice Bowl as well. Use your cardboard CRS Rice Bowl and Lenten Calendar to guide your Lenten prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Be sure to visit crsricebowl.org to watch videos of the people and communities whose lives your Lenten gifts are changing through CRS Rice Bowl. REMEMBER, WHAT YOU GIVE UP FOR LENT CHANGES LIVES!

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MASS SCHEDULE Dates February 7th until February 14th, 2016

SUNDAY– FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Feb. 7th 8:00 am William Cromwell

10:00 am Vincent Pellecchia

12:00 n Louise Mooney

Monday - St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin Feb. 8th 8:30 am Marie & Alfred Kaser

Tuesday Feb. 9th 8:30 am People of the Parish

Wednesday - Ash Wednesday Feb. 10th 8:30 am Maryann O’Reilly

Thursday - Our Lady of Lourdes Feb. 11th 8:30 am Anthony & Nanene Roselli

Friday Feb. 12th 8:30 am Brian Pianfetti -5th Anniversary

Saturday Feb. 13th 8:30 am Memorial Mass

5:00 pm Robert J. Sinnott

SUNDAY– FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Feb. 14th 8:00 am Gudrun Hagele

10:00 am Louis Laurenzo

12:00 n Domenica Trovini

12:15 pm Aseclo Gringco Sr.

7:00 pm Purificacion Bustamante

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Rest in Peace: Rosemary Boylan, Sr. Grace Dorothy Everett, S.C., Lee Parker, and Louis Porto

Sick Relatives & Friends: Cesar Aguilar, Jimmy Appleby, Christopher Aribito, Marisa Aversa, John Balles, Mildred Balles,

Dante Bediones, Julia Bezak, Clair Borrello, Ozzie Checa, Thomas Collins, Susan Gallagher Colorciello, Dave Cuozzo,

Mia Rose Figueroa, Rita Focarino, Christopher Fridel, Teresa Garafalo, Marge Gaydos, Eric Hagberg, Lorraine Hagberg,

Ally Havener, Jesse Johnson, Terry Laurenzo, Patricia Lee, Dcn. Joe Mantineo, Cesare Marchesani, Carmen Martinez, Jim McCarthy, Fr. Don McLaughlin, Ellen Link, Tom Loizzi,

Gary Marsters, Debbie Meyer, Anthony Mogboh Jr, Anthony Mogboh Sr, Freddie Morrone, Michael Murphy,

Catherine O'Brien, Theodora (Dorothy) Palazzo, Frank Papale, Kay Passarella, Ruth Penque, Michael Riley, Carol Ruggerri,

Mary Rullo, Renee Sahar, June Salvo, Sharon Sandman, Matthew Sauerwein, Chris Schultz, Christopher Scozzari,

Eleanor Sherman, Emma Smith, Jill Southwell, Joseph Steiner, Norma Tamborini, Barbara Twiddle, Mary Wagner, Ron Ward,

Kevin Wissell, Michael Zarrillo, and Walter Zbierski

Names will remain on our sick list for four weeks unless we are notified by the family.

Anyone requesting a Prayer Shawl for a sick person is asked to call the Parish Center.

If you have a family member who is in a nursing home or rehabilitation center, please notify the

Parish Center so we can arrange to visit them.

Please remember to place Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in your Will. Those who generously did this in the past have helped us to stay out of a heavy debt and help to make our many ministries a reality.

MEMORIALS

Note: Please remember the Altar Bread, Wine and Candles can be memorialized by calling the Parish Center at 201-845-9566

MASS INTENTIONS / INFORMATION

MEMORIAL MASS - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH - 8:30AM Anthony V. & Mimi Amoruso Mary & Daniel O'Callaghan Cheryl Amoruso Michael O'Daly Anthony Bachia Rosary Altar Society Members Matilda & Tom Bachia Patrick & Ellen Ryan

Marie & Alfred Kaser William J. Wiswesser

Arlene Balderas John L. Tamborini Beninca-Scuccimarri Families Caterina Vosilla

Greg & Marian Hedrick William & Anna Wiswesser Evelyn Bailey Haile Margie Williams

No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church; no matter what your family or marital status is; no matter where you are in the practice of faith; no matter what your personal history, age, or background is; no matter what your self-image may be; YOU are invited, welcomed and loved at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.

"In the time prior to celebrating our Mass, as the parish family of Our Lady Queen of Peace,

you are invited to spend this time in quiet prayerful reflection, asking our Lady and her Son for peace in our

world, our country, our families, and in our hearts."

St. Oncho / Feast day: February 8 / Death: 600

Irish saint, also listed as Onchuo. A poet and pilgrim, he devoted himself to preserving the Celtic traditions, researching the relics of Irish saints. He died of Clonmore monastery where he was enshrined.

INCLUSIVE FAMILY MASSES - Please see our website for a schedule of Masses for families of members with special needs.

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PARISH EVENTS

PARISH EVENTS

HUMAN CONCERNS NEWS

QUESTIONS are welcomed about any of the Human Concerns Ministry activities which include the Advent Giving Tree, Coupon collection, Food Pantry, Harrison House, Soup Kitchens and the Thanksgiving and Easter Food Baskets. Please leave a message for Mary Menditto at the Parish Center. SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY

On February 20th we are serving Ziti at Eva's. If interested in participating, please contact Mary Flanigan at admin@olqp.org.

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) offers an opportunity to learn and grow in the faith. This might be for you. If you know someone or maybe yourself, who has not yet been baptized or received the Sacraments of first Holy Communion and Confirmation, or would simply like to respond to Christ’s invitation to be a disciple in the Catholic Church, please let us know. Please contact us at (201) 845-9566 ext. 104 or fr.don_gringco@yahoo.com

Fill out this form and drop it in the basket or at the parish center. Why wait? God can bring a different perspective into your life right now!

Name: ___________________________________

Contact #:________________________________

Email: ___________________________________

DAUGHTERS OF MARY - A pious organization that encourages girls in the parish (ages 8-16) to cultivate devotion to the Blessed Mother and prayer. Interested? Please call 201-845-9566 x104 or email Shiela Minnich

(FiliarumMariaeOLQP@yahoo.com).

TO ALL MEN & WOMEN OF OUR PARISH - Jesus extends an invitation to you to join The Holy Name Society. For more info contact Dcn. Tony or John Tamborini at the Parish Center (201) 845-9566 x 106.

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN LUZ Y VIDA (Prayer Group) - Únete a nosotros para alabanza y adoración! Nos reunimos los Jueves a las 7:15pm en el Parish Center. ¿Quieres mas informacion? Mandanos un email a olqpluzyvida@gmail.com

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible!

If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our parish as we grow closer to Christ. We will begin Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible on February 1st at 9:30 AM or 7:15 PM in the Parish Center. You can also do it at home from your computer. For more information or to sign up go to the following web site:

http://evangelization.com/preview/program/unlocking-the-mystery?context=student&study=7797

If you have further questions, contact Dcn. Joe at the Parish Center: 201-845-9566 x 119

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - UPCOMING EVENTS

Visit us at: http://www.maywoodkofc.org

Deacon Joe’s 10 Day Pilgrimage In Ireland July 2-12, 2016 (11 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS)

It will be run by Perillo Tours. Here are the highlights. It is an easy trip for people who have difficulty walking!! Mass every day with visits to: Waterford, Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Clare & the Burren, Ennis, Knock Shrine, Westport, Ballinger Abbey, Dublin and much much more. Full Irish breakfast every day and dinner every evening. Medieval Banquet also a Farewell Dinner & Show in a Famous Dublin Music Pub. Flying Aer Lingus from JFK all included in the price. If you are interested contact Dcn. Joe at: dcnjmantineo@gmail.com or 201-845-9566 ext. 119 for further details. Brochures are in the back of the Church.

Keep Watch and Pray Mat. 26:41

Come spend some quiet time in church during Lent in prayer and reflection.

Wednesday Evenings - Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 2, 9, & 16.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

MORNING OF REFLECTION

Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P., will be offering a morning of reflection on Saturday, February 20th, here at OLQP. The day starts with Mass at 8:30 am and then continues in the

auditorium. Light refreshments will be served. The invitation is for everyone in the parish, especially those involved in our 30+ ministries. It ends around noon.

In order to have enough in the way of pass-outs and refreshments we need an idea of how many people will be attending. Please RSVP to the parish center office at 201 845-9566 or email us at admin@olqp.org.

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PARISH EVENTS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / reolqp@yahoo.com

“PARENTS ARE THE FIRST TEACHERS OF THEIR CHILDREN”

SERVICE ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE GRADES 6, 7, 8 – email/call Mrs. Connelly Feb. 21st –Easter Eggs stuffing (Youth Ministry room) (Gr. 7 & 8 ) 6pm –7:30pm Feb 27th – Gr. 2 – First Communion Retreat (Gr. 6,7,8) - 9am – 11:30am (help children) GOOD FRIDAY LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Good Friday is March 25th High School students and those in grades 7 and 8 are invited to participate in this annual sacred devotion. “Talents are needed” in the following areas: acting, costumes, music, props, publicity, and more! Practices will begin at the beginning of February. Email reolqp@yahoo.com or olqpyouthministry@gmail.com. You can also leave a message at 201-845-9545 for more details. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES are not scheduled next weekend, February 14th due to Presidents’ Day weekend. Classes resume on February 21st at the regular time.

PARISH EVENTS

RESPECT LIFE

Any woman who is pregnant and in need can get help. She never has to feel that abortion is the only option and can find assistance at the following numbers:

NJ law allows a mother who cannot keep a recently born baby to leave the baby at a hospital or a police station, no questions asked. For information call 877-839-2339.

Birthright - 1-800-550-4900 or 201-845-4646

Crisis Pregnancy Helpline 1-888-4-OPTIONS 1-888-NO-ABORT

Post Abortion Healing 1-877-HOPE 4 ME rachelsvineyard.org

40 Days for Life! February 10th to March 20th Would you like to do something to help unborn babies and put an end to abortion? Take a leap of faith and get involved with 40 Days for Life! Please consider giving one hour a week during Lent to stand in a peaceful vigil across from Women’s Choice Abortion Clinic, 10 Zabriskie St., Hackensack on the days that they perform abortions – Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between the hours of 7am and 2pm. Your presence will definitely make a difference and maybe save someone’s life! For more information or to sign up, contact: Margaret at 201-805-0937 scullyfam@yahoo.com

The list of Fundraising Organizations who have been known to donate to Planned Parenthood and embryonic stem cell research (Along with that list is an acceptable alternative organization for each one) is posted on our website. Please keep these in mind when you plan fundraisers for and/or contribute to "worthy causes".

Spiritual Adoption - 6th Month (21-24 weeks) - Oil and sweat glands are functioning. The baby’s delicate skin is protected by the amniotic sac by a special ointment called vernix. She grows rapidly in her strength while her lungs become more developed.

Human Life Alliance I Advertising Supplement

CATHOLIC ADVOCATE ONLINE: http://www.editions.us.com/catholicadvocate_0116

LINKS ON OUR WEBSITE

Examination of Conscience Link is titled "Going to Confession" Check our website for High Schools Open House

Emmaus III Team Formation

If you have been on Emmaus at OLQP and would like to be on team for this year’s Emmaus please contact Paul Hom at hompa2@me.com or 201-525-1625. The first team meeting is (revised) Monday, Feb. 8 at 7:45 PM in the Parish Center.

A Retreat for Caregivers, April 1-3 Marianist Family Retreat Center - Cape May Point, NJ 08212

609-881-3829 The weekend of April 1 - 3, open to primary caregivers for medically fragile or special needs family members and to those adult children who are now caring for their aging parents, will explore how we are able to find God at work during those challenging times. This retreat will offer opportunities to be spiritually and physically renewed for the road ahead. Our time will include daily Eucharist, prayer services, individual and group reflection time, and special liturgies. When: April 1 - 3 Cost: $135 pp, double occupancy Visit: www.capemaymarianists.org

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Marriage Anniversary Masses

The Archdiocese is once again preparing the annual tradition of honoring those couples in our Archdiocese who will be celebrating five, twenty-five, and fifty years of Christian marriage in the year 2016. These anniversary liturgies will be celebrated by Archbishop John J. Myers in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark as follows:

April 24, 2016 3:00 PM 5 years and 25 years (All counties)

May 1, 2016 3:00 PM 50 years (All counties)

If interested please call Anne or Kathy at the Parish Center for more information on how to register.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New Parishioners are requested to register in the Parish as soon as possible. Please notify the Parish office of any changes in address and phone number.

Name ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Town ____________________________________________ Phone # __________________________________________ Please cut out and return to the Parish Center or place in the basket.

Check I wish to receive a registration form I have a change of address I am moving out of the parish

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK - 2016 LENTEN REGULATIONS

1. The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted, and two (2) smaller meals, which, if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence. 2. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence "substantially", or as a whole, is a serious obligation. 3. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance. 4. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, February 14, 2016 to The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 22, 2016.

*Canon 920, § 1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year.

Bishop Robert Barron’s PRIEST, PROPHET, KING

The better we understand Jesus, the better we understand ourselves. But who was Jesus, this itinerant preacher whom many called the Messiah? In Priest, Prophet, King, you’ll discover Jesus as the Anointed One–the ultimate priest, prophet, and king foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Using biblical insights and engaging stories, Bishop Barron affirms that we see Jesus most clearly through the lens of the Old Testament. Through this deeply biblical program, you will better understand Jesus, become more familiar with Scripture, and realize your own priestly, prophetic, and kingly mission, received when you are baptized “into Christ.”

Wednesday Evenings Mar. 2: Priest / Mar. 9: Prophet / Mar. 16: King 7:30 PM on the 2nd floor of the Parish Center’s

Conference/Media Room

Each video program is in two parts, totaling about 45 minutes long, followed by a group discussion and prayer. Any questions please contact: Paul Hom 201-525-1625 or hompa2@me.com

Presented by the Holy Name Society and the Spiritual Life Committee

GOOD FRIDAY LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS SIGN-UPS FOR GOOD FRIDAY LIVING STATIONS

OF THE CROSS – Good Friday is March 25th

High School students and those in grades 7, 8 are invited to participate in this annual sacred devotion. “Talents are needed” in the following areas: acting, costumes, music, props, publicity, and more! Join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. If you can't make the meeting but want to participate, we would like to know. It's never to late to participate. Email us at reolqp@yahoo.com or olqpyouthministry@gmail.com. You can also leave a message at 201-845-9545.

PARISH & OTHER EVENTS