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 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

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, May 14, 2017 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

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

Website: OLQPBranchville.org

Diocesan Crowning of

Mary

Sunday

May 14th, 2017

3:00 pm

This year our Parish has the honor of hosting the May

Crowning of our Blessed Mother for the Diocese of

Paterson. The short Prayer Service will begin at 3:00 pm

Sunday, Mother’s Day, and will be presided by Bishop

Arthur J. Serratelli. Refreshments afterwards will be

provided by the Knights of Columbus.

Congratulations

Deacon Dulibber Gonzalez

Our seminarian Dulibber Gonzalez was ordained a

Transitional Deacon on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Saint

Peter The Apostle Church in Parsippany at 10:30 am.

Mass Intentions SATURDAY MAY 13th 8:00 AM FOR ALL MOTHERS OF THE PARISH 5:00 PM FOR ALL MOTHERS OF THE PARISH SUNDAY MAY 14th 8:00 AM FOR ALL MOTHERS OF THE PARISH 9:30 AM FOR ALL MOTHERS OF THE PARISH 11:00 AM FOR ALL MOTHERS OF THE PARISH

MONDAY 8:00 AM STACEY MOORE (HARRIS & DIANA RIMSCHNICK) TUESDAY 8:00 AM JOHN & ELEANOR LUSCIK (JOHN & DENICE LUSCIK) WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM ROBERT LIGI (ARNOLD & FRANCESSCA LIGI) THURSDAY 8:00 AM ANTONIO SANCHEZ (THE CHRONIS FAMILY) FRIDAY 8:00 AM CARMEN SANCHEZ (THE FAMILY) SATURDAY MAY 20th 8:00 AM MONICA JUNEMANE (FRED & DEL LIPSKY) 5:00 PM CHARLES HAUTAU (THE FAMILY) SUNDAY MAY 14th 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 9:30 AM DICK BURCHFIELD (THE FAMILY) 11:00 AM JOHN MAGRINO (JOHN & GERALYN BOYCE)

MEMORIALS The week of May 14th the Sanctuary Lamp burns for:

Intentions of the Catechist & Aides in Religious Ed. Program

Fifth Sunday Of Easter May 14th

Please remember in your prayers

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

John Crisman, Margaret Johnson, Philip Baccari, Marilyn Vesper, Sue Bartsch, Kathy Flores, Laura Schaefer, Ben Sellitto & Family, Dottie Hilt, Angelo Appice, Miryam Rodriguez, Peggy Mahon, Antonio Sanchez, Brian Sheerin

Weekly Collection

Sunday Collection 5/6 & 5/7 $ 4,923 Diocesan Collection $ 1,219 Total $ 6,142 Estimated Weekly Expense $ 6,500 Shortage $ 358

Envelopes Mailed: 237 Envelopes Received: 126

*If you are not already doing so, please use your envelopes each week. Only contributions in your numbered envelope are recorded for documentation required by the IRS.

Please remember our Parish in your will.

Altar Server Schedule

May 13th & May 14th

5:00 PM Debbie Carter

8:00 AM John Iacopelli

9:30 AM Ric Hahn

11:00 AM Lorri Opitz

May 20th & May 21st

5:00 Bob Mayer

8:00 AM John McDermott

9:30 AM Barbara Bayles

11:00 AM Anita Schweizer

May 13th & May 14th

5:00 PM Tim & Pat Kelleher

8:00 AM Nico Albanese

9:30 AM Jack Lesch

11:00 AM Andrew Opitz

May 20th & May 21st

5:00 PM Samantha Price

8:00 AM Matt & Paul Corazza

9:30 AM Josh Pappa

11:00 AM Xavier Munoz

Happy Mother’s

Day

Nine First Fridays Devotion

Come and join us for the Nine 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."

100th

Anniversary of

Our Lady Of

Fatima

May 13th

(13th Of Every Month)

8:00 AM Mass

Please join us to celebrate the 100th Year Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima on the 13th of the Month starting May 13th through October 13th. Rosary After Mass with Fatima Prayers and Veneration of our new Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Come & join us and receive the Indulgence granted by the Holy Father.

From the Desk of Father Ed: Dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In our Gospel this weekend Jesus was preparing his disciples for his Passion and death. He told them not to be afraid and that he was going to prepare a place for them in his kingdom and would come back and take them to himself. He made this promise because He is the way, the truth, and the life. He makes the same promise to us; there is a place in the kingdom of heaven that our Lord has prepared for us. Let us turn to our Blessed Mother that she may help us to remain faithful to the Lord and grow in holiness.

This weekend at all the Masses for Mother’s Day we have included a special blessing for all mothers. It is one way that we can show them our love and appreciation by calling upon the Lord to bless and help them. This weekend the Bishop has asked that we consecrate our parish and ourselves to our Blessed Mother as we celebrate both the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima and Mother’s Day. Special thanks to our Bishop for choosing our parish to host the Diocesan Crowning of Mary, especially during the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. I also want to thank the Knights of Columbus for their presence at the Crowning of Mary and for providing the hospitality after the prayer service. Congratulations to our seminarian, Dulibber Gonzalez who was ordained a Transitional Deacon on Saturday, May 13th.

How fitting that our Bishop chose to celebrate the Crowning of Mary one day after the 100th anniversary of our Lady of Fatima at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish. When Our Blessed Mother appeared to the three young shepherd children in Portugal she asked them to sacrifice and pray the rosary so that there would be peace in our world. The message that was given to the three children 100 years ago is very relevant today. We too need to sacrifice and pray the rosary if we want to see peace in our world. Let us turn to our Blessed Mother with the weapon of peace in our hands, the rosary, so that she may triumph and peace reign in our hearts and in our world.

Our Lady Queen of Peace, pray for us, Father Ed, Pastor

Calendar Events

5/14 Sunday Mother’s Day Diocesan Crowning of Mary 3:00 pm No Catholic Teens 5/15 Monday Mass at The Sunrise House 4:00 pm Adoration with Benediction 7:30 pm 5/17 Wednesday Fundraising Committee 6:00 pm Endow Class 7:00 pm 5/18 Thursday Mass at The Bentley 9:30 am The Healing Mass 7:30 pm 5/21 Sunday Youth Rally at Great Adventure No Catholic Teen Meeting 5/22 Monday Mass at The Sunrise House 4:00 pm Adoration with Benediction 7:30 pm 5/24 Wednesday Endow Class 7:00 pm

Five 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 Five 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.

Novena in Honor of the Holy Spirit

The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It is a

powerful plea for the light and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian. The 9-day Novena begins Friday, May 26 at 7:30 pm.

Day 1 Fri. 5/26 7:30 pm

Day 2 Sat. 5/27 After 5 pm Mass

Day 3 Sun. 5/28 7:30 pm

Day 4 Mon. 5/29 7:30 pm

Day 5 Tues. 5/30 7:30 pm

Day 6 Wed. 5/31 6:30 pm

Day 7 Thurs. 6/1 7:30 pm

Day 8 Fri. 6/2 7:30pm

Day 9 Sat. 6/3 After 5 pm Mass

Young Adult Ministry Age: 20s & 30s

Disciples of the Sacred Heart

Date: Friday, June 2 Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish

Every First Friday of the month our Young Adults are invited to meet for fellowship, socializing, and prayer.

Schedule: 8:00 pm-9:00 pm Adoration, Praise & Worship Music 9:00 pm-10:00 pm Socializing in the outdoor pavilion

Praise & Worship Music by singer / songwriter Dan Ferrari

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Congratulations to our children who had

made their First Reconciliation on

Monday May 1, 2017 and First Eucharist

on Saturday May 6, 2017.

Avril Ferry Samantha Hudock Aiden LeoGrande

Camryn LeoGrande Kden LeoGrande

Jacob Lubchansky Michael Roman

Ashley Schell Nikolas Smith

Franco Spagnola Brianna Strada

Natalia Thornton

Increased Offertory Program

This week you will receive a brochure detailing the Increased Offertory

Program our parish will be participating in over the next few weeks. This informative brochure is intended to communicate the financial needs of our parish and why we are having a dedicated focus on our parish offertory. Commitment Sunday for this Program is May 20 and 21. We encourage all parishioners to spend time in prayer and discussion with your family reflecting on the parish’s needs and your current level of giving. We look forward to seeing all of our parishioners at Mass next weekend for this very important Commitment Sunday. If you have any questions regarding the Increased Offertory Program please feel free to contact the parish office at (973)948-3185.

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.

Bishop’s Pilgrimage To Fatima & Spain Bishop Serratelli will be the Spiritual Director of a trip this summer to Fatima and Southern Spain. The Pilgrimage will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions in Fatima and then continue on to Spain. The Pilgrimage will be from July 16 to 24.

For more information or to make reservations, please contact Great Experiences at 201-825-3725 or email them at greatexinc@verizon.net.

Food Pantry

Items needed for the food pantry are the following: pasta, spaghetti sauce, soaps/shampoos,

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

ENDOW STUDY GROUP: Wednesday Evenings April 26th-June 14th 7:00 pm—8:30 pm

Endow, an acronym for Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women is a study group that brings women together to discover their God-given dignity and to understand their role in transforming society. Join facilitator Cindy Costello to connect in faith, friendship, and lively discussion. This 8 week study of St. John Paul II’s Letter to Women will define the special place of women in the family, in the Church, and in the world. To register visit our web site at www.olqpbranchville.org or https://store.endowonline.org/cindy-costello-p3554.aspx.

Cindy Costello Gifts Into Flame Ministry

Catholic Teens

Sunday May 14th- Mothers Day- No Meeting Sunday May 21st- Six Flags Youth Rally- No Meeting Sunday May 28th- Memorial Day- No Meeting Sunday June 4th- Meeting 6:00 pm

Come join us on Sunday nights for lots of fun and food. All High School Teens are welcome. Students entering the 9th grade in September are now welcome to attend. For more information please call the office (973)948-3185.

Healing Mass

Thursday May 18th, 2017 7:30 pm

The healing service will take place immediately after Mass;

Father Ed will be celebrating the Mass. Come with expectant

faith and join us, and experience the Lord’s healing power.