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7:00 a.m. Jack McMahon, req. his wife Barbara

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Masses of the Week

Saturday, August 20th 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Weekly Memorial Mass John ODonohue, req. the family

12:10 p.m. Mary and Tony Imbimbo, req. Gail Souren

Thursday, August 25th

7:00 a.m. Cosimo Paone, req. Rich and Barbara Maggi 12:10 p.m. Lisette Scheeler, req. her Mom

Sunday, August 21st

Friday, August 26th

7:00 a.m. Anthony William Zele, req. his sister Olympia Lau 12:10 p.m. Sandy Campot, req. The Petrosino Family

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Stephen and Anna Natale, req. Steve and Irene Natale Dr. Henry N. Barletta, req. Rottenberg Family 10:30 a.m. Patrick Clarke, req. the family 12:00 p.m. Jean Pate, req. The Kummer Family

Saturday, August 27th

8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. Leonard Sagendorf, req. his wife Dorothy and family

Monday, August 22nd

7:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish and all their intentions 12:10 p.m. Eileen Grycock, req. The Leslie Family

Sunday, August 28th

Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 a.m. Henry Barletta, req. Steve and Irene Natale 9:00 a.m. Jane T. Sullivan, req. Al and Jane DiMaggio 10:30 a.m. Helen Galenas, req. her family 12:00 p.m. Guido Torsiello, req. his wife and children

Tuesday, August 23rd

7:00 a.m. Marie Stango, req. Steve and Kathy Arpaia 12:10 p.m. Chrissie McBride, req. Maureen and Larry

Wednesday, August 24th

Calendar of Parish Activities Week of August 21, 2011

Saturday, August 20th
o scheduled parish activities OLP Gym closed for repairs

OLP Gym closed for repairs 1:00 p.m. Holy Hour of Reparation, church

Friday, August 26th

o scheduled parish activities OLP Gym closed for repairs

Sunday, August 21st

o scheduled parish activities OLP Gym closed for repairs Monday, August 22nd OLP Gym closed for repairs 7:30 p.m. The Rosary followed by Novena, Church

Saturday, August 27th

o scheduled parish activities OLP Gym closed for repairs

Sunday, August 28th

12:00 p.m. OLP Gym closed for repairs Leaders Training Session, Parish Hall

Tuesday, August 23rd

o scheduled parish activities OLP Gym closed for repairs

Wednesday, August 24th

o scheduled parish activities OLP Gym closed for repairs

The Interfaith Church Council of ew Providence will hold a Prayer Service in observance of the 10th Anniversary of 9-11 at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11th at Our Lady of Peace Church. The choirs of the participating churches will join their voices with our prayers for those effected by the events of that day. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall

Thursday, August 25th

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Relatives and Friends Who eed Our Prayers

Please pray especially for the following people who have recently been added to our prayer list:

Scriptural Readings for the Week of August 21st

Twenty-first Sunday Richard Collier, Michael Calitri, Raymond Prendeville, Frances Larsen, Thoin Ordinary Time mas Mahala, William Mahoney, Matt and Ruth Hladik, Sister Maria, Joan Murphy, Rocco Venezia, Michael Godwin, Ruth Bennett, Sat Yeun Chin, Alan Young Is 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 and six special intentions.

Let us also pray for the men and women who are serving in our military in particular those who are from our parish: PFC. Joseph Robert Pecca - Korea, 2LT. Kyle R. Lee, Army - Iraq, 2LT. Charlie Law, Army - Iraq, CPL. Gerald Squirlock Jr., Army Afghanistan, Lance CPL. Christopher Sodano, Marines - Afghanistan , COL Paul J. McAneny, Air ForceKuwait

Monday 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday 1 Thes 2:1-8; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51 Thursday 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51 Friday 1 Thes 4:1-8; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday 1 Th 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30

Also, please remember our dearly departed relatives and friends who have passed away recently especially Charles Pantano, Clara Zeitler and Patricia Knapp May they rest in peace. Please remember that there is a special intention book located in the Baptistery of the church. Your intention can be written in it and prayed for during the Masses that are said at Our Lady of Peace.

You are invited to continue to use the Parish Library during these last few September 2nd is First Friday. remaining weeks of this Summer. On the Library Display Table you Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the church starting after will find some of the newest additions the 12:10 PM Mass and will since the last catalog update. Also, on the conclude with a Holy Hour table you will find a binder containing all the reviews that were posted in the bullefrom 8 to 9 PM. Why not take tins.

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration with Holy Hour September 2nd

News from
The Parish Library

Food Pantry Items of the Week

Our Food Pantry is in need of many cans of tuna fish (a great source of protein), Rice-A-Roni, pancake syrup, and dish and laundry detergent. The donations that you make to our pantry are appreciated more then you can ever imagine. Families are feed because of your generosity and they are able to maintain their dignity as children of God. Thank you very much!

this opportunity to spend some If you have enjoyed a book or tape quiet time in adoration, reflection and prayer. Everyone is from the library please consider writing a review for the Bulletin. welcome. Thank you for signIf you have any questions contact ing the attendance book which will be placed on the table at Vicki Lewandowski the entrance of the church clos908-464-3211 or est to the rectory.
vlewandowski@verizon.net

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Take a Good Look at what Our Lady of Peace

Support Groups for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child

The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark sponsors two support groups for has Planned for YOU! Parents Grieving the Death of a Child. Groups meet year round on the first Wednesday of each month at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Boyd Ave., Sunday, September 11th Bloomfield and on the third Monday of each month 9:00 a.m. Mass - Backpack Sunday at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Center, 445 Fifth Ave. th 4:00 p.m. Interfaith Service for the 10 Anniversary of River Edge. There is no preregistration and there is no fee. 9/11 at Our Lady of Peace Church Reception to All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. For further inforfollow mation, please contact the Office of Family Life at Sunday, September 18th 973-497-4327 or email mccrmja@rcan.org 9:00 a.m. Mass Commissioning of Catechists Saturday, October 1st 6:00 p.m. Parish Pig Roast Saturday/Sunday October 1st + 2nd Ministry Fair following each of the Sunday Masses Saturday, October 15 Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, ovember 23rd Cardinal McCarrick to visit Our Lady of Peace Parish (Details concerning the events and services mentioned above will appear in upcoming bulletins).
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7:00 p.m. Casino Night

Your gift to the Archbishops Annual Appeal is a part of your personal commitment to Christian Stewardship: Giving thanks to God by returning a portion of the blessings God has given you. Wont you please take a moment to fill out a pledge card? Your gift is a concrete example of being a good steward of Gods gifts.

Shop for a Cause

The Womans Club of New Providence of the GPWC is selling tickets for Macys Shop for a Cause during the month August for 8:30 a.m. until noon, Fridays and Saturdays, in the Adams Shopping Center in New Providence or contact a member of the Womans Club. The day to shop is Saturday, August 27, 2011 at ANY Macys store. The cost of a ticket is $5 and entitles the purchaser to special discounts on that day. The proceeds from the sale of these tickets will benefits the New Jersey Food Bank, The Wellness Community (a haven for cancer patients and their families) and scholarships for New Providence High School Students.

RCIA
Do you know someone who has expressed an interest in our Catholic Faith? Have you thought about becoming a Catholic? Do you want to learn more about your Catholic religion? RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a spiritual journey whose goal is to discover whether one is being called to a life as a Catholic Christian by teaching them the beliefs of our religion observing the landmarks or rites along the way that reveal where God is leading them. For more information please contact one of the priests or call a team member at 908-464-6699.

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From the Catechetical Office

The Catechetical Office is located in the Rectory Office Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily. Other hours by appointment 908-464-8156 olpcatoff@aol.com All children and youth should now be registered for fall classes.
All Catholic children attending public schools should attend religious education classes so that they may be well grounded in our faith and be prepared for the sacraments. Class placements are on a first come basis and some grades on specific days are now filled.

Our Lady of Peace parish also offers religious education for kindergarten aged children at a reduced fee. Kindergarten classes are not required but parents often want their children to begin classes at this age. Please call the Catechetical Office at 908-464-8156 for information.

Do you have a love for our Catholic faith and enjoy interacting with children or young people?
Consider becoming a catechist and sharing your faith with the children of our parish. The benefits are out of this world! And it just may be one of the most rewarding things you have done. We provide training and support and you become a part of a great team of wonderful men and women. We keep class sized between 8 and 12 students. Call Pastoral Associate, Carol Skrocki for more information, please call (908-464-8156 or email at cskrockiolp@aim.com.) Is God calling?

If you have not already re-registered your child please do so before August 31 when late fees are effective. Late fees do not apply to families new to Our Lady of Peace. We specifically need catechists for the following: Additional registration forms and Parent Handbooks are Grade 5 on Wed. or Thurs., 3:30 4:45 pm on the tables in the back of the church and in the slots by Grade 2 on Thursday, 3:30 4:45 pm the rectory reception desk. You may either mail your completed forms to the Cate- Grade 6 on Thursday, 3:30 4:45 pm chetical Office or drop them off at our Office located in the rectory.

First Grade
Dont delay registering your young one. Our First Reconciliation and Eucharist preparation begins in grade one. Children generally receive First Reconciliation in the second grade and First Communion in the third grade after they have experienced full preparation during those three years.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Cooking for Our Priests

Because the rectory no longer employs a cook, Father Bill is asking parishioners to help by cooking meals for Fr.'s Bill, Charlie and Philip on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. If you would like to help, you may start the registration process at https://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/639968/

The OLP Prayer Shawl Ministry offers an opportunity for knitters and crocheters to create shawls while praying for healing. The shawls provide support to anyone who may need an extra hug form the Lord. Recently, this ministry has expanded by teaming up with the Garber United Methodist Church of New Bern, NC, providing winter hats for children and adults in eastern Europe. Missionaries from NC visit Russia and the surrounding countries three or four times a year to provide support and warm clothing. This is a great way to use up that leftover yarn you might have, and spread warmth to others. Join us if you like to knit or crochet, all if you

by entering your email address under Interested in bewould like to present a prayer shawl to a parishioner, coming a member of this community? Once you are registered, you may sign up for dates to cook. If you do family or friend. not have access to a computer and would like to conPrayer shawls are available by contacting the rectribute, please call Sue Janazzo at 908 464-3896. tory or calling Gail Seely at 908-464-4109.