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400 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607

Third Sunday of Advent


December 12, 2010

Served by
Rev. Lawrence J. Fama, Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Zaccardo, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Kevin Schott, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jonathan Yabiliyok, In Residence
Deacon Anthony A. Balestrieri
Deacon Joseph L. Mantineo
Angela Connelly, Director of Religious Education
Steven H. Taylor, Music Director
Thomas Viola, Youth Minister
Sr. Barbara Takacs, M.P.F. Principal
St. Peter Academy (Co-Sponsored School)

Our Mass Schedule


Saturday - 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00,10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
Family Mass (With Children’s Liturgy of the Word)
at 10:00 AM
- Our Mission - Daily - Monday-Friday 8:30 AM
We, the Catholic Community of Our Lady Queen of Peace,
Holy days - See Bulletin for Mass Schedule
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,
Reconciliation
Community Service, and Stewardship. Saturday - 1:00 PM or by appointment
We share our gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure Social Services Help Line
in a tapestry of diverse cultures as we gather 1-800-CCS-7413
together to celebrate our Roman Catholic Faith.
Serving our Lord God through the Liturgy and
Eucharist, our ministries welcome all into our
parish Family.

Website: http://www.olqp.org/
Email: admin@olqp.org

Rectory Religious Education Convent St. Peter Academy


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Third Sunday of Advent STEWARDSHIP: Why not celebrate a counter cultural
December 12, 2010 Christmas? (Continued from last week) Christmas should not be
an occasion for selfishness: Poverty, not excessive spending,
Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return
would be characteristic of a counter cultural Christmas. We
and enter Zion singing, understandably think of poverty as a negative thing. No one
crowned with everlasting joy. wants to be poor—to have less than we need to live a full and
— Isaiah 35:10a productive life. And yet, the Lord constantly challenges His
disciples to give up everything in order to live a richer and more
READINGS FOR THE WEEK rewarding life with Him. (To be continued next week)
Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Mt 21:23-27 Our Stewardship of Treasure for 12/5/10 amounted to
Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32 $7,987.00 / Our Children’s Collection = $50.00
Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Lk 7:18b-23 Christmas Decorations = $2,334.00
Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Lk 7:24-30
Friday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 Please remember to place Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in your
Will. Those who generously did this in the past
Saturday: Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 have helped us to stay out of a heavy debt.
Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24
DEC. 2010 OLQP CALENDAR / olqpbulletin@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
(A) Auditorium / (CH) Church / (C) Convent / (LR) Lower Rectory / (S) School
SILENT NIGHTS-The Season of Advent is a time of
expectation, preparing for the re-birth of the Christ child in our SUNDAY 12/12 8:30am Religious Ed. Classes (S)
hearts. The Season of Advent is often lost and frequently
becomes a time for shopping. We are trying to regain
10:00am Adult Choir (CH)
something of that which has been lost. The Quiet! Silence! Lit. of the Word for Children
Times for Prayer! So, we invite you to come here to join us for Craft Boutique 10-5 (A)
Advent Silent Nights. What is a Silent Night? Silent Nights are 12:00n Family Choir (CH)
nights of reflection, quiet, solitude right here at Our Lady Queen 1:00pm Giving Tree Gift Sort
of Peace. We invite you to come to church where there will be
soft music and candlelight and time to get in touch with our 1:30pm Baptism
Divine Lord. Come pray! Come read the Bible! Come and just 2:30pm Art & Environment
be alone for a while. Silent Nights will be here in church from Decorating
7 PM to 9 PM on the evenings of December 15 and 22.
All are invited! MONDAY 12/13 9:30pm Bible Study-Deacon Joe (LR)
No Bible Study
Church Decorating TUESDAY 12/14 9:30am Legion of Mary (LR)
Come join us as we begin to prepare the church 7:00pm Youth Group (S)
for the coming Feast of Christmas. 7:15pm RCIA / RCIC (LR)
Sunday, December 12: 2:30- 5PM 7:30pm MASS & HEALING SERVICE
Set up trees & stable WEDNESDAY 12/15 7:00pm Silent Night (CH)
Sunday, December 19: 2:30- 5PM 7:30pm Alive in the Spirit (LR)
Put out fresh greens THURSDAY 12/16 6:30pm Both Choirs
The more the merrier! 7:30pm Bingo

Our Lady Queen of Peace FRIDAY 12/17


Christmas Craft Boutique SATURDAY 12/18 5:00pm Family Choir (CH)
THIS SUNDAY!
SUNDAY 12/19 Soup Kitchen Ministry—Eva’s
December 12th / 10am to 5pm
8:30am Religious Ed. Classes (S)
Adults $3.00 / Seniors $2.00 / Children Free
10:00am Adult Choir (CH)
Featuring a variety of handmade crafts Lit. of the Word for Children
by local artisans, bake sale, refreshments, 2:30pm Decorate Church
Santa is joining us from 1:30-3:30
Don’t forget to bring your camera! Soup Kitchen Ministry - Our next date is Sunday, 12/19
400 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, NJ 07607 in Newark and we are serving Ziti. If interested, please call
Mary Flanigan at 973-458-9602.
MASS & HEALING SERVICE 2011 CALENDARS - Calendars are in and are available in
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church the Gathering Space, near the elevator, and at the side
400 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, NJ stairs of the church. We would like to thank Trinka Faustini
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 7:30pm for their generosity in making these calendars possible for
Celebrant: Rev. John F. Campoli, I.V. Dei our parishioners!
PARISH EVENTS 2
FROM FR. LARRY December 12, 2010
2010 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
This week I have asked Bill Cromwell to introduce himself
as the new president of our Pastoral Council. Bill’s words RECONCILIATION
follow my brief thank you for your stewardship of Time, Saturday – December 18, 2010
Talent, and Treasure and for all that you do for our parish. 1:00 PM or by appointment
Love, No confession on 12/25
Fr. Larry
PARISH PENANCE SERVICE
Monday – December 20th – 7:30 PM
FROM BILL CROMWELL Scripture Readings – Homily
Individual Confessions & Absolution
My name is Bill Cromwell and I have recently had the
honor of being elected President of The Pastoral Council. CHRISTMAS MASSES
Two weeks ago the twelve members of the Council Christmas Carols 1/2 hour before each Mass
(including myself) were commissioned at the 12 noon (except 8 AM Mass).
Mass by our Pastor, Fr. Larry. Christmas Eve – December 24th
The Council is one of the Ministries here at Our Lady 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Queen of Peace. We are a group of twelve parishioners
who work together with our Pastor to ensure that the Christmas Day – December 25th
Spirituality of our Parish reflects the Mission of Jesus 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
Christ. (Please Note: There is no 5 PM Mass on Sat. 12/25)
All of our members are involved in many different Holy Family – December 26th
Ministries, and we encourage others to be a part of our 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
Ministry Family.
We meet once a month with our Pastor, Fr. Larry, to MASSES FOR MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
discuss ideas and to address concerns we or any (Mary, Mother of God is not a Holyday of Obligation
parishioners might have in order to help our Parish to stay because it falls on a Saturday)
strong and grow. Friday, December 31st
You, the Parish, are a great resource of information and 5:00 PM (Mary, Mother of God)
we value your input. Saturday, January 1st - Mary, Mother of God
The members of the Pastoral Council are always 10:00 AM (Mary, Mother of God)
available to you, especially on every third Saturday and
Sunday, when we are in the gathering space after each MASSES FOR EPIPHANY
Mass to meet and speak with you.
Saturday, January 1st, 5:00 PM (Epiphany)
I would like to congratulate Glenna Connolly on being
appointed Vice President of the Council and our Sunday, January 2nd (Epiphany)
members: Jim Moran, Dot Feula, Connie Szymanski, 8, 10, 12:00 noon
John Connolly, Bernadette Parodi, Amelia Payumo,
Marianne Tracey, our outgoing President, John Clason,
SILENT NIGHTS
and our newest members: Margie Bresko and Lisa Wednesday, December 15th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Steidel. Wednesday, December 22nd – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
I thank them for their hard work and dedication!
If anyone is interested in becoming a member of the PRAYER FOR PEACE - Mary, Queen of Peace, save us all, who
Pastoral Council there will be a discernment service in the have so much trust in you from wars, hatred, and oppression.
Spring to elect new members, who will replace our Make us all learn to live in peace, and educate ourselves for
outgoing members who have completed their terms of peace, do what is demanded by justice and respect the rights
service. We encourage everyone to attend and be a part of every person, so that peace may be firmly established.
Amen Pope John Paul
of this wonderful process.
The Pastoral Council looks forward to working and We invite all our Parish Community to write a note / letter to
worshipping with you. our soldiers overseas. We pray that they may be safe.
Keep Paul Bezak, Joseph Colangelo, Carolyn Rocco, and all
Let’s keep Our Lady Queen of Peace special, as it has
the soldiers in your prayers.
been for the past 60 years.
Thank you and God Bless you all. LCPO Paul Bezak Joseph Colangelo Carolyn Rocco
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St. Gatian
Feast day: December 18
337
Dates Dec. 12th through Dec. 19th, 2010 Bishop, one of six who accompanied St. Dionysius to
Sunday - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Rome, then to France. Gatian is considered the first bishop
of Tours, France, where he preached for half a century.
Dec. 12th 8:00 am Nicole Spanedda (L)
10:00 am John Tummino Non-gluten hosts
12:00 pm Antonio Vivona A few members of the parish have inquired in regard to
having non-gluten hosts made available to them. Happily we
Monday - St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr
now have them. For those who wish to receive Holy
Dec. 13th 8:30 am People of the Parish Communion with this Altar bread, we ask the following:
Tuesday - St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of 1. that you contact the rectory and advise us which Mass you will
the Church be attending.
2. that you see the priest that is having the Mass at least 10
Dec. 14th 8:30 am Helen & Alphonso Pepe minutes before hand.
3. that you sit near the front of the church so you can be the first
Wednesday person to receive from the celebrant.
Dec. 15th 8:30 am Vicky & Mike Sabella 4. if you have called the rectory to let us know that you have this
special need but are unable to attend the Mass you have stated,
Thursday let us know that you will not be present.
Dec. 16th 8:30 am Edward Tawzinski Why should I register in the parish?- All members of the
Friday parish should be formally registered as members of the
parish. However, you MUST be formally registered if you
Dec. 17th 8:30 am Don Unger, Jr. wish to arrange a Baptism, a Confirmation, or a Wedding in
Saturday the parish Church. You MUST also be formally registered if
you wish to register in the Parish School or the Religious
Dec. 18th 8:30 am Memorial Mass Education (CCD) Program. You MUST be a registered
5:00 pm Margaret & Lee Parker member of the parish for at least three months before
you can obtain a Sponsor Certificate or schedule a
Sunday - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Baptism or a Wedding.
Dec. 19th 8:00 am Catherine Zeuner
NEW MASS TRANSLATION - Please go to our website
10:00 am John Spanedda II (L)
www.olqp.org to view the upcoming changes in the wording
12:00 pm George Malandruccolo of several parts of the Mass. These translations will help the
English speaking Church to be closer to the original text and
MEMORIALS will begin on November 27, 2011.
Altar Bread & Wine in Memory of
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Nanene & Anthony Roselli by Tina
Sanctuary Lamp in Memory of Michael O’Daly
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David Civile, Rita Mangano, and Rev. Donald R. Scherer .
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Note: Please remember the Altar Bread, Wine and Candles
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can be memorialized by calling the Rectory. 201-845-9566 Joan Argula, Lloyd Bartels, William Bergmann, Jackie Byrne,
Marie Corrigan, Judy D’Andrea, Ed Dudiak, Helen Dunleavy,
MONTHLY MEMORIAL MASS - Our next monthly Memorial Gudrun Hagele, Carmine Inga, Ed LaTourette, Marcia Laughery,
Mass will be offered on Saturday, December 18th, 2010 at Tom Loizzi, Misty Mantineo, Jonathan Mechan, Betsy Merz,
8:30 am. As you may remember, we will have a Memorial Jim Minihan, Virginia Mary Minihan, Steven Monahan,
Mass each month. This will be offered in an effort to Marilyn Montemarano, Elizabeth Morrell, Christine Napoli,
accommodate anyone who desired a specific date in the Julius Nemes, Doris Neumann, Thomas Niemczyk, Greg Ohlendorf,
month but was unable to obtain the same. The offering for this Thomas O'Neill, Florence Paolella, Kathy Puzziferri,
remembrance will be $5.00. All names will be listed in the Christopher Quigley, Fran Ruffino, Diane Salsman, Paul Sanchez,
Bulletin. Keaton Sarro, Lois Schutz, Brenda Schwarz, Bernice Stavola,
Mariano Terdoslavich, Ralph Troisi, Barbara Tropia,
Memorial Mass - December 18th, 2010 – 8:30 am
Domenica Trovini, Dr. Robert Valgento,
Anita & Charles N. Arnold Melicia Callanta and Giovanni Alberto Villegas.
Mary Finn Anthony Hatab
Anyone requesting a Prayer Shawl for a sick person is asked to call the rectory.
Alejandro Callanta, Sr. Bill & Peg Maher
Alejandro Callanta, Jr. Frances Romano If you have a family member who is in a nursing home or rehabilitation
Casiano Callanta Maria Romano center, please notify the Rectory so we can arrange to visit them.
MASS INTENTIONS / INFORMATION 4
DEC. 2010 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - rec@olqp.org RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
PARENTS ARE THE FIRST TEACHERS OF THEIR CHILD. Abortion is not healthcare because killing is not healing.
We have more Saint’s Day Contest participants to report. For more info: www.prolifealliance.com or outreach@nrlc.org.
Religious Education News

The following students either drew pictures or wrote essays or Any woman who is pregnant and in need can get help. She
poems about their favorite saints during November. never has to feel that abortion is the only option and can find
Lindsay Morgan, Abigail Padilla, Julianna Conoscenti, assistance at the following numbers:
Jonathan Rust, Makenzie Schieli, Abigail Honea, Matthew New Jersey law allows a mother who cannot keep a recently
Tieleman, Abbey Corpuz, Ryan Goyenechea, Caitlin Conlon, born baby to leave the baby at a hospital or a police station, no
Gianna Marie Edwards, Lisa Cucciniello, Brandon Held, Kyle questions asked.
Arcilla, Caleigh Golabek, Jessica Grimsland, Jessica For information call 877-839-2339.
McLearie, Ginamarie Pizza, Annie Quinn, Julyanna Deauna Post Abortion Healing / 1-877-HOPE 4 ME / rachelsvineyard.org
and Kayla Cottiers. We want to thank the teachers and Crisis Pregnancy Helpline/1-888-4-OPTIONS
parents who encouraged the children to research and learn Birthright/1-800-550-4900 or 201-845-4646
about our Catholic saints.
Many of our students in grades 6, 7, and 8 have been giving
Letters of Thanks are posted in the Gathering Space -
service to our parish community in various ways over the past We are in receipt of letters from Birthright and Good
months. Thank you for your stewardship of time and talent. Counsel thanking us for our generous gifts of $389.00
each as well as baby items from our annual Baby
General reminders – We have class on December 19th but
Shower.
not on December 26 and January 2. Classes resume on
January 9th. Liturgy of the Word with Children continues to The letter from Good Counsel is posted in the rear of our
be held on all Sundays during the 10am Mass. See you there church. The Respect Life Committee is also most grateful
during the holiday break. for your contributions.
All families were mailed letters the week of December 6th. If PRO-LIFE MEDITATION FOR THE ADVENT SEASON
you did not receive one, please call the office, especially if you
Christmas is the feast not only of the birth of Jesus, but of
had a change of address.
the Incarnation--the whole mystery of God becoming
From Fr. Larry: human. Jesus was an embryo, a fetus, an unborn child.
After 12 years of ministry to the children in our Religious Life in the womb, which was already sacred because it
Education program, it is with sadness that we say good-bye to the comes from God, is now made even more holy, and
CCD Secretary, Mary Cordes. Mary and her husband, Chris, are worthy of our every sacrifice. Thanks to Christmas, there
moving to upstate New York (20 miles from the Canadian border). are no strangers, and the protection of everyone's life, at
I thank Mary for her dedication and commitment to the parish all stages, is our solemn responsibility.
and its children. Please keep Mary, Chris, and their family in your
prayers as they begin this new chapter in their lives.
From Mary Cordes:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish for all the love,
friendship, and support given to me and my family over the CHRISTMAS CD ON SALE!
past 28 years. My husband, Chris, and I have finally Did you miss your chance of purchasing that
purchased our first home, and will be relocating to upstate
awesome Christmas CD that the Music Ministry
New York shortly before Christmas. I will greatly miss my
parish family that has been such an integral part of my life recorded last year?
for so long. You were there in good times and bad times Are you new to the parish and have no idea
and many of you, whether you may know it or not, always what I am talking about?
had a smile or an encouraging word for me. I would like to
thank everyone by name, but fear there would not be room Well, never fear, because after each Mass
for anything else in this weeks’ bulletin! But I must thank during the third and fourth Sundays of Advent,
especially Fr. Larry and the wonderful, loving and caring the great album will be available for only $10!
staff members, past and present, with whom I have worked Be sure to pick yours up!
over the years. You all know who you are, and I will miss
you all dearly. I would also like to thank Patty Donovan and Thirty minutes before the Masses on Christmas
Angela Connelly for your love and direction in the Religious Eve and Christmas Day (excluding the 8am),
Education Office. Special love, prayers, and affection to Christmas music for everyone to listen to
Sr. Louise who was not only my immediate boss for ten or to sing along with.
years in Religious Education, but my best friend, mentor,
and spiritual advisor. To all of the priests and sisters who
have touched my life over the years, I thank you for your Organ Fund
kindness and prayers. Please keep me and my family in
your prayers as we start a new life adventure. We will As of 12/12/10 we have $29,269.00 in our
continue to keep you all in prayer! God Bless! Mary Cordes Organ Fund toward our goal of $60,000.00.
5 MINISTRIES
YOUTH MINISTRY olqp.youth@gmail.com *COME ON DOWN*
YOUTH NEWS / Dec. 2010 973-986-8520
EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 7:30 PM!
12/14 Tue. Youth Group Meeting (S) 7PM DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM!
*Please Meet Tom at Gym Door* Now Offering Electronic Bingo!
12/21 Tue. Youth Group Meeting (S) 7PM
*Please Meet Tom at Gym Door* Make money for the parish
by searching the internet!
Junior Youth Group Program - January 2011
Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter
*The Youth Ministry Program will be starting a Junior
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Maywood, NJ as the charity
Youth Group Program in January 2011. All parents
you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
and/or parishioners who are interested in helping
$190 has been raised thus far!
should contact Tom Viola.*

*Please see Tom Viola after all Masses to pick up PAVING THE WAY - Thank you to all who have
Christmas Green Orders; items will be available for contributed to our parking lot fund! After the super 50/50
purchase as well, but are limited.* proceeds, our fund is up to $40,600. We are still short of
the goal of $104,500 & welcome donations. Your
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
generosity will be greatly appreciated.
generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There
is no law against such things.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
MINISTRIES
**Please Look for OLQP Youth Ministry Facebook Page
(see website) ** www.olqp.org Our Parish Ministry Book is available on our website.
Please go to www.olqp.org & see all the ministries that are offered.
Upcoming Service Opportunity Dates: All Confirmation Bereavement Counseling - It is said that death ends
Candidates are required to complete 20 service hours during the
2010-2011 school term. Contact Tom Viola, Youth Minister at a life, but it does not end a relationship. There is great
OLQP.youth@gmail.com to sign up as soon as possible. truth in this statement. However, the loss of a loved one
can bring great pain. Our Lady Queen of Peace’s
12/12 New! Christmas Craft Boutique Bereavement Ministry will begin its Fall session in a few
12/12 Sorting Christmas Giving Tree Gifts. weeks. If you wish to join our small group or would like
information, please contact Deacon Joe at:
SOUTHERN ITALY, SICILY & ROME 201-845-9566 or email him at: JLMantineo@aol.com.
(Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Taormina, Pompeii, Deacon Joe’s Bible Study (Normally on Monday)
Montecassino, Rome and Vatican City) Meets mornings & evenings. New members are welcome
October 17-28, 2011 at any time. For information on days, times, and locations,
Spiritual Director: Fr. Larry Fama call Deacon Joe at (201) 845-9566.
Brochures are available (the rectory & website)
Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue Program
Marketing Expert Needed! The Legion of Mary of OLQP has begun the
St. Peter Academy is looking for some fresh ideas to Pilgrim Virgin Home Visitation Program. Countless
increase marketing efforts and recruitment for the school. blessings can be poured down upon your family &
If you are in the field of marketing, please call St. Peter friends by praying the Rosary and asking our
Academy at (201) 261-3468. We need your expertise! Blessed Mother’s intercession. For information or
Please join us in this effort. to schedule a visit, call Grace at 201-843-4497.

The Knights of Columbus have started selling GOD'S HANDS ARE WORKING THROUGH OUR
the trees for their 2010 Christmas Tree PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY. If you are adding
Fundraiser on the front lawn of Our Lady Queen someone to our Parish sick list, please consider the
of Peace Church. healing power of these beautiful shawls. They are
Monday to Friday: 5PM to 9PM prayed over by the Prayer Shawl Ministry and blessed
Saturday & Sundays: 9AM to 9PM by our Pastor. If you know of someone you think is in
need of a Prayer Shawl, you may write to: The
Please patronize our advertisers, and when you do, Prayer Shawl Ministry, c/o Janice Marich, 834 Spring
let them know you saw their ads Valley Road, Maywood, NJ 07607. Tell us about the
in our parish bulletin! person and make sure you include their name, address,
and phone number. I would also like to invite anyone
For bulletin submission who is interested to join our group in this prayerful
Please e-mail olqpbulletin@gmail.com by Thursday ministry, which is very rewarding. God Bless! Janice
for it to be in the following Sunday (a week later). http://prayershawlministry.wordpress.com/

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New Year's Resolution. The new Church year began on Nov. National Children's Memorial Day - By Senate resolution
28th. Here is a Spiritual New Year's Resolution that is easy to and a bill introduced to Congress, the second Sunday in
make. Join Catholic Clergy (Bishops, Priests, Deacons) as well December has been set aside as National Children's Memorial
as many Catholic Lay people in reciting the Morning and Day and Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting. The Fourteenth
Evening Prayers from the Liturgy of the Hours also known as Annual Candle Lighting will take place this year tonight
The Divine Office. There is nothing to buy, just go to the web December 12th. At 7 pm in every time zone, candles will be
site: http://divineoffice.org/ where you will find the complete lighted in memory of all children who have died, creating a wave
Morning and Evening Prayers for each day. You can also hear of light that will encircle the earth and create a virtual 24-hour
them recited and if you have iTunes, an iPod or an iPhone, you memorial. The memorial candles are inexpensive and can be
can download them as well. It is a simple resolution that can obtained locally. Please observe safety precautions for the
have a profound effect on you. - The Spiritual Life Committee lighting of candles in the home.
Send the ACLU a CHRISTMAS CARD this year.
MAYWOOD AND MUSIC CABARET-A very special thank you
As they are working so very hard to get rid of the goes to Tom Wright and his amazing Maywood and Music cast
CHRISTMAS part of this holiday, we should all send them and crew for another year's very profitable performance! Our
a nice, card to brighten up their dark, sad, little world. net receipts for the show were $3,169. This money will go
Make sure it says “Merry Christmas” on it. toward our parish budget deficit. Thank you for another truly
Here’s the address, just don’t be rude or crude: enjoyable evening of fun, music, and dancing!
ACLU
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor Our Lady’s Monthly Prayer Vigil for Life
New York, NY 10004 Monday, December 13th, 2010 / St. John the Evangelist
Church, 235 Harrison Street, Leonia / 7:00 pm / For more info
Two tons of Christmas cards would freeze their contact the Respect Life Office 732-388-8211
operations because they wouldn’t know if any were
regular mail containing contributions. So spend 44 cents CANDLELIGHT CAROL SING - The 40th annual Candlelight
and tell the ACLU to leave Christmas alone. Also tell Carol Sing will be held at the Cathedral Basilica on Wednesday,
them that there is no such thing as a “Holiday Tree”. It’s December 15th and Thursday, December 16th, at 8 pm (two
always been called a CHRISTMAS TREE! performances). Doors open at 7 pm both nights. Christmas
music will be sung by the Cathedral Choir with the assembly
For those of you who aren’t aware of them, the ACLU, and will be accompanied by the great Cathedral organs and
(the American Civil Liberties Union) is the one suing brass ensemble. Free-will donation. For more info call
the U.S. Government to take God, Christmas or 973-484-2400, or visit: www.cathedralbasilica.org
anything religious away from us. Help put Christ back
in Christmas! The needs of fathers who have suffered the loss of a son or
daughter are unique. The Office of Family Life Ministries of the
SPECIAL NOON MASS - A special Mass followed by a Archdiocese of Newark invites all grieving fathers to a special
support group meeting for anyone affected by the disease place of understanding and healing. The Support Group for
Fathers Whose Children Have Died will meet on Saturday,
of Alcoholism will be celebrated at St. Paul Church, 200
December 18, 2010 at Notre Dame RC Church (Parish Center),
Wyckoff Ave., Ramsey, NJ at 12 NOON on Saturday, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, at 10:00 AM. Pre-
December 18, 2010. registration is requested. Please call the Office of Family Life
Anyone and everyone who is concerned about his/her Ministries at 973-497-4327 for information, directions and
drinking or the drinking habits of a loved one, is probably registration.
dealing with the disease. And it is dangerous; it is
impossible to successfully deal with it alone. Please How to Report Abuse-The Archdiocese takes very seriously
consider attending this Mass and meeting. For further any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the
information about the Mass and meeting, call clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We
Msgr. Lawrence Cull at 201-327-0976 encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual
misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take
appropriate action to protect others and provide support to
FOR SALE victims of sexual abuse.
1998 Chevy Lumina in good condition. Blue book value Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual
is over $3,000. Asking $3,000. Please call Rectory if misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of
interested and ask for Susan or Joe Jameson. Child and Youth Protection at (201) 407-3256.

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 ___________________________________ Check
Address _________________________________ ______ I wish to receive a registration form
Town ___________________________________ ______ I have a change of address
Phone # _________________________________ ______ I am moving out of the parish
Please cut out and return to the Parish Rectory or place in the basket.
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