3rd SUNDAY IN LENT Mar 3-4 5:00 PM + Sr. Francis Madaio, OSF req. by Sisters of OLQP CANTOR + Bruno Fierro requested by Mary Lou Kammen Sunday March 4th 8:00 AM Ann Marie Kachler (Living) + Sandra Carlo requested by Ted Hajek + Susan Moore-Hernandez requested by Ben Hajek & Family 9:00 AM For Our Priests + Marianna Konopka + Stefan Tarapata POLISH requested by the Promowicz Family 10:30 AM + John Shirlaw CHILDREN’S CHOIR requested Martha Shirlaw + Rose Montesano requested by Millie Brooks 12:00 PM + Martin Olsen ADULT CHOIR requested by Beth & James Gage Jr. Monday March 5th 9:00 AM + Julia L. Carofine requested by Ken & Jenelle Hopkins + Rose Sabatelli requested by Rosemary Rado Tuesday March 6th 9:00 AM + Paul Nowakowski requested by Lucy Nowakowski + Lt. James Mazzuchelli requested by Dave & Lucille Hardin Wednesday March 7th 9:00 AM The Nowak Family (Living) requested by Terese & Janusz Nowak Thursday March 8th 9:00 AM In God’s Known Intention Friday March 9th 9:00 AM People of the Parish Saturday March 10th 9:00 AM Mary Lynch (Living) requested by Dolores Lynch + Lt. James Mazzuchelli requested by The Legion of Mary

4th SUNDAY IN LENT Mar 10-11 5:00 PM + Vito Paratore req. by Sr. Mary Rita Paratore CANTOR + Maureen Schinasi req. by Joe Ragonese & Alison Scully

4th SUNDAY IN LENT MAR 10-11 Sunday March 11th 8:00 AM + Pat Hajek CANTOR requested by Larry & Carol MacKinnon + Gerald Shirhalo requested by Ted Hajek + Sydney Pingotti requested by Michael Polito 9:00 AM + Marian Koron Kiewicz POLISH requested by Agnieska Jamrozek + Maria Andrzej Minkiewicz + Helena Chaber requested by Laura Czeszkiewicz 10:30 AM + Julia Messerle ADULT CHOIR requested Sharlett Maggy + Bruno Fierro requested by Mary Renna 12:00 PM The Nowak Family (Living) CANTOR requested by Terese & Janusz Nowak Kimberly Byers (Living) requested by Justina Horton

DONATIONS FOR LOVED ONES

ALTAR CANDLES For the week of March 2

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In Loving Memory of: Tracey Van Vliet Requested by Mom & Dad

Spring Campaign February 14-March 25 Please join fellow OLQP parishioners praying at a high volume

abortion clinic.

40 Days for Life is a peaceful pro-life effort made up of more than 750,000 volunteers in 741 cities across 47 nations. With God’s help, 40 Days for Life has seen proven results: 13,998 babies spared from abortion, 170 abortion worker conversions, and 90 closed abortion centers. We invite you to join OLQP parishioners during the Spring Campaign to pray at a high volume abortion clinic in Montclair. For further information, call Dennis at 845-477-3069.

PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR:

Rose Armstrong, Marie Baczewski, Laurie Burton, MaryLou Canino, Peter Carrion, Bill Chapman, Doris Colborn, William Connors, Gail Coyte, John DePietri, Joan Dundorf, Frank Floystad, Michael Flynn, Kathy Holley, Kathleen Jobbagy, Ann Landess, Alan Litz, Alice Lyko, Ann Mahon, Masucci Family, Clare Mayer, Evelyn McCabe, David McClellan, Joseph Miller, Mike Mooradian, John Picioccio, Genevieve Puso, Nicholas Salleroli, Shawn Santo, Joann Somma, John Tenhula, Marlene Terhune, Eileen Trahan, Joe Verboys, Ruth Wiedemann, Ann Weinschenk, Barbara Zaccaro, Angela Zuccaro.

---------------------- We remember our Beloved Dead:

PARISH LENTEN RETREAT Our parish Lenten Retreat will take place over two nights, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 20-21 beginning at 7:00 pm. The theme for our reflection is “From Sinners to Saints”. The presentor will be Father Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Saint Cecilia Church in Rockaway.

CONFIRMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY

NEXT CLASS: Class is Sunday, March 11th. Confirmation 1 – 5:00 – 6:00PM Confirmation 2 – 6:30 – 7:45PM

WE WANT YOU! We are looking for confirmed juniors and seniors to be a part of our peer-led Antioch program that we are revamping for our Confirmation two program. It is a very enriching experience and looks great on college applications, NHS hours, or anywhere else service hours are required. If you’re interested, e-mail us or stop by during one of our Confirmation two meetings.

CONTACT US at: youthministry@olpqnj.org Like us on Facebook: Our Lady Queen of Peace Youth Ministry.

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS March 2018

Evangelization: Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment both on the personal and communitarian levels.

Rosary Prayer Intentions for March (provided by Our Legion of Mary)

Special March Rosary Intentions: safety of all students, teachers, and administrators in schools throughout the country…strength and well-being of law enforcement agencies to protect its citizens …government’s dedication to enact laws which will save from harm all of its people and identify evil perpetrators who seek to injure or kill others.

On-Going Personal Rosary Intentions Joyful Mysteries for: the unborn, newly born, young children, teenagers, families, friendships. Luminous Mysteries for: the newly baptized, those receiving confession and the Holy Eucharist, newlyweds and those already married –love/peace. Sorrowful Mysteries for: the sick and suffering, the dying, the oppressed, the tortured, the persecuted, the lonely, the abandoned. Glorious Mysteries for: the souls in purgatory, forgotten souls, newly confirmed, ALL life, the intercession of Mary to Jesus for our intentions.

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EASTER SACRAMENTS

We have three women preparing to receive their first sacraments during the Easter Vigil through the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Please pray for Heather, Melissa and Jessica as they experience their Lenten Retreat – final days of preparation. Each of them are sharing with us a bit of their faith journey in the bulletin. Today we hear from Our Elect, Jessica, who is seeking Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist with us. “My name is Jessica Alexander and I have begun my journey, as an adult, to join the Catholic Community. My fiancé, Vincent Stelmach, comes from a practicing Catholic family. Coming from a non-practicing family myself, I never explored all that faith and religion have to offer- although thankfully I have their full support to do so. My new-found desire and curiosity of the Catholic faith, and of course plans to marry my future husband in Our Lady Queen of Peace, have led me to become a participant in the RCIA program. As I expand my knowledge and explore many questions that I have always had about faith, religion, prayer, and the Holy Trinity, I continue to flourish with the help of my RCIA catechists. I whole-heartedly welcome the Catholic faith into my life and promise to continue practicing after I experience the rituals of commitment and receive my sacraments at the Easter Vigil. With God's grace, the support of the Catholic community, and the help of my catechists, I am excited for this lifelong endeavor to embrace unconditional love, faith and spiritual guidance.”

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday, March 4

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Religious Education Grades K-6 – 9:00 AM – School KofC Diocesan Free-Throw – 2:00 PM – Gym Al-Teen– 7:30 PM – Gathering Space Al-Anon – 7:30 PM – Annex AA – 7:30 PM - Cafeteria

Monday, March 5th

Confessions & Adoration – 7:00 PM – Church Boy Scout PLC Meeting – 7:00 PM – Cafeteria

Tuesday, March 6th

Religious Education – Grades 1-4 – 4:30 PM – School Children’s Choir – 5:45 PM – Church Religious Education – Grades 5-8 – 7:00 PM - School

Wednesday, March 7th

Lenten Small Group – 10:00 AM – Gathering Space Lenten Soup Supper – 5:00 PM – Gathering Space Boy Scout Troop Meeting – 7:30 PM – Gym

Thursday, March 8th

Lenten Small Group – 9:30 AM – Gathering Space Bible Study – 7:00 PM – Gathering Space

Friday, March 9th

Parish Offices Closed

Saturday, March 10th

Legion of Mary – 9:30 AM – Library Choir Rehearsal – 10:00 AM – Church AA – 2:00 PM – Gathering Space Confessions – 4:00 PM – Church KofC St. Pat’s Dance – 6:00 PM – Gym

Sunday, March 11th

Confirmation 1 – 5:00 PM – Youth Room Confirmation 2 – 6:30 PM – Church Al-Teen– 7:30 PM - Gathering Space Al-Anon – 7:30 PM - Annex AA – 7:30 PM - Cafeteria

Letter from Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli Dear Friends in Christ, This month, parishes in our Diocese will take up a collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. The collection offers a way for us to stand in solidarity with those who experienced decades of Soviet control and who continue to feel the effects of poverty, infrequent pastoral care and a lack of buildings in which the faithful can worship. This collection provides grants that focus on training seminarians and lay leaders, supporting social service programs, youth ministry, catechetical centers, schools, church construction and evangelization. Teaching the Catholic faith to generations who lived under Communist rule is vitally important. Your participation in the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe brings hope to many and unites us with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Please be as generous as possible this weekend.

Next classes scheduled:

Sunday – Tuesday – March 4th-6th

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Any questions,

Contact Janet @ janet.scheil@olqpnj.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORNER

FINANCIAL UPDATE

The Parish belongs to all of us, and only through the parish community can we achieve our goals. The Challenge is Ours!!!

Parish debt as of February 5, 2018: $564,636.00

Sunday Donations Sunday Collection, February 25, 2018 $7,673.50

Our weekly goal $13,500

SHOP-RITE GIFT CARDS Week Ending February 25, 2018

Sold – $2,090.00 Profit – $104.50

Total Profit since July 1, 2017 – $5,043.75

FOOD PANTRY ITEMS

Food Pantry Items of the Week Juice/Cider and Cake Mixes

ALTAR CLEANING

Week of March 4, 2018 Team 6 – Marie Bryan, Nona Runo, Carole Mazzucco &

Chris Fullerton

POLISH MISSION: The Polish Mission at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish was established in 2009 by the initiative of his Excellency Bishop Arthur Serratelli. The first Mass in Polish was celebrated in this parish September 6, 2009. FACEBOOK PAGE: Polska Misja Katolicka - Hewitt Masses in Polish: - Sunday 9:00 AM - First Fridays and Holy Days 7:30 PM

PASTORAL STAFF Father Kamil Stachowiak Parish Administrator Deacon Charles Roche Deacon Deacon David Cedrone Deacon / Baptism Ministry Mary Beth Osiecki Ministries/Outreach/Evangelization Patricia Golczewski Business Administrator Janet Scheil Religious Education Kevin Flynn Youth Minister/Confirmation Alan Morales Music Director Marian Dul Organist for Polish Mass Joseph Osiecki Information Technology Pat Cedrone Baptism Ministry Patricia Callahan Trustee John Buechel Trustee

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 9:00 AM (Polish) 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon DAILY MASSES Monday thru Saturday 9:00 AM Rosary Recited 8:30 AM First Friday 7:30 PM (Polish) Holy Day Vigil Mass 7:00 PM Holy Day Masses 9:00 AM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM (Polish)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM October - June, followed by Benediction

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Office closed on Fridays.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP We welcome all new parishioners! We ask that you register to ensure your full participation in the life of the parish. Registrations forms are available at church exits, in the parish office or call and a form can be mailed or e-mailed to you.

BULLETIN DEADLINE Please kindly submit all bulletin material to janet.scheil@olqpnj.org. Please note that in order for articles to be published in next week’s bulletin they need to be submitted no later than 10 AM of the prior Monday. Please note the email and day to be submitted has changed!

CONTINUING CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT Grades K-6 Sunday, 9:00 - 10:15 AM Grades 1-4 Tuesday, 4:30 - 5:45 PM Grades 5-8 Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:15 PM Grades 9-12 2-Year Confirmation Preparation (2X month) Confirmation 1 – Sunday, 5:00 - 6:00 PM Confirmation 2 – Sunday, 6:30 -7:45 PM

POLSKA MISJA: Polska Misja przy parafii Najświętszej Maryi Panny Królowej Pokoju, powstała w 2009 roku z inicjatywy Jego Ekscelencji Ks. Biskupa Artura J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Pierwsza Msza Święta w języku Polskim została odprawiona w tej parafii szóstego września 2009 roku.

FACEBOOK: Polska Misja Katolicka - Hewitt Msza Święta w Języku Polskim: - Niedziela godz 9:00AM - każdy pierwszy piątek o godz. 7:30 PM

SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS We celebrate the sacrament of Baptism most Sundays. Parents are welcome to have the Baptism celebrated either at a week-end Mass or at the Liturgy of Baptism at 2:00 PM two Sundays a month. To make arrangements for Baptism please call the Parish Office or e-mail baptism@olqpnj.org Godparents must be confirmed, be active members of the church and attend Mass regularly. A sponsor certificate is required from each godparent.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Before Daily Mass 8:40-9:00 AM Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM

(or by appointment with Fr. Kamil)

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact Parish Office and set up an appointment. Any Catholic couple needs approximately a year to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the Priest celebrating the marriage and attendance at Pre-Cana conferences.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK / HOSPITAL VISITS We are strongly committed to the spiritual care of the sick. Because of privacy laws, hospitals and nursing homes are not allowed to release the patient’s religious affiliation. Therefore, we must depend on families of our sick parishioners to inform us of their whereabouts and condition. Please notify the parish office of any need for a home or hospital visit.

RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for people who seek full initiation in the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, which are received at the Easter Vigil. For information, please contact the parish office.

Sacrament Preparation Available in Polish Sacramental Catechesis for First Communion and Confirmation is also available in Polish.

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY (Pre-School Academy) Religious Based Formal Preschool, PreK and K Prep programs for ages 2 ½ - 6. Before and After School Program for Grades K-6 Contact Mercedes Debrecki at 973-506-7533 for more information.

PRAYER CHAIN: Your sisters and brothers of the Parish will gladly pray for your needs. Please call Jenelle Hopkins at 973-853-7240 or e-mail her at prayer.chain@olqpnj.org .