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5:00 PM + Lottie Krupp CANTOR requested by Justina Horton + Paul Roberts requested by Ralph Green + Roque A. Manalo Anniversary of Death requested by Mely Manalo & Children Sunday November 19

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8:00 AM + William Van DeVeire requested by Deb Murphy & Jim Grabinowski Mary Ann Buckley (Living) requested by Evelyn McCabe 9:00 AM Blessings for Victoria POLISH requested by The Siek Family Blessings for Grandchildren, Zachary & Kayden

Andrychiewicz 10:30 AM + Thomas Terracino ADULT CHOIR requested by Mary Ann Mayo 12:00 PM + Christopher Meritt CANTOR requested by Eileen Gangi

Monday November 20th

9:00 AM + Hank Von See requested by Bob and Elizabeth Gamble + Edmond Gosda requested by Eric and Cindy Gosda + Those who died in Southerland Springs, TX requested by Jean Paul Mochon Tuesday November 21

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9:00 AM + Edward Fava requested by Maria and Dennis Caravallo + Tony Pirone requested by Phyllis Pirone

Wednesday November 22nd

9:00 AM + People of the Parish Thursday November 23

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9:00 AM + Charlotte Nealis requested by her Daughter-In-Law For Blessings Received requested by Josephine Falzarano The Nicholas Salleroli Family (living) requested by Pat Golczewski Friday November 24

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9:00 AM + Harriet Demski requested by Her Daughter + Thomas Baron requested by Annette Nowakowski + Gerald Ruscingno requested by Connie Kaufman Saturday November 25

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9:00 AM + Barbara Zanna requested by Rich and Lisa LaCava 5:00 PM + Leslie Blaine CANTOR requested by Pat Golczewski + Garry Garrison requested by Irene Trawinski

Sunday November 26th

8:00 AM + Judith Nolan requested by Elaine Taylor and Family + Lottie Alexander requested by Ted Hajek + Richard Drason requested by Dorothy Drason 9:00 AM Blessings for Andrzej Krempaski 40th Birthday

(Living) POLISH requested by His Family Blessings for Andrzej Siek Birthday (Living) requested by the Siek Family 10:30 AM + Robert Hadley CHILDREN’S CHOIR requested by The Dowling Family + Barbara Tellier Benevento requested by The Coar Family 12:00 PM + Dolores Pampaloni ADULT CHOIR requested by Eileen Gangi and Family + John and Dennis McCabe requested by Evelyn McCabe

SANCTUARY CANDLE For the week of Nov. 18 – Nov. 24

In Loving Memory of Kevin, Sean and Larry Mayo Requested by Mary Ann Mayo

PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR:

Rose Armstrong, Marie Baczewski, Laurie Burton, MaryLou Canino, Peter Carrion, Doris Colborn, John DePietri, Joan Dundorf, Frank Floystad, Kathy Holley, Alan Litz, Clare Mayer, Evelyn McCabe, David McClellan, Joseph Miller, Mike Mooradian, John Picioccio, Genevieve Puso, Nicholas Salleroli, Joann Somma, John Tenhula, Marlene Terhune, Eileen Trahan, Joe Verboys, Ruth Wiedemann, Ann Weinschenk, Barbara Zaccaro, Angela Zuccaro.

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We remember and give God thanks for our beloved dead: Charlotte Giarratano, Gerald A. Shirhall

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS NOVEMBER 2017

Christians in Asia That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.

.Rosary Prayer Intentions for Month of November (provided by Our Rosary Society)

Glorious Mysteries: May the grace of our Lord be with all Queen of Peace parishioners. Sorrowful Mysteries: We pray for families displaced by natural disasters. Joyful Mysteries: May the Blessed Mother protect all expectant mothers and their unborn children. Luminous Mysteries: May people unable to join in or attend church functions have the graces of Jesus be upon them.

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Nov 18-19 Nov 25-26 Dec 2-3

Conf&5 pm Fr. Kamil Fr. Hubert Fr. Hubert

8 am Fr. Kamil Fr. Hubert Fr. Kamil

9 am Fr. Kamil Fr. Hubert Fr. Kamil

10:30 am Fr. Hubert Fr. Kamil Fr. Hubert

12 pm Fr. Hubert Fr. Kamil Fr. Hubert

THIS WEEK

Saint Andrew Day Dance November 25 Tickets are still available for the St. Andrew Day Dinner Dance coming the end of November, just before Advent.

Blood Drive Today This year, give more than thanks…..give blood. As November rolls around, we tend to take a step back and give thanks for the good thing we have. This year, take a step forward and show your appreciation by helping those in need—give blood. Blood donations tend to dip during November & December but the need for it never takes a holiday. The Monthly Blood Drive will be Sunday, 11/19 at 619 Ridge Road (the First Aid Squad Building by the old library) from 8:30-1:30. Donors must be 17 years of age (or 16, with a signed consent form available at the Drive), should eat and hydrate before coming and bring ID. No appointments are required but they are available at https://donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/43116.. Questions? Comments? Contact Jim Gilligan at jrg2y@yahoo.com or 551-486-6608. P.S. It’s always a good time to start a new Thanksgiving family tradition—donate as a family !

Share-A Gift Tags Available Today As we soon approach the Christmas holiday, we ask our parish family to support those in need this Christmas through the Share A Gift program. Tags can be found on a tree in front of annex today. We thank you for your kindness. Tagged wrapped gifts must be returned by 1 PM on Sunday, December 10

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Advent Candles and Calendars Today Advent candles, rings and calendars will be available for purchase following Masses the weekend of November 17-18.

Rosary Society Meeting this Week Monday The Rosary Society will meet on Monday, November 20. Rosary at 6:30 PM with meeting following. All women of the parish are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Spiritual Christmas Cards The Rosary Society will be selling spiritual Christmas Cards this weekend, Nov. 25-26 after the 5 PM Mass on Saturday, and on Sunday from 8:30 AM until 12 noon. The intentions of all those who receive these beautiful cards will be remembered at Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at 12 AM.

WE’VE BEEN ASKED TO ANNOUNCE

Evening of Fun! St. Joseph Regional H.S. Performing Arts program invites you to an evening fundraiser full of laughs, food, and friends to benefit SJR Performing Arts Choreographing our Future Rehearsal Space Renovation Project. Thursday, November 30 at 7 pm. St. Joseph's Regional H.S. Admission $50 per person. Open to the entire community! 3 Professional Comedians, Delicious Hors D'Oeuvres, Desserts, Beverages, Auction, and Raffles! Purchase tickets online: www.sjr.booktix.com or mail check payable to: St. Joseph Regional H.S., 40 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, NJ 07645. Please include the number of guests. 80

th Anniversary Celebration

On December 9th

, 2017, The Diocese of Paterson will celebrate the 80

th anniversary of the actual date of the creation of the

Diocese (December 9th

, 1937). You are invited to a special 9:30 AM Solemn Mass at the Cathedral with our Bishop, Bishop Serratelli, followed by a breakfast at the Brownstone, Paterson at 11:00 a.m. All are invited to attend this Communion Breakfast! Tickets are $40 per person and are available online at www.rcdop.org/breakfast Help Needed Help needed to assist a 92 year old woman recovering from a stroke. She is functional with the exception of using a walker to get around. Companion/health aide needed for Monday and Wednesday 3 PM to 8 PM to help get her ready for bed and with bathroom duties. Every other weekend on Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 2 PM. Please call Gemma at 718-662-6059.

CONFIRMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY

NEXT CLASS: Sunday, November 19, 2017. Confirmation one - 5:00PM-6:00PM Confirmation two - 6:30PM-7:45PM. Located in the youth room in the parish center. Please arrive on time.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Christmas craft fair this weekend. Thank you to our confirmation students for all their help. And a special thank you to Caryl Romeo for all of her hard work planning and organizing this event.

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@olqpnj.org Like us on Facebook: Our Lady Queen of Peace Youth Ministry

TUESDAY CCD CLASSES! Dear Parents, Because of conflicts with some West Milford School System activities, two of our Tuesday CCD class dates are being rescheduled. The two dates that are being changed are: NO Class: Tuesday, November 21

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ADD: Tuesday, December 12th

DELETE: Tuesday, December 19th

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORNER

Breakfast and Keep Christ in Christmas Contest Breakfast and KCIC Poster Contest Kickoff Sunday, November 19, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM in the School Cafeteria, The Knights are serving their scrumptious and hearty breakfast. The Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest for children from 5 - 14 will kick off, too. Any child who signs up and creates a poster at breakfast will eat for free! No cost, all art materials supplied. Winners in each of 3 age categories win a $50 gift card. No need to sign up, just come on down. All entries must be submitted by December 10 for judging. Coffee for Veterans The Knights of Columbus are collecting cans of regular coffee during the month of November to help provide for the NJ Veterans Hospital Community Room for outpatients. Place in container in the back of the Annex. Thank you! Respect Life Mass with Bishop Serratelli All are invited to attend the Right for Life Mass sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on Saturday, November 18 at 10 AM in Saint John’s Cathedral, Paterson.

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday, November 19

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Share-A-Gift Tags and Advent Materials Available - Annex Religious Education K-6 – 9:00 AM – School Confirmation 1 – 5:00 PM – Youth Room Confirmation 2 – 6:30 PM – Youth Room Al-Teen– 7:30 PM - Gathering Space Al-Anon – 7:30 PM - Annex AA – 7:30 PM - Cafeteria Monday, November 20

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Getting Through the Holidays – 7:00 PM – Youth Room Rosary Society – 6:30 PM – Gathering Space

Tuesday, November 21st Children’s Choir – 5:45 PM – Church Adult Choir – 7:00 PM – Church Boy Scout Troop Committee Meeting – 7:00 PM - Gym

Wednesday, November 22nd

Boy Scouts – 7:00 PM – Gym

Thursday, November 23rd

Thanksgiving Day Parish Offices Closed

Friday, November 24th

Parish Offices Closed Saturday, November 25

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Legion of Mary – 9:30 AM – Library St. Andrew Dance – 7:00 PM AA – 2:00 PM - Cafe Confessions – 4:00 PM – Church Share-A-Gift Tags Available – Annex Rosary Society Selling Christmas Cards after Mass Sunday, November 26

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Rosary Society Selling Christmas Cards 8:45 AM – 12 PM Al-Teen– 7:30 PM - Gathering Space Al-Anon – 7:30 PM - Annex AA – 7:30 PM - Cafeteria

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 November 6, 2017: $577,636.41

Quarterly Report from Diocese Previous Balance (June 30, 2017) $597,636.41 $4,000 per month - $16.000.00 Balance as of 10/31/2017 $581,636.41 Interest accrued this period $0.00

Sunday Donations November 12, 2017 $7,933.00 Deficit Reduction $1,799.00

Our weekly goal $13,500

Second Collections: USCCB Collections: There are collections required by the Bishops of the United States, primarily for the Missions throughout the world. These take place nine times per year. This week’s collection is for Home Missions. SHOP-RITE GIFT CARDS

Week Ending November 12, 2017 Sold – $5,120.00 Profit – $256.00

Total Profit since July 1, 2017 – $3,006.75

FOOD PANTRY ITEM

Canned Fruit THANK YOU! Our Lady Queen of Peace Food Pantry distributed over 80 Thanksgiving baskets to the families in our community. A heartfelt thank you to the volunteers who work so hard preparing the baskets for distribution and to those who handle the actual distribution to the families. A sincere expression of appreciation to all those who make this possible. to name a few: Boy Scout Pack #159 for their food drive, The Nicholas Salleroli Family for the donation of 65 prepared baskets, the parishioners who drop off contents weekly to fill these baskets and to a special gentleman whose monetary contribution puts a Turkey on each table God Bless You All.

ALTAR CLEANING

Week of November 19, 2017 Team 9 – Carmen Ortega and Blanca Lynn

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 Hubert Jurjewicz, Ph.D. Parish Administrator Father Kamil Stachowiak Parochial Vicar 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 olqpnj@gmail.com. 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 Tuesday.

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. Hubert or 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 .