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“We are a Sunday People renewed in Christ, gifted and sent.”

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1068 in the Gather Book

September 13, 2015

P.O. Box 38 (1402 Route 209, Gilbert) Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322 Church Office: (610) 681-6137 Fax: (610) 681-6139

Parish website: www.qopchurch.org Like us on Facebook: Our Lady Queen of Peace Church

Stewardship of Faith

O UR L ADY Q UEEN OF P E ACE C HURCH S EPTEMBER 13 , 2015 T WENTY -F OURTH S UNDAY IN O R DINARY

Mass Schedule Daily Mass

Monday through Friday:

8am and 12:10pm

Saturday: 8am

Sunday Obligation

Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am; 10:30am;

12:00 Noon

1:30pm Spanish Mass

Confessions Monday: 6:30pm to 7:00pm

(Monday Confessions are held in

the main church behind the choir.)

Saturday: 4:00pm to 4:45pm

Habra misa en

Español cada

domingo-1:30pm.

Todos invitados-Anuncien esto a sus

amigos y otros feligreses de la

parroqua.

Tambien invitamos a

todos a nuestros

grupos de oración

7pm el viernes. Por

favor únase a no-

sotros.

Eucharistic Adoration every Friday

in the Daily Chapel after 8am Mass

until 7pm. Recitation of the

Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm.

Evening Prayer and Benediction at

6:45pm.

Wedding Banns 3rd Banns

Elizabeth Tichy & James Felletter 2nd Banns

Catilin Ramos & Andrew Gunnells 1st Banns

Bobbie Jo Green & Michael Manfre

What have you done for your faith lately?

Join fellow parishioners as we gather together in small groups either here at church or at a facilitators home.

Grow together to deepen our faith, develop a closer relationship with Christ and grow in community by reaching out in service to others.

Arise emphasizes people living in good relationship with one another as they make concrete applications of the gospel to their life situations. This will be a six week Advent program beginning on October 28th

There will be various days and times offered Sign up Sundays will be October 11th and 18th in

the Atrium.

This Week’s Mass Intentions Saturday, September 12 5:00pm Jerome Hudson/wife Sunday, September 13 8:00am John Martin/Carol Martin 10:30am George Balas Jr./Susan Balas 12:00pm Elsie & Joseph Malandra/Joe & Carol Flatico 1:30pm Joseph Leary/Richard & Michelle Dichiara Monday, September 14 8:00am Robert Griffin/Wife 12:10pm All the Souls in Purgatory/Maria Giletto Tuesday, September 15 8:00am Peter Prozuczek/Krystyna Weglarz 12:10pm Cpt Matthew Rowland USAF/Joe & Joan Gaiotti Wednesday, September 16 8:00am Frances Denkovick/Lou & Sandra Muchi 12:10pm Stanley Schaffer/daughter Thursday, September 17 8:00am Louise Mazzoni/Lou & Sandra Muchi 12:10pm Kenny Tadrzynski/Terry & Joe Hodnik Friday, September 18 8:00am Albina & Amedo Fugazzi/family 12:10pm Rosemary Johnson/Maria Giletto Saturday, September 19 8:00am Nicola Lusi/Maria Giletto 5:00pm Leo Prochaska/Suswal Family Sunday, September 20 8:00am Alfred & Beatice Borascius/Mary Pierce 10:30am Nicolina & Frank Caruso/Esther Keinzl 12:00pm Beatrice & Miller Marinkov/Joe & Carol Falotico 1:30pm Asher Cole Costenbader/Walter & Toni

Stewardship of Prayer

For the Military: If you would like to place yourself or a family member on this list, please call the office

and provides us with name and rank.

For those in need of Hope, Healing and Health Frances Conway, Mackenzie Getz, Francis Olier, Truman Burnett, Jo-seph Iannacone, Mark Natoli, George Mason, Tina Leech, Nancy Schrader, Edmund Stets, Sean Fo-ley, Brian Meyers, Barbara Holm, Sandy Heller, Carol La Mont, Hank Foertsch, Tammy Gilbert, Jennifer Bilsky Family, Cheryl Morse, Tom Mastruzzo, Carmen Becceril, William Perez, Lisa Galizia, Ron Bohack, Vincent Crusco, Frances Kelly, Pam-ela DiMarino, Ralph DiPietro, Maria Grazia-Freni, Ian McGoldrick, Mary Ann Triola, Paul Romano, Christine Dafcik, Victoria Guaracci, Frank Guld, Frank J. Guld, Gladys Guld, Steven Hill, Deborah Gehr, Donald Hiemenz, Judy Yarka, Joe Yarka, Susan Zieberski, Denise Zieberski, Kim Price, Stan Swiecicki, Russ Schwartz, Carol Lamont Please call the office if you would like to add yourself or a family member to our prayer list. We will renew this list each month.

GySgt Thomas J. Howard Sr. Sgt Mark A. Bumbulsky Airman Anthony J. Bumbulsky Airman Howard Stevens Lt Jonathan Galgoci USN SPC Jordan Walters 1st Lt Alexander Walters PV2 Dennis Stanhope Jr CPT Tim Carlin SSGT Edward J. Drozd SSGT Gary M. Gassman

SR Nicholas Kolment LtCol Tanya Dear, Air Force Major Keith Billman Spc. Larissa Lopez Chief Justin C. Melody Ensign Scott Douglas Captain Matthew Meckes USMC Cpl Matthew J Stevens Andrew Larregui Airman Ralph Lucchese Sgt Eric McCausland US Army

Sgt Phillip J. Sever Sgt Joshua R. Sever LtCom Greg Crosby CPT Lauren De Jesus PVT Stefan De Jesus CPT Matthew DeSabio Major Stephen Pletchan PVT ToniAnn Valdner M.P. LCpl Matthew Smith USMC Cpl Matthew Tucker USMC Spc. Kevin R. Booth

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Stewardship of Time and Talent Altar Server Training Attention: Boys and Girls 4th grade and above who are interested in be-coming an Altar Server. 3 clas-ses with Deacon Bob will be of-fered on Saturday, September 19th, October 3rd and 10th from 9-10am. It is required that all 3 classes be attended.

Please call the office to register.

Church Cleaner Schedule September 19 T. Brace, D. Sawyer, B. Onubogu, H . Okuego Thank you for cleaning our Church! For more info about this ministry, please call Diane at 570 629-4185.

Nuestra Senora de la Paz Horario Para La Palabra De La Sagrada Escritura Encargada de Los Lectores: Maria Diaz 570 972 4421 September 13 Maria Elena Yepes Y Luisa September 20 Alvaro Y Janette September 27 Maria Elena Yepes Y Luisa

Mass Greeter Schedule for September 19/20

5pm: Mary Ann Cloos, Dave and Lisa Adrian 10:30am: Meg Carpenito, Judy Baldwin, Martha Smith, Marge McCauley, Jinny Swan

12 Noon: Rivera Family, Erin Picciano, Suzie Far-ley, Kathy Fisher

If you would like to be a Mass Greeter please contact the Church Office.

Queen of Peace Youth Ministry Clothing Drive and

More!! Plan ahead Closet Clean out!! One Day Only! Sunday, Oct. 4

9am-2pm in McCawley Hall

Babysitting Ministry: Free Babysitting is offered in the Pre-School Classroom during the 10:30am Mass each Sunday. Just bring your child to the Preschool before Mass. For questions, please con-tact the Church Office. Subs needed

WHAT WE COLLECT Clothing & Shoes—Men's & Women's Children's & Baby's (wearable items only) Accessories — Handbags, Purses & Backpacks, Hats, Gloves, Scarves & Belts Household Items — Pillows, Blankets, Quilts & Sheets, Curtains & table linen Hard Toys & Soft Toys — ALL toys ALL Baby Gear — in usable condition: Strollers, Swings, High Chairs, Bouncers

Be sure to bring your items in PLASTIC BAGS. NO loose clothing please!

Hard toys should be placed in cardboard boxes.

Altar & Rosary Society will be holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 6:30pm in the Café. Join us for more infor-mation on what we are all about and what the ladies do to benefit Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

What Are The Warning Signs For Suicide?!

The following signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk of suicide is greater if a behav-ior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these signs, seek help as soon as possible by calling the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

◦ Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself. ◦ Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun. ◦ Talking about feeling hopeless or having no rea-son to live. ◦ Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. ◦ Talking about being a burden to others. ◦ Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. ◦ Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly. ◦ Sleeping too little or too much. ◦ Withdrawing or feeling isolated. ◦ Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge. ◦ Displaying extreme mood swings.

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Preschool Corner

2015/2016 Religious Education Clas-ses begin Sunday, September 20th 9:00am until 10:20am and Monday, September 21st 6:00pm until 7:30pm. If you would like to register your child/children stop by the office.

Our Kick Off Kick Off Kick Off will be a Family Mass at 8am

on Sunday, September 20th!!! Our first days of preschool will be short-ened days

Sept 1st - 11th hours will be 10 am - 11:30 am

regular hours will begin Sept. 14th 9:30am - 12:00pm

●Teddy Bear Picnic- Sept. 24th and 25th

- don't forget your favorite bear Tickets are on sale for Blessed Beginnings 1st Annual Blue

Ridge Winery fundraiser Friday October 16th from

7:30 - 9:30 Tickets are $25 and include a tour of the winery, wine tasting, assorted cheese, fruit and dessert platters there will be

basket raffles and a 50/50 bring a friend(s), neighbor and loved one ALL proceeds will go to Blessed

Beginnings Preschool Tickets can be purchased at the church

office what a great way to spend a beautiful fall evening!

CALLING ALL SINGERS!!! Our Lady Queen of Peace Choirs are

“falling” back into full swing! Please check out the information below to see if you may be interested in join-

ing one of our choirs.

JUNIOR CHOIR Rehearsals for the 2015-2016 season

begin on Monday, September 14th from 6:45-7:30pm in the church. We sing at 8am Mass every

Sunday beginning September 20th Junior Choir is open to all 3rd through 8th graders.

SENIOR CHOIR Rehearsals for the 2015-2016 season begin on

Thursday, September 10th from 7:30-9:00pm in the church Anyone 9th grade on up is welcome, we

need a “few good men” especially basses! You don’t need to be able to read music, just carry

a tune. We sing at 10:30 Mass every Sunday. FOLK GROUP

We practice on Monday nights in the church from 7:45-9:00pm

We play at noon Mass every week. For more information, please call Lindsey

Blundetto at 610-681-6137 ext 127

Or email blundetto@qopchurch.org

YOU ARE INVITED!

Make new friends! Learn about your faith! Have fun! Join us for Youth Group this year! Living 412 group for 7th and 8th grade starts Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6-7:15 (please note day and time change for Living 412) Teens of Peace group for high school starts Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 7-8:30 Our first meeting will be a “get to know you” bon-fire with hot dogs, s’mores, and fun!

Queen of Peace Youth Ministry

October Art Workshop “All Creatures Great and Small, the Good Lord Made Them All”

Paint your favorite pet in watercolor on canvas!! October 7th

6-8:30pm in McCawley Hall. All are Welcome This is a drawing and painting class with instructor

Jean Perry Be sure to bring animal photos. Wear old clothes.

Call the Office to register 610 681-6137 $12 fee (includes all supplies needed)

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Featured Bulletin Sponsor of

the week is:

We thank MCW Custom Wood & Floors

for their continued support of our parish bulletin.

Please patronize our sponsors. If you would like to advertise in our

bulletin, contact Connie Poremba at 1-800 364 0684 ext. 88

Bereavement Support Group If you have lost a loved one you are welcome to join us for healing and fellowship. Our next meetings are 9/13 & 9/27. We meet at 1:30pm in Room 122B in McCawley Hall.

Nominate our next Steward/s of the Week! Send the name of your nominee and why you

nominated that person or group to churchoffice@qopchurch.org or call the

Office. 610 681-6137

Stewards of the Week

Al Anon Meeting “Let It Begin With Me” Welcome all Al Anon members to meetings on Wednesdays at Noon. **Meetings are in the Café next to the Chapel. Join us for recovery, strength and hope. **closed meeting; no smoking. Please contact Cyn-thia K. at 201 492-1551

Thank you for sharing what God has given you!

Offertory: $11,280.00 Online Giving: $1,246.00

Care and Education of Priests: $1,789.00

Stewardship of Treasure

OLQP Buses to Philadelphia Sept 27th Thank you to all who have paid for seats on the buses departing from OLQP church parking lot on Sunday September 27th to attend the outdoor Mass in Philadelph-ia. Both buses are now full and if you have paid you have been e-mailed a confirmation number which is your ticket for a seat on the bus. Please print out this e-mail and bring it with you. The buses are scheduled to de-part from the church at 11:30 a.m. If there are any questions, please contact Tom Whitehead at 570-646-8174.

2016 FLEA MARKET – Summer is just about over, and soon the outdoor lawn & garden items will be put away in storage for another year. For next year’s fundraiser, please consider saving any of your unwant-ed flower pots, urns, planters, gardening tools & equipment, concrete garden statues, patio furniture, lawn chairs, and any other decorative Lawn & Garden items. Shoppers are always looking for old & new gardening articles. Thank you very much! Call Kelli Krechel at 610-381-2642 or Lynn Smith at 570-350-2704.

COME… join us around the bonfire for

FAMILY ROSARY NIGHT Sunday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.

(Weather permitting) Church grounds (Weir Lake side)

Games, music, prayer and smores BYO Chair, Blanket, and, of course, FAMILY!

All our wonderful, dedicated Religious Education Teachers

Please keep them in your prayers as they pre-pare for the new 2015/2016 school year!

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