May 24 - Our Lady Queen of Peace Church

Welcome to
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church
“We are a Sunday People renewed in Christ, gifted and sent.”
A message from the Pope:
A fundamental element of Pentecost is astonishment. Our God is a God of
astonishment, this we know. No one expected anything more from the disciples: after Jesus’ death they were a small, insignificant group of defeated
orphans of their Master. There occurred instead an unexpected event that
astounded: the people were astonished because each of them heard the
disciples speaking in their own tongues, telling of the great works of God (cf.
Acts 2:6-7, 11). The Church born at Pentecost is an astounding community
because, with the force of her arrival from God, a new message is proclaimed — the Resurrection of Christ — with a new language — the universal one of love. A new proclamation: Christ lives, he is risen; a new language: the language of love. The disciples are adorned with power from
above and speak with courage — only minutes before they all were cowardly, but now they speak with courage and candour, with the freedom of the
Holy Spirit.
Thus the Church is called into being forever: capable of astounding while
proclaiming to all that Jesus Christ has conquered death, that God’s arms
are always open, that his patience is always there awaiting us in order to
heal us, to forgive us. The risen Jesus bestowed his Spirit on the Church for
this very mission.
Take note: if the Church is alive, she must always surprise. It is incumbent
upon the living Church to astound. A Church which is unable to astound is a
Church that is weak, sick, dying, and that needs admission to the intensive
care unit as soon as possible!
Some in Jerusalem would have liked for Jesus’ disciples, frozen in fear, to
remain locked inside so as not to create confusion. Even today, many would
like this from the Christians. Instead, the risen Lord pushes them into the
world: “As the Father has sent me, even so I send you” (Jn 20:21). The
Church of the Pentecost is a Church that won’t submit to being powerless,
too “distilled”. No, she doesn’t submit to this! She doesn’t want to be a decoration. She is a Church that doesn’t hesitate to go out, meet the people, proclaim the message that’s been entrusted to her, even if that message disturbs or unsettles the conscience, even if that message perhaps brings
problems and sometimes leads to martyrdom. She is born one and universal, with a distinct identity, but open, a Church that embraces the world but
doesn’t seize it; she sets it free, but embraces it like the colonnade in this
Square: two arms that open to receive, but that don’t close to detain. We
Christians are free, and the Church wants us free!
-From Pope Francis at the Angelis last year.
Worship
Word
Service
Pentecost
Sunday
May 24, 2015
Today’s
Readings:
990
in the
Gather Book.
Monday,
May 25, 2015
Memorial
Day
Mass will be
offered at
12:10pm.
The Church
Office will be
closed.
Community
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M AY 24, 2015
Stewardship of Prayer
This Week’s Mass Intentions
Saturday, May 23
5:00pm Marion Saitta/Friends
Sunday, May 24
8:00am Frances Kearney/Robert & Susan Anderson
10:30am Catherine Kubasta/Sal Sacco
12:00pm Angela Anselmi/Antonio Anselmi
1:30pm Marlvina Candian Leborgne/Diane & Ed Iandoli
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day
12:10pm For our New Parishioners
Tuesday, May 26
8:00am Francis J. Scharf/wife
Wednesday, May 27
8:00am John Martin/Nancy & Jim Matsko
Thursday, May 28
8:00am Todd Ritchie/friends
Friday, May 29
8:00am Todd Ritchie/Ritchie Family
Saturday, May 30
8:00am Communion Service
5:00pm Matthew Martin Tucker/June & Leo Weir
Sunday, May 31
8:00am Michael Komraus/family
10:30am Philomena & Dominick Piccolo/Piccolo Family
12:00pm Vito Galati/family
1:30pm Carol Falcone/Piekarski Family
For those in need of Hope,
Healing and Health
Dominick DiMichele, Ann Manfre, Ron Bohacki, Lisa
Galiza, Ralph DiPietro, Maria Grazia-Freni, George
Mason, Angi Bremer, Ian McGoldrick, Ashlee Murray, Annaya Murray, Ayanna Murray, Edward Iandoli, Kevin Oldroyd, Brian Meyers, Cheryl Morse, Connie Rega, Deb Mooney, Nunzio Forte, Marianne
Hinrichs, Ashley Bagosy, Mary Ann Triola, Brian
Boyce, Hank Foertsch, Mary Amundsen, Harriet
Packer, Paul Romano, John Matthew Russell,
Shawn Everett, Christine Dafcik, Robert Corby, Victoria Guaracci , Frank Guld, Gladys Guld, Steven
Hill, Deborah Gehr, Donald Hiemenz, Judy Yarka,
Joe Yarka, Susan Zieberski, Denise Zieberski, Kim
Price, Stan Swiecicki, Russ Schwartz.
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.
P ENTECOST S UNDAY
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.
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 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.
PFC Matthew Smith
Corporal Matthew Tucker USMC
Spc. Kevin R. Booth
We welcome to our Church
family through the
Sacrament of Baptism:
Siena Greco
Daughter of Louis and Dessiliaua
Cecilia Ariel Daddea
Daughter of Michael and Rachel
2nd Wedding Banns
Theresa Anne Basile
&
David Harold Shoup
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Stewardship of Faith
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is a way of welcoming, forming and initiating new members into the Church. The RCIA process helps to lead those considering the faith on a
journey from inquiry to enlightenment and ultimately, commitment by a combination of storytelling, discussion, prayer and teaching.
In fact, throughout this process, the entire parish
community acts as teacher and learner, growing in
its own faith as a result of sharing it. Sessions run
from September to Pentecost, meeting weekly. Any
adult seeking information about becoming Catholic,
or who has not yet received the sacraments of the Eucharist
and/or Confirmation, is invited to become part of the RCIA experience.
The implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults is addressed to the following groups:
1. Unbaptized adult converts.
2. Unbaptized children of catechetical age.
3. Baptized but not catechized adults and children of catechetical
age
4. Catholic or Non-Catholic preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist.
5. Baptized Christian (Non-Catholic) candidates for reception in
the full Communion of the Catholic Church. For more information contact the Church Office.
Quo Vadis? Where are you going?
Date: June 28th to July 1st
Location: Misericordia University, Dallas PA
Register: Diocese of Scranton Office of Vocations
Phone: (570) 207-1452
Email: [email protected]
Quo Vadis Days 2015 is a camp for young Catholic men in
High School to: deepen their faith learn more about all vocations better discern God’s call in their lives
Dynamic talks, prayer, games, sports activities, and music.
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Mass Schedule
Daily Mass
Monday : 12:10pm
Tuesday-Friday: 8am
Saturday: 8am Communion
Service
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
nosotros.
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Friday after 8am Mass
until 7pm. Divine Mercy Chaplet 3pm
We are in need of adorers during these hours.
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
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Stewardship of Time and Talent
Altar Severs are a very special group of
young people in our parish who have answered
God’s call to ministry. We thank them for their time and dedication.
Ann Marie Albanese
Olivia Altman
Jason Barrios
Giuseppe Carbone
Megan Chechel
William Chechel
Victoria Colich
Nicholas Colombo
Briana Dilger
Peter DiMichele
Shavaughn Frank
Donald Freeman
Leah Freeman
E. J. Iandoli
Olivia Izzo
Andrea Janak
Brendan Kearns
Kieran Kearns
Kory Kearns
Mychal Kearns
Dale Knowles
Delia Knowles
Courtney Krechel
Ryan Krechel
Matthew Kreciewski
Morgan Krueger
Elizabeth Larregui
Gabrielle Larregui
Moses Larregui
Annie Lenway
Drew Lenway
Kate Lenway
Victoria Lindner
Shannon Lozier
Elizabeth Lucchese
Joshua Lucchese
Annamaria Mollica
Joseph Mollica
Michael Mollica
Steven Nale
Tina Onubogu
Connor Pandolfo
Ryan Purgar
Kendyl Ramsay
Kyli Ramsay
Josh Rivera
Julianna Rivera
Ariana Rivera
Christopher Rodgers
Ronald Salvi
Sophia Salvi
Mark Tichy
Erin Tortora
Anthony Tucciarone
William Reid Warnken
Joseph Zaleski
Philip Zaleski
Thank you for sharing with your parish what God has given you!!
Weekly Offertory - $11,738.50
Ascension - $2,381.00
Online Giving- $690.00
Catholic Communications - $1,830.00
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Stewardship Prayer
Generous and loving God, you gather us together as one family in our Catholic faith. Help us to
proclaim your Kingdom by our words and actions. Guided by the Holy Spirit and with the help of
Blessed Mary, may we share our time, talents, and treasures and abundantly return these, our
gifts, to You. Amen
Do you know someone in our parish who is a good steward?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church is a special parish because so many parishioners volunteer their
time. Please let us know if there is someone you feel could be our next Steward of the Week! Tear off
this coupon and put it in the collection, Suggestion Box or bring it to the office.
Name______________________________________________________
Why you think that he/she/they is/are a good example of Stewardship
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Submitted by_____________________________________________________
O UR L ADY Q UEEN OF P EACE C HURCH
Concise Minutes from the May 4th
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
Opening Prayer: followed the oral reading of the Mission Statement
Approval of Minutes: Minutes Approved
Diocesan Dialogue on Pastoral Leadership ~ presentation on the regional meeting with Bishop Bambera was given by those in attendance at the
meeting. In review of the information presented, members discussed their
feelings about the future of our diocese including our parish. We discussed
some of the issues regarding the church today plus the effects of culture and
Sunday Liturgy on the attitudes of priestly vocations. We discussed what can
be done, within the laws of the Church that will help us prepare for a future
situation where we are without a permanent parish priest. Options, like Lay
Ecclesial Ministry, and other views were shared that would transfer some administrative burden from the shoulders of the parish priest. These discussions will continue in the following months. As a Catholic we have faith that
the hand of God is present in our difficulties and will show us His will in this
and every issue. With confidence in our Creator we shall not doubt or fear
because as Bishop Bambera reminded us, He will be with us always.
Parish Pastoral Plan ~ in order to align with the Servant Leadership guidelines of the Diocese of Scranton, we are changing the names of Pastoral Life
Ministry areas ~from~ Spirituality, Faith Formation, Evangelization, and
Stewardship ~to~ Word, Worship, Community, and Service.
Mission Statement ~ Months of deliberation have developed a new Mission
Statement for our new Parish Pastoral Plan, compact to memorize and filled
with purpose. Our discussions took a deep and careful look at each word
and its meaning. Each part of the new mission statement points to one of the
four ministry pillars of our parish, as written below:
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Mass Greeter
Schedule for May
30/31
5pm: Judy Baldwin,
Mary Ann Cloos, Dave &
Lisa Adrian
10:30am: Meg Carpenito, Joyce Castillo, Marge
McCauley, Adamaris
Marcial, Kathy Fisher
12 Noon: Martha Smith,
Joan Rinker, Marie
Greene, Suzie Farley,
Erin Picciano, Veronica
Gorczyca
If you would like to be a
Mass Greeter please
contact the Church
Office.
Church Cleaner
Schedule
May 30 J. Cardello,
D. Ezro, T. Aguilar, S.
Farley
Thank you for cleaning
our Church! For more
info about this ministry,
~ We are a Sunday People, renewed in Christ, gifted and sent. ~
please call Diane at 570
Parish Pastoral Council New Member Discernment ~ Nominee Invitation 629-4185.
Weekend, May 9/10, last call for parishioners interested in Parish Pastoral Council Ministry
Communication Skills Series Workshop ~ Consensus & Collaboration,
Appreciative Inquiry, Pastoral Planning Process will explore key elements of parish group work with additional elements that apply to our parish, Office of Parish
Life, September 12th 9am -4pm @ St. Ignatius Parish, Kingston.
Decisions Made:
Mission Statement
PPC Meeting Dates Confirmed
Attend Workshop in September in lieu of Meeting
Next Steps:
Next Coordinating Council Meeting: May 19th at 10 am
 PPC Nominee Information Meeting June 1, 2015 @7-8 pm, Conference
Room
 Next PPC Meeting: June 1, 2015 @ 8-9 pm in the Conference Room
June Opening Prayer Leader: Councilman Martin Ritchie
 Attend Gallup Workshop on May 23rd, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
 PPC Discernment Meeting July 7th @ 7-8 pm, Café
 PPC Member Meeting July 7th @ 8-9 pm, Café
Attend Communication Workshop, September 12, 2015
Respectfully submitted by Linda Carbone, Secretary Complete version
available on the website ~ “Organizations” ~ “Pastoral Council”
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Encargada de Los Lectores: Maria Diaz
570 972 4421
May 24
Maria Elena Yepes Y
Luisa
Bereavement
Support Group If you
have lost a loved one
you are welcome to join
us for healing and fellowship. Our next meeting is May 24 at 1:30pm
in the Café. All are welcome.
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Stewardship of Time and Talent
Memorial
What’s Happening
Mass
of
Flea Market Bake Sale Members of the
Market Bake Sale Team are looking for
Remembrance Flea
parishioners to bake goodies for the bake
sale. Team members will be in the church
Tuesday,
atrium on May 30th and May 31st. Stop by
May 26
our tables and sample some of the delicious
goodies that will be for sale at the Flea Marat 7pm
ket. Sign up sheets are in this bulletin and will also be avail-
All are welcome as we gather
together to remember our loved
ones in this special liturgy.
Please come early to sign our
book for your loved one.
At the conclusion we will gather
in the Atrium for refreshments
and fellowship.
Basket Donations Needed:
Our Parish Flea Market will be hosting a
Basket Raffle at our Flea Market on
June 19, 20 and 21st
We are seeking new donations for the
Baskets listed below. With the outstanding support of our parishioners we
were able to make 20 HUGE baskets to
raffle off last year. Thank you so much
Gardeners Dream Basket Hand Tools,
Seeds, Flower Pots, Plant Markers, Etc.
Wine Not? Bottle of Red, Bottle of
White, Perhaps a Bottle of
Rose instead...You get the
hint!! Please bring items to the
Church Office.
Office of the Aging Monroe County
Chestnuthill Senior Gathering Time
and Lunch
Where: Zion Lutheran Church
Brodheadsville
When: Every Wednesday and Friday
from 9am to 1:30pm
Cost is $2.00/person per day.
Call to register 570 420-3735
able for parishioners to complete on May 30th and May 31st.
Free Concert Tribute to Veterans! Sunday May 24th at
5pm Chestnuthill Park 221 Rt. 715 Brodheadsville Featuring
Leigh Lombardo-Cole, and Chris Eckert and the music of
Neil Diamond, Lee Greenwood, the Band Perry and many
others. Free refreshments for all veterans!! Bring Lawn
Chairs, blankets and bug spray. Concessions Available!
It’s almost TIME for the FLEA MARKET
to start!! Parish donations start May 29,
2015. Please hold onto your furniture & other large pieces until the week of June
8th. We could also use the following:
 Please HELP sort & price donations from
May 27-June 14
 LEND us your box trailer or carport
 DONATE cases of soda for our Food sales. Any kind!
 CONTRIBUTE packing tape or poster board
If you have any questions, call Kelli Krechel 610-381-2642 or
Lynn Smith 570-350-2704. Checkout the church website
for more Flea Market information!
Trip to Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster.
Tuesday November 17 for the Christmas Show.
Leaving at 9:15 am from St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish
Lunch: Hershey Farm Restaurant
Please mark you calendars.
For more information please contact
Marianne Hajduk at [email protected] or 570 643-1293
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