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Masses of the Week

Saturday, December 3rd 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. John Cullen and John Ternan, req. The Cullen Family Sunday, December 4th Second Sunday of Advent 7:30 a.m. Sal Liberato, req. Dotti and family 9:00 a.m. Bernard J. Kandry, req. Anna Gagliardi 10:30 a.m. Deceased Member of the Rosary Altar Society 12:00 p.m. Dougie Rillo, req. his family Monday, December 5th 7:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish and all their intentions 12:10 p.m. John and Peggy Mallon, req. Bill and Barbara Anderson Tuesday, December 6th 7:00 a.m. Henry Specht, req. Cathy Valles 12:10 p.m. Billie and Bill Kirchner, req. the family Wednesday, December 7th

7:00 a.m. Valentina Kopnova, req. daughter, Tatyana Kopnova 12:10 p.m. Guido Torsiello, req. his wife Anita Thursday, December 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 a.m. Marion Serpico, req. her family 12:10 p.m. Deceased Members of the Tessie Torrens Family, req. The Felezzola Family 7:30 p.m. Maryanna T. Kufel, req. Eileen and Bill Haemnerle Friday, December 9th 7:00 a.m. Eileen Gilliland, req. Barbara and Rich Maggi 12:10 p.m. Rolf Symannek, req. his wife Saturday, December 10th 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. Jef Faitoute, req. the family Sunday, December 11th Third Sunday of Advent 7:30 a.m. Walter Ellis, req. Steve and Irene Natale 9:00 a.m. Thomas E. Reilly, req. Bob Reilly and family 10:30 a.m. Manuel Molina, req.Maria and Santos Guzman 12:00 p.m. Frank Sommo Sr., req. his wife Rosemarie

Thursday, December 8th A Holy Day of Obligation

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary will be celebrated on Thursday, December 8th. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on this Feast Day.

Deanery Advent Penance Service

On Monday, December 11th at 7:30 p.m., Our The weekend of December 10th and 11th there will be Lady of Peace Parish will host this years Deanery Advent Penance Service. There will prayers and a second collection at all the Sunday Masses for the Rereflections and the opportunity for individual confestirement Fund for Religious. sions with priests from neighboring deanery parThink back to all the wonderful Religious who helped ishes. you during your youth and throughout your adult life and Everyone is invited to join in this spiritual prepayou didnt get the chance to thank. This is your chance ration for Christmas. to express your gratitude to them by helping to support their needs now in their later years.

Retirement Fund for Religious

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3:304:45 p.m. Religious Ed. Classes, Entire Parish Hall / A / school 7:158:30 p.m. Religious Ed. Classes, Entire Parish Hall / A Saturday, December 3rd / school 8:30 a.m.6:00 p.m. Rosary Altar Society Plant, Wreath and Thursday, December 8th Bake Sale, Entire Parish Hall Feast of the Immaculate Conception 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. CYO Basketball Games, A / kitchen of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday, December 4th 1:002:00 p.m. Holy Hour for Reparation, church 8:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Rosary Altar Society Plant, Wreath and 3:304:45 p.m. Religious Ed. Classes, Entire Parish Hall /A Bake Sale, Entire Parish Hall 5:3010:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, A 10:00 a.m. Welcome Coffee And, Parish Hall / A / kitchen 7:30 p.m. Baptism Preparation Class, PHB 1:306:30 p.m. CYO Basketball Games, A / kitchen Friday, December 9th 6:00 p.m. Youth Mass, churchDinner, A / K / Parish Hall 3:004:30 p.m. A of OLP Gym Time, A Monday, December 5th 5:0010:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, A 3:004:30 p.m. A of OLP Gym Time, A Saturday, December 10th 5:0010:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, A 9:00 a.m.12 noonMarket Street Mission Clothing 7:30 p.m. Rosary and Novena Collection, CAF 7:00 p.m. Rosary Altar Society Christmas Party, Entire 4:007:30 p.m. Confirmation Preparation for 9th Grade Parish Hall / Kitchen Candidates, Entire Parish Hall / Kitchen / A 7:30 p.m. Town Round Table Scout Leaders Meeting, Library Second Collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious Tuesday, December 6th during the 5:00 p.m. Mass 3:00 4:15 p.m. A of OLP Enrichment Classes, A / Entire Sunday, December 11th Parish Hall / school Second Collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious 5:0010:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, A during each of the Sunday Masses 6:309:00 p.m. A of OLP Bear Scouts, CAF 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon Eucharist Preparation #2 7:009:00 p.m. Bible Timeline, Entire Parish Hall during each Mass, church 7:309:00 p.m. Adult Choir practice, church 1:306:30 p.m. CYO Basketball Games, A / kitchen 7:30 p.m. R.C.I.A., Counting Roomrectory 2:00 p.m. Baptisms, church 7:30 p.m. Womens Cornerstone Core Team Meeting, PJP 6:30 p.m. An Advent Event, church Wednesday, December 7th 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Ministry AFTERSHOCK

Calendar of Parish Activities Week of December 4, 2011

Message from Fr. Bill.

This past Thanksgiving was a wonderful time for our Parish. On Thanksgiving Eve, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, celebrated evening Mass in our church. It was such an uplifting celebration of the Liturgy. Both the Adult Choir and the Childrens Choir lent their voices to the evening, accompanied by our parishioner, Nora Palmieri on her oboe and our organist Linda Rosalsky. The Cardinal commented to the congregation present how beautifully they performed. He was also impressed by the children of our parish who read the Prayers of the Faithful and those that brought up the Thanksgiving offering. The Cardinals message to us was to give thanks to God in all the endeavors of our lives. This message rings true in all seasons. And now I thank those of you at both Thanksgiving Masses that donated to the collection. As is our tradition at Thanksgiving, the collection is sent to St. Johns Soup Kitchen to help feed the hungry. This year we are so pleased to be sending $2,300. God bless you all!

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Relatives and Friends Who eed Our Prayers

Please pray especially for the following people who have recently been added to our prayer list: Sat Yeun Chin Frederick Humphreys Jason C. Bill Warren Andrew Dantzler Chuck Foley Frances Larsen Rose Conte and six special intentions Let us also pray for the men and women who are serving in our military in particular those who are from our parish: PFC. Joseph Robert Pecca - Korea CPL. Gerald Squirlock Jr., Army Afghanistan 2LT. Charlie Law, Army - Iraq COL Paul J. McAneny, Air ForceKuwait Lance CPL. Christopher Sodano, Marines - Afghanistan An update for the parish 1LT. Kyle R. Lee, who is in the Army and was stationed in Iraq has safely returned to the United States. His family was very thankful for your prayers.

Also, please remember our dearly departed relatives and friends who have passed away recently. May they rest in peace.
Please remember that there is a special intention book located in the Baptistery of the church. Your intention can be written in it and prayed for during the Masses that are said at Our Lady of Peace.

Welcoming Committee ews

As a parish, we will be welcoming the following new parishioners during the 9:00 a.m. Mass this Sunday, December 4, 2011. Eugene and Ginny Ho and family, Mark and Monique Murphy and family, Christopher Aranio, Corinne Parness and family and Joseph and Jessica Walsh and family Please be sure to attend this mass and then come join us in the Parish Hall for coffee and goodies to celebrate the welcoming of our newest members.

Scriptural Readings for the Week of December 4th

Second Sunday of Advent Is 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 Monday Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday Is 40:1-11; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Friday Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, 10-13

Christmas Wafers are ow at the Rectory

Christmas wafers, unleavened layers with nativity pictures pressed into them, are now available in the Rectory office. In the packet with the wafer are informational sheets describing their history as well as prayers and devotional ceremonies that can be incorporated into your Christmas celebration. Traditions involving the wafers are particular to the individual families who follow them. Prayers are said and songs may be sung. It is a time of unity, love and sharing with those gathered around the Christmas table.

Food Pantry Items of the Week

Our supplies of Dinty Moore Stew, both dish and laundry detergents, all kinds of paper products, and hygiene products including deodorant, bar soap, shampoo and toothpaste are very low. Your donations are truly appreciated.

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Christmas is coming! Are you feeling overwhelmed? After being delayed because of a binding issue and Come set aside your burdens and renew your strength re-printing, copies of our new Parish Pictorial Direc- and spirit. Sunday December 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at tory have arrived. The Church of the Little Flower (Little Church) located on 310 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. There If your picture was taken or you submitted your own picture for the directory, please stop by the Rec- will be a Blue Christmas Prayer Service. This candle tory to pick up your copy. Once everyone who has a lighting service will offer prayer, hymns and reflection. All are welcome to attend. photo in the directory has picked up their copies, we will make the remaining books available to the rest of Socks for Seniors the parish.

Our ew Parish Pictorial Directories Have Arrived!

Blue Christmas Prayer Service

Archdiocese of ewark Office of Vocations 20112012 Vocation Discernment Evening

Thursday, December 15th Stay at the School of Mary, Let it be done to me according to your will. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Emmaus House of Discernment, 91 Washington St., Newark. All are welcome!

A Holiday Sock Drive!

Please donate a pair of new socks and put a smile on a seniors face. The drive will begin on Saturday, December 3rd and end on Thursday, December 22nd. Donation boxes will be located in the church entry ways and also in the gym during Religious Education Classes. The donated socks will help support The New Providence Senior Center. Thank you in advance for your support of this Community Service Project.

Rosary Altar Society ews Christmas Party

Monday, December 5th 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
All the ladies of the parish are invited to join the Rosary Altar Society for their annual Christmas Party. Please being a covered dish to serve six for the pot luck supper and be prepared for a visit from Santa! We will also be collecting cash donations for a local charity. Please bring your Christmas spirit for an evening of holiday fun.

David Hass to Appear in Local Concert

Catholic composer David Hass and composer/vocalist Lori True will be appearing in concert at St Peter and Paul Church, 404 Hudson St., Hoboken on Friday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $15. For details, please visit www.spphoboken.com or [email protected] or call 201-659-2276 .

A Reminder from the Archdiocese of ewark How to Report Abuse

The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the There is Still Time to Visit clergy. Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual The Shrine of St. Joseph in Stirling misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may as it presents Bettys Boutique take appropriately action to protect others and provide Reasonably priced Christmas Gifts on sale in the Lower support to victims of sexual abuse. Level of the Shrine this Sunday, December 4th from 9:00 Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual a.m. until 3:00 p.m. All funds to benefit the Shrine. Call misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocese Office 908-647-0208 for details. of Child and Youth Protection at 201-407-3256.

Our Lady of Peace Rosary Altar Society Christmas Plant And Bake Sale

December 3 until 6:00 p.m. December 4th 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall Poinsettia Plants Wreaths Grave Covers and more!

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Lim ited 50/50 Raffle

Only 250 tickets will be sold. If all tickets are sold the winner will receive $12,500! The winner will definitely have a Merry Christmas! You have to be in it to win it! Drawing held: December 8th Ticket Price: $100
(Winner need not be present)

You can purchase tickets in the Rectory or fill out the form on the back side of this page and send it to the Rectory. Additional forms are available at the doors of the Church.

50/50 Raffle Form

(Please Print)
Return this form to either the rectory or place in the Sunday collection baskets.

Name: _________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________________

Number of Tickets: _______________________________

Amount Enclosed: ________________________________

Please check one: Pick-up at the Rectory: _________ Delivered to the address above: ________

If you have any questions concerning the raffle please call Debbie Johnston at (908) 464-1591.

St. Josephs Christmas Giving Tree

Celebrate of Season of Advent by giving to those less fortunate.
The Giving tree is now in Churchs entrance nearest to South St. Please take an ornament from the tree and buy a gift of clothing for that needy person. Return the unwrapped gift in a Christmas bag with attached ornament to the rectory no later than Tuesday December 6th.

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High School Youth Ministry

Christmas Party
Sunday, December 18th 6:00-9:00pm
All 9th12th graders are invited to attend! Dinner will be provided.

Kindly RSVP to Tracey at [email protected] or go to our Facebook page OLP Youth Ministry/ We Rock

by Sunday, December 11th

Upcoming HSYM Events
Sun, Dec. 4th Youth Mass
6:00pm in the Church

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dinner and activities in the Parish Hall from 7-9pm

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Sun, Dec. 11th AFTERSHOCK!

7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Hall

9-12th graders gather for community building, prayer, and discussions

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Sat, Dec. 17th Volunteering w/ St. Joseph Center

Meet in OLP parking lot at 10am; approx. return time, 1pm

sorting clothes and gifts at St. Mary Church, Rahway

Ski Tr ip!

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Sun, Dec. 18th Christmas Party!!!!

6:00-9:00pm in the Parish Hall

Wed, Dec. 28th Bible Study

8:00-9:30pm in the Youth Ministry Office

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December 11, 2011 7:00 PM

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The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Pre-K and Kindergarten

Now Accepting Registration for September 2012

Pre-K 3 year-old - morning session 8:30 am - 11:00 am - full day session 8:30 am - 2:45 pm 5 day and 3 day programs available Pre-K 4 year-old - morning session 8:30 am - 11:00 am - full day session 8:30 am - 2:45 pm 5 days per week Kindergarten - full day session Before and Aftercare Services available for all grades For more information call 908.464.8657 or visit our website at www.TheAcademyOLP.org

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December Youth Club News

Middle School Youth Club (7th and 8th grade)
12/16/11 7:30 9:30 p.m. Movie Night Parish Hall Only We will be watching ???? Please submit your suggestions to me by 12/10/11 Also, boys bring a chilled drink and girls bring a package of your favorite candy. Remember No Nuts due to allergies. Popcorn will be provided. Please support the Pajama Program see below.

***SAVE THE DATE*** 2/3/12 is our Middle School Youth Club Overnight Retreat There will be games, pizza, movie, friends and lots of fun!!! Dont miss it! The retreat
brochures for sign-up are in the rectory mail slot. The deadline to register is Jan. 20th. In the past we have been able to extend the deadline. Because of the planning involved in this activity, we cannot and will not accept any registrations after Jan. 20th.

Junior Youth Club (5th and 6th grade)

12/17/11 7:00 9:00 p.m. Movie Night We will be watching ??? Please submit your suggestions to me by 12/10/11 Come in your pajamas and bring a sleeping bag and/or pillow. Also, boys bring a chilled drink and girls bring a package of your favorite candy. Remember No Nuts due to allergies. Popcorn will be provided. Please support the Pajama Program see below.

***I would like to thank everyone that participated in Operation Christmas Child. It was with pride and joy that I delivered a car load of boxes to the drop off site on Nov. 20th.*** Pajama Program The Pajama program provides comfort and love in the way of new pajamas and books to children-in-need and children waiting for a permanent home. By providing pajamas and books, they help to create a warm and nurturing bedtime environment to vulnerable youngsters living under difficult circumstances. The Junior/Middle School Youth club will be collecting new pajamas and books to be donated to the Pajama Program. If you would like to help, please drop off your donations at the rectory from December 12th to December 18th. If you have any questions, you can go to www.pajamaprogram.org If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 908-5080544 or [email protected] Maureen Miller, Junior/Middle School Youth Minister