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Masses for the Week

Saturday, September 1st 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. Biagio Lopa, req. his wife Maria Sunday, September 2nd Twentieth Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Michelle Abbondandolo, req. her husband Joe and family 9:00 a.m. Emile Cattano, req. Jeannette Keyser 10:30 a.m. Neal Sabo, req. The Sabo Family 12:00 p.m. Anna and William Coyne, req. Peggy and family Monday, September 3rdLabor Day 8:30 a.m. A Special Intention Tuesday, September 4th 7:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish and all their intentions 12:10 p.m. A. Wayne Ruddy, req. Patricia and Jim Robertson Wednesday, September 5th 7:00 a.m. Elizabeth Bernoskie, req. John and Jessie Keane 12:10 p.m. Anna and William Frawley, req. their daughter Evelyn Thursday, September 6th 7:00 a.m. David Lafiosca, req. his wife Rosemarie 12:10 p.m. Helen Paytas, req. Marie and Steve Allocco Friday, September 7th 7:00 a.m. Doris Mahoney, req. Paula and Michael Savage 11:00 a.m. For Gods Blessings on the Students and Staff of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace 12:10 p.m. Billie and Bill Kirchner, req. the family Saturday, September 8th 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. Thomas Martin, req. The Fezza Family Sunday, September 9th Twentieth Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. John and Angelina Dasti, req. Dotti and family 9:00 a.m. Elida Cruz, req. A of OLP Cub Scout Pack 99 10:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the McIntyre and Capone Families, req. the family 12:00 p.m. Deirdre Dreyer, req. The Fezza Family

Calendar of Parish Activities

Week of September 2 , 2012
Sunday, September 2nd 6:007:00 p.m. High School Youth Mass, Church Monday, September 3rd Labor Day No scheduled parish activities no Novena Today Tuesday, September 4th 8:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. A of OLP Faculty Orientation Wednesday, September 5th 8:25 a.m.12:30 p.m. The A of OLP open for grades K8 Thursday, September 6th 8:25 a.m.12:30 p.m. The A of OLP Early Dismissal 9:0010:00 a.m. The A of OLP Pre-K 4 Orientation, Parish Hall / Kitchen 10:3011:30 a.m. The A of OLP Pre-K 3 Orientation, Parish Hall / Kitchen 1:002:00 p.m. Holy Hour for Reparation, Church 7:309:00 p.m. Baptism Conference, Friday, September 7th Rectory Offices Now Open on Fridays 8:25 a.m.12:30 p.m. The A of OLP Early Dismissal 12:309:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration which concludes with a Holy Hour beginning at 8:00 p.m. 12:302:30 p.m. A of OLP Volleyball camp, Gym 7:30 p.m. The A of OLP Buddy Reception, Parish Hall / Kitchen / Gym Saturday, September 8th 9:00 a.m.12 Noon Market Street Mission Clothing Collection, CAF. 6:00 p.m. A of OLP Cub Scout Pack 99 Popcorn Sale, outside the Parish Hall Second Collection during the 5:00 p.m. Mass for the Catholic Church in Eastern Europe Sunday, September 9th Second Collection during all the Sunday Masses for the Catholic Church in Eastern Europe 8:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. The A of OLP Cub Scout Pack 99 Popcorn Sale, outside the Parish Hall 9:00 a.m. Back Pack Sunday Blessing during the Mass, Church 10:00 a.m. Welcome Coffee And Parish Hall / kitchen 1:004:00 p.m. Discovering Christ Training Session, Parish Hall

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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: Rose Castaldo Helen Nastromarco Louis Delmaro Jackie Giacalone Lois Shuh Harriet Moore Marylou Perrini Charles Gero Joseph Prezuhy Beatrice Ryan Gail Souren seven 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: SSG Joseph Cornall, ArmyAfghanistan CPT Tom Sullivan, ArmyKuwait PFC Nicholas Hudspith, ArmyKuwait 2LT. John Truppa, Army Please remember our dearly departed 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.

Scripture Reading
for the Week of September 2nd

Pray for the Transforming Power of God

Loving God, You called on each by name and gave Your only Son to redeem us. In your faithfulness, You sent the Holy Spirit to complete the mission of Jesus among us. Open our hearts to

Twenty Second Sunday in Jesus. Give us the courage to speak His name to those who are Ordinary Time close to us and the generosity to share His love with those who Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Monday 1 Cor 2:1-5; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday 1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11 First Friday 1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23
are far away. We pray that every person throughout the world they come to know His all-surpassing love. May that love transform every element of our society. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen. be invited to know and love Jesus as Savior and Redeemer. May

Back Pack Sunday

September 9th During the 9:00 a.m. Mass
All the students of the parish are invited and encouraged to bring their back packs to Mass on September 9th at 9:00 .M. The students and their back packs will receive a special blessing at the beginning of this new school year.

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Pray the Rosary for Religious Liberty Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 783
Serving St. Teresa of Avila, Our Lady of Peace and Church of the Little Flower

You are invited to join us in praying the Rosary for the protection of religious freedom and conscience rights. The next procession will be at Our Lady of Peace Church following all masses on September 15 and 16. We will start at the altar and process through the church to the statue of Our Lady outside. The Fourth Degree Knights will lead the procession. Please join us even if you dont know how to pray the Rosary We will be glad to teach you.

Message from the Pastor

Dear Parishioners, Your response of generosity o the Crudem Foundation (Center for the Rural Development of Milot in Haiti) last Sunday was commendable and overwhelming. Our parish raised $8,815.00 for the Foundation. Thank you,

Mens Cornerstone Presents A ight of Reflection

Thursday, September 20th at 7:30 p.m. Parish Hall doors will open at 7:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Tom Blind Food and beverages will be provided. RSVP by September 18th to Dave Janazzo 973-3096667 or Paul Johnson 908-464-6592.

Fr. Bill

The Cooperative Admissions Examination

This exam will be given to students who wish to attend participating Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark. The test date is Friday, ovember 9, 2012. Application forms and Handbooks for the test as well as a listing of all Catholic High Schools and their admission requirements are available from: MCS at their Web site, www.coopexam.org or email support@coopexam.org and also at Catholic Elementary and High Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark. Questions or to obtain registration form, please call 1888-921-2667 or visit www.coopexam.org

From the Catechetical Office

Registration for fall sessions is still underway! Come to the rectory to pick up a registration form or go to the parish website (www.olpnp.com). You may either mail or drop off your completed forms to the Catechetical Office in the rectory. (The late fee does not apply to new families.) Registration for First Grade FYIchildrens sacrament preparation spans three years. The foundation of first grade Religious Education supports the sacrament preparation for First Reconciliation in the second grade and First Communion in the third grade. THA K YOU!! Heartfelt thanks to all volunteers who came forward to help the Religious Education Program fill our catechist vacancies. For those who have been considering this teaching ministry, we have an on-going mentoring program throughout the year; contact the Catechetical Office for details. We can be reached at (908)4647600, ext. 133 or by email at catoff@olpnp.com.

Food Pantry Items of the Week

Our Food Pantrys supplies of tuna fish, coffee, sugar and dish detergent are very low. Those that share from our pantry truly appreciate the generosity of all those who donate to it especially during the Summer months.

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Reminder First Friday Adoration

with Holy Hour Friday September 7th

Bowlers eeded

The Knights of Columbus are looking for men and women to bowl this season at Plaza Lanes in Madison. On Friday, September 7th, Eucharistic Adoration will The league bowls on Sundays, twice a month from 6:007:30 p.m., from September through early May. be held in the church starting after the 12:10 PM This is a great way to meet new people and get out for Mass. Why not take this opportunity to spend some fun and exercise. At the end of season banquet, teams quiet time in prayer? All are welcome whether you and individuals are awarded cash prizes and we all enjoy come alone or with family or with a friend. Thank a great evening out. The league is a handicap league so you for signing the attendance book which will be you do NOT have to be a great bowler! placed on the table at the entrance of the church clos- Please contact: Jerry Medina ems4002@optonline.net or 973-635-8869 or contact Mark Seely at est to the rectory. If you have any questions, please mseely1@verizon.net or 908-590-2301. call Arlene Hluch at 908 604-6674. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to belong to the Knights of Columbusall you need to do is call or Welcoming Committee ews write. As a parish, we will be welcoming the following new parishioners during the 9:00 a.m. Mass next SunWomens Club of day, September 9, 2012.

Kevin and Ludmila OMarra and family, Michael and Paula Jordao and family, Katarlyna Tchoruenska and family, John and Katherine Romano, Irene Mitreuter, Felix and Giovanna Ponte and family, Artur and Alexandra Loureiro and family, Edward and Anne Marie Pier, Gary and Carolyn Koos, Steven and Nicole Castrovinci and family, Ralph and Katie Hallenborg and family, Michael and Jennifer Sheehan 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.

ew Providence Fund Raiser

Support Group for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child

The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark sponsors two support groups for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child. Groups meet year round on the first Wednesday of each month at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Boyd Ave., Bloomfield on the third Monday of each month at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Center, 445 Fifth Ave., Riveredge. There is no preregistration and there is no fee. For further information, please contact the Office of Family Life at 973-497-4327 or email mccormja@rcan.org

The FWC Womens Club of New Providence will be sponsoring a Cards and Games Night on Friday, September 14th at 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the New Providence Senior Center located at15 East 4th Street. The price is $10 a ticket. Proceeds will fund the New Providence Scholarship Fund and other New Providence Charities that the club supports. There will be door prizes and a silent auction. For tickets please call Rose at 908-665-0678 or Lucia at 908-279-4574. Light refreshments will be served. Bring your favorite games or cards. See you there!

ews from the Parish Library

The Parish Library has a special request. We are in need of a used file cabinet with a lock and key. Two or four drawers would be great. A donation would be very helpful to the operation of the library. To donate or if you have any questions contact: Vicki Lewandowski at 908-464-3211 vlewandowski@verizon.net or

Remember the Parish Library is open when the Rectory is open.

ONE FLESH
USCCB Nationwide Bulletin Insert Summer 2012

he desire to love and be loved is the deepest need of our being. We long to be known, accepted, and cherished by another. Yet, the ability to fully give or receive this love is unattainable on our own. As Catholics we believe Jesus Christ has entered our broken world to conquer sin and restore us to new life. Throughout every age he continues to invite all women and men to follow him through his Church, to whom he has entrusted his teaching authority, so that all can know and follow him. Only God can give us the unconditional love and acceptance that we desire. Yet, he has created marriage, a holy union, to mirror this supreme love on earth. At the heart of their married love is the total gift of self that husband and wife freely offer to each other. Because of their sexual difference, husband and wife can truly become one flesh. Through the language of their bodies, their sexual union recalls their vows: giving themselves to one another in love that is total, faithful, and life-giving. This call to love is to follow Christ himself, who handed himself totally over for his bride, the Church. Spouses imitate him by giving the entirety of themselves to one another, including the gift of their fertility and their openness to new life. Contraception and sterilization, which deliberately suppress fertility,

reduce the sexual act so that husband and wife withhold the completeness of their total gift to each other. This changes the meaning of their sexual union so that it no longer expresses the fullness of their love. God our Father loves us and wants our lives to be full and rich! He has given his Church the task of bringing women and men to the fullness of truth which leads to our happiness in this life and in the life to come. Jesus gives us the power and strength of the Holy Spiritthe Spirit of Loveso that we, particularly husbands and wives, can truly love one another. The teaching on the use of contraception and sterilization may seem challenging, but it is to preserve the true, complete self-gift between husband and wife, the kind of love that brings real, lasting joy and peace. If we have failed to live this in the past, we need not be discouraged. Our loving Father is always calling us back through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and wanting to strengthen us in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. When we embrace the Churchs teaching on human sexuality and marriage and follow Jesus, we invite the Holy Spirit into our lives in a powerful way. When we trust in the Lords desire for our happiness, he can transform our love in a way that can transform the world.

There has been much news lately about the Churchs teaching on contraception and sterilization. As Catholics, we may be asking thoughtful questions or struggling to understand this teaching. To learn more, or to see questions others have asked, visit www.usccb.org/love-and-sexuality.

What gives ultimate meaning and purpose to life? Why does Jesus matter? How can I begin a better life?

Tired of just fishing for answers?

Discovering Christ
Join us for this exciting new 7-session series where we gather to share a delicious dinner, listen to a dynamic teaching, and explore answers to some of the most important questions worth asking about God and finding ultimate purpose in life. Tuesday evenings, October 2nd November 13th, 6:45-9:15 PM.* Parish Hall, Our Lady of Peace Church, 111South St., New Providence.
Join us for a delicious dinner and dynamic program offered at no cost. Seating limited to first 75 participants. *Includes a mini retreat on Saturday, November 3rd from 8:30am-1:00pm
For more information on this course call: 908 464-7600 or visit website: olpnp.com To register, cut and send bottom portion of this form by September 23th to: Our Lady of Peace Rectory, 111 South Street, New Providence, NJ 07974.

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Youth Club News

You are invited to join the Junior (5th and 6th grade) or Middle School Youth Group (7th and 8th grade). There are booklets available at the tables in back of the church or in the rectory mail slots. The booklets describe the programs offered and activities planned. Come join in the fun!!!

Middle School Youth Club (7th and 8th grade)

Friday, Sept 14th Get Acquainted Night (You may register at this time) 7:30 9:30 pm Come enjoy games and fun!!! Boys please bring a chilled drink and girls a snack or dessert. (No nuts due to allergies!!) Friday, Oct. 5th 6:30 9:30 pm Corn Maze in Chester, NJ Must submit permission slip and payment by 9/30/11 Permission slip available in rectory mailslot.

Junior Youth Club (5th and 6th grade)

Sat., Sept. 6th 7:00 9:00 pm Get Acquainted Night (You may register at this time) Come enjoy games and fun!!! Boys please bring a chilled drink and girls please bring a snack or dessert. (No nuts due to allergies!!) Corn Maze in Chester, NJ Must submit permission slip and payment by 9/30/11 Permission slip available in rectory mailslot.

Friday, Oct 5th 6:30 9:30 pm

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 908-508-0544 or jrmsyouth@olpnp.com Maureen Miller Junior/Middle School Youth Minister

SAVE THE DATE!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY

-Off Kick nt! Eve

Saturday, Sept. 29th 4:00-9:00pm

All 9th1 2th Graders a re invited for an eve ning of Contests , Raffles, Open Gy m, Food, and More !!!

Help Needed!!!
If interested in volunteering, please contact Tracey, HS Youth Ministry Coordinator, at hsyouth@olpnp.com.