Welcome to
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church
“We are a Sunday People.”
Spirituality
Faith Formation
The Most Holy Body and
Blood of Christ
June 10, 2012
Today’s Readings:
996 in the Gather Book
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church
Rt. 209, Gilbert, PA
Annual Festival
It’s Festival Time
Again!
Please mark the following dates on your calendar
July 13, 14 & 15
We are celebrating with an
International Flavor.
Homemade Ethnic Foods & Delicious Desserts
Games, Raffles & Entertainment for Every AgeFriday (7 pm) Night at the Races
(Inside) and Steel Creek Band (Under the Tent)
Saturday (5 pm) Under the Tent
Adam Jacob - Queen of Peace has Talent Riverside Band -Racecar Driver Justin
Onderko and a Hot Air Balloon Lift-off
(weather permitting)
Sunday (1 pm) Bagpipes - Bucks
County Bungee Jumpers - Jolly Rhinelanders
THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED
please come and join in the fun!
For more info contact the
Church Office @ 610-681-6137.
Evangelization
Stewardship
Pastor’s Corner
George Leshanski is retiring as the chair of our Pastoral
Council – he’s been a great asset to the Council and to me. He tells
some wonderful stories about his frequent bus trips into New York
City. On one occasion he struck up a conversation with a man sitting
next to him. They began to speak about religion and his companion
told him that he used to be Catholic but now he attends another
Church where he feels more at home because they have coffee and
doughnuts after the Service. Without thinking, George exclaimed, “you
gave up the real presence for a doughnut?” He said the man didn’t
talk to him for the rest of the trip!
Today, we celebrate the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.
It’s a great gift that the Church has been given and a great gift that we
receive at Mass. Because this is such a wonderful gift – to be able to
consume the very body and blood of Christ – we are given this Sunday
to remember and give thanks. George knows how valuable this gift is
and that is the reason he was so perplexed by the man’s willingness to
give it up so readily. Still, the Eucharist is meant to change us. We
also call Eucharist “communion” and in this communion we are joined
to God and to everyone else who receives this sacrament. This communion forms the Church and the community of which we are a part.
With conscious participation in this communion, we will see a difference in our lives and we will notice a difference in our membership in
the Church. We belong to a Body that acts with the Spirit of Christ; an
awesome gift indeed.
This past weekend, our community hosted a wildly successful
flea market. We had many guests on our property who witnessed this
community working together for the well-being of our Church. Everywhere you could see people in blue “Queen of Peace” shirts offering
help and witnessing to our faith. The mission of our parish is to be the
people of God filled with the presence of Christ. In everything we do,
may this mission shine forth – even when we are making change for a
treasure found at the flea market. I hope that we are not just known in
the West End for a successful flea market. I hope we’re known as a
compassionate community who happens to run one fantastic flea market! I’d like to thank Lynn Smith, Kelly Krechel and Lynn Luck for leading us in this endeavor. Their skill and their faith certainly is apparent
in the way they lead and organized this event.
Father Mike
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Mission Statement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish
As the spiritual home for Catholics in the West End, we are a family of the One, Holy, Catholic,
and Apostolic Church. We are a Sunday people, remade in Baptism, nurtured by the Eucharist,
and guided by the Holy Spirit. Under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we strive to share
our time, talents, and treasures. We are formed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and proclaim the
Kingdom of God by our words and actions.
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 jueves Por favor únase a
nosotros.
MASS SCHEDULE
Daily Mass
Monday: 7:00pm
Novena to Our Lady Queen
of Peace after 7:00pm Mass
Tuesday & Wednesday: 8am
Thursday: 12:10pm
Friday: 8:00am
Communion Service
Thursday: 7pm
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
Saturday: 4:00pm to 4:45pm
(Physical Address: 1402 Route 209 Gilbert, PA 18331)
(Mailing Address: Box 38, Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322)
Church Office: (610) 681-6137 Fax: (610) 681-6139 Parish Website: www.qopchurch.org
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PASTORAL STAFF
PASTOR - Rev. Michael F. Quinnan (ext. 12)
[email protected]
ASST. PASTOR - Rev. Sean G. Carpenter (ext. 18)
[email protected]
DEACON - Robert A. O'Connor Jr. (ext. 48)
[email protected]
Business Manager - Kim Hoffman (ext. 11)
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation- Jacki Douglas (ext. 14)
[email protected]
Parish Secretary– Debbie Trivett (ext. 10)
[email protected]
Sacramental Prep- Rosemarie Altemose (ext. 26)
[email protected]
Music Ministry - Lindsey Blundetto (ext. 27)
[email protected]
PreSchool- Margaret LaFiura (ext. 25)
[email protected]
Youth Ministry- Dori Hurley (ext. 17)
[email protected]
Blessed
Beginnings
Preschool
The Preschool is in need
of a gently used computer for the children. If you
have an extra computer
and are willing to donate
it, please call the office.
Don’t forget our
Cub Scout Pack
98 Spaghetti
Dinner
Saturday, June 9th from
4-8pm.
Tickets are on sale at the
door.$8 per adult, $6 per
senior, $5 per child (4-12)
and children 3 and under
free!
Teen Ministry Corner
Dorney Park Trip
Tuesday, June 12th
Leaving QOP: 9am Return: 6pm
Living 4:12 (7-8 grades)
Monday: 5:45pm-7pm
Teens of Peace (9-12 grades)
Tuesday: 7pm-8:30pm
Stewardship-Gifts for God
Time, Talent and Treasure
“Preach the Gospel and use words if
necessary.” St Francis
Thank you for your generous gifts.
June 3, 2012
Weekly Offertory: $12,178.00
Care and Education: $1,925.00
Special Thanks to Lynn Smith, Kelli Krechel, Lynn
Luck for chairing our Annual Parish Flea Market.
Many thanks to all who donated flea market items
and baked goods. And last but not least, thanks to
all our parishioners who volunteered their time. It
would not have been a success without your
dedication!
Look for Flea Market Tallies in an
upcoming bulletin.
F
ather Sean’s Blog Hola! Como estas! You can
see that I now learned three new Spanish words. I am
doing well here in San Antonio Texas. Fr. Greg Loughney
and I arrived here at the Mexican American Catholic
College (MACC) last Tuesday, so tomorrow will be a week.
I have been going to class, giving reports and saying Mass
in Spanish. I have been trying to keep out of trouble, but I
did get reprimanded for wearing shorts in the chapel. I feel
like a seminarian again. I also do not fit in the bed I sleep
in, so if anyone wants to donate a bed to Father, I would
appreciate it. (Lol) However, the teachers are very good
and I am learning many things. I am also meeting new
priests here from different parts of the world like Nigeria,
South Korea, and Ireland. San Antonio is a beautiful city
with many things to see. This past Saturday Fr. Greg, some
seminarians and I went to see the Mission Churches founded by Spanish Franciscans in the 1770's. Two of them are
still active churches. I look forward to seeing more of the
city, and learning more Spanish and not eating to many
enchiladas. Please continue to keep praying for me so that
I may learn more than three Spanish words. If you would
like to write to me the
MACC's address is: 3115 West Ashby Place San Antonio,
Texas 78228-5104.
In Christ's Peace,
Fr. Sean
Mass Intention: Honorato Zapanta/Gonzales Sisters
offered by Father Sean
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Reminders
Monday 6/11
Finance Council Mtg: 7:30pm
Tuesday 6/12
Welcoming Committee Mtg: 7pm
Wednesday 6/13
Sit and Fit: 11:15am
Thursday 6/14
K of C Meeting: 7:30pm
Friday 6/15
Adoration: after 8am Mass to 4pm
Saturday 6/16
General Fitness: 9:30am
Sunday 6/17
Fathers Day Breakfast: 9am-12pm
Second Wedding Banns
Carla LoMauro
and
Brian Hynes
Holy Childhood Mission
Contributions
Thank you to the children of Our
Lady Queen of Peace Church for
following their baptismal call to
share the good news of Jesus’ love
with children around the world
during the Advent Season last year.
$655.00 was collected by
your parish!
Church Cleaners
Schedule for
June 23
D. Jusino, L.
Kleber, E. Fuentes, E.
Tomala
Thank you for cleaning our
Church!
For more info, call
Diane at 570 629-4185
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MEETINGS
Pastoral Council
Will not be meeting during the
Summer months. Check
Future bulletins for our next
meeting.
Finance Council
Our next meeting will be on
Monday, June 11th at 7:30pm
in the Church Office
Conference Room.
Baptism Instruction Class
Our next class will be on
Wednesday, June 20th at
6:30pm. Please call Nancy
Matsko at [email protected]
or 610 681-4777 to register.
Extreme Couponing
Our next meeting will be
Tuesday, June 19th at 7pm
in McCawley Hall.
All are Welcome. Bring your
coupons!
Eucharistic Adoration
Welcoming Committee
Our
next meeting is on
Every Friday after 8am Mass
until 4pm in the Daily Chapel! Tuesday, June 12th at 7pm in
the Conference Room.
Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm.
What can you do to ensure the protection of
religious freedom?
The U.S. Bishops have called for a Fortnight
for Freedom from June 21 to July 4. Please
visit www.fortnight4freedom.org for more
information on this important time of prayer,
education, and action in support of religious liberty!
More information to follow in upcoming bulletins!
Word for Life: Man is a being who bears within his heart a thirst
for the infinite, a thirst for truth – a truth which is not partial but capable of explaining life’s meaning – since he was created in the image and likeness of God. The grateful recognition that life is an inestimable gift, then, leads to the discovery of one’s own profound
dignity and the inviolability of every single person. Hence the first
step in education is learning to recognize the Creator’s image in
man, and consequently learning to have a profound respect for
every human being and helping others to live a life consonant with
this supreme dignity.
~ Pope Benedict XVI, Message for the Celebration of the World
Day of Peace: “Educating Young People in Justice and Peace,”
January 1, 2012
St. Matthew’s Church in East Stroudsburg offers
Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday through Friday
12noon until 6:30pm in the Church with Recitation of
the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Fridays starting at 3pm.
All are welcome! Jesus waits for you!
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Diocese of Scranton Events
2012 Priesthood Ordination
On Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Peter’s Cathedral,
Scranton, Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of
Scranton, will ordain the following men:
To the Order of the Priesthood: Rev. Mr. Alex Roche
Rev. Mr. Jeffrey D. Tudgay
All of the faithful in the Diocese of Scranton are invited and encouraged to participate in this solemn Mass. Please pray for these men
as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
3rd Annual Vocations Golf Classic
to benefit the
Saint John Vianney Endowment for
Seminarians
Monday, July 30, at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club,
Mountain Top, PA.
Proceeds support seminarian education expenses and programs, discernment programs and vocation awareness. Donations, golfers and sponsors welcome. For complete information
visit www.dioceseofscranton.org at
“ Vocations” tab or call the Diocese Development office at
570-207-2250.
Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. with
Most Reverend Bishop Joseph C. Bambera D.D. J.C.L.
Saturday, September 15, 2012.
The day will include opportunities for public as well as private
prayer, confession, touring the National Shrine as well as the
Campus of the Catholic University of America, concluding with
Mass.
The cost is $40.00 per person payable to Our Lady Queen of
Peace with buses leaving from either our parish or our deanery.
Deadline for reservations is July 10th.
To make your reservation, contact Deb Trivett at
610 681-6137 or [email protected]
During the month of June The Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic
Women would like to remind the faithful that the Solemnity of SS Peter
and Paul on the 29th is the veneration of the two great Apostles that
are the founders of the See of Rome witnessed through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom.
They are the solid rock on which the Church was built. The examples
of these two Apostles should remind us to stand firm in our faith and
support the teachings of the Magisterium of the Church, which consists of the Pope and Bishops. A plenary indulgence may be gained
on this day by anyone who makes devout use of a religious article
blessed by the Pope or any Bishop and who also recites the Apostles
Creed as long as the usual conditions for a plenary indulgence are
satisfied.
**Knights of Columbus
Father’s Day Breakfast
Treat Dad to a delicious breakfast
on his special day!
Sunday, June 17th in McCawley
Hall 9am to 12 noon.
Cost is $8 for adults; $5 for children 5-10
years old and children 4 and under are free.
Tickets will be sold at the door.
Be sure not to miss this breakfast fit for a King!
**Knights of Columbus Golf Outing
Council 7141 Knights of Columbus have
renamed their Golf Outing to the
Father McCawley Annual Golf Outing. The
Outing will take place on Saturday, August
4th, at Villas Crossings Golf Course. It will
be for all golfers regardless of playing ability
and is a day of fun on the links with a Bar-bque Dinner awards ceremony following the
shotgun four person per team scramble. Cost
which includes: greens fees, cart, dinner, and
prizes remains at $75 per person. Hole Sponsorships are available at $35 per sign. For
more information, or to make your reservations, telephone Joe Falotico, 570-646-4656.
All proceeds benefit Council Charities.
**BINGO! The last Saturday of every
month at Notre Dame Elementary 60 Spangenburg, Ave, East Stroudsburg, PA Door
opens at 6pm , calling starts at 7pm. OVER 18
ONLY Cash Prizes, 50/50 and Concessions.
Our next Bingo is Saturday June 30th.
**Babylon Vacation Bible School
August 6th-10th
There is plenty of help needed from building
the city, being a tribe leader, a shopkeeper in
the marketplace, and many more! We are
looking for volunteers from 6th grade- adult.
We are only accepting fifteen (15) sixth grade
volunteers. If you are interested in helping in
this wonderful event or have any questions,
you may contact Ashley Newton at
[email protected].
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Please Pray….
For those in need of Hope, Healing and Health…
Andrew Dafcik, Harold Paul, Richard DeAngelo, DeAgro Family, Luke Sever, Joseph Brue, Jeannie Bozman, Susan Z.,
Denise Z., Joseph Y., Raymond Miller Stanislaw Jablonowski, Harold Paul, Ronald DeSilva, John Tondora, Kim and
James Morrissey, Joyce-Anne Schuster, Janice Stanfield, Philip Iannacone, Joseph Iannacone, Levi Costenbader, Jonathan Gilliam, Tom Schmidt, Winifred Hergert, Johanna Stutz, Lillian Lorelli, Mercedes Machalick, Sister Janis, Kathy Carbrey, Crawford Smith, Joanne Carduck, Teresa Weinman, Eric Dunnigan, Trudy Griffin, Lucille Schwab, Cecilia Hanson,
Daniel Tichy, Rich Rizzo, Tom Coppinger, Kevin Patrick, Tony Harkawij, Brandy Bergeron, Pauline Polles, Karen Wilkerson, Paula Heller, Joseph Farrell, Robin Russell, Denise Negron, R. F. Vanderslice, Carol Buonato, Father Jose
Farias, Mary Sciandra, Michael Powers, Victoria Guarraci, Lois Siemasko, Leigh Kane, John Onderko, Theresa Welliver,
Bill Marks, Robert Beam, William Rutsky, Joseph Yarka, Thomas Rolon Jr., Denise Pepe, Marlette Palermo, Lawrence
Romani, Gerald Smith, John McAuliffe, Beverly Held, Lorraine Lombardo, Miriam Haffner, Barry Smith, Diane Roder,
Laurie Osti, Gabriel Stier, Matthew Schuster, Kim Price, Mary Ann Iskra, Robert Savitsky, Nancy, Timothy McManus,
Mercedes Rizzo, Samantha Hardy, Diane Van Dyke, Les Staniesweski, Janet and Willy Tracey, Fernanado Madiera,
Jane Szymanski, Mary Senna, Jean H. Bishop, Patrick Shevlin, Michele Reimel, Gaetana Favilla, Patty Dredger,
Diamond Bagosy, Sarah Fedorchak, Edgar Calvache Jr., John Carbrey, Greg Gumm
FOR OUR TROOPS...
Andrew Larregui
Katelyn Winters
FN Erin Lenahan
Private Brittany Joy Ruggiero
Sergeant Veronica Manento Brown
Staff Sergeant Michael Meckes
Captain Keith Billman
Midshipman Scott Douglas
Captain Matthew Meckes
Marine PFC Matthew M. Tucker
Major William Kiraly USMC
Lieutenant Katrina Leshanski Zainey
Staff Sergeant Jesse Zainey
First Lieutenant Lauren DeJesus
Lance Corporal Patrick Lenahan
Captain Matthew DeSabio
Second Lieutenant Mike Adams
Captain Candace Adams
Sergeant Steven Vanderbrink
Major Theodore A. Dear Jr.
Manley McKinley
Major Tanya Dear
Private Jadon Plant
Airman Ralph Lucchese
Cadet Richard A. Forte III
Pfc Matthew J. Stevens
Corporal Justin Milewski
Sergeant Phillip J. Sever
Sergeant Joshua R. Sever
Nathan Stegehuis
George R. Aiello
Airman Sean Paul DeAgro
Lieutenant Michael Cubbage
Captain Ian Cubbage
Christopher Rogouski
Joel Rogouski
Spc. Eric McCausland
David J. Mollica
Zachary Small
NIGHT AT THE RACES
FRIDAY JULY 13TH
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Festival activities will begin with A Night at the Races, on
Friday evening July 13th in McCawley Hall, doors open at 6 p.m.
This is a fun filled evening and everyone enjoys themselves taking part in ten video races
throughout the evening. Tickets for the event will be on sale after weekend Masses, or at the
church office during regular business hours. There are ten horses in ten different races and each of those horses need a sponsor. It cost $10 to be a horse sponsor and each of the ten races will have a sponsor winner who
will win a $50 prize. The nice part of being a sponsor is you do not have to be present to win.
You simply select a number from one to ten and if the horse you sponsored wins the race, you are the winner.
There are only 100 opportunities to be a sponsor so please make your
selection early.
Horse sponsorships must be arranged through Tom Whitehead, telephone 570-646-8174 for information. All proceeds will be added to the parish festival fundraising efforts.