MASS INTENTIONS Ash Wednesday - March 5 Masses at 9:00 A.M., 12 Noon & 7:00 P.M

Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church March 2, 2014

MASS INTENTIONS Ash Wednesday - March 5 Masses at 9:00 a.m., 12 Noon & 7:00 p.m.

All Fridays during Lent Sunday, March 2 5:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. For Mary, Queen of Peace Parishioners 6:00 p.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Special Intention of Joseph & Kay Meyers, James H. Followed by Way of the Cross Rabalais, Sr. , Fred Balius, Glass Family, John Landry, Doris Poirrier, Patti Neal Ratliff, Leonard B. Smith 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus 11:30 p.m. Ben Fruhling Fish Fries 6:00 p.m. Helen Taylor Monday, March 3 (except) Good Friday 9:00 a.m. No Mass on Monday Tuesday, March 4 Annulment Support Group 5:00 p.m. Edward & Elsie Kloppenburg March 6, 2014, 7:00p.m. Mary, Queen of Peace Wednesday, March 5 - Ash Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Monnerjahn/ Ziegler/ Hall Families Who Should Attend: Those considering an an- 12 Noon Edward L. Garey nulment; those working on an annulment; 7:00 p.m. Michael P. Garey those with questions; those waiting process- Thursday, March 6 9:00 a.m. Shirley Braiwick ing of annulment application; and those who Friday, March 7 have received an annulment and are inter- 9:00 a.m. Deceased Parishioners, Mary Quaid Flick, Sammy ested in helping. GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL! Trupiano, Helen Taylor, Edward S. Connolly, Stanley McDermott, Emma M. Freeman, Rita McCue Saturday, March 8 5:00 p.m. Shirley Braiwick Sunday, March 9 8:00 a.m. For Mary, Queen of Peace Parishioners 9:30 a.m. Rita McCue, Roxanne Brignac, John Landry, Patti Neal Ratliff, Leonard B. Smith, Pamela Timmons, Allen F. Smith, Jr., Shirley Braiwick 11:30 a.m. Antonino Caracci 6:00 p.m. Helen Taylor

The Knights of Columbus are having their annual Lenten Fish Fries in the school cafeteria each Friday during Lent, except Good Friday, beginning March 7. Dinners will be $8.00 and served from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. for Dine In or Take Out. Dinners include Fish/Shrimp, two sides, dessert, and a drink.

WORD OF LIFE

“Christians know that suffering cannot be eliminated, yet it can have meaning and become an act of love and entrustment into the hands of God who does not abandon us; in this way it can serve as a moment of growth in faith and love.” ~~~Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, 56

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

HEALTH TIP SUNDAY, MARCH 2 from the Parish Health Ministry Samaritan Center Collection Coffee & Donuts after 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Masses MQP Parish Nurses: Valerie Englehardt, RN - 985-778-1935 9:30 a.m. RCIA Dismissal Kaye Driscoll, RN - 985-264-6622 MONDAY, MARCH 3 March is colorectal cancer awareness month! Colorectal cancer 6:30 p.m. Men’s Spirituality is the 3rd most common non-skin cancer in men and women in the U.S. NO PSR & NO SCHOOL It is also the second highest cause of cancer deaths. Still, colorectal can- TUESDAY, MARCH 4 - MARDI GRAS cer is highly curable when it is detected early enough. Colorectal cancer Parish Office Closed results when cancer cells form in the lining of the large intestine or rec- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 - ASH WEDNESDAY tum. It often begins as a benign growth known as a polyp. Most polyps Masses at 9:00 a.m., 12 Noon & 7:00 p.m. will stay benign, but some, known as adenomas, have the potential to 10:00 a.m. Legion of Mary turn into cancer over the long term unless they are removed early . Your 10:00 a.m. Catholicism risk for colorectal cancer is increased if you have inflammatory bowel THURSDAY, MARCH 6 disease, colon polyps, over age 50, or a family history of colorectal, 7:30 p.m. Stewardship breast or ovarian cancer. Other risk factors include eating a diet high in 9:30 a.m. Sunday to Sunday red or processed meat, eating meat cooked at high temperatures, being 3:30 p.m. Jr. High Open Youth Room overweight or obese, getting inadequate exercise, smoking cigarettes, 7:00 p.m. Choir consuming alcohol. Warning signs - In its early stages colorectal cancer 7:00 p.m. Annulment Support usually doesn’t produce symptoms. That’s why screening is so impor- FRIDAY, MARCH 7 tant! It can detect the cancer before symptoms appear, when it is most 8:30 a.m. Rosary curable. If the disease begins to spread, it can produce blood in the stool, Benediction after 9:00 a.m. Mass changes in bowel patterns (diarrhea or constipation), abdominal pain, 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament weight loss, or fatigue. Recommendations - most people should have a 9:30 a.m. Rosary & Prayer Group screening colonoscopy at age 50 and thereafter every 10 years or more 10:00 a.m. Bereavement often if your physician advises it. A colonscopy examines the entire 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry colon and rectum using a tiny camera. This test can find cancers in the 6:00 p.m. Mass early, most treatable stage and actually prevent cancers from developing 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross by removing polyps. An alternative to colonscopy is a CT scan to visu- 7:00 p.m. Covenant of Love alize the colon. This is known as a virtual colonoscopy. Virtual colon- SATURDAY, MARCH 8 scopy can identify but cannot remove any polyps that are found. You should also have a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) as a part of your an- 4:30 p.m. Rosary nual physical exam beginning at age 50. Treatment - Except for ad- Mission vanced cases, colorectal cancer usually requires surgical removal of the SUNDAY, MARCH 9 tumor and surrounding tissues. Surgery has a high cure rate for early 9:30 a.m. Rite of Sending stage tumors. If the tumor has spread outside the colon, surgery may 10:30 a.m. Cookies & Stories reduce symptoms but radiation and chemotherapy are often required. 3:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Prevention -1) Eating a diet low in saturated fat, red and processed 6:30 p.m. PLC meats and high in fiber from fruits, vegetables and whole grains, 2) exer- 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts cising 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week, and 3) controlling body Mission fat, could prevent 45% of colorectal cancers. Also limit alcohol con- sumption and don’t smoke! Valerie Englehardt, RN

LENTEN DIRECTED RETREAT IN DAILY LIFE PARISH ASSEMBLY NORTHSHORE Facilitated by: Jeanne Burmaster, Associate Director Share your Dreams & Visions Saturday, March 8, 2014 Mary, Queen of Peace invites you to a Parish Assembly

For those who would like to make a directed retreat in daily life but can- on MARCH 29 , starting with Mass at 8:30 a.m., fol- not get away to a retreat center. If you have a deep desire to grow in lowed by a discussion in the cafeteria. We will end with your faith life; seek a more personal relationship with the Lord and learn lunch at 12:00 Noon. All are welcome to celebrate our to pray with Sacred Scripture, please join us beginning (opening session) Saturday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Closing session is Saturday, 25th anniversary by looking at our hopes and dreams April 12, 10:00 a.m. - Noon. At the opening session you will meet your for the future. RSVP to the church office at 626-6977 . trained spiritual director and set a time and place to meet weekly. Your director will give you prayer suggestions. During your weekly private spiritual direction session, your spiritual director will help you notice God's presence in your life and prayer and how you responded to the PARISH FAMILY IN NEED!!! presence of God. Opening and closing sessions will be held at the Arch- diocese of New Orleans, North Shore Pastoral Center, 69090 E. Hwy. The Reimoneng family of Mary, Queen of Peace lost their 190 Service Road, Covington. A suggested offering of $40.00 is asked home and its contents in a fire on February 8. The family of for the entire retreat experience. Please do not let a financial difficulty keep you from attending. Private arrangements can be made. To register 13 did not have full insurance. A fund for the Reimoneng call Jeanne Burmaster 985-886-0957 or Bonnie Chase, 985-641-2286. Family has been set up at Capital One Bank.

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MQP EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY If you have employment available or if you are looking for employment, please call the office (626-6977) or send an e-mail to obtain a form and then e-mail it back to [email protected] or mail to Mary, Queen of Peace Church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471, ATTN: Pam

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT ** If you have found employment, please let us know * *

• Insurance Sales - Provided outstanding sales and customer service to Insurance clients. I have been in insurance sales for 50 years. Former NOPD Officer for 15 years. Contact Charles Heine 985-789-1872 (cell) or 985-789-1872.

• Hairdresser - Licensed hairdresser with many years of experience. Available to cut homebound, men and women’s hair at a reasonable rate. Call 985-892-7047.

• Nanny Position - Seeking a nanny position. Twenty years of experience. Children ranging in age from babies to 13. Excellent references. Call 251-269-3719.

• Piano Teacher - I have taught piano for 25 years, played piano for 40 years, computer for 30 years. Business owner. Contact information - [email protected] .

• Seeking Part-time work - to supplement my income by working a couple of days a week. Small deliveries, answer phone, security work, light work/light lifting. Willing to work four (4) hours a couple of days a week. [email protected] or 985-792-7660.

• Painting/ Remodeling/ Repair - Father of 11 who is an active church member and religious education teacher. Over 15 years of experience in the painting field, in which I have done both residential and commercial jobs. Over 20 years experience in the construction field, in which I have done all phases. Also do pressure washing, drywall, framing, etc. Honest, local and reasonable. No job too small. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE. 504-606-3789 or [email protected] .

• Painting/Handyman - Retired man to do interior and exterior painting and handyman jobs. Reasonable rates with no job being too small. Flexible hours to fit your schedule. Please call Mike at 985-773-8324.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ** Please let us know if position is filled **

• Caregivers - Home Instead Senior Care is now hiring CAREGIVERS ! No experience necessary. Must have reliable transportation and possess a strong desire to help seniors with daily living activities. Apply online at www.homeinstead.com or call 985-726-2668, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. till Noon.

• Great Part-time Job - Seeking professional telephone appointment scheduler. No cold calling. Simply make appointments over the phone from your own home for a Knights of Columbus Benefits Advisor. The list of contacts is provided. Compensation based on a per appointment basis, plus bonus. Please call 504-994-6788 to discuss.

• Sitter - Family is in need of a sitter for a 94 year old man who is recovering from a broken hip. Please contact Jean at 985-951-0228

Please continue to pray for all that are seeking employment.

Join the online prayer conversation: Mary, Queen of Peace has Catholic Relief Services a new online “prayer box.” Visit our website at presents www.maryqueenofpeace.org and click on Prayer Blog. You can iNeighbor Training for Parish Leaders leave an intention, sign up to follow the blog, or simply “like” it. And don’t forget to visit the website often. It’s where you find Saturday, March 15, 2014 out the latest news, listen to homily podcasts, look for pictures, Mary, Queen of Peace Church and much more. Many thanks to our advertisers who make the 8:30 AM - Noon website possible. In this workshop, CRS seeks to engage parish administration, catechists and staff in learning about the vision, mission and work of CRS; provide information and motivation to share with your parish community, especially youth and young adults; and Dignity of the Human Person.

Please RSVP to Paula Taylor, Office of Religious Education, 504.861.6255 or [email protected] by FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014.

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To honor the legacy of the late Archbishop Philip M. Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions Hannan, the Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Cul- tural Heritage Center will host a special exhibit titled, Pope Francis’ general prayer intention is Elders: “That the Church and society may respect the wisdom and The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots: experience of older people.” The Life & Ministry of Archbishop Philip Hannan His mission intention is Collaboration in Evangeliza- Old Ursuline Convent Museum tion: “That priests, religious and lay people may work October 5, 2013 - Memorial Day, May 26, 2014 together with generosity.”

This is first exhibition to offer an electronic interactive experience for visitors. Several iPads will feature selection of Hannan’s personal letters LENTEN MISSION and military chaplain guide complete with handwritten notes. Large television monitors looping video of the archbishop, including footage Fr. Simeon Gallagher will present our of Hannan delivering the eulogy at President Kennedy’s funeral. Other Lenten Mission on March 1010----13,13, 7:00 pm notable and exciting features are: murals of photographs of the archbishop’s military service in Europe; photographs from his personal Each evening. Free childcare will be collection of childhood and early family-life; his complete military available! Fr. Simeon will also speak after “Mass Kit” as it was used in the field, and personal photos and memora- bilia from Blessed John Paul II’s historic 1987 visit to New Orleans; the 9:00 am Mass each day. priestly vestments used; and, of course, the archbishop’s combat boots The topic is and military uniform. General admission to museum is $10.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors and $5.00 for students. Group tours and “““SPIRITUAL“SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS ””” schools field trip opportunities are also available. For more information go online to www.oldursulineconvent.org . Samaritan Center Food Bank

SILVER JUBILEE SPRING FLING PARTY Has a pronounced need for the following items: Meal mixes,

If you are tired of the cold weather and are looking forward to the spring, canned meat, canned tuna, canned greens, potatoes, hot ce- please consider joining the Fleur-de-Fall's Silver Jubilee Spring Fling real, canned pasta, dry beans, canned or powdered milk, pea- on April 12, 7:00-10:00 p.m . at Jubilee Restaurant, which is across the nut butter and jelly, deodorant, shampoo, soap, tooth street from Our Lady of the Lake Church. The cost is $50 per person and brushed, toothpaste, and toilet paper. includes food, two glasses of wine, a specialty cocktail, and music by Countdown Sound. I hope you can join the party at Jubilee! Anyone Please pass this information on to your family, friends, school interested can stop by Mary, Queen of Peace Parish Center and sign up/ and businesses and please post to Facebook and Twitter. pay with Pam Garey. Thank you again for fighting hunger in our community through the Samaritan Center Food Bank! Your spirit of 19th MEN’S MORNING OF SPIRITUALITY generosity and love are what make it possible for us to minis- ter to the needs of others and to “feed His sheep”. The Catholic Men’s Fellowship has completed the plans for the next Morning of Spirituality for Men. Our 19th gathering will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 4640 Canal Street, New Orleans. 2014 WALK FOR THE HUNGRY

The theme is “Food for the Soul.” our speakers, restaurateurs John SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014 Besh of the Besh group and Tommy Cvitanovich of Drago’s Res- Sponsored by taurant, will discuss how their Catholic faith guides their work and family lives. Bread for the World New Orleans NEW ROUTE!! NEW ROUTE!! As always, the day will include prayer and Adoration, the Sacra- ment of Reconciliation ,and the celebration of the Eucharist. Starting at Holy Name of Jesus High School in Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond will be our celebrant and homilist. Uptown New Orleans

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this wonderful morn- For more information and to register, call ing of spiritual growth for the men of our Archdiocese. 504.458.3029 / FAX 504.864.7438 E-mail [email protected]

Falaya Fling *** celebrating 30 years St. Scholastica Academy Saturday, March 15, 2014 / 7:00 pm --- Midnight / Patron Party 6:00 pm Castine Center --- Pelican Park Music by Harvey Jesus and Fire / Live & Silent Auctions / $5000 Cash Raffle Elegant Attire 4 Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church March 2, 2014 A Night in Haiti

Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Mary, Queen of Peace School Cafeteria

Join us for a celebration of Haitian culture!

A Caribbean dinner, Elementary school students at St. Beno ît beer & wine, DJ with Haitian music, and sale of Haitian artwork & crafts To thank the community for supporting the partnership between Mary, Queen of Peace and St. Beno ît in Dessources, Haiti, our sister parish since 2010.

Proceeds from the event will help pay the education expenses of middle school students at St. Beno ît.

Children accompanied by an adult are invited to view the exhibits from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

To make a reservation: e-mail [email protected] , and mail or drop off your check ($25 per person) to: Mary, Queen of Peace Parish Center 1501 West Causeway Approach Mandeville, LA 70471

Please make checks payable to “Mary, Queen of Celebrating the new water well at St. Beno ît Peace”, and note “Night in Haiti” on memo line. Your reservation will be held at the door. (There are no tickets.)

** Reservations can also be made after Mass on March 2 & 9, and after the Lenten Mission March 9, 10, 11, & 12

For more information, call: 985-705-1846 www.maryqueenofpeace.org/haitipartnership/home

“In unity, there is strength.”

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FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP “Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.” Gospel Mt 6:24-34 In gratitude for God’s gifts of time and talent, we gratefully acknowledge Michel de Montaigne reflects the wisdom of Jesus when he observed that “My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never STEWARD OF THE MONTH happened.” Jesus was not telling the people of his day not to plant and harvest crops and not to tend animals for transportation or to provide JOHN & MARY LEE SHERLOCK meat, wool, or skins. Nor was Jesus teaching us that we should shirk from our moral responsibility to plan and do the things that are neces- PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING SUMMARY sary to care for ourselves and others who legitimately depend on us. Fiscal Year-To-Date Info 2-23-14 And he certainly was not encouraging us to let others do for us what we can do for ourselves. Jesus was trying to teach us that “The happiest Goal for Fiscal Year-to-Date $1,105,000.00 people don't have the best of everything, they make the best of every- Amount Contributed to Date $1,167,213.00 thing they have” [Unknown]. He was teaching us to use all that God has Amount Over Goal $ 62,213.00 given us to the best of our ability for our own benefit and for others. Weekly Offertory Goal $ 32,500.00 When we allow ourselves to become dependent on others, we give them Last Week’s Offertory $ 20,384.00 control of our well being and happiness. True happiness is depending on God and ourselves. That is true stewardship. Electronic Giving for the Month $ 27,583.00 Children’s Envelopes $ -0-