FIRST SUNDAY IN OF , MARCH 5, 2017

OUR LADY OF PEACE PRAYER NETWORK: OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH FAMILY PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL WHO HAVE ASKED TO BE STEWARDSHIP: Please make your checks payable to: ESPECIALLY LISTED ON OUR PARISH PRAYER LIST: “Our Lady of Peace Parish” George Adams, Vincent Agostino, Gary Allen, Jim & Rita “Thank You for Your Generosity” Arnold, Chris Bakey (Fr. Chris’s father), Bill & Peggy Bass, Collection 2/26/2017...... $17,063.96 Carman Bevilacqua, Marie Bianculli, Theresa Boggs, Kevin Egiving...... $ 970.00 Bolinsky, Mary Borza, Taylor Bowen, Becky Bradbury, Weekly total...... $18,033.96 Barbara Brown, Anita Bulei, Gloria Burger, Betty Burgerton, Collection 2/28/2016. ………..……...... $16,946.37 Christine Butler, Brandon C, Janet Campellone, Bill Canaday, Egiving…………………………………………...$ 1,010.00 Patricia Cassano, Mary Chiodo, Ralph Clapp, Josephine Weekly total...... $17,956.37 Cosenza, Jovenita Coronado, Corr Family, Dona Czernek, Dakota, Sam DeBlase, Debbie DeFelice, Jane DeRitis, ______Domenick DiCicco, Maria Estrella DiHayco, Raymond LENTEN REGULATIONS DiVirgilio, Angela Dillin, Gregg Ducati Jr, Robert Durant, 1. The days of both Fast and Abstinence Aiden Eberhardt, Mark Enders, Isabel Farally, Danny during Lent are and Good Friday. Feltwell, Judy Fidler, Nancy Fleck, Alec Fortunato, Michael The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. Frazer, Jamie Fuhervert, Linda Bigwood-Gaillarrd, Joe -On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is Garczynski, Floss Gerding, Al Glass, Todd Griffith, Susan permitted. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 Hansen, George Helmer, Michele R. Hoffman, Baby Michael are obliged to fast. Hogan, Kathleen Hogan, Infant Ronnie Hoos, James Howery, -On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Warren Hudson, Paul Hummel, Theresa Ivy, Joyce J, Suzanne Those who have reached the age of 14 are Baldino-Jones, John Kacy, Jr, Baby Savanna Karge, Brianna obliged by the law of abstinence. & Oliva Karge, James Keenan, Albert Kelley, Deacon John 2. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Kirk, Thomas Kohnow, Michael Kostic, Sr. Leona Kotula, Abstinence “substantially” or as a whole is a serious Joseph Kronberger, Jenny Kuhar, Jim Kuhar, Barbara LaForte, obligation. Deacon Al LaMonaca, Athena LaPenna, Loren Laughlin, Bridget Leary, Florence Liccketto, Kathy Lichman, Karen The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as Littlefield, Andy McClave, John McCloskey, Anthony days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the McCullough, Eileen McDonaugh, Katherine McDonaugh, traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of Brian McDermott, Clare McDermott, Susan McGowan, Bette voluntary self-denial as penance. McParland, Mike Maciejewski Sr, Maggie Malloy, Manero ______Family, Ida McGuire, Vincent James Mesiano, Michelle, Jacqueline Moore, Nancy Moran, Vince Murphy, Janice C. Neagle, Margaret Neidig, Cora Pantella, Natalie Parker, Ann There will be Stations of the Cross Pelosi, Walter Pietryzyk, John Pflugfelder, Elaine Phillip, every Friday night during Theresa Powell, Rose Price, Emmaline Pugliese, Felicia Lent @ 7PM Rafael, John Raia, Francis Zernan Ramirez, Paul Rein, Marie ______Rein, Kathie Restuccio, Kimmy Restuccio, Jack Rush, CONFESSIONS Marie Saiia, Doreen Salimena, Judy Sassano, Ronald Segel, Kelly Ann Shearer, Susan Sink, Kathleen Sokoler, Gilda Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 am Stabile, Catherine Stahl, Philomena Stendardo, Sutton 3:00-3:45 pm Family, John & Dolores Sweeney, T.A., Faith Taraskus, You may also make an appointment with the priest. Marie Tyre, Mary Valentino, Susan Vece, Frank ______Venticinque, Bob Verchio, Jessica Vile, Joey Vogt, Marie Ward, Linda Waterhouse, Warren Wisdom, Richard Zacamy, LENTEN JOURNEY Dan Ziegler. There will be baskets in the with a token that is PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED blessed. You will be able to put it on your key chain. These OF OUR PARISH: are to remember and keep with you on your Lenten Journey.

Rita Calvello, Zachary Burnbaur, The Saying on the token is: Kathryn Marie Hutchinson ______For God so loved the world (on one side) Legion of Mary meets every That He gave his own Son (on the other side) Wednesday at 9AM after the John 3:16 8AM Mass in St. Joseph’s Room. The baskets will be in the church the whole Lenten Season. Welcome Men & Women 18 years or older. PLEASE TAKE ONE! FIRST SUNDAY IN OF LENT, MARCH 5, 2017

MASS SCHEDULE PRIEST/DEACON WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY March 11, 2017 SAT 03/04 4:00 PM 8:00 AM Special Intention – Rosemarie Raia Celebrant: Fr. Chris Bakey Deacon: Jim Hallman Req: George Raia 4:00 PM Orazio & Gaetano Cardillo SUNDAY March 12, 2017 Req: Solorio Family 7:30 AM Theresa Parker Req: Edward Parker Celebrant: Fr. Quan Tran Deacon: Al LaMonaca Pasquale, Isabel and William Bottino 9:00 AM Req: Family Celebrant: Fr. Quan Tran Deacon: Al LaMonaca Edwin Matczak Req: Stella Wrzeszczynski 10:30 AM Vincent Matese Celebrant: Fr. Chris Bakey Deacon: Mike McDonaugh Req: Gloria Regalbuto & Family 12:00 NOON SUN 03/05 Celebrant: Fr. Mazz Deacon: Mike McDonaugh 7:30 AM Ecle DelConte Req: Ecle & Carol 6:00 PM 9:00 AM Michael Bacco Req: Mary Jetta Wendler Celebrant: Fr. Chris Bakey Deacon: John Kacy 10:30 AM Joe Fallon Req: St. Mary’s Choir ______12:00 PM James Minieri Req: Judy Keller Respect Life Ministry 3:00 PM Eamon McCarthy & Lillian Mintz – Filipino Mass The teaches that Req: Pam & John Tighe pornography "...offends against chastity 6:00 PM Perpetual Remembrance/People of Parish because it perverts the conjugal act, the Req: Fr. Mazz and Our Lady of Peace Parish intimate giving of spouses to each other" (Catechism of MON 03/06 Catholic Church, para. 2354). The medical community also 6:45 AM Kass Talarico warns that pornography is highly addictive since the artificial Req: The Pondo Family world of pornography cannot satisfy the human need for 8:00 AM Brenda Bruno Req: Husband, Dave emotional intimacy, thus creating a cycle/appetite for more TUES 03/07 and more pornography. During Lent, ask St. Joseph to protect 6:45 AM Nicholas Woodford Req: Eileen and Patti family members and friends from the moral and psychological 8:00 AM Christopher Obasi Nwachukwy dangers of pornography. Req: Children ______2:30 PM Special Intentions-Meadowview Mass Req: Litwinczuk family Centennial WED 03/08 Anniversary of 6:45 AM Eileen Lampart Our Lady of Req: Sheila Reighn 8:00 AM Raymond Ragano Req: Claire Witts Fatima THURS 03/09 6:45 AM Chester Rondo "Queen of the Holy Rosary, you ordained to come to Req: Wife, Anne Pondo Fatima to appeal to the three shepherd children the 8:00 AM Kevin Pesotski Req: Mom and Dad FRI 03/10 treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary. Inspire my heart 6:45 AM Kathleen Tallarico Req: Bob & Susan Boyle with a sincere love of this devotion in order that by 8:00 AM Alexander Boyko meditating on the mysteries of our redemption which are Req: Deacon Mike & Eileen McDonaugh recalled in it I may be enriched by its fruits and attain SAT 03/11 peace for the world, the conversion of sinners and of 8:00 AM Joanna Vecchio Req: Dan, Kathy & Family Russia, and the favor which I ask of you in this Rosary." 4:00 PM Rose Marie Dennison ______Req: Al & Cathy Glass SUN 03/12 Hearing Assistance Available 7:30 AM Cole Rocap Req: Peacock Family 9:00 AM John Gallagher Req: Betty Smith & Nancy Fleck Our Lady of Peace is equipped with a 10:30 AM Ann Wade Req: Frank & Connie Mann hearing assistance system. They are 12:00 PM Perpetual Remembrance/People of Parish located at the elevators you may use your own Req: Fr. Mazz and Our Lady of Peace Parish earplugs or if your hearing aids have a “T” setting 6:00 PM Joseph Fallon Req: St. Mary Preschool, Elaine, Kathy, Julie, you may use the lanyard. You may sit anywhere in Tiziani and Christina the church including the cry room. For assistance just ask one of the ushers. FIRST SUNDAY IN OF LENT, MARCH 5, 2017

St. Mary School Classroom Spotlight ST. MARY’S SCHOOL NEWS

Mrs. Linda Huttemann-7th Grade St. Mary School will hold an Open House on Wednesday March 9, April 5 and May 11, 2017 from Mrs. Linda Huttemann has taught at St. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for anyone interested in Mary School for 16 years. She currently teaches 7th grade. registering their child for grades Kindergarten through Mrs. Huttemann has also taught sixth grade at St. Mary 7th grade and for our 3 and 4 year old Preschool School. Anyone who knows Mrs. Huttemann knows that she is Program. Registration will also take place during the a proud third generation Penn State graduate. Mrs. Huttemann explains how she began here at St. Mary School. Open House. To register for the Open House or for more “My family is partly the reason I ended up at St. Mary. Prior, information please contact Advancement Director, I had worked as a high school Student Assistant Counselor Jackie Kern at 856-629-6190 ext.34 or at and an advocate for at-risk youth. When I became a mom, I [email protected]. You may also visit our started working in preschool and kindergarten. While I loved website at www.smarys.org to learn more about St. working with the “littles”, I felt called to the age group that I Mary School. remember as being the most difficult for me growing up - ______middle school,” says Mrs. Huttemann. She began working at St. Mary School in September 2001. During the uncertain days Summer Religious Education following September 11th, Mrs. Huttemann says she questioned how this nation would ever heal, where does one Our Lady of Peace Summer CCD even begin and how could she promote confidence in middle schoolers that many adults did not feel. She says she was program dates are as follows: thankful to be in a place with faith all around her. She began a very successful project with her first students and thus July 17- 29, 2017 Monday –Friday, continues to try to remind her students that each day they have 7:45 AM to 12:15PM the ability to make the world a better place. Mrs. Huttemann Grade 1st, 3rd.4th, 5th,6th,7th grades only! has been the advisor for Ministry of Student Leadership for almost 15 years. In addition, she also assists with The Garden I am asking that any teachers/parishioners of Club and the Rosary Fellowship. “It is also an honor and Saint Mary’s School and our local public schools source of great joy to serve as a Eucharistic Minister for prayerfully consider joining this new program as school Masses. My heart is filled with joy knowing I am Catechists. Additionally, all current Religious Education helping to bring the body of Christ to our St. Mary students,” says Mrs. Huttemann. In addition to grammar, writing, and teachers/aids/hall monitors, who have daytime vocabulary, seventh graders are always reading! As a class, availability and would like to participate, are welcomed not only do they explore different genres in short stories, but to contact Deacon Frank at [email protected] as they also read realistic fiction novels involving strong main well. Please email me to discuss how you can be characters the same age as them. In Social Studies students involved. There will also be opportunities for service learn about the early history of the United States. In Religion, hours for parishioners in high school. they study the public ministry of Jesus, inspired to walk in His footsteps. “In class I also try to incorporate life’s lessons” You can find out much more information by visiting the says Mrs. Huttemann, “Whether it is in a writing assignment, a Parish website, selecting the “Religious Education” tab story we are reading, or a lesson from our history, I make a and viewing the page marked “Updates and conscious effort to point out the strength of the human spirit and the power of positivity. In grammar, we even do a verb Announcements”. More information will be added and conjugation project called, “Making the World a Better Place- registration will be available soon. One Verb at a Time.” As silly as it seems, a reminder of the ______things that are important can never be over emphasized.” Mrs. Huttemann says, “I love hearing students talk about Bereavement Ministry things they remember from my class. Once I got credit for Getting Through Life after helping a former student answer a Who Wants to Be a Suffering a Loss Millionaire question in Disney. Truly, though, being asked to Our support group meets the be a confirmation sponsor by a few of my former students is one of my greatest honors.” She also adds, “I am so proud to Second and Fourth Tuesday of each see students become better, stronger, and wiser people, not month. Meetings are held in just good students, but good people. I hope they grow St. Anthony’s Room at 7:00 PM. If you have any academically and remember all the “life lessons” they learn questions or would like to register by phone during their time in my class. St. Mary is a family and I am please call Toni Donnelly at 629-0248. truly blessed to have been a part of it for all these years.” Please keep Mrs. Huttemann and her students in your prayers ______this week. FIRST SUNDAY IN OF LENT, MARCH 5, 2017

YOUTH GROUP April 8th: Youth Group Fundraiser: Pancake Breakfast with The Easter Bunny! Help needed with the craft table, serving EVERY youth needs a “General Permission Form” on file food, set up and clean up between 8am-1pm. Breakfast will be for June 2016-June 2017 which can be found on from 9am-12pm. Please email Kari to sign up. www.YouthGroupInfo.com under “Download Forms” April 9th (Palm Sunday): With Parent’s Permission, Join JP2 The ROCK at Williamstown High School YG to view “The Passion of the Christ” from 7-9pm in Marian The ROCK is a Catholic club that is open to all students of Hall. It is rated “R” due to the movie’s violent scenes. Parent any faith at Williamstown HS. It is run by Mrs. Alfarano and Permission form is required from www.YouthGroupInfo.com our Youth Minister, Kari Janisse. The next meetings are on Monday, March 6th and April 3rd.. April 21st: Youth Minister Kari & her husband Phil invite you to attend a Mass at 7pm in the Church in honor of their The ROCK at Paul VI High School 10th Wedding Anniversary and in celebration of the beautiful The ROCK at PVI is newly formed and led by Kari Janisse, vocation of Marriage. We will have cake in Marian Hall after Dan Palmieri & Fr. Rossi. Their next meeting will be March the Mass. (Please no presents just your presence and 16 and March 30 after school on room TBD. prayers!)

• Every Thursday, (for those in 8th-12th grade only) join April 23rd: Annual Jr. Youth Group Olympics. Come for us from 5-7pm for Guys and Girls Spiritual Guidance crazy fun and games! Wear sneakers. Assumption Hall (SMS sharing and FREE pizza. Meet in St. Joseph’s Room Gym) from 7-9pm

(Beginning) Thursday, March 9th: NEW After School April 30th: 6th Annual Diocese’s iRace 4 Vocations 5K Spiritual Guidance for 6th & 7th Graders! Join us on the Walk/Run held at Williamstown High School. 2nd & 4th Thursday (beginning March 9th) after school from Information can be found on a separate flyer and also on 2:45-4:15pm for faith sharing groups led by Kari, TJ and our www.CamdenPriest.org CORE Team Youth Group Leaders. Free Pizza will be served from 2:45-3:15pm followed by the sharing from 3:15-4:15pm. JP2 High School Youth Group, 9-12th Graders March 13th: Service Project: Help needed to cook & serve Spiritual Guidance groups meet in the Youth Offices. Enter dinner to Franciscan Mystery Players cast in Marian Hall from through St. Joseph’s Room entrance in the back of the parish 4-6pm. Please sign up with Kari. Then stay from 6:30-7:45pm office. There will be NO Spiritual Guidance on Holy for the presentation of "The Way of The Cross" by the Thursday 4/13. Franciscan Mystery Players in the Church. Parents are welcome to attend! March 12th: Meeting in Assumption Hall from 7-9 pm. We will be making a light up balloon rosary, praying it and then March 19th: You are invited to the Diocesan Youth Congress releasing it outside with our Lenten intentions on it. (DYC), “Thirsting for Home”, from 12:30-7pm at Christ the March 13th: Service Project: Help needed to cook & serve Redeemer Parish 318 Carl Hasselhan Dr. in Atco. This day- dinner to Franciscan Mystery Players cast in Marian Hall from long event provides you with the chance to make new friends, 4-6pm. Please sign up with Kari. Then stay from 6:30-7:45pm explore your faith and connect more deeply with God. The for the presentation of "The Way of The Cross" by the schedule includes dynamic speakers, inspiring prayer, dinner, Franciscan Mystery Players in the Church. Parents are Mass with Bishop Sullivan and fun social opportunities with welcome to attend! other youth! Register with Kari before March 6th. Cost is $25/person. Registration forms can be downloaded on March 19th: (For 8th Grade ONLY) You are invited to the www.YouthGroupInfo.com Diocesan Youth Congress (DYC), “Thirsting for Home”, from 12:30-7 pm at Christ the Redeemer Parish 318 Carl Hasselhan April 2nd: Annual Youth Group Olympics. Come for crazy Dr. in Atco. This day-long event provides you with the chance fun and games! Wear sneakers. Assumption Hall (SMS Gym) to make new friends, explore your faith and connect more from 7-9pm. deeply with God. The schedule includes dynamic speakers, inspiring prayer, dinner, Mass with Bishop Sullivan and fun April 4th: Service Project: Help cook for Ronald McDonald social opportunities with other youth! Register with Kari House in Camden. (8 People needed) meet at OLOP at 3pm th before March 6 . Registration forms can be downloaded on and you will be back around 7/8pm. Please email or text Kari www.YouthGroupInfo.com to sign up. A special permission form is required, which can be downloaded from www.YouthGroupInfo.com March 26th: Surprise Meeting in Marian Hall from 7-9 pm, don’t worry it will be good! April 8th: Youth Group Fundraiser: Pancake Breakfast with The Easter Bunny! Help needed with the craft table, serving food, set up and clean up between 8am-1pm. Breakfast will be from 9am-12pm. Please email Kari to sign up. FIRST SUNDAY IN OF LENT, MARCH 5, 2017

April 9th (Palm Sunday): With Parent’s Permission, Join JP2 R. C. I. A. YG to view “The Passion of the Christ” from 7-9pm in Marian Hall. It is rated “R” due to the movie’s violent scenes. Parent (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF Permission form is required from www.YouthGroupInfo.com ADULTS)

April 16th: Happy Easter, NO Youth Group. “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 April 21st: Youth Minister Kari & her husband Phil invite you to attend a Mass at 7pm in the Church in honor of their This Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the 10:30 Mass, we will 10th Wedding Anniversary and in celebration of the beautiful celebrate the “Rite of Sending for Election” with our vocation of Marriage. We will have cake in Marian Hall after Catechumens and the “Rite of Sending for the Call to the Mass. (Please no presents just your presence & prayers!) Continuing Conversion” with our baptized candidate. We celebrated what God has done and is doing in them. It is the April 30th: 6th Annual Diocese’s iRace 4 Vocations 5K fruit of God’s action that we see. It gives evidence that they Walk/Run held at Williamstown High School. are truly chosen by God for the sacraments of Baptism, Information can be found on a separate flyer and also on Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. www.CamdenPriest.org Baptism, Reconciliation,Eucharist, Confirmation: ACTS, Young adults ages 18-28 years old

March 13th: NO Regular meeting. Instead we will join the Thomas Priddy parish in watching the Franciscan Mystery Player’s “The Way of the Cross” presentation in the Church at 630pm. PLEASE Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation: NOTE: the time is earlier and no Rosary or DMC this night. Julie Carl Robert Ciullo March 20th: Meeting from 7-9pm in St. Joseph’s Room. We Tiffany Latshaw Frances Grant will have small group sharing time with questions about the Justin List Shelly Lucas faith and how it relates to each of you as young adults who are Marie Wolf Angela Perrotta trying to live out your own Catholic Faith. Ryan Verrecchio Lisa Phister Britany Schmitt Dylan Rorke March 27th: Meeting from 7-9pm in St. Joseph’s Room. We will have a Bible study reflection on the upcoming Sunday’s May God continue the good work readings. ______He has begun in you. ______PARISH NURSING MINISTRY NEWS ______March 2017 _____ STEWARDSHIP

The Parish Nursing Ministry of Christ the “Stewardship Calling” Redeemer Parish in Atco is offering a free program titled Having “The Talk” which will include how to “It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and discuss issues of aging and end of life planning with your him alone shall you serve.” MATTHEW 4:10 loved ones and taking a realistic view at being a baby boomer in the 21st century. The program will be held in Christ the Tempted between the riches and power of this world and Redeemer Parish Assumption Hall, Carl Hasselhan Drive, service to God, Jesus chose service to His Father. If we wish Atco on Saturday, March 11 from 9 AM until 12 Noon. A free to truly follow Jesus, we, too, must decide to turn away from continental breakfast will be provided to attendees. You can power and riches and put God at the center of our lives. How register for the program by contacting Kathy Benton at is God calling you to Stewardship? [email protected] or calling 856-767-0282. Kathy is a parish nurse for Christ the Redeemer Parish. SAVE THE DATE DESIGNER BINGO SERVICE HOURS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2017 We are looking for students to help Serve & Cleanup for the Parish Supper & Scripture in Marian Hall 5:30-9PM on March 8, 15 & 22. Please contact Loren 629-6142x19 or Come down to Marian Hall & join your [email protected]. Fellow Parishioners Sunday, March 5, 2017 for Coffee and Donuts after all the Morning Masses. FIRST SUNDAY IN OF LENT, MARCH 5, 2017

" The Way of the Cross" Performance at SANCTUARY LIGHT Our Lady of Peace Parish For the week of: March 4, 2017 “Thanksgiving to God” The entire parish is welcome to join us for our presentation of the Franciscan Mystery Play, "The Way of the Cross", on Monday evening, The Sanctuary Light will burn in March 13th, here at Our Lady of Peace at 6:30 PM in St. John Neumann Adoration Chapel the Church. For the week of: March 4, 2017 In Memory of: Louise Priddy The Franciscan Mystery Players are comprised of Requested by: Husband, Tom 14 high school students (several who are parishioners of ______OLOPP) and 4 adults who spend Lent representing the Church of Holy Family by taking the The Filipino Ministry Franciscan Mystery Play “The Way of the Cross” to Believe, Unite and Share our Faith” parishes in the region. Each year we take our ministry Our Lady of Peace Parish on the road to ten different churches. Williamstown, NJ U.S.A. 2017 Liturgical Year C Our play, The Way of the Cross, calls for no speaking Month Day Time Venue Feast/Celebrations parts. The actors perform to timed narrations and music with dramatic lighting effects. The play is a powerful March/April 23-1 7PM Rsidence 9 Days Novena & Feast of mediation on Christ’s love, forgiveness and healing. The San Pedro Calungsod narration attempts to bring to light that the passion, death April 9-16 Church Holy Week (Parish Celebration) and Christ is as relevant today as it th was 2000 years ago. April 23PM MH 5 Sunday of Lent May 7 3PM MH 4th Sunday of Easter May 21 2PM AH 6th Santacruzan Festival At the conclusion of the play we invite members of the At Our Lady of Peace audience to join us for shared prayer at the foot of the ______cross. That, too, has become a moment of true grace and healing. Plan to stay a few extra minutes to join us and Women’s Retreat at be linked to the congregations who have already seen the San Alfonso Retreat House play this year. Long Branch NJ Dates: March 30, 31 to April 1-Cost $210.00 We hope that you will make time to come out on Please send deposit $50.00 (non-refundable) th Monday, March 13 at 6:30 PM and experience The by March 17th to : Eileen McDonaugh Way of the Cross with us in a most unique way. The 508 A S. Main St., Williamstown, NJ 08094 performance is free. Donations will be accepted during a Any questions please call 856-516-5099 free-will offering at the end of the performance. We look forward to seeing you. If you can’t join us, please keep [email protected] us in your prayers! ______“COULD GOD BE CALLING YOU TO Our goal here at Our THE PRIESTHOOD?’ Lady of Peace Parish is Father Michael Romano, Director of $219,505.29; we have Vocations, is hosting a “Young Adult Priesthood already raised $96,245.00 Discernment Group” at Our Lady of Peace Parish Office, from the contributions of 265 32 Carroll Ave, Williamstown, NJ. If you are currently families! We invite all a junior or senior in high school, college student or in the parishioners to participate in this important effort. professional world (up to 39 years old), and feel the Please make your sacrificial gift to help continue the possible call to the priesthood, this group can help you mission of the church here in the Diocese of Camden. discern and pray with others who are also considering the priesthood. All meetings are on Sundays from 2:00- If you have not made a donation, Pledge Cards are at 3:30 P.M. The schedule is as follows: March 12, 2017, the entrance of the Church. Thank You April 2, 2017. For more information, please call the ______Office of Vocations at 856- 583-2858 or email: [email protected]. FIRST SUNDAY IN OF LENT, MARCH 5, 2017

The Estate at Monroe Annual OLOP Marriage Day 1351 N. Black Horse Pike Williamstown, NJ 08094 Renew Your Marriage Vows - Remember the sparkle Saturday, March 25th, 2017 – 7:00 PM in your eyes And the love in your heart (Doors open at 6:45 pm) On your wedding day. 2 Hour Open Bar, 3 course Dinner & Show! Fr. Mazz invites all married $55 per person - For Tickets Call 856-875-2001 Couples to relive that special moment and renew Checks payable to “MCH” your vows on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the ______10:30 AM Mass. A reception will follow with Knights of Columbus Council 3352 Light refreshments in Assumption Hall On the Black Horse Pike Please RSVP for reception by At The Estates at Monroe Sunday, March 19, 2017 Please bring to Mass a wedding picture of you to share Williamstown, NJ 08094 with the other couples. ______Annual OLOP Marriage Day

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Mr/Mrs ______(Name of Couple) "Lenten Supper and Scripture" ‘Food for Body and Soul’ Number of Children Attending ______(March 8th, 15th, and 22nd ) 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Adults Attending ______Month/Day/Year of Marriage ______mm/dd/yyyy The newest and longest married couple will be acknowledged. Speaker: 7:30 PM When: March 8 (Pasta night) Please place your RSVP in the collection "Listening to God's Cues", Joe Janocha Basket by Sunday, March 19, 2017 March 15 (Chili night) ______"Our Lady of Fatima", Charlie Dillin March 22 (Soup night) WEDDING BANNS "Prayer", Tom McDonald Please take the time out of your busy schedules during Edward Penna, Our Lady of Peace the holy season of Lent to listen to these inspiring talks Kristin Vancil, Our Lady of Peace by three of our fellow parishioners. Wedding Date: April 8, 2017 If you are able to donate any of the above listed dishes, Celebrant: Fr. Mazz. please call Kathie at 629-8547. ______FAMILY CORNER Our Lady of Peace -Senior Social Club Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Rom 5:12-19, Mt 4:1-11

As we begin the holy season of Lent, we have the opportunity The next meeting will be to chart a course for the next 6 weeks that will enable us to Monday, March 16, 2017 2 PM grow spiritually. Resisting temptation, seeing evil for what it Come on out and enjoy is, and seeking justice are “road signs” along the way. As we companionship and the game of opt for good in the face of evil, we will experience the Bingo. Refreshments will be served. presence of God in our lives. “Please use the elevator entrance.” Question of the week: What do you worry about the most and ______why? (Question of the week is to be shared by the whole family. Perhaps around the dinner table.) ______FIRST SUNDAY IN OF LENT, MARCH 5, 2017

March 5, 2017 to April 2, 2017

Here in South Jersey, 1 in 6 people, and 1 in 5 people, suffer from food insecurity, which UPCOMING EVENTS means they might not know where their next meal is OF THE coming from. LEGION OF MARY In response, the Diocese of Camden is organizing the fourth annual faithFULL Food Drive. On Sunday, FOR ALL MEMBERS April 2, every parish and school in the didocese will collect (ACTIVE AND AUXILIARY) food for local pantries. Please bring food donations to MARK YOUR CALENDARS Mass with you on April 2. Our goal this year is to collect 150,000 pounds. For more information, contact our point & PLAN TO JOIN US person Rose Otto at the Our Lady of Peace Parish Office TH 629-6142 ext. 39. 24 ANNUAL MARIAN DAY: Saturday, March WHAT WE’RE COLLECTING 11th, 9:00- 4:00PM, hosted by St Charles FRUIT & VEGETABLES PROTEINS Borromeo Seminary Legion of Mary; Speaker: Father Mark Mary, from EWTN The day Canned Vegetables Canned Tuna Fish Canned Vegetable Juice Canned Chicken includes talks, Mass, lunch, and Holy Hour. $10 Canned Tomato Products Canned Soup donation requested of all lay attendees to cover Canned Spaghetti Sauce Canned Beans the cost of lunch. To attend please RSVP by Canned Fruit Canned Chili March 1st. Applesauce Canned Beef Stew Canned Fruit Juice Peanut Butter ACIES: Sunday, March 19th, 3PM This year’s annual Acies function of the Camden Food Donations can be dropped off Comitium will be hosted by Our Lady of Peace at all Masses during the weekend of Parish. The Acies is the solemn expression of March 5, 2017 to April 2, 2017 union with and dependence on the Blessed Virgin ______Mary, where Legionaries assemble as a body and renew their consecration to Jesus through Mary. All Legionaries and their families are invited to attend ARE YOU DIVORCED? this beautiful ceremony and witness to their true DO YOU NEED AN devotion to Mary. A reception will follow in the ANNULMENT? church hall. DO YOU KNOW THE TYPES OF ANNULMENTS? For additional information, please contact Lorena 856- WANT ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS? 875-0614 or Kim [email protected] NEED HELP GETTING STARTED? ------CALL CONFIDENTIALLY NOTE: Spouse of the Holy Spirit Praesidium meets every DEACON AL 856-629-6142 EXT 27 Wednesday at 9AM in St Joseph’s Room; all are welcome ______to join us any Wednesday. Rosary begins promptly at 9. Divorce and Beyond is a seminar/support Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, Pray for Us! group for those who are separated and have made the decision to divorce or have gone through a divorce. Our 12 WEEK program will be held ANOINTING OF THE SICK in the parish center on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 If you have a Loved One who is seriously PM to 9:00 PM, beginning on March 1, 2017, at Our ill, or if you are going in for surgery, please Lady of Peace Parish (St. Mary's Church), 32 Carroll call the Parish Center for arrangement for a Avenue, Williamstown, NJ. A $20.00 registration fee priest to anoint you. The homebound, will cover the cost of the seminar and materials. For elderly, infirm or recuperating parishioners should more information, please call Debbie: 856-881-4133. make arrangements through the Parish Center, 856-629-6142. FIRST SUNDAY IN OF LENT, MARCH 5, 2017 Comunidad Hispana Iglesia Católica San Judas Horario de Misas Horario de Oficina Martes: 7:00pm Lunes-Jueves 10:00am a 5:00pm 402 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood NJ 08012 Sábado:6:00pm Viernes:10:00ama1:00pm Tel. (856) 228-1571 Fax (856) 232-5649 Domingo: 11:30am Sábado y Domingo - Cerrado Primer Domingo de Cuaresma Domingo Marzo 5, 2017 Eventos durante la semana en San Judas Domingo Marzo 5, 2017 10:00am: Educación Religiosa—Escuela OLOH Queridos Hermanos, los católicos hispanos/latinos son una 10:00am: Rosario – Iglesia bendición de Dios, por su presencia profética en nuestras 11:30am: Misa diócesis y parroquias. Es por eso que la Diócesis de Camden Lunes Marzo 6, 2017 invita a todo católico hispanos/latinos a que sea parte de este Registración de ESL Nivel 1 durante el día en la oficina gran evento de Evangelización llamado: V ENCUENTRO. Martes Marzo 7, 2017 7:00pm: Misa En Our Lady of Hope, Iglesia San Judas estamos 8:00pm: Adoración—Iglesia comprometidos con la misión del Obispo Dennis Sullivan para Miércoles Marzo 8, 2017 continuar con la Misión del Papa Francisco, ser “Una Iglesia 8:00pm: Crecimientos Carismáticos—Capilla en Marcha-Saliente.” La Iglesia san Judas le invita a que se Jueves Marzo 9, 2017 integre en los grupos del V Encuentro que se establecerán 6:00pm: Clases de Inglés—Oficina de la Rectoría empezando la primera semana de Marzo (Cuaresma) y 7:00pm: IMEC— Capilla finalizando en Mayo con una gran celebración Parroquial. Viernes Marzo 10, 2017 6:00pm: Clase de Confirmación—Escuela OLOH Sábado Marzo 11, 2017 Educación Religiosa 8:30am: Retiro de padres de Educación Religiosa 10:00am: Grupo de Jóvenes 4 al 12grado - Capilla Fechas a seguir en Marzo 4:45pm: RICA de adultos—Oficina de la Rectoría Sábado Marzo 11 – Retiro para todos los padres de 5:00pm: Rosario Educación Religiosa de 8:30am a 1pm. 6:00pm: Misa 8:30pm: Grupo de Oración El Buen Pastor—Iglesia Sábado Marzo 18 – Retiro de Cuaresma para los Domingo Marzo 12, 2017 estudiantes de Educación Religiosa. Necesitamos 10:00am: Educación Religiosa—Escuela OLOH que los estudiantes estén presente. Planee de 10:00am: Rosario- Iglesia acuerdo a esta fecha por favor. 11:30am: Misa En preparación del Domingo Marzo 12, 2017 Primera lectura Génesis 12: 1-4 Cuaresma Segunda lectura: 2 Timoteo 1: 8-10 Retiro de Cuaresma en San Judas. El Evangelio: Mateo 17: 1-9 sábado 1 de Abril de 8:30am a 5pm, Oración de la semana están todos invitados al Retiro de “Padre eterno, te doy gracias por tu amor inquebrantable, Cuaresma junto con el padre René Canales. porque sé que me has amado desde el primer momento de la Un día de “Conversión y Penitencia”. creación. Gracias por tu gran generosidad y tu misericordia. ¡Solo a ti te adoraré todos los días de mi vida.”

Exposición del Santísimo Martes después de Misa hasta las 9:30pm. Mantengámonos de rodillas delante de Él, adorándole no por lo que vaya a hacer, no porque escuche mi oración y tome nota para darme lo que le pido al pie de la letra, sino simplemente dándole adoración.