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Thursday, January 5th 7:00 a.m. Michael J. Rubino, req. The Mea Family

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Masses for the Week

Saturday, December 31st ew Years Eve 8:30 a.m. Weekly Memorial Mass 5:00 p.m. New Years Eve Mass Sunday, January 1st ew Years Day Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Masses will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Monday, January 2nd 7:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish and all their intentions 12:10 p.m. Thomas Dante, req. Patricia and Jim Robertson Tuesday, January 3rd 7:00 a.m. Ruth M. Merrill, req. James and Allison Farley 12:10 p.m. Marcella Hauser, req. Patricia and Jim Robertson Wednesday, January 4th 7:00 a.m. Frank Ameo, req. Ed Moragas and Family 12:10 p.m. Thomas Mansfield, req. his wife Dolores

12:10 p.m. Josef and Rosa Fink, req. The Filannino Family Friday, January 6th 7:00 a.m. Michael Rubino, req. 2010 Womens Cornerstone Core Team 11:00 a.m. For the intentions of the families and staff of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace 12:10 p.m. John Ciesielski, req. his family Saturday, January 7th 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Weekly Memorial Mass Ruth McInroy, req. The Falk Family

Sunday, January 8th The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Helen Rubino, req. The Scopelliti Family Guido Torsiello, req. his wife Anita and family 10:30 a.m. Robert Marasco, req. The Marasco Family 12:00 p.m. Rosalia Randazzo, req. Joe, Nancy, Joseph, Anthony Randazzo A/PH/School Thursday, January 5th 1:002:00 p.m. Holy Hour for Reparation, church 3:304:45 p.m. Religious Education Classes, A/PH/school 5:3010:00 p.m. CYO Basketball, A 7:30 p.m. Baptism Preparation, PHB Friday, January 6th 12:309:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration which conclude with a Holy Hour beginning at 8:00 p.m., church 5:009:30 p.m. CYO Basketball, A Saturday, January 7th 4:007:30 p.m. Confirmation Prep for 9th Grade Students, Entire Parish Hall / A / Kitchen Sunday, January 8th 9:00, 10:30 and 12 noon MassesEucharistic Prep Mass #3 10:0011:45 a.m. Family Based Rel. Ed. Program, Entire Parish Hall / Gym / Kitchen 1:306:30 p.m. CYO Basketball Games, Gym 2:00 p.m. Baptisms, church 6:00 p.m. Youth Mass, churchfollowed by Dinner, PH / K/A

Calendar of Parish Activities Week of January 1, 2012

Sunday, January 1st ew Years Day Parish Offices Closed 7:009:00 p.m. High School Youth Ministry Dinner, Entire Parish Hall / Kitchen Monday, January 2nd o ovena and o Scheduled Parish Activities Parish Offices and The A of OLP Closed Tuesday, January 3rd 3:004:30 p.m. A of OLP gym time, A 5:009:30 p.m. CYO Basketball practices, A 6:30 p.m. A of OLP Cub Scouts, CAF 7:009:00 p.m. Bible Timeline, Entire Parish Hall 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir practice, church 7:30 p.m. RCIA, Counting Room Wednesday, January 4th 3:304:45 p.m. Religious Education Classes, A/PH/school 7:158:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes,

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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 Doris Chirash Agnes Inserra Susan Griffin Shane Cook William DiLemme Elaine Patterson Abdalla Shenouda 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 Also, please remember our dearly departed relatives and friends who have passed away recently especially Renee Staufenberger and Rosemary Burns 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.

Scriptural Readings for the Week of January 1, 2012

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Monday 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 Tuesday 1 Jn 2:293:6; Jn 1:29-34 Wednesday 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42 Thursday 1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51 First Friday

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration with Holy Hour

January 6, 2012
Why not give yourself a spiritual gift? Come to the church on First Friday January 6, 2012 . Eucharistic Adoration will be held starting after the12:10 PM Mass and will conclude with Holy Hour from 8 to 9 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quiet time in adoration, reflection and prayer. Everyone is welcome Thank you for signing the attendance book which will be placed on the table at the entrance of the church closest to the rectory.

Rosary Society ews

Help is eeded with Altar Linens

Please consider offering your services. We need help to wash and iron the 1 Jn 5:5-13; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-38 altar linens used at Mass during the distribution of Holy Communion. If you or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 would like to help, and /or would like more information to make your decision, contact Peggy Clarke at 908-464-9165. Thank you for giving our request some First Saturday serious thought. 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 2:1-11

Food Pantry Items of the Week

Our supplies of dish detergent, laundry detergents and mayonnaise are very low. Happy ew Year to you and your families. Thank you for all your kindness and generosity especially during this past year.

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January Youth Club ews

Middle School Youth Club (7th and 8th grade)
Sunday, January 15th Roller Skating Party Florham Park 6:00 8:00 p.m. Permission slips and payment necessary. See rectory mail slot for permission slips. Friday, February 3rd Youth Club Overnight Retreat It will end after 8:30 a.m. mass on 6:00 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 4th. Check Rectory mail slot for sign up brochure. Due to logistics of planning we cannot accept late registrations!!! Saturday 9:00 a.m. Registration deadline Friday, January 20, 2012

Junior Youth Club (5th and 6th grade)

Sunday, January 15th Roller Skating Party Florham Park 6:00 8:00 p.m. Permission slips and payment necessary. See rectory mail slot for permission slips Saturday, February 11th St. Valentines Day Theme 7:00 9:00 p.m. Open Gym/Games

Thank you to everyone that supported the Pajama Program. It was a huge success! 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

Requests for the eedy of St. Johns in ewark

Union Catholic Scholarship Exam

The Union Catholic High School Scholarship Exam for the Class of 2016 will be held on Saturday, January 7th at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday, January 8th at 1:00 p.m. There is no make-up for this exam.

As part of our Parishs Mission to help the poor and homeless of Newark through St. Johns, we are requesting the following items: Unwrapped New The fee for this exam is $25.00. To register for or for more information regarding scholarship opportunities, conbasketballs, footballs and soccer balls, Visa Gift Cards in the amount of $25.00 and warm dry mens tact the Admissions Office at 908-889-1600, ext. 302. boots sizes 9 through 13. This year we have provided St. Johns with thousands of hours and dollars of our generosity. Lets keep it coming. Please bring your donations to the rectory. If you have any questions please call or email Michael Savage at 908-4006885 or savegetunes1@comcast.net.

Seton Hall Prep Entrance Exam

Seton Hall Prep, grades 912 in West Orange is offering its 4th and final entrance exam on Saturday, January 7th. Scholarships and financial aid are still available. Families can tour the school while students test. Please contact Mr. Matt Cannizzo in the Admission Office at 973-325-6632 or at mcannizzo@shp.org

39 years of legalized abortion! Over 53 million victims! Cant anything be done? What can I do?
Protect the unborn, join in the March for Life. Our Lady of Peace in conjunction with St. Teresa of Avila parish is joining thousands in sending a message to our elected representatives that we choose LIFE and we believe ABORTION KILLS AN UNBORN CHILD!

March for Life

Washington, D.C. Monday
January 23, 2012
REMEMBER Unite on the Life Principles to Overturn

Roe v. Wade and With Love Protect Mothers and Preborn Children. No Exception! No Compromise!"

Here am I, Lord. I come to do Your Will. (Heb. 10:9)

Fare - Adults and Students 12 and above $30 Bus (Financial Aid is available for students) Children 12 and under Free Maximum fare per family $70
(Please bring your own bag lunch.)

SEATING IS LIMITED, PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW!

Please fill in the form below and mail it with a check for your fare payable to St. Teresa of Avila no later than Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to the Parish Office, 306 Morris Ave., Summit, N.J. 07901 Attn: March for Life Coordinator: Louise Biunno Faith & Life Society Pick Up & Drop Off: St. Teresa of Avila Church, 306 Morris Ave., Summit, N.J. 07901

Name: ______________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________ Street: _______________________________ Town: _________________________ ZIP: __________ Email:____________________________________________Cell Phone:________________________ # of Seats Required ___ Adults _______ Students _______ Amount Enclosed: $ ________________

18 must have parent/guardian written permission. Details and itinerary to follow.