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ABOUT OUR PARISH

PARISH ASSOCIATIONS Holy Name Society/Father’s Club - 8:00pm, First Monday after Second Sunday (Fr. Hopkins Hall)

Rosary & Altar Society (OLQP) - First Sunday following 9:00am Mass

Rosary & Altar Society (OLL) - 7:30pm Eve of First Friday (KofC Hall)

SACRAMENTS BAPTISM Sundays during Mass. Scheduling should be made as early as possible, to allow the parents to attend the preparation meetings. RECONCILIATION Monday - Friday | 7:30am-8:00am Saturday | 3:00pm-3:30pm (Our Lady of Lourdes) Sunday | Before 10:00am Mass (Our Lady of Lourdes) MATRIMONY The Catholic Church takes preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony very seriously. Please contact the rectory at least one year in advance of the wedding to schedule an appointment with one of the Parish priests. Participation in the Marriage Preparation Program offered . ANOINTING OF THE SICK The fourth Saturday of each month after the 4:00pm mass and on First Fridays at 7pm Mass.

DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal | After morning Mass Novena to St. Joseph | Wednesday after morning Mass Novena to St. Peregrine | Thursday after morning Mass Novena to the Sacred Heart | Friday after morning Mass Divine Mercy | 7:30am on week Days Our Lady of Fatima Rosary | After morning Mass Legion of Mary | Thursday 7:00pm Cenacle of Life Prayer Group | Friday 4:00pm Charismatic Prayer Group | Second Friday of the month, 7:30pm Eucharist Adoration | Monday through Friday 7:00am-8:00am First Fridays | 8:00am-6:00pm Common Holy Hour and Confession | 6:00pm-7:00pm

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SERVED BY

Rev. Dominic Thomas.............................Pastor

Rev. Sujan Joseph....................Parochial Vicar

Deacon Thomas Finnerty…..Administrative Assistant

Dee Caraballo........Director of Music Ministry

Mrs. Denise Hall-Clarke...................Secretary

Terence Hurson.................................. ..Trustee

Richard F. McCahey...............................Trustee

CHURCH & RECTORY 90 Third Street, New Dorp, Staten Island, N.Y. Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm 718-351-1093 | Fax 718-351-1784 |olqpchurch.org Email: [email protected]

SCHOOL-Our Lady Queen of Peace 22 Steele Avenue | 718-351-0370 | olqpsi.com Mrs. Margaret O’Connor, Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Mrs. Barbara Orleman | 718-979-0989

WORSHIP

Mass Schedule Saturday Evening ................................4:00 pm Sunday ................................7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am, 10:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes

Weekdays

Monday through Friday .....................8:00 am

Holy Days of Obligation

Eve of Holy Day ...................................... 7:00 pm Holy Day..................................... 8:00, 12:00 noon At Our Lady of Lourdes .................... 7:00 pm Cedar Grove Avenue

VISITS TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Please contact the rectory if you know of anyone who is sick at home or in the hospital and or home-bound who would like a visit from one of the priests or deacons at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. Please call 718-351-1093 or email: [email protected]

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK

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From the Pastor’s Desk …

The central message of today’s readings is the most funda-mental principle of all religions, especially Christianity. It is to love God in Himself and living in others. Scripture readings for today remind us that we are created to love God by loving others and to love others as an expression of our love for God. Our religious practices like prayers, Bible reading, Sac-raments, acts of penance, and self-control are meant to help us to acknowledge and appreciate the presence of God in our neighbors and to express our love for God by serving our neighbors with love, sharing our blessings with them.

All Souls’ Day is a day specially set apart that we may re-

member and pray for our dear ones who have gone for their

eternal reward and who are currently in a state of ongoing

purification. From time immemorial, people of all religions

have believed in the immortality of the soul, and have prayed

for the dead. Join us as we pray for and honor those from our

parish who have gone to their eternal reward on Tuesday,

November 2nd at 7 pm; inviting everyone to join our daily Mass in November to pray for all Souls. This is the only help

we can give them and they can receive God’s mercy upon

them.

Our sincere gratitude to you all for supporting our parish

needs by buying raffle tickets and for helping to sell them; al-

so, thanks to all for working behind the scenes. This was a

great fundraiser and we hope to replace at least one air condi-

tioning unit which has been defective for a long time.

Thanks, prayers, and deep appreciation all those who partici-

pated in our recent increased giving campaign. Please note

that our Church participation is less than half as compared to pre-Covid.

This past Sunday was mission Sunday and it again reminds

us to be missionaries in our home parish. Our baptism call is

to become a missionary, to become a friend, and to bring

friend to Mass. Spread the word regarding our Jubilee year to

your friends and neighbors and invite them all to come to our

Eucharistic celebrations and to become part of a great par-

ish. Let us continue to pray and Our Father and Hail Mary each day for our parish family. Fr. Dominic.

All Souls Mass—November 2nd 2021 Deceased Buried from Our Lady Queen of

Peace

Tiffany Joy Adebowale, Wayne Agro, Pia Albanese, Frank Ambrosia, Laura Auer, Magaly Azocar, Alfred Brown, Mary Bruno-Pansarasa, James Brush, Carol Buneo, Frances Buo-novicino, Gennaro V. Cacciapuoti, Anthony R. Calabrese, Catherine Capaccione, Frank A. Contrada, Adelaide Capo-danno, Marie Capurso, Constance Carbo, Catherine Carnato, Rose Caruso, Joyce Castaldo, Michael Catalfumo, John F. Casazza, Richard Ciaccio, Clara Cino, Ann Collegio, Ruth Lynda Corella, Cecelia Corrado, Rose Cortese, Irene Corulla-Mooney, John Ronald Covino, Genevieve Croce, Lillian M. Curcio, Marie Cusack, Anthony J. DeAngelis, Isabella DeFlo-rio, Andrew DeJoy, Vincenza DeJoy, Mary Agnes Delpino, Philip R. DeVito, John DiPietro, Carmela (Millie) DiVirgilio, Rita Faicco, Randy Fanciullo, Margarita Feliciano, Margaret Freeo, Laura Fuentes, Lucy Gaccione, Paul M. Gaither, Jose Enrique Garcia, Camille Gengo, Frank Gissi, Marta Gomez, Dorothy Goncalves, Lois Grasso, Maria Hernandez, James Hines, Antonino Infuso, Robert W. Jensen, Henry Keyes, John Kosanke, Denis Kutzman, Vincent Laino, Jr., Deborah LaVec-chia, Jeanne Leone, Gary P. Lettera, Rose Livoti, Ralph Maf-feo, Rose C. Marchiano, Gloria Massa, Frances Mazella, Loretta A. McDougall, Marie McGlinchey, Patricia McNamara, Rosemary Mecca, Amanda Metzger, Vincent J. Militello, Jane Miller, Arelis Milton, Geraldine E. Morganti, Ronald Motta, Pat-rick Moylan, Ann Murray, Emily Musalo, Connie Napoletano, Gloria Nati, Regina Neller, Thomas O’Rouke, Laura A. Par-sons, Anthony Pasquale, Joan Pate, Andrew Pizza, Mary T. Quinton, Robert A. Raffellini, Louis Raneri, Raymond Raneri, John Rapillo, Geraldine F. Rapisaldo, James Remias, Ronald J. Risco, Russell J. Rogers, Kenneth Romano, Angela Rubano, Paul Saluzzi, Deborah Sanginette, Elena Santo, Alessandro Scarselli, Richard Shaw, Michael John Shea, Thomas Michael Joseph Shea, Lucille Simonian, Vincent Spadola, Roy Spiro, Robert Stanislaro, Joseph D. Storniolo, Ann Strahm, William Surowiec, Charles Taverna, Ursula Tor-re, Frances Tortorici, Ann Triano, Vincent (Jimmy) Tum-minello, Dennis Van Dina, Marie Versacio, Joan Walsh, Mary Walsh, Robert K. Wasson, John Wetmore, Joseph Rene Yost, Michael Zeffiro.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

We are grateful to all who contribute so generously each week, thank you for your support! We do recommend that you use parish envelopes or Weshare. Please call the rectory to register.

October 24th Sunday Collection $4,506.00 World Mission $1,239.00 Shrine Candles $290.00

Thank you for your generosity.

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WORSHIP TOGETHER TODAY’S READING FIRST READING Moses taught the Israelites the importance of passing on the faith to their children and grandchildren. What are some faith traditions you practice in your family?

SECOND READING Hebrews speaks of Jesus as the heavenly and eternal high priest who intercedes to God on our behalf. How often do you offer prayers of intercession to the Lord?

GOSPEL Jesus and the scribe agree on the two greatest commandments: to love God and to one’s neighbor. Which of these

two commandments do you find most

challenging. ©LPi

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Tara LaBarca, Baby Gabriel, Gallagher, Riyan

Richard, Lucille Iannella, Blythe Finn, Rose Bierbaum, Michelle LaBove, DMM, Charles Pomero, Peter Orleman, Anthony Pelle, Jr., Danielle Quattrocchi, Sharonlee Davino, Helena Elsa Allen, Alyssa K, Baby Riley.

Eternal rest grant unto their souls, O Lord, and let perpetu-al light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful depart-ed rest in peace. Amen.

Lillian M. Curcio, Mary Bruno Pansarasa,

Genevieve Croce

First Friday’s Healing Mass

All are invited. Adoration after the 8AM Mass, Common Holy Hour at 6pm, priests are available for confessions. Healing Mass at 7:00PM—Here at Our Lady Queen of Peace.

FATHER GANNON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This Fund helps students who attend OLQP School to remain in school when their family suffers a long term set back. Please make checks paya-ble to: OLQP/ Father Gannon Schol-arship Fund.

THE 2022 MASS BOOK IS OPEN Mass offering is to be made when the Mass is arranged in the Rectory during office hours. Weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation Masses are still $25 and Monday through Friday morning Masses are $15.

Monday, November 1—All Saints 8:00AM † Richard E. Bunner All Souls Novena

Tuesday, November 2—All Souls Day 8:00AM † Joann Cassidy, Barbara Fehrenbacher 7:00PM † All Souls Mass

Wednesday, November 3—St. Martin de Porres, Religious 8:00AM † Virginia Trazzi, All Souls Novena

Thursday, November 4—St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop 8:00AM † Victoria D’Agostino, Alfred, Clara & Karen Cino

Friday, November 5 8:00AM † Chuck Smith, All Souls Novena

Saturday, November 6 4:00PM † Tessie, Louie & Richard Aboto, Loretta Leavey, Robert & Marie Muller Sunday, November 7—32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00AM † Robert Conroy 9:00AM † Clara Cino, Ingrid Rivera 10:00AM OLL † All Veterans 11:00AM † Paul D’Alessio, Nellie Fraschilla

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Entrance Antiphon Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation!

FIRST READING: A reading from the Book of Deuteronomy

Moses spoke to the people, saying: "Fear the LORD, your God, and keep, throughout the days of your lives, all his statutes and commandments which I enjoin on you, and thus have long life. Hear then, Israel, and be careful to observe them, that you may grow and prosper the more, in keeping with the promise of the LORD, the God of your fathers, to give you a land flowing with milk and honey. "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today." The Word of the Lord. Responsorial Psalm

R. I love you, Lord, my strength.

I love you, O LORD, my strength, O LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer.


My God, my rock of refuge, my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold! Praised be the LORD, I exclaim, and I am safe from my enemies.


The LORD lives! And blessed be my rock! Extolled be God my savior. You who gave great victories to your king and showed kindness to your anointed.


SECOND READING: A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews

Brothers and sisters: The levitical priests were many because they were prevented by death from remaining in office, but Jesus, be-cause he remains forever, has a priesthood that does not pass away. Therefore, he is always able to save those who approach God through him, since he lives forever to make intercession for them. It was fitting that we should have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, higher than the heav-ens. He has no need, as did the high priests, to offer sacrifice day after day, first for his own sins and then for those of the people; he did that once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints men subject to weakness to be high priests, but the word of the oath, which was taken after the law, appoints a son, who has been made perfect forever. The Word of the Lord.

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone!” This ancient prayer has been found on the lips of many of God’s devoted servants throughout history. In its simplicity it reminds us of a timeless truth we often forget. We often worship other gods rather than the One true God and find all of our relationships distorted as a result. This One True and Eternal God who alone has a solitary claim on us and must be loved with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It is important that we remind ourselves often of God’s primary place in our lives, lest we get distracted and sidetracked. But there is one more important piece that Jesus insists belongs with this. We must love our neighbor as ourselves. You cannot have one without the other. God’s presence within each one of us requires that all of our relationships work together. This is at the heart of God’s kingdom. ©LPi

GOSPEL: A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark

One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, "Which is the first of all the commandments?" Jesus replied, "The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these." The scribe said to him, "Well said, teacher. You are right in say-ing, 'He is One and there is no other than he.' And 'to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself' is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And no one dared to ask him any more questions. The Gospel of the Lord.

Prayer for Our Jubilee Year Heavenly Father, bless and strengthen our parish family as we prepare ourselves spiritually for our Jubilee Year. Fill us with an ardent desire for Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament which nourishes and heals our souls. Inspire us, through the gifts of the Holy Spirit, to bring the Gospel message of love and hope to all people and help us to be good stewards of your wondrous creation, our world. Through the intercession of Mary, our beloved Mother, may our families stay united in love, our children grow in faith, our elderly and homebound be cherished and cared for and our sick be healed. May our grieving parishioners be consoled and our prayers for all the souls of our faithful departed find a place in Your Heart. Bless all Priests, Dea-cons and Religious who have served and are now serving the people of our parish. May their lives of prayer and ser-vice foster vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life. Our Lady Queen of Peace, Pray for us. Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us. Amen

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NEWS AND EVENTS Our Sanctuary Lamp

The Sanctuary Lamp, which is next to our Tabernacle, is a sign of the Real Presence of Jesus, the Light of the World, in our Parish Church. In accord-ance with tradition, this candle may be

dedicated in honor or in memory of a particular per-son or persons, or for a special intention. The cus-tomary offering for this weekly dedication is $20. There are several dates still open for dedication in 2021 and 2022 Book. Anyone who would like to plan for dedicating the Sanctuary Lamp should contact the Parish Office.

The Sanctuary Light for this week is donated in loving memory of Marie & Carmine Taverna requested by Robert Taverna.

We are accepting offerings for the Bread and Wine for the week in memory of your loved ones. The custom-ary offering for this weekly dedication is $20. Any questions, please call the Parish office 718-351-1093.

The Bread and Wine for this week are donated in loving memory of Marie & Carmine Taverna requested by Robert Taverna.

3. Donna Ullo & Salvatore DeGrado 2. Paige Danielle Rubino & Mario Basso

We Welcomed the Newly Baptized to our parish

Anthony Christopher LaSalle

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Connor James Kelly Philip John & Thomas George Kosciol

Home Blessings!

Have you thought of having your house blessed? During our Centennial year of Our Lady Queen of Peace would be a per-fect time to have your house blessing! Just contact the parish office and set up a time when the priest can come over, bless your home and family, and enjoy time to meet with you. The meeting is very informal and takes little preparation on your part. It’s a great opportunity to connect as a domestic church with both God and your priest. We look forward to celebrating your “home” church. We often bless our homes on the feast day of the Epiphany. On this day, we’ll inscribe the initials of the first names of the kings (C, M, B) and the year on our doors. The blessing is a beautiful family tradition that acknowledges the sacredness of our “domestic (home) churches.” But wait, there’s more. There is an Eastern European tradition (I believe a Polish tradition) where a family invites the priest over to bless a home during the time from the feast day of St. Stephen (December 26th) to the feast day of the Baptism of the Lord (often celebrated as late as February 2nd). This is a great reflection on the im-portance of these traditions. This tradition has strong liturgical roots as well. The main purpose is to invoke God’s blessing upon the house, as the priest sprinkles holy water and invites God into the home. It is stunning as it connects them to the Church, and our faith. Most priests have done numerous house blessings over the years. These blessings are also a great way for the priest to connect with families, and pray with them. (As well as a time to enjoy a good cup of coffee and pos-sibly, a favorite dessert, with the family). Just call the parish office and set up a date and time!

ALL SOULS DAY MASS

Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is celebrating a Memori-

al Mass this Tuesday, November 2nd at the 7pm for all the

faithful departed souls whose funerals were held from our

Church this past year. Their names will be read. All are

invited to come pray for them.

World Mission

Thank you for your generous response to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith last weekend on World Mission Sunday. You may stay connected year-round to the Pope’s missions, continuing the commitment of World Mission Sunday, by visiting MISSIO.org.

Our Jubilee Year 1922-2022

Kick off Meeting

There will be a meeting on Thursday November 4th at

7pm in Fr. Hopkins Hall for all those interested in being a part of our Gala and Journal committee. Please join us in making this 100-year celebration a joyous occa-sion for all.

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