Our Lady Queen of Peace

Rev. Edward G. Rama, Pastor
973-948-3185
FatherEd@OLQPBranchville.org

209 Route 206
Branchville, New Jersey 07826

Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli
Beacon: December 27, 2018
In 1995, to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, President Jimmy Carter, President Nelson Mandela, President Vaclav Havel, President Oscar Arias Sánchez, President Shimon Peres, and other world leaders met in Hiroshima, Japan along with scientists, physicians, Nobel Laureates, and business leaders. They came together in order to discuss a way forward in creating hope for society. They knew that the more wars are waged, the fiercer the battles, the greater the destruction and loss of human life. They did not want to see hope for the future snuffed out....  

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From the Desk of Father Ed:

Dear Parishioners:
Last week we celebrated the Baptism of the Lord and this week we celebrate the wedding feast at Cana. Two of the most joy filled sacraments and events: Baptism and Marriage. In both Gospel readings Jesus’ divinity is clearly seen. At the Baptism of the Lord the Father’s voice was heard, “This is my Beloved Son...” At the wedding feast at Cana Jesus performed His first sign that He is God by changing water into wine... 

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Monthly Healing Mass 
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish  

               Thursday, January 17, 2018   

Praise & Worship Music: 7:00 pm
Holy Mass Celebrated at 7:30 pm

The Healing Service will take place immediately after Mass;
Father Ed will be celebrating the Mass and Healing Service. 
Come and join us and experience the Lord’s healing power.
Praise & Worship Music by Dan Ferrari and Ben Yates

Eucharistic Adoration (Weather Permitting)
For the Winter Months of December to March Eucharistic Adoration will be on a Winter Schedule and be reduced from 24 hours to 12 hours of Adoration. 

Beginning After the First Friday Mass on February 1, 2018 at 8:oo am
Ending on First Saturday, February 2, at 8:00 pm.

Mass on Friday Morning will be Celebrated Ad Orientem

"The Eucharist contains, as we all know, 'truly, really and substantially' the Body and Blood, together with the Soul and Divininty of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Mediator Dei, 129)

***CALL FOR WAITING LIST ***

March For Life Pilgrimage
One - Day Bus Trip: Washington, D.C.

                       Friday, January 18, 2019

                            Give Witness to the Beauty of Life

6:00 am Mass at Our Lady Queen Of Peace
6:30 am Bus Departs Our Lady Queen Of Peace
11:30 am Arrive in Washington D.C.
12:00 Noon Rally begins at the Mall
1:00 PM March Begins
3:30 pm Return to the Bus
9:30 pm Return to Our Lady Queen Of Peace

Come & Join us for our annual pilgrimage to give witness to the Beauty of Life. The cost is only $10.00. Children & students are free. Children & Students must be accompanied by an adult. If you are unable to join us for the pilgrimage but would like to help defray the cost there are donation envelopes available at the back of the Church. The bus will make a food stop along the way & on the way back. Call the office for more information. Sign up sheet is located at the back of the Church.

Saturday:  
5:00 PM
Sunday:  
8:00 AM
9:30 AM Family Mass
11:00 AM
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Monday to Saturday:  
8:00 AM        
(Rosary following Mass)
(Friday & Saturday Morning Masses
are celebrated Ad Orientem)
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Healing Mass:
7:00 PM
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month
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Holyday:
8:00 AM, 7:00 PM 

Saturday:  
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
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Available After All Weekday Masses, During Monday Night Adoration,
During Friday Morning Adoration,
and Any Time By Appointmemt 

Monday: Ending with Benediction
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Friday:
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

First Friday: Eucharistic Adoration
Friday 8:30 AM - Friday 8:00 PM
Note:  Winter Schedule

Monday-Friday:
9 AM - 2:00 PM

Telephone:  973-948-3185

Catholic Charities 

or call 1-855-670-GIVE (4483)