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COMING UP AT MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE
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This weekend:
Child care is available during 9:30 and 11:30 Mass. The Child Care room is in the Parish Center. Volunteers are always appreciated! Thanks.
Dr. Brant Pitre's video
for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time:The Parable of the Dishonest Steward.
Thank you! Fr. Peter Akpoghiram says thank you for your generosity to the Mission Appeal for Nigeria last weekend. Your generosity has sent $15,000 to support the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wari.
Youth Minister:
Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church is seeking a youth minister, either full-time or part-time. Please contact Fr. John at
Mission Trip 2017 with Fr. John:
You don't have to leave the country to serve the poor. Fr. John will take part in a mission trip to Appalachia in July 2017. Youth entering 9th grade through 12th are invited to take part. Adult chaperones are also needed. Please contact Karen Baker at kbaker@maryqueenofpeace.org if you are interested.
You can find out more about the mission here.
Funds for the trip will be raised through the #iGiveCatholic online giving day on November 29.
March for Life 2017: High school students are invited to take part in the March for Life Pilgrimage, January 24-29, 2017. The cost is $580, including transportation, accommodations, and all admissions.Return the attached form to Fr. Ian Bozant at imbozant@gmail.com or call the office at 985-626-6977.
Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence: Archbishop Gregory Aymond will celebrate a Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence on October 16. If you have been affected by violence and would like to attend, please notify the office at 985-202-0232. See the flier here.
COMING UP:
September 19: Parish School of Religions Opening Mass, 6:30 p.m.
September 21: There will be no 6:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. Mass due to the Priests' Convocation in New Orleans.
September 24: Annulment Writing Workshop, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the office at 985-626-6977 to RSVP.
September 24: Friends of the Poor Walk: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hosting their 9th annual Friends of the Poor© Walk/Run on September 24. Online pre-registration may be completed at https://www.svdpusa.net/fop/ Select LOUISIANA >LAKEFRONT in MANDEVILLE.For more information, please contact:Angela Wattler (985) 966-3846, alcami60@aol.com.
September 28: There will be no 6 p.m. Mass on this date.
SAVE THE DATES!
October 2: Mass of the Roses.
The Carmelite Sisters and our Community will host the Mass of the Roses in honor of St. Therese of Lisieux on
Sunday, October 2 at the Monastery of St. Joseph and St. Teresa, 73530 River
Road, Covington, LA 70435. Shuttle Service begins at 8:15 a.m.
Father Louis Arceneaux, CM, will celebrate
Mass at 9:30 a.m. After Mass, there will be distribution of blessed roses and refreshments.See the flier here.
October 6:
Accepting God's mercy in our lives, with Fr. Charlie Latour. 7 p.m. in the church. Don't miss the last in our series of talks this Year of Mercy.
October 6: Altar server training takes place starting today, for four Thursdays in October, starting at 4 p.m. For students in fifth grade and older. Parents are asked to attend the first meeting. Email Kelly Hightower at mqpservers @gmail.com
October 7: Family Night returns with a twist! This year, we will have three Family Night dinners, hosted by various ministries. Our 7th-grade class from Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic School invites you to enjoy a plate of jambalaya with salad, bread, dessert and a drink. Dine in or take out.
Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m.
October 8-9:
Fr. Wildor Pierre will be visiting from St. Benoit in Haiti. We will have a second collection at all Masses to help our sister parish.
October 9
: Parish Picnic, following 11:30 Mass. We'll share faith, food, and fun with our parish family as we celebrate the 8th anniversary of the dedication of our church building, which took place October 5, 2008.
See pictures from our church dedication here.
November 12: Fleur de Fall parish and school fundraiser. This year, we are celebrating with "Diamonds and Denim"! You can dress up or dress down, just step up and support our parish and school! Tickets will be available soon. If you are interested in donating or sponsoring the event, please email fleurdefall@gmail.com or mqop@maryqueenofpeace.org. Thank you
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ENCOUNTERING JESUS
Rachel's Vineyard Retreat: An opportunity for healing the pain of abortion. See the flier here.
Lectio on Formed.org:
There is no better place to look for guidance in the New Evangelization than the Acts of the Apostles. In Lectio: Evangelization and the Acts of the Apostles, Dr. Mary Healy combines Bible study with Church teaching and practical wisdom to show you how modern Catholics can effectively lead people to Jesus Christ.
Watch Lectio Evangelization on
formed.org by using our parish code: 8R8EQN.
Around the Archdiocese:
Find the latest news from the Archdiocese of New Orleans
here
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Pray with Pope Francis: The Pope's prayer intentions for September:
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WITNESSING WITH JOY
Are you looking to share your God-given gifts? There are many opportunities at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church!
- Good steward: Mary, Queen of Peace congratulates our September Steward of the Month, Anne Bitterwolf. Anne has served on the Mary, Queen of Peace School Board for several years and is involved in the life of the parish and the school in many ways. We are grateful for her service to the Lord.
- For more information on opportunities to share your gifts with your parish family, visit our website at www.maryqueenofpeace.org. Thank you!
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Notes from the office: Working to serve you better
- Church bathrooms: Shedding some light on an issue - New motion sensor switches have been installed in the bathrooms to ensure we use our energy efficently. Please make sure the swtiches remain on "Auto." Thanks!
- Census update:If you have not yet updated your family information, please contact the office at 985-626-6977. Thank you!
- Lost and found: Have you left something in church? Lost and found bins are located in the foyer of the church, near the restrooms. Valuables are brought to the parish office. Call with any questions - 985-626-6977. Thanks!
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Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church| 1501 West Causeway Approach | Mandeville, LA 70471
mqop@maryqueenofpeace.org
www.maryqueenofpeace.org
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