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Safe Environment Program
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is taking action to keep children safe. Archdiocesan policy states that all Church volunteers and paid employees must possess clearances as required by Pennsylvania law and to complete mandatory training . Queen of Peace is dedicated to the mission of protecting children. If you work or volunteer within the parish, please follow the link to the Office for Child and Youth Protection where you will find additional information and instructions for obtaining clearances and registering for training. Please contact our Safe Environment Coordinator, Lorraine Pfeiffer, at qofpservices@comcast.net for further assistance.
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Friends,
We draw a close to Ordinary Time and begin Advent next week. This weekend we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King.
In the world around us, where power and authority are often measured by wealth, status, or control, the kingship of Jesus is radically different. Jesus reigns not with force or domination, but with love, humility, and service. He is the Shepherd King, who calls us to a kingdom built on compassion, forgiveness, and peace. In the Gospel reading today, we hear how Christ, in His final moments on the cross, offers a kingdom that is not of this world, but one of eternal life, accessible to all who follow Him.
As we reflect on Christ’s kingship, let us ask ourselves: how are we living as citizens of His kingdom? Do our actions reflect His values of humility, love, and justice? Are we working to build a kingdom of peace and service in our own homes, workplaces, and communities? Christ’s reign is one of love and invitation, and we are all called to share in it through our commitment to His mission.
This week many of you will be traveling for Thanksgiving, I hope and pray that you travel safely and have a blessed holiday. If you are in the area, I would love to see you Thanksgiving morning at Mass. I am beginning a new tradition here – The blessing of the bread Mass – on Thanksgiving at 8am. Sam’s Italian Bakery has graciously given us a deal on their fresh made bread. I will bless the bread at the end of Mass and invite all present to take a loaf home to share at your Thanksgiving table. God is good, and we have so much to be thankful about.
May the Lord, our King, continue to bless you and your loved ones with His grace and peace.
+Fr. Jim
Help Revive Philadelphia Cursillo!
The Philadelphia Cursillo is taking steps to revive itself. If you experienced a Cursillo weekend in another (arch)diocese and if you are interested in connecting with Cursillo again, please contact Fr. Bill Waters, OSA at h2ososa@aol.com.
The Cursillo in Christianity, is a movement of the Catholic Church whose mission is to spread the message of the Gospel. We are members of Philadelphia Archdiocese parishes who have attended a Cursillo weekend and are fulfilling a promise to be in a lifelong commitment of piety, study and action in our Catholic faith.
Queen of Peace has an Online Giving program available to our parishioners. We have arranged with Vanco Services to provide our members an opportunity to use Electronic Funds Transfer as an alternative method for giving. The Program is free of charge for parishioners. By making your offering through our Online Giving program it allows you to donate once or make a recurring contribution that is automatically transferred from your checking or savings account on a monthly basis, and you select your own billing date. This is an easy way to make your Sunday contributions without worrying about your collection envelope. The use of EFT is not only time saving and convenient for you, but also allows our Parish to realize a more consistent level of support. By signing up for the Online Giving program, you will know that you are doing your part to support the Parish even at times you are not able to physically present to celebrate with the Parish Community. To sign-up simply CLICK HERE.
Of course, if you prefer, your collection envelope is still a great way to support Queen of Peace Parish. Simply drop it in the collection basket on Sunday or you may mail it to the Rectory: 820 North Hills Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038.
Thank you for your generous support
