– Our Music Ministry Director, Jon Agresta and the Choir and Folk Group will be returning in September and is desperately in need of some additional members. Students in 8th grade and high school are welcome as well! You do not need any special talent or training just the desire to sing and praise God, in song. We need all voice types – both male and female.
Also, we will be starting back up our Children’s Choir – and are excited to say will have students from our elementary schools up to 8th grade (although there is no minimum age, younger children must be able to read.
Rehearsals for the Children’s Choir are Wednesday’s 4-5pm in the church. The Children’s Choir sings on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the 12noon Mass. Start up dates will be announced.
If you would like to join – please come or call or email:
jonnieagreasta@aol.com 856-589-3228 or ronnieadams1965@yahoo.com 856-629-5923
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Our Lady of Peace Religious Education – 2022-2023 year :
Don’t forget to sign up: https://oloppreled.weebly.com
Religious Education Welcome Back Mass for Monday students will be Sept. 12 at 6:30pm in Church.
Religious Education Welcome Back Mass for Thursday students will be Sept. 15 at 5:30pm in the Church.
Any questions, please contact the Religious Education program at 856-629-0614 or reled@olopp.org
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Office of the Diaconate
The Office of the Diaconate is holding a meeting to provide information and answer questions concerning the life and ministry of a permanent deacon. The ministry of the deacon, particularly bilingual deacons, are needed to serve the people of God in the Diocese of Camden. If you believe that Christ may be calling you to serve the Church as a deacon, please attend this meeting. If you know someone who you think Christ may be calling, please provide them the following information.
When: Saturday, October 1st from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: The Diaconate Center (15 N. East Avenue, Vineland)
Who: Any man ages 30 – 55
Please confirm your attendance by calling the Diaconate Office (856-583-2858) or emailing linda.decosta@camdendiocese.org.
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Seniors Social Club :
Monday, October 10th will be the next meeting and will continue to meet the 2nd Monday of each month
at 2pm in Marian Hall (Church Basement). Please use the ELEVATOR!
Hope you all had a wonderful summer!!
Come join us for an afternoon of socializing, Bingo, coffee, cake and MUCH MUCH more!
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Taize Prayer group:
You are welcome to join a short time of reflection and meditative prayer –
Tuesday, October 4th in St. Joseph Room (downstairs in Parish Center) from 7-8:30pm.
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From Our Parish Nursing Ministry –
Please read the valuable information regarding your health!
Please click on the above flyer for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Association. We will be holding 2 very important sessions here at the Parish – you must sign up for. Wednesday, Oct 12th 6-7pm and Wednesday, Nov 9th 6-7pm. These are education programs presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and our own Parish Nursing Ministry.
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Our Lady of Peace Parish Boy Scout Troop #161 is looking for more members to join.
Please see the attached flyer for their upcoming events and meetings.
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We would like to thank all who are currently using Parish Giving and would like to invite those who aren’t. Join the many who have already signed up to On-Line Parish Giving. You can visit our parish website: www.olopp.org and click on the Parish Giving logo – it will direct you to the secured page to sign up – it’s free! Save the hassle from writing those weekly donation checks. Directions are easy to follow or you can call (866) 307-7140. When you sign up, you can use a credit or debit card or automatic checking account withdrawals. It’s that easy! For those who like to get points using their credit cares – this is another way to get those points! Thank You to those who are using Parish Giving and for those of you who might consider using irrelevant
Hearing Assistance Available
We are equipped with a hearing assistance system. They are located at the elevators you may use your own earplugs or if your hearing aids have a “T” setting you may use the lanyard. You may sit anywhere in the church including the cry room. For assistance just ask one of the ushers.
House of Charity – Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Our goal here at OLOPP is $188,900; we have raised $172,124 to date, which is from 91% of our goals. Please remember all pledges must be paid in order for the Parish to receive back 10%. Please make your sacrificial gift to help continue the mission of the church here in the Diocese of Camden. With a parish of more than 4,400 families, we still need a lot of gifts to make our parish goal! If you have not made a donation, Pledge Cards are at the side doors of the Church and in the Parish Center. Thank you all for your Generosity. May God Bless YOU!!!