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Queen of Peace Catholic Church Office: 662-895-5007 Fax: 662-895-5036 AFTER HOURS
EMERGENCIES - 901-351-6951 E-Mails: queenop@shsm.org Web Site: www.qopcc.com Schedule of Services Sunday Vigil ..... . Saturday, 5:00PM Sunday ... . . .8:30AM & 10:30AM Weekdays .. Monday Friday .9:00AM Holy Days .10:00AM & 7:00PM Rosary .Monday Friday .. 8:40AM Office Hours Monday Thursday .8:00AM 4:00PM Friday .. 8:00AM 1:00PM Parish Staff Father Robert Tucker, SCJ Pastoral Team Leader Father Greg Schill, SCJ .. Pastoral Team Father Greg Speck, SCJ .. Pastoral Team Father Tii Pham, SCJ ...... Pastoral Team Sr. Emily Morgan, RSM .. Pastoral Team Henry Babin . . Deacon
Kay Johnston ................................. Parish Secretary Gretchen McAlexander ..... .. Facility Manager Sacraments Reconciliation ................ 4:15 4:45PM on Saturday or by appointment Baptism ..........................................By appointment Parental preparation required Matrimony ... Please contact the priest at least 6 months prior to the Wedding Anointing of the Sick ................................ ... Contact the Parish Office. Funerals .............................. Contact the Parish Office Parish Membership Parish registration forms are available for new parishioners in the church office. If you are not registered in the parish (or not certain), please take the time to do so. If you are a current member and have a change of address or phone number, please call the Parish Office. An active
participating member is one who regularly participates in the liturgical life
of the parish; who is committed to stewardship of
time, talent and treasure. Bulletin The weekly bulletin extends a special invitation to participate in the events of the coming week, lists the sick of the parish, Mass intentions, weekly contributions, and other information. Announcements must be submitted in writing to the parish office no later than Monday by 4:00PM prior to the Sunday you need the announcement placed in the bulletin. Leave your notes to the attention of Kay Johnston or email her at queenop@shsm.org Queen of Peace Catholic Church History at a Glance 1954 - Claudia Wiseman, Lucie Collins and Father Thomas Simcox, SCJ discovered 12 Catholic families in the Olive Branch area. The new 59 member congregation first met in a dance studio 1963 - The church moved to an abandoned gas station cafι on Highway 78 1974 - The church then moved to a
larger multi-purpose building on 1980 - Father Jack Kurps, SCJ, became the first resident priest of Olive Branch. The membership quickly doubled in size from 30 to 60 families. 1983 On the Feast of Assumption, August 15th, Queen of Peace became a parish of the Jackson Diocese after existing as a mission for many years. Father Jack Kurps, SCJ, was installed as the first pastor, followed by Father Thomas Burns, SCJ. 1993 Father John Young, SCJ became pastor 1998 Queen of
Peace moved to 2005 In October our beloved pastor Father John Young, SCJ passed away. Father Terence Langley, SCJ, came to be our new pastor in November and our membership has continued to grow to the more than 700 families we have today. Parish Organizations and Opportunities for Service Religious
Education Children Ages Pre- Kindergarten through 12th Grade Pre K 5th Sunday @ 9:45am 6th 12th Wednesday @ 7:00PM Contact: Ms. Victoria Stirek (662-895-4575) Adults R.CI.A. Wednesday @ 7:00PM (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Contact the church office for information. (662-895-5007) ***If you are interested in any of the
ministries below please call the contact person for more information.*** Liturgical Ministry: Lay ministers are
active as Ministers of Greeter/Usher, Lectors, Commentator, Eucharistic
Ministers, Sacristans, and Altar Servers.
Their dedicated participation greatly enhances the reverent
celebration of the Bible Study Group: This group meets
every Wednesday after the 9:00am mass. Contact: Lyle Hennen 662-420-4365 Childrens Liturgy of the Word: This group exists
to provide an opportunity for children to hear readings and respond to them
in a simpler language during the 10:30 am mass. Contact: Mrs. Diane Ackerman 901-737-2298 Children (grades Pre-K 5th) learn how God works in the lives of his people. Children are grouped by age, with activities, drama, music, snacks, etc. Youth and adult volunteers are actively sought, as the program is organized and conducted entirely by them. Monday Friday, 9:00am 12:00 mid June. Contact: Laura Sloan 662-893-2151 Finance Committee Contact: Mike Martin 662-349-0528 Parish Council ??????
Choir: This group is a
spiritual, musical and social group.
Our goal is to enhance the liturgy encouraging all the faithful to
participate in song and worship, incorporating both traditional and
contemporary music, in English, Latin and Spanish, as well as special choral
selections. We invite High school and
adult musicians and singers to join us in our efforts to share Gods word in
worship, service, fellowship and song.
Rehearsals Wednesdays @ 7:00pm. Mens Club
Contact: Tracy
Lindsey tdellindsey@aol.com
Womens Club Contact: Janet Beck (901-486-2384) Ministry of the Sick Contact: Carolyn
Johnston (662-349-2559) Bereavement Committee: This ministry exists to bring love from Queen of Peace to the family of those who pass away. We provide a meal immediately following the funeral service for whomever the family wants by their side. Contact: Janet Beck (901-486-2384) or Barbara Dees (662-895-4839) bilandjanbeck@yahoo.com barabara.dees@bnsf.com Catholic Social Services Contact: Sr. Pauline Egan, PBVM 9607 Hwy. 178 Olive Branch, MS (662-893-0255) Olive Branch Community Emergency Food Ministry Contact: Diane ORourke (662-893-2435) Olive Branch Thrift Store Contact: Betty Cail (662-895-8912) Youth Group Contact: Gloria Morarity (662-895-2207)
Young at Heart Group Contact : Ann Liberto (662-895-6950) Sunday Office Angels Contact : Lisa Sanford (662-893-4012) Knights of Contact : Joe Suhanin (662-895-3084) Bilingual Drama Club Contact : Monica Sanchez (662-893-1486) Moms Group Contact : Celia Webb (901-634-6717) Catholic Girls Club Contact: Mary Jerkins (662-895-5844) Nursery Contact: Amy Taylor (662-895-4988) Pro-Life Contact: Roy Gaia (662-893-3022) Bulletin Prayer List Contact: Kay Johnston 662-895-5007 Phone Contact: Midge Kenny (662-893-6038) Email Contact: Diana ORourke (662-893-2435)
Handyman Ministry Contact: Tim Stocking (662-890-7695)
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