April OLQP Calendar

Matthew 25 Bazaar Clean-up Day
Spring seems to be bursting out all over. And we are all anxious to start changing our closets from heavy winter clothing to lighter spring and summer wear. In the Matt 25 shop we’d also like to put away all our winter clothing and bring out our spring and summer line. Therefore, we’re scheduling another in our series of clean-up days at Matt. 25. On Saturday, May 10, from 9 AM to 12 noon we are going to do a major clean-out. Many hands make light work call Barbara Gallagher, 703-243-1043, bgallag@comcast.net. PS -- We also have a desperate need for volunteers to staff the shop on the second Sunday of the month from 9 AM to noon. And, we have several Wednesday openings available. Please let me know if you can help.

Minkisi Ministry All are invited to come and prepare for Pentecost at the Minkisi ministry’s small group session on Monday, May 5, 7:15 p.m., in the Parish Discussion Room (old rectory living room). Using the theme, “The Spirit of God Sends Me to Bring Good News to the Poor and Heal the Brokenhearted”, Barbara Green will lead the quiet prayer and scripture reflections on 1 John 5-7. For more information, contact Cecilia Braveboy,
703-979-5389, jisaac3@verizon.net.

Parish Strategic Planning Survey:
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Our Pantry Needs Replenishing!
OLQP parishioners have been great in keeping our pantry well stocked, but now we need to ask for your help again. Here are the items that we need: dry cereal, canned vegetables, canned soup, pasta and pasta sauce,peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna, dessert mixes (brownies, cookies, cake mixes, jello, etc.) Thank you in advance for helping so many people.

Book of Prayer Intentions
All are invited to write requests for prayer in the Book of Prayer Intentions, which is now located at the back of church. We all carry anxieties and concerns from our everyday lives as we come to celebrate the Eucharist. The Book of Prayer Intentions will serve as a place to gather those intentions and will be raised up at the Prayer of the Faithful with our spoken prayers.

BoneMarrow Registry Drive: On May 18th from 7:30 am until 7:00 pm, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182) will host a drive to register donors for the National Marrow Donor Program. Registrants must be in good health, between the ages of 18 and 60, and be willing to donate to anyone in need. Additional information is available at www.marrowdrive.homestead.com or at
703-896-7402.

Matthew 25, OLQP's thrift shop is open Sundays and Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 noon. To volunteer or for additional information contact Barbara Gallagher, 703-243-1043, bgallag@comcast.net. Because we are so short on volunteers our storeroom has become overwhelmed with clothing donations. Therefore, we are asking all of our generous donors to take a break from bringing donations to the shop for the summer.

For a year now, OLQP parishioners and friends have assisted our Early Learning Center and the Orphans of AIDS in Africa ministry -- at no cost whatsoever -- by purchasing Giant cards-(4 percent) or Shoppers Food Warehouse certificates (5 percent). The Social Justice Committee sells Giant cards and Shoppers certificates after each weekend Mass. Look for the red Just$ signs at the church entrance. Questions? Call Gene Betit at
703-979-5580 or gbetit@ourladyqueenofpeace.org. Just$ Form.

Create a future of peace-Join Pax Christi USA! Faithful Citizenship: Catholic Call to Political Responsibility. Pax Christ, the Catholic Peace movement, asks voters to examine the position of candidates on the full range of issues, as well as on their personal integrity, philosophy, and performance. A consistent ethic of life should be the moral framework from which to address all issue of the political arena. Call 814-453-4955; www.paxchristiusa.org.

Read Fr. Kevin Nadolski's homilies.

Read Fr. Joseph Nangle's homilies.

Rebuilding Together For two decades, Queen of Peace has participated in a program that rehabs homes of low income and elderly folks so they can live in dignity. This year’s date is fast approaching – April 26. Skills are helpful, but not necessary, as there is usually plenty of cleanup and yard work to be done. If you can give a part of one Saturday to this year’s effort, contact house captain rusty.davis@verizon.net. Mark your calendars!

Young Adult Ministry Are you between the ages of 25 and 35 and interested in building an active young adult community at OLQP? We would love your ideas and input on the best ways to build a ministry to and with young adults. If interested, please contact Jennifer Browne at hefjen02@yahoo.com or Heather Kinney at hkinney@ourladyqueenofpeace.org.

OLQP Book Group will be meeting in the Peace Room (basement of the Ministry Center) at 7 PM May 15 to discuss "Amazing Grace" by Jonathan Kozol. Also, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver (June 19); and "The Creation: an Appeal to Save Life on Earth" by E.O. Wilson (July 17). Please contact Mike Wilson, mike.wilson87@verizon.net, 202-863- 4436 or for information.