Our Faithful Departed Parishioners from Queen of Peace Church (Sept 2025.- Present) + Mary C. Kirk, (09/29/2025 + Shirley Semelsberger (11/24/2025) + Tom Price (03/10/2026) + Elizabeth Cihan (06/28/2026) + Alberta Holtz (07/16/2026) + Edward Macalus (08/15/2026 + Elizabeth Duclos (09/22/2026) + Agnes Wilshire (09/28/2026) Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God rest in peace. Amen... --Parish Bulletin, October 18, 2026. (Image: "Cemetery All Souls Day Chrysanthemums."_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.) S

Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Wednesday, October 21, at 8:30 a.m., following morning Mass. The meeting will take place in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All Members are asked to attend. --Parish Bulletin, October 18, 2026. (Image: "Meeting"_Wikimedia Commons_Public Domain."

The Queen of Peace Special Activities Committee proudly presents: Comedy Magic Show featuring Professor Pocus! Highly Interactive Magic for All Ages! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of comedy, magic, fun, and audience participation. Admission: $5 at the door. Come join us for a magical Family Day at Queen of Peace! --Parish Bulletin, October 11, 2026. (Image: "Comedy Magic Show-Professor Pocus." Nov8-2026 Poster. Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

The Queen of Peace Social Committee would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone for your continued support, generosity, hard work, and donations! Thanks to all of you, our basket auctions raised an amazing $7,400! --- This would not have been possible without the generosity of our business sponsors, private donors, and all those who volunteered their time and efforts to make the auctions a success. --- We are truly grateful for our wonderful community and everyone who helped make this possible. Your kindness and support mean so much to us! Thank you for helping make our basket auctions such a success! -------Parish Bulletin, October 18, 2026. (Image: "Thank You Letters"_Needpix_Public Domain.)

Thanks to so many for making our 2026 Queen of Peace Basket Social a success!! To the planners, the workers, the basket donors, the attendees--to Everyone--many, many thanks!!! (Image: "Thank You Wallpaper"_ Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

On Sunday, October 18, takeout Chicken Dinners, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, will be available for sale from the upper level of the Parish hall, beginning at 11 a.m. – until sold out. Dinners are $12 and are available for takeout only. No phone orders taken. Thanks for your support. --Parish Bulletin, October 11, 2026. (Image: "Photo of A Spoon and a Red Ribbon Tied to a White Surface"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

The 22nd Annual Mass of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, October 31st, at 4:00 p.m. The Mass will be held in Bishop Carroll's Saint Carlo Acutis Chapel in Honor of alumni, faculty, and staff who have gone to their eternal rest. A reception will follow in the Ursula Pawlowski Media Center. All are welcome to attend. If handicap access is needed, please let the office know. For more information, call (814) 472-7500 x104 to speak with Pam Illig, Alumni Relations. --Parish Bulletin, October 11, 2026. (Image: "Bishop Carroll High School Logo-1")

Saint Bernard Church, Hastings, will hold a Swedish Meatball Stroganoff Dinner on October 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Menu includes: Meatballs in Sauce over Noodles Carrots, Roll, Apple Spice Cake with Cool Whip. Cost $15. Eat in or Take Out. --Parish Bulletin, October 11, 2026. (Image: "Photo Credit:"Sharon Chen"; www.delishplan.com)

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our Parish Family in need of Healing in Body, Mind, or Spirit especially, Fr. Vincent, O.S.B., Joe & Konnie A., Katie F., Rose M., Nancy P., Rita W., Derek M., Larry D., Rich M., Ford S., Vicki & Tom Y., Barry McN., Fred B., June R., Ben L., Kathy W., Pam T., Polly S., Fred G., Rose C., David P. S., Bri K., and Elenor J. --Parish Bulletin, October 11, 2026. (Image: "Church Candles."_Rawpixel_Public Domain.)

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Patton Fire Co. No. 1 will host the annual Homeschool Fire Prevention event for Homeschool families. This event will consist of individual presentations for elementary age, teenage, and adult participants. The program will start at 10:30 a.m. and last until 1:00 p.m. at the fire station, 410 Magee Ave, Patton. Sandwiches and bottled water will be provided. Fire truck rides will be available as part of the event. Please contact Pat Illig II by calling: (814) 946-0401 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays with any questions or to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. --Parish Bulletin, October 11, 2026. (Image: "Firefighter Clipart Vector." Free Vector_Rawpixel_Public Domain.)

Thanks to so many for making our 2026 Queen of Peace Basket Social a success!! To the planners, the workers, the basket donors, the attendees--to Everyone--many, many thanks!!! (Image: "Thank You Wallpaper"_ Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

ase pray for the repose of the soul of Betty D., and Agnes W. May flights of angels wing them to Paradise, and may their soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen... --Parish Bulletin, October 11, 2026. (Image: "Votive Candles"_Pxhere_Public Domain.)

The Franciscan Friars, T.O.R., from Loretto, invite you to participate with them in celebrating the Fatima Devotions on Wednesday October 13th, 6:30 p.m., at Immaculate Conception Chapel on the campus of St. Francis University. Fr. Brian Norris will be the homilist, and the Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R. from Toronto, Ohio, will lead the singing. We encourage you to Bring a Friend! --Parish Bulletin, October 11, 2026. (Image: "Mary Fatima Virgin Statue Religion"_Needpix_Public Domain.)

Sunday, October 11 – Classes for all students will be held in the lower hall. If you choose not to have your children participate in the Protecting God’s Children Program arrive at 10:00 a.m., please have your children bring a set of Rosary Beads. Pick up at 10:45 a.m. in the upper lot. --Parish Bulletin, October 11, 2026. (Image: "Backlit Glowing Cross"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

Queen of Peace Special Activities Committee is selling a 6-month Lottery Ticket/Card for 2027. The price remains at $20/ticket, which consists of 2 numbers based on the first 7 PM daily Pick 3 drawing. Only 500 tickets printed. The tickets sell quickly, so get them early! A great holiday gift idea! --- If interested, stop by the Parish Office to purchase “your lucky ticket” or call Jack (814- 674-8948); Jay (814-674-5434); or Marsha (814- 674-5740). ----- --Parish Bulletin, October 4, 2026.--- (Image: "Lottery"_PixaHive_Public Domain.)

Join us for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and fabulous baskets! Sunday, October 11, Social begins at 1:00 p.m. Drawing begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. Complimentary Dessert Bar! All in the Upper Level of the Parish Hall. --- Tickets: 25 tickets for $5.00 Ticket Sales: • Friday, October 9: 5:30–7:00 p.m. • Saturday, October 10: 10:00 AM–1:00 p.m. • Sunday, October 11: 9:00 AM–1:30 p.m. Tickets will also be available after the weekend Masses. --- (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our Parish Family in need of Healing in Body, Mind, or Spirit especially, Fr. Vincent, O.S.B., Joe & Konnie A., Katie F., Rose M., Nancy P., Rita W., Derek M., Larry D., Rich M., Ford S., Vicki & Tom Y., Barry McN., Fred B., June R., Ben L., Kathy W., Pam T., Polly S., Fred G., Rose C., David P. S., and Bri K. --Parish Bulletin, October 4, 2026. (Image: "Macro Photography of Brown Rosary"_PickPik_Public Domain.)

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Betty D., and Agnes W. May flights of angels wing them to Paradise, and may their soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen... --Parish Bulletin, October 4, 2026. (Image: "Requiescat In Pace." Queen of Peace Church , Patton, PA.)

"Year of Saint Francis: 'Indulgence is an encounter with God, not a spiritual shortcut'" "The Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary comments on the decree published on Friday announcing plenary indulgences during the special Jubilee Year proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the Saint’s death, stressing. 'The Year of Saint Francis must not become yet another chapter rich in special spiritual effects, but a silent passage from enthusiasm to deep maturity, from spectacular celebration to imitation in daily life.' ..." (Please click on the above title link to read more of this Vatican News article.)

Join Us Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the National Life Chain through Carrolltown 1:30-3:00 p.m. Please stand with us at the Life Chain and show your support for the babies! Pick up your signs at the table in front of St. Benedict Church by the traffic light on Main Street (Route 219)... (Please click on the above title image to read more.)