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., David A., Joe & Konnie A., Rose C., Elizabeth C., Andy DeL., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Alberta H., Joe K., Rose M., Nancy P., Louise S., Patty S., John T., Ron W., Rita W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Terry B., Jean DeL., Dean & Donna D., Larry D., William D., Ann D., Lisa D.-I., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., Mary Paranich R.-G., Sheila S., David S., Ford S., Sally V., Christine W., Vicki & Tom Y., Ed L., Barbara P., Ed DeL., Becky Q., Kali E., Fred G., Sara W., Paulette A., Luke M., Jane S., Richard M., Roberta F., Michelle S., Ron R., Amber I., Theresa B., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Angel S., and Bernie R. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, June 14, 2026. (Image: "Votive Candles"_Pxhere_Public Domain.)

The St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Wednesday, June 17, following morning Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All Members are asked to attend. --Parish Bulletin, June 14, 2026. (Image: "Meeting Conference Round Table Group"_Needpix_Public Domain.)

On this year's Flag Day, may we remember and honor it's meaning. ---- "Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on June 14 in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.[1] The Flag Resolution stated "That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."[2][3]... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

Please know how much Queen of Peace Parish appreciates your years of dedicated service as our Parish Secretary! Best and warmest wishes! Here's to a happy retirement!! (Image: "Happy Retirement, Dear Sally!" Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

On the 1st day of June, after 12 years of faithful service above and beyond, Sally has retired from the role of Secretary. We pray that she enjoys all her spare time and that God bless her with health and happiness. --- Our new Secretary is Donna Williams. Please be patient as she learns the ropes and grows accustomed to the chaos! ------Parish Bulletin, June 14, 2026. (Images: "New Text Overlay"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.

Many thanks for the many and varied good wishes and gifts for your Pastor's birthday...cookies, ice cream cake, cards, plants for the garden & even a load of mulch...what can one say except thank you for the gifts but even more for the prayers. --Parish Bulletin, June 14, 2026. (Image: "Thanks_Thank You_Heart Candle"_Pixabay_Public Domain.)

Don’t forget to pre-order your Favorite fruit pie for Fathers Day!! *Last day to pre-order is Wednesday June 17, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Please call the office at 814-674-8983 to place your order.* [Regular Office Hours are: Mon. & Fri.: 9-3; Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 9-12 noon. Tel.: 814.674-8983]--- Available pies to order: Apple, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, Red Raspberry, Strawberry/Rhubarb. -- 5” pie: $5; -- (4)-5” pies: $20 ----You can mix and match or all one flavor, your choice!; -- 10” large pie : $20. ---- --Parish Bulletin, June 14, 2026. (Image: "Assorted Homemade Fruit Pies_Large-Small." Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

Queen of Peace Golden Rule Preschool (our 23rd year) is currently accepting new enrollment for the 2026-27 school year. We are a nondenominational preschool with two programs; Preschool (age 3) and Pre-K (age 4) focusing on socialization and basic preschool/Pre-K skills. Classes are held 2 days/week, 8:30 a.m. – Noon. Email Lois at [email protected] or call 603-769-0983 to receive an application and/or to schedule a tour of the classrooms. --Parish Bulletin, June 7, 2026. (Image: "Ladybug-Golden Rule Preschool Poster_2026-2027." Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

The Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. from Loretto, invite you to participate with them in celebrating the Fatima Devotions on Saturday June 13th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gardens at Mount Assisi (in case of inclement weather it will be at Immaculate Conception Chapel on the campus of St. Francis University). We encourage you to bring a friend! --Parish Bulletin, June 7, 2026. (Image: "Mary Fatima Virgin Statue Religion"_Needpix_Public Domain.)

Wishing you a Blessed day. We thank you for bringing out the best in all of us with your messages of love, prosperity, and righteousness. As you celebrate your 64th birthday, may God’s blessings, grace, favor, and guidance continue to be with you! Enjoy your special day! --Parish Bulletin, June 7, 2026. (Image: "A Happy Birthday Card with Balloons on a Blue Background"_Picryl_Public Domain.)

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., David A., Joe & Konnie A., Rose C., Elizabeth C., Andy DeL., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Alberta H., Joe K., Rose M., Nancy P., Louise S., Patty S., John T., Ron W., Rita W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Terry B., Jean DeL., Dean & Donna D., Larry D., William D., Ann D., Lisa D.-I., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., Mary Paranich R.-G., Sheila S., David S., Ford S., Sally V., Christine W., Vicki & Tom Y., Ed L., Barbara P., Ed DeL., Becky Q., Kali E., Fred G., Sara W., Paulette A., Luke M., Jane S. Richard M., Roberta F., Michelle S., Ron R., Amber I., Theresa B., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Angel S., and Bernie R. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, Jun 7, 2026. (Image: "lighted candle near crucifix photo"_PickPik_Public Domain.)

The Baptized are laid to rest, in peace, in consecrated ground there to await the great day of Resurrection when Our Lord shall return to judge the living and the dead and the world by fire. Is it not shameful and sinful that some would choose to rob the graves of the dead by stealing flowers, shepherd’s hooks, and solar lights?......shame!!! Return them and, go to Confession! --Parish Bulletin, June 7, 2026. (Image: "Cemetery All Souls Day Chrysanthemums"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

St. Francis University will be hosting a Young Men’s Catholic Retreat on its campus in Loretto from Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28. Young men entering grades 10-12 are invited to deepen their Catholic faith during a weekend retreat at SFU. This Young Men’s Catholic Retreat offers a faith-filled experience grounded in Franciscan spirituality and designed to encourage spiritual growth, fellowship, and leadership... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

"Faith in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Trinity), is not a distant and unattainable experience. Instead, it is as near since it is perennially 'broken” for us: This is my Body… This is my blood.' In 1207, a Belgian Augustinian nun, Giuliana di Cornillon, who had just turned fifteen, had a vision of a full moon with a dark spot sullying it. Contemporary experts interpreted it thus: the full moon symbolized the Church, the dark spot was the absence of a specific feast in honour of the Body of the Eucharistic Jesus..." To read more of the above Vatican News article, please visit: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/liturgical-holidays/solemnity-of-the-most-holy-body-and-blood-of-christ--corpus-chri.html

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Corpus Christi Procession and Benediction –Sunday, June 7, immediately following Mass in the Extraordinary Form (approx. 12:30). Please plan to attend and demonstrate to the world your belief in “The True Presence.” --Parish Bulletin, May 31, 2026. (Image: "Eucharistic Monstrance-Custodia Eucarística-davideucaristia"_Public Domain.)

Join us on Sunday, June 7, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. for a delicious breakfast buffet, served in the lower hall by the Men of the Parish. Prices: Adults (13+), $12 / Children (5-12), $7 and Children (under 5), free. Takeouts available for $12/each. Thank you for your continued support. --Parish Bulletin, May 31, 2026. (Image: "Queen of Peace Church Monthly Parish Breakfast"_ Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

For First Friday Devotions, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday, June 5, at 3 p.m., followed by recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and private prayer from 3:15 -3:45 p.m. Litany will follow. Devotions will close with Benediction at 4 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, May 31, 2026. (Image: "Inspiration_ Jesus Sacred Heart Religion God"_Needpix_Public Domain.)

St. Thomas Aquinas Church Basket Auction & Book and Puzzle Sale – Saturday, June 6, (3-7 p.m.) and Sunday, June 7, (9 a.m-2 p.m. ) in the Church Basement. Drawings will begin on Sunday at 2 p.m., with basket pick up from 4-5 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, May 31, 2026. (Image: "Primary Basket"_Free SVG Vector_Public Domain; "Books For Sale"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain; "Assorted-Color Puzzle Pieces"_PickPik_Public Domain)

Please join us for a celebration honoring the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua on Friday, June 12, at St. Bernardine Monastery, Hollidaysburg. This event will include an outdoor Mass, Blessing of St. Anthony’s Bread, and veneration of a first-class relic of St. Anthony. Mass will begin at 10 a.m. At the conclusion of Mass, join us for an outdoor lunch. Please register by June 8, at 814-695-3802 if you’ll be staying for lunch. The celebration will be rain or shine, as it will be under a tent! --Parish Bulletin, May 31, 2026. (Image: "St Anthony of Padua with Christ Child - detail"_Web Gallery of Art-WGA17168_Picryl_Public Domain.)