Here we are in the midst of winter. For a wonderful online getaway "vacation," try visiting the "Home of the Vatican Museums" -- online. There you will find, stunning photos & fascinating information about the Pope's museums, collections, gardens, news, & events. ~~~ Just visit: http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en.html  & -- voila! -- you're there! ~~ If you click on the above title, you will find a "live" link that will take you directly to the website.

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 Pat, Ruth, Jean, Renee, Allen, Shirley, Pat, Joe, Rose, Maximilian, ‘Lizzie,' Dick, Jake, Dawn, Tina, & Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.

In honor of Presidents Day (Feb. 18), our bakers will have for sale, fresh (not canned in syrup) tart cherry pies for $12 / each, as well as the extremely popular cherry turnovers, filled with almond paste for $1.50 / each. *Pre-Orders Only* that can be picked up in the lower level of the Parish Center on Sat., Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. If there are any extras, they will be sold from the Main Vestibule of the Church after the weekend Masses. **Orders will close on Wed., Feb. 13.** To place order, call the Parish Office (814.674.8983), or conveniently place your order online by visiting our Parish website at: https://queenofpeacepatton.org/cherry-pie-turnover-sale

We are in the midst of Epiphany tide and therefore, the gifts and cards that you have bestowed have been opened. As always, they run the gambit from hilarious to profoundly thoughtful. However, into which ever category they may fall, each and everyone demonstrates your charity towards me as your pastor and that is the greatest gift you could bestow. For this I am most grateful and humbled. Benedictions, --Father Ananias

As a reminder; you may request five (5) Masses per year, [two (2) weekend & three (3) weekday Masses]. Any Mass requests that cannot be filled here at Queen of Peace, will be sent (if you choose) to St. Vincent Archabbey where the Monks will fulfill your Mass requests. ~~~ The hanging Sanctuary Lamp, which can be reserved for one (1) intention & the Lamps on the High Altar, which can be reserved for two (2) intentions, are limited to three (3) dates per year. ~~~ Mass stipends will remain at $10/Mass & the Sanctuary Lamps are $10/week. All requests will be filled on a first-come basis. Mass requests for 2020 *will **not** be reserved until the schedule book is received in the Parish Office, March 1, 2019.*

A Benefit Basket Auction / Bake Sale will be held on Sun., Jan. 27, in the upper level of the Queen of Peace Parish Center. Tickets will be sold from 11:30 a.m. – until the time of the drawing at 3 p.m. All proceeds from this event will go to the family of Fr. Andriy Kelt, Pastor of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Northern Cambria, and Protection of BVM Ukrainian Catholic Church in Revloc. Please click on the above title for more details.

Sunday, January 6, 2019, is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. Father Ananias will bless water on Saturday. When you come to Mass this weekend, please bring an empty container, which you can fill with the Blessed Epiphany Water. Father will also bless chalk, for you to take a piece with you. This blessed chalk will be used when a Priest comes to bless your homes. Please click on the above title 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 Jean, Patty, Renee, Pat, Joe, Bede, Rose, Maximilian, ‘Lizzie,' Dick, Jake, Dawn, Tina, & Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.