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 Nicole, Renee, Lincoln (infant born 12/13/19), Mary, Pasquale, Marianna, Rita, Steve & Vicki, Alvin, MaryAnn, Dolores, Leona, George, Dorothy, Dorothy, Bernard, Lucille, Kara, Dick, Joe, Rose, Maximilian, Ruth, Jake, and Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.

Tues., Dec. 31: 7 p.m. – Mass in the Ordinary Form Wed., Jan. 1: 7:30 a.m. – Regular morning Mass

Please pray for the repose of the souls of William (Father of Debbie), Elizabeth, Joseph, and Augusta. May flights of angels wing them to Paradise, and may their souls and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace...Amen.

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 Lincoln (infant born 12/13/19), Mary, Pasquale, Marianna, Rita, Steve & Vicki, Alvin, MaryAnn, Dolores, Leona, George, Dorothy, Dorothy, Bernard, Lucille, Renee, Kara, Dick, Joe, Rose, Maximilian, Ruth, Jake, and Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.

We will have available Seeded Rye Bread ($4), Buttermilk Dark Rye ($4), & Cheddar Cheese Balls (1lb., $10) for sale for your New Year’s celebrations... *Pre-Orders Appreciated* by calling the Parish Office (814.674.8983) by Fri., Dec. 27, 5 p.m.--- You can buy or pick-up your pre-orders on Mon., Dec. 30, & Tues., Dec. 31, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the lower level of the Parish Center.

Following the Ember Days on Dec. 18, 20, & 21, there will be Benediction on Sunday, Dec. 22, immediately following the Low Mass.

Two of our very talented parishioners, who attend the Latin Masses, favored us with a gift of their art: Our Queen of Peace Church & Pastor fashioned in Gingerbread! Thank you so much! +++ To see more pictures, please visit our webpage: < https://queenofpeacepatton.org/photoalbums/special-seasons-1 > OR to see a mini musical slideshow, please see our Facebook page at: < queenofpeacechurchpatton >.

As we approach a new year, there are numerous openings for Masses for 2020. Please keep in mind that you are permitted to reserve 2 weekend Masses, & 3 weekday Masses. Also, the hanging Sanctuary Lamp may be reserved for 1 intention & the 2 side Sanctuary Lamps may be reserved for 2 intentions, for which you are permitted 3/year. The Mass stipend remains at $10/Mass & the Sanctuary Lamps are $10/week. Please call the Parish Office (674-8983.)

The 2019 “Choir of Angels” Ornament *has arrived.* The price remains at $20. --- You may stop in the Parish Office, during business hours, & pick yours up today! All previous ornaments are on display in the Parish Office, & are for sale at $10 each/ buy another for just $5! --- The 2019 Christmas Ornament is two-sided!

The baking "elves" have been at it again!! We need your help bagging rolls on Tues., Dec. 17, at 6 p.m., in the lower level of the Parish Center. Gentlemen: we need your help taking the trays to the upper level. --- *In addition: we need lots of "extra hands" on Fri., Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. (upper level) to put together cookie platters & trays, etc. --- This Bake Sale is a **major** fundraiser for us & we would greatly appreciate all the extra helpers we can get. Remember, we all work together for Our Church. Thank you.

The Parish Office will be closed Thurs., Dec. 19, & Fri., Dec. 20.

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 Paul, Pasquale, Marianna, Rita, Steve & Vicki, Louise, Alvin, MaryAnn, Dolores, Leona, George, Dorothy, Dorothy, Bernard, Lucille, Renee, Kara, Dick, Joe, Rose, Maximilian, Ruth, Jake, and Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.

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 Marianna, Rita, Steve & Vicki, Louise, Alvin, MaryAnn, Dolores, Leona, George, Dorothy, Dorothy, Bernard, Lucille, Renee, Kara, Dick, Joe, Rose, Maximilian, Ruth, Jake, and Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.

Take advantage of the schedule of Confessions that will be held at our Church & our neighboring Churches. ~~~ † St. Bernard Church, Hastings -2 p.m., Sun., Dec. 15 ~~~ † St. John Church, Summerhill - 7 p.m., Mon. Dec. 16 ~~~ † Queen of Peace Church, Patton - 7 p.m., Tues., Dec. 17 ~~~ † St. Nicholas Church, Nicktown - 7 p.m., Wed., Dec. 18 ~~~ † St. Benedict Church, Carrolltown - 7 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 19 ~~~ † Prince of Peace Church, Northern Cambria - 7 pm., Fri., Dec. 20