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 Florie M., Margaret W., Pat L., Mildred W., Theresa B., Diane McC., Guido & Constance B., Justine B., William D., David A., Kim C., Donna D., Paul C., Jean Ann F., Bart D., Mary Jo R., Gary L. M., Jacob M., Derek M., Bernie R., Leona H., Angel S., Kara V., and Rose M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, March 27, 2022
As you have seen, the Church's front wooden doors are in need of a facelift! A Benefactor has come forward, so the job will proceed. A start date hasn’t been set, but the plan is they will be finished in time for Easter. Please be mindful of this if you access Church thru the front doors. Thank you. ----Parish Bulletin, March 27, 2022
We are happy to support an online petition in favor of the Traditional Latin Mass and Sacraments. This petition to the Holy Father is respectful and charitable in tone and will no doubt be seen by many bishops, priests, and laity from around the world. We strongly encourage you to go to the website to sign the petition. To do more, you can ask your friends, family members, and fellow parishioners to do the same! The website is: https://preservethelatinmass.org/ --Parish Bulletin, March 27, 2022
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Rita H. and Louise (B.) P. (sister-in-law to Michele & Denny W.). 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. --Parish Bulletin, March 27, 2022
Our Neighbors at S.S. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church are having their Annual Sale. Pre-Orders (ONLY) until Monday, April 4. The price for each roll is $12 (due to the increased prices of our ingredients). --- To order call Judy at 814-674-5143 or Vicky at 814-243-7745. Pick up is Thursday, April 7, from 2-5 p.m. and Friday, April 8, from 3-5 p.m. We thank you for your support! ----Parish Bulletin, March 27, 2022
The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, March 30. Also, office hours will be 12 noon - 4 p.m. on Friday, April 1. --Parish Bulletin, March 27, 2022
Lenten Penance Communal Service will be held on Tuesday, April 12, at St. Benedict Church in Carrolltown. Priests begin hearing at 6 p.m. *Please note: These are the only communal confessions scheduled for Easter. Consult local parish reminders for additional individual confessions & times.* +++ Fr. Thaddeus from St. Bernard Church in Hastings will hear Confessions on Sunday, April 10, at 2 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, March 27, 2022
Holy Conversation Get Together will be held on Tues., March 29, after morning Mass (approx. 8:30 a.m.) in the Resource Room at the Queen of Peace Parish Center. Discussion will focus on the Stations of the Cross and our Spiritual walk through Lent. All are welcome! --Parish Bulletin, March 27, 2022
The Legion of Mary will be hosting "The ACIES" at Queen of Peace Church on Sunday, March 27, at 3 p.m. There will be a Rosary, Sermon, and Benediction. +++ “The Acies is the most important Legion function of the year. During this ceremony we will consecrate ourselves to Mary by renewing our Legionary Promise, so that we may better work in union with Her as we do our Legionary battle against the evils of this world..."(Please click on the above title link to read more.)
Last week, our Parish received an addition $352.00 in iGiveCatholic donations. To date, a total of $15,627.22 has been donated toward a new HVAC system for the Church. Thank you! May God reward you for your generosity. --Parish Bulletin, March 20, 2022
Sacred Heart Church, 2009 6th Ave., Altoona, will host a Novena on Monday, March 28 – Tuesday, April 5. Bishop Bartchak will be the Celebrant and Homilist on Monday at 7 p.m. There will be morning Mass at 7:45 and 11:30 a.m. There will be the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. each day. --Parish Bulletin, March 20, 2022
St. Benedict Parish, Johnstown, is hosting Inspirational Speaker, Nina Marie Corona for a Lenten Parish Mission, “Choices: The Hinges of Destiny – A Lenten Journey of Discernment in the Footsteps of Christ.” This three night event will be held from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Sunday, March 27 – Tuesday, March 29. (Please click on the above title link to read more.)
The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Loretto, will hold their annual Lenten Mission in Honor of Our Lady of Loretto on Sunday, March 27 – Friday, April 1. Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Sioli, Regional Vicar, Diocese of Pgh., is the Mission Director. (Please click on the above title link to read more.)
The Parish Office is “back up and running” in our regular room since the water pipe rupture on December 7 & 8. Sincere thanks to everyone who helped grab, move and save whatever they laid their hands on. We truly appreciate your time and effort. All the Sacramental Records were saved, Thanks be to God... --Parish Bulletin, March 20, 2022
Chicken Dinners – Sunday, March 20, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, beginning at 11 a.m. – until sold out from the upper level of the Parish Center. Dinners are $10 and are available for take-out only. No phone orders. Thank you for your continued support! --Parish Bulletin, March 20, 2022
Potato/Cheese Pierogies - $8.00/dozen. *Pre-Orders Only.*will close on Friday, April 1, at 3 p.m. Pick up during the Easter Bake Sale. (Please click on the above title link for more details.)
Lenten Fish Dinners – Fridays of Lent at Queen of Peace:---March 18th thru & including Good Friday, April 15th from 4-7 PM (no pre-orders taken). *Takeout Only* from the *lower level* of the Queen of Peace Parish Center. (Please click on the above title link for more details.)
Bingo! At Bishop Carroll Catholic High School on Sunday, March 20 beginning at 1 p.m. Doors will open at Noon. Lottery ticket prizes. There will complimentary snacks and beverages. Admission is $25. --- For more info, call 814-472-7500 ext. 101. --- Also, save the date of Saturday, April 9, for a craft and vendor fair at Bishop Carroll. --Parish Bulletin, March 13, 2022
The Activities Committee will have RADA catalogs available at the Friday Fish Dinners if you are interested in any of the products. They will be placing an order after Easter. If you have Bridal Showers, Weddings, Graduations or a house warming coming up, these items make fantastic gifts that will last for many years! For more info, call the Parish Office at 814-674-8983. --Parish Bulletin, March 13, 2022