The Feast Day of Saint Blaise – Saturday, February 3. Throats will be blessed at the 7:30 a.m. Mass, and at the conclusion of the Masses on Saturday, February 3, at 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 4, at 8 & 11 a.m. --- Image: Fr_Chapelle_Notre-Dame-de-Lhor_Saint_Blaise_Stained Glass Window.

CCD News – 11th Grade Students will attend Sunday, February 4th Mass at 8 a.m., after which you will receive breakfast at the Parish Center. You will then attend the Discipleship Retreat which will end at 3:30 p.m. ----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 28, 2024.

*Cherry Pie / Turnover Sale - Saturday, February 17, in honor of Presidents’ Day our bakers will have for sale fresh (not canned in syrup) tart cherry pies for $15/each as well as cherry turnovers, filled with almond paste for $3/each or 2/ $5.00. --- *Pre-Orders Only* Pre-Orders will close on Wednesday, February 14, at 3 p.m., with pick up on Saturday, February 17, from the lower level of the Parish Center, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon... (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 David A., Joe A., Annette B., Patty B., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Leona H., Mary H., Mary K., Rose M., Carol M., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., Rita W., William Y., Br. Michael, O.S.B., Mary Lou K., Luke F., Dawn K., Roy J., Christine W., Tom M., Ford S., Britta A., Dorothy G., Karen K., Dave B., Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Sarah M., Mildred W., Dean & Donna D., Mary Jo R., Jacob M., Bernie R., and Derek M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. ------Parish Bulletin, Jan. 28, 2024.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Janice (K.) W., (Sister of Dave K.). May flights of angels wing her to Paradise, and may her soul and the souls of the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace...Amen. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 28, 2024.

*GOB-FEST at the Galleria Mall in Johnstown on Saturday, January 27,  from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.   Our “Gob-Father” and his bakers will be busy baking up a “gob-storm” in the coming days!! Stop by our booth to purchase your “gob-delicious” goodies!! --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 21, 2024.

Adult Dance sponsored by the St. Nicholas Altar-Rosary Society will be held on Saturday, January 27, at St. Nicholas Church Hall from 7-10 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music provided by P.T. Cruiser. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available for sale. *No Outside Food Permitted, BYOB, No One Under 18 Admitted.*  --- Call or text Bev for tickets 814-341-5416. Only 300 tickets available and the admission is $10. ------Parish Bulletin, Jan. 21, 2024.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of James F. and Emily C. (Y.) P. 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, Jan. 21, 2024.

"God, our Creator, we give thanks to you, who alone have the power to impart the breath of life as you form each of us in our mother's womb; grant, we pray, that we, whom you have made stewards of creation, may remain faithful to this sacred trust and constant in safeguarding the dignity of human life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen." ----Collect for "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children," Jan. 22, 2024.

Many compliments were received regarding the Beauty of our Church during Christmas-tide. It is always a pleasure to hear such things and to pass them on to all who help to beautify the House of God for the Solemn Feasts. F.Y.I. As you know, beauty comes at a price and this year’s total for poinsettias and roping is $2,256.00. (All other greens come to us *free* of charge from Leiden’s Nursery). The flower collection netted $751.00. We do appreciate your benefactions, no matter they be great or small!! --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 21, 2024.

† Christmas Gifting Many thanks to each one of you who remembered your Pastor with cards and gifts over the Christmas-tide. With the arrival of Epiphany, they were all opened and, as always, your generosity is humbling. I have asked, at the Altar, that each of you receive a Blessing from the Lord. Benedictions, Fr. Ananias, O.S.B. Parish Bulletin, Jan. 21, 2024.

Parish Office Hours for Monday Jan. 22: 9 AM - Noon. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 21, 2024.

Bishop Carroll High School is hosting their Open House on Wednesday, January 31, from 6 -7:30 p.m. Financial Aid / Registration session to follow the open house at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  --- Come and discover just how affordable an education at BCCHS can be! For more info, call 814-472-7500 Ext. 105 or email [email protected] or visit www.bishopcarroll.com ------Parish Bulletin, Jan. 14, 2024.

On Sunday, January 21, takeout Chicken Dinners prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus will be for sale, beginning at 11 a.m. until sold out from the upper level of the Parish Center. Dinners are $10 and are available for takeout only. No phone orders. Thank you for your continued support! ----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 14, 2024.

Prince of Peace Church, Northern Cambria is hosting their monthly “All You Can Eat” Breakfast on Sunday, January 28, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (or sold out) in their Parish Social Hall. Prices: Adults (13+), $10 /Children (5-12), $5 and Children (under 5), free. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 14, 2024.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of James F. (Father of Connie Z.), Emily C. (Y.) P. (Aunt of the P. Family) and Lewis P. 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, Jan. 14, 2024.

St. Bernard Church, Hastings will host a Ham Dinner on Sunday, January 21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinner includes ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and cake. Price is $12/dinner for eat in or take out. In addition: A Freezer Sale on Sunday, January 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. will also take place. Items for sale: pigs-in-the-blanket 2/$5; pierogies 4/$4; chicken tenders 4/$4; mozzarella sticks 5/$4; and unbaked pizza $18/each. ----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 14, 2024.

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 David A., Joe A., Annette B., Patty B., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Leona H., Mary H., Rose M., Carol M., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., Rita W., William Y., Br. Michael, O.S.B., Mary Lou K., Luke F., Janice (K.) W., Dawn K., Roy J., Christine W., Tom M., Ford S., Britta A., Dorothy G., Karen K., Dave B., Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Sarah M., Mildred W., Dean & Donna D., Mary Jo R., Jacob M., Bernie R., and Derek M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 14, 2024.

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Wednesday, January 17, following morning Mass (8:30) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. ----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 14, 2024.

"In a statement released for the federal holiday commemorating the late Martin Luther King, Jr., the Bishops of the United States urge Catholics to continue the pursuit of racial equality and justice in the country..." --- (Click on the above title link read more of this "Vatican News" article by Lisa Zengarini.)