Parish Office Hours for Monday, December 1, are: 9 a.m. - Noon. --Parish Bulletin, November 30, 2025. (Image: "Note Sticky Note Wall Pin Blank_Needpix_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 (Newborn Eliot Sloan W.), David A., Joe & Konnie A., Rose C., Elizabeth C., Andy DeL., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Carol H., Alberta H., Rose M., Nancy P., Shirley S., Daniel S., Patty S., John T., Ron W., Rita W., David W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Jean DeL., Dean & Donna D., William D., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., David S., Ford S., Christine W., Vicki & Tom Y., John L., Karen D., John B., Paulette A., Dan S., Luke M., Jane S. Fred P., Richard M., Roberta F., Michelle S., Mary J., Ron R., Amber I., Theresa B., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Angel S., Marjorie D., 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, November 23, 2025. (Image: "Macro Photography of Brown Rosary_Pickpik_Publicc Domain.)

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! May God Bless! (Image: "Thanksgiving Greetings Autumn"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

"Three Johnstown parishes will host a beloved Advent tradition once again this year over three consecutive Saturday mornings. Rorate Masses are traditional Votive Masses celebrated during Advent in honor of the Blessed Mother. They happen in the pre-dawn darkness, illuminated only by candlelight, with the church gradually brightening as sunrise occurs, symbolizing the coming of Christ as the Light of the World..." To read more of the above article, please visit: https://proclaim.dioceseaj.org/parishes-to-celebrate-rorate-masses/

Thanksgiving Bake Goods pick up: Wednesday, November 26, from Noon – 6 p.m., *Upper* level of the Parish Center. *Thank You to all who placed an order!* --Parish Bulletin, November 23, 2025. (Image: "A Note Paper with the Words Don't Forget Written on It"_Picryl_Public Domain.)

There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 26, at 7 p.m. There will also be a collection of non-perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. --Parish Bulletin, November 23, 2025. (Image: "Golden Thank God Typography Variation 2 Background"_Openclipart_Public Domain.)

The Queen of Peace 2025 Annual Christmas Ornament is in production... All Past Ornaments (8 are sold out) are always on display in the Parish Office. --Parish Bulletin, November 23, 2025. (Image: "Preview of the 2025 Queen of Peace Christmas Ornament." Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

Grinch Sugar Cookies!! Yum!! Yum!! (Image: "Christmas Grinch Sugar Cookies." Queen of Peace Church Bakery, Patton, PA.)

*Last Call* ....Reviving an Old Custom, Christmas Wafers (Oplatki) – Before partaking of the Christmas Eve meal, Eastern European families gather around the table where the eldest member holds a large wafer and breaks off a piece to begin a ritual. The remaining wafer is passed on to another member while a prayer for loved ones is said. This continues until everyone at the table has a piece of the wafer. “God grant that we are all together again next year,” they respond to the prayer. This wafer symbolizes the unity of the family and foreshadows the Eucharistic Banquet. If interested, contact the Parish Office, at 814-674-8983 by Dec. 1 to reserve a packet of 4 wafers for your Christmas Banquet. Donation is $5/packet. --Parish Bulletin, November 23, 2025. (Image: "Oplatki.w.koszyczku._Christmas Wafers"_Julo_Wikimedia Commons_Public Domain.)

Parish Office Hours for Monday, November 24, are: Noon – 4 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 23, 2025 (Image: "Note Sticky Note Wall Pin Blank"_Needpix_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 (Newborn) Eliot Sloan W., David A., Joe & Konnie A., Rose C., Elizabeth C., Andy DeL., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Carol H., Alberta H., Rose M., Nancy P., Shirley S., Daniel S., Patty S., John T., Ron W., Rita W., David W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Jean DeL., Dean & Donna D., William D., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M. Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., David S., Ford S., Christine W., Vicki & Tom Y., Karen D., John B., Paulette A., Dan S., Luke M., Jane S., Fred P., Richard M., Roberta F., Michelle S., Mary J., Ron R., Amber I., Theresa B., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Angel S., Marjorie D., 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, November 16, 2025. (Image: "Thin Church Candle"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

Queen of Peace Special Activities Committee is selling a 6-month Lottery Ticket/Card for 2026. The price remains at $20/ticket, which consists of 2 numbers based on the first 7 PM daily Pick 3 drawing. Only 500 tickets printed! A great holiday gift idea! If interested, call Jack (814-674-8948); Jay (814-674-5434); or Grace (814-674-8762). *Parish Office Is Sold Out of Tickets!!* --Parish Bulletin, November 16, 2025 (Image: "Lottery." PixaHive_Public Domain.)

Sunday, November 23, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (Dismissal from the *Upper Hall.* All Students will fill gift bags with items collected from parish members and the CCD students. The gift bags will be handed out during the Advent/Christmas season to Parishioners who are homebound or living in local Nursing Homes. All students will review the Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy during class. --Parish Bulletin, November 16, 2025. (Image: "Backlit Glowing Cross"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

Theology on Tap will be held on Wednesday, November 19, (6 p.m.) at the Boulevard Grill (165 Southmont Blvd, Johnstown) with Carrie Weaver speaking on Church Art and Architecture. We are scheduling speakers into 2026 including Religious and Diocesan Priests, Laypeople, Religious Sisters, and even an Archbishop! All young adults (18-39) and families with their children are invited to join us for faith, food and fellowship! For more info, contact Geoffrey Stumpo (814-659-7415) or [email protected] --Parish Bulletin, November 16, 2025. ​ ​(Image: "Close-Up Portrait of Young Adults' Faces"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 19, following morning Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are asked to attend. --Parish Bulletin, November 16, 2025. (Image: "Simple Illustration of a Business Meeting"_Wikimedia Commons_Public Domain.)

Happy Birthday Wishes to Alice T., who celebrated her special day on Saturday, November 8th..Your Queen of Peace Parish Family sends you their warmest wishes and may your year ahead be filled with many moments of sunshine and happiness. --Parish Bulletin, November 16, 2025. (Image: "Birthday Cake_Happy Birthday_Free Images and Free Illustrations_Public Domain.)

Very Special Thanks to Those Who Supported This Year's Queen of Peace Annual Basket Auction Special thanks to all who attended our 27th Basket Auction. We received a total of 283 baskets, and we *Thank!* everyone who donated a basket(s). This auction is a big fundraiser for our Parish, and we so appreciate everyone who helped make it a successful day! As always, special thanks to the Activities Committee who work tirelessly to pull this all together every year. It keeps growing and getting better every year! God Bless you in all your works for our Parish. --Parish Bulletin, November 16, 2025. (Image: "A Blue Thank You Sign on a White Surface"_Picryl_Public Domain.)

On Sunday, November 16, 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 hall. Dinners are $12 and are available for takeout only. No phone orders. Thank you!! --Parish Bulletin, November 9, 2025. (Image: "Photo of A Spoons and a Red Ribbon Tied to a White Surface"_Free Range Stock_Public Domain.)

Thanksgiving Bake Sale -- Pre-Orders Only Closing Date for Orders Is Mon., Nov. 17, at Noon Place your order online at https://queenofpeacepatton.org or call the Parish Office 814-674-8983. [Parish Office hours are: Mon. & Fri.: 9-3; Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 9-12 noon.] Orders close on Monday, November 17, at Noon. Pickup Wednesday, November 26, from NOON – 6 p.m. (upper hall). Thanks for your support! ​(Image: "A Pumpkin with a Happy Thanksgiving Message on It"_Picryl_Public Domain.)

With a New Year right around the corner, the Queen of Peace Saint Vincent de Paul Conference and Food Pantry remember in thankful prayer, all the generous donors to the conference and food pantry. May St. Vincent de Paul shower you with many blessings! --Parish Bulletin, November 9, 2025. (Image: "Thank You"_openclipart_PublicDomain.)