The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, and on Friday, January 2. --Parish Bulletin, December 28, 2025. (Image: "Note Sticky Note Wall Pin Blank"_Needpix_Public Domain.)

The Parish Office's telephone & Internet have not been working since December 24! If you have called, left voice-mail messages, or emailed the Parish Office since then, please be aware that we have not been able to receive/respond to them. We will let you know when we finally have our services back up and running, & we will then answer your messages as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you. (Image: "Post-It Message_Free SVG_Public Domain.)

Happy Birthday Wishes to Ed M., who will be celebrating his 74th special day on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Your friends at Queen of Peace send you their best wishes for a wonderful day! --Parish Bulletin, December 28, 2025. (Image: "A Happy Birthday Card with Balloons on a Blue Background"_Picryl_Public Domain.)

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Rita J. H. and Paul H. (former parishioner). 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, December 28, 2025. (Image: "Requiescat In Pace." Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

The Mass Schedule for the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God, A Holy Day of Obligation, is: Wednesday, December 31, at 7 p.m. & Thursday, January 1, at 7 a.m. --Parish Bulletin, December 28, 2025.'' (Image: "Saint Mary With Jesus"_by Elisabetta Sirani_Picryl_Public Domain.)

A *Million Thanks* to everyone who helped in any way for the success of our Annual Christmas Bake Sale. Special thanks to Father Ananias and his dedicated bakers who give countless hours of their time. This bake sale is one of our biggest fundraisers, and it takes a mountain of volunteers to pull it off, and for this we are eternally grateful for your commitment and dedication. No job is ever too small, so from our smallest to our tallest volunteers, WE THANK YOU!!! Also, thank you to everyone who braved the cold morning, standing outside waiting for the door to open, we appreciate your patience! The initial “rush” was overwhelming, to say the least!! The bake sale was very successful and we thank everyone for their patronage... --Parish Bulletin, December 28, 2025. (Image: "Thank You Wallpaper"_ Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

For a cold January, how about some warm homemade soup?! For our January Soup Sale, we will be making Cream of Potato Soup and Zuppa Toscana Soup! --- You most likely have had Cream of Potato Soup, but you may not have tasted Zuppa Toscana Soup. So, what is "Zuppa Toscana" Soup? .... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

"Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord." --Luke 2:11; Response for the Responsorial Psalm for The Nativity of the Lord, At the Mass During the Night. (Image: "Jesus Birth Images"_Free Photos_Rawpixel_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., Fred B., Rose C., Elizabeth C., Andy DeL., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Carol H., Alberta H., Rose M., Nancy P., Patty S. John T., Ron W., Rita W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Jean DeL., Dean & Donna D., William D., Ann D., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., David S., Ford S., Christine W., Vicki & Tom Y., Sara W., 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, December 21 & 25, 2025. (Image: "lighted candle near crucifix photo_PickPik_Public Domain.)

Christmas Choral Concert in celebration of the 175th Anniversary of St. Benedict Church, Carrolltown, on Sunday, December 28 at 3 p.m. Featuring the St. Benedict Festival Choir under the direction of Kevin Luke. A free will offering will be collected. --Parish Bulletin, December 21 & 25, 2025. (Image: "Choir Joy Praise Sing Voice"_Needpix_PublicDomain.)

Happy Birthday Wishes to Dot K. whose special day is Friday, December 26. Your Queen of Peace Parish Family sends you their love and best wishes for a beautiful day --Parish Bulletin, December 21 & 25, 2025. (Image: "A Birthday Cake with Candles on Top of It"_Picryl_Public Domain.)

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Rita J. H.(sister of Paul R.) & Joyce (G.) S. 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, December 21 & 25, 2025. (Image: "Requiescat In Pace"_Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: + Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24: 5 PM (Ordinary Form) + Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25: 9 AM (Ordinary Form) and 11 AM (Extraordinary Form). (Queen of Peace Church was granted permission from the Office of the Bishop to celebrate the Extraordinary Form of the Mass.) --Parish Bulletin, December 21, 2025 **Note: For Christmas Eve Mass at 5 p.m., please plan to arrive 20 minutes prior, so that you can enjoy music and meditations on our Lord's Nativity. (Image: "Birth of Jesus Nativity Adoration of the Shepherds"_ by Gerard van Honthorst_Picryl_Public Domain.)

On Sunday, December 21, Chicken Dinners, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, will be sold beginning at 11 a.m. – until sold out in the upper hall. Dinners are $12 and are takeout only. No phone orders. We thank you for your kind support and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! --Parish Bulletin, December 21, 2025. (Image: "Cutlery_Red Check Ribbon"_PickPik_Public Domain.)

Come to Christmas Choir Practice on Sunday, December 21, at 2 p.m., to practice and prepare for our Lord’s Birth. We welcome new voices, but please come to the practice! --Parish Bulletin, December 14, 2025. (Image: "Choir Sing Alto"_Pixabay_Public Domain.)

Queen of Peace Annual Christmas Bake Sale is Saturday, December 20, & doors open at 9 a.m. Come early for best selection. There are *no pre-orders.* Featuring: Christmas cookie platters & trays; cinnamon rolls; pumpkin rolls; fruit & nut rolls; Panettone & various breads; Brandied Fruit Cake; Yule Logs; ‘Ole English Plum Puddin’; cheddar cheese balls; and so much more!!!! --Parish Bulletin, December 14, 2025. **Oh--and don't forget our Pizzelles! Our Pizzelle machines are working overtime!!** (Images: "Pizzelles with Benedictine Medallion." Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

Our Parish recently received a benefaction from the Robert & Alice Leiden estate. This gift, in the amount of $6,500, is greatly appreciated. God rest their souls. Please consider remembering Queen of Peace Church in your estate planning so that our beautiful Church might be here for generations to come. --Parish Bulletin, December 14, 2025. (Image: "Church Candles Images"_Free Photos_Rawpixel_Public Domain.)

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Joyce (G.) S., (sister of Louise P.) and Dave 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, December 14, 2025. (Image: "Requiescat In Pace." Queen of Peace Church, Patton PA.)

Our baking “elves” are at it again! We need your help bagging rolls on Wednesday, December 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 will need help on Thursday, December 18, and Friday, December 19, at 6 p.m., in the *upper level* to put together cookie platters and trays, etc... This bake sale is a *Huge* fundraiser for us and we greatly appreciate all the extra hands we can get. Thank you. --Parish Bulletin, December 14, 2025. (Image: "Human Vector Image Holding Megaphone and Red and White Christmas Hat"_PickPik_Public Domain.)

All young adults (18-39) regardless of your background are invited to join us for faith, food, and fellowship. There is no cost to attend. The next Theology on Tap is Wednesday, December 17, at 6 p.m., at the Boulevard Grill (165 Southmont Blvd, Johnstown) with Deacon Candidate Wally Zapotoczny speaking on “A Church on Fire!” For more info, contact Geoffrey Stumpo at 814-659-7415 or [email protected] --Parish Bulletin, December 14, 2025. (Image: "Close-Up Portrait of Young Adults' Faces"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)