join us for our annual St. Augustine Fall Festival on Sunday, October 4, 2026, on the picnic grounds at St. Augustine! Come enjoy a festive day filled with community, fun, crafts, and great food. We have invited local artisans and craft vendors to showcase their creations. Discover handmade goods, seasonal crafts, unique gifts, and more! --- If you or someone you know would like to participate as a craft vendor, please contact Charles Davis at 814-424-2691 or email [email protected] for registration information. --- In addition to the crafts, we will be serving a Chicken BBQ Dinner for $14.00. Dinners will be available takeout style, with seating provided. Come for the crafts, stay for the feast, and enjoy a wonderful day with family and friends! -----Parish Bulletin, September 27, 2026. (Image: "Festival Flags_Freepik_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, Fr. Vincent, O.S.B., Joe & Konnie A., Katie F., Rose M., Nancy P., Rita W., Derek M., Larry D., Rich M., Ford S., Vicki & Tom Y., Barry McN., Fred B., June R., Ben L., Kathy W., Pam T., Polly S., and Fred G. --Parish Bulletin, September 27, 2026. (Image: "Votive Candles_Rawpixel_Public Domain.)

We will begin wrapping Bake goods for the Apple Cider Festival beginning the week of September 29. Please call the office for a more specific time and day when help is needed. [Parish Office Tel.: 814-674-8983] --- Also, help is needed on Saturday, October 3, (6 p.m.) and Sunday, October 4, (5.30 a.m. ) to load the trailer in the upper level of the Parish Center. Thank you in advance for all of your help making these festival a huge success. --- --Parish Bulletin, September 27, 2026. ----- (Image: "Volunteers Search Application Hands Help."_Free Image-Needpix_Public Domain.)

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Betty D., May flights of angels wing her to Paradise, and may her soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen... --Parish Bulletin, September 27, 2026. (Image: "Requiescat In Pace." Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

For the Young Adult Group, our September 30th (6 p.m.) speaker is Fr. Scornaienchi, TOR, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Provincial Superior for the TOR Franciscans. Father will be speaking about the 800 Years of Saint Francis. All young adults are invited to join us for faith and fellowship. There is no cost to attend. For more information contact Geoffrey Stumpo at (814) 659-7415 or [email protected] --Parish Bulletin, September 27, 2026. (Image: "Close-Up Portrait of Young Adults' Faces"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

nday, Sept.27th, The Saint Vincent de Paul Society Conference and Food Pantry volunteers will gather for the 8 a.m. Mass at Queen of Peace. We offer prayers for all volunteers and benefactors, living and deceased, to the Conference and Food Pantry. May Saint Vincent de Paul shower blessings on all! --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 27, 2026. (Image: "Vincent de Paul"_Picryl_Public Domain.)

Come celebrate 10 years of The Friar’s Nook and this special Jubilee Year of St. Francis with family, friends, and your furry companions! --- Events on Saturday, October 3rd include Blessing of Animals at 9:00 a.m. Clearance & Rummage Sale (following the Blessing of Animals), and Gift Shop Fall Fling Sale & Spin Palooza! Enjoy special anniversary savings and extra fun giveaways! Also, enjoy free basket and gift certificate raffle entries and free 10th Anniversary cake! Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including "Monastery Marinara". ------Parish Bulletin, September 27, 2026. (Image: https://www.facebook.com/FriarsNookGiftShop/ )

Queen of Peace Special Activities Committee is selling a 6-month Lottery Ticket/Card for 2027. 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. The tickets sell quickly, so get them early! A great holiday gift idea! If interested, stop by the Parish Office to purchase “your lucky ticket” or call Jack (814- 674-8948); Jay (814-674-5434); or Marsha (814- 674-5740). --Parish Bulletin, September 20, 2026. (Image: "Lottery"_PixaHive_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, Fr. Vincent, O.S.B., Joe & Konnie A., Katie F., Rose M., Nancy P., Rita W., Derek M., Larry D., Rich M., Ford S., Vicki & Tom Y., Barry McN., Fred B., June R., Ben L., Kathy W., Pam T., and Polly S. --Parish Bulletin, September 20, 2026. (Image: "lighted candle near crucifix photo"_PickPik_Public Domain.)

Join us for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and fabulous baskets on Sunday, October 11! Social begins at 1:00 p.m. Drawing begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. Complementary Dessert Bar! Tickets: 25 tickets for $5.00 .... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is seeking a motivated, mission-driven Development Officer. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and references to: Lynn Weber, CEO, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 728 Benjamin Franklin Highway, Ebensburg, PA 15931. --Parish Bulletin, September 20, 2026. (Image: "Bishop Carroll High School Logo-1")

For the Potato Fest in Ebensburg, we will begin wrapping bake goods beginning the week of September 21. Please call the Parish Office for a more specific time and day when help is needed. Also, help is needed on Friday, September 25, (6 p.m.) and Saturday, September 26, (6 a.m.) to load the trailer at the upper level of the Parish Center. Thank you! ---- We will need your help again wrapping baked goods for the Apple Cider Festival beginning the week of September 29. Please call the office for a more specific time and day when help is needed. Also, help is needed on Saturday, October 3, (6 p.m.) and Sunday, October 4 ,(6 a.m.) to load the trailer at the upper level of the Parish Center. ---- *Thank you in advance for all of your help to make these festivals a huge success.* --Parish Bulletin, September 20, 2026. (Image: "Volunteers Search Application Hands Help"_Free Image-Needpix_Public Domain.)

Takeout chicken dinners, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, will be available for sale from the upper level of the Parish Hall on Sunday, September 20, from 11:00 a.m. – until sold out. Dinners are $12 and are available for takeout only. No phone orders. Thank you for your support. --Parish Bulletin, September 20, 2026. (Image: "Photo of a Spoon and a Red Ribbon Tied to a White Surface"_Free Stock Photo_Public Domain.)

C.C.H.L will be sponsoring a bus to the Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg on Monday, September 21, 2026. For more information and to make reservations, please call Bill & Patti Frederick at 814-344-6521. Our work is not done! With the overturn of Roe vs Wade, the power to protect the unborn was given back to you-the American people- through your elected officials. Our state capitol is now a critical battleground for protecting Life. That is why we need you to march at the Capitol building to be a voice for the voiceless. Together, we march to empower women to choose life, and to defend the dignity of the unborn. Join us as we march for both mom and baby! --Parish Bulletin, September 20, 2026. (Image: "Unborn-Baby"_PublicDomainVectors.)

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, Fr. Vincent, O.S.B., Joe & Konnie A., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Rose M., Nancy P., Rita W., Derek M., Ed & Elizabeth G., Jane S., Barry McN., Polly S., Fred G., Pam T., Jacob M., Ford S., Vicki & Tom Y., Jean DeL. Fred B., Kathy W., and June R. --Parish Bulletin, September 13, 2026. (Image: "Silver-Colored Crucifix on Top of Printed Book"_PickPik_Public Domain.)

Queen of Peace Special Activities Committee is selling a 6-month Lottery Ticket/Card for 2027. 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. The tickets sell quickly, so get them early! A great holiday gift idea! If interested, stop by the Parish Office to purchase “your lucky ticket” or call Jack (814- 674-8948); Jay (814-674-5434); or Marsha (814- 674-5740). --Parish Bulletin, September 13, 2026. (Image: "Lottery"_PixaHive_Public Domain.)

Holy Family Parish in Hooversville will host their annual Hungarian Picnic on Saturday, September 19th, at the Fireman's Grove in Hooversville (Somerset County – Near Flight 93 National Memorial). The menu features homemade Hungarian food including gulyas, fire roasted pork chops (cooked around a fire for 6 hours), homemade Kolbas, potato pancakes, Hurka sausage, Hungarian style pickles, and more. Bar with wine from Hungary, domestic and import beer, and spirits. Live Hungarian music by Gypsy George Batyi and Gypsy Stringz, as well as Hungarian folk dance by Cserkész Regös Csoport from Cleveland. --- Outdoor Mass at 4:00 p.m. with Hungarian hymns. Bar opens at 5:00 p.m., food starts at 5:30 p.m. Basket raffles and games of chance. --- More than a celebration of Hungarian heritage, all are invited to a real Hungarian picnic in the old-world spirit.------ --Parish Bulletin, September 13, 2026. (Image: "Hungarian Beef Goulash"_Pixabay_Public Domain.)

The Saint Vincent De Paul Society will meet on Wednesday, September 16, following morning Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are asked to attend. --Parish Bulletin, September 13, 2026. (Image: "Meeting Memo-Time-Time Of-Handwritten.)_Needpix_Public Domain.)

Sadly, this past week a family lost their pre-born at about eight weeks along. This child, never privileged to see the light of day or the beauty of God’s creation, was laid to rest in that plot joining four others that had previously been lovingly buried in that sacred ground. Should any of you suffer this kind of loss, please be aware that this burial plot in available to your families at no cost. --Parish Bulletin, September 13, 2026. (Image: "Cross Images_Free Religion Photos-Symbols"_Rawpixel_Public Domain.)

**Last day to pre-order for this week is Wednesday, September 16, 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.** Please call the office at 814-674-8983 to place your order. Flavors: Apple, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, Red Raspberry, Strawberry Rhubarb. - (1) 5” pie - $5 - (4) 5” pies - $20. (You can mix and match or all one flavor, your choice!) - (1) 10” large pie - $20 You can pick up your pre-ordered pies in the lower hall on Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., or on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Pies will also be for sale in the Main Vestibule of the Church each weekend. --Parish Bulletin, September 13, 2026. (Image: "Assorted Homemade Fruit Pies_Large-Small." Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)