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July 20--Bishop's Message re New Liturgical Norms
"To Everyone in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Concerning New Liturgical Norms Issued by Pope Francis"
"July 20, 2021 - On Friday, July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued the Apostolic Letter Traditionis Custodes; On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970. The letter contains new norms concerning the use of what has been referred to as the Extraordinary Form or the Traditional Latin Mass according to the Roman Missal edited by Pope John XXIII in 1962. The norms contained in Traditionis Custodes became effective immediately on the date they were issued, which means that the norms issued by Pope Benedict XVI under the Apostolic Letter Summorum Pontificum no longer apply..." (Please click here to read the entire message.) -
Bishop Announces Date for Restoring the Sunday Mass Obligation
"... After consulting with all the Bishops of Pennsylvania who are each announcing the same directive, I hereby decree that beginning August 15, 2021, the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is ended.There is no obligation for those who are unable to attend Mass due to a serious or chronic health condition. If you are ill or you provide care for someone who is ill and unable to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days, there is no need for any dispensation of permission. For those who are unable to attend Mass, you are strongly encouraged to view the broadcast of the Mass on television or via the internet. Priests, deacons, and extraordinary ministers may continue to bring Holy Communion to shut-ins..."
Please click here to read Bishop Mark's entire letter. -
Calendar
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Saturday, July 31, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Confessions - every Saturday from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. or anytime by appointment.Read More -
Saturday, July 31, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mass attendance following Bishop's Coronavirus Directives.Read More -
Sunday, August 1
Mass attendance according to Bishop's Coronavirus Directives. Please see "Liturgy" on this website for times.Read More -
Sunday, August 1, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
"All You Can Eat" delicious buffet breakfast, served in the lower level of the Parish Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. by the "Men of the Parish." Prices: Adults, $10; Children (5-12), $5; Children (under 5), free. Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Please click on the above title link to read more.Read More
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Shop Online for RADA Cutlery!
Queen of Peace Activities Committee is excited to announce that they now have an online RADA cutlery account!
RADA Cutlery is 100% American made & guaranteed for life!
Simply click here & shop the RADA online catalog! **All profits will be credited to our Church.**
Stay tuned for further details about an “in person” sale during the month of October.
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37Responsorial Psalm 81:3-4, 5-6, 10-11abGospel Mt 13:54-58
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Catholic News Service
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News from the Vatican
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Consecrated virgins, hermits and members of religious orders, individually and as communities, should take part in the consultations for the Synod of Bishops, says a Vatican official.
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There were some 30 lawyers crowding a room in the Vatican Museums converted into a courtroom Tuesday, 27 representing the defense and the other three representing various interested parties. Half of...
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Parish/Local News
For the Parish calendar of events and local news, be sure to check out the link at the top of this page, "Events/News."