Next weekend is the Collection for the Mission Co-Op. Attached to your bulletin is an envelope to help with their works of God. The Amen Foundation is a Catholic, tax-exempt, non-profit organization founded in 1990. Hundreds of missionaries who have benefited from the Foundation’s mission now serve our Church and society on five continents, especially in Africa. The Amen Foundation has pioneered the process of exchange and sharing of ministry personnel and resources between several American dioceses and religious communities and the African Churches. (Click on the above title link to read more.
On Wednesday, August 12, there will be free milk available at the Saint Vincent de Paul Society's St. Bernard Food Pantry, 139 Huber Street, Hastings, from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is available to anyone who needs milk. No paperwork required, drive-thru service is available. --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 9, 2020
Special Anniversary Wishes to Tom and Jane, who are celebrating “40 Ruby Years” on Sunday, August 9. Your Queen of Peace Family congratulates you and wishes you both a blessed day.
Aug. 6, 2020 "Update on Diocesan Directivesfor Health and Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic" "A Message from Bishop Mark By now you have heard about a person who tested positive for the Coronavirus and attended Mass last weekend at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Johnstown. Public notice was made with due regard for the teaching and discipline of the Church concerning the necessary balance between the fundamental right of a person’s privacy and the common good of others (Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2491-2492). That person did the right thing in notifying the Church so that others could be made aware and take any precautions... The Sunday celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of the life of the Church. It is not an individual thing, even as each person receives the Body and Blood of Christ. The Holy Eucharist is all about the Church, the holy people of God being made into and renewed together as one...That means masks are not optional when you come to church. (Please click on the above title link to read more.)
"An individual who attended Mass at a parish in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has tested positive for COVID-19. The person attended the 4:00 p.m. Mass at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Johnstown on Saturday, August 1... In continued alignment with public health guidelines, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown requires all clergy and parishioners to wear masks at all Masses and practice physical distancing..." Click on the above title link to read more.
The Patton Fire Co #1 is sponsoring a Car Show-Cruise on Sun., Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Patton Park. For more information please contact George McGary (814-502-6718). --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 2, 2020 --- Additional information will be posted in the coming weeks.
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 Mary Jo, Stephen D. Family, Dick, Jim, Derek, Gerard, Bernie, Leona, Angel, Kara, and Rose. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.
Bishop Bartchak and the Family Life Office cordially invite all couples celebrating their 1st, 5th, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, 55th, and 60th + Wedding Anniversary in 2020 (and their families) to attend the Annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgy. **Reservations *must* be made through the Queen of Peace Parish Office (674-8983) for either celebration by Wednesday, August 19.** (Click on the above title link to read more.)
Faith formation is a life-long endeavor. By virtue of our Baptism, we are called to continually grow closer to Christ through a life of prayer, service, and knowledge of our faith. The Office of Adult Enrichment and Lay Ecclesial Ministry has announced the following classes for the 2020 Fall Schedule: Heart of Faith, Old Testament, New Testament, Wisdom Literature and Psalms. For a description of classes, locations, times, registration forms and to learn more about our programs, please visit www.dioceseaj.org/lay-ecclesial-ministry/ or contact Marybeth at (814-361-2000. All are welcome!
Fr. Vasyl, the Pastor across the corner and our neighbor at SS Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, has been transferred by his Archbishop to Tarentum, PA. Father, his wife Kathy, and their Son, Vasyl, Jr. will have departed for their new Parish by the time you read this. We wish them well and ask Almighty God to grant them many years of faithful and fruitful service in the new Vineyard the Hand of Providence has supplied for them.
