Freezer Sale at St. Bernard Church in Hastings on Saturday, November 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 19, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. --- Frozen items for sale: Pigs-in-the-Blanket – 2/$5.00; Pierogies – 4/$4.00; Chicken Tenders 4/$4.00.  --- In addition, they will have frozen pizza for sale. Each pizza is $18/with 1 topping. Additional toppings: pepperoni, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, sausage, ham, bacon, and mild buffalo chicken for $1/each. -----Parish Bulletin, Nov. 12, 2023.

Bishop Carroll Junior / High Visit Day on Friday, November 17, from 9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are welcome to join the junior high students from the Prince Gallitzin Quadrant schools to see the options BCCHS has to offer. For more info: call 814-472-7500 ext. 101 or visit www.BishopCarroll.com ​​​​-----Parish Bulletin, Nov. 12, 2023.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Anthony M. (Father of Lori M.). May flights of angels wing him to Paradise, and may his soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen... --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 12, 2023.

#iGive Catholic is the official Catholic initiative of Giving Tuesday, which is a National Day of Observance for making gifts to nonprofit organizations. Giving Tuesday is observed every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving; this year, it is Tuesday, November 28. Donations can be made from Nov. 13 through Nov. 28. --- Our Parish (and all the parishes in the A/J Diocese) will be participating in the iGiveCatholic event. Our goal will be the same as last year as we focus on the installation of a new & better heating system for our Church, one that we hope will also include air-conditioning! ... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society, following morning Mass on Wednesday, November 15, will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are asked to attend. --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 12, 2023.

Join local artist Joyce Mitchell for an acrylic painting class on Wednesday, November 15, from 6-9 p.m. at the L.A. Studio (former St. Mary School, 901 6th Ave.) The registration price is $30 which includes all materials for a 12x12 painting of a beautiful fall scene and step-by-step instructions. For more info. go to LASTUDIO.ORG --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 12, 2023

The Annual collection for perpetual care of our Cemeteries (St. Mary / St. George & St. Lawrence) will be held throughout November. Please mark your envelope accordingly so that all donations given will go directly into the perpetual care account of your desired Cemetery Association. *Please remove all Spring & Summer decorations from the Cemetery. Thank you.

Queen of Peace Activities Committee is once again offering a 6-month Lottery Ticket/Card for 2024. 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 have sold out the last 5 years, so get them early! --- If interested, stop by the Parish Office to purchase “your lucky ticket” or call Jack (814-674-8948); Jay (814-674-5434); Dee (814-674-8809); or Grace (814-674-8762). This is a great Holiday gift idea!!

World War I – known at the time as 'The Great War' – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of 'the war to end all wars.' ..." (Please click on the above title link to read more of this article from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.)

Sunday, November 12, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., lower level. Pick up from the *Upper* Level. All students will fill gift bags with the items collected from parish members. The bags will be distributed during the Advent/Christmas season to our parish members who are homebound or living in nursing homes. The 11th-Grade Students will also complete a lesson on the Sacraments and the Paschal Mystery. --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 5, 2023.

Patton Veterans Day Services will be held on Saturday, November 11. The Walter McCoy American Legion Post 614 and John White VFW Post 779 will conduct their services beginning at 11 AM. Veterans will assemble at the Veterans Memorial at the Patton Park no later than 10:45 AM. Following this service, the Veterans will conduct a service at the VFW and then proceed to the American Legion. A lunch will be served at the Legion for all Veterans. The public is invited to attend these services. --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 5, 2023.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of James C. May flights of angels wing him to Paradise, and may his soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace....Amen. --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 5, 2023.

Your Help is Needed as the CCD Classes are once again requesting *Personal-Care Items* that they will package and deliver to our shut-in parishioners and those in local nursing homes for the holidays. In the past, you have been so generous with personal items to package, so we are asking for your help once again... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

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 David A., Joe A., Annette B., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Leona H., Mary H., Rose M., Marsha S., Margaret W., Jeannine Y., William Y., Fr. Cyprian O.S.B., Br. Michael, O.S.B., Luke F., Janice (K.) W., Dawn K., Roy J., Christine W., Tom M., Ford S., Britta A., Dorothy G., Karen K., Dave B. Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Carol G., John L., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Sarah M., Mildred W., Donna D., Mary Jo R., Jacob M., Bernie R., and Derek M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 5, 2023.

Queen of Peace Bakery has fruit leftover and will be baking *large* ($15 each) cherry, and raspberry pies until Thanksgiving, or until the supply runs out. If you are interested, *Pre-Order Only* by Thursdays @ Noon at 814-674-8983. The pies will be ready for pick- up on Saturdays @ Noon (in the lower hall). --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 5, 2023.

S.S. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Patton, is once again having their Thanksgiving/Christmas Nut & Poppy Seed roll sale on Thursday, November 16, and Friday, November 17.  --- *Pre-orders only* (deadline is Tuesday, November 14) by calling Judy at 814-674-5143 or Vickie at 814-243-7745. Rolls are $12/each. Pick up is Thursday, November 16 from 2-5 PM and Friday, November 17 from 3-5 PM.  --- Thank you for your support! ------Parish Bulletin, Nov. 5, 2023.

Join us on Sunday, November 5, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., for a delicious breakfast buffet, served in the lower level of the Parish Center by the Men of the Parish.  --- Prices: Adults (13+), $12 / Children (5- 12), $7 / Children (under 5), free. Takeouts available for $12/each. Thank you for your support. -----Parish Bulletin, Oct. 29, 2023.

Turn your clocks *Back 1 Hour* on Saturday, November 4, before going to bed. Then you will be on time for Mass Sunday morning! --Parish Bulletin, Oct. 29, 2023.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday, November 3, at 3 p.m., followed by recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and private prayer from 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Litany will follow. Devotions will close with Benediction at 4 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, Oct. 29, 2023.

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 David A., Joan A., Joe A., Annette B., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Leona H., Mary H., Rose M., Marsha S., Margaret W., Jeannine Y., William Y., Br. Michael, O.S.B., Fr. Cyprian, O.S.B., Luke F., Janice (K.) W., Dawn K.,, Roy J., Christine W., Tom M., Ford S., Britta A., Dorothy G., Karen K., Dave B., Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Carol G., John L., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Sarah M., Mildred W., Donna D., Mary Jo R., Jacob M., Bernie R., and Derek M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, Oct. 29, 2023.