*Wanted*: A caring Adult to “sit” with an elderly lady in Patton to keep her company and to help with the “little things.” If interested, please call 860-208-1892. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 12, 2025.

Many thanks to each one of you who remembered your Pastor with cards and gifts over the Christmas-tide. With the arrival of Epiphany, they were all opened and, as always, your generosity is humbling. I have asked, at the Altar, that each of you receive a Blessing from the Lord. --Benedictions, Fr. Ananias, O.S.B. ----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 12, 2025.

iGiveCatholic – All donations will be applied to the Restoration of walls behind the 2 side Altars. - New Donations: $3,232.00. - To Date Total Donations:- $22,982.84. *Thank You!* --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 5, 2025.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ruth M. P. 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, Jan. 5, 2025.

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 Anna, Joe & Konnie A., Rose C., Paul & Liz C., Andy DeL., Mary Jo D., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Alberta H., Leona H., Mary E. H., Patty K., Rose M., Nancy P., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., David W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Dean & Donna D., Luke F., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., Rachel S., Ford S., Christine W., Bob W., Tom Y., Mary J., Fred P., Ron R., Amber I., Austin Scott M., Theresa B., Quinton M., Br. Michael, OSB., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D. Angel S., Marjorie D., William 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, Jan. 5, 2025.

National March for Life – “Every child is a gift. Every child is a wonder. Every child is something so special, and so you must look at your children as images-perfect, beautiful images of God.” – Mother Angelica ----The National March for Life will be held on January 24. C.C.H.L. will be sponsoring a bus that will leave from St. Benedict Church at 7 a.m. on Friday, January 24. The cost will be $20/adults and $10/students. To make reservations, contact Bill or Patty Frederick at 814-344-6521. Leave a message if prompted. ------Parish Bulletin, Jan. 5, 2025.

The Queen of Peace Activities Committee is selling “Mid-May $$” lottery tickets. The drawing will be Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m., the 3-digit PA number. Tickets are $2/ 2 numbers. If you are the lucky winner, you win $500 in cash! --- If interested, call Jack (814-674-8948), Jay (814-674-5434), Grace (814-674-8762), or stop by the Parish Office during open business hours [Mon. & Fri.: 9-3; Tues., Wed. Thurs.: 9-12 noon]. -----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 5, 2025.

We have available for sale Cream of Potato and/or Zupa Toscano Soup (a hearty sausage and potato soup, a knock off from Olive Garden!). Order pickup is Saturday, January 11, from 9 a.m.-Noon in the lower hall. --- You may place your order online at https://queenofpeacepatton.org or call the Parish Office at 814-674-8983, during Parish Office hours this week (Mon.: 9-3; Tues. & Wed.: 9-12 noon. *Orders will close on Wednesday, January 8 at Noon.*

The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the threefold manifestation of the divinity of Our Lord to the whole world: the adoration of the Magi; the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan; and the first miracle at the wedding feast at Cana. The Magi in seeking the Christ Child to adore Him foreshadow the spread of the faith to the Gentiles...(Please click on the above title link to read more.)

CCD NEWS – Sunday, January 26, (*NEW DATE*), 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. - Protecting God’s Children – *All Parents Must Sign a Form* indicating their preference regarding their child’s participation in this program. If you choose *Not* to have your child participate, please send them to CCD at 10 a.m. Students in grades 1-8 will review and say a Rosary for the Parishioners of Queen of Peace that are home bound. 9th grade students will have a lesson on the Creed, students in 10th grade will have a lesson on Scripture, reflecting on the Living Word. Finally, the 11th grade class will review Confirmation Rite and Special Sponsors. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 5, 2025.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 5, 2025.

Join us on Sunday, January 5, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., for a delicious buffet breakfast served in the lower hall by the Men of the Parish. --- Prices: Adults, (13+), $12 / Children (5-12), $7 and Children (under 5), free. Take-outs available for $12/each. --- Thank you for your continued support! -----Parish Bulletin, Dec. 29, 2024.

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 & Konnie A., Rose C., Paul & Liz C., Andy DeL., Mary Jo D., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Alberta H., Leona H., Mary E. H., Patty K., Rose M., Nancy P., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., David W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Dean & Donna D., Luke F., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., Rachel S., Ford S., Christine W., Bob W. Tom Y., Mary J., Fred P., Ron R., Amber I., Austin Scott M. Theresa B., Quinton M., Br. Michael, OSB., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William 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, Dec. 29, 2024.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ruth M. P. (Mother of Pam 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, Dec. 29, 2024.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday, January 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, Dec. 29, 2024.

CCD 9th Grade Students will attend Mass on Saturday, January 4, at 5 p.m. After Mass, Father Ananias will facilitate the Baptism Retreat, which is expected to end at 7:30 p.m. Parents and Sponsors are encouraged to attend. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 29, 2024.