Through the Sacrament of Baptism, Queen of Peace Church welcomes Becket Michael (Son of George & Mandy) into our Parish Family. May God Bless You Always.

The CCD Students are once again requesting personal-care items that they will package & deliver to our fellow parishioners with limited mobility & those in nursing facilities. The previous recipients of your generosity have enjoyed the following: puzzle books, pens, coloring books, crayons or colored pencils, note books, playing cards, tablets to write on & stamps, magnetic clips, combs, brushes, socks, emery boards, etc...the list is endless! These priceless packages may be the only present someone receives. ~~~ *Please refrain from donations of perfumed items, food (due to allergies), Chap Stick, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, liquid hand soaps, or anything anything that if ingested could make someone very sick!! ~~~ If you would like to donate, we thank you. Please drop off items to the Parish Office by 3 p.m., Fri., Nov. 22. The students will pack bags on Sun., Nov. 24, & distribute them on Sun., Dec. 8.

A "Holy Conversation Meeting" will be held on Thurs., Nov. 14, after the morning Mass & again at 6:30 p.m. in the Resource Room in the lower level of the Queen of Peace Parish Center. Do you know someone who has left the Church? I bet you do!! Their reasons can be numerous. Some say they felt they weren’t being “fed.” How should we respond to these loved ones? +++ Join us as we listen to the talk given by Jeff Cavins entitled, “I’m Not Being Fed.” If you would like, bring your Bible & a note pad to jot down pertinent scriptures.

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 Rita, Steve & Vicki, Eddie, Alvin, MaryAnn, Louise, Dolores, Leona, George, Dorothy, Clara, Dorothy, Bernard, Lucille, Renee, Kara, Marianna, Dick, Joe, Rose, Maximilian, Ruth, Jake, and Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.

The Benedictine Monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe wishes to express their deepest gratitude to you for your generous response to the recent Benedictine Annual Appeal. As you have come to realize, we rely on the Benedictine Annual Appeal to help meet the escalating health care costs of the ailing members of our Benedictine family. This Appeal also assists the financial demands of educating our younger monks as they are preparing to serve within our Community. +++ Please be assured of our prayers and support for you & your family now & in the years to come. We thank you for your generous support! May God Bless You.

Daylight Savings Time ends next Sun., Nov. 3, so make sure you turn your clocks *back* 1 hour before going to bed on Saturday night (Nov. 2). You will gain an hour of sleep, & you will wake up refreshed and on time for Mass!

All Saints (Holy Day of Obligation): Thurs., Oct. 3,1 at 7 p.m. & Fri., Nov. 1, at 7 a.m. ; Latin Low Mass, Fri., Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. +++ All Souls Day: Sat. Nov. 2, at 7:30 a.m. & Sat., Nov. 2, at Noon.

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. Ananias, O.S.B., Louise, Pat, Pat, Dolores, Leona, George, Dorothy, Clara, Dorothy, Bernard, Lucille, Renee, Cory, Kara, Marianna, Dick, Joe, Rose, Maximilian, Ruth, Jake, and Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.

Queen of Peace Activities Committee is offering a 6-month Lottery Card/Ticket for sale for 2020. The cost remains at $20/ticket, which consists of 2 numbers based on the first 7 p.m. daily Pick 3 drawing. Only 500 tickets printed, & have sold out the past 2 years!! --- These tickets are a fantastic Christmas Present...Call Jack (674- 8983); Marsha (674-5740); Jay (674-5434); Grace (674-8762) or the Parish Office (674-8983) if you are interested.

*Thank you, Thank you* to the dozens of volunteers who helped to make the Potato Fest & the Apple Cider Fest a *big* success. We sincerely thank the bakery crew for the countless hours that you all give, the 'wrapping' crew who bags all the goodies, the 'labeling' crew who takes care of all the containers, the 'loading and transporting' crew who load & deliver the baked goods to & from their destinations, the folks who staff the tents at the festivals & the SFU Men’s basketball team who have helped us at the Potato Fest for many years. We thank each & every one of you, because without the 'team-work' & dedication, none of this is possible. May God bless you always. ~~~ *Another Big Thank You* to everyone who donated a record of over 200 baskets, the delicious goodies, the beautiful plants, & to the Activities Committee crew & friends who graciously donate their time pulling this fundraiser together every year. A job very well done! A *Big Thank You* to all who have attended our basket auctions, we truly appreciate your support. ***Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 11, 2020, our 21st year!***

The Citizens for Human Life will present this powerful film, "Unplanned," on Mon., Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Queen of Peace Parish Center. +++ September was dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrow. October the focus is on the Most Holy Rosary. Imagine the sorrow of our Beautiful Lady over the sin of abortion. All are welcome.

October is national Clergy Appreciation Month; a time set aside to recognize the contributions & service of priests, pastors, & all other clergy members. St. Paul urged Christian communities to acknowledge those “who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord, and who admonish you,” holding these spiritual leaders “in the highest regard in love because of their work.” +++ We, the flock of Queen of Peace, appreciate all you do for us, Fr. Ananias. We love you & thank you!!

"The rosary is an incredibly rewarding spiritual practice for the men and women of any age, and all ages. It is like an ancient treasure map that has led countless men and women from all walks of life to the treasures of peace, joy, clarity, and contentment..." +++ Copy & visit the following link from "Dynamic Catholic" to read about the "Ever Ancient, Ever New: A Brief History of the Rosary: What is the Rosary and Where Did the Rosary Come From?": https://dynamiccatholic.com/5-million-rosaries/history-of-the-rosary

The film "Finding Fatima" is a dramatic & in-depth documentary that gives all the crucial details of the apparition including the third secret. October 13 marks the anniversary of the Miracle at Fatima in 1917. +++ All are invited to watch this film on Thurs., Oct. 10, at 8:30 a.m. (after morning Mass) &/or at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Queen of Peace Parish Center.

On Sun., Oct. 6, through Carrolltown 1:30 – 3 p.m., there will be a National Life Chain. Please take the time to stand with thousands of pro-lifers across the U.S. in quiet, peaceful, prayerful, public witness for the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death. Be a beacon of light as you help put an end to abortion through prayer & public witness. Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas, & strollers are welcomed! Please click on the above title for more details.

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. Ananias, O.S.B., Dolores, Leona, Clara, Dorothy, Bernard, Lucille, Paul & Eleanor, Renee, Cory, Kara, Marianna, Dick, Pat, Joe, Rose, Maximilian, Ruth, Allen, Shirley, Jake, and Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.

The Legion of Mary, of our diocese, is holding its "Annual Rosary Devotion with Mary" on Sun., Oct. 20, at 3 p.m., at Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Patton. All are invited to attend. +++ Students from local grade & high schools are asked to participate in the “Living Rosary.” Practice dates are Thursdays, October 10 & 17 at Queen of Peace Church from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Please call Shirley Anderson (674-3630) or Jean Berish (674-8043) to register.

Classes will resume for the new school year on Sun., Oct. 20, at 10:20 a.m. (after the 9 a.m. Mass). All students and Parents *must attend* to get registered. Questions?? Please contact Lois at qpcatechism@aol.com

Queen of Peace Bakery will again participate in 2 area Festivals. The Ebensburg Potato Fest is on Sat., Sept. 28 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.), & the Apple Cider & Craft Fest is on Sun., Oct. 6 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Please click on the above title for more details.

Please Note! The Daily Masses (7:30 a.m.) will resume on Monday, Sept. 23.