Each Sunday evening at 7 p.m. during the Season of Advent (Dec. 4, 11, & 18), the last “hour” of the Divine Office will be prayed here at Queen of Peace Church. +++ Night Prayer consists of a hymn, 3 Psalms, a “brief” reading from Scripture, the Nunc Dimittis of Simeon, and a concluding prayer. +++ Please make room on your busy schedule for a soothing 30 minutes of prayer.  ----Parish Bulletin, Dec. 4, 2022

Mass Schedule for The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation, is: Thursday, December 8, 7 a.m. & 7 p.m. ​​​​​​​ --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 4, 2022

Join us on Sunday, December 4, 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+), $10 / Children (5-12), $5 / Children (under 5), free. --- Please Note: The January 1st breakfast is cancelled. Next Parish Breakfast is on Sunday, February 5. ---------Parish Bulletin, Nov. 27, 2022

Congratulations to Debbie B. from Vandergrift who was the “lucky winner” of the Turkey Cash Lottery Drawing on Friday, November 11. The Activities Committee would like to thank everyone who purchased a ticket. All proceeds benefit the Parish Renovation Fund. --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 27, 2022

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 Ann F., Jim C., ‘Doc’ N., Jerry G., Margaret W., Howard S., Jeannine Y., Elizabeth E., Cindy K., Lindsy S., Angel S., Pat L., Robert D., Beverly C., Sarah M., Tonya LaM., Stephen D., Gerald W., Mildred W., David A., Kim C., Donna D., Paul & Liz C., Jean Ann F., Mary Jo R. Jacob M., Derek M., Bernie R., Leona H. and Rose 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. 27, 2022

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday, December 2, 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, Nov. 27, 2022

To all those who donated (online or offline) to Queen of Peace Church for the iGiveCatholic campaign: Many Thanks! Your contributions advance us closer to a new, much-needed HVAC system for the Church.  --- By Dec. 6, all offline donations will be added to our iGiveCatholic webpage. The donation amount will also be appearing in a forthcoming Parish Bulletin. --- *While the official campaign period has ended, you can still contribute now and throughout the year.* ... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

The Sisters of Saint Ann announce An Advent Recollection on Saturday, December 3, at the St. Ann Retreat Ctr.,1120 N. Center St. in Ebensburg from 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m., led by Rev. Mark Pattock, OFM. Donation will be $40 (including lunch). For more info. and/or reservations please call Sisters of St. Ann at 814-472-9354. All are welcome! --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 27, 2022

The 2022 Christmas Ornament will be delivered soon! This ornament (#21 in the series) will be available for a $20 donation. This new ornament is titled, “The Doorway to Heaven” which features the beautiful front doors, slightly ajar, leading to the Main Altar. Quite beautiful!! --- All past ornaments are on display in the Parish Office and are available for $10 (1/2 off the original price, buy another for $5). Perfect Christmas Gift. ----Parish Bulletin, Nov. 20, 2022

Each Sunday evening at 7 PM during the Season of Advent (Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, & 18), the last “hour” of the Divine Office will be prayed here at Queen of Peace Church. +++ Night Prayer consists of a hymn, 3 Psalms, a “brief” reading from Scripture, the Nunc Dimittis of Simeon, and a concluding prayer. +++ ​​​​​​​Please make room on your busy schedule for a soothing 30 minutes of prayer. ----Parish Bulletin, Nov. 20, 2022

Many thanks to everyone who has contributed, either online via https://queenofpeacepatton.org/ OR by envelope, to our Parish's fundraiser! Your contributions are so appreciated!  --- If you haven't contributed already (or would like to do so again, please feel free to use an iGiveCatholic envelope or a plain envelope, marked for the Church's new heating & cooling system. (If paying by check, please make your check payable to "Queen of Peace Church.") You can drop off your envelope in the collection box or at the Parish Office. *Also,* you can contribute online **through Nov. 29** via our Parish website. --- This past week, we received a $100 donation! Thanks so much!! --- To everyone who contributed last year & during this year, *Thank You* for your generosity and support! We have made such a good start toward our Church's much needed new heating/air-conditioning system. May God Bless!

Hope Fire Company is hosting a “Stuff the Truck” Toy Drive on Saturday, December 3 at Lacue Chevrolet Buick, 1003 4th Avenue in Patton. Open house is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Photos with Santa will be 10 a.m.-Noon. Refreshments available. Free Santa photo with every new toy donation. --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 20, 2022

"Father all-powerful, your gifts of love are countless and your goodness infinite; as we come before you on Thanksgiving Day with gratitude for your kindness, open our hearts to have concern for every man, woman and child, so that we may share your gifts in loving service. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen." --Collect for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2022

#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, which is Tuesday, November 29.  --- This year, as in the past, our Parish (and all the parishes in the A/J Diocese) will be participating in the iGiveCatholic event. --- To learn more or to find a link to donate online, please visit our webpage at https://queenofpeacepatton.org/ ... (To read more, please click on the above title link.)

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Robert P.(former Parishioner). 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. 20, 2022

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 Ann F., Jim C., ‘Doc’ N., Jerry G., Margaret W., Howard S., Jeannine Y., Elizabeth E., Cindy K. Lindsy S., Angel S.,, Pat L., Robert D., Beverly C., Sarah M., Tonya LaM., Stephen D. Gerald W., Mildred W., David A., Kim C., Donna D., Paul & Liz C., Jean Ann F., Mary Jo R. Jacob M., Derek M., Bernie R., Leona H. and Rose 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. 20, 2022

Gentle Reminder: Be sure to pick up the Thanksgiving Baked Goods that you ordered. Pick up is Wednesday, November 23, from Noon--6 p.m., in the upper level of the Parish Center.  --- A *Big Thank You* to all those who placed an order! We appreciate your business!! -------Parish Bulletin, Nov. 20, 2022

The Parish Office will be open on Tuesday, November 22, from 1-4 p.m. (closed in the morning). --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 20, 2022

Since we haven’t met for some time, how about a Holy Conversation meeting on Tuesday, November 22, after morning Mass in the Parish Resource Library (across from the Parish Office). Advent is more than you may realize, and it will be here before you know it! Come watch a movie and join in the conversation. ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, Nov. 20, 2022

A Mass of Thanksgiving - Wednesday, November 23, at 7 p.m. There will be a collection taken up of non-perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. --Parish Bulletin, Nov. 20, 2022