St. Augustine Church, Dysart, will hold their Annual Church Picnic on Sun., Aug 1. Featuring a BBQ Chicken dinner, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with homemade noodles. Dinners are $12/each & are *takeout only.* Seating will be available throughout the picnic grounds & in the Church Hall. There will be a basket raffle, fancy booth, bingo, and children’s games for the day. --Parish Bulletin, July 25, 2021

On Sale Now! Queen of Peace Activities Committee is offering a 6-month Lottery Card/Ticket for sale for 2022. 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, &  have sold out the last 3 years! Get yours today. As the saying goes, “you snooze, you lose!!” These tickets are a great Christmas present (I know, it’s early, but before you know it, it’s here.) --- Call Jack at 814-674-8948; Marsha at 814-674-5740; Grace at 814-674-8762; Jay at 814-674-5434 or the Parish Office at 814-674-8983 if you are interested. ​​​​--Parish Bulletin, July 25, 2021

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 Margaret W., Clara F., Mary Jo R., Britta B., Gary L. M., Donna D., Jacob M., Derek M., Bernie R., Leona H., Angel S., Kara V., 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, July 25, 2021

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gerard 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, July 25, 2021

Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 10, for the Queen of Peace Annual Basket Auction. Please consider helping out by donating a basket, as this is a major fundraiser for our Church.  --- Please check the bulletin, our Facebook page, our website at https://queenofpeacepatton.org or Flocknote texts in the upcoming weeks because there will be changes this year, & we will keep you updated as to what they will be. As always, we look forward to seeing our friends once again!! -----Parish Bulletin, July 25, 2021

Since the Patton Fire Co. is hosting the 100th Annual Cambria County Regional Firefighters Convention the week of July 25 – August 1, Queen of Peace has been asked to provide breakfast Monday, July 26 – Thursday, July 29 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. in the lower level of the Parish Center. We will be cooking “short-order breakfasts” ranging in price  from $3.00-$5.00. *Everyone Is Welcome!!   --Parish Bulletin, July 25, 2021

The Patton Fire Company’s Festival begins today, Sunday, July 25 – Sunday, August 1. Since they are a volunteer fire company, they rely on the generosity of donors along with the many fundraisers that they hold throughout the year.  *The Fire Company is in dire need of baskets for the Auction to be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 31.* Please Help support your local volunteer fire company; they are always there for you. Together, we can make a difference! --Parish Bulletin, July 25, 2021

His Excellency has reinstated the Obligation to assist at Mass as of August 15. Already the inquiries have begun regarding a return to the “pre-covid” schedule. A change in Mass times presently seems premature. Let’s see how many actually return to the fold and we will proceed from there. In the meantime, pray, pray, and pray... --Parish Bulletin, July 25, 2021

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 Margaret W., Clara F., Jerry Y., Becky Y., Mary Jo R., Britta B., Gary L. M., Donna D., Jacob M., Derek M., Bernie R., Leona H., Angel S., Kara V., 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, July 18, 2021

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Gerard M. (Brother of Mike), Dick A. and Victoria S. May flights of angels wing them to Paradise, and may their souls and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen. --Parish Bulletin, July 18, 2021

St. Benedict Church in Carrolltown will host their Annual Church Festival on Friday, July 23 – Sunday, July 25.  --- * Fri., July 23 – Basket Auction & Take-Out ONLY Ethnic Dinner from 4-8 p.m. --- * Sat. July 24 – Basket Auction & Take-Out ONLY Ethnic Dinner from 3-8 p.m. --- * Sun., July 25 – Basket Auction from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Take-Out ONLY Turkey Dinner beginning at 11 a.m. The price of the dinner is $12.00. --Parish Bulletin, July 18, 2021

Queen of Peace Annual Basket Auction is a "go" this year! Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 10. Please consider helping out by donating a basket, as this is a major fundraiser for our Church. Watch the our bulletin/webpage/Facebook page  in the upcoming weeks because there will be changes this year, and we will keep you updated as to what they will be. As always, we look forward to seeing our friends once again!!

"To Everyone in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Concerning New Liturgical Norms Issued by Pope Francis" "July 20, 2021 On Friday, July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued the Apostolic Letter Traditionis Custodes; On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970. The letter contains new norms concerning the use of what has been referred to as the Extraordinary Form or the Traditional Latin Mass according to the Roman Missal edited by Pope John XXIII in 1962. The norms contained in Traditionis Custodes became effective immediately on the date they were issued, which means that the norms issued by Pope Benedict XVI under the Apostolic Letter Summorum Pontificum no longer apply..." (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 21, at 8:30 a.m. in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Center.

Bishop Carroll Family Fun Day – Save the date of Sunday, August 8, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. at PNG Altoona Curve Field. (This is NOT a Curve baseball game). There will be fun in the Kids Zone, a Basket Raffle, softball games, cornhole tournament, sports memorabilia to purchase, food and beverages, crafts, and much more! For more info: contact sfreidhof@bishopcarroll.org ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, July 11, 2021

The ICBU will hold their regular members' monthly meeting on Monday, ​​​​​July 19, at 7 p.m. in the upper level of the Parish Center. --Parish Bulletin, July 11, 2021

Chicken Dinners – Sunday, July 18, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, beginning at 11 AM – until sold out from the upper level of the Parish Center. All dinners are $8 and are available for take out only. No phone orders taken. We thank you for your continued support. ​​​​--Parish Bulletin, July 11, 2021

"Pope Francis publishes a motu proprio on Friday to redefine the use of the pre-Vatican missal granting the decision to allow its use the local bishops. Groups attending the pre-Vatican liturgy must not deny the validity of the liturgical reform dictated by the Second Vatican Council and the magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs." Please click on the above title link to learn more.

St. Joan of Arc Church, Rt. 53 in Frugality (near Prince Gallitzin State Park and Glendale Lake) is hosting a takeout only Roast Beef Dinner from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., and also a Basket Auction from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 18.  --- Winners will be notified by telephone on the day of the drawings and prizes can be picked on Monday, July 19, from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Dinners are $10/each. Please come, we would love to meet you! ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, July 11, 2021

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Girls Soccer is hosting an Indoor Yard Sale at the High School cafeteria in conjunction with the Ebensburg Community Yard Sales on Saturday, July 31, from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spaces are available to rent and have your own yard sale indoor without concern of the weather with lots of parking for customers. Rental space is $15/space. For more info email: sfreidhof@bishopcarroll.org ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, July 11, 2021