Through the Sacrament of Baptism, Queen of Peace welcomes Casimir Seth (son of Aaron & Crista ) into our Parish Family. May God Bless You Always.

Take advantage of the schedule of Confessions that will be held at our Church & our neighboring Churches. † Sunday, December 16, 2 p.m. - St. Bernard Church, Hastings † Tuesday, December 18, 7 p.m. - Queen of Peace Church, Patton † Wednesday, December 19, 7 p.m. - St. Nicholas Church, Nicktown † Thursday, December 20, 7 p.m. - St. Benedict Church, Carrolltown

The baking "elves" have been very busy preparing for the Bake Sale & will need rolls bagged on Tues., Dec. 11, & Wed., Dec. 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parish Center. Gentlemen: We also need “muscles” to take the trays to the upper level. In addition, we need “extra hands” on Fri., Dec. 14, (please call for a time) to put together cookie platters & trays, etc. This Bake Sale is a major fundraiser for us, & we would greatly appreciate all the help we can get. Remember, we all work together for *Our Church.* Thank you.

Each Sunday evening at 7 p.m. during the Advent Season (Dec. 2, 9, 16, & 23), 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, & a concluding prayer. Please make room on your busy schedule for a soothing 45 minutes of prayer. Advent begins on Sun., Dec. 2.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, December 8, falls on a Saturday this year. In accord with the USCCB decision (Nov. 1991), confirmed by the Holy See (July 1992), the precept to attend Mass on the Solemnity is maintained, therefore, Saturday, December 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mass schedule is Friday, December 7, at 7 p.m. & Saturday, December 8, at 7 a.m. The evening Mass on Saturday, December 8, at 5 p.m is the Vigil for the second Sunday of Advent and will **Not** fulfill your Holy Day of Obligation.

On Wed., Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., there will be a Mass of Thanksgiving. Please bring non perishable food items that will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. In addition, a basket will be available for a collection that will also go to the Food Pantry to help feed our hungry and less fortunate. Thank you.

The Walter McCoy American Legion Post 614 & John White VFW Post 779 will conduct their Veteran’s Day services, beginning at 11 a.m. on Sun., Nov. 11. Veterans are asked to assemble at the Veterans Memorial located at the Patton Recreational Park no later than 10:45 am ... The public is cordially invited to attend these services.

S. S. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church (our neighbors!) will hold their Annual Thanksgiving Nut, Poppy Seed & Apricot Roll Sale on Thurs., Nov. 15. Order rolls by calling Vicki (674-8266) or Judy (674-5143) no later than November 13. Rolls are $10/each. Pick up rolls on Thurs., Nov. 15, from 2-5 p.m. or Fri., Nov. 16, from 3-5 p.m. All orders must be placed in advance. Thank you!

Celebrating our 125th Anniversary! The 2018 Queen of Peace Church Ornament (our 17th in the Series) has arrived, & is available for purchase for $20 / ornament. Featuring the entire Sanctuary of your beautiful Church, this ornament commemorates the 125th Anniversary of “Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Mary & present day Queen of Peace Church.” Please click on the above title for more details.

Mass Schedule for All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation) * Wed., Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. * Thurs., Nov. 1, at 7 a.m. * Thurs., Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. - Latin Low Mass Mass Schedule for All Souls Day * Fri., Nov. 2, at 7:30 a.m. * Fri., Nov. 2, at Noon * Fri., Nov. 2, 7 p.m. - Requiem High Mass

The Queen of Peace Basket Auction is less than 2 weeks away!  Seating will be at 1 p.m., with drawings beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5/ 25, & will be available for purchase after the Masses on Saturday evening (Nov. 3) & Sunday (Nov. 4). (Please click on the above title for more details.)

Through the Sacrament of Baptism, Queen of Peace Church welcomes Julia Grace, (daughter of Dustin & Jessica) into our Parish Family. May God Bless You Always.

Queen of Peace Basket Auction – Remember to mark your calendar for Sun., Nov. 4, (which just happens to be Parish breakfast Sunday!) to come for a delicious breakfast and then spend the afternoon at the basket auction in the upper level of the Parish Center.  Please click on the above title for more details.

Queen of Peace Activities Committee is sponsoring a “DOO WOP,” featuring, “The Belairs”, a singing group of four men from Pittsburgh. If you like music from the 1950s & 1960s, this show is for you!!!!!  Mark your calendar for Fri., Nov. 16, at Queen of Peace Parish Center (upper level). The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., buffet at 6, and the show will begin at 7 p.m.  BYOB...*Must Be 21 to attend.* Admission is $25/person, which includes your ticket & your buffet.  ***The last day to buy tickets is Fri., Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. No tickets sold at the door.*** For more information, call Jack at 814.674.8948. Please click on the above title for more details.

Queen of Peace Bakery will once again participate in the Apple Cider & Craft Fest on Sun., Oct. 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Location #s 161 & 162.

Queen of Peace Bakery will once again participate the Ebensburg Potato Fest on Sat., Sept. 29, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sept. 24, 7 p.m. + Penitential Procession + Latin Mass with Sermon + Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament ~~~ Please come and pray with us ... for the healing of victims, for perfect contrition of the abusers, in atonement for the sacrileges committed against Almighty God. If you cannot attend in person, the Mass will be livestreamed on our Facebook page: queenofpeacechurchpatton > To view the livestream on our Facebook page, tap on the “Videos” section & look for the video, “Solemn High Mass for Remission of Sins.”

In celebration of Mary’s birth, the documentary, “Mary The Mother of God” will be presented at the Parish Center on Friday, September 7, immediately following the morning Mass (8:30 a.m.). The film is part of the "Footprints of God" series and follows Mary’s extraordinary journey on location in Israel, Turkey and Greece. You’ll travel the paths that took Mary to the heart of the salvation story. Run time is 78 minutes. Light refreshments will be available.

Once again, Father Ananias would like to thank everyone for their very kind & generous donations toward the presents for the 25th Anniversary of his ordination. The amount that the Parish had hoped to raise has been fulfilled. May God bless you all.

In honor of Our Lady, there will be 2 special presentations of the film: "Guadalupe, The Miracle and the Message." Jim Caviezel (the star of the movie: "The Passion of The Christ") will be the narrator. The presentation will last 58 minutes in the Queen of Peace Parish Center, lower level on Wed., Aug. 15, following 7 a.m. Mass & on Thurs., Aug. 16, at 6 p.m.