Reminder -- Spring is now officially upon us, so please take the time to “spruce” up the Cemetery, by clearing away all old decorations and flowers. If you don’t, we will... As you know, the Cemetery employs a mowing maintenance company to take care of the grass, & it is very difficult for the men to mow & trim, especially around things that aren’t allowed... Please click on the above title to read more.

The Sacred Paschal Triduum - Holy Week Services * Holy Thursday - 7 p.m. ~ Mass - Adoration until midnight * Good Friday - 12 noon ~ Stations of the Cross - 1 p.m. ~ Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - 8 p.m. ~ Tenebrae Service “Tenebrae” in Latin, means “darkness”, thus the reason for the time. This is a very impressive and beautiful Service with Readings, Psalms, Prayers, & lighting of Candles relating to the Passion and Death of Jesus. * Holy Saturday - Noon ~ Blessing of Easter Food - 8:30 p.m. ~ Easter Vigil Liturgy

March 27 - Calling All Cleaners!! Attention All Wrappers!! Cleaners - We need your help on Tues., March 27 at 9 a.m. to clean the Church. Please bring along your favorite scrub bucket, rags, & if you have Murphy’s Oil Soap, bring that too! Thank you for your time. ~~~~~~~~~~ Wrappers – We need your help on Tues., March 27 at 6 p.m., in the lower level of the Parish Center. We will wrap & label what has been baked that day, & if needed, will continue on Wed. evening. Thank you so much!

April 7 - RADA Cutlery Ordering -- The Activities Committee will once again take orders for the RADA products. Come & join us on Sat., April 7, at 10 a.m., in the lower level of the Parish Center for donuts & coffee while you browse through the order books. This is a great opportunity to shop for your spring & summer bridal showers & weddings. For more information, call Marsha (814.674.5740).

To Fr. Carlos, Fr. Ananias, and the hundreds who attended the Sacred Relics of the Saints event on March 11, 2018 -- thank you! It was an inspiring and illuminating experience. Thank you, too, to the numerous priests who were there to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A selection of event photos will soon be available on our website. In addition, a photo album of the Church presentation and of the veneration of the relics will be uploaded soon to our Parish's Facebook page, < queenofpeacechurchpatton >.

The Catholic Ministries Drive, "Making Christ a Home in your Heart,” launches this Sunday throughout the diocese. This drive focuses on a select group of ministries with emphasis on the poor, families, youth, seminarians & leadership development of clergy & laity. Please reflect on Bishop Mark’s invitation when it arrives in the mail, & return your pledge card in next weekend’s offertory. All contributions received beyond our Parish goal of $20,280 will be returned back to our Parish. Thank you for supporting these vital ministries with sacrificial gifts of prayer. --Parish Bulletin, March 11, 2018

We send very special birthday wishes to Agnes, who will be celebrating her 99th birthday on Monday, March 12. Your Queen of Peace Family wishes you a very Blessed day. --Parish Bulletin, March 11, 2018

Video Series and Stations of the Cross The below two websites host a Lenten video series & the Stations of the Cross. This is a wonderful opportunity to be able to pray with Fr. Ananias, O.S.B. during this Lenten Season. Please check out: www.MonkifyLent.com and www.PrayTheStations.com. (Click on the above "Lenten Video Series..." title for direct links to the two websites.)

Through the Sacrament of Baptism, Queen of Peace Church welcomes Isaiah Matthew into our Parish Family. May God bless you always, Isaiah.