Lenten Vespers & Benediction will be held every Sunday of Lent at 5 p.m. (including Palm Sunday) at Queen of Peace Church. Vespers is the fourth "hour" of the Divine Office consisting of a Hymn, Psalms, an Old Testament Canticle, a short Scripture reading, the Magnificat, Responsories, & Intercessions, lasting approx. 30-35 minutes. (Please click on the above title for more information.)

Stations of the Cross will be held the Fridays of Lent (March 8 – April 12) at 7 p.m. at Queen of Peace Church. Stations of the Cross on Good Friday will be at Noon, followed by the Passion of our Lord at 1 p.m.

Through the Sacrament of Baptism, Queen of Peace welcomes Emma Grace, (daughter of Alexander & Maria) into our Parish Family. May God continue to bless you, Emma.

Lenten Fish Fridays Lenten Fish Fridays will begin on Fri., March 8 thru & including Good Friday, April 19, from 4 – 7 p.m. For your convenience, please park in the upper parking lot. +++ Menu includes: your choice of baked *or* fried fish *or* 2 salmon patties; your choice of baked potato OR french fries; cole slaw; fresh baked roll; stewed tomatoes; mac ‘n cheese; haluski, dessert & beverage. Pierogies a la carte. *All homemade.* +++ Prices: Adults, $10 / Children (5-12), $5 / Children (under 5), free. Take out dinners available in the lower level of the Parish Center. (Please click on above title for more information.)

On Tues., March 5, from 4 – 7 p.m. join us in the upper level of the Queen of Peace Parish Center for our Parish's Fat Tuesday Italian Fest! Menu includes: wedding soup, salad, fresh baked Italian bread, lasagna (meatless), meatballs, dessert & beverage. Takeout meals will be available. Prices: Adults, $10 / Children (5-12), $5 / Children (under 5), free.

Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe is extending a Welcome to their 2019 Summer Retreats. The rising demands of contemporary life, & the nature & values of our secular society have the combined effect of eroding our spiritual lives. It becomes important then, to be aware of this effect & to respond by actively nurturing the spiritual life. A retreat can be a catalyst for spiritual renewal & for concentrating on God’s purpose for our earthly existence. ~~~ Each retreat is $185/person & includes private rooms, linens & towels, & all meals. If you are interested, pamphlets are in the plastic bins beneath the bulletins in each entrance to Church. ~~~ For more information, please click on the above title.

The Citizens Concerned for Human Life would like to thank you once again for your generous donations to the Yellow Ribbon Campaign. All donations support Pro-Life efforts in our communities. A very special thank you to all who give of their time to collect donations. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Season Two of “Arise Together in Christ” will take place during this Lenten Season. The Arise Team from Saint Benedict in Carrolltown is inviting anyone from the surrounding Parishes to join a small faith sharing group to gather once a week for six (6) weeks. ~~~ If you would like more information, or to sign up, please contact Jim Gresko (344-8524) or jamesgresko@hotmail.com – Cindy Witham (344-8052) or candew5@hotmail.com – Emily Wolfe (412-737-0595) or emilyyeager13@gmail.com ~~ Click on the above title for a link to background information on the "Arise" program.

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 Pat, Ruth, Jean, Renee, Allen, Shirley, Pat, Joe, Rose, Maximilian, ‘Lizzie,' Dick, Jake, Dawn, Tina, & Derek. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins.

“Let’s hike to Heaven!” is a quote from St. John Bosco’s dream about Heaven. What about that hike? What can we expect along the way? What may we find there? ~~ Let’s talk about it at our monthly ‘get-together‘ of Holy Conversations on Tues., Feb. 5, following morning Mass in the Spiritual Resource room in the lower level of the Parish Center.

Dear Father Ananias and Parishioners, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all your kindness, generosity and support for my family. Words cannot begin to describe how much love and care we feel in our hearts because of all you have done for us. Sarah, Emma and I are overwhelmed with the kindness you all have shown to us ... May God bless you and your parishioners with good health and all His graces ... (Please click on the above title link to read Father Kelt's thank you in full.)

The Feast day of St. Blaise is Sun., Feb. 3. Throats will be blessed at the conclusion of the Saturday (5 p.m.) Mass & all Masses on Sunday, February 3.