*Attention* – When you begin using your 2022 collection envelopes, **Please, Please** write your name or use an address sticker on your envelope so we can “tie” your number to your name. --- With the recent water-line break, all the numbered collection pages were destroyed, so we have no way of knowing who has what envelope number. **Please** help us out for a couple weeks. We thank you. ---​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, Dec. 26, 2021

Many thanks to everyone who contributed, online or by envelope, to our Parish’s fundraiser! --- Your contributions are so appreciated! Please feel free to use an iGiveCatholic envelope or a plain envelope, marked for the Church's new heating & cooling system. You can drop off your envelope in the collection box or at the Parish Office or you can conveniently donate online at our website: https://queenofpeacepatton.org/ Thank you! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 26, 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 Guido & Constance Butch, Carol Brown, Justine Butler, William Dietrick, Ken Holtz, Steve Doughty, Raena Claar, Tekla Verhovsek, Mike & Kathleen DeSantis, Pat Illig, David Anna, Kim Charney, Margaret Whiteford, Elizabeth Gathagan, Donna Dietrick, Paul Cihan, Jean Ann Fitzpatrick, Reagan Walker, June Riner, Bart Dimaio, Mary Jo Riner, Britta Barrett, Gary L. Morella, Jacob Miller, Derek Miller, Bernie Ropchock, Leona Hoover, Angel Sherwood, Kara Vozniak, and Rose Moxley. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. -- --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 26, 2021

iGiveCatholic donations - $673.00 --- To date - $8,151.22 - toward a new heating and cooling system. Thank you to the 61 donors! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 26, 2021

Immaculate Conception Church, Summerhill is hosting their Annual Jewelry Raffle on Sat., Jan. 15. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the first drawing is at 6 p.m. --- Tickets are $25 (no guests), which includes admission, meal, dessert & drinks. Pulled winning door tickets will be re-entered for the Grand Prize. Need not to be present to win... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

Happy Birthday Wishes to Dot K. on Sunday, December 26. Your Queen of Peace Parish Family sends you their love and best wishes for a beautiful day. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 26, 2021

"A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel." --Cf. Isaiah 9:5; Entrance Antiphon for Dec. 25, At the Mass During the Day

"Come quickly, we pray, Lord Jesus, and do not delay, that those who trust in our compassion may find solace and relief in your coming. Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen." --Collect for Dec. 24 (The Morning Mass)

"41 languages, 69 nationalities, 12,000 broadcast hours each year. Via satellite, digital platforms, or radio waves, the Pope's Radio reaches every corner of the globe." (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

Christmas Mass Schedule: ​​​​​​​ + Christmas Eve – 5 p.m. (Ordinary Form) + Christmas Day – 9 a.m. (Ordinary Form) *There will be no 5 p.m. Mass, Sat., Dec. 25. (As directed by the Office of the Bishop.) Dec. 26 - Feast of the Holy Family - Sunday Masses: 8 a.m. (Ordinary Form) 11 a.m. (Extraordinary Form) 

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 Ken H., Steve D., Raena C. Tekla V., Mike & Kathleen DeS., Pat I., David A., Kim C., Margaret W., Elizabeth G., Donna D. Paul C. Jean Ann F., Reagan W., June R., Bart D., Mary Jo R., Britta B., Gary L. M., 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, Dec. 19, 2021

Church Cleaning will be done on Thurs. Dec. 23, beginning at 9 a.m. If you are able and willing, we can use your help to wipe the pews, etc. Please bring along your favorite buckets and rags, and Murphys Oil Soap if you have it. Thanks for your help!

The Parish Office will be:  -Closed: Fri., Dec. 24 through Mon. Dec. 27. --- Open: ​​​​Tues., Wed., Thurs. - 9 a.m. – Noon;  Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

This past week, iGiveCatholic donations totaled $527.00 To date, $7,478.22 has been donated toward a new heating and cooling system for the Church. Thank you to the 58 donors! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 19, 2021

The last Sunday of Advent, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., 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.

Our Christmas Bake Sale will continue all day today, Dec. 18, & will continue for some time after the 5 p.m. Mass this evening. Tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 19, Christmas Bake Sale items will also be available for sale during the Chicken Takeout Dinner Sale, from 11 a.m. until about 1:30 p.m. (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

On Sunday, December 19, Takeout Chicken Dinners, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, will be for sale beginning at 11 a.m. (until sold out), from the upper level of the Parish Center. Dinners are $10 & are available for take-out only. No phone orders. Thanks for your continued support! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 12, 2021

The 2021 Christmas Ornament has arrived! This year’s two-sided ornament features: “The Calming of the Storm and The Commissioning" --  two more commemoratives of our beautiful stained-glass windows. --- The price remains the same for one 2021 ornament at $20. --- There are quite a few ornaments left from 2020 for $10/each. The “older” (2002 –2019) ornaments, which are now only $5 are also available in limited quantities. --- ​​​​​​​Please stop by the Parish Office.  --- **The 2021 Ornament will also be available for sale at the Christmas Bake Sale on Dec. 18!**  --- Thanks for your support!Thanks for your support!

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*Huge* Christmas Bake Sale in the Queen of Peace Parish Center, Upper Level on Saturday, December 18. Doors open at 9 a.m. No pre-orders. Come Early and "Shop Til You Drop" for the best selections!  (Please click on the above title link to read more.