First Friday Devotions with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday, October 1, at 3 p.m. followed by recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and private prayer from 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Litany will follow. Devotions will close with Benediction at 4 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 26, 2021

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Bernie A. (Son-in- Law of Betsy H.) and Francis L. 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, Sept. 26, 2021

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 p.m. daily Pick 3 drawing. Only 500 tickets printed, and have sold out the last several years! -- These tickets are a great Christmas present (It’ll be here before you know it!) 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, Sept. 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 Connie B. (Fr. Ananias’ Mother), Alice T., Margaret W., Jack & Jean Ann F., Ed K. Mother Clara SSCJ, June R., Tony D., 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, Sept. 26, 2021

National Life Chain – Join us on Sunday, October 3 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. in Carrolltown. Signs will be distributed from tables in front of St. Benedict Church by the traffic light. --- Please take the time to stand with thousands of pro-lifers across the U.S. in quiet, peaceful, prayerful, public witness for the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death... Please click on the above title link for more details.

Following the Ember Days on Sept. 22nd, 24th, & 25th, there will be Benediction on Sun., Sept. 26, immediately following the Low Mass in Latin. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 26, 2021

The Queen of Peace Basket Auction, on Sun., Oct. 10, will be here before you know it! Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the drawings will be *virtual only* this year, starting at 2 p.m. The baskets will be displayed & tickets can be purchased in the *upper level* of the Parish Center... Please click on the above title link for more details.

St. Demetrius Church, Gallitzin (Parish Activity Center, 714 Foster St. enter below 616 Church St.) is hosting their Famous BBQ Chicken Dinner on Sun., Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. until sold out. --- Price is $12/dinner which includes 1⁄2 BBQ chicken, 2 sides & dessert -- and is *take-out only.* --- Also, there will be a basket raffle, theme games, & other small games of chance. All are welcome! --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 19, 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 Connie B. (Fr. Ananias’ Mother), Alice T., Margaret W., Jack & Jean Ann F., Ed K., Mother Clara SSCJ, June R., Tony D., 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, Sept. 19, 2021

St. Bernard Church, Hastings, is sponsoring a food sale for take-out only on Sat., Oct. 2,  & Sun., Oct. 3. --- ​​​​​​The sale is *Pre-Order Only* with orders due by Sun., Sept. 26. --- Featuring: Haluski for $3/serving – Pigs-in-Blanket for $4 for 2 pigs – Unbaked Pepperoni Pizza for $16/whole pizza. --- Please click on above title link for more details.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Francis L. (Husband to Helen) and Lois W. 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, Sept. 19, 2021

Students and families who are looking for a college experience that celebrates and encourages spiritual growth and a commitment to faith should consider SFU in Loretto, PA. Over 90% of Saint Francis University graduates credit the Franciscan presence and the characteristics of their SFU experience as significant and impactful in their lives according to research data.  Saint Francis University welcomes families to visit the campus and to request a meeting with Campus Ministry to learn more.   --- Or, consider registering for an upcoming Faith Visit Friday event. --- Please click on the above title link for more details.

"Friends Helping Friends" - The Saint Vincent de Paul Conference of Queen of Peace is selling Boscov coupons for $5.00. This coupon is valid for Wednesday, October 2,0 from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., for 25% off all purchases at any Boscov location. You can also register to win a $100 gift card on the back of the coupon (not valid for online purchases.) --- All monies go directly to the Queen of Peace SVDP Conference. Coupons are available at the Parish Office and also Pat/Carol Murphy at 814-674-2265. Thank you! --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 19, 2021

The Queen of Peace Basket Auction, on Sun., Oct.10, will be here before you know it! Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the drawings will be *virtual only* this year, starting at 2 p.m.  -- The baskets will be displayed & tickets can be purchased in the *upper level* of the Parish Center... Please click on the above title link for more details.

If you are interested, there are updated RADA catalogs in the Parish Office. The Activities Committee will be placing the next order around the end of October, just in time for the Holiday gift-giving season. The prices have gone up slightly, so all old catalogs are now expired. -- You can also view and order online by going to the homepage of the Parish's website: https://queenofpeacepatton.org/

St. John the Baptist, Summerhill is hosting a Parish Mission – Sunday, Sept. 26 – Tues., Sept. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. each night. The theme for the Mission is Believe! + Sunday: Greatest Threat to Holiness Today + Monday: Forgiveness + Tuesday: St. Joseph Model of Holiness  + Confessions & Rosary each night beginning at 6:30 p.m. --Please click on the above title link for more details.

Queen of Peace Bakery will again participate in 2 area Festivals. The Ebensburg Potato Fest is Saturday, September 25 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) & the Apple Cider & Craft Fest is Sunday, October 3 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.).  ---Please click on the above title link for more details.

Chicken Dinners Takeout   will be available for sale on Sunday, September 19, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, beginning at 11 a.m. until sold out. Dinners are $10 & are takeout only from the upper level of the Parish Center. No phone orders taken. Thank you for your support. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 12, 2021

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Lois W. (Mother of Donna N. & Aunt to Len & Mgt. W.) and Lois B. 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, Sept. 15, 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 Connie B. (Fr. Ananias’ Mother), Alice T., Margaret W., Jack & Jean Ann F., Ed K., Mother Clara SSCJ, June R., Francis L., Tony D., 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, Sept. 12, 2021