St. Mary’s School Reunion – If you attended or parented students who attended St. Mary School from 1972-1982, you are invited to a Reunion on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2-6 p.m.,  at the Queen of Peace Parish Center. Your teachers are on board too! Additional info forthcoming. ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, Dec. 25, 2022

iGiveCatholic (Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2023) New Donations - $357.00 – total to date - $3,509.50 Thank you!! --- 2022 Catholic Ministries Drive 35 Families have donated $5,245.00 toward our goal of $20,068.00. Thank you!! ------Parish Bulletin, Dec. 25, 2022

Please do note that on Sunday, January 1, there will *not* be a Parish Breakfast.  We look forward to seeing you at our next monthly Parish Breakfast on Sunday, February 5!  Our Best to You & Happy New Year!

Baptismal Retreat for grades 9, 10, & 11 on Saturday, January 7. You will participate in the 5 p.m. Mass, and Father Ananias will facilitate the Retreat after Mass. The retreat will end at approx. 7:30 p.m. Parents and Sponsors are encouraged to attend. +++ In addition: CCD Classes on Sunday, January 8, from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., will be given a tour of the Church highlighting the significance of the Sacred objects. -----Parish Bulletin, Dec. 25, 2022

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 Mary Ann F., Jim C., ‘Doc’ N., Jerry G., Margaret W., Howard S., Bob R., Anthony D., Jeannine Y., Elizabeth E., Cindy K., Lindsy S., Angel S., Pat L., Robert D., Sarah M., Tonya LaM., Stephen D., Mildred W., David A., Kim C., Donna D., Paul & Liz C., Jean Ann F., Mary Jo R. Jacob M. Derek M., Bernie R., Leona H., 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. 25, 2022

Happy Birthday Wishes to Dot K. whose special day is Monday, December 26. Your Queen of Peace Parish Family sends you their love and best wishes for a wonderful day! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 25, 2022

The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.”  ​​​​​​​-- Lk 2:10-11

"Grant, O Lord, we pray, that we may draw new vigor from celebrating the Nativity of your Only Begotten Son, by whose heavenly mystery we receive both food and drink. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen." --Prayer After Communion; The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) at the Vigil Mass, Dec. 24, 2022

The Parish Office will be closed on December 26, 2022.   ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, Dec. 18, 2022

+ Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24: 5 p.m. (Ordinary Form) & 7 p.m. (Extraordinary Form) Our Church was granted permission from the Office of the Bishop to celebrate the Extraordinary Form of the Mass as a Vigil. ------ + Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25: 9 a.m. (Ordinary 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 Mary Ann F., Jim C., ‘Doc’ N., Jerry G., Margaret W., Howard S., Bob R., Anthony D., Jeannine Y., Elizabeth E., Cindy K., Lindsy S., Angel S., Pat L., Robert D., Sarah M., Tonya LaM., Stephen D., Mildred W., David A., Kim C., Donna D., Paul & Liz C., Jean Ann F., Mary Jo R. Jacob M., Derek M., Bernie R., Leona H. 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. 18, 2022

Christmas Choir Practice will be held on Thursday, December 22, at 7 p.m., to practice and prepare for our Lord’s Birth. We welcome new voices! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 18, 2022

The SVDP Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 21, following morning Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are urged to attend. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 18, 2022

The local Salvation Army has begun their kettle drive which will close the beginning of January. Any individual or group that would be interested in manning a kettle can schedule a date and time by calling Ron B.(814-247-8882) for the Patton area – Lois D. (814-674-5978) for the Hastings/Carrolltown area and Anna Marie M. (814-948-8400) for the Northern Cambria area. This is a great way to prepare for Christmas – by helping those in need. Thank you. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 11, 2022

If you have a loved one in a Nursing Home, please stop by the Parish Office, and pick up a Christmas package for them. These “treat bags” were packaged by the CCD Students.* Please call ahead to check availability. * Packages have been delivered to the residents of Hummingbird Estate and St. Benedict Manor. --Bulletin, Dec. 18, 2022

Today's the day! Our Parish's "Great" Annual Christmas Bake Sale, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., upper level of the Parish Center. Amazing variety of Christmas goodies will be for sale, including more than 21,200 cookies!!!! Come early for best selection! Hope to see you there! Thanks for your support!

The ICBU Advent Covered Dish Party (for members) will be held on Sunday, December 18, at 1 p.m. in the upper level of the Parish Center. All members are requested to bring a covered dish. There will be a collection taken up for the Carmelites. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 11, 2022

The 2022 “Doorway to Heaven” Ornament *has arrived." The price remains at $20. You may stop in the Parish Office, during open business hours (Mon. & Fri.: 9-3; Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 9-12 noon) and pick yours up today! All previous ornaments are on display in the Office, and are for sale at $10/each, buy another for $5! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 11, 2022

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 Maddox P. (Infant), Mary Ann F., Jim C., ‘Doc’ N., Jerry G., Margaret W., Howard S., Anthony D.(Grandson of Sam & June R.), Jeannine Y., Elizabeth E., Cindy K., Lindsy S., Angel S. Pat L., Robert D., Sarah M., Tonya LaM., Stephen D., Mildred W., David A., Kim C., Donna D., Paul & Liz C., Jean Ann F., Mary Jo R., Jacob M., Derek M., Bernie R., Leona H., 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. 11, 2022

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Dorothy S. (former parishioner). May flights of angels wing her to Paradise, and may her soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace...Amen --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 11, 2022