St. Monica Church, Chest Springs, is hosting their Annual Picnic on Sunday, July 3, on their Church grounds. Serving a take-out only turkey dinner from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prices: Adults, $12 / Children $8. They will also have a basket auction, games, baked goods, refreshments and booths. --Parish Bulletin, June 26, 2022

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday, July 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 3 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, June 26, 2022

Arotins Hummingbird Estates Personal Care Home at 400 Park Avenue in Patton has private and semi- private rooms available for Male and Female patients. We offer the same ammenities as the larger facilities, but with one on one care in a home-like setting... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

June 27 - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 13th Century, Historical Feast ["2022 Calendar, Mary and the Saints"] "MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP, your very name inspires confidence. We come before Your Holy Picture in praise and thanksgiving to God seeking Your intercession with Jesus, Your Son, for all the needs of our lives today. We celebrate Your Holy Motherhood as we proclaim Jesus Christ our Lord and Redeemer..."  --used with permission from U.S. Catholic Bishops------Parish Bulletin, June 26, 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 Charles W., Gerald W., Jeannine Y., Philip W., Margaret W., Steve F., Tonya LaM., Sarah M., Pat L., Mildred W., Theresa B., Diane McC., Justine B., Robert D., David A., Kim C., Donna D., Paul & Liz C., Jean Ann F., Bart D., Mary Jo R., 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, June 26, 2022

26 Families have donated $3,500.00 toward our goal of $20,068.00 for the 2022 Catholic Ministries Drive. Thank you!! ---Parish Bulletin, June 19, 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 Charles W., Gerald W., Jeannine Y., Philip W., Margaret W., Steve F., Tonya LaM., Sarah M., Pat L., Mildred W., Theresa B., Diane McC., Justine B., Robert D., David A., Kim C., Donna D., Paul C., Jean Ann F., Bart D., Mary Jo R., 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, June 19, 2022

The Parish Office will be closed on June 24, 2022.

Queen of Peace Fruit Pies will continue to be available for sale on a weekly basis thru Labor Day. If you would like to pre-order, call the Office at 814-674-8983 no later than Wednesdays at Noon.  --- We will have for sale (depending on availability) apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, peach, raspberry & strawberry/rhubarb.  --- Large pies are $15 & small are $4. Pickup for pre-orders is on Fridays from 2-3 p.m. & Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the lower level of the Parish Center. -------Parish Bulletin, June 19, 2022

Happy Birthday to Evelyn W. on Monday, June 20, and to Mary K. on Thursday, June 23. Your Queen of Peace Parish Family sends you both their love and best wishes! --Parish Bulletin, June 19, 2022

June 19, immediately following Mass in the Extraordinary Form (approx. 12:30 p.m.), there will be Corpus Christi Procession and Benediction. Please plan to attend and demonstrate to the world your belief in “The True Presence.”

Chicken Dinners – Sunday, June 19, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, beginning at 11 a.m. – until sold out from the upper level of the Parish Center. --- Dinners are $10 and are available for take-out only. No phone orders. --- Treat Dad, on his special day, to a delicious chicken dinner, and ladies you won’t have to do the dishes! ​​​​​----Parish Bulletin, June 12, 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 Gerald W., Jeannine Y., Philip W., Margaret W., Steve F., Tonya LaM., Sarah M., Pat L., Mildred W., Theresa B., Diane McC., Justine B., Robert D., David A., Kim C., Donna D., Paul C., Jean Ann F., Bart D., Mary Jo R., 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, June 12, 2022

On Sunday, June 19, The Feast of Corpus Christi, the National Eucharistic Revival in the Altoona/Johnstown Diocese will be launched at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies in Loretto.  (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

The Family Life Office of the Diocese of Altoona/Johnstown invites you to join in the fun for the return of Faith Day at Delgrosso’s Amusement Park! This year, Faith Day will be held on Saturday, June 25, in conjunction with the World Meeting of Families in Rome. (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

SVDP will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 15, following morning Mass (8:30 am) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are asked to attend.

Pecan & Cranberry Walnut Pies, $15/each. *PRE-ORDER ONLY* for Father’s Day Deadline for ordering is Noon on Wednesday, June 15. Call the Office 814-674-8983 to order. --- Pies can be picked up on Friday, June 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., lower level of the Parish Center.

Sunday, June 12th - Happy, Happy Birthday, Father! Have a blessed birthday, Father! We thank you for bringing out the best in all of us with your messages of love, prosperity, and righteousness. As you celebrate your 60th birthday, may God’s blessings, grace, favor, and guidance continue to be with you! You are a blessing to us all! Enjoy your special day!! --Parish Bulletin, June 12, 2022

Last week, we received in new donations: $115.00. To date, we have a total of $16,436.77 toward a new HVAC system for the Church. Thank you! May God reward you for your generosity. ​​​​--Parish Bulletin, June 5, 2022

 “'He Who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in Whom I trust.’   (Psalm 91:1-2) "Dear God, we ask You for Your powerful protection over our children as they go different places and embark on new journeys in life. We ask that You watch over their paths, and keep their footsteps secure. Protect their coming and going. We ask that You would cover them from behind and guard them from all evil..." -Source: -www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/teens/10-prayers-for-the-graduate.html/ ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, June 5, 2022