Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday, September 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, August 27, 2023.

Christ the King Church, Houtzdale, is announcing their 2nd Annual Patriot Day Festival on Sunday, September 10, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be various booths outside as well as more fun inside, such as a kid’s booth, dime pitch, beer tent (21+), cake wheel, basket raffle, bingo, small games of chance, and a cornhole tournament (registration begins at 11 a.m.). Our famous Halupki dinner will be served dine-in or take-out for $12/meal. Other food will be sold a la carte. For more info, call 814-378-7653 or tune into Studio 814 on WTAJ the week leading up to the festival. --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 27, 2023.

Queen of Peace Activities Committee is once again offering a 6-month Lottery Ticket/Card for 2024. The price remains at $20/ticket, which consists of 2 numbers based on the first 7 PM daily Pick 3 drawing. Only 500 tickets printed. The tickets have sold out the last 5 years, so get them early! If interested, stop by the Parish Office to purchase “your lucky ticket” or call Jack (814-674-8948); Jay (814-674-5434); Dee (814-674-8809); or Grace (814-674-8762). --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 27, 2023.

"Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, You have committed to Your Holy Church the care and nurture of Your children. Enlighten with Your wisdom those who teach and those who learn, that rejoicing in the knowledge of Your truth, they may worship You and serve You from generation to generation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen..." --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 27, 2023.

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 David A., Joe A., Annette B., Paul & Liz C., Jim C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Leona H., Mary H., Rose M., Marsha S., Margaret W., Jeannine Y., William Y., Roy J. (Father of Jean F.), Dorothy G. Paula McN., Luke F., Seminarian John R., Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Carol G., John L., Janice (K.) W., Tom M., Ford S., Polly S., Anthony D., Cindy K., Angel S. Robert D., Sarah M., Mildred W., Donna D., Mary Jo R. Jacob M., Bernie R., and Derek M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 27, 2023.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Clare Q. and Thomas H. 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, Aug. 27, 2023.

iGiveCatholic (Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2023) New Donations: $127.00;  (To date) - $18,509.50 Thank you!! --- 2023 Catholic Ministries Drive: 34 Families (12%) have pledged $5,545.00. Our Parish goal is $18,655.00 Thank you!! ----Parish Bulletin, Aug. 20, 2023.

The Patton Fire Company #1 is sponsoring a Car Show – Cruise on Sunday, September 3, from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. at the Patton Park. There will be cars; trucks; and bikes. Trophies and dash plaques awarded with a judged event. There will be food; games; music; vendors; a corn hole tournament with 10 teams or more. The pool opens at Noon. Music provided by DJ Wild Willie. Baskets are needed for an auction that will be held to benefit the park. Drawings at 4 p.m. For more info regarding the basket auction, contact the Boro Office. ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, Aug. 20, 2023.

St. Nicholas Catholic School will kickoff it’s 100th Anniversary with tours of the school at 2 p.m., on Saturday, September 2, followed by Mass at 4 p.m., and a picnic-style social to follow after Mass at the school and the Church grounds. Please bring your own chair(s) to ensure we have enough seating for everyone! --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 20, 2023.

The Family Life Office along with Bishop Bartchak cordially invite all couples celebrating 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60+ years of marriage in 2023 (and their families) to attend the Annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgy. Couples may attend Sunday, September 10, in Altoona at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament or Sunday, September 17, in Johnstown at St. John Gualbert Cathedral. Both locations are handicap accessible.... (Please click on the above title link for more information.)

The Activities Committee is in need of empty coffee cans, with the lids (either metal or plastic) to be used for the basket auction. Over the past 24 years, some of the cans have “seen their better day!” If you can help us out, drop off at the Parish Office during open office hours. We appreciate your help! --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 20, 2023.

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 David A., Joe A., Annette B., Paul & Liz C., Jim C., Mary Ann F., Clara F. Leona H., Rose M., Marsha S., Margaret W., Jeannine Y., Roy J.(Father of Jean F.), Paula McN., Luke F., Seminarian John R., Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Carol G., John L., Janice (K.) White, Tom Murphy, Ford Summerville, Polly Schenk, Anthony Day, Cindy Karustis, Angel S. Robert D., Sarah M., Mildred W., Donna D., Mary Jo R., Jacob M., Bernie R., and Derek M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 20, 2023.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Stephen D. and Thomas H. (Uncle of Bill). 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, Aug. 20, 2023.

Takeout Chicken Dinners for Sale– Sunday, August 20, 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 takeout only. No phone orders taken. We thank you for your support!-----Parish Bulletin, Aug. 13, 2023.

iGiveCatholic (Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2023)--New Donations: $135.00; To Date: $18,382.50 Thank you!! --- 2023 Catholic Ministries Drive--34 Families (12%) have pledged $5,545.00. Our Parish goal is $18,655.00. Thank you!! ------Parish Bulletin, Aug. 13, 2023.

The ICBU (for members) will be hosting their Annual Corn Boil on Monday, August 21, at 6 p.m., in the upper level of the Parish Center. Donations will be accepted. --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 13, 2023.

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 16, following morning Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are urged to attend. --Parish Bulletin, Aug. 13, 2023.

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 David A. Joe A., Annette B., Paul & Liz C., Jim C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Leona H. Rose M., Marsha S., Margaret W., Jeannine Y. Luke F., Seminarian John R. Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Carol G., John L., Janice (K.) W. Tom M., Ford S., Polly S., Anthony D., Cindy K., Angel S., Robert D., Sarah M., Mildred W., Donna D., Mary Jo R. Jacob M., Bernie R., and Derek M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, August 13, 2023.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Stephen D. (Son of Flo). May flights of angels wing him to Paradise, and may his soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace...Amen. --Parish Bulletin, August 13, 2023.

The Mass Schedule for The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, A Holy Day of Obligation is:  Tuesday, August 15, 7 a.m. & 7 p.m.  – Ordinary Form of the Mass