On April 2, 7 p.m., the Patton Music Club will have the Horseshoe Cloggers of Newry as its program in the upper level of the Queen of Peace Parish Hall. If not a member of the Patton Music Club, there is a small cover charge. All are welcome to attend!

Floral Glass Garden Class, Wednesday, April 3, 6-8 p.m., at L.a. Studio (former St. Mary’s School, 901 6th Ave in Patton).  --- Have you ever thought about making a painted glass window? Now’s your chance! Join local artist Marian Ross in constructing a dazzling floral garden glass art!  --- The price is $55/person with material included. To register or for more info contact – [email protected] --Parish Bulletin, March 24, 2024.

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., Patty B., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Leona H., Mary H., Patty K., Rose M., Sam R., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Br. Michael, O.S.B., Mary Lou K., Luke F., Patty H., Dawn K., Elsie J., Christine W., Tom M., Ford S., Gary C. G., Sr. Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Sarah M., Mildred W., Dean & Donna D., 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, March 24, 2024.

Holy Land Collection on Good Friday. Your financial contributions help support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity’s Holiest places. --Parish Bulletin, March 24, 2024.

Blessing of Easter Baskets & Food – Holy Saturday, March 30, Noon, at Queen of Peace Church. --Parish Bulletin, March 24, 2024.

The Parish Office will be closed Easter Monday, April 1. --Parish Bulletin, March 24, 2024.

Easter Bake Sale in the *upper* level of the Parish Center: - Holy Thursday, March 28, 8:00 p.m. - Good Friday, March 29, 9-11:30 a.m. & 4-7 p.m. *The Parish Center will be closed from Noon to 3 p.m.* We will have many baked goodies to choose from. Pre-ordered Pierogies can be picked at the at the Bake Sale.

GOOD FRIDAY – SUNG MEDITATIONS relating to Our Lord’s Passion begin at 7:30 PM followed by TENEBRAE SERVICE at 8 PM. Tenebrae in Latin means “darkness,” thus the reason for the time. This is a very impressive and beautiful service with Readings, Psalms, Prayers, and lighting of candles relating to the Passion and Death of Jesus. All are welcome!

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Fr. Nathan, O.S.B., Sr. Saint Henry, IHM (former teacher at St. Mary’s School) and Faye 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, March 24, 2024.

Young Adult Group – Theology on Tap – Fr. Curtis Kiddy C.P. (Passionist Priest and Retreat Director at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Pittsburgh) will be the guest speaker on Wednesday, March 27 from 6-8 PM, at the Boulevard Grill in Johnstown. Fr. Kiddy will speak about “The Passion of Jesus in Lent and Life.” All faiths aged 18-39 are welcome! --- ​​​​​​​For more info: Geoffrey Stumpo at 814-659-7415 or [email protected]

Needing your help on Monday, March 25, at 6 p.m (lower level). We will wrap and label what has been baked that day, and if needed, continue another day. Thanks! --Parish Bulletin, March 24, 2024.

Happy, Happy Birthday to Louise S. who celebrates her 94th special day on Saturday, March 23, and to Janet Y. who is celebrating her 90th on Good Friday, March 29. Your Queen of Peace Parish Family sends you both lots of love and warm wishes on your special days!! --Parish Bulletin, March 24, 2024.

"Posted by thetimman in "General Catholic News/Opinion, the Institute," trying to salvage something of western civilization, unto sanctification": 'I’m a day late, but hopefully not a dollar short, in presenting this beautiful invocation of the glorious St. Benedict, a true father not only to his spiritual descendants but to every Catholic in the West, as written by Dom Gueranger in "The Liturgical Year." I have emphasized certain passages for your enjoyment'" : ... ( Please visit the following link from " Saint Louis Catholic ~ Unabashedly Catholic News and Views" to read more: https://stlouiscatholic.wordpress.com/2024/03/22/in-honor-of-st-benedict/ )

The Easter Bake Sale will take place in the *upper* level of the Parish Center: - Holy Thursday, March 28, 8:00 p.m. - Good Friday, March 29, 9-11:30 a.m. & 4-7 p.m. for the last fish dinner of the season. *The Parish Center will be closed from noon to 3 p.m.* We will have a great variety of baked goodies for sale!  Also, *Pre-ordered* Pierogies can be picked up at the Bake Sale.

On March 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 2095 will be holding their "Splash of Spring Craft Show" in the *upper* level of the Queen of Peace Parish Center. There will be craft vendors, a concession stand, a basket auction, & a bake sale. See you there! --- *For more information, contact Boy Scout Troop 2095 at tel.: 814.659.7998; email: [email protected]

Stations of the Cross will be held on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m., and on Good Friday, March 29 at Noon. --Parish Bulletin, March 17, 2024.

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., Patty B., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Leona H., Mary H., Patty K. Rose M., Sam R. Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Br. Michael, O.S.B., Mary Lou K., Luke F., Patty H., Dawn K., Elsie J., Christine W., Tom M., Ford S., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Sarah M., Mildred W., Dean & Donna D., 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, March 17, 2024.

Easter Choir Rehearsals are scheduled for: - Friday, March 22, 8 p.m. (after Stations of the Cross) - Saturday March 23, 7 p.m.  - Sunday, March 24, 7 p.m. All are welcome! If you want to sing, You *must* come to the practices. --Parish Bulletin, March 17, 2024.