St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Ashville, is hosting a Spring Basket Auction and a used Book and Puzzle Sale on Saturday, June 1, from 3-7 p.m. & Sunday, June 2 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Drawings begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $5.00 for 26. Refreshments available. All are welcome! --Parish Bulletin, May 26, 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 & Konnie A., Patty B., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Katie F., Alberta H., Leona H., Mary H., Patty K., Florie M., Rose M., Nancy P., Sam R., Marsha S., Adelina Jane V., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Edmond L. M. II, Theresa B., Carol A., Quentin M., Andy & Terry B., 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., 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, May 26, 2024.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jeffrey S. 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, May 26, 2024.

Blessings to Fr. Thaddeus, O.S.B., pastor of St. Bernard Church in Hastings, on the occasion of your Golden Jubilee of Priesthood (May 15). Dear Heavenly Father, grant him many years of priestly service to the people of God and reward him one day for his commitment and self-sacrificial service. --Parish Bulletin, May 26, 2024.

The 10” large ($15) and 5” small ($4) pies will be available thru the first Sunday in October (at the Apple Cider Fest). Pies are made every Friday. If you would like to pre-order (best if you want a particular fruit, or multiples) we *must* receive your order by 12 noon of Wednesday of the week.  --- Pick up pre-ordered pies on Fridays from 2-3 p.m. or on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 noon in the lower hall of the Parish Center. --- Pies will also be for sale in the Main Vestibule of the Church each weekend after Masses. --Parish Bulletin, May 26, 2024.

Through the Sacrament of Baptism, Queen of Peace welcomes Theodore Michael M., son of Levi and Bethany A.-M. and Leo Demetrius H., son of John and Emily H., on Sunday, May 19, to our Parish Family. +++ Dear Heavenly Father, please surround these children with Your love and protect them from all evil. Fill them with the Holy Spirit and receive them into the family of Your Church, through Christ our Lord. Amen... -------Parish Bulletin, May 26, 2024.

"A Prayer for Memorial Day" "Remember O Lord, Thy servants, who have gone before us with the sign of faith and rest in the sleep of peace. To these, O Lord, and to all who sleep in Christ, grant, we pray, a place of refreshment, of light, and of peace. Heavenly Father, on this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. We ask this through Christ our Lord...Amen. -unknown source" --Parish Bulletin, May 26, 2024.

Happy Anniversary Father Ananias, O.S.B. for the 31st year of your Priestly Ordination on Wednesday, May 29. We love you, and ask Almighty God to grant you special blessings on this wonderful day! --Parish Bulletin, May 26, 2024.

Following the Ember Days of May 22, 24, & 25, there will be Benediction on Sunday, May 26, immediately following the Low Mass. --Parish Bulletin, May 19, 2024.

"Ember Days are the 1st Wednesday, Friday & Saturday after ‘Lucy, Ashes, Dove and Cross’... The term ‘Ember Days’ find its origin in the Latin "Quatuor Tempora" ("four times"). Ember Days are observed on the successive Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at the beginning of the four seasons of the year... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

The Catholic Daughters Court Our Lady of Victory #722 is hosting a Basket Party and Bake Sale at St. Benedict Church Hall in Carrolltown on Saturday, June 1, from 3-6 p.m., & Sunday, June 2, from 9 a.m,.-1:30 p.m. Drawing begins at 2 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, May 19, 2024.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, in celebration of Memorial Day. --Parish Bulletin, May 19, 2024.

The Patton Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 27. The parade begins at 9 a.m. and will be led by local Veterans, Cambria Heights Band, Patton Volunteer Fire Company, and various youth groups. The Veterans will visit 4 cemeteries along with the Memorial at the Patton Park following the parade. Rifle salutes and Taps will be played to honor those who have served their country in war and peace. The final ceremonies will be held in front of the VFW Post 779 and the American Legion Post 614. --Parish Bulletin, May 19, 2024.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jeffrey S., (brother of Mike). 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, May 19, 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 & Konnie A., Patty B., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Katie F., Alberta H., Leona H., Mary H., Patty K., Ed & Florie M., Rose M., Nancy P., Sam R., Marsha S., Adelina Jane V., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Edmond L. M. II, Theresa B., Carol A., Quentin M., Andy & Terry B., 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., 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, May 19, 2024.

On Sunday, May 19, takeout chicken dinners, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, will be for sale from 11 a.m until sold out in the upper hall. Dinners are $10/each and are available for takeout only. No phone orders. Thank you for your continued support. --Parish Bulletin, May 12, 2024.

On Sunday, May 19, at 4 p.m., Pentecost Vespers will be held at Queen of Peace Church, Patton. Exposition, Sung Vespers, and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament; a fitting way to close the Easter Season and to celebrate the Birthday of the Church. Please, mark your calendar and join us for the Church’s Evening Prayer. --Parish Bulletin, May 12 2024.

Patton Fire Company #1 is hosting a Rabies Clinic at their hall on Main Street in Patton on Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Grooming (ears/nails), $10 – Rabies Shot / $15 – Distemper/Parvo / $20. Pets *must* be 12 weeks or older to receive shots. *Cash Only!!* If you have last year’s paper/license, bring it along as it will help keep the line moving. Pets *must* be on a leash or in a carrier. Benefits the Patton Volunteer Fire Company #1. --Parish Bulletin, May 12, 2024.

Queen of Peace Special Activities Committee is selling “Mid-Summer Special” lottery tickets. Drawing on Wednesday, July 17, the mid-day special, 3-digit PA Number. Tickets are $2/ 2 numbers. If you’re the lucky winner, you win $500 in cash! If interested, call Jack (814-674-8948), Jay (814-674-5434) or stop by the Parish Office. --Parish Bulletin, May 12, 2024.

The SVDP Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 15, following morning Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. --Parish Bulletin, May 12, 2024.