iGiveCatholic  Donations

All iGiveCatholic donations will be applied to the heating / air conditioning units [of the Church building].

* New Donations - $45,205.00
*(To date) - $53,007.00

Thank You!!

--Parish Bulletin, June 30, 2024.​​​​

Join us on Sunday, July 7, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. for a delicious breakfast buffet, served in the lower hall, by the Men of the Parish. Prices: Adults, (13+), $12 / Children (5-12), $7 / Children (under 5), free. Take-outs available for $12 each. Thank you! --Parish Bulletin, June 23, 2024.

Queen of Peace Special Activities Committee is selling “Mid-Summer Special” lottery tickets (going quickly!) Drawing on *Wednesday, July 17,* the *mid-day *special, 3-digit PA Number. Tickets are $2/ 2 numbers. If your number is drawn, you win $500 in cash!  --- If interested, call Jack (814-674-8948), Jay (814-674-5434) or stop by the Parish Office during open business hours (Mon. & Fri.: 9-3 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 9-12 noon). ----------Parish Bulletin, June 23, 2024.

"Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help" "O Mother of Perpetual Help, grant that I may ever invoke your most powerful name, which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying. +++ O Purest Mary, O Sweetest Mary, let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips..." --To read more of the above prayer and to learn more about Our Mother of Perpetual Help, please follow the following link from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: https://www.nationalshrine.org/blog/the-tradition-of-our-mother-of-perpetual-help/ ---Image: "Our Mother of Perpetual Help" Mosaic, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate conception.

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., Paul & Liz C., Mary Ann F., Clara F., Katie F., Alberta H., Leona H., Patty K., Rose M., Nancy P., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Colleen G., Randy F., 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,, Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., 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, June 23, 2024.

Immaculate Conception Church, New Germany Grove, is hosting their 125th Annual Fourth of July Picnic beginning Wednesday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. with a cornhole tournament (must be 21+) and the opening of the beverage hall at 7p.m.-10 p.m.  --- Thursday, July 4, opens with at firecracker frolic 5K run at 8 a.m., followed with a children’s lollipop run at 9 a.m. The grounds are open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and the beverage hall is open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

"The Church celebrates the Nativity of St. John the Baptist on Monday, June 24, and on August 29, we will celebrate the memorial of his martyrdom. There is no other Saint for whom the Church celebrates both of these moments. Generally, it celebrates only their 'birth into heaven,' with the exception, of course, of Jesus, the Son of God; December 25, His birth, and Good Friday; His death and the Virgin Mary; September 8; Her birth, and August 15; Her Assumption into Heaven..." (Please click on the above title link to read more of this VATICAN NEWS article, published in our Parish Bulletin, June 23, 2024.)

Franciscan Friars, T.O.R., Loretto, are hosting a Fatima Family Festival on Saturday, July 13 from 2-6 p.m. and offering an outdoor Mass in the Gardens at 5 p.m. (bring a lawn chair.) They will have food trucks & sweet treats, a bouncy house, lawn games, and property tours. Confessions will be available ending with Rosary and Mass. --Parish Bulletin, June 23, 2024.

Theology on Tap – The next young adult group (18-39) is Wednesday, June 26, at the Boulevard Grill (in Johnstown) at 6 p.m. Mother Mary Joseph, SSCJ will be speaking on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and His love for us... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

Queen of Peace Special Activities Committee is selling “Mid-Summer Special” lottery tickets (going quickly!) Drawing on Wednesday, July 17, the mid-day special, 3-digit PA Number. Tickets are $2/ 2 numbers. If your number is drawn, you win $500 in cash! If interested, call Jack (814-674-8948), Jay (814-674-5434) or stop by the Parish Office during open business hours (Mon. & Fri.: 9-3 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 9-12 noon). ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, June 16, 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., 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., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Colleen G., Randy F., 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., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., 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, June 16, 2024.

The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, June 20. --Parish Bulletin, June 16, 2024.

Happy Birthday to Evelyn W. who will celebrate her 96th special day on Thursday, June 20. Your Queen of Peace Parish family sends you their love and best wishes for a beautiful day! --Parish Bulletin, June 16, 2024.

Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 19, following Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are asked to attend. --Parish Bulletin, June 16, 2024.

L.A. Studio (former St. Mary School) invites you to participate in the following classes for the month of June. If interested, you may call 814-659-3822 for more information and/or to pre-register... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)

The 10” large ($15) and 5” small ($4) pies will be available thru the first Sunday in October (Apple Cider Fest). Pies are made every Friday. We have apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, peach, red raspberry, and strawberry/rhubarb to choose from... Please click on the above title link to read more.

Sunday, June 16 (Father’s Day), Takeout Chicken Dinners! The dinners are prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, beginning at 11 a.m. until sold out from the upper hall. Dinners are $10 and are available for takeout only. No phone orders. Treat Dad to a special picnic lunch for Father’s Day! ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, June 9, 2024.

Queen of Peace Special Activities Committee is selling “Mid-Summer Special” lottery tickets (going quickly!) Drawing on Wednesday, July 17, the mid-day special, 3-digit PA Number. Tickets are $2/ 2 numbers. If your number is drawn, you win $500 in cash! If interested, call Jack (814-674-8948), Jay (814-674-5434) or stop by the Parish Office during open business hours (Mon. & Fri.: 9-3 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 9-12 noon). --Parish Bulletin, June 9, 2024.

Prince of Peace Parish, Northern Cambria, is hosting a Basket Raffle / Bake Sale on Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with drawing at 4 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. All are welcome! ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, June 4, 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., 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., 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., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., 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, June 9, 2024.