The Patton Music Club is hosting the Altoona Chorus of the Sweet Adelines International on Tuesday, October 1, at 7 p.m., in the upper level of the Queen of Peace Parish Center. All are welcome! There will be a small cover charge if you are not a member of the Music Club. Park in the upper parking lot, and handicap parking is available. ----Parish Bulletin, Sept. 29, 2024.

A collection will be taken up next weekend, October 5/6, to support the work of the Saint Vincent Benedictine Community. The Benedictines are sincerely grateful for your generous support in the past, and ask for your help once again in meeting urgent new challenges – particularly educational costs of new members and health care of the sick. Envelopes are included in this week's bulletin. ----Parish Bulletin, Sept. 29, 2024. ----Image: St. Benedict Medallion Above the Queen of Peace Church Sanctuary.

Parish Office Hours for Monday, Sept. 30 are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 29, 2024.

Prince of Peace Parish, Northern Cambria, is hosting an All You Can Eat Breakfast on Sunday, September 29, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in their Parish Social Hall. Cost: Adults (13+), $10 / Children (5-12), $5 / Children (under 5), free. --- --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 22, 2024.

Be sure to visit & shop at the Queen of Peace Bakery's stand during the 2024 Ebensburg Potato Fest on Sat., Sept. 29! We will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., located *just across the street* from the Matevish Home on North Center Street. --- We will have such a wide variety of fresh, homemade baked goods! Below is just a small sampling: - Pumpkin Rolls, Chocolate Gobs, Cream Puffs, Nut Rolls, Apricot Rolls - Large & Small Pies: Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Raspberry, Blackberry - Cookies: Raisin Filled, Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter - Breads: Rye, Potato, 7-Grain, Japanese Milk, Pumpkin, Zucchini AND: - Cinnamon Rolls, Sticky Buns!!! Looking forward to seeing you!!! We appreciate your support!!!

St. Vincent de Paul reminds us that we are charged to care for those less well-off than ourselves. With great power, wealth, or fame comes also great responsibility. If we are not caring for others, then we are using God’s gifts wrongly. St. Vincent de Paul used all that he had to benefit those others in great need and we should learn from his example. It is not always easy, but it is certainly what is asked of us to make us the best people we can be. The people we were made to be! --- --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 22, 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., Katie F., Patty H., Alberta H., Dolores M. H., Leona H., Patty K., Rose M., Nancy P., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Dean & Donna D., Luke F., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., Rachel S., Ford S., Christine W., Bob W., Austin Scott M., Theresa B., Quinton M., Br. Michael, OSB., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Mildred W., and Bernie R. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. ----Parish Bulletin, Sept. 22, 2024.

Cambria Heights Alumni Homecoming Event – Saturday, September 28, from 5-11 p.m., at the Patton Fire Hall. There will be a $5/cover charge. There will be food, live music, basket auction, and the tartan treasure ticket drawing. --- Come and show your Pride in being a Highlander and connect with old friends. Class tables available. Contact us at 814-674-5131 or 814-241-6190. Sponsored by the Highlander Foundation. All proceeds benefit CH Students and Staff. -------Parish Bulletin, Sept. 22, 2024.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Tom M., brother of Pat. 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, Sept. 22, 2024.

Queen of Peace Bakery will once again participate in the Ebensburg Potato Fest on Saturday, September 28, (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). As in the past, we will need all the help we can get. From baking, packaging, and transporting the goodies to their locations, we need all hands on deck!! --- *We will wrap Baked Goods on Tuesday at 6 p.m. (lower hall), Thursday & Friday at 6 p.m., and Saturday at 6 a.m. to load the trailer in the upper level of the Parish Center. * --- **We Need You! Thank you!** -----Parish Bulletin, Sept. 22, 2024.

Queen of Peace Annual Basket Auction – Our 26th Year! – Mark your calendar for Sunday,October 13. *As a reminder, due to the Small Games of Chance Law, we cannot accept any baskets with alcohol.* Gift certificates to bars and wineries are acceptable. You may bring your donations to the Parish Office ahead of time, but please bring them during open office hours only [Mon. & Fri.: 9-3; Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 9-12 noon]. ---- Any questions, call the Parish Office at 814-674- 8983. We are asking for cookie donations and if you are able, we need your help. For info, call the Parish Office or Marsha 814-674-5740. ------Parish Bulletin, Sept. 22, 2024.

Theology on Tap – Wednesday, September 25 at 6 p.m. at the Boulevard Grill, 165 Southmont Blvd., in Johnstown. Fr. John Szada, exorcist from the Diocese of Harrisburg, speaking on exorcisms. All young adults, aged 18-39 are welcome to join us for faith, food, and fellowship! We are expecting a large turnout, so ages 18-39 ONLY! Please RSVP to this event so we can be prepared. Those who don’t attend are invited to watch our videos posted to the Altoona-Johnstown Young Adult Catholics and the Central PA Catholics FB pages. To RSVP or for more info, contact Geoffrey Stumpo at 814-659-7415 or [email protected] --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 22, 2024.

Following the Ember Days on September 18, 20, & 21, there will be Benediction on Sunday, September 22 immediately following the Low Mass. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 15, 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., Katie F., Patty H., Alberta H., Dolores M. H., Leona H., Patty K., Rose M., Nancy P., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Dean & Donna D., Luke F., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob M., Tom M., Rachel S., Ford S., Christine W., Bob W., Austin Scott M., Theresa B., Quinton M., Br. Michael, OSB., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Britany M., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., Mildred W., and Bernie R. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 15, 2024.

Patton Fire Co. #1 will be hosting a fire-prevention event on Monday, September 30, for Homeschool students and families. This will consist of individual presentations for elementary age, teenage, and adult participants. The program will begin at 10 a.m. and last until approx. 1 p.m. at the Fire Hall (410 Magee Ave. in Patton). Sandwiches and bottled water will be provided, and space will be available for participants that bring their own lunch. Fire truck rides will be available. Please contact Pat Illig, II at 814-946-0401 (9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays) with questions or to RSVP. -----Parish Bulletin, Sept. 15, 2024.

Mark your calendar for Friday, September 20, at 6:30 p.m., for a Cursillo Ultreya to be held at St. Benedict Church, Carrolltown in the Boniface Wimmer Room. A witness speaker will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 15, 2024. ----- (For general information about a "Cursillo Ultreya," you can visit the following Diocese of Forth Worth webpage: https://fwdioc.org/cursillo )

Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 18, following morning Mass at 8:30 a.m. in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are asked to attend. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 15, 2024.

John Paul II Manor, Cresson has several openings available for private ($4,000/month) and shared rooms ($2,500/month) which includes personal care, meals, laundry, hair services, and cable TV. Contact Administrator Mother Mary Joseph at 814-421-6563 or Admissions Officer, Pam Cox (JP II Manor) at 814-886-7961 for more information. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 15, 2024. -------To learn more about John Paul II Manor, please visit their website: http://www.johnpaul2manor.org/

The Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 15, 2024.

Have you ever imagined devoting yourself completely to the services of Love? Young women (ages 18-30) are invited to join us for a “come and see” weekend of prayer and discernment at the Sacred Heart Sisters in Cresson, Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29. Contact Vocations Director and Mistress of Novices, Sr. Angela Maria at 814-421-8051 or [email protected] --Parish Bulletin, Sept. 15, 2024. +++ To learn more about the Sisters Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, please visit their website: https://www.sacredheartsisters.org/