For the Feast Day of Saint Blaise, Monday, Feb. 3, throats will be blessed on: + Saturday, February 1, at 5 p.m. Mass + Sunday, February 2, at 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Masses + Monday, February 3, at 7:30 a.m. Mass --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 26, 2025. -----Image: "Vitrail de Saint-Blaise. Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lhor, Moselle, France. stained glass - center detail. Pethrus. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fr_Chapelle_Notre-Dame-de-Lhor_Saint_Blaise_stained_glass_-_center_detail.jpg

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., Rose C., Paul & Liz C., Andy DeL., Mary Jo D., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Alberta H., Leona H., Mary E. H., Patty K., Don K., Rose M., Nancy P., Marsha S., Patty S., Ron (T.) W., David W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Dean & Donna D., Susan F., Luke F., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., Rachel S., Ford S., Christine W., Tom Y., Cloris A., Michelle S., Mike & Elizabeth B., Mary J., Fred P., Ron R., Amber I., Austin Scott M., Theresa B., Quinton M., Br. Michael, OSB., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B. Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., 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, Jan. 26, 2025.

Basket Auction / Take-Out Pasta Dinner – Sunday, February 2, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Patton American Legion. We are asking the community to come together and help Travis Helbig, after a devastating fire and loss of his garage on Saturday, January 4. There will be a take-out Pasta Dinner w/ salad, roll and dessert for $10 and a basket auction at the Patton American Legion Post 614 starting at 11 a.m – thru the afternoon with baskets being chanced off at 5 p.m., on Sunday, February 2. You can drop off baskets anytime at the Patton Library (during open business hours). --- Donations can be accepted at Gofundme.com. You can find the page by searching Travis Helbig on gofundme.com or the Patton Public Library-Facebook page and click on the link. -----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 26, 2025.

Bishop Carroll High School is sponsoring a Trivia Night on Saturday, February 15. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner to follow at 6:30, and the game begins at 7:30 p.m. Open to anyone 21+ with registration required by February 12. All pre-paid tickets are $30. Tickets paid at the door are $35. Dinner will be catered by Island BBQ. Team sizes can be large or as small as desired! Register early to secure your team’s spot! Call 814-472-7500 ext. 105 or email [email protected] --- Prize $$ for first and second place will be donated to the Charity of your choice. Raffle chances and 50/50 tickets will be available. -----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 19, 2025.

Theology on Tap continues at the Boulevard Grill (165 Southmont Blvd., Johnstown) at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, January 29, with Fr. Mark Begley speaking on Prayer and Intimacy with Christ. Along with the Altoona Group, we are hosting a young adult retreat on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., at Saint Francis University (Immaculate Conception Chapel), featured speaker is Bob Sutton. If interested, posters are hung up in the hall with a QR Code that you must scan to register. There is a $10/registration fee. Pre-Register by March 1 ($10), day of registration ($20), cash, checks payable to St. Therese. --- All young adults aged 18-39 are invited to join us! We are also seeking sponsors. --- Questions?? Contact Andrew Potopa (Altoona group) at [email protected] or Geoffrey Stumpo (Johnstown group) at [email protected] or 814-659-7415. --------Parish Bulletin, Jan. 26, 2025.

The Mass book is completely filled for this year [2025]. Further Masses, out of necessity, will be sent to the Monks at St. Vincent Archabbey. The 2026 book has *not* arrived yet. As a reminder, you are permitted 5 Masses/ per year, 2 weekends and 3 weekdays. Also, you are permitted 3 dates reserved for the Sanctuary Lamp(s). --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 26, 2025.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Florence R. May flights of angels wing her to Paradise, and may her soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 26, 2025.

CCD NEWS – Sunday, January 26 (*New Date*), 9:30:10:45 a.m. - Protecting God’s Children – *All Parents Must Sign a Form* indicating their preference regarding their child’s participation in this program. --- If you choose *not* to have your child participate, please send them to CCD at 10 a.m. Students in grades 1-8 will review and say a Rosary for the Parishioners of Queen of Peace that are home bound. 9th grade students will have a lesson on the Creed, students in 10th grade will have a lesson on Scripture, reflecting on the Living Word. Finally, the 11th grade class will review Confirmation Rite and Special Sponsors. -----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 19, 2025.

Gob-Fest at the Galleria Mall in Johnstown on Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Our “Gob-Father” and his bakers will be busy baking up a “gob-storm” in the coming days!! Stop by our booth to purchase your “gob-delicious” goodies!! --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 19, 2025.

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., Rose C., Paul & Liz C., Andy DeL., Mary Jo D., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Alberta H., Leona H., Mary E. H., Patty K., Rose M., Nancy P., Marsha S., Patty S., Ron (T.) W., David W., William Y., Carol A., Andy & Terry B., Dean & Donna D., Susan F., Luke F., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., Rachel S., Ford S., Christine W., Tom Y., Mike & Elizabeth B., Mary J., Fred P., Ron R., Amber I., Austin Scott M., Theresa B., Quinton M., Br. Michael, OSB., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., 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, Jan. 19, 2025.

The Parish Office will be close on Friday, Jan. 24. 2025. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 19, 2025.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Florence R. and Kenneth S. 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, Jan. 19, 2025.

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Ebensburg, is sponsoring a Winter $$ Bash on Saturday, January 25, from 6-9 p.m. Dinner served from 6-7p.m., drinks included. $7,000 to be given away, with cash drawings every 10 minutes from 7-9 p.m. $25 donation. Need not be present to win. Call 814-472-7500 ext. 103 for tickets. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 12, 2025.

March on the Mountain at Saint Francis University, Loretto, on Friday, January 24. The schedule for the day is as follows: + Rosary in the Chapel (10:30 a.m.) + March around the Campus (11 a.m.) + Pro-Life Mass (Noon) + Eucharistic Adoration begins (12:30 p.m.) and Eucharistic Adoration ends (4 p.m.). All are welcome! --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 12, 2025. Logo: St. Francis University, Loretto PA. Website: https://www.francis.edu/

The Queen of Peace Activities Committee is selling “Mid-May $$” lottery tickets. The drawing will be Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m., the 3-digit PA number. Tickets are $2/ 2 numbers. If you are the lucky winner, you win $500 in cash! --- If interested, call Jack (814-674-8948), Jay (814-674-5434), Grace (814-674-8762), or stop by the Parish Office during open business hours [Mon. & Fri.: 9-3; Tues., Wed. Thurs.: 9-12 noon]. -----Parish Bulletin, Jan. 12, 2025.

The Chicken Takeout Dinners are prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, & served beginning at 11 a.m. (until sold out.) Dinners are $10 and available for takeout only from the *LOWER* level of the Parish Center. Menu includes: 1/2 baked chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, and dessert. No phone orders taken. Thanks for your continued support! *Please note that for this month the Takeout Chicken Dinners will be available for sale in the Lower Level of the Parish Center.*

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., Rose C., Paul & Liz C., Andy DeL., Mary Jo D., Mary Ann F., Katie F., Alberta H., Leona H., Mary E. H., Patty K., Rose M., Nancy P., Flo R., Marsha S., Ron (T.) W., David 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., Tom Y., Mary J., Fred P., Ron R., Amber I., Austin Scott M., Theresa B., Quinton M., Br. Michael, OSB., Britta A., Karen K., Dave B., Elizabeth & Carol G., Polly S., Anthony D., Angel S., Marjorie D., William D., 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, Jan. 12, 2025.

St. Bernard Church, Hastings, is hosting a Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, January 19, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinner includes stuffed pork chop, gravy, scalloped potatoes, carrots, applesauce, and cake. Price is $15/each. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 12, 2025.

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Wednesday, January 15, following morning Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are asked to attend. --Parish Bulletin, Jan. 12, 2025.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kenneth S., (former parishioner). 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, Jan. 12, 2025.