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., Baby Rosalie Josephine C., Andy DeL. 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., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Lindsay M., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M.,Rachel S., Ford S., Christine W., Vicki & Tom Y., Fred P., Richard M., Roberta F., Michelle S., Mary J., 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, April 27, 2025.
The Young Adult Group are excited to welcome Catholic Author Mike Aquilina on Wednesday, April 30, at 6 p.m., to speak on “Women and Children First: Early Christianity and the Revolution of the Family” at Theology on Tap at the Boulevard Grill, 165 Southmont Blvd., in Johnstown. All young adults aged 18-39 are invited to join us! For more info, contact Geoffrey Stumpo at 814-659-7415 or [email protected]
----Parish Bulletin, April 27, 2025
Belated Birthday Wishes to Kay N. who celebrated her 90th special day on Monday, April 21. Your Queen of Peace Parish Family sends you their warmest wishes and may your year ahead be filled with many moments of sunshine and happiness.
--Parish Bulletin, April 27, 2025.
The Parish Office will close on Monday, April 28, at Noon. Also, the Parish Office will be closed on: Thursday, May 1; Monday, May 5; Thursday, May 8; Friday, May 9. -----Parish Bulletin, April 27, 2025.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of our Holy Father Pope Francis, Bob W. (Father of Donna N. and Uncle of Len W.), Mary S., and Fred P. 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, April 27, 2025.
There will be Exposition, Benediction, and the singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet ... Sunday, April 27, at the Mercy Hour of 3 p.m. at Queen of Peace Church.
--Parish Bulletin, April 27, 2025.
The Young Adult Group are excited to welcome Catholic Author Mike Aquilina on Wednesday, April 30, at 6 p.m., to speak at Theology on Tap at the Boulevard Grill, 165 Southmont Blvd., in Johnstown. All young adults aged 18-39 are invited to join us! For more info, contact Geoffrey Stumpo at 814-659-7415 or [email protected] -----Parish Bulletin, April 20, 2025. ------For information about Mike Aquilina, please visit: https://fathersofthechurch.com/about-mike-aquilina/
St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, Northern Cambria, is hosting their Annual Spring Basket Auction on Saturday, April 26, from 5-6:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at which time the drawings begin. Basket tickets are 26 tickets for $5. Along with the baskets, there will be a $200 cash raffle, 50/50 Raffle and pull tickets. All tickets will be available for purchase at the Church Hall. Winners will be announced at the end of the Basket Auction... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)
Our Queen of Peace Family joins the world in remembering, honoring, & praying for our beloved Pope Francis. In the Church Sanctuary, under the Divine Mercy Image of Jesus, a picture of Pope Francis is lovingly placed with lit candles on either side... (Please click on the above title link to read more.)
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., Genevieve & (Baby) Rosalie Josephine C., Andy DeL., 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., Elsie J., Mary Lou K., Dawn K., Lindsay M., Derek M., Jacob M., Dave & Harry M., Rachel S., Ford S., Christine W., Vicki & Tom Y., Fred P., Richard M., Roberta F,., Michelle S., Mary J., 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, April 20, 2025.
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Wednesday, April 23, following morning Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. All members are urged to attend.
--Parish Bulletin, April 20, 2025.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Mary S. (Sister of Elaine P. and Fred P. (Father of Gloria H.). 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...
--Parish Bulletin, April 20, 2025.
"Easter is the final triumph of life over death, of love over evil, of God's kingdom over tyranny and oppression. That is good news the world needs to hear."
--Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, excerpt from "Reflection on the Gospel." --"Living Liturgy," Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 2025.
Good Friday - Sung Meditations relating to Our Lord’s Passion begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Tenebrae Service at 8 p.m. "Tenebrae" in Latin means “darkness,” thus the reason for the time. +++ The Sung Meditations will be Acapella Sung Meditations, Sacred Motets, Chants, & Polyphonies relating to our Lord’s Passion and Death. Tenebrae consists of a Liturgical Service of Readings, Psalms, Chants, & Mournful Songs relating to the Passion & Death of Jesus Christ. A powerfully impressive, beautiful service! -----Parish Bulletin, April 13, 2025.
"Holy Thursday solemnly inaugurates 'the triduum during which the Lord died, was buried and rose again' (St. Augustine). To these days Jesus referred when he prophesied: 'Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again' (John 2:14)."
--"The Sacred Paschal Triduum," CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST: March 5, 2025-May 10, 2025, p. 160.
The Holy Land Collection will be gathered on Good Friday [April 18]. Your financial contributions help support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity’s Holiest places.
--Parish Bulletin, April 13, 2025.