Queen of Peace Church Patton

Dear Jesus, help us focus on you during this busy season. May we stay aware of the joy you bring into our lives. We want to find you in the everyday moments and come with hearts of gratitude to your manger on Christmas. Amen.

Update from the diocese: In your charity please lift up to the Lord Sr. Linda LaMagna, Pastoral Minister at St. Joseph Parish in Bellwood. Sr. Linda was taken t...o UPMC Altoona a short time ago (Thursday, December 10, AM) with serious complications arising from COVID-19. Also, please continue to remember in your prayers Sr. Celeste Ciesielka, CCW, who is in extremely ill and hospitalized in Pittsburghdue to Covid-19. See more

Third Sunday of Advent In today’s Gospel John the Baptist says, I am the voice of one crying in the desert; make straight the way of the Lord. Let us ask for the grace to help others to know the love of the Lord. Christmas is a time of love and gift giving...please give to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that those who do not have clothes and food can share in the blessing of Christmas. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2020

Parish Prayer List 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 Clara, Katie & Lilly (infant), Dick, Derek, Gerard, Bernie, Leona, Angel, Kara, and Rose. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, Oct. 25, 2020

Please Note The Parish Office is closed until further notice. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2020

"Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth." --John 17: 17b, 17a; Gospel Alleluia for Oct. 26, 2020

Happy Birthday! Special Birthday Wishes to Lizzie on Sat., Oct. 24, & to Alberta on Thurs., Oct. 29. Your Queen of Peace Parish Family wishes you both a blessed and beautiful day. --Parish Bulletin, Oct. 25, 2020

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 25, 2020

Rest In Peace Please pray for the repose of the soul of Betty. 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, Oct. 18, 2020

Saint of the Day for Oct. 24: Saint Anthony Mary Claret "The 'spiritual father of Cuba' was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen’s chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop, and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris, and to the First Vatican Council. In his spare time as weaver and designer in the textile mills of Barcelona, Anthony learned Latin and printing: The future priest and publisher was preparing.... Ordained at 28, he was prevented by ill health from entering religious life as a Carthusian or as a Jesuit, but went on to become one of Spain’s most popular preachers. Anthony spent 10 years giving popular missions and retreats, always placing great emphasis on the Eucharist and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It was said that his rosary was never out of his hand. At age 42, he founded a religious institute of missionaries beginning with five young priests, known today as the Claretians..." Click on the below image/text link from franciscanmedia to read more about St. Anthony Mary Claret, patron saint of weavers.

Queen of Peace Church_The Last Supper_Close Up of Image below the High Altar.

Oct. 24/25 - White Ribbons Against Pornography Our Lady of Victory Catholic Daughters of America White Ribbons & an informational sheet giving the history of the White Ribbon will be distributed at the Parishes within the Court on October 24/25. Please accept this simple outward sign against pornography. This is a National Campaign started in Butler, PA. 25 years ago. Thank you for showing your support in fighting this ongoing problem in our country.

Saint of the Day for Oct. 23: Saint John of Capistrano "It has been said the Christian saints are the world’s greatest optimists. Not blind to the existence and consequences of evil, they base their confidence on the power of Christ’s redemption. The power of conversion through Christ extends not only to sinful people but also to calamitous events. Imagine being born in the 14th century. One-third of the population and nearly 40 percent of the clergy were wiped out by the bub...onic plague. The Western Schism split the Church with two or three claimants to the Holy See at one time. England and France were at war. The city-states of Italy were constantly in conflict. No wonder that gloom dominated the spirit of the culture and the times. John Capistrano was born in 1386. His education was thorough. His talents and success were great. When he was 26 he was made governor of Perugia. Imprisoned after a battle against the Malatestas, he resolved to change his way of life completely. At the age of 30 he entered the Franciscan novitiate and was ordained a priest four years later. John’s preaching attracted great throngs at a time of religious apathy and confusion. He and 12 Franciscan brethren were received in the countries of central Europe as angels of God. They were instrumental in reviving a dying faith and devotion..." Click on the below image/text link from franciscanmedia to read more about St. John of Capistrano, patron saint of judges.

Thanksgiving Bake Sale Be sure to pick up an order form (located at the entrances in Church, or in the Parish Center) Or place your order online at https://queenofpeacepatton.org... Or call the Parish Office (674-8983). Orders must be placed on/or before Fri., Nov. 20. Pick-up is Wed., Nov. 25, from Noon 6 p.m. --Please click on the below image/text link to visit our Parish website & access the online order form.

Saint of the Day for Oct. 22: Saint John Paul II "'Open wide the doors to Christ,' urged John Paul II during the homily at the Mass where he was installed as pope in 1978... Elected pope in October 1978, he took the name of his short-lived, immediate predecessor. Pope John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. In time, he made pastoral visits to 124 countries, including several with small Christian populations.... John Paul II promoted ecumenical and interfaith initiatives, especially the 1986 Day of Prayer for World Peace in Assisi. He visited Rome’s main synagogue and the Western Wall in Jerusalem; he also established diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Israel. He improved Catholic-Muslim relations, and in 2001 visited a mosque in Damascus, Syria... 'Christ is the center of the universe and of human history' was the opening line of John Paul II’s 1979 encyclical, Redeemer of the Human Race. In 1995, he described himself to the United Nations General Assembly as 'a witness to hope.' ... Click on the below image/text link from franciscanmedia to read more about St. John Paul II.

2020 6-Month Lottery Ticket/Card Sale The Queen of Peace Activities Committee is offering a 6-month Lottery Ticket/Card for 2021. The price remains at $20/ticket, which consists of 2 numbers based on the first 7 p.m. daily Pick 3 drawing. Only 500 tickets printed, and have sold out the past 3 years!! With the Holiday Season right around the corner, get your ticket soon for gift giving, they are selling fast! As the saying goes, you snooze, you lose!! ... For tickets, call Jack (674-8948); Marsha (674-5740); Jay (674-5434); Grace (674-8762) or the Parish Office (674-8983). --Parish Bulletin, Oct. 19, 2020