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QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 907. Sixth Avenue Patton, PA. 16668

Twenty -Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 13, 2020 J

Peter approached Jesus and asked Fr. Ananias, O.S.B., Pastor Him, “Lord, if my brother sins Monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey 674-8983 against me, how often must I Parish Office & Center 674-8983 forgive? As many as seven times?” Parish Office FAX 674-8805 Jesus answered, “I say to you, not Golden Rule Pre-school 674-3645 seven times but seventy-seven D.R.E. (Lois) [email protected] times.” -Mt. 18:21-35 E-Mail [email protected] Website https://queenofpeacepatton.org

Mon.- Sept. 14 7:30 am † Coletta McConnell, Anniv. Like us on Facebook: Mon.- Sept. 14 7:00 pm Pope Benedict XVI @queenofpeacechurchpatton Tues.- Sept. 15 7:30 am † Jim Williams, Anniv. Wed.- Sept. 16 7:30 am † Diane Warefield-Lechene Thurs.- Sept. 17 7:30 am † Jim & Carol Vescovi ALTAR SERVERS Fri.- Sept. 18 7:30 am Virginia Crowell † Sat.- Sept. 19 7:30 am † Bob Leiden Saturday, Sat.- Sept. 19 5:00 pm † George Patrick 5 PM Amanda Price & Kylee Karlheim Sun.- Sept. 20 8:00 am † Bryan Haluska, Anniv., and Parish Mass High Mass, Latin 11:00 am † James Sabella Sunday, 16th Sunday after Pentecost 8 AM Lydia, Colin & Mallory Sherry

Following the Ember Days on September16, 18 & 19, there will be Benediction on Sunday, September 20, immediately LECTORS following the High Mass. Saturday, September 19 Sacrament of Reconciliation: 5 PM Barb Barnosky T Saturday, 4 – 4:45 PM, or anytime by appointment Sunday, September 20 8 AM Karen Anna The Sanctuary Lamps burn

For our Parishioners EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE T Who are in the Hospital, EUCHARIST T The week of – – September 19 T T T Suspended until further notice V S As is bodily contact at the Sign of Peace

FINANCIAL SUPPORT S T Families using Sunday Envelopes: † Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Monday, September NUMBER PERCENT 14 at 7 PM, there will be a High Mass for our , 2020 92 31% Emancipation Day Anniversary.

September 7, 2020, Weekly/monthly - $3,834.65 ~~~~~ September 7, 2020, Repair Fund - $41.00 September 7, 2020, Fuel Fund - $0 Chicken Dinners – Sunday, September 20 from 11 A September 7, 2020, St. Vincent de Paul - $165.00 AM until sold out in the upper level of the Parish - $25.00 ! † SVDP Conference Center. Dinners are $8 each and are available for take † SVDP Food Pantry - $140.00 out only. No phone orders accepted. Thank you for , 2020, Parish Breakfast - $1,505.00 your support. We appreciate it! Add. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - $111.00

‘ Please pray for the repose of the P souls of Richard Cence, Bob Leiden, Imogene Hoover (Aunt Catholic Ministries Drive 35 Families (13%) have pledged $6,130 to Bill & Mary Hoover) and

Our Parish Goal is $20,569 Nick Subich (Brother- in- Law C to Clara & Bob Fitzpatrick). A M flights of angels wing them to – T Paradise, and may their souls and Amen… – The ICBU will hold their monthly meeting on the souls of all the Faithful TUESDAY, (changed from Monday, departed, through the Mercy of ) at 7 PM in the upper level of the Parish God, Rest in Peace…Amen. – Center.

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COVID – 19 Awareness and care for ourselves and others has been in the forefront of messages like # we’re all in this together, and A has been repeated over and over. All the directives for the celebration of Mass and the reception of the Sacraments In the Gospel L during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic remain in effect.  T Please Remember: Wear a mask - for your protection and others. A

Social distance - 6 feet away from your neighbor in the pews, standing in line for Holy Communion and at the R ’ Communion Rail. R

Take your conversations outside after Mass has ended - no gathering inside the Church. E If you are sick, stay home – You are dispensed from assisting at Mass until further notice. N Without our best, conscious effort - we could face the possibility of closing Churches again! O V BE SMART, STAY HEALTHY, # we’re all in this together! A

T 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 Greta Stevens, Jack Farrell, Ed Taylor, Sr., Heather Cosner, I Stephen Doughty Family, Dick Anna, Derek Miller, Gerard Macaluso, Bernie Ropchock, Leona Hoover, Angel O Sherwood, Kara Vozniak, and Rose Moxley. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the N salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. F ~~~~~~~~~~ U TODAY IS GRANDPARENTS DAY…God our Heavenly Father; we ask Your blessings on all our Grandparents. They are valued links between the past and the present. They are treasured gifts and strong models. May N they be anchors that provide stability and a sense of identity for us. May their wisdom guide us. May their lived D example challenge us. May their witness to their faith strengthen us. May they always be surrounded by the love, ~ respect, and support of their families. Lord, bless and empower our Grandparents. Keep them in Your love. Give them ~ Your joy and peace each day, so that they may forever follow Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ…Amen. ~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~ THAT CHRIST MAY REIGN – 40 Days of Prayer for America. In this most critical hour of our beloved nation’s history, these savings words of our Blessed Lord are our light, our hope, and our answer: Amidst our great ~ uncertainty and fear, what must we do? “Seek first the Kingdom of God.” Join us for 40 Days of Prayer for T America, and unite your prayers with ours for the conversion of our nation and its citizens back to Christ our King! From the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Monday, through the Feast of Christ the ot King on 25, please make the spiritual commitment to do the following three things faithfully each day: al 1) Pray the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2) Make a sincere Act of Contrition s 3) Pray the St. Michael Prayer By piously invoking the most powerful intercession of Our Immaculate Mother, Queen of Victory, by humbly to acknowledging our own personal sinfulness, and by beseeching St. Michael the Archangel as Prince of the Heavenly D Host to defend us in this spiritual battle ahead, let us make atonement for our sins of indifference and ingratitude ot Christ our King, and His benevolent Majesty shall look with mercy upon us in our darkest hour to shine light into the at minds of this nation, converting our hearts, and bring America back to God. From the Cross (September 14) to the Crown (), let us have but one prayer for America: e “That Christ May Reign!” A ~~~~~~~~~~ QUEEN OF PEACE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE is excited to announce that they now have an on-line RADA cutlery account. Simply click on the URL on our website or Facebook page and shop the online catalog. All profits will S be credited to our Church. Stay tuned for further details on an “in person” sale during the month of October. O L The Activities Committee would like to thank everyone who “adopted” a new houseplant, and for your kind donations. Also, a big thank you to Carol Brown who has the “green thumb” and kindly donates the houseplants every year for our E Basket Auction. M N In addition: The Activities Committee is once again offering a 6-month Lottery Card/Ticket for sale for 2021. The price remains at $20/ticket, which consists of 2 numbers based on the first 7 PM daily Pick 3 drawing. Only 500 tickets printed, and have sold out the past 3 years!! Get your ticket soon, as the saying goes, “you snooze, you lose!!! These H tickets are a great Christmas present (I know it’s early, but before you know it, it’s here!) Call Jack I (674-8948); Marsha (674-5740); Jay (674-5434); Grace (674-8762) or the Parish Office (674-8983) if you are interested. G ~~~~~~~~~~ H

M th A Two Concrete Projects will begin here on Monday, September 14 . These S projects, postponed for nearly one year, involve a new ramp entering the Church, S while replacing the crumbling sidewalks near the Sacristy entrance. Also, new ( steps into the hall will be poured. The Church project will take approx. 1 week M to complete. i PLEASE, HEED ALL CAUTION TAPE, CONES AND BARRIERS… s s a