Queen of Peace Church Patton

05/29/2026

"I chose you from the world, to go and bear fruit that will last, says the Lord."

--See John 15:16; Gospel Alleluia for Friday, May 29, 2026.

(Image: "Figure of Jesus Christ"_Heinrich Hoffman 1884_Picryl_Public Domain.)

05/29/2026

To accompany his constant calls for peace in the world, Pope Leo XIV will lead the prayer of the Holy Rosary on May 30 at 7:00 PM Rome time from the Vatican Gardens.

He will lead the faithful in Shrines around the world in praying the Joyful Mysteries, with each decade being dedicated specifically for those affected by war and violence and entrusting them to the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace.

The first mystery prays for the victims of war, especially the most vulnerable, while the second is for those who bring words of hope and the comfort of faith to populations affected by war. The third recalls the medical and paramedical personnel and volunteers who bring humanitarian aid every day.

The fourth mystery prays for those who suffer the violence of war, for prisoners and for all who endure humiliations that violate human dignity. The fifth and final Joyful Mystery is dedicated to praying for an end to war and the establishment of lasting peace in the world.

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-preside-over-rosary-dedicated-to-peace-in-vatican-gardens.html

05/28/2026

Father Franco Semeraro tells Vatican News how Pope Leo XIV came to the aid of his brother, Fr Diego, after he felt faint on May 27 at the end of the ...

05/28/2026

Pie Season Is Here!

The 10” large ($20) and 5” small ($4) pies will be available thru the first Sunday in October. Pies are made every Friday. If you would like to pre-order (best if you want a particular fruit, or multiples) we *must* receive your order by Tuesday (Noon) of each week. Pick up pre-ordered pies on Friday, 2-3 p.m. or Saturday, 9 a.m.-Noon in the lower hall. Pies will also be for sale in the Main Vestibule of the Church each weekend.

Call the Parish Office to order at 814-674-8983. [Office Hours are: Mon. & Fri.: 9-3; Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 9-12 noon.] We will have apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, peach, red raspberry & strawberry-rhubarb (when available) each week.

--Parish Bulletin, May 24, 2026.

(Image: ""Assorted Homemade Fruit Pies_Large-Small." Queen of Peace Church, Patton, PA.)

05/28/2026

A shadow hovers over the joyful mysteries of the rosary. In it, we can find parallels to our own lives. Read "The Flip Side of the Joyful Mysteries" here: https://hubs.la/Q04j73Jj0

05/28/2026

"Come with joy into the presence of the Lord."

--Psalm 100:2c; Response for the Responsorial Psalm for Thursday, May 28, 2026.

(Image: "Sky Asking God Prayer Open Arms Praise."_Needpix.com_Public Domain.)

05/28/2026

Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics around the world to join him in praying a rosary for peace on May 30.

The Holy Father is set to pray the rosary live from the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens at 7 p.m. Rome time. Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will join Pope Leo in praying the rosary with a simultaneous livestream at 1 p.m. ET, according to a May 22 press release.

Shrines that have joined the initiative, coordinated by the Dicastery for Evangelization, include: the Shrine of the Mother of God (Zarvanytsia, Ukraine); the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo, Philippines); the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary (Fátima, Portugal); the Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace (Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina); the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes, France); the Shrine of St. Charbel Annaya (Byblos, Lebanon); and the Pontifical Shrine of the Holy House (Loreto, Italy).

“As the preeminent Marian shrine and patronal church of the United States, the basilica joins shrines throughout the world in this worldwide rosary with the Holy Father,” according to a statement from the basilica in Washington, D.C. “All are invited to participate in this special moment of unity and prayer for peace throughout the world.”

During his homily at Pentecost, Leo called Catholics to pray to the Holy Spirit to “save us from the evil of war, which is overcome not by a superpower but by the omnipotence of love.”

Leo has issued repeated calls for peace around the world, including the Middle East, Africa, and Ukraine, since the start of his pontificate.

https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/vatican-announces-global-rosary-for-peace-with-pope-leo-xiv

05/28/2026

We've got music, we've got lemonade, and we've got vendors of all kinds. All we're missing is you!

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Hundreds of Christian churches and religious sites across central Europe will open their doors on the evening of May 29 for the Night of Churches, an annual ecumenical initiative that draws nearly 1 million visitors in the Czech Republic and Austria combined.

The event, now in its 18th year in the Czech Republic, invites believers and nonbelievers alike to explore churches, chapels, and synagogues through concerts, exhibitions, talks, guided tours, and prayer — often until late at night. Some participating sites grant access to towers, crypts, and spaces that are otherwise closed to the public. This yearʼs theme in the Czech Republic and in Slovakia is “Courage.”

https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/europe/hundreds-of-churches-open-doors-to-all-as-europe-marks-night-of-churches

05/27/2026

Today marks 125 years since the establishment of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown by Pope Leo XIII and is a time to give thanks and glory to God for His continued blessings as we work together to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the Allegheny Mountains. All are invited to a special anniversary Mass this Sunday, May 31st, at 2:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.