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On All Souls Day, November 2, the Church remembers those who have died. This commemoration expresses our need to pray for one another in the Church, especially for those who have died in their human imperfection. In anticipation of All Souls Day...
On Sunday, October 27
Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have a
special commemoration at the 11 a.m. Mass
and
On Saturday, November 2
Saint James Parish will have a
special commemoration at the 4:30 p.m. Mass
At these liturgies we will remember our parish members who were buried from our churches since last All Souls Day. After Holy Communion, we will pray for the deceased by name — asking the Angels to lead them into Paradise. Everyone is invited to join us in this beautiful act of remembrance.
All young adults of Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parishes, as well as their friends, are invited to this program at Allusion Brewing Co., 143 Grant Avenue, Vandergrift, on Wednesday, November 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. The speaker is Bridgette Trunzo and the topic is “Dealing with Everyday Anxiety through Prayer.” The format is a 20-minute presentation, 20-minute socializing, and 20-minute question/answer period. All participants are responsible for their own beverages.
A rummage sale will be held in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Avenue, East Vandergrift on Friday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and on Sunday, November 3, from 12 to 1 p.m. There are many new items, monthly specials and a full room of Christmas items. For additional information, call the parish office at 724-478-4958.
Members of Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parishes who are in 6th through 12th grade are invited to the Penguins vs. Sharks game at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, November 16. We will meet in the activities center of Saint James Parish at 3:30 p.m. for pizza and beverages prior to carpooling to Pittsburgh. The cost for parish members is $15. Guests may attend for $50. Tickets are limited to 25 individuals and are available on a first-come basis. Reservations are necessary through the parish office. Volunteers (with clearances) who would like to chaperon/drive are welcome to join us and are to contact the parish office.
All Saints Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning all Catholics are required to attend Mass on that day, unless they have an excellent excuse, such as serious illness. Mass on All Saints Day will be celebrated in Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church at 12 noon, and in Saint James Church at 6:30 p.m.
Parishioners and friends are invited to join us at the Casino Theater in Vandergrift for this production on Friday, November 29. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Prior to the performance we will gather in Anna’s Restaurant, 118 Carolina Street, Vandergrift [optional] at 5:30 p.m. for dinner [on your own] from a limited menu, then meet at the theater for the 7:30 p.m. show. The cost of the theater ticket is $15. Reservations are limited to the first 25 people to RSVP. All theater reservations with payment must be made through the parish office by Monday, November 25.