Entries for December 2023

Music Ministry news...

Posted on December 31, 2023 in: General News

Music Ministry news...
Due to flu, Covid and other illnesses, and some “snowbird” musicians, many of the 8am Masses during January, February and March may be quiet ones. Thanks for understanding. We are very blessed to have so many dedicated men and women who play every week, all year round, including the summ...

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Inspiration for the Week...

Posted on December 28, 2023 in: General News

Inspiration for the Week...
The Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, united in love for God and in obedience to God, supplies us with the perfect example of how to live and of the ideal family, united in God's love.

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May this new year bring peace to you and your family!
What better way to start the New Year than to join us for 11:00am Mass on January 1st ~ the Solemnity of Mary.

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Inspiration for the Week...

Posted on December 21, 2023 in: General News

Inspiration for the Week...
God’s plans are not always what we imagined. Sometimes they make us hesitate. Be like Mary. Say “Yes, Lord” — and God will show you that His imagination is better than yours.

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Live the Liturgy
Join us for Christmas Mass and bring a friend!
CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR'S MASS SCHEDULE Dec 24th ~  Vigil: THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 4:00PM  + William “Willie” Chavara [ChavaraFamily] 7:00PM  + McGinty Stawaisz Families [Stawaisz Family] 10:00PM   + Frank Matune [Denise, Brian, Adam & Aidan Churlik]...

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Last chance for Confession before Christmas...TODAY
If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing. ~ 1 John 1:9 TODAY, DEC 22nd 12:30 - 1:30 PM ~ St. Joseph, Sharon 6:00 - 7:00 PM ~ Immaculate Heart, Mercer

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The Christmas season is not over...

Posted on December 19, 2023 in: General News

The Christmas season is not over...
While much of the world celebrates Christmas the entire month of December, if not earlier, the liturgical Christmas season begins on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, and concludes on January 8, 2024. So keep playing your joyful Christmas music and leave up your Christmas tree and decorations until ...

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Please note...

Posted on December 19, 2023 in: General News

Thank you for your generous support throughout 2023!
YEAR END GIFTS As we approach the end of 2023 and prepare year end postings, gifts to be counted toward 2023 must be received on or before December 31st. Thank you for your generosity throughout the year. Reminder: Checks made payable to Prince of Peace must be mailed to the Prince of Peace...

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Inspiration for the Week...

Posted on December 07, 2023 in: General News

Inspiration for the Week...
This week, we pause to remember who God is and what He has done for us. When our lives are hurried, we only have the chance to focus on our to-do lists. Making space in our schedules for prayer and meditation helps us to better see God at work in our lives and in our world.

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This weekend, December 9/10

Posted on December 06, 2023 in: General News

This weekend, December 9/10
Retirement Fund for Religious Sisters and Brothers, This weekend, December 9th & 10th, our Diocese of Erie will collect for the annual retirement fund this year. In our valley, we know of the dedicated and hard-working effort by the many communities of sisters (Benedictine, Mercy and ...

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