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For nearly 2000 years, the shrines in and around Jerusalem have drawn pilgrims inspired by the life and death of our Lord. Not everyone, however, is able to travel to the Holy Land. As a result, ever since the Middle Ages, churches began erecting images devoted to various aspects of the passion. By the 15th century, the Franciscans developed a devotion called ‘Stations.’ It took a while to fix the number and the names of the stations, but in 1731 Pope Clement XII established the 14 we know today. This hallowed tradition reminds us of the outpouring of Christ’s love as He accepted death on the cross. In keeping with this tradition, throughout Lent Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church (in 2025 the Stations will be prayed in Saint James Church). Everyone is invited to join us for this time of prayer.

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Our partner parishes are sponsoring a day trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 10. Participants must be at least 21 years of age.  The motor coach will depart from the Saint James parking lot at 9 a.m.  The group will be at the casino for 5 hours.  The cost is $35 which includes gratuity for the bus driver and $20 in free play.  Participants will need a state-issued photo ID to receive the free play.  Seating is limited.  To sign-up contact the parish office at 724 478 4958.

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Palm Sunday, March 23 and 24

Saturday Vigil Mass, 4:30 p.m., Saint James Church

Sunday Mass, 9 a.m., Saint James Church

Sunday Mass, 11 a.m., Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church


Holy Thursday, March 28

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m.

Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church

Adoration until 10 p.m.


Good Friday, March 29

Commemoration of the Lord’s

Passion and Death, 12 p.m. Service

Saint James Church


Holy Saturday, March 30

Easter Vigil Mass, 8 p.m.

Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church


Easter Sunday, March 31

Sunday Mass, 9 a.m., Saint James Church

Sunday Mass, 11 a.m., Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church

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6th through 12th grade children of Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parishes are invited to this mission on Saturday, April 13. Those who will be joining us are to meet in the activities center of Saint James Parish at 5:45 p.m. We will carpool to 60 Minute Missions in Greensburg for a 1-hour private Spellbound mission. The participants will be immersed in interactive puzzle rooms where they will be given a specific mission. They have 60 minutes to accomplish the mission by finding clues, solving puzzles and working together. Upon presumptive completion of the mission, we will stop enroute at Subway for dinner — returning to the activities center around 9:30 p.m. The cost for parish members is $5. Guests may attend for $10. Reservations with payment are necessary through the parish office by Monday, April 8. Volunteers who would like to chaperon/drive are welcome to join us and are to contact the parish office.

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Children of Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parishes, and their extended family members, are invited to this gathering on Holy Saturday, March 30. The children are to bring their own basket and meet on the front steps of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church at 1:30 p.m. The hunt will occur on the parish grounds. [In case of inclement weather the eggs will be distributed in the lower level of the church]. The Blessing of Easter Baskets will occur immediately afterwards in the church, followed by a photo with the Easter Bunny. Those who will be participating are to RSVP through the parish office by Monday, March 25.

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