All adults of our partner parishes are invited to this program at the Central Restaurant and Bar at 204 North Warren Avenue in Apollo on Monday, September 16, at 7 p.m. Our speaker will be Elizabeth Haberstroh and the topic is “Defending Your Faith.” The format is a 20 minute presentation, a 20 minute break, and a 20 minute question/answer period.

Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish has Sunday bingo in the parish’s social hall, 411 McKinley Avenue, East Vandergrift. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming bingo dates are September 22, October 6, October 20, and October 27.  The September 22 bingo will feature: Jackpot: 50#s; picture frame: 48#s; magic number G-52 for $41+.  For additional information, please call the parish office at 724-478-4958.

6th through 12th grade students of Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parishes are invited to a “Bowling Evening” on Saturday, September 21. Those who will be joining us are to meet in the activities center of Saint James Parish at 6 p.m. We will carpool to Wildlife Lanes in Lower Burrell. After two games of bowling, we will stop for pizza and wings — returning to the activities center around 10 p.m. The cost for parish members is $5. Guests may attend for $25. Reservations with payment are necessary through the parish office by Monday, September 16. Volunteers [with clearances] who would like to chaperon/drive are welcome to join us and are to contact the parish office.

A rummage sale will be held in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Avenue, East Vandergrift on Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; on Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and on Sunday, October 6, from 12 to 1 p.m. There are many new items and monthly specials.  For additional information, please call the parish office at 724-478-4958.

On Sunday, September 22, we will celebrate the 11 a.m. Mass on the parish lawn in front of the grotto. Those who are planning to attend are to bring a folding chair or a blanket to sit on. Since there is limited shade in this area, you may want to bring a hat, sun umbrella and/or sunscreen. In case of inclement weather Mass will be celebrated in the church. Ice cream sandwiches will be provided afterward.