Our parish will hold a Valentines Day dance in the parish social hall on Saturday, February 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple which includes the DJ, beer/water, sandwiches, and snacks/dessert. Guests are welcome to BYOB. A theme basket raffle and 50-50 raffle will also be held. For reservations call 724-478-4958 or 724-882-9212.

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, February 23, at 7 p.m. Our speaker will be Angela Gaughan and the topic is “There Is Always a Seat at the Table.” The format is a 20-minute presentation, a 20-minute break, and a 20-minute question/answer period. All participants are responsible for their own beverages (The Central does not accept credit cards. An ATM is available).

The purpose of the Sacrament of Anointing is to help those who are in need of healing of body, mind or spirit. Anointing is a way of uniting the sufferings of Christ with the sufferings of the sick. If you, or someone you care about is sick, dealing with the problems that come with aging, facing surgery, or struggling with a mental or emotional problem, we invite you to receive the Lord’s healing and strength in this sacrament. 

Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish has Sunday bingo in the parish’s social hall, 411 McKinley Avenue, East Vandergrift. The doors open at 1 p.m. and bingo begins at 2 p.m. Upcoming bingo dates are February 15, March 1 and March 15.  The February 15 bingo will feature: Jackpot: 50#s; picture frame: 52#s; magic number I-25 for $206+.  For additional information, call the parish office at 724-478-4958.

Adults, 21 and over, who are members of Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parishes are welcome to this epic event on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint James activities center. The evening will be filled with challenging questions and laughs. Two to 10 friends may form a team. Entrance is free. Food items will be available for purchase. You may also BYOB. For reservations call 724-478-4958.

Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James Parishes are sponsoring this trip on Wednesday, March 11.  Everyone is welcome to join the group.  The motor coach will depart from the Saint James Church parking lot, 109 Owens View Avenue, Apollo at 9 a.m.  We will be at the casino for 5 hours.  The cost is $30 per person which includes $20 in free play.  All participants will need a state-issued photo ID to receive the free play.  To sign-up contact the parish office at (724) 478-4958.

Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have Lenten fish dinners in the parish’s social hall, 411 McKinley Avenue, East Vandergrift on Ash Wednesday, from noon to 7 p.m.; and on the Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), from 4 to 7 p.m.  The cost of a baked or hand-battered fried fillet sandwich is $11; the cost of a dinner is $13.  The dinner includes a hand-battered fried or baked fillet, fresh-cut fries, coleslaw, and roll.  Patrons may eat-in or take-out.  Desserts are $2. A la carte pierogies and homemade mac and cheese are $3.  You may call ahead to place your order (724) 568-1313.

A rummage sale will be held in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Avenue, East Vandergrift on Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and on Sunday, March 8, from 12 to 1 p.m.  There are many new items and monthly specials.  For additional information, call the parish office at 724-478-4958.