General News

Due to the pandemic, retreats are being offered online via Zoom. There are a variety of programs to choose from: Saturday retreats, which are in place of the traditional weekend; Evenings of Reflection; online Masses; and a Christmas Concert. In the past three years, seventeen women from our parish have enjoyed the weekend retreat, and this year our retreat date is Saturday, January 9, 2021, from 9 am to 12:30 pm, although you can attend on any other Saturday when a women’s retreat is offered. The theme is “Together We Rise”, and for those who have not ...

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Faith Formation classes will be starting back up through Zoom on December 20th and 21st and continuing every other week following. There have been some changes made to the class times in order for it to work this year so please note the following: Grades 12 (Every other Monday 5:30pm6:00pm) with Sandra and Ella Grades 34 (Every other Monday 6:30pm7:00pm) with Barbara and Bill Grades 56 (Every other Monday 5:00pm5:30pm) with Natasha and Jennifer Grades 78 (Every other Sunday 5:00pm5:30pm) with John and Patty Grades 910 (Every other Sunday 5:00pm5:30pm) with Dav...

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As Christmas fast approaches in this year of uncertainty it is important that we try to keep precious the true meaning of the season. The birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. One program we are delighted to still be able to share is our annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest; it is open to all children in our parish from grades K through 8. Prizes will be awarded for 1st , 2nd, and 3rd place in each of the three age categories. The rules are very simple: 1. Poster must reflect the theme of Keep Christ in Christmas. 2. Must be the original work of a si...

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We know many have been missing seeing everyone and our warm community spirit. The Liturgy Committee is asking everyone in Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish to get their Crèches out and take pictures with their family, singles, children, students and all others showing the crèches (nativity). You can send them via email to Ernie at: ernie@olqop.com or bring in a printed picture to either Office. We plan on putting them on our website and try to make a poster. Please send them by December 15th. Let’s show our Parish family Christmas spirit as we share these precious moment...

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The Coventry Cemetery Commission will be hosting Wreaths Across America again this year but the ceremony will look different. Coventry Boy Scout Troop 65, led by Mark Hany, will be laying wreaths at cemeteries in Coventry. Even in these difficult times people have stepped up to donate wreaths to honor and remember every veteran in Coventry Cemetery, veterans in Nathan Hale Cemetery and St. Mary’s Cemetery. This year a local family has donated wreaths at the historical Grant Hill Cemetery to honor every Revolutionary War, Civil War, War of 1812, and French and Indian W...

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Dear Parish Family I want to thank all of you for the wonderful expression of your love and gratitude. It has certainly touched my heart to see so many at my final Masses and the outdoor gathering. Some actually came to either the Mass or outdoor event who have not been to Mass or church since the pandemic began I’m so grateful for that expression of love. Patsy and I are settling into our new home very nicely though he was a little confused for a few days as to why we’re not going to UConn but I think he’s come to realize Portland is now home. The pari...

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Due to the pandemic, retreats are being offered online via Zoom. There are a variety of programs to choose from: Saturday retreats, which are in place of the traditional weekend; Evenings of Reflection; online Masses; and a Christmas Concert. In the past three years, seventeen women from our parish have enjoyed the weekend retreat, and this year our retreat date is Saturday, January 9, 2021, from 9 am to 12:30 pm, although you can attend on any other Saturday when a women’s retreat is offered. The theme is “Together We Rise”, and for those who have not ...

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The Sanctuary Candle at St. Mary and St. Thomas is available for one week, Saturday to Saturday, for $15.00. Please contact Eileen at St. Mary or Joyce at St. Thomas to have the candle lit in remembrance of your beloved deceased.

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