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Wednesday, January 19 from 6:30-8:30 Slattery Hall - Our Lady Queen of Peace There are two options for coming together. If you can come in person, please join us at 6:30 for dinner and community, followed by prayer, reflection and conversation until 8:30. If you want to join us over Zoom, please join us from 7:30-8:30. Zoom link will be sent as we get closer. Masks will be worn when not eating. We will space out appropriately when eating. If you would like to bring a side or dessert let Meghan know. meghan.robinson@dor.org with questions or to RSVP. Unanswered Prayers Sometimes it seems our most fervent prayers are not heard. It can leave us feeling abandoned, hopeless, frustrated, angry, and may lead us to question God's love for us. What are we missing? Why does it seem that there are so many instances in the Gospels when Jesus performed miracles, yet when we desire a miracle we can be left with silence. Does this mean our prayers are unheard? Are they truly unanswered? This session will give us the opportunity to hear perspectives of some religious leaders on how the experiences of unanswered prayers have shaped their spiritual lives, as well as give us a chance to share our own wisdom and struggles with this subject.

Listening Sessions for the Synod are almost here, and sign-ups are available. There will be sessions on the following dates: Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at OLQP from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at STM from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, as well as at OLQP from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 via Zoom session, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Thursday, February 17th, 2022 at OLQP from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm ***Sign-ups are available in the narthex at OLQP and you can also sign up by e-mailing Margaret Ostromecki at margaret.ostromecki@dor.org ***

Join us for some winter fun at Whalen Park in Penfield! When: Saturday, January 22nd, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Where: Harris Whalen Park in Penfield Make sure to bring a sled. For those unfamiliar with the Park, here is the address: Harris Whalen Park Rd, Penfield, NY 14526

Listening Sessions for the Synod are coming soon! Pope Francis has invited us to participate in the Sixteenth Ordinary Synod of Bishops which will be held in Rome in 2023. Currently, we are in the Preparation phase, but we will soon enter into Discussions and Listening Sessions. Further details and dates of the sessions will come out soon.

First Eucharist Prep sessions will be starting in March. Your child must have received 1st Reconciliation before receiving 1st Eucharist. If your child participated in First Reconciliation preparation this past fall, I will presume you are continuing in First Eucharist preparation unless you have told me differently. Contact Jennifer Abdalla at jennifer.abdalla@dor.org Inscription services are scheduled to be held on March 13, 2022 1st Eucharist Camps will be held on March 26th & April 9th First Eucharist is scheduled to be celebrated on May 1, 2021

COME JOIN US!! You’re invited to a Jazz Concert OLQP Slattery Hall Friday, January 14th 7:00pm-9:00pm Mark Kellogg, Trombone Christopher Azzara, keyboard Amy Azzara, vocals Steve Parisi, bass Erik Schmitz, drums Dessert and beverages provided Sign up via Flocknote email link or at church entrances.

MITTEN TREE UPDATE Thanks to all the contributors to this year’s Christmas Tree gift collection. This year we collected presents for 225 mittens for Catholic Charities Family Services, Rochester Psychiatric Center and Andrews Center. Please know how much your generosity was appreciated by the recipients, many of whom wouldn’t receive any Christmas gifts if not for yours. It was so heartening to see how willingly and strongly the community responded to the Mitten Tree requests despite the challenges we have all faced over the past 18 months. Thanks also to those who helped to organize, sort and deliver the gifts which this year included several members from the Youth Ministry. It is wonderful to see that spirit of caring for those in need being passed on in the hearts of our young members and a great way to celebrate Jesus’ birthday.

2021 Christmas Mass Schedule for the Brighton Region Churches St. Thomas More Church Christmas Eve: 4:00pm, 6:00pm, (please note changes),10:00pm Christmas Day: 11:00am Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Christmas Eve: 4:30pm Christmas Day: 9:00am (Nativity Pageant will only be at 4:30 at OLQP) Our Lady of Lourdes Church Corner Rhinecliff and Imperial Drive Christmas Eve: 5:00pm, 10:00pm Christmas Day: 10:30am St. Anne Church 1600 Mt. Hope Ave Christmas Eve: 4:00pm, 12:00Midnight ​​​​​​​Christmas Day: 9:00am

First Eucharist Prep sessions will be starting in March. Your child must have received 1st Reconciliation before receiving 1st Eucharist. If your child participated in First Reconciliation preparation this past fall, I will presume you are continuing in First Eucharist preparation unless you have told me differently. Contact Jennifer Abdalla at jennifer.abdalla@dor.org Inscription services are scheduled to be held on March 13, 2022 1st Eucharist Camps will be held on March 26th & April 9th, 2022 First Eucharist is scheduled to be celebrated on May 1, 2022

Advent Penance Service will be held on Saturday, December 18 at Our Lady Queen of Peace at 10:00am. Advent Penance Services will also be held at St. Anne Church on December 18th at 2pm and at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on December 20th at 7:00pm.