A representative of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary will be with us on the weekend of June 14th & 15th, 2025. The Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary are an international community working in nine countries of Africa, and in Brazil. They serve in all forms of education, medical work, pastoral work, community development and agriculture and assisting trafficked women, internally displaced families and the homeless. They are a strictly missionary group with no institutions in the United States or Canada, so therefore rely almost exclusively on funds provided through the society for the propagation of the Faith and the generosity of the people here to support their sisters on mission. The Sisters asks for your prayers of support as well as for any contribution you can make to assist them. You will be remembered in their daily prayer. If you would like to read more about them, their website is: www.mshr.org.

Although not required in order to give blood, please pre-register on the Red Cross Website (redcross.org). If pre-registration is too low, the blood drive will be canceled. As of 5/29, we need 10 more pre-registrations.

There is a Father's Day Memorial Book located at the entrance of each church May 12th - June 15th to write the name(s) of your beloved deceased father and father-like figures. The books will be placed on the altars in remembrance of these wonderful men during Father's Day Weekend Masses.

We will have two Masses for THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD: Wed., May 28; 5:30pm at OLQP (Vigil Mass - Fulfills Obligation) & Th., May 29; 8:00am at STM (Mass)

Are you 50 years young or older? Come join us for our Spring Senior Luncheon. It will take place Thursday, May 15th, 11:30am at OLQP. The menu will consist of Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Salad, Dessert & Beverage. Sign up today in the Narthex or call the parish office. $6 will be charged at the door. We look forward to seeing you.

There will be Mother's Day Memorial books located at the entrances of both churches April 12th - May 11th to write the name(s) of your beloved deceased mothers and mother-like figures. The books will be placed on the altars in remembrance of these wonderful women during Mother's Day Weekend Masses.

The CRS Rice Bowls can be returned the weekend of April 26-27 & May 3-4. There will be a basket to place them in located in the Narthex of each church. Thank you for supporting families experiencing hunger around the world.

On Mother's Day weekend, the OLQP/STM Knitting group will be displaying some of their knitted/crocheted items in the Narthexes of both churches. If you still have yarn scraps or partially used balls of yarn (Worsted Weight - -#4 in particular) the group would love to add them to their next project. Thank you to all who have donated.

This weekend (4/26-4/27), we are collecting non-perishable items to donate to our local food cupboard. Please considering helping out with this worthwhile cause. Your generosity if greatly appreciated.

The Outreach Committee is organizing a couple luncheons for the St. Michael's Food Panty to benefit our neighbors in need (April 26th and May 24th) . There are still a few spots open to help with the St. Michael's Lunch this weekend. If you are interested and could help either Friday afternoon at OLQP kitchen between 1:30 - 4:00 or Saturday at St. Michael's between 9 - 2, please contact Gail at 585-309-6950.

Help your elderly neighbors by volunteering to drive or schedule rides with Bri-Pen Senior Rides. Bri-Pen provides rides for senior citizens living in Brighton and Penfield to medical and dental appointments, religious services, to visit family members in hospitals or nursing homes and to Brighton or Penfield Community Centers. Bri-Pen Senior Rides is affiliated with LifeSpan of Greater Rochester.

If you wish to wear the liturgical colors during the Holy Week, they are: Palm Sunday - ED in honor of the blood that Jesus shed on the Cross for our salvation. Holy Thursday - WHITE or GOLD in honor of the Holy Eucharist. Good Friday - RED in honor of the blood that Jesus shed on the Cross for our salvation. Holy Saturday - BLACK in the morning in mourning of the burial of Jesus. Wear WHITE once the sun falls to recall Jesus’s Glorious Resurrection. Easter Sunday - Put on your Sunday’s BEST! Wear White or Gold to symbolize the glory of the Resurrection or flowers that recall new life!

Would you like to donate toward our Easter flowers in the memory of a loved one? Donation forms are available in the weekly bulletin. Your form and check can be placed in an envelope labeled "Easter Flowers" and put it in the weekly offering basket. Donations can also be brought into the Parish Office. The deadline is Monday, April 14th.

The Sacrament of Penance is an integral part of the National Eucharistic Revival. As a witness of solidarity among our parishes, Bishop Salvatore Matano has designated Wednesday, April 2, 2025 as a Diocesan Day of Penance and Mercy. Both STM & OLQP will be open from 12:30pm-6:30pm with Fr. Condon and Fr. Hart available for Confession.

The Eastman Brass Guild will be presenting an evening reflection on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30pm at Saint Thomas More Church. The repertoire for this program draws upon all things French. Featured works include spirited and gracious dance music of the Renaissance, the solemn Liturgical Fanfares of Henri Tomasi, tuneful French folksongs played by a tuba quartet(!), a famous fanfare by Paul Dukas and two pieces by Lili Boulanger, a talented composer who lost her life to terminal illness just before her 25th birthday. Of special interest will be Boulanger’s joyous setting of Psalm 24. We hope you can join us in the beautiful acoustic of Saint Thomas More for a wide-ranging evening of solemnity, contemplation, exuberance and joy!  

The topic for this year's Parish Lenten Retreat will be "Luke in Lent: How is Luke's Gospel Good News for Us Now?". For three consecutive Sunday afternoons, alternating between the two parishes, Fr. Gary Tyman & Christine Kvam will lead us through this topic. The retreat will take place from 2:00pm-3:15pm on the following days - March 16 - STM, March 23 - OLQP & March 30 -STM.

Bring comfort to someone's life by donating Underwear and Socks. March 15th - 30th the Parish Outreach Committee will be collecting NEW socks and Underwear for the Veterans Outreach Center, Matthew’s Closet, DOR Migrant Ministry, and Saint’s Place. They need underwear in any size for Men, Children, and Women. The agencies also put in a special request for Women's items -size Large. Donations can be dropped off in the church entrances. Click here for a list of needed items. Thank you for your help.

On Sunday, March 22, there will be a Lenten Penance Service at Our Lady Queen of Peace from 10am-11am. After a brief Liturgy of the Word, Fr. Hart, Fr. Condon, and Fr. Brickler will be available to hear Confession. All are welcome.

On Thursday, March 13th (11:30am-1:00pm) at Our Lady Queen of Peace, we will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a Senior Luncheon. The menu consist of the following items: Corned Beef OR Roasted Chicken, Cabbage, Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Salad & Dessert. Please choose which protein you would like when you register. This is a great gathering for parishioners 50+. Meet up with some friends or make some new ones. A $6.00 fee will be payable at the door. Registration is open now until March 10th at noon. After that date, no further reservations will be taken.

Lent is a time for fasting and reflection. Catholic Church's Guidelines for Lenten Fasting & Abstinence is as follows. Ash Wednesday & Good Friday: Catholics in good health ages 18-59 are required to fast & to abstain from meat. Fasting consists of eating only one meal, with the possibility of two smaller snacks that do not add up to a single meal. All Fridays in Lent: Healthy Catholics age 14 and older are to abstain from meat.