Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Welcomes You
Serving West Pasco for 100 Years
Parish Mission Statement
Formed by the Word of God, and nourished by the Sacraments, we the servant community of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, blessed by our diversities, are bound in the Spirit by love, to reach out, respect, and embrace all people.
Hurricane Michael roared through the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday, Oct. 10. What was initially forecasted to be a category 1 or 2 storm, quickly grew to a (high) category 4 with 155 mph winds at landfall near Mexico Beach, 2 miles southeast of Panama City. It was the fourth-strongest storm to make landfall in the U.S Many homes and a great deal of property were destroyed by the high winds and storm surge. Millions were left without power, cell phone service, and basic necessities.
The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, which covers almost the entire Panhandle, suffered property loss and heartache as well. Some churches were damaged (mostly roof damage and subsequent water damage), and one church was completely destroyed. As well, some parish halls, offices, and RE centers were destroyed. At least one rectory took on a great deal of flooding.
Our priests and parishioners are strong and faith-filled. This has been a devastating time for all of us, but we are confident that we will not only survive; we will be stronger. “God is for us a refuge and strength, a helper close at hand, in time of distress; so we shall not fear though the earth should rock … The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our stronghold.” (Psalm 46)
As we all know, our Bishop Gregory Parkes came from this Diocese to shepherd the people of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Please continue to pray for everyone who is affected by this monstrous storm. ptdiocese.org
One of the ways to make your donation to the Annual Pastoral Appeal 2018 is through online giving.
Select the link above for information. Click here to make your online APA Donation.
Message from our Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Jesus Christ,
Autumn is just around the corner and with that fast approaching, we are taking a look at where we currently stand with the Annual Pastoral Appeal 2018, “Blessed are We”.
Through generous donations to the Annual Pastoral Appeal from across the Diocese, there is hope for the future of our Catholic faith. We are blessed to have three priests to care for our spiritual needs. Our priests, Father Sebastian, Father Joseph, and Father James, offer Mass, minister to the sick, provide counseling, and help us see the need of Christ in our lives.
Funds from the Annual Pastoral Appeal are utilized to support clergy, religious, vocations, and seminarian education.
Donations to our Annual Pastoral Appeal enable us to offer many services and programs to help our brothers and sisters in need. Our collaborative efforts focus on education and raising awareness of the sanctity of life. Catholic Social Services and the Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy offers hope to pregnant and alienated women whose future seems dim. The Respect Life ministry has provided these women the encouragement and resources they need to consider life as a successful alternative to abortion. Over 550 Catholic leaders work with our Life Ministry Offices to
orchestrate pro-life efforts throughout our five counties, saving lives for Christ.
Part of our services focuses on programs that offer ministerial, organizational, temporal and/or fiscal support for our parishes, schools as well as various diocesan ministries and services.
Some of the many trainings offered under this category are Liturgical Ministry Workshops, The Order of Celebrating Matrimony Workshops, Sacristans Workshop, and The Diocesan RCIA Institute. These educational workshops through the Office of Worship are offered to enhance worship in all 80 parishes across the Diocese.
Financial commitments to the Annual Pastoral Appeal from our faith-filled community give hope to our youth through Catholic education and formation programs, which provide opportunity for spiritual, academic and social growth.
Our Lady Queen of Peace has paid over 70% of our goal of $106,044 from
344 parish families. Envelopes are available in the church and in the Parish
office. We urge you to prayerfully consider to participate. You may place an
envelope in the Sunday collection and we will be sure to send it to the Diocese.
May God continue to bless you!
El otoño está a la vuelta de la esquina y con eso rápidamente acercándose, estamos tomando un vistazo a donde estamos con la Apelación Anual Pastoral del 2018. “Somos bendecidos”.
A través de las donaciones generosas a la Apelación Anual Pastoral en la Diócesis, hay la esperanza para el futuro de nuestra fe Católica. Estamos bendecidos de tener a tres sacerdotes para el cuido de nuestras necesidades espirituales. Nuestros sacerdotes, el Padre Sebastián, el Padre José y el Padre Jaime, ofrecen Misas, ministran a los enfermos, proveen asesoramiento y nos ayudan a ver la necesidad de Cristo en nuestras vidas.
Los fondos de la Apelación Anual Pastoral son utilizados para apoyar el clero, religiosos, vocaciones y la educación de seminaristas.
Donaciones a nuestra Apelación Anual Pastoral nos permite ofrecer muchos servicios y programas para ayudar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en necesidad. Nuestros esfuerzos de colaboración se enfocan en educación y aumentar conciencia de la santidad de la vida. Los Servicios Católicos Sociales y la Oficina de Vida, Justicia y Defensa ofrecen esperanza a mujeres embarazadas y alienadas, cuyos futuros parecen delicados. El ministerio de Respeto a la Vida ha proveído a estas mujeres el estímulo y los recursos que necesitan para considerar vida como una exitosa alternativa al aborto. Más de 550 líderes Católicos trabajan con nuestras Oficinas de Ministerio de Vida para organizar esfuerzos de pro-vida a través de nuestros cinco condados, salvando vidas para Cristo.
Parte de nuestros servicios se enfocan en programas que ofrecen apoyo ministerial y organizativos, temporal o fiscal para nuestras parroquias, escuelas al igual varios ministerios y servicios diocesanos
Algunos de los muchos entrenamientos ofrecidos bajo esta categoría son talleres de Ministerio Litúrgico, taller de la Orden de la Celebración Matrimonial, taller para Sacristanes y el Instituto Diocesano de RICA. Estos talleres educativos a través de la Oficina de Adoración son ofrecidos para mejorar el culto en todas las 80 parroquias a través de la Diócesis.
Compromisos financieros a la Apelación Anual Pastoral de nuestra comunidad llena de fe les da esperanza a nuestros jóvenes a través de educación Católica y programas de formación, que provee la oportunidad para el crecimiento espiritual, académico y social.
Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz ha pagado sobre el 70% de su meta de $106,044
de 344 familias parroquiales. Los sobres están disponible en la iglesia y en la Oficina
Parroquial. Le pedimos que considere cuidadosamente su participación. Puede colocar
su sobre en la colecta dominical y estaremos seguros de enviarlo a la diócesis.
¡Que Dios continúe bendiciéndolos!
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Masses
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m.,
12:15 p.m.(Spanish),
Holy Day Vigil: 4:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. Spanish
Holy Day: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 11:00AM to Noon and 3:00 -4:00 pm. You may schedule an appointment.
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A Welcome Message from our Pastor, Father Sebastian
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Jesus Christ,
We warmly welcome all of you to the first Catholic church in West Pasco County. Together with “Our Blessed Mother” we gather at the Table of her Son, Jesus to get nourished and to proclaim His message of love in words and deeds.
We invite you to be a part of our loving Community being present at our Eucharistic celebrations and other events. Every First Friday at 5.00 p.m. is our Family Dinner Time in the Parish Hall. We gather to know one another and to build up new friendships. This year we started the St. Lorenzo 5 Star Breakfast Buffet. Dates are published in the bulletin. You must try it as it is the "best in town".
Please visit this magnificent Church adorned with colorful stained glass entrance doors, windows, Carillon Tower, Stations of the Cross and the Doves of Peace; stay here in solitude to get blessings upon you and your family through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother.
We look forward to seeing you! May God bless you.
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