Knights of Columbus: Msgr. Connel A. McHugh Council #7141       Our council meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Church Hall at 7:30PM. We are active in our church community. We hold Breakfasts, Spaghetti Suppers, and Night of the Races along with contributing to our annual Parish Picnic in August. We also sponsor Boy Scout Troop #98. Any man over 18 years old is invited to join our council. For more information, please contact: Grand Knight Larry Decker at (570) 992-6797 or check our website at www.kofc7141.org

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Altar & Rosary Society: The Altar & Rosary Society is a parish organization for women of our parish. Its main objectives are the personal spiritual growth of its members and service to the parish. Our social activities and fundraisers provide fun and fellowship. We meet in the Parish Youth Center the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00PM. Note: No meetings in January and February. If you are interested in the Altar & Rosary Society, please call President Jane Martin at (610) 381-6176. We would love to see you at our next meeting.

TLC Mother’s Group: Our mission is to strengthen parents in their Catholic faith, by using that Faith to discover the riches of our religious tradition. To this end we encourage each other to strive for holiness so that we may enrich the next generation as Catholic Christians. By the grace of God we will serve through prayer, presence, and practice. All mothers of the parish are welcome at our gatherings. If you have infants or toddlers, they are also welcome to attend. We gather in the church hall on the 1st Thursday of the month from September thru May from 10-11:30AM. For additional information, please call Kerri at (570) 619-6233.

Music Ministries: Our Lady Queen of Peace offers a variety of oportunities for everyone who has a form of prayer to offer through music. The Senior Choir consists of a group of people from High School to Senior Citizen. The practices are on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00PM. The Senior Choir sings at the Sunday 10:30AM Mass. Junior Choir consists of children in grades 3rd through 8th. Junior Choir practices on Monday evenings from 6:00-6:45PM and sings at the Sunday 8:00AM Mass. Our Director of Music is Lindsey Blundetto, and if you have any questions, she can be reached after the 8:00AM or 10:30AM Masses.

Youth Group: Our Lady Queen of Peace Youth Group is open to 7th – 12th graders.   We serve our Parish as well as fun activities. Information is sent home with the students in those grades. Check our bulletin board in the church hall for upcoming activities. For further information, please call the church office.

Parish Finance Council: Our Parish Finance Council meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30pm.

Pastoral Council: Our Lady Queen of Peace has a Pastoral Council.  For the good of the parish and the Church as a whole, pastors need to consult members of the parish regarding the well-being of the parish.  The Pastoral Council is a consultative body charged with helping the Pastor to do pastoral planning and mission.

Social Justice Committee: This Social Justice Committee will meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the church hall.  Father Sean will be the chairman of this committee.  They plan food drives and Dinners, among other activities.   Please contact the church office if you are interested in joining the Social Justice Committee.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP:  This group is a branch of our Social Justice Committee.  It provides a meal to those parishioners and families who have lost a loved one.  If you are interested in helping this group call Jane Martin at 610-381-6176.

HEART TO HEART:  Our mission is to be generous of heart, by providing care calls to those who have recently suffered a loss of a loved one.  If you or someone you know is in need of this ministry or would like to volunteer your time, please call the church office.

ART AND ENVIRONMENT:  This group is responsible for the Liturgical decorations throughout the year to enhance the beauty of our church.  Our parish was designed to blend in with nature and the beautiful Pocono Region of Pennsylvania.  Our objective is to bring such beauty to our parish throughout the Liturgical year.  Anyone interested can call Kim Hoffman at the church office.