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Community Sunday Suppers (CSS) are held normally on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 3pm

SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR ANNUAL FLEA MARKET!! FRIDAY, JUNE 23RD FROM 8AM-4PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH FROM 8AM-4PM, SUNDAY, JUNE 25TH FROM 12:30PM-4PM

FLEA MARKET DONATION DAYS – FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND FROM 12-6PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD FROM 8AM-2PM, MONDAY, JUNE 5TH FROM 1-6PM, TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH FROM 9AM-1PM

Here is the link for our OFFERTORY INCREASE PROGRAM! https://www.osvhub.com/qopchurch/forms/commitment-card

Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6pm/McCawley Hall for Father Bob’s Lenten Program (Lenten Dinner served at 6pm) (NO PROGRAM ON MARCH 15)

Stations of the Cross are Fridays during Lent at 7pm

HOLY THURSDAY – APRIL 6TH, MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER AT 7PM

GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 7TH, CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION – 7PM

GREAT EASTER VIGIL – SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 8PM

EASTER SUNDAY – 8AM, 11AM, 1PM ESPAÑOL

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Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Gilbert, PA

About Us

Parish Staff

Rev. Robert Simon

Rev. Robert Simon was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Scranton by Bish-op James C. Timlin on June 30, 1990. He is a native of Plains, PA. Father Bob earned his bachelors degree from the University of Scranton and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Seton Hall University and a Master of Arts in Liturgical Theology from the University of Notre Dame. Father Bob has served as Executive Director of the Office of Parish Ministries of the Diocese of Scranton and the Diocesan Pro-Life Director. Father Bob has served many churches as Asst. Pastor as well as Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena before coming to our parish. Father Bob is happy to make the West End his home!

Rev. Edison Gregorio Arreaga Arce

Rev. Edison Gregorio Arreaga Arce was assigned to our parish in March 2023. Father Greg is a native of Ecuador. Father Greg served in Ecuador as a member of the Priest in the Passionist Community. He studied for the priesthood at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. Father Greg has been preparing for months to begin his ministry at Our Lady Queen of Peace

Deacon Bob O'Connor, Jr.

Deacon Bob O'Connor, Jr. was born in Jersey City, NJ on August 30th, 1952. He mar-ried Joanne on May 14, 1977 and they have 1 son, Timothy Breandon, who is married and has 2 children. Deacon Bob has been a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Par-ish since January 1992. He was ordained a Permanent Deacon on November 26, 2004. When Deacon Bob isn't assisting the parish he enjoys spending time with his Farmall Farm Tractor, traveling with Joanne, canoeing, camping, fishing, and being with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Deacon Bob lives his life loving God and Neighbor.

Deacon Joseph Rodgers

Deacon Joseph Rodgers was born in Paterson, NJ on August 3, 1957. He married his wife Judy on October 1, 1977 and they have 2 children, Stephanie and Joe and 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Lucy and Isabelle. Deacon Joe was ordained at the cathedral of St. Peter in Scranton on November 28th, 2015 by Bishop Joseph Bam-bera. He was first assigned to Our Lady of Victory in Tannersville and was re-assigned to Our Lady Queen of Peace in October 2016. He is involved in prison, hospital and most social concern Ministries. Living his life through the Gosptls brings him great joy and contentment to his life.