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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

On Saturday, March 1st from 8:00am - 11:00am at Our Lady Queen of Peace's kitchen, the Soup Committee is getting together to make soup for some local food kitchens. If you would be interested in helping or donating baked goods/money to purchase meat and veggies, please contact the parish office. Thank you.

On Saturday, March 1st, Seton Catholic School will be having a fundraiser. Enjoy a night of food, fun and community while trying your luck to win a variety of meat products. The doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets are $20 per person with all proceeds going to the school. Bring lots of small bills to purchase raffle tickets. We look forward to seeing you there.

On Sunday, March 2nd, there will be a Family Mass at both Our Lady Queen of Peace 9:00am and St. Thomas More 11:00am. Please come celebrate Mass with our families and enjoy a children's homily from Fr. Hart.

On Sunday, March 2nd, the Pastoral Council is hosting a Drop in for Donuts event. Come join us after the 9:00am Mass at OLQP or the 11:00am Mass at STM to socialize and enjoy a great treat! If you can lend a hand setting up or cleaning up afterward, please contact Margot Lutz at [email protected].

This weekend (2/22 & 2/23), 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.

On Thursday, February 13th (11:30am-1:00pm) at Our Lady Queen of Peace, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day with a Senior Luncheon. The menu will consist of Chicken French, Fettuccini, Carrots, Salad, Bread, Butter & Dessert. 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.

There’s a lot to celebrate at Rochester Catholic Schools! Join us during National Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2025, as we rejoice together. We invite families to attend Mass at our RCS parishes, followed by a week of school and system events, including the RCS Day of Giving, a President’s Reception honoring six members of our community, and prize giveaways! For a list of dates and times, CLICK HERE. We look forward to celebrating our schools, faith, mission, and YOU - our community!

Our goals for this year's Catholic Ministries Appeal for Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Thomas More are $68,000 and $73,000 respectively. As of 1/20/25, OLQP and STM have met their goals. Thank you to those who donated. Your help supporting the important programs the CMA provides for is appreciated.

Looking to understand the Bible better. Come join us on Sundays after the 9:00am Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace (10:15am - 11:15am). This year we are studying the Prophets. We'll meet in the OLQP Library. A Zoom option will be available for those who can't attend in person. For more information contact: Craig Mullens - [email protected] or 585-747-2731.

This Sunday, January 12th, there will be a Family Mass at both Our Lady Queen of Peace 9:00am and St. Thomas More 11:00am. Please come celebrate Mass with our families and enjoy a children's homily from Fr. Hart.

There will be a blood drive January 8th at St. Thomas More from 9:00am-2:00pm. Everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing to win Super Bowl LIX tickets! The prize includes travel, hotel, $1,000 gift card, pre-game activities & more.

Again, this year, we are providing a luncheon for the St. Michael's Food Panty to benefit our neighbors in need. This event can't be done alone and does truly take a village. We are looking for volunteers to prepare the food at OLQP, serve & clean up at St. Michael's Food Cupboard or bake goodies for the dessert table. For more information on dates & to sign up, please click here or call Gail at 585.309.6950. Thank you for your help.

Come to Panera Bread (1901 Monroe Avenue) on December 11th between 4-8pm and show them the fundraiser flyer for to help raise money for Seton. Click here for a copy of the flyer.