Upcoming Events
First Friday Adoration
Our Lord invites you to come and rest in Him. Eucharistic Adoration in the church immediately following the 7AM Mass until Benediction at 7PM.
"Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has His hands full of graces, and He is ready to bestow them on anyone who asks for them."-Peter of Alcantara
OLP Raffle - July Early Bird Prize Drawing
Get your sold tickets in to the office for your chance at July Prize Package which includes:
- Yeti Wine Chiller
- (2) Yeti Wine Glasses
- $40 Wegman's Gift Card
Community Outreach - Casserole Club
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
Community Outreach - Erie City Mission
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9:45am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
Community Outreach - Sunday Suppers Planning
We need your help in preparing, cooking and feeding our brothers and sisters in need.
We will be serving on Sunday, August 10th at First Presbyterian Church from 4-5:30pm. Ready to get involved? Contact Pete Piotrowski 814-600-5386 or Debbie Piotrowski 814-812-0122.
Women of Faith
Join us for an opportunity to encourage and journey with other women in their walk with Christ. All are welcome to join us from 6:30-8:30pm at the pavilion behind the school.
Pray with Mary Summer Formation Series
Join us this summer and deepen your relationship with the Blessed Mother as we pray for her intercession for our campus vision. We will look at Our Lady of Mount Carmel this month from 6:30-7:30pm in the school cafeteria.
First Friday Adoration
Adoration will begin immediately following the 7am Mass and continue until Benediction at 7pm. Jesus invites you to come and rest in His love.
Diocesan Anniversary Mass & Celebration
Couples celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or more wedding anniversaries are invited to attend the annual Diocesan Anniversary Celebration at Our Lady of Peace at 2:00pm.
Holy Hour for Priests
Join us for an evening of prayer and Adoration for our priests.
Pray for our priests, pray fervently and pray regularly.
Men's Faith Sharing Group
All are welcome to join with the men of the parish in the school cafeteria for fellowship and faith sharing from 6:30-8pm.
Annual Men's Picnic
All men of the parish are invited to this night of fun, food and fellowship.
Tickets are $12 and are available in the church office. Sponsored by the Usher's Society and the OLP Knights of Columbus.
Vacation Bible School 2025
"Come to the Table" is the theme of a one week summer Vacation Bible School that will be taking place at Our Lady of Peace Church from August 11 - August 15, 2024. Students entering Kdg-5th grade in the Fall are invited to attend.
Camp will run from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM each day. On Friday we will end camp with 12:10 Mass. Families are encouraged to attend Mass with us. Plan to join the parish for a family bonfire on Friday, August 15th from 6:00-9pm and continue the celebration.
The cost is $20 per child or $25 per family and includes a snack each day, and supplies. Please complete one registration form per child. The deadline to register is August 4, 2025. Make checks payable to “OLP”. Forms can be dropped off at the church office or mailed to:
Our Lady of Peace Church, 2401 West 38th St, Erie PA 16506
Attention: Faith Formation
Parish Bonfire/Potluck
All are invited to join us at 6:00pm for a family potluck/bonfire. Hotdogs and drinks provided at the parish pavilion. Please bring a dish to share.
There will be a short closing ceremony for our VBS families at 7pm with the bonfire to follow.
Community Outreach - Casserole Club
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
OLP Serves - August 2025
This is a chance to serve the needs of those right here in our parish community between 8am and 3pm on Saturday, August 16th.
Need help with a small project in your home? Willing to share your time and skills to help a fellow parishioner? Contact Chris Turner at 401-580-1655.
OLP Raffle - August Early Bird Prize Drawing
Get your sold tickets in to the office for your chance at the early bird prize drawing of a Yeti cooler bag.
Every ticket sold helps fund the programs and ministries of the parish. Together we can reach our goal of 3,800 tickets!
Parish Feast Day Liturgical Celebration
Join us in celebration of our Parish Feast Day - Queenship of Mary - with Adoration at 7:00pm followed by Solemn Evening Prayer at 7:30pm.
Queenship of Mary - Parish Feast Day
The Queenship of Mary was made a feast day in 1954 by Pope Pius XII who pointed out that Mary deserves the title because she is Mother of God, because she is closely associated as the New Eve with Jesus' redemptive work, because of her preeminent perfection, and because of her intercessory power (franciscanmedia.org)
Community Outreach - Erie City Mission
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9:45am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
Pastoral Council Meeting
Please remember Pastoral Council in your prayers as they work to create a vision and mission for our parish.
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us in the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.
Pray with Mary Summer Formation Series
Join us this summer and deepen your relationship with the Blessed Mother as we pray for her intercession for our campus vision. We will look at Our Lady of Peace this month from 6:30-7:30pm in the school cafeteria.
Interested in becoming Catholic? OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for you. . .
All those interested in becoming Catholic and those who have questions about the process. Please contact Tammie Mang, Director of Faith Formation at 814-838-9983 or email her at tammie.mang@olp.org for more information. The OCIA program begins in September and ends in the spring after Easter.
Labor Day
All are invited to join us for Mass at 9:00am as we pray for a renewed sense of dignity in our lives and work.
NOTE: Church offices are closed today.
Music Ministry Returns for the Year
All parishioners high school age and older, are invited to join the Music Ministry Program at OLP.
Selah Praise Band ministers at the 9am Mass and rehearses on Wednesdays beginning September 11th from 7-9pm. Questions? contact Debby Holmes at debbyholmes75@gmail.com
Voice of Peace Choir ministers at the 11am Mass and rehearses on Thursdays beginning September 12th from 7-8:30pm. Questions? contact Lesley Lopez at leslopez62@yahoo.com
Men's Faith Sharing Group
All are welcome to join with the men of the parish in the school cafeteria for fellowship and faith sharing from 6:30-8pm.
First Friday Adoration
Our Lord invites you to come and rest in Him. Eucharistic Adoration in the church immediately following the 7AM Mass until Benediction at 7PM
"How sweet and full of comfort are the moments spent before the Blessed Sacrament! Are you in trouble? Come and throw yourself at His feet!" - St. John Vianney
Parish Picnic Celebration
All parishioners are encouraged to join us for Mass at 5pm followed by an evening filled with fun, food and fellowship, and everyone's favorite basket raffle. Dinner will be served following Mass.
Remember the OLP Raffle drawing will take place at 9pm, so get your tickets back for your chance to win over $15,000 in cash prizes.
The evening will end with fireworks! Hope to see you there!
Women of Faith
Join us for an opportunity to encourage and journey with other women in their walk with Christ. All are welcome to join us from 6:30-8:30pm at the school.
Holy Hour for Healing
Join us for an evening of prayer and Adoration for healing.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Altar Rosary Society Meeting
Through shared spirituality and friendship, the Our Lady of Peace Altar Rosary Society expresses continuing devotion to Mary, Our Blessed Mother. New members are always welcome. Questions, call Marilyn at 814-833-4683 or Debbie at 814-812-0122.
Remember to bring a dish to share for the Tureen Dinner.
Community Outreach - Erie City Mission
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9:45am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
Community Outreach - Casserole Club
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
Puzzle Swap
Free Puzzle Swap. Drop off your puzzles in the OLP School Cafeteria at Noon, then stop back from 12:45pm-1:30pm and choose some new puzzles from the swap.
Pray with Mary Summer Formation Series
Join us this summer and deepen your relationship with the Blessed Mother as we pray for her intercession for our campus vision. We will look at Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows for our final session from 6:30-7:30pm in the school cafeteria.
Knights off Columbus Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us at the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.
70th Anniversary of Our Lady of Peace Parish
Today we remember Msgr. James Daily, founding pastor, in a special way as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Our Lady of Peace Parish, 9/30/1955 - 9/30/2025.
Men's Faith Sharing Group
All are welcome to join with the men of the parish in the school cafeteria for fellowship and faith sharing from 6:30-8pm.
Annual Pet Blessing
Bring your pets, big and small, for a special blessing in honor of the Feast of St. Francis Assisi at 1:00pm. Meet in the parking lot between the church and the school.
Women of Faith
Join us for an opportunity to encourage and journey with other women in their walk with Christ. All are welcome to join us from 6:30-8:30pm at the school.
Pastoral Council Retreat
Please keep the Pastoral Council members in your prayers as they spend the day on retreat.
Altar Rosary Society Meeting
Through shared spirituality and friendship, the Our Lady of Peace Altar Rosary Society expresses continuing devotion to Mary, Our Blessed Mother. New members are always welcome. Questions, call Marilyn at 814-833-4683 or Debbie at 814-812-0122.
Community Outreach - Erie City Mission
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9:45am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
Community Outreach - Casserole Club
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
Holy Hour for the Respect of Human Life
Saint John Paul II - “Respect for life requires that science and technology should always be at the service of man and his integral development. Society as a whole must respect, defend and promote the dignity of every human person, at every moment and in every condition of that person's life.” (Evangelium Vitae)
Join us for a Holy Hour as we pray for the respect of all life from conception to natural death.
Knights of Columbus Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us in room B-4 at the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.
All Saints Day
All Saints day is dedicated to the saints of the Church. Those recognized as Saints and whose who have not been canonized.