Queen of Peace Parish, 320 Mulberry St., Waterloo, is having their annual Fall Festival and Parish Dinner on September 7, 2008. A roast pork dinner (with or without sauerkraut) mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, coleslaw, rolls, beverage and homemade desserts will be served from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Ticket prices:

• Adults $7
• Seniors $6
• Children 5-12 $5
• Children under 5 free.

The lunchroom is handicap accessible and valet parking is available for those who need it. There will be Baked Goods, a Silent Auction, Plant Sale, Children’s Games, Bingo and Crafts. A raffle drawing for a total of $5000 in cash prizes will be held at 3:30 pm. Need not be present to win.

There are many retreat opportunities at American Martyrs Retreat House located at 2209 N. Union Road in Cedar Falls, IA. Please call 266-3523 or visit website DBQAMRH@arch.pvt.k12.ia.ua .

• July 27-August 1– Priest Individually Directed Retreats
• August 1-3 Rachel’s Vineyard
• August 15-17 MARIAN RETREAT for men and women. Director: Fr. Roger Katz. Theme: "Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary."
• September 12-14 Committed to Freedom