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1 6yo Clara s drawing of her family at school included Fr. Smith who she said is leading her family to God! A Parish Family of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston Parish Clergy Office hours: Stay connected: Our Mission Welcome! Are you new?

2 From our Pastor Dear Friends in Christ, After the so-called Enlightenment in 18th century Europe and the French Revolution, many Catholics wanted to find a way to reconcile their faith with the new ideas of progress that were current at the time. The following 19th century was a time of revolution and unrest, in which Catholics struggled to figure out how to live their faith in a world which was rapidly changing. That struggle resulted in some pretty amazing developments, such as a new commitment to eradicate slavery and racism, and the beginnings of a renewed social justice teaching in response to the excesses of the Industrial Revolution. But that struggle also led to some less than optimal developments in theology which led to ideas which threatened the very idea of revealed religion and the life of the Church. Pope Blessed Pius IX (r ) was elected precisely because the cardinals thought he was the man to overcome the widening chasm between the Catholic Church and the modern world. But shortly after his election, the man who was feted as the great liberal hope of the Church realized that there were numerous ideas floating around which were contrary to the teaching of Christ. In 1864, he issued an encyclical letter called Quanta cura and attached to it his famous Syllabus of Errors, which condemned 80 propositions which were becoming common in thought. In 1907, his successor St Pius X issued another document called Pascendi dominici gregis which grouped these ideas, and reiterated their condemnation, under the term modernism. He also called for the total eradication of modernist ideas from the clergy, seminaries and theology faculties. These holy popes realized that there were certain ideas that were becoming current among Catholics that would ultimately destroy the faith, and they reacted by condemning those ideas. What they did not do was provide a positive alternative to the issues raised by those propositions, and the Modernists were driven underground. In the middle of the 20th century, the nouvelle théologie attempted to revive some of these issues. Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange, a famous Dominican theologian, sounded the alarm that this was all just Modernism regurgitated. Truth be told, this new theology was not all just that, but there were current in it which ended up in the same dead ends as Modernism. After Vatican II, many seminaries and theology faculties almost overnight threw out the concerns of Pius IX and Pius X and embraced some form of Modernism or the nouvelle théologie. Ideas shape how we live, and those currents profoundly shaped, or misshaped in certain cases, the life of the Church and her clergy. I had a theology professor as an undergraduate who was fond of saying, If you want to be a good theologian, you need to read the Syllabus of Errors and have a glass of bourbon every day! His caution was that we need to take seriously the objections of the Piuses if we are not to denature the entire project of faith and the theology which seeks to understand it. Too many people have rolled their eyes and ignored these important documents. I would encourage you to find these documents on the internet and read them. Critics on Trial: An Introduction to the Catholic Modernist Crisis by Marvin O Connell remains an accessible and engaging history of the story of Modernism. Pius XII s encyclical Humani generis, from 1950, is an excellent approach to what is salvageable and what is not in these trends that culminated in the Modernist Crisis. If you want to understand the crisis in the Church today, you have to know the history and theology behind how we got here! 1 Church 2 Christ the King Adoration Chapel 3 PAC (Parish Activity Center) & PAC Classroom 4 Guadalupe Hall 5 School & School Offices (Lourdes Hall) 6 & 7 Parish House, under the protection of Our Lady of Fatima 8 KofC Building 9 Pope Francis House 10 Walsingham Hall Parking Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14 Brushy Creek Road

3 Prince of Peace Community Calendar sunday, 16 sept twenty-fourth sunday in ordinary time (OF year B) seventeenth sunday after pentecost (EF) 8a Mass John Bladley+(FRT) 10a Mass Bartlomiej Canfield-L (FCS) 12P EF Mass Charles Trampus+(FCS) 6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FRT) monday, 17 sept st robert bellarmine (OF) stigmata of st francis (EF) 7a Mass Ed Rauch-L (FRT) 12p EF Mass Rosalia Mannino+(FRT) 7p Novena tuesday, 18 sept weekday (OF) st joseph of cupertino (EF) 7a Mass Jack B Coleman-L (FRT) 12p EF Mass Dana Marie Theisen+(FCS) wednesday, 12 sept the most holy name of mary (OF & EF) 8.30a Mass Warren Chad Sterling+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Joseph Mershon-L (FRT) 5p Confessions (FCS & FRT) thursday, 20 sept sts andrew kim tae-gõn, paul chõng ha-sang & companions (OF) sts eustace & companiuons (EF) 7a Mass Frank Evert-L (FRT) 12p EF Mass Joseph & Lillian Sanda+(FRT) friday, 21 sept st matthew (OF & EF) 7a Mass Maxim Movchan-L (FRT) 12p EF Mass Nolan McMahan-L (FRT) Dedication Anniversary of new Church (15 yrs) saturday, 22 sept weekday (OF) ember saturday (EF) 8a EF Mass Nicholas Movchan-L (FRT) 3.30p Confessions (FRT) 5p Mass Jim McDonald+(FRT) sunday, 23 sept twenty-fifth sunday in ordinary time (OF year B) eighteenth sunday after pentecost (EF) 8a Mass Bob & Joan Ashworth-L (FRT) 10a Mass Bartlomiej Canfield-L (FRT) 12P EF Mass For the People of the Parish (FRT) 6p Mass Clay Cook+(FJD) prayer requests All those serving our country, Gena Cunningham, Julie Mallory, Bridgitte Gunnells, Parker Longbottom, Wrenn Calcutt, Jim Bannister, Stephen Wiltberger, Lillie Nesbitt, Kevin Stainton, Doris Pratt, Ron Schichtel, Sarah Williams, Kenneth Price, Helen Pihokker, Kevin McGavin, Joan Rohaley, Ed Smith, Jackie Andrejack, Deacon Bob Smith, Leslie Ziminsky, Shannon & Lloyd Harkins, Charlie Dustimer, Jennifer De- Maria, Gloria Dussich, Ed Rauch, Sally Little, Genny Khars, Rose Schillaci, Maria Maccini, Josh Rimer, Kristina Murphy, Rick Tallman, Kenny Sajous, Laurie Taylor, Jame, Eileen Rogers, Mary Jac Reed, Kyle Walsh, John Fitzgerald, Amelia Rock, Loretta Cantrell, Lindsey Kopeck, Tony Scachetti. Eric McIntryre, Cathy Billings, Loretta Cantrell and Teresita Vivar. Please contact the Parish Office to request a name be added to the prayer list. We will leave names on the prayer list for two weeks, unless requested otherwise.

4 Happenings & Needs All hours are available for adoption. We have hours available for being a co-adorer (sharing an hour with another adorer) & for urgent needs of a primary adopter: urgent primary needs: 7p Tuesdays co-adorer needs: 11p Mondays 6p Tuesdays 11a Saturdays Contact Lisa Buss to obtain the code to the door at or adoration@princeofpeacetaylors.org. Introduction to Roman Catholicism is a wonderful way for individuals who wish to join the Catholic Faith to come to know Jesus Christ through the Catholic Christian community as they learn how to live as Jesus disciples. Classes meet Tuesday nights at 7p in the Parish House. If you are interested or know someone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or you just want to refresh your knowledge, please contact Sean Chapman at rcia@princeofpeacetaylors.org. Invitation cards are located in the Narthex on the credenzas, to give to friends and family that might be interested in learning about the Catholic Faith. Are you a Mom seeking community from other Catholic Moms? Join the Facebook group: Upstate Catholic Moms to connect with Moms online, receive invitations to spontaneous events, and more! During the school year, this group meets on certain Fridays from 9,30a-11.30a for a rosary, Gospel reading, coffee and socializing: 28 September 5, 12, 26 October 9 & 30 November 7 & 14 December Questions? Contact Annie Neds via at hokiegirl17@yahoo.com envelopes #376 $19,948 loose cash $3,093 electronic deposits #34 $5,289 total sunday offertory $28,330 st vincent de paul society (not provided) weekly budget needed $25,000 surplus/(shortfall) $3,330 CDs are available in the narthex and cost $4 each or 3 for $10. Please put money in black box beside CD holder. Suggested Title: Protecting Innocence: Parenting, Your Kids, and the Internet Matt Fradd, a best-selling Catholic author, presents new data to show how the changes in the types and accessibility of pornography being promoted today make it far more dangerous and harmful than ever before. Matt draws from a wealth of experience to guide parents in taking decisive action to protect their children, and he empowers adults with specific wording to effectively address this sensitive topic with children of all ages before they encounter pornography or after they ve been exposed to it. We re thrilled you re part of our parish family: Daniel Kotula; Hugh & Madeline McNally; Filipe & Krista Rojas and Family; Robert & Vanessa Searles and Family; and Nickolas & Michell Cwian & Family. CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) meets Sundays at 7p in Parish House. Volunteers are needed to help with dinner! To sign up please contact Stephanie and John Lasitter at s.j.lasitter@gmail.com

5 Happenings & Needs Fraternus is a mentoring program for boys from 6th to 12th grade run by the men of the parish 18-99yo! All men are invited to mentor, regardless of whether they have a family member in the program. The men form a brotherhood of Christian men seeking virtue and then they invite the young men into that brotherhood. 6th-12th graders are invited to join Frat Nights on Wednesdays from 7-8:45pm in the PAC To learn more, contact Paul Pizzuti at or Thomas Connelly at thomcconnelly@gmail.com. Did you know that when you donate blood at The Blood Connection, Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School has a code to credit it to our parish? The code is 3APE. Our next blood drive is Sunday, 30 September from 11.30a-1p. This is the day of our Ministry Fair, too! Parishioners! Learn about the many ministries of our parish by attending the Ministry Fair on Sunday, 30 September, after the 8a and 10a Mass. Coffee and donuts will be available. Contact Angela Calabro with questions or to reserve a table at the event Consider being an usher/greeter at one of our many masses! Contact Marco De Maria at or at mad4jen@msn.com to discuss how you can help us with this important ministry. POPtoberfest is 6 October from 6-10p! Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex 22 & 23 September. We invite all the founding parishioners of the parish to a meeting on Saturday, 13 October, at 10a, in the Parish House. Please RSVP to Maria Rauch via at maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org. Parents desiring Baptism for their children must attend a Baptism Class. The next class will be held on Thursday, 11 October at 6.30p in Parish House Conference Room. Questions? Contact Gus Suarez at or baptisms@princeofpeacetaylors.org. The Men s Bible Study welcomes men to join a study on Isaiah meeting on Tuesdays at 7p in the Middle School Building. For questions, contact Michael Thompson at Join the men of the parish as they study Humanae Vitae, Pope Paul VI's 1968 encyclical on love, marriage, and human life. This 4-week study, facilitated by Sean Chapman, will meet on Mondays (10, 17, 24 September and 1 October) in Guadaloupe Hall at 7p. For more information contact Angela Calabro. *men only The Epic Church History study concludes with a four week session on Revolutions and the Modern World. Join us Thursdays, 27 September, 4,11, and 18 October at 7p in Parish House. Practice is Mondays, from 7-9p. Games will start after Labor Day, 10 Sept. and run through 12 November. For more information contact Johanna Best at 1998best@gmail.com. All skill levels welcome. The next monthly craft night is Friday, 21 September from 6-10p in the PAC. All are welcome to bring their crafts & enjoy time to work on individual projects. Contact Michelle Grabiec by at m_grabiec@hotmail.com with questions. Family to Family is a ministry of our school wherein families seek support during all kinds of circumstances death or illness, after birthing a baby, surgeries, during/after moving, following a job loss, etc. Often, the support needed is a meal (homemade or takeout), gift cards, carpooling, a grocery run, snack drop off, and more. A group of school-based volunteers sign up to participate and needs are communicated to this group. If you re a family in the school and wish to receive or give support, contact Jennifer Pfaffl at familytofamilypop@gmail.com.

6 Happenings & Needs The Five First Saturdays devotion Our Lady of Fatima appeared to 3 children in 1917, and requested a particular devotion on 5 consecutive FIRST Saturdays. This devotion is one of the principal points of the Fatima message. It centers on the urgent need for mankind to offer reparation and expiate for the many injuries that the Immaculate Heart of Mary suffers from the hands of both impious and indifferent men. To help you fulfill this request made by Our Lady of Fatima, plan to attend our First Saturday Masses on October 6, November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2,March 2, April 6, and May 4. On the First Saturday during 5 Consecutive Months, the Devotion consists of 1) Going to Confession, 2) Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion, 3) Saying five decades of the Rosary, and 4) Meditating for 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Rosary. All offered in REPARATION for the sins of blasphemy and ingratitude committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Join us in praying for those couples in our parish family celebrating a wedding anniversary! Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for: Bob & Joan Ashworth, 60 years on 20 September Joe & Kathy O Connor, 45 years on 29 September George & Cheryl Wargo, 49 years on 4 October Charles & Casey Furtick, 5 years on 5 October Alan & Wendy Redmon, 25 years on 30 October Send us your anniversary! Kylee at communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org. The prayer shawl ministry meets the third Friday of the month at 10a in the Parish House. Please consider coming and allowing us to show you the shawls we create and deliver to those in need. We always welcome new members! Questions? Contact Jeanette Kripinski at Basketball is open to youth (K5-12 grade) and adults (men and women)! You can register on the church website at princeofpeacetaylors.org. Practice begins Sunday, 7 October. Registration ends 30 September ATTRACTION COUPON BOOKS containing discounts for local merchants and restaurants are for sale ($20) by contacting Cheryl Wargo at or dropping by the parish office. Proceeds benefit the Tonan Scholarship Fund for ANY student attending Prince of Peace School. All children are invited (birth to high school) to a special Children's Holy hour on Saturday, 6 October, 9-10a. This Holy hour will introduce our children to praying in community before the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Scripture, song, and prayerful quiet, will touch each child s heart, inspiring a love for adoration and a desire to share more with Jesus. New altar servers (boys 3rd grade or higher): If you would like to serve at the altar, training will be for 3 weeks on Sunday, 7, 14, & 21 October at 3p. There are registration forms in the sacristy you can go ahead get, and fill out and return. Did you know that you can designate us as the lucky recipients of a donation from Amazon.com while doing your routine or holiday shopping? Simply shop from smile.amazon.com, select us as your charity and 0.5% of your eligible purchases will be received as a donation to our parish or school. Find us on Amazon s site by the following: Parish: Prince of Peace Parish (Taylors, SC) School: Prince of Peace Catholic School (Taylors, SC) In the spirit of Opus Dei, the next Recollection is: Men: Friday, 28 Sept. at 7p reception to follow in the Parish House. Women: Saturday, 29 September at 9a, reception to follow in the Parish House. Questions? Contact thierry.wersinger@gmail.com.

7 Happenings & Needs Please be mindful of our Lord s presence whenever you are in the church. Making a sign of reverence when you pass the tabernacle, maintaining prayerful silence before and after Mass, and silencing cell phones are all practices we would benefit from following not simply out of respect for our Lord, but also for the benefit of our fellow parishioners. The Holiday Craft Fair & Gift Show is scheduled for Saturday, 3 November from 9a-2p. If you are a vendor interested in attending, please send an to POPcraftfair@charter.net for the application! K3 is coming to Prince of Peace Catholic School! It will be wonderful to have more little students at our wonderful school and on our campus. The program is in the planning stages and will be ready to launch in January If you are interested in learning more about sending your three year old to this program, please call the school office and your name will be added to the enrollment list. If you are interested in the K3 teaching position please send your resume to Marianne.tully@popcatholicschool.org. Rosary Sunday is 7 October. There will be an outdoor procession after the 6p Mass. Lanterns shipped from Lourdes will be used to light the way! The parish would like to re-start the nursery for the 10 a.m. Mass but we need your help! We are looking for two adults to run the nursery at 10 a.m. Diocesan policy says we MUST have two adults every week for childcare during Mass. We do require background checks and completion of the Safe Haven course to fill these positions. We can offer volunteer hours for the school OR a weekly compensation for filling these positions. We can also discuss a monthly rotation if enough interested parties come forward. Please contact Maria Barontini to discuss further: maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org. Once up and running, childcare during 10 a.m. Mass will be for children twelve months to three years of age. Cursillo is an apostolic movement in the Catholic church. Learn more by contacting Michael Thompson at Men gather weekly at 6.30a on Tuesdays at the Chick-fil-A on Pelham Road. Catholic Radio in South Carolina's Radiothon broadcast will air on Thursday & Friday, 27 & 28 September. The theme is "Our Lady of Good Help," in honor of the Shrine in Champion, Wisconsin (Near Greenbay) dedicated to the first and only Marian Apparitions in the United States approved by the Catholic Church. Please listen to this special broadcast on WCKI 1300 AM Greer, WLTQ 730 AM!

8 Happenings & Needs 21 September 2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the dedication of our new church. Church Trivia Symbols & Meanings in our Church The bronze sheaves of wheat on the main entrance doors represent that the Holy Eucharist is the center of our lives as Catholics. The wrought steel shepherd crook on each Narthex door reminds us that Christ is the Good Shepherd and that we are His flock. The wrought steel lilies on the Chapel doors represent the purity and virtues of Mary. Crucifix (hanging in the back of the church under the balcony) Flame above the Head of Christ Fire of the arresting soldiers torches, martyrdom. Skull Golgotha, the place of the skull, where Jesus was crucified. Tradition holds that the cross was set above the bones and skull of Adam. Through Adam, the first man, came sin and death. Christ, the New Adam is life and forgiveness. Olive Branch Universal symbol of peace; Prince of Peace logo. Lily Purity, immortality and loyalty: often used as a symbol of Mary Rose Canes: martyrdom and a reminder of the Crown of Thorns. One branch is free of thorns, another Mary symbol, the thornless rose. Dogwood Blossom South Carolina tree-petals are reminiscent of the shape of a cross. Owl A creature who waits alone in the night-as Christ did in Gethsemane. Palm Branch Victory over death; native tree of South Carolina. Congratulations to the following children who received the Sacrament of Baptism! Jeffrey Edward Bence, child of Kristopher & Kristin Bence Sophia Rose Nesbitt, child of Timberland & Madeline Nesbitt Avery Lynn Swift, child of Jonathan & Lindsay Swift Are you homeschooling your child(ren) during the school year? COME JOIN OUR CO-OP! The Homeschool CO-OP meets on Friday afternoons during the school year. We have classes in the fall semester and perform a play in the spring semester. Call Tracey Mershon at for more info or to register. Mark your calendars! Fr. Richard Tomlinson will host a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, 7 October at 4p. Did you know that Fr. Tomlinson is a member of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre? He also authored The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Owners Manual (Denver: 1995). Join us in supporting our local 40 days for life campaign from 26 September 4 November by keeping prayerful vigil at the Greenville Women s Clinic (1142 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC) between the hours of 8a-8p daily. Throughout this campaign across the world, 14,643 babies have been saved from abortion, 177 abortion workers converted and 96 abortion centers have been closed. Learn more at 40daysforlife.com/greenville POPtoberfest is a fantastic who parish community festival in need of volunteers! If you would like to help in any of the specific roles, please contact Sara Hinson at sarakathrynhinson@gmail.com. Event Co-chair Treasurer Toddler Pumpkin Patch Lead Decorations and Set-up Games Chair Volunteer Organizer Haunted Hallway Helper: Cake Walk Lead All volunteers need to be Safe Environment certified!

9 Contact Us Fr. Christopher Smith Pastor Fr. Richard Tomlinson Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Smith Deacon *contact Deacon Bob about declarations of nullity Phil Head Director of Administration Mark Pulley Director of Finance/Bookkeeper Maria Rauch Parish Secretary *contact Maria R. about facility reservations and requesting Anointing of the Sick prior to surgery or when gravely ill Angela Calabro Director of Catechesis & Evangelization *contact Angela about marriage preparation (call at least 6 months in advanced of proposed wedding date) Maria Barontini Pastoral Associate for Children s Catechesis maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org *contact Maria B. about first confession, first communion, and confirmation Alan Reed Director of Music alan.reed@princeofpeacetaylors.org Elizabeth Eger Organist elizabeth.eger@princeofpeacetaylors.org David Connors Maintenance Supervisor david.connors@princeofpeacetaylors.org Marianne Tully Interim Principal marianne.tully@popcatholicschool.org Tammy Lopez Office Manager tammy.lopez@popcatholicschool.org 20s-30s-40s group Katie Sullivan facebook.com/groups/20s30s40s Basketball Maria Rauch maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts Harry Grilliot/Marty Yigdall Pack259.SC@gmail.com Columbiettes 9184 Michelle Zimmerman columbiettes@princeofpeacetaylors.org Communications Director Kylee Jean Heap communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) John & Stephanie Lasitter s.j.lasitter@gmail.com Foster Families Sara Hinson holyfamilysociety@princeofpeacetaylors.org Food & Financial Assistance St. Vincent de Paul Society Fraternus Paul Pizzuti/Thomas Connelly thomcconnelly@gmail.com Knights of Columbus 9184 John Olson gk.kofc9184@gmail.com Natural Family Planning Kristie Killough Respect Life Tanya Wersinger tanya.wersinger@gmail.com Sick & Homebound Mark Thompson Spiritual Direction Lisa Buss spiritualdirection@princeofpeacetaylors.org Widows/Widowers (BOUNCE) Jean Casey

10 Diocesan & Other Parish News The Friends of the Poor Walk/Run benefiting local chapters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be held at St. Joseph Catholic School on Saturday, 22 September with 9a registration and 10a event. To learn more, contact Lawrence Herta at or All proceeds and donations from the event will directly benefit the people in the Greenville County served by SVdP, and there are no administrative fees associated with the event. Anyone interested in learning more, participating, or making a pledge at What is the social doctrine of the Catholic Church? What is social justice? Join us to hear Fr. Raymond de Souza, syndicated columnist and founder of Convivium, Dr. Jay Richards of Catholic University of America, Dr. Nathan Schlueter of Hillsdale College, and Philip Nielsen of the Center for Evangelical Catholicism discuss these important questions. Remember to register for our great conference this September at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville, South Carolina. Almost since its beginning, the laity has been in ministry and fully incorporated into the Dominican Order. They are lay man and women from every walk of life, living out their Baptismal promise through the ministry founded by St Dominic. If you would like to learn more about the life and charism of Lay Dominicans and how they share in the apostolic mission of the Dominican Order through the Four Pillars: Prayer, Study, Community and Apostolic Preaching, join us on 23 Sunday, September at 3p, at St Mary s Church in Sacred Heart Hall (upstairs). For additional information, please contact Linda Head, OP at The 6th Marian Eucharistic Conference will be held on Saturday-Sunday, November 10 at the Hilton Hotel in Greenville. Registration costs are $80 for adults ($40 for youth) and includes a buffet lunch on Saturday and Sunday (gluten free available). Registered by October 27 by mail. Late registration is an additional $10 (after 27 October). For more information, call (864) or go to

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