A Parish Family of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston

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1 Flowers in memory or honor of loved ones may be donated using the Christmas flower envelope by 12n on 17 December. A Parish Family of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston Parish Clergy Office hours: Stay connected: Our Mission Welcome! Are you new?

2 A letter from our Pastor Dear Friends in Christ, In Catholic San Francisco on 6 December, Nicholas Smith wrote a fascinating article about the future of the Church. Excerpts below: To find Catholics who have left the church, start looking at the faces in the pews, according to a recent report. A 2018 study on young adults leaving the Catholic Church found people stopped identifying as Catholics at a median age of 13 years old, long before they ceased attending a parish... Robert J. McCarty, one of the study authors, told the audience that about a third of respondents left over church teaching, most often that on same-sex marriage and homosexuality Young people see dealing with the gay community as an issue of social justice and human dignity, not an issue of sexuality, he said. Study participants also said they stopped identifying as Catholics because of a disbelief in religion, or a personal or familial change in their religious denomination. About half of those who left Catholicism joined another religion, while 35 percent became nones, unaffiliated with any particular religious tradition. Less than a fifth of respondents became atheists or agnostics... More than half of respondents said when they identified as Catholic they attended Mass a few times a year or less. Two-thirds of them had made their first Communion, but only a third had received confirmation. Nearly 60 percent had never been involved in any religious education or youth ministry. Although their work focused on young adults aged 15-25, McCarty said disaffiliation from the church is not a problem of youth ministry but a systemic crisis in handing on the faith. According to Pew Research Center, a little over a third of the adults born between 1981 and 1996 do not identify with any religion tradition. Around 13 percent of U.S. adults are former Catholics... Disaffiliation happens slowly, McCarty said, with faith gradually disappearing until a crisis forces people to make a choice. Above all, the rise in disaffiliation reflects the secularization of culture where faith and belief are optional and not a given, he said. The end of religious practice is not the end of spiritual desire: McCarty noted study respondents were still intensely interested in finding meaning, dignity, justice and community. But for 87 percent of respondents, nothing the church could do would bring them back to Catholicism. Responses to disaffiliation have varied. Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron, a participant in the recently concluded youth synod, has argued for a renewed apologetics and catechesis that will allow for an intelligent, respectful, and culturally sensitive explication of the faith. Amanda George, coordinator of youth and young adult ministries for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, told Catholic San Francisco... It s good to know what others are saying, and listen generously, but it s also important to remember that sin is real, the devil is out there trying to get souls, and we have to stay close to the sacraments to fight our spiritual battles, she said. All of these statistics point to the same issue: when families and parishes are not intentional in handing on the deposit of faith, and providing communities in which living the faith can be done with positive relationships, the faith is dying at a rapid rate in an increasingly secularized world at polar opposites with Catholic teaching. At Prince of Peace, we have been strategic about looking at the content and method of how we prepare young people for the sacrament of marriage, how we approach baptismal preparation, and systematic catechesis of children in our school, RE program and youth group. We have studied best practices for handing on the faith and have done our best to implement them, and we are always seeking to improve. But we also need to be the best community of faith we can be, by welcoming others and inviting others into our community of faith. Remember our goal: every family to recruit another family for our school, and I would like to add, RE as well! We know what works, so let s do it well! 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

3 Prince of Peace Community Calendar sunday, 16 dec third sunday of advent (OF year C) gaudete sunday (EF) 8a Mass Thomas J Allgaier, Sr +(FRT) 10a Mass Romolo Russo+(FRT) *blessing of expectant mothers at 10a Mass 12p EF Fr Michael Cunningham-L (FRT) 6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FJD) 7.30p Compline monday, 17 dec advent weekday (OF) greater feria of advent (EF) 7a Mass Holy Souls in Purgatory (FRT) 12p EF Mass Jimmy & Marie Crockett-L (FRT) 7p Filipino Mass 7p Novena tuesday, 18 dec advent weekday (OF) greater feria of advent (EF) 7a Mass Holy Souls in Purgatory (FRT) 12p EF Mass Maria Rauch-L (FRT) 6p Confessions (FRT) wednesday, 19 dec advent weekday (OF) ember wednesday of advent (EF) 8.30a Mass Holy Souls in Purgatory (FJD) 12p EF Mass Tracey Mershon-L (FRT) 5p Confessions (FRT) thursday, 20 dec advent weekday (OF) greater feria of advent (EF) 7a Mass Michael Davis+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Crystal Rivera+(FRT) 6p Confessions (FRT) friday, 21 dec st peter canisius (OF) st thomas (EF) 7a Mass Peter Nguyen+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Mary Hahn+(FCS) saturday, 22 dec advent weekday (OF) ember saturday of advent (EF) 6.30a EF Rorate Mass Lillian Rauch+(FCS) 3.30p Confessions (FCS & FRT) 5p Mass Doug Tallarico+(FRT) sunday, 23 dec fourth sunday of advent (OF year C ) rorate sunday (EF) 8a Mass Thomas J Allgaier, Sr+(FCS) 10a Mass H Lee Heap+(FRT) 12P EF Mass Maureen Marquez+(FRT) 6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FCS) 7.30p Compline 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. 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 DeMaria, Gloria Dussich, Ed Rauch, Sally Little, Genny Khars, Rose Schillaci, Josh Rimer, Kristina Murphy, Rick Tallman, Kenny Sajous, Laurie Taylor, Jame, Eileen Rogers, Kyle Walsh, John Fitzgerald, Amelia Rock, Loretta Cantrrell, Lindsey Kopeck, Noreen O Connor, and Tony Scachetti, Eric McIntyre, Cathy Billings, Loretta Cantrell, Carl Jones, Al Rhoden, Sharon Huecker, and Teresita Vivar.

4 Happenings & Needs All hours are available for adoption. We have hours available for being a coadorer (sharing an hour with another adorer) & for urgent needs of a primary adopter: urgent needs: 4a Mondays 2a OR 4a Tuesdays 12a Fridays 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 (or refresh their knowledge) 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. Questions? Contact Sean Chapman at rcia@princeofpeacetaylors.org. 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: Upcoming dates: 11 January; 1, 8 and 22 February Questions? Contact Annie Neds via at hokiegirl17@yahoo.com Please contact Maria via or at maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org if you would like to: volunteer in the office complete service hours in the gym during basketball season *great opportunity for confirmands envelopes #429 $21,082 loose cash $2,453 electronic deposits #64 $5,519 total sunday offertory $29,054 weekly budget needed $25,000 surplus/(shortfall) $4,054 st vincent de paul society $5,298 CDs are available in the narthex and cost $4 each or 3 for $10. Please put money in black box beside CD holder. Try This Title: Angels Explained: What You Should Know About the Nine Choirs Dr. Mark Miravalle - Professor of Theology and Mariology at Franciscan University of Steubenville - teaches on the fascinating subject of Angels. Why did God create angels? How are they different from humans? Are guardian angels found in Scripture? Discover the answer to these questions and many more as Dr. Mark Miravalle explains the nine choirs of angels, their differing roles and hierarchical order, and how much angels can help us if we only ask. We re thrilled you re part of our parish family: Edward Gonick All youth ages in 9th-12th grade are invited to participate in CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) on Sundays at 7p in Parish House! Volunteers are needed to provide weekly dinner for 20 youth! Anything from a homemade meal to heating up something would help! Dinner is at 6.50p Sundays. To volunteer for our CYO, please contact Stephanie and John 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. No meeting on 26 December. 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. At the request of parents, the parish wishes to offer a nursery for children 12 months to 3yo during the 10a Sunday Mass. To do so, we need 2 adult volunteers who have passed a background check 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. Please contact Maria Barontini with questions! Two violet candles and the rose candle are lit, and the prayer for the third week is said: O Lord, l stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son, that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure souls Amen Our St. Vincent De Paul conference is asking any parishioners who have had past SVDP experience to come visit us on Mondays. On that day, SVDP works to help those who need assistance by meeting with people and offering food, clothing and assistance with utilities. Each year, special projects include the Christmas Angel Tree and teaming up with the Knights of Columbus to provide Thanksgiving dinners. Call and someone will call you back with details about time. Parents desiring Baptism for their children must attend a Baptism Class. The next class will be held on Thursday, 20 December 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 Last class of 2018 will be 18 December; 1st class of 2019 will be 8 January. Our Women s Study Group meets Wednesdays 9 January 27 February at 7p in Guadalupe Hall to study Mulieris Dignitatem. This apostolic letter contains the theological and philosophical underpinnings of Pope Saint John Paul II s understanding of woman and her vocation. We are invited to ponder along with the Holy Father, the anthropology of man and woman, God s intention for their relationship, woman s vocation to motherhood, and the Church as Bride of Christ. John Paul II offers age old truth with a freshness of thought that explains how feminine genius is essential to building a civilization of life and love. To order a study guide ($35), contact Angela Calabro. A co-ed study launches 10 January at 7p in Parish House meeting weekly to learn about St. John Paul II s Theology of the Body! What does it mean to be a human person created in the image and likeness of God. What does it mean to be created male and female? What is God's plan for human love and relationships? We will use Men and Women are from Eden by Dr. Mary Healy and Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by St. John Paul II (optional). For more information contact Angela Calabro.

6 Happenings & Needs Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone will host a Town Hall Meeting for all parishioners in the Upstate on Tuesday, 29 January 2019 at 7p in Gallivan Hall at St. Mary's Catholic Church (111 Hampton Avenue). During the meeting, the Bishop will talk about and answer questions related to the current crisis in the Church and the US Bishops meeting in Baltimore. Join us in praying for those couples in our parish family celebrating a wedding anniversary! Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for: Dave & Kathleen Connors, 27 years on 14 December Sean & Heidi Chapman, 12 years on 16 December Manuel & Mildred del Valle, 53 years on 18 December Christopher & Michelle Mogavero, 9 years on 19 December John & Angela Bielecki, 50 years on 28 December Send us your anniversary! Kylee at communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org. Great Christmas gift! Prince of Peace is excited for our first Christmas ornament depicting our own nativity scene. The ornaments say Prince of Peace so that they can be given as Christmas presents. Ornaments are $ left. Please contact Maria Rauch in the parish office to place your order. Monies raised will go to purchase a new nativity, befitting of our name sake. Frs. Smith & Tomlinson prayed for the intentions of parishioners and said Mass from a candlelit Maryvale (parish rectory) on Sunday, 9 December during the snow/ice storm. This holiday season we thank everyone who has supported Prince of Peace Catholic Church this past year with their time, talent and financial contributions, and look forward to support from all of our parishioners in the year ahead. If you need a convenient way to make regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving option. As the pace of life speeds up, especially around the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. Contact Mark Pulley at 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 Compline (also known as Night Prayer) is the final church service (or office) of the day in the Christian tradition of canonical hours. The prayers are always the same, so it is very easy to learn! We will have Compline on Sundays during Advent at 7.30p in the Church. Prepare for the coming of the Prince of Peace in this special way! This holiday season, remember to 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) Reminder! Please refer to year C for the Sunday readings in the St Issac Joques Missals. On Gaudete Sunday (16 December), all expectant mothers are invited to receive a special blessing at the 10a Mass.

7 Happenings & Needs Join us! Our Lady of Lourdes Praesidium of the Legion of Mary at Prince of Peace is to bring Christ and His Church to souls and to bring souls to Christ and His Church. Active members attend the 1 1/2 hr meeting and perform 2 hrs of Legion/Pastor approved work, as well as pray the Legion of Mary Tessera and Rosary. Auxiliary members pray the Legion of Mary Tessera and the Rosary daily for the intentions of Our Blessed Mother s Immaculate Heart. Contact Denise at denisejconway4@yahoo.com or Carol at 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. If you had a loved one who had a candle on the St Joes altar, the candles are in the parish office. We will hold these until 1 January. Men of the parish: The Lion of Münster: The Bishop Who Roared Against the Nazis by Daniel Utrecht tells the story of Cardinal Clemens Von Galen, the Bishop who stood up to Hitler. This is a great look into a saintly man who took a stand against evil in his time and encouraged his flock to do so as well. Women of the parish: Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family by Maria Von Trapp, of Sound of Music fame, is great introduction to celebrating the liturgical year in the domestic church at home with anecdotes, projects, songs and even recipes! This book is available on Sophia Press.

8 Happenings & Needs During Advent, we welcome you to take advantage of additional available times for confession: Tuesdays at 6p (Advent only) Wednesdays at 5p (normal) Thursdays at 6p (Advent only) Saturdays at 3.30p (normal) The Holy Family Society is a group for those interested in being OR supporting foster parents. Contact holyfamilysociety@princeofpeacetaylors.org. If you are not a foster parent, but interested in showing support of our parish families who foster, consider contacting the society to offer your services to babysit, prepare a meal, donate clothing, and more. Your prayers for the foster families, their children and the birth parents are greatly needed. 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. 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. Celebrate with us the birth of the Prince of Peace Monday, 24 December Christmas Eve 4p Family Mass with the Children's Choir 6p Vigil Mass with the Youth Choir 12M Solemn Midnight Mass (Latin EF) with the St Cecilia Choir, Music begins at 11.30p Tuesday, 25 December Christmas Day 10a Solemn Mass Thursday, 27 December Blessing of Wine 9a Daily Mass Friday, 28 December Blessing of Children 9a Daily Mass Monday, 31 December New Years Eve 5p Sung Mass Tuesday, 1 January New Years Day Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 10a 12p Low Mass of the Circumcision (EF) There will be no confessions on Wednesday 26 December! Celebrate Epiphany with your parish family! Join us for a potluck party on Saturday, 5 January, after the 5p Mass in the PAC. There will be a photo booth and activities for the kids. Bring your favorite dish to share and continue the celebration of the Christmas Season! RSVP at the following link (or contact Angela Calabro) so we know how many to expect: In the spirit of Opus Dei, the next Recollection is: Men: Friday, 25 January at 7p reception to follow in the Parish House. Women: Saturday, 26 January at 9a.

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 Do you hunger for a deeper love in your marriage? Let Jesus fill your hunger. Join us on at Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekends are: 1-3 Feb, 2019 in Columbia, SC and 1-3 Nov, 2019 in N Myrtle Beach, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: or contact us at applications@scmarriagematters.org or Please join us January for the 2019 March for Life. Leaving from Greenville - Cost includes bus trip and 2 nights at the Crowne Plaza Crystal City Hotel. Cost $ each with 4 per room: each staying 3 per room; each staying 2 per room; staying 1 per room. Call to reserve your spot by 9 Dec, Valerie Free ministry to US traveling Catholics. For Nationwide Mass times and locations call Mass Times, ( ), or check the internet at for times of Masses and locations of the nearest Catholic Church around the US. On Sunday, 23 December at 5p, all are welcome to prepare for the Nativity of Our Lord with the Byzantine-Rite Catholic Liturgy at St. Rafka Maronite Church (1215 SC-14, Greer, SC 29650). For more information, please visit dormition.weebly.com, or e- mail frjosephmatlak@gmail.com (or call ).

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