A Parish Family of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston

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2 From the Interim Principal Dear Prince of Peace Catholic Church Community, When Jesus said Let the children come to me, He asked for children from all walks of life to be at His side. Skin color, hair color, weight, height, and age among other things did not matter. Jesus showered each child with love, faith, and kindness. I believe He saw these children as His future church. He saw them as children who would one day preach and live the gospel in His name. He saw them as children who would one day pray as they were taught by Jesus, Himself. Each time I see a picture of Jesus with the children I am in awe. Each time I am with a group of children I feel Jesus love and presence. As I write this letter to all of you, as Jesus would do, I ask you to let your children come to Prince of Peace Catholic School. Let them be a part of a school filled with Jesus presence and love through our teachers, our staff, and most importantly, our students. Affording a Catholic Education might be within your reach. I take this opportunity to both encourage and invite you to schedule an appointment at Prince of Peace Catholic School. Mrs. Lopez, our Office Manager, along with Mrs. Dolch, our School Receptionist would be happy to share the many wonderful things happening at our school. The tour will allow you to see our students and teachers in action. You will have a chance to meet with our administration. And finally, you would feel the academic opportunities and achievement of Prince of Peace Catholic School. It is a privilege to be a part of not only Prince of Peace Catholic School as the Interim Principal, but also to be a part of such a vibrant and faith-filled church community. As I close my letter of request, I ask you to think about a future at Prince of Peace Catholic School for your child(ren). We would love to be a part of your child s educational journey and formation In Faith, In Knowledge, In Friendship, For Service. Thank you for reading this letter and setting up a tour and visit. I am sure you will be happy you did! Wishing you all God s everlasting love and peace. Blessings, Mrs. Tully Interim Principal Brushy Creek Road 1 Church 2 Christ the King Adoration Chapel 3 PAC (Parish Activity Center) & PAC Classroom 4 Guadaloupe Hall 5 School & School Offices (Lourdes Hall) 6 Croghan 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, 15 apr third sunday of easter (OF year B) good shepherd sunday (EF) monday, 16 apr easter weekday (OF) feria of paschaltide (EF) tuesday, 17 apr easter weekday (OF) st anicetus (EF) 8a Mass Catherine Ho+(FCS) 10a Mass Clare O Brien Dodd-L (FCS) 12p EF Mass For the People of the Parish (FCS) 6p Mass Dr Fadi Haddad+(FCS) 7a Mass Shannon Harkins-L (FCS) 12p EF Mass Irene Ainsworth-L (FCS) 7p Novena 7a Mass Joyce Kraig+(FRT) 12p EF Mass Norma Griffin+(FCS) wednesday, 18 apr easter weekday (OF) feria of paschaltide (EF) 8.30a Mass Peter Nguyen+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Ed Rauch-L (FRT) thursday, 19 apr easter weekday (OF) feria of paschaltide (EF) 7a Mass Mr & Mrs AJ Hackl-L (FCS) 12p EF Mass Cole Fraser-L (FRT) friday, 20 apr easter weekday (OF) feria of paschaltide (EF) 7a Mass Casey Blaze+(FRT) 12P EF Mass Julia McClaran+(FRT) saturday, 21 apr st anselm (OF & EF) 8a Peter Nguyen+(FRT) 5p Mass Matthew & Denise Mannino-L (FCS) sunday, 22 apr fourth sunday of easter (OF year B ) third sunday after easter(ef) 8a Mass Arden Kopera+(FRT) 10a Mass For the People of the Parish (FCS) 12p EF Mass Richard E Dodd (FCS) 6p Mass Michael Brooks+(FCS) 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, Ed Meister, John Warga, Jean Casey, Charlie Dustimer, Jennifer DeMaria, Gloria Dussich, Irene Ainsworth, Ed Rauch, Sally Little, Genny Khars, Rose Schillaci, Maria Maccini, Josh Rimer, Jim Rimer, Kristina Murphy, Joe Sanda, Jerry Alexander, Angela Tinsley, Amelia Rock, Marilyn Postell, Lola Hartman & Tony Scachetti. 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 currently have the following urgent needs: 8a & 12p Mondays 11a & 12p Wednesdays Contact Lisa Buss to obtain the code to the door at or via: envelopes #554 $27,914 loose cash $6,189 electronic deposits #65 $4,879 total sunday offertory $38,981 weekly budget needed $25,000 surplus/(shortfall) $13,981 holy thursday $1,996 good friday for the holy land $2,018 st vincent de paul society $4,912 Promoting your business to fellow parishioners helps you reach a target market of Catholics in the Taylors area while supporting one of the primary communications tools of the parish our bulletin! Contact Greg Duncan of Diocesan Publications at or at GDuncan@Diocesan.com to learn about pricing, updating your advertising across the year, and more! Join a group of moms who meet on certain Fridays between 9.30a-11.30a in Croghan Hall for a rosary, reading the Gospel, coffee and socializing. Their next meeting dates are: 13 & 27 April, 4, 11 and 25 May. Be sure to join their Facebook group: Upstate Catholic Moms for other casual gatherings and conversation online. Questions? Contact Annie Neds at hokiegirl17@yahoo.com. Scrapbookers! Join a free monthly gathering in Croghan Hall the third Friday of the month beginning 20 April (in June, we'll meet on 4th Friday). Bring your supplies and work at your own pace as you create memorable scrapbook layouts. Bring a friend (non-parishioners welcome)! Questions? Contact Michelle Grabiec at m_grabiec@hotmail.com. 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: Contagious Catholicism: The 7 Habits of Modern-Day Apostles Internationally acclaimed speaker and author Chris Stefanick speaks about the importance of living a life of authenticity with a courageous commitment to love. He walks us through seven habits that we can use as modern-day apostles to effectively spread the good news to Jesus Christ. Following these lessons will help us to fulfill our calling to be fearlessly, joyfully Catholic, with a faith that is attractive, life-giving, and truly contagious. We re thrilled you re part of our parish family: Mary Duncan; Dave & Brigitte Martinelli; Teresa Hernandez and family; David & Karen Taylor; and Madeline Curtis. 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.

5 Happenings & Needs 30,000 people came into the Catholic Church in the United States 440 joined within the Diocese of Charleston! Continue to keep these folks in your prayers, especially those within our parish. Learn about the Catholic faith with classes beginning in September. Questions? contact Sean Chapman at Marcel Farge, professional photographer whose work has graced many pages of our bulletin and website, is creating a photography club within the parish school. This club will work in coordination with a communications function together with Kylee Heap. Kids in grades 3-8 in our school can join this club by reaching out to the school office. Meetings will be Thursdays from 3:30-5p. 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) Help the parish preserve precious historical records and develop an off-site archive of important documents. Contact Angela Calabro to volunteer for this important committee. Parents desiring Baptism for their children must attend a Baptism Class. The next class will be held on Tuesday, 8 May, at 6.30p in Parish House Conference Room. Questions? Contact Gus Suarez at or at baptisms@princeofpeacetaylors.org. Join the Men s Bible Study meeting on Tuesdays at 7p in the Middle School Building. The group is studying Isaiah. For questions, contact Michael Thompson at Epic: A Journey through Church History meets weekly for 5 weeks at a time across 20 total weeks in Join us! There are two sessions pick one or switch back and forth as your schedule allows: Thursdays at 10a or 7p in Croghan Hall. Join us on 12, 19, 26 April & 3, 10 May will focus on the Emperor, Missionaries, Crusaders, and Scholars. Contact Angela Calabro. Women s Group resumes their studies on 11 April for 8-weeks (7p on Wednesdays in the PAC Classroom) on the Heroines of Biblical History using Courageous Women by Stacy Mitch as the study guide. Using the stories of Sarah, Esther, Judith, the Blessed Mother, and other heroines of Scripture, Stacy Mitch helps her readers see how they can follow these examples in their daily lives. Bring your Bible & book! Young professionals are invited to the rectory for a casual evening grilling burgers and socializing together with Fr. Smith from 7-10p on Saturday, 21 April. Please bring a side to share and RSVP to Katie at Over Holy Week and Easter, Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School s Facebook surged to reach over 30,000 people and Instagram reached over 6,000. This is due to YOUR likes, shares and comments! And, it influences the algorithms within social media that allow our page to be seen more often (even by our own followers). Please continue your tremendous support and invite your friends to like us, too!

6 Happenings & Needs Art Camp with Mrs. Alber is June or June. For rising 1st-3rd grade, sessions are 10-12p. For rising 4th-8th grade, sessions are 1p-3p. Registration forms are available at the school. Summer Choral Theatre Camp is June for rising 1st-8th graders. The cost is $85 per child, $200 family maximum. Deadline for registration is 11 May. Contact Kelly Herd with questions! Archery Camp is June from 9a-11.30a. The costs is $80 to learn the basics of archery shot, hunting safety and the discipline to become a good shooter. Snacks (fruit and granola/fruit/ breakfast bar) will be served each day with a water or sports drink. Contact Bobby Moreau at bobby.moreau@popcatholicschool.org. Dribble for Destiny Basketball Camp is 9-12 July from 9a-12p for ages 6-13 boys and girls. Fee: $95 includes free t-shirt or ball; 2 ball dribbling, passing, shooting, ball handling, daily contests, video and daily devotions. For more information, or info@dribble4destiny.org. Our wildly successful Vacation Bible School, Totus Tuus, will be returning again this Summer July for all entering 1st-12th graders (evening program for 7-12th graders starts 22 July). We have 180 slots in our elementary program. Sign up by ing Maria Barontini. 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 your pictures taken and have not picked up your church directory, you may do so in the church office, during regular office hours. Office is closed for lunch 1-2p. We have a few extra copies available for purchase for $20ea. Prince of Peace Catholic School is delighted to announce the formation of a Principal Search Committee to guide our process of hiring a Principal during the academic year. We will meet for the first time 22 April at Maryvale, the Rectory. We have so many talented people in our parish and school family, that there is an embarrassment of riches of people to choose from, but Fr Smith as the pastor, after consultation and dialogue, has chosen an amazing team of people, all of whom bring different skills and perspectives to the table. Deacon Bob Smith Gus Suarez, Esq Floyd Anderson Tiffany Antici Kelly Herd Robin Marlar Phil Head Emily Brown Stephanie Lasitter Beverly Farley Please pray for their important work! 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. Prince of Peace Catholic School is seeking to hire a licensed teacher for the School Year in middle school Science and Mathematics. If you are a dynamic team player and wish to work at a school filled with faith, love, and academic achievement, then send your resume to Mrs. Marianne Tully, Interim Principal, marianne.tully@popcatholicschool.org.

7 Happenings & Needs We ask all parishioners to pray for our First Communicants who will be receiving their First Holy Communion 28 April. Dear Lord, we ask You to bless our First Communicants who will soon receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time. May You fill them with Your grace and inspire them to imitate the saints in a time in the world. May they be protected by our Blessed Mother and surrounded by legions of angels as they journey in their faith. Amen For all those not able to receive our LORD in the Eucharist: If you are unable to receive Holy Communion for whatever reason, make a Spiritual Communion by reciting the following: An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart, as though You have already come. I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You. The Totus Tuus Potluck is scheduled for 25 July All parishioners are welcome to enjoy an evening of fellowship, even if you do not have children participating in the program. Contact Maria Barontini with questions or if you are able to help in any of the following ways: Adult volunteers are needed to help supervise during the vacation bible school week, July! Parishioners! Please volunteer to make (or buy) dinner for our approx. 30 youth attending CYO. Meals are eaten on campus. Contact Stephanie & John Lasitter at s.j.lasitter@gmail.com with questions! Fr. Smith extends his appreciation to the parishioners who generously gave to the Bishop s Annual Appeal resulting in this letter from our Bishop! Dear Father Smith, As you know, the Bishop s Annual Appeal makes it possible for the Diocese to support and engage in many very important ministries. I write to you to congratulate you in your great increase from the 2016 to 2017 Annual Appeal collections. The record of $68,620 collected in 2017 indicates a 28.8% increase from the $53,276 raised in I want to thank you for your hard work and support in this important effort. In the Lord s Peace, Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop of Charleston Jean Heap Mary Jean & Kylee H Lee Heap Jackie Russo Wade Romolo & Grace Russo

8 Happenings & Needs Pamela & David Evette, parishioners for 13 years who attend the 8a Sunday Mass, met through work as Pamela was serving as a consultant training companies on the use of a software system and David was receiving the training! Celebrating 13 years of marriage in July, the Evettes have 3 children (Amanda, Joseph and Jackson) and live in Travelers Rest where the family enjoys spending time together. David & Pamela started a business together in 2000 that Pamela leads as President/CEO, Quality Business Solutions, which specializes in payroll, HR and back-office solutions and earned a prominent spot on Inc. Magazine s list of fastest growing businesses in the nation and one of the best places to work in South Carolina Pamela, an active member of the Prince of Peace Catholic School PTO, Parish Finance Council and Room Mom, is also very active in the community and is running for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina alongside Governor Henry McMaster. If elected, Pamela will be the first Catholic in SC history to hold such a prominent position in the state. On 9 April, parishioners, school families and many members of the community came together to watch 28,882 dominoes topple thanks to two-time past Guinness World Record holder, John Wickham s dedication of countless hours of time, labor and energy. We extend our gratitude to John and his wife, Katy, 20-year-long members of our parish, and to everyone who attended this fun event that raised nearly $5,000 for student scholarships, teacher development, quick impact projects, and added technology at the parish school. What an incredible night! Watch the 49-second video clip on our You- Tube channel: On Corpus Christi (3 June 2018), we will merge the 10a and 12p Mass into one joyous celebration of the First Mass of the newly ordained Fr. Michael Cunningham. Cunningham is a beloved local of Spartanburg who fell in love with the Extraordinary Form of Mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He serves with almost 300 priests and 110 seminarians in the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, a Clerical Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Rite. And, will be assigned to a post within the FSSP worldwide. Schedule: 9.30a First Blessing (all are invited to receive a blessing by Fr. Cunningham) 10a Solemn High Mass (EF) with procession Reception in the PAC (all are welcome) Dcn. Michael Cunningham with family and friends just after his ordination to the Diaconate.

9 Contact Us Fr. Christopher Smith Pastor Fr. Richard Tomlinson Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Smith Deacon *contact Deacon Bob about annulments 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 Basketball Maria Rauch maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org Boy Scouts Marty Yigdall 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 Guild of Our Lady and St. Gianna Suzanne Gubitosa sgubitosa108@gmail.com. Foster Families Sara Hinson holyfamilysociety@princeofpeacetaylors.org Food & Financial Assistance St. Vincent de Paul Society Knights of Columbus 9184 John Olson gk.kofc9184@gmail.com Lucis Via (young adults 18-39) Giovanni Calise lvgreenville@gmail.com Natural Family Planning Gus & Andrea Suarez 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 next weekends are: July 2018 in Fort Mill, SC and 3-5 Aug 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit the website at: or contact by at or by phone at Catholic Charities has numerous volunteer opportunities! Please prayerfully consider serving by attending a volunteer information meeting on Thursday, 19 April from p at 2300 Old Buncombe Road, Greenville Please contact Maria Gray, Food Pantry Manager, at or mgray@charlestondiocese.org. Mepkin Abbey, in Moncks Corner, has announced the opening of their new Mepkin Affiliate Program. Would you like to live from your Sacred Center Seeking God in Contemplative prayer? Would you like to touch the archetype of Monkhood, a constitutive dimension of human life? Mepkin Abbey offers you the opportunity to enjoy all of these experiences and more in their holistic environment. There are three options available: the new Monastic Institute Program - a month-long seminar for men and women during July 2018; the Monastic Guest Program - a month-long residency for men; and the Monastic Residency Program- a year-long residency for men. Applications are now being accepted for all of these programs. You can find applications and more detailed information on their website: mepkinabbey.org. All programs are free of cost.

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