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A letter from Deacon Gus Dear Friends in Christ, My vocation story begins, as many stories do in our parish, in the Adoration Chapel. One evening while fighting off drowsiness, I decided that I had done enough talking and asked God what He wanted of me. In my heart I heard an answer: Feed my sheep. Confused, I did what any rational person would do I ignored it and went back to my reading. A few weeks later I asked the same question and received the same answer. Frustrated, I kept asking the same question, and kept hearing the same answer, albeit louder and clearer. While wondering what this could mean, I happened upon the history of the diaconate and learned that the earliest deacons had been entrusted with works of charity. Could this be where God was calling me? If so, why? God knows my unworthiness; He knows that there are many men in the parish who are much more worthy of such a calling. Why would He be calling me? Despite my great unworthiness, God seemed to confirm His call in the most ordinary and extraordinary of ways: through an unexpected run-in with a priest friend, who, unaware of what had happened, suddenly was moved to ask whether I was being called to the diaconate; through my somewhat surprised wife coming around to the idea; through my children s excitement when we discussed the possibility; and through the spiritual growth our family experienced during the early steps of my discernment. With the encouragement of my parish friends and family, I applied to the diaconate formation program. The program, which is comprised of a six month discernment class, four years of graduate theology classes, and six months of practicum classes, was more intensive than I could have imagined. Balancing my full-time job as an attorney, diaconate formation classes, and family life with four young children was a struggle. Previously confident in my roles as attorney, student, and father, I felt like I was failing at all three. It was through this weakness that I finally felt Christ s strength. I could not balance all these responsibilities on my own it was only through Christ that this could happen. I decided to work as hard as I could each day, and let Christ take care of the rest. I learned to trust in God s Will even when it seems overwhelming and, that when I am brought so low that I do not feel like praying at all, this is precisely the moment that I need to ask for God s Grace. The amazing thing is that God worked His Grace through all of you: through a parish family that sat by my wife at Mass to help her with the children while I was learning to serve at the altar; by giving our eldest son a love and enthusiasm for the Mass that has enabled him to serve alongside me; through the embrace of prayers from fellow parishioners; through the generous gifts of vestments and support from the Knights; by receiving an encouraging word at just the right time; and even through a smile from parishioners at Starbucks while I plugged away on a class paper. Whether you were aware of it, many of you have played an important role in my diaconate journey. Thank you! God has worked and continues to work in all of you! While the role of the deacon has many aspects, its most central feature is service. Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders a deacon is conformed to Christ the Servant. One of my primary goals will be to serve you in such a way that you hopefully can encounter Christ the Servant. The beauty of this relationship is that I will also have the opportunity to encounter Christ in each of you! I don t yet know all of the ways that God will ask me to feed His sheep, but I look forward to the journey. I ask for your continued prayers as I begin my ministry as your servant. He must increase; I must decrease. Deacon Gus 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
Prince of Peace Community Calendar sunday, 10 feb fifth sunday in ordinary time (OF year C) fifth sunday after epiphany (EF) 8a Mass 4th Degree Members & their Deceased Brothers of Assembly 2502 (FRT) 10a Mass Suzanne Couch+ (FCS) 12p EF Mass Hannah Sue-L (FCS) 5p Vespers 6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FCS) monday, 11 feb our lady of lourdes (OF & EF) 7a Mass Patricia A Markle (FRT) 12p EF Mass Antonio Salcedo Sta Maria, Jr+(FCS) 7p Novena tuesday, 12 feb weekday (OF) seven holy servite founders (EF) 7a Mass Irene Milbrandt+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Dennis Whitley+(FCS) wednesday, 13 feb weekday (OF) feria (EF) thursday, 14 feb sts cyril & methodius (OF) st valentine (EF) friday, 15 feb weekday (OF) sts faustinus & jovita (EF) 8.30a Mass Hermione Elfriede Gonzalez+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Laurie Farley+(FCS) 5p Confession (FCS) 7a Mass Kevin Sanda+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Ed Rauch+(FCS) 7a Mass Kathryn Mullane+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Sheela Cyril+(FCS) saturday, 16 feb weekday (OF) saturday of our lady (EF) 8a EF Mass Kristie Killough-L (FRT) 3.30p Confessions (FRT) 5p Mass Jody Mayntz+(FCS & FRT) sunday, 17 feb sixth sunday in ordinary time (OF year C) septuagesima sunday (EF) 8a Mass James McCabe, Jr+ (FRT) 10a Mass Joseph Sanda+(FRT) 12p EF Mass Hannah Sue-L (FCS) 5p Vespers 6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FCS) 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, 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, Sally Little, Genny Khars, Rose Schillaci, Josh Rimer, Kristina Murphy, Kenny Sajous, Laurie Taylor, Jame, Eileen Rogers, Noreen O Connor, and Tony Scachetti, Eric McIntyre, Cathy Billings, Loretta Cantrell, Carl Jones, Sharon Huecker, Scott Warga, Mary DeCosimo, Jay Tuxford and Jim Marrelli.
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 needs: 11a Tuesdays 11a Wednesdays 9a & 1p Thursdays 2a Fridays 1p & 9p Saturdays Contact Lisa Buss to obtain the code to the door at 864.508.7123 or adoration@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: 1, 8 and 22 February Questions? Contact Annie Neds via email at hokiegirl17@yahoo.com envelopes #358 $14,387 loose cash $3,091 electronic deposits #31 $1,362 total sunday offertory $18,840 st vincent de paul society (not reported) weekly budget needed $25,000 surplus/(shortfall) ($6,160) 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: Swimming Upstream: Going Against the Current Culture In this empowering talk, Steve Ray shares what it means to be a Christian in today's world. By examining the lives and martyrdoms of the early Christians and understanding how they transformed the pagan Greco-Roman culture, Steve gives us a blueprint for the New Evangelization. Learn from early Christians how to swim upstream against the current culture and become a witness for Christ. Crafters! Craft night will be held from 6-10p in the Parish House on 15 February. Come with your supplies to work on your own project. All are welcome, from scrapbookers, knitters, jewelry makers and beyond, this is the perfect time to work on your hobby. Bring a friend (non- parishioners welcome)! Questions or to RSVP (required), please contact Michelle via m_grabiec@hotmail.com. In the spirit of Opus Dei, the next Recollection is: Men: Friday, 15 February at 7p reception to follow in the Parish House. Call Thierry at 864.313.5601 with questions. Women: Saturday, 16 February at 9a, reception to follow in Croghan Hall. Call Tanya at 864.979.1856 with questions. 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 Sunday dinner for 20 youth! Anything from a homemade meal to heating up something would help! Dinner is at 6.50p Sundays. Sign up: https://bit.ly/2seyll2 Questions? Contact Stephanie and John at s.j.lasitter@gmail.com. Please contact Maria via 864.331.3901 or email at maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org if you would like to volunteer in the office or complete service hours in the gym during basketball season!
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 864.501.8954 or Thomas Connelly at thomcconnelly@gmail.com. My dear parish family, Words cannot begin to express the love and support my family has felt from you. From cards, Masses for my husband, monetary donations, food, phone calls and hugs. We are so humbled to have such wonderful friends and to belong to a parish that Fr Smith calls extraordinary. It truly is an extraordinary parish. People have reached out to us that I do not know or maybe I just know their name or friends of parishioners that do not even know us. My family and I are truly grateful for everything you have done for us. May God bless all of you! In Christ, Maria Rauch & Family Our annual POP Art Party celebrates our parish school with a fun evening of togetherness with a festive theme! Join us for The Greatest School on Earth on 11 May 2019 at the Embassy Suites (250 River Street). Sponsorship opportunities from $250 and above are available with advertising and recognition! Donations for the auction are actively being sought! Contact Michelle Zimmerman with questions at popartparty@popcatholicschool.org. St. Vincent De Paul reports that for the 4th quarter of 2018 we have helped 229 families with food, clothing, and financial assistance with utility bills. This would not be possible without the generosity of our parishioners. Thank you so much! Parents desiring Baptism for their children must attend a Baptism Class. The next class will be held on Thursday, 21 February at 6.30p in Parish House Conference Room. Questions? Contact Deacon Gus at 864.420.0497 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 864.449.7845. Our Women s Study Group meets Wednesdays thru 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 meets Thursdays 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. Best-selling author, speaker, and podcaster, Matt Fradd will be speaking at Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School on Wednesday, 20 March (The Man Talk) and Thursday, 21 March 2019 (Parenting the Internet Generation). Adults only. Childcare will be provided for Thursday! Questions? Call Angela Calabro.
Happenings & Needs For the health and well-being of our school children and all who spend time on our campus, our entire parish campus (church & school), effective immediately, are smoke, vape & tobacco free. smoke-free: most commonly refers to cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, etc. vape-free: most commonly refers to smoking devices such as e-cigarettes & electronic nicotine delivery systems tobacco-free: includes all the above, plus spit tobacco, dip, chew and other smokeless products Mark your calendars for Totus Tuus 2019! The youth evening program for entering 7th-entering 12th graders will be 21-25 July. Our elementary program will be 22-26 July. Registration forms will be available starting 3 February. Limited space: we have ONLY 90 spots in the elementary program! Needed: volunteers, host families, and dinner hosts. Please contact Maria Barontini with questions! There are recycle bins (plastic, paper, aluminum) located by the dumpster. Please do not add trash! Dr. Michael Foley will present How to Drink like a Saint on Saturday, 16 March at 7p! Foley is a Catholic theologian who teaches in the Great Texts Program at Baylor University. He has published approximately 200 essays on topics ranging from sacred liturgy to contemporary culture. And, is the author of several books, including Drinking with the Saints: The Sinner s Guide to a Holy Happy Hour and Drinking with Saint Nick: Christmas Cocktails for Sinners and Saints. Irish beer & cocktails available for purchase! Join us in praying for those couples in our parish family celebrating a wedding anniversary! Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for: David & Mary Ellen Cervetti, 23 years on 10 February Jonathan & Kelly Burgess, 12 years on 17 February Dan & Terri Morehead, 7 years on 18 February Send us your anniversary! Email Kylee at communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org. We will celebrate Solemn Vespers or Evening Prayer, in the Church at 5p Sundays thru 3 March. This 30-35 minute service is a great way to join in the public prayer of the Church at the end of the day. We will need a Thurifer, Crucifer, 2 acolytes and MC. In an effort to strengthen families and help individuals become the best version of themselves, the Catholic Identity Committee of Prince of Peace Catholic School is starting a Family Resource Library. We are seeking donations of books, DVDs, and CDs ranging from spiritual classics, stories of the saints, resources to help families live the liturgical year, or any other religious/ spiritual materials for children or adults. Donations may be dropped off at the school office or next to the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex. Mark your donations Resource Library. Questions? Contact Andrea at 864.234.7415 or gusandandrea@yahoo.com. Join us for a Lenten Mission with Father Jonathan Duncan! "We Walk by Faith, and not by Sight" will take place Sunday, 24 March - Tuesday, 26 March from 7:15-9p in the Church. The evening will begin with Confession and Adoration, followed by a talk by Fr Duncan, and ends with Compline at 8:45p. Sunday night's talk is on God's Timing. Monday night's talk is on God's Guidance. Tuesday night's talk is on God's Presence. Take this opportunity to grow in your spiritual journey during Lent. Consider being an usher/greeter at one of our many masses! Contact Marco De Maria at 864.414.3090 or at mad4jen@msn.com to discuss how you can help us with this important ministry. Swing over to the Chick-fil-A on Pelham Road on 12 February between 5.30-7.30p, mention Prince of Peace Catholic School and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to us!
Happenings & Needs Please join us in congratulating Thomas & Elizabeth on their engagement! Elizabeth, our parish Organist, met Thomas, St. Joseph's Catholic SchoolChemistry & Algebra teacher, at the local young adult ministry's Theology on Tap event! Their wedding is set for 13 July in Pennsylvania! Celebrate their engagement with your prayers for their marriage! 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. 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. Our Latin Mass community invites everyone to join their First Sunday of the Month Potluck after the EF 12n Mass. Bring a dish to share and enjoy being part of this vibrant group! Contact Tracey Mershon at traceymershon63@gmail.com with questions. Cursillo is an apostolic movement in the Catholic church. Learn more by contacting Michael Thompson at 864.449.7845. Men gather weekly at 6.30a on Tuesdays at the Chick-fil-A on Pelham Road. Remember when Fr. Smith's name was used in multiple SCAM email campaigns with fake accounts? This SCAM happened across the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston and nation with many victims falling for the request. Now his name is being used in a textbased phishing campaign. The moral of the story: if "Fr. Smith" is reaching out to you asking for money in the form of gift cards, it s not him. The Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet on Tuesday, 12 February at Red Bowl Café on Beacon Dr. Call Dorothea Jones at 864.268.3354 to RSVP. We are in search of a few adult volunteers to help on Thursday 21 March with childcare for the Matt Fradd event that evening. If you are interested please e-mail maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org
Happenings & Needs Research shows the best way to encourage your child to retain their faith as an adult is to provide them a Catholic school education as youth. Talk to us about your child and his/her needs for financial support. Our mission is to make a Catholic education available to all who desire it. Contact Marianne Tully, Interim Principal, at 864.331.2145.
Contact Us Fr. Christopher Smith Pastor 864.268.4352 frsmith@princeofpeacetaylors.org Fr. Richard Tomlinson Parochial Vicar 864.268.4352 richard.tomlinson@princeofpeacetaylors.org Deacon Robert Smith Deacon 864.908.7047 dbcsmith@aol.com *contact Deacon Bob about declarations of nullity Phil Head Director of Administration 864.331.3908 businessmanager@princeofpeacetaylors.org Mark Pulley Director of Finance/Bookkeeper 864.331.3907 bookkeeper@princeofpeacetaylors.org Maria Rauch Parish Secretary 864.331.3901 maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org *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 864.331.3903 angela.calabro@princeofpeacetaylors.org *contact Angela about marriage preparation (call at least 6 months in advanced of proposed wedding date) Maria Barontini Pastoral Associate for Children s Catechesis 864.331.3919 maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org *contact Maria B. about first confession, first communion, and confirmation Alan Reed Director of Music 864.331.3904 alan.reed@princeofpeacetaylors.org Elizabeth Eger Organist 864.331.3906 elizabeth.eger@princeofpeacetaylors.org David Connors Maintenance Supervisor david.connors@princeofpeacetaylors.org Marianne Tully Interim Principal 864.331.2145 marianne.tully@popcatholicschool.org Tammy Lopez Office Manager 864.331.3911 tammy.lopez@popcatholicschool.org 20s-30s-40s group Katie Sullivan 864.404.7796 facebook.com/groups/20s30s40s Basketball Maria Rauch 864.331.3901 maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts Harry Grilliot/Marty Yigdall 864.423.6541 Pack259.SC@gmail.com Columbiettes 9184 Michelle Zimmerman 864.354.7321 columbiettes@princeofpeacetaylors.org Communications Director Kylee Jean Heap 864.266.8843 communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) John & Stephanie Lasitter s.j.lasitter@gmail.com Foster Families Sara Hinson 864.434.8725 holyfamilysociety@princeofpeacetaylors.org Food & Financial Assistance St. Vincent de Paul Society 864.331.3937 Fraternus Paul Pizzuti/Thomas Connelly 864.501.8954 thomcconnelly@gmail.com Knights of Columbus 9184 John Olson 864.354.5680 gk.kofc9184@gmail.com Natural Family Planning Kristie Killough 864.243.7800 Respect Life Tanya Wersinger 864.979.1856 tanya.wersinger@gmail.com Sick & Homebound Mark Thompson 864.630.0606 Spiritual Direction Lisa Buss spiritualdirection@princeofpeacetaylors.org Widows/Widowers (BOUNCE) Jean Casey 864.268.7554
Diocesan & Other Parish News The Felician Sisters of South Carolina, together with the Board of Directors of the Felician Center, invite you to join them for a Lenten Pilgrimage of Prayer and Mercy on Saturday, 16 March 2019. This pilgrimage to Kingstree, South Carolina and to the Felician Center is a unique opportunity for those from our parish to associate themselves even more closely through prayer and service with the mission and ministry of the Felician Center. Transportation, for which there may be a nominal cost, will be arranged from Prince of Peace based on interest and sufficient numbers. To register: https://tinyurl.com/prayerandmercy. Questions? Contact Joe Waters: watersjp@gmail.com or 864.350.2894. A retreat for post abortive women and men to experience God s Love and Mercy will be held 15-17 March in Rock Hill. To learn more, call Christy 803.554.6088 or email grace4healing@gmail.com. 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 weekend is 1-3 Nov, 2019 in N Myrtle Beach, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://scmarriagematters.org or contact us at applications@scmarriagematters.org or 803.810.9602.
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