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From our Pastor Growing up in Germany, Martin Hellriegel (1890-1981) learned from his parish priest as an altar boy to find in the Mass the source of his spiritual life. He imbibed in the great monasteries of Europe a great love for the solemn celebration of the Roman liturgy. When he came to the United States as a young missionary priest, he was assigned to a convent of nuns whose community life revolved around sentimental private devotions and quickly said Low Masses. He set about introducing them to the Divine Office and Sung Mass, and their life was revolutionized. When he was appointed pastor of a German parish in St Louis, MO, Holy Cross, other priests thought that the enthusiastic young priest was not going to be able to do in a parish what he was able to do in the convent. Hellriegel started with the children. He knew that, for the children to really understand the Mass, they had to really participate in it. And so he had them involved in processions, choirs, and the Divine Office. He taught Latin and Gregorian chant in the school, so that the children would be able to understand their Catholic heritage, which had already been lost to so many. But he also insisted on their learning German and English music as well. The hymn, To Jesus Christ, our Sovereign King, which we sing here, was composed by him as a reminder to his German parishioners in World War II that Our Lord was the true Führer of souls, and not Hitler! This young priest was considered dangerously avant-garde in the 1940s and 50s when he set about his work; twenty years later, he was considered retrograde. But, as he said, I haven t changed at all! His earnest desire was to see the Church s public worship come alive in the hearts of his people. He mentored another priest, Father Frank Phillips, who is the pastor of St John Cantius in Chicago. Fr Phillips was assigned to a broken down Polish church with hardly any parishioners and a weekly offertory of about $25! Last year, the church was voted the most beautiful church in the country, and a religious community of men has been founded which has now taken over several other parishes that keep the vision of Hellriegel alive. I was blessed to spend some time with Fr Phillips at Cantius, who mentored me on how to bring forth from the treasures of the Church things both old and new. As a young man, I sang there orchestral Masses from the Viennese tradition, like Mozart, for the first time, and saw at close range how ethnic traditions could be extended to be meaningful for others. I learned to appreciate blessings and processions and many hours of confession there. What a tremendous grace to learn from such dedicated parish priests! donated by Mary Jean & Kylee Heap in honor of Lee Heap donated by Thien Ngoc Pham & Ngo Thi Nguyen
Prince of Peace Community Calendar sunday, 7 may fourth sunday of easter (OF year A) third sunday after easter (EF) 8a Mass Beatrice Myers+(FCS) 10a Deceased Members of the Perone Family+(FCS) 12n EF Mass Rex Gwinn+(FCS) 6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FCS) monday, 8 may easter weekday (OF) our lady, mediatrix of all graces (EF) 7a Mass Maxine Torlina+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Fr Christopher Smith-L (FCS) 7p Novena tuesday, 9 may easter weekday (OF) st gregory nazianzen (EF) 7a Mass Donald Mize+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Diane A Fallon-L (FCS) wednesday, 10 may st damien de veuster (OF) st antoninus (EF) thursday, 11 may easter weekday (OF) sts philip & james (EF) friday, 12 may sts nereus, achilleus, & pancreas (OF & EF) st domitilla (EF) 8.30a Mass Amparo E Hernandez+(FCS) 12p EF Mass William Mershon-L (FCS) 5p Confessions (FCS) 7a Mass Joseph Tedrick-L (FCS) 12p EF Mass Caleb Sadowski-L (FCS) 7a Mass Dorothy Catherine Schumaker+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Jimmy Crockett-L (FCS) saturday, 13 may our lady of fatima (OF) st. robert bellarmine (EF) 8a EF Mass Martha Baltruweit+(FCS) 3.30p Confessions (FCS) 5p Mass Members of the Mayntz Family (FCS) sunday, 14 may fifth sunday of easter (OF year A fourth sunday after easter (EF) 8a Mass Kathie Martin-L (FCS) 10a Mass Vera & John Protano+(FCS) 12p EF Mass For the People of the Parish(FCS) 6p Mass Patricia Robb+(FCS) prayer requests All those serving our country, Gena Cunningham, Lee Heap, 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, Bonita Love, Helen Schwartz, Joan Rohaley, Ed Smith, Jackie Andrejack, Mike McGrady, June Monaghan, Beverly Ryan, Lois Smith, Bryan Warga, Leslie Ziminsky, Gerri Hillis, Dottie Sanda, Juliet Emanuel, Shannon Harkins, Ed Meister, Karen Buckner, and Michael Sullivan. *We will leave names on the prayer list for two weeks; if you would like to keep your name or the name of a loved one on the list, please contact the Parish Office.
Happenings & Needs World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be observed on Sunday, 7 May, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." This year marks the 54th anniversary. The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please join us in... praying that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. praying for priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead. Prayer for Vocations: God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen Becoming a priest or a man or woman religious is not primarily our own decision... Rather it is the response to a call and to a call of love. Pope Francis, Address to Seminarians and Novices, July 6, 2013 We re thrilled you re part of our parish family: Sweet Tea & Gina Dorminy and Family; Antonio Jurado Amaya; George & Joan Reedy and Family; Dean & Melissa Marker and Family. Our Guild of St. Thomas Aquinas seeks adorers for the following hours in need (*urgent needs): Monday 9a* Tuesday, 8a* & 6p Wednesday, 2a* Thursday, 1p* & 8p Friday, 9a*, 4p & 6p* Saturday, 8p* and 10p Sunday, 8a* & 9a Contact Lisa Buss at 864.508.7123 or adoration@princeofpeacetaylors.org with questions. Parents desiring Baptism for their children must attend a Baptism Class. The next class is offered on Tuesday, 9 May, at 6:30p in Croghan Hall Conference Room. Contact Gus Suarez 864.420.0497 to register. A marriage can never be too good! Worldwide Marriage Encounter is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple share together, whether they have been married for only a short time, or for many years. Sign up early for an upcoming weekend getaway: 23-25 June in Chapel Hill 7-9 July in Greenville (St. Mary s) or 13-15 October in Myrtle Beach Learn more at scmarriagematters.org. Call 803.810.9602 or email applications@scmarriagematters.org to apply. CD S are available in the narthex and cost $4 each or 3 for $10. Please put money in black box beside CD holder. suggested title: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist Dr. Brant Pitre uses the Hebrew Scriptures and Jewish tradition to frame the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper, and to provide a fresh look at the heart of Catholic practice, the Eucharist. By taking us back to the Jewish roots of our faith, Dr. Pitre gives us a powerful lens through which to see anew the bread of the presence, the manna, the Last Supper, and ultimately the meaning of the Eucharist.
Happenings & Needs art camp is available either 12-16 June or 19-23 June for students entering K5-8th grade with Marilyn Alber. Classes are 2 hours daily (Monday-Friday) and include demonstrations along with individual instruction on different media, including pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and acrylics. Fees are $160 for a week. Materials are provided. Classes will be on campus in the PAC-Art Room. Deadline for registration is Monday, 29 May. Forms are available at the school office. Questions? Contact mmalber@att.net. dribble for destiny is 10-13 July for ages 6-13. Camp includes ball dribbling, passing, shooting, ball handling, contests, daily devotions, videos, snacks and full court play. An awards ceremony is 13 July at 11a. Cost is $95 and includes a t-shirt or ball. Registration forms are in the parish office and on the website. vacation bible school is 23-28 July with Totus Tuus from the Diocese of Charlotte. Grade school program runs Monday-Friday, 9a- 2:30p (students bring bag lunches from home) Junior and Senior High School program runs from Sunday to Thursday, 7-9p. Cost is $20 per child, with a family maximum cost of $40. All registration forms are due no later than 9 June. Call Maria Barontini at 864.331.3919 for forms and additional information. free basketball clinic Basketball Clinic is for rising K-5-8th grade boys and girls. Prince of Peace Church League Coaches will be offering free basketball clinics (open to all levels) for any child interested in Church league basketball in the Fall or anyone who just wants to be introduced to basketball. The clinics will start Tuesday, 18 July, in the PAC from 5.30-6.30p for rising K-5-3rd graders and on Thursday, 20 July, 5.30-6.30p for rising 4th-8th graders. The clinics will continue on Tuesdays, 1, 8, & 15 august and Thursdays, 27 July, 3 & 10 August. Practice will begin Monday, 31 July from 7-9p. Games will start after Labor Day, 11 Sept and run through mid-november. For more information contact Johanna Best at 1998best@gmail.com. envelopes # 381 $19,101 loose cash $7,077 electronic deposits # 29 $1,127 total for 23 april $27,305 surplus/(shortfall) $2,305 weekly budget needed $25,000 donations to Society of St. Vincent de Paul $709 The Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet on Tuesday, 9 May at 11.30a at Acropolis on Pelham Rd. behind McDonalds. Please RSVP to Dorothea Jones at 864.268.3354. Spring is here and the weather is finally getting warmer. Celebrate by wearing a Prince of Peace t- shirt. We have a few orders waiting to be picked up! Suggested donation for a shirt: $8! New orders are available by contacting Angela at 864.331.3903 or angela.calabro@princeofpeacetaylors.org. The Prayer Shawl ministry needs yarn donations. The ministry provides shawls and lap quilts to ill or injured parishioners and the community. for more information call Jeanette Kripinski at 864.801.3078. We are seeking a full time Pastoral Associate of Youth Ministry. Qualified candidates should submit their resume to: stephanie.lasitter@princeofpeacetaylors.org. Learn more here: http://wp.me/p7abte-1en
Contacts & Resources 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 *see Deacon about annulments Chris Bourne Director of Administration & Finance 864.331.3908 businessmanager@princeofpeacetaylors.org Maria Rauch Parish Secretary 864.331.3901 maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org *see Maria R. about facility reservations and requesting Anointing of the Sick prior to surgery or when gravely ill Mark Pulley Bookkeeper 864.331.3907 bookkeeper@princeofpeacetaylors.org Angela Calabro Director of Catechesis & Evangelization 864.331.3903 angela.calabro@princeofpeacetaylors.org Maria Barontini Pastoral Associate for Children s Catechesis *see Maria B. about first confession and first communion Stephanie Lasitter Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry & Family Life 864.331.3919 maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org 864.331.3905 stephanie.lasitter@princeofpeacetaylors.org *see Stephanie about confirmation and marriage prep (call at least 6 months in advanced of proposed wedding date) Alan Reed Director of Music 864.331.3904 alan.reed@princeofpeacetaylors.org Elizabeth Eger Organist 864.331.3906 elizabeth.eger@princeofpeacetaylors.org Lisa Buss Spiritual Direction spiritualdirection@princeofpeacetaylors.org Dr. Michael Pennell Principal michael.pennell@popcatholicschool.org Jennifer Simpson Office Manager jennifer.simpson@popcatholicschool.org Basketball (all ages) Brandon Calhoun 864.423.6600 Boy Scouts Marty Yigdall 864.423.6541 Columbiettes Michelle Zimmerman 864.354.7321 Communications Director Kylee Jean Heap 864.266.8843 communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org St Vincent de Paul Financial & Food Assistance 864.331.3937 Holy Family Society Foster Families fostercloset@princeofpeacetaylors.org Knights of Columbus John Olson 864.354.5680 gk.kofc9184@gmail.com Natural Family Planning Gus & Andrea Suarez 864.234.7415 Respect Life Tanya Wersinger 864.979.1856 tanya.wersinger@gmail.com Visitors: Sick & Homebound Mark Thompson 864.630.0606 Widows/Widowers (BOUNCE) Jean Casey 864.268.7554 Lucis Via Young Adults (18-39) lvgreenville@gmail.com Bulletin Maria Rauch bulletinsubmissions@princeofpeacetaylors.org