everyone is asked to join our parish school s Open House & Parish Appreciation Day after the 10a Mass on Sunday, 27 January (11.30-12.30)! A Parish Family of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston Parish Clergy Office hours: Stay connected: Our Mission Welcome! Are you new?
A letter from our Pastor Dear Friends in Christ, This Tuesday at St Mary s, Bishop Guglielmone will have a town hall meeting with Catholics in the Upstate about the recent abuse crisis in the Church, and I encourage you to attend. As the revelations about the infidelity of bishops and cardinals and their coverups dominated the news cycle for the last several months, remember that I told you: this is just the tip of the iceberg and we must be prepared for more of this sort of thing. There was a priest in an article who was asked, But why didn t you say anything?, to which he responded, If I told you, you wouldn t have believed me. There has reigned a tendency for far too long, not just in the Church, but in society also, to feel that an institution has to be protected at all costs by not airing dirty laundry and resolving things quietly. Now, discretion is a virtue, but it can also be abused as a cloak for incredibly destructive behavior. If there is a positive outcome to what has been gripping our Church, it is this: more and more people are beginning to talk about things that they would never dare to talk about before. Abuse in various forms, mental illness, financial and emotional burdens: these topics, which once were spoken of in hushed tones, if at all, are now the subject of endless conversations in the real and virtual worlds. Many times this process can bring validation to those who have suffered, as well as healing to hearts that have been weighed down by their own and others actions. The Church, in particular, can learn to be a safe space for that grueling, but fruitful process. Now, of course, there is a flip side to this, too. The very real struggles of many people are being eclipsed by an outrage culture in which purveyors of all sorts of agendas don t think twice about loudly proclaiming half-truths, outright lies and accusations to destroy others they don t like or agree with. Add to that our human propensity to make assumptions, judge rashly and conflate entire narratives about people and situations, and you have the recipe for a poisonous cocktail that can kill individuals mental health, relationships and institutions. This evil world of sin has become incredibly toxic, and I think that people of good will are reeling in pain, confusion and a desire for peace and justice. I wish I had more answers for you, and as so many of you share your stories with me on a daily basis, I can only bring you to the source of our true hope: Jesus Christ. He is the ultimate answer to every question and any doubt. By conforming ourselves ever more closely to Him, we can be the change we want to see in the world. But it means that we have to take our Catholic Christian identity serious, and cultivate a life of holiness. And that life happens by means of the way of the cross. Let s not only be a Church that listens, but also one that does not fear to challenge, one that seeks justice, and one that shows mercy. That is the way of our Founder, and that is how we receive the gift of eternal life. Prayer for Catholic Schools Week by Fr. Christopher Smith Eternal and Life-giving Father, you have given the parish dedicated to your Son, the Prince of Peace, as its principal ministry for the handing on the Catholic faith a school to raise up children in the way of truth, goodness and beauty. We ask you, as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, to bless our school with a vibrant sense of its spiritual identity and intellectual mission, with an increase of enrollment to the glory of your kingdom, and for sustainable financial and administrative initiatives. We ask that you set apart for your divine plan all of the students, faculty and staff of our school, the parents and volunteers, and all who call Prince of Peace their spiritual home. We humbly beseech you, King of Love, that our community may assist each of your children to reach their fullest potential on this earth and prepare us all for everlasting joy in paradise. We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, under the intercession of Our Lady, the Queen of Peace and Seat of Wisdom, St Thomas Aquinas, St Joseph and our guardian angels. Amen, Alleluia! 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, 27 jan third sunday in ordinary time (OF year C) third sunday after epiphany (EF) monday, 28 jan st thomas aquinas (OF) st peter Nolasco (EF) 8a Mass Sarah Parker+(FRT) 7a Mass Dottie Sanda & Family-L (FRT) 10a School Mass H Lee Heap+(FCS)*uniforms worn 12p EF Mass Mary DeCosimo-L (FRT) 12p EF Hannah Sue-L(FCS) 7p Novena 5p Vespers 6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FRT) tuesday, 29 jan weekday (OF) st francis de sales (EF) 7a Mass Joseph Sanda+(FRT) 12p EF Mass Patrick Bockus+(FCS) wednesday, 30 jan weekday (OF) st martina (EF) 8.30a Mass Joseph Wrazen+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Kimberly Robinson Giddens+(FRT) 5p Confession (FCS & FRT) thursday, 31 jan st john bosco (OF & EF) 7a Mass Jacob Tran+(FRT) 12p EF Mass Fr Renaurd West-L (FCS) friday, 1 feb weekday (OF) st ignatius (EF) 8.30a Mass Joseph Sanda+(FCS) 12p EF Mass Gilda Ardila Serrano+(FCS) saturday, 2 feb the presentation of the lord (OF) purification of the blessed mother (EF) 8a EF Mass Samantha Reid-L (FRT) 3.30p Confessions (FCS & FRT) 5p Mass Linda Standera+(FCS) sunday, 3 feb fourth sunday in ordinary time (OF year C) fourth sunday after epiphany (EF) 8a Mass Chris & Hannah Davies-L (FRT) 10a Mass Deceased Members of Perone Family (FCS) 12p EF Mass Hannah Sue-L (FCS) 5p Vespers 6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FRT) 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, and Jim Marrelli.
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: 11a Wednesdays 9a & 1p Thursdays 2a Fridays 9p Saturdays Contact Lisa Buss to obtain the code to the door at 864.508.7123 or adoration@princeofpeacetaylors.org. Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone will host a Town Hall Meeting for all parishioners in the Upstate on Tuesday, 29 January 2019 at 7p in the church 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. 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 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! We re thrilled you re part of our parish family: Amy Jardon-Guadarrama and Sable Walker envelopes #371 $15,357 loose cash $4,815 electronic deposits #76 $7,421 total sunday offertory $27,593 weekly budget needed $25,000 surplus/(shortfall) $2,593 st vincent de paul society $2,071 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: The Life of Padre Pio: Pray, Hope and Don't Worry Matthew Arnold recounts the life story of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, a twentieth century saint and mystic who is known around the world as Padre Pio. This presentation includes fascinating details about St. Pio s ministry of hearing confessions, his ability to read souls, the multitude of miracles attributed to his intercession, and how he bore the stigmata, that is, the wounds of Christ. All are wise to learn from the advice of this holy man to pray, hope, and don t worry. 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. A huge congratulations to both our Elementary & Middle School Battle of the Books teams who have advanced onto the statewide competition during regionals!
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. From noon on Tuesday, 29 January thru noon on Wednesday, we re joining as a recipient the national Day of Giving. Prayerfully consider making a gift to our parish school to help ensure that all families who choose a Catholic school education can continue to receive value, faith-filled and quality academic formation for their children. Your gift will be put toward the area of greatest need in our school community and gifts of any size are greatly appreciated. On social media, we ll announce power hours with special matching opportunities! Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/princeofpeacetaylors). Thank you for your support of Catholic school education. The following link will be live only during the 24- hours of the giving campaign: https://popcatholicschool.giving.factsmgt.com/public/ appeal/fund/11801 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 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 Gus Suarez 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: Tom & Jane Donohue, 58 years on 14 January 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 beginning 20 January-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 an 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. The Daughters of St. Paul are hosting a special JClub Book Fair on Wednesday, 30 January between 5-7p in our K3 Classroom. Books will be on display for ordering. Deliveries will be made to the school and made available for your pick up. Our parish school makes a small profit on sales. But, we're most pleased to continue to provide opportunities for faith-filled books to our students, parishioners, and religious education families. 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. Congratulations to the following littlest Catholics joining our parish thru the Sacrament of Baptism: Lilybelle Grace Nielsen, daughter of Thomas & Cierra Nielson on 5 January Hailey Jane Toro, daughter of Wilmer & MaryJane Toro on 5 January
Happenings & Needs It's time for our annual Diaper Drive for Birthright of Greenville! During the month of January, we are collecting diapers (newborn), baby wipes, baby blankets, and baby lotions needed for baby baskets given to new mothers when their baby is born. Drop them in the wood box in the Narthex and please clearly mark that they are for Birthright. This is a wonderful pro-life activity that your family can do to mark the anniversary of Roe vs Wade. 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. 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. Mark your calendars for Super Sign-Up Sunday on 3 February after the 8a & 10a Mass. Sign up for your favorite Prince of Peace summer activities at one time in the PAC. Guarantee your child's slot for Vacation Bible School, Summer Choral and more! 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. All men of the parish and their friends are invited to join us for breakfast and fellowship on Thursday, 7 February at 8a at Denny s on Wade Hampton Blvd. For more information, call Tony Scachetti at 864.268.8563. 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
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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 Diocesan s Belonging Conference for Women is Saturday, 23 February at St. Joseph s Catholic School. The keynote speaker is Sonja Corbitt, known as the Bible Evangelista. And, Bishop Guglielmone will celebrate Mass with the group. There will be workshops and quiet time for prayer. Learn more at www.belongingcatholicconference4women.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 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: https://scmarriagematters.org or contact us at applications@scmarriagematters.org or 803.810.9602. One of the most merciful acts you can do as a Catholic in today s culture is speak the truth in love about chastity, marriage and family. But how to begin? A good place to start is to register for one of Family Honor s online courses, Understanding the Human Person or Examining Core Issues. Material is collegelevel and accessible 24/7 for flexibility. Some tuition assistance available for those who need it. Please call our office: 803.929.0858 or email us at: info@familyhonor.org Registration deadline is Feb. 4. Courses start Feb. 11. What are you waiting for? St Rafka s monthly pasta dinner will be Thursday, 7 February, 5.30-7.30p. Menu is penne w/ lamb ragu, lentil soup, tossed salad and dessert. Adults $10 and children $5
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