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From our Interim Principal Dear Prince of Peace Community, As I reflect over the last seven months serving as the Interim Principal of Prince of Peace Catholic School (POPCS), the words faith, amazing, and rewarding come to mind. The education is strong and filled with academic excellence thanks to those who built and continue to build upon its faith-filled foundation. The entire school and parish staff are an amazing group of knowledgeable, cooperative, and energetic people. A few of my favorite moments across the past few months include watching the children attend their first day of school, the prayer-filled balloon release during All Saints Week, school Mass on Wednesdays, a snow day in December, the Christmas Concert, watching our sports teams play, high fives in the hallways, Battle of the Books, and witnessing the hard work of our PTO! Recently, we celebrated our 15th birthday and announced the reestablishment of the school s Annual Fund. Its purpose is simple to continue building upon the mission of Prince of Peace Catholic School as the apostolate of Prince of Peace Catholic Church collaborating with families to offer children an integrated Catholic formation IN FAITH, IN KNOWLEDGE, IN FRIENDSHIP, and FOR SERVICE. Contributions to the annual fund will be used for specific projects, scholarships, minor improvements, teacher needs, athletics, and outdoor facilities. During Catholic Schools Week, a special collection will be taken at all Masses for donations to the Annual Fund. We are deeply moved by and appreciative of the incredible generosity of our donors. If you have any questions, please contact me or our Annual Fund Chair, David Cervetti. Prince of Peace Catholic School continues to be a recognized leader in Catholic Education in the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina for the last fifteen years. We salute its leadership, faculty and staff for giving generously of their time, talent, and treasure to make our school all that it is today! Please accept my invitation to learn more about our community by attending an upcoming event: Catholic Schools Week: 28 January 2 February Open House & Parishioner Appreciation: Sunday, 28 January Domino Topple: see 30,000 dominoes topple on the PAC floor on 9 April Blessings, Mrs. Tully Brushy Creek Road 1 Church 2 Adoration Chapel 3 PAC (Parish Activity Center) & PAC Classroom 4 Middle School Building 5 School & School Offices 6 Croghan Hall 7 Parish Offices 8 KofC Building 9 Pope Francis House 10 School Building 2 Parking Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14

Prince of Peace Community Calendar sunday, 7 jan the epiphany of the lord (OF year B) the holy family (EF) monday, 8 jan baptism of the Lord (OF) feria after epiphany (EF) tuesday, 9 jan weekday (OF) feria after epiphany (EF) 8a Mass Don Zurawski+(FRT) 10a Mass London Cortes, Jr-L (FCS) 12p EF Mass For the People of the Parish (FCS) 6p Mass Gunnar Liebrandt+(FRT) 7a Mass Morris & Dean Family-L (FJD) 12p EF Mass Rev. Mons Candido Facciolongo (FRT) 7p Novena 7a Mass Bill Sloka+(FJD) wednesday, 10 jan weekday (OF) feria after epiphany (EF) thursday, 11 jan weekday (OF) st hyginus(ef) friday, 12 jan weekday (OF) feria (EF) 8.30a Mass Dean & Scott Family (FRT) 5p Confessions (FRT) 7a Mass Fr Pancras Christanand+(FRT) 7p Notre Dame Concert 7a Mass Judy Whitehead+(FRT) saturday, 13 jan st hilary (OF) commemoration of the baptism of the Lord (EF) 8a EF Mass Jimmy Crockett-L (FRT) 3.30p Confessions (FRT) 5p Mass Mary DeCosimo-L (FRT) sunday, 14 jan second sunday in ordinary time (OF year B) second sunday after epiphany (EF) 8a Mass The Saad Family-L (FRT) 10a Mass Deceased Members of the Perone Family (FRT) 12p EF Mass For the People of the Parish (FRT) 5p Vespers 6p Mass Jack Cave+(FJD) 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, June Monaghan, Beverly Ryan, Deacon Bob Smith, Bryan Warga, Leslie Ziminsky, Shannon & Lloyd Harkins, Ed Meister, John Warga, Ruth Morath, Joe LaPorte, Christopher Clendenin, Jean Casey, Charlie Dustimer, Larry Jones, George Kavran, Jennifer DeMaria, Gloria Dussich, Amelia Rock and Ed Rauch. 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.

Happenings & Needs All are encouraged to adopt a weekly holy hour or stop by the Adoration Chapel for prayer. All hours are available, but the following times are urgent: envelopes # 361 $16,931 loose cash $4,013 electronic deposits # 31 $1,272 total sunday offertory $22,216 weekly budget needed $25,000 surplus/(shortfall) ($2,784) Christmas collection $22,769 St. Vincent de Paul Society $465 10p & 11p Mondays 12a, 3a, 8p & 9p Saturdays Contact Lisa Buss to obtain the code to the door at 864.508.7123 or adoration@princeofpeacetaylors.org. The Columbiettes have 2018 Attraction Books for sale in the Church and school office for $20. Each edition contains hundreds of buy one get one free coupons to the best places in Greenville. The proceeds benefit the Carol Tonon Scholarship Fund. Since 2009 the Columbiettes have awarded $11,000 to students attending POPCS. You can also contact Cheryl Wargo at cherdacook@bellsouth.net. Cursillo is an apostolic movement in the Catholic church. Learn more by contacting Michael Thompson at 864.449.7845. The next men s weekend is in March and the ladies' weekend is in April. Men gather weekly at 6.30a on Tuesdays at the Chick-fil-A on Pelham Road for conversation (open to all). 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 meetings: 12 and 26 January. Be sure to join their Facebook group: Upstate Catholic Moms. Questions? Contact Annie Neds at hokiegirl17@yahoo.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: Pursuing Holiness - Lessons from St. Francis de Sales Renowned speaker and author, Ralph Martin, presents the timeless teachings of St. Francis de Sales, bishop, Doctor of the Church, and famous 16th century author, in a way that provides profound wisdom for living in today's world. Through the inspirations of this influential and well-known saint, we gain great insight into how sin affects our lives, our relationships, and our witness to the world. St. Francis de Sales equips us in our pursuit of holiness, enabling us to live the fervent, authentic Catholic life to which we are called. We re thrilled you re part of our parish family: Jeffrey & Patricia Ann Gordon and Family; Sean Harkins; and Elisabeth Clark. If you would like to donate bread and wine, a sanctuary lamp, flowers or sacred music in honor or memory of someone, please pick up a donation envelope in the Narthex. Envelopes can be dropped in the collection basket or returned to the parish office.

Happenings & Needs The Ladies Lunch Bunch will be on hiatus for January! Look forward to their next event in February. Questions? Call Dorothea Jones 864.268.3354. As Catholics, we are heirs to a remarkable heritage. The history of our Faith is so much more than a list of facts and dates. It is a fascinating story of adventure, rebellion, tragedy, and triumph. A story 2,000 years in the making, one word best describes Catholic history: Epic. Epic: A Journey through Church History is a captivating and fast-paced look at the story of the Catholic Church. Beginning with the lives of the apostles all the way up to the present day, Epic takes the immense history of the Church and simplifies it into twelve, color-coded time periods. In the course of twenty weeks, participants learn about the major people, places, and events that comprise the captivating story of Christianity. This study provides participants with an understanding of Church history that enables them to have a greater sense of meaning and identity as Catholics. To reserve your spot, go to http://bit.ly/2yftjkb and choose which session you would like to join, Thursday morning or Thursday evening. Morning sessions will be in Croghan Hall at 10a and evening sessions will be in the Middle School Building at 7p. The 20-week study will be broken up into four 5 -week studies across 2018. The winter study will cover the early Church. Timelines are $5 and will be available for purchase at the session and will be used for all four 5-week sessions. The Winter Session begins on Thursday, 11 January. For more information contact Angela Calabro. The parish office will be closed Monday,15 January in observance of Martin Luther King. 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. Parents desiring Baptism for their children must attend a Baptism Class. The next class will be held on Tuesday, 9 January, at 6.30p in Croghan Hall Conference Room. Questions? Contact Gus Suarez at 864.420.0297 or by email at baptisms@princeofpeacetaylors.org In our search for a school principal, we invite everyone to commit to pray a Hail Mary and any other prayers you d like to offer for the community of Prince of Peace Catholic School. To sign up, please go to http://bit.ly/2xvsktb. Join the Men s Bible Study meeting on Tuesdays at 7p in the Middle School Building. The group resumes 9 January 2018 with a new topic: Isaiah. For questions, contact Michael Thompson at 864.449.7845. Endow Women s Study resumes on 10 January meeting Wednesdays at 7p in the PAC Classroom. The next study will be on St. Catherine of Sienna: Setting the World Ablaze! The format of the study includes reading from a study guide together and open discussion. To purchase the study guide http://bit.ly/2yrbgf2. For questions, contact Angela Calabro (see page 9). On Sundays beginning 14 January-11 February, we will celebrate Solemn Vespers or Evening Prayer, in the Church at 5p. 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 invite all the servers and their families to join us these Sundays for Vespers. We will need a Thurifer, Crucifer, 2 alcolytes and an MC. Make plans to enjoy a night of hockey with the Knights of Columbus 9184 on Friday, 19 January. RSVP to John at gk.kofc9184@gmail.com. Tickets are $12ea and checks are payable to the Knights of Columbus.

Happenings & Needs The chalking of the door or blessing of the doorway on the Feast of the Epiphany is a popular pious custom throughout the Christian world. Family and friends gather at the main entrances to their homes and ask God s blessing on their dwellings, on all who live or visit there, and protection from all evil spirits. With chalk that has been blessed at Mass, an inscription is written on the lintel above the front door. It is made with chalk, a product of clay, to recall the human nature taken by God s eternal Word in the Mystery of the Incarnation. The inscription is made above the door so that all who enter and depart this year may enjoy God s blessing. The four digits designating the new year appear at the beginning and end of the line. Since Epiphany comes so near the beginning of the new year, the numbers represent an annual renewal of God s blessing. The letters have two meanings. They are the initials of the traditional names of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. These initials over the doorway serve to remind us of Who the Magi saw and adored in the manger, and they remind us to pay the Christ Child homage as well. The letters also abbreviate the Latin words Christmas Mansionem Benedicat. May Christ bless this house. The crosses represent Christ, whom we invoke, and the saintliness of the Magi who traveled from afar to adore the new born king. All make the sign of the cross. Leader: Peace be to this house and to all who dwell here in the name of the Lord. All: Blessed be God forever. Read: John 1:1-14 and then PRAY together the Our Father. Take the blessed chalk and write the following inscription above the main entrance door: 20+C+M+B+18 All: Lord God of Heaven and earth, you revealed your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. May we be blessed with health, goodness of heart, gentleness and the keeping of your law. Fill us with the light of Christ, that our love for each other may go out to all. Father, bless all who gather here. Send your holy angel to defend us and fill with grace all who enter this door. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen. Logo items are a great evangelical tool! Prices: t- shirt ($8) and 24-oz Tervis tumbler ($15). Contact Angela Calabro to purchase!

Happenings & Needs During the month of January, we will have our annual Diaper Drive benefiting Birthright of Greenville. When a baby is born, every Birthright mother is given a "Baby Bundle" with newborn diapers, baby lotions, baby wash, and wipes. As you can imagine, they go through these items fairly quickly! Leave donations in the Narthex and CLEARLY MARK IT IS FOR BIRTHRIGHT. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to participate in a pro-life activity to mark the anniversary of Roe vs Wade and the annual March for Life in DC. Come learn about the Catholic faith! Classes meet Tuesday nights at 7p in Croghan Hall. For questions, contact Sean Chapman at rcia@princeofpeacetaylors.org. 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! If you had a candle on the St Joseph s altar for a loved one who died this year, you may now pick it up in the parish office. If you put a picture on the board of Remembrance, it will be put into a file to be hung next year or you may pick it up at the parish office. Our wildly successful Vacation Bible School, Totus Tuus, will be returning again this Summer! Mark your calendars now for all entering 1st- 12th graders (evening program for 7-12th graders). We have 180 slots for our elementary program. Sign up begins on 4 February 2018, first come first serve, during Super Sign Up Sunday in the PAC! The Totus Tuus Potluck is scheduled for 25 July 2018. All parishioners are welcome to enjoy an evening of fellowship, even if you do not have children participating in the program. Questions? Contact Maria Barontini. 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. Madeline Conklin Miriam Owen Donald E. Owen, Sr.

Ministries Ministries A-E were published in the 24 December 2017 bulletin. Ministries F-L were published in the 31 December 2017 bulletin. Prior bulletins are available online at princeofpeacetaylors.net. Ministries M-Z are presented below: Men's Breakfast Club meets on the first Thursday of the month for food and fellowship. All men are welcome. Contact Tony Scachetti at 864.268.8563 or flotonanic@bellsouth.net. Mom s Group meets for a rosary, reading the Gospel, coffee and socializing on certain Fridays between 9.30a-11.30a in Croghan Hall. Be sure to join their Facebook group: Upstate Catholic Moms. Contact Annie Neds at hokiegirl17@yahoo.com. Prayer Shawl Guild is a ministry of knitters and crocheters who pray for the recipient as they create the wrap. If you knit or crochet, contact Jeanette Kripinski at 864.801.3078. Prince of Peace Catholic School is the main apostolate of Prince of Peace Catholic Church educating children K4-8th grade. Contact Tammy Lopez at 864.331.3911. Prince of Peace Meal Train is a group of volunteers who make meals for our parishioners who have just had surgery or a life crisis. Contact, Angela Calabro at angela.calabro@princeofpeacetaylors.org or 864.331.3903. Religious Education is available for children grades K5-8th on Sunday mornings from 8:50a-9:50a during the school year. Sacramental preparation is taught for First Holy Communion, First Confession, and Confirmation. To register your child, contact Maria Barontini at 864.331.3919 or maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org. Respect Life helps raise awareness for Pro-Life causes and organizes parishioners to attend events like the Life Chain and Pro-Life rallies in Columbia and DC. Contact Tanya Wersinger at 864.979.1856 or pop4lifetaylors@gmail.com. Special Events Volunteers are needed for a Special Events Ministry in charge of planning celebrations year round. Contact Katie Sullivan at 864.404.7796 or events@princeofpeacetaylors.org. St Vincent De Paul Society is an international hands-on charitable organization. To volunteer or donate, contact Dave Andrejack at 864.331.3937. Triune Mercy Soup Kitchen Prince of Peace Catholic Church takes turns with other churches in the area in cooking and serving meals to the poor. Contact Elsie Martin at 864.322.6618 or ezip11@bellsouth.net. Ushers If you would like to be an Usher at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, contact Marco DeMaria at mad4jen@msn.com or 864.414.3090. Volleyball a co-ed adult league for ages 16 years and older open to all skill levels. Contact Johanna Best at 864.616.8668 or 1998best@gmail.com.

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 annulments 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 Basketball Maria Rauch 864.331.3901 maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org Boy Scouts Marty Yigdall 864.423.6541 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 Guild of Our Lady and St. Gianna Suzanne Gubitosa 864.420.2511 sgubitosa108@gmail.com. Foster Families Holy Family Society fostercloset@princeofpeacetaylors.org Food & Financial Assistance St. Vincent de Paul Society 864.331.3937 Knights of Columbus 9184 John Olson 864.354.5680 gk.kofc9184@gmail.com Lucis Via (young adults 18-39) lvgreenville@gmail.com Natural Family Planning Gus & Andrea Suarez 864.234.7415 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 News St Rafka s will not have their monthly pasta dinner in January. They will resume in February. The Little Sisters of the Poor are returning to court to defend themselves against lawsuits from Pennsylvania and California that seek to take away the nuns recently received conscience exemption from the Health and Human Services (HHS) rule. In October, HHS had rolled back the Affordable Care Act s federal mandate that employers must provide abortioninducing drugs and contraception in their health insurance plans. The Diocese of Charleston s South Carolina Catholic Women s Conference is hosting a retreat on Saturday, 3 March called Belonging at St. Joseph s Catholic School. It's a day of reflection, fun, and fellowship. The 8th annual Men s Conference, Transformed by Christ, is Saturday, 24 February 2018 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville, NC. This event includes four Catholic speakers, Mass, adoration, confession and lunch. Learn more at catholicmenofthecarolinas.org Prince of Peace Catholic Church will host the University of Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra (60 strong!) for the benefit of St Vincent de Paul Society at the following parishes: Prince of Peace, St Mary Magdalene,St Elizabeth Seton and Jesus our Risen Savior on Thursday, 11 January 2018 at 7.30p. The cost is $5.00 per ticket and will feature music of Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, Copland and Notre Dame songs. For tickets and info contact Gary Hediger at 864.787.5961 or by email at ghediger@hedigerconsulting.com

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