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Each year on All Saints Day, our school children send prayers up to heaven within blue (in honor of Mary) balloons! Drop by our parish school on Sunday, 12 November between 10.30a-12n to enjoy 15 year anniversary treats and learn more about us at our Open House!!
From the Pastor
Dear Friends in Christ,
Every year, I propose to the parish spiritual reading for Advent and Lent. As you know, I am al-
ways insistent that we demonstrate our Catholic faith by being countercultural through not antici-
pating ChristMass and celebrating Advent. One way to stop the madness of the secular holiday
season is by setting aside more time for prayer and spiritual reading. This year, I want to mix it up
a bit.
Men: I would like for you to read That Nothing May Be Lost: Reflections on Catholic Doctrine and
Devotion by Father Paul Scalia. Fr Scalia is a priest of the Arlington diocese and son of recently
deceased Supreme Court Judge Antonin Scalia. This wide ranging book talks about the role of
grace, the sacraments, Mary and so much more in the life of Christian discipleship.
Women: I invite you to read Daring to Hope: Finding God’s Goodness in the Broken and the Beau-
tiful by Katie Majors. Katie is a young American Protestant missionary who founded Amazima
Ministries to spread the Gospel in Uganda. As a single woman, she adopted 14 orphans! She
recounts her incredible story of God’s faithfulness in a unique vocation of love and how she
found a Christian helpmate in holy marriage.
Married and Engaged Couples: I want to challenge you. I would like for you to read your
book during Advent, and then in the new year, swap books with your partner. And I want you,
as a New Years Resolution, already to schedule two date nights to go out and have a drink or a
coffee and talk about what you’ve read. I know it sounds silly, but I think when our couples
can get together with a spiritual project and share their insights reading, it can be very power-
ful.
You know how I am fond of classical Catholic spiritual literature. These two books are recent
publications, and one written by a Protestant. But both works have a lot to nourish the soul. Ad-
vent is a time of new beginnings, and these two spiritual books have the possibility of really raising
a lot of good discussions!
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
sunday, 12 nov thirty-second sunday in ordinary time
(OF year A)
twenty-third sunday after pentecost (EF)
monday, 13 nov st frances xavier cabrini (OF & EF)
st didacus (EF)
tuesday, 14 nov weekday (OF)
st josaphat (EF)
8a Mass Knights of Columbus (FRT)
10a Mass Deceased Members of the Perone Family (FCS)
12p EF Mass Denise L Sullivan-L (FCS)
5p Vespers
6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FRT)
7a Mass Nancy Friar+(FCS)
12p EF Mass Steven Sanda-L (FCS)
7p Novena
7a Mass Mary Catherine Downey+(FRT)
12p EF Mass David Sanda-L (FCS)
wednesday, 15 nov st albert the great (OF & EF)
thursday, 16 nov st margaret of scotland (OF)
st gertrude (OF & EF)
friday, 17 nov st elizabeth of hungary (OF)
st gregory the wonder worker (EF)
8.30a Mass Kristin Rauch-L (FCS)
12p EF Mass Mark & Catherine Pham+(FRT)
5p Confessions (FCS & FRT)
7a Mass Mr & Mrs AJ Hackl-L (FRT)
12p EF Mass Carolyn Muller-L (FCS)
7a Mass David Diachenko-L (FRT)
12p EF Mass William Durrell+(FRT)
saturday, 18 nov st rose philippine duchesne (OF)
dedication of the basilica of sts peter &
paul (OF & EF)
sunday, 19 nov thirty-third sunday in ordinary time
(OF year A)
resumed 6th sunday after epiphany (EF)
prayer requests
All those serving our country, Gena Cunning-
ham, Julie Mallory, Bridgitte Gunnells, Parker
Longbottom, Wrenn Calcutt, Jim Bannister,
Stephen Wiltberger, Lillie Nesbitt, Kevin Stain-
ton, Doris Pratt, Ron Schichtel, Sarah Williams,
Kenneth Price, Helen Pihokker, Kevin McGavin,
Joan Rohaley, Ed Smith, Jackie Andrejack, Mike
McGrady, June Monaghan, Beverly Ryan, Dea-
con Bob Smith, Bryan Warga, Leslie Ziminsky,
Shannon Harkins, Ed Meister, John Warga,
Ruth Morath, Janet Oughton, Joe LaPorte,
Christopher Clendenin Jean Casey, Charlie
Dustimer, Larry Jones, George Kavranand Jen-
nifer DeMaria.
8a EF Mass Corey Holderman+(FRT)
3.30p Confessions (FCS & FRT)
5p Mass Craig Little+(FCS)
8a Mass Paul Casey+(FRT)
10a Mass Fr Louis Manuel, SJ-L (FCS)
12p EF Mass Matthew & Denise Mannino-L (FCS)
5p Vespers
6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FRT)
Prince of Peace Community Calendar
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. If you would like to extend the time beyond two weeks, please let us know.
Happenings & Needs
On Wednesday, 29 November 2017, join us for a
church potluck and Advent wreath-making night. We
will begin with dinner at 5:30p in the PAC. At 6p, we
will begin to decorate advent wreaths and have craft
stations for children. Cookies and hot chocolate will
be available for all!
Wreath forms and candles are available. Please make
a note on the sign up if you need both items. The
cost for a wreath is $3.00 and a pack of candles is
$2.00. You’re welcome to bring additional decora-
tion and greenery, but know that we will have a vari-
ety available for everyone.
Sign up at the link below by 13 November 2017 to
guarantee a wreath form and candles for your family!
http://bit.ly/2yhsiA0
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts
are restless until they rest in Thee.” - St. Augustine
All are encouraged to adopt a weekly holy hour or
stop by the Adoration Chapel for prayer. The follow-
ing times are available for adoption:
8a & 4p Sundays
11a Tuesdays
12p Wednesdays
12a, 11a, 2p & 9p on Saturdays
Contact Lisa Buss to obtain the code to the door at
864.508.7123 or [email protected].
envelopes # 382 $16,546
loose cash $3,779
electronic deposits # 32 $1,272
total sunday offertory $21,596
weekly budget needed $25,000
surplus/(shortfall) ($3,404)
st vincent de paul society $710
We’re thrilled you’re part of our parish family:
Michael Kimbler and Katherine Orellana.
Buy a 2018 Attraction Book from the Columbiettes
for $20 at the Church and school office! Proceeds
benefit the Carol Tonon Scholarship Fund for stu-
dents. Since 2009 the Columbiettes have awarded
$11,000 to students attending POPCS.
The Parish Office will be closed Tuesday, 21 Novem-
ber at 12p and will reopen on Monday, 27 Novem-
ber.
CDs are available in the narthex and cost $4 each or
3 for $10. Please put money in black box be-
side CD holder.
suggested title: Soul of the Apostolate
The Soul of the Apostolate was the
favorite book of Pope St. Pius X.
Matthew Arnold presents excerpts
from a timeless classic that shows
how prayer is the soul of every
work for God, and is absolutely
critical for apostolic success. This
foundational work on the spiritual life will help you
understand that the Lord first desires prayer, and
then our works, and will help you to avoid serious
spiritual mistakes.
The Eureka! Virtual Book
Fair includes a variety of whole-
some children’s books! All pro-
ceeds benefit the Prince of Peace
Religious Education program. Con-
sider making purchases for Christmas gifts as well as
for other occasions! Go to EurekaVBF.com and or-
der items you would like to add to your family li-
brary. If you would like these books to be a sur-
prise gift or your children are not in the Religious
Education program please e-mail Maria to set aside
your order for pick up at
[email protected]. Unless
indicated otherwise, books will be sent home with
students once they arrive. Ordering closes on 18 November. Books will arrive in time for Christmas.
The Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet at Longhorn
Steakhouse (near Best Buy, adjacent to the Shops at
Greenridge at 1125 Woodruff Rd) on Tuesday, 14 No-
vember at 11.30a. Please RSVP to Dorothea Jones at
864.268.3354.
We need a Thurifer, Crucifer, 2 acolytes and an MC for Solemn Vespers at 5p on all Sundays in November.
Join the Men’s Bible Study meeting on Tuesdays
at 7p in the Middle School Building. The topic of
study is Ephesians and Galatians. For questions,
contact Michael Thompson at 864.449.7845.
Join the Women’s Endow Study group meeting
Wednesdays at 7p in the PAC Classroom, The
topic of study is Edith Stein: Seeker of Truth.
The format of the study includes reading from a
study guide together and open discussion. Con-
tact Angela Calabro with questions.
All ages are invited to participate in a kickball
game happening Sundays at 1.30p at the KofC
building.
Happenings & Needs
Parents desiring Baptism for their children must at-
tend a Baptism Class. The next class will be held on
Tuesday, 14 November, at 6.30p in Croghan Hall
Conference Room. Questions? Contact Gus Suarez
at 864.420.0297 or by email at
Did you know our St. Vincent de Paul Society helps
between 170-200 people every month with food,
utility assistance and clothing? Together with the
Knights of Columbus 9184, they have identified over
100 families in need of generosity this Thanks-
giving. From monies raised at the upcoming Holiday
Craft & Gift Fair, 50 meals will be purchased! But,
there are more in need. Please consider supporting
this need with a contribution of $50 per meal. Help
is also needed in delivering meals on Thanksgiving
morning. And, a collection is being started of gently
used children's coats in sizes medium, large and XL.
Please let us know how you can give by completing
this form: http://www.kofc9184.org/thanksgiving.html
The guild wants to continue St Gianna and our Lady’s
generosity by making get well cards handmade with
love by its members. To request a card, please email
Suzanne at [email protected] with name and
mailing address of the intended recipient. Or, com-
plete this form: http://bit.ly/2wk0vd8
Donations of old cards and envelopes are appre-
ciated to recycle into new cards!
In our search for a permanent school principal, we
invite everyone to commit to pray a Hail Mary and
any other prayers you’d like to offer for the commu-
nity of Prince of Peace Catholic School. To sign up,
please go to http://bit.ly/2xVsKTb. A chunk of days in
December and January are waiting for you! A huge
thank you to Jennifer Pfaffl for organizing this effort.
Join a group of moms who meet on Fridays between
9.30a-11.30a in Croghan Hall for a rosary, reading
the Gospel, coffee and socializing. Questions? Con-
tact Annie Neds at [email protected]
Parishioners! Volun-
teer to make (or
buy) dinner for our
approx. 30 youth
attending CYO.
Contact Stephanie
Lasitter at with
questions at
Happenings & Needs
The Catholic Church recognizes that life exists from the moment of conception. Unfortunately, for those
families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy there is a lack of recognition for that precious life. Many
times it is the recognition that can provide closure and comfort to those who have lost. Prince of Peace
Catholic Church would like to welcome all families who are experiencing or have experienced a miscarriage
to request a "Certificate of Precious Life." This certificate would be personalized for you and your child.
Our hope is to not only provide families with some closure, but to acknowledge and always remember that
your child, no matter how small, existed and was a gift from God. If interested or if you have questions,
please contact Angie Zuendt at 330-221-9284 or [email protected].
Our parish school children celebrated All Saints Day by dressing up as a favorite saint! Then, placed prayers inside blue
balloons (in honor of the Blessed Mother) and released them into the sky! It was a wonderful time for parents and kids!
Logo items are for sale including our t-shirt ($8)
and 24-oz Tervis tumbler ($15). Contact Angela
Calabro to purchase!
Prince of Peace Catholic School is celebrating its 15th anniversary! And, we’re ex-
cited to celebrate with you! On Sunday, 12 November from 10.30a-12n, join us for
birthday treats (school foyer)
our Open House
kickoff to the Annual Fund
Also, stop by our table in the Narthex to pick up a folder filled with great informa-
tion about our Blue Ribbon School!
Happenings & Needs
Advent wreaths will be on sale in the Narthex the
weekend of 18-19 November. Advent prayers will be
printed in the bulletin during Advent. Stay tuned!
Our Angel Tree will be located again in the Narthex
starting in November. Please show your generosity
in adopting one of our Angel Tree Kids. If you take
an Angel Tree Card, sign your name and provide
your phone number on the sheet provided next to
the tree at our sign up table. Please purchase only
the items that are on the card (in fairness to other
kids that might be in the same family on a different
card) and provide gift receipts for clothing. Please do
not wrap gifts, instead put them in a gift bag with the
Angel Tree Card attached to them. Thank you in ad-
vance for your generosity.
On the weekend of 9-10 December, we will host a
display of beautiful Olivewood hand carvings from
Bethlehem for purchase. These carvings are made by
Christians of Bethlehem who rely on them as their
source of income. Due to the volatile situation and
hardships of their home country, Christians in the
Holy land used to be more than 30% of the popula-
tion, but are now fewer than 1.5%. By sending the
proceeds back to the craftsmen's families, this solu-
tion has allowed Christian families to remain in their
homeland and work at their traditional crafts. The
money flowing back to the families has allowed them
to maintain a stable way of life and allowed them to
work at what they know best.
Christmas trees and lights to decorate our Church,
Parish Office and Chapel are needed! If you, your
business or ministry would like to contribute, please
send a check for $125 to the Parish Secretary, Maria
Rauch and clearly mark “Christmas Tree” on the en-
velope and check. The sponsors of these trees will
be listed in the bulletin!
Please note that there will be no confession on
Wednesday, 22 November. There will be Mass at 9a
on Thursday, 23 November and 9a Friday, 24 No-
vember.
Compline (also known as Night Prayer) is the final church service (or office) of the day in the Christian tradition of canonical hours. The prayers are always the same, so it is very easy to learn! We will have Compline on Sundays during Advent at 7.30p in the Church, beginning 3 December. Prepare for the coming of the Prince of Peace in this special way!
Happenings & Needs
Contact Us
Fr. Christopher Smith Pastor 864.268.4352 [email protected]
Fr. Richard Tomlinson Parochial Vicar 864.268.4352 [email protected]
Deacon Robert Smith Deacon 864.908.7047 [email protected]
*contact Deacon Bob about annulments
Phil Head Director of Administration 864.331.3908 [email protected]
Mark Pulley Director of Finance/Bookkeeper 864.331.3907 [email protected]
Maria Rauch Parish Secretary 864.331.3901 [email protected]
*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 [email protected]
*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 [email protected]
*contact Maria B. about first confession, first communion, and confirmation
Alan Reed Director of Music 864.331.3904 [email protected]
Elizabeth Eger Organist 864.331.3906 [email protected]
David Connors Maintenance Supervisor [email protected]
Marianne Tully Interim Principal 864-331.2145 [email protected]
Tammy Lopez Office Manager 864-331.3911 [email protected]
Basketball Maria Rauch 864.331.3901 [email protected]
Boy Scouts Marty Yigdall 864.423.6541
Columbiettes 9184 Michelle Zimmerman 864.354.7321 [email protected]
Communications Director Kylee Jean Heap 864.266.8843 [email protected]
CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) John & Stephanie Lasitter [email protected]
Guild of Our Lady and St. Gianna Suzanne Gubitosa 864.420.2511 [email protected].
Foster Families Holy Family Society [email protected]
Food & Financial Assistance St. Vincent de Paul Society 864.331.3937
Knights of Columbus 9184 John Olson 864.354.5680 [email protected]
Lucis Via (young adults 18-39) Sarah Pelicano & Matt Dugan [email protected]
Natural Family Planning Gus & Andrea Suarez 864.234.7415
Respect Life Tanya Wersinger 864.979.1856 [email protected]
Sick & Homebound Mark Thompson 864.630.0606
Spiritual Direction Lisa Buss [email protected]
Widows/Widowers (BOUNCE) Jean Casey 864.268.7554
Diocesan & Other News
National Adoption Day is on 18 November. Our
Lady of the Rosary Respect Life Ministry will cele-
brate this special day on Sunday, 19 November from
11.30a to 1p in their Parish Center. Adoptive families
will share their stories and what adoption has meant
to their lives. Casey Brown, one of the directors of
Quiver Full, a licensed child placing agency, will dis-
cuss her ministry to bring adoptive moms and dads
together with special children without breaking the
bank. Adoption is a wonderful option to abortion.
Please join us for an informative and moving event. A
light lunch will be served. Contact Victoria Norris at
864.967.2713 or [email protected].
St. Mary Magdalane Catholic Church is hosting an
Advent Mission with Fr. Sean Davidson from the Mis-
sionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist from 7-8p on
Monday, 4 December and Tuesday, 5 December.
Discussion will be about Mary Magdalene and why
she is called the Apostle of the Apostles. Her inspir-
ing life will lead you to a better understanding of
Christ’s true presence in the Blessed Sacrament and
why Adoration is a blessing that bears much fruit in
our personal relationship with our Lord Jesus.
The 18th annual Marriage Anniversary Celebration is
an opportunity to honor all married couples, espe-
cially those in long-term marriages. Each married
couple will affirm their love and commitment to each
other. Most Reverend Robert Guglielmone, Bishop
of the Diocese of Charleston will be the main cele-
brant. The Mass will fulfill the Sunday obligation. A
simple reception will follow. The celebration will be
on Sunday, 11 February at 3p, at St Philip Neri
Catholic Church, 292 Munn Rd E, Fort Mill, SC
29715. Please call or email to register (803) 547-
5063 or email to [email protected]
Lucis Via: Catholic Young Adults of Greenville is
hosting a Theology on Tap series on Authors & Faith
at Upstate Craft Beer Co (400 Augusta Street).
Young adults ages 18-39yo are invited to attend the
following:
11/13: Brandon Boesch on Flannery O'Connor
11/20: Joseph Pearce on J.R.R. Tolkien
Each week we'll discuss the life and faith of the au-
thor, learn about their worldview, examine our own
humanity, and understand why the speaker is pas-
sionate about this author. Arrive by 7p to enjoy food
and drink. Socialize. And, settle in for a great speaker
to start at 7:30p. Contact Sarah M at 864.421.4567
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