4600 PRESERVE PARKWAY HOOVER, AL 35226 205.822.9125 | FAX: 205.822.9127 WWW.POPCATHOLIC.ORG MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO Saturday/Sabado ..................... 5:00 pm Sunday/Domingo .................... 8:30 & 11:00 am (Nursery) 1:30 pm (Hispanic), 5:00 pm Monday/Lunes ........................... 8:30 am, 6:30 pm Tuesday/Martes ......................... 8:30 am, 6:00 pm (Hispanic) Wednesday/Miércoles............. 5:00 pm Thursday/Jueves ....................... 8:30 am Friday/Viernes ............................ 8:30 am RECONCILIATION/CONFESIONES Saturday/Sabado ...................... 4:00 pm (& by appointment) Sunday/Domingo ..................... 12:30 - 1:00 pm Tuesday/Martes ......................... 5:00 - 5:45 pm MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made six months in advance with the parish. A marriage preparation class is required. ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you are ill and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick and/or the Eucharist, contact the office. ADVENTURE ARK PLAYSCHOOL (6 mo – 2 yr old) Director .........................205.822.9125 ext 15, Fax 822.9127 CHRISTIAN FORMATION Religious instruction offered (3 yr old - adult) Director....................................... [email protected]PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOL (3 yr old preschool – 8th grade) Principal ....................................... 205.824.7886, Fax 824.2093 Web site........................................ www.popcatholic.org E-mail ............................................ [email protected]PARISH MEMBERSHIP All families and individuals are welcome. Registration forms are in the church lobby at the welcome desk or in the church office. Please inform the church office of address changes.
Saturday 5:00 pm Ron & Carol Mahinske Special Intention
Sunday 8:30 am Vincent Piazza †
5:00 pm Joseph Sorbet †
Prayer List Our love and prayers
are offered for the following:
To be included on the prayer list, please call the church office. To be a part of the parish email prayer chain, please contact: Dolores Kremer, 979-0229 or [email protected].
Hunter Pace John Durnak Libby Troncalli Bill Muldowney,Sr. Charles Pardi Frances Pardi Margaret Fenn Mary Ellen Bolin Katie Crook
Kathy Mahon Mary Kay Minor Paul Bochnak Mary Jane Serio Sammy Lorino, Jr. Buster Bandino Kate B. Camiliere C ynthia Johnson Frank Simonetti
David Seeley Mark Scalco Carolyn Huffman Shay McNamee Patricia Hunter Virginia Guarino Jack Moore Helen Majerik Lois Bradley
Virginia Lorino Angie Judge Amy Judge
Financial Stewardship Am I my brother’s keeper? All three readings today suggest
that for the Christian steward the answer is “Yes!”
Financial Stewardship for August 30 & 31: Building Fund $ 11,716.00
A New Phase... The Finance Council approved the Prince of Peace Parish Expansion Plan to construct a two-story building on the school campus. The new facility will provide additional classroom space for our school and parish religious education students as well as space for youth activities. CTSM Architects, Inc. has been selected as the project architect, Duncan & Thompson Construction as the general contractor, and Rast Construction will handle the clearing of the property and site prep work. Further details and architectural drawings will be available soon!
Glory Bound Youth Choir The Glory Bound Youth Choir will begin rehearsals Wednesday, September 17, from 6:00 - 6:30 pm in the church. This choir is open to all youth in grades 1-12. We will sing at one mass per month - October thru May.
All youth who are singers, cantors, or instrumentalists are welcome. For more information, please contact Cheri Poole, Music Director, at 205.541.7834 or email [email protected].
Music Notes Choir Rehearsals: 5:00 pm Saturday & 11:00 am Sunday
choirs practice Thursday at 7:00 pm 8:30 am Sunday choir practices
Wednesday at 7:00 pm All are welcome! For more information on any of our choirs or liturgy, please contact Cheri Poole at 205.541-7834 or email [email protected].
Permanent Deacon
Information Sessions
In the August 29 edition of the One Voice, Bishop Baker announced information sessions for those interested in finding out more about serving as a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Birmingham. These sessions will occur throughout the Diocese. The closest one to Prince of Peace is on September 14 at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Hoover at 3:00 pm.
The Deacon Formation program is a multi-year process run by a formation team led by Deacon Sam Anzalone ([email protected]). This program helps its participants discern whether they are called to serve as a Deacon, an ancient ministry in the Church which focuses on care for the Chalice during Mass, proclamation of the Gospel, and care for the poor and vulnerable.
Keep up with parish news at our website: www.popcatholic.org
Religious Education
We need your help! Please consider sharing your faith stories with our children. Teaching Sunday School is a wonderful Stewardship activity in the Formation ministry! We provide all the materials you will need and have easy instructions to follow. Open House is this weekend, September 7. Classes begin Sunday, September 14. Please contact Megan Everett at [email protected] or stop by the Religious Education office if you can help in this Formation Ministry.
We need help in the following areas: K5 (2 teachers) and GR1 (3 teachers) during the 8:30 am Mass K3 (1 teacher) and GR1 (1 teacher) during the 11 am Mass
Registration for Fall Sunday School continues! You may register your children (K3-GR12) on the Prince of Peace website, www.popcatholic.org, or pick up a form in the labeled basket by the Religious Education Office. Payment can be made via Paypal on the website or by check made payable to ‘Prince of Peace.’ We are excited about the upcoming year and look forward to sharing the richness of our faith with your children in this Formation Ministry!
Upcoming Events: Sunday School Classes (K3 thru GR12): Register Now! See details above. September 7 - Open House, September 14 - Classes begin.
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How Good Do We Have to Be? How Good Do We Have to Be? By Rabbi Harold Kushner is very strong on the point of healthy religious faith involving genuine community and mutual responsibility for ongoing growth and conversion in individuals and in society.
“If anyone tells you that one mistake puts you at risk of losing God’s and our friendship and you believe it, then you will inevitably define yourself as a sinner…. If religion tells you that even angry and lustful thoughts are sinful then you will come to think of yourselves as sinner…. By that definition and that approach everyone of us does something wrong probably every day and we’ll never make it. If nothing short of purity and perfection permits us to stand before the throne of God, then none of us ever will.
When religion teaches us that God loves the wounded soul, the chastised soul, that out of experience has taught us something about its own fallibility and its own limitations. But, when religion teaches us to stand together in those experiences, when religion teaches us that being human is a complicated challenge and that all of us will make mistakes in the process of learning how to do it right and that we need to stand together in that process, then we become participants in a wonderful adventure. Our mistakes are no longer emblems of our unworthiness, but invitations to grow. We will be brave enough to live and to share life.”
Fr. Hoye to Return to Prince of Peace Fr. Hoye joined us last Spring for a wonderful retreat experience. He will be coming to
Prince of Peace again on September 20-24. He will be celebrating most of the Masses
that weekend. Fr. Hoye will begin his weekend as our featured speaker at the
Confirmation retreat on Sunday, September 21, from 1-6 pm. On Monday, September 22,
he will be presenting an evening of Spiritual Renewal for our entire Parish. The Spiritual
Renewal will begin at 6:30 pm in the Main Church – dinner will be served at 5:30 pm in
Deasy Hall. Childcare will be provided. On Tuesday, September 23, Fr. Hoye will be
speaking to all those who volunteer in Ministry at Prince of Peace. “We Are All Called to
Ministry” is a night of re-energizing, renewal and re-commissioning beginning at 6:30 pm
in the Main Church. We are very much looking forward to his return for what will be an
amazing weekend. It will be an event you won't want to miss!
Childcare services are available at the POP Nursery during Sunday morning programs.
Scripture in “Action” St. Elizabeth Room
Ever think about getting more out of church? Tired of rushing to run errands between masses? Take time for yourself - spiritually and physically! We discuss the Sunday readings including historical context, how they relate to us in present day, and seek ways to apply God’s message to our daily lives. For more information, contact Tom & Elsbeth Germanson at 205.565.3456.
Adult Bible Study St. Martin Room
We will close out the year with a study of Curtis Martin’s book “The Real Story.” We are all familiar with the famous stories of the Bible, but what do they all mean? Where do they fit in the larger picture of God’s plan of salvation for His people? Discover how all these pieces fit together into one cohesive narrative. Please invite a friend! For more information, please call Carl Matzke at 205.317.1605.
Popes, Saints and Infidels St Monica Room
This study is a unique look at key people who influenced major events and developments during the 2000-year history of the Catholic Church. Begins September 14. Facilitated by Mike Brown and Sonya Phillips.
Weekday Programs
Childcare services are available at the POP Nursery during Wednesday evening programs.
Weekday Faith Study Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30 am St. Monica Room
Great Figures of the New Testament - Gain new insights into Jesus and the people who surrounded him as revealed in the New Testament. This program features video presentations by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine along with discussions and analyses by class members. Begins Tuesday, September 16. Call Mike Brown at 205.822.9125 for more information.
Women of Worship Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am St. Jude Room
We welcome women of all ages to join us for a study of the book of Acts. Study materials can be found at www.ivpress.com/bible/acts/. If you would like to know more, please call Anne Giraud at 205.910.7767 or email [email protected].
Women’s Scripture Study Tuesdays 7:00 pm St. Catherine Room
Attention Ladies! If you are interested in getting to know other ladies in our parish while also learning more about the Scriptures, then this class is for you! Begins Tuesday, September 16. If you have any questions, please contact Sonya Phillips at 205.903.9402.
Faith & Family (formerly Young Families) Wednesdays 6:15 pm St. Monica Room
As a fun get-together, we will have a hike and picnic on Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 am - Noon at Red Mountain Park Trailhead. Bring your shoes, strollers, dogs, and food. Please RSVP to Eric & Kristina Theall at 205.218.9725 or email [email protected]. Our regular meetings resume Wednesday, October 1.
Adult Scripture Study Wednesdays 6:15 pm St. Martin Room
In this Scripture Study we will focus on the Prophets as an overview, Amos, and Hosea. Begins Wednesday, September 17. This class is led by Fr. Ackerman.
RCIA Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm St. Jude Room
This program is for people wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith. Participants may receive the Rites of Initiation for full inclusion in the Church. Begins Wednesday, September 17. Led by Mike Brown and the RCIA Team. For more information, contact Mike at 205.822.9125 or email [email protected].
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ESL Classes ESL Classes start on Tuesday, September 16. They will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for adults only. Child care is available. If you need more information, contact Debora Moradi at 205.822.3619 or email [email protected].
Marriage Prep Class The next Marriage Prep Class held at Prince of Peace will be Sunday, October 5, from 9:45 am - 3:30 pm in the St. Jude Room. Anyone wishing to get married at Prince of Peace must attend a Marriage Prep Class. Please call the
parish office to register at 205.822.9125.
Baptismal Prep Class The next Baptism Prep Class will be held Sunday, September 14, at 9:30 am in the St. Catherine Room. Anyone wishing to have their child baptized at POP must attend this class one time. To register for the class and to schedule a Baptism, please call the parish office at 205.822.9125.
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Wednesday Dinners We resume dinner on Wednesday, September 17. Join us at 5:30 pm in Deasy Hall for dinner. Adults $4, children $2, those under 5 eat free. Come for a delicious meal and fellowship.
POP Adult Night Out
Friday, September 12 at 6:00 pm
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Please RSVP by September 10 to:
www.popnightout.myevent.com
Nursery opens for drop off at 5:45 pm
For more information,
call Rhyann Granger at 205.401.7908.
We are always in need of volunteers to help watch the nursery during this event. Be sure you are prepared to volunteer by taking the Diocesan Youth Protection Training Course. You can take the class online at www.popcatholic.org for a small fee or contact Cathy Yarbrough at 205.822.9125 ext. 23 for more information.
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PraySing! PraySing! is a parent/child music, rhythm, prayer and song session created to guide parents to interact with their children through songs while helping your child develop a lifelong love of music. We play, we sing, we dance, we learn how music affects our whole being positively. We practice learning skill development like, clapping, hopping, jumping, sharing and praying. You and your child will have great fun playing drums, bells, singing and dancing with each other. The class is filling quickly!! Only a few spots remain in the Tuesday morning class and Wednesday morning class, both begin at 9:30. The first class begins on September 16 and will run for 6 weeks and is 40 minutes in length. Children newborn through age 5 are welcome. A parent must accompany their child in the class. Please contact Megan Everett, [email protected] to register or for more information.
Youth Protection 1 Training Classes
As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults. As they participate in activities within or sponsored by our diocese, it is our commitment to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing.
In accordance with Diocese of Birmingham it is policy to offer continued Youth Protection Training to all employees and volunteers who have routine contact with children or vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers MUST BE TRAINED. You have 2 options to take the classes.
The complete schedule of free classes can be found at www.bhmdiocese.org under ‘Child and Youth Protection Information’. You may register and take one of the offered classes. A class at Prince of Peace will be Monday, October 27th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Deasy Hall.
An online class is offered for a fee. For information about the process requirements and sign up instructions please go to www.popcatholic.org and on the Church tab click on ‘Parish Services’, ‘Youth’, Online Alternative Youth Protection 1’. After completing the online class, a copy of the completion certificate and a completed AS1 form must be returned to the Religious Education Office for processing.
Lost & Found Our Lost & Found box is overflowing! We have numerous pairs of reading glasses and sunglasses, various jewelry items and keys - car & home, rosaries, earbuds, a Dora the Explorer purse, a pair of tennis shoes, books, a journal, a sippy cup, a toy tiger, a cell phone, and an umbrella. Please stop by the parish office to pick up your missing item.
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Adventure Ark Playschool
We are having a wonderful start to our year! We are enjoying getting to know the children and their fun personalities! Noah’s Ark is our Bible Story of the month. If you would like more information about our Playschool program, please contact Kara Woodard at 205.822.9125.
MOMS Group Join us again on September 12 in the St. Monica Room at 9:30 am. POP Guidance Counselor, Debbie Calvert, will talk about preparing for a great
school year. New members are always welcome. Nursery will be provided. Contact Cindy Crook at 205.403.7463 for more details.
Seniors Lunch The Seniors Lunch will be held Tuesday, September 16. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, followed by lunch and bingo at 11:30 in Deasy Hall. Cost is $6.00 per person. Please RSVP by calling the parish office at 205.822.9125.
Name Tags Help make our church a friendly place. Name tags are offered in the Gathering Space after every Mass. Order yours today! Cost is $5.
High School Youth
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, September 7: Kickoff and dinner at 6:00 pm in the School Cafeteria - Bring your bucket for the Ice Bucket Challenge! Wednesday, September 14: Wednesday night lesson and dinner from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Meet on the red steps in the school. Sunday, September 14: Bring your best singing voice - It’s Karaoke Night!
Please contact Lauren Atchison with any questions at [email protected].
Nursery The church nursery is available for children ages 6 months through 2 years of age during the 8:30 and 11:00 am Masses. If you have never visited our nursery, you are welcome to come down for a tour!
Breast Cancer Survivors We meet on the third Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 16 at 7:00 pm in the St. Elizabeth Room. If you have any questions, please call Bette Graffeo at 205.822.9125.
Middle School Youth The middle school youth will begin meeting on Wednesday, September 17! All children in middle school are welcome to attend for formation, fellowship and fun! We will meet in Deasy Hall at 5:30pm for dinner and will conclude at 7:30pm. More information will be coming soon...please mark your calendars for our first meeting. See you soon!
Special Moms POP Special Moms will meet for lunch on Thursday, September 18 at LaBrisa at 11:30 am. Feel free to invite your other special mom friends. If you have questions, please email Natalie Portera at [email protected] or call 205.979.4556.
Annual Pork Roast Sale
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Benefits the Diocese Priesthood
Scholarship Fund
Cost is $35 per roast
Pickup is Saturday,
October 11
8:00 am - Noon
Sale begins September 6 and continues through September 28 after each Mass. See a Knights of Columbus member for
more information.
Save the Date!
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, September 21
Sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Family Services
Counseling Occasionally, we may feel the need for some counsel or advice in our lives. Whether it regards one’s marriage, family or personal life, Catholic Family Services’ social workers are here to help. CFS is located near UAB, on Birmingham’s Southside. Fees are based on your ability to pay. CFS is funded though Catholic Charities and is a United Way agency. Call 205.324.6561 or visit our website at www.cfsbhm.org.
Stewardship: Parishioners Answering God’s Call A parishioner, a working Mom, recently offered to help with the preparation for Fall Sunday School. She couldn’t commit to teaching a class, but knew that she had some availability to help in other areas. Materials were provided to her that she could tear apart, sort and file while watching TV at night. It was a great help to the staff and allowed the parishioner to use her ‘gifts.’
Please submit your stewardship story examples to [email protected]. They may be edited for space consideration.
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On Sunday,
September 14, a group
from Prince of Peace
will serve lunch to the
needy at the Church of
the Reconciler.
Volunteers are needed to provide food
and desserts and help serve the meal
on that Sunday. If you would like to
help with this ministry, please call Cathy
Bertanzetti at 205.907.8345.
Bread
& Roses
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Casting Lots for the Seamless Garment (John 19:23-24) Written by a Man in Uganda
“A few years ago, I got a call on my cell phone from a twelve year old child from my village. He was calling me from a bus stop. He’d taken a bus into the city alone and he was calling me to ask if I could help him find a way to go to school. Both of his parents had died of AIDS, and he had no money for tuition. I told him to stay where he was and left work immediately to pick him up. At first I was very mad at him. He should not have traveled alone. But then I looked at him and I saw myself. I’d also been desperate to go to school after my father was killed, but we had no money. So even though I was suffering myself, I told him I would try to help him. My salary was not enough, so I tried many things to get money. After work, I went to the landfill to hunt for recyclables. But after I paid to have them cleaned, there was no money left. Now I’m trying to make bricks. I have a small operation in the village to make bricks and I sell them in the city. It doesn’t make much money, but it’s enough to pay tuition for the boy and three of his siblings.” No one in Africa wants your money. They want the dignity of earning a living and to help the less fortunate in their community. 9 out of every 10 Ugandans have tried a business in an effort to improve their own lives and break the cycle of poverty. They’re not in poverty because they won’t work but because they live under a totalitarian rule that oppresses them, even to death. Amid the rampant disease, poverty, civil unrest, and illiteracy, there are hundreds of thousands of souls yearning to live meaningful lives. You can learn more about these incredible people at www.humansofnewyork.com. (Courtesy of Dennis Krantz’s weekly bible commentary - [email protected]) For more information on the Seamless Garment Ministry, please contact Tom & Elsbeth Germanson at 205.565.3456.
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Shared Blessings Shared Blessings is a ministry that serves people in need through household donations. Prince of Peace parishioners have served over 50 families in our parish and community through this ministry in the last year. If you are cleaning out or updating, please consider donating your used goods to Prince of Peace. We are currently in need of a sofa, tv stand, 2 twin beds, dryer, small kitchen table with chairs, baby girl summer clothing size 9-12 months and winter clothing size 12-18 months. We are always looking for willing volunteers to help transport large items. Please assure that items are clean and ready to be placed in someone’s home. If you have items to donate, please contact Jacqueline McLeod at 248-444-7411. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please call Kathy Claypoole at 205.451.3332.
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