Parish News Blog
Pennies From Heaven Starts Soon
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/07/23
The POP Knights' annual Pennies From Heaven fundraising campaign for diocesan seminarians begins the weekend of March 18/19 and wraps up the weekend of March 25/26. The POP Knights will be distibuting coin containers after all Masses the weekend of March 11/12. Parishioners are asked to collect coins and ... Read More »
Conversations with the Experts Series
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/14/23
We have planned a fantastic spring series for our newly-branded “Wednesday Night Live” program with expert speakers on a wide variety of topics. The evening begins with dinner at 5:30pm in Deasy Hall, followed by conversations with the experts starting at 6:10pm. No RSVP required.
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Habitat for Humanity Lenten Day of Service
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/07/23
Join us to help build a Pope Francis Habitat for Humanity house for a family in need on March 11, 2023 from 8am to 3pm. We will be framing a house for the Loretta Smith family in Besssemer. Volunteer registration on the Habitat for Humanity website opens on February ... Read More »
"Denim & Diamonds" Dances
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/01/23
The POP Girl Scouts will host the annual father/daughter and mother/son dances on March 3 and 4, respectively, in Deasy Hall from 7-8:30pm. This much-anticipated event known as "Denmin and Diamonds" requires registration and a payment of $25 per couple, plus an $5 per additional child. Registrationa and payments ... Read More »
Lunch & Learn-"The Eucharist"
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/30/23
Our popular “Lunch & Learn” series continues with a program about the Eucharist from Father Ray Dunmyer. There will be three sessions held at noon on February 27, March 6 and March 13 at the church. You may have heard that the United States Council of Catholic Bishops is ... Read More »
Lenten Fish Frys
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/18/23
The POP Knights will offer a fish fry during Lent on all Fridays from February 24 through March 31, 2023 from 6-7:30pm in Deasy Hall. There is no charge for the meals; however, donations are welcome. Bingo will follow the meal and raffle tickets for the Lady Knights' handmade ... Read More »
New Women of Worship Study
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/13/23
We often hear about Jesus’ passion and death, but imagine experiencing them for the very first time. In No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, we are going to walk step-by-step with Jesus on his journey from his agony in the garden to his crucifixion on Calvary. Every step of the ... Read More »
55+Better Chili Cook Off and Dessert Bake Off
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/01/23
Our 55 and Better group is hosting a chili cook off and a desert bake off on January 19, 2023 at 6pm in Deasy Hall. You do not have to participate in the contest in order to come. If you would like to participate, please advise when you RSVP ... Read More »
Kari Kampakis Coming to POP!
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 12/20/22
The POP MOMS group is excited to bring Kari Kampakis, author, podcaster, and national speaker from Birmingham, Alabama, to Prince of Peace for a Sunday afternoon program on January 29, 2023 from 3-5pm in Deasy Hall. Her bestselling books for moms and books for teen girls have been used ... Read More »
"Eyewitness Paul's Letters" - New Study
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 12/20/22
Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:45am-10:45am, January 8 through March 5, in the St. John room for a new adult faith study series featuring the popular eyewitness account of Paul’s New Testament letters. Paul’s 13 letters were written over two decades, from A.D. 48 to 68. Nine of ... Read More »