January 2018 archive of Parish News Blog
Knights Name Poster Contest Winners
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/29/18
Congratulations to the nine Prince of Peace Catholic Parish students who placed in the 2018 POP Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest. According to Grand Knight Gerald Buford, 257 entries were received this year. The winning posters have been sent to district-level competition! There, the posters ... Read More »
Adult 6-Week Confirmation Program Starts 2/18
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/28/18
Have you been baptized but never had the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Confirmation? During the six Sundays of Lent, Prince of Peace Catholic Parish will offer a program just for you. Beginning February 18, from 9:45 am to 10:45 am in St. Monica conference room, a special ... Read More »
New - Sunday Church Office Hours
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/28/18
This Sunday was the debut of our "mini-church office" in the gathering space! Bilingual church secretary Liset Martinez will be at the welcome desk every Sunday from 7:45am to 1pm to answer your questions and save you a trip or phone call to the church office during the week!
POPaplooza Feb. 1
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/27/18
Make plans to attend our school's Feb. 1 open house from 5pm - 8pm. Come and see our classrooms, meet teachers, staff and students and participate in fun activities. Prince of Peace Catholic School educates students in pre-Kindergarten through grade 8. Can't make it? Contact the school for a ... Read More »
Catholic Schools Week Jan. 28-Feb 3
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/23/18
Come celebrate the start of Catholic Schools Week this Sunday at Mass! Our school students will greet, sing, read and altar serve at 11am Mass. The Glorybound Youth Choir will sing at the 8:30am Mass. Our school's open house "POPapalooza" is Thurs, Feb.1 from 5-8pm and all are welcome.
Parishioner/School Grad in the News
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/17/18
Parishioner and school graduate Jeff Murai recently built an “outdoor classroom” on the school campus as his Eagle Scout service project. The multipurpose wood benches and table can be used for instruction, to celebrate Mass and as outdoor seating for sports spectators. “I just wanted to give back to the school ... Read More »
All Wednesday Church Events Cancelled
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/17/18
All of tonight's (Jan 17) meetings, Mass, dinner, and activities are cancelled. Enjoy some time with your families and we will see you next week.
Centering Prayer Workshop
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/16/18
“Introduction to Centering Prayer” workshop will be offered at POP by Sr. Mary McGehee, OSB on Jan.27, 9am-2:30pm in St. Jude room. Deadline to register is Jan 22. Send your full name, workshop date, $30 check payable to “COB”, and lunch sandwich choice (turkey, vegetable, or gluten-free) to Louise ... Read More »
Church office closed
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/16/18
The church office is closed today. Tonight's Hispanic communion service is cancelled.
Lunch for Homeless & Photos
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 1/15/18
POP parishioners served a delicious hot lunch to the homeless at the Church of the Reconciler in Birmingham on a cold winter day. Others who volunteered for this monthly ministry donated food, paper products, beverages or helped transport the food. “Feed the Hungry” is one of the seven Corporal ... Read More »