February 2019 archive of Parish News Blog
Faithstories #4-A Survivor's Story - Mike Durant
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/26/19
Our Wednesday, March 13 guest speaker is Mike Durant. He was the pilot of Super Six Four, the Black Hawk helicopter that was shot down in Somalia in 1993. He was captured by the enemy, put through a horrible experience, and lived to tell the tale. Please join us at ... Read More »
School 7th Grader Wins County Spelling Bee
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/26/19
Congratulations to Prince of Peace Catholic School seventh grade student Kirstan Davie who won the 2018 Jefferson County Spelling Bee on February 8, 2019. She won by correctly spelling the word “depreciate.” Kirstan now advances to the Alabama State Spelling Bee on March 9 at Westwood Baptist Church in ... Read More »
Lenten Fish Frys at POP!
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/22/19
Our Knights of Columbus will offer Lenten fish fry Friday dinners on March 8, 15 and 22 in Deasy Hall from 6-7:30 pm. A free will offering will be accepted. The Knights will also host BINGO following dinner. Bring your family for a delicious dinner and plan to stay ... Read More »
Faithstories #4 - Holy Orders
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/20/19
Update February 25: This evening has been cancelled. Next Faithstories evening will be March 13, 2019. Topic and speakers to be announced.
On Wednesday, March 6, we will have the opportunity to hear the “Faithstories” of two of our own - Fr. Joy Nellissery and newly-ordained Deacon Rick DiGiorgio. ... Read More »
March Sibshops
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/20/19
Please join us for our first 2019 "Sibshops" session on Sunday, March 17 from 2:30pm - 5pm in Deasy Hall. This opportunity is for the siblings of children who have medical or developmental needs and challenges. Sibshops is a youth support group for these siblings (aged 8-13) filled with ... Read More »
Lent/Easter Masses
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/18/19
April 18 – HOLY THURSDAY – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
• NO 8:30 a.m. Mass
• NO morning Adoration or Confessions
• 7:00 p.m. Mass – bilingual
• 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Adoration - Chapel
9:15 p.m. - Guided meditation - ChapelApril 19 – GOOD FRIDAY – CHURCH ... Read More »
Faithstories #3-Marriage: Faith, Communication & Connectedness
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/15/19
Join us for our third Faithstories program Wednesday, February 27 at Prince of Peace, 6:15pm in Deasy Hall, for an evening dedicated to the topic of marriage. Dr. Dale Wisely will open with a presentation about the importance of communication and “connectedness” in marriage and how our faith plays ... Read More »
Eagle Scout Joe Carter Gets KofC Award
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/15/19
POP Fourth Degree Knight Ben Chambless presented Eagle Scout and parishioner Joe Carter with Assembly 2507's patriotic service award on Jan 28, 2019. Joe was honored for the US flag retirement boxes which he built and installed at POP and two other Hoover locations as his Eagle Scout project. ... Read More »
New Way to Support Catholic Schools
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/14/19
If you anticipate having a state tax liability in 2019, you can redirect up to half of those tax dollars to Catholic schools in the Diocese of Birmingham through the C2 Opportunity Scholarships without costing you any additional money! C2 was created in partnership with Catholic Charities to help ... Read More »
Sunday Lent Adult Faith Study
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 2/12/19
Exploring Lent, Holy Week, & Easter: A New Adult Formation Program
The pinnacle of the Church’s liturgical year is the period of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. Join noted theologian Fr. John Baldovin, S.J., in St. Monica room on Sundays at 9:45 a.m., beginning March 10 and concluding April ... Read More »