September 2019 archive of Parish News Blog
Knights Receive Columbian Award
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/26/19
For the fourth consecutive year, the POP Knights of Columbus received the National Columbian Award! This award is given by the Supreme Council of the national Knights of Columbus and is a tangible testimony of the efficiency, industry and excellent activity programs of the POP Council. It recognizes excellence ... Read More »
Dr. Wisely-"Rethinking Bullying-for Parents"
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/23/19
Dr. Dale Wisely will present “Rethinking Bullying-For Parents” this October, which is National Bullying Prevention Month. There will be two presentations on two different dates in the school’s youth room at 8:15 am. Parents of preK through fourth grade students are invited attend on October 11. Parents of ... Read More »
New high school Gospel reflection
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/19/19
Attention high school youth - POP Youth Minister Hannah Matthews is starting an after-Mass Gospel reflection group for you on Sundays at 6pm beginning September 29 in the St. Anthony room The high school youth group meets for Sunday Mass at 4:45pm and this is a great way to ... Read More »
POP School Fall Festival 10/26
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/19/19
The POP School fall festival will be held October 26 on the school grounds. The day begins with the "Dove Dash" 5K run at 7:30am (registration at 7am) followed by a fun run. Register online for the Dove Dash here. The National Anthem will be sung live by Mr. James ... Read More »
Kindergarten Open House
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/17/19
Our Kindergarten open house will be held Thursday, September 19 beginning at 8:15am in the school library. Come and learn about our excellent program, meet teachers and administrators and see why we were voted the best school in Hoover. We are already taking applications for the 2020-2021 school year. ... Read More »
Faith and Healing Program with Dr. Wisely
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/16/19
Dr. Wisely is offering a three session program on faith and healing this fall. The program will touch upon Gospel healing stories and our beliefs about faith, illness and healing. These sessions will be held on October 30, November 6 and November 13 in the St. John conference room ... Read More »
Keeping Faith Alive in Daily Life and in Children
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/16/19
There will be a panel discussion "Keeping Faith Alive in Daily Life and in Children" with Fr. Joy Nellissery (POP associate pastor), Dr. Dale Wisely (POP director of family life) and Megan Everett (POP formation director.) September 18, 7pm, Deasy Hall. No RSVP necessary.
Coffee for Dads
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/12/19
All fathers of the church and school are invited to coffee with our Director of Family Life Dr. Dale Wisely on Thursday, October 10 from 7:15 am to 8:30 am in the St. Jude room. The social will begin witha prayer followed by time to visit and become acquainted ... Read More »
STEM Workshop for Parish Girls
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/10/19
POP School science teachers Mrs. Sammis and Mrs. Jones are offering a STEM workshop for parish girls in fourth through eighth grade on Sunday, October 6 from 2-4pm at POP School. The afternoon will include STEM build activities, snacks and a guest speaker. It is limited to 25 participants. ... Read More »
Old Testament Speaker at Nov. Lady Knights
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 9/10/19
The POP Lady Knights have invited speaker Vannessa Sanders of "otLive" to give a presentation on the Old Testament on November 18 at 6:30pm in Deasy Hall. Ms. Sanders is a certified associate Instructor for "otLIVE" (Old Testament Live) which is part of a global ministry called Walk Thru ... Read More »