March 2020 archive of Parish News Blog
Blood Drive 3/30-4/3 at POP
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/28/20
There are a lot of healthy people sitting at home trying to figure out how they can help during this health crisis. As you know, blood donations are critically low due to COVID-19. Prince of Peace Catholic Church is teaming up with UAB Health System, St. Vincent's Health ... Read More »
Fr. Fallon Writes: "Our Faith Brings Us Comfort"
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/19/20
You may find a copy of Fr. Fallon's March 18 email to parishioners regarding "Our Faith Brings Us Comfort" here in English and soon in Spanish.
If you didn't receive it, that means that there is not an email address associated with your parish records. Please email the church office with ... Read More »
Fr. Fallon Email to Parish re Mass Suspension
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/18/20
On Tuesday, March 17, Fr. Fallon sent an email to parishioners regarding the suspension of Masses in the Diocese of Birmingham by Bishop Baker. You may find a copy of his email here in English and here in Spanish.
If you didn't receive it, that means that there is ... Read More »
Bishop Suspends Masses/POP Chapel Open
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/18/20
Bishop Baker has suspended the public celebration of Holy Mass through April 3, 2020 in the Diocese of Birmingham. The faithful are dispensed from any Mass obligations during this time.
Our chapel will be open daily from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. for private devotion. Please be mindful of appropriate ... Read More »
Time to Register for Vacation Bible School
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/13/20
Announcing our 2020 VBS, "Rocky Railway-Jesus' Power Pulls Us Through," running June 1-5 from 8:30 am - noon at the church. Children aged 3 through those entering fifth grade in the fall may be registered. Cost is $60 per family. All registrations, both for participants and volunteers (student or ... Read More »
POP's Coronavirus Reponse
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/12/20
Click here for a letter from Fr. Fallon regarding POP's response to the Coronavirus and proactive measures you need to know.
Dr. Wisely Publishes Book
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/08/20
POSTPONED. We will advise when it is rescheduled. You are invited to a reading and signing of Dr. Wisely’s new book, Seven Stars on Tuesday, April 7, from 7-8:30pm at the N.E. Miles Jewish Day School in Mountain Brook “It’s a semi-autobiographical narrative about a boy growing up in ... Read More »
Health Concerns at Mass
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/06/20
We know everyone is concerned about flu, sickness and the Corona virus. As a precaution, Prince of Peace has temporarily suspended the offering of Holy Communion from the chalice at Mass. In addition, we will not be making physical contact with one another with a handshake at the Sign ... Read More »
“75 Years of Catholicism in Birmingham” Talk
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/05/20
CANCELLED - Birmingham native Samuel A. Rumore, Jr. will visit Prince of Peace on Wednesday, March 18 to present “75 Years of Catholicism in Birmingham.” He will discuss the hardships, accomplishments, and personalities of Catholics in Birmingham from 1871 to the end of World War II (1946). This Lenten ... Read More »
Easter Smoked Meats from the Knights
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 3/03/20
The Knights are now taking orders for their delicious smoked Easter hams, smoked Boston butts or Graffeo Italian sausage on their website or by calling and placing an order with Grand Knight Jeff Allen, 205-218-9792 and then paying at pickup. They WILL NOT be taking orders in the gathering ... Read More »