Parish News Blog
Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/23/20
Congrats to parishioners Wade and Bib Northington on their 50th wedding anniversary! The couple was married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mayfield, KY on June 13, 1970. Wade is a retired veterinarian with 25 years in private mixed animal practice and 20 years at the Murray State University ... Read More »
A Note From Fr. Joy
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/17/20
My dear parish family,
Very Rev. Fr. Bryan Jerabek, the Chancellor of our diocese, has informed me that I will be reassigned on October 8, 2020 to St. Mary of the Visitation, Huntsville, AL. Reflecting upon my life here at Prince of Peace, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank ... Read More »
Lunch for the Homeless Resumes!
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/16/20
We are excited to announce that beginning June 28 we will partner with Food for Our Journey food truck to provide a hot lunch for the homeless. In the past, we donated and served meals at Church of the Reconciler, but they are not serving meals right now. So, ... Read More »
Sock Collection for Homeless
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/12/20
Please help us provide socks to the homeless. We learned from Kelly Harden Greene and Christine Pappas Golab of Food For Our Journey food truck (which feeds the homeless 7 days a week) that there is a HUGE need for men's and women's socks among the homeless in Birmingham. So let's do it - ... Read More »
Virtual VBS Success!
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/12/20
The theme of this year’s vacation Bible school at Prince of Peace was “Rocky Railway-Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through” – an appropriate title for the times! We weren’t able to host the children at POP due to COVID-19, so we offered a virtual experience instead. Each morning at 9:30am, ... Read More »
Knights' New Member Meeting
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/11/20
POP parishioners - Interested in joining the POP Knights of Columbus and learning about their insurance benefits? Contact Chris Rickling , 267-5228 and he will email you the ZOOM meeting online details. OR you can attend the meeting in Deasy Hall - please be prepared to social distance and wear ... Read More »
POP is "Best Place to Worship" (again)!
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/08/20
Prince of Peace Catholic Parish was named “Best Place to Worship” by Hoover’s Magazine in its June/July issue! This is the second consecutive year that the church has received this honor. In addition, Prince of Peace Catholic School was named runner-up as “Best Private/Public School” in the same contest. ... Read More »
Interfaith Prayer Service
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/08/20
Prince of Peace Catholic Parish will livestream an interfaith prayer service for those lost to COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 16, at 7 pm on our Facebook page (@princeofpeacehoover) and website (www.popcatholic.org). Twelve local religious leaders representing many different faiths will offer brief (one to four minute) reflections/prayers for all ... Read More »
Three Confirmed at POP on Pentecost!
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/07/20
Welcome Anita Borton Hjelmeland, Lindsay Baggette and Nikotye Marie Gross to the Catholic Church and the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish family ! These three ladies were confirmed on Pentecost, May 24, 2020, by Fr. Fallon. Thank you to their sponsors Mark Hjelmeland, Debbie Maple, Nancy Carr, respectively, as well ... Read More »
Bradley Murai Wins Faith in Action Award
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 6/04/20
Prince of Peace Catholic Church recently presented Hoover High School graduate Bradley Murai with the 2020 Caitlin Sweeney-McDaniel Award for Faith in Action. This award honors a graduating high school senior within the parish who exemplifies their Catholic faith in action, serves their community, and is a well-rounded student. ... Read More »