Advent Confession Times

Advent Confession Times

Our normal schedule of Wednesdays 5-6p and Saturdays 3.30-4.30p. In addition, the following are added for Advent:

  • Sunday, 17 Dec 7.30-9p
  • Monday, 18 Dec 5-7p
  • Tuesday, 19 Dec 7-9a, 11a-2p, 5-9p
  • Wednesday, 20 Dec 7-9a, 11a-2p, 5-9p
  • Thursday, 21 Dec 7-9a, 11a-2p, 5-9p
  • Friday, 22 Dec 5-7p
  • Saturday, 23 Dec 11a-2p & 3.30-4.30p

Confession before Christmas is encouraged in Catholicism to purify the soul and embrace the spiritual renewal symbolized by Jesus’ birth. It allows believers to reflect, seek forgiveness, and reconcile with God, fostering a deeper connection to the essence of Christmas. By acknowledging shortcomings and receiving absolution, one enters the season with a cleansed spirit, ready to embrace the significance of Christ’s arrival. It embodies the spirit of repentance and prepares the heart to fully appreciate the transformative message of hope, love, and redemption that Christmas represents, fostering a meaningful and spiritually fulfilling celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Join us for Compline during Advent!

Join us for Compline during Advent!

Join us for Compline on the Sundays of Advent, 3 December – 17 December, at 7p.

The official public night prayer of the Church’s Liturgy of the Hours, Compline is a time where we gather as Christians to examine our conscience, sing psalms with their proper antiphons, and listen to the Word of God.  The highlight of the service is the Anthem to Our Lady, in which we process to the Lady Altar and the faithful are sprinkled with Holy Water.

Advent Market 2023

Advent Market 2023

Prince of Peace will host a parish festival this year to celebrate the start of Advent on Saturday, 2 December from 9a-5p in the Parish Activity Center. In addition to a number of wonderful artisans selling hand-made goods perfect for Christmas gifts, there will be music, food, church tours, Advent items (candles, wreaths, calendars, and meditation books) and the official unveiling of Prince of Peace’s Great Nativity in the Parish for 2023. Children will have a free scavenger hunt and craft activity around the Market, and parish ministries will be present to share more about the good work they do in the community. Come join us as we prepare to celebrate Advent and await the feast of the Prince of Peace’s birth! Proceeds from vendor fees will go toward helping those in need this Holiday Season. For more information, or to enquire about vendor availability, click the link or contact Michael at 864.331.3902. Featured events:

  • Saint Nicholas reading and kid’s photo op at 11a-12.15p & again from 3p-4p
  • Kid’s crafts and activities throughout the day (festive gifts and Jesse tree scavenger hunt)
  • Gift of a Christ Child figurine for your nativity (limited number – arrive early; will be blessed on 1st Sunday of Advent Mass)
  • Chocolate Candy Decorating Class with Chef Maria Rauch at 10a & 2p. The fee (payable to Maria Rauch) is $10 fee per person. The class is open to children and adults. Children 10 and younger must have an adult with them and their cost is $20. Email to save your seat!

Hourly Schedule:

  • 9a Market Opens with local artisans and vendors, festive live music, and the unveiling of The Great Nativity
  • 10a Chocolate Candy Decorating Class
  • 11a Saint Nicholas Reading & Photos
  • 12.30p Organ Tour & Demonstration (in Church)
  • 12.30p Special Book Reading & Gift of Baby Jesus (near stage in PAC)
  • 1p Church Tour (in Church)
  • 1.45p Sacred Music Demonstration (in Church)
  • 2p Chocolate Candy Decorating Class
  • 3p Saint Nicholas Reading & Photos
  • 4p Join the Choir and Sing Carols

 

2023 Holiday Craft Fair

2023 Holiday Craft Fair

Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School is delighted to announce the return of its 29th annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, 4 November 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This highly anticipated event promises to be a day filled with festive cheer, remarkable craftsmanship, and a wonderful opportunity to kickstart your holiday shopping.

The 2023 Holiday Craft Fair will take place at Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School, located at [1209 Brushy Creek Road Taylors, SC 29687]. With a reputation for excellence, this event has become a beloved tradition for the local community, drawing in visitors from near and far.

Admission to the fair is free, making it accessible to all members of the community. Vendor fees are used to provide 50 turkeys to hungry families at Thanksgiving. The event is not only an opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind gifts and support local artisans but also a chance to come together and celebrate the holiday season in a warm and welcoming environment.

For more information about the 2023 Holiday Craft Fair, contact Jim at popcraftfair@charter.net. Vendor Applications are available here. Vendor Booths are SOLD OUT.

A Fire Waiting To Be Lit: Presentation by Fr Smith

A Fire Waiting To Be Lit: Presentation by Fr Smith

On Saturday, 10 September beginning at 6.30p in Croghan Hall, Fr Christopher Smith will share about the history and future of Catholicism in Turkey in a presentation called “A Fire Waiting To Be Lit.” This presentation will not be livestreamed or recorded. To learn more, visit this flyer. The bulletin insert on the weekend on 11 September will include the flyer with an envelope to make a gift to the Church in the Turkey. For a recurring donation, please visit our Tithely platform and select “Anatolian Fund.”

Feast of St Joseph Mass, Procession & Dinner

Feast of St Joseph Mass, Procession & Dinner

Saturday, 19 March is the Feast of St Joseph and we’re celebrating!

  • 5p Mass of St Joseph & Procession, a wonderfully unique way to honor the foster father of our Lord. Hymns and other musical pieces will offer a chance to sing together the glorious holiness of this mighty patron and spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mother!
  • An Italian meal awaits with spaghetti, salad and rolls. Families are encouraged to bring a dessert to share. We’ll have fun with a Knights of Columbus photobooth, a game of “Kids Say The Darndest Things led by Gus Killough, and a craft sponsored by Home Depot.

If you’re unable to join us for Mass, please arrive at 5.50p for feasting and fun!

A giant thank you to our donors who made this event possible:

  • Sciortino’s Trattoria & Pizzeria
  • The Cat Clinic – Carolyn Anderson
  • Marcel Farge
  • Coldwell Banker Caine – Felicia Griggs
  • Twin Falls Dentistry – Peter & Nicole McPherson
  • McAfee Funeral Home – John McAfee
  • Carole Harris
  • Charles Ashworth
  • Gregory Cullum Smith & Caitlin Davis Smith