by popadmin | May 31, 2019 | Events, The Latest
Evenings of Recollection are similar to a two hour silent retreat. Its purpose is to help participants sanctify their ordinary life in and through their work, family, and recreational activities. The program is a meditation, preferably by a priest from the Prelature of Opus Dei, a talk by a layman on living the Christian virtues combined with time for spiritual reading, and an examination of conscience in front of the Blessed Sacrament. There is also the opportunity for the Sacrament of Confession. The evening closes with an optional time for fellowship, light snacks, and refreshments.
We are extremely fortunate that Father Velez, a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature, who is based in Miami Florida and supports the activities in Atlanta will be able to visit us for an Evening of Recollection for Men on Friday, 7 June at 7p in the Church (1209 Brushy Creek Road Taylors, SC 29687).
by Communications Director | Mar 29, 2019 | Events, School
Come one, come all to celebrate “The Greatest School on Earth” on 11 May from 5.30-10.30p at Embassy Suites Downtown! It’s our annual POPArt Party event and fun evening of togetherness across our school and parish family with dinner, drinks, live entertainment, games, silent and live auction and a DJ! Your $55 ticket includes a 4 course dinner:
– crostini with herb boursin & smoked salmon
– fried goat cheese balls
– mixed greens with toppings and dressings
– shrimp and grits
– garlic mashed potatoes with toppings
– live steak station with chef
– passed desserts and coffee
And, that’s not all – there’s an AFTER PARTY for an additional $20pp with champagne and light appetizers at Up on the Roof!
by Communications Director | Feb 12, 2019 | Events, Parish Life
The Felician Sisters of South Carolina, together with the Board of Directors of the Felician Center, invite you to join them for a “Lenten Pilgrimage of Prayer and Mercy” on Saturday, 16 March 2019. This pilgrimage to Kingstree, South Carolina and to the Felician Center is a unique opportunity for those from our parish to associate themselves even more closely through prayer and service with the mission and ministry of the Felician Center.
The pilgrimage will begin at 11a with Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Joyful Hope celebrated by Fr. Smith and conclude at 5p. Participants will hear talks on the spirituality and vision of Blessed Angela, learn more about the work of the Felicians here in South Carolina, and render acts of service by helping in the clothing closet, food pantry, or other service area. Prayers for Blessed Angela’s intercession for specific needs and a blessing with her relics will be offered for all at the end of Mass. This is an excellent opportunity to spiritually prepare for Easter through prayer and acts of service while learning more about the work we already support at the Felician Center.
Transportation, for which there may be a nominal cost, will be arranged from Prince of Peace based on interest and sufficient numbers.
To register: https://tinyurl.com/prayerandmercy. Questions? Contact Joe Waters, watersjp@gmail.com or 864.350.2894.
by Communications Director | Jan 11, 2019 | Events, Parish Life
From the earliest centuries of the Church, Christians gathered in the evening on the Lord’s Day to sing psalms, hymns and spiritual canticles. The official public evening prayer of the Church’s Liturgy of the Hours is Vespers, named after the Vesper Star that rises to herald the fall of night. At Vespers, we sing five psalms; we listen to the Word of God, sing a hymn for the Evening. The highlight of the service is the Magnificat, the Canticle of Mary, in which the Altar and the Faithful are incensed as sign of honor and our prayers rising to God. After a prayer, we visit the Lady Altar to ask Mary’s protection during the night.
by Communications Director | Jan 11, 2019 | Events
While sipping an Irish cocktail or beer, settle in for a special evening on “How to drink like a saint” with renowned author, Dr. Michael Foley. Dr. Foley is a Catholic theologian who teaches in the Great Texts Program at Baylor University. He has published approximately 200 essays on topics ranging from sacred liturgy to contemporary culture. Dr. Foley is the author of several books, including Drinking with the Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy Hour and Drinking with Saint Nick: Christmas Cocktails for Sinners and Saints. The event is presented as part of our Ordinary Splendor series.
- Saturday, 16 March at 7p in Parish House at Prince of Peace Catholic Church (1209 Brushy Creek Rd, Taylors, SC 29687).
- Questions? Call Angela Calabro 864.331.3903.
by Communications Director | May 1, 2018 | Events
CONFERENCE ON ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA – “THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN ORDINARY LIFE”
June 10, 2018
- 11:00 AM Holy Mass concelebrated by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD, and Fr. Larry Kutz,
homilist, Priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei
- Blessing of St. Josemaria statue
- 12:00 PM Light lunch for Conference attendees
- 1:00 Presentation: John Coverdale, St. Josemaria: “Saint of Ordinary Life”
- 1:45 Q & A
- 2:00 Video: Meeting St. Josemaria
- 2:30 Break
- 2:40 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- Private prayer
- Confessions available
- 3:15 Closing Meditation: Fr. Jeffrey F. Kirby
- Benediction
- 3:45 Veneration of St. Josemaria Relic
- 4:00 End
There is something holy, something divine hidden in the most ordinary situations and it is up to each one of you to discover it. We discover the invisible God in the most visible and material things. There is NO other way. Either we learn to find our Lord in ordinary, everyday life, or else we shall never find him. St. Josemaria Escriva, Passionately Loving the World
Heads up! Very limited parking in the church lot, and no overflow area, except bordering the highway. If you plan to attend the opening Mass, it is best to arrive by not later than 10:30. Address of Our Lady of Grace Church: 7095 Waxhaw Highway, Lancaster, SC. Directions are accessible on website: www.gracewepray.org
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