by admin | May 1, 2017 | Events
Pope Francis makes the sign of the cross as he prays in front of the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima during a Marian vigil in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 12. The statue was brought from Portugal for a weekend of Marian events culminating in Pope Francis consecrating the world to Mary. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) (Oct. 14, 2013)
Join us in praying the novena (9 consecutive days)to Our Lady of Fatima from 5-13 May by saying:
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with sincere love of this devotion.
By meditation on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in your Rosary, may we gather the fruits contained therein and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, the Peace of Christ for the world, and this favor that I so earnestly seek of you in this novena.
[here mention your request]
I ask this of you, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor and for the good of all people. Amen.
Say the Our Father (3 times)
Hail Mary (3 times)
Glory Be (3 times)
ABOUT:
The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in 1917 to three Portuguese children: Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. From May 13th to October 13th she appeared six times in the little village of Fatima, Portugal.
World War I was ongoing and left devastation across Europe. Our Lady of Fatima came at this pivotal time telling the children that peace was possible if people would heed her warnings.
Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta were reared in faithful Catholic homes, in a town that remained faithful to the Church amidst persecution from the government. Lucia de Jesus Santos was the youngest of seven children. Her first cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, likewise were devout children from a large family. Through the apparitions of our Lady, the children grew in holiness and wisdom that belied their young age.
Francisco and Jacinta both died a few years later, as our Lady had informed them, while Lucia lived to be 97 years old. Pope Francis will canonize Jacinta and Francisco on May 13th, 2017, in Fatima on the 100th anniversary of the apparitions.
The Miracle of the Sun occurred on October 13th, 1917, witnessed by 70,000 people. Our Lady of Fatima had told the children of the date and place it would occur. All could look directly at the sun without any injury to their eyes. The sun grew in size, shrunk, rotated and spun, looking as if it were dancing. Even non-Catholics and unbelievers witnessed their miracles, and many immediately were converted to God and asked for forgiveness for their sins.
The Church through the local bishop declared the apparitions worthy of belief in October of 1930.
by admin | Mar 16, 2017 | Christian Formation, Events, Liturgy, Parish Life, The Latest
Join the Knights of Columbus in the Knights of Columbus Building for their next Family Rosary Night.
Saturday, 1 April, after the 5p Mass
by admin | Mar 14, 2017 | Christian Formation, Events, Liturgy, Parish Life, The Latest
We interrupt the austerities of Lent to celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph, spouse of Our Lady. Joseph was an ordinary manual laborer, descended from the royal house of David. In the designs of Providence he was destined to become the spouse of the Mother of God. His high praise is expressed in a single phrase, “Foster-father of Jesus.” About this Sacred Scripture has little more to say than that he was a just man – an expression which indicates how faithfully he fulfilled his high trust of protecting and guarding God’s greatest treasure upon earth, Jesus and Mary.
Although, the Solemnity of St Joseph is transferred to Monday the 2oth, we will still honor him on Sunday, 19 March, with a Father’s Brunch. Bring the favorite dish of the father in your family to share with your parish family. There will be crafts for kids and opportunities for Fathers to take fun photos with their children. We will also be taking donations for our new Holy Family Foster Closet.
After the 10a Solemn English Mass in the PAC
by admin | Mar 13, 2017 | Christian Formation, Events, Liturgy, Parish Life, The Latest
Dear parish family,
We’re the Harclerodes (Christine and Stephen) and the Hinsons (Sara and Jacob). We’re Prince of Peace parishioners and foster parents.
As Catholics, we are called to care for the vulnerable and the orphaned. Like Saint Francis, we pray we sow hope where there is despair, joy where there is sadness, and light where there is darkness. One way our families do this is through foster care. And just as many candles burn more brightly than two, we’d like to invite you to join us in this mission.
We have a new ministry at Prince of Peace, the Holy Family Society. We chose the name to honor Mary and Joseph (and his role as a foster father). We seek to live our lives by following their example as parents. We love our foster children without reservation and as unconditionally as we love our natural children.
There are thousands of orphaned and displaced children in the Upstate, and never enough foster families and resources for these children. The Holy Family Society’s goal is to create and maintain an orphan care ministry for these children through faith-based and material support. In order to do this, we need a committed and engaged support network. While not everyone is called to become a foster parent, everyone can help.
The First Step
We’ve created the Holy Family Foster Closet in order to transform good intentions into concrete actions! We’re appealing to you to donate bottles, baby food and formula, bath supplies, diapers and pull-ups in all sizes, gently used clothing from birth – 10 years, toys, and books. Your items can be dropped in the narthex or in Stephanie Lasitter’s office.
The Second Step
We need a new location for the Holy Family Foster Closet. Right now, our families are renting a commercial storage space. This isn’t ideal, but our homes and the church are short on space. If you have or know someone who has an unused room, garage, or office space we can use to host the Holy Family Foster Closet, please email either Christine or Sara.
The Third Step
We will be sharing information about the Holy Family Foster Closet with local foster families in Upstate parishes and asking for their support. If you know someone who might benefit, please email Sara or Christine.
Join Us
An informational meeting is being planned for couples or individuals who want to learn more about fostering and adoption. We hope you will open your heart and consider if God is calling you to help his children in need. We ask for your prayers for PoP foster families and, of course, for the thousands of children in foster care.
Yours in Christ,
Sara & Christine
fostercloset@princeofpeacetaylors.org
by admin | Mar 9, 2017 | Christian Formation, Events, Liturgy, Parish Life, The Latest
Stations of the Cross or the Way of the Cross, also known as Way of Sorrows or Via Crucis, refers to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. The stations grew out of imitations of Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary. The object of the stations is to help the Christian faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage through contemplation of the Passion of Christ. Beginning the 2nd Friday of Lent, we will pray the Stations together in the Church culminating with the Solemn Stations of the Cross on the 6th Friday of Lent during Passiontide.
7p 10 March
7p 17 March
7p 24 March
7p 31 March
7p 7 April
by admin | Mar 9, 2017 | Christian Formation, Events, Liturgy, Parish Life, The Latest
The Knights of Columbus and sponsoring organizations cordially invite all parish members and guest for Friday evening dinner during the Lenten season. This year we will be having four dinners on Friday nights during Lent, so mark your calendars appropriately. We have expanded our menus this year to provide a variety of seafood and pasta dinners. The proceeds from our Friday Knight Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will go to providing bibles for the 7th Grade Religious Education Class, along with our Summer Youth Programs, which include the Summer Choral Theater and Totus Tuus Vacation Bible School.
Come Join Your Parish Family This Lenten Season.
The Menu includes:
• Fried & Baked Fish
• Pasta Dish & Coleslaw
• Hush Puppies & French Fries
• Assorted Drinks & Desserts
Weekly Menu
• 3/10/17 – Tomato Bisque Soup
• 3/17/17 – Shrimp Creole
• 3/31/17 – Fish Tacos with Salsa
• 4/7/17 – Shrimp Gumbo
This is a great time to enjoy a good meal and socialize with other parish families!
Adults – $8.00 • Seniors over 65 – $6.00
Children Under 12 – $6.00 • Children Under 4 – FREE
Max $30.00 for Immediate Family
5:30PM to 7:00PM in the Parish Activity Center
Fridays March 10th • March17th • March 31st • April 7th
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