Art, Basketball, VBS and Theatre: Summer Offerings for Children

Art, Basketball, VBS and Theatre: Summer Offerings for Children

ART CAMP is available either 12 –16 June or 19-23 June for students entering K5-8th grade with Marilyn Alber. Classes are 2 hours daily (Monday-Friday) and include demonstrations along with individual instruction on different media, including pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and acrylics. Fees are $160 for a week. Materials are provided. Classes will be on campus in the PAC-Art Room. Deadline for registration is Monday 29 May. Forms are available at the school office or via this link: flyer and registration form. Questions? Contact Marilyn at
mmalber@att.net

DRIBBLE FOR DESTINY is 10-13 July for ages 6-13. Camp includes ball dribbling, passing, shooting, ball handling, contests, daily devotions, videos, snacks and full court play. An awards ceremony is 13 July at 11a. Cost is $95 and includes a t-shirt or ball. Registration forms are in the parish office and on the website.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is 23-28 July 2017. We are bringing in Totus Tuus from the Diocese of Charlotte.

  • Grade school program runs Monday-Friday, 9a-2:30p (students bring bag lunches from home)
  • Junior and Senior High School program runs from  Sunday to Thursday, 7-9p.

Cost is $20 per child, with a family maximum cost of $40. Please fill out registration forms as soon as possible. Registration opens to non-parishioners on 1 May. All registration forms are due no later than 9 June 2017. Please call Maria Barontini at 864.331.3919 for forms and additional information. Links to forms: volunteers, registration of kids, and waiver.

CHORAL THEATRE CAMP is 11-17 June. Participants will enjoy a faith-building, fully costumed musical drama. Each half day session is an all-inclusive activity with themed snacks, social activities, outdoor time and rehearsals of singing, staging and basic choreography. There are only 40 spots open for this exciting week of fun, singing, acting and games! The final performances will be 17 June at 11a (Saturday).

  • Rising first-4th graders will perform Elijah!: God’s Faithful Prophet retelling the dramatic story of Mount Carmel as all the prophets, both genuine and phony, prayed to have their altar ignited in flames by the power of their God.
  • Rising 5th- 8th graders will perform Esther bringing the story to life of royalty, secret plots, imaginary camels, and evil assistants!

Program fee is $85 for 1 child, $150 for 2 children and a maximum family fee of $200. Fees include instruction, t-shirt, themed snacks and materials. Registration is due no later than 10 May. Links to forms: description of program, registration.

St Joseph’s Day Potluck Brunch

St Joseph’s Day Potluck Brunch

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

 

Holy Family Society Foster Closet

Holy Family Society Foster Closet

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

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

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

 

Friday Fish Frys

Friday Fish Frys

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