Summer Camps 2023!

Summer Camps 2023!

by | Apr 5, 2023 | Kids

  • All are welcome to Summer Art Camp with Marilyn Alber.  A great way to start your summer and get creative. Registration deadline is Friday, 26 May. Registration forms are available here or by emailing Marilyn Alber at mmalber@att.net.
    • Two weeks to choose from [6/12- 6/16] or [6/19 – 6/23] for students entering 1st – 8th.  (Limit 10 students per session)
    • Classes are held for 2 hours a day Monday through Friday. (Students 1st-3rd (10a-12p)) (Students 4th-8th (1p-3p)).
    • Fees for one week session is $190 (materials provided).
    • Classes will be held in the Walsingham Building – Art Room.
  • Dribble for Destiny Summer Basketball Camp is 10-13 July from 9a-12p for ages 8-13 boys and girls. Fee: $119 includes free t-shirt and ball; 2 ball dribbling, passing, shooting, ball handling, video, daily contests, and daily devotions. THIS IS A 4 DAY CAMP. SIGN UP AND PAY NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. See registration form.
  • Prince of Peace Catholic School is proud to offer Summer Journey, a FREE, fun and engaging summer school program for K5-8th grade from 12 June – 7 July. The experience meets Monday-Thursday from 9a-12p for 4 weeks. Catapult’s Summer Journey Program offers robust educational opportunities and engaging activities that allow students to learn throughout the summer while also having fun. Our comprehensive program addresses academic, social, and emotional learning by incorporating instruction, enrichment activities, and family support elements.
    • Literacy: Improves students’ skills across the Big 5-phonics, phonological awareness, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary
    • Math: Helps struggling learners build confidence and improve their math skills
    • STEM: Engages students in fun, project-based learning to expand critical thinking skills
    • Life Skills: Fosters growth-mindset and helps students communicate effectively
    • As of 23 April: K5/ 1st Wait List, 2nd/3rd Wait List, 4th/5th 2 spots available, MS 7 spots available
    • Register here.
  • Attention elementary school parents: Prince of Peace is once again offering our popular Summer Choral Theatre, 4-10 June. Participants will join with others from our parish and school in learning and performing a faith-building, fully costumed musical drama. Each day is an all-inclusive activity that will include snacks, social activities, and even outdoor time, in addition to the rehearsals of singing, staging, and basic choreography. Your child won’t want to miss this exciting week! There are only 40 spots available, so make sure to register your child for this opportunity to enjoy a week of fun, singing, acting, and games!
    • Program Fee- $85 for one child, $150 for two children, $200 family maximum (includes instruction, t-shirt, themed snacks, and materials)
    • Registration is open exclusively to Prince of Peace families through 10 April. Registration will open to all others beginning 11 April. All registrations are due no later than 10 May.
    • Registration form
    • Contact Eranga Goonetilleke eranga.goonetilleke@popcatholicschool.org
  • Prince of Peace VBS 2023 will be 16-21 July 2023. We are currently on the waitlist for Totus Tuus, so please continue to pray that the Diocese of Charlotte will be able to staff three missionary teams. Registration forms are only available by contacting maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org.
    • All 90 spots for the elementary program (entering 1st-6th) have been claimed, however please continue to register to be added to our waitlist. If we cannot get a team from Charlotte we will be putting VBS on in-house and will be able to open registration for more elementary children.
    • Our youth program for entering 7th-12th graders is accepting registration forms now and has unlimited spots available. Please register your child(ren) by 26 May so your child receives the correct size tshirt.
Seeking President & Vice President Candidates for St Vincent de Paul Society

Seeking President & Vice President Candidates for St Vincent de Paul Society

by | Feb 28, 2023 | Ministries

Faithful Parishioners,

The St. Vincent DePaul Society has been a part of our parish ministry for over thirty years. I have personally seen the outpouring of support and generosity of the parish to keep this ministry funded and supplied, and it is a true testament to the giving heart we strive for here at Prince of Peace. As the new spiritual director for our local St. Vincent DePaul Chapter, I have begun to work more intimately with the leadership team that helps this ministry stay afloat.

These leaders and members, called Vincentians, are the life-force behind the good works that we have been able to do within the ministry. They dedicate themselves to the virtues of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, which are simplicity, humility, gentleness, selflessness, and zeal. This is most likely why the work that they do is so often unnoticed and unknown. Many of these members have been part of this ministry for decades and have committed so much of their time, talent, and treasure to the success of the ministry. But like the needs of our community, the needs of the ministry are also growing.

The call to servant leadership is an integral part of the Vincentian vocation. Leaders, often, can be perceived as needing to be outgoing or charismatic which we might find to be uncharacteristic of ourselves. But Vincentian servant leaders are not called to command or to rule; they are called to serve in the model given to us by Christ, who said he was among us not to be served, but to serve. As he so memorably washed the feet of the disciples who followed him, Vincentian servant leaders seek to fulfill the will of their fellow members, as friends and as servants.

As the spiritual director for this ministry, it is my responsibility to help aide in the spiritual growth and formation of the members and leaders. Through prayer, reflection and discussion—a cornerstone of a Vincentians calling—I have witnessed firsthand the virtues lived out within this ministry and have found great pride in being able to be a part of the organization. I have seen the commitment of these individuals to the success of the ministry.

Part of the success of St. Vincent DePaul is the development of new leaders who are ready to step up and graciously continue the good work that has been laid as foundation. Our local chapter is in great need of a President and Vice President candidate to take over this incredible ministry; these roles will inherit a dedicated and competent team of members and volunteers for a seamless transition. Our current President, Simone Imber, has led this chapter with compassion, commitment and care and is ready to help develop the next set of Vincentian leaders through a thorough mentorship process.  We ask that you search yourselves to see if you are being called to be that model of service to your local community and prayerfully consider if the Lord is asking you to serve in this special way. If you feel you are ready to answer the call, please email Simone at imber.simone@gmail.com for more information. I look forward to serving with you in this ministry.

In Christ,

Dec. Michael Thompson