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From the Interim Principal

Brushy Creek Road

1 Church

2 Christ the King Adoration Chapel

3 PAC (Parish Activity Center) & PAC Classroom

4 Guadaloupe Hall

5 School & School Offices (Lourdes Hall)

6 Croghan Hall

6 & 7 Parish House, under the protection of Our Lady of Fatima

8 KofC Building

9 Pope Francis House

10 Walsingham Hall

Parking Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14

Dear Prince of Peace Catholic Church Community,

When Jesus said “Let the children come to me,” He asked for children from all

walks of life to be at His side. Skin color, hair color, weight, height, and age—

among other things—did not matter. Jesus showered each child with love, faith,

and kindness. I believe He saw these children as His future church. He saw

them as children who would one day preach and live the gospel in His name. He

saw them as children who would one day pray as they were taught by Jesus,

Himself.

Each time I see a picture of Jesus with the children I am in awe. Each time I am

with a group of children I feel Jesus’ love and presence. As I write this letter to

all of you, as Jesus would do, I ask you to let your children come to Prince of

Peace Catholic School. Let them be a part of a school filled with Jesus’ pres-

ence and love through our teachers, our staff, and most importantly, our stu-dents.

Affording a Catholic Education might be within your reach. I take this opportunity to both encourage and

invite you to schedule an appointment at Prince of Peace Catholic School. Mrs. Lopez, our Office Manager,

along with Mrs. Dolch, our School Receptionist would be happy to share the many wonderful things happen-

ing at our school. The tour will allow you to see our students and teachers in action. You will have a chance

to meet with our administration. And finally, you would feel the academic opportunities and achievement of

Prince of Peace Catholic School.

It is a privilege to be a part of not only Prince of Peace Catholic School as the Interim Principal, but also to be

a part of such a vibrant and faith-filled church community. As I close my letter of request, I ask you to think

about a future at Prince of Peace Catholic School for your child(ren). We would love to be a part of your

child’s educational journey and formation In Faith, In Knowledge, In Friendship, For Service. Thank you for read-

ing this letter and setting up a tour and visit. I am sure you will be happy you did! Wishing you all God’s ev-

erlasting love and peace.

Blessings,

Mrs. Tully

Interim Principal

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sunday, 15 apr third sunday of easter (OF year B)

good shepherd sunday (EF)

monday, 16 apr easter weekday (OF)

feria of paschaltide (EF)

tuesday, 17 apr easter weekday (OF)

st anicetus (EF)

8a Mass Catherine Ho+(FCS)

10a Mass Clare O’Brien Dodd-L (FCS)

12p EF Mass For the People of the Parish (FCS)

6p Mass Dr Fadi Haddad+(FCS)

7a Mass Shannon Harkins-L (FCS)

12p EF Mass Irene Ainsworth-L (FCS)

7p Novena

7a Mass Joyce Kraig+(FRT)

12p EF Mass Norma Griffin+(FCS)

wednesday, 18 apr easter weekday (OF)


thursday, 19 apr easter weekday (OF)


friday, 20 apr easter weekday (OF)


8.30a Mass Peter Nguyen+(FCS)

12p EF Mass Ed Rauch-L (FRT)

7a Mass Mr & Mrs AJ Hackl-L (FCS)

12p EF Mass Cole Fraser-L (FRT)

7a Mass Casey Blaze+(FRT)

12P EF Mass Julia McClaran+(FRT)

saturday, 21 apr st anselm (OF & EF)

sunday, 22 apr fourth sunday of easter (OF year B )

third sunday after easter(EF)

prayer requests

All those serving our country, Gena Cunning-

ham, Julie Mallory, Bridgitte Gunnells, Parker

Longbottom, Wrenn Calcutt, Jim Bannister,

Stephen Wiltberger, Lillie Nesbitt, Kevin Stain-

ton, Doris Pratt, Ron Schichtel, Sarah Williams,

Kenneth Price, Helen Pihokker, Kevin McGavin,

Joan Rohaley, Ed Smith, Jackie Andrejack,

Deacon Bob Smith, Leslie Ziminsky, Shannon &

Lloyd Harkins, Ed Meister, John Warga, Jean

Casey, Charlie Dustimer, Jennifer DeMaria,

Gloria Dussich, Irene Ainsworth, Ed Rauch,

Sally Little, Genny Khars, Rose Schillaci, Maria

Maccini, Josh Rimer, Jim Rimer, Kristina Mur-

phy, Joe Sanda, Jerry Alexander, Angela

Tinsley, Amelia Rock, Marilyn Postell, Lola

Hartman & Tony Scachetti.

8a Peter Nguyen+(FRT)

5p Mass Matthew & Denise Mannino-L (FCS)

8a Mass Arden Kopera+(FRT)

10a Mass For the People of the Parish (FCS)

12p EF Mass Richard E Dodd (FCS)

6p Mass Michael Brooks+(FCS)

Prince of Peace Community Calendar

Please contact the Parish Office to request a name be added to the prayer list. We will leave names on the prayer list for two weeks, unless requested otherwise.


Happenings & Needs

Join a group of moms who meet on certain Fridays

between 9.30a-11.30a in Croghan Hall for a rosary,

reading the Gospel, coffee and socializing. Their

next meeting dates are: 13 & 27 April, 4, 11 and 25

May. Be sure to join their Facebook group: Upstate

Catholic Moms for other casual gatherings and con-

versation online. Questions? Contact Annie Neds at

[email protected].

Scrapbookers! Join a free monthly gathering in

Croghan Hall the third Friday of the month beginning

20 April (in June, we'll meet on 4th Friday). Bring

your supplies and work at your own pace as you cre-

ate memorable scrapbook layouts. Bring a friend

(non-parishioners welcome)! Questions? Contact

Michelle Grabiec at [email protected].

envelopes #554 $27,914

loose cash $6,189

electronic deposits #65 $4,879

total sunday offertory $38,981

weekly budget needed $25,000

surplus/(shortfall) $13,981

holy thursday $1,996

good friday for the holy land $2,018

st vincent de paul society $4,912

All hours are available

for adoption. We cur-

rently have the following

urgent needs:

8a & 12p Mondays

11a & 12p Wednesdays

Contact Lisa Buss to ob-

tain the code to the door

at 864.508.7123 or email via:

[email protected].

We’re thrilled you’re part of our parish family: Mary

Duncan; Dave & Brigitte Martinelli; Teresa Hernan-

dez and family; David & Karen Taylor; and Madeline

Curtis.

Consider being an usher/greeter at one of our many

masses! Contact Marco De Maria at 864.414.3090

or at [email protected] to discuss how you can

help us with this important ministry.

CDs are available in the narthex and cost $4 each or

3 for $10. Please put money in black box be-

side CD holder.

suggested title: Contagious Catholicism: The 7 Habits

of Modern-Day Apostles

Internationally acclaimed

speaker and author Chris Ste-

fanick speaks about the impor-

tance of living a life of authen-

ticity with a courageous com-

mitment to love. He walks us

through seven habits that we

can use as modern-day apos-

tles to effectively spread the good news to Jesus

Christ. Following these lessons will help us to fulfill our calling to be fearlessly, joyfully Catholic, with a

faith that is attractive, life-giving, and truly conta-

gious.

Promoting your business to

fellow parishioners helps you

reach a target market of

Catholics in the Taylors–

area while supporting one of

the primary communications

tools of the parish—our bul-

letin! Contact Greg Duncan

of Diocesan Publications at

704.614.2350 or email at

[email protected] to

learn about pricing, updating

your advertising across the year, and more!


Parents desiring Baptism for their children must at-

tend a Baptism Class. The next class will be held on

Tuesday, 8 May, at 6.30p in Parish House Confer-

ence Room. Questions? Contact Gus Suarez at

864.420.0297 or at [email protected].

Join the Men’s Bible Study meeting on Tues-

days at 7p in the Middle School Building. The

group is studying Isaiah. For questions, contact

Michael Thompson at 864.449.7845.

Epic: A Journey through Church History

meets weekly for 5 weeks at a time across 20

total weeks in 2018. Join us! There are two ses-

sions—pick one or switch back and forth as your

schedule allows: Thursdays at 10a or 7p in

Croghan Hall. Join us on 12, 19, 26 April & 3,

10 May will focus on the Emperor, Missionaries,

Crusaders, and Scholars. Contact Angela

Calabro.

Women’s Group resumes their studies on 11

April for 8-weeks (7p on Wednesdays in the PAC Classroom) on the Heroines of Biblical His-

tory using Courageous Women by Stacy Mitch as

the study guide. Using the stories of Sarah,

Esther, Judith, the Blessed Mother, and other

heroines of Scripture, Stacy Mitch helps her read-

ers see how they can follow these examples in

their daily lives. Bring your Bible & book!

Young professionals are invited to the rectory for a casual evening grilling burgers and socializing to-gether with Fr. Smith from 7-10p on Saturday, 21 April. Please bring a side to share and RSVP to Katie at 864.404.7796.

Over Holy Week and Easter, Prince of Peace Catho-lic Church & School’s Facebook surged to reach over 30,000 people and Instagram reached over 6,000. This is due to YOUR likes, shares and comments! And, it influences the algorithms within social media that allow our page to be seen more often (even by our own followers). Please continue your tremendous support and invite your friends to “like” us, too!

Happenings & Needs

Did you know that you can designate us as the lucky

recipients of a donation from Amazon.com while do-

ing your routine or holiday shopping? Simply shop

from smile.amazon.com, select us as your charity and

0.5% of your eligible purchases will be received as a

donation to our parish or school. Find us on Ama-

zon’s site by the following:

Parish: Prince of Peace Parish (Taylors, SC)

School: Prince of Peace Catholic School

(Taylors, SC)

Help the parish preserve precious historical records

and develop an off-site archive of important docu-

ments. Contact Angela Calabro to volunteer for this

important committee.

30,000 people came

into the Catholic

Church in the

United States—440

joined within the

Diocese of Charles-

ton! Continue to

keep these folks in

your prayers, espe-

cially those within

our parish. Learn

about the Catholic

faith with classes beginning in September. Questions?

contact Sean Chapman at [email protected].

Marcel Farge, profes-sional photographer whose work has graced many pages of our bulle-tin and website, is creat-ing a photography club within the parish school. This club will work in coordination with a com-

munications function together with Kylee Heap. Kids in grades 3-8 in our school can join this club by reaching out to the school office. Meetings will be Thursdays from 3:30-5p.


Happenings & Needs

Prince of Peace Catholic School is delighted to an-

nounce the formation of a Principal Search Commit-

tee to guide our process of hiring a Principal during

the 2018-9 academic year. We will meet for the first

time 22 April at Maryvale, the Rectory. We have so

many talented people in our parish and school family,

that there is an embarrassment of riches of people to

choose from, but Fr Smith as the pastor, after con-

sultation and dialogue, has chosen an amazing team

of people, all of whom bring different skills and per-

spectives to the table.

Deacon Bob Smith

Gus Suarez, Esq

Floyd Anderson

Tiffany Antici Kelly Herd

Robin Marlar

Phil Head

Emily Brown

Stephanie Lasitter

Beverly Farley

Please pray for their important work!

Family to Family is a ministry of our school wherein

families seek support during all kinds of circum-

stances—death or illness, after birthing a baby, sur-

geries, during/after moving, following a job loss, etc.

Often, the support needed is a meal (homemade or

takeout), gift cards, carpooling, a grocery run, snack

drop off, and more. A group of school-based volun-

teers sign up to participate and needs are communi-

cated to this group. If you’re a family in the school

and wish to receive or give support, contact Jennifer

Pfaffl at [email protected].

Prince of Peace Catholic School is seeking to hire a

licensed teacher for the 2018-2019 School Year in

middle school Science and Mathematics. If you are a

dynamic team player and wish to work at a school

filled with faith, love, and academic achievement, then

send your resume to Mrs. Marianne Tully, Interim

Principal, [email protected].

Art Camp with Mrs. Alber is 11-15 June or 18-

22 June. For rising 1st-3rd grade, sessions are 10-

12p. For rising 4th-8th grade, sessions are 1p-3p.

Registration forms are available at the school.

Summer Choral Theatre Camp is 16-23

June for rising 1st-8th graders. The cost is $85

per child, $200 family maximum. Deadline for

registration is 11 May. Contact Kelly Herd with

questions! Archery Camp is 25-29 June from 9a-11.30a.

The costs is $80 to learn the basics of archery

shot, hunting safety and the discipline to become

a good shooter. Snacks (fruit and granola/fruit/

breakfast bar) will be served each day with a wa-

ter or sports drink. Contact Bobby Moreau at

[email protected].

Dribble for Destiny Basketball Camp is 9-12

July from 9a-12p for ages 6-13 boys and girls. Fee:

$95 includes free t-shirt or ball; 2 ball dribbling,

passing, shooting, ball handling, daily contests,

video and daily devotions. For more information,

864-525-1433 or [email protected].

Our wildly successful Vacation Bible School,

Totus Tuus, will be returning again this Summer

23-28 July for all entering 1st-12th graders

(evening program for 7-12th graders starts 22

July). We have 180 slots in our elementary pro-

gram. Sign up by emailing Maria Barontini.

Cursillo is an apostolic movement in the Catholic

church. Learn more by contacting Michael Thompson

at 864.449.7845. Men gather weekly at 6.30a on

Tuesdays at the Chick-fil-A on Pelham Road.

If you had your pictures taken and have not picked

up your church directory, you may do so in the

church office, during regular office hours. Office is

closed for lunch 1-2p. We have a few extra copies

available for purchase for $20ea.


Happenings & Needs

Mary Jean & Kylee

Jean Heap H Lee Heap

Jackie Russo Wade

Romolo & Grace Russo

Contact Maria Barontini with questions or if you are

able to help in any of the following ways:

Adult volunteers are needed to help supervise

during the vacation bible school week, 22-28 July!

Parishioners! Please volunteer to make (or buy) din-

ner for our approx. 30 youth attending CYO. Meals

are eaten on campus. Contact Stephanie & John La-

sitter at [email protected] with questions!

Fr. Smith extends his appreciation to the parishion-ers who generously gave to the Bishop’s Annual Ap-peal resulting in this letter from our Bishop! Dear Father Smith, As you know, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal makes it possi-ble for the Diocese to support and engage in many very important ministries. I write to you to congratulate you in your great increase from the 2016 to 2017 Annual Ap-peal collections. The record of $68,620 collected in 2017 indicates a 28.8% increase from the $53,276 raised in 2016. I want to thank you for your hard work and support in this im-portant effort. In the Lord’s Peace, Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop of Charleston

We ask all parishioners to pray for our First

Communicants who will be receiving their

First Holy Communion 28 April.

Dear Lord, we ask You to bless our First Communi-

cants who will soon receive the Holy Eucharist for

the first time. May You fill them with Your grace and

inspire them to imitate the saints in a time in the

world. May they be protected by our Blessed Mother

and surrounded by legions of angels as they journey

in their faith. Amen

For all those not able to receive our LORD in the Eucharist: If you are unable to receive Holy Com-munion for whatever reason, make a Spiritual Com-munion by reciting the following:

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacra-ment. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacra-mentally, come at least spiritually into my heart, as though You have already come. I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be

separated from You.

The Totus Tuus Potluck is scheduled for 25

July 2018. All parishioners are welcome to enjoy

an evening of fellowship, even if you do not have

children participating in the program.


Happenings & Needs

Dcn. Michael Cunningham with family and friends just

after his ordination to the Diaconate.

On Corpus Christi (3 June 2018), we will merge the 10a and 12p Mass into one joyous celebration of the First Mass of the newly ordained Fr. Michael Cunningham. Cunningham is a be-loved local of Spartanburg who fell in love with the Extraordi-nary Form of Mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He serves with almost 300 priests and 110 seminarians in the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, a Clerical Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Rite. And, will be assigned to a post within the FSSP worldwide.

Schedule:

9.30a First Blessing (all are invited to receive a blessing by Fr. Cunningham) 10a Solemn High Mass (EF) with procession Reception in the PAC (all are welcome)

On 9 April, parishioners, school families and many

members of the community came together to watch

28,882 dominoes topple thanks to two-time past

Guinness World Record holder, John Wickham’s

dedication of countless hours of time, labor and en-

ergy. We extend our gratitude to John and his wife,

Katy, 20-year-long members of our parish, and to

everyone who attended this fun event that raised

nearly $5,000 for student scholarships, teacher de-

velopment, quick impact projects, and added technol-

ogy at the parish school. What an incredible night!

Watch the 49-second video clip on our You-

Tube channel: https://youtu.be/TKFOBhTC2Vc

Pamela &

David

Evette,

parishioners

for 13 years

who attend

the 8a Sun-

day Mass,

met through

work as

Pamela was serving as a consultant training compa-

nies on the use of a software system and David was

receiving the training! Celebrating 13 years of mar-

riage in July, the Evettes have 3 children (Amanda,

Joseph and Jackson) and live in Travelers Rest where the family enjoys spending time together. David &

Pamela started a business together in 2000 that Pam-

ela leads as President/CEO, Quality Business Solu-

tions, which specializes in payroll, HR and back-office

solutions and earned a prominent spot on Inc. Maga-

zine’s list of fastest growing businesses in the nation

and one of the best places to work in South Caro-

lina Pamela, an active member of the Prince of Peace

Catholic School PTO, Parish Finance Council and

“Room Mom,” is also very active in the community

and is running for Lieutenant Governor of South

Carolina alongside Governor Henry McMaster. If

elected, Pamela will be the first Catholic in SC his-

tory to hold such a prominent position in the state.


Contact Us

Fr. Christopher Smith Pastor 864.268.4352 [email protected]

Fr. Richard Tomlinson Parochial Vicar 864.268.4352 [email protected]

Deacon Robert Smith Deacon 864.908.7047 [email protected]

*contact Deacon Bob about annulments

Phil Head Director of Administration 864.331.3908 [email protected]

Mark Pulley Director of Finance/Bookkeeper 864.331.3907 [email protected]

Maria Rauch Parish Secretary 864.331.3901 [email protected]

*contact Maria R. about facility reservations and requesting Anointing of the Sick prior to surgery or when gravely ill

Angela Calabro Director of Catechesis & Evangelization 864.331.3903 [email protected]

*contact Angela about marriage preparation (call at least 6 months in advanced of proposed wedding date)

Maria Barontini Pastoral Associate for Children’s Catechesis 864.331.3919 [email protected]

*contact Maria B. about first confession, first communion, and confirmation

Alan Reed Director of Music 864.331.3904 [email protected]

Elizabeth Eger Organist 864.331.3906 [email protected]

David Connors Maintenance Supervisor [email protected]

Marianne Tully Interim Principal 864-331.2145 [email protected]

Tammy Lopez Office Manager 864-331.3911 [email protected]

Basketball Maria Rauch 864.331.3901 [email protected]

Boy Scouts Marty Yigdall 864.423.6541

Columbiettes 9184 Michelle Zimmerman 864.354.7321 [email protected]

Communications Director Kylee Jean Heap 864.266.8843 [email protected]

CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) John & Stephanie Lasitter [email protected]

Guild of Our Lady and St. Gianna Suzanne Gubitosa 864.420.2511 [email protected].

Foster Families Sara Hinson 864.434.8725 [email protected]

Food & Financial Assistance St. Vincent de Paul Society 864.331.3937

Knights of Columbus 9184 John Olson 864.354.5680 [email protected]

Lucis Via (young adults 18-39) Giovanni Calise [email protected]

Natural Family Planning Gus & Andrea Suarez 864.234.7415

Respect Life Tanya Wersinger 864.979.1856 [email protected]

Sick & Homebound Mark Thompson 864.630.0606

Spiritual Direction Lisa Buss [email protected]

Widows/Widowers (BOUNCE) Jean Casey 864.268.7554


Diocesan & Other Parish News

The next weekends are: 20-22 July 2018 in Fort Mill,

SC and 3-5 Aug 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC. Early sign

up is recommended. For more information visit the

website at: https://SCMarriageMatters.org or contact

by email at [email protected] or

by phone at 803.810.9602.

Catholic Charities has numerous volunteer opportu-

nities! Please prayerfully consider serving by attend-

ing a volunteer information meeting on Thursday, 19

April from 2–3.30p at 2300 Old Buncombe Road,

Greenville 29609. Please contact Maria Gray, Food

Pantry Manager, at 864.331.2629 or

[email protected] .

Mepkin Abbey, in Moncks Corner, has announced

the opening of their new Mepkin Affiliate Program.

Would you like to live from your Sacred Center

Seeking God in Contemplative prayer? Would you

like to touch the archetype of “Monkhood, ” a con-

stitutive dimension of human life? Mepkin Abbey of-

fers you the opportunity to enjoy all of these experi-

ences and more in their holistic environment.

There are three options available: the new Monastic

Institute Program - a month-long seminar for men

and women during July 2018; the Monastic Guest

Program - a month-long residency for men; and the

Monastic Residency Program- a year-long residency

for men. Applications are now being accepted for all of these programs. You can find applications and

more detailed information on their website: mepki-

nabbey.org. All programs are free of cost.

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