PARISH INFORMATION

Parish Office...................................................................... (864) 268-4352

Rectory............................................................................... (864) 244-7799

Fax ................................................................................. (864) 322-2239

Prayer Request Line............................................................ (864) 331-3936

E. Mail ....................................................................... taylorspop@juno.com

Website.......................................................... www.princeofpeacesc.org

Reverend Monsignor Steven L. Brovey,V.F., Pastor 268-4352

padre.slb@princeofpeacesc.org

Deacon Gary Walczak.......................................... 331-3907

gary.walczak@princeofpeacesc.org

Deacon Bob Smith............................................... 268-4352

robert.w.smith@sealedair.com

Administrative Staff

Parish Business Administrator.......................................... 331-3908

Lito Carandang: lito.carandang@princeofpeacesc.org

Office Manager

Patti King: patti.king@princeofpeacesc.org.................. 331-3901

Assistant to the Pastor

Bebe Norris: bebe.norris@princeofpeacesc.org ........ 268-4352

Bookkeeper:

Irene Ponce: irene.ponce@princeofpeacesc.org....... 331-3902

Pastoral Staff

Director of Pastoral Ministry to the Sick.......................... 331-3907

Deacon Gary Walczak: gary.walczak@princeofpeacesc.org

Director of Religious Education

Nancy Chandler .......................................................... 331-3919

nancy.chandler@princeofpeacesc.org

Director of Adult & High School Catechesis

John Marigliano jrmarigliano@mac.com ............. 331-3903

Director of Music

Alan Reed: alan.reed@princeofpeacesc.org............... 331-3904

Parish Organist: Dewitt Tipton............................................. 331-3906

Prince of Peace Catholic School (K5-Grade 6) and

Child Development Center.................................................... 331-2145

Principal: Dr. Michael Pennell.............................................. 331-3912

Secretary: Jennifer Simpson............................................... 331-3911

Diocesan Office of Prayer & Worship............................... 268-4352

Catholic Charities of the Piedmont.................................... 242-2233

New Parishioners: Welcome! Please pick up an Information Packet and register as part of our parish family.

Various facilities and services are available to our active members, including use of the church for baptisms, weddings, and other sacramental events, as well as parishioner status in parochial schools. Active membership is determined by the following criteria: Being properly registered for a sufficient period of time; faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days; use of the envelope system in regular support of the parish; and being active in at least one parish program, ministry or organization.

Sacraments

Baptism: Please call the office for information about the Baptismal Preparation Class. Baptisms are scheduled on the first and third Sundays.

RCIA (Convert Classes): Please call Msgr. Brovey for information about adults becoming Catholic.

Marriage Preparation: Please call Bebe Norris at least six months in advance about Marriage Preparation Classes and requirements for the Sacrament of Marriage.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to surgery or when gravely ill. After Office Hours Emergencies: Please call 282-0120 for emergency calls to reach a priest for final anointing.

Sick, Hospitalized & Homebound: Please call Deacon Gary Walczak to receive Holy Communion when entering the hospital or when homebound.

Mass Schedule

INTENTIONS AND WEEKLY DEVOTIONS

March 29, 2008

Saturday 5:30PM Frances Valois (D)

March 30, 2008 – 2^nd Sunday of Easter

Sunday 9:00AM K of C Deceased (D)

11:00AM Lutz Family (D)

1:00PM Spanish Mass

7:00PM Patricia Landry (D)

March 31, 2008 – Annunciation of the Lord

Monday 7:00PM Novena

April 1, 2008

Tuesday 7:00AM Joe Ranakelli (D)

April 2, 2008

Wednesday 9:00AM Winifred Shuffler (D)

10:00AM Confessions

April 3, 2008

Thursday 7:00AM St. Anna (D)

April 4, 2008

Friday 7:00AM Dorchak Family (L)

April 5, 2008

Saturday 5:30PM Lourdu Mary Philip (D)

April 6, 2008 – 3^rd Sunday of Easter

Sunday 9:00AM Zigmund & Felecia Lemanowicz (D)

Tridentine Latin Mass11:00AM Janet Witte (D)

1:00PM Spanish Mass

7:00PM Marie Crockett (L)

Bread & Wine/Altar Flowers

Call the parish office to arrange donations in honor or

in memory of a loved one or special occasion.

Scripture Readings for the Week of March 30

Sunday	Acts 2:42-47; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20: 19-31
Monday	Is 7:10-14,8-10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday	Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday	Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3: 16-21
Thursday	Acts 5: 27-33; Jn 3: 31-36
Friday	Acts 5: 34-42; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday	Acts 6: 1-7; Jn 6: 16-21
Sunday	Acts 2:14,22-23; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

Perpetual adoration

“Behold, I am with you all days.”

Matthew 28:20

Prayerfully consider becoming an Adorer. For information, please call Nancy Mohlman 458-7674. Adoration flowers were donated this week by Pamela Albert for Victor Albert.

The 49^th International Eucharistic Congress will be in Quebec City, Canada on June 15-22. Consult the website at www.cei2008.ca or Email cathycataniahood@mail.com (Diocese of Charleston) or nmohlman@msn.com (Prince of Peace contact).

Sick and Homebound

Please pray for: Katherine & Keith Brown, Bill Casey, George Curry, Marge Doran, Richard & Marie Elias, William & Ann Gibbs, Dorothy Hayes, Harriet Loftis, Harry Macchia, Clothilda McGrath Robert Monahan, Nitsche Family, Lisa Roberts, and Kristen Wiggs.

Isolation from our parish family by illness, advanced age or other circumstances, can lead to loneliness or depression. If you or a loved one will be in the hospital or is homebound, let us know. Call the parish office at 268-4352 and Deacon Gary will arrange to visit and take Holy Communion to them. It is important to let us know when someone is released from the hospital and returns home. This will ensure that we transition our contact with a person when they are indeed back home.

Mass To Be Celebrated in

The Extraordinary Form of

The Roman Missal

In response to our Holy Father’s request, the 11AM Solemn Mass on April 6 and May 11 (Pentecost) will be celebrated according to the Roman Missal of Blessed John XXIII.

School POP ART Party

Our 4^th Annual POP Art Party will be April 18 at Thornblade Country Club. Tickets are $50 a person. Come for a fun-filled evening, bid on an amazing array of gifts and support Prince of Peace Catholic School. Fun, food, music, dancing and an open bar. All parishioners and friends are invited. Tickets are currently on sale. For more information and to buy tickets, call 331-3900, Ext. 4026 or Email pto@princeofpeacesc.org

Dominican Sister From Prince of Peace

Let us rejoice as a faith community! God has called Sr. Gloria Christi (formerly Rebecca Shafer) from our parish to the holy life of poverty, chastity and obedience. Sr. Gloria Christi will make her temporary vows as a Dominican Sister on July 28 at the Motherhouse of the order in Nashville, Tennessee. Let us respond generously and show her our presence and support. A group from Prince of Peace will be driving to Nashville for the joyous occasion. Please call the parish office if you are interested in attending for more information.

Where Faith & Real Life Come Together

Our high school Youth Group meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30PM. Our goal is to provide a positive environment to share and discuss issues of faith.

Upcoming Events

April 5: Rosary at Grove Road Abortion Clinic plus free breakfast at Stax’s Omega. Leave church at 7:30AM.

EWTN Comes to Prince of Peace

Steve Wood, host of EWTN’s live radio program Faith & Family, will lead the high school youth group in a study of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans during the month of April. Steve usually charges $50 a person for his classes, but he has graciously offered to do the classes for FREE! All he asks in return is that you invite at least one other person to come (in person or via Email). So bring a Bible and a friend! Classes are Wednesdays in April at 6:30PM in Croghan Hall. For more information, call John Marigliano 331-3903.

Lighthouse Catholic Media CD’s

Former drug dealer to the Catholic priesthood

How is a die-hard agnostic transformed into a fervent apostle of Christ? Fr. Donald Calloway, a former drug dealer, will have you on the edge of your seat as he candidly shares the amazing story of how he was unexpectedly led into the Catholic faith and to the priesthood by God’s grace and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. His conversation can be compared to that of St. Augustine. Get the nail-biting suspense CD for only $3 from the kiosk in the narthex!

BMW Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament

May 15-18 2008

Prince of Peace Catholic School has been selected as one of the charities to benefit from this event! Tickets for the tournament will be sold after Masses in April. Of the proceeds, 100% will be given to our school. Help support the school. Tickets are $25 a person. No cost for children 14 and under. This is a wonderful outing for the entire family. Watch for more details.

Math Teacher Sought

Prince of Peace Catholic School (K5-Grade 7) will enter its sixth year in August and we are looking for a middle school mathematics teacher. If you are an experienced, certified teacher and would like to teach in a Catholic school, please send your resume to Dr. Michael Pennell, Principal, 1209 Brushy Creek Road, Taylors, SC 29687. Read about our school at www.popcatholicschool.org

Disciples of Christ (Young Adult Ministry)

Theology a Latte: April 8 at 7PM, Fr. Mike McCafferty speaks on “Christian Hope.” Location: Coffee Underground in downtown Greenville. For information, contact David Carpenter davidcarpenter_77@yahoo.com

New Member Picture Sunday

April 6 after all Masses

Time, talent & treasure

Offertory – 3/25/08 Envelopes Sent: 1,153

Actual Needed

Envelopes = 354 $16,980

Electronic transfer (65) $4,434

Loose cash $2,549

Total current offertory $23,963 $29,000

Debt Elimination (23) $1,417 $5,100

Week Total $25,380 $34,100

Easter Collection $13,511

YTD current offertory $901,647 $1,131,000

YTD Debt Elimination * $25,047 $86,700

*starting 12/02/2007

Questions about 2007

Annual Giving Statement?

Do you have questions or concerns about the annual giving statement you received for 2007? If so, feel free to meet with the Finance Committee on April 10 at 7PM in Croghan Hall to discuss this matter.

Outreach Tithe Report

Last week our ten-percent tithe was given to the Easter Parish Social Assistance Fund. This week it will go to Catholic Charities of the Piedmont. Next week’s recipient will be Catholic Relief Services.

St. Vincent de Paul News

We thank our parishioners for their continued support of SVDP. Please remember that next weekend, April 5-6, is our monthly collection of food for our pantry. We are in need of instant oatmeal packets, canned meat such as ham, chicken, beef, stew, and fruit. We also need hygiene products. We again thank you for these donations, as well as those put in the Poor Box. For information on the society, call Kathy Boddicker at 801-2560.

Habitat for Humanity

Our parish is partnering with Habitat and three local Presbyterian churches to build another house for a deserving family in Greenville. The site is in Greer with construction starting on April 3 and running for most weekends (Fridays & Saturdays) through June 28. To volunteer to work or for more details, call Wally Buser at 268-2125 or Email wally7b@charter.net. There are many ways to participate besides actual construction.

K of C Yard Sale & Blood Drive

Plan to give the “gift of life” – BLOOD; and shop for deals on April 19. During the annual K of C Yard Sale, the Blood Bank will also be here from 8AM to Noon. For more information on either event, call Jack Mesker at 801-8954.

Welcome New Parishioners

Larry & Ellena Czechowicz, Peaks Court, Taylors

Kelley Grande, Lynell Place, Greenville

April Wedding Anniversaries

Tom & Beth Bryan, 55 years on April 5; William & Janet Cantillion, 52 years on April 7; David & Marie Helms, 53 years on April 16; Horace & Sally Little, 51 years on April 27; Ed & Lil Orszak, 61 years on April 12; Mariano & Rose Schillaci, 60 years on April 25; and Richard & Paula Travaglini, 58 years on April 23.

Ladies Lunch Bunch

All ladies of the parish and their friends are invited to join us on April 8 at 11:30AM at Lakeview Steakhouse, Highway 14 in Greer. Newcomers are most welcome. RSVP to Dorothea Jones at 268-3354.

Men’s Breakfast Club

All men of the parish and their friends are invited to join us on Thursday, April 3 at 8AM at Stax Omega on Beacon Drive for good food and lots of fun. Join us for 7AM Mass also if you can. Questions? Call Deacon Gary 331-3907.

Columbiettes Charity Plant Sale

This event will be April 19 from 8:30AM to 7PM at the K of C Trailer behind the gym. We will have annuals, herbs, hanging baskets, and planters. There will also be a Master Gardener present to answer all your questions. Hourly drawings for door prizes too!

Children’s Self Defense course will be offered on April 19 from 10AM to Noon in the gym. This is for ages 5 to 8. Limit of 15 children. Cost is free, donations accepted. Call Michelle Zimmerman 286-9978 or Sharon Mesker 801-8954 to register for this event.

St. Joseph’s Catholic School Positions

SJCS is seeking qualified applicants for the 08-09 academic year in the following areas: Director of Advancement, Full time middle school religion & grammar teachers, part time high school Spanish & French teachers, and basketball coaches. Send resume to St. Joseph’s Catholic School Staff Search, 100 St. Joseph’s Dr., Greenville, SC 29607. or Email jchurch@sjcatholicschool.org. Visit the school at www.sjcatholicschool.org

SJCS’s Fine Arts Department will present “Footloose” on April 11 and 12 at 7PM; and April 13 at 3PM. Call the Box Office for tickets and information at 234-9009, Ext. 386.

LOST: A gold cross and chain on our ball field. Sentimental value. If found, call Chip Palmer at 423-9783.