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Visit us at www.popcatholic.org
Monday 8:30 am Rosa Culo!a †
6:30 pm Jack Moore †
Tuesday 8:30 am Vincent Piazza †
11:00 am Joe Davis †
Wednesday 8:15 am Jerry Bailey Special Inten"on
5:00 pm Juanita Fournier †
Thursday 8:30 am James F. Grondin †
Friday 8:30 am Richard Reiss †
Saturday 5:00 pm Frank LaRussa †
Sunday 7:00 am Frank LaRussa †
8:30 am Sylvan & Joan Nich"ng Special Inten"on
1:30 pm †
5:00 pm Adelina Acce!a †
Mass Intentions for April 18 - 24
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Stewardship: Parishioner’s Answering God’s Call in Formation This week we experience the joy at seeing 100 of our youth participate in Confirmation, the last Sacrament of Initiation.
These students completed their faith formation journey with the loving support of friends, family and parishioners in the
role of instructors and mentors. Letters of encouragement and support were provided by many parishioners for student
reflection at the final retreat held before Confirmation.
Please submit your stewardship story examples to [email protected].
They may be edited for space consideration.
• • • Fourth Sunday of Easter • • • April 16 & 17, 2016
Is spring cleaning on your mind? Looking for ways to simplify your week? eGiving through Faith Direct can help! Consider enrolling today by visi"ng www.faithdirect.net and using our church code: AL611. Clear the envelope clu!er and end the Sunday morning envelope search!
Faith
Direct
Dear Prince of Peace Congregation,
We are incredibly grateful for your fundraising and efforts toward the
Weekenders Backpack Program at Simmons Middle School. Due to your
generous support, Simmons students in need will be provided with a bag
of food to take home for the weekend. Thank you for helping us take
care of these students who may not otherwise have food over the
weekend. Simmons appreciates your love and care for our students.
Sincerely, The Simmons Middle School Counselors
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Financial Stewardship Paul and Barnabas encountered both violent rejec"on and joyful acceptance of the mes-
sage that they preached. We, too, may meet with mixed reac"ons when we use our gi$s in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures us,
the reward for those who follow faithfully is eternal life.
Financial Stewardship for April 9 & 10:
Building Fund $ 15,623.52
Offertory $ 15, 328.52
Faith Direct for March 16 - 31:
$ 31, 409.15
Military Prayer List
Please pray for
all of our military
serving here and abroad:
Jared Fitzgerald, USMC
Joseph Byrd, ARNG
Craig Hollis, USAF
John Okon, USN
Jessica Stephens, USN
Matt Stephens, USN
Mark Okon, USN
Laurin Okon, USN
Harold Eddy, USA
Francisco Rodriguez, USMC
Duffy Towey, USCG
Joey Gable, USAF
Amy Williams, USN
Philiip West, USA
Bradley Hallmark, USAF
Matthew Russell, USMC
Aaron Torczynski, USAF
Austin C. Daniel, USN
Tim O’Connor, ANG
Charles L. Kidd II,
Prayer List
Please remember to pay for all of our sick and recovering loved ones.
If you would like to add or remove someone to/from the prayer list,
please contact the parish office. Names will remain on the list for 3
months unless notified. To be part of the parish prayer chain, email
The Prince of Peace community would like to extend our sympathy to Mary Short and family on the death of her
husband, Bob Short. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
La comunidad de Prínce de Paz quiere expresar sus más profundas condolencias a Mary Short y a su familia por el
fallecimiento de su marido Bob Short. Nuestras oraciones y pensamientos están con ustedes.
We Welcome Our Newly Baptized: Samuel Matthew Warren
Dylon Myles Cylar Audrey Jane Robertson
Jake Culotta
Chuck Fontan
Joyce Lovoy
Rosalie Stacco
Mary Kay Minor
Valerie Wallace
Clint Fikes
Josephine Graven
Libby Edgar
Carol Jean Miranda
Thomas Ross
Isla Del Bosco
Philip Cash
Errol Austin
Damien Johnson
Paula England
Danielle White
Baby White
Elaine Heyne
Tom Kilgro
Kay Allen
Joseph Owens
Sue Delk
Michael Hofmann
Bryce Garmon
Nancy Emerson
Jerry Bailey
Paul Thielen
Mark Martincic
Cesar David Rivas
Nallely Vega
Kimberly Cisneros
Filigonio Buendiq
Arturo Castillo
Ana Maria Castillo
Jose Rodriguez
Mayra Castillo
Adan Benavides
Michelle Arteaga
Dionicia Flores
Dionicia Espinosa
Dionica Flores
Claudia Gil
Carmen Gil
Patricia Garcia
Austin Harris
Angela Judge
Lisa Woof
Graham Woof
Patricia Muldowney
Elizabeth Doyle
Carmella Pistone
Francis Pardi
Charles Pardi
Danese H. Daniel
Pat Smith
Mary Sheppard
John Durnak
Robert Lizama
Clarissa Cruz
Isabel Manibusan
Matilde Santos
Roland Santos
Chareen Santos-Brown
Hunter Pace
Shawn Clark
Joe Pierce
Claudia Charme
We Welcome to Our Parish Family: Rob & Daniela Barber & Family
Bob Newberry Jeremy & Lisa Nichols
Michele Richards Chris & Samantha Williams
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Middle School Youth Middle School Youth Group will celebrate its last mee!ng of
the year with Laser Tag on April 27 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at
Game Zone Laser Tag Center in Pelham! Please RSVP with Corey Kappler with at 205.789.7957 or
email [email protected].
Religious Education
Upcoming Events:
Sunday School (GR2 - GR12):
Classes - April 17 & 24 (last class un"l Fall). Sunday School (K3 - GR1):
Classes are year round at 8:30 and 11:00 am. Registra"on not required for summer classes (begins May 1). Vaca!on Bible School:
‘Cave Quest - FOLLOWING JESUS The Light of the World’ June 6-10; 8:30 am - Noon; K3 - rising 5th graders. Register now! Forms are available online at www.popcatholic.org or
pick one up at the Religious Educa"on Office. Adult volunteers are also needed as teachers to help with cra$s,
snacks, games, etc.
Contact Megan Evere! for more informa"on, [email protected].
Youth Protection
Training
Mark Your Calendars!
The next class at Prince of Peace is:
May 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
St. Jude Room
Register by May 5 at: bhmse.weebly.com
Click on “Schedule of Youth Protec!on Training”
Childcare will be provided.
Marriage Prep Class The next Marriage Prep Class held at Prince of Peace will
be Sunday, April 24, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm in the St. Jude
Room. Anyone wishing to get married at Prince of Peace
must a!end a Marriage Prep Class. Please call the parish
office to register at 205.822.9125.
Congratulations to our Confirmation Class of 2016! There were 103 Candidates that were confirmed by Bishop Baker and Bishop Foley. Please continue to pray for the Candidates, Sponsors and their Families as they continue along their path of formation and spiritual growth.
It is with this Sacrament, that we can recall our own Confirmation and what that commitment truly means to us as Catholics. How has Confirmation changed you? This all depends on you. Open yourself to the Holy Spirit. Respond to the grace God is pouring out upon you at this time in your life, and something wonderful will happen. Are you responding to the commitment you made when you were Confirmed?
When the bishop traced the sign of the cross on your forehead and prays, "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit," something very powerful is happening. At that moment in your life an indelible and permanent mark is placed on your soul. Throughout your life think about how that moment has influenced you in a thousand ways. Are you fully living according to the gifts and fruits of the Spirit? If not, during this Easter Season, think about the ways that you can make a positive change by building upon the gifts and talents that God has given you and the Spirit has bestowed upon you.
(Adapted from Decision Point)
Be on fire for Christ. Say yes.
Miriam Abikhaled
Mark Addison
Ivan Aguilera Ventura
Sarahi Aguilera Ventura
Jeanette Almazan
Madeleine Andras
Anthony Aspito
Arnold Gonzalez Ayala
Madison Bach
Kari Balazs
Gabriella Barron
Emma Bauer
Jacob Berg
Quin Binder
Nicholas Bodin
Hannah Bogard
Pierce Bolding
Ava Bourn
John Boyle
Logan Bradley
Haley Brown
Emily Burkhardt
Megan Callahan
Daisy Guadalupe Castillo
Mary Catherine Collins
Daniel Correa
Julianna Cross
Nicholas Davis
Carmelina Dichiara
David Dykes
Emma Eiswirth
Connelley Erwin
Axel Hipolito Garcia
Carlos Garcia
Moises Garcia
Samantha Garcia
Harrison Gilmer
Abby Teresita Gonzalez
Ashlyn Gordon
Darby Mattingly Green
Michael Grondin
Caroline Harrison
Lara Hejazen
Miriam Hernandez
Nathan Hernandez
Davis Holley
Ashley Hopping
Jack Horton
Emily Claire Hultstrand
Victoria Jacks
Edgar Jimenez Grez
Adam Jusino Meléndez
Jackson Kapera
Brian Kinder
Margaret Knighton
Joey Kraus
Anna Grace Lalisan
Kingston Lampley
Maris Laney
Gavin Lark
Griffin Lape
Katie Lively
Juan Llanas
Aidan Loehr
Ifeanyichukwum Mbanugo
Keegan Grace McCarthy
Nadine Milagros Mejia
Nicholas Messina
T.J. Messina
Meleah Montgomery
Allison Mireya
Morales Pineda
Kerry Moreland
Grayson Moyer
Jeff Murai
Angelina Nelms
Mackenzie O'Mara
Abigayle Parker
Justin Parker
Lawson Peoples
Sophia Peralo
Joseline Perez
Diana Perez Castro
William Pratt
Lindsey Rafalsky
Logan Rafferty
Sean Rafferty
Matthias Rathbun
Amanda Seltzer
Dylan Seltzer
Isabella Sutherland
Evan Sypeck
Samantha Teta
Skylar Thornton
Richard Ujueta
Mary Grace Underwood
Yadeli Valdez Padilla
Garrison Wall
Hailey Wallace
Jake Willett
Emily Wittig
Andrew Wix
Parker Woodard
Congratulations to our Confirmandi:
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
June 6-10, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
3 years old - rising 5th graders
Go to www.popcatholic.org to download the registra"on form or pick one up at the Religious Educa"on Office.
Baptism Prep Class The next Bap"sm Prep Class is Sunday, April 24 beginning at 9:30 am in the
St. Catherine Room. Please register by calling the parish office at 205.822.9125.
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Amoris Laetitia - The Joy of Love (Excerpts from Pope Francis’ Encyclical)
“The Joy of Love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church….”
A love that reveals itself and increases:
133. The love of friendship unifies all aspects of marital life and helps family members to grow constantly. This love must be freely and generously expressed in words and acts. In the family, “three words need to be used. I want to repeat this! Three words: ‘Please’, ‘Thank you’, ‘Sorry’. Three essen"al words!” “In our families when we are not overbearing and ask: ‘May I?’; in our families when we are not selfish and can say ‘Thank you!’; and in our families when someone realizes that he or she did something wrong and is able to say ‘Sorry!’, our family experiences peace and joy”. Let us not be s"ngy about using these words, but keep repea"ng them, day a$er day. For “certain silences are oppressive, even at "mes within families, between husband and wives, between parents and children, among siblings”. The right words, spoken at the right "me, daily protect and nurture love. Dialogue:
136. Dialogue is essen"al for experiencing, expressing and fostering love in marriage and family life. Yet it can only be the fruit of a long and demanding appren"ceship. Men and women, young people and adults, communicate differently. They speak different languages and they act in different ways. Our way of asking and responding to ques"ons, the one we use, our "me and any number of other factors condi"on how well we communicate. We need to develop certain a/tudes that express love and encourage authen"c dialogue. 137. Take "me, quality "me. This means being ready to listen pa"ently and a!en"vely to everything the other person wants to say. It requires the self-discipline of not speaking un"l the "me is right. Instead of offering an opinion or advice we need to be sure that we have heard everything the other person has to say. This means cul"va"ng an interior silence that makes it possible to listen to the other person without mental or emo"onal distrac"ons. Do not be rushed, put aside all of your own needs and worries, and make space.
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• • • Happenings • • • Childcare services are available at the POP Nursery during
Sunday morning programs.
Monday - April 18
Centering Prayer - 9:30 - 10:30 am - St. Martin
Ladies Auxiliary - 6:30 pm - St. Jude
Hispanic O.L.G. Dance Practice - 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Deasy Hall
Tuesday - April 19
Weekday Faith Study - 9:30 am - St. Monica
Topic: Opening and Reading the First Scroll
Women of Worship - 9:30 am - St. Jude
Topic: Walking with Purpose
Seniors Lunch - 11:00 am - Deasy Hall
Caring Needles - 1:00 pm - St. Elizabeth
Breast Cancer Survivors - 6:30 pm - St. Elizabeth
Wednesday - April 20
Wednesday Dinner - 5:30 pm - Deasy Hall
Middle School Youth Group - 5:30 pm
Bible Study with Fr. Holloway - 6:15 pm - Chapel
Topic: St. John’s Gospel & Letters
High School Youth Group - 6:30 pm - Youth Room
Thursday - April 21
Centering Prayer - 6:00 - 8:00 pm - St. Elizabeth
Friday - April 22
MOMS Group - 9:30 am - St. Monica Room
Saturday - April 23
K of C Draw Down - 6:30 pm - School Gym
Sunday - April 24
Marriage Prep - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - St. Jude Room
Baptism Prep - 9:30 am - St. Catherine
Scripture in “Action” - 9:45 am - St. Elizabeth
Topic: Discussing the Sunday Readings in Today’s World
Adult Education Series - 9:45 am - St. Monica
Topic: St. Patrick and the Conversion of Ireland
High School Youth Group - 6:00 pm - Youth Room
Wednesday Night Dinners
5:30 pm in Deasy Hall
April 20 & 27
Adults, teens, and youths $6, those 8 and under eat free.
Start collec"ng your items for the High School
Youth Group and Knights of Columbus
Annual Garage Sale on July 16.
Items Accepted:
furniture, kitchen wares, clothing, baby items,
toys, seasonal items, housewares, working
appliances, flat screen tvs
Items NOT Accepted:
tvs with big backs, exercise equipment,
ma!ress/box springs, stained or ripped
clothing/bedding, undergarments, bathing suits,
socks, opened or par"ally used items
Collec!on begins on July 11.
MOMS Group Join us April 22 on a trip to First Light Homeless Shelter for a tour of the facility and to pass out lunches to the residents. We will carpool to the shelter. Meet in St. Monica at 9:30 am. All are Welcome! For details contact Isabelle Silko at 205.821.1390.
K of C Draw Down
The K of C will hold their annual Bill
Clements Draw Down (reverse raffle),
Gourmet Dinner, Dance and Silent
Auc"on on Saturday, April 23, in the
POP School star"ng at 6:30 pm. A buffet
gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Gerald Buford will
include En Papillote (salmon) and Chicken Piccata. The
Grand Prize is $5000 with all proceeds going to several
chari"es supported by the POP K of C. Free babysi/ng
will be provided for 3 years and older but must be
registered. Call the church office at 205.822.9125 by
Monday, April 18 to reserve your babysi$ng spot.
Tickets are $100/couple and can be obtained by
contac"ng Nick Cvete"c at [email protected] or
205.281.2759. Tickets may also be purchased in the
parish office.
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Ministry to the Sick:
Volunteers Needed The Catechism of the Catholic Church states the priority with which Jesus held the care of the sick and dying as a component of his ministry and life: Christ’s compassion toward the sick and his many healings of every kind of infirmity are a resplendent sign that ‘God has visited his people’ (Luke 7:16). If you feel a calling to be a Minister to the sick, now is the "me to answer this call to ac"on. For more informa"on email, [email protected] or call Stacey Fitch 205.822.9125 x 43.
Safety Corner Spring brings flowers, and on occasion, inclement weather. Please review the Code Green policy and the loca"on of our “safe places.” There is a copy of
this on the POP website. Being prepare keeps us safe!
Please remember: NO PARKING on the curbs at the entrance of the church. We appreciate your
understanding that this area needs to be open for emergency vehicles.
Casting Lots for the Seamless Garment (John 19:23-24) The Gospel is the Answer
The Gospel works. It helps everyone who embraces it to increasingly become more perfectly themselves. It celebrates the dignity of the human person, which is a primary truth that is indispensable if we are to understand the world around us. It fosters phenomenal rela"onships and encourages vibrant and orderly community. It promotes right rela"onships between humanity and nature. It just works. In an amazing prac"cal way, the Gospel is the answer to all the deeply personal ques"ons of life and the light that shows us the next step to take in our journey. There is simply no be!er way to live.
(Kelley, Ma!hew, Rediscover Jesus, Beacon, Cincinna", 2015, p. 180)
Caitlin Sweeney-McDaniel
Faith in Action Award A!en"on all 2016 High School Graduates! In June 2004, Caitlin Sweeney, a seventeen-year-old member of our parish, lost her ba!le with cancer. In her brief life, Caitlin excelled in academics, sports and, most of all, in living her faith. To honor and remember this outstanding person, Prince of Peace Parish established the Caitlin Sweeney-McDaniel Faith In Ac"on Award. The award is given annually to a gradua"ng senior.
All gradua"ng seniors who are members of Prince of Peace Parish are invited to apply for this award. Applica"ons are available at www.princeofpeace.org (under Religious Educa"on), at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering space and in the church office. All applicants should complete the
applica!on form by Sunday, May 1st, 2016 and submit two
le%ers of recommenda!on by Sunday, May 8, 2016.
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Bailes Folclóricos
Todos los lunes a par"r del 18 de Abril de 6:30 pm a 8:30 pm tendremos prác"cas de Baile en el Deasy Hall. Si está interesado en par"cipar, por favor anotarse en la mesa los domingos con Adriana Hernández o llamar a Alicia Sarabia al 205.382.7103.
Respondiendo al Llamado de Dios
Esta semana estamos viviendo la alegría de ver a cien de nuestros jóvenes par"cipar en el Sacramento de la Confirmación, el
úl"mo Sacramento de la Iniciación. Estos estudiantes completaron su camino de la formación de la fe con el cariño y amor de
sus amigos, familiares y miembros de la Iglesia. Los confirmantes recibieron cartas de ánimo y apoyo de los miembros de la
comunidad, como también de sus seres queridos. Este detalle sirvió como reflexión para el Re"ro final antes de la Confirmación.
205.822.9125 x 22
Horarios de Oficina Padre José Luis Guevara
Lunes 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Martes y Jueves 2:00 - 8:00 pm
María Elena Rathbun
Martes 8:30 am -2:30 pm
Miércoles y Jueves 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Formación Son bienvenidos a registrarse para las clases de Educación Religiosa. Por favor registrarse los domingos en la oficina de Educación Religiosa con Megan Evere! o Laura Mar@nez. Se impar"ran clases: Abril 24 - Úl"mo día de clases de Educación Religiosa (GR2 - GR10)
Abril 24 - Primera Comunión - 1:30 pm - Iglesia
* Abril 21 - Prác"ca Primera Comunión - 6:30 pm - Iglesia
Mayo 1 - Primera Comunión - 1:30 pm - Iglesia
* Abril 28 - Prác"ca Primera Comunión - 6:30 pm - Iglesia
Escuela Bíblica de Vacación en Inglés
‘Cave Quest – SIGUIENDO A JESUS, La luz del mundo’
June 6-10 de 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Para niños de PK3 a niños empezando el 5th grado. Los formularios
de registro están disponibles en la página de internet:
(www.popcatholic.org) o en las oficinas de Educación Religiosa en la
Iglesia. Necesitamos adultos voluntarios para las artes, los juegos y
las meriendas.
Misa del Martes en Español
Será las 7:00 pm La Misa de los Martes en Español cambiara su horario.
A Par"r de Abril, la Misa será a las 7:00 pm
hasta la llegada del otoño.
Venta de Garage
A par!r del 11 de Julio estaremos recolectando ar@culos para la venta de garage anual organizado por los Caballeros de Colón y los jóvenes del grupo de Secundaria. El evento está previsto para el 16 de julio en la Iglesia de Príncipe de Paz.
Aceptamos muebles, mercancías de cocina, ropa, ar@culos para bebé, juguetes, ar@culos de temporada, electrodomés"cos, equipos de trabajo y televisores de pantalla plana.
No aceptamos: TV con grandes espaldas, equipo del ejercicios, colchones manchados o rotos, ropa de cama manchada o rota, ropa interior, trajes de baño, calce"nes usados, y paquetes abiertos o usados.
Entrenamiento de
Protección al Menor En Inglés
¡Marca tu calendario! Será en la Iglesia de Príncipe de Paz
Mayo 10 de 6:00 - 8:00 pm En el salón St. Jude.
Por favor registrarse antes de Mayo 5 a: Bhmse.weebly.com
Bajo “Schedule of Youth Protec"on Training” Ofrecemos cuidado de niños durante el entrenamiento.
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Por favor, registrarse en nuestra página web: www.popcatholic.org o con Laura Mar@nez en la
escuela de Educación Religiosa.
Junio 6 - 10 - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Niños de PK 3 a empezando el 5to grado
están bienvenidos a asistir!
Necesitamos voluntarios para los juegos, el arte,
los salones y las meriendas!
Servicios de las Familias
Católlicas en Birmingham
“Catholic Family Services” Posición abierta de Director de los Servicios Católicos a las Familias. Los solicitantes deben de tener un @tulo de post-grado universitario en Trabajo Social, Psicología o Consejería; y con la licencia adecuada en su especialidad otorgada por el estado de Alabama.
Los Servicios Católicos a las Familias, CFS, es un programa que es parcialmente financiado por la Campaña Católica de las Caridades “ Catholic Chari"es Appeal”. La agencia ofrece asesoramiento, adopción, cuidado de la crianza temporal (foster care), y servicios de asesoramiento para mujeres en crisis embarazadas.
Los interesados deben contactar a AL Manzella,
Director Ejecu!vo de Los Servicios Sociales Católicos al
205.969.8947 o al email [email protected].
Caitlin Sweeny-McDaniel
Premio Fe en Acción
¡Atención, Todos los estudiantes de
Preparatoria graduados del año 2016!
En Junio del 2004, Caitlin Sweeney, de 17 años, perdió su batalla contra el cáncer. En su corta vida, Caitlin sobresalió académicamente, en deportes y; en lo más importante, en vivir una vida de fe. En honor y en memoria a esta sobresaliente joven, la comunidad de Príncipe de Paz, estableció el Premio Fe en Acción, Caitlin Sweeney-McDaniel. El premio es dado anualmente a los estudiantes en el úl"mo año de Preparatoria para ayudar con los gastos universitarios.
Todos los estudiantes del úl"mo año de Preparatoria miembros de la Iglesia de Príncipe de Paz están invitados a aplicar por este premio. La aplicación está disponible en www.princeofpeace.org o en la mesa de la entrada de la Iglesia. Todos los solicitantes deben completar una aplicación
para el Domingo, Mayo 1, 2016 y entregar dos cartas de
recomendación para el domingo, Mayo 8, 2016.
Esquina de Seguridad
La primavera trae flores, y en ocasiones, un "empo inclemente. Por favor, revise las medidas del código verde, (advertencia de Tornado) de seguridad y los lugares seguros en la Iglesia. Hay una copia en la página web www.princeofpeace.org ¡Estar preparados nos man"ene a salvo! Por favor recuerde respetar las señales de “NO PARKING”En la curvas de la entrada de la Iglesia. Esos espacios están reservados para los vehículos de emergencia. ¡Gracias!
