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1 Church

2 Christ the King Adoration Chapel

3 PAC (Parish Activity Center) & PAC Classroom

4 Guadalupe Hall

5 School & School Offices (Lourdes 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

sunday, 17 oct

29th sunday in ordinary time

(OF year B)

21st sunday after pentecost (EF)

monday, 18 oct

st luke (O & EF)

tuesday, 19 oct

sts john de brébeuf & isaac jogues,

priests & companions (OF)

st peter of alcantara (EF)

8a Mass Linda Blaze-L (FPC)

10a Mass Fred Adams+(FRT)

12p EF Mass Matthew Waters+(FRT) with

Fatima Procession

5p Rosary & Benediction

7.40a Matins/Lauds (Morning Prayer) 5.30p Vespers (Evening Prayer)

6p Mass Liya Samuel-L (FRT)

wednesday, 20 oct

st paul of the cross (OF)

st john cantius (EF)

thursday, 21 oct

weekday (OF) sts hilarion &

ursula & companions (EF)

friday, 22 oct

st john paul II (OF)

feria (EF)

8.30a Mass Kirska Woods-L (FRT) 7a Mass Veronica Sue-L (FRT)

7.40a Matins/Lauds (Morning Prayer)

12p EF Mass Hannah Sue-L (FRT)

5.30p Vespers (Evening Prayer)

saturday, 23 oct

st john of capistrano (OF)

st anthony mary claret (EF)

sunday, 24 oct

30th sunday in ordinary time

(OF year B)

22nd sunday after pentecost (EF)

prayer requests

All those serving our country, Gena Cunning-

ham, Julie Mallory, Bridgitte Gunnells, Wrenn

Calcutt, Jim Bannister, Stephen Wiltberger,

Lillie Nesbitt, Kevin Stainton, Doris Pratt,

Sarah Williams, Kenneth Price, Jackie Andre-

jack, Dcn Bob Smith, Lois Smith, Christy

Smith, Shannon Harkins, Gloria Dussich, Rose

Schillaci, Kristina Murphy, Laurie Taylor, Carl

Jones, Luigina Warga, Mary Jean Heap, Mar-

lene C. Eugenia Kolinko, Emily Stapinski, Susan

Subrizi, Ed Case, Lee Mobley, Stella Boris, Terri

Arkins, Rosemary Craig, Janine Moore, Jean

Casey, Thomas Dorsey, Jennifer Gregory, Jen-

nifer Pfaffl, Kevin Curtis, Tammy Lopez, Peter

McPherson, Lola Hartman, Frank Cespedes, Bob

Haden, Joanna P, Kayla Whatley, Maria Baron-

tini’s Mom, Tony DeCredico, Rachel Chambers,

Drew Butterfield, Bonnie Meyers, Mary Ann

Egan. amd Julia Chatignyblais

5p Mass Dana Marie Thiesen+(FRT) 8a Mass Deceased Perone Family (FPC)

10a Mass H Lee Heap+(FRT)

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

5p Rosary & Benediction

Parish 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.

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"Great is the LORD and worthy of much

praise, whose grandeur is beyond understanding."

(Ps 145:3)

Please consider adopting an hour or become a sub-

stitute. Contact Lisa Buss at 864.508.7123 or

adoration@princeofpeacetaylors.org with questions!

• Adorers are reminded to receive the code di-

rectly from Lisa Buss.

• Hours in need of adorers:

• 12p & 4p Sundays; 12a & 1p Tuesdays; 5p

Thursdays; 5p Fridays, 10a & 4p Saturdays

Parents desiring Baptism for their children must at-

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

Thursday, 11 November at 6.30p through Zoom

(virtually). Please contact Deacon Gus for details at

864. 420.0497 baptisms@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Baptisms cannot be scheduled until the class is com-

pleted.

Only Deacon Gus can schedule Baptisms.

Remember to introduce yourself to new faces in the

pews, especially our new parishioners: Andrea Her-

nandez and family; Brad & Velentina Johnson and

family; Ruth Zuluaga; Albert & Katherine Navarro;

and Bryan & Erin Topham and family.

Fr Smith has left Istanbul and is now in Oxford

where he will take a course in Syriac at the Oriental

Institute! He returns to parish life in December!

Happenings & Needs

If you are homebound and wish to receive Holy

Communion, please contact Deacon Mark at

mark.thompson@princeofpeacetaylors.org or

864.630.0606.

If you would like to learn more about the life and

charism of Lay Dominicans and how they share in

the apostolic mission of the Dominican Order

through the Four Pillars: Prayer, Study, Community

and Apostolic Preaching, email Linda Head, OP, for

information: ixhead@gmail.com.

Be comforted by those who have experienced the

grief of the loss of a spouse on the first Saturday of

the month in the Pope Francis House. Call Jean Ca-

sey 864.423.7010 to learn more.

Every Thursday between 10-11a, all parents are in-

vited to bring their children to the Adoration Chap-

el. In this hour, it is understood that there will be

some noise in the Chapel. Contact Adrienne Haver-

land at jahaverland@gmail.com with questions.

Greeters and ushers are greatly needed across all

Mass times! This need is especially urgent over the

summer. Contact Marco De Maria at 864.631.7713

or at mad4jen@msn.com to discuss how you can

help with this important ministry.

Fraternus & Fidelis are mentoring programs for 6th-

12th graders—fraternus is for boys & fidelis is for

girls. Mentors form a brotherhood/sisterhood of

virtue and invite the teens into it.

• 6th-12th grade boys are invited to participate on

Tuesdays from 6.30-8p in the PAC. Contact

Thomas at upstatefraternus@gmail.com

• 6th-12th grade ladies are invited to participate

on Tuesdays from 6.30-8p in Parish House. Con-

tact Kelly at upstatefidelis@gmail.com

Learn about the Catholic Faith (or refresh your

knowledge) to come to know Jesus Christ through

the Catholic Christian community in learning how to

live as Jesus’ disciples. Classes meet Wednesday

nights at 7p in the Art Room. Questions? Contact

Sean Chapman at rcia@princeofpeacetaylors.org.

RETROUVAILLE is a program for couples struggling

in their marriage. For confidential information or to

apply to attend the program beginning with the

weekend of 22 October 2021 call (434)

793.0242 or email: retrouvaillenc@msn.com or vis-

it the website at www.helpourmarriage.org.

The purpose of a recollection is to help participants

sanctify their ordinary life in and through their work,

family, and recreational activities. In the spirit of

Opus Dei, the next Recollections are:

Men: Friday, 12 November at 7p, reception to fol-

low in the parish house

Women: Saturday, 13 November at 9a, reception

to follow in the parish house

The 27th annual Knights of Columbus Christmas

Craft Fair is Saturday, 6 November from 9a-2p.

Email Jim at popcraftfair@charter.net with ques-

tions. Vendor spaces are sold out.

CYO is seeking volunteers to provide dinner for 25

teens and deliver the food to Parish House by 6.30p

on Sundays. Sign up here!

Happenings & Needs

The Columbiettes are selling $20 2022 Attractions &

Coupon Books to benefit the Carol Tonon Scholar-

ship Fund for students attending the parish

school. The books are available in the office or by

calling Cheryl Wargo at 864.879.7671.

Deacon Michael Thompson is leading a Men’s Bible

Study meeting Tuesdays at 7p studying the Book of

Matthew! Questions? Contact Deacon Thompson at

864.365.8178.

Which school in the Diocese has the highest

MAP scores? Prince of Peace Catholic School!

POPCS students scored higher than all Greenville

County public schools on MAP testing, too. Please

schedule a tour of the parish school with Liz

Burgdorf at 864-331-2145.

The mothers of the parish gather every Sunday after

the 12n EF Mass to pray that the Lord will raise up

priests and religious sisters from their children.

The tiny village of Lu gave 323 priests and nuns to

the Church after their pastor, Msgr Alessandro

Canora, gathered the moms to offer their Commun-

ion every First Sunday and Adoration every Thurs-

day! May He hear our prayers too!

Happening weekly on Sundays at 5p, an evening Ben-

ediction will be led by our Deacons and include:

• Rosary

• Exposition with Silent Prayer

• Liturgy of the Hours (Evening Prayer) to include

the reading, a short homily by the leading Dea-

con and the responsory

• Benediction

Please contact Maria Rauch if you’re able to join the

volunteer team supporting the parish office on Fri-

days from 9-12 weekly.

Happenings & Needs

YOU are invited to join other Christians through-

out the Upstate to take part in our local 40 Days for

Life effort happening now through October 31. 40

Days for Life is a prayer campaign to end abortion.

• POP prays at the Abortion Clinic on Mondays.

Please visit: www.40daysforlife.com/greenville

• Pray a rosary for the intention to end abortion,

the conversion of society and for an end on as-

saults against life. Turn in your counts each week

to familylife@charlestondiocese.org.

• Attend the Closing Celebration: Sunday, 31

October at 3p at 1143 Grove Road. Join for

prayer warrior testimonies of miracles that took

place during this 40 Days Campaign and partici-

pate in a baby shower for Moms that chose life.

The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to per-

form Spiritual Works of Mercy. Active members

become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a bal-

anced program of prayer and service. The Legion at

Prince of Peace has engaged in activities such as:

• door-to-door evangelization

• visitation of the aged, sick, or dying

• visits in nursing homes or assisted living facilities

to pray the rosary

• attending a funeral mass to pray for the deceased

and the family

• prison ministry

Members meet once a week for prayer, planning and

discussion. Come join us on Monday evenings at

6.30p. Please contact Denise Conway at

864.569.2465 for the meeting location.

Jessica Granger is leading an Endow study on St. Te-

resa of Avila called Teacher of Prayer. The group

meets in the main school building, Lourdes Hall, on

Wednesdays at 7p. Questions? Contact Jessica at

thejessicagranger@gmail.com.

Prince of Peace is excited to host a series of Adult

Faith Formation lectures on Marriage and Family Life

in the PAC! Speakers will cover a broad range of

topics which explore the Church’s wisdom for

spouses, parents, and single people alike. Everyone

18 and over is welcome to attend one or all of the

lectures. Because of the nature of this content, nurs-

ing infants are welcome, but please no children. No

recording will be permitted. All dates are 7p in the

PAC.

Upcoming topics:

• 27 October - On the Domestic Church:

(Guest Lecture by Claire Coulombe, STL.) This

lecture will discuss the Catholic principal of the

Domestic Church. Learn what the Domestic

Church as the basic unit of society means for you

and your family, and how you are called as a fam-

ily to serve Christ.

• 3 November - Dating, Courtship, and Mar-

riage: this lecture covers everything about the

basics of Catholic dating, courtship, and engage-

ment. We will discuss the essentials of a good

marriage, how to avoid common pitfalls, and

more.

• 17 November - Single in Society: this lecture

discovers the bachelor and bachelorette in soci-

ety. This will explore how they fit in, what role

they play, and how they achieve holiness outside of the "typical" vocations, and more.

Questions? Contact Michael at 864.331.3902

or michael.sandifer@princeofpeacetaylors.org.

The Knights of Columbus are

the Catholic men's fraternal or-

ganization in solidarity with our

Priests and serve as the Strong

Right Arm of the Church. We

strive to unite with our parish

family and brothers in the areas

of faith, family, vocations, and

brotherhood. Our Sword is Prayer. Contact Grand

Knight John Olson at 864.354.5680.

Happenings & Needs

The Nativity Project, life-sized indoor figures hand carved and hand painted on Linden Wood in Germany,

seeks additional funding for 2 more wisemen. The shipping of 1 wiseman lacks an additional $1,500. Please

note “nativity” on the check and envelope of any donations. Below is a sneak peek of what’s being worked on

in Germany now. Contact Maria Rauch about gifts at maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org.

Celebrating the Liturgical Life of the Church

22 October: Feast of Pope Saint John Paul II. Also known as Saint John Paul

the Great, he was born Karol Jozef Wojtyla in Wadowice, Poland on May 18, 1920.

His early life was marked by loss. His sister, brother and mother all died before he

was 12. Growing under loving guidance of his father, he was a vibrant youth, athlet-

ic and studious. He attended Jagiellonian University, performed in local theatrical

productions and co-founded the Rhapsodic Theater of Kraków. He was introduced

to the mysticism of St. John of the Cross and felt called to the priesthood. His

plans were interrupted when Nazis invaded Poland in 1939. To avoid deportation,

Karol worked in a stone quarry and a chemical plant. He then joined a clandestine

seminary and was ordained priest in 1946. He pastored a parish in Niegowic,

where he began to work with young people; taking them on many camping and hik-

ing trips. After teaching at University, he was named auxiliary bishop of Kraków in

1958 – the youngest in Poland’s history. Bishop Wojtyla made significant contribu-

tions in the Second Vatican Council. He was soon elevated to the College of Car-

dinals. Cardinal Wojtyła was elected Pope on October 16, 1978, and took the name John Paul II. He would

have one of the longest pontificates in history, nearly 27 years. His motto was “Totus Tuus – I am totally

yours.” His papacy was an embodiment of that motto. John Paul II was a vigorous missionary: he took 104

trips to 129 different countries. He loved young people and established World Youth Day. He established the

World Meeting of Families and the Pontifical Institute for Marriage and Family. He aided in the gradual removal

of Communism from Eastern Europe and encouraged healing between Jews, Muslims and other religions. In

1981, he was the victim of an attempted assassination. Shocking the world, he showed only love and for-

giveness when he visited his attacker in prison. JP II continued his missionary work, meeting with more than

17,600,000 pilgrims during General Audiences and countless millions more in visits around the world. John

Paul II’s doctrinal legacy is vast. He was a prolific writer: authoring 14 encyclicals, 15 apostolic exhortations, 11

apostolic constitutions, 45 apostolic letters, and 5 books. With emphasis on the universal call to holiness, he

beatified 1,338 and canonized 482, more than all popes in the last 500 years combined. Suffering from debili-

tating Parkinson’s disease, Pope JP II breathed his last on April 2, 2005, the vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday, which

he had instituted. His final words were “Let me go to my Father’s house.” On April 28, 2005, Pope Benedict

XVI announced that the normal waiting period before beginning the cause of beatification would be waived for

JP II. He was beautified in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI and canonized by Pope Francis in 2014. “Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ!” — Pope St. John Paul II

Ideas for celebrating this feast day at home:

• FORMED has lots on JP II for children and adults! Click here.

• Feast day meal should be Polish: stuffed cabbage rolls, kielbasa and sauerkraut, Polish pierogis, OR, eat fish!

JP II was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish!

• Bake a “Pope Cake” (aka “Papal Cream Cake”): it was JPII's favorite dessert. Recipe here.

• Decorate your table with white candles for the papacy and white roses. (Did you know there is a Pope JP

II rose? It is a fragrant, pure white hybrid tea rose!)

• Read JPII’s writings here and watch the Ignatius Press movie Pope John Paul II

• Watch The Jeweler's Shop: years before he was pope, Karol Wojtyla wrote a play on marriage. It is available

as a book and a movie.

• Get outside! JP II is well-known for his love of the outdoors. In his honor, take a walk or hike, garden, go

fishing, or play with your children outdoors.

• Pray the Rosary: JP II encouraged devotion to Mary. In fact, he added a set of mysteries – the Luminous

mysteries, or "mysteries of light" – to the Rosary in 2002. He describes them in his apostolic let-

ter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae

• Listen to this beautiful recording of Saint John Paul II singing the “Ave Maria” in 1976.

Contact Us

Phil Head Director of Administration 864.331.3908 directorofadministration@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Mark Pulley Director of Finance/Bookkeeper 864.331.3907 bookkeeper@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Maria Rauch Parish Secretary 864.331.3901 maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org

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

Maria Barontini Pastoral Associate for Children’s Catechesis 864.331.3919 maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org

*contact Maria B. about children’s catechesis, first confession, first communion, RCIA and confirmation

Michael Sandifer Pastoral Associate Adult Faith Formation 864.331.3902 michael.sandifer@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Philip Reed Interim Director of Music 864.331.3904 philip.reed@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Bobby Moreau Director of Maintenance bobby.moreau@popcatholicschool.org

Elizabeth Wilson Organist 864.331.3906 elizabeth.wilson@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Steven Cunningham Principal 864.331.2145 principal@popcatholicschool.org

Tammy Lopez Office Manager 864.331.3911 tammy.lopez@popcatholicschool.org

Liz Burgdorf Receptionist 864.331.2145 reception@popcatholicschool.org

Basketball Maria Rauch 864.331.3901 maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Communications Director Kylee Jean Heap 864.266.8843 communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Creighton Fertility Care/Family Planning Kristie Killough, RN, BSN, FCP 864.243.7800 text for appointment

Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts Harry Grilliot/Marty Yigdall 864.423.6541 Pack259.SC@gmail.com

CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) John & Stephanie Lasitter cyo@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Food & Financial Assistance St. Vincent de Paul Society 864.331.3937

Fraternus Thomas Connelly 864.414.9192 fraternus@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Knights of Columbus 9184 John Olson 864.354.5680 gk.kofc9184@gmail.com

Latin Mass Community Tracey Mershon traceymershon63@gmail.com

Respect Life Tanya Wersinger 864.979.1856 tanya.wersinger@gmail.com

Spiritual Direction Lisa Buss spiritualdirection@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Fr. Christopher Smith Pastor (on sabbatical til December) 864.268.4352 frsmith@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Fr. Richard Tomlinson Administrator 864.268.4352 richard.tomlinson@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Declarations of Nullity Deacon Robert Smith 864.908.7047 dbcsmith@aol.com

Baptisms Deacon Gus Suarez 864.420.0497 baptisms@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Marriage Prep Deacon Michael Cavin michael.cavin@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Ministry Liaison, Funerals, Weddings Deacon Michael Thompson 864.365.8178 michael.thompson@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Sick, Homebound, Extraordinary

Ministers Deacon Mark Thompson mark.thompson@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Happenings & Needs

If you or someone you love has experienced an

abortion, healing is available. Learn about anonymous

support offered virtually or in person options by call-

ing Support After Abortion at 844.289.HOPE.

Healing is offered to men and woman.

All Saints Day is Monday, 1 November. This is when

the church commemorates all saints. A great prayer

to be said on this date is the Litany of Saints.

Masses will be:

8.30a OF School Mass

12p EF

7p Sung

If you are seeking POP logo items, look no further:

• POP tshirts, hoodie & long sleeve shirts here

• POP pint glasses, mugs, stationery, mason jar,

mask, magnet, sticker and notebook here

Join our parish family with a corporal work of

mercy by feeding the hungry of Triune Mercy

Kitchen on the first Sunday monthly. Please sign up

here to have the food and drinks ready for delivery.

Contact Phillip & Hannah with questions at

805.750.5663 or community.kofc9184@gmail.com.

Always in Your Heart is a weekend retreat for

people who have suffered a miscarriage. Please join

us to find healing and peace for unresolved and com-

plicated grief on 22-24 October, 2021 in the Green-

ville area. For more information call Kathy 803 547

5063 or familylife@charlestondiocese.org

Envelopes: All registered

active households receive 2

envelopes for All Souls’ Day

in the Sept/Oct. envelope

packet. One is for the All

Souls Day offertory and the

other is to write on the front

the names of your beloved

deceased. Please complete

and drop the envelope in any

collection during the month

of October so that those names will be placed on

the altar of remembrance throughout the month of

November.

Candles: Every year for All Souls’ Day, we place a

candle on the altar of St Joseph in honor of all those

who have died from our parish in the past year. You

may pick up the candle of your family member from

the parish office 1 December-1 January.

White roses: We will have a vase of white roses

for all miscarried babies and a single red rose for all

aborted babies.

Board of Remembrance: We will have a Board

of Remembrance at the St Joseph’s altar, which will

be set up as a Requiem Altar for the month of No-

vember. You may bring copies of photos of your

loved ones to pin to the board. At the end of the

month of November, the board will be taken down

and the pictures collected and stored in the Parish

Office. Reading of Names: Contact the parish office with

the name of your loved on who has died since All

Souls’ Day 2020 (2 November 2020) so they can be

read aloud before the 7p Mass. If your loved one

had a funeral at POP in that time period, the name

is already recorded.

The All Souls’ Novena will be in the “How to Help

send Souls to Heaven “ packet that will be in the

bulletin the weekend of 24 October.

Our parish

school families

have cherished

being randomly

selected to care

for our traveling

Holy Family stat-

ue in their

homes! Learn

more about this

special project in

a short video

from Anne Rich-

ardson, our

Catholic Identity Committee Chair in our parish

school.