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4600 Preserve Parkway
Hoover, aL 35226
205.822.9125 | Fax: 205.822.9127
www.PoPcatHoLic.org
Mass schedule/horario
Saturday/Sabado..................... 5:00 pm Sunday/Domingo.................... 7:00 am Sunday/Domingo.................... 8:30 & 11:00 am (Nursery) 1:30 pm(Hispanic), 5:00 pm Monday/Lunes........................... 8:30 am, 6:30 pm Tuesday/Martes......................... 8:30 am, 6:00 pm(Hispanic) Wednesday/Miércoles............. 5:00 pm Thursday/Jueves....................... 8:30 am Friday/Viernes............................ 8:30 am
reconciliation/confesiones
Saturday/Sabado...................... 4:00 pm (& by appointment) Sunday/Domingo..................... 12:30 - 1:00 pm Tuesday/Martes......................... 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Marriage
Arrangementsmustbemadesixmonthsinadvancewiththeparish.Amarriagepreparationclassisrequired.
anointing of the sick
IfyouareillandwouldliketoreceivetheSacramentoftheSickand/ortheEucharist,contacttheoffice.
adventure ark Playschool
(6 mo – 2 yr old) Director.........................205.822.9125ext15,Fax822.9127
christian forMation
Religiousinstructionoffered(3 yr old - adult) Director....................................... [email protected]
Prince of Peace school
(3 yr old preschool – 8th grade) Principal....................................... 205.824.7886,Fax824.2093 Website........................................ www.popcatholic.org E-mail............................................ [email protected]
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Allfamiliesandindividualsarewelcome.Registrationformsareinthechurchlobbyatthewelcomedeskorinthechurchoffice.Pleaseinformthechurchofficeofaddresschanges.
3 r d S u n d a y o f A d v e n t
Readings for December 20
Monday 8:30 am John Wright †
6:30 pm Nana Farrell †
Tuesday 8:30 am Louis Eichhorn †
Wednesday 8:15 am Sr. Sandi Sosnowski †
5:00 pm Anna Rivich †
Mass Intentions
12/14 - 12/20
Thursday 8:30 am Sherry Sexton †
Friday 8:30 am Christopher Crocker †
Saturday 5:00 pm Gary Winterberger †
Sunday 7:00 am Nick Sellers Special Intention
8:30 am Tommie Alfano, Sr. †
5:00 pm Dorothy Kenney †
Prayer List
Our love and prayers are offered for the following:
To be included on the prayer list, please call the church office. To be a part of the parish email prayer chain, please contact: Dolores Kremer, 205.979.0229 or [email protected].
Hunter Pace John Durnak Bill Muldowney, Sr. Charles Pardi Frances Pardi Margaret Fenn Mary Ellen Bolin Kathy Mahon Paul Bochnak Buster Bandino Kate B. Camiliere Frank Simonetti David Seeley
Mark Scalco Shay McNamee Patricia Hunter Angie Judge Amy Judge Nicolina Koch Bill Shikle Curtis Austin John Kreisberg Claudia Charme Jake Culotta Chuck Fontan Joyce Lovoy
James Sheppard Greg Smith Josephine Jovings Elizabeth Doyle Carmella Pistone Rosalie Stacco Libby Troncalli Mary Kay Minor Valerie Wallace Clint Fikes Josephine Graven Virginia Lorino Lena Myers
MaryAnn Mcskimming Libby Edgar Carol Jean Miranda Molly Rossell Thomas Ross Isla Del Bosco Phillip Cash Errol Austin Damien Johnson Rick Crocker Paula England Danielle White Baby White
Elaine Heyne Tom Kilgro Barbara Ranieri Kay Allen Phil Simendinger Joseph Owens Sue Delk Michael Hofmann Bryce Garmon Stuart P.Reynolds Nancy Emerson Danese H. Daniel
Financial Stewardship for December 5 & 6: Building Fund $ 24,109.00 Offertory $ 20,736.00
Financial Stewardship Today’s Gospel provides a blueprint for good
stewardship: “Let the man who has two coats give to him who has none. The man who has food should do
the same.”
Reading 1: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Reading 2: Philippians 4:4-7
Gospel: Luke 3:10-18
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Military Prayer List
Please pray for all
of our military
serving here and
abroad:
Jared Fitzgerald, USMC
Joseph Byrd, ANG
Craig Hollis, USAF
John Okon, USN
Jessica Stephens, USN
Matt Stephens, USN
Mark Okon, USN
Laurin Okon, USN
Harold Eddy, USA
Francisco Rodriguez, USMC
Jonathan Sherk, USA
Duffy Towey, USCG
Joey Gable, USAF
Amy Williams, USN
Phillip West, USA
Bradley Hallmark, USAF
Matthew Russell, USMC
Aaron Torczynski, USAF
Holiday Mass Schedule
Wednesday, December 16 6:30 pm- Penance Service, Church
Thursday, Christmas Eve 4:00 pm- Children’s Mass, Church
4:00 pm- Deasy Hall
4:00 pm- School Gym
6:00 pm- Church
8:00 pm- Church
8:00 pm- Deasy Hall (Hispanic)
Friday, Christmas Day 9:00 am- Church
11:00am- Church (Hispanic)
Thursday, New Year’s Eve 8:30 am- Daily Mass, Chapel
5:00 pm- Church- Vigil Mass for the
Solemnity of Mary
Friday, New Year’s Day
Solemnity of Mary 9:00 am- Church
11:00 am- Church (Hispanic)
The Prince of Peace community would like to extend our sympathy to
Mary Jo Piazza on the death of her son, Vincent Piazza II, to Sina Marcus
on the death of her brother, Ronnie DeFalco, and to Karen Moore on the
death of her husband, Jack Moore. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
One Voice Subscriptions for One Voice, the
weekly Diocesan newspaper, are
$17.00 per year. If you are currently
receiving the One Voice, you may
pay your annual subscription with a
check made payable to Prince of
Peace and noted for One Voice. You
may place that in the contribution
basket during Mass. If you are not
receiving the One Voice and would
like to, please call the church office
at 205.822.9125.
Poinsettias
Parishioners are invited to
help decorate the church for
Christmas by purchasing poinsettias.
They can be purchased in “memory
of” or in “honor of” a loved one. Cost
is $35 per plant.
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Sunday Programs - 9:45 am - 10:45 am
Childcare services are available at the POP Nursery during Sunday morning programs. Resurrection and the Afterlife in the New Testament St. Monica Room Central to our Christian faith is a belief in the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Dr. Candida Moss, noted Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of Notre Dame, helps us understand the significance of that belief. On December 20, we will discuss Gospels 2: Mark and Angelic Bodies. Facilitated by Sonya Phillips and Mike Brown.
Scripture in “Action” St. Elizabeth Room
Ever think about getting more out of church? Tired of rushing to run errands between masses? Take time for yourself - spiritually and physically! We discuss the Sunday readings including historical context, how they relate to us in present day, and seek ways to apply God’s message to our daily lives. No classes on December 20 & 27. Led by Tom & Elsbeth Germanson.
Religious Education “Be a Light in Darkness”
Life is wonderful but brief. Each day is filled with unimaginable potential. The life God invites us to, allows us to live each moment with consciousness and vibrant enthusiasm. Within each of us there is a light. It is the light of God, and when it shines it reflects not only the wonder of God but also the greatness of the human spirit. We live in difficult times. I pray that we never become fearful, but rather we turn our focus to nurturing the light within us. I hope we allow that light within us to be nourished and to grow. Darkness has one enemy that it can never defeat, and that is light. Let your light shine! As we reflect on our brief and precious lives, let us also remember that they are but a transition to a long and blissful eternity. Teresa of Avila encourages us, "Remember you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life, which is short and has to be lived by you alone; and there is only one glory, which is eternal. If you do this, there will be a great many things about what you care nothing.” (Rediscover Catholicism, Matthew Kelly) Upcoming Events:
Sunday School (K3 thru GR12): Classes – Dec. 13; Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31. No classes on Dec. 20, 27 and Jan. 3 (Christmas Break)Children’s Christmas Mass – We need Angels & Shepherds (K3-GR2). See details in this bulletin.
Registration for Sunday School is on-going, please contact Megan Everett for more information, [email protected].
Weekday Programs
Weekday Faith Study Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30 am St. Monica Room
The Holy Land: A Pilgrimage through the Footsteps of Jesus- A new series beginning Tuesday, January 5! This program takes us on an excursion down the Jordan River, across the Sea of Galilee, and up to the Mount of Olives. Fr. Donald Senior, one of Catholicism’s leading New Testament scholars, presents this video journey that will give us deeper insight into the power and beauty of the Gospel message. Join us from 9:30-10:30 am in the St. Monica room; facilitated by Mike Brown.
Women of Worship Bible Study Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am St. Jude Room Interested in getting more out of mass? We know all of the words and gestures, but do we know what it all means? Join us on December 15 as we study Dr. Edward Sri’s A Biblical Walk Through the Mass. This book explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience in the Liturgy and explains their significance. To learn more contact Anne Giraud at 205.910.7767 or Jill Kent at 205.913.1750 for more information.
RCIA Wednesdays 6:30 pm St. Jude Room
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - This program is for people considering converting to the Catholic faith or who want to know more about the fundamentals of Catholic beliefs and practices. This week’s topic will be Sacraments of Initiation: Eucharist. There will be no sessions on December 23 & 30. On January 6, we will have a Demonstration Mass in the Chapel. Facilitated by Mike Brown and the RCIA Team. Call 205.822.9125 x 14 for more information or to register.
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Marriage Prep Class The next Marriage Prep Class held at Prince of Peace will be Sunday, January 24, from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm in the St. Jude Room. Anyone wishing to get married at Prince of Peace must attend a Marriage Prep Class. Please call the parish office to register at 205.822.9125.
MOMS Group M.O.M.S . group will not meet on December 18. We will resume meetings on Friday, January 8. For more details, contact Stacy Stone at 205.834.8129.
Adventure Ark Playschool
Our Playschool is gearing up for another fantastic year! If you would like to schedule a tour or have questions re-garding our program, please call Kara Woodard at 205.822.9125 ext. 15. The Playschool will be closed De-cember 21- January 4. Classes will resume January 5. Reenrollment for the 2016-2017 Playschool year will begin on Monday, January 11.
High School Youth
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm Sundays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us for our Progressive Dinner on Sunday, Decem-ber 13 at 6:00 pm. Meet in the Youth Room. The youth group will not meet on December 20, 23, 27,30. Please contact Tom or Maria Kilgro with any questions at [email protected].
Nursery The church nursery is available for children ages 6 months through 2 years of age during the 8:30 and 11:00 am Masses. If you have never visited our nursery, you are welcome to come down for a tour! The nursery will be closed on Sunday, December 27 and Sunday, January 3.
Middle School Youth
Join us every Wednesday for MS Youth Group and bring a friend! All are welcome! Drop off at Deasy Hall at 5:30 pm for dinner. We will not meet December 23 or 30. Meetings will resume on January 6. Contact Corey Kappler with any questions at 205.789.7957 or email [email protected].
Wednesday Dinners Join us at 5:30 pm in Deasy Hall for dinner. Adults, teens, and youths $6, those 8 and under eat free. Our last Wednesday dinner will be December 16. We resume Wednesday dinners on January 6. Come for a delicious meal and fellowship.
Children’s Christmas Eve Mass We are quickly approaching the Christmas celebration. We hope your children (3 year olds - Grade 2) will help us make the meaning of Christmas come alive at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass by playing the role of a Shepherd or Angel. We hope you will encourage your child(ren) to participate. Below you will find the costume details. There will be no practice. Meet on Christmas Eve at 3:30 pm in Room B138 (Angels) and B145 (Shepherds). We look forward to a wonderful Christmas celebration! Costumes: Angels: Something white: dress, long T-shirt, nightgown, robe, etc. Halo: Silver garland around head. NO WINGS Shepherds: Loose fitting robe with something tied around waist. Head dress: Square of fabric tied around head and fastened w/elastic. A sweatband works well.
Matthew Kelly to Speak at Prince of Peace on March 12, 2016
Are you feeling empowered and energized as a Catholic living a Stewardship Way of Life? Do you want to experience your faith more deeply? Then don't miss YOUR Passion & Purpose Live experience!! Draw closer to God, deepen your understanding of his plan for your life, and gain a renewed passion to live that plan out. Don't wait! Buy your ticket, contact Megan Everett for details, or visit the Religious Education Office.
Due to the popularity of this event in our Parish, we are offering an additional 50 tickets at a subsidized price
($20). They are available in the Gathering Space after each Mass this weekend (December 12/13). The
tickets will be offered at this rate through January 10 or we sell the allotted amount. Don’t miss this incredible
opportunity!
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Stewardship: Parishioners Answering God’s Call Stewardship acts were demonstrated by the Middle School Youth Group in the parish recently. The parish was asked to
donate leftover Halloween candy which was used by the teens to bag and use in making care packages. The response was
overwhelming! Bags were delivered for an Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration, for inclusion in care packages for the
homeless during the holidays, and for shipping to deployed military units of loved ones identified on our Military Prayer
List. Please submit your stewardship story examples to [email protected]. They may be edited
for space consideration.
Casting Lots for the Seamless Garment (John 19: 23-24)
God-Given Dignity
All of us need to make decisions that reflect our God-given dignity, our God-
given freedom that needs to respect the freedom of everyone else precisely
because they also have been made in God’s image and likeness.
(St. Anthony Messenger) For more information on the Seamless Garment Ministry, please contact Tom & Elsbeth Germanson at
205.565.3456.
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~ The Italian American Heritage Society will hold a New Year’s Eve Dance on Thursday,
December 31 at Prince of Peace Church. Music will be provided by Glenn Walls. Tickets are $25
which includes music, snacks and a light breakfast. BYOB Please contact Anthony Graffeo at
902-0129 or visit the website...www.iahsbham.com for more information.
~Christmas Basketball Camp: December 28 & 29, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Ages 8 - 16, Prince of
Peace School Gym, Cost is $80. Please bring a sack lunch. Register by December 14 by contacting
Matt Kirkpatrick at [email protected].
Keep up with parish news at our website: www.popcatholic.org
Faith Direct- Online Giving
In this season of Advent, we are
continuously preparing ourselves for the
celebration of Christ’s birth. Why not help
our own parish prepare for the coming new
year by signing up with Faith Direct? You
can also make a one-time, year-end gift via
Faith Direct! Sign up online at
www.faithdirect.net using our church
code: AL611, or by mailing a paper
enrollment form available in the parish
office.
Thank you Prince of Peace
The Just Faith Group at Prince of Peace wants to thank everyone who supported the Fair Trade Sale last weekend. Your purchases helped artisans in developing countries by providing them with a fair wage and an opportunity to escape the cycle of poverty.
~ Also, thank you to those who supported the Tamale Sale. We raised almost $4,000 for Catholic Social Services. This money will go right back into the community of Birmingham for assisting those in need of direct relief, heating homes, and helping with bills, food and medications.
Pancakes with Santa! A Fundraiser for Adventure Ark Playschool
Tuesday, December 15, 9:00 am in Deasy Hall $5 per person - Tickets available through December 13 at the Playschool Office.
Please bring an unwrapped gift for Baby Jesus. Gifts will be donated to underprivileged new mothers.
Items suggested: Hooded towels, hooded sweaters, diapers - newborn or size 1, fitted crib
sheets, fitted crib mattress pads, onesies, sleepers, bumper pads, and baby lotion, shampoo, or wash.
Vatican City (CNS)
A family that chooses to watch TV or
play with their smartphone rather than talk at
the dinner table is “hardly a family,” Pope
Francis said.
“When children at the dinner table are
glued to the computer, or the telephone and do
not listen to one another, they are not a family,
they are retired,” the pope said November 11
during his weekly general audience.
Continuing his catechetical series on
family life, the pope reflected on the theme of
togetherness, which is manifested at the
dinner table. The pope said that “to share a
meal- and not just food, but also affection,
stories, events- is a fundamental experience.”
The pope said Christians have a special
vocation to foster family togetherness. The
dinner table, he noted, is the place chosen by
Jesus to teach his disciples and where he
summarized the meaning of his death on the
cross “that nourishes true and everlasting
love.”
For this reason, the family feels “at
home” at the celebration of the Eucharist
where they bring their “experience of
togetherness and open it to the grace of a
universal coexistence, of the love of God for the
world,” he said.
Reprinted from the Pittsburgh Catholic,
November 20, 2015
Pope Advocates Family Meal Time
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