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PASTOR’S CORNER

A Community of Witnesses

...In this age of misinformation and disinformation, it is easy to slip into ways of using words for personal advantage, with little or no concern for truth or for the harm we might do.

...In Pope Francis’ homily, he turned to the Gospel, noting that the Apostles who followed Jesus after John the Baptist’s proclmation that Jesus “is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” were only able to encounter Jesus thanks to John’s witness.

“This is how it happens in our lives,” he said, explaining that being a Christian is more than just following the Commandments or obeying all the rules.

Being a Christian “above all means bearing witness to Jesus,” he said, adding that this is what the Apostles did when they went throughout the world, even testifying through their martyrdom....

...”To be a witness doesn’t mean to be a Saint,” but rather recognizing that “I’m a sinner, but Jesus is the Lord, and I bear witness to him. I try to do good every day, to correct my life, to go on the right path.”

While the Apostles had many sins, Pope Francis noted that the only one they didn’t have is to gossip and speak badly about each other.

When it comes to parish life, he said that “we are all sinners, but one community,” and where there are gossipers, “a gossiping community is incapable of giving witness.”

“I would say only this: do you want a perfect parish? Then no gossiping, no! If you have something to say to someone say it to their face, or to the pastor, but not among you,” he said, explaining that what destroys a community, “like a worm, is gossip, from behind.”

He then invited parishioners to make a commitment to hold their tongues whenever they feel tempted to gossip, because “a parish where there is no gossip is a perfect parish. It’s a parish of sinners, yes, but of witness, and this is the witness given by the first Christians....”

- Capsulized Communications “Where and How to Turn”- One Voice, “If you’re tempted to gossip, ‘bite your tongue,’ Pope Francis says” by Elise Harris, January 20, 2017

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We would like to welcome all new parishioners to Prince of Peace Church! New Member Sunday will be held on the 1st Sunday of every month immediately following the 8:30 am Mass in Deasy Hall. Please join us for coffee and pastries and meet the church staff, priests and other new members. Information on ways to get more involved in the parish will be avilable. We look forward to seeing you at the next New Member Sunday on February 5!

Welcome!

Bread & RosesSunday, February 12

Contact Cheryl Walker, 205.982.1860 or [email protected], if you would like to

help serve or provide food at the Church of the Reconciler.

January 28 & 29, 20174th Sunday of Ordinary Time

All are Welcome...

Mass Intentions for January 30 - February 5

Monday 8:30 am Fred Guarino. † 6:30 pm Larry Enzweiler S.I.Tuesday 8:30 am Bill McDonald † 7:00 pm Para la IglesiaWednesday 8:15 am Lisa Culotta † 5:00 pm Linda Lewis † Thursday 8:30 am Karen Hauer †Friday 8:30 am Thomas Messina †Saturday 5:00 pm Inez Corsentino † Sunday 7:00 am Donna W. Miranda † 8:30 am Bill McDonald † 1:30 pm Para la Iglesia 5:00 pm John Bumpus S.I. 7:00 pm Para la Iglesia

HappeningsChildcare services are available at the POP Nursery during

Sunday morning programs and Wednesday night RCIA.

HAPPY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!Monday - January 30Centering Prayer - 9:30 am - St. MartinTuesday - January 31W.O.W. Women of Worship - 9:30 am - St. Jude Topic: Ten Commandments, Msgr. Pope’s Ten Commandments Living the Commandments by Bill Heubsch Contact: Jill Kent, 205.913.1750, [email protected] Bible Study - 9:30 am - St. Monica “Enjoying the Old Testament” Topic: Deuteronomy: Journey to the Promised LandCaring Needles - 1:00 pm - St. ElizabethWednesday - February 1POP School Mass - 8:15 am - ChurchWednesday Night Dinner - 5:30 pm - Deasy HallMS Youth Group - 5:30 pm - Deasy Hall, 6:00 - 7:30 pm - CafeteriaGlorybound Choir - 6:00 pm - ChurchBible Study with Fr. Holloway - 6:15 pm - Chapel Topic: John’s GospelRCIA - 6:30 pm - St. Jude Topic: The Ten Commandments, Beatitudes and VirtueHS Youth Group - 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Youth RoomThursday - February 2Adoration - 9:00 am - 9:oo pm - ChapelPopapalooza - 5:00 pm - SchoolBackpack Prep - 6:00 pm - St. JudeCentering Prayer - 6:30 - 7:15 pm - St. ElizabethFriday - February 3First Friday Novena Mass & Social - 8:30 am - Chapel, Deasy HallM.O.M.S. Group - 9:30 am - St. Jude Topic: Speaker Erika Zoebelein, Special Needs Discussion Contact: Stefanie Daniel, 205.213.3832 or Amy Walsh, [email protected] of Love Date Night - 6:00 pm - Deasy HallSunday - February 5Feast of St. Blaise - 8:30 am - Chapel Scripture in Action - 9:45 am - St. ElizabethAdult Education Series - 9:45 am - St. Monica “The Saint and the Pope: The Spirituality of Two Men Named Francis” Topic: How St. Francis Discovered MercySuperbowl Party - 4:00 pm - Deasy HallNO HS Youth Group - Sunday Youth Resumes January 12.

Prayer, Formation, & Parish Events

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Financial StewardshipBlessed are they who are what they are and do

what they do for the sake of the kingdom! The Gospel today assures good stewards that their

suffering and their service on behalf of the Kingdom will be rewarded!

Financial Stewardship for January 21 & 22: Building Fund $ 13,618.00

Offertory $ 15,668.00Backpack $ 220.00

Faith Direct 1/1-15/17: $ 21,792.99

Weekenders Backpack PrepThursday, February 2

6:00 pm - St. Jude

Ladies Monthly SocialThursday, February 2

11:00 am - Costas Lorna Road

Call Carol Fisher, 205.979.2667, by January 31 to RSVP.

First Friday Novena Mass & Social

Friday, February 38:30 am - Novena Mass

Coffee & Treats to follow in Deasy HallWe encourage our Adults & Seniors

to attend this fellowship event!


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Adventure Ark Playschool NewsRegistration for the 2017-2018 Playschool (MDO) year is coming up soon! If you would like to schedule a tour or if you have questions regarding our program, please contact Kara Woodard at 205.822.9125 x 15.

January 30: Registration will be open to the public. Playschool registration fee is $100 and non-refundable. Registration forms may be picked up at the Playschool Office or may be downloaded from the church website.

Covenant of LoveYou’re Invited! Covenant of Love Date Night is a marriage ministry that allows couples to reconnect and refocus on what’s important, as well as impart practical wisdom to become the husband and wife God desires them to be. The next Date Night is:

Friday, February 36:30 - 8:30 pm

Eat. Drink. Talk. Pray.Deasy Hall

Nursery provided. Please visit popdatenight.myevent.com to register and get more information or contact [email protected].

Stewardship: Parishioners Answering God’s Call in HospitalityA small group of talented musicians from the Prince of Peace Hispanic Community donated their time and brought joy

to the faces of many. They provided music for a weekday Mass at Galleria Woods.

Please submit your stewardship story examples to [email protected]. They may be edited for space consideration.



Annual Father Daughter

DanceFriday, February 107:00 - 9:00 pm

Deasy HallThis dance is for girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their dads or special someone. The cost is $20 per family and includes dancing, sweet treats and a professional photo.

Contact Beth Martin, [email protected], for a registration form. All forms and payment are due in the SCHOOL Office no later than Wednesday, February 1.

Job OpportunityThe Department of Catholic Education and Lifelong Formation of the Diocese of Birmingham has an immediate opening for a full-time administrative assistant to both the director and the superintendent. The ideal candidate must have some college education, at least 5 years secretarial experience, and be a practicing Catholic. Besides excellent secretarial and organizational abilities, the successful candidate must possess outstanding oral and written communication skills, bookkeeping and transcription skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications. Confidentiality is required and expected in every aspect of the position. This is a full-time position and benefit eligible.

Send resumé and cover letter to:Fran Lawlor

Dicocese of Birmingham in AlabamaP.O. Box 12047

Birmingham, AL 35202-2047


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Religious EducationCultivate Quiet Moments

Part 1 of 3

As a busy mom, my default setting is work; it goes everywhere with me. But last week I blew it. I got unexpectedly stuck in a waiting room for four hours with nothing to do except file my nails. For five full minutes, I wallowed in the activity. After that I sat, like everyone else, taking solace in my phone. I texted a few people: “Help, I’m trapped!” Called others: “Call me back. Please, please, please.” And tried to answer email: “As soon as home, will answer your question. Right now typing witj one fingr.” Not much work got done, but I did a good job of faking myself out.

Three hours in, I spied my rosary in my purse. Praying the Rosary is on my daily to-do list. I admit that my first thought was Yes! I can check it off! As I prayed, however, a different feeling took over. The Rosary, with its meditation and repetition, has a way of slowing you down, quieting your mind, and reminding you that you’re not as in charge as you think you are. I exited the noisy waiting room into the quiet hallway beyond to be with Jesus and Mary. To be continued...(Susie Lloyd, Catechist)

Take a moment to reflect on this point from ‘The Prayer Process’....AWARENESS. Revisit the times in the past 24 hours when you were and were not the-best-version-of-yourself. Talk to God about these situations and what you learned from them.

Upcoming Events:Classes: January 29: February 5, 12

Casting Lots for the Seamless Garment (John 19:23-4)Changing the World

If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.- Mother Teresa -

For more information on the Seamless Garment, please contact Tom & Elsbeth Germanson: 205.565.3456, [email protected].

The POP Knights and Ladies Auxiliary helped to place Christmas wreaths on the graves of 650 veterans buried at Hoover’s Jefferson Memorial Gardens cemetery as part of the nationwide celebration of America’s heroes on National Wreaths Across America Day on December 17. The Knights made a donation in October to Wreaths Across America through local Gold Star Family, George and Marynell Winslow, toward the wreaths.

The Italian American Heritage Society will host a Casino Night on Saturday, February 4, at the Bessemer Civic Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Auction begins at 9:30 pm. Donation is $30 per person. For tickets or more information, please call Joe Lovoy, 205.477.9443 or Don Meadows, 205.621.7862.

Job OpportunitySt. Rose Academy is seeking to fill the position of Librarian and Technology Director. Candidates should have a current teaching certificate and experience working in libraries with technology. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resumé to Sr. Mary Elizabeth, [email protected].


Prayer, Formation, & Parish EventsThe 3rd Annual Day of Service:

No Sew Blankets was a great successIt was a stormy afternoon but approximately 125 parishioners came together to make blankets.

These blankets will be distributed to Catholic Social Services, Our Lady of Fatima School, Holy Family School and Prince of Peace community members. Our goal was to make 200 blankets and we completed 120. We are looking for families or organized groups help us finish our goal. It is an easy activity to engage your whole family. Materials can be picked up at the church office during business hours.If you need other arrangements to be made, please contact Tara Wilkinson at [email protected] or 205.414.6449. We request blankets be returned by February 17.

Photo caption: “Thank you to the many Prince of Peace Girl Scouts and their leaders for helping to make our Day of Service such a success.”

“Did you know that the POP bulletin can be accessed online at http://www.parishesonline.com/find/prince-of-peace-catholic-parish ? You can also subscribe at that link to automatically receive the bulletin via email every week!”

COME JOIN THE POP MONTHLY CHOIR! We know that schedules can be demanding, but we also know that there are a lot of talented singers in our congregation! Please consider joining the Monthly choir. This is a chance to contribute to the music ministry without a hefty time commitment! Also, since we usually have at least 15 singers, we welcome people of all talent levels (from soloists to those who just want to blend in). The choir will be singing at 8:30 am mass the third Sunday of every month, with practice from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on the previous Mondays. We are also in need of a pianist. Anyone interested in singing or playing piano can contact Rita Cowell at [email protected] to be added to the email list.

Sunday, February 5Fun begins at 4:00 pm

Deasy Hall

Please bring a covered dish or dessert to share!

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Please remember...

Doris GregErrol Austin Curtis AustinMike VestaNicholas LanziZeek HughesAlan CruzDenis AbercrombieDebra RiceJake CulottaCarol Jean Miranda

Patricia MuldowneyCarmella PistoneVirginia GuarinoCharles Pardi Virginia LorinoLinda CarnaggioGeorge HollowayClaudia CharmeVirginia RentaSally LeeDonna Dogil

Rick Goff Joe MirandaDavid AndreasBernard ScalisiKathy BennerClara BraggHope DeFalcoMary CrockerRichard CrockerMary DavisDean Doverspike

Danielle WellsEdward ChazalSusan ChazalAshley BirkJohn BirkLisa HardingDebbie RiceLesa SamblanetGeorge GustinAnn Rettino

Prayer List - Lista de OracionesPlease pray 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 at 205.822.9125 or email [email protected]. Names will remain on the list for 3 months unless notified. To be part of the parish

prayer chain, email, [email protected].

Jared Fitzgerald, USMCJoseph Byrd, ARNGCraig Hollis, USAFJohn Okon, USNJessica Stephens, USNMatt Stephens, USNMark Okon, USNLaurin Okon, USNHarold Eddy, USAFrancisco Rodriguez, USMCDuffy Towey, USCG

Joey Gable, USAFAmy Williams, USNPhilip West, USABradley Hallmark, USAFMatthew Russell, USMCAaron Torczynski, USAFAustin C. Daniel, USNCharles L. Kidd II, USAPatrick C. Kidd, USAJoseph Lujano, USNEduardo Reyes, USNG

Chris Silko, USAFAnthony Roth, USAFJustin Roberts, POLICENicholas Tylka, USARyan Menasco, USMCDennis Wigge, POLICEBernard F. Ceravolo IV, USAFEugene Elking, USAFAdam Wagner, USNBradley Bricker, USA

Military & First Responders Prayer ListPlease pray for all of our loved ones who are currently serving in the

United States Military or as a First Responder. If you would like to add or remove someone to/from this list, please contact parish office with the name

and branch/division at 205.882.9125 or email [email protected].

We are a Stewardship ParishThe four pillars of stewardship:

Prayer, Formation, Service and Hospitality help parishioners witness, experience and live the stewardship way of life. These four pillars support the parish community and we are all called through our baptismal

promises to contribute our time, talent and treasure to them.

The Prince of Peace community would like to extend our sympathy to Joseph & Carol Popinski and family

on the death of their son, Jonathan Popinski. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

La comunidad de Príncipe de Paz quiere sus más profundas condolencias a Joseph y Carol Popinski y a su familia por el

fallecimiento de su hijo, Jonathan Popinski. Nuestras oraciones y pensamientos están con ustedes.

Liturgy Schedule

MassSaturday: 5:00 pmSunday: 7:00 am, 8:30 am (Nursery), 11:00 am (Nursery), 5:00 pmMonday: 8:30 am, 6:30 pmTuesday: 8:30 amWednesday: 8:15 am, 5:00 pmThursday: 8:30 amFriday: 8:30 am

Reconciliation Confessions are available anytime by appointment.Saturdays: 4:00 pmSundays: 12:30 - 1:15 pmTuesdays: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

AdorationThursdays: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Misas en EspañolDomingos: 1:30 pm, 7:00 pmMartes: 7:00 pm

ConfesionesDomingos: 12:30 - 1:15 pmMartes: 5:00 - 7:00 pmJueves: 2:00 - 6:00 pm* *sólo con cita

Parish Information

Fr. John Fallon, PastorFr. Gerald Holloway, Associate PastorFr. Jose Luis Guevara, Associate Pastor

Office HoursMonday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pmFriday: 8:30 am - 2:30 [email protected]

POP School (3 yr old - 8th grade)Connie Angstadt, PrincipalAndy Rothery, Asst. PrincipalP: 205.824.7886F: 205.824.2093E: [email protected]

Adventure Ark Playschool (6 mo - 2 yr old)Kara Woodard, DirectorP: 205.822.9125 x 15F: 205.822.9127E: [email protected]

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Ministerio HispanoEsquina del Padre

Todos son bienvenidos...Príncipe de Paz


Enero 21 & 22, 20174° Domingo

del Tiempo Ordinario

Oficina Hispana205.822.9125 x 22

[email protected]

Padre José Luis GuevaraLunes 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Martes y Jueves 2:00 - 8:00 pmNubia Kosoglow

Lunes - Jueves 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Respondiendo al llamado de Dios

Un grupo de músicos muy talentosos de la comunidad hispana de Príncipe de Paz donaron parte de su tiempo para llevarles un poco de alegría a las personas de Gallería Woods durante la misa de la semana.

AvisosEste jueves 2 de febrero será la misa de la

candelaria, a las 7:00 pm, están todos cordialmente invitados.

Se les invita a registrarse como parroquianos de Príncipe de Paz en las oficinas de la iglesia o con

Adriana después de la misa de la 1:30 pm.

¡Bienvenidos Nuestros Niños Bautizado en el mes de Enero!

Uciel Garcia GutierrezEstefanie Garcia Gutierrez

Victor Brandell TadeoMitzy Nicole Mondragon

Haley Mariel Figueroa PeñaPaula Daniela Landaverde-Orozco

Cristian Mondragon FlorencioJaqueline Mondragon Florencio

Steven Valencia-Marciano

¡Felicidades a nuestra Quinceañera del mes de Enero!

Adelyne Martinez

En el mundo competitivo de hoy, mucha gente no ve la justicia y la humildad como virtudes deseables. Pero Jesús enfatiza que las beatitudes son el plan de acción para nuestras vidas. Ser pobres en espíritu, humilde, tener sed de la justicia, ser misericordioso, con corazón puro, y ser creadores de paz --todas estas son marcas distintivas de un discípulo verdadero e hijo de Dios. Después de hacer estas cosas, sin embargo, el discípulo verdadero tiene que prepararse para la persecución. ¿Está listo para ser un discípulo verdadero?

BAUTISMOS2do y 4to Sábado del mes a las 10:00am

3er Domingo del mes después de la misa (2:45 pm)

CLASES DE BAUTISMO2do Jueves del mes a las 7:00pm

4to Domingo del mes a las 11:00amEs requisito REGISTRARSE antes para las pláticas y bautizos en la oficina. Por favor, haga planes para llegar 15 minutos antes y así iniciar las pláticas y bautizos puntúales. Pláticas en inglés se realizan el 2do. Domingo de cada mes a las 9:40 am. Para registrarse llamar a la oficina de la parroquia 205.822.9125 ext. 13.

MATRIMONIOSRegistrase en las oficinas de la iglesia, los arreglos deberán de hacerse con 6 meses de anticipación, y tiene que tomar las platicas prematrimoniales, que iniciaran este 1ro de febrero 2017.

QUINCEAÑERASArreglos para quinceañeras deberán hacerse con 6 meses de anticipación. La quinceañera deberá estar registrada en educación religiosa y/o prestar un servicio voluntario a la parroquia. Por favor registrarse en la Oficina de la iglesia.

Ministerio HispanoEducación Religiosa

Cultivando los momentos de silencioParte 1 de 3

Como toda madre ocupada, mí día a día es el trabajo; me acompaña a todas partes. Pero la semana pasada hubo un cambio en mis planes. Quedé inesperadamente forzada a estar en una sala de espera durante cuatro horas sin nada que hacer excepto limarme las uñas. Durante cinco minutos, estuve dando vueltas, pensando en que hacer. Después me senté, como todos los demás, y tome consuelo en mi teléfono. Envié mensajes a algunas personas: “ayuda, estoy atrapada!” Llame a otros: “Llámame por favor. Por favor, por favor, por favor.” Y trate de responder correos electrónicos: “tan pronto como hogar, responderé a tu preg.. ahora estoy escrb. con un dedo.” No conseguí hacer mucho trabajo, pero hice un buen trabajo en tratar de medio hacer algo.

Después de tres horas de estar ahí, vi que tenía un rosario en mi bolso. Rezar el rosario estaba en mis cosas pendientes por hacer. Admito que mi primera reacción fue. Perfecto! Puedo tachar esto de mis pendientes. Mientras rezaba, otro sentimiento se adueño de mí. El Rosario, con sus meditaciones y repeticiones tiene una manera de aquietarte, de silenciar tu mente, y de recordarte que no estás tan a cargo de las cosas como piensas. Me Salí del la bulliciosa sala de espera para y entre en un espacio más allá para pasar un tiempo con Jesús y María.

Toma un momento para reflexionar en este punto de ‘ El proceso de la oración’ Revisa en las últimas 24 horas cuando fuiste o no fuiste la mejor versión de ti mismo. Háblale a Dios sobre estas situaciones y de lo que aprendiste de ellas.

Classes Enero 29; Febrero 5, 12

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Clases Pre-MatrimonialesLas clases prematrimoniales serán todos los Miércoles

de este año iniciando el Miércoles 1 de Febrero.

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