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attraction for local bees and butterflies. Ap-

proved by Fr Smith, it has been a source of ser-

vice hours for the Boy Scout Troop 925, too.

From Our Pastor

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

Dear Friends,

One of the most underrated popes of the last century was Pius XI (r. 1922-

39). He was an expert in ancient manuscripts and an avid mountaineer with

an explosive temper who was forced under obedience to enter the diplomatic

service of the Holy See. As Pope, he watched as communism and fascism

seized Europe in revolution and Christians in Mexico, Spain and China were

persecuted. Pius XI had an acute sense of what was just and unjust. He

wrote Quadragemiso anno to explain the Church’s authentic social teaching in

the face of exploitation of workers, and Mortalium animos against ecumenical

enthusiasts who wanted to deny the Catholic Church’s claim to the fullness of

truth. He is best remembered for Mit brennender sorge and Non abbiamo bi-

sogno, ringing condemnations of fascism, as well as Divini redemptoris against

communism.

Papa Ratti was also very disturbed by anti-semitism in Europe and racial segregation in the United States. In

1938, he summoned American Jesuit John Lafarge to a secret meeting and asked him to draft an encyclical

clearing condemning all of the various forms of racism seen at the time. The priest penned the requested

document, but Wlodimir Ledochowshi, the Superior General, who was secretly anti-semitic, took the draft

and hid it. You can imagine the Pope’s ire when he found out he had been hoodwinked, and planned on pub-

lishing the encyclical anyway. Pius XI died before it ever saw the light of day, and the “hidden encyclical” re-

mains a mystery.

St Paul VI, another diplomat pope, would later say, “If you want peace, work for justice.” His irascible prede-

cessor knew that revolutions come from people who lose hope and despair that their lives will ever be bet-

ter. Pius XI knew that the Church is not only founded by Christ to guide men to their supernatural end, but

also to be an advocate for authentic human rights and flourishing, even in this life.

In our own time, we are seeing various forms of nationalism, fascism, communism, racism, and all kinds of

other –isms that are not compatible with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This intrepid pope knew that all of

those ideologies were doomed to a violent end because they were not based in truth, and he courageously proposed the true social teaching of the Church as an antidote to the ills of society. That teaching does not

sit comfortably with the platforms and ideals of perhaps any political party in the world right now. And as

much as the Pope desired for Catholics to work within whatever political institutions were at their disposal,

he was also insistent that they do so from a place of true humanism and concern for truth.

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sunday, 19 july 16th sunday in ordinary time

(OF year A)

7th sunday after pentecost (EF)

monday, 20 july st apollinaris (OF)

st jerome emilliani (EF)

tuesday, 21 july st lawrence of brindisi (OF & EF)

8a Mass Hernando Carandang-L (FRT)

10a Mass Brian Jetty+ (FRT) (*live broadcast on

Facebook and re-broadcast to YouTube about 2

hours later, electronic bulletin has clickable links)

12p EF Mass Marhuerite Dandenault+ (FRT) 6p Mass For the People of the Parish (FJD)

7a Mass Jennifer & Andrea Sexton-L

12p EF Mass Sheila Wright+

7p Novena

7a Mass Henry Tan+

12p EF Mass Susan & Paris Subrizi-L

wednesday, 22 july st mary magdalene (OF & EF)

thursday, 23 july st bridget (OF)

st apollinaris (EF)

friday, 24 july st sharbel makhluf (OF)

st christina (EF)

7a Mass Norman Dandenault+

12p EF Mass Fr Richard Tomlinson-L

7a Mass Vic & David Zielinski-L

12p EF Mass Jason Russo-L

7a Mass Michael Davis+

12p EF Mass Aquilina Tria+

saturday, 25 july st james the greater (OF & EF)

sunday, 26 july 17th sunday in ordinary time

(OF year A)

8th 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, Ron

Schichtel, Sarah Williams, Kenneth Price, Joan

Rohaley, Jackie Andrejack, Deacon Bob Smith,

Lois Smith, Christy Smith, Shannon Harkins,

Gloria Dussich, Rose Schillaci, Kristina Murphy,

Kenny Sajous, Laurie Taylor, Tony Scachetti,

Carl Jones, Luigina Warga, Jackie Fiedler, Rita

Herd, Marlene C. Eugenia Kolinko, Ann O’Dea,

Joan Snoad, Emily Sta-pinski, Ann Fortun,

Frances Formo, Paris Subrizi, Ed Case, Lee

Mobley, John Postage, Jennifer Pfaffl, Tammy

Lopez, Mary Jean Heap, Angie Tinsley, Sue

Kinkade and Dottie Sanda.

8a EF Mass Rosemarie Quilty+

5p Rosie Seger+

8a Mass Hernando Carandang-L

10a Mass Jorge Suarez-L (*live broadcast on

Facebook and re-broadcast to YouTube about 2

hours later, electronic bulletin has clickable

links)

12p EF Mass Mary DeCosimo+

6p Mass People of the 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.

Have you missed our Facebook Live Chats with Fr

Smith? Well, wait no more! On Wednesday, 29 July

at 8p join Fr Smith and Principal Cunningham for a

fun night of virtual drinks, snacks, and a live auction!

Stay tuned for details and a preview of our auction

items released on Sunday, 26 July!

Prince of Peace Catholic Church is seeking help with

cleaning/disinfecting surfaces following the anticipat-

ed 5p, and 8a, 10a, 12n & 6p Sunday Mass. All clean-

ing products will be provided along with instructions.

Can you help next weekend? Volunteer here. or

email communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org.

Religious Education Teachers Needed! Sharing your

faith with the next generation has never been so

easy. Maria Barontini, Pastoral Associate of Chil-

dren's Catechesis, provides ALL materials and train-

ing for teaching RE on Sundays between 8:50-9:50a.

Contact Maria if you have questions or would like to

volunteer maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org.

Urgent Needs:

• 1st Grade Lead Catechist

Other Needs:

• Potentially need a 7th and 8th grade Catechist

due to smaller class sizes

Happenings & Needs

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays from 5-6p

and Saturdays from 3.30-4.40p. We will remain in

Croghan Hall to avoid confined spaces.

• Holy Communion is being distributed within the

Mass during daily Mass and after Mass on Sun-

days. This is in accordance with the Diocese of

Charleston’s recommendation.

• In August, we plan to resume distribution

during Mass at all Masses along with hom-

ilies and music on Sundays.

• If you are homebound and wish to receive Holy

Communion, please contact Mark Thompson

michael.thompson@princeofpeacetaylors.org or

864.630.0606. Per Diocesan guidelines, it is en-

couraged that Holy Communion be distributed

at the door of the home or in an outdoor space.

All requests for use of parish facilities for anything

other than what is already on the post-shutdown

calendar should be remanded to 15 August, per Fr

Smith. This is subject to change. Use of the Knights

of Columbus Building must be approved by Phil

Head.

St. Vincent de Paul reports that during the month of

June, they helped 55 families with utilities. Also, 79

bags of groceries were given. SVdP is very grateful to

generous parishioners for helping us to help others.

• Maria Rauch, 5 August

• Jamie Avery, 8 August

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration resumed on the

Feast of the Sacred Heart! Please consider adopting

an hour or become a substitute. For the safety of

our adorers, we’re limiting the volume of adorers at

one time to 4 people, unless otherwise pre-arranged

with Lisa Buss. Disinfectant spray is in the back of

the chapel for each adorer to spray down what has

been touched. And, adorers are encouraged to con-

sider wearing a mask. Contact Lisa Buss

at adoration@princeofpeacetaylors.org or call

864.508.7123 with questions!

• Adorers are reminded to receive the code di-

rectly from Lisa Buss. Do not expect those inside

the Chapel to interrupt their prayers to open/

close the door. This is a safety risk for adorers.

• Hours in need of adorers:

• 10a Sundays,

• 8p Mondays,

• 11p Tuesdays,

• 2p Wednesdays,

• 12a, 1p and 3p Thursdays and

• 4p Saturdays

If you are unable to receive Holy Communion for whatever reason, make a Spiritual Communion by reciting the following:

My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacra-ment. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart, as though You have al-ready come. I embrace You and unite myself entirely to

You; never permit me to be separated from You.

Do you have an old picture church directory in good

shape you’d be willing to give to the POP Archives

Committee? Contact escheumann@yahoo.com

Happenings & Needs

It's time to become part of our K4-8th grade parish

school! Some grades are waitlist only. Schedule a

virtual or in person tour with Principal Cunningham

to learn more about our award winning, financially

competitive, and academically rigorous program!

Schedule here or call 864.331.3911 or email tam-

my.lopez@popcatholicschool.org. Our COVID19

task forces (Diocesan and local) will soon release

the disinfection and safety precautions necessary.

•

• drop off your offertory at Mass or in our

mailbox: at the doors to Parish House that

face the school

• mail it to us: 1209 Brushy Creek Rd, Taylors

South Carolina 29687

• donate online in our tithe.ly system - setup

EFT, one-time donation or recurring donation.

Manage your giving with ease by downloading the

tithe.ly app to your phone.

If you normally give via WeShare, you can stick with it or

switch! The parish incurs lower fees with Tithe.ly. Here's

the WeShare link for managing your account.

Happenings & Needs

Congratulations to Thierry & Tanya Wersinger who

celebrated 39 years of marriage with a special bless-

ing from Fr Tomlinson!

The parish school runs on Summer hours in July:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8a-12p. Please con-

tact tammy.lopez@popcatholicschool.org if you have

any questions.

In August, St Vincent de Paul will run a food drive! In

the past, brown bags would be passed out and you

would return them to the parish filled with request-

ed items. For safety reasons, we will not pass out

the bags in August. Instead, we ask that you bring

non-perishable items and drop them off in the desig-

nated brown bin in the Narthex.

What’s needed? Here’s the list: non perishable

food items such as vegetables, fruit, meat, cereal,

pasta, pasta sauce, rice, peanut butter, jelly, toilet

paper, paper towels, soap, baby diapers any size,

wipes, ravioli.

Join us in welcoming the newest members of our

parish family: Gary & Michelle Williams and Family

and Ansley Lowe.

Parents desiring Baptism for their children must at-

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

Thursday, 13 August at 6.30p in Croghan Hall Con-

ference Room. This class may be taught through

Zoom. Contact Gus Suarez with questions at

864.420.0497 or baptisms@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Substitute teachers are needed for our K4-8th grade

parish school. Preference to those with experience

teaching in a Catholic school and those with current

licensure. Contact Mrs Lopez with a resume and

cover letter: tammy.lopez@popcatholicschool.org.

Thank you to the Fioramosca family, Klusman family,

John Olson, Michael Cavin, and Lee Ervin for your

labor of love preparing ground on campus for sod

and removing destructive roots! This was no easy

task. We especially thank the Knights of Columbus

9184 for organizing the effort and providing lots of

treats for everyone who labored.

25 July: Feast of Saint James. St. James (also

called the ‘son of Zebedee’ or ‘James the Greater’)

was the brother of St. John the Evangelist. St. James

was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles; he was one of the

first disciples called to follow Jesus (Peter, Andrew,

James and John are the first four disciples Jesus called

to follow Him). St. James was a fisherman. He was

with his father and brother John when Jesus came by

the shores of the Sea of Galilee and told them to

“Follow me, and I will make you Fishers of

Men” (Matt 4:19). Saint James was in Jesus’ inner cir-

cle and was one of only three persons allowed to

witness the Transfiguration. Saint James died a mar-

tyr when he was decapitated by King Herod. Saint

James is the only apostle whose martyrdom is rec-

orded in the New Testament (Acts 12:2) and is

known as the first Apostle to die for His faith. Saint

James is the patron saint of Spain and is invoked for

help with rheumatism and for good weather.

Some ways to celebrate the Feast of Saint

James at home:

• Go fishing! Saturday is the perfect day to go try

and catch a fish for supper. If you can’t do that,

stop by the fish counter at the grocery store or

order takeout from a favorite seafood restaurant.

• Read Matthew chapter 4 aloud at dinner tonight

as you enjoy your fish supper. Discuss what it

means to be “Fishers of Men.” How can each one

of us be a fisherman or woman for Jesus today?

• In honor of Saint James, give your children gold-fish crackers or Swedish fish candies. As they en-

joy their treat, tell them about the humble fisher-

man named James who left everything to follow

Jesus.

•

Celebrating the Liturgical Calendar at Home

22 July: Feast of St Mary Magdalene Except for

the mother of Jesus, few women are more honored

in the Bible than St Mary Magdalene. She is men-

tioned at least a dozen times in the Gospels. She is

first depicted in great need of a Savior: Jesus cast

seven demons out of her when they first met (Luke

8:1-3). After Jesus saved her, Mary Magdalene be-

came one of His faithful followers. She was part of

Christ’s semi-permanent entourage during His public

ministry; provided for the needs of Jesus and the dis-

ciples out of her resources; and was present during

the crucifixion and death of Our Lord. Saint Mary

Magdalene was the first witness to the Resurrection:

she was the first to enter the tomb and find it emp-

ty. According to the Gospel of John, Mary was spe-

cially privileged to see and speak to the risen Lord

on Easter morning. She thought He was a gardener

until He said her name. Mary Magdalene was the one

who announced Christ’s resurrection to the Apos-

tles. She was referred to as the “Apostle of the

Apostles” (Apostolorum Apostola) by St. Thomas

Aquinas, since she announced to them the Resurrec-

tion, and they, in turn, announced it to the whole

world. Legend is that she spent her last years living

in solitude, in a cave.

Some ways to celebrate the Feast Day of St.

Mary Magdalene at home:

• Drink 7-Up soda on this day to remember the

seven demons Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene

• Cook a spicy meal in memory of the spices Mary Magdalene carried to the tomb on Easter morn-

ing to embalm Jesus’ body. Some ideas are: tacos,

enchiladas, curry, Cajun chicken, or a spice cake!

Try this Spicy Cajun chicken recipe!

• Some kids love to put on plays! Read children

the story of Mary Magdalene finding the empty

tomb (John 20:1-18). Ask them to dress up and

re-enact their own version of this amazing Bible

story!

• Enjoy Easter-themed “empty tomb resurrection

rolls” for breakfast or dessert. “Empty tomb”

rolls recipe.

• Goldfish or Swe-

dish fish candies

can also make a

simple fun craft

for kids: glue

pieces onto the

bottom of a pa-

per plate; color

in the “water”

around the fish

with a blue cray-

on; write out Matthew 4:19 across the top!

Happenings & Needs

Until such time that a person is hired to replace our

Director of Catechesis & Evangelization, the follow-

ing individuals have graciously taken on additional

responsibilities. Their original responsibilities are un-

changed.

• Maria Barontini: RCIA (classes begin Septem-

ber)

• maria.barontini@princeofpeacetaylors.org

• Michael Thompson: weddings (contact, at min-

imum, 6 months prior), funerals, and ministry liai-

son • michael.thompson@princeofpeacetaylors.org

• Michael Cavin: adult religious education, altar

servers

• michael.cavin@princeofpeacetaylors.org

• Gus Suarez: altar servers

• gus.suarez@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Deacons Will Frei and Michael Cellars were or-

dained to the Sacred Priesthood on Friday, 10 July!

On Saturday, Fr Smith preached the First Mass for Fr

Cellars! Fr Cellars will be at St Mary Magdalene.

Anthony Esolen’s Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching is an admirable reformulation of that perennial teaching

for the modern day. I am often saddened when Catholics seem to be so caught up in the inside baseball of

church politics when they could direct that energy to forming themselves as apostles on mission to make the

world they inhabit a more just and peaceful place. There is so much good we can do, but we need to chal-

lenge some of our assumptions with the clear teaching authority of the Church. Pious sentimentalism and

superstitious practices may seem like real Catholicism to the immature. But the transformative power of

faith and our communion in Christ’s Church is evident when mature Christians have a deeply rooted interior

life formed by good theology and then share the fruits of that contemplation with a world starving for justice

and truth.

Who are the Knights of Columbus 9184?

Our Catholic brotherhood un-

derstands the importance of en-

gaging with family members. Did

you know we have a Fathers for

Good website that reaches men

around the world? Check it out:

http://www.fathersforgood.org/

en/index.html.

Have any ideas to continue helping families?

Reach us at kofc9184.org, email our Grand Knight

John Olson - gk.kofc9184@gmail.com, or call or

text him at (864) 354-5680.

Contact Us

Fr. Christopher Smith Pastor 864.268.4352 frsmith@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Fr. Richard Tomlinson Parochial Vicar 864.268.4352 richard.tomlinson@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Deacon Robert Smith Deacon 864.908.7047 dbcsmith@aol.com

*contact Deacon Bob about declarations of nullity

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

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

Alan Reed Director of Music 864.331.3904 alan.reed@princeofpeacetaylors.org

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

Emily Sigmon Pastoral Associate for Youth & Children's Music 864.331.3952 emily.sigmon@princeofpeacetaylors.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

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

Basketball Maria Rauch 864.331.3901 maria.rauch@princeofpeacetaylors.org

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

Communications Director Kylee Jean Heap 864.266.8843 communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org

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

Foster Families Sara Hinson 864.434.8725 holyfamilysociety@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Food & Financial Assistance St. Vincent de Paul Society 864.331.3937

Fraternus Paul Pizzuti/Thomas Connelly 864.501.8954 fraternus@princeofpeacetaylors.org

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

Natural Family Planning Kristie Killough 864.243.7800

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

Sick & Homebound Mark Thompson 864.630.0606

Spiritual Direction Lisa Buss spiritualdirection@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Widows/Widowers (BOUNCE) Jean Casey 864.268.7554

Fr. Christopher Smith Pastor 864.268.4352 frsmith@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Fr. Richard Tomlinson Parochial Vicar 864.268.4352 richard.tomlinson@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Deacon Robert Smith Deacon 864.908.7047 dbcsmith@aol.com

*contact Deacon Bob about declarations of nullity

Deacon Gus Suarez Deacon 864.420.0497 gus.suarez@princeofpeacetaylors.org

*contact Deacon Suarez about baptisms (baptisms@princeofpeacetaylors.org), altar servers

Why choose Prince ofPeace Catholic School?

academic rigor

Spring 2019 MAP Testing revealed Prince of Peace

Catholic School Students exceeded growth benchmarks in

math and reading moreso than students at other Diocesan

schools and Public/Charter schools. The school carries an

award as 2014 National Blue Ribbon School.

faith-filled learning

Students are equipped theologically to understand, value,

demonstrate and defend their Catholic faith within the

classroom and regular access to Mass and sacraments.

financially competitive

A recent article in the Greenville Journal [Sept 2019]

revealed Prince of Peace Catholic School to be in the

lowest 3rd of tuition rates across all private schools in

Greenville demonstrating tremendous value.

K4-8th grade Tours Available

In Person or VirtualSchedule with Tammy Lopez  864.331.3911

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