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thank you to maria barontini

for her leadership in prepar-

ing children who received

First Holy Communion &

Confirmation last weekend

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 in Christ,

Verbal engineering always precedes social engineering. When you want people to adopt on a large scale something so

heinous that the natural law itself forbids it, you have to manipulate language so it doesn’t seem all that bad. In the ear-

ly part of the last century, Catholic author GK Chesterton noted the phenomenon as contraception became the rage:

“They insist on talking about Birth Control when they mean less birth and no control . . . Birth Control

is a name given to a succession of different expedients by which it is possible to filch the pleasure be-

longing to a natural process while violently and unnaturally thwarting the process itself.” We’re all too

familiar with the insidious language that abortion advocates use: fetus, clump of cells, pro-choice. They’re all euphe-

misms that mask the terrible reality of murder of the innocent.

Dr William Brennan, Professor of Social Work at St Louis University, wrote in a fascinating book, Dehumanizing the

Vulnerable: When Word Games Take Lives, on the rhetoric used at various times to justify oppression of seven differ-

ent groups of human beings. Have a look at the chart at https://www.issues4life.org/pdfs/languageofoppression.pdf to

see a bone-chilling analysis of how human beings were described originally as “deficient” and eventually as “non-

persons.”

One of the most fascinating, and possible deadly, verbal engineering projects aimed at social engineering is unfolding

right now before our very eyes. Antifa describes a movement of people that describe themselves as “anti-fascist.” At

first glance, this seems like something we can all get behind. After all, the Catholic Church specifically condemned fas-

cism under Pius XI, and all forms of racist xenophobia are foreign to Christian witness. Yet, some who have hitched

themselves to this bandwagon are identifying Catholicism with what they hate, which is a regrettable deflection reveal-

ing a more sinister agenda.

The French Revolution. The Russian Revolution. China. The Spanish Civil War. The Rwandan Genocide. The Arme-

nian Genocide. They’re all bloody conflicts that took millions of lives that erupted after those with an agenda for social

engineering got enough people to suppress their natural human disgust at harming another person, after a relentless

campaign of verbal engineering.

As kids we used to say, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” to playground bullies

who taunted us. As adults, we realize that bullying comes in many forms, and can be as quiet and unassuming as making

words, and the realities they signify, change meaning. The Catholic intellectual tradition prizes the study of history,

rhetoric and logic. Why? So you don’t get duped by propaganda that kills. Catholic schools and religious education

programs are on the front lines of the true resistance, which is why they must be supported. And why we must all be

life-long learners. You may not be able to survive with your body intact when evil has its day, but you will preserve

your soul and your dignity intact. That is the source of tremendous strength on our part, and the revolutionaries who

want to destroy us are terrified of that strength.

sunday, 9 aug

19h sunday in ordinary time

(OF year A)

10th sunday after pentecost (EF)

monday, 10 aug

st lawrence (OF & EF)

tuesday, 11 aug

st clare (OF)

sts tiburtius & susanna (EF)

8a Mass Louisa Beck+

10a Mass Chuck Eaton+ (*live broadcast on Face-

book and re-broadcast to YouTube about 2 hours

later, electronic bulletin has clickable links)

12p EF Mass Martha Tomlinson+

6p Mass People of the Parish

7a Mass Manuel M Ramos+

12p EF Mass Brian & Tracey

Mershon & Family-L

7a Mass Donnie Scovel+

12p EF Mass Tuyen Van Pham+

wednesday, 12 aug

st jane frances de chantal (OF)

st clare (EF)

thursday, 13 aug

sts pontian & hippolytus

(OF & EF)

friday, 14 aug

st maximilian kolbe (OF)

vigil of the assumption (EF)

7a Mass Seth Thompson & Family-L

12p EF Mass Jacob Johanning-L

7a Mass Ed Rauch+

12p EF Mass Veronica Sue-L

7a Mass Ed+ & Maria Rauch-L

12p EF Mass Gunnar Johanning-L

saturday, 15 aug

the assumption of the blessed virgin

mary (OF & EF)

sunday, 16 aug

20th sunday in ordinary time

(OF year A)

11th 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,

Laurie Taylor, Tony Scachetti, Carl Jones, Luigi-

na Warga, Jackie Fiedler, Rita Herd, Marlene

C. Eugenia Kolinko, Ann O’Dea, Joan Snoad,

Emily Stapinski, Ann Fortun, Frances Formo,

Paris Subrizi, Ed Case, Lee Mobley, John Post-

age, Mary Jean Heap, Tammy Lopez, Angela

Tinsley, Sue Kinkade, Dottie Sanda, Thomas

Dorsey, & William Taylor III

8a EF Mass Fr Morey-L

9a Fr Bart Leon-L

5p Mass Kevin Sanda+

8a Mass Ed Rauch+

10a Mass H Lee Heap+(*live broadcast on

Facebook and re-broadcast to YouTube about 2

hours later, electronic bulletin has clickable

links)

12p EF Mass Frs Smith & Tomlinson-L

6p Mass People of the Parish

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.

ROOTED is a study on seven topics of the Cate-

chism of the Catholic Church by seven different au-

thors. The topics are: the Virtues; Ways to Pray;

God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the Seven Sac-

raments; the Ten Commandments; the Our Father;

and the Beatitudes. Join a group of women on

Wednesdays at 7p online (details)!

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

• 4th grade Lead Catechist

Other Needs:

• Potentially need a 7th and 8th grade Catechist

due to smaller class sizes

Happenings & Needs

Join your host, Michael Cavin, for an evening of

Catholic Jeopardy! This is a virtual event on Monday,

17 August at 7.30p. Everyone will get a chance to

watch or participate. Instructions on how to play will

be updated at this link.

If you are homebound and wish to receive Holy

Communion, please contact Mark Thompson

mark.thompson@princeofpeacetaylors.org or

864.630.0606. Per Diocesan guidelines, it is encour-

aged that Holy Communion be distributed at the

door of the home or in an outdoor space.

as of 30 June 2020

offertory actual budget surplus/

(deficit)

month $109,820 $104,700 $5,120

year-to-date $1,453,729 $1,410,000 $43,729

• Deacon Bob, 19 August

• Beverly Farley, 28 August

• Michael Thompson, 29 August

Please consider adopting an hour or become a sub-

stitute. For the safety of our adorers, we’re limiting

the volume of adorers at one time to 4 people, un-

less otherwise pre-arranged with Lisa Buss. Disin-

fectant spray is in the back of the chapel for each

adorer to spray down what has been touched. And,

adorers are encouraged to weara 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,

• 11p Tuesdays,

• 12a, 3p & 5p Thursdays and

• 11a & 1p 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

The parish office will be closed Monday, 17 August.

Happenings & Needs

• drop off your offertory at Mass

• drop off your offertory 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.

Join us in welcoming the newest members of our

parish family: Caitlin Rafferty

Happy 99th birthday to founding parishioner, minis-try leader, Knight of Columbus and WWII veteran, Tony Scachetti.

In August, St Vincent de

Paul is running a food

drive! In the past, brown

bags would be passed out

and you would return

them to the parish filled

with requested items. For

safety reasons, we will not

pass out the bags in Au-

gust. Instead, we ask that

you bring non-perishable

items and drop them off

in the designated 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.

Happenings & Needs

The Assumption of Mary is 15 August and falls on a

Saturday this year. Because it falls on Saturday it is

not obligatory (the dispensation applies, regardless).

We will still have two Masses to commemorate the

death of Mary and her bodily assumption into Heav-

en: EF Mass 8a, OF Mass 9a

We will not be having Blessing of Herbs this year.

Prince of Peace Catholic School is looking for a part

time experienced computer/technology teacher, or

classroom teacher with a talent for technology inte-

gration, for grades K5 through 8th grade. The posi-

tion would be for 20 hours per week and includes:

- Eight computer lab classes per week (1st through

8th grade) with each grade meeting one period per

week. K5 will be added later.

- The technology curriculum includes- keyboarding,

CPU basics, Google suite, webquests, research and

writing, IXL (and other online learning support pro-

gramming), as well as teaching the responsible use of

technology.

- Assisting with databases and standardized testing in

the computer lab (MAP, Accelerated Reader)

- Technology troubleshooting support- smart

boards, CPUs, Chromebooks. This would mean

managing any tickets that come in regarding any

problems.

- Assisting teachers with technology integration and

use in the classroom.

- Experience teaching/working in a Catholic school is

preferred.

- Position may evolve into full time as technology

demands increase for the school.

To apply, send your resume to Mr Cunningham at

principal@popcatholicschool.org

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.

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

This 8 week study led by Deacon Gus Suarez prom-

ises to deepen your understanding of the sacra-

ments.? Examine what actually happens in each of

the sacraments (both physically and spiritually) and

explore how these great gifts from God can change

our life! The first night begins with an overview of

sacramental theology and each subsequent class will

cover a new Sacrament. Begins 11 August at 7.30p

and meets weekly on Tuesday for 8 sessions. Click

here for the logon information.

Substitute

teachers are

needed for our

K4-8th grade

parish school.

Preference to

those with ex-

perience teach-

ing in a Catholic

school and

those with cur-

rent licensure.

Contact Mrs

Lopez with a resume and cover letter:

tammy.lopez@popcatholicschool.org.

Happenings & Needs

feast of saint lawrence of rome

10 August: Feast of Saint Lawrence of Rome. Saint Lawrence was the youngest of seven deacons who

served the Church during the third century. Under the direction of Pope Sixtus II, Lawrence held a position

of great trust, caring for the material goods of the Church and distributing its alms among the poor. During

the persecution of Christians by Emperor Valerian, Pope Sixtus II was executed and Lawrence was ordered

by the authorities to surrender the treasures of the Church. He asked for three days’ time to gather them.

Then, Lawrence distributed the Church’s treasures among the poor. He asked them to meet outside the

home of the prefect on the third day. When the prefect came out expecting gold and jewels, instead he

found a throng of the poor, sick and crippled. Lawrence announced, “Here are the treasures of the Church!”

The prefect was so angry that he had Lawrence tortured, scourged, and then placed upon a glowing gridiron

to be slowly roasted to death. While he was being roasted, Lawrence joked: “Now you may turn me over,

I’m done on this side!” Shortly after he had been turned, St. Lawrence passed into eternal glory. Before he

died he offered his life for the conversion of Rome. Saint Lawrence is venerated as one of the patrons of

Rome, along with Sts. Peter and Paul. There was erected over his grave a church that is one of the seven ma-

jor basilicas of Rome (St. Lawrence Outside the Walls). St. Lawrence is the patron saint of cooks, comedians,

deacons, and the poor.

Some ways to celebrate at home:

• St. Lawrence was a deacon. The word deacon comes from the Greek word “diakonia” which means ser-

vice. Deacons of the early Church often helped widows, orphans, the poor and the elderly. Try to do

something nice today for someone who needs you. You could also call or visit an elderly or suffering

member of your family or parish.

• In honor of this saint who loved the poor, send a check or make a food donation to the St. Vincent de

Paul August Food Drive (non-perishable food and other items listed on pg 6 can be deposited in the

brown bin located in the Narthex)

• Pray for the poor and suffering in our world; teach children about almsgiving to those in need.

• Because he is the patron saint of grill cooks, enjoy a cookout tonight or roast marshmallows over an

open fire. To remember Saint Lawrence’s heroically good sense of humor, tell jokes around the dinner or

breakfast table. Saint Lawrence, pray for us!

“O God, giver of that ardor of love for you by which Saint Lawrence was outstandingly faithful in service and glorious in

martyrdom, grant that we may love what he loved and put into practice what he taught. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.”

• Fr Smith highly encourages postponing the start of regular events until at least mid-September

• Every ministry who wishes to have an event must submit an email to Fr Smith & Phil Head (cc: Maria

Rauch) the plan they have to clean and sanitize every space used by them before anyone goes

home, including the names and contact numbers of the volunteers who will make this happen. That com-

munication must be received before any single event is put on the calendar.

• Wearing masks and social distancing is encouraged at every event. If Fr Smith & Phil Head are not con-

vinced this has been followed, we reserve the right to shut down an event even in the middle of it.

• Ministry events should be communicated 3 weeks prior to the event date. Those ministry events happen-

ing online (or for those wishing to have an event hosted online via Zoom by the parish) should contact

Kylee Heap. We highly encourage online events to reach parishioners who are not yet returning to Mass.

• Guidelines are subject to change!

Happenings & Needs

Now is the time to call Greg Duncan, Diocesan Pub-

lications, to become a bulletin advertiser. Our adver-

tisers allow us to publish the bulletin at no cost to

the parish. Reach out to Greg at 704.614.2350 or

GDuncan@Diocesan.com to learn more.

Join us in praying for those couples in our parish

family celebrating a wedding anniversary! Send us

your names, number of years married and date of

your anniversary. Blessed Karl & Servant of God

Zita, pray for us!

• Mark & Sarah Gianelloni |28 years on 8 August

• Bob & Joan Ashworth | 62 years on 20 Septem-

ber

Email Kylee at

communications@princeofpeacetaylors.org

Did you know that in addition to Prince of Peace

Catholic Church having Shrines with relics of St

Josemaría Escrivá & Blessed Karl of Austria, our altar

contains relics of St Pius X, St Callistus I, St Linus &

St Elizabeth Ann Seaton? And, Fr Smith has a favorite

ciborium engraved with “Pope Pius X” (Pius X is the

pope who lowered age for First Communion).

Symbolism of our logo:

The colors of our emblem also

carry great significance: red for

our faith in Christ, blue for hope,

gold for the joy of service and

white for charity. Together, the

elements of our emblem convey

our dedication to serve in Christ’s name.

• Ax – a symbol of strength, authority and prepar-

edness for duty.

• Anchor – the mariner’s symbol for Columbus,

patron of the Order, for hope and steadfastness.

• Sword – the medieval knight’s weapon on an

errand of mercy and justice.

Join us today - kofc9184.org or call or text our

Grand Knight John Olson at 864.354.5680.

At our First Holy Communion Rehearsal, Fr Smith

enrolled all of the children in the Brown Scapular of

the Carmelites (a sacramental)! This scapular is a

sign of devotion to Mary, under her title of Our Lady

of Mount Carmel. It is worn as both a sign of belong-

ing to Mary and pledge of her maternal protection in

this life and the next. It is also a sign of three en-

twined elements: 1) belonging to the Carmelite fami-

ly, 2) consecration to and trust in Mary, and 3) an

incentive to imitate Our Lady’s virtues, especially her

humility, chastity, and prayerfulness.

"O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splen-

dor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the

Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in

our necessity. O Star of the Sea, help and protect us.

Show us that you are our Mother. Amen."

Each month, we feed about 100 homeless being

served at the Triune Mercy Center! Our Knights of

Columbus 9184 have led the charge to organize the

monthly food drive during the time of COVID-19

where food is no longer prepped on site and special

safety procedures are necessary. Thanks to this

month's team: Hohmann family, Janice Olson, John

Olson, Sharon Nookbinder, Shannon Farrell, Pelissi-

er Family, Sharon Huecker, Stan & Lena Boyle,

Mitchell family, and Sarah Gorday. Contact the

Knights of Columbus to learn about September.

This year’s ministry fair has been canceled due to COVID-

19.

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

Adult Religious Education Michael Cavin michael.cavin@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

Happenings & Needs

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