Contact: Linda Sewell 205-426-6428

The mission of the Pastoral Council is to work with and assist the Pastor in providing leadership in the four areas of the mission of the church: community, worship, service, message.

The Pastoral Council is a representative body made up of at-large parish representatives and one member from various commissions.  The Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:15 p.m. except in November and December. In November and December the council will meet the second Monday. There is no meeting in June or July.
 

Contact: Helen Majerik

The purpose of the Liturgy Committee is to bring together all aspects of the order of worship into a meaningful and rewarding service. This includes preparing a theme, selecting prayers and music, writing petitions, and occasionally selecting readings. The lectors, choirs, altar servers, ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers all take part to insure the celebration is brought together for the congregation.

Lectors Contact: Kevin Smith
Eucharistic Ministers Contact: Bill Lees
Altar Servers Contacts: Jenny Lutomski and Kathleen Dunne, 822-9125 ext.12
Ushers Contact: Jo-Ellen and Mark Karazim
Music Contact: Cheri Poole

Schedule
Epiphany Home Blessing

POP Liturgy Workshop:
Click each document below for the handout used in the 2009 workshop
Quotes
Responsibility
Mass
Survey

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Contact: Collen Mayer

There is so much going on with our Youth Group that we decided to give them their own page!  Click here to check it out.

Youth Ministry is a mission of the whole church for youth, by youth, with youth, and to youth. This mission is approached by programs and activities in several distinct areas: catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, enablement, pastoral care and prayer and worship. These are both gathered and non-gathered activities. Our goal is to provide the young people of Prince of Peace with an experience of community and faith as vital members of the parish family.
 

Contact: John Fievet

The Finance Committee provides advice to the pastor relative to financial activities of the parish. This advice relates to the generation of income, appropriateness of expenditures, both operating and capital, fund raising activities, staffing and all other financially related endeavors.

There is no specific size of the committee. Meetings are held regularly bi-monthly or as circumstances dictate.

Contacts:
    Nick Cvetetic, Grand Knight
    205-281-2759 (cell) or 205-824-2809 (home)

Jeff Werzer, Deputy Grand Knight 205-988-3424

The Knights of Columbus (KofC) is a Catholic men's fraternal organization that was formed to render service to members, their families, their Church, the entire faith community, and their Country. Aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members of those groups whom the KofC serve. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, and social works. Knights are practicing Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church and each other.
 

Contact: Jo-Ellen Karazim  822-9718
Email: joellen@rockthis.org

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus is open to all women over the age of 18 who would like to help others in need.

The Ladies Auxiliary supports the Knights, our Church and the community. You do not have to be Catholic or affiliated with a Knight to join.

We meet monthly on the third Tuesday at 7 PM, (except June and July) in the Multi-purpose Room. We support two Safe Houses, St. Jude's, and Catholic Family Services, as well as volunteering at the Barons Ice Cream stand, making mission rosaries and advent wreaths.

A Junior Auxiliary is being added, for (under 18) daughters of our members.

 

Contact: Joe Johnson 987-7993
Email: ministersofcare@princeofpeace-hoover.org

Ministers of Care seek to keep our homebound and ill parishioners close to our faith family. By sharing the Body of Christ and enjoying a few moments of fellowship, Prince of Peace Ministers of Care help those who are unable to attend Mass feel that they remain a part of their Church community. In turn, our Ministers feel blessed and relate seeing Jesus in these people.

 

Contacts: Brooke Bach and Cyndi Hodges

Spring 2010 Newsletter

The Prince of Peace group was originally formed in the fall of 1999 by a few women, as a support group, for mothers in the parish. It has grown to a remarkable 50 members. The purpose of M.O.M.S. is to welcome mothers into the parish and to provide an opportunity for moms to gather for social, educational and spiritual growth…and quite a bit of fun too!

M.O.M.S. is made up of women of varying ages and interests, with families of all sizes and compiled of all ages. What we all have in common though is our commitment to our families, our shared faith and our hope to continue growing. Each member has so much to offer to M.O.M.S. and each in turn has so much to gain from the others.

M.O.M.S. meets weekly on Friday mornings at from 9:30 – 12:00 in the Conference room. Nursery is provided for children ages 6 months and older.

 

Contact: Jack and Michelle Carney 969-0584
email: NewlyMarried@princeofpeace-hoover.org
 

The former Newly Married Group has recently "graduated" to the Young Families Group.  It's time to start a new chapter for the Newly Married Group which we are in the process of doing right now.  If you are recently married, we invite you to contact Jack or Michelle as we welcome a new group of Newly Marrieds to the Prince of Peace family.  In the past, this group met once a month for small group discussions on many subjects of interest, enjoyed good food and created lasting friendships.  Please email  or call us for more information.  We look forward to meeting you! 

 

Contact: Dolores Kremer

This spiritual ministry supports those asking for specific prayers for healing, a death, special intentions or thanksgiving. Currently members (all are welcome) join the Email or Telephone Chain.

Phone Chain Members pray and forward the prayer requests received to the next available person on the list as soon as possible. Membership has grown to over fifty. The frequency of the calls varies and takes only a few minutes of a member’s time. There are no meetings.

The Prayer Chain has expanded its ministry by creating an Email Chain. Members on this chain receive prayer requests by email and then pray for the petitions. To participate in this Email Chain, send your request to join using this form.  The form can be used by people wanting to join either e-mail or phone chains.

Prayer Chain Members keep all petition prayers confidential. Members’ commitment to this confidentiality is continually appreciated. To send your petition, please choose one of the forms below:

Confidential Standard Petition - Prayed for by Prayer Chain members only. The name of the person prayed for will NOT be read at Holy Mass.

Petition for Parishioners - Serious illness or death - The name of the parishioner or their family member being prayed for will be mentioned at Holy Mass for only one weekend and prayed for by Prince of Peace Prayer Chain members.

For information to join the either Telephone Chain or the new Email Chain call Dolores at 979-0229 or email at: prayer-chain@princeofpeace-hoover.org

 

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Contact:  Roberta Atkinson 822-5622
Contact:  Susie Hitchcock  481-9167

The Prince of Peace Women's Guild is an organization that ministers to the needs of the parish in general, and focuses on the women of the parish in particular, by providing programs and opportunities of service, spiritual growth and social activities promoting community awareness. All women of Prince of Peace parish are considered members of the Women's Guild in an inactive capacity. You are invited to join us at any time to hear special guest speakers at our meetings, dinners out at local restaurants, field trips, and one-day retreats. Active membership is as simple as committing your time and talent to the Guild. (Meetings are first Thursdays of each month at 9:30am.)  more...

Contact:  Amy Taylor

 

Contact: Sherree Wright

The mission of the Christians in Action Committee is to transform its concern about poverty and injustice into commitment and action on the parish level; to challenge the faith community and provide an environment for conversion and social responsibility; and to develop an educational program to inform the community about human needs and social issues.

The function of the Christians in Action team is to provide the opportunity for prayer, study and action on issues in our community and the world that do not agree with the Gospel and the Church's teachings on charity and social justice. The team provides benevolent services to those in need, but its goal is to work for structural change, addressing root causes of injustice and poverty.

The Christians in Action meetings are held at the church on the first week of the month. All parishioners are welcome to join.

Contact: Greg Knighton

The Communications Committee is a newly formed group that was established to develop and implement a long-term communications strategy for our rapidly growing parish. One of the most visible products the committee is working on is the newly developed parish website. In addition to enhancing relevant communications tools for use within the parish, the committee is also working to generate a greater awareness for Prince of Peace and its ministries in the community.

Contact:     Jerry Gordon
                    Wayne Nicholson
                    Mary Johnson
                    Lisa Baggett
                    Patty Murray

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Contact: Lisa Williams  205-426-0892
Email: nonmarrieds@princeofpeace-hoover.org

For more information on the Non-Marrieds group, click here to go directly to their webpage.

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Contact: Stacey Shamburger  shamburger73@charter.net  205-277-6651

The mission of the Welcome Committee is to be ambassadors for Prince of Peace Catholic Church, welcoming all new parishioners and visitors to our church and encouraging their involvement in the parish community.

For more information on the Welcome Committee, click here to  go directly to their webpage.

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Contact: Eric & Kristina Theall 822-0995
Email: YoungFamilies@princeofpeace-hoover.org

Our group was established in 2003 with a few couples meeting once a month for small dinner groups. Here they discussed many subjects of interest, enjoyed good food and created lasting friendships. As the group continued to grow, a need to gather together was suggested hence the Wednesday night Bible study group at 7:00 p.m. was created.  more...

Contact: Stacey Shamburger shamburger73@charter.net 205-277-6651

The Welcome Committee is beginning a new greeter ministry to help Father welcome parishioners as they come to Mass.  If you are interested in joining this new ministry, please contact Stacey Shamburger at 205/277-6651. 

Contact: Cindy Crook crookcindy@yahoo.com  205-403-7463

Special Parents Support Group meets once a month at Prince of Peace. Meetings alternate between Friday day meetings and Wednesday night meetings. Childcare is available for both meetings.

Special Friends Sunday School Program provides a volunteer to attend Sunday school with children who need extra assistance.

Contact: Gerry Smalley princeop.hope@bellsouth.net  (205) 822-9125, Ext. 49

Hope Ministry is a network of support within our parish community. See our webpage for more information.  Hope webpage