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We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our very own Darnell St. Romain has achieved a remarkable milestone today by successfully defending his thesis and earning his doctorate of sacred music (with distinction!) from Southern Methodist University! π
The April 2024 Knight of the Month is Barry Sy. This award honors his support of the Knights of Columbus Council 11716 and to Prince of Peace as Scoutmaster of Boy Scouts of America Troop 404.
We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that two outstanding members of our Prince of Peace parish community, Janet Thoele and her friend Annette Nevins, were honored with the Bishop's Service Award this weekend by Bishop Burns at the Cathedral! ππ
What a night at the Rough Rider's baseball game with our amazing 30s and 40s crew! We had a blast cheering on our team, indulging in some delicious ballpark snacks, and making memories that will last a lifetime!
What a morning it's been! Fresh off the heels of our biggest bingo night yet, our dedicated Knights and their lovely wives came together to whip up a breakfast feast fit for royalty! From fluffy biscuits to mouthwatering omelettes, crispy bacon to savory sausage, and everything in between, it was an absolute culinary delight!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our largest bingo event yet, hosted by the Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus! With your incredible support, we were able to give away over $2500 in prizes, making it a night filled with excitement and laughter.
We're thrilled to announce and congratulate Christopher Gasper as the new Coordinator of Youth Ministry at Prince of Peace! Christopher's journey with us began yesterday as he started moving into his office, and we couldn't be more excited to have him on board.
Rejoice, dear friends! This Easter, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, we also rejoice in the rebirth of faith and the baptism of seven beautiful souls into our church family!
What an egg-citing day it has been at Prince of Peace Parish! We were absolutely thrilled by the incredible turnout of kids and families at today's Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Knights of Columbus after the 12:15 PM Mass. It may have been our largest one yet, and the joy and laughter echoing across the football field were simply infectious!
Today, on this sacred Palm Sunday, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Deacon Bryce Baumann, who delivered his first Sunday Mass as Deacon of Prince of Peace Parish.
What a beautiful way to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph! This morning, Father Iyke led the 9AM Mass in our newly dedicated Chapel, and it was truly a moment to remember. Nearly 60 souls gathered together to pray, reflecting the love, prayer, and support pouring in from our parish community.
Exciting News! Our second round of pavers has finally been installed! Despite some rain delays and scheduling challenges, we're thrilled to announce that this part of our project is now complete. This blessing couldn't have come at a better time, especially on the Feast of St. Joseph!
We are thrilled to share some exclusive first glimpse images from today's Dedication Mass with Bishop Burns at Prince of Peace!
Exciting News! Today was a blessed day at Prince of Peace as Bishop Burns graced us with his presence ahead of our Church dedication.
This morning at Prince of Peace Parish was nothing short of a beautiful celebration of faith and community as we came together for a special Eucharistic Procession following the 8:15 AM children's Mass.
The February 2024 Knight of the Month is Edward Andrion. This award honors the work he offers to both the Knights of Columbus Council 11716 and the Prince of Peace Catholic community.
We are thrilled to announce that Deacon Ralph Poyo has graced Prince of Peace Catholic Church with his presence for our parish mission, Saturday, February 17! It's been a day filled with inspiration, reflection, and spiritual growth.
What a blessed and joy-filled Friday night at Prince of Peace Catholic Parish!
On Friday night, our community came together for a beautiful evening of reflection, fellowship, and delicious food. Dozens of parishioners gathered in the Welcome Center with Deacon John for Stations of the Cross following a packed 5:30 PM Mass. It was truly heartwarming to see so many faces joining in prayer and meditation as we journeyed through the Stations.
More details within our Sanctuary and new chapel installed this weekend. From Father Michael, βWe are on a roll today!
e are SO EXCITED to reveal that our new crucifix with a RELIC of the TRUE CROSS was installed Thursday, February 15!
Just after lunch, Father Michael joined wood artisan, John Rovi, to install our relic of the true cross into the back of our crucifix!
Our Family of the Month for February 2024 is the Barbara and Ray Emma family, selected for their inspirational role in supporting the Prince of Peace Catholic Community.
What an amazing and memorable moment! This week our Prince of Peace Catholic School President, Mr. Weber, visited classes with our newly acquired relic from the true cross of Jesus! This precious relic will be installed in our Church crucifix. What a special gift to share such a rich piece of history with our students!
The marble has arrived! www.pedrinisculptors.com artisans from the heart of the Apuan mountain region in Italy, Daniel (left) and Lorenzo (right) will be installing the marble in the chapel, baptismal font, holy water font, and statues of Our Lady of Lebanon (pictured), Mary with the infant Jesus and Joseph with the adolescent Jesus (still in crates), as well as the tabernacle marble in the church.
Father Michael's brand new red chasuble and it's absolutely breathtaking! This stunning garment will be proudly worn on Pentecost and any feast day of a martyr, adding an extra touch of significance to these special occasions.
Weβd like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Moon on receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion!
As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on two incredible students, Ashton and Mateo, whose outstanding essays about their love for Catholic School are featured in our bulletin.
What an incredible weekend it was at the Cana Center as the Knights of Columbus came together for an epic Bingo showdown! ππ€© The camaraderie, laughter, and friendly competition made it a night to remember. π€π
Today, our parish family came together in a deeply moving ceremony to dedicate our new Faith Formation wing to the late and beloved Maggie Herrod. Maggie, a founding member of the Prince of Peace Parish, has left an indelible mark on our hearts.
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Today marks a momentous occasion in our parish's history as Deacon Bryce Baumann led a solemn procession into our new Sanctuary, where five sacred relics were reverently buried beneath the Altar. π