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Activities
If you are interested in
joining one of the activities, please contact
our Parish Office at 634-2328 for specific
information on their contacts, schedule and
requirements.
Bunka Classes
Mondays, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Parish Center, Room 9
Florine M. Predovich, a
Master Certified Instructor, is giving classes
in the Art of Japanese Bunka Embroidery, also
called painting with thread. This is a great art
that was handed down from Chinese to Japanese
over nine hundred years ago, and only allowed to
be done by the ladies of the Imperial Court.
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Ancient Order of
Hibernians
Cardinal Tomas O'Flaich Division
2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Parish Center
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The Ancient Order of
Hibernians was organized in New York City on May
4, 1836 at St. James Church. It is the largest
and most influential body of men of Irish
lineage in the United States. It is an American
fraternal organization and assists by every
honorable means to promote the interests and
welfare of those with Irish heritage.
The purpose of the
organization is to promote friendship, unity,
and Christian charity among its members; to
uphold and sustain loyalty to the government of
the United States; to aid and advance by all
legitimate means the aspirations and endeavors
of the Irish people to complete an absolute
independence and to foster the ideals and
cultivate the history and traditions of the
Irish race.
To be admitted to
membership, a man must be of Irish Heritage, a
practicing Catholic, and be at least sixteen
years of age.
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
St. Ita Division 1
2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Parish Center
The purpose of the Ladies
Ancient Order of Hibernians is to promote
friendship, unity, and Christian charity; to
foster and sustain loyalty to country and
community; to encourage civic participation; to
aid and advance by all legitimate means the
aspirations and endeavors of the Irish people to
complete an absolute independence and to foster
the ideals and perpetuate the history and
traditions of the Irish people and to promote
Irish culture. Membership is confined
exclusively to practicing Roman Catholic women
of Irish birth or descent.
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Knights of
Columbus
Bishop McLaughlin Council #7282
2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Parish Center |
The Knights of Columbus is
an active, church-oriented organization which
practices its creed of Fraternity, Unity,
Charity, and Patriotism. As of now, about 450
men have joined our ranks, some transferring
from other councils. Many others have tasted the
joy of Knighthood for the first time here.
Our social and spiritual
programs provide an opportunity for men and
women of the parish to get to know one another
better. They include the annual Golf Outing for
the parish and the community in general, dinner
dances, a Memorial Mass for the deceased
members, a Parish Christmas Dinner Dance,
Tootsie Roll Drive for the benefit of
exceptional children, and Clergy Night, a
Communion Breakfast, as well as many other
socials and get-togethers for our members, their
family, and friends.
Pinochle Couple's Group
1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Parish Center
The Pinochle Couple's Group
meets between the months of October and April.
This is strictly a social group that is a great
way of meeting other parishioners.
Project Hunger
3rd Weekend, After All Masses
Main Church Sanctuary
A food collection for the
poor is held on the third weekend of every month
after all masses. Volunteers stand at the
entrances of the church to receive food and
donations for this cause. Foods most needed are
cereal, rice, beans, tomato sauce, peanut
butter, sugar, paper goods, washing detergent,
soap, flour, canned vegetables, coffee, canned
fruit, and jars of baby food. On the following
Mondays, volunteers pack the received food into
vehicles and transport it to Our Lady of
Guadalupe for distribution to needy families of
the Mission Church. On the fourth weekend of the
month, the amount of food collected and the
total donations received are posted in the
bulletin.
Our
Lady's Rosary Makers
Our Lady's Rosary Makers of
Prince of Peace invite parishioners, men and
women, to join them in making rosaries to pray
for world peace. The rosaries are distributed to
the missions, the needy, the sick, to prisons,
and to other ministries. They are all made at
your home at your pace.
Singles Club
4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Parish Center
The Prince of Peace Singles
Club was started on June 26, 1991 in response to
numerous requests made by single parishioners.
Our purpose is to provide the singles of the
parish a safe social atmosphere of well-being
and spiritual happiness, and an opportunity to
make new friends while having fun.
The Processors
We consist of three teams
of seven, and we process the Sunday collection.
We make sure that each envelope has the amount
within written legibly on it. Money is wrapped
and envelopes filed for computer calculation.
The processors, in unison, say: Do not bend,
staple, or tape your collection envelopes!
Tuesday
Movies
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.
Parish Center
A movie is shown on a big
screen in the Conesa Hall. The movie schedule is
posted in Events.
Council of Catholic Women
The Prince of Peace Council
of Catholic Women was established to unite all women of the
parish in religious, social, and educational
activities. The Council offers programs throughout
the year. The activity of the Council
includes a Christmas party and
participation in the activities of the State,
National and International Council of Catholic
Women. Through the many
hours given and talents shared, the
ladies of the Council of Catholic Women attempt to answer many of
today's concerns. Charitable donations made by
the Council are funded in a variety of projects
such as the monthly card party,
which is held on the second Wednesday of each
month. This offers a pleasant afternoon to all members
and guests of many faiths, and continues throughout the year.
Contact the parish office for more information
about the Council. 634-2328 |
