Welcome to the Prince of Peace website
Here you will find news and information about the parish. Visit the Home tab for upcoming events and recuring activities. The Sevices and Schedule tabs detail Mass times and dates. The Staff tab will help you contact people at Prince of Peace. About Us has news grouped by audience at POP. These pages are usually updated Sunday evening with the weekend's bulletin.
July Calendar
Historic Church Tour
There is still a space waiting for you as we tour historic churches! Several parishioners have asked…SOOOO in response to your desire to see some of the lovely and historic churches in the Detroit area, a bus tour has been planned! SAVE THE DATE—August 27th, Wednesday, ...
CHURCH PARKING
CHURCH PARKING Beginning the weekend of May 3 and 4, any vehicle parked on either side of the driveway immediately in front of the Church will be subject to receiving a ticket from the West Bloomfield Police Department. This is a designated "Fire Lane" and must remain clear so that, if ...
summer mission project
Are you a teen, young adult, or family that is looking to do something meaningful over the summer? How about spending a week in the Appalachian mountains? Every year, the young people of Prince of Peace join other community organizations in Frenchville, PA for a summer mission project. If ...
The Parables of Jesus
Save the dates! Coming to a Parish near you! Right here at Prince Of Peace Parish we will be hosting a scripture study on those famous teaching stories Jesus used in his ministry. The richness and spiritual value of these stories lives to this day! Mark your calendars ...
ONLY THREE WEEKS TO GO
ONLY THREE WEEKS TO GO Until the World Youth Day Pilgrims leave for their historic trip to Sydney...WOW! This will be the single largest event in Australian history, even beating the 2000 Olympic Games – with about 500,000 people expected for the closing Mass with Pope Benedict ...
RECTORY RAMBLINGS
Diary Entry #203 Dear Diary, Is it just me or does it always seem that winter lasts forever and summer quickly passes?!?! Anyway, this Friday is already the 4th of July. In spite of rising fuel costs, high unemployment and a generally dismal economic outlook, the ...
Poor Box
Have you noticed the Poor Box in the back of church? It is located between the 2 sets of double doors to the main entrance. The money that is put in that box we use to help our own parishioners or to buy gas and grocery gift certificates for the needy. If you have a spare dollar or some change as ...
We all belong here
Debby and Dave Boerger both hail from the Midwest, each born and raised in nearby small towns in west central Ohio. They’ve been happily married for 35 years and have one son, Reggie, who lives in Montrose, Mi. The Boerger’s came to Michigan in 1973 and have been living ...
WELCOME! NEW PARISHIONERS
A very cordial welcome is extended to the following new families, who registered in our parish since January, 2008: Pat and Catherine Abbott on Breckenridge Dr. in West Bloomfield Don and Carol Condit on Meadow Ridge Circle in West Bloomfield John and Danielle Degroot on Maddox ...
Have You Registered?
Have you been attending Prince of Peace Church, but just haven't registered?
Members of our parish registration team are available in the gathering space before and after Masses generally on the first and fourth Sundays of each month to facilitate your registration or answer any questions you might ...
MEMORIAL PAVERS
Remember your loved ones with MEMORIAL PAVERS Thanks to our parish volunteers, the Memorial Garden is freshly groomed and ready to be enjoyed before and after masses and throughout the week. We are able to accept orders for only several more pavers. If you would like to purchase ...
Growing the Garden
Many thanks once again to all who participated in Spring Clean-Up Day. There were many returnees and lots of new faces. It’s always a great event! Look out for your chance to participate in Fall Bulb planting. We redid the beds by the steps to the parking lot, made a new bed by ...
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP AND CONTRIBUTIONS!
The RELAY FOR LIFE was able to raise over $320,000 despite the heat and rain. Prince of Peace contributed close to $5,000. We couldn’t have done it without the help of the Parish Nurses who sponsored a fashion show and a Mother’s Day flower sale. The profits went to the ...
DONATIONS CONTINUE TO BE RECEIVED
Even though the Relay For life was held on June 6,7 parishioners continue to bring donations. We have received over $300 in the last 2 weeks. If you had wanted to be a part of this event, but somehow were just not able to do so, we can accept your donations through the end of July and ...
LITURGICAL BITS
The Bread The Church documents state that “the nature of the sign demands that the material for the Eucharistic celebration appear as actual food”. In past years the host used to be thin and dissolvable, because we were not supposed to chew it. Since the meal aspect of Eucharist ...
ST. CHRISTINE CHRISTIAN SERVICES
Volunteers needed to answer telephone and doorbell for St.Christine Christian Services. Interesting people and pleasant easy work with an uncomplicated phone system. If willing to give a whole or half day please call Sister Caroline Clark at 313-535-7272.
Become a Mentor!
Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
Become a Mentor!
Mentor Connection is a program that brings together young people who can benefit from encouragement and attention and caring adults who can provide that support through structured mentoring relationships. The youth in the program live in ...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Sandcastles, a grief support program
Sandcastles, a grief support program for children and teens, is seeking volunteers for its sites in S1. Clair Shores, Clinton Township, Rochester, Southfield, Detroit, Livonia and Downriver. The program is sponsored by the Hospices of Henry Ford Health System and open to the community. Meetings are ...
CAREGIVERS ARE WAITING
A core group of trained parishioners anxiously await your call.
They are ready, willing and able to lend a listening ear, a helping hand or any other means of loving support to help you get through trying times. Beautiful people doing the work of Christ in the community of Prince of Peace
Call us ...
OPEN DOOR NEEDS FOOD FOR CHILDREN
Dear Friend of Open Door Outreach Center:
Our greatest food need is during the summer months when children are not in school. This causes an additional need for food for families. May is “Feed the Children” food collection month. We ask for your generous donations of foods that children ...
Faith Formation NEWS
Faith Formation NEWS Summer Hours: It is June already and school is almost out! Everyone is looking forward to a warm and restful summer break! The Religious Education office will be closed from June 15th through August 10th. We will check our emails regularly (3 times ...
Women’s Spirituality will be meeting again this fall
Women’s Spirituality will be meeting again this fall Tentative dates and time: Fridays 10:00am-11:30am October 17th, and 31st. November 7th, and 21st December 12th Topic matter being considered at this time. Any questions, email Carol during the summer at ...
TEEN 2 TEEN TALK LINE
Teens sometimes feel more comfortable talking to other teens.
Common Ground Sanctuary has developed a Teen 2 Teen Talk Line to offer youth a safe, supportive place to call.
Teen volunteers have been trained in crisis intervention. They can provide information and referrals, listening, crisis ...
Dear Teens and parents
Dear Teens and parents, We are grateful you or your son/daughter is currently involved, or plans to be involved, in a service role as an employee or volunteer within the parish or larger community. We are committed to equipping your teen with the skills needed to ensure their safety and the ...
Softball for Prince of Peace
All High School aged Teens are invited to play Softball for Prince of Peace in the local vicariate league. There games are usually on Sunday afternoons, and the practices are TBD. If you are interested, please email jgapa6@gmail.com or stop by the youth ministry office.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DEACON?
Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Detroit
Informational gatherings are scheduled for prospective applicants and those interested information about the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Detroit. The meetings be held from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on:
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, ...
GENESIS' MISSION FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Genesis Ministries mission is to reach single and married young adults between 18-35 in the 60 parishes of Oakland County of the Archdiocese of Detroit by collaborating with existing programs at campus and parish levels and providing a foundation for future growth to address young adults' unique ...
Archdiocesan Safe Environments Policy
Purpose:
The Archdiocese of Detroit is committed to providing safe environments and fostering continuous improvement in every organization that sponsors activities and/or provides services to children and youth. The Archdiocese intends to create communities of informed adults who model appropriate ...
SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS OFFERED
There’s an exercise class In the social hall on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10am. It energizes, vitalizes, and it makes you feel great! Come join us! Only $2.00 a class. Well worth the investment in your mental and physical health.
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