Muffin Pong & Potluck! Empty Nesters Ministry's January Meeting

🌟 Reflecting on the wonderful time we had at the January Empty Nesters potluck! 🍽️ Parishioners with kids who have embarked on their own journeys gathered in the parish hall for delightful food and a hilarious game of muffin pong. πŸ˜„ A big shoutout to Father Tom and Fr. Ikenna for stopping by to share the joy with us! πŸ™

Assembly 3642 Color Guard Attends the Roe Memorial Mass at Dallas Cathedral

Throw back to this weekend to the Roe Memorial Mass at the Dallas Cathedral. Four of Prince of Peace Assembly 3642 Color Guard were in attendance. Flanking Bishop Burns are Dan Stoffel, Alfredo Gamboa, Larry Hahn and Ton Ordemann.

Wreaths Across America

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβœ¨ Honoring the brave with faith and remembrance! πŸ•ŠοΈ On December 16, members of our Honor Our Heroes Ministry and Knights of Columbus came together at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America.

Pathfinders Spread Holiday Cheer

Spreading holiday cheer with the Pathfinders Ministry! 🎢 Our incredible volunteers brought the magic of Christmas to life at the nursing home today, filling the air with joy through heartwarming carols. πŸŽ„β€οΈ Grateful for these compassionate souls making a difference in the lives of our elderly friends. πŸ€— #PathfindersJoy #ChristmasCheer #VolunteerSpirit

Pathfinders Passes out Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need

It was a great Saturday as members of the POP Young Adult ministry and Pathfinders joined Minnie's Food Pantry of Plano to load 10,000+ Thanksgiving meals in cars for families in Collin County where food insecurity is growing each year. Energy was high beginning at dawn as we sang, danced and greeted and served families struggling to find their next meal.

Winners of Veteran's Day Poster Announced

Mr. Ed Kelly, Pursor of the Knights of Columbus - Dallas Diocese, visited our school, Prince of Peace Catholic School, to announce the winners of the annual Veterans Day poster contest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Assembly #3642. Contest winners in grades 5-8 created beautiful designs to convey their appreciation for veterans’ sacrifices, which Mrs. Good then hung through the hallways to welcome heroes in attendance for our Veterans Day Program and weekend Mass celebrations.

Knights Name Their November Family of the Month!

Our Family of the Month for November 2023 is the Rich and Suzy Frasco family, selected based upon their outstanding service to the Knights of Columbus, Prince of Peace and the Diocese of Dallas. They were also honored as the August 2021 Family of the Year.

Honor our Heroes Ministry packs 500 care packages!

On Saturday, October 21st, over 70 volunteers gathered to pack 500 Care Packages to be given to deploying troops through the USO! Each box contained 21 much-needed items, providing the soldiers with things not readily found during deployment.

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒŸ Hike For Life: A Walk for a Brighter Future! πŸŒŸπŸ‘£

The Hike For Life isn't just a walk; it's a collective effort to support women in need and save precious lives. πŸ’• The funds raised through this event go directly to Pregnancy Resource Centers and Pro-Life ministries in our area, making a meaningful difference for those who need it most.

πŸŽˆπŸ™ Serving Our Community at the Plano Balloon Festival! πŸ™πŸŽˆ

We are incredibly proud to share our amazing Knights of Columbus Council 11716 in action! πŸ‘ They dedicated over 100 hours of their time to volunteer at the HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival, making it a memorable event for everyone in the "Central Market Kids Fun Zone"! πŸŽͺ🎈

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ’Œ Honoring Our Heroes, One Heartfelt Card at a Time! πŸ’ŒπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

This past Sunday at our beloved Knight's Breakfast, our incredible Honor Our Heroes Ministry made a heartwarming presence that warmed our hearts! ❀️🌟

They invited our parishioners to join in an act of kindness by creating handmade cards to be sent to our active-duty Prince of Peace service men and women. πŸ™βœ‰οΈ These cards are not just pieces of paper; they are tokens of our gratitude and appreciation for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice. πŸ™ŒπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

But the love doesn't stop there! In October, Honor Our Heroes will kick off their annual Care Package Drive, a campaign that touches our hearts every year. πŸ“¦β€οΈ This drive raises funds to send care packages filled with much-needed comfort items to our active-duty military family members. πŸŽπŸ’•

And here's the special touch: Each care package will contain one of these heartfelt handmade cards, reminding our heroes that they are cherished, remembered, and appreciated from the depths of our souls. πŸ’ŒπŸ€—

Let's come together as a community to support this incredible initiative. Stay tuned for more details on how you can contribute to the Care Package Drive in October. πŸ—“οΈπŸ€

Thank you, Honor Our Heroes Ministry, for reminding us of the power of a kind gesture and the warmth of a caring heart. Together, we honor and uplift those who serve our nation! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŒŸ #HonorOurHeroes #MilitarySupport #PrinceOfPeace #CommunityLove #Gratitude

🌟🀝 Shining a Spotlight on Our Ministry Leaders! 🀝🌟

This past Saturday, our dedicated Ministry Leaders at Prince of Peace gathered in our brand new Parish Hall for the third annual Ministry Leader Orientation, and it was nothing short of spectacular!

Financial Peace University Fall Kick-off!

This morning, we kicked off the very first session of Financial Peace University (FPU) as part of our Financial Freedom Ministry, and it was a resounding success! FPU is all about equipping our parishioners with the knowledge and skills to take control of their finances, build wealth, and achieve their financial goals

Making Memories at the September Knight's Breakfast

This morning, after the 8AM and 10AM Masses, we hosted our legendary Knight's Breakfast, and it was nothing short of a roaring success! The Cana Center was buzzing with the joy of our wonderful parish community coming together to enjoy delicious food, warm conversations, and a spirit of togetherness.