First meeting is Fri, Sept 13 - Meet, Eat & Mingle

Ladies, let's tackle Friday the 13th together with the first meeting of a new POP MOMS year! Join us to enjoy each other in fellowship and learn more about what's planned for the year.

Things to remember:

• Childcare is available for $10. For those sweet babies too young for childcare, they are welcome at the meeting.
• Annual membership dues are $35. If you're new to the group, feel free to use the first meeting to check us out. Returning members, please remember you'll need to fill in a new membership form.
• Food will be provided. Come hungry!

Mark your calendars for upcoming meetings:

• Oct 11 - Officer Mark Dawson will share tips on keeping our kids safe.
• Nov 8 - Nutritionist Jill Etheridge will educate us on healthy eating.
• Dec 13 - Celebrate the holidays at our Christmas social.

Announcing the 2013-2014 POP MOMS Board Members

Each year, the success of POP MOMS is driven by ready and willing volunteers who lead various aspects of the group. Please join us in welcoming this year's board members. There are opportunities throughout the year for all MOMS members to volunteer. The Outreach committee will find opportunities for us in the community, Hospitality always needs help with set-up, clean-up and refreshments for each meeting, and Children's Activities will need help with events like Trunk or Treat and Breakfast with Santa. These are great ways not only to serve each other and our families, but to get to know each other better and meet new people.

President: Susie Preissler
Vice President:  Robyn Schuller
Treasurer:  Lisa Hill
Secretary:  Angela DeLeon
Membership/Welcoming committee:  Elsa Lopez, Kelly Andras, Kathie Hazzard, Pam Guerra
Fundraising:  Kerry Gaffney
Social:  Summer Cook, Beth McLaughlin
Outreach:  Eileen Korrie, Rose Wright
Hospitality:  Jessica Morris, Maria Kenney, Minday Noonan, Sara Ferrara
Spiritual:  Alison Bourgeois, Bridget Jowid, Carolyn Walsh
Children's Activities:  Anne Stone, Natalie McHugh
Blog/Web/Facebook:  Anne Joles, Chantal Boeckman, Allison Lemme 
Childcare:  Roz Giancola, Maureen Redman
Baptism:  Tara Walsh

Pope Francis asks us to pray for parents & teachers as we gear up for a new year

Hello! Welcome to or welcome back to the Prince of Peace MOMS blog. We've been on a summer hiatus, but are happy to report that we're gearing up for a new year of MOMS activities.

The new MOMS board, led by new president Susie Preissler, met this week, so check back here for our new schedule and the wonderful group of MOMS board volunteers who are working to make this a great year for you and your families.

In the meantime, 3 things you can do now to make sure you're "in the know" -- (1) subscribe to POP's weekly e-newsletter here to receive the latest on parish news and activities; (2) "like" POP MOMS on Facebook; and (3) add the MOMS blog to your favorites.

Also, as we get ready for a new school year and a new season, join us in praying for the Pope's monthly intentions for August. The general intention is for Parents & Teachers -- that parents and teachers may help the new generation to grow in upright conscience and life.

Prayer of the Month

Heavenly Father, you promised that those who teach holiness will shine as stars for all eternity. Fill parents and teachers with wisdom and understanding, counsel and fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. May parents and teachers themselves enjoy and impart to their children and students a pure and holy love of God. May the blessings of your Holy Spirit, who is the love of the Father and the Son, be upon all who teach and all who learn. Amen.

Worthwhile read related to this month's general intention: 
"Teaching the Catholic Faith Effectively," an article edited by Fr. John Hardon S.J.

May God bless us and give us courage to express His love through parenting, teaching, and learning.