Sharing the Memories

Pastoral Council hopes to include a “memory board” inside both Saint Adalbert and Saint Mary of the Mount churches. We hold many wonderful memories in our hearts and welcome the opportunity to share them with both family and friends at various times. We, as a Parish family, would like to invite you to share a GOOD memory or two from your former Parish (what was special to you about your Parish). We also find comfort in sharing our Faith with others. And so we also invite you to share a part of your Faith. It is in sharing that we unite ourselves with God, that we carry out His mission and deepen not only the Faith of others, but our own as well.

Please share with us on the form below and return it no later than January 31st by either: 1) dropping it in the collection basket at Mass; 2) mail it to the Parish office at 81 So. 13th St.; 3) by e-mail to: princeofpeaceparish@verizon.net (either the form or type your response in the e-mail).

For the Memories Form - Click here 

Video - Honoring the Memory of the previous Parish

We honor the memory of the former South Side, Hilltop and Mount Washington parishes whose history and heritage are critical to the spirit of MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH.  In remembering them, we celebrate their legacy and give thanks for the roles they played in the lives of our faith community.

The Watch the Video - Click Here

Weekends of Celebration 

Our parish communities have been waiting in joyful hope for many things. Effective January 4, 2021, the parishes of Prince of Peace and Saint Mary of the Mount will together become Mary, Queen of Peace Parish. Pastoral Council is working to make January a month of meaningful celebration for our new parish. Throughout the month, our liturgies will give space for anticipation and grieving, healing, and hope. Here are some details on how we will ring in the new year with our newly joined community:

“Celebration Weekend” will be January 23 and 24 at all liturgies, coinciding with the Feast of Our Lady of Peace on January 24 · Liturgies will focus on renewal, hope, and communion with Christ and one another

• Renewal of Baptismal promises, reminding us of our common Baptism
• Covenant banners displayed for the first time in our churches
• Greenery, flowers, and olive branches to remind us of our common patroness: Mary, Queen of Peace

“Preparation Weekends” will be January 9 and 10, and January 16 and 17 · Liturgies will focus on unity, as well as healing

For those who cannot attend these celebrations in person, please tune into our livestreamed liturgies (4:00 p.m. at Saint Adalbert, and 11:30 a.m. at Saint Mary of the Mount) or our podcast, available each Sunday at www.popsmm.org.

We have awaited this time of union with hope and trust! Perhaps Fr. Michael put it best: “We’re not beginning at the merger—we’re celebrating what we’ve been becoming.”

For more information about our Community Covenant - a vision for a vibrant and inclusive parish community - Click here 

For the Letter from Bishop Zubik Announcing the new parish name and completion of the merger - Click here
For the official Merger Decree - Click here 

To view the Virtual Parish Assembly, please scroll down.  

Questions and Answers

After viewing the Virtual Parish Assembly several questions were ask. For a summary of those questions and a response form the Parish Pastoral Council and Fr. Michael - Click Here 

What does it mean to "become a new parish."  

A parish by definition has 3 components:  1)  A territory or geographical area  2) People that form a community and 3) Priest(s) to serve the people. A Parish is different then a church building, which is a sacred place of worship in service to the parish. A parish is called to share the mission of Jesus Christ and his Church in a particular place, to serve one another and the larger community. 

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View our Merger Virtual Parish Assembly Video on YouTube

See survey links below the video for offering input on the new parish name, as well as comments, questions and feedback on the Virtual Parish Assembly