The Our Lady of Peace Open Shelter support group wants to thank the Our Lady of Peace St. Vincent de Paul Group, Jim Gerko, Helen Phillips, Mary Ann Schultz, Josephine Viles, and anonymous donors for their contributions to the August Bottled Water and Canned Goods drive to fill the Open Shelter pantry. We appreciate all your help for the homeless of Columbus.

Parish School of Religion (PSR) is an opportunity for Catholic children who do not attend Catholic school to come together to learn about our Lord and our Church. Classes start Sunday, September 11, 2016. Click here for more information and a registration form.

This fall’s Saturday morning men’s program is Be A Man! by Father Larry Richards. The 10-week program will begin September 10th, 2016 at 7 AM in the old rectory. This free program is open to all men. A continental breakfast will be served from 6:30-7:00 AM followed by a video presentation by Fr. Larry and small group discussions pertaining to the topic of the week. The program will inspire men to find strength in faith and love to become men of authentic courage, compassion, and integrity! Online registration is available at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054eafab2ca1fa7-olpsaturday

Parenting is a growing-up experience for both kids and parents! Anyone who loves their own child knows that the experience of parenting changes you. There's nothing like changing a diaper to learn a lesson about humility, or forgiving a middle-school kid's insult to learn about reconciliation, or setting teen dating limits to learn about strength and perseverance.