Flowery Branch
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Cross Bearers give time and love to feed the hungry
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2025What started as a small effort at a parishioner’s home during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a weekly ministry providing food to people facing hunger, and fostering connections among those who prepare meals.
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Deacon Paul Edward Krarup, of Prince of Peace Church, remembered
Published June 1, 2022
Deacon Paul Edward Krarup died Monday, May 16 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was 71 years old. He served at Prince of Peace Church, Flowery Branch.
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Sister Susan Arcaro’s decades-long ministry started with sharing meals
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 12, 2021Sister Susan Arcaro has spent nearly three decades in the Archdiocese of Atlanta helping others get to the core of faith by seeing how God stirs their souls. Sister Susan, 78, has been a member of the Cenacle Sisters for 60 years.
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Deacon Bill Speed dies June 10
Published July 7, 2021
Deacon Bill Speed, who served at Prince of Peace Church in Flowery Branch, died Thursday, June 10. He was 85.
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Prince of Peace Columbiettes to host Catholic author
Published April 3, 2019
FLOWERY BRANCH—The Columbiettes of Prince of Peace Church will have a ladies luncheon on Saturday, April 27 with author Maria Morera Johnson as guest speaker. The lunch will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Morera Johnson’s book, “Super Girls and Halos,” won a 2018 Catholic Press Association […] Full Story
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Prince of Peace parishioner ready to return to Chinandega
Published July 5, 2018
FLOWERY BRANCH—Amigos for Christ board member and mission leader Sue LaFave has participated in mission trips to Nicaragua every year since 2002, most recently leading a team over spring break from her parish, Prince of Peace Church in Flowery Branch. As political strife forced the Buford-based Amigos to cancel summer trips, LaFave eagerly awaits a […] Full Story | En Español
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Nicaragua mission trips inspire three friends to become doctors
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff writer
Published August 4, 2017FLOWERY BRANCH—Serving the poor in Nicaragua inspired three young women, all onetime parishioners of Prince of Peace Church, to choose careers in medicine. Rachel Johnson, Alex Olney and Anna Sulimirski Strasma all began volunteering as children with Amigos for Christ, a nonprofit organization that grew out of a youth group project at Prince of Peace […] Full Story | En Español
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New place to pray at Prince of Peace Parish
Published December 22, 2016
FLOWERY BRANCH—Members of Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 13457 designed and installed a new St. Francis Grotto. The addition of this new reflection area culminates another year-long effort to further beautify the trail, which has been adopted by the Knights for quarterly maintenance and renewal. The 3-foot statue sits upon a rebar reinforced […] Full Story
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Knights raise more than $2,500 for altar server scholarships
Published September 1, 2016
FLOWERY BRANCH—Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 13457 hosted an elegant, three-course dinner for 90 patrons to support parish altar server scholarships. The event was celebrated in honor of the council’s chaplain, Deacon Bill Speed, and his contributions to the parish for the past 40 years. He is the namesake of the altar server […] Full Story
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Renovations at Prince of Peace build on tradition of welcome
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 5, 2016FLOWERY BRANCH—Michele Colluro and her husband, Vinnie, pray Monday afternoons in the new chapel at Prince of Peace Church where perpetual adoration takes place. “Adoration is new to my husband and me. It sounded like something we need in this crazy world,” said Colluro, a grandmother of four. The Colluros are never alone. About a […] Full Story
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Pastor bobblehead is saying ‘yes’ to generous giving
Published January 21, 2016
FLOWERY BRANCH—Father Eric Hill is the newest clergyman bobblehead to add to your collection. In this lighthearted fundraiser, Father Hill, the pastor of Prince of Peace Church, is the face of Ask-A-Priest bobblehead. “Do you ever need more yes in your life? Meet Ask-A-Priest bobblehead, the most agreeable priest you’ve ever met,” said the tongue-in-cheek […] Full Story
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Teen from Prince of Peace Church gets wish to meet pope
By ANDREW NELSON Staff Writer
Published November 26, 2015FLOWERY BRANCH—Pope Francis made his way down the short row of people. These VIP guests all had special reasons for being in St. Peter’s Square, including teen Gino Vizzi. “He shook my hand and said pray for me,” Gino said. The remarkable moment with Pope Francis was a gift for a teen whose life has […] Full Story
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Bilingual Prayer Group Prays For World’s Needs
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 20, 2009Using Scripture, spoken prayer and song, the bilingual prayer group at Prince of Peace Church prays for the healing of the world by interceding for those who are in deepest need. Kneeling before the tabernacle of the Blessed Sacrament in the dimly lit sanctuary on a Friday afternoon, a handful of Spanish- and English-speakers listened […] Full Story
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In Flowery Branch, Student Drama Enlivens Lent
Published March 27, 2008
During Lent, the Prince of Peace Church religious education department staged a Passion play using the students in the parish’s religious school. Under the direction and guidance of Caroline Colonna, a volunteer drama director, the youngsters dramatized the story of John the Baptist, the entrance into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the washing of feet and […] Full Story
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Beautiful Music To Highlight Worthy Cause
By JESSICA TURNER, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 2, 2006On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19, the walls of the Winery at Chateau Elan will be filled with the beautiful music of local musicians to honor the annual “It’s a Wonderful House Tour of Homes” at Chateau Elan. Presented by event coordinator Carrie Rebisa, the musical event is free and open to the public and […] Full Story
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Scouts Invited To Day Of Reflection On Eucharist
Published August 17, 2006
On Aug. 26, the Atlanta Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting is sponsoring a Day of Reflection on the Eucharist for all Catholic Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts sixth grade and up at Prince of Peace Church. The event will take place from 1-5 p.m., and the vigil Mass will begin at 5 p.m. The cost […] Full Story
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Flowery Branch Knights Give $6,500 To Parish, Charity
Published April 13, 2006
The Knights of Columbus Council at Prince of Peace Church recently held its second annual awards banquet and donated $6,500 to charity, proceeds from a successful casino night held at the end of 2005. Grand Knight Don Conklin presented a check for $4,000 to Prince of Peace Church, which was accepted by the pastor, Father […] Full Story
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Prince Of Peace Dedicates New Church … In New Place
By ERIKA ANDERSON-Staff Writer
Published January 12, 2006Gathered in their new home, a little over 10 miles from their former one, parishioners of Prince of Peace celebrated as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory dedicated their newly built church Jan. 7. Parishioners assembled in the expansive narthex, bathed in the January sunlight that streamed through the many windows as building committee chairman Joe Meredith […]
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Prince Of Peace Will Grow At New Hall County Site
By CHRISTA COOK, Special Contributor
Published July 22, 2004Sunday evening June 6 the skies over Flowery Branch were filled with 1,000 multicolored balloons as the ceremonial ground-breaking for Prince of Peace Church drew to a close. Symbolizing a multicultural community united in spirit and faith, the balloons ascended, following in the path of prayers offered earlier on this 65-acre site on Spout Springs […]