Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at the St. Peter’s Rectory, depending on the season and the weather. Please sign up for the Flocknote to receive notifications on locations, cancellations and reminders.

This is an informal play group designed for babies & toddlers and their moms, dads or grandparents to connect with one another in a Christian atmosphere. It’s especially helpful for new parents going through transition and looking for a supportive environment for getting out of the house and developing friendships rooted in a faith community. New and returning faces are always welcome!

Celebrate the joyous resurrection of Christ at 8am, 10am or 12pm Masses on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Reminder: There is no 5pm Mass on Holy Saturday.

On Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025, join us in a beautiful Mass which will not only includes the joyful celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, but the reading of a multitude of Old Testament passages that lead to Christ’s return. The Mass begins at 8pm outside with a procession with the new Church candle and includes the bestowing of sacraments upon this year’s catechumen, Jesse.

This mass will be livestreamed.

Got bells? In keeping parish tradition, bring your bells to this mass for the “ringing of the bells”

Join us in the blessing of your Easter food at 11am in the chapel on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025. You’re invited to bring your Easter baskets of meats, breads, decorated eggs, jelly beans, chocolates, etc. to be blessed in the chapel.

The custom of blessing food for Easter arose from the discipline of fasting throughout Lent and the special Easter fast during the Triduum. Easter was the first day when meat, eggs, and other foods could again be eaten.

Swieconka (sh-vee-soon-kah) is one of the most enduring and beloved Eastern European traditions. Baskets containing a sampling of Easter food are brought to the church to be blessed on Holy Saturday. The basket is traditionally lined with a white linen or lace napkin and decorated with sprigs of boxwood, the typical Easter evergreen. Special pride is taken in preparing a decorative and tasteful basket with crisp linens, occasionally embroidered for the occasion, and just enough boxwood and ribbon woven through the handle. Observing the foods and creations of other parishioners is one of the special joys of the event.

Please join us in a morning prayer on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9am in the church.

At 7pm on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, join us in an evening of Taizé prayer — a form of simple meditative worship guided by music, silence, and readings to dwell on Christ’s presence constantly around and within us.

Join us in the solemn remembrance of Jesus’ Passion on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3pm. This service provides the opportunity to genuflect and pay respect to the cross and the sacrifice that Jesus made for our salvation.

Each Friday during Lent you’re invited to a spiritual journey through the path of Christ’s suffering, from Pilate's praetorium to His tomb. You will be guided through the 14 stations of the cross around the church with prayer, meditation and reflection, with booklets provided to assist you.

Stations of the Cross takes place at St. Peter’s on the following dates and times:

• Friday, March 7th at 7pm

• Friday, March 14th at 7pm

• Friday, March 21st at 7pm

• Friday, March 28th at 7pm

• Friday, April 4th at 7pm

• Friday, April 11th at 7pm

• Good Friday, April 18th at 12pm (also available on livestream)

Come experience this powerful way to connect more deeply with the story of Christ's sacrifice.

Curious how Stations of the Cross originated? Learn more here.

Please join us in a morning prayer on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9am in the church.

Immediately following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025, join us in an evening of adoration from about 8:30pm until midnight. This event provides the opportunity to pray in the presence of Jesus who is physically present within the Eucharist.

Join us in celebrating Holy Thursday on April 17, 2025 at 7:30pm in the church with the Lord’s Supper, also known as the Last Supper, the night before Jesus’ crucifixion in which he instituted the sacrament of the Eucharist. During this Mass, in remembrance of Jesus’ actions, and in accordance with His words to do for each other what He has done for us, a few parishioners will participate in a foot washing.

This service will be livestreamed for those physically unable to attend.

Got bells? In keeping parish tradition, bring your bells to this mass for the “ringing of the bells”

The Easter Vigil Mass and all Masses on Easter Sunday will be offered for all those enrolled in the Easter Spiritual Bouquet. Names of those enrolled will be placed in the Sanctuary for Easter and will be remembered at all Easter Masses in prayer.

Gift mass cards are available for both the living and deceased to be enrolled in the Easter Spiritual Bouquet. If you would like a mass card for each person enrolled, please come to the Parish Office in person.

You can enroll a loved one(s) through:

Please return the form or make your online donation by 12pm on Thursday, April 17th in order for your loved ones’ names to be included.

Please join us in a morning prayer on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9am in the church.

The 10am Mass on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, will begin outside with a procession.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early and park as you normally would and meet the congregation in front of the Residence at St. Peter’s (415 Fifth Avenue — the Senior’s residence next to St. Peter Academy), where Mass will begin. The opening prayers and Gospel reading will be followed by a procession up Fifth Avenue to finish Mass in the Church. All are invited and encouraged to participate!

Those attending the 10am Mass who are unable to participate may wait in the church.

Each Friday during Lent you’re invited to a spiritual journey through the path of Christ’s suffering, from Pilate's praetorium to His tomb. You will be guided through the 14 stations of the cross around the church with prayer, meditation and reflection, with booklets provided to assist you.

Stations of the Cross takes place at St. Peter’s on the following dates and times:

• Friday, March 7th at 7pm

• Friday, March 14th at 7pm

• Friday, March 21st at 7pm

• Friday, March 28th at 7pm

• Friday, April 4th at 7pm

• Friday, April 11th at 7pm

• Good Friday, April 18th at 12pm

Come experience this powerful way to connect more deeply with the story of Christ's sacrifice.

Curious how Stations of the Cross originated? Learn more here.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at the St. Peter’s Rectory, depending on the season and the weather. Please sign up for the Flocknote to receive notifications on locations, cancellations and reminders.

This is an informal play group designed for babies & toddlers and their moms, dads or grandparents to connect with one another in a Christian atmosphere. It’s especially helpful for new parents going through transition and looking for a supportive environment for getting out of the house and developing friendships rooted in a faith community. New and returning faces are always welcome!

On April 9th, we will celebrate Easter with special treats and activities including bible Easter story time!

To prepare for Easter and the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection, we are holding a Lenten journey of weekly evening gatherings of Lenten Evenings of Peace & Friendship. These casual weekly gatherings of scripture reflection and discussion will be held at 7:30pm live in the Chapel and on Zoom.

For Zoom link, please e-mail: SCC@saint-peter.org.

You’re welcome to gather with us at any or all of these dates. There are no sign ups or anything to join.

• Tuesday, March 4th

• Tuesday, March 11th

• Tuesday, March 18th

• Tuesday, March 25th

• Wednesday, April 2nd (Yes, this one is on a Wednesday!)

• Tuesday, April 8th

Sponsored by St. Peter’s Small Christian Communities.

This Lent the St. Peter the Apostle Church will host a deanery communal penance service on April 7, 2025 at 7pm. All are welcome to receive Reconciliation.

Need some more bible in your life? Tune in to the Bible in a Year podcast! Join in any time throughout the year for casual discussion on readings/episodes of the previous 7 days. The group meets most Monday nights at 7pm in the Parish Center.

All are welcome to join fellow parishioners in journeying through the Bible in 365 days through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year daily podcast on Hallow app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube on your own — with or without the discussion group!

Stick around after the 5pm Mass for Community Saturday in the Parish Center — where faith and friendships pair perfectly.

This monthly wine & cheese social is hosted by the community, for the community. It’s a great opportunity for parishioners to wrap up or kick off their Saturday night with the good company of this faith community.

St. Peter the Apostle Parish will celebrate an annual Anointing of the Sick Mass on Saturday, April 5th at 11am.

This sacrament may be received more than once and is for any person who has become ill and is in danger of subsequent sickness. We especially encourage the elderly to be candidates, but anyone facing major surgery, a serious illness, or anyone who has been afflicted for a long time is invited to receive the sacrament.

Lunch will be served in the Parish Center immediately following the Mass. We sincerely hope that you can join us!

Please call the rectory at 201-261-3366 or email Chris Black at cblack@saint-peter.org and let us know if you wish to be anointed at the communal Anointing of the Sick and if you plan to attend the luncheon.

Each Friday during Lent you’re invited to a spiritual journey through the path of Christ’s suffering, from Pilate's praetorium to His tomb. You will be guided through the 14 stations of the cross around the church with prayer, meditation and reflection, with booklets provided to assist you.

Stations of the Cross takes place at St. Peter’s on the following dates and times:

• Friday, March 7th at 7pm

• Friday, March 14th at 7pm

• Friday, March 21st at 7pm

• Friday, March 28th at 7pm

• Friday, April 4th at 7pm

• Friday, April 11th at 7pm

• Good Friday, April 18th at 12pm

Come experience this powerful way to connect more deeply with the story of Christ's sacrifice.

Curious how Stations of the Cross originated? Learn more here.

Tired of being alone?  St. Peter's Support Group for Singles, Divorced and Widowed could be the answer!!! This group is devoted to helping people rebuild social lives after a divorce, loss of spouse or loved one, or the isolation of life as a single adult. Its leaders and compassionate members have been through, survived and prospered after similar situations.

This warm and caring group of sincere people have created a community that supplies generous support to its members. First time visitors are offered a private orientation by one of our group leaders. Meetings are held on most 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7pm in the Parish Center.  For more information check out the group’s website.

To prepare for Easter and the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection, we are holding a Lenten journey of weekly evening gatherings of Lenten Evenings of Peace & Friendship. These casual weekly gatherings of scripture reflection and discussion will be held at 7:30pm live in the Chapel and on Zoom.

For Zoom link, please e-mail: SCC@saint-peter.org.

You’re welcome to gather with us at any or all of these dates. There are no sign ups or anything to join.

• Tuesday, March 4th

• Tuesday, March 11th

• Tuesday, March 18th

• Tuesday, March 25th

• Wednesday, April 2nd (Yes, this one is on a Wednesday!)

• Tuesday, April 8th

Sponsored by St. Peter’s Small Christian Communities.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at the St. Peter’s Rectory, depending on the season and the weather. Please sign up for the Flocknote to receive notifications on locations, cancellations and reminders.

This is an informal play group designed for babies & toddlers and their moms, dads or grandparents to connect with one another in a Christian atmosphere. It’s especially helpful for new parents going through transition and looking for a supportive environment for getting out of the house and developing friendships rooted in a faith community. New and returning faces are always welcome!

There's still time to register for the France Pilgrimage!

Join Fr. AJ and your fellow parishioners in beautiful France! Pilgrimage to Notre Dame in Paris, the beaches of Normandy, St. Therese's hometown, and many more holy places this October 2025. The deadline to register has been extended to April 1, 2025. To obtain a brochure and register, please contact the Rectory at 201-261-3366.