High school and college students are invited to Youth Bible Study, which gathers most Wednesdays from 6–7pm in the Youth Room. Come grow in faith together and discover how God’s Word speaks to your life today.

@st.peteryouthbiblestudy

St. Peter’s Play Group is where anyone caring for babies and young children can come for fun and friendships in our faith community. Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers are all welcome with their 0-4 year-olds — the kids play while the adults chat! The group meets most Wednesdays, 9:30–11am, at the rectory or Brookside Park (weather permitting). No commitment needed — just come when you can!

Sign up for text notifications here or text PLAYTIME to 84576.

The members of AOH Bergen 32 are hosting a collection at St. Peter’s to benefit the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) patients at Hackensack University Medical Center. Please help by donating:

• New & Unused Kids Pajamas (Ages 2 - 18)

• New & Unused Fleece Blankets

• Gift Cards & Cash

Please bring your donations to the Gathering Space on Sunday, September 14th from 8am - 1pm. Thank you for your generosity!

High school and college students are invited to Youth Bible Study, which gathers most Wednesdays from 6–7pm in the Youth Room. Come grow in faith together and discover how God’s Word speaks to your life today.

@st.peteryouthbiblestudy

St. Peter’s Play Group is where anyone caring for babies and young children can come for fun and friendships in our faith community. Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers are all welcome with their 0-4 year-olds — the kids play while the adults chat! The group meets most Wednesdays, 9:30–11am, at the rectory or Brookside Park (weather permitting). No commitment needed — just come when you can!

Sign up for text notifications here or text PLAYTIME to 84576.

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg

Troop #184 is looking for new members to join our troop! If you have a son in 5th grade or above, and are interested in joining Boy Scouts, we would like to invite you to our troop picnic on Saturday, September 6th, from 10am-1pm, at Memorial Park in River Edge. Come and learn about our troop, ask questions, and engage in activities with the scouts!

Boy Scout Troop #184 is affiliated with St. Peter the Apostle Parish

St. Peter’s Play Group is where anyone caring for babies and young children can come for fun and friendships in our faith community. Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers are all welcome with their 0-4 year-olds — the kids play while the adults chat! The group meets most Wednesdays, 9:30–11am, at the rectory or Brookside Park (weather permitting). No commitment needed — just come when you can!

Sign up for text notifications here or text PLAYTIME to 84576.

CYO Girls Volleyball registration for Fall 2025 is now open for girls entering grades 5 & 6 (Junior Varsity) or 6 & 7 (Varsity). Practice starts in early September, with schedules finalized by 9/20, and playoffs begin 11/12. No tryouts or cuts! The cost is $140 and includes league registration, referee fees, Doodlio fee, and volleyball jersey.

All players must be enrolled in Faith Formation by the start of the season. Students enrolled at SPA must be registered for Fall.

Register by August 31st!

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at Brookside Park or 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!

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at Brookside Park or 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!

All are invited to decorate “Flat St. Peter” at Community Sunday following the 10am Mass on Sunday, June 1st. Printouts and coloring supplies will be provided. Enjoy coffee, juice, treats and fellowship while you decorate him for his summer adventures!

Learn more about Traveling Saint Peter here.

St. Peter’s is thrilled to share that 17 of our high school students will attend Notre Dame Vision 2025—a 5-day summer faith retreat held on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus.

To support them, we’re launching a Ministry Partnership: an opportunity for parishioners to help cover the cost of airfare (around $650–$800 per student). No gift is too small — it will all go towards supporting our youth! In return, each donor will be paired with a student who will pray for them or their intentions throughout the retreat—including at sacred sites like the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. After the retreat, students will write thank-you letters sharing how the experience impacted their faith.

How to Donate:

• Venmo St. Peter’s (write Vision 2025 in the description)

• Check payable to St. Peter the Apostle with Vision 2025 in the memo (drop off at the rectory)

Prefer to stay anonymous? No problem—just note it when donating.

Deadline: Sunday, May 11th

Thank you for investing in the spiritual growth of our youth! If you have any questions, please reach out to Hannah Schmitz at hschmitz@saint-peter.org.

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.

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.

Liturgy of the Word with Children is back! All children in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend during the 10AM or 12PM Mass the weekends of March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th. Children enrolled in Faith Formation at St. Peter's are expected to attend one session every week, but all students are welcome to attend. The students should attend Mass with their parents, and they will be invited to go to Parish Center before the First Reading and will be back during the Offertory. During that time, the students will go through the Mass readings and hear a brief teaching before returning to their guardians to participate in the rest of Mass.

Liturgy of the Word with Children is back! All children in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend during the 10AM or 12PM Mass the weekends of March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th. Children enrolled in Faith Formation at St. Peter's are expected to attend one session every week, but all students are welcome to attend. The students should attend Mass with their parents, and they will be invited to go to Parish Center before the First Reading and will be back during the Offertory. During that time, the students will go through the Mass readings and hear a brief teaching before returning to their guardians to participate in the rest of Mass.

Liturgy of the Word with Children is back! All children in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend during the 10AM or 12PM Mass the weekends of March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th. Children enrolled in Faith Formation at St. Peter's are expected to attend one session every week, but all students are welcome to attend. The students should attend Mass with their parents, and they will be invited to go to Parish Center before the First Reading and will be back during the Offertory. During that time, the students will go through the Mass readings and hear a brief teaching before returning to their guardians to participate in the rest of Mass.

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen on most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg

Vision is a 5-day immersive faith retreat in South Bend, Indiana. All high school students (entering grade 9 through newly-graduated seniors) are invited to explore how God is calling you to use your gifts and talents to change the world. This is an incredible opportunity for you to deepen your faith and make new friends on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus!

There are two sessions of Vision this summer:

• June 23-27, 2025

• July 7-11, 2025

If interested, please attend the Information Session on Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm in the Parish Center. Hannah Schmitz, our Echo Apprentice, will be answering questions about registration, travel, and cost during the meeting. It will also be an opportunity to hear from previous Vision attendees about their experience.

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen on most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen on most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen on most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg

The 2025 Annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition is taking place Saturday, January 25th in the gym.

• Group 1: Ages 9-11 Boys & Girls @ 6:30pm

• Group 2: Ages 12-14 Boys & Girls @ 7:30pm

The registration form can be found online here to fill out beforehand, print and bring.

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen on most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg

You are invited to our Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9am in the gym, hosted by St. Peter Academy. Tickets are $20 per person. Ticket includes breakfast from River Edge Diner. We hope you can join us in this fun family event.

Download this order form and return to the school with payment by Monday, December 2nd. See the order form for details.

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen on most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

For this December 1st session, we’ll be attending the Parish Mission together in the church.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen on most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen on most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg