News & Events
Here’s what’s happening at St. Peter’s.
Latest News
Upcoming Events & Ministry Activities
All are welcome. Looking for something else? Access our office’s full parish calendar.
Fair Trade Sale (September 13/14th)
Equal Exchange goods such as coffee, tea, chocolate and nuts will be available for purchase after all Masses in the Gathering Space.
Buying from fair trade sales supports ethical and sustainable practices in global trade. Fair trade ensures that farmers — often in developing countries — receive fair wages, work in safe conditions, and have access to community development funds. This approach helps combat poverty and promotes environmental sustainability to protect God’s earth.
Organized by the Advocacy for Peace and Justice Ministry.
AOH Pajama Drive
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!
Prayer Shawl Ministry 9/17
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 9/19
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Food Drive (September 20th/21st)
A Center for Food Action Food Drive will be held in the Gathering Space. Donations can be dropped off before and after each Mass up until 1:15 PM on Sunday. Thank you for your help!
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 9/30
The Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry will be meeting at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. All are welcome! New members are invited to join this important ministry as we move forward in response to the needs in our community.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 9/12
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 9/10
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Respect Life Ministry 9/8
Open to all parishioners, please join Respect Life Ministry in the Parish Center at 7pm. Help strategize and plan activities to educate our parish and community about the realities of abortion in NJ, where it is legal to end a baby’s life up until his/her day of birth. Together, with prayer and action, we can change hearts and minds.
Food Pantry Dedication
All are invited to join us on Saturday, September 6th as we dedicate St. Peter's Food Pantry to Jack and Janet George!
Jack and Janet were longtime parishioners of St. Peter's before their deaths in 2016 and 2017. Among many other ministries, they were dedicated to our Parish Food Pantry, giving food and their time to serve the hungry. Upon their passing, they left a generous and significant bequest to St. Peter's.
We are blessed to have such generous parishioners, and it is our honor to dedicate the Food Pantry to the Georges. We hope you will join us!
Saturday, September 6th after the 5pm Mass
Food Pantry Dedication, Blessing, and Celebration. Join us for light refreshments in the Parish Center!
Prayer Shawl Ministry 9/5
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 9/3
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Missionary Visit: Rev. Matthew Achunine, OP.
On the weekend of August 23/24, we will be visited by Rev. Matthew Achunine, OP., Director of Development and Missions. Fr. Achunine represents the missionaries of the Dominican Province of Nigeria and Ghana, the largest Dominican entity on the African continent.
These missionaries concentrate their efforts in the areas of basic formation and training for the priesthood and religious life; primary evangelization in rural parts of Africa; on-going Christian formation in the faith through parish ministries; ministry among Muslims; social justice ministries; health care delivery; and chaplaincies and education ministries at all levels. They are committed to bringing Christ in a relevant way to all people they minister to.
A collection basket will be placed on a table. Thank you for your support of these Dominican missionaries in Africa. Please be generous!
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 6/24 Meeting
The Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry will be meeting at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. All are welcome! New members are invited to join this important ministry as we move forward in response to the needs in our community.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 6/13
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Fair Trade Sale (June 7/8th)
Equal Exchange goods such as coffee, tea, chocolate and nuts will be available for purchase after all Masses in the Gathering Space.
Buying from fair trade sales supports ethical and sustainable practices in global trade. Fair trade ensures that farmers — often in developing countries — receive fair wages, work in safe conditions, and have access to community development funds. This approach helps combat poverty and promotes environmental sustainability to protect God’s earth.
Organized by the Advocacy for Peace and Justice Ministry.
Food Drive (June 7/8th)
A Center for Food Action Food Drive will be held in the Gathering Space. Donations can be dropped off before and after each Mass up until 1:15 PM on Sunday. Thank you for your help!
Prayer Shawl Ministry 6/4
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/30
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/28
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 5/27 Meeting
The Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry will be meeting at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. All are welcome! New members are invited to join this important ministry as we move forward in response to the needs in our community.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/23
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/21
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/16
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/14
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Support a St. Peter's High Schooler at Vision 2025 (Donate by May 11th)
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.
Fair Trade Sale (September 13/14)
Equal Exchange goods such as coffee, tea, chocolate and nuts will be available for purchase after all Masses in the Gathering Space.
Buying from fair trade sales supports ethical and sustainable practices in global trade. Fair trade ensures that farmers — often in developing countries — receive fair wages, work in safe conditions, and have access to community development funds. This approach helps combat poverty and promotes environmental sustainability to protect God’s earth.
Organized by the Advocacy for Peace and Justice Ministry.
Respect Life Mother's Day Baby Shower 2025
At all masses the weekend of May 10/11, 2025, the Respect Life Ministry is sponsoring the parish's annual "Baby Shower" for expectant mothers in crisis pregnancies. We are collecting diapers, baby clothing, blankets, and monetary donations. Please bring only new items to the Gathering Space and make any checks payable to "St. Peter The Apostle Parish."
All items and monies will be donated to local crisis pregnancy centers. These centers offer invaluable counseling services and resources to expectant mothers in need. Every year, our parish is able to make a tremendous contribution to these young families.
Please note that diapers (any sizes) are ALWAYS in need and monetary contributions will go a long way in helping those in need.
Thanks in advance for your extraordinary generosity this year!
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/9
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/7
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/2
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/30
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 4/29 Meeting
The Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry will be meeting at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. All are welcome! New members are invited to join this important ministry as we move forward in response to the needs in our community.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/25
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/23
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/11
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.