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Here’s what’s happening at St. Peter’s.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry 2/4
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 2/6
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 2/11
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 2/13
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Fair Trade Sale (February 14/15)
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 2/20
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 2/24
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 2/25
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Feed Thy Neighbor: Sandwich-Making Event
Our faith calls us to love our neighbors. Join us for a large service opportunity as we put our faith in action this Lent through the Feed Thy Neighbor event. On Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30pm in the Gym, our goal is to make approximately 300 turkey & cheese sandwiches for the men and women who visit Father English Community Center – a Catholic Charities agency in Paterson.
Your help is needed to make this happen! Please consider donating food/supplies, and/or volunteering for the 2/25 event itself! Donations gratefully will be accepted by 1pm on Sunday, February 22nd.
Please sign up for our specific donation needs and/or sign up to volunteer! Space is limited for the 2/25 event itself, so please sign up early. Please visit the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Space if you need assistance signing up.
This service project is sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation. For more information, contact Kate Dorsett at katieonka@gmail.com.
“Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.”
Prayer Shawl Ministry 2/27
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Blood Drive
During Lent, we invite you to live out the corporal work of mercy “Visit the Sick” by giving the gift of life at our parish blood drive. Each donation is a simple yet powerful act of compassion, bringing hope and healing to those who are ill or hospitalized. The blood drive will take place in the Gym on Sunday, March 1, hosted by the St. Peter Academy Student Council in partnership with New Jersey Blood Services (rescheduled from January 18 due to winter weather).
With blood supplies at critically low levels, there is an urgent need for donors. Right now, patients across our region are depending on the generosity of donors to ensure hospitals have the blood they need when lives are on the line. Inspired by our faith and the sacrificial love symbolized in the Blood of Christ, our students invite all who are eligible to participate in this meaningful act of mercy.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged. Thank you for helping put faith into action.
Letter-Writing to the Homebound
Join us at Community Sunday in the Parish Center following all Masses on Sunday, March 1st for a simple yet meaningful Lenten Service Project. As we reflect this week on the Corporal Works of Mercy themes Visit the Sick and Visit the Imprisoned, we are invited to reach out to those who may feel isolated or unseen. Together, we’ll make cards and write letters to our homebound parishioners, offering a reminder that they are remembered and never alone. All are welcome—your presence and a few kind words can be a true work of mercy.
Lenten Parish Mission 2026
Come be inspired. Go serve with mercy.
Our 2026 Lenten Parish Mission takes place on Sunday, March 1st at 7:00 PM. We’ll be dedicating one evening of reflection and renewal with our amazing guest speaker, Sister Pia Jude of the Sisters of Life. Through her stories and lived experience, Sr. Pia Jude will invite us to rediscover how Christ calls us to love concretely—to serve others with compassion, generosity, and joy. Come be inspired, refreshed, and encouraged as we continue to journey together through this sacred season of Lent.
This evening is meant to be shared—please invite a friend, neighbor, co-worker or family member to attend with you. There will be an opportunity to speak with some of the sisters following the main talk, as well!
About Our Guest Speaker
Sister Pia Jude, S.V. entered the Sisters of Life in 2013 and professed her perpetual vows in 2021 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. A native of Secaucus, New Jersey, she holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law and a degree in English and Philosophy from Saint Peter’s University, and previously practiced law in Manhattan. She has served in a variety of community missions, including college outreach, the Archdiocese of New York Respect Life Office, and the Coworkers of Life mission.
Visits at the Senior Residence
During the week of March 2–6, we invite you to put faith into action through the Corporal Works of Mercy Visit the Sick and Visit the Imprisoned by spending time with the seniors at The Residence at St. Peter’s. In the Church’s tradition, these Corporal Works of Mercy include those who may feel confined by illness or loss of independence, and your presence offers companionship and a reminder that they are seen, valued and not forgotten.
Please sign up and plan to bring a simple activity to share with the seniors, such as a game, craft, or conversation starter. You can view our handy list of suggestions if helpful. Individuals, families, and groups are welcome.
Please visit our Welcome Desk on Sundays if you need assistance signing up. Questions? Contact Gina at 201-225-0707 or Marissa at 201-261-3366.
Parish-wide Closet Cleanout
During the week of March 8th, we’ll live out the Corporal Work of Mercy Clothe the Naked through a parish-wide clothing drive. Pick up a purple bag in the Gathering Space the weekend of March 7–8, fill it with gently used clothes you no longer need, and return it to the Catholic Charities bins in our church parking lot. How many purple bags can we fill together to become someone else’s “new” clothes?
Cemetery Beautification: A Morning of Service
To live out the Corporal Work of Mercy Bury the Dead this Lent, you’re invited to take part in a cemetery beautification morning of service. Sign up to volunteer for Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 224 Westminster Place, Saddle Brook, NJ.
Volunteers will help with planting flowers, building birdhouses, replacing flags, and general cleanup. Please bring gardening gloves, a trowel, water, and sunscreen as we come together in prayerful service to honor those who have gone before us.
Signing up by March 10th is appreciated as we'll be providing an estimate of volunteers. If you need assistance signing up, please visit our Welcome Desk on Sundays.
Questions? Contact
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1/30
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1/28
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 1/27
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.
[CANCELLED] Respect Life Ministry 1/26
This January 26th sessions has been cancelled due to winter storm conditions.
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.
[POSTPONED] Blood Drive
This Blood Drive has been postponed due to Sunday’s winter storm.
A blood drive will be held in the Gym on [to be announced]. It’s organized by St. Peter Academy Student Council and New Jersey Blood Services.
We are currently experiencing a blood shortage emergency and there is an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low blood levels across the region. This leaves a very low supply of blood available at hospitals.
Students from the SPA Student Council decided to host a blood drive because, as Catholics, we are reminded that the Blood of Christ, poured out for us in love, is a sign of sacrifice, mercy, and life itself. By encouraging those of age to give blood, our students are responding to that same call—to give of ourselves so that others may live, heal, and be strengthened. This blood drive is more than a service project; it is an expression of our faith in action.
While walk-ins are welcome, we encourage you to pre-schedule an appointment. Thank you for your support!
Knights of Columbus Annual Free-Throw Contest
All boys and girls ages 9–14 are invited to participate in this fun, free event!
Where: St. Peter the Apostle Gym
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Schedule:
Group 1: Ages 9–11 — 6:30 PM
Group 2: Ages 12–14 — 7:30 PM
Trophies will be awarded to each age group champion!
No cost to participate—players of all skill levels are welcome.
Registration: Complete and print your form before arriving: kofcriveredge.com/free-throw-tournament
Come join the fun and show off your skills!
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1/23
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1/21
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Fair Trade Sale (January 17/18th)
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1/16
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1/14
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1/9
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1/7
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Warm Clothing Drive
Members of the Advocacy for Peace and Justice Ministry will be conducting a Warm Clothing Drive from Saturday, January 3rd through Sunday, January 11th. New or slightly used clothing is needed for men, women and children, and will be donated to a number of local organizations that serve those in need. A box will be placed in the Gathering Space for the clothing. We thank you in advance for your thoughtful generosity.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1/2
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Fair Trade Sale (December 20/21st)
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 12/19
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 12/17
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 12/12
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 12/10
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 12/3
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Turkey Drive
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and once again, we'll be collecting frozen turkeys for our neighbors in need. So please grab those extra turkeys you get form the local supermarket and bring them to St. Peter's where they'll be picked up by the Community Food Bank of NJ.
The annual St. Peter’ Turkey Drive will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Please drop off donations in the parking lot from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Volunteers gladly will assist you!
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Prayer Shawl Ministry 11/19
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Fair Trade Sale (November 15/16th)
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 (November 15/16th)
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 11/14
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 11/12
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 11/7
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 11/5
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Food Pantry Collection at ShopRite (Nov & Dec)
Look for the bin right after checkout!
Shop Rite of New Milford has once again graciously offered to collect donations for our St. Peter’s Food Pantry during the months of November and December. We are so grateful that we are able to continue our mission of helping those with food insecurities—please consider helping us.
The bin is located right after check out, and some of our most needed items are soup, cereal, tuna fish, canned vegetables, and coffee.