News & Events
Here’s what’s happening at St. Peter’s.
Latest News
Upcoming Events & Ministry Activities
Fair Trade Sale (May 9/10)
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.
Mother's Day Baby Shower 2026
At all masses the weekend of May 9/10th 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 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 who have chosen life for their babies. Every year, our parish is able to make a tremendous contribution to these young families.
Please note that diapers (all 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 5/13
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/15
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/20
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/22
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 5/26
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 5/27
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/29
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Food Drive (June 13/14)
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 5/6
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/1
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/29
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 4/28
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.
Food Drive (April 25/26)
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 4/24
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/22
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Fair Trade Sale (April 18/19)
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 4/17
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/15
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Sneaker and Flip-Flop Drive 2026
Members of the Advocacy for Peace and Justice Ministry will be overseeing a Sneaker and Flip-Flop Drive the weekend of April 11th and 12th. A box will be placed in the Gathering Space for all contributions for men, women and children (all sizes). All donations will be given to Catholic Charities. We thank you in advance for your thoughtful generosity.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/10
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/8
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
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 3/27
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 3/25
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 3/24
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 3/20
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 3/18
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Care Kits for the Homeless
“Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.”
As we reflect on the Corporal Work of Mercy Shelter the Homeless during the week of March 15th, we as a parish will assemble care kits for neighbors experiencing homelessness. This is a simple, do-it-yourself service project — just follow the care kit instructions and return your completed kit(s) to the Gathering Space anytime between March 15–22.
How to Make a Care Kit
Fill a one gallon-size plastic bag with:
Socks (1 pair of adult size)
Rain poncho (1 adult size disposable)
Personal care items (Choose several or all of these: Fabric bandages, Wet wipes, Antibacterial hand wipes, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental floss, Deodorant, Lotion, Lip balm or Chapstick, Tissues, Comb, Nail clipper)
Wrapped snack (Choose at least one of these: Raisins or other dried fruit, Crackers with peanut butter or cheese, Applesauce, Soft protein bar or granola bar, Tuna/cracker packs)
A caring note (1 note of encouragement or scripture passage)
Please only include items that are on the list and in new condition. When possible, choose products that are unscented, travel-size and individually packed.
Care kits will be distributed to patients experiencing homelessness at University Hospital in Newark after receiving care through the outpatient Infectious Diseases Clinic or Emergency Department. Offered after a medical visit, these kits are a small but meaningful sign of hospitality—offering practical needs, comfort and encouragement to those facing health challenges alongside unstable housing. Thank you for showing your care!
Fair Trade Sale (March 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 3/13
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 3/11
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
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?
Prayer Shawl Ministry 3/6
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 3/4
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
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.
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!
This event is recommended for adults and children/youth ages 12 and over.
About Our Guest Speaker
Sr. Pia Jude, S.V.
Born and raised in NJ, Sister Pia Jude joined the Sisters of Life in 2013 after working as an attorney in Manhattan. Sister has served in various missions of outreach within the Sisters of Life, including sharing the liberating message of the Gospel of Life to university students in Denver, Colorado, and in the Sisters’ missions to the Co-Workers of Life and the Respect Life Office for the Archdiocese of New York. Most recently, Sister serves the community-at-large through hidden works by assisting the Superior General with legal needs. Sr. Pia Jude is delighted to be here, as she loves great Saint biographies, and sees each person here as one in the making.
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.
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.
