All Souls’ Mass of Remembrance — November 1, 2025

Our Catholic tradition is rich in its belief that our loved ones who have died are not removed from our care. By prayer we accompany them and assist them in their final journey to the Kingdom of God. On All Souls’ Day, we remember all those who have died.

On Saturday, November 1st, at 5:00pm, a Mass will be celebrated to remember our deceased family and friends. In a candle-lighting ceremony, the names of all the deceased who have had funerals in the parish in the last year will be remembered.

If you had a family member die in the last year who was not buried from St. Peter’s and you will be present for the Mass, please email the name to cblack@saint-peter.org or call the rectory at 201-261-3366 by Thursday, October 23rd. Your loved one’s name will be read and someone in your family will receive a candle in remembrance.

The Book of the Names of the Dead

Located near the Baptismal Font you will find The Book of the Names of the Dead which already contains the names of those who have died and were buried from St. Peter’s. We invite you to enter the names of your deceased loved ones who will be prayed for during the month of November, the month of All Souls.

Bridge Makers, a joint ministry of St. Peter the Apostle, River Edge and St. Mary's Church, Dumont, is a faith sharing community of LGBTQ, family, and friends. We will be meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7pm at St. Peter’s in the Parish Center.

Please contact Deacon Paul Kazanecki (pkazanecki@saint-peter.org) or Deacon John Sylvester (deaconjohn@stmarysdumont.org) for further information.

Grieving the death of a child is not something that suddenly ends, and not a journey you need to face alone. The Support Group for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child meets on the third Monday of each month from 7:30-9pm in the church rectory. Parents are welcome regardless of how long ago the loss was, or what age the child was. There’s no preregistration and no fee.

Please call Mary Davis with any questions: (201) 280-9881

The Church Rectory is the building next door to the front entrance of St. Peter’s: 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661

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.

Seasons of Hope, a Christ-centered group, is for you if:

• You are looking for friends in Christ to share your journey of sorrow.

• You’ve been trying to figure out the meaning of your grief.

• You want to move forward with life but haven’t been able to.

• You find comfort in the teachings of Christ.

• You are open to new ways of coping with your grief.

• You don’t want to feel alone anymore.

God is close to us in our suffering, sustaining us through the gift of each other. The support of those who know what you are going through is one of God’s many gifts of love. Seasons of Hope is a 6-week faith-based support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

The first 6-week session is scheduled on Tuesday October 14, 21, 28, and November 4, 11 & 18 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Registration is required. There is no cost for the program.

If you have questions please contact bereavement@saint-peter.org or 201-261-3366.

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.

Bridge Makers, a joint ministry of St. Peter the Apostle, River Edge and St. Mary's Church, Dumont, is a faith sharing community of LGBTQ, family, and friends. We will be meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7pm at St. Mary's, 280 Washington Avenue, Dumont in the school.

Please contact Deacon Paul Kazanecki (pkazanecki@saint-peter.org) or Deacon John Sylvester (deaconjohn@stmarysdumont.org) for further information.

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.

Grieving the death of a child is not something that suddenly ends, and not a journey you need to face alone. The Support Group for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child meets on the third Monday of each month from 7:30-9pm in the church rectory. Parents are welcome regardless of how long ago the loss was, or what age the child was. There’s no preregistration and no fee.

Please call Mary Davis with any questions: (201) 280-9881

The Church Rectory is the building next door to the front entrance of St. Peter’s: 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661

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.

Grieving the death of a child is not something that suddenly ends, and not a journey you need to face alone. The Support Group for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child meets on the third Monday of each month from 7:30-9pm in the church rectory. Parents are welcome regardless of how long ago the loss was, or what age the child was. There’s no preregistration and no fee.

Please call Mary Davis with any questions: (201) 280-9881

The Church Rectory is the building next door to the front entrance of St. Peter’s: 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661

Grieving the death of a child is not something that suddenly ends, and not a journey you need to face alone. The Support Group for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child meets on the third Monday of each month from 7:30-9pm in the church rectory. Parents are welcome regardless of how long ago the loss was, or what age the child was. There’s no preregistration and no fee.

Please call Mary Davis with any questions: (201) 280-9881

The Church Rectory is the building next door to the front entrance of St. Peter’s: 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661

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.

The St. Peter's Support Group invites all to join in on "Fun in the Sun" on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The bus leaves St. Peter's parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and heads to The Shore Club in Spring Lake, NJ. There you will enjoy a delicious lunch, dance, sing and experience tributes to Billy Joel, Carol King and Roy Orbison. The second stop will be Point Pleasant where you can enjoy the boardwalk (sitting or walking — your choice). The bus will return to River Edge at approximately 7pm.

Cost is $145. Contact Kathy Coviello at 201-961-5650 to sign up and send payment.

Grieving the death of a child is not something that suddenly ends, and not a journey you need to face alone. The Support Group for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child meets on the third Monday of each month from 7:30-9pm in the church rectory. Parents are welcome regardless of how long ago the loss was, or what age the child was. There’s no preregistration and no fee.

Please call Mary Davis with any questions: (201) 280-9881

The Church Rectory is the building next door to the front entrance of St. Peter’s: 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661

Bridge Makers, a joint ministry of St. Peter the Apostle, River Edge and St. Mary's Church, Dumont, is a faith sharing community of LGBTQ, family, and friends. We will be meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7pm at St. Peter's in the Parish Center.

Please contact Deacon Paul Kazanecki (pkazanecki@saint-peter.org) or Deacon John Sylvester (deaconjohn@stmarysdumont.org) for further information.

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.

Every year, the opening of a new Mass Intentions Book invites parishioners to reserve dates for dedicating Masses in memory of their deceased loved ones over the next year — often selected on special anniversary dates which are important to them. The name will be printed under Masses for the Week in the weekly bulletin, and read aloud for prayer during Mass.

Because we are a large parish and Mass dates are limited, we arrange a special process to do our best accommodating everyone’s requests. The morning of Thursday, May 22nd from 9:30am-12pm is when requests will first be processed in the Parish Center — on a first come, first serve basis — by bringing in the form and a minimum $10 donation per dedication. Only three Mass intentions per parishioner will be allowed on the day the Mass book opens. Any mailed-in requests will be processed afterwards.

Please refer to the 2026 Guidelines for detailed information, which includes the downloadable form to record your Mass intention requests to bring with you to the Parish Center on May 22nd.

Join other caregivers at 7pm in the Parish Center to help restore the physical, emotional and spiritual neglect often faced by those caring for loved ones.

Grieving the death of a child is not something that suddenly ends, and not a journey you need to face alone. The Support Group for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child meets on the third Monday of each month from 7:30-9pm in the church rectory. Parents are welcome regardless of how long ago the loss was, or what age the child was. There’s no preregistration and no fee.

Please call Mary Davis with any questions: (201) 280-9881

The Church Rectory is the building next door to the front entrance of St. Peter’s: 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661

Bridge Makers, a joint ministry of St. Peter the Apostle, River Edge and St. Mary's Church, Dumont, is a faith sharing community of LGBTQ, family, and friends. We will be meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7pm at St. Mary's, 280 Washington Avenue, Dumont in the school. Use the parking lot entrance nearest Park Avenue.

Please contact Deacon Paul Kazanecki (pkazanecki@saint-peter.org) or Deacon John Sylvester (deaconjohn@stmarysdumont.org) for further information.

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.

May 10, 2025 is the last day to register for your marriage to be celebrated and blessed by Cardinal Tobin at Cathedral Basilica if you are celebrating your 5th, 25th or 50th anniversary this year.

To register for this mass please call the rectory at 201-261-3366 by May 10, 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bridge Makers, a joint ministry of St. Peter the Apostle, River Edge and St. Mary's Church, Dumont, is a faith sharing community of LGBTQ, family, and friends. We will be meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7pm at St. Peter's in the Parish Center.

Please contact Deacon Paul Kazanecki (pkazanecki@saint-peter.org) or Deacon John Sylvester (deaconjohn@stmarysdumont.org) for further information.