September 19, 2021

PARISH CARNIVAL
September 16-19

Thursday, September 16th
6-9 PM
Friday, September 17th
6-11 PM
Saturday, September 18th
1-11 PM
Sunday, September 19th
1-8 PM

Volunteer Schedule and Sign Up

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Vicki Sidle at vickisidle@yahoo.com.

The Carnival Committee

On Monday September 20 at 7:30 PM the Rosary Society will have their first meeting in the Parish Center. We are inviting old members and new to join us. We will be reciting the Rosary and have a brief meeting with refreshments following the meeting. Please come and join us!

Please plan to join us in casual conversation and discussion about the upcoming Sunday Scripture and its relevance in our lives. We look forward to your sharing this time with us.

An Evening of Peace & Friendship
Tuesday, October 12, at 7:30 PM
in the Chapel or on ZOOM

All are welcomed — there is nothing to join. Please email SCC@saint-peter.org for the link and passcode to the ZOOM meeting if you plan to join on ZOOM.

Remaining 2021 Schedule:
November 9
ADVENT:
In celebration of the season Advent and in preparation for the birth of Christ and His second coming, the SCC CORE committee will host  “an ADVENT Evening of Peace & Friendship”  on the following weekly dates:
November 23
November 30
December 7
December 14

Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place at St. Peter’s on all first Friday’s of the month. The devotion begins immediately following the 9:00 am Mass and takes place in the chapel and occur until 3pm. All parishioners are welcomed to pray before the Blessed Sacrament during our Eucharistic Adoration devotions.

We are most grateful and appreciative of the response by those who have already signed-up as adorers for the initial and future first Friday devotion. We still have a need for additional adorers (especially for the 1-2pm and 2-3pm hours) to commit time during each Eucharistic Adoration devotion. A one (1) hour commitments is preferred. Additionally, for those who cannot commit to a regular time, we ask that you consider signing-up to participate on an occasional “as-needed” basis when possible to fill-in voids which may occur. If you are interested, please contact Pat and Paul Lowenwirth at (201) 370-8754 or lowenwirth@aol.com .

We are most excited about this new devotion in our parish and thank you for your support and participation!

St. Peter’s has begun a telephone outreach to our parishioners who may need assistance. It is called “Care Calls.”  It is an opportunity to check in, make sure you are okay and if you are in any specific need. Prayer support will be offered if desired, including an opportunity to schedule a lay Eucharistic visit or clergy visit.

If you are able and willing to volunteer by making phone calls to our parishioners, please let us know of your interest by completing our online sign-up form below. You may also leave a message with Donna Grotheer, at 201-261-3366 ext. 209.

Due to the nature of this outreach, volunteer callers must be at least 21 years old.

If you would like to add a name to our Book of Intentions, please enter the person’s name below, and optionally a short description of the reason, if you wish to include it.

Our priests will include your intention(s) in their daily mass.

To add additional names after sending your first entry, just enter the next name and click “Submit” again as needed.

St. Peter’s Quilting Ministry will resume meeting in-person for the fall term beginning Tuesday, September 21st at 1:00pm in the Parish Center. We welcome back all current members as well as any new members who have been vaccinated. Please wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated.

Come and join us to learn how to piece and assemble quilts. We also accept donations of 100% cotton fabric for piecing the quilt tops. Our meetings are generally every Tuesday through the end of November but check the parish calendar for changes. We hope you will join us!

The M.O.M.S. Group Fall Clothing Swap will be held October 1 and 2 in the Parish Center.

Donations can be dropped off on Friday, October 1, from 3:00-7:00 PM. The clothing swap will take place on Saturday, October 2, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

We will be collecting clothing, shoes and accessories of all kids ranges, baby and toddler items (i.e. strollers, bassinets, baby carriers, car seats, etc), and children’s toys. All items must be in good condition. Please have all clothing in marked bags by size.

For more information, contact Jeanne Raj at jeanneogden@yahoo.com.

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Please take just one minute to contact your representative in Congress. Please tell them to support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act:
Click here to send an email with just one click!

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Read Cardinal Tobin’s Letter:
Cardinal Tobin on Why the Catholic Church opposes the Reproductive Freedom Act

Cardinal Tobin Calls us to Action:
Please visit the New Jersey Right to Life page ( https://njrtl.org ) to find a pre-written letter to our state senator and assemblypeople (Lagana, Swain and Tully). Just provide your name and address, and all three will receive an email. Please stand up for life.

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RADICAL NJ LEGISLATION PROPOSED

The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey have issued a statement opposing S3030/A4848, the so-called “Reproductive Freedom Act.” Visit NJ Catholic for more information. You can easily contact legislators through Lifenet Education.

For more information about respect life at St. Peter’s, contact Maria at brockmeier@verizon.net .

“Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!” – St. John Paul II

“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you.” – Jeremiah 1:5

Last spring the pandemic cancelled the Respect Life Committee’s Lenten Afternoon at the Movies event featuring the movie “Unplanned.” Because restrictions still apply, we are making the movie available for home viewing.

If you would like to borrow the DVD, please email Maria Brockmeier at brockmeier@verizon.net who will be happy to drop it off at your house and pick it up after you’ve viewed it.

Third Monday of each month
Next meeting: September 20
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Rectory
No preregistration and no fee

Altar Bread, Wine and Lamp
2022 Availability

The Altar Bread, Wine or Lamp are available for a number of weeks in 2022 to reserve in memory of a loved one. The offering is $20 per item per week. Your memorial will be printed under the Mass Intentions in the weekly bulletin for the week you reserve.

Please call the rectory at 201-261-3366 to find out the open weeks and to reserve in your loved one’s name. After reserving your date, your offering can be made by check, or for your convenience, you can submit your offering online securely at Faith Direct One-Time Donation.

The rectory office is asking for your help in updating your contact information so that we can send you important parish communications by email. We ask that you please take a moment to click on the link below to update your family’s preferred email address and phone number. Thank you for helping us keep our records current.

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