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Food Pantry Donations at ShopRite (May/June 2026)
Once again, ShopRite of New Milford is collecting donations for the St. Peter's Food Pantry during the months of May and June. Our most needed donations at this time are canned veggies, beans, spaghetti sauce, mac and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, and rice. Thank you for your continued support, we couldn't do it without you!
American Heroes (Hallow series)
As we prepare to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, you're invited to join us in a 13-day audio series exploring the inspiring stories of various figures who changed the course of our history through their faith and virtues. In often hidden ways, these men and women responded to the needs and challenges of their time, allowing their actions to flow from contemplation and communion with God.
This series normally would require a Hallow App subscription, but is free for St. Peter's parishioners. To participate, join our parish page on the Hallow App here. Once you've joined, visit our parish page via the "Church" tab and join the "American Heroes" challenge, beginning June 22 and ending on July 4th!
We look forward to learning and praying with you through this fascinating series — and we hope you'll invite someone to join you!
The Catechism in a Year Discussion Group 6/22
Grow in your faith this 2026 with The Catechism in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, alongside fellow St. Peter’s parishioners!
The Catechism is the Church’s clear, comprehensive guide to what we believe—covering prayer, the sacraments, morality, and the story of salvation. Follow the daily episodes on your own schedule, and drop into our optional weekly Monday discussions at 7pm in the Parish Center anytime throughout the year as we reflect and pray through the previous week’s episodes together.
Joining late? No problem. Hop in any time during the year.
You can follow the podcast on the platform of your choice:
Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.
Parish Festival Mass & Picnic in the Park 2026
The tradition continues! Join us for our annual Parish Festival Mass & Picnic in the Park as we celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul and give thanks for our wonderful parish community on Sunday, June 28.
Our 12:00 PM Mass will be celebrated outdoors at Veteran’s Memorial Park in River Edge, followed by an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun for all ages, including a DJ, bounce house, ice cream truck, giant lawn games, and more! In the case of rain, the picnic will be held in the School Gym.
This cherished parish tradition is made possible by the generous volunteers who help bring the day to life. We invite you to lend a hand by signing up for a one-hour shift to help with setup, cleanup, grilling, games, or becoming every child’s favorite person at the cotton candy and popcorn station.
To volunteer, please sign up here. If you need assistance signing up, please stop by the Welcome Desk.
We look forward to celebrating and spending this special afternoon together!
The Catechism in a Year Discussion Group 6/29
Grow in your faith this 2026 with The Catechism in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, alongside fellow St. Peter’s parishioners!
The Catechism is the Church’s clear, comprehensive guide to what we believe—covering prayer, the sacraments, morality, and the story of salvation. Follow the daily episodes on your own schedule, and drop into our optional weekly Monday discussions at 7pm in the Parish Center anytime throughout the year as we reflect and pray through the previous week’s episodes together.
Joining late? No problem. Hop in any time during the year.
You can follow the podcast on the platform of your choice:
Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.
Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry 6/30
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.
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration 7/3
St. Peter’s monthly First Friday Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the first Friday of every month in the chapel following the 9am Mass until 3pm. Come spend time with our Lord in the Eucharist. All are welcome whether you’re there all day or just for a few minutes.
If you are dedicating an hour or more, we invite you to get in touch about assisting our ministry in keeping this holy time available.
The Catechism in a Year Discussion Group 7/6
Grow in your faith this 2026 with The Catechism in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, alongside fellow St. Peter’s parishioners!
The Catechism is the Church’s clear, comprehensive guide to what we believe—covering prayer, the sacraments, morality, and the story of salvation. Follow the daily episodes on your own schedule, and drop into our optional weekly Monday discussions at 7pm in the Parish Center anytime throughout the year as we reflect and pray through the previous week’s episodes together.
Joining late? No problem. Hop in any time during the year.
You can follow the podcast on the platform of your choice:
Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.
The Catechism in a Year Discussion Group 7/13
Grow in your faith this 2026 with The Catechism in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, alongside fellow St. Peter’s parishioners!
The Catechism is the Church’s clear, comprehensive guide to what we believe—covering prayer, the sacraments, morality, and the story of salvation. Follow the daily episodes on your own schedule, and drop into our optional weekly Monday discussions at 7pm in the Parish Center anytime throughout the year as we reflect and pray through the previous week’s episodes together.
Joining late? No problem. Hop in any time during the year.
You can follow the podcast on the platform of your choice:
Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.
The Catechism in a Year Discussion Group 7/20
Grow in your faith this 2026 with The Catechism in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, alongside fellow St. Peter’s parishioners!
The Catechism is the Church’s clear, comprehensive guide to what we believe—covering prayer, the sacraments, morality, and the story of salvation. Follow the daily episodes on your own schedule, and drop into our optional weekly Monday discussions at 7pm in the Parish Center anytime throughout the year as we reflect and pray through the previous week’s episodes together.
Joining late? No problem. Hop in any time during the year.
You can follow the podcast on the platform of your choice:
Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.
Support Group for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child 7/20
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
The Catechism in a Year Discussion Group 7/27
Grow in your faith this 2026 with The Catechism in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, alongside fellow St. Peter’s parishioners!
The Catechism is the Church’s clear, comprehensive guide to what we believe—covering prayer, the sacraments, morality, and the story of salvation. Follow the daily episodes on your own schedule, and drop into our optional weekly Monday discussions at 7pm in the Parish Center anytime throughout the year as we reflect and pray through the previous week’s episodes together.
Joining late? No problem. Hop in any time during the year.
You can follow the podcast on the platform of your choice:
Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.
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[FULL] Parish Pilgrimage to Italy 2026
NOTE: This pilgrimage group is now FULL. Thank you for your interest!
Join Fr. AJ and your fellow parishioners on a pilgrimage to Italy in October 2026! Together, we'll travel to many of the most prominent places for our Catholic faith: the Vatican, Rome, Assisi, and more!
Prayer Shawl Ministry 6/19
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Support Group for Singles, Divorced and Widowed 6/18
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.
Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet 2026 - Last day to enroll
All Masses on Father’s Day weekend, June 20/21, 2026 will be offered for all those enrolled in the Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet. The offerings received will be evenly distributed between St. Peter's and the priests of the parish, who will offer prayers for the intentions of the loved ones for whom the offerings have been made.
Gift Mass Cards are available for both the living and deceased. Names of those enrolled will be placed in the Sanctuary for Father’s Day and will be remembered at all Masses. If you would like a mass card for each person enrolled, please come to the Rectory in person.
Please enroll by Thursday, June 18, before noon.
You can enroll a loved one through:
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You can submit your donation online through a One-Time Gift via Online Giving (no account required).
Use the dropdown to choose “One-Time Gift”
Use the “Notes” field to specify 1) “Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet”, 2) name of person remembered and 3) living or deceased
We recommend a separate donation per person.
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You can submit your donation online through Venmo. Please use the “For” field to indicate:
“Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet”
Name of person remembered
Living or Deceased
We recommend a separate donation per person.
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Fill out the form below (or clip it out from the bulletin) and return it to the rectory with your donation enclosed.
Questions? Please call the Parish Office at (201)261-3366.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 6/17
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Care for the Caregivers 6/16
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.
Support Group for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child 6/15
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
The Catechism in a Year Discussion Group 6/15
Grow in your faith this 2026 with The Catechism in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, alongside fellow St. Peter’s parishioners!
The Catechism is the Church’s clear, comprehensive guide to what we believe—covering prayer, the sacraments, morality, and the story of salvation. Follow the daily episodes on your own schedule, and drop into our optional weekly Monday discussions at 7pm in the Parish Center anytime throughout the year as we reflect and pray through the previous week’s episodes together.
Joining late? No problem. Hop in any time during the year.
You can follow the podcast on the platform of your choice:
Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.
Youth Group End-of-Year BBQ
All teens of the parish are invited to the Youth Group End-of-Year BBQ & Senior Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
Please RSVP to Father Paul at phoulis@saint-peter.org with teen name(s), any food allergies or dietary restrictions, and whether you can bring a nut-free dessert or drinks.
Community Saturday “Wine & Cheese” 6/13
Stick around after the 5pm Mass for Community Saturday in the Parish Center — where faith and friendships pair perfectly.
This monthly wine & cheese social is hosted by the community, for the community. It’s a great opportunity for parishioners to wrap up or kick off their Saturday night with the good company of this faith community.
Sign up for your turn to help host 🙋🙋♂️
Volunteers for Community Saturday can sign up to help host by bringing wine or drinks and/or an appetizer. It is also a great opportunity to reach out to your fellow parishioners to help host. Apps can be quick and easy or elaborate as you would like. You can bring wine and appetizers to the Parish Center kitchen before Mass, which has a fridge to keep things cold.
We will supply the cups, small plates, napkins, and wine opener. Please feel free to bring whatever else you may like. We look forward to seeing you and your family!
Fair Trade Sale (June 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.
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 6/12
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
New Evangelization Ministry 6/11
New Evangelization Ministry typically meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:45pm in the Parish Center. New members are welcome to join.
St. Peter's Play Group 6/10
St. Peter’s Play Group is where anyone caring for babies and young children can come for fun and friendships in our faith community. Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers are all welcome with their 0-4 year-olds — the kids play while the adults chat! The group meets most Wednesdays, 9:30–11am, at the rectory or Brookside Park (weather permitting). No commitment needed — just come when you can!
Sign up for text notifications here or text PLAYTIME to 84576.
An Evening of Peace and Friendship 6/9
Join us for an Evening of Peace & Friendship at 7:30pm in the Chapel and on Zoom in a 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. All are welcome — there is nothing to join. Please email SCC@saint-peter.org for the link and passcode to the Zoom meeting if you don’t plan to attend in person.
Sessions typically are held every second Tuesday of the month.
Sponsored by St. Peter’s Small Christian Communities.
The Catechism in a Year Discussion Group 6/8
Grow in your faith this 2026 with The Catechism in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, alongside fellow St. Peter’s parishioners!
The Catechism is the Church’s clear, comprehensive guide to what we believe—covering prayer, the sacraments, morality, and the story of salvation. Follow the daily episodes on your own schedule, and drop into our optional weekly Monday discussions at 7pm in the Parish Center anytime throughout the year as we reflect and pray through the previous week’s episodes together.
Joining late? No problem. Hop in any time during the year.
You can follow the podcast on the platform of your choice:
Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.
Rosary Society 6/8 Meeting: Stress Management
All are invited to join the Rosarians for our meeting on Monday, June 8th at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. We will begin with praying the Rosary and then Judy will be sharing on a topic that is important for us all: stress, what it is, how it effects us and how to deal with it in our everyday lives. Stress affects us all in ways we may not be aware. It is our hope that this information will be helpful especially in our world today. We look forward to you joining us.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 6/5
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration 6/5
St. Peter’s monthly First Friday Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the first Friday of every month in the chapel following the 9am Mass until 3pm. Come spend time with our Lord in the Eucharist. All are welcome whether you’re there all day or just for a few minutes.
If you are dedicating an hour or more, we invite you to get in touch about assisting our ministry in keeping this holy time available.
Support Group for Singles, Divorced and Widowed 6/4
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 6/3
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
St. Peter's Play Group 6/3
St. Peter’s Play Group is where anyone caring for babies and young children can come for fun and friendships in our faith community. Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers are all welcome with their 0-4 year-olds — the kids play while the adults chat! The group meets most Wednesdays, 9:30–11am, at the rectory or Brookside Park (weather permitting). No commitment needed — just come when you can!
Sign up for text notifications here or text PLAYTIME to 84576.
Mass Intention Book for 2027 Opens
Our 2027 Book of Mass Intentions will be opened on Tuesday, June 2, 2026,9:30 AM-12:00 PM in the Parish Center. To accommodate the requests of many parishioners, we remind you:
Only three Mass intentions per parishioner will be allowed on the day the Mass book opens, Tuesday, June 2.
Please use this form to record your mass intention requests and bring it with you to the Parish Center on June 2.
The Catechism in a Year Discussion Group 6/1
Grow in your faith this 2026 with The Catechism in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, alongside fellow St. Peter’s parishioners!
The Catechism is the Church’s clear, comprehensive guide to what we believe—covering prayer, the sacraments, morality, and the story of salvation. Follow the daily episodes on your own schedule, and drop into our optional weekly Monday discussions at 7pm in the Parish Center anytime throughout the year as we reflect and pray through the previous week’s episodes together.
Joining late? No problem. Hop in any time during the year.
You can follow the podcast on the platform of your choice:
Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (Hallow Parish Prayer Challenge)
Have you ever wondered why we say what we say—or do what we do—at Mass? Join fellow parishioners in a new, 8-day prayer challenge on our St. Peter the Apostle community page on the Hallow app: A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, beginning May 30th and concluding with the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Led by Dr. Edward Sri, this powerful Hallow course unpacks the biblical foundations of the prayers, postures, and rituals we experience during the Liturgy. Each session brings deeper understanding and renewed meaning to our worship.
To participate, visit our parish community page on Hallow here (or via the “Church” tab if you’ve already downloaded the app and joined our parish page) and join the waitlist for this challenge. The waitlist is expected to open on or around May 16, 2026.
Whether you’re diving deeper into your own faith or just curious to learn more, we look forward to growing in faith and love for the Mass together as a parish family. Please consider inviting someone who may also find this meaningful!
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/29
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 5/27
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
St. Peter's Play Group 5/27
St. Peter’s Play Group is where anyone caring for babies and young children can come for fun and friendships in our faith community. Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers are all welcome with their 0-4 year-olds — the kids play while the adults chat! The group meets most Wednesdays, 9:30–11am, at the rectory or Brookside Park (weather permitting). No commitment needed — just come when you can!
Sign up for text notifications here or text PLAYTIME to 84576.
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 5/22
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.