This Lent, deepen your relationship with God by learning and practicing powerful ways to pray at St. Peter’s parish mission.

Speakers

  • Jim Gregory

    DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY

  • Allison Oblen

    DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION

  • Chris Black

    PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR ADULT FAITH FORMATION

  • Hannah Schmitz

    NOTRE DAME ECHO APPRENTICE

  • Marissa Dabakian

    DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT

Sessions

Sunday, March 30th at 7pm

“Finding Peace Amidst the Noise”

Join us as we kick off our mission, with a chance to step away from the busyness of life and enter into a deeper encounter with God. With music led by Jim Gregory and a talk and guided meditation by Allison Oblen, you will have the chance to engage in scripture with your imagination, rooted in the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Step away. Be still. Encounter Christ in a new way.

Monday, March 31st at 7pm

“Divine Reading”

Enjoy prayerful music followed by a reflection led by Chris Black on praying with scripture. Together with others, you’ll have the opportunity to practice opening your heart and mind to what God is trying to tell you through the bible. The night will conclude with additional prayer and music.

Tuesday, April 1st at 7pm

“Turn to God”

On the final night, prayerful music will lead into a talk led by Marissa Dabakian. You’ll learn about the Catholic concept of contrition and how this sorrow moves us to a deeper experience of God's love and mercy. In this spirit of conversion, we will prepare ourselves to receive forgiveness through Reconciliation and pray before the Lord through Adoration. Hannah Schmitz will lead a brief reflection on Eucharistic Adoration before all will be invited to engage in the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions.

 FAQs

  • Come to the church each night. You will be guided to other spaces as needed. St. Peter’s is located at 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661.

  • No, we’re sorry. The experiential programming calls for in-person participation.

  • We recommend it for adults and teens.

  • The mission spans 3 evenings, with each session approximately 1.5 hours. Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation on the third night will remain available for longer, as needed.

  • Nope! While the most enhanced experience will be to attend all three nights, the programming allows for full participation any single night.

  • No, the mission is free.

  • Nope, all are welcome!

Chalkboard doodle artwork with photo of Father AJ, Pastor, and Father Paul, Parochial Vicar, with chalk doodle speech bubbles that say "Come pray with us!" and "We'll see you there."