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:

• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

• Stitcher

• Google Podcasts

• Amazon Music

• Hallow

• YouTube

• Ascension's website

Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.

Join us for Daily Mass at 9:00 AM on the Feast of St. Blaise, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with the traditional Blessing of Throats. We invite all parishioners to come and receive this special blessing, asking God’s protection for our health and well-being.

St. Blaise was a bishop and martyr of the early Church, remembered especially for his care for the sick. According to tradition, he healed a child who was choking, which led to the custom of blessing throats on his feast day. Through the intercession of St. Blaise, the Church prays for healing and for protection from illnesses of the throat and body, trusting in God’s loving care.

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.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

High school and college students are invited to Youth Bible Study, which gathers most Wednesdays from 6–7pm in the Youth Room. Come grow in faith together and discover how God’s Word speaks to your life today.

@st.peteryouthbiblestudy

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.

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.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

UPDATE: This event has been SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support of St. Peter Academy!

Join us for the St. Peter Academy Annual Tricky Tray on Friday, February 6, 2026! Doors open at 6:00 PM, with drawings beginning at 8:00 PM. Enjoy a buffet of gourmet sandwiches and salads. Ticket bundles are available for pre-purchase—bundle pricing increases at the event. Thank you for supporting our school!

Please join us in the Parish Center for Connect with Coffee & Conversation on Sunday, February 8, 2026 after the 10:00 Mass. Bill Wright is the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Community Outreach Liaison. He is going to introduce us to practical stress management techniques, including deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, to help promote calm and well being as well as reduce tension and enhance relaxation in everyday life. Sounds like a good plan!

As always, the meetings are open to all parishioners ages 55+

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:

• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

• Stitcher

• Google Podcasts

• Amazon Music

• Hallow

• YouTube

• Ascension's website

Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.

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.

The St. Peter’s Play Group invites babies & young children and their grown-up to a special Valentine’s Day theme gathering on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:30am at the Rectory (445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ). Share in a joyful morning of Valentine’s crafts, activities, sweet treats, stories, and plenty of toys. Come celebrate the love God has for each little heart and the friendships that grow when we gather together.

Sign up or text PLAYTIME to 84576 to receive text message updates and reminders of all gatherings from the Play Group.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

High school and college students are invited to Youth Bible Study, which gathers most Wednesdays from 6–7pm in the Youth Room. Come grow in faith together and discover how God’s Word speaks to your life today.

@st.peteryouthbiblestudy

Help share the life and faith of our parish! The Communications Ministry supports our website, social media, bulletin, and media screens, and welcomes help with writing, photography, video, and creative ideas. Join us Wednesday, February 11th at 7:30 PM in the Youth Room as we plan tiny mic interviews and Lenten initiatives. Open to adults and high schoolers; no experience needed.

Questions? Contact Liz Rutz at communications@saint-peter.org

The latest from @StPeterRiverEdgeNJ

New Evangelization Ministry typically meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:45pm in the Parish Center. New members are welcome to join.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

Looking for real connection, deeper faith, and a place to grow? The Bergen County Young Adult Catholic Fellowship (YACF) is a community for people in their 20s and 30s who want meaningful conversation, authentic friendships, and a chance to explore faith together in a relaxed, welcoming space.

We meet every 3rd Sunday of the month from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, gathering around shared stories, food, drinks and prayer. This month’s meetup takes place here at St. Peter’s.

📸 Catch a glimpse of our first meetup from June!

Hosted by:
Fr. Thomas Quinn (Holy Trinity / Hackensack),
Fr. AJ DeSilva (St. Peter’s / River Edge), and
Fr. Lynx Soliman (St. Francis of Assisi / Ridgefield Park)

Come as you are. Bring a friend. We’d love to have you there.

Questions? Contact reception@saint-peter.org

Join Youth Ministry for fun and fellowship! All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join in on our Youth Group sessions, which happen most Sunday evenings during the academic year, from 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

Follow us on Instagram @stpeters.yg

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

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.

Join us for Ash Wednesday as we begin the sacred season of Lent of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Masses with ashes will be celebrated at 9:00am and 7:30pm, and prayer services with ashes will be offered at 6:30am and 4:00pm. Come receive ashes and open your heart to God’s grace as we enter these 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving together.

This February 18, 2026 play session will begin with Ash Wednesday Mass at 9:00 AM followed by regular playtime in the Casazza Center of the Rectory.

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.

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 meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

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.

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:

• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

• Stitcher

• Google Podcasts

• Amazon Music

• Hallow

• YouTube

• Ascension's website

Please contact our Parish Office with any questions.

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.

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.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

High school and college students are invited to Youth Bible Study, which gathers most Wednesdays from 6–7pm in the Youth Room. Come grow in faith together and discover how God’s Word speaks to your life today.

@st.peteryouthbiblestudy

Our faith calls us to love our neighbors. Join us for a large service opportunity as we put our faith in action this Lent through the Feed Thy Neighbor event. On Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30pm in the Gym, our goal is to make approximately 300 turkey & cheese sandwiches for the men and women who visit Father English Community Center – a Catholic Charities agency in Paterson. 

Your help is needed to make this happen! Please consider donating food/supplies, and/or volunteering for the 2/25 event itself! Donations gratefully will be accepted by 1pm on Sunday, February 22nd.

Please sign up for our specific donation needs and/or sign up to volunteer! Space is limited for the 2/25 event itself, so please sign up early. Please visit the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Space if you need assistance signing up.

This service project is sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation. For more information, contact Kate Dorsett at katieonka@gmail.com.

All women are invited to Women’s Lenten Small Groups on Thursday evenings during Lent, February 26–March 26, at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. These prayerful gatherings offer a gentle space to slow down, reflect on Scripture, and share faith with other women seeking renewal and connection. Each week will center on the parish’s Lenten focus through a Corporal Work of Mercy. No preparation and no weekly commitment required—simply come and be refreshed. Who could you invite?

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

Each Friday during Lent, you are invited to walk prayerfully with Christ along the way of His Passion—from Pilate’s praetorium to the tomb. Through the 14 Stations of the Cross, we journey together with Scripture, meditation, and quiet reflection. Booklets will be provided to guide your prayer, and the service may vary each week as a different ministry leads it.

All are welcome to take part in this meaningful Lenten devotion—a sacred opportunity to slow down, pray deeply, and enter more fully into the mystery of Christ’s sacrifice and love.

Lent 2026 Stations of the Cross

Friday, February 27th at 7:00 PM
Led by Respect Life Ministry

Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM
Led by Music Ministry

Friday, March 13th at 7:00 PM
Led by Rosary Society

Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM
Led by Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry

Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM
Led by Knights of Columbus

Friday, April 3rd at 12:00 PM
Good Friday

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.

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.

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!

About Our Guest Speaker

Sister Pia Jude, S.V. entered the Sisters of Life in 2013 and professed her perpetual vows in 2021 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. A native of Secaucus, New Jersey, she holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law and a degree in English and Philosophy from Saint Peter’s University, and previously practiced law in Manhattan. She has served in a variety of community missions, including college outreach, the Archdiocese of New York Respect Life Office, and the Coworkers of Life mission.

All women are invited to Women’s Lenten Small Groups on Thursday evenings during Lent, February 26–March 26, at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. These prayerful gatherings offer a gentle space to slow down, reflect on Scripture, and share faith with other women seeking renewal and connection. Each week will center on the parish’s Lenten focus through a Corporal Work of Mercy. No preparation and no weekly commitment required—simply come and be refreshed. Who could you invite?

Each Friday during Lent, you are invited to walk prayerfully with Christ along the way of His Passion—from Pilate’s praetorium to the tomb. Through the 14 Stations of the Cross, we journey together with Scripture, meditation, and quiet reflection. Booklets will be provided to guide your prayer, and the service may vary each week as a different ministry leads it.

All are welcome to take part in this meaningful Lenten devotion—a sacred opportunity to slow down, pray deeply, and enter more fully into the mystery of Christ’s sacrifice and love.

Lent 2026 Stations of the Cross

Friday, February 27th at 7:00 PM
Led by Respect Life Ministry

Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM
Led by Music Ministry

Friday, March 13th at 7:00 PM
Led by Rosary Society

Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM
Led by Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry

Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM
Led by Knights of Columbus

Friday, April 3rd at 12:00 PM
Good Friday

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. A new 6-week session will be held from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday evenings, March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 and 14, 2026.

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.

If you have questions, please contact bereavement@saint-peter.org or 201-261-3366. Registration is now open at www.saint-peter.org/bereavement.

All women are invited to Women’s Lenten Small Groups on Thursday evenings during Lent, February 26–March 26, at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. These prayerful gatherings offer a gentle space to slow down, reflect on Scripture, and share faith with other women seeking renewal and connection. Each week will center on the parish’s Lenten focus through a Corporal Work of Mercy. No preparation and no weekly commitment required—simply come and be refreshed. Who could you invite?

Each Friday during Lent, you are invited to walk prayerfully with Christ along the way of His Passion—from Pilate’s praetorium to the tomb. Through the 14 Stations of the Cross, we journey together with Scripture, meditation, and quiet reflection. Booklets will be provided to guide your prayer, and the service may vary each week as a different ministry leads it.

All are welcome to take part in this meaningful Lenten devotion—a sacred opportunity to slow down, pray deeply, and enter more fully into the mystery of Christ’s sacrifice and love.

Lent 2026 Stations of the Cross

Friday, February 27th at 7:00 PM
Led by Respect Life Ministry

Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM
Led by Music Ministry

Friday, March 13th at 7:00 PM
Led by Rosary Society

Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM
Led by Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry

Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM
Led by Knights of Columbus

Friday, April 3rd at 12:00 PM
Good Friday

All women are invited to Women’s Lenten Small Groups on Thursday evenings during Lent, February 26–March 26, at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. These prayerful gatherings offer a gentle space to slow down, reflect on Scripture, and share faith with other women seeking renewal and connection. Each week will center on the parish’s Lenten focus through a Corporal Work of Mercy. No preparation and no weekly commitment required—simply come and be refreshed. Who could you invite?

Each Friday during Lent, you are invited to walk prayerfully with Christ along the way of His Passion—from Pilate’s praetorium to the tomb. Through the 14 Stations of the Cross, we journey together with Scripture, meditation, and quiet reflection. Booklets will be provided to guide your prayer, and the service may vary each week as a different ministry leads it.

All are welcome to take part in this meaningful Lenten devotion—a sacred opportunity to slow down, pray deeply, and enter more fully into the mystery of Christ’s sacrifice and love.

Lent 2026 Stations of the Cross

Friday, February 27th at 7:00 PM
Led by Respect Life Ministry

Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM
Led by Music Ministry

Friday, March 13th at 7:00 PM
Led by Rosary Society

Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM
Led by Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry

Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM
Led by Knights of Columbus

Friday, April 3rd at 12:00 PM
Good Friday

All women are invited to Women’s Lenten Small Groups on Thursday evenings during Lent, February 26–March 26, at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. These prayerful gatherings offer a gentle space to slow down, reflect on Scripture, and share faith with other women seeking renewal and connection. Each week will center on the parish’s Lenten focus through a Corporal Work of Mercy. No preparation and no weekly commitment required—simply come and be refreshed. Who could you invite?

Each Friday during Lent, you are invited to walk prayerfully with Christ along the way of His Passion—from Pilate’s praetorium to the tomb. Through the 14 Stations of the Cross, we journey together with Scripture, meditation, and quiet reflection. Booklets will be provided to guide your prayer, and the service may vary each week as a different ministry leads it.

All are welcome to take part in this meaningful Lenten devotion—a sacred opportunity to slow down, pray deeply, and enter more fully into the mystery of Christ’s sacrifice and love.

Lent 2026 Stations of the Cross

Friday, February 27th at 7:00 PM
Led by Respect Life Ministry

Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM
Led by Music Ministry

Friday, March 13th at 7:00 PM
Led by Rosary Society

Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM
Led by Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry

Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM
Led by Knights of Columbus

Friday, April 3rd at 12:00 PM
Good Friday

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