Join us on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 4pm in the gym for St. Peter Academy’s annual Beefsteak Dinner fundraiser at St. Peter’s! Great Food! Great Games! Great Time!

• Both scheduled NFL Playoff Games featured on 2 theatre screens at each side of the gym.

• Beefsteak dinner by Nightingale catering of Clifton, NJ

• Pizza served during the second game

• Raffles, prizes & more

Tickets:

• $800 for a table of 10 or

• $640 for a table of 8

• Individual Tickets are $85

Orders and payments are due by January 11th via the online form or printed flyer form below.

About the Event

The annual Beefsteak has been a tradition benefitting St. Peter Academy. The Beefsteak welcomes over 200 football fans to gather for a full day of games and feasting. The Beefsteak is hosted in its true tradition without formalities in a banquet style of fundraising that dates back to the late 19th century.

The banquet-style event hosts over 200 people catered by Nightingale Catering of Clifton.

Serves community members from River Edge, Paramus, New Milford, Hackensack, and beyond.

Target Demographic

Average Age 30+, Families with small children and growing families.

Opportunity

We extend an opportunity to partner with us as a sponsor of the event in one of the following partnerships:

Platinum Event Sponsor: $1,000 (5 available)

Recognition on all event materials; distribution of business card/marketing materials or swag to all guests upon entry (provided by sponsor); meet and greet table set up for the duration of the event; branded table banner on bars; four event guest tickets ($320 value).

Premium Event Sponsor: $500 (3 available)

Recognition on all event materials; distribution of business card/marketing materials or swag to all guests upon entry (provided by sponsor); meet and greet table set up for the duration of the event; two event guest tickets ($160 value)

General Event Sponsor: $250

Recognition on all event materials; distribution of business card/marketing materials or swag to all guests upon entry.

Beverage Sponsor: KEG/CASE DONATIONS

Recognition as Beverage Sponsor on all event materials; distribution of business card/marketing materials or swag to all guests upon entry (provided by sponsor).

**Premium signage/branding on tables and keg stations at the event (if donating 4+ kegs).

Raffle Sponsor: RAFFLE PRIZE DONATIONS

RAFFLE PRIZES SHOULD HAVE VALUE OF $250+ (examples incl. electronics; event tickets; sports memorabilia, etc.) Recognition as Raffle Sponsor on all event materials; distribution of business card/marketing materials or swag to all guests upon entry (provided by sponsor).

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE: SPA Tax ID 221-533-517

Contact: hsa@spare.org

Join Fr. AJ and your fellow parishioners on a pilgrimage to France in October 2025! Together, we'll journey to sacred places in Paris, Lisieux, Ars, and many more.

To learn more about this pilgrimage, come to an information meeting at 7pm on Sunday, January 19, 2025 on Zoom (due to weather):

• https://zoom.us/j/94484317475

• Meeting ID: 944 8431 7475

Representatives from the tour group will be present to answer questions.

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.

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at the St. Peter’s Rectory, depending on the season and the weather. Please sign up for the Flocknote to receive notifications on locations, cancellations and reminders.

This is an informal play group designed for babies & toddlers and their moms, dads or grandparents to connect with one another in a Christian atmosphere. It’s especially helpful for new parents going through transition and looking for a supportive environment for getting out of the house and developing friendships rooted in a faith community. New and returning faces are always welcome!

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

The 2025 Annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition is taking place Saturday, January 25th in the gym.

• Group 1: Ages 9-11 Boys & Girls @ 6:30pm

• Group 2: Ages 12-14 Boys & Girls @ 7:30pm

The registration form can be found online here to fill out beforehand, print and bring.

Open to all parishioners, please join Respect Life Ministry in the Parish Center at 7pm. Help strategize and plan activities to educate our parish and community about the realities of abortion in NJ, where it is legal to end a baby’s life up until his/her day of birth. Together, with prayer and action, we can change hearts and minds.

Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry aims to raise awareness of today's key social issues and work towards a just society where everyone has the basic human rights they’re entitled to as God’s children. All are welcome to learn about the Church's social teachings and join in this ministry's meaningful work at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at the St. Peter’s Rectory, depending on the season and the weather. Please sign up for the Flocknote to receive notifications on locations, cancellations and reminders.

This is an informal play group designed for babies & toddlers and their moms, dads or grandparents to connect with one another in a Christian atmosphere. It’s especially helpful for new parents going through transition and looking for a supportive environment for getting out of the house and developing friendships rooted in a faith community. New and returning faces are always welcome!

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

Don't miss your chance to buy tickets for the 2025 Calendar Raffle! Tickets are being sold for $20 each until January 31st. Each ticket has 89 chances to win cash prizes everyday from February 1st - April 30th. The winning ticket of the day is re-entered, so you can win multiple times!

Purchase your tickets after Mass on Sunday, in the Rectory during office hours, or anytime online. For questions, email Marissa Dabakian at mdabakian@saint-peter.org or call the Rectory at 201-261-3366. Thank you for supporting St. Peter's!

Joanne O’Neill is our speaker for the February 2nd meeting after the 10am Mass in the Parish Center. She is a member of our parish. Joanne was in the corporate world before joining the Ministerial Development Center for the Archdiocese. She has taught religious studies. She has a masters in Pastoral Theology from Fordham and is a certified Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor. She is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and has led retreats. At our meeting she will talk about “Purpose”. Aging and life changes impact on how we view ourselves. Come and join us. Let’s get our purpose “on”!!

Open to all parishioners ages 55+

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at the St. Peter’s Rectory, depending on the season and the weather. Please sign up for the Flocknote to receive notifications on locations, cancellations and reminders.

This is an informal play group designed for babies & toddlers and their moms, dads or grandparents to connect with one another in a Christian atmosphere. It’s especially helpful for new parents going through transition and looking for a supportive environment for getting out of the house and developing friendships rooted in a faith community. New and returning faces are always welcome!

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

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. Stop in for a few minutes, or we invite you to sign up to devote a larger period of time.

The Rosary Society will be having its annual bake sale after all Masses the weekend of February 8th and 9th.

All who would like to bake for the sale, please drop off your baked items before the 5pm Mass Feb. 8th or the morning of Feb. 9th.

Thank you for supporting our Parish!

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 MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at the St. Peter’s Rectory, depending on the season and the weather. Please sign up for the Flocknote to receive notifications on locations, cancellations and reminders.

This is an informal play group designed for babies & toddlers and their moms, dads or grandparents to connect with one another in a Christian atmosphere. It’s especially helpful for new parents going through transition and looking for a supportive environment for getting out of the house and developing friendships rooted in a faith community. New and returning faces are always welcome!

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

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.

Advocacy for Peace & Justice Ministry aims to raise awareness of today's key social issues and work towards a just society where everyone has the basic human rights they’re entitled to as God’s children. All are welcome to learn about the Church's social teachings and join in this ministry's meaningful work at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at the St. Peter’s Rectory, depending on the season and the weather. Please sign up for the Flocknote to receive notifications on locations, cancellations and reminders.

This is an informal play group designed for babies & toddlers and their moms, dads or grandparents to connect with one another in a Christian atmosphere. It’s especially helpful for new parents going through transition and looking for a supportive environment for getting out of the house and developing friendships rooted in a faith community. New and returning faces are always welcome!

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

Our St. Peter’s Communications Ministry serves our parish through spreading awareness of what’s happening in our faith community and building connections and spiritual support beyond the Mass. This small team of volunteers runs our Facebook and Instagram pages, website, bulletin, and media screen. Your talents and passions are needed — selecting scripture quotes, designing graphics, writing prayers, editing videos, researching saints, photographing events, and more.

New and returning faces are always welcome to join our monthly meeting the Parish Center at 7:30pm.

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

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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.

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.

The MOMS Group meets most Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at the St. Peter’s Rectory, depending on the season and the weather. Please sign up for the Flocknote to receive notifications on locations, cancellations and reminders.

This is an informal play group designed for babies & toddlers and their moms, dads or grandparents to connect with one another in a Christian atmosphere. It’s especially helpful for new parents going through transition and looking for a supportive environment for getting out of the house and developing friendships rooted in a faith community. New and returning faces are always welcome!

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