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.

Bridge Makers, a joint ministry of St. Peter the Apostle, River Edge and St. Mary's Church, Dumont, is a faith sharing community of LGBTQ, family, and friends. We will be meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7pm at St. Mary's.

Please contact Deacon Paul Kazanecki (pkazanecki@saint-peter.org) or Deacon John Sylvester (deaconjohn@stmarysdumont.org) for further information.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 184 OF RIVER EDGE 39TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH FUNDRAISER!

Offering a beautifully decorated holiday wreath at a cost of $30 per wreath.

• Orders must be received by November 22nd

• Expected delivery, weekend of November 29th/30th

If you have any questions, please fee free to contact: retroop184@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!!

Boy Scout Troop 184 is sponsored by St. Peter the Apostle Parish.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and once again, we'll be collecting frozen turkeys for our neighbors in need. So please grab those extra turkeys you get form the local supermarket and bring them to St. Peter's where they'll be picked up by the Community Food Bank of NJ.

The annual St. Peter’ Turkey Drive will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Please drop off donations in the parking lot from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Volunteers gladly will assist you!

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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

Need some more bible in your life? Tune in to the Bible in a Year podcast! Join in any time throughout the year for casual discussion on readings/episodes of the previous 7 days. The group meets most Monday nights at 7pm in the Parish Center.

All are welcome to join fellow parishioners in journeying through the Bible in 365 days through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year daily podcast on Hallow app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube on your own — with or without the discussion group!

In celebration of the season Advent and in preparation for the birth of Christ and His second coming, the Small Christian Communities (SCC) core committee is hosting “Advent Evenings of Peace and Friendship” on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Chapel and on Zoom through December 16th.

Come to prepare your heart and mind for the true meaning of Christmas through casual discussions with others on the coming of Christ, the upcoming Sunday Scriptures, and how it relates to our lives. All are welcome — there is nothing to join.

We look forward to sharing this time with you. If you do not plan to attend in person, please email SCC@saint-peter.org for the link and passcode to the Zoom meeting.

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

On June 27, 2025, the Feast of the Sacred Heart, a celebration was held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Consecration of the Diocese of Newark to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1875. The celebration began with a long line of pilgrims who walked from Saint Patrick's Pro-Cathedral in Newark (the original seat of the Diocese, where Fr. Camilo Cruz is now rector) to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, followed by a Holy Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Michael Saporito, who said in his homily,

“There is no better time than now to set our houses of worship on fire with the divine love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Let us begin tonight, all of us, by rededicating our lives to the Sacred Heart of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us give him our whole hearts — even the broken parts of our hearts — and allow them to find rest in Christ… Let us work with Jesus in becoming people who restore goodness and beauty in the world.”

To continue the celebration, the Basilica has been inviting choirs from across the Diocese to provide music at select masses throughout the year. On Saturday, November 29th, St. Peter's Adult Choir, under the direction of Jim Gregory, has the honor of being the guest choir at the 5:00 PM Mass. You are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is located at 89 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104.

Need some more bible in your life? Tune in to the Bible in a Year podcast! Join in any time throughout the year for casual discussion on readings/episodes of the previous 7 days. The group meets most Monday nights at 7pm in the Parish Center.

All are welcome to join fellow parishioners in journeying through the Bible in 365 days through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year daily podcast on Hallow app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube on your own — with or without the discussion group!

In celebration of the season Advent and in preparation for the birth of Christ and His second coming, the Small Christian Communities (SCC) core committee is hosting “Advent Evenings of Peace and Friendship” on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Chapel and on Zoom through December 16th.

Come to prepare your heart and mind for the true meaning of Christmas through casual discussions with others on the coming of Christ, the upcoming Sunday Scriptures, and how it relates to our lives. All are welcome — there is nothing to join.

We look forward to sharing this time with you. If you do not plan to attend in person, please email SCC@saint-peter.org for the link and passcode to the Zoom meeting.

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

The annual Ladies Christmas Tea takes place the evening of Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 7:00 - 9:30 pm in the Church & Gym. Gym doors open at 6:00 pm.

Inspiring talk by guest speaker Chris Black.

All ladies are invited to prepare your hearts and minds for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Consider hosting a Christmas Tea Table!

Ticket sales will be held after all masses on November 22 & 23 only.

• Tables of 10 - $100

• Tables of 8 - $80

Spnsored by Saint Peter’s New Evangelization Ministry. Contact Kathy Nugent for further information: Knugent878@aol.com

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.

All men of the parish are invited to a Men's Advent Spirituality Night on Friday, December 5th, at the Knights of Columbus - 770 Kinderkamack Road (River Edge). This is an opportunity for men to grow and develop their faith among a brotherhood.

Fr. Paul will be leading the evening on the topic of Family as we discuss how our faith is connected to our vocations as husbands, fathers, and brothers.

Reconciliation will be offered from 6:30-7:00pm, 30 minutes prior to the start at 7:00pm, and food and drinks will be available afterwards.

We hope to see you there!

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

It's Time for Christmas Gift Cards!

It’s never too early to start Christmas shopping and shopping for Gift Cards from your kitchen table couldn’t be easier. St. Peter Academy is once again selling Gift Cards just in time for all your Christmas and Holiday Shopping! We have access to a huge selection of gift cards including all your favorite stores – Amazon, Dunkin, Starbucks, Target, Shop Rite, Kohl’s, and Macy’s to name a few!

American Express and Visa Cards are available WITH NO ACTIVATION FEE! Pick up an order form from the "Take One" racks at church or print your own here.

You may shop online by visiting RaiseRight.com and use the school ID code of: 25EDCL711L753.

Two orders will be placed before Christmas:

• Orders received by Nov 17th will be delivered by Nov 25th

• Orders received by Dec 8th will be delivered by Dec. 19th

All orders must be received with full payment attached and may be dropped off at St. Peter Academy or at St. Peter’s Rectory.

When you order online, you must print out your receipt and bring it to school or rectory with your check payment or your order will not be filled. Credit card payments are accepted online.

If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Donohue at TDonohue@spare.org.

Thank-you for your support of this St. Peter Academy fundraiser!

In celebration of the season Advent and in preparation for the birth of Christ and His second coming, the Small Christian Communities (SCC) core committee is hosting “Advent Evenings of Peace and Friendship” on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Chapel and on Zoom through December 16th.

Come to prepare your heart and mind for the true meaning of Christmas through casual discussions with others on the coming of Christ, the upcoming Sunday Scriptures, and how it relates to our lives. All are welcome — there is nothing to join.

We look forward to sharing this time with you. If you do not plan to attend in person, please email SCC@saint-peter.org for the link and passcode to the Zoom meeting.

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.

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

[This December 10th meeting has been cancelled. Join us on January 14th!]

Help us share the life and faith of our parish! Our team manages the website, social media, bulletin, and media screen, and we’d love your contributions—whether it’s photography, video editing, writing, or creative ideas.

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.

Join us for CCC on Sunday, December 14th after the 10:00 am Mass in the Parish Center.

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

Need some more bible in your life? Tune in to the Bible in a Year podcast! Join in any time throughout the year for casual discussion on readings/episodes of the previous 7 days. The group meets most Monday nights at 7pm in the Parish Center.

All are welcome to join fellow parishioners in journeying through the Bible in 365 days through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year daily podcast on Hallow app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube on your own — with or without the discussion group!

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

In celebration of the season Advent and in preparation for the birth of Christ and His second coming, the Small Christian Communities (SCC) core committee is hosting “Advent Evenings of Peace and Friendship” on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Chapel and on Zoom through December 16th.

Come to prepare your heart and mind for the true meaning of Christmas through casual discussions with others on the coming of Christ, the upcoming Sunday Scriptures, and how it relates to our lives. All are welcome — there is nothing to join.

We look forward to sharing this time with you. If you do not plan to attend in person, please email SCC@saint-peter.org for the link and passcode to the Zoom meeting.

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.

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

Need some more bible in your life? Tune in to the Bible in a Year podcast! Join in any time throughout the year for casual discussion on readings/episodes of the previous 7 days. The group meets most Monday nights at 7pm in the Parish Center.

All are welcome to join fellow parishioners in journeying through the Bible in 365 days through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year daily podcast on Hallow app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube on your own — with or without the discussion group!

Need some more bible in your life? Tune in to the Bible in a Year podcast! Join in any time throughout the year for casual discussion on readings/episodes of the previous 7 days. The group meets most Monday nights at 7pm in the Parish Center.

All are welcome to join fellow parishioners in journeying through the Bible in 365 days through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year daily podcast on Hallow app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube on your own — with or without the discussion group!