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 for Justice

Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it:
a world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor;
a world where the riches of creation are shared, and everyone can enjoy them;
a world where different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect;
a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love.
Give us the inspiration and courage to build it, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Source: Catholic Online

To prepare for Easter and the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection, we are holding a Lenten journey of weekly evening gatherings of Lenten Evenings of Peace & Friendship. These casual weekly gatherings of scripture reflection and discussion will be held at 7:30pm live in the Chapel and on Zoom.

For Zoom link, please e-mail: SCC@saint-peter.org.

You’re welcome to gather with us at any or all of these dates. There are no sign ups or anything to join.

• Tuesday, March 4th

• Tuesday, March 11th

• Tuesday, March 18th

• Tuesday, March 25th

• Wednesday, April 2nd (Yes, this one is on a Wednesday!)

• Tuesday, April 8th

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!

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

Each Friday during Lent you’re invited to a spiritual journey through the path of Christ’s suffering, from Pilate's praetorium to His tomb. You will be guided through the 14 stations of the cross around the church with prayer, meditation and reflection, with booklets provided to assist you.

Stations of the Cross takes place at St. Peter’s on the following dates and times:

• Friday, March 7th at 7pm

• Friday, March 14th at 7pm

• Friday, March 21st at 7pm

• Friday, March 28th at 7pm

• Friday, April 4th at 7pm

• Friday, April 11th at 7pm

• Good Friday, April 18th at 12pm

Come experience this powerful way to connect more deeply with the story of Christ's sacrifice.

Curious how Stations of the Cross originated? Learn more here.

Liturgy of the Word with Children is back! All children in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend during the 10AM or 12PM Mass the weekends of March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th. Children enrolled in Faith Formation at St. Peter's are expected to attend one session every week, but all students are welcome to attend. The students should attend Mass with their parents, and they will be invited to go to Parish Center before the First Reading and will be back during the Offertory. During that time, the students will go through the Mass readings and hear a brief teaching before returning to their guardians to participate in the rest of Mass.

There's still time to register for the France Pilgrimage!

Join Fr. AJ and your fellow parishioners in beautiful France! Pilgrimage to Notre Dame in Paris, the beaches of Normandy, St. Therese's hometown, and many more holy places this October 2025. The deadline to register has been extended to April 1, 2025. To obtain a brochure and register, please contact the Rectory at 201-261-3366.

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.

To prepare for Easter and the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection, we are holding a Lenten journey of weekly evening gatherings of Lenten Evenings of Peace & Friendship. These casual weekly gatherings of scripture reflection and discussion will be held at 7:30pm live in the Chapel and on Zoom.

For Zoom link, please e-mail: SCC@saint-peter.org.

You’re welcome to gather with us at any or all of these dates. There are no sign ups or anything to join.

• Tuesday, March 4th

• Tuesday, March 11th

• Tuesday, March 18th

• Tuesday, March 25th

• Wednesday, April 2nd (Yes, this one is on a Wednesday!)

• Tuesday, April 8th

Sponsored by St. Peter’s Small Christian Communities.

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.

Spring is right around the corner so it's time to order your flats of flowers, potted plants, herbs and hanging baskets! The St. Peter Academy Spring Flower Sale is on and we are ready to take your orders!

Order forms may be found in all the "Take One" racks in the Gathering Space and church exits or you may download the form below. All orders must be received by Friday, April 4, 2025. Please review the order form and mark your selections carefully.

The plants will be delivered to the school parking lot on Tuesday, May 6th from 12 noon - 6pm.

Thank you for your support of this St. Peter Academy fundraiser! If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Donohue at TDonohue@spare.org.

Each Friday during Lent you’re invited to a spiritual journey through the path of Christ’s suffering, from Pilate's praetorium to His tomb. You will be guided through the 14 stations of the cross around the church with prayer, meditation and reflection, with booklets provided to assist you.

Stations of the Cross takes place at St. Peter’s on the following dates and times:

• Friday, March 7th at 7pm

• Friday, March 14th at 7pm

• Friday, March 21st at 7pm

• Friday, March 28th at 7pm

• Friday, April 4th at 7pm

• Friday, April 11th at 7pm

• Good Friday, April 18th at 12pm

Come experience this powerful way to connect more deeply with the story of Christ's sacrifice.

Curious how Stations of the Cross originated? Learn more here.

St. Peter the Apostle Parish will celebrate an annual Anointing of the Sick Mass on Saturday, April 5th at 11am.

This sacrament may be received more than once and is for any person who has become ill and is in danger of subsequent sickness. We especially encourage the elderly to be candidates, but anyone facing major surgery, a serious illness, or anyone who has been afflicted for a long time is invited to receive the sacrament.

Lunch will be served in the Parish Center immediately following the Mass. We sincerely hope that you can join us!

Please call the rectory at 201-261-3366 or email Chris Black at cblack@saint-peter.org and let us know if you wish to be anointed at the communal Anointing of the Sick and if you plan to attend the luncheon.

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.

Liturgy of the Word with Children is back! All children in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend during the 10AM or 12PM Mass the weekends of March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th. Children enrolled in Faith Formation at St. Peter's are expected to attend one session every week, but all students are welcome to attend. The students should attend Mass with their parents, and they will be invited to go to Parish Center before the First Reading and will be back during the Offertory. During that time, the students will go through the Mass readings and hear a brief teaching before returning to their guardians to participate in the rest of Mass.

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!

This Lent the St. Peter the Apostle Church will host a deanery communal penance service on April 7, 2025 at 7pm. All are welcome to receive Reconciliation.

To prepare for Easter and the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection, we are holding a Lenten journey of weekly evening gatherings of Lenten Evenings of Peace & Friendship. These casual weekly gatherings of scripture reflection and discussion will be held at 7:30pm live in the Chapel and on Zoom.

For Zoom link, please e-mail: SCC@saint-peter.org.

You’re welcome to gather with us at any or all of these dates. There are no sign ups or anything to join.

• Tuesday, March 4th

• Tuesday, March 11th

• Tuesday, March 18th

• Tuesday, March 25th

• Wednesday, April 2nd (Yes, this one is on a Wednesday!)

• Tuesday, April 8th

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!

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

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

Each Friday during Lent you’re invited to a spiritual journey through the path of Christ’s suffering, from Pilate's praetorium to His tomb. You will be guided through the 14 stations of the cross around the church with prayer, meditation and reflection, with booklets provided to assist you.

Stations of the Cross takes place at St. Peter’s on the following dates and times:

• Friday, March 7th at 7pm

• Friday, March 14th at 7pm

• Friday, March 21st at 7pm

• Friday, March 28th at 7pm

• Friday, April 4th at 7pm

• Friday, April 11th at 7pm

• Good Friday, April 18th at 12pm

Come experience this powerful way to connect more deeply with the story of Christ's sacrifice.

Curious how Stations of the Cross originated? Learn more here.

Each Friday during Lent you’re invited to a spiritual journey through the path of Christ’s suffering, from Pilate's praetorium to His tomb. You will be guided through the 14 stations of the cross around the church with prayer, meditation and reflection, with booklets provided to assist you.

Stations of the Cross takes place at St. Peter’s on the following dates and times:

• Friday, March 7th at 7pm

• Friday, March 14th at 7pm

• Friday, March 21st at 7pm

• Friday, March 28th at 7pm

• Friday, April 4th at 7pm

• Friday, April 11th at 7pm

• Good Friday, April 18th at 12pm

Come experience this powerful way to connect more deeply with the story of Christ's sacrifice.

Curious how Stations of the Cross originated? Learn more here.

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

Our next meeting is going to be on April 27 after the 10am Mass in the Parish Center.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to connect with some of the Seniors at St. Peter’s over a warm cup of coffee.

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!

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.

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.

All are welcome to celebrate St. Peter's and our amazing community on May 6, 2025 at Seasons! We will especially honor Fr. Michael Sheehan, Eileen Hanrahan, and Peter and Pui Ng.

Visit www.saint-peter.org/gala2025 for more information about purchasing tickets, 50/50 raffle, ad journal opportunities, sponsorships, and other ways to support the Gala.

Contact Marissa at mdabakian@saint-peter.org with any questions.

May 10, 2025 is the last day to register for your marriage to be celebrated and blessed by Cardinal Tobin at Cathedral Basilica if you are celebrating your 5th, 25th or 50th anniversary this year.

To register for this mass please call the rectory at 201-261-3366 by May 10, 2025.

The St. Peter's Support Group invites all to join in on "Fun in the Sun" on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The bus leaves St. Peter's parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and heads to The Shore Club in Spring Lake, NJ. There you will enjoy a delicious lunch, dance, sing and experience tributes to Billy Joel, Carol King and Roy Orbison. The second stop will be Point Pleasant where you can enjoy the boardwalk (sitting or walking — your choice). The bus will return to River Edge at approximately 7pm.

Cost is $145. Contact Kathy Coviello at 201-961-5650 to sign up and send payment.

The Parish Picnic is back! Join us in Veteran’s Memorial Park on Sunday, June 29, 2025 to celebrate the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul followed by and afternoon of food, fun and music!

Stay tuned for ways you can volunteer to help make this day possible.