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Here’s what’s happening at St. Peter’s.

Join us this Lent as we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection through seeking God through prayer, serving through almsgiving, and putting Christ in focus through fasting.

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2025 Anniversary Mass at Cathedral Basilica
2025 Anniversary Mass at Cathedral Basilica
Holy Week & Easter 2025
Holy Week & Easter 2025
St. Peter’s and Hallow
St. Peter’s and Hallow
Lent Reconciliation 2025
Lent Reconciliation 2025
Altar Bread, Wine & Lamp 2025 Availability
Altar Bread, Wine & Lamp 2025 Availability
From the Desk of Fr. Paul 2/9/2025
From the Desk of Fr. Paul 2/9/2025
From the Pastor’s Desk 1/31/2025
From the Pastor’s Desk 1/31/2025
Join a Lent Small Group! (2025)
Join a Lent Small Group! (2025)
2025 Annual Appeal
2025 Annual Appeal
From the Pastor’s Desk: Christmas 2024
From the Pastor’s Desk: Christmas 2024
Vacancies at The Residence at St. Peter’s
Vacancies at The Residence at St. Peter’s
Hello 2025, Goodbye Collection Baskets
Hello 2025, Goodbye Collection Baskets

Upcoming Events & Ministry Activities

All are welcome. Looking for something else? Access our office’s full parish calendar.

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Communications Ministry 4/23 Meeting
Apr
23
Serve the Church

Communications Ministry 4/23 Meeting

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.

The latest from @StPeterRiverEdgeNJ

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. Join us after all the Masses on March 22nd and 23rd to purchase
Meet the Speakers for our 2025 Lenten Parish Mission!!! 🌟 We are so excited to have St. Peter’s own lead us in three nights of prayer! Swipe to learn more about the five staff members presenting during the Mission and their topic. We are so b
Join us for an evening of Line Dancing at St. Peter’s in support of a young community members of ours, Cian Dankin! Cian is battling a rare form of cancer and all proceeds from our upcoming Line Dance fundraiser will support Alice’s Arc,
Striving to grow in your relationship with God but feel like you don’t know how to pray? All are encouraged to attend St. Peter’s Lenten Parish Mission, where we will have the opportunity to learn about different ways to pray and then p
On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the Rite of Election with all the catechumens who are journeying towards Full Communion with the Catholic Church! St. Peter’s OCIA Coordinator, Chris Black, led our catechumen Jesse through the
Calling all high school students!!! Are you interested in growing your faith this summer? Do you want to spend a week on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus? 🍀 You should go to Vision! Vision is a 5-day faith retreat for specifically designed for
Last Saturday, our Confirmation Candidates gathered for their retreat. Throughout the day they played games, heard talks, had small group time, went to Adoration, and ended the day with Mass! 🤍 It was a beautiful day of prayer, reflection, and fun
If you had the opportunity to save up to 3 lives this weekend, would you do it? Say yes by signing up to give blood at Saturday's blood drive! It's happening this Saturday, March 8th from 9am to 3pm in the Parish Center. It's extremely helpful if you
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Communications Ministry 3/19
Mar
19
Serve the Church

Communications Ministry 3/19

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. This March 19th meeting will take place at 7:30pm in the Library.

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

The latest from @StPeterRiverEdgeNJ

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. Join us after all the Masses on March 22nd and 23rd to purchase
Meet the Speakers for our 2025 Lenten Parish Mission!!! 🌟 We are so excited to have St. Peter’s own lead us in three nights of prayer! Swipe to learn more about the five staff members presenting during the Mission and their topic. We are so b
Join us for an evening of Line Dancing at St. Peter’s in support of a young community members of ours, Cian Dankin! Cian is battling a rare form of cancer and all proceeds from our upcoming Line Dance fundraiser will support Alice’s Arc,
Striving to grow in your relationship with God but feel like you don’t know how to pray? All are encouraged to attend St. Peter’s Lenten Parish Mission, where we will have the opportunity to learn about different ways to pray and then p
On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the Rite of Election with all the catechumens who are journeying towards Full Communion with the Catholic Church! St. Peter’s OCIA Coordinator, Chris Black, led our catechumen Jesse through the
Calling all high school students!!! Are you interested in growing your faith this summer? Do you want to spend a week on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus? 🍀 You should go to Vision! Vision is a 5-day faith retreat for specifically designed for
Last Saturday, our Confirmation Candidates gathered for their retreat. Throughout the day they played games, heard talks, had small group time, went to Adoration, and ended the day with Mass! 🤍 It was a beautiful day of prayer, reflection, and fun
If you had the opportunity to save up to 3 lives this weekend, would you do it? Say yes by signing up to give blood at Saturday's blood drive! It's happening this Saturday, March 8th from 9am to 3pm in the Parish Center. It's extremely helpful if you
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Communications Ministry 2/19 Meeting
Feb
19
Serve the Church

Communications Ministry 2/19 Meeting

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.

The latest from @StPeterRiverEdgeNJ

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. Join us after all the Masses on March 22nd and 23rd to purchase
Meet the Speakers for our 2025 Lenten Parish Mission!!! 🌟 We are so excited to have St. Peter’s own lead us in three nights of prayer! Swipe to learn more about the five staff members presenting during the Mission and their topic. We are so b
Join us for an evening of Line Dancing at St. Peter’s in support of a young community members of ours, Cian Dankin! Cian is battling a rare form of cancer and all proceeds from our upcoming Line Dance fundraiser will support Alice’s Arc,
Striving to grow in your relationship with God but feel like you don’t know how to pray? All are encouraged to attend St. Peter’s Lenten Parish Mission, where we will have the opportunity to learn about different ways to pray and then p
On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the Rite of Election with all the catechumens who are journeying towards Full Communion with the Catholic Church! St. Peter’s OCIA Coordinator, Chris Black, led our catechumen Jesse through the
Calling all high school students!!! Are you interested in growing your faith this summer? Do you want to spend a week on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus? 🍀 You should go to Vision! Vision is a 5-day faith retreat for specifically designed for
Last Saturday, our Confirmation Candidates gathered for their retreat. Throughout the day they played games, heard talks, had small group time, went to Adoration, and ended the day with Mass! 🤍 It was a beautiful day of prayer, reflection, and fun
If you had the opportunity to save up to 3 lives this weekend, would you do it? Say yes by signing up to give blood at Saturday's blood drive! It's happening this Saturday, March 8th from 9am to 3pm in the Parish Center. It's extremely helpful if you
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Communications Ministry 1/15 Meeting
Jan
15
Serve the Church

Communications Ministry 1/15 Meeting

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 in the Parish Center at 7:30pm.

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

The latest from @StPeterRiverEdgeNJ

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. Join us after all the Masses on March 22nd and 23rd to purchase
Meet the Speakers for our 2025 Lenten Parish Mission!!! 🌟 We are so excited to have St. Peter’s own lead us in three nights of prayer! Swipe to learn more about the five staff members presenting during the Mission and their topic. We are so b
Join us for an evening of Line Dancing at St. Peter’s in support of a young community members of ours, Cian Dankin! Cian is battling a rare form of cancer and all proceeds from our upcoming Line Dance fundraiser will support Alice’s Arc,
Striving to grow in your relationship with God but feel like you don’t know how to pray? All are encouraged to attend St. Peter’s Lenten Parish Mission, where we will have the opportunity to learn about different ways to pray and then p
On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the Rite of Election with all the catechumens who are journeying towards Full Communion with the Catholic Church! St. Peter’s OCIA Coordinator, Chris Black, led our catechumen Jesse through the
Calling all high school students!!! Are you interested in growing your faith this summer? Do you want to spend a week on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus? 🍀 You should go to Vision! Vision is a 5-day faith retreat for specifically designed for
Last Saturday, our Confirmation Candidates gathered for their retreat. Throughout the day they played games, heard talks, had small group time, went to Adoration, and ended the day with Mass! 🤍 It was a beautiful day of prayer, reflection, and fun
If you had the opportunity to save up to 3 lives this weekend, would you do it? Say yes by signing up to give blood at Saturday's blood drive! It's happening this Saturday, March 8th from 9am to 3pm in the Parish Center. It's extremely helpful if you
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Communications Ministry 12/11 Meeting
Dec
11
Serve the Church

Communications Ministry 12/11 Meeting

Our next Communications Ministry meeting is on Wednesday, December 11th from 7:30-8:30pm. Please meet us at the Parish Library (next to the chapel). At this time we are in particular need of volunteers to help capture photos at upcoming St. Peter's Advent and Christmas events and services, and to take on small creative projects for our social media. All are welcome! Questions? Please contact Liz Rutz at communications@saint-peter.org.

The latest from @StPeterRiverEdgeNJ

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. Join us after all the Masses on March 22nd and 23rd to purchase
Meet the Speakers for our 2025 Lenten Parish Mission!!! 🌟 We are so excited to have St. Peter’s own lead us in three nights of prayer! Swipe to learn more about the five staff members presenting during the Mission and their topic. We are so b
Join us for an evening of Line Dancing at St. Peter’s in support of a young community members of ours, Cian Dankin! Cian is battling a rare form of cancer and all proceeds from our upcoming Line Dance fundraiser will support Alice’s Arc,
Striving to grow in your relationship with God but feel like you don’t know how to pray? All are encouraged to attend St. Peter’s Lenten Parish Mission, where we will have the opportunity to learn about different ways to pray and then p
On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the Rite of Election with all the catechumens who are journeying towards Full Communion with the Catholic Church! St. Peter’s OCIA Coordinator, Chris Black, led our catechumen Jesse through the
Calling all high school students!!! Are you interested in growing your faith this summer? Do you want to spend a week on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus? 🍀 You should go to Vision! Vision is a 5-day faith retreat for specifically designed for
Last Saturday, our Confirmation Candidates gathered for their retreat. Throughout the day they played games, heard talks, had small group time, went to Adoration, and ended the day with Mass! 🤍 It was a beautiful day of prayer, reflection, and fun
If you had the opportunity to save up to 3 lives this weekend, would you do it? Say yes by signing up to give blood at Saturday's blood drive! It's happening this Saturday, March 8th from 9am to 3pm in the Parish Center. It's extremely helpful if you
View Event →
Ushers Ministry Info Sessions
Nov
23
to Nov 24
Serve the Church

Ushers Ministry Info Sessions

“Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place.”
— Henri J.M. Nouwen

Are you being called to minister in hospitality?

Our Ushers Ministry is being revamped with expanded and more focused roles for these dedicated men and women. Ushers play a vital part in the Mass experience by offering a warm welcome to all who enter God’s house, assisting parishioners in need, and providing leadership and security during events. Both current ushers and any parishioners interested in serving are invited to attend an info session with Father AJ. Please choose one of the following options :

  • Saturday, November 23rd after the 5pm Mass OR

  • Sunday, November 24th after the 10am Mass

“For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
— Psalm 84:10
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Communications Ministry 10/24 Meeting
Oct
24
Serve the Church

Communications Ministry 10/24 Meeting

Our St. Peter’s Communications Ministry serves our parish through spreading awareness of what’s happening in our faith community and building community connections and spiritual support beyond the Mass. This small team of volunteers runs our Facebook and Instagram pages, website, bulletin, media screen and livestream.

A multitude of creative passions and talents are always needed — photography, journalism, project management, web design, graphic design, writing, social media management, video production, and more.

New and returning faces are always welcome to join our meeting in the Parish Center from 7:30-8:30pm.

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

The latest from @StPeterRiverEdgeNJ

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. Join us after all the Masses on March 22nd and 23rd to purchase
Meet the Speakers for our 2025 Lenten Parish Mission!!! 🌟 We are so excited to have St. Peter’s own lead us in three nights of prayer! Swipe to learn more about the five staff members presenting during the Mission and their topic. We are so b
Join us for an evening of Line Dancing at St. Peter’s in support of a young community members of ours, Cian Dankin! Cian is battling a rare form of cancer and all proceeds from our upcoming Line Dance fundraiser will support Alice’s Arc,
Striving to grow in your relationship with God but feel like you don’t know how to pray? All are encouraged to attend St. Peter’s Lenten Parish Mission, where we will have the opportunity to learn about different ways to pray and then p
On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the Rite of Election with all the catechumens who are journeying towards Full Communion with the Catholic Church! St. Peter’s OCIA Coordinator, Chris Black, led our catechumen Jesse through the
Calling all high school students!!! Are you interested in growing your faith this summer? Do you want to spend a week on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus? 🍀 You should go to Vision! Vision is a 5-day faith retreat for specifically designed for
Last Saturday, our Confirmation Candidates gathered for their retreat. Throughout the day they played games, heard talks, had small group time, went to Adoration, and ended the day with Mass! 🤍 It was a beautiful day of prayer, reflection, and fun
If you had the opportunity to save up to 3 lives this weekend, would you do it? Say yes by signing up to give blood at Saturday's blood drive! It's happening this Saturday, March 8th from 9am to 3pm in the Parish Center. It's extremely helpful if you
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Altar Server Training and Retraining
Oct
20
Kids & Youth, Serve the Church

Altar Server Training and Retraining

Altar Server Training for 5th grade to high school students will be available on Sunday, October 20th at 11am (after the 10am Mass) in the church. We will go over the responsibilities of altar servers and go through the steps of a typical mass, including any updates for those already serving.

If interested, please email Kyle Guinta, Altar Server Coordinator, at AltarServers@saint-peter.org.

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Altar Server Training
Oct
5
Kids & Youth, Serve the Church

Altar Server Training

Altar Server Training for 5th grade to high school students will be available on Saturday, October 5th from 11am to 12pm in the church. We will go over the responsibilities of altar servers and go through the steps of a typical mass.

If interested, please email Kyle Guinta, Altar Server Coordinator, at AltarServers@saint-peter.org.

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St. Peter’s Carnival 2024
Sep
19
to Sep 22
Community & Spirituality, Serve the Church, Kids & Youth

St. Peter’s Carnival 2024

The St. Peter's Carnival is returning September 19th - 22nd. You can visit the full Carnival website here.

Discounted pre-sale ride tickets are now available.

Pricing

  • Digital, pre-Sale ride tickets are 60 tickets for $40.

  • At the Carnival tickets will be 60 tickets for $60.

Tickets per ride

  • On average Kiddie rides are 4-5 tickets.

  • Intermediate rides 6-7 tickets

  • Premium rides up to 9 tickets per ride.

Volunteer for a game booth!

The Carnival Sign Up Genius Is live! Our carnival is successful due to all of our wonderful volunteers. Please donate your time and talents in one of our game booths! Volunteer for your favorite game! All volunteers must be 18 years or older.

Raffle tickets!

Raffle tickets are available at the Welcome Desk in the church Gathering Space, in the Rectory and online via Faith Direct. Purchased tickets can be returned in collection baskets, to the rectory or to the Carnival Committee after masses.

  • First Prize: 40% of total proceeds raised

  • Second Prize: 6% of total proceeds raised

  • Third Prize: 4% of total proceeds raised

Last year’s first prize was over $14,000! We thank you for your support and generosity.

Feel free to contact the Carnival Committee with any questions or comments. If you are interested in learning more about joining the committee please reach out! Carnival@saint-peter.org

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Communications Ministry 9/12 Meeting
Sep
12
Serve the Church

Communications Ministry 9/12 Meeting

Our St. Peter’s Communications Ministry serves our parish through spreading awareness of what’s happening in our faith community and building community connections and spiritual support beyond the Mass. This small team of volunteers runs our Facebook and Instagram pages, website, bulletin, media screen and livestream.

A multitude of creative passions and talents are always needed — photography, journalism, project management, web design, graphic design, writing, social media management, video production, and more.

New and returning faces are always welcome to join our meeting in the Parish Center from 7:30-8:30pm.

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

The latest from @StPeterRiverEdgeNJ

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. Join us after all the Masses on March 22nd and 23rd to purchase
Meet the Speakers for our 2025 Lenten Parish Mission!!! 🌟 We are so excited to have St. Peter’s own lead us in three nights of prayer! Swipe to learn more about the five staff members presenting during the Mission and their topic. We are so b
Join us for an evening of Line Dancing at St. Peter’s in support of a young community members of ours, Cian Dankin! Cian is battling a rare form of cancer and all proceeds from our upcoming Line Dance fundraiser will support Alice’s Arc,
Striving to grow in your relationship with God but feel like you don’t know how to pray? All are encouraged to attend St. Peter’s Lenten Parish Mission, where we will have the opportunity to learn about different ways to pray and then p
On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the Rite of Election with all the catechumens who are journeying towards Full Communion with the Catholic Church! St. Peter’s OCIA Coordinator, Chris Black, led our catechumen Jesse through the
Calling all high school students!!! Are you interested in growing your faith this summer? Do you want to spend a week on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus? 🍀 You should go to Vision! Vision is a 5-day faith retreat for specifically designed for
Last Saturday, our Confirmation Candidates gathered for their retreat. Throughout the day they played games, heard talks, had small group time, went to Adoration, and ended the day with Mass! 🤍 It was a beautiful day of prayer, reflection, and fun
If you had the opportunity to save up to 3 lives this weekend, would you do it? Say yes by signing up to give blood at Saturday's blood drive! It's happening this Saturday, March 8th from 9am to 3pm in the Parish Center. It's extremely helpful if you
View Event →