June 4, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Today, the Church celebrates the great mystery of the Trinity. As we know, mystery is, by definition, not able to be explained fully. The Trinity has, over the centuries, been a mystery to believers and non-believers alike. However, through our faith and trust in revelation, we have come to ... Read More »

May 28, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

In the second reading today from St. Paul we hear, “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord…..To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” (1 Cor12: 4-7) On this feast ... Read More »

May 21, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

On this day when we recall the Ascension of the Lord, we hear Christ's words to the disciples as found in the Acts of the Apostles, "... you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and ... Read More »

May 14, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

As we gather this weekend to celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter, we also honor and pray this Mother's Day for our mothers, those living and those deceased. It was one hundred nine years ago, on May 9, 1914, that President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday ... Read More »

May 7, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

THIS WEEKEND AT ALL MASSES

This weekend, May 6-7, Br. Vagner and Br. Erlison will preach at all the Masses at St. Peter's about the ministry of their Franciscan Custody of St. Benedict of the Amazon in Brazil. A second collection will be taken up to help the ministry ... Read More »

April 30, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Today, April 30, 2023, marks the 60th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations in the Church. In St. John's Gospel today, we see Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calling each of us to be embraced by his loving heart. Jesus reminds us that “A good shepherd lays down his ... Read More »

April 23, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Next Sunday, April 30, 2023, marks the 60th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations in the Church. Cardinal Blase Cupich has called each of us to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations within the Archdiocese. Every year, World Day of Prayer for Vocations falls on Good Shepherd ... Read More »

April 13, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

I wish to express a very grateful THANK YOU... to our musicians, cantors, readers, ushers, greeters, sacristan, church decorators, security personnel, friars, church staff, benefactors and everyone who came to St. Peter's during the Lenten, Holy Week and Easter services. Because of your great devotion to the Lord and ... Read More »

April 9, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels!Exult, all creation around God’s throne!Jesus Christ, our King, is risen! Sound the trumpet of salvation!”(from The Easter Proclamation)

After forty days of prayer and sacrifice, we have arrived at the great feast of Easter. Christians throughout the world will be gathering in ... Read More »

April 2, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

As we begin our journey once again in Holy Week with Christ, I encourage everyone to attend as many services as possible this week. Whether here at St. Peter's, Holy Name Cathedral, Assumption, Old Saint Mary's, Old Saint Pat's or another parish please try to journey with the Lord ... Read More »