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November 14, 2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
REVISED CHURCH SCHEDULE
Since the onset of the COVID pandemic in Spring 2020, we and the entire world have been confronted with this dangerous disease. We have endured significant disruption of our regular "normal" life and schedules. Many of us have been affected by changes in our work, our ... Read More »
November 7, 2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Last week we celebrated the feasts of All Saints and that of All Souls. Those annual feasts of the Church remind us to pray for our relatives and friends who have died. The month of November is dedicated to the Poor Souls and all the faithful departed whom we ... Read More »
October 31, 2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Ask any child/adult what is today (October 31) and many will reply...... It's Halloween and "Trick or Treat." It's time for candy, hot dogs, and parties for both kids & adults. It's time for scary tales and movies, of carved pumpkins and varieties of costumes both funny and frightening.
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October 24, 2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
As I wrote in last weekend's bulletin, it was in 1926 that Pope Pius XI, instituted World Mission Sunday for the universal Church. He asked Catholics to pray, learn about the missions and give donations for those working in mission territories as well as all the people they served. ... Read More »
October 17,2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
In 1926 Pope Pius XI, instituted World Mission Sunday for the universal Church. He asked Catholics to pray, learn about the missions and give donations for those working in mission territories as well as all the people they served. His concern was to foster a sense of responsibility in ... Read More »
October 10, 2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
As I mentioned in last weekend's bulletin, during the month of October the Catholic Church in the USA directs our attention to a special focus on Respect for Life. There are many facets of Respect for life: Care for the unborn, those suffering from poverty, the elderly, ending all ... Read More »
October 3,2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
During the month of October, throughout the Church in the USA, we focus attention on our call to promote Respect for all of Life.
On Monday, October 4, we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis showed care and concern for all, especially the poor. He reverenced ... Read More »
September 26, 2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI RESPECT LIFE
Monday, October 4, we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis showed care and concern for all, especially the poor. He reverenced God’s hand in all creation. He lived his life so faithful to that of Christ that he is called ... Read More »
September 19, 2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Here is some brief information about some of the things happening at St. Peter's Church this month. After these items, you will find an article from Sr. Fran Sulzer, FSPA and Br. Guillermo Morales, OFM about Spiritual Direction and their ministry here at St. Peter's Church.
Fr. Michael
SEMINARIAN ... Read More »
September 12, 2021
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
On Monday, September 10, 2001 Fr. Mychal Judge, a Franciscan priest and NYFD Chaplain celebrated Mass for a group of firefighters. In his homily he preached, “You do what God has called you to do. You get on that rig, you go out and do the job. No matter ... Read More »