Every year the parish relies on the generosity of parishioners to decorate the church with flowers. If you would like to make a donation to purchase flowers, please make your donation  by using the envelope “Flowers For Christmas ” marked with your name, address and envelope numbers. Thank you for your generosity.

There is a beautiful animated movie that is now in the theatres called “The Star.” In a way that is strangely accurate for a Hollywood movie, it tells the story of the first coming of Christ. The movie begins with the Annunciation by the Angel Gabriel to Mary, when she receives the news that she will be the Virgin Mother of the Christ child. It presents how difficult it was for Mary and Joseph to understand the task that had been entrusted to them to be mother and guardian of the Messiah and the extremely difficult circumstances that they undergo as the Christ child is born. As Mary and Joseph are forced to leave their home of Nazareth and go to Bethlehem to register for the census that has been called for by Caesar Augustus, we see that even for the Holy Family, life at times was very difficult. The movie also presents the story of the three Magi and the jealousy that King Herod had when he heard that a new king was to be born in his territory. He sent out soldiers to destroy the child and prevent him from reigning within his kingdom. The movie tells of the many shepherds and animals that are led to the simple birth place of the Messiah by a great star that lights up the skies and a heavenly choir. Continue reading →

Bulletin for week of December 3, 2017

You are invited to join Sr. Gabriel Riddle and St. Peter’s parishioners for an inspiring 9 day pilgrimage to the Holy Land next year November 21-29, 2018.  This journey of faith will include daily Mass and visits to the holy places where our Christian faith began as followers of Jesus.  The package includes airfare and air taxes, accommodation (double occupancy), breakfast and dinner, transportation and so much more!  Approximate price per person based on double occupancy (excluding gratuities and insurance) is $3,420.  For more information, please click here to download a pdf itinerary or leave your name with St. Peter’s Parish office.

Offering Envelopes for 2018 will be available at the back of the church next weekend. The boxed sets will be organized alphabetically. Please make sure to pick up only the box with your name on it.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE 2018 ENVELOPES UNTIL THE NEW YEAR BEGINS.

Calling all young aspiring actors and actresses (ages 4 to 12)! If you would like to be part of the parish’s Christmas Pageant, please attend a rehearsal after the 11:15 AM Mass on Sunday, December 3, 10 and 17 in the Church. This year the Christmas Pageant will take place immediately before the parish’s 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass (December 24th).

The parish is looking for volunteers to help decorate this year’s Christmas Tree on Saturday, December 16th at St. Peter’s Church following the 5pm Mass. All volunteers who wish to help, are asked to meet at the back of the church near the confessional. Coffee, hot chocolate and festive treats will be served. See you there!