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In order to accommodate those who desire more physical distancing during Mass, our gym will be available for the 10:00 am Sunday Mass. The Mass will be live streamed to the gym and Holy Communion will be brought over at the appropriate time.

Due to the rapid spread of the Covid virus, we will not gather for donuts and coffee in January. Check back here to see if it will be back in February. We certainly hope so!

We will be hosting our annual Holy Hour for the Unborn at 7:00 PM. on Friday, January 21st. The US Supreme Court legalized abortion on January 22, 1973, 49 years ago. We will gather to pray for the living and deceased unborn, as well as pray that our unborn children will again be protected in law as well as in our hearts and minds.

As part of the expectation of marriage preparation, there is a day-long retreat called Pre-Cana. The date for our 2022 Pre-Cana is February 5th. The day will take place in Apostles Hall, which is located under the Church building (entry door faces out to the main parking lot). Click here to fill out the registration and pay the $65 fee (which includes meals and all materials for the day). Please register as soon as possible.

Since January 1st falls on a Saturday, Mary Mother of God is not a holy day of Obligation this year. Our Mass for this Saturday, January 1st, will be at 9:00 am, instead of our normal 8:15 am. Morning Prayer will be at 8:20 am.

Our priests will be hearing confessions on Saturday, January 1st from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.

Our Mass Times for the Epiphany are our normal Sunday Mass times: Saturday: Vigil Mass, January 1st at 5:00 pm Sunday, January 2nd at 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00 am (Livestreamed) and 12:00pm

Hope is the defining feature and characteristic of a Catholic. Join Fr Joe as we examine the hope of Advent lived out in our lives. 7:00pm in the Church on December 2nd and 9th.

The Mass times for the Holy Day of Obligation are: 12/7/2021 - 7:00 pm (Vigil) 12/8/2021 - 6:30 am, 8:15 am (School Children will attend this Mass) and 7:00 pm The 8:15 am and 7:00 pm Masses will be live streamed

All are invited to attend a special Advent daily Mass on Friday, December 10th, at 7:00 pm. A "Rorate Mass" is a traditional Advent devotion where Mass is celebrated by candlelight, accompanied by Gregorian chant in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary (including the chant "Rorate Caeli" - "Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the earth bud forth a Savior." Isaiah 45:8). If you need a moment to slow down and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ, please join us to listen, pray, and experience an old tradition made new.

Our next Community meal is on Wednesday December 29th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This FREE meal will be DRIVE—UP, TAKE OUT ONLY. Please enter from the Root Road entrance, cross the bridge, pull up to the gym and stay in your vehicle. A masked volunteer will bring a hot meal(s) to your car. Exit onto Center Ridge Road. All are welcome!

Sign up to pray for another family during Advent and another family will be praying for yours! Then you come together and meet at a free breakfast on December 12th. Click here for more details and to register.

Holy Hour in honor of St. Joseph will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Scripture, silent prayer and more. November 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.

The joint St. Peter/St. Julie Communal Penance service is an opportunity for you to experience the Lord's forgiveness. Many priests will be available to hear your confession.

Our Advent Memorial Candles are available once again this year. Stop in at the parish center and sign up for a week or more, and a specific station and your loved one will be prayed for by many in our parish. The candle will be lit for that specific week. You can then pick up a votive candle at the office for you to light on Christmas day in memory of your loved one.

The Knights of Columbus's turkey raffle is back! Come to the gym at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 14th for some food, fun and fellowship. You may also win a turkey, ham, basket, 50/50 raffle and more! All are welcome!

Join Fr. Bob and the other Pilgrims to learn about their pilgrimage to Fatima, Avila, Lourdes and other places in between. The presentation will be given on Saturday, November 13th, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. Please call Cheryle (440 327-2201 ext 119) to let her know that you are attending. Please also let her know if you will be bringing a dessert to share.

Our Following Christ series begins on Monday, November 8th. If you have been to Discovering Christ, Alpha, Cursillo or something similar, please join us to learn how to live as a disciple of Christ. These sessions will take place over 7 weeks on Mondays, from 6:30 pm until 7:45 pm in the gym. Please register here.

As you consider which organizations you'll contribute to on this year's Giving Tuesday, consider St. Peter's. The monies collected will support enhancements to the bathrooms in the gym. If you would like to donate in advance of Giving Tuesday, please contact the parish office. Matching Gift opportunities would greatly increase donations to our parish.

THANK YOU to all parishioners who have submitted your Commitment Card to support our parish. If you haven't yet done so, this is the last weekend (11/14/21) to make your commitment. Pray to determine your level of support, complete the card and either bring it to Mass and drop it in the collection basket or drop it off at the Parish Center. To review the brochure, or to complete your card on-line, click here. THANK YOU all for your generosity and prayers for our parish.