Author: Media Ministry

Good Afternoon Saint Peter,

Please read the information below carefully.

Due to the virtual certainty of significant snowfall and poor road conditions:

-Sunday Masses will NOT be celebrated on January 25th at 7:00, 9:00, or 11:00 am.  

-The Saturday, 5:00 pm Anticipated Mass on January 24th WILL take place as normal.

Heavy snow is expected to continue into the early hours on Monday, with the potential for ice and sleet on the back end.  Our facilities staff and landscaping company will then need ample time to clear the parking lot and walkways before they are safe for vehicular and foot traffic.

For your own safety, and out of respect for rescue personnel and road crews, please do not attempt to drive to Saint Peter on Sunday morning.  

The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed and the Adoration Chapel locked after the conclusion of the Saturday 5:00 Mass.  The Lord will be exposed once again on Tuesday Morning.  In regard to Monday, as always we are following the closure schedule for Pope John Paul II School.  If the school is closed, there will not be an 8:30am Mass and the office will be closed.  

The decision to cancel Sunday Masses was not made in haste, and many factors have been considered, most especially the safety of our congregation.  While weather cancellations often elicit strong opinions, we are always called to act charitably and in good faith.

Again, the Saturday 5pm Anticipated Mass WILL be celebrated, allowing for our parishioners to fulfill their weekly Mass obligation.  We expect to Livestream the Saturday Mass as well.

Please pray for those tasked with our safety and cleanup during inclement weather, particularly our faithful and dedicated parish facilities staff. 
Take care, be safe, and God bless you all.

Saint Peter Clergy and Staff

Good Day Saint Peter,

We are writing to you all today with guidance regarding the significant winter storm forecasted for this coming Sunday, January 25.

Despite some variance between forecasting models, we are facing with virtual certainty at least 12 inches of snow accumulation in our area, with precipitation lasting throughout the day Sunday and into early Monday.

While we remain hopeful, the forecast raises the possibility that our Mass schedule will need to be altered this Sunday.  

Bearing this in mind, we strongly encourage that our parishioners plan to attend Mass on Saturday Evening at 5pm. 

Regarding Sunday Mass Obligations:

The Saturday Anticipated Mass (often referred to as the “Vigil”) features the same readings/prayers as its Sunday counterparts and, importantly, fulfills our Sunday obligation just the same.  

If it is not possible for you to attend mass on Saturday evening, know that the obligation to attend mass does not apply in cases of illness, dangerous travel, or other serious reasons.

The 8:30am Saturday Mass does not fulfill our Sunday obligation.

Any decision to cancel Sunday Masses is not made in haste, and many factors are considered.  While snow cancellations often elicit strong opinions, we are always called to act charitably and in good faith.

An announcement will be made by 3:00pm on Saturday as to whether Sunday Morning Masses will be held.

Please pray for your friends and neighbors along with all those working to keep us safe and mobile in the storm.

Saint Peter Clergy and Staff 

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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

(Confessions)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

6:15 to 7:00 P.M.

Saturday, December 20, 2025

3:30 to 4:30 P.M.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

6:15 to 7:00 P.M.

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CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

Christmas Eve

Solemn Mass at 4:00, 7:00, 9:00 P.M.

Christmas Day

Solemn Mass at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M.

New Year’s Eve

5:00 P.M. Vigil Mass

Solemnity of Mary Holy Day

New Year’s Day

9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Mass

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