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Through the grace of God and the commitment of the Catholic Community, we a parish devoted to imitating the life of Christ, as proclaimed in the Holy Gospels, offer a gathering place for worship, service, and fellowship for all.

As ambassadors for Christ, we serve the faithful, those who have strayed from the faith, and those who are not members of the faith community so that all may be reconciled to God.

News

Women’s Group invites you to attend the Spring Benefit/Diaper Drive for Birthright.

St. Peter’s Church Women’s Group invites you to attend the 2024 Spring Benefit and Diaper Drive for Birthright of Somerset.  It will be held on Sunday, April 28, after 12:15 Mass in St. Peter’s parish hall.  Donation is $20 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Please bring a package of diapers for Birthright (all sizes are needed).   There will be a 50/50 drawing and raffle drawings.  Seating is limited to 100 persons.  Deadline to purchase tickets is April 15.  Tickets will be sold the weekends of April 6/7 and 13/14 in the church after Masses.  You may also contact Margaret Charney at 814-442-1697 or Sue Hook at 814-443-3593 for ticket information.

 



 
Lenten Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary

As we enter into the solemn season of Lent, all are invited to participate in the sacred practice of Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday evenings at 7pm beginning  Tuesday, February 20th.  This time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament offers us an opportunity to draw closer to God, seek His guidance, and quiet our minds and hearts and the world around us—even for just a short time.  The Tabernacle will be open form 7-8 pm each Tuesday for quiet prayer and a holy rosary will be prayed at 7:45pm before closing the Tabernacle.  In the midst of our busy lives and the distractions of the world, Lent calls us to pause, to turn inward, and examine our relationship with God.  All are invited to come for the entire hour or even just a short amount of time.  How happy our Lord will be to see you even for a little while! 



 
Mary's Way of the Cross Stations at St. Peter's Church

For the 4th consecutive year members of the St. Peter's Church Women's Group will be leading these beautiful Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 1PM during the Lenten season. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, made that first Way of the Cross.  These Stations attempt to present that viewpoint, through Mary's eyes, what Jesus went through on the way to Calvary.  All parishioners are invited to attend these beautiful stations!
 
 


 
Choosing Godparents for Baptism

In light of last week’s Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, here is the description of the role of Godparent for the Sacrament of Baptism. This is a review of the guidelines established by the Catholic Church concerning Godparent eligibility. These regulations should be considered before the parents of a child ask someone to be a Godparent for their son or daughter:  

·         The decision as to who should be a Godparent should be based upon who would provide the best example of Catholic living for the child and not merely for reasons of maintaining family harmony. A Godparent is chosen not primarily to honor the Godparent, but for the wellbeing and faith development of the child.  

 

·         In order to be a Godparent for Baptism, an individual must be a practicing Catholic, at least 16 years of age and have received the Sacraments of Initiation (i.e. Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation). 'Furthermore, if this person is married, then the marriage must be a valid, sacramental marriage (i.e. one recognized and blessed by the Catholic Church).  

 

·         The potential Godparent must be registered in a Catholic parish and able to obtain from his or her parish priest a letter of eligibility to be a Godparent. Only one Godparent is required by Church law. This Godparent may be a man or a woman. However, if two Godparents are selected (the more common practice), then there must be one man and one woman chosen. In other words, a child cannot have two men or two women as Godparents.  

 

·         In extraordinary situations when two Catholic Godparents cannot be found, then a baptized person who belongs to another Christian denomination (e.g. Methodist, Lutheran, or Presbyterian) may serve as a Christian Witness. However, former Catholics who have left the Catholic Church for another Christian denomination are not permitted to serve as Christian Witnesses.  

 

Since Baptism is the initial, foundational Sacrament in the life of a Catholic, great care must be taken in deciding who will serve as a Godparent. The guidelines above are meant to assist parents in making a reasonable and secure decision as to who will fulfill this critical role for their child. Since they are provided by the universal Church and individual priests are not vested with the authority to dispense from them, these guidelines will be strictly followed at St. Peters Church.



 

ORDINARY SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses

Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:15 pm

Weekday & Holy Day Masses

As announced in the bulletin.

CONFESSIONS

Saturday 2:45 pm
Anytime upon request.
Additional times during Advent & Lent.