Masses for Feast of the Immaculate Conception
St. Peter’s will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with a Vigil Mass on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., and Masses on the feast day, Wednesday, at 8:15 a.m. Please join us!
Sponsor a Poinsettia for Christmas Season
You are invited to help decorate St. Peter’s Church and remember an absent friend or family member this Christmas season by sponsoring a poinsettia. With your $30 donation, we will purchase a poinsettia and display it in the Church in remembrance of your loved one. Please submit this order form with your donation either to the parish office or in the Sunday collection. Be sure to indicate whether the honoree is deceased or serving in the military. There are special envelopes in the back of the Church. Please call the parish office with any questions (816) 363-2320.
New Group For Young Families
PaLS (Parents and Little Spirits) is a new St. Peter’s group focused on connecting young families. The group gathers on Wednesday mornings, 8:45-10 a.m. in the Church for 20 minutes of Adoration, catered to little ones through music and storytelling, followed by coffee and play either outside or in the nursery, depending on the weather. Please join us!
Join Us For Trunk or Treat Friday Oct. 29
Families are invited to join us for our first Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. in the south parking lot. All are welcome–costumes are encouraged!
Fall Trash Bag Sale Runs Through Oct. 28
It’s time for St. Peter’s Fall Trashbag Sale! Whether you’re cleaning out closets or cleaning up leaves, we’ve got the bag for it. Order through Oct. 28, pick up at school on Nov. 2. See order form for details.
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive
Take home a sweet treat after Masses this weekend,courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. Donations are appreciated and will go to organizations that support those with autism or developmental disabilities. You may also contribute via Venmo to @StPeters-KoC. Thank you!
Fall Food Drive, October 4-10
It’s time to restock the food pantry for fall! Below is a list of items most needed, with grade level suggestions. Donations can be left in the back of Church or dropped off at the Social Services entry at the Legacy Center beginning Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 to 2:00. (This timeframe avoids school traffic.) For school families, there will be collection bins in the school lobby. Thank you!
ECLC – Cake, Brownie or Cookie Mixes and Icing
KINDERGARTEN – Breakfast Cereals or Breakfast Bars
1st Grade: – Corn Bread or Muffin Mixes
2nd Grade – Canned Fruits (Mixed, Pineapple, Pears, Oranges, Peaches) or Applesauce
3rd Grade – Peanut Butter and Jelly
4th Grade – Pasta (Shells, Macaroni, Bowties, and Penne etc.) or Rice 1 lbs pound bags (White or Brown)
5th Grade – Crackers (Saltine/Graham or Snack)
6th Grade – Pasta Sauces or Diced Tomatoes
7th Grade – One Can Meals (Chili, Stew, Chunky Soups)
8th Grade – Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, Ham/Spam, Salmon)
Caution! Handrails Under Repair
You may have noticed some orange cones and caution tape on the Church front steps. The elements have taken a toll and caused some rust damage to the handrails. We will get them repaired and back in use as soon as possible.
Parish Council Seeking New Members
St. Peter’s Parish Council is seeking nominations for new members to fill seats becoming vacant in January 2022. The parish council is an advisory board that assists the pastor in forming policy and strategic plans. If you are interested in learning more, or would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please submit this application via email to Brian Reardon.
St. Peter’s Keys to Sing at Mass, Sunday, October 24
St. Peter’s Keys, our children’s choir, will sing at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Oct. 24. Please plan to join us! If your child is interested in joining the choir, please email stpeterskeyschoir@gmail.com.