Ministries

MINISTRIES AND PARISH FAMILY LIFE

LIVING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH

FAITH FORMATION: Faith formation includes CCD, Confirmation Class, RCIA, and VBS. We also have pre-marriage preparation with trained married couples in preparing couples for the Sacrament of Marriage. and Baptisms. MORE...

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY: Our Children's Ministry at St Peter's includes CCD for Kindergarten through 8th grade, as well as VBS. Using a Faith based program, each summer youngsters from PK-6th grade learn the love Christ has for them. From the spirit charged music center to the creative arts and crafts, a special emphasis is placed on the Eucharist. MORE...

ST VINCENT DE PAUL: A committee of volunteers providing emergency financial relief, basic household necessities and food baskets for those in need, as well as a free clothing bank open every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. SVDP is run completely on the selfless donations of others. MORE...

YOUTH MINISTRY: High School Youth Group meetings take are Sundays from Sept - June directly following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Middle School Youth Group meets once a month. Spiritual formation mixed with fun and fellowship is the theme. Leadership, discipleship and servanthood are focused on. MORE...

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Council members operate as representatives of our parish family and gather the thoughts and ideas of the community. The ideas are presented to the council for discussion and implementation into parish life. The councils' performance is dependent upon the input of all parishioners. MORE...

PARISH FAMILY CELEBRATIONS: Our parish family celebrations include our twice yearly Feast Day Potlucks, taking place on the Epiphany of our Lord Sunday and the Feast of St Peter. On the 2nd Sunday of October, our Families in Faith ministry hosts a day of family fun and food open to all families of St. Peter Parish. MORE...

ALTAR SOCIETY: Open to all adult female members of the Parish, with a mission to serve the social needs of the Parish and surrounding community. Meetings are every second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. from September - June. MORE...

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: A group of men dedicated to serving the greater good of the Church family and surrounding community. Open for initiation to all men who are members of the Parish in good standing, meetings are the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. MORE...

MUSIC MINISTRY: Choir members, instrumentalists and cantors are a dynamic part of the Liturgy. With different Choirs for Christmas, Easter, Funerals and Weddings, as well as a fantastic Contemporary Youth Choir and the Children’s Holiday Choir, opportunities exist year round. MORE...

RCIA: Interested in knowing more about the Catholic Faith? RCIA is a perfect place to brush up on your Faith. Practicing parishioners in good standing are invited to be sponsors for the adults participating in RCIA and the youth in Confirmation. Share your faith and grow together in Christ’s love as you help to nurture them in their faith journey.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: A symbol of our daily call to be a Eucharist for others, EOMs distribute Communion during Mass. As an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, lay people can serve the Catholic Church by distributing Holy Communion during Mass and bringing it to the homebound. MORE...

LECTORS: An opportunity to actively participate in the Liturgy while enriching one’s understanding of the Scripture, Lectors convey God’s Word each week to the Parish community through prayerful preparation and proclamation. MORE...

ALTAR SERVERS: In service to our Lord and our Parish, trained individuals assist in the preparation of vessels and books during Mass, as well as assisting the Presider during Mass and with cleaning up afterward. Anyone from second grade to adulthood is eligible for this ministry. MORE...

DISCIPLESHIP: By living out discipleship of Christ and trying to reach out to others we assist in volunteering, participate in the Giving Tree at Christmas , Spring Festival- our annual church Festival and Carnival, Community Thanksgiving Dinner, and more. MORE...

FAMILIES IN FAITH: A ministry devoted to strengthening the Church Community as a whole by addressing the spiritual needs of individual families and their members through faith and family based outreach, fellowship and service opportunities. MORE...

COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS: EOM’s distribute Communion to the sick and shut-in Catholics of the surrounding communities on the First Friday of each month, as well as pray with those unable to receive the Eucharist any longer. MORE...

SMALL FAITH GROUPS: A community of God’s people living out the mission of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. We are committed to meeting regularly for prayer, study, fellowship and serving one another in the love of Christ.” Groups meet regularly to dive into, discuss and discern the Word of God. MORE...

SENIOR MINISTRY: Providing encouragement and support for senior parishioners and shut-ins through fellowship and special event opportunities.
Seniors 50 and older gather at 9 am each First Friday for Mass, followed by breakfast at a local restaurant for conversation and fellowship. MORE...

DIGITAL EVANGELIZATION: Using digital technology and media for ministry, this new and exciting group is responsible for the church website, Social media, mobile digital media center, church photography and videography. Always looking for more creative and intuitive ways to use digital media as our Pope suggested. MORE...

MEN'S MINISTRY: Our Men's Ministry meets monthly for breakfast and gathers to strengthen their Faith by scripture study, and fellowship. Bringing men closer to Christ and transforming their lives, equipping men for success, the Men's Ministry is open to all men of the parish. MORE...