21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

Jesus asks His disciples a question, “Who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ— the Son of the living God.” Simon Peter didn’t “figure out” Jesus’ identity on his own. Rather, it was revealed to Peter by God our Father. When we say “Amen”, let it be our personal affirmation of Peter’s answer to Jesus’ question.

The annual Priest’s Convocation will be held Wednesday, September 6th through Friday, September 8th. Since the convocation begins at 11:00 A.M., our monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be transferred to Wednesday, September 13th .

Each year, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is held in every parish of the Archdiocese nearest to the Feast of the Holy Cross. This year the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available on Wednesday, September 13th from 5:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M.

The RCIA and ADULT CONFIRMATION classes will begin on Thursday, September 14th . If you or anyone you know would like to become a Catholic or you are 18 years of age or older who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact me at the rectory.

I would like to inform everyone that I will be retiring on June 30, 2024. That means a new pastor will be named for St. Peter Parish. It has been a privilege to be the pastor of my home parish. I will be staying in the area. If you know of someone who has a house or an apartment that I could rent, please let me know.

Have a Blessed Week!