St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

09/02/2026

Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic? Maybe you've been coming to Mass with your family for years. Maybe you've been away from faith for a long time. Or maybe lately you've simply found yourself wondering if God might be calling you to something more.

Maybe it’s time to take the next step.

Our OCIA journey will be beginning soon. OCIA is an opportunity to explore the Catholic faith, ask questions, and discover what it means to follow Jesus and become part of the Catholic Church. There’s no pressure and no expectation that you have everything figured out before you begin.

If you're curious, we'd love to hear from you. Contact the Parish Office or learn more at https://spta.church/becoming-catholic/

09/01/2026

Hello, September! A new month, a new season, and lots to look forward to at St. Peter the Apostle!

As summer begins to wind down and we settle back into familiar routines, may this new month bring new opportunities to grow in faith, spend time with the people we love, and notice the many ways God is at work in our lives.

Whatever September holds, we step into it with gratitude and trust.

A new month. New beginnings. God’s faithfulness remains.
May God bless you and your family in the month ahead!

08/29/2026

What a great night! 🌽🎶

Our 2nd Annual Parish Corn Roast was a wonderful evening of good food, great music, lots of laughter, and even better company. It was so good to see the hall packed and so many people enjoying being together as a parish family.

A huge shoutout to all of our incredible volunteers who worked so hard behind the scenes and throughout the evening to make it all happen. From preparing and serving the food, to setting up, cleaning up, welcoming everyone, and everything in between, thank you! We couldn’t have done it without you.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made this year's Corn Roast such a great night. Already looking forward to next year! 🌽❤️

08/28/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.

And what a story Augustine had....Before becoming one of the greatest saints and theologians in the history of the Church, Augustine lived a pretty wild life. He searched for happiness in all kinds of places, wrestled with faith, made more than a few bad decisions, and spent years running from the God who was quietly pursuing him.

But eventually, Augustine surrendered. His encounter with Christ changed everything, and he gave the rest of his life completely to God. Looking back on all that searching, Augustine would write one of his most famous lines:
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”

Maybe that’s why Augustine’s story still speaks so powerfully today. We can spend a lifetime searching for something to satisfy the deepest longing of the human heart, only to discover that what we were really searching for all along was God.
St. Augustine, pray for us.

08/27/2026

🌽🎉 SOLD OUT!!! 🎉🌽
Well, you did it! Our 2nd Annual Parish Corn Roast is officially SOLD OUT, and tomorrow we’re looking forward to welcoming a full house for what just might be the event of the summer at St. Peter the Apostle!

Tomorrow we’ll be firing things up and getting everything ready fresh for a great evening together: corn on the cob, pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, live music, and, most importantly, a whole lot of great company!

To everyone who grabbed a ticket: come hungry! We can’t wait to welcome you tomorrow at 6PM!

And a huge THANK YOU to all of our volunteers who will be working hard to make it all happen.

See you at the Corn Roast! 🌽

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾
Tell us your pup's name in the comments!

08/24/2026

Many of you may remember Andrew Roelands, who spent a summer with us here at St. Peter the Apostle a few years ago as part of his seminary formation.

We’re very happy to share that Andrew will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate at 7PM on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter-in-Chains in Peterborough.

Ordination to the diaconate is an important step on Andrew’s journey toward the priesthood, and it’s a joy for us as a parish to see someone who shared in the life of our community continue to respond generously to the Lord’s call.

Please keep Andrew in your prayers as he prepares for his ordination, and pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and guide him in his vocation.

Congratulations, Andrew! Be assured of the prayers of your friends here at St. Peter the Apostle.

08/21/2026

A little weather heads-up for Killbear Mass this weekend!

The forecast is looking a little wet for Saturday, but remember: our 6:30 PM Mass at Killbear is rain or shine! ☔️ So if it’s just raining, we’ll still be gathering at the Amphitheatre for Mass.

The one exception is thunder and lightning. ⛈️ Because Mass is celebrated outdoors, if there is thunder or lightning in the area, Mass will be cancelled for everyone’s safety.

So keep an eye on the skies, bring your rain gear, and hopefully we’ll see you Saturday at 6:30 PM at the Killbear Amphitheatre!

08/21/2026

Today is the feast day of Pope St. Pius X, the first Pope elected in the 20th century. Pius reigned from 1903 to 1914.

He encouraged the practice of receiving First Holy Communion at about the age of 7, rather than delaying it until adolescence, so that young children would have access to the graces of the sacrament.

He also condemned several philosophical and theological trends, known collectively as "Modernism," which he saw as threatening the Church's witness to objective truth - a danger whose underlying temptations remain with us.

He was a shepherd who was gentle with the mysteries of salvation, inviting all to the grace and mercy of Christ, yet firm in holding to unchanging truth.

He was canonized a saint by Pope Pius XII in 1954.
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!

08/19/2026