Religious Education is in dire need of Children's Liturgy of the Word leaders on Sundays during the 9:30 AM Mass. We will provide training. Please consider helping! We promise that you will get as much out of it as the kids do. Thank you to those who volunteered this year! You have made such a wonderful impact on our children! They love growing closer to our Lord!
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Please register for PREP! Link for NEW families only. Returning families, please click on the email you received from Parish Giving to register.
PREPRegistration for 2026-27 is OPEN!
Knowing how busy our families are, our format other than the summer week and Sundays, offers our families flexibility as to what they attend to grow their relationship with our Lord.
Our FORMAT
ONE WEEK IMMERSION IN THE SUMMER FOR CHILDREN
4 SUNDAYS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
4 SPIRITUAL EVENTS AT THE PARISH
4 WORKS OF MERCY ALSO KNOWN AS SERVICE AT THE PARISH
ATTEND ADVENT AND LENT PARISH PENANCE SERVICES
FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING THEIR SACRAMENTS, THERE ARE 3 ADDITIONAL TIMES PLUS A RETREAT FOR EACH SACRAMENT.
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PREP is now one week of catechesis (8:30 am to 2:30 pm) for the 2026-27 school year. It will be June 15 to 19, with four Sunday Family Faith sessions (dates TBD).
The Sunday Family Faith Sessions for 2025-26 are Sept.7th, Nov. 23rd, Feb. 1st and April 26th, as well as family participation in four spiritual and four service activities.
Children receiving their Sacraments will meet an additional three times to focus on reception and deeper understanding of the Sacrament.
To All Returning Families:
Registration is now closed. If you’re a returning family, please do not fill out a form. You will receive an email from Parish Giving when registration opened. This email will contain login credentials for a Parish Giving account that was created for you. There is no need for you to create a Parish Giving account. If you didn’t receive an email, please check your spam or any other emails that we may have on file for you. If you check and haven’t found the email, please email us.
To All New Families:
This form is only for New Families: https://www.onesimplifiedforms.com/user?f=0AE04645B916F0BD86448574A06B000D623FD3BA9694FB2C567520ADA192315C3FB0FBC22373F9DC64E892BB26AF419D
Once you complete this form, the Religious Education office will be notified and will review your application. If approved, you will receive an automated email from Parish Giving with login credentials for an account that was created for you. Sign into your Parish Giving account to make a payment and select sessions for your child/ren.
If you have neighbors or friends in our parish who have rising first graders or older children who never attended PREP but would like to start, please refer them to our Parish Website to register for PREP using the new family link. If they are not registered in our parish but would like to be part of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, please have them go to our parish office to register before signing up for PREP. Thank you and God bless!
Help PROVIDED to anyone whose child is older and hasn’t had any religious education outside of your home, learns differently and/or needs to receive his or her Sacraments, please reach out! We will work as a team to come up with a plan! It is never too late to grow our relationship with our Lord!
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We would like to have Children's Liturgy of the Word at least once a month during the school year if not each week but we need volunteers to do so. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out!
News & Events
PREP Starts the week of June 15th - Please register!
Our next Sunday Family Faith Session is Sunday August 30th 2026 followed by November 22nd 2026, January 24th 2027and April 25th 2027. Please plan on attending along with participation in four spiritual and four service activities. Thank you and God bless!
PREPregistration for the upcoming PREP year, 2026/27, is OPEN! PREP is for all children in grades 1 through 7 who attend our public and private schools that aren’t Catholic.
PREP is one week of catechesis (8:30 am to 2:30 pm) beginning on 6/15/26 and ending on 6/19/26 with 4 Sunday Family Faith Sessions held throughout the year as well as family participation in 4 spiritual and 4 Service Activities. For Children who are receiving their Sacraments, we will meet an additional three times to focus on reception and deeper understanding of the Sacrament.
A calendar with the Sunday dates, Sacrament meeting dates as well as dates for Spiritual and Service dates are being worked on and will be sent out when finalized before June. The Spiritual and Service dates will be updated ongoing as different programing is added and please keep in mind, you can participate in service and spiritual events at other places not just at SSPP. For example, attend a retreat at Malvern Retreat house, visit St. John Neumann’s shine or make Advent Wreaths as a group. We hope to plan events at SSPP like we have in the past similar to the day of service that we have each January. Or perhaps as a family you visit a retirement home in our parish or adopt a family through our angel tree at church.
In addition, we are looking for certified teachers to teach as well as volunteers for PREP and other Family Ministry programs. If you or anyone you know is interested, please let us know. Thank you!
Upcoming Children's Masses
Children's Masses are usually the first Sunday of the month during the school year at the 9:30 AM Mass. Doughnuts, bagels and refreshments directly afterwards. Future dates are:
October 4th!
Please join us to hear God's Good News and receive our Lord in the Eucharist at Mass!
Saint's Peter and Paul Children's Masses
are the first Sunday of each month during the 9:30 Mass from October through May!
2026/27 dates are
10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4 and 5/2
with donuts and refreshments afterwards
Click on the QR code to read, bring up the gifts, greet etc. at the Mass
Thanks to all who volunteer! You are a blessing to all of us!
We welcome students of all abilities to our PREP program which meets weekly during the school. In addition, we have an All Ability PREP class that meets once a month during the school year. We also will work with children to receive their Sacraments. Please click on for details and to sign up Please note that we normally meet during the school year but can meet during the summer too! If you child could benefit from additional help, please reach out! We are here for you!
Sacrament Information: First Penance
Sacrament Information: First Penance
FIRST PENANCE 2nd GRADE PREP CLASS *Subject to Change
Sacramental PREP Dates (4:30-6pm in the Church)
Mon. 9/14, Tues. 9/15, Mon. 10/19, Tues. 10/20, Tues. 11/3, Weds. 11/4, Mon 11/9, Tues 11/10
First Reconciliation: Tuesday, November 17th 2026 at 7 PM.
First Reconciliation: Tuesday, November 17th 2026 at 7 PM.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend You, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
For more information please see Sacrament of Reconciliation in the second grade/level drop down box.
Sacrament Information: First Holy Communion
Sacrament Information: First Holy Communion
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2nd GRADE CLASS Saturday , April 24th, 2027 *Subject to Change
First Holy Communion Retreat:
Saturday, November 22nd 9-11 AM in the church hall
Sacramental PREP Dates (4:30-6pm in the Church):
Mon 2/22, Tues 2/23, Mon 3/22, Tues. 3/23, Mon 4/12, Tues 4/13
First Holy Communion Practice:
Mon 4/19 : 5-6:30pm for 9:30am mass (Last names A-K) in the church
6:30-8pm for 12pm mass (Last name L-Z) in the church
First Holy Communion:
April 24th, 2027- First Holy Communion, 9:30 AM (Last names A-K) in the church.
April 24th, 2027- First Holy Communion, 12:00 PM (Last names L-Z) in the church.
For more information please see Sacrament of Holy Communion in the second grade/level drop down box.
First Holy Communion Picture Information
First Holy Communion Photos and Video are in!!
St Peter Paul - 2026 Communion Video_ffo.pdfSaints Peter and Paul PREP Calendar 2026-2027 tentative 5/4/26
Special Events - Please note all dates are subject to change:
§ First Penance: Tuesday, November 17th at 7 PM (Always be the 3rd Tues. in Nov.)
§ FHC Communion Retreat: Saturday, November 21st - 9 AM to 11 AM
§ Confirmation Retreat: Saturday, November 21st 12 – 1 final time TBD
§ Confirmation: Bishop Cooke Thursday, March 4, 2027 4PM
§ First Holy Communion: Saturday, April 24, 2027 9:30 AM & 12 PM (always last Sat. in April),
§ May Procession: Monday, May 3, 2027 7PM
§ Sunday PREP for Parents and Child: August 30th, November 22nd, January 24the and April 25
§ Children’s Masses: October 4th, Nov. 1st, Dec. 6th, Jan. 3rd, Feb. 7th, March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd
June 14th through June 18th 8:30-2:30PM Summer PREP for 2027
Tentative need volunteers Vacation Bible School June 21th through June 24th 9AM- 12PM for 2027
August 30th Sunday PREP Sundays start at the 9:30 AM Mass followed by approximately 60 minutes of fellowship and faith from 10:30-11:30 for families.
September 9th 4:30-6PM Works of Mercy Church Hall
September 14th First Penance PREP 4:30-6PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
September 15th First Penance PREP 4:30-6PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
September 21st Family Church Tour/Scavenger Hunt 4:30-6PM
October 4th Children’s Mass 9:30 Mass
October 5th Works of Mercy Church Hall 4:30-6PM details to follow
October 6th Ordinary Time Discussion and Craft for families
October 11th or 18th Parish Picnic following the 11:30 Mass. TBD See bulletin for details
October 13th The Sacrament of Baptism Discussion 4:30-6 PM
October 19h First Penance PREP 4:30-6PM – It is a continuation of prior First Penance PREP
October 20th First Penance PREP 4:30-6PM – It is a continuation of prior First Penance PREP
November 1 – Children’s Mass
November 2nd 4:30-6PM Works of Mercy Church Hall
November –Thanksgiving Food Drive – See bulletin for details
November 3 First Penance PREP 4:30-6PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
November 4th First Penance PREP 4:30-6PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
November 9 First Penance PREP 4:30-6PM Summary of prior meetings, answer questions and practice
November 10th First Penance PREP 4:30-6PM Summary of prior meetings, answer questions and practice
November 17th First Penance 7PM
November 18th 4:30-6:00 PM Advent Wreath making for Families
November 21 First Holy Communion Retreat 9-11 AM
November 21 Confirmation Retreat 12-2 PMFinal Time TBD
November 22rd Sunday PREP – Sundays start at the 9:30 AM Mass followed by approximately 60 minutes of fellowship and faith from 10:30-11:30 for families.
December Angel Tree Collection – See bulletin for details
December 1st Confirmation PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
December 2nd Confirmation PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
December 6th Children’s Mass 9:30 AM - St. Nicholas visit and Jesus Birthday Celebration after the 9:30 AM Mass-see if HSA is doing and if not, if we can have it at the 12/6 Children’s Mass like they did this year or at December’s Children’s Mass if Father okays if HSA isn’t doing it then
December 8th Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation - check bulletins for Mass times
December 9th 4:30-6:00 PM St. Nicholas Discussion Event if not having above
December 14th Lessons and Carols 4 PM See Bulletin for details
December 15th Discussion about St. Joseph and Blessed Mother and their Yes.
December 16th 7 PM Parish Penance Service
January 3- Children’s Mass 9:30 AM
January 11th Confirmation PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
January 12th Confirmation PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
January 24th Sunday PREP – Sundays start at the 9:30 AM Mass followed by approximately 60 minutes of fellowship and faith from 10:30-11:30 for families.
January 25th Works of Mercy Church Hall 4:30-6PM
January 26th Lent Discussion Craft for Families to get ready for Lent
February 1st Confirmation PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
February 2nd Confirmation PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
February 7th Children’s Mass 9:30 AM
February 8th Confirmation PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
February 9th Confirmation PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date for this month but may attend more
February 15th, 16th & 17th Forty Hours Devotion is a way to spend extra time with Jesus. See bulletin for details
February 22 First Holy Communion PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date per month but may attend more
February 23th First Holy Communion PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date per month but may attend more
March 1st Confirmation Practice 6:00-7:30 Sponsor comes for last 45 minutes
March 4th Confirmation with Bishop Cooke at 4:00PM
March 7th Children’s Mass 9:30 AM
March 8th Works of Mercy Church Hall 4:30-6PM
March 9th Last Supper discussion
March 17th, 18th and 19th St. Joseph Triduum 7 PM Join us for homilies and devotions. See bulletin for details
March 22nd First Holy Communion PREP 4:30-6 PM
March 23rd First Holy Communion PREP 4:30-6 PM
March 24 Lenten Penance Service 7 PM
March 25th Supper of our Lord 7PM Church
March 26th Good Friday 9 and 3 – check bulletin for details
March 27th Easter Vigil – Check bulletin for Mass times
March 28th Easter - Check bulletin for Mass times
April 5th The Mass discussion
April 12th First Holy Communion PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date per month but may attend more
April 13th First Holy Communion PREP 4:30-6 PM attend at least one date per month but may attend more
April 19th First Holy Communion Practice 5-6:30 PM (For 9:30 AM Mass for last names A-K)
First Holy Communion Practice 6:30-8 PM (For 12 PM Mass for last names L-Z)
April 24th - First Holy Communion 9:30 AM (Last names, A-K) and 12:00 PM (Last names, L-Z)
April 25 Sunday PREP start at the 9:30 AM Mass followed by approximately 60 minutes of fellowship and faith from 10:30-11:30 for families.
May 2 – Children’s Mass 9:30 AM
May 3th Parish May Procession 7:00 PM
GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME! ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD!
Daily Prayers
Daily Prayers
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be to the Father
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning is now,
and ever shall be world without end. Amen.
Act of Contrition
O My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you
whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help,
to do penance, to sin no more
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God,
my guardian dear,
to whom God’s love entrusts me here,
ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard to rule and guide. Amen.
Saints Peter and Paul Pray for Us!
Sacrament Information: Confirmation
Sacrament Information: Confirmation
CONFIRMATION Level 7 GRADE CLASS
Confirmation Retreat:
Saturday, November 21st 12-2 PM in the church hall*time tentative
Sacramental PREP Dates (4:30-6 in the church hall):
Tues. 12/1, Wed. 12/2, Mon 1/11, Tues 1/12, Mon 2/1, Mon 2/2, Mon. 2/8, Tues 2/9
Bishop Cooke will preside over Confirmation Thursday, March 4th at
4:00 PM *Subject to Change
Confirmation Practice 6-7:30 PM on March 1st Sponsors attend the last 45 minutes
For more information please see Sacrament of Confirmation in the 7th grade/level drop down box.
The VIDEO LINK of the Confirmation Mass for 2025 is available for download.
Please click on the following link and download / save this file to your computer, iPad, phone, etc.
Œ— Visit: https://vimeopro.com/bradleydigital/saints-peter-and-paul
— Enter Password: pure (Please note this is all lower case)
This download is available until June 15, 2025, so please be sure to download this video file prior to June 15, 2025. Thank you.
St Peter Paul - 2026 Confirmation Video_ffo.pdfContact Mrs. Michele D'Alessandro "Miss Michele" Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) or Contact Theresa Waters Safe Environment Coordinator regarding clearances & Altar Serving
Mass Schedule
Sunday AM: 7:30, 9:30* & 11:30 *9:30 AM mass livestream
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am
Mon – Fri: 8:30am
Confession:
Saturday 8:00-8:30am, 3-4pm
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