On May 20, a sprinkling Saturday morning, the Gardening team transplanted the northern magnolia sapling from the Cloister Garden to the “northwest lawn” next to the new ADA ramp. After digging a hole about 2.5 feet wide and 1.5 feet deep in very rocky soil, we filled the hole with 6 inches of water. Then we went to the Cloister […]
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The very first non-holiday Saturday service was held at St. Peter’s on May 13, 2023 at 4:30pm, with Father Sam celebrating. Approximately 30 parishioners attended, including adults, youth and children. Following a long history of other churches holding Saturday evening services as an alternative to Sunday services, Father Sam embarked on this initiative in recognition of the decades-long trend of […]
THANK YOU!!! Mark Hammaker, Dave Brennfleck, Robert Gauthier, Dennis Reid, and Shawhan Fox Thanks to you, we were able to switch out the old incandescent, CFC, and halogen flood lights with new ultra-bright LED floods over the altar and choir. AND….. unbelievably you were able to reposition and aim the fixtures so that the floods actually light up the altar. […]
Grace and Peace to you and your loved ones, In the course of our ministry together here at St. Peter’s I have loved the opportunities that God has accorded us to minister and to further God’s work in our region and in the lives of each of us. Beginning this coming Saturday at 4:30 pm, we celebrate a new opportunity […]
During the week of May 1, ten St. Peter’s parishioners paired up to prepare dinners for the dozen or so residents of St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter, located at 900 Emmett Street, Phoenixville. One parishioner cooks the entree, while the other provides a salad and dessert. While we normally provide 5 meals, this time it was 6, proof this is a […]
Boston ivy has grown at the southeast corner of the church for many years. This ivy has been growing around and up through the large yew, around the base of the lamp post, and climbing the church corner walls. Finally, on April 22, Leo Guen and Robert Gauthier, under the supervision of Karen Reid, removed the ivy. We did this […]
In February, the St. Peter’s Youth Group visited In Ian’s Boots. We volunteered our time to help clean, label, and sort shoes to be donated around the world. The adults and youth were inspired to help even more, so we decided to have a shoe drive. If you have any used shoes, boots, or cleats in good condition, please bring […]
The St. Peter’s website now has a PDF document containing instructions how to set up online giving in Realm. Click here to access the document. If you have questions about setting up online giving, contact Leo Guen at leotguen@gmail.com. If you have questions about your giving statement, contact our parish secretary, Judy Dougherty at saintpetersphoenix@gmail.com.
For the first time since the 2020 pandemic, on Sunday March 26th the women of the St. Peter’s Altar Guild stripped the altar and cleaned it and apse area thoroughly. They took special pride in cleaning the Lord’s table in preparation for the Last Supper, as Good Friday arrives April 7th. This annual cleaning event was suspended during the pandemic. […]
Dear Siblings in Christ, I pray that you and your loved ones are well. This coming Saturday 18th March 2023 we are invited to join with the family and friends of our beloved Pat Howse. Visitation at 10am and Rite of Christian Burial service at 11am. https://www.klotzbachfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Winifred-Howse/#!/Obituary Sincerely, Fr. Samuel K. Ndungu Obituary for Winifred Mary “Pat” Howse It is […]