• Upcoming Events – Week of January 28, 2018
    Upcoming Events – Week of January 28, 2018
    January 28, 2018
    Sunday, January 28, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time No GIFT Sessions Beginning of Catholic Schools week – open house 10:00 a.m. Cardinal’s Appeal collection weekend Wednesday, January 31, Confessions in Our Lady of the Fields Chapel – 7:00 p.m.
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  • Catholic Schools Week – January 28, 2018
    Catholic Schools Week – January 28, 2018
    January 28, 2018
    Our annual observance of Catholic Schools Week begins on Sunday January 28, 2018 and concludes on Friday, February 2nd, 2018. This week includes enjoyable events and special treats.
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  • The often-ignored 8th Commandment
    The often-ignored 8th Commandment
    January 27, 2018
    By Father Woods Standing in the line at the grocery store the tabloid papers and magazines are full of it. The “Comments” section of scads of internet sites are loaded with them.
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  • No es fácil siendo verde.
    No es fácil siendo verde.
    January 26, 2018
    Del Padre Woods Kermit La Rana solía cantar sobre su insatisfacción con su color verde. Lamentó que el color verde fuera tan simple y ordinario que no se destacara. Kermit no quería desvanecerse en el fondo.
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  • Mass Intentions – Week of January 14, 2018
    Mass Intentions – Week of January 14, 2018
    January 24, 2018
    If someone you know is seriously ill and asks to be included in the prayers for the sick, please call the parish office. Names will remain on the prayer list for four weeks.
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  • Upcoming Events – Week of January 14, 2018
    Upcoming Events – Week of January 14, 2018
    January 14, 2018
    Sunday, January 14, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time No GIFT sessions Catechist in-service – 11:00 a.m. in school Monday, January 15, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – school and parish office closed Our Lady of Banneux – January 15th
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  • La puerta del año
    La puerta del año
    January 9, 2018
    De Padre Woods Este último día del año calendario es la Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia. El primero de enero, la Iglesia celebra la solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios.
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  • It’s not easy being green.
    It’s not easy being green.
    January 9, 2018
    By Father Woods Kermit the Frog used to sing of his dissatisfaction with his green color. He lamented that the color green was just so plain and ordinary that he didn’t stand out.
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  • Mass Intentions – Week of January 7, 2018
    Mass Intentions – Week of January 7, 2018
    January 7, 2018
    Sunday, January 7, The Epiphany of the Lord 4:00 p.m. Vigil Della and Lloyd Janssen 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Ella Neal 10:00 a.m. Parishioners of St. Peter’s 12:00 noon Intentions of Mary Jeanne Buschman 1:30 p.m.
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  • Upcoming Events – Week of January 7, 2018
    Upcoming Events – Week of January 7, 2018
    January 7, 2018
    Sunday, January 7, The Epiphany of the Lord GIFT sessions – 11:15 a.m. in school Hispanic Community – 1:00 p.m. in school Wednesday, January 10, Confessions in Our Lady of the Fields Chapel – 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 12
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  • Parish News – Week of January 7, 2018
    Parish News – Week of January 7, 2018
    January 7, 2018
    March for Life Bus Information Friday, January 19, 2018, is the 45th annual March for Life in Washington D.C. St. Peter’s will provide bus transportation to and from the march for anyone who wants to attend.
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  • ¿Quién es este niño? ¡Este niño es Cristo el Rey!
    ¿Quién es este niño? ¡Este niño es Cristo el Rey!
    January 7, 2018
    Del Padre Woods La Epifanía del Señor, que celebramos hoy, es una fiesta más antigua que la Navidad.
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  • From Father Woods
    January 5, 2018
    As we continue in this beautiful Christmas Season celebrating God’s Son becoming flesh by His Birth in Bethlehem and as we prepare to begin a new calendar year, perhaps this is a good time to reflect on the life of Saint Peter’s Parish. 
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  • What Child is this? This, this is Christ the King!
    What Child is this? This, this is Christ the King!
    January 5, 2018
    The Epiphany of the Lord, which we celebrate today, is a feast older than Christmas. In many countries, this day (not Christmas) is the day for gift-giving in honor of the gifts received by the Christ Child. Why is this ancient feast so important in the life of the Church when most of society has already put Christmas behind them?
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  • Tal vez, simplemente no tengamos Navidad este año
    Tal vez, simplemente no tengamos Navidad este año
    December 28, 2017
    Desafortunadamente, no es raro escuchar a la gente pronunciar esta triste frase: “Tal vez, simplemente no tengamos Navidad este año”.
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  • The Gate of the Year
    The Gate of the Year
    December 27, 2017
    This last day of the calendar year is the Feast of the Holy Family. On the first of January the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Perhaps a reflection during this Christmas Season on “time” is appropriate. The poem and commentary by Wikipedia.
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  • Mass Intentions – Week of December 24, 2017
    Mass Intentions – Week of December 24, 2017
    December 24, 2017
    Sunday, December 24, Fourth Sunday of Advent 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mazie Middleton 8:00 a.m. The Stewart family 10:00 a.m. Parishioners of St. Peter’s 12:00 noon Patricia Youmans 1:30 p.m. Intentions of the Celebrant No 6:00 p.m. Mass Christmas Eve 4:00
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  • Maybe we just won’t have Christmas this year
    Maybe we just won’t have Christmas this year
    December 22, 2017
    Unfortunately it is not uncommon to hear people utter this dismal phrase: “Maybe we just won’t have Christmas this year.”
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  • Regocíjense siempre en el Señor, lo vuelvo a decir: ¡Alégrense!
    Regocíjense siempre en el Señor, lo vuelvo a decir: ¡Alégrense!
    December 18, 2017
    En varios momentos de la historia, La temporada de Adviento tomó un carácter más penitencial. Aunque no estaba tan callado como la Cuaresma, hubo más regulaciones de ayuno y la adopción de vestimentas moradas para las Misas de Adviento.
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  • Upcoming Events – Week of December 17, 2017
    Upcoming Events – Week of December 17, 2017
    December 17, 2017
    Sunday, December 17, Third Sunday of Advent No GIFT sessions Catechist in-service – 11:00 a.m. in school
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