Ss. Peter & Paul Parish has a variety of ministries and organizations that parishioners can become involved with. Please visit the links below to learn more about the different organizations and how you can become involved! Get to know some of your fellow parishioners!
MINISTRIES
Parish School of Religion (PSR)
This provides students who do not normally recieve Catholic education during regular school hours an opportunity to learn and grow in the Catholic faith. Please contact Angela Atkinson for more information on how to get involved or enroll your child.
Pastoral Council
A group composed of parishioners to advise the pastor and help coordinate various parish organizations and programs. Please click the link above to view the Pastoral Council Constitution. For more information, please contact the Pastoral Council chair, Dave Miskell. To read the minutes from past meetings, choose from the following:
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Ss. Peter and Paul Choir
For 25 seasons, the choir has raised their voices in song to accompany Sunday Masses, Christmas and Easter celebrations, graduations, and confirmations. The choir enjoys singing a wide variety of music, ranging from Latin hymns to the newest liturgical offerings. They lead the congregation in selections from the misallette, and provide inspirational and contemplative selections in three- and four-part harmony. Membership is open to all who enjoy singing. Practices are held on Thursdays at 7:00. The choir sings on the first and third Sundays of the month, at 9:00 Mass.
Finance Council
The Finance Council's mission is to advise and assist the pastor on matters pertaining to the business and financial management of the parish. Please click the above link to view the Finance Council By-Laws.
Worship Committee
The committee assists with the planning and celebration of parish liturgies and paraliturgical celebrations. The committee also is responsible for training and coordinating the various liturgical ministries and arranging the worship environment. The committee also promotes (amongst the parishioners) appreciation of worship and informs parishioners of the liturgical guidelines as set forth by the Holy See and the Diocese of Belleville.
Youth Ministry
This is a group for the Catholic youth (children and teens). The group aims for Spiritual development, socialization opportunities, athletic development, cultural enrichment, services to the community, and youth advocacy. If you are interested in becoming part of this commission, please contact Linda Sanders. Check the bulletin for updates on Youth activities and masses.
FOCUS: For Our Continued Understanding of Scripture
Join a FOCUS group for discussion and reflection of the Scripture readings used at the weekend Mass. If you are interested in becoming a group facilitator, or becoming a small group member, contact Dorothy Kohler.
Stewardship Committee
Please contact Tony Morris for more information.
ORGANIZATIONS
Holy Name
This is a men's group that meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 8 pm in the SPPS cafeteria. All men welcome!
Mary & Martha
This women's group meets every third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the SPPS cafeteria. The current president is Gretchen Wolkiewicz. All women welcome!
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus #1334 supports the community and other nation-wide causes. If you are a catholic male over 18 and would like to join please contact Mike Klein for more information. They meet every 1st Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Lodge at 3rd and Main.
Friends of SPPS
This group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 pm in the SPPS Cafeteria. Contact Jennifer Mechler, President of Friends of SPPS, for more information.
