On September 29, some Ss. Peter & Paul parishioners joined thousands from the St. Louis area and beyond to attend “Coming Home: A Final Celebration,” a concert of the St. Louis Jesuits: composers and leaders of Catholic pastoral music. The five men: Bob Dufford, SJ; John Foley, SJ; Tim Manion; Roc O’Connor, SJ; and Dan Schutte, who first met as Jesuit scholastics at St. Louis University in the seventies, began composing music for Catholic and Christian worship in the years that followed the Second Vatican Council. This allowed for the celebration of the Mass in the vernacular (the commonly...

September is Suicide Prevention Month and today, suicide is a growing epidemic affecting many people in our world, and even in our own parish. The damaging effects of suicide are long lasting but there is always healing and hope. Part of the journey of healing is doing our part to try to prevent suicide by learning about the resources available and how we can help. Maggie Brennan, Director of Pastoral Care at Ss. Peter & Paul, recently attended a seminar to learn about suicide prevention resources that are available and ways to discuss suicide with people who may be...

 All New Parishioners Are Invited! Sunday August 18, after 10:30 Mass in the Fellowship Hall. New members who have joined  Ss. Peter and Paul Parish since February 2019 are invited for  dinner and fellowship with parish clergy and  ministry leaders. New members please call the parish office at 618-345-4343 by August 13.

The first session of Alpha was held Sunday, January 13, 2019. Forty-four people plus the Alpha team participated in this new and exciting ministry.  What is Alpha? Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith that runs over 11 weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha sessions focus on three key areas: Food: Whether it’s a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table or a quick catch-up over coffee, food has a way of bringing people together. It’s no different at Alpha. We start with food because it’s a...

Starting Sunday, January 13 6:00 pm  Fellowship Hall All Are Welcome!  Invite Your Family and Friends! A new and exciting ministry is starting at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish.  Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith that runs over 11 weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha sessions focus on three key areas:  Food, Then a Talk, Followed by Discussion. If you wish to attend Alpha, please complete and submit the Alpha Registration Form.