Community Board
SPSM Youth Ministry Advent Retreat
Deadline to Register is Saturday, December 6th!
Week 1
November 30th – December 6th
Advent: A Time to Awaken the Heart
As we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, we begin a season filled with hope, longing, and joyful expectation. Advent invites us to pause in the midst of our routines, to quiet our hearts, and to prepare a place for Christ who desires to draw near to us.
This holy season reminds us that God comes gently—in the silence, in the waiting, and in the small moments where we open ourselves to His grace. As we light the first candle of the Advent wreath, may its soft glow strengthen our hope, renew our faith, and guide us toward the peace only Christ can give.
Together as a parish family, let us walk this journey of preparation with open hearts, ready to welcome the Lord with gratitude, trust, and joy.
Weekly Giving
Sunday Collection
- Last Week: $11,932
- Last Year (same weekend): $10,921
Advent Wreath Sale — This Weekend
Our Parish Scouts will be outside after every Mass this weekend offering their Annual Advent Wreath Sale.
Your support is truly appreciated and helps our Scouts continue their wonderful work in our parish and community.
Fishes & Loaves Weekend
Our monthly Food Pantry collection will take place this weekend.
Your generosity continues to make a real and meaningful difference in the lives of families within our parish and community.
Last weekend, 494 bags of food were distributed—the highest number in our parish history.
This incredible achievement was only possible through your generosity and the tireless work of our dedicated Food Pantry ministry and volunteers.
Thank you for your ongoing support, compassion, and willingness to serve our neighbors in need.
Homebound Parishioners
Our parish is looking to better understand the needs of our community, especially those who may be homebound or unable to attend Mass.
If you know of any parishioners who might appreciate a visit or would like to receive Holy Communion at home in the future, please speak with the parish office with any information.
40th Anniversary of Priesthood — Father Rumando Peralta
This Sunday, November 30th, we joyfully celebrate our pastor, Father Rumando Peralta, on his 40th Anniversary of Priesthood—a milestone of faith, dedication, and love that we are truly excited to share as a parish family.
A special bilingual Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m.
For those unable to join us in person, the Mass will be livestreamed.
Please scan the QR code to watch this beautiful celebration online.
We invite all parishioners to join us as we thank God for Father Peralta’s faithful ministry, leadership, and the many ways he blesses our parish community.
Parish Advent Retreat
We will hold a special Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 6th at 2:30 p.m. in Parish Hall.
Our special speakers are Deacon Paul and Deacon Rafael from Incarnation Church.
Retreat will conclude with our 5 p.m. Mass.
Please plan to join us for a day of reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
Youth Advent Retreat — Sat. December 13th
All teens 13–18 are invited to our Advent Retreat at Don Bosco
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$20 per teen.
It will be a meaningful day of prayer, reflection, and preparing our hearts for Christ.
Registration details will be available at youth group and the parish office.
Breakfast with Santa — Sunday, December 7th
Join us for a festive Breakfast with Santa
at St. Peter’s School Gym.
Bring the whole family for a morning of fun, photos, and Christmas cheer.
Christmas Concert — A Joyful Celebration
Saturday, December 20th, from 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Join us for a beautiful Bilingual Christmas Concert filled with uplifting music, joyful moments, and the true spirit of the season!
Come celebrate the magic of Christmas with our parish community!
Tickets:
- Adults: $20
- Seniors & Children: $10
Available after every Mass and in the Parish Office.
Don’t miss this special night of Christmas joy and togetherness.
Week 2
December 7th – December 13th
Together in Faith and Purpose
This Sunday’s Gospel invites us to place our trust not in earthly things, but in God’s unfailing presence. Jesus reminds us that challenges will come, yet He promises that through perseverance and faith, we will find strength and salvation.
As we continue this month dedicated to family and vocations, we reflect on the many ways God is at work in our homes and in the lives of those discerning His call.
Our families shape our faith, and our vocations give us a path to live that faith in service, love, and purpose.
May this week encourage us to stay rooted in prayer, to support one another, and to remain faithful in every season. Together in faith and purpose, let us trust the Lord who guides, accompanies, and sustains us.
Weekly Giving
Sunday Collection
- Last Week: $11,002
- Last Year (same weekend): $9,680
Immaculate Conception – 12/8/25
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception invites us to honor Mary, chosen and preserved by God to be the Mother of our Savior.
On this holy day, we ask for her intercession and maternal protection over our parish and families.
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Schedule:
- 7:30 a.m. — English
- 6:30 p.m. — English
- 7:30 p.m. — Spanish
May Our Lady’s intercession bring blessings, peace, and renewed grace to our parish and families.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe — December 12
Join us in honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother and Patroness of the Americas.
Schedule of Celebrations:
- 5:30 a.m. — Mañanitas
- 5:30 p.m. — Procession
- 7:00 p.m. — Mass in her honor
We invite our entire parish community to come together in prayer, devotion, and thanksgiving to our Blessed Mother. All are welcome!
2nd Collection — Retirement Fund for Religious
Next weekend, the second collection will support the Retirement Fund for Religious, benefiting elderly sisters, brothers, and priests who have served faithfully.
Thank you for your generosity.
Youth Advent Retreat — Saturday, December 13th
Our youth are invited to a special Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 13th at Don Bosco.
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
It will be a meaningful day of prayer, reflection, and preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ.
Registration link above in Community Board.
All teens 13–18 yrs old are welcome!
Christmas Concert – A Joyful Celebration
Saturday, December 20th from 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Join us for a beautiful Bilingual Christmas Concert filled with music, joy, and the true spirit of the season!
Come celebrate the magic of Christmas through music with our parish community!
Tickets:
- Adults: $20
- Seniors: $10
- Children under 12: FREE
Available after every Mass and in the Parish Office.
Don’t miss this wonderful night of Christmas cheer!
Thank You for Celebrating Father Peralta’s 40th Anniversary
Our parish family extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make Father Rumando Peralta’s 40th Anniversary of Priesthood such a beautiful and meaningful celebration.
From the liturgy to the music, from the decorations to the fellowship that followed—every detail reflected love, unity, and devotion.
Thank you to all who planned, prepared, volunteered, served, donated, and participated in any way. Your generosity, time, and dedication allowed our parish to honor our pastor in a truly memorable way.
God has been with us every step of the journey, and through your dedication, service, and love, His presence was felt so clearly last weekend.
We are eternally grateful for each of you and for the spirit of community you bring to our parish.
As we enter the Advent season and prepare for the joy of Christmas, may this celebration strengthen our hope and renew our unity.
What a beautiful and grace-filled way to begin this holy season together as one parish family.
Week 3
December 14th – December 20th
Together in Faith and Purpose
Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday — a day marked by joy, because the Lord is near.
In this week’s Gospel, John the Baptist seeks reassurance, and Jesus responds through signs of God’s love: the blind see, the lame walk, and the poor receive good news. His answer reminds us that God is at work — often quietly, but powerfully — bringing healing, hope, and renewal.
As we continue our Advent journey, may this Sunday encourage us to rejoice with confidence, trusting that Christ is drawing close to our hearts, our homes, and our parish community.
Rejoice — for the Lord is near.
Weekly Giving
Sunday Collection
- Last Week: $9,491
- Last Year (same weekend): $9,211
Reconciliation Monday — 12/15/25
This Monday, December 15th, Reconciliation will be offered in all parishes throughout the Archdiocese of New York.
Confessions will be available here at St. Peter–St. Mary from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in English and Spanish.
We invite everyone to take this opportunity to prepare your heart and soul for the coming of Christ during this Advent season.
All are welcome.
2nd Collection — Retirement Fund for Religious
This weekend, our second collection supports the Retirement Fund for Religious — providing care for aging sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who have spent their lives serving the Church with devotion and love.
Many of them continue to pray for us daily, even in retirement.
Your generosity is a way of saying thank you for their lifelong ministry and sacrifice.
We are deeply grateful for your support.
Please keep our Youth Ministry in your prayers.
God is doing big things in the hearts of our young people, and we are so grateful for the growth, energy, and faith they bring to our parish.
May the Holy Spirit continue to guide them, protect them, and strengthen them as they grow in discipleship and community.
Special Mass — Sunday, December 21st
The 8:30 a.m. Mass will include the Blessing of Father Madden’s restored chalice.
This is a very special moment for our parish family as we honor both the history and the faith legacy this chalice represents.
All are invited to join us for this beautiful celebration.
Christmas Concert — A Joyful Celebration
Next Saturday, December 20th • 7:30–9:30 p.m.
The countdown has begun!
Bilingual Christmas Concert filled with joy, music, and the true spirit of Christmas!
Tickets:
- Adults: $20
- Seniors: $10
- Children under 12: FREE
Tickets are available after every Mass and in the Parish Office.
Don’t miss it — gather your family and come celebrate Christmas with us!
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve — Wednesday, December 24:
- 5:00 PM (English)
- 10:00 PM (Bilingual Vigil)
Christmas Day — Thursday, December 25:
- 8:30 AM (English)
- 10:00 AM (Spanish)
- 11:45 AM (English)
- 1:00 PM (Spanish)
- No 5:00 PM Mass
New Year’s Vigil Masses — Wednesday, Dec. 31:
- 5:00 PM (English)
- 7:00 PM (Spanish)
New Year’s Day — Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday, January 1
- 9:00 AM (English)
- 12:45 PM (Spanish) — Virgen de la Nube
As we approach the joyous celebration of Christ’s birth, let us take time to prepare our hearts and minds to welcome Him. Advent invites us to reflect, pray, and draw closer to God through acts of love, kindness, and service.
Let us remember the true meaning of this season — a time of hope, peace, joy, and love.
Week 4
December 21st – December 27th
Together in Faith and Purpose
In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of Saint Joseph—a man faced with uncertainty, fear, and a future he did not expect. Yet when God speaks, Joseph listens.
Through a dream, the angel reveals God’s plan and reassures him: “Do not be afraid.” Joseph responds not with questions or hesitation, but with trust and obedience.
This Gospel reminds us that the coming of Christ was marked by quiet faith and courageous yeses. God chose to enter the world not through power or certainty, but through humble hearts willing to trust. The child to be born will be called Emmanuel—“God is with us”—a promise that speaks to every moment of our lives.
As we enter the final days of Advent, may we follow Joseph’s example. May we listen for God’s voice, trust even when we do not fully understand, and prepare our hearts to welcome Christ—who comes to dwell with us, always.
Weekly Giving
Sunday Collection
- Last Week: $7,690
- Last Year (same weekend): $9,602
Please keep our Youth Ministry in your prayers.
God is doing big things in the hearts of our young people, and we are so grateful for the growth, energy, and faith they bring to our parish.
May the Holy Spirit continue to guide them, protect them, and strengthen them as they grow in discipleship and community.
Three Kings Day – Toy Drive
Sunday, January 4, at the St. Peter School Gym at 2:00 p.m.
This beautiful tradition commemorates the visit of the Magi to the newborn Jesus, who followed the star to honor Him and present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Their journey reminds us that Christ came for all people and calls us to seek Him with faith, hope, and generous hearts.
This special celebration is hosted by Latinas of Real Estate, who have generously donated all of the toys that will be shared with the children. Through their kindness and support, families will be able to gather and experience the joy of this meaningful tradition in a spirit of community and giving.
We invite our parish community to come together and share in the joy, faith, and love that Three Kings Day represents.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve — Wednesday, December 24:
- 5:00 PM (English)
- 10:00 PM (Bilingual Vigil)
Christmas Day — Thursday, December 25:
- 8:30 AM (English)
- 10:00 AM (Spanish)
- 11:45 AM (English)
- 1:00 PM (Spanish)
- No 5:00 PM Mass
New Year’s Vigil Masses — Wednesday, December 31:
- 5:00 PM (English)
- 7:00 PM (Spanish)
New Year’s Day — Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday, January 1
- 9:00 AM (English)
- 12:45 PM (Spanish) — Virgen de la Nube
Christmas Greeting
This Christmas, the priests of St. Peter & St. Mary, together with the parish office staff, extend our warmest wishes to you and your families for a blessed and joyful Christmas.
As we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, we are reminded of God’s greatest gift to us—His love made present in our lives.
May the light of Christ fill your homes, strengthen your faith, and bring peace and renewal in the year ahead.
Thank you for being a vital part of our parish community. May the Christ Child bless you abundantly, and may this Christmas renew our hearts with hope, joy, and the assurance that God is with us.
