Cathedral of St. Peter

Come Holy Spirit

        Along with Easter and Christmas, today, the Solemnity of Pentecost, is a great day for the Church, and for us as Christians.  The outpouring of the Holy Spirit enlivens and enriches the Church so that it may accomplish its mission.  The work of teaching, preaching, and sanctifying is strengthened and inspired by the power of the Spirit.  Without the Spirit, we also would be huddled in an upper room.  The gifts of the Spirit are given to us o build up the Church.

          After his resurrection, Jesus appears to the apostles who are hiding from the authorities.  Jesus greets them by stating, “Peace be with you.”  And, preparing the apostles for the coming of the Spirit this time is linked with the mandate to carry on his mission: “as the Father has sent me, so I send you.”  We share in this instruction when we do ministry, formally or informally.  We may teach catechism, visit the hospitals, we console a loved one or bring food to a widow/widower.  All are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

          In writing to the Galatians, St Paul communicates the gifts of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, trustfulness, kindness, goodness, gentleness, patience, and self-control.” When we can nurture these gifts, we begin to look like a Church.  Empowered in such a way we are ready to proclaim the ‘Good News.’
 

St. Peter Church Office Hours

Monday thru Thursday   
8:00 A.M.-1 P.M.
Friday - 8:00 - Noon

TUESDAY:    6:30 PM TO 7:15 PM

SATURDAY:  8:30 AM TO 9:00 AM
                      3:30 PM TO 4:00 PM

CONFESSIONS MAY ALSO BE SCHEDULED AT ANY TIME

Parish Registration Form

Mass Intentions may be completed on the above form with a dontation of $10 per Mass and returned to the church office.

409 N. First Street
Rockford, IL  61104

Phone: 815-962-8515
Fax: 815-962-8526

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