Cathedral of St. Peter

Troubled Hearts
 
           Even as the early Church faced turmoil and controversy, they found a resolution for those conflicts through prayer, reflection, and discussion, and brought peace within the Church.  Time and again the early Church was challenged to reflect on the ministry of Jesus Christ, and the mission entrusted to it.
 
Their “the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us,” reflects for us how important it is to return to the foundations of our faith, and to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit in our discernment and decision making.  When we as a Church, parish, school, and even a family, reach an impasse, it can lead to Sin and confusion.  But the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, along with our careful reflection, can bring about solutions and firmness of purpose.
 
In parishes, I have always asked the leadership groups to review the Indicators of Parish Vitality.  Let this and the Holy Spirit be our guide.  Sometimes couples need to review, “why did I fall in love with him/her?”  And, when our sixteen-year-old comes home at 2:00 a.m., it’s time to review the baby pictures.  What has value and worth?  Is there something of goodness, truth, or beauty here?
 
Depending on the Holy Spirit, we are thrust forward into the mission and ministry of a Spirit-led life.
 

Our next opportunity to serve at the Jubilee Center Soup Kitchen is Saturday, June 4th.  We will be serving inside this time and will need more volunteers than we have needed recently. We ask our volunteers to help from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and bring a gallon of milk and a package of cookies. This is a very rewarding service to the members of our community we help. 

Please contact Mike or Margaret Lenox at 815-742-9618 or 815-289-1709.
 

JOIN FR. KEN AT 9:00 A.M.
May  23
 IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL

 He will answer your questions about anything and everything Catholic!  He will also discuss upcoming events happening at the Cathedral.  Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a good chat.

Each year, the Rock River Pantry kicks off the Spring season with their Peanut Butter and Jelly Rally. Starting May 1 and running through the middle of June the goal is 20,000 jars of peanut butter (and jelly!) gathered to meet a basic food need for families with school-age children.
 
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
 
Just a donation of $20 will buy a 12-pack of 18-ounce jars of peanut butter! Payable to Rock River Pantry
 
Donations of peanut butter and jelly can be placed in the collection barrel.
 

You're invited to join Bishop David Malloy on Monday, May 30 at 1:00 p.m. for Memorial Day Mass at Calvary Cemetery 8616 W. State Street, Winnebago, IL 

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 Request Form

Requests for 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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