Cathedral of St. Peter

Have Mercy on Us

                Leprosy is not a disease we contend with today. In the ancient world, it was to be feared.  Because it was thought it could be transmitted by touch, for the sake of the health of the community, the law made lepers outcasts.  They were excluded from every sort of community activity; living without the touch of another human being for a long time.  So that desire to be healed was more than becoming cured of a disease.

          The touch of Jesus must have been most welcome to those lepers!  Week after week we gather at the altar of God and are asked to acknowledge our sins, as we prepare to celebrate the sacred mysteries of the Eucharist.  Throughout the Mass, we ponder our sinfulness but then thank God for the gift of his mercy and love.  In thanking and praising God, acknowledging God as the giver of every good gift, enables us to grow closer to God.

          Moreover, a spirit of thankfulness assists us in growing as stewards of the many blessings and graces we have received.  “God so loved the world,” St John reminds us, that we might find healing, peace, and salvation.  We should always be mindful of the touch of Jesus Christ and approach him in praise and thanksgiving.

1922-2022

Please join us for Mass in celebrating 100 years on Tuesday, Oct 18 at 5:30 p.m. with Bishop David Malloy followed by a reception in the fellowship hall
 

(No 6:30 pm confession or adoration)

All are Welcome!!!

Join Fr. Ken in praying the rosary for an end to abortion and greater respect for all human life.
Rosary following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Sunday, Oct 23 at the Mary Garden.

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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Please contact the parish office with any changes at 815-965-2765 or e-mail to: office@cathedralofstpeter.org