Cathedral of St. Peter

Enter the Paschal Mystery

          The author of Hebrews pictures the holy men and women of the Old Testament as a cloud of witnesses.  These people watch over the pilgrim journey of this new Church, sprung from the ancient covenant, which is the Body of Christ.  They have suffered much as they anticipated the new and eternal Jerusalem. The suffering of Jeremiah is certainly a testimonial to the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

          The fire of faith which Jesus describes is to be a purifying faith.  Our faith cannot be lukewarm but must burn away sin and sinfulness.  The burning fire of our faith can be scary for many people; causing division and discord for many people.  Just as people we none too happy with the prophets, they were less excited about the teachings and miracles of Jesus.  So there will be hardships and disharmony caused by our Christian life.  Even within our families and friendships.

          Our life with Christ Jesus, and within the Church, will cause rejection and acceptance.  Jesus shows us the way by being on fire for the love of Jesus Christ.  Jesus is the “perfecter of faith”—in other words, the one whose own faith showed what true faith is.  It is that faith that sustains us through any and all rejection and hostility towards living in faith.
 

St. Anne’s is once again sponsoring our annual school supply drive.  Below is a list of what is needed, currently most stores have great deals.  This year we are working with All Saints Academy and Rockford Public schools, where there are over 1200 homeless students who still attend school on a daily basis.

CRAYOLA MARKERS, CLASSIC COLORS – WIDE
DRY ERASE MARKERS
CRAYOLA CRAYONS
CRAYOLA WATERCOLOR PAINTS
KLEENEX
COLORED PENCILS
3 – RING BINDERS
3 X 5 INDEX CARDS – WHITE, LINED ONLY
SCHOOL GLUE
DISINFECTANT WIPES
PENCIL BAGS OR BOXES
COLLEGE RULES SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS

 
Most stores, including Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Dollar General, Dollar Tree all have great deals.

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 mailto:office@cathedralofstpeter.org