ST. PETER
CATHOLIC CHURCH
NEW YEAR BRINGS OPPORTUNITY
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As we celebrate Mary, the Mother of God, in January, it is a good time to reflect on ways to renew our faith in the new year.
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here is something undeniably exciting about the hope and optimism that come with the beginning of a new year. Following the season of preparation during Advent and the joyous celebration of the birth of Christ, we are invited to pause once more and reflect upon our goals and dreams for the coming year. As a parish, we look forward to continuing to provide the faithful of St. Peter with many opportunities for spiritual growth. With some parishioners isolating at home due to the COVID-19 crisis, Msgr. Leo Enlow continues to seek new ways to keep our community connected. When the pandemic first hit last spring, the parish uploaded videos of daily Mass and brief “Did You Know?” videos explaining different aspects of the church. These videos were available through the parish website, YouTube channel, and Facebook page. Since then, St. Peter has been equipped with the necessary technology to provide a livestream of the Sunday Mass. Parishioners who are unable to attend Mass in person due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions may view the live video feed from their homes. Of course, not all of our parishioners may have internet access. During Advent, St. Peter gifted the faithful with a dayby-day journal of St. Teresa of
