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Saint Peter’s Parish Women’s Group

We gather to know, love, and serve God in the Eucharist, Marian devotion, prayer, ongoing faith formation, faith-sharing, service, and sisterly fellowship.

We meet monthly at various times and settings to enhance the participation of all the women of our parish. For more information, please contact Carol Flannery at 240-432-4340.

The following are a few personal quotes from women who have attended Magnificat functions:

“I love Magnificat! I never go away from our gatherings not having been refreshed, supported, and especially blessed. Mary is in our midst. I feel her presence. I enjoy our small group sessions, and visits in the homes are also fun.”

“'I like the widespread age range of the members. It is enriching to experience all ages. Small group sharing is a great way to get to know people.”

“Good discussion and community. I enjoy meeting people I see in passing or at Mass.”
 

Canticle of Mary
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
My spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
The Almighty has done great things for me,
And holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children for ever. Amen. 

Saint Peter’s Prayer Group

Come join us and worship through song and praise, glorifying God. Prayer Group meets every Wednesday evening from 8–9:30 p.m., in the Divine Mercy Room (the East Meeting Room) of the church. All are welcome.

The prayer meeting is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit and overflows with the love of God. After an opening prayer and hymns of praise, the evening then includes Prophecy and Scripture, spiritual sharing, witnessing of miracles, and prayer requests for healing. At its essence, Prayer Group is worship guided by the Holy Spirit.

Sons of Saint Peter Men’s Group

The Sons of Saint Peter Men’s Group meets the third Thursday of the month to grow spiritually and to share faith experiences. The purpose of the Sons of Saint Peter is to provide men with the opportunity to pray, to enjoy fellowship, to learn about the Catholic faith, and most importantly, to help our families get to heaven! In addition, we perform works of service for the parish.

Sons of Saint Peter Vision Statement:

We propose and commit to a vision of Catholic men’s ministry that fosters spirituality in the men of Saint Peter’s Parish that is Christ-centered and that moves men toward:

• a loving relationship with family,
• reconciliation,
• a Christian impact in the workplace,
• ongoing conversion in oneself and the transformation of society,
• brotherhood and friendship in Christ,
• service in charity and justice, and
• a consciousness of history from which patriarchy has evolved.

Sons of Saint Peter Ministry Objectives:

• Provide ongoing faith formation.
• Foster unity in our faith.
• Nurture the growth of Catholic identity in men in their many roles, for example, son, father, husband, worker, disciple, minister, and friend.
• Encourage each other to take responsibility for our own faith formation.
• Take into consideration spiritual needs and experiences that are particular to men.