St. Peter Roman Catholic Church

3:00 PM Devine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction

Saint Peter Parish has reopened for public worship on Sundays and weekday masses. We will follow our regular schedules for masses, adoration, and devotions.
Weekend Masses
Saturday 4:30 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM

Live-Streaming: 
Even though the Church is reopened for public worship we will continue streaming the mass through our parish Facebook page. Please note: Only 10:30 AM mass will be live-streamed. The obligation to attend Mass is stull suspended by Bishop Gainer. If you do not feel safe returning to Church at this time and plan to continue watching the live stream Mass, you are invited to drive to the Church after the 10:30 AM Mass has ended and receive Holy Communion. However, this will only be available until 12:00 Noon on Sunday.

Weekday Masses
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 AM
Wednesday 6:00 PM (St. Mary’s Chapel, Wrightsville)

Due to restrictions please take note of the following:

• In order to keep proper social distancing, only 1/3 of the total Church occupancy will be filled.
• It may not be possible to use your regular seat or pew in the Church, so please be flexible.
• Please avoid using the marked pews.
• Only 3 individuals (if not of the same family) may occupy a pew.
• Please follow the marks on the aisle floor when in line for communion.
• All Hymnals and Missalettes will be removed from the Church.
• Stations with hand sanitizer will be in place at the entrance of the church.
• Gatherings before or after mass are not permitted in the church or at the entrances. 
• Please see the usher for any help or assistance.

Reception of Holy Communion:  Holy Communion in the hand is recommended during this unprecedented time.  However, those who wish to receive communion on tongue are welcome to receive on tongue at the end, preferably only from the Celebrant. 

Face Masks: Face masks are to be worn by all lay faithful who attend the mass.  Face mask can be removed during readings and at the reception of the Holy Communion. 

Votive Candles:  Please request the usher to light the votive candle for you.

Collection Baskets:  Please drop off your weekly offering in the collection basket as you exit.  You are also welcomed to make online giving to the parish using the diocesan online giving platform. 

Use of Restrooms:  Use of restrooms in the parish center are highly recommended.  Please reserve the use of restroom in the Church only for emergency.

This is a new experience for all of us and we will make adjustments to the guidelines as needed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  God bless you.

Sunday Mass will be streamed Live at 10:30 AM each Sunday on the Saint Peter Facebook Page.
A link to the facebook page can be found here: https://stpetercolumbiapa.org/contact-us

Important Notice: Fake emails have been sent recently using Father Swamy's name asking for favors, gift cards and money to be sent. This is a scam, please discard the email immediately. 

Father Swamy is available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on a one on one basis. Please call the rectory and leave a message to schedule an appointment or send him an email at fr.aswamymsfs@gmail.com. 

Bishop Gainer, out of great concern for the faithful and in union with his brother bishops of Pennsylvania, has made the difficult decision to suspend obligation for all Masses.

Pope Francis Authorizes plenary indulgences and general absolution as covid-19 crisis escalates.
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/20/pope-francis-authorizes-plenary-indulgences-and-general-absolution-coronavirus