St. Peter Church
134 Convent Avenue
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Fall, 2021
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Peter Parish,
May God’s Blessing of
Health and Peace Be
Yours This Autumn Season!
At the present we are all still dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic. Unfortunately, to date we are experiencing an increase in case numbers in our state. It can be a bit dis-couraging; however, if we all continue to do our best we should be able to walk through this current increase in cases safely. Therefore, we will comply with all protocols as issued from the Bishop and the State of Vermont. Masks although not currently required are strongly recommended. We can only contribute to mutual safety by wearing a mask. Since we have such a large church we will continue to offer socially distanced seating in the two side aisles. Congregational singing is allowed at this time as are altar servers and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist. Together with prayer and God’s help we can be safe and peaceful.
We were very blessed to have three adults Baptized, Confirmed and receive their First Communion on August 15th. Congratulations to them and may God Bless Them! Following this celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation we celebrated our Parish Picnic. It was a wonderful event and gave us all opportunity to safely socialize after a difficult year of quarantines and shut downs. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the Picnic a fine successful event. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Michael Audette and Sue Audette we will begin our Religious Education Program this Fall. If you have any children who have not yet been enrolled please call the Parish Office and we will assist you. The Cemetery Volunteer Day was moved to Saturday, September 18th form 8 A.M. to Noon under the direction of Mr. Tom Giffin. All volunteers a most welcome. Our daily Masses are celebrated on Monday and Friday at 9:00 A.M. in the church during our temperate weather. All are welcome!
Please feel free to call the Friary with any questions or concerns about our parish life. In the meantime may God Bless You and Yours with Health and Peace.
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. John Tokaz, O.F.M. Cap
Pastor