Dear Parishioners,

  This weekend, as a community of faith, we celebrate the Feast of our Patron Saints, Peter and Paul. We are truly blessed to have these two great apostles as the patrons of our parish. Their lives and ministries continue to inspire and guide us in our journey of faith.
 
  We do not honor Saints Peter and Paul simply because their names identify our church. Rather, we look to them because their lives reflect the mission and spirituality to which we are called as a parish community. Saint Paul experienced a profound  conversion. He left behind a life of persecution and became a powerful instrument of God’s grace. His life was completely transformed when the Lord touched his heart and called him to a new mission. Saint Peter, though faithful, was not without  weaknesses and failures. Yet he allowed Jesus to strengthen and rebuild him, ultimately becoming the leader of the early Church. Like Peter and Paul, we too are called to allow Christ to transform us and to use us for His glory.

  This feast is an opportunity for us to come together as one parish family. Following the example of Saints Peter and Paul, I
encourage you to join your fellow parishioners as we continue the mission God has entrusted to us. Through our gathering, we strengthen our bonds of faith and friendship, welcoming one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.
 
  The readings for this celebration remind us of the importance of hospitality, generosity, and faithful discipleship. Hospitality means recognizing the presence of God in others and serving Him, especially in those in whom we least expect to find Him. As a parish community, we are called to be the face of Christ to everyone we encounter. There are countless opportunities to extend hospitality, kindness, and compassion to those whom God places in our path.

  Jesus assures us that whoever welcomes His disciples welcomes Him. As He says in John 13:20: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” Every act of kindness, every gesture of welcome, and every sacrifice made for others becomes a blessing not only for those who receive it but also for those who offer it.

  As a community of faith, we move one step closer to heaven whenever we help others remain faithful to their God-given mission. I often reflect on how I was once a stranger to many of you, yet God has united us as one family. I am deeply grateful and blessed to call you my brothers and sisters in Christ.
 
  The Lord reminds us that even the smallest acts of charity and generosity do not go unnoticed. We do not need to be great saints to receive a saint’s reward; we simply need to welcome and support those whom God sends into our lives. Every gift offered in love, no matter how small, is a gift offered to Christ Himself.
 
  Our mission as disciples is to preach, to teach, and to bear witness to the Gospel. At times, this mission may require sacrifice and perseverance. While charitable works are important, the greatest gift we can offer is the gift of ourselves: our time, our talents, our compassion, and our love. When we give from our hearts, we become instruments of God’s grace in the world.

  As we celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, may we be inspired by their courage, faith, and dedication to Christ. May we
continue to grow as a welcoming, generous, and mission-driven parish community, always seeking to build up the Kingdom of God.

You are all warmly invited to join us for our 11:30 am Mass as we celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. We are honored to welcome Msgr. Roger McGrath as our principal celebrant for this special occasion.
 
   Following Mass, the entire parish community is invited to gather for our Second Annual Parish Picnic. Please do not stay home! Your presence truly matters and helps make our parish family complete. Without you, the picnic simply would not be the same. Each and every one of you is an important part of our parish community, and this celebration is an opportunity for us to come together in faith, friendship, and joy. Let us celebrate not only our Patron Saints but also the gift of being one family united in Christ.

  We look forward to celebrating with you.

  May Saints Peter and Paul intercede for us, and may God continue to bless our parish family abundantly.

  May God bless you all.

  Fr. Yvans Jazon

        Pastor

  God is Good/ All the time

2026 South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal

By supporting the 2026 South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal, you are supporting many programs and ministries of the Diocese of Camden and Saints Peter & Paul Parish. These ministries serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the hungry and challenged. When you support the South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal, you offer comfort to those in your parish, your community, and throughout the entire Diocese.

This year’s theme, “Missionaries of Mercy,” supports the social and spiritual needs of our 62 parishes and 29 schools, with social services, hospital chaplaincy, youth & teen campus ministries, Catholic education, pastoral care initiatives, vocations, and faith formation programs. 

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