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Kids’ Mass: A Fun and Engaging Experience Starting on Sunday, October 6th at the 9:30 mass, and continuing each 1st Sunday of the month, SS. Peter & Paul will host Kidz Mass! Kidz Mass is specifically designed to make our Catholic faith accessible and enjoyable for children. It offers a unique blend of traditional worship and age-appropriate discussion that captivate young minds and hearts. Fr. Ted is kicking off Kidz Mass to promote age-appropriate explanations of what we hear in the week’s readings. His homily will be tailored to children’s understanding, making it easier for them to connect with the…

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Photo courtesy of catholic.org. On Wednesday, October 2nd, Fr. Ted will lead the SS. Peter & Paul Men’s Group in a discussion about the life and spirituality of St. Francis de Sales. St. Francis de Sales called men and women to seek holiness no matter their station in life. He emphasized that holiness can look different, manifested through each of us in different ways, allowing each person’s vocation or craft to be perfected through their devotion to the Lord. He encourages all to truly practice their devotion by their actions, not by contemplation alone. And because of the perfection created…

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Are you, or someone you know, interested in becoming CATHOLIC ? Or perhaps you have not completed the Sacraments of Initiation (First Eucharist and/or Confirmation). If you have been feeling a gentle “calling” to investigate the Catholic faith in greater depth, now is your time to take action. Consider coming to the next RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) session, which will begin this fall. For further details, you may call the Sts. Peter & Paul Church Rectory office at 649-2765 to leave your contact information. You can also call Deacon Carl Koester at (716) 646-2480.

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Our Social Ministry Christmas Bazaar 2024 is taking place Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th. Itssuccess depends on donations from you. What can you donate? Housewares, kitchenware, tools,jewelry, toys, baby items, frames, books, garden items, candles, holiday decorations, puzzles, craftitems, small sports items, Christmas decorations and more. If you are a hand crafter and want to donatenew items please mark your gift as “New.” We don’t accept clothing, furniture, encyclopedias,electronics and non-working items. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Outreach Center, 36Pine St., Hamburg, from 9am to 1:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays during the months ofSeptember…

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Just announced: SS Peter & Paul Church will be hosting the Little Rock Scripture Study centered around the Book of Exodus, Part 1, covering Chapters 1-15. The exodus is the central event of the Old Testament, giving meaning to everything else we find it its pages. Part One of this study takes us through the first 15 chapters of Exodus – from slavery to the call of Moses, from plagues to crossing the sea, from captivity to freedom in the Sinai. Discover that God hears those who are beaten down and liberates those who are in need of his justice….

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It’s that time of year again! Our amazing faith formation teachers will be picking up their curriculum and lesson plans this week, getting ready to share their passion for our Catholic faith with the young people of our parish. We’re so excited to start classes in September with grades 1-8! Can you believe the grades 9-10 Confirmation classes are already underway?! This year, our teachers are equipped with engaging lessons that will help our students: We believe that faith formation is a vital part of our children’s education, and we’re grateful for our dedicated teachers who volunteer their time and…

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The staff and volunteers at the SS. Peter and Paul Outreach Center have been busier than ever helping families in need in the Hamburg area. About 200 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed this past week to families with hardships, enabling families to send their children to school well-prepared to learn this school year. Many thanks to the Hamburg community for generous donations, which made this program possible! But the work isn’t done! The Outreach Center will now shift its focus to the other essential items needed by families in their care. There is currently a need for new…

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