How to Get Involved at St. Peter's

How can I participate in the weekly liturgies?

Altar Guild: Maintains the church interior, altar linens, and vestments.  Prepares the church for liturgical celebrations; teams do light cleaning of the church once a week.  Call Lynn Freeman at 202-547-1430 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text59945 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

School Auction: A fabulous fun evening of dining, dancing, and charity to provide scholarship support to our Interparish School.  This year's event is set for February 14, 2009. Call Danielle St. Germain-Gordon at 202-669-5952.

School Yard Sale:  The best yard sale on the Hill.  Sponsored by the School, held in the Parish Hall and grounds in early spring.

How can I take part in special church events?

January
March for Life: St. Peter’s provides hospitality to marchers from around the nation who gather in support of the right to life.  Call Suzanne O'Connor at 703-333-5040.

March
A Celebration of Ireland: Special liturgy featuring the music of St. Patrick’s Mass, followed by a lively reception with Irish food and drink, dancing, and singing.  Call Jerry Conlon at 202-546-6195.

Lent
Scripture reflections and Stations of the Cross for the holy season.  In addition, "The Light Is On for You": special evening confessions available. Lent culminates with the Easter Vigil as we welcome new Catholics into the Church. 

May
May Crowning: Join us for a beautiful and traditional ceremony in our Mary Garden.

June
Parish Feast Day: We celebrate St. Peter with Mass and a picnic in the garden.

Fall and Winter
We host Wine & Cheese receptions to welcome our new parishioners and a Parish Dinner with delicious food, music, and fun. And on the weekend before Thanksgiving, a Christmas bazaar and flea market. Contact Linda O'Brien, 202-547-9231, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .                                                                                        

December
Reconciliation Service: Prepare yourself for the birth of the Savior.

Christmas Eve: Prelude concert at 11:30 pm, Mass at Midnight, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.  Mass for Children at 5:00 pm. 

How can I help my neighbors?

Bag lunches for the homeless: The local soup kitchen is closed on Sundays, so we make lunches on the 4th Sunday of every month for distribution in a nearby park.  Guidelines for lunches are available in the back of the church.  Call Nancy Hartnagel at 202-547-5589.

Food Bank Collection: Every Sunday.  Our new food bank partner is Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol Street.  Bring items to Mass and place them in the baskets in the back of church.  Here’s a handy shopping list of basic items:

• High-protein foods that require little or no preparation; peanut butter, canned tuna and salmon, canned meats and spreads, canned meat dinners in small and family sizes.
• Soups: canned and dried.
• One-dish pasta meals in cans or boxes.
• Coffee, tea bags, creamer, instant coffee/tea, boxed cereals, sugar, dessert mixes.
• Dried foods: pasta, rice, lentils, beans, oatmeal, grits.
• Canned fruits, vegetables, sauces, and juices.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Do you knit?  Join us as we knit shawls for those who are sick and suffering.  Call Mary O’Reilly at 202-543-2898.

PrayerNet: Pray for the needs and intentions of our parish community, families, and friends; members of the PrayerNet incorporate community requests in their daily prayers. To join, or to request prayers, e-mail Susan DePlatchett at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or phone Anne Kraemer at 202-547-4263.

SOME (So Others Might Eat): On the second Wednesday of each month, St. Peter’s provides casseroles and other food and supplies for the noon meal at this local soup kitchen.  Pans and recipes are available at Mass, or click here for recipes .  Call Lynn Freeman at 202-547-1430, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

St. Nicholas Club:  Christmas gifts for those in need, in our parish and on Capitol Hill.  Call Lisa Bontempo at 301-650-0045.

How can I help with the upkeep of the church and grounds?

Building maintenance:  We welcome people with carpentry and other repair skills, and anyone who can run a lawnmower, rake leaves, or shovel snow.  Call Don Hemmer at 391-736-8481 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Garden Committee: Do you have a green thumb?  St. Peter’s has three beautiful gardens in need of tender loving care.  Call Margaret Missiaen at 202-546-8681.

What activities are available for children and teens?

Altar Servers: The opportunity to serve on the altar is extended to boys and girls grades 5 and up.  Call Yolanda Rodriguez at 202-544-6085, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Cub Scouts: Learn the values of sportsmanship, good citizenship, loyalty, and outdoor adventure.  Open to all boys in grades 1-5.  Call Rob Drozdowski at 202-543-7452,  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Boy Scouts: Camping, service, fun! For boys in grades 6-12.  Call Hank Brothers at 202-546-4881.

Girl Scouts: Helping girls to grow!  Grades 1-6.  Call Lois Mastel at 202-546-5386.

Teen Ministry: For middle-school and junior-high students.  Dances, trips, community service activities.  Call Daena Tamborini at 201-456-2190, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .