Pastoral Care

Individuals who lovingly and prayerfully deliver the Eucharist to community members who are unable to attend Mass or visit community members in their home or nursing home to share companionship. Help at local nursing homes with a prayer service or lead a rosary. A commitment of a one-year minimum is suggested. Training is provided and annual refresher meetings are provided to support all members.

A Grief Support Ministry which provides support to mothers, fathers, and families who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.

 Support is offered:

• We are here to be a loving advocate and support system to moms, dads, and families. 
• Help recover the remains of the baby from the hospital or from a miscarriage at home.
• Provide prayers, love, and support to the grieving mother, father, and family
• Offer a Support Volunteer to meet with.
• Arrange a funeral or prayer service for the baby. There is no charge to families
• Recommended counselors/support groups

If you or someone you know would like loving support, please contact Lisa Engstrom, Director of Pastoral Care. 651-982-2229 or lengstrom@stpeterfl.org

We also offer a grief support ministry for moms. This loving and confidential group will meet at the Church of St. Peter on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:15-11:00 am in Conference Room A. For more information, please contact Lisa Engstrom at 651-982-2229; lengstrom@stpeterfl.org or Shelly Sullivan at 651-261-7328.

You may participate in one of the following two ways, either way greatly benefits the person requesting prayer.

1. Prayer chain via email: Prayers will be compiled by a prayer leader and sent via email to those willing to pray. To submit prayer requests or to join the email prayer chain list, please email Lisa at lengstrom@stpeterfl.org. 
2. Prayer chain via phone: A phone call is made to you with prayer requests. Afterward, you will call 1 person to pass the requests along. To submit prayer requests or to join the phone prayer chain list, please call LeAnn LaCroix, at 651-462-0221, or Mary Lou, at 651-213-1220. 

For information on having a name added to the intentions at Mass, please contact Lisa Engstrom, at 651-982-2229, or lengstrom@stpeterfl.org. 

Please join our grief and loss support group. Any parishioner who is mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend and invited to bring a guest. We will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 am; on September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12, 19, in Conference Room B. Sign-in will be from 9:15-9:30 am. The group will be facilitated by Cindy Casey.

To register or for more information, please contact: Lisa Engstrom, at 651-982-2229 | lengstrom@stpeterfl.org or Cindy Casey, at 651-249-8807 | cnccasey@gmail.com

Join us in watching Season 2 of "The Chosen" movie series.
July 13, 20, 27, and August 3 from 1:00-3:30 pm in St. Peter's Hall A-B.

The Chosen is a multi-season series about the Life of Christ. Popcorn and beverages provided. All are welcome. RSVP appreciated. Please invite a friend!

For more information or to RSVP, please call the Parish Office at 651-982-2200.