During Lent, we were happy to offer access to Hallow as a personal prayer resource. If you have already signed up for the app, your premium access ended on Easter Sunday, but you will still have access to the hundreds of permanently free prayers and meditations that Hallow offers.If you would like to continue utilizing Hallow’s premium content in your prayer life, you can subscribe personally and receive a 20% discount using the parish’s code. (You will receive an email directly from Hallow with all of the details.)

New to Hallow? 

You may also receive the 20% discount with our parish code. https://hallow.com/stpetermemphis

For those of you that haven’t yet had a chance to check out Hallow, Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that helps users deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided contemplative prayer. The app launched 2 years ago and is already the #1 Catholic app in the world. The app has both permanently free content and premium, paid content which goes toward supporting their team as they continually build new prayer experiences. All new subscribers receive a 14-day free trial to check out all of the Hallow content before deciding whether they would like to stick to the free content or subscribe. Also, you may use our parish code to access the 20% discount through our parish. 

In addition to Hallow’s standard library of over 1,000 audio-guided prayers and meditations, this Easter season Hallow will be hosting a Daily Saint challenge which will include info and meditations on a daily Saint, as well as a specially curated collection of Easter music.We have a number of parishioners who are using the app and loving it. Great for praying alone or together with your spouse/family, Hallow truly has something for everyone, no matter what you are going through.

If you have any questions about signing up with our parish code, contact St. Peter Parishioner Owen McGuire at [email protected]. Have a blessed Easter Season!

Provide lifelong faith formation that deepens our relationship with Christ and forms us into active disciples preaching the Gospel to all the world.

“Stir into flame the gift of God.” 

2 Timothy 1:6

Adult Faith Formation 

Parish Book Study
Bury Me In the Sunshine: The Yellow Fever Epidemics of Memphis
Dive into the rich history of our parish! Our book study for Fr. John Vidmar O.P.’s new book begins on Tuesday, April 6th and all are welcome to join. We will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM. Copies of the book are available online via Amazon or locally at St. Paul Bookstore. To sign up, contact Christina at [email protected] or text YELLOW to 84576.

First Communion Preparation 

Per Diocese of Memphis norms, preparation for First Communion is a two-year process, done usually when a child is in grades 1 and 2. This spring and summer, we are offering monthly gatherings for our children who are preparing for First Communion next year (2022). We are using the book I Am the Good Shepherd, and children can meet in person or via Zoom. If your child is in first grade and would like to receive First Communion next year, please contact Christina at [email protected]. 

Confirmation Preparation 

Per Diocese of Memphis norms, preparation for Confirmation is a two-year process, usually done when a student is in grades 7 and 8. Information about preparing for Confirmation may be accessed here: https://www.stpeterchurch.org/sacraments/confirmation/

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Gr. 3 and younger)

We offer a prayer gathering for children on most Sunday mornings. We read the Sunday Gospel, sing and pray. We have been meeting via Zoom but hope to shift to in-person gatherings soon. 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 

We are hoping to resume atrium sessions in September 2021. If you are interested in training as a catechist or helping with atrium support (woodworking, painting, sewing, or other skills), please contact Christina at [email protected]. 

Youth Ministry for Teens 

We are hoping to resume our high school group in September 2021. If you are interested in serving as a youth minister, please contact Christina at [email protected]

Lord Jesus Christ, you promised to be with your Church always, until the end of time.
We long to experience your presence more deeply and more intimately, even when we cannot
gather in person as church to celebrate Eucharist.

We believe that you are present when we gather in worship.

We believe you are present in your sacred word when the Scriptures are proclaimed.

And we believe you are present when your sacred Body and Blood become our food and drink.
Our relationship with you is truly grace.

When I am not able to be physically present at the Eucharist with the community, help me to
strengthen and deepen my relationship with you as I seek to encounter and serve you, not only
in prayer but in all I meet, especially in the poor and needy of our world.

Amen.  

Prayer by Sr. Judith M. Kubicki

Our parish rosary team is leading a rosary on Zoom on Saturdays at 3 PM. All are welcome, and it’s okay to join us if you aren’t sure how to pray the rosary. Please contact Christina at [email protected] for the Zoom link. 

On April 4, 2018, the 50th anniversary of the assassination of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Bishop of Memphis, Martin Holley, will assemble the faithful at the National Shrine of St. Martin de Porres and lead them in a walk of faith to the National Civil Rights Museum. All are invited to participate in this day-long commemoration. Dominican Friars and Sisters from all over North America will be present.

Schedule of Events

• 7:30 am Morning Prayer with Dominican Friars – National Shrine of St. Martin de Porres
• 7:45-1:00 pm. Private prayer / Sacrament of Reconciliation – National Shrine of St. Martin de Porres
• 1:00 pm Rosary – prayed in St. Peter Catholic Church
• 1:30 pm Mass – celebrated in St. Peter Catholic Church
• 2:45 pm Begin march from St. Peter Church/National Shrine of St. Martin de Porres (approx. 1.2 miles)
• 3:30 pm Arrive at National Civil Rights Museum and participate in National Civil Rights program in courtyard

50^th Anniversary Commemoration program at the National Civil Rights Museum

We are located at the corner of Adams Avenue and B.B.King (Third Street). The Secure Parking Lot (201 Adams) will be free for those participating in our prayer on April 4. Additional parking will be available at the parking meters ($1.25 per hour, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and other nearby lots (prices vary).
Enter the National Shrine of St. Martin de Porres through the gate on B.B.King (Third Street). Enter St. Peter Catholic Church on Adams Ave.

Handicap Accessibility

National Shrine of St. Martin de Porres: Family members may drop off on Third Street (BB King) directly in front of the gates to the Shrine Courtyard. Enter through gate. Shrine Chapel is on your right. (No steps required)

St. Peter Catholic Church: Family members may drop off those with disabilities in front of the church. (There is a curb ramp next to the alley.) Go through the courtyard gates. A wheelchair ramp to the church is located in the courtyard garden between the church and parish office. Enter through the black wrought iron gate. Ramp is on your left. You may also proceed straight ahead through the courtyard. Go through the double glass doors. A wheelchair lift is immediately inside on your left.

Note: There is an elevator for those going from the National Shrine of St. Martin de Porres to St. Peter Catholic Church.

Please ask one of our ushers to help, or contact the church office at 901-527-8282 if you need help with accessibility or have questions.