It is first and foremost provided by the clergy to all parishioners, especially in times of grief, loss, illness, transition, or turmoil. Our clergy and lay ministers visit the ill and reach out to those coping with hardships.
Clergy provide counseling, suggest resources, and offer sacraments and spiritual guidance.
The recently inaugurated Stephen Ministry program trains lay people to act as listening companions and then matches them with parishioners in collaboration with the clergy. St. Peter's is a caring community which provides many opportunities, such as Lenten Suppers, our annual Parish Picnic, and our weekly Coffee Hours, for people to get to know each other.