Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 13, 2026
"Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often mustI forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus answered,"I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times."
- Matthew 18:21–22
We all know how heavy it feels to carry a grudge, letting an old argument take root in our day. In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus challenges us to let go of that ledger, reminding us that keeping score only traps us in our own emotional prisons. True forgiveness is rarely a one-time decision; it is a daily, heartfelt choice to extend the same unconditional grace to others that we desperately need ourselves. By letting go of the hurt, we discover that the person we actually set free is the one looking back at us in the mirror. It takes immense courage to open a closed heart, but that is exactly where our healing begins.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:00 pm Vigil Mass
Sunday
8:30 am | 10:00 am | 12:00 pm
2026-27
Religious Education
Registration
All New Families:
Note, this registration link is only for New Families!
Once you complete the registration form, the Religious Education office will be notified and will review your application. Once approved, you will receive an automated email from Parish Giving with login credentials for an account that was created for you.
Once you receive your login credentials, sign into your new account to make a payment and select sessions for your child/ren.
All Returning Families:
If you’re a returning family, please do not fill out a form.
You will receive an email from Parish Giving on the morning that registration opens. This email will contain login credentials for an account that was created for you.
There is no need for you to create a new account.
If registration opens, and you don’t receive this automated email, please contact Dan Apadula at Daniel.Apadula@spphoboken.com
We are excited to walk alongside your family this year and share the joy of our Catholic faith!
News & Announcements
Join the Choir: Singers of all backgrounds are invited to join the SPP Choir this fall. Are The Choir sings at the 10AM Mass beginning September 13. All voice types and levels of experience are welcome; simply come as you are and enjoy music making with your parish community. To join, contact Brian Walters by email
brian.walters@spphoboken.com or simply come to the piano after Mass to introduce yourself!
Become an Usher at SPP: When people walk through the doors of Ss. Peter and Paul, the very first thing they experience is the atmosphere of our church. Our Ushers and Greeters have the unique privilege of setting that tone, acting as the joyful, welcoming face of Christ to everyone who arrives for worship. This beautiful ministry of hospitality transforms our building into a true community, ensuring that regulars and visitors alike feel accepted and welcomed from the moment they step inside. Please click here to sign up via our interest form, or contact Danny directly at danny.rosado@spphoboken.com for more info.
Prayers for the Sick: We are called as a community to lift one another up in times of illness and trial. If you or a loved one is facing a health challenge and would like to be added to our parish prayer list, you may email Stephanie Panzariello at the Parish Office:
stephanie.panzariello@spphoboken.com Names will be included in the bulletin so that we can pray for their healing and strength. To protect personal privacy, please ensure you have the person’s explicit permission before requesting a name for print.
