Message from Father Matt
Please listen to this reflection from Fr. Matt on the Feast of the Annunciation, and take a moment to join him in prayer.
Suspension of Public Masses and
All Gatherings Extended
Through April 24
Planning Under Way for Holy Week
The most recent directives from Mayor Lucas and the diocese make it necessary to extend the suspension of public Masses through April 24. Of course, this will also include Holy Week. Plans are underway, including the recording of Triduum liturgies, and we will let you know when we have the details. The resurrection of Jesus is central to our Catholic faith, a joyous miracle to be celebrated, even if we cannot do so in the way to which we are accustomed.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation
While Bishop Johnston has said that confessions may be heard under certain circumstances, we are not offering the Sacrament of Reconciliation at this time out of an abundance of caution. We do not feel that we can offer a space that is appropriate for the sacrament while also offering the penitent confidentiality, anonymity, and above all, safety. For those anxious about the inability to receive the sacrament, please read the Bishop's statement here.
Parish and School Office Hours
The parish and school offices will be closed to the public through April 24 to comply with Mayor Lucas's "stay at home" order. The food pantry and social services office will still serve clients by appointment; please call Mark Hague (816) 877-0300. If you need a priest, please call the main office number (816) 363-2320 and follow the instructions given. To reach the school, leave a message at (816) 523-4899. Staff members will be working primarily from home but you can still reach all by email, and voicemail messages will be returned as soon as possible.
Serving Those in Need
We are always amazed by the generosity of our community. Many of you have reached out to Mark Hague to see how you can help. The food pantry is still pretty well stocked from Cranksgiving, although we are starting to run low on some items and may need to do a targeted collection in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we can always use grocery store gift cards (Our clients seem to prefer Price Chopper, Walmart and Aldi.) If you would like to drop off any gift cards, there is a mail slot next to the Legacy Center back door, toward the south end of the Legacy lot. You can also donate online here and designate social services. If you have groceries to donate, please call Mark and set up an appointment for curbside drop-off.

We know the coronavirus situation may cause hardship for some families; we have a team working to see how we can help and will get details to you when they are available. And please remember, the food pantry is available to all.
Staying Connected
This unprecedented situation presents us with countless challenges, one of which is how to stay connected with each other. We are fortunate to live in a time when technology provides so many avenues. We will be sharing news with you via several sources: email, our website (www.stpkc.org), and social media. If you do not already follow St. Peter's on social media, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at StPetersKC, or just click the icons above. The Sunday Mass will be available on YouTube every Saturday by 3 pm. We are not live-streaming because our old church, while beautiful, does not support a strong wifi signal. We will be trying to trade off weekends with St. Therese Little Flower Parish so you will be enjoying some liturgies from that church as well.

We are utilizing the Zoom app among staff to conduct virtual meetings on our computers and smart phones. This app is free for the average user; check it out if you are looking for a way to stay in touch with family and friends. It can also be used for parish ministry group meetings, prayer groups, Best Lent Ever book discussion groups, Bible study, etc. Please contact Anne Pautler for assistance. apautler@stpeterskc.org , (816) 509-9926.

This is a stressful time; if you need someone to talk to, to pray with you, if you have a prayer intention to share, we urge you to contact one of our priests or a staff member and we will help you however we can.
Pray With Us Tomorrow!
The Angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary at the time of the Annunciation evolved into two classic prayers: the Hail Mary and the Angelus, a devotion traditionally offered at sunrise, noon, and sunset. If you would like to pray the Angelus together tomorrow, please join us live on Facebook at noon. It is very short but a nice lunchtime reset.
St. Peter's Parish
815 E. Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 363-2320