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Michigans for lunch Sunday sounds like a great idea

Enjoy pancakes this morning at the Fellowship Center

Who was St. Patrick?

c. 389–461 Feast Day—March 17 The patron saint of Ireland, Patrick was born in Roman Britain. He describes his life and ministry, including his work to convert the Irish people, in his short autobiography and testimony, Confessions. Kidnapped at age 16 by Irish raiders and sold into slavery in Ireland, his time spent in captivity […]

Enjoy the Super Bowl with a Super Sub

Peru High School Senior Class President returns in a new role

By John T Ryan  Peru – Only eight years ago, Leagon Carlin delivered a graduation speech as Peru High School’s 2014 Class President. After college and seminary studies, he has returned to Peru as Associate Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church, St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville, and St. James Church in Cadyville. Today, his listeners refer […]

Former Pope Benedict XVI, the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, dies at 95

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Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir sings Hallelujah Chorus, from ‘The Messiah’

 

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs “O Holy Night”

 

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs at St. Augustine’s Church – Dec. 18, 2022

Choir Director – Jeanette Woodruff Accompanists- Steven Collier  Organist – Stephen Woodruff  Choir Members Program: Oh Come, All Ye Faithful Immanuel Is Come  Christmas Dreams Jesus Child A Ukrainian Prayer Unto Us A son IS Born  Candles In December Mary, Did You Know Greensleeves There Is Faint Music As Lately We Watched The Jesus Gift […]

St. Augustine’s, St. Alexander’s, & St. James Christmas Mass Schedule

New Peru Kingdom Hall in use

Peru – The new Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) Kingdom Hall is now in use, and the Witnesses invite the public to the meetings held there. People seeking meeting times can look on the organization’s official website, jw.org. In addition, the Jehovah’s Witnesses will host an open house in spring 2023. The Hall is located at 2623 […]

Ecumenical Christmas Concert Returns

Witnesses Knocking on Doors Again

Plattsburgh Jehovah’s Witnesses Return to Door-to-Door Ministry After 30-Month Pandemic Pause Jehovah’s Witness News Release  Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning September 1, when a two-and-half-year suspension of the work was officially lifted, just in time to begin a global campaign featuring a new interactive Bible study program.   The decision to resume […]

An Akwesasne Mohawk survivor of residential schools seeks justice, not apologies

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St Joseph’s Outreach Center

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Clinton County honors Diocese of Ogdensburg’s 150th Anniversary

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Faith and collaboration at work in Treadwells Mills

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – Undoubtedly, many Peru residents see the Soup Kitchen sign in Treadwells Mills; but it’s fair to conjecture they aren’t aware of the beautiful things happening at what was St. Joseph’s Church. When the parish church closed several years ago,  the Diocese of Ogdensburg could have sold it for other […]

New minister for Reber, Willsboro, Harkness, Keeseville Methodists

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A thought-provoking message from Sister Debbie Blow, Executive Director from the North Country Mission of Hope.

Good day everyone, There always seems to be plenty of information to share as to what is happening in the Mission of Hope, so let’s begin.  I think you’ll find this news/notes quite full of info. 1.  Ukraine humanitarian aid: First, while I don’t have the exact figure yet, we have gone well over the […]

Peru High School Graduate Transitional Deacon Leagon Carlin preps for appointment | News | pressrepublican.com

“Carlin is appointed Parochial Vicar at The Roman Catholic Community of St. Alexanders and St. Joseph in Morrisonville, St. Augustine’s Church in Peru and St. James in Cadyville effective June 29….I’ll be excited to work with Father Scott and to work with the parishioners there. Of course, I went to Peru School, kindergarten through 12th […]

Great shopping in downtown Peru today!

Don’t forget “Granny’s Attic” today at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Shoppers were lined up before today’s 9 a.m. opening. It will be open until 4 p.m. Stop by for a special bargain!

Unique Boutique Sale, Saturday, May 14

Dr. Georgia Harkness: ‘Born a Methodist,’ leaves enduring legacy | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Dr. Georgia Harkness: ‘Born a Methodist,’ leaves enduring legacy | News | pressrepublican.com

Happy Easter to everyone!

St. Augustine’s Church wishes everyone a Happy and Blessed Easter. Hallelujah expresses our praise, joy and thanks on this day!

St. Augustine’s Holy Week Schedule

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