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Strawhatters to perform in Peru, Wednesday at 7 PM

Peru teen arrested for vandalism at Mother Cabrini’s Shrine

Community appalled by alleged acts of destruction Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Vandals damage St. Patrick’s Oratory & Mother Cabrini Shrine

Patent Rd., Peru, NY June 30, 2024 –  The Peru Gazette usually posts beautiful views of the Champlain Valley from St. Partick’s Oratory & Mother Cabrini Shrine. Unfortunately, this post is quite different.  This weekend, St. Augustine’s Pastor Father Scott Seyoour informed parishioners that on Thursday, June 27, vandals damaged St. Patrick Oratory by spreading […]

St. Augustine’s, St. Alexander’s, St. James’ new pastor get a loving send-off in Ticonderoga

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 19, 2024 

Ziti Casserole  Mixed Vegetables  Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

MIchigans For MIssion, Sunday May 19 (Yummy!)

Funeral services held for Peru resident Krysten Remy

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Public visitation, funeral to be held for Peru resident Krysten Remy

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Peru Knights and St. Augusine’s Parishioners assist local JCEO Outreach Food Shelf

Peru – Each year, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 directs part of its charitable efforts to the Peru JCEO Outreach Food Shelf by conducting a “40 Cans For Lent” program at St. Augustine’s Church and making a monetary donation. As they have done for so many years, St. Augustine’s parishioners responded to the […]

Female Voices Perform Medieval Plainchant and Polyphony

Hildegard von Bingen and other medieval women composers Ensemble Scholastica performs in concert on Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 pm at the historic Church of the Assumption in Redford, New York.  There is a pre-concert talk at 2:00 pm by ensemble director Rebecca Bain about the medieval period and the culture of the cloister. General […]

St. Augustine’s, St. Alexander’s & St. James Holy week Schedule

PERU COMMUNITY CHURCH WORSHIP RETURNS TO THE SANCTUARY ON PALM/PASSION SUNDAY MARCH 24

The Peru Community Church announces that the Sunday worship service at 9 am will be in the sanctuary of the historic stone church (12 Elm St, Peru) on Sunday, March 24, Palm/Passion Sunday, and continue each Sunday.  All are welcome.  During the cold winter months, the congregation worshipped in the church’s Fellowship Center Chapel across […]

Jehovah’s Witnesses Launch Invitation Campaign

Residents Invited to Two Special Events in March During March 2024, Jehovah’s Witnesses will be launching a special campaign to invite fellow residents of The Champlain Valley to two special events. On Sunday, March 24, millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will gather to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ.  The annual observance of […]

Anticipating hundreds will lose motel rooms on Friday, Scott administration to open 4 temporary shelters

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Ice on North Country waters can be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe

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Pre-Order Subs For Superbowl

Ecumencial Choir Concerts in Keeseville and Peru this weekend!

Steve Collier and Andrew Woodruff at St. Augustine’s Churhc this morning practicing for this weekend’s Ecumenical Choir Concerts in Keeseville and Peru. Based on what I heard, we have a lot to look forward to!!!!!!!!!!! Please give it a quick listen!!!!!! Click here to see and hear.

Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent

Peru, December 3, 2023 – Rev. Scott Seymour lights a candle on the St. Augustine’s Parish Advent Wreath at 9:30 mass this morning. Christians of most denominations observe Advent as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Father […]

56th Annual Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs Dec. 16 & 17

Beartracks Christmas Concert at the Fellowship Center on Dec. 9

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs Dec. 16 & 17

Chili Supper – Friday, Oct. 27 at Fellowship Center

Sun Community News: Rev. Ken Parker founds Second Sunrise, a place to heal

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Harkness: Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, Sunday Oct. 15, (Take-Out Only)

Chazy and Peru CV-TEC students restore historic clock face

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – September 24, 2023  Members of the First Presbyterian Church gathered Sunday morning to thank CV-TEC for restoring one of the three clock faces that adorned the church’s tall spire from 1873 to 1950. Building and Grounds Committee member Bill Merrill unveiled the impressive 54-inch diameter clock face to the […]