Altar Society
Contact
- Kathy Cicora: 361/241-2784
Meetings
- 2nd Monday of the month
- 7:00 pm
About the Altar Society
St. Peter's Altar and Rosary Society welcomes all women of the parish. Regular activities include caring for the Eucharistic Minister robes, preparing the Church for weekly Masses, and organizing and providing leadership for parish gatherings.
Altar Linens and Sacristans
Contact
- Jo Ella Menn: 361/241-2918
Purpose of the Sacristans
Parishioners care for the linens and sacred vessels used for worship at St. Peter's Catholic Church.
Art and Entertainment
Contacts
- Mary Rosas: 361/241-1247
- Terri Olivo: 361/241-7851
About the Arts and Entertainment Committee
This group provides for liturgical art, banners, altar frontals, and the proper environment for worship.
Congregational Health Ministry
Contact
- Shannon Aguilar: 361/241-3993
About the Congregational Health Ministry
This newly established ministry will promote holistic health (mind, body, and spirit) by providing consultant services, education, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. This year's focus will be stress management, breast cancer, diabetes, and weight management. Watch weekly bulletins for dates and times of programs.
Food Pantry Ministry
Contact
- Mary Alice DeLaRosa: 361/387-9166
Distribution of Food Qualifying Individuals
- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
About the Food Pantry Ministry
Through a volunteer staff, St. Peter Food Pantry interviews first time applicants and hands out food to those who qualify.
Funeral Dinners
Contact
- Lupe Ruiz: 361/241-3051
About the Funeral Dinners Committee
Lupe and a team of volunteers prepare and serve a meal to family and friends in our parish hall following the funeral service.
Knights of Columbus
Contact
- Roy Richter : 361/241-1158
Meetings
- 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month
- 7:30 pm
About the Knights of Columbus
Worldwide benevolent group of men committed to promoting Catholic values in the parish and beyond. St. Peter's Knights of Columbus organize charity activities and social events, and they sponsor coffee and donuts every Sunday after the 8 am Mass.
Ministry to the Homebound
Contact
- Jenell Richter: 361/241-1158
About the Ministry to the Homebound
Eucharistic ministers visit the homebound weekly with the Eucharist. If you know of someone who is unable to come to church for Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist at home, please contact Jenell. Fr. Morgan also visits the sick on the 1st Friday of each month.
Nursing Home Visitation Ministry
Contacts
- Dee Myers: 361/241-9614
- Gerald and Barbara Sherman: 361/241-9806
- Roy and Jenell Richer: 361/241-1158
- Teo and Rose Farias: 361/242-9735
- Leo and Minnie Duque: 361/241-4187
About the Nursing Home Visitation Ministry
Members visit residents of Villa Residential Homes and Castle Ridge Group Homes every Sunday. Communion Service by Fr. Morgan on the first Saturday of the month.
Parish Council
Contact
- John Porche , President: 361/241-3207
Meetings
- 1st Monday of the month
- 7:00 pm
About the Parish Council
The Parish Council is a representative body of parishioners who offer consultation to the Pastor in matters that affect the implementation of the parish vision and mission. Members are discerned by the parish community and appointed from different ministries to serve a two-year term.
Prayer Group
Contact
- Minnie Duque : 361/241-4187
- Margie Matocha: 361/241-3087
Meetings
- Thursday evenings
- 7:00 pm
About the Prayer Group
The Prayer Group meets in the Church for Mass, prayers, singing, and scripture sharing. Life in the Spirit Seminars are offered twice a year. Check the bulletin for scheduled sessions. They also have a "prayer chain" for people with special needs. The Prayer Group visits the sick and says rosaries at wakes.