The Peru Gazette

  Peru – The St. Vincent’s Thrift Store at 3028 Main Street will reopen* on Monday, June 8th. Store hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to Noon. *All customers MUST be 18 years of age or older and MUST wear a facemask. *A maximum of 5 customers […]

Source: Religious gatherings back on in New York | Sun Community News Gov. Cuomo announced Wednesday that religious services can resume, although gatherings would be capped at 10 attendees for now

Source: Churches say they don’t want to be among the last to reopen | NCPR News

Source: Churches will be the last places to reopen in NY, alongside stadiums, concert halls – syracuse.com

Diocese of Ogdensburg Communications Director Darcy Fargo said Thursday that, like other entities, the diocese is still awaiting guidance from the state both on when churches can reopen and whether they fit into one of the reopening phases. “We just don’t know where we fall at this point,” she continued. “It’s kind of frustrating — […]

Source: As CNY enters phase one of a restart, can churchgoers return to worship? – syracuse.com

Bishop Terry R. LaValley has opened a dialogue with the priests of the Diocese of Ogdensburg about the steps that must be taken to reopen churches in the diocese for public worship. Bishop LaValley is working to ensure any return to public worship is done with the safety of our parishioners, priests and ministers as […]

By John T. Ryan Peru, NY May 10, 2020 – Neighbors, friends, brother Knights of Columbus, and the Peru Fire Department gave longtime Peru resident Deacon George Benson a grand send-off yesterday. They gathered along the Jabez Allen Rd. to wave and shout good-bye as George left home and passed by riding in his son […]

St. Augustine’s Church Easter Vigil Service will be live-streamed on Facebook at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th.

St. Augustine’s Church Good Friday Services will be live-streamed on Facebook at 3 p.m. today.

Bishop Terry R. LaValley will be livestreaming the following from St. Mary’s Cathedral, unless otherwise noted over the next two weeks. The livestreams and other ways to stay connected to your faith during this time of isolation can be found at www.rcdony.org/covid-19, on the Diocese of Ogdensburg YouTube channel and Facebook page. Below also find […]

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1- Spiritual help is always available. Our Masses are no longer public, but they are still taking place in private, and being broadcast on Facebook. The simplest way to find the Masses is to go to Facebook and type “St Augustine’s Parish Peru” into the search bar. 2- Parishioners are encouraged to pray a spiritual […]

We have had several private messages asking if we will continue a live stream of the Mass on our Facebook page. The answer is YES.   Father Alan will continue to have a PRIVATE MASS, daily and on Sunday’s and he will continue to live stream those Masses. Our Facebook live streaming link for Daily […]

A message from Bishop Terry R. LaValley Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: In light of more recent developments concerning the Coronavirus and its effect on the most vulnerable of our faith family, particularly our elderly, all public Masses in the Diocese of Ogdensburg beginning Wednesday, March 18 are suspended until further notice. We will […]

Masses are being said at parishes in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. The Archdiocese of New York does NOT include the Ogdensburg Diocese. Statement from Bishop LaValley Regarding Mass Attendance During the Coronavirus Outbreak In light of the serious health risks to vulnerable populations, and mindful of the instructions of medical professionals, the Bishops of New […]

The Diocese of Ogdensburg is actively following the directives of public health officials to ensure all diocesan parishes, schools, ministries and charities are responding appropriately to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Masses throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg will continue to be offered at this time, contingent on emergency restrictions regarding large gatherings. Additionally, to those […]

FUN.  FAITH.  FOOD. Peru, NY:  Peru Community Church invites everyone to an informal, all-inclusive, multigenerational, hands-on exploration of Easter through activities, crafts, music, storytelling and food on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Messy Easter is an exciting way to connect with new people, have fun […]

Source: Diocese of Ogdensburg explores option of bankruptcy protection | NCPR News

Source: North Country houses of worship look at added security | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Don’t forget the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert tonight at St. Augustine’s Church at 7:30 p.m. The choir performed a wonderful concert last night at St. John The Baptist Church in Keeseville. You’ll love the wonderful four hand piano performances by Stephen Collier and Andrew Woodruff and the wonderful song selections. 90 minutes of Christmas entertainment […]

St. Augustine’s Parish Center, Peru, NY December 7th, 2019 10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm Contact Judy Akey for additional Information and Vendor tables. 518-643-8716 Cafe lunch sponsored by the Catholic Daughter’s of the Americas, Court St. Monica #2598 providing a menu of; Soup, Sandwiches, Chips Beverage and a Bake Sale FREE event for everyone!