Frequently Asked Questions

If you would like to schedule a Mass intention, please visit the Parish Center during regular business hours. (Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

If you are not able to come in person, call Karen Counts at 440-282-9103 or [email protected].

Stipend for a Mass is $10.00.
 

It is most appropriate to provide children with the grace of the Sacrament of Baptism and to welcome them into the community of faith within six months of birth.

For first time parents, formation is required regarding Christian parenting and the teaching of the Church. While a godmother and godfather are traditional, only one sponsor is required for baptism and must be a practicing, registered Catholic who can obtain a “sponsor letter” from their parish.
Christians of other denominations may serve as a “Christian Witness” and must also provide evidence of their church membership.  

Contact Lenore Hales for planning and scheduling.

For Christians, Marriage is a Sacrament that is best celebrated in the home church of the bride or the groom.

For weddings at our Church, a six-month minimum period of preparation is required. This preparation includes a Pre-Cana class or retreat, the Prepare and Enrich Marriage Preparation instrument, and liturgical planning.

For more information, or to schedule a wedding contact Fr. Craig Hovanec.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a healing remedy for our sinfulness. Confession, one part of the Sacrament, calls us to discover the struggles that cause sinful acts and present them to God in the presence of the priest.

All adult Christians should consider approaching this sacrament at least twice a year especially during Advent and Lent.

Confessions are heard every Saturday in the Church at 3:00 PM, or by appointment.

Divorce is the sad and painful death of a once precious dream. Faith in Jesus Christ can assist in its healing. Simply being divorced does not separate a Catholic from the Sacraments.

Divorced Catholics are encouraged to celebrate the Sacraments regularly. Because of our belief in the life-time commitment of marriage, we urge those who are remarried and without an annulment to abstain from receiving Communion, but to attend Mass with the Christian community.

Divorced and remarried Catholics should talk to a parish staff member regarding the possibility of an annulment, so that their union can be blessed by the Church.

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the Rite by which we add members to our Catholic faith community.

Generally, a new group gathers every September to learn about the Catholic faith and to prepare for baptism or reception into the Church. 

Contact Lenore Hales for more information. 

The parish community prays continually for the healing of our sick parishioners. The Anointing of the Sick is available to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, weakened by age, or facing major surgery.

Likewise, Communion calls to the homebound are made monthly or upon request.

Contact Karen Counts if you or a loved one are in need of these services.

When a Christian dies, it is a significant event in the life of our parish. There are three moments in the journey from death to burial: the Vigil Services during the visitation period, the funeral mass or service, and the committal service at the cemetery.

If cremation is to take place, the most appropriate time for cremation is AFTER the Funeral Liturgy at church. All remains of Catholics must be buried in blessed graves, crypts, or at sea.

Your Funeral Director will handle making arrangements with the Parish to schedule funeral liturgies. 

View our funeral Reading and Music options here. 

View our Ministry Pages for volunteer opportunities!

If you would like to designate St. Peter Parish as the beneficiary of your life insurance, retirement account, or personal estate it should be listed as:
“St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44053.”

Thank you for helping the future generations of our Parish!