Parish history

• There were 180 families at St. Mark Parish when it was established in 1961. Father Cornelius Linehan was the first pastor. Masses were initially celebrated at Malabon school until a church building was completed. The day the parishioners had so eagerly waited for, the church burned to the ground just prior to the planned opening.

 

• Shared activities at both parishes (St. Mark and St. Peter) include Faith Formation, RCIA, RCIC programs, Vacation Bible School, parish retreats, parish picnics.

 

• Fr. Michael is assisted by Deacon Darrell and Deacon Dave Sorensen. 

 

• Previous mission statement - "We the people of St. Mark Parish empowered by the Holy Spirit, seek to know and share our faith by proclaiming the Good News through Worship, Education, Social Justice and Service"

Mission Statement

"Led by the Holy Spirit, we the Catholic Community of St. Peter and St. Mark Parishes, are committed to growing disciples of Christ"

Making A Difference 

Community 

St. Peter's is a growing, dynamic and welcoming parish of Catholic Christians nestled in Oregon's lush Willamette Valley. We were established in Eugene in 1955 as a mission parish and now currently boast than 200 families, including more than 20 original founding families. As one of five Catholic parishes in Eugene, we constantly aim to live, share and make relevant the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.

Worship

St. Paul said, "though many, we are but one body in Christ." For the community of St. Peter, we strive every day to live out this belief. Through word, song and prayer, we share in the Good News of the Lord. And together as members in the Body of Christ, we gather as one community in worship, rejoicing in the banquet of thanksgiving that is found in the life-giving celebration of the Eucharist.

Service to Others 

Jesus Christ said in the Gospel of Matthew, "Whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me." As disciples of Christ, stewardship and service to others lies at the very core of our Catholic Christian identity. Members of St. Peter's are active with a number of community aid organizations, including the St. Vincent DePaul Society's FirstPlace Family Shelter, the St. John Bosco House for abused women and children, the Lane County Food Bank and other charitable organizations throughtout Lane County. Guided by our participation in the Eucharist, we become for a world that is hungry, "bread for others."