Everyone is welcome to worship and praise God here

St. Peter the Apostle Parish
is a Roman Catholic Church
located in the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan province, Canada

Parish Council

Father Clement
Fr. Clement Boachie Arthur
Parish Priest
shawna arthurs - chair
Shawna Arthurs
Chair
patrice harelkin vice chair
Patrice Harelkin
Vice Chair
joanne lafontaine secretary
Joanne Lafontaine
Secretary
joanne lafontaine secretary
Maureen Roberts
Finance / Christmas Hampers
joanne lafontaine secretary
Renee Oleksyn
Finance / Christmas Hampers
joanne lafontaine secretary
Lea Mariano
Facebook
joanne lafontaine secretary
Cynthia Muncal
Youth
joanne lafontaine secretary
John Povhe
Accountant
joanne lafontaine secretary
Ann Trazo
Member
joanne lafontaine secretary
Godwin Amadin
Member
joanne lafontaine secretary
Patricia Amadin
Member
joanne lafontaine secretary
Julia Panchuk
Member
joanne lafontaine secretary
Cindy Luistro
Member
joanne lafontaine secretary
John Lafontaine
Maintenance
joanne lafontaine secretary
Carl S.
Website

Photographed by Joanne Lafontaine

Parish Admin

Father Clement
Fr. Clement Boachie Arthur
Parish Priest
joanne lafontaine secretary
Theresa Austin
Parish Secretary

Historical Overview of St. Peter the Apostle Parish of Saskatoon

August 6, 1970 - St. Peter the Apostle Parish was established by Bishop James Mahoney.

August 15, 1970 - First Mass celebrated by Fr. Stan Urbanoski. The parishioners were accommodated in the hallway and classrooms of Bishop Klein School. The collection of this Mass was $47.20*.

August 23, 1970 - Jeffrey Colin Kryzanowski was the first child baptized.

September 8, 1970 - First funeral service was for Kelly Francis Kramchynski.

October, 1970 - Catholic Women’s League was formed with Elizabeth Renneberg as President.

May 29, 1971 - First Confirmation celebration. Bishop James P. Mahoney officiating.

February, 1972 - First Parish Council was established with Al Wirll as Chairperson.

December 22, 1973 - First Mass celebrated in the newly built chapel attached to the Bishop Klein School Gym. The processional Cross, still being used today, was donated by the 1972-73 Grades 7 & 8 classes from Bishop Klein School. The Holy Oil Stocks were donated by the Grade 7 & 8 classes of 1973-74.

December 23, 1973 - Tracy Ann Niedzielski was the first child baptized in the new chapel.

August 31, 1974 - First wedding in the parish was that of Carl Adolph Friske and Marilyn Louise Rybotycki.

October 23, 1974 - Dedication of the new chapel by Bishop James P. Mahoney.

1976 - Men’s Club was formed with Bill Zmud as President.

Fall 1976 - First Parish Worker, Sister Pauline Freist was hired.

October 29, 1978 - Official Opening and blessing of the new Parish Centre by Bishop James Mahoney.

1982 - Feasibility study taken to determine if the people of Fairhaven, Pacific Heights and Confederation Park feel they need a Catholic church in that area. Answer was a resounding “yes” and construction of St. Patrick’s Parish began.

Fall 1984 - With the opening of St. Patrick’s Parish, the size of St. Peter the Apostle Parish was drastically reduced as its boundaries now included only the areas of Massey Place, Westview Heights and the new subdivision of Dundonald.

September 3, 1985 - Opening of St. Peter’s School in the Dundonald subdivision.

1995 - 25th Anniversary celebrations began at Easter with a Mission led by Fr. Joe Scerbo from Laguna Beach, California. Theme: “Thanksgiving”. A picnic was held at the Knights of Columbus Youth Camp at Blackstrap in June. Parishioners camped over night, a pancake break?fast was held on Sunday morning followed by Mass, ball games, water fights, games and a barbecue supper. Anniversary mugs were sold. A Parish Pictorial Directory was done and a new set of vestments was purchased. On August 18" a Vigil of Prayer was held in thanksgiving for the blessings of 25 years.

August 19, 1995 - Mass of Thanksgiving with Very Reverend Fr. Len Morand as celebrant and Fathers Stan Urbanoski, Francis Kolla, Brad Bodnarchuk and Denis Phaneuf concelebrating. A banquet, catered by Parishioner Myron Sirman from the “Touch of Ukraine” , and a program followed at St. Peter School gym.

October 28, 1995 - 25th Anniversary of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Women’s League - Mass, supper and program. Very Reverend Fr. Len Morand and Fathers Brad Bodnarchuk and Francis Kolla concelebrated the Mass. Marie Simenot was the guest speaker at the banquet. Marie Looman and Darlene Hueser were presented with 25 year CWL membership pins. The first president, Mrs. Elizabeth Renneberg, and the current President June Gorgchuck cut the Anniversary cake. 10 of the 14 former presidents were in attendance.

June 23, 2024 - St. Peter the Apostle Parish celebrates the feast day of St. Peter. The Knights of Columbus led the way by preparing free meal and delicious Bar-B-Q for everyone! 

June 23, 2024 - As part of the feast of St. Peter celebration was the Launching of the official website of the Parish named  www.stpeterparishsaskatoon.faith.  It started with a speech by the Church Council President Shawna Arthur and then followed by a prayer by Fr. Clement Boachie Arthur.  After that, a count down by the people as Fr. Clement Boachie Arthur "pressed the button" on the laptop to launch the website.  The website was shown via a projector to the parishioners who were present in celebrating St. Peter's day, while Church Council Secretary Joanne Lafontaine presented and described the features of the website.   The website was designed, built and is being managed voluntarily by Carl Somera as his way of serving God and contributing to the parish community.  Godwin Amadin donated for the first subscription fee of the website's domain name.  The beautiful images on the website were taken by volunteer professional photographers Jovil Paez, Sanny Figurasin and Carl Somera.  The text contents and other photos were also contributed by Joanne Lafontaine, Shawna Arthurs, Cynthia Muncal-Somera, Patrice Harelkin and Fr. Clement Boachie Arthur.

August 2024 - St. Peter the Apostle Parish of Saskatoon turns 54 years old under the care of our parish priest -- Father Clement Boachie Arthur. 

St. Peter Catholic Parish in Saskatoon

Our Pastors Through the Years

Fr. Stan Urbanoski

August 1970  -  June 1975

Fr. Bill Lafreiniere

July 1975  -  September 1984

Fr. Francis Kolla

October 1984  -  July 1991

Fr. Brad Bodnarchuk

August 1991  -  August 1996

Fr. Ken Beck

September 1996  -  June 1997

Fr. Raymond Senger

July 1997  -  August 2000

Fr. Hans Eibich

August 2000  -  June 2003

Fr. Kevin McGee

July 2003  -  June 2007

Fr. Kevin McGee

September 2007  -  2013 :  Parish Priest at St. Peter, St. Patrick and St. Michael Parish Saskatoon

Fr. Patrick Ampani

September 2007  -  2013 :  Named Associate Pastor at St. Peter, St. Patrick and St. Michael Parish Saskatoon

Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem

July 2013  -  September 2018  :  Parish Priest at St. Peter and St. Michael Parish Saskatoon

Fr. Clement Boachie Arthur

October 2018 to present :  Parish Priest of St. Peter the Apostle and St. Michael Parish Saskatoon

Built and Designed by Carl S. 2024