Contact & Location for Saint Peter of Alcantara
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Service Times for Saint Peter of Alcantara
Sunday 7:30 AM
Mass
Sunday 9:30 AM
Mass
Sunday 11:30 AM
Mass
Monday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Tuesday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Wednesday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Thursday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Friday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Saturday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Saturday 5:00 PM
Saturday Vigil Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Clerkin
Pastor
What their website says
REV. MSGR. ROBERT J. CLERKIN PASTOR
Programs & Ministries at Saint Peter of Alcantara
About Saint Peter of Alcantara
Saint Peter of Alcantara is a Roman Catholic parish located in Port Washington, New York, serving the local community with weekend masses in both English and Spanish. The church offers multiple Mass times throughout the weekend, including Saturday evening and several Sunday morning options across its Main Church and Lower Church spaces, along with sacramental services such as confession. The parish maintains an active community life with ministries including St. Peter's Little Learners preschool, religious education programs, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference dedicated to parish social ministry. Visitors are welcome to join the parish family for worship and to explore the various spiritual and educational opportunities available.
First-Time Visitor Info for Saint Peter of Alcantara
Dress Code: Typically modest attire is expected for Catholic Mass attendance. Service Format: Weekend Masses are offered Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (with a Spanish-language option), and 11:30 a.m. in the Main Church, with sacrament of Confession available Saturday 4:00–4:45 p.m. Visitor Tips: Contact the parish at (516) 883-6675 or visit in person during rectory hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., to learn more about parish activities and how to become involved in the community.
Serving the community
Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
You must call 24 hours in advance to schedule your visit to our Food Pantry.
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1900
The parish was instituted in 1900 and incorporated on March 14, 1902. A new school and auxiliary church building was dedicated in 1964.
What their website says
In 1900, Bishop McDonald of Brooklyn, convinced the Catholics in the area could support a parish of their own, instituted the Parish of St. Peter of Alcantra.
Little Learners
What their website says
JESSICA McGUIRE Preschool Director/Little Learners
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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