St. Peter of Alcantara Roman Catholic Church

About this church

St. Peter of Alcantara Roman Catholic Church in Port Washington, New York, celebrates weekend Mass on Saturday at 5 p.m. and on Sunday at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the main church. A Spanish-language Mass is held Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the lower church. Daily Mass is offered Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the main church, and confessions are heard on Saturday from 4 to 4:45 p.m. The parish provides preparation for baptism, reconciliation, the Eucharist, confirmation and marriage.

Children receive religious education and preparation for first reconciliation, first Communion and confirmation through a program based at 1321 Port Washington Blvd., and adults who want to become Catholic can go through the RCIA process. St. Peter's Little Learners is the parish preschool. The parish's social ministry runs a food pantry for Port Washington residents at 1317 Port Washington Blvd., behind the IHM Center; new clients have an interview first, and pickups are scheduled by phone. It can also deliver food to people who are ill, elderly or homebound. A Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference also works through the parish. Other ministries include liturgical roles, music, devotions and social groups. The weekly bulletin is posted online. Mass times may change, so check the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed September 16, 2026. Sources: Homepage: parish name, address, phone, Mass times · Mass Times: weekend, weekday, confession · Parish Social Ministry: food pantry · Religious Education and sacrament prep

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