About Saints Peter and Paul · Pierce City, Missouri
Saints Peter and Paul is a small Roman Catholic parish rooted in the rural farming community near Pierce City, Missouri, and part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Founded in 1892 by Polish immigrants seeking Mass in their native language, the parish has maintained a strong sense of heritage and neighborly faith for more than a century. Today it offers three weekly Masses, regular Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration in a close-knit country setting. Its parishioners continue traditions of prayer, outreach, and hospitality that reflect their founding families.
- Established
- 1892
- Patron
- Saints Peter and Paul
- Rector
- Rev. Paul Pudhota
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Why belong here
A welcoming rural parish where century-old Polish Catholic heritage, simple faith, and active outreach come together in a small-community setting.
Mass times at Saints Peter and Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 7:30am-7:45am
- Wednesday 6:00pm-6:30pm
- Friday 8:00am-8:30am
Adoration times
- Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Friday 7:30am-8:30am
History
Saints Peter and Paul grew from Polish immigrant settlement in the Pulaskifield/Bricefield area of Barry County. Land was purchased in April 1892 and the church was dedicated that October by Bishop John J. Hogan. The parish added a rectory and cemetery in 1893, welcomed its first resident pastor Fr. Edward Rejnert, and operated a parish school for much of the early twentieth century.
- April 1892 – land purchased from Brice Hudson
- October 1892 – church dedicated to SS. Peter and Paul
- 1893 – rectory and cemetery established
- 1901–1968 – various parish school operations
- 1976–1993 – annual Uczta celebration
Mass & Sacrament Schedule
The parish celebrates Mass three times each week and offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration.
- Sunday Mass – 8:00am
- Wednesday Mass – 6:30pm
- Friday Mass – 8:30am
- Confession – Sunday 7:30-7:45am, Wednesday 6:00-6:30pm, Friday 8:00-8:30am
- Adoration – Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm, Friday 7:30-8:30am
Ministries & Outreach
Parishioners support local camps, housing ministry, and Catholic fraternal and women’s organizations.
- Camp Re-NEW-All support
- Barry County Youth Camp support
- Habitat for Humanity support
- Parish Council of Catholic Women
- Knights of Columbus Council #8865
- Youth group
Contact
The parish is located at the junction of Highway 97 and Farm Road 2040. Mail may be sent to PO Box 208, Pierce City, MO 65723-0208.
- Address: 2951 Farm Road 2040 (Hwy 97 & FR 2040), Pierce City, MO 65723
- Phone: (417) 205-5765
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing: PO Box 208, Pierce City, MO 65723-0208