Our 2025 Concert Season!
Dear Friends,
In 1986, the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea played our first concert in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Peter’s Church in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. My joy, some 40 years later, is both thrilling and humbling. We are the byproduct of many wonderful people, musicians, and audience members who share hope and enthusiasm, the two main ingredients for life.
Please join us for our 40th season of joyful music-making!
Looking forward,
Father Alphonse
Congratulations to…
The Reverend Alphonse J Stephenson
Fiftieth Anniversary Mass 6/1/25
St. Michael’s Church, Long Branch, NJ
For He testifies: “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 7:17
Algonquin Theater
November 2, 2025 – 3 PM
Cinema Classics & Broadway Favorites
Join Father Alphonse’s Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea for an unforgettable afternoon of cinematic and Broadway magic at the Algonquin! Cinema Classics & Broadway Favorites will feature iconic film scores and beloved Broadway tunes chosen by the Maestro.
Contact numbers for our
Christmas Concerts
SATURDAY, NOV 30 – 3:30 PM
SACRED HEART CHURCH,
S. PLAINFIELD – 908-757-7298
TUESDAY, DEC 2 – 7 PM
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH,
CHATHAM – 973-635-0070
FRIDAY, DEC 5 – 8 PM
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY,
W LONG BRANCH – 732-263-6889
SATURDAY, DEC 6 – 7 PM
OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION,
WAYNE – 973-839-3444
SUNDAY, DEC 7 – 2 PM
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY,
ORANGEBURG, NY – 845-848-7406
THURSDAY, DEC 11 – 7:30 PM
HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH,
UNION – 908-687-3327
SATURDAY, DEC 13 – 7 PM
ST. RAPHAEL CHURCH,
LIVINGSTON – 973-992-9490
SUNDAY, DEC 14 – 2 PM
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION,
ANNANDALE – 908-735-7319
WEDNESDAY, DEC 17 – 7 PM
ST. JAMES CHURCH,
WOODBRIDGE – 732-634-0500
THURSDAY, DEC 18 – 7 PM
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION,
(For Mt. Carmel Guild)
TRENTON – 609-203-2451
FRIDAY, DEC 19 – 7 PM
ST. MARY OF THE PINES,
MANAHAWKIN – 609-698-5531
SATURDAY, DEC 20 – 2 PM
SISTERS OF CHARITY,
CONVENT STATION – 973-290-5409
SUNDAY, DEC 21 – 1:30 PM
ST. MICHAEL CHURCH,
LONG BRANCH – 732-222-8080
January 4, 2026
Father Alphonse’s New Year 2026
Join us for a special curated concert celebrating the start of the new year at the Algonquin. Led by Father Alphonse, this stunning performance will feature the talented Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea, offering an unforgettable afternoon of exquisite music and joyful celebration.
April 12, 2026, at 3 PM
An Opera Celebration
Curated by Father Alphonse himself, this concert will showcase some of the most beloved arias and duets from the world’s greatest operas. Experience the power, passion, and beauty of opera, performed by a talented orchestra and incredible singers in an unforgettable live setting.
The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea – can be reached at 732-775-0820
Jim McIlvain – jim_mcilvain@yahoo.com.
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