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Our Mission
The St. Peter Catholic Community, nourished by the sacraments of the church and God's grace, welcome all who strive to follow Christ. We are committed to joyfully living the gospel through worship, prayer, education, service and stewardship. |
St. Peter Catholic School
St. Peter Catholic School in Monument offers preschool thru 8th grade and provides superior academics and faith formation in a safe, caring community where each child is accepted and respected. |
Support Us
Making an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Catholic Christian. We have a variety ways to make it easy for your to support our parish. |
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News & Events
40 Days for Life is September 25 - November 3
40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. Click here to learn more and find out how you can participate. 
Cub Scout popcorn is on sale now!
Scouts are taking orders for delicious Trails' End popcorn through October 23. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted. You may place your order by contacting MonumentPack217@gmail.com. Proceeds will help pay for Pinewood Derby racers and lots of outdoor activities for our Scouts. Thank you for your support! Save the Persecuted Christians Presentation
Join us in the school gym on Wednesday, October 23, 7-9pm, for an important presentation by Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC) and Indigenous Ministries. The speakers will shine a light on the crisis of global anti-Christian violence affecting 300 million believers in a record number of countries worldwide. The evening will include presentations by Dede Laugesen, executive director of Save the Persecuted Christians, and Dee & John Cook, founders of Indigenous Ministries. The event will include a display of a powerful exhibit, “The People of the Cross” and a showing of the one-hour documentary, “Christians in the Mirror.” Indigenous Ministries, a local non-profit and coalition partner of STPC, has recently returned from a mission trip to the Middle East, and will share an update on the situation for Christians in those lands. They offer child-sponsorship opportunities to directly impact the lives of those harmed for their faith. Attendees will also hear about STPC’s SaveUs Movement to stand in solidarity with persecuted Christians globally and hold the persecutors accountable for their crimes. The subject matter is for an adult audience; discretion is advised. For more information, email dede@savethepersecutedchristians.org. The Bishop's 2019 Respect Life Dinner - October 24
Join Bishop Sheridan at the The Broadmoor Hall for cocktails (6pm) and dinner (7pm) in support of pro-life efforts and outreach in our diocese. The keynote speakers will be The Sisters of Life. Tickets purchased through the diocese at diocs.org are $65 each. Parking for the event is free in The Broadmoor garage. Trunk or Treat and Raffle Drawing - Friday, October 25
All are welcome to enjoy this FREE community event sponsored by St. Peter Catholic School! Food trucks will be onsite from 5-7pm, Trunk or Treating is 6-7pm. Raffle tickets will be sold from 5-6:45pm, $25 each, CASH ONLY. Monument Mayor Don Wilson will draw the winning ticket at 7pm. Candy donations are welcome and appreciated, and may be delivered to the church or school office. Click here to learn more. SPCS Living Saints Museum - Friday, November 1
St. Peter Catholic School invites all parishioners to the annual Living Saints Museum after morning Mass. The student presentations will begin at approximately 9:20am throughout the hallways of the school. RSVP in advance, so we can pre-print name tags for those already in the Raptor Visitor system. Please choose on of the following methods to RSVP: phone (719-481-1855), email (liz.wilson@petertherock.org) or online (Living Saints RSVP). For those who have never been scanned in Raptor, please bring your driver's license with you on November 1. Veterans Day Dinner in Honor of Gold Star Families - November 9, 6:30pm
All are welcome to a special dinner in honor of Gold Star Families. Hosted by American Legion Post 9-11 and Knights of Columbus Council 11514, the dinner will feature guest speakers Mr. Paul McShan, Gold Star Father, and Mrs. Pam Stemple, Gold Star Mother. Tickets are $20 each and only 200 tickets will be sold. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Randy Fritz (719-271-3050) or Jim Bergeron (719-481-2624). Purchase tickets by October 30. Proceeds will benefit Gold Star Families. Click here for the agenda. One Nation Walking Together Elder Boxes
In preparation for the Christmas season, St. Peter partners with One Nation Walking Together to provide Elder Boxes to Native Americans living on reservations. Our goal is for each St. Peter family to donate at least one box. Please do not spend more than $20 total so each gift is equal in value. Simply fill the box, wrap it and label “male” or “female”. Deliver boxes to the church office by November 16. Needed items include shampoo, soap, comb/brush, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, coffee mug, tissues, wash cloth, band-aids, antiseptic ointment, warm socks, hat, gloves, playing cards, sewing kit, pocket knife, flashlight/batteries, gift card, Chapstick, stamps, cards nail clippers and hand lotion. Inferno Men's Conference with Fr. Mike Schmitz
The conference will be held Saturday, November 9, 8am-5pm, at the Antlers. The event will include lunch, high energy talks and breakout sessions tailored for men, optional praise and worship, Confession and Adoration. The afternoon will culminate in anticipated Mass with Bishop Sheridan at St. Mary's Cathedral for men and their families. Click here to register. Become an RCIA Sponsor! You’ll be glad you did!
We are looking for men and women who are interested in learning more about their faith by sponsoring an RCIA or RCIC candidate. These Candidates are seeking to become members of the Catholic Church, and will take weekly classes starting in September, ending with a joyous celebration on Easter. Sponsors provide one-on-one companionship by attending classes each week with the Candidate, and meeting at other times as desired. Sponsors do not need to teach - only accompany the Candidate on this journey of a lifetime. If you are interested in this important and rewarding role, please contact Teresa Crichton at t.crichton@comcast.net. 
SPIN Groups - St. Peter Interest Groups
SPIN Groups connect St. Peter parishioners who share similar interests and hobbies. The groups are intended to provide non-ministry, social opportunities for members of St. Peter Catholic Church. Click here to sign up. If you have questions or suggestions, contact Francine Onofrio (303-803-6679). 
American Furniture Warehouse Fundraiser
St. Peter Catholic School has partnered with American Furniture Warehouse for a new, ongoing fundraiser. With ANY purchase you make at AFW, either in-store or online, provide our SCHOOL CODE and they'll donate up to 4% of your purchase price back to St. Peter. There are no black out dates or other restrictions! PROMO CODE: SCHOOL and St. Peter ID: SPCS51. Please share this with your friends and family, too! Pray for persecuted Christians
Did you know that one in 12 Christians throughout the world suffers persecution? While genocide at the hands of the Islamic State and others in the Middle East has been particularly egregious, the slavery, imprisonment, torture, rape, expulsion and murder of the followers of Christ is epidemic around the globe. It is estimated that 215 million Christians experience high levels of persecution worldwide (2018 Open Doors World Watch List). Please join us here at the parish praying for our suffering brothers and sisters in faith. You can pick up a beautiful prayer card (with the olive wood cross on the front) as a reminder at the Welcome Center at the north entrance. "Remember the prisoners as if chained with them - those who are mistreated - since you are yourselves are in the body also." Hebrews13: 3 Are you interested in becoming Catholic?
Are you discerning about being baptized or being initiated into the Catholic Church? Are you an adult who wants to complete their sacraments? If so, the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is the perfect place to not only grow in your relationship with God, but also learn more about the Catholic faith. If you are interested and ready to answer your call to discern the next step in your faith journey or just have questions about this process, please contact Teresa Crichton. Formal classes begin in September. Safe Environment Training for St. Peter Volunteers
In order to provide the safest environment possible for our children, and per the Diocese of Colorado Springs and the Bishop's Charter, all St. Peter volunteers are required to complete Safe Environment Training. The two-hour Foundational Training is for new volunteers and volunteers who have not viewed the video, Update Training is for all returning volunteers and lasts 30 minutes. Training is required for all pastors, priests, deacons, acolytes, principals, teachers, staff, choir members, hospitality ministers, ushers, greeters, and adults who have any contact with children or minors. Find the training schedule here. For more information, contact Julie Dickinson. We are grateful for our volunteers and sincerely appreciate your cooperation! Message From Monument Police Department
In the last several months the Monument area has experienced a sharp increase in trespasses into vehicles, several residential burglaries, and four motor vehicle thefts. In almost all of these cases the vehicles were left unlocked in the driveway or street, or in a garage with the garage door open. One simple way to curb these crimes of opportunity is if everyone were to take very simple security precautions. First, always lock your vehicle. If you leave your car outside make sure that nothing of value is left in it (to include garage door remote control) and that no personal items can be seen simply by looking in the car. Make sure to always close your garage door at night and lock the passage door that leads from the garage into your residence. Finally, make sure that all windows and doors to your house are secured. These very simple precautions can help prevent you from becoming a victim. If we remove the opportunity we hope to eventually remove the attempts. Thank you, Commander Steve Burk |
Bulletins
October 13, 2019 October 6, 2019 September 29, 2019 September 22, 2019 To submit items for the bulletin, please contact Debby Dover. Quick Links
SPCS Fundraisers
American Furniture Warehouse
Promo code: SCHOOL St. Peter ID: SPCS51 Northgate Car Wash On a purchase of $10 or more, select St. Peter and type in code 2016 |