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May 19 NO Holy Hour May 19 SPCS 8th grade graduation 6pm May 20 Lunch Bunch 11:30am All women of St. Peter are invited to join the Lunch Bunch at Margarita at Pine Creek (7350 Pine Creek Road) for lunch and fellowship! If you would like to attend contact Karen at 719-321-6288 or bishopia@msn.com no later than noon on May 17. You can view the weekly menu here. Separate checks are available. May 20 No Evening Mass or Reconciliation May 20 Confirmation 6pm May 23 Senior Mass 10:30am High School Seniors: We want to celebrate you and your achievements at Mass with a reception to follow. Please send your picture, the name of your high school and your post-graduation plans to Sr. Quyen by May 15. If you would like to participate in the Mass by reading, please contact Sister. We are very excited to celebrate your achievements with you and support you as you pursue your dreams. Please share this message with other graduates you may know. May 23 Savio High School Youth Group GAME NIGHT 6-8pm Join Sr. Quyen and her team in the PMC. Come for lunch and fun activities. Contact Sr. Quyen (sr.quyen@petertherock.org) for more information. May 27 Ad Orientem Mass 5:30pm May 30 Blood Drive 8:30am-12:30pm St. Peter and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive at the Parish Ministry Center. Please make an appointment at Vitalant.org and use code 00488. Get a head start by filling out your Health History Questionnaire the day of the blood drive, before you come. Visit Fast Track to get started. Print or screenshot the QR code when finished and bring it with you to the drive. Bring ID, eat and hydrate before donating. Vitalant reports giving blood is completely safe amid concerns of COVID-19. When you give blood, you are saving the lives of your friends and family! Each unit of blood collected can save up to three lives. June 3 Ad Orientem Mass 5:30pm June 4 The Chosen, Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2 7-9pm Join us in room #8 of the PMC for The Chosen, the first ever, multi-season TV production of the Life of Jesus of Nazareth. The series allows us to see Jesus in a more intimate and personal way through the eyes of those who met him in his public ministry and those who knew him best - the Blessed Mother and his Apostles. Click here for details and a complete list of all show times. June 4 Inferno Men's Forum 7pm Men: You're invited to the Inferno Men's Forum on Friday, June 4, 7pm, in the PMC. Come for an evening of power talks, fellowship and free craft beer. Register for free at infernomen.com. June 5 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass The Colorado Springs Order of Malta invites you to First Saturday Devotions to Mary. Mass will be celebrated by a Chaplain of the Order of Malta. All parishioners in the diocese are invited to attend. During these most troubled times in our country, prayer, fasting and penance are our recommended weapons against evil. Our Lady of Fatima’s message is just as important today as when she first appeared back in 1917. We encourage you to please come and pray with us for peace to combat the violence and mayhem in our country and in the world. Some excerpts from The Five First Saturdays Devotion pamphlet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, may be found here. June 5 Walk for Life 10am Our Team Captain Fr. Gregory invites you to join him for a two-mile walk on the Sante Fe Trail in support of life. The group will depart from the north parking lot. To make a financial contribution, visit Fr. Gregory's Fundeasy page, or visit the Walk for Life table located in the gathering area after weekend Masses on the following dates: May 8, 9, 16 & 29. To learn more, click here. June 9 The Chosen, Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2 3-5pm Join us in room #8 of the PMC for The Chosen, the first ever, multi-season TV production of the Life of Jesus of Nazareth. The series allows us to see Jesus in a more intimate and personal way through the eyes of those who met him in his public ministry and those who knew him best - the Blessed Mother and his Apostles. Click here for details and a complete list of all show times. June 10 Ad Orientem Mass 5:30pm June 11 The Chosen, Season 1, Episodes 3 & 4 7-9pm Join us in room #8 of the PMC for The Chosen, the first ever, multi-season TV production of the Life of Jesus of Nazareth. The series allows us to see Jesus in a more intimate and personal way through the eyes of those who met him in his public ministry and those who knew him best - the Blessed Mother and his Apostles. Click here for details and a complete list of all show times. June 12 Green Thumb Ministry 9am-noon Help is needed for the Green Thumb Ministry's Spruce Up the Church and School event. Anyone who would like to participate is most welcome. Please meet in the alley between the church and school next to the west entrance to the church. For more information, please contact Steve Hadfield at hadfieldsm@gmail.com. June 14-18 Vacation Bible School 8:45am-12noon daily St. Peter Catholic Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School Program this summer and the theme is "Cool Kingdom Party: Mary Leads Me Closer to Jesus!" Vacation Bible School is the perfect opportunity for children to learn more about their Catholic faith in super-fun and exciting ways! Registration deadline is May 17, 2021. Please send any questions to jilinda.dygert@petertherock.org. Participant registration June 16 The Chosen, Season 1, Episodes 3 & 4 3-5pm Join us in room #8 of the PMC for The Chosen, the first ever, multi-season TV production of the Life of Jesus of Nazareth. The series allows us to see Jesus in a more intimate and personal way through the eyes of those who met him in his public ministry and those who knew him best - the Blessed Mother and his Apostles. Click here for details and a complete list of all show times. June 17 Ad Orientem Mass 5:30pm June 18 The Chosen, Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6 7-9pm Join us in room #8 of the PMC for The Chosen, the first ever, multi-season TV production of the Life of Jesus of Nazareth. The series allows us to see Jesus in a more intimate and personal way through the eyes of those who met him in his public ministry and those who knew him best - the Blessed Mother and his Apostles. Click here for details and a complete list of all show times. June 19 Mission Possible: Family Edition Mission Possible: Family Edition is an initiative of the Youth Ministry Office in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus. It is a Diocesan-wide FAMILY SERVICE DAY, where we become the hands & feet of Christ for others. It concludes with an optional Mass, dinner & games at St. Francis of Assisi in Colorado Springs as we celebrate dads in a special way during the year of St. Joseph. Register by June 5 here. June 23 The Chosen, Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6 3-5pm Join us in room #8 of the PMC for The Chosen, the first ever, multi-season TV production of the Life of Jesus of Nazareth. The series allows us to see Jesus in a more intimate and personal way through the eyes of those who met him in his public ministry and those who knew him best - the Blessed Mother and his Apostles. Click here for details and a complete list of all show times. June 25 The Chosen, Season 1, Episodes 7 & 8 7-9pm Join us in room #8 of the PMC for The Chosen, the first ever, multi-season TV production of the Life of Jesus of Nazareth. The series allows us to see Jesus in a more intimate and personal way through the eyes of those who met him in his public ministry and those who knew him best - the Blessed Mother and his Apostles. Click here for details and a complete list of all show times. June 30 The Chosen, Season 1, Episodes 7 & 8 3-5pm Join us in room #8 of the PMC for The Chosen, the first ever, multi-season TV production of the Life of Jesus of Nazareth. The series allows us to see Jesus in a more intimate and personal way through the eyes of those who met him in his public ministry and those who knew him best - the Blessed Mother and his Apostles. Click here for details. July 3 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass The Colorado Springs Order of Malta invites you to First Saturday Devotions to Mary. Mass will be celebrated by a Chaplain of the Order of Malta. All parishioners in the diocese are invited to attend. During these most troubled times in our country, prayer, fasting and penance are our recommended weapons against evil. Our Lady of Fatima’s message is just as important today as when she first appeared back in 1917. We encourage you to please come and pray with us for peace to combat the violence and mayhem in our country and in the world. Some excerpts from The Five First Saturdays Devotion pamphlet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, may be found here. July 11 Blood Drive 8:30am-12:30pm St. Peter and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive at the Parish Ministry Center. Please make an appointment at Vitalant.org and use code 00488. Get a head start by filling out your Health History Questionnaire the day of the blood drive, before you come. Visit Fast Track to get started. Print or screenshot the QR code when finished and bring it with you to the drive. Bring ID, eat and hydrate before donating. Vitalant reports giving blood is completely safe amid concerns of COVID-19. When you give blood, you are saving the lives of your friends and family! Each unit of blood collected can save up to three lives. August 7 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass The Colorado Springs Order of Malta invites you to First Saturday Devotions to Mary. Mass will be celebrated by a Chaplain of the Order of Malta. All parishioners in the diocese are invited to attend. During these most troubled times in our country, prayer, fasting and penance are our recommended weapons against evil. Our Lady of Fatima’s message is just as important today as when she first appeared back in 1917. We encourage you to please come and pray with us for peace to combat the violence and mayhem in our country and in the world. Some excerpts from The Five First Saturdays Devotion pamphlet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, may be found here. August 15 Parish Summer Event Details coming soon. September 4 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass The Colorado Springs Order of Malta invites you to First Saturday Devotions to Mary. Mass will be celebrated by a Chaplain of the Order of Malta. All parishioners in the diocese are invited to attend. During these most troubled times in our country, prayer, fasting and penance are our recommended weapons against evil. Our Lady of Fatima’s message is just as important today as when she first appeared back in 1917. We encourage you to please come and pray with us for peace to combat the violence and mayhem in our country and in the world. Some excerpts from The Five First Saturdays Devotion pamphlet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, may be found here. October 2 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass The Colorado Springs Order of Malta invites you to First Saturday Devotions to Mary. Mass will be celebrated by a Chaplain of the Order of Malta. All parishioners in the diocese are invited to attend. During these most troubled times in our country, prayer, fasting and penance are our recommended weapons against evil. Our Lady of Fatima’s message is just as important today as when she first appeared back in 1917. We encourage you to please come and pray with us for peace to combat the violence and mayhem in our country and in the world. Some excerpts from The Five First Saturdays Devotion pamphlet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, may be found here. November 6 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass The Colorado Springs Order of Malta invites you to First Saturday Devotions to Mary. Mass will be celebrated by a Chaplain of the Order of Malta. All parishioners in the diocese are invited to attend. During these most troubled times in our country, prayer, fasting and penance are our recommended weapons against evil. Our Lady of Fatima’s message is just as important today as when she first appeared back in 1917. We encourage you to please come and pray with us for peace to combat the violence and mayhem in our country and in the world. Some excerpts from The Five First Saturdays Devotion pamphlet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, may be found here. December 4 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass The Colorado Springs Order of Malta invites you to First Saturday Devotions to Mary. Mass will be celebrated by a Chaplain of the Order of Malta. All parishioners in the diocese are invited to attend. During these most troubled times in our country, prayer, fasting and penance are our recommended weapons against evil. Our Lady of Fatima’s message is just as important today as when she first appeared back in 1917. We encourage you to please come and pray with us for peace to combat the violence and mayhem in our country and in the world. Some excerpts from The Five First Saturdays Devotion pamphlet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, may be found here. |
News
Our new online giving platform is here! We are pleased to announce our new and improved online giving page! Vanco, our eGiving provider, has updated their online giving platform to make it easier than ever to make one-time gifts or set up recurring donations to our church. Nothing about our online giving has changed except the look of the page. You can adjust existing donations, set up new gifts and update personal information from the new Vanco Online. If you already have a Vanco account, you can log in using the same user name and password as before. Check out the Vanco Online How-To Guide for step-by-step instructions on using Vanco or call the parish office for assistance. Mission of Hope and Mercy: Feed a Family, Save a Nation Christians in Lebanon are on the verge of being wiped out. They desperately need our spiritual support through prayer as well as our material help to keep them from starving to death. Please consider making a donation. You can provide a baby with formula/milk for $20/month or supply a family with a box of food for $30/month. Learn more here. Equality Act: Anti-Woman and Anti-Catholic A Letter to the Faithful from the Bishops of Colorado The Equality Act is well-intentioned but ultimately misguided. The Equality Act discriminates against people of faith, threatens unborn life, and undermines the common good. This bill poses very real consequences for Catholics and what we are able to teach in our schools. Please tell your elected officials to oppose it! Learn more here. Colorado Bishops guidance on COVID-19 vaccines The bishops recognize the potential of the vaccines to eliminate suffering and potentially lead to the an end to the current health crisis. However, due to the use of aborted fetal cell lines, the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines are NOT a morally valid vaccine if one has the ability to choose a vaccine. Read the full letter here. Pray at 3pm Father Gregory and our Parish Council are requesting we send up prayers everyday at 3pm. Your prayer doesn’t have to be long and you can do it from wherever you are. It can be a quick, “Hello, and thank you, Jesus!” Or say the Our Father, a Hail Mary, or your own personal prayer. Just pray at 3pm everyday. Put a reminder on your cell phones. #pray@3 Here’s a prayer that may help. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you. I humbly ask you to care for all those in need of your love, guidance and wisdom. With love, in your name we pray. Amen. Fostering Hope We are starting a new Fostering Hope team with our neighbors at Monument Presbyterian Church. We will be supporting a family in Monument in their challenging but beautiful job of raising foster children who are in need of a loving, caring environment. If you can provide a weekly meal, occasional child care or supportive cards and prayers, please join our team! To get involved, email Clara Williams at clara@fosteringhopefoundation.org. Thank you! Could you use a helping hand? The Knights of Columbus is introducing a new program called “No Neighbor Left Behind". Social distancing does not mean we cannot have interaction with fellow Knights and parishioners. If you know of parish members who might need help with yard work, running errands or just a phone call to see how they are doing, please contact Bob Knapp at rjknapp06@comcast.net. Divine Mercy Cenacle at St. Peter From the diary of St. Faustina: --Today, the Lord came to me and said, My daughter, help Me to save souls. You will go to a dying sinner, and you will continue to recite the chaplet, and in this way you will obtain for him trust in My mercy, for he is already in despair (Diary, 1797). --Suddenly, I found myself in a strange cottage where an elderly man was dying amidst great torments. All about the bed was a multitude of demons and the family, who were crying. When I began to pray, the spirits of darkness fled, with hissing and threats directed at me. The soul became calm and, filled with trust, rested in the Lord. --At the same moment, I found myself again in my own room. How this happens … I do not know (Diary, 1798). The Cenacle meets on the first and third Fridays of every month in the St. Faustina room (#4) in the Parish Ministry Center. Plan on joining us to live Divine Mercy in your life. For more information, call Theresa Knapp 719-502-5827. Praying Prodigals Home Join us as we pray for our loved ones and others to return to Jesus and the Catholic Church. We gather on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 3:30pm (before the 5pm Mass) in the large conference room. All are welcome! Are you devoted to Mary? The number of Rosaries that St. Peter Church Militant pray are published to measure the success in increasing daily Rosary prayer and in raising awareness of the importance and benefits of this powerful spiritual weapon given to us by God through the Queen of heaven. We are assembling a battle ready team of men and women to grow the Rosary program into a supportive ministry. For example, we’d like to start a weekly public rosary before or after a weekend Mass and/or craft rosaries for missionaries and the military. If you are a Warrior for Our Lady and willing to help Her Immaculate Heart triumph, please contact Elsie Coyne at edel@centurylink.net. St. Peter Parish Rosary Program The term Pentecost is derived from the Greek word Pentēkostē meaning 50th day. This day is one of the most ancient Christian feast days (Acts 20:16; 1Cor 16:8). Celebrated 50 days after Jesus’ resurrection (Easter), it replaced the Jewish Pentecost feast observing the sealing of the Old Covenant on Mt. Sinai, 50 days after the Passover. On this solemn day, as He promised, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit down upon the Apostles; a violent wind filled the house where the 12 were and tongues of fire came down on their heads. (Acts 2:2-3) They spoke in tongues so men of all nations understood them (Acts2:6); as if a reversal of Babylon when one nation’s men suddenly could not understand each other. The crowd attributed this to drunkenness, but Peter spoke to them relating God’s salvation plan achieved through Jesus the Christ (Acts 2:14-40). That day 3,000 Jews were converted and baptized (Acts 2:41). Thus the Church was born and flourished with Peter as the “Rock upon which it was built”. Pray the Rosary Daily! Rosary Program Update St. Peter Parish Rosary Program tally through May 14, 2021: 78,406. 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). Wednesday Bible Study Begin a beautiful weekly tradition of preparing your heart for God’s word. You are invited to join the Wednesday morning bible study in the large conference room at 8:45am, every week, to read and discuss the upcoming Readings, Psalm, and Gospel for Sunday's Mass. We use the Workbooks for Lectors and Proclaimers of the Word, which has great commentaries for each reading. To learn more, contact Barbara Brown (719-650-1422) or Stephanie Kemp (719-481-4355). (Please note: this group takes a break during the summer months.) Honoring Those Who Serve The Knights of Columbus donated a bulletin board in the gathering area where we will commemorate St. Peter service members including members of the military, the police force and fire/rescue organizations. To submit a photo or for more information, contact Debby Dover. How Can We Pray For You? If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please submit your prayer request by calling the parish office at 719-481-3511, click here, or email Shelley Moreno. Your request will be added to our daily prayer chain. Only first names are used to maintain confidentiality. Contact Shelley Moreno if you'd like to pray for these intentions. Let’s lift one another up in prayer! All e-mail addresses remain confidential and are never shared with others. St. Peter Stephen Ministers Are you struggling? Help is available and you don’t have to go through your struggles alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who will walk with you, listen to you, and provide confidential, one-to-one care as you search through the pieces and find what is truly in your heart. For more information, contact Lupita Tenpenny (719-495-6545). Health and Healing Ministry Seeks Volunteers The Health and Healing Ministry is looking for volunteers to write cards for those who are ill, hospitalized or home bound. The time commitment is about one hour per week. Call the office (719-481-3511) or email melissa.smith@petertherock.org for more information. St. Peter MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Come join us! Whether you are expecting your first baby or you are a seasoned mom of young children, MOPS offers an opportunity to connect with other moms in a in a faith-based environment. We are also recruiting Mentor Moms -- moms who have seen it all and would like to share their experiences with newer moms. We meet two Thursdays per month, from 6-8pm. To minimize the risk of coronavirus exposure, we are meeting outside during nice weather and virtually this winter. Child care will not be provided, but non-mobile infants are welcome to accompany moms at our in-person meetings. For more information, please contact stpetermonumentmops@gmail.com and check out www.mops.org. Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Are you discerning about being baptized or 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 take the next step in your faith journey, please contact Deacon Tom Dickinson. 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 Deacon Tom Dickinson. Important Safe Environment News There are new procedures for our Safe Environment training for volunteers. Our diocese has selected a new platform called Virtus. With Virtus, refresher training will be required every three years rather than annually. Training bulletins regarding protecting God's children are sent to volunteers once in a calendar year. Background checks are still required every five years. With new registrants to VIRTUS, a one time foundational training is required. Join the St. Peter Contemporary Choir The contemporary choir provides music at 5pm Mass on Sundays. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are welome! Practice is held at 4pm on Sundays prior to Mass. To join, contact Bart McDonough. Divorce Survival and Recovery Are you divorced or in the midst and struggling with all the issues that come with this painful journey? Join the Diocese of Colorado Springs Catholic Divorce Survival and Recovery group. The group meets on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Dr., Colorado Springs, 80918. To register, contact Cathy Kusman at 719-661-2375. Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Are you discerning about being baptized or 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 take the next step in your faith journey, please contact Deacon Tom Dickinson. |