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March 9 Tapping into Theology 7-9pm What do you know about the patron saint of Ireland? Tapping into Theology is hosting Mr. Paul McCusker who will present "Tapping into St. Patrick." Mr. McCusker is an internationally recognized, award-winning author, best known for his work on the long-running children's series Adventures in Odyssey and popular audio dramas on classic books and lives of the saints. He wrote and directed the "The Trials of St. Patrick" for the Augustine Institute in Denver 2017. Refreshments are available for a donation. RSVP by March 8 to stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355. March 12 Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross 6pm - Reconciliation 7pm - Stations of the Cross Two priests will be available to hear confessions. March 14 Savio High School Youth Group 11:30am-1pm 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. March 19 Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross 6pm - Reconciliation 7pm - Stations of the Cross Two priests will be available to hear confessions. March 20 "I am Patrick" Docudrama after 5pm Mass Please join us in the St. John room of the PMC for "I am Patrick," released in 2020 by CBN. Filmed entirely in Ireland and England, the docudrama tells the true story of the courageous 5th century saint who despite persecution and imprisonment, evangelized Celtic pagan Ireland. Starring John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings fame) it is based on St. Patrick's Confessions. Through historical reenactments, expert interviews and St. Patrick's own writing, witness his amazing journey from slave to saint. Sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry. For more information, contact stephanierkemp@gmail.com. March 26 Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross 6pm - Reconciliation 7pm - Stations of the Cross Two priests will be available to hear confessions. March 28 Blood Drive 8:30am-12:30pm Blood Drive - January 17, 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. Please wear a mask when donating. 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. March 30 No Confessions or 5:30pm Mass April 1 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper 7pm April 2 Stations of the Cross 3pm April 2 Good Friday Passion of the Lord 7pm April 3 Holy Saturday - no 8am Mass April 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. April 3 Easter Vigil Mass 7pm April 4 Easter Sunday 8am - church & gym 10:30am - church & gym April 5 Easter Monday Church offices are closed April 6 Middle School Youth Group 3:45-4:45pm Sr. Quyen and her team invite you to experience a joyful, faith-filled encounter with Jesus and some wholesome fun with laughter and games. Join us in the PMC. For more information, contact Sister Quyen (sr.quyen@petertherock.org). April 11 Savio High School Youth Group 11:30am-1pm 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. April 25 Savio High School Youth Group 11:30am-1pm 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 1 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. May 2 Savio High School Youth Group 11:30am-1pm 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 1 First Holy Communion (SPCS students) 11am May 2 First Holy Communion (Faith Formation students) 2pm May 4 Middle School Youth Group 3:45-4:45pm Sr. Quyen and her team invite you to experience a joyful, faith-filled encounter with Jesus and some wholesome fun with laughter and games. Join us in the PMC. For more information, contact Sister Quyen (sr.quyen@petertherock.org). May 20 Confirmation 6pm May 23 Savio High School Youth Group 11:30am-1pm 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. 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 Save the date and join our Parish Team Captain Fr. Gregory for this annual Life Network fundraiser. Additional details are coming soon. 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. 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
Equality Act: Anti-Woman and Anti-Catholic 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. ORDER YOUR EASTER BUTTERBRAIDS NOW! Cub Scout Pack 217 is taking orders for delicious ButterBraid pastries and more! Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, we only will use our safe, secure online store this year. Simply place your order and pay with a credit card. (There is a small transaction fee for online purchases.) Since ButterBraids are frozen, we can't ship them, but we will arrange for a socially-distanced pick-up or delivery. *Orders are due by March 15 and we expect delivery right before Easter.* Click here to place your order. For more information, call Suzanne Schwartze at 719-659-3267. THANK YOU for supporting the Cub Scouts! Returning God's Gifts The Returning God’s Gifts Annual Appeal is underway. Thank you to everyone who has made a commitment of financial and prayerful support to the Appeal. Each and every gift is important. If you have not yet done so, we ask that you make your commitment today in order to provide the resources needed to continue vital diocesan programs such as seminarian formation, safe environment training, campus ministry and youth/young adult ministries. No gift is too small and every gift is sincerely appreciated. If you have already made your pledge, please accept our humble gratitude. Our parish goal is 100% participation and $147,366. As of March 2, our parish has pledged $82,068.73. Click here to make an online donation. Thank you for your generosity. Preparation for a Consecration to St. Joseph This is the year of St. Joseph and the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the patron of the Universal Church, is March 19. We invite you to prepare for a Consecration to St. Joseph with us on Mondays, February 15 - March 22, 9:15-10:45am OR 7:30-9pm, in the PMC. We will reflect on the book, Consecration to Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father, by Fr. Donald H. Calloway. To register, send your name, phone number and preferred meeting time to Chelsea at clj0828@gmail.com. Click here to learn more. 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 Melissa Smith at melissa.smith@petertherock.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 3:30 (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 This 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare (Latin for rejoice) Sunday, offers respite from austere penance. The liturgical color changes to Rose, denoting rejoicing in anticipation of Christ’s Resurrection. St. Joseph Sr. Mary M. McGlone of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet writes, “Lacerate Sunday invites us to take time out to bask in God's great love, to sing songs of joy in a minor key that blend with harmonies of humility and gratitude. The God who neither needs nor wants our sacrifices became flesh simply and solely to draw us into all-encompassing love. Rejoice (and relax)! God refuses to allow that divine plan to go awry!” On 19 March we celebrate St. Joseph's Day, a principal feast day in Western Christianity since the 10th century. And on 25 March we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Light the Rose candle and pray the Litany of St. Joseph at Litany of Saint Joseph | USCCB in honor of Jesus’ foster father. Pray the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish Rosary novena March 17 - 25. Rosary Program Update St. Peter Parish Rosary Program tally through March 5, 2021: 74,901. 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. Call the office (719-481-3511) or Melissa Smith for more information. 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. Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest This contest encourages today’s youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The goal of this program is to involve young Catholics in grades 8 to 12 (public, private, parochial or home schools during the current school year) in civic discourse and instill in them religious and life-affirming values. The essay should be 500-750 words discuss how trusting in God during a difficult time has helped you or someone you know find the strength and hope to endure it. Consider especially those times when it was a challenge to understand why something was happening. Consider also sharing any lessons about faith and hope you or someone you know may have learned from this experience. “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy” (1 Peter 1:8). Entrants will be judged on grammar, style, and how clearly they present the theme in a way that showcases creativity, imagination and overall development of the topic. Submit essays by December 31, 2020, to clarkmusser69@gmail.com. If you have any questions, contact Clark Musser at clarkmusser69@gmail.com. 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. |