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January 23 Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast
8:30-10am Let the Knights of Columbus cook breakfast for you! Come to the school gym for a delicious meal of eggs, sausage and pancakes. Adults are $8 and children (12 and under) are $4. January 23 The Power of Compassion Retreat 11:30am-4pm For Stephen Ministers and parishioners interested in the topic of compassion Father Nathan Cromley, CSJ, of the St John Institute, will lead us on an invigorating, faith-building retreat to help us restore our commitment to share Christ’s love with all of His people. We will celebrate the ways we fulfill our Lord’s call to discipleship and share our gifts with those around us. We will also tackle the challenges of ongoing compassion to generate positive strategies to stay focused and continue His important work in our broken world. Fr. Nathan will celebrate 10:30am Mass then lead an invigorating retreat at the PMC. Lunch will be served, so RSVP by January 20 to Melissa Smith at Melissa.smith@petertherock.org. January 24 Human Trafficking in Colorado Springs: Survivor Restoration 7pm All are invited to attend the January meeting of JOY International Advocates to learn about Human Trafficking in Colorado Springs. The presenter will be Jillian Winters, outreach coordinator for Sarah’s Home, a local survivor restoration facility. Jillian will discuss the plight of minors trapped in Human Trafficking and the benefits and challenges of the restoration process. Be sure to attend and bring your questions. The meeting will be held in the Parish Ministry Center. January 27 SPCS Kindergarten Step-up Information Night 5pm Incoming kindergarten students and their parents are invited to meet the kindergarten teacher and tour the school. RSVP to Carol Burns by January 24. Parents and students also are invited to attend the SPCS Open House on January 30 from noon to 1pm. January 29 BINGO 5:30pm - doors open, concessions available 6:30pm - BINGO begins St. Peter Catholic School invites you for a fun-filled evening with cash prizes! Concessions will be available until bingo begins. Cash payment is required for concessions and bingo card purchases. The bingo packet costs $10 and includes multiple games. Children ages six and up can play with their parents, as long as they can read numbers. Per state law, only those actively playing bingo and volunteers can be in attendance-no spectators are allowed, including younger children. For further information, and the bingo dates for the year, click here or call 719-481-3511. The proceeds from the school bingo nights will go to the SPCS building-improvement fund. January 30 Knights of Columbus Fifth Sunday Rosary 9am All parishioners are invited to join the Knights and their families to pray the rosary after 8am Mass. January 30 School Mass and Donuts 10:30am Our school staff, students and families invite all parishioners to the school gym for donuts after Mass. January 30 SPCS Open House noon-1pm You're invited to tour our school and learn about the exceptional curriculum and opportunities we provide our students. SPCS offers Catholic Classical Education for preschool through 8th grade. Learn more at petertherockschool.org. January 30 - February 5 Catholic Schools Week Our Catholic schools are committed to helping students grow in faith as well as learning in mind and body how to become who God is calling them to be. Our teachers genuinely care about their students and encourage them to make the most of their God-given talents and abilities. Every effort is made to keep our Catholic schools affordable with tuition assistance available. We invite you to consider Catholic schools for your family. To learn more about St. Peter Catholic School, click here; to learn more about all pre-K through 8th grade schools in our diocese, click here; to learn more about St. Mary's High School, click here. February 5 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at Holy Apostles 8am - Mass PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE. The Colorado Springs Order of Malta invites you to First Saturday Devotions to Mary to be held at Holy Apostles in February only. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Jim Baron followed by the Holy Rosary and quiet time. 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. February 8 Holy Hour for Marriage 6pm The Holy Hour for Marriage will be presided by Bishop Golka at St. Mary's Cathedral (22 West Kiowa, Colorado Springs). February 9 Marriage Convalidation - Bringing Couples Home Workshop 1-4pm 1 - 1:15pm: Welcome and Prayer 1:15 - 2:30pm: The Canonical Requirements, followed by Q&A and break 2:45 - 3:45pm: How can we welcome convalidating couples? Marriage Prep program, followed by Q&A. 4pm: Closing Prayer Join us in the PMC for this one-day workshop presented by Christian Meert, Director Office of Marriage and Family Life, Diocese of Colorado Springs. To register, click here. Please register by February 7. For more information, contact Kathy Bull. February 12 BINGO 5:30pm - doors open, concessions available 6:30pm - BINGO begins St. Peter Catholic School invites you for a fun-filled evening with cash prizes! Concessions will be available until bingo begins. Cash payment is required for concessions and bingo card purchases. The bingo packet costs $10 and includes multiple games. Children ages six and up can play with their parents, as long as they can read numbers. Per state law, only those actively playing bingo and volunteers can be in attendance-no spectators are allowed, including younger children. For further information, and the bingo dates for the year, click here or call 719-481-3511. The proceeds from the school bingo nights will go to the SPCS building-improvement fund. February 12 World Day of the Sick 10am Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Golka at Holy Apostles. February 12 Fellowship Weekend Social after 5pm Mass Linger in the gathering area after all Masses for a delicious treat and fellowship hosted by the Finance Council. February 13 Fellowship Weekend Social after all Masses Linger in the gathering area after all Masses for a delicious treat and fellowship hosted by the Finance Council. February 16 GriefShare: Loss of Spouse 2-4pm This seminar provides reasons for hope and practical tips for coping with the death of a spouse. Find comfort in knowing that other people understand and have found ways to make it through. The group will meet in the PMC. For more information, contact Melissa Smith. February 25 SPCS Gala: Lights, Camera, Auction! 5:30-11pm Join at beautiful Spruce Mountain Ranch for the 11th annual SPCS gala. Tickets are $80/per person or $750 for a table of 10 and may be purchased at spcsgala2022.givesmart.com. If you cannot attend, please consider sponsoring a priest, sister, deacon, teacher or staff member. Your donation may be delivered to the school or church offices. Donations needed! Donations of wine and restaurant gift cards ($25 or greater, please) are being accepted, as well as other special items (tickets, vacation packages, memorabilia, etc.) Please deliver donations to the school or church office by Friday, February 4. Sponsorship opportunities! Don’t miss out on your chance to support St. Peter Catholic School and our amazing students, as well as promote your business. Please click here to learn more about the variety of sponsorship opportunities we offer. February 26 BINGO 5:30pm - doors open, concessions available 6:30pm - BINGO begins St. Peter Catholic School invites you for a fun-filled evening with cash prizes! Concessions will be available until bingo begins. Cash payment is required for concessions and bingo card purchases. The bingo packet costs $10 and includes multiple games. Children ages six and up can play with their parents, as long as they can read numbers. Per state law, only those actively playing bingo and volunteers can be in attendance-no spectators are allowed, including younger children. For further information, and the bingo dates for the year, click here or call 719-481-3511. The proceeds from the school bingo nights will go to the SPCS building-improvement fund. March 2 Ash Wednesday March 12 Fellowship Weekend Social after 5pm Mass Linger in the gathering area after all Masses for a delicious treat and fellowship hosted by the Knights of Columbus. March 13 Fellowship Weekend Social after all Masses Linger in the gathering area after all Masses for a delicious treat and fellowship hosted by the Knights of Columbus. March 16 Lenten Penance Service 5.30pm April 10 Palm Sunday April 15 Good Friday April 17 Easter Sunday April 23 BINGO 5:30pm - doors open, concessions available 6:30pm - BINGO begins St. Peter Catholic School invites you for a fun-filled evening with cash prizes! Concessions will be available until bingo begins. Cash payment is required for concessions and bingo card purchases. The bingo packet costs $10 and includes multiple games. Children ages six and up can play with their parents, as long as they can read numbers. Per state law, only those actively playing bingo and volunteers can be in attendance-no spectators are allowed, including younger children. For further information, and the bingo dates for the year, click here or call 719-481-3511. The proceeds from the school bingo nights will go to the SPCS building-improvement fund. April 24 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10am Let the Knights of Columbus cook breakfast for you! Come to the school gym for a delicious meal of eggs, sausage and pancakes. Adults are $8 and children (12 and under) are $4. May 7 First Communion rehearsal 10:30am - noon May 7 BINGO 5:30pm - doors open, concessions available 6:30pm - BINGO begins St. Peter Catholic School invites you for a fun-filled evening with cash prizes! Concessions will be available until bingo begins. Cash payment is required for concessions and bingo card purchases. The bingo packet costs $10 and includes multiple games. Children ages six and up can play with their parents, as long as they can read numbers. Per state law, only those actively playing bingo and volunteers can be in attendance-no spectators are allowed, including younger children. For further information, and the bingo dates for the year, click here or call 719-481-3511. The proceeds from the school bingo nights will go to the SPCS building-improvement fund. May 13 Confirmation May 14 First Holy Communion 10:30am May 14 Fellowship Weekend Social after 5pm Mass Linger in the gathering area after all Masses for a delicious treat and fellowship. May 15 Fellowship Weekend Social after all Masses Linger in the gathering area after all Masses for a delicious treat and fellowship. May 21 BINGO 5:30pm - doors open, concessions available 6:30pm - BINGO begins St. Peter Catholic School invites you for a fun-filled evening with cash prizes! Concessions will be available until bingo begins. Cash payment is required for concessions and bingo card purchases. The bingo packet costs $10 and includes multiple games. Children ages six and up can play with their parents, as long as they can read numbers. Per state law, only those actively playing bingo and volunteers can be in attendance-no spectators are allowed, including younger children. For further information, and the bingo dates for the year, click here or call 719-481-3511. The proceeds from the school bingo nights will go to the SPCS building-improvement fund. May 29 Knights of Columbus Fifth Sunday Rosary 9am All parishioners are invited to join the Knights and their families to pray the rosary after 8am Mass. June 4 BINGO 5:30pm - doors open, concessions available 6:30pm - BINGO begins St. Peter Catholic School invites you for a fun-filled evening with cash prizes! Concessions will be available until bingo begins. Cash payment is required for concessions and bingo card purchases. The bingo packet costs $10 and includes multiple games. Children ages six and up can play with their parents, as long as they can read numbers. Per state law, only those actively playing bingo and volunteers can be in attendance-no spectators are allowed, including younger children. For further information, and the bingo dates for the year, click here or call 719-481-3511. The proceeds from the school bingo nights will go to the SPCS building-improvement fund. June 18 BINGO 5:30pm - doors open, concessions available 6:30pm - BINGO begins St. Peter Catholic School invites you for a fun-filled evening with cash prizes! Concessions will be available until bingo begins. Cash payment is required for concessions and bingo card purchases. The bingo packet costs $10 and includes multiple games. Children ages six and up can play with their parents, as long as they can read numbers. Per state law, only those actively playing bingo and volunteers can be in attendance-no spectators are allowed, including younger children. For further information, click here or call 719-481-3511. The proceeds from the school bingo nights will go to the SPCS building-improvement fund. October 27 The Bishop's Respect Life Dinner Save the date. Details available in summer 2022. |
Quilt Raffle
Seventeen St. Peter quilters pooled their immense talents and created a magnificent, handmade quilt to be used to raise funds that allow the Women’s Guild to fulfill the needs of the parish and school. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and are available to purchase after all weekend Masses between January 29 and March 6, or in the parish office during business hours. The drawing will be Monday, March 7. Proceeds from previous quilt raffles were used by the Women’s Guild to buy items for the PMC (warming oven, microwave, tablecloths), create scholarships for SPCS, purchase tickets for the priests and staff for the SPCS Gala, and more. Thank you to our quilters and thank you for supporting our raffle! Adoration Come spend time with Our Lord in Adoration at Peter the Rock Chapel. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins every Sunday evening after the 5pm Mass and goes all week until the 3pm Holy Hour on Fridays. Sign up for a weekly, biweekly, or monthly hour of Adoration and help us fill the schedule so that Our Lord is never alone! To see the schedule of available hours, go to adorationpro.org/peterco and click on Weekly Commitment. Contact Tara Stone with questions. Traveling Chalice for Vocations The purpose of the traveling chalice program is to pray for priests and priestly vocations because we need good, holy priests to bring us the Eucharist. The chalice is the sacred cup that the priest uses at Mass in which the Precious Blood of Jesus is consecrated and then given to the faithful. We hope through our efforts and God’s grace that this spiritual devotion will plant the seed of a priestly vocation in many young men. For more information, contact Melissa Smith. Click here to sign up to host the chalice in your home. Seeking Grandfriends for SPCS students As a service project, each of our 1st through 8th grade students write to a senior parishioner. The purpose of this project is to encourage our students to communicate with and pray for people they may never meet; providing a lesson that in giving they receive so many blessings. Grandfriends are not required to write back, but our students are delighted when they do. If you are interested in being a grandfriend or know a senior who would enjoy receiving a monthly letter, please contact Robin Sheehan. Online Giving Save time and money for both you and the church by setting up online giving via Vanco, our safe and secure online giving platform.Check out the Vanco Online How-To Guide for step-by-step instructions for setting up an account or call the parish office for assistance. 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 Temple Scott. 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! Do all Christians know the power of the Rosary? The TJTM Ministry team is working in four ways to increase awareness of the power of Our Lady’s Angelic Psalter -the Rosary: Sunday Parish Rosary prayer; the gifting of handcrafted rosaries; Children’s Rosary evangelization activities; and Adult Rosary evangelization. We welcome all adopted siblings of Jesus who wish to honor our Blessed Mother by carrying out Her repeated requests to gain unity and world peace. For more information, contact Elaine Martinez at emartinezemm@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). 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. 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. |