News & Events

Events

August 11 Tapping into Theology
7pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center for "Fierce Holiness: Pro Soccer, Pro Life, Pro Active Faith" presented by Luke Vercollone. After a career in professional soccer, Luke transitioned to a full-time position with Save The Storks, a non-profit, pro-life ministry that champions abortion-vulnerable women in their greatest need. He is also one of the founders of Inferno Men, a ministry whose name refers to the unquenchable fire of the Holy Spirit that grows and spreads in the form of love, passion and fearless dedication to God. For more information and to make a reservation, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).

August 12 Holy Hour
5:30pm
Holy Hour has been moved from the chapel to the church due to social distancing requirements. All are welcome.

August 15 Unplanned, the Movie
6pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center after the 5pm Mass for this important pro-life movie. Parental discretion is recommended for children 14 and younger. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). To see the movie trailer, click here.

August 19 GriefShare
2-4pm
GriefShare is a grief recovery support group for anyone seeking help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. The group will meet in the Parish Ministry Center on Wednesday afternoons for 13 weeks. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Melissa Smith.

August 19 Holy Hour
5:30pm
Holy Hour has been moved from the chapel to the church due to social distancing requirements. All are welcome.

August 26 Holy Hour
5:30pm
Holy Hour has been moved from the chapel to the church due to social distancing requirements. All are welcome.

August 28 Confirmation
6pm
For details, contact Jessica Sanderson.

August 29 Confirmation
10am
For details, contact Jessica Sanderson.

September 19 Unplanned, the Movie
6pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center after the 5pm Mass for this important pro-life movie. Parental discretion is recommended for children 14 and younger. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). To see the movie trailer, click here.

September 25 SPCS Golf Tournament Fundraiser
6:30am - Check-in
8am - Shotgun start
Join us at King’s Deer Golf Club for a golf tournament to benefit St. Peter Catholic School. The participation fee is $125/player or $500/foursome. The fee includes greens fees, unlimited range balls, golf cart, course yardage books, awards lunch and a $10/player golf shop credit. The registration deadline is September 17. Register at petertherockschool.org. For more information, contact Sherri Garcia (sherribear@hotmail.com) or Kristin Dionne (kristin.dionne@gmail.com).

October 4 Tri-Lakes Life Prayer Chain
1:30-3pm
Join us in connecting Monument/Woodmoor/Palmer Lake in prayer for America's conversion of heart to a Culture of Life. From 3:30-4:30pm, St. Peter parishioner Dr. Ken Stone, (Pres. of the Catholic Medical Association - St. Luke Guild) will speak in the Parish Ministry Center about the Due Date Too Late measure to ban late-term abortions in Colorado. All are welcome, bring a friend!

October 17 Unplanned, the Movie
6pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center after the 5pm Mass for this important pro-life movie. Parental discretion is recommended for children 14 and younger. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). To see the movie trailer, click here.

November 21 Unplanned, the Movie
6pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center after the 5pm Mass for this important pro-life movie. Parental discretion is recommended for children 14 and younger. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). To see the movie trailer, click here.

December 19 Unplanned, the Movie
6pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center after the 5pm Mass for this important pro-life movie. Parental discretion is recommended for children 14 and younger. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). To see the movie trailer, click here.

News

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!

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 Fr. Michael Holmquist for more information.

St. Peter Parish Rosary Program
Queenship of Mary (Saturday, August 22) - Mary’s queenship is a share in Jesus’ kingship. We find a Type for Queen Mother Mary in the Old Testament where Bathsheba, the mother of Israel’s King Solomon had powerful influence in the kingdom. This authority was from her status as “Gebirah” (queen mother) (1 Kings 2:18-20) https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/q/queen-mother-in-old-testament.php. At the wedding at Cana, Jesus, like Solomon, could not refuse His mother. Hymns of the 11-13th centuries such as “Hail Holy Queen” and “Queen of Heaven” herald Mary’s Queenship, while the Dominican Rosary, the Franciscan crown, and many invocations in Mary’s litany celebrate it. It was in 1954 that Pope Pius XII established the feast of Mary’s Queenship in his encyclical Ad Caeli Reginamor (‘To the Queen of Heaven’). He declared that Mary deserves the title because: She is the Mother of God; as the ‘New Eve’ She is associated with Jesus’ redemptive work; and because of Her preeminent perfection and intercessory power. View an informative 6.5 min. Queenship video by Fr. Baron at https://youtu.be/i0dk8F0KYxY Pray the Rosary Daily!

Rosary Program Update
St. Peter Parish Rosary Program tally through August 7, 2020: 63,100.

St. Peter Parish Library
"And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and piety and fear of the Lord." Isaiah 11-1
Check out the parish library. It serves the parish and promotes adult religious education by providing access to traditional and contemporary Catholic religious materials. The library contains almost 3,000 books, CDs, and DVDs, and has a solid Catholic reference section. Thanks to the Women's Guild and Knights of Columbus, it has 35 new DVDs for your perusal. For more information, contact Paul at 719-481-8942.

St. Peter MOPS
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 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 Wednesday mornings per month, from 9-11am in the school building. Childcare will be provided for children ages newborn to 6. For information and membership costs, contact stpetermonumentmops@gmail.com.

RCIA
If you are an adult interested in joining the Catholic Church or would like to complete your sacraments, please contact the office at 719-481-3511.

Safe Environment Training
Training is required for all volunteers 18 and older who work with youth in our parish and must be updated annually. For more information, contact Julie Dickinson.

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.