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August 4 GriefShare 2-4pm The loss of a spouse will change your life. Forever. If you're experiencing this unique type of loss, please join us for a special session of GriefShare in the Parish Ministry Center. You'll connect with others who've been there, hear what to expect in your grief, and learn ways to cope with this new normal. No need to register, just come and join us. Questions? Contact melissa.smith@petertherock.org. August 5 Ad Orientem Mass 5:30pm Instruction booklets will be available in the vestibule. August 7 Walk for Survivors 8am check in 9am walk The Walk for Survivors is an inspiring, family-friendly event that supports adult women transitioning from human trafficking. Please join our the 2nd annual walk at Mount Saint Francis, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs. There is a $10 registration fee. Click here to register. 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 10 Tapping into Theology 7pm "....I was in prison and you came to me." Matthew 25:36 What do you know about the important ministry in our diocese to those who are incarcerated? Did you know there are over 6,000 men and women in our diocese alone who are in jail or prison? What Catholic services, liturgical or sacramental, are offered to those in correctional facilities? Come to rooms 1, 2 & 3 in the PMC to learn more from Deacon Cliff Donnelly, Director of Prison and Jail Ministry. No Life is beyond God's reach! To RSVP, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). August 12 Ad Orientem Mass 5:30pm Instruction booklets will be available in the vestibule. August 15 Parish Picnic 10:30am Mass 11:30am-1pm lunch 11:30am-2pm games and activities We are pleased to resume our annual parish picnic at Fox Run Park. The Knights of Columbus will prepare and serve the main dishes. In addition to the main dishes, chips, soft drinks, water and flatware will be provided. Last name A-M: please bring dessert; last name N-Z, please bring a side dish (no chips, please). Don't forget to bring chairs, hats and sunscreen and please feel free to dress casually. UPDATE: 10:30am Mass will be celebrated both at the park and at the church. August 18 SPCS first day of school August 18 GriefShare 2-4pm If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. Meeting in the PMC weekly for 13 weeks, the GriefShare group will help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. August 19 Ad Orientem Mass 5:30pm Instruction booklets will be available in the vestibule. August 21 Welcome reception for our new SPCS Principal Debbie Brooks after 5pm Mass Please come to the large conference room after to Mass to welcome our new school principal. Pastries will be served. August 21 Respect Life Movie Night 6pm You're invited to room 3 of the PMC for Edith Stein: The Seventh Chamber, a moving, artistic portrayal of the life of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, starring Maia Morgenstern who went on to play Mother Mary in Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ. The movie captures the interior struggles of this extraordinary, Jewish-born philosopher, Catholic convert and contemplative Carmelite martyr of the 20th century. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). (Filmed in Italian with English subtitles, 110 minutes long.) August 22 Welcome reception for our new SPCS Principal Debbie Brooks after 5pm Mass Please come to the large conference room after to Mass to welcome our new school principal. Pastries will be served. August 26 Ad Orientem Mass 5:30pm Instruction booklets will be available in the vestibule. August 28 Altar Server Training 3:30pm Contact melissa.smith@petertherock.org for details. August 29 Altar Server Training 11:45am Contact melissa.smith@petertherock.org for details. 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. September 12 Faith Formation and Confirmation classes begin 9:15-10:15am Register before July 31 and receive a $10 discount. Elementary Faith Formation information and registration Confirmation information and registration September 30 Blood Drive 8:30am-12:30pm 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. October 3 Tri-Lakes Annual Life Prayer Chain Details coming soon. October 6 The Bishop's Respect Life Dinner Details coming soon. 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. 2022 February 25 SPCS Gala The gala will return to beautiful Spruce Mountain Ranch. Details coming soon. |
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Experience a weekend set apart for your family at Fiat Family Fest Fiat Family Fest helps families escape from the distractions and busyness of the world and to reconnect their relationships with God and each other through fun and faith formation. During the weekend, each family member will be invited to a life-changing encounter with Our Lord so that the joy, peace and blessings experienced can be renewed at home. The retreat will be at the Ponderosa Retreat and Conference Center in Larkspur, September 3-5. For details, visit JoyfullyCatholic.org. Walk through the Mass Study The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. In his video-based study A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, Dr. Edward Sri explores the roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their profound significance. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Join us for A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, five-week study, beginning September 9 at 8:45am or 7pm. For more information or to register, contact Barbara Brown at mountainkid@comcast.net. The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation, presented by Jeff Cavins 24-part Bible Study offered Mondays from Sept 20 – April 25, 6:30-8:30pm in the PMC: In this pastoral, practical approach to Scripture, discover how fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from beginning to end. Using a unique color-coded chart, learn the major people, places and events of the Bible and how they all come together to reveal the story of our faith. The Bible Timeline will teach you how to read and understand the Bible and introduce you to the wonderful narrative of the Bible in a way that will transform your life. Cost and Registration $40 for the Bible Timeline workbook study set if registered by August 31, the cost increases to $46 or more after August 31. Registration comes with online access to all videos, in case you miss a class or Covid restrictions prevent some in-person meetings. For more information and/or to register, contact Phil & Sonja Beaudoin at beaud181@regis.edu. Matthew: The King and His Kingdom, Presented by Jeff Cavins 24-part Bible Study offered Wednesdays from Sept 22 – April 27 at two different times in the PMC: Daytime study: 1pm-3pm Evening study: 6:30pm-8:30pm Jeff Cavins explains how Jesus is challenging and empowering us to achieve a new level of holiness and how, to live it, we must be thoroughly immersed in the kingdom of heaven on earth, the Church. Matthew provides the key to understanding the New Testament and Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan. Cost and Registration $40 for the Matthew workbook study set if registered by August 31, the cost increases to $46 or more after August 31. Registration comes with online access to all videos, in case you miss a class or Covid restrictions prevent some in-person meetings. For more information and/or to register: Daytime study: Mary Kay George at mkgeorge308@aol.com Evening study: Dave & Diane Highland at d_highland@yahoo.com St. Peter Catholic School is seeking a talented preschool teacher to help shape the future of our Catholic youth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong Catholic faith, creativity, collaboration, confidence and a genuine love for what you do and the families you serve. The position is part-time (22-25 hours/week) and requires a minimum of a CDA and independent classroom experience working with children ages 3-5 years. Qualified and passionate teachers are invited to send a resume to julie.malone@petertherock.org. 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. 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 Dr. Florent E. Franke spent decades collecting and categorizing Blessed Virgin Mary’s title to make Her better known and loved. See them at Microsoft Word - 2018 October -Titles of Our Lady.docx (bookofheaven.net). His sources include: Scripture; tradition; dogma; apparitions; intercessions; venerations; Her virtues and life, etc. Some titles such as Mediatrix, and Co-redemptress are misunderstood. Not all titles are equally significant; those from Scripture and Liturgy are most important, however, all, in various ways, express Mary’s role in our salvation, God chose Her to be the spouse of the Holy Spirit and mother of His Son and on the cross Jesus declared Her as our Mother; Mother of His Church (John 19: 26-27). God gave Mary every grace, raising Her above all heaven and earth’s creatures, thus we honor Her in all Her titles. ~Meet Mary: Getting to Know the Mother of God by Mark Miravelle; All about Mary– University of Dayton. Pray the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena from 7-15 August. Pray the Rosary Daily! Rosary Program Update St. Peter Parish Rosary Program tally through July 30, 2021: 81,715. 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. |