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October 14 New Parishioner Welcome POSTPONED
October 16 Holy Hour 3pm October 16 Family Adoration 6-7pm All are welcome! Adoration materials and coloring sheets are available. Confession available. Pizza and fellowship to follow. Sponsored by Inferno and Knights of Columbus. October 17 & 18 Roses for Life after all Masses Celebrate Life with Pikes Peak Citizens for Life on October 18 & 19 as we make available 1,000 beautiful, long-stem red roses - the International Symbol of Life- after all Masses. We have been participating in this effort since 1984. PPCFL is the oldest, all-volunteer pro-life organization in the Pikes Peak area whose focus is education, legislation and community outreach via the County and State Fairs, church presentations, radio ads and billboard campaigns. Your generous financial support will be greatly appreciated. To help out that weekend contact [email protected]. October 18 Savio Sunday 6-8pm All high school students are invited to the PMC for faith and fellowship. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). October 19 SPCS Noodles Fundraising Night 4-8pm Please join us for dinner at Noodles & Co. (1358 Interquest Pkwy., Ste. 190) where 20% of all qualifying online and in-restaurant sales will go directly to the SPCS 8th grade annual DC trip fundraiser. If ordering online, please use GIVING20 at checkout; if ordering in store, please mention St. Peter Catholic School. Thank you for your support! October 22 Dine at Arlene’s Beans to Benefit Reclaiming Hope 11am-8pm Join us at Arlene's Beans in Monument to support survivors of human trafficking. A portion of all sales will go directly to Reclaiming Hope, a local Christian organization that cares for survivors by addressing their spiritual, emotional and physical needs. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. October 23 Holy Hour 3pm October 23 SPCS Trunk or Treat 5-7pm All are welcome to this community-wide event! Sign up here to host a trunk. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated trunks. Concessions will be available. For more information, contact Katherine Pietsch ([email protected]). October 24 40 Days for Life 7am-7pm Saturday, October 24, is our parish commitment in the FALL 40 Days for Life campaign. Parishioners will be on the Centennial Blvd. sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood from 7am-7pm in a silent witness when they are performing abortions. Can you offer up one hour on your Saturday to be a prayerful witness for women who have been deceived by the abortion industry? Your presence can make a difference in the life of a mother and her unborn child. You will not be alone. For more information or to make your one-hour commitment, contact Stephanie Kemp ([email protected] or 719-481-4355). October 24 & 25 Ministry Fair after all Masses The purpose of the ministry fair is to generate awareness and involvement in the many ministries at St. Peter. Please stay after Mass and discern about sharing your gifts and talents with one (or more) of our ministries. October 30 Holy Hour 3pm November 1 All Saints Day Party 9-10:15am All are welcome to come to the SPCS gym for fun, games, crafts and a Living Saint Wax Museum presented by Confirmation students. For more information, contact Brenda Wilson ([email protected]) or Sr. Jackie ([email protected]). Volunteers needed! Sign up here. November 1 Savio Sunday 6-8pm All high school students are invited to the PMC for faith and fellowship. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). November 2 All Souls' Day Mass schedule 8:15am 9:15am 10:15am November 5 Mass of Remembrance 5:30pm The Mass of Remembrance is a special liturgy to celebrate, remember and honor deceased loved ones who have gone to live in the light of the Lord. All are welcome. November 6 Bosco Middle School Youth Group 6-7:30pm Join us in the PMC for friends, faith, food and fun. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). November 7 Amazing Women's Guild Casserole Sale after 5pm Mass Calling all cooks! Please support the Amazing Women’s Guild annual sale with casseroles, soups, or baked goods! Proceeds support multiple parish and community ministries. Click here for drop-off times and additional important details. For more information, contact Bonnie McGuire (bmcguire09@gmail) or MaryBeth Steele (marybethsteele17@gmail). November 8 Amazing Women's Guild Casserole Sale after all Masses (or until inventory runs out) Calling all cooks! Please support the Amazing Women’s Guild annual sale with casseroles, soups, or baked goods! Proceeds support multiple parish and community ministries. Click here for drop-off times and additional important details. For more information, contact Bonnie McGuire (bmcguire09@gmail) or MaryBeth Steele (marybethsteele17@gmail). November 8 Savio Sunday 6-8pm All high school students are invited to the PMC for faith and fellowship. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). November 13 Family Adoration 6-7pm All are welcome! Adoration materials and coloring sheets are available. Confession available. Pizza and fellowship to follow. Sponsored by Inferno and Knights of Columbus. November 14 SPCS Holiday Boutique November 18 Blood Drive 8:30am-12:30pm St. Peter Catholic Church and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive in the PMC. Visit Vitalant.org to schedule an appointment. Before you come, get a head start by filling out your Health History Questionnaire. Visit Fast Track to get started. Print or screenshot the QR code when finished and bring it with you. Please bring ID, eat and hydrate before donating. November 25 Parish Offices Closed November 26 Thanksgiving Day Parish offices closed 9am Mass No evening Mass, no Confessions November 27 Parish offices closed November 29 Savio Sunday 6-8pm All high school students are invited to the PMC for faith and fellowship. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). December 4 Bosco Middle School Youth Group 6-7:30pm Join us in the PMC for friends, faith, food and fun. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). December 4 One Star Christmas Concert 7pm December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish offices closed 8:15am 10am 5:30pm December 12-15 Parish Advent Mission December 16 Parish Advent Penance Service 5pm December 18 Family Adoration 6-7pm All are welcome! Adoration materials and coloring sheets are available. Confession available. Pizza and fellowship to follow. Sponsored by Inferno and Knights of Columbus. December 23 Parish Offices Closed December 24 Christmas Eve Parish offices closed December 24 Christmas Eve Masses Parish offices closed 4pm 7pm 10pm December 25 Christmas Day Masses Parish offices closed 8am 10:30am 5pm December 31 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, a holy day of obligation Parish offices closed 5:30pm Vigil Mass 2027 January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, a holy day of obligation Parish offices closed 8:15am 10am 5:30pm January 8 Bosco Middle School Youth Group 6-7:30pm Join us in the PMC for friends, faith, food and fun. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). February 5 Bosco Middle School Youth Group 6-7:30pm Join us in the PMC for friends, faith, food and fun. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). February 10 Ash Wednesday February 13-16 Parish Lenten Mission February 17 Lenten Penance Service 5pm Several priests will be available to hear Confessions. First Reconciliation students will have priority at 5pm. March 5 Bosco Middle School Youth Group 6-7:30pm Join us in the PMC for friends, faith, food and fun. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). March 6 Jason Evert Purified and Gender and the Theology of Your Body 9am-12:15pm Let's come together to discover the beauty of God's plan for human love. A life-changing event for teens and adults (ages 13+). Adoration and Reconciliation will be available. Tickets are $25 (save $3 per ticket by purchasing before February 13, 2027). Purchase tickets here. April 2 Bosco Middle School Youth Group 6-7:30pm Join us in the PMC for friends, faith, food and fun. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). April 23 SPCS Gala Join us at Phil Long Music Hall. Additional details coming soon. May 1 First Holy Communion Rehearsal 1pm May 7 Bosco Middle School Youth Group 6-7:30pm Join us in the PMC for friends, faith, food and fun. For more information, contact Sister Jackie Sardina ([email protected]). May 8 First Holy Communion 10am |
Annual "Hope Bag" Collection for Survivors of Human Trafficking - September 26 - October 11
What can you do to help survivors of human trafficking? When people are rescued from human trafficking, they have almost nothing of their own. Even their clothing can be confiscated as evidence! YOU can help by participating in St. Peter's annual Hope Bag collection. Hope Bags are backpacks given to victims at the time of their rescue, to bring much needed comfort and dignity. With our four previous drives, sponsored by the HOPE Advocates ministry, St. Peter Parishioners have donated over $27,000 worth of items that have directly blessed approximately 275 children, women and men rescued from human trafficking. Roses for Life Weekend - October 17 & 18 Celebrate Life with Pikes Peak Citizens for Life on October 18 & 19 as we make available 1,000 beautiful, long-stem red roses - the International Symbol of Life- after all Masses. We have been participating in this effort since 1984. PPCFL is the oldest, all-volunteer pro-life organization in the Pikes Peak area whose focus is education, legislation and community outreach via the County and State Fairs, church presentations, radio ads and billboard campaigns. Your generous financial support will be greatly appreciated. To help out that weekend contact [email protected]. One Nation Walking Together Christmas boxes for Native American Elders Elder Christmas boxes are shoeboxes filled with various things listed below, wrapped in Christmas paper and labeled either elder man or elder woman. Suggested items include personal hygiene items (soap/shampoo/lotion, toothbrush, chapstick) playing cards, gloves, warm socks, notepad and pens, flashlight, sugar free candy, coffee mug. Help spread some Christmas love and warm a heart. Please return boxes to the church office by November 8. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause! Military and First Responder Prayer Board The members of St. Peter Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly are proud to enable our parish with the ability to recognize and pray for our service members and first responders. If you currently have a picture on the board, please let us know if it needs to be updated or removed. To add a picture, please contact Bob Knapp ([email protected], or call/text 719-502-0327), or contact the parish office. We request that all pictures be submitted in size 3"X5" or as a JPG attachment to your email. For operational security concerns, we will only post the name, rank and branch of service with the picture. For first responders, please provide name and specific occupation, i.e., law enforcement, fire fighter, EMS. Thank you for your prayers and support. HELP NEEDED for the Hospitality Ministry The St. Peter Hospitality Ministry is seeking volunteers (14 years and older) for intermittent celebrations occurring at the church or PMC. Volunteers will be involved in decorating, set up, clean up, and serving during the event. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact [email protected]. “Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.” Hebrews 13:2 Holy Face of Jesus Devotion The devotion will take place before the Blessed Sacrament on the last Tuesday of each month, noon until 12:45pm, in Peter the Rock Chapel. Please join us for this important work of reparation. The Arimathean Ministry The Gospel of John (19:38-42) relates the story of Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus, who claimed His crucified body from Pilate and along with Nicodemus, prepared it for burial according to Jewish customs. From the model of Joseph of Arimathea flows this 'ministry of love' where the Arimatheans represent our parish family at the funeral Masses of fellow parishioners. Arimatheans, by their presence at a funeral Mass, help provide some comfort to families as they mourn the loss of their loved one, especially if there are only a few remaining friends or family members for elderly parishioners. Arimatheans are notified of funeral Masses via the parish prayer chain email. Funerals are typically scheduled mid-morning during the week. Please consider this simple, but powerful ministry for the families of our parish. There are no meetings. Arimatheans are encouraged to come whenever they are able. If interested in being a part of this corporal work of mercy, contact Stephanie Kemp (719-481-4355). To be added to the prayer chain email, contact Lisa Dore ([email protected] or 719-481-3511). Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual life shine upon them. Called by Name Perhaps you know a single man or woman (18 years or older) who would, in your opinion, have qualities to become a priest, sister, brother, deacon, or consecrated virgin. Please recommend this person to Fr. Gregory ([email protected]). Those you nominate will receive a letter from Bishop James Golka, congratulating them on living the Christian Life in an exemplary way and gently inviting them to begin formally discerning their calling, as well as helpful information and resources. There are no requirements or commitments on their part – only a loving invitation from the Lord. Learn more here. Layette Project for Catholic Charities Do you sew? The Amazing Women's Guild can really use your help. Every month we put together layettes for Catholic Charities downtown. Part of it is a very simple homemade baby quilt. The fabric is all cut and ready in a kit to be picked up and brought back to church whenever you get it finished. It is then packaged along with a receiving blanket, bib, burp cloth, and a hat made by some of the ladies that crochet and knit, and we include a new onesie. This project has been going on for over 20 years in our parish. To help or for more information, contact Sandy Feldkamp at 719-351-3113. YouCat: Small Group Study for High School Students Faith formation doesn't have to (and shouldn't) end after Confirmation! Join us for YouCat, a small group discussion-based study for high school students looking to deepen their understanding of all that the Church teaches, including what we believe, how we worship, how we live, and how we pray. The group meets on Sundays from 9:15am to 10:15am. Contact Tara Stone at [email protected] for more information. FORMED FORMED brings beautiful and faithful Catholic content to parishes, families, and individuals. There is something for everyone: award-winning studies and parish programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kid’s programming. Led by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press, and in collaboration with over 100 content providers, this site reaches more than one million subscribers worldwide. To access FORMED, click here, search for St. Peter by zip code (80132), select St. Peter Catholic Church and register with your name and email address. Military and First Responders Picture and Prayer Request Board The members of St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus 4th Assembly are proud to enable our parish to recognize and pray for our service members and first responders. To add a picture, contact Bob Knapp (719-502-0327 or [email protected]), Fred Seiter ([email protected]) or contact the parish office. Please submit all new or replacement photos is 3x5" size to make room for additional pictures, and include name, rank and branch of service. For first responders, provide name and specific occupation (i.e., law enforcement, fire fighter, EMS). Additionally, please provide relationship to the parish (i.e., son-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Smith). Thank you for your prayers and support! St. John Newman Center at UCCS The St. John Henry Newman Chapel & Catholic Student Center a spiritual resource for young people in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. If you're a young adult 18-23 years old, you're invited to check it out. Learn more here. St. Anne Society Calling all Grandmothers - you're invited to join the St. Anne Society! In unison with other grandmothers, this society is being formed solely to pray for our grandchildren as they are being pulled into the evil of this world. We will pray to give our grandchildren back a life of purity and innocence and to stop the outside influences that insist on corrupting them. Please join us on Fridays at 3pm in the privacy of your home, church, or anywhere you happen to be. We will storm Heaven with our heartfelt petitions and pleas to protect and guide our grandchildren. We invite you to join us on the last Friday of each month at 3pm* in Peter the Rock Chapel for a Holy Hour devoted to our grandchildren. May God bless us in our endeavor! May God bless our grandchildren! For more information, please call Cathie Bowen 317-417-2864. *Please see the home page for any changes to the weekly Holy Hour schedule. Divine Mercy Cenacle Morning Cenacle: 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am, begins right after Mass and Rosary, room 4. Evening Cenacle: Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm right after Mass. For more information, call Theresa Knapp at 719-502-5827. Small Church Communities (SCC) SCC is a ministry that provides opportunities for small faith groups of adults to walk their faith journeys together through friendship, study and prayer. SCC groups are for every parishioner: young singles, family, empty nesters and seniors! For more information, contact Patty Farley-Barker (719-330-9393). 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. 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. 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 [email protected]. 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! 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 Lisa Dore. Your request will be added to our daily prayer chain. Only first names are used to maintain confidentiality. Contact Lisa Dore 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. 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 Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA) 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 Nolan Behr ([email protected]). Become an OCIA 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 OCIA or OCIC 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 Nolan Behr ([email protected]). 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. |