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June 21 Community Shred Day and Food Drive at St. Peter
9-11am St. Peter is hosting a FREE shred day for the whole community. Bring your documents (no more than three bankers' boxes, please) and non-perishable items to the north parking lot. Documents will be shredded on-site. All donations will go directly to Tri-Lakes Cares. Cash donations will be accepted. For more information, contact Debby Dover ([email protected]). June 22 St. Peter Corpus Christi Procession after 10:30am Mass Walk outside with the Blessed Sacrament as a public display of our faith. The solemnity of Corpus Christi is a more than 700-year-old feast day that commemorates the real presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. June 23-27 Vacation Bible School "Birthday Blast: A Celebration of Life" 8:45am - 12 noon Children ages 4-11 are invited to the Parish Ministry Center where they will learn more about their Catholic faith in super-fun and exciting ways. For more information, contact [email protected]. Participant registration Volunteer registration June 27 Holy Hour 3pm June 28 Resting Gowns Sewing Demonstration 9:30-11am All sewers and seamstresses are invited to the PMC where Irene Sutherland will demonstrate how a donated wedding gown can be transformed into a very special garment for premature babies in the NICU who have been called “home” to God. Should you decide this is your calling, donated wedding gowns will be available that day for you to join this project. For more information and to RSVP, contact Irene Sutherland ([email protected]) or J.J. Kaelin ([email protected]). For an additional details, click here. July 3 Parish office closed July 4 Independence Day Parish offices closed July 4 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast 7-10am Join us in the courtyard between the church and school for pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage (links and patties), potatoes, orange juice and coffee. Handicapped accessible. Adults - $10, children 5-13 - $5, 4 and under FREE. Active-duty military and first responders in uniform are FREE. The Knights accept cash, checks and credit cards. July 5 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass During 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 8 Tapping into Theology 7pm Join us in the PMC where Mike White will present, "The Essential Holy Spirit Toolbox". God gives every confirmed Catholic Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Many can list them, but far fewer can describe them or recognize their attributes. They’re given to us by God for a reason. Therefore, each of us is personally obliged to fulfill and engage our Spiritual Gifts! Have you? Most of us still haven’t figured out which Gift of the Spirit is most evident in ourselves - even after many years of adult life. Mike is going to explore the Seven Gifts and explain how they differ from Charisms. But most importantly, he is going to show you how to discern, recognize, and engage your specific primary Gift of the Holy Spirit, because it's never too late! By invoking the Gifts of the Spirit, come to learn how to unlock the holy potential, God Himself, has uniquely purposed for YOU. For more information and to RSVP, contact Stephanie Kemp ([email protected] or 719-481-4355). July 12 Diocesan Teen Rally at Our Lady of the Pines July 17 Ladies' Lunch Bunch 11:30am All Ladies of the parish are invited to join the Lunch Bunch for food and fellowship the third Thursday of each month. The location for July is Amanda's in Old Colorado City. RSVP to Karen B. (719-321-6288 or [email protected]) Next lunch bunch is Thursday, August 21, at the Black Forest Deli in Monument. July 19 Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass 10am Bishop Golka invites married couples celebrating a milestone anniversary (first or any anniversary ending in “0” or “5”) to thank God for the Sacrament of Marriage. Mass will be celebrated at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, with a reception to follow. Please RSVP here or contact Kathleen at 719-866-6426. July 23 Parry's Pizzeria and Taphouse Fundraiser all day Visit Parry's Pizzeria and Taphouse on Interquest ANYTIME on Wednesday, July 23, and 20% of your bill (food and alcohol) will be donated to St. Peter! Be sure to enjoy the beautiful view from the upstairs bar. No flyer needed - but please don't forget to mention St. Peter! July 25-27 Steubenville of the Rockies Conference in Denver (Freshmen-Juniors) For more information, contact Sr. Pham ([email protected]). August 2 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass During 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 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation Parish offices closed August 21 Ladies' Lunch Bunch 11:30am All Ladies of the parish are invited to join the Lunch Bunch for food and fellowship the third Thursday of each month. The location for August is the Black Forest Deli in Monument. RSVP to Karen B. (719-321-6288 or [email protected]) Next lunch bunch is Thursday, September 18, at Wines of Colorado. August 24 Parish Picnic at Limbaugh Park in Monument August 27 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. September 1 Labor Day Parish offices closed September 6 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass During 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 19 SPCS Golf Tournament 7am - registration/sign in 8:30am - opening ceremony 9am - shotgun start 2:30pm - lunch and awards 3:30pm - silent auction ends Get ready to soar for our 6th annual St. Peter Catholic School Golf Tournament at the Country Club at Woodmoor. Registration and Sponsorships are open at SPCSGOLF2025.GIVESMART.COM. October 4 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass During 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 1 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass During 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 1 All Saints Day November 27 Thanksgiving Day Parish offices closed November 28 Parish offices closed December 6 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass During 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 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation Parish offices closed December 24 Christmas Eve Parish offices closed December 25 Christmas Day Parish offices closed December 31 New Year's Eve Parish offices closed 2026 January 1 New Year's Day Parish offices closedGriefShare Support Group - Begins Wednesday, February 19, 2-4pm Are you seeking encouragement after the death of a loved one? GriefShare is a special 13-week seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. The group meets in the PMC. For more information, contact Melissa Smith ([email protected]). |
Tri-Lakes Cares Backpack Collection
June 27 - July 13 We are collecting new backpacks to support the Tri-Lakes Cares Backpack Bash. All donations will be distributed in the northern Colorado Springs/Monument communities. Please deliver backpacks to the gathering area. For more information, contact Molly Stephens at [email protected]. Thank you for your generosity! *We humbly request that backpacks are sturdy enough to carry a heavy load and durable enough to last an entire school year or longer. Retreat for Men Considering the Priesthood Saturday, July 12 1:30pm - Sign in 2pm - Retreat begins This discernment retreat for men ages 18-40 will be held at St. John Henry Newman Center, 4785 Stanton Road, Colorado Springs. There will be presentations by a priest, a parent of a priest and the seminarian’s panel. Adoration and the rosary will also be offered. Immediately following the retreat, discerners and their parents (no other family members, please) are invited to a BBQ. RSVP by email to [email protected]. Jubilee Year Pilgrimage The Mother Cabrini Shrine has been designated as a pilgrimage site for this Jubilee Year. If you are interested in a bus trip to the shrine this summer, please contact Barbara Brown (719-650-1422 or [email protected]). Those interested in participating will decide on a suitable time to go. The First Annual Unity: Women Belong Catholic Conference October 18, 2025 The Antlers Hotel Grab a cozy cup of coffee and join women from across the Colorado Springs Diocese for a powerful day of faith, fellowship, and fun at the very first Unity: Women Belong Catholic Conference! Be inspired by internationally renowned speakers Sarah Swafford and Cameron Fradd, celebrate Mass, spend time in Adoration, and take part in confessions. You'll also enjoy shopping in our vibrant vendor hall, all while sipping coffee and enjoying a delicious lunch—yes, it’s included! • Open to all women—from teens to 110! • Special teen breakouts & an incredible Vocation Panel • A day of rejuvenation, joy, and connection • No one’s chasing sainthood alone—come be part of something beautiful! Early Bird Tickets are on sale now! Bring your mom, sister, daughter, or best friend—this is a day you won't want to miss. Grab your ticket today! RESTORED Women's Conference Saturday, October 11 9th Annual Catholic Women's Conference of Denver presents RESTORED, “He restores my soul” (Ps 23:3), to be held h at the DCSD Legacy Campus in Lone Tree. Let Christ begin to restore your soul by giving yourself a retreat like day to spend time with Him and your sisters in Christ. Together we will learn how to deepen our understanding of His love for us, the mercy He wants to give, and cling to the genuine peace and joy that Christ’s restoration brings. We hope that you will join us! Conference highlights: Mass, confession, and Eucharistic adoration, along with a host of popular Catholic vendors. Click here to learn more and register. Questions? Email: [email protected]. 2025 Diocesan Ministry Appeal "Your prayers and offerings for the Diocesan Ministry Appeal provides continuing education for clergy, welcomes and engages young adults in our faith, rehabilitates individuals who have done wrong while providing support for those who have been hurt, and allows for the life-long process of deepening relationships with God through catechesis." - Bishop Golka When giving to the annual Diocesan Ministry Appeal, you support the work of more than 19 diocesan level ministries and programs, transforming the lives of thousands of people. Together we can put our faith into action. Together, we can do more than any one parish or person can do. Blessed are you! Thank you for prayerfully considering your gift to the appeal. To learn more and donate, click here. 9th Annual Catholic Women's Conference of Denver October 11, 2025 Themed “He restores my soul” (Psalm 23:3), this annual event offers attendees a beautiful opportunity to retreat more deeply into their faith via inspired speaker presentations, daily Mass, confession, and Eucharistic adoration along with live shopping amidst a host of popular Catholic Catholic vendors. For more information, visit denvercatholicconference.com. 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. Life Runner Chapter at SPCS! Join us! SPCS is the first school in the diocese to start a Life Runners school chapter. Students, school staff and parish staff will join other team members around the world wearing "REMEMBER The Unborn" shirts as a life-saving witness on the 1st Wednesday of every month. WHY LIFE RUNNERS? 78% of post-abortion mothers said if they had encountered ONE supportive person or encouraging message, they would have chosen life. 23,400+ teammates in 3,500+ cities across 47 nations, deliver millions of life-saving messages with “REMEMBER The Unborn” jerseys and jackets. Running is optional. 10,000+ students (K to college) wear jerseys at school to be heroically pro-life, preventing abortions and changing our culture. Post-abortion parents also wear this redemptive message for healing. With access to the abortion pill in the mail and across state lines, Life Runners present life-saving messages everywhere. If you want to join our school students and staff in their simple pro-life witness, visit https://www.liferunners.org/help/ to order a blue "REMEMBER the Unborn" jersey and wear it on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp ([email protected] or 719-481-4355). 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. St. Peter Nursery - PAUSED FOR SUMMER 2025 Available during most 10:30am Masses. The all-volunteer nursery is for children ages 1 to 4. For details, click here. 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. |