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May 23 JOY International Meeting
7pm Parishioners ages 17 and older are invited to the PMC to pray, write notes of encouragement, and prepare small gifts to bless the staff and survivors at Sarah’s Home in Peyton. Sarah's Home serves survivors of human trafficking. For more information, please contact Mary Wyman at mary.wyman@att.net. May 25 SPCS Last Day of School (1st - 7th grade) May 25 AWAKEN: Night of Contemporary Worship 7pm AWAKEN is coming to St. Peter for a night of worship and Eucharistic Adoration. For more information about this free concert, visit AwakenCatholicWorship.com. May 27 St. Anne Society Holy Hour 3pm Please join us in the chapel for our monthly St. Anne Society Holy Hour. This Holy Hour will be devoted to our grandchildren. What a beautiful gift to give them — an hour with our Lord. 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. May 30 Church offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day June 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. June 4 Walk for Life Join our team captain, Fr. Gregory, and WALK FOR LIFE on the Sante Fe Trail. Watch the 2022 Walk for Life promo video here. To make a secure online donation to support Father Gregory click here. For more information, contact stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355. 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 10 - 12 Rachel's Vineyard Retreat JESUS CALLING HOPE AND HEALING AFTER AN ABORTION Are you or someone you know suffering from a post abortion experience? There is hope and healing! Please consider attending the next confidential Rachel's Vineyard Catholic Retreat! There are limited spaces available, so call today! For more information or to register, contact Lori at 303-904-7414 (no texts, but leave a confidential message) or lfrank.rvr@gmail.com. Find Rachel's Vineyard website here. June 11 Ice Cream & Pie Social to benefit Mater Filius 6-8pm Please join us for an awareness-building fundraiser to benefit Mater Filius, a new maternity home for vulnerable women in the Pikes Peak area. We'll have ice cream, pie and lots of fun activities. All proceeds from this donation-only social will benefit Mater Filius which will be located on the campus of St. Gabriel in Briargate. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). June 14 Tapping into Theology 7pm "Through the Natural Law (written on the hearts of all men), God established clear lines of authority. As long as man lives within God's framework, man enjoys the protection of Our Heavenly Father. But when we step out from under God's authority framework, we expose ourselves and our culture to relentless demonic attack." Join us in the PMC for "Combating Satan by Restoring the Natural Law" presented by Tom Ryan, the executive director of the Center for Evangelization and Catechesis. To RSVP or for more information, contact stephanierkemp@gmail.com (719-481-4355). June 18 Fellowship Weekend after 5pm Mass Please linger in the gathering area after Mass for a treat and fellowship. Fellowship weekend is hosted by the Faith Formation team 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. June 19 Fellowship Weekend after all Masses Please linger in the gathering area after all Masses for a treat and fellowship. Fellowship weekend is hosted by the Faith Formation team. June 25 Diocesan Youth Rally in Limon The event will be held at a buffalo ranch and tours of the ranch will be made available to participants. Bishop Golka will celebrate Mass, give a talk, and join us for buffalo burgers for lunch! The event is open to high school-age teenagers who will be in 9th-12th grade this Fall. Please contact Gary Niemerg at the diocese for more details (gniemerg@diocs.org or 719-866-6533). June 27 - July 1 Vacation Bible School (VBS) 8:45am - 12noon St. Peter Catholic Church is hosting "A Wilderness Adventure Through the Seven Sacraments" in the PMC for children ages 4-11. VBS is the perfect opportunity for children to learn more about their Catholic faith in a fun, exciting environment. Registration deadline is June 1, 2022. For more information, contact jilinda.dygert@petertherock.org. Registration Volunteer registration July 2 Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40am - Rosary 9am - Mass JULY ONLY: Join us at Holy Apostles (4925 N. Carefree Circle 80917) 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. July 4 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast 7-10am Join us for this annual tradition where breakfast is served al fresco between the school and church. July 6 Blood Drive 8:30am-12:30pm St. Peter Catholic Church and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive in the PMC. Please consider donating during this critical blood shortage! Visit Vitalant.org to schedule an appointment. If you have difficulty getting through, you may call the Vitalant Donor Recruitment Representative, Sarah Obarski at 303-949-3336. 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. August 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. August 14 Parish Picnic at Fox Run Park 10:30am Mass 11:30am lunch Additional details coming soon. August 17 SPCS First Day of School September 3 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 7 Blood Drive 8:30am-12:30pm St. Peter Catholic Church and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive in the PMC. Please consider donating during this critical blood shortage! Visit Vitalant.org to schedule an appointment. If you have difficulty getting through, you may call the Vitalant Donor Recruitment Representative, Sarah Obarski at 303-949-3336. 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 23 SPCS Golf Tournament 7am check-in 9am shotgun start 2pm lunch and awards The 3rd Annual SPCS Golf Tournament will be at the Country Club at Woodmoor. The cost is $150/player; a foursome is $600. The registration deadline is September 3. Find additional details here. For more information, contact Sherri Garcia at 720-879-4334 or golf@petertherock.org. October 1 SPCS Chess Tournament St. Peter Catholic School will host a chess tournament in the school gym. The tournament is open to students of all skill levels in grades K-12. Watch this space for more details! October 21 Blood Drive 8:30am-12:30pm St. Peter Catholic Church and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive in the PMC. Please consider donating during this critical blood shortage! Visit Vitalant.org to schedule an appointment. If you have difficulty getting through, you may call the Vitalant Donor Recruitment Representative, Sarah Obarski at 303-949-3336. 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. October 27 The Bishop's Respect Life Dinner Save the date. Details available in summer 2022. November 9 Blood Drive 8:30am-12:30pm St. Peter Catholic Church and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive in the PMC. Please consider donating during this critical blood shortage! Visit Vitalant.org to schedule an appointment. If you have difficulty getting through, you may call the Vitalant Donor Recruitment Representative, Sarah Obarski at 303-949-3336. 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. |
Skate City Summer Card
Purchase a Skate City Summer Card for just $5 and SPCS will receive $2 for each card sold. Here's how it works: Buy a $5 card for each skater in your family (one person = one card). When you go skating, your admission is only $1 (regularly $7.50) plus skate rental, if required. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Don't delay - this offer expires on May 28. Synod 2023 Survey Bishop James Golka and the Diocese of Colorado Springs invite you to take the Synod 2023 Survey in preparation for the worldwide Synod of Bishops in October 2023. Click here for information about completing the survey. 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. Divine Mercy Cenacle Wednesdays: An evening Cenacle meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 6:30-8pm in the St. Faustina Room (#4) in the PMC. Please contact Sheri Fallentine (sherihome11@gmail.com) or Sharon Bonneau (fnleybonneau@gmail.com) for more information. Fridays: The Cenacle meets monthly from 1-3pm on the first and third Fridays in the St. Faustina Room (#4) in the PMC. Plan on joining us to live Divine Mercy in your life. 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). 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. 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. 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 Theresa Elstad. Your request will be added to our daily prayer chain. Only first names are used to maintain confidentiality. Contact Theresa Elstad 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). 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. |