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March 29 Pray for Survivors of Human Trafficking with the JOY Advocates
7pm Our group of JOY International Advocates meets monthly to pray for an end to Human Trafficking and to plan outreach events. We also pray for the teen survivors and staff at Sarah’s Home, and send them handwritten notes of encouragement. Join us in the PMC to learn more and add your prayers to this worthy cause. All are welcome! March 31 Fish Fry Friday 5-6:45pm The Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry will be hosted in the school gym. The menu includes grilled salmon (limited quantities), cod, side dishes (including clam chowder) and drinks. Pizza will be offered for the little ones. Adults (13 and older) are $12, children ages 5 to 12 are $8, and kids 4 and under are free. March 31 Stations of the Cross (Way of the Cross with Mary) 6pm Confession 7pm Stations of the Cross Confessions will be heard beginning at 6pm by two priests, when possible. April 1 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. April 1 Palm Sunday Vigil Mass 5pm April 2 Palm Sunday Masses 8am 10:30am 5pm April 2 40 Days for Life Closing Celebration - Jericho March 3pm Join us on the Centennial Sidewalk near Planned Parenthood (3480 Centennial Blvd.). April 2 Savio: Living the Sacred Experience of the Holy Week 6:15-8pm For more information, contact Sister Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org). April 3 SPCS/Mod Pizza Fundraiser 10:30am-10pm The 8th grade class is hosting a fundraiser for their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. Use code MODF17929 on your dine-in, take-out or delivery order. MOD will donate 20% of food and beverage sales to our school. MOD Pizza is located at 13461 Bass Pro Dr. Click here for a printable flyer. April 4 No Confessions and 5:30pm Mass April 5 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. 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. April 5 Movie Day & Night 1-3pm 7-9pm The St. Peter Parish Library is hosting The Rosary: Spiritual Sword of Our Lady, presented by Fr. Donald Calloway. The movie will be shown in room 8 of the PMC. All are welcome! April 6 Holy Thursday No Confessions and daily Masses 7pm Mass of the Lord's Supper Following Mass: Adoration of Blessed Sacrament in the gym until 10pm. April 7 Good Friday - No 8:15am Mass, church offices and school are closed 3pm Stations of the Cross 7pm Passion of the Lord April 8 Easter Basket Blessing 9:30am (English) 10:30am (Polish) 11:30am (Polish) Bring your Easter baskets to the church to be blessed by Fr. Gregory. It is a tradition in many Eastern European countries, including Poland, to bring baskets containing a sampling of Easter foods to the church to be blessed on Holy Saturday. Click here to learn more about this special tradition. April 8 Holy Saturday 8pm Easter Vigil April 9 Easter Sunday 8am (gym and church) 10:30am (gym and church) No evening Mass April 10 Easter Monday 8:15am daily Mass (church offices and school are closed) April 11 Tapping into Theology 7pm Join Father Gregory Golyzniak in the PMC for his rescheduled presentation: "The Sacraments: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick." This is a perfect topic in preparation for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 16. The Healing Sacraments are privileged moments where our Merciful God intervenes in our suffering. For us, they are an act of humility and an acknowledgement that our brokenness can only be made whole through Him. Our Lord Jesus Christ, Physician of our souls and bodies, has willed that His Church continue in the power of the Holy Spirit, and His work of healing and salvation. All are welcome to come learn more. Refreshments are available for a donation. To RSVP (especially, if you want pizza), please contact stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719- 481-4355. April 14 Amazing Women's Guild after 8:15am Mass All women of St. Peter are invited to the PMC for brunch and a presentation by Lisa Schmidt on the Mater Filius House. (Please note: In April, the guild will meet on the 2nd Friday of the month as Good Friday falls on the 1st Friday of the month.) April 14 SPCS Karneval Fundraiser 6pm All are welcome to the school gym for an authentic German celebration and meal. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12; beer and wine are extra. All proceeds will be used to help fund the 8th graders' annual trip to Washington, D.C. Purchase tickets here. April 15 Values Grounded Parent Workshop 9am-noon Values grounded parenting is a framework that guides parents to raise respectful, grateful and well-adjusted children ready for the real world. The workshop will be presented by the SPCS school counselor in the PMC. All parents are welcome. Learn more about Values Grounded Parenting here. April 16 Divine Mercy Sunday The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed after all Masses. April 16 Debi Judish's Retirement Reception after 10:30am Mass Please join us in the gathering area as we celebrate the retirement of staff accountant Debi Judish. Debi has served the church as a volunteer and employee since 1988. April 16 Divine Mercy Sunday 1:30pm Confessions 3pm Mass All are welcome at St. Mary's where Bishop Golka will preside at the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with Divine Mercy Devotions and Benediction. Click here for more information. April 18 Spiritual Combat Class 6:30-8:30pm The St. Peter Inferno Core Group is hosting a series of three classes on Spiritual Combat. Key topics include
April 18 Ministry Leadership Meeting 6:30pm The meeting will be held in the PMC. April 19 Knights of Columbus Social Event 7pm All families of the parish are invited to the PMC where Fr. Gregory will speak about Poland and Ukraine, and Rob Andzik will speak about his Africa Mission Lalmba. Refreshments will be served. April 22 Knights of Columbus Retreat April 22 Transcending Adversity 9:30am-3:30pm Join Bishop Richard Hanifen and author/spiritual teacher Frannie Rose at Mt. Carmel Veteran's Center to learn a new way to see adversity, finding the gifts it leaves in its wakes. Tickets are $15 (in-person) and $5 (webinar). Register at onesimplevoice.org. April 23 Savio Game Night 6:15-8pm High school students: Join Sr. Pham and her team in the PMC for food and fun. For more information, contact Sister Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org). April 25 Spiritual Combat Class 6:30-8:30pm The St. Peter Inferno Core Group is hosting a series of three classes on Spiritual Combat. Key topics include
April 28 SPCS "Aloha" Middle School Dance 7-9pm All middle school students are invited to the SPCS gym for an evening of dancing and socializing. The cost is $5 per person; snacks will be provided. April 30 Middle School Youth Group: We, the Easter People 6:15-7:30pm Join us in the PMC. For more information, contact Sister Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org). May 2 Spiritual Combat Class 6:30-8:30pm The St. Peter Inferno Core Group is hosting a series of three classes on Spiritual Combat. Key topics include
May 4 SPCS Peter Pan, Jr., the Musical 5pm SPCS presents Peter Pan, Jr., the Musical in the school gym. All are welcome! Admission is free, however, donations are greatly appreciated. May 5 Amazing Women's Guild Meeting after 8:15am Mass All women of the parish are invited to the PMC for food and fellowship. May 5 Peter Pan, Jr., the Musical 5pm SPCS presents Peter Pan, Jr., the Musical in the school gym. All are welcome! Admission is free, however, donations are greatly appreciated. May 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. May 7 Confirmation Rehearsal 12pm May 7 First Holy Communion Rehearsal 2pm May 7 Savio: Walking with Mary and Game Night 6:15-8pm High school students: Join Sr. Pham and her team in the PMC for spiritual nourishment, food and fun. For more information, contact Sister Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org). May 13 First Holy Communion 10:30am May 14 EnCourage 1:30pm Encourage is a ministry within Courage dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions. Standing by the true teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, Encourage members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer and fellowship. The group will meet in the PMC. May 16 Confirmation 6:30pm May 21 Celebration of Graduating Seniors 10:30am Mass A reception will be held following Mass. May 21 Middle School Youth Group: Mary Walks with Us into the Summer 6:15-7:30pm Join us in the PMC. For more information, contact Sister Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org). May 27 DIOCS Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate Please pray for our men to be ordained and for more vocations to serve our local church. Ordination will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral. May 29 Parish offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day June 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. June 10 DIOCS Ordination to the Priesthood Please pray for our men to be ordained and for more vocations to serve our local church. June 19-23 Vacation Bible School - FULL 8:45am-12pm daily The theme is: "A Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer". VBS will be held in the PMC. Learn more here. For more information and to inquire about a waitlist, contact Jilinda Dygert (jilinda.dygert@petertherock.org). VBS Volunteer Registration July 1 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. July 4 Parish offices are closed in observance of Independence Day August 5 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 13 Parish Picnic Join us in our new location this summer: Western Museum of Mining and Industry (225 North Gate Blvd). Additional details coming soon. August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (parish offices are closed) August 24 Bishop's Respect Life Dinner 5-9pm The annual dinner will be held at Flying W Ranch. Additional details coming soon. September 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. September 4 Parish offices are closed in observance of Labor Day September 16 SPCS 20th Anniversary Celebration October 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. November 1 All Saints' Day (parish offices are closed) November 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. November 23 Thanksgiving Day (parish offices are closed) November 24 Parish offices are closed December 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. December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (parish offices are closed) December 22 Parish offices are closed December 25 Christmas Day (parish offices are closed) December 26 Parish offices are closed December 27 Parish offices are closed December 28 Parish offices are closed December 29 Parish offices are closed 2024 January 1 Parish offices are closed |
Easter Lilies in Memory of Loved Ones
Easter Lilies are available again this year. The flowers will be placed in the church and Jaeger Hall for Easter Sunday. The cost is $18 per plant. Please send checks made out to St. Peter Church and put “Easter Lilies” and the name of the person you wish to honor in the memo section. You can also order in the office during business hours, M-F 8:30am-3pm. Please place your order no later than Friday, March 31. Spiritual Combat Classes The St. Peter’s Inferno Core Group is hosting a series of three classes on Spiritual Combat. Key topics include
Retrouvaille: A Life Line for Married Couples - April 14-16 Thinking about separation or divorce? Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information or to register for the program, call 303-317-5111, email retrouvialle.co@gmail.com or visit the website at HelpOurMarriage.com. Vacation Bible School - June 19-23, 8:45am-12pm daily The theme is: "A Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer". VBS will be held in the PMC. Learn more here. VBS is FULL. To be place on the waiting list or for more information, contact Jilinda Dygert (jilinda.dygert@petertherock.org). Volunteers are still needed! VBS Volunteer Registration Diocesan Ministry Appeal “You are the light of the world.” - Matthew 5:14 The God who created the sun tells us, “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). Just as you are a light, our Diocesan Ministry Appeal is a light for all who rely on the ministries of our Church. Without your support, we can’t reach those who need Christ’s light to see. With your help, we can increase our impact, draw our neighbors into God’s house, and help your local church burn brightly. You’ll shine brightly yourself when you give alms… he promised you would (Matthew 6:22-23). Thank you, on behalf of our neighbors! Donate online here. Called & Gifted Charism Discernment Workshops The Diocese of Colorado Springs is partnering with the Catherine of Siena Institute (CSI) to offer the Called & Gifted charism discernment process to parishioners throughout our diocese. Click here to learn more about Called & Gifted.
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. National Eucharistic Revival Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith: his Real Presence in the Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery here in the United States. The Diocesan Renewal Phase has started. Please keep this renewal in your prayers. Click here to learn more. Browse - National Eucharistic Revival Our Lady of Guadalupe, The Eucharistic Woman - National Eucharistic Revival Blog: Updates and Inspiration from the Revival (eucharisticrevival.org) Become Eucharistic People (virtualcatholicconference.com) National Eucharistic Revival: A Grassroots Response to God’s Invitation 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 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) 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. 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. 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. |