News & Events

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Events

October 1 Blood Drive
8:30am - 12:30pm
St. Peter and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive at the Parish Ministry Center. Please make an appointment at Vitalant.org and use code 00488. Get a head start by filling out your Health History Questionnaire the day of the blood drive, before you come. Visit Fast Track to get started. Print or screenshot the QR code when finished and bring it with you to the drive. Bring ID, eat and hydrate before donating. Vitalant reports giving blood is completely safe amid concerns of COVID-19. Please wear a mask when donating. When you give blood, you are saving the lives of your friends and family! Each unit of blood collected can save up to three lives.

October 3 SPCS Holiday Boutique
8am-2pm
The boutique will be held outside this year, in the church's north parking lot, and there will not be a bake sale, but there will be vendors with awesome holiday gifts. If you are interested in being a vendor, email HolidayBoutique@PeterTheRock.org. Space is limited so don't delay!

October 4 10th Annual Tri-Lakes Life Prayer Chain
1:30-3pm
Join us in connecting Monument/Woodmoor/Palmer Lake in prayer for America's conversion of heart to a Culture of Life. From 3:30-4:30pm, St. Peter parishioner Dr. Ken Stone, (Pres. of the Catholic Medical Association - St. Luke Guild) will speak in the Parish Ministry Center about the Due Date Too Late measure to ban late-term abortions in Colorado. Click here to learn more. All are welcome, bring a friend!

October 6 no evening Mass or Confession

October 8 no evening Mass or Confession

​October 11 Rosary Procession
after 10:30am Mass
Join Father Gregory for the 1st annual parish Rosary Procession. On this day, where outdoor processions will be occurring in cities coast to coast,  Father will lead us in the Patriotic Rosary as we process through the town of  Monument, asking the Blessed Mother for her intercession and protection as we approach the November election. This nationwide effort commemorates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. We will carry our beautiful school statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Under this title, Mother Mary is Patroness of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Patroness of the Unborn and of the Americas. Click here to learn more.

October 13 Tapping into Theology
7pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center where Lyn Rooney will discuss "The Art of Salvation", a visually beautiful presentation of sacred Catholic art throughout history. Lyn's gallery illuminates how the Old Testament prefigures the New and the New Testament is fulfilled in the Old. Click here to learn more. Only 45 people may attend due to COVID restrictions, so an RSVP is mandatory. RSVP by October 12 to Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). 

October 14 Liturgical Minister Training
3pm - Lectors
3:30pm - Ushers
Share your talents with our parish by becoming a lector or usher! If you are over the age of 14, please consider helping in this important role. For more information, contact Melissa Smith (melissa.smith@petertherock.org).

October 15 Liturgical Minister Training
8:45am - Lectors
9:30am - Ushers
Share your talents with our parish by becoming a lector or usher! If you are over the age of 14, please consider helping in this important role. For more information, contact Melissa Smith (melissa.smith@petertherock.org).

October 17 Unplanned, the Movie
6pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center after the 5pm Mass for this important pro-life movie. Parental discretion is recommended for children 14 and younger. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). To see the movie trailer, click here.

October 20 no evening Mass or Confession

October 22 no evening Mass or Confession

October 27 no evening Mass or Confession

October 29 no evening Mass or Confession

October 30 SPCS Trunk or Treat
details coming soon

November 21 Unplanned, the Movie
6pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center after the 5pm Mass for this important pro-life movie. Parental discretion is recommended for children 14 and younger. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). To see the movie trailer, click here.

November 26 Thanksgiving Day - the church offices are closed
9am - Mass
no evening Mass

November 29 Advent begins

December 3 First Reconciliation
after 5:30pm Mass

December 4 Christmas Concert
7pm
Join us in the church for our annual Christmas Concert. For anyone unable to attend, the concert will be live-streamed. Details coming soon.

December 7 Vigil Mass for Feast of the Immaculate Conception (a holy day of obligation)
7pm

December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass (a holy day of obligation)
8:15am
5:30pm

December 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
8am

December 19 Unplanned, the Movie
6pm
Join us in the Parish Ministry Center after the 5pm Mass for this important pro-life movie. Parental discretion is recommended for children 14 and younger. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355). To see the movie trailer, click here.

December 24 The Nativity of the Lord Masses
4pm
7pm
10pm
All Masses will be in the church. If necessary, additional seats will be available in the PMC. Additional details coming soon.

December 25 Christmas Day Masses
8am
10:30am
All Masses will be in the church. If necessary, additional seats will be available in the PMC. Additional details coming soon.

December 31 Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass (a holy day of obligation)
5:30pm

January 1, 2021 Solemnity of Mary Mass (a holy day of obligation)
9am

News

Fostering Hope
We are starting a new Fostering Hope team with our neighbors at Monument Presbyterian Church. We will be supporting a family in Monument in their challenging but beautiful job of raising foster children who are in need of a loving, caring environment. If you can provide a weekly meal, occasional child care or supportive cards and prayers, please join our team! To get involved, email Melissa Smith at melissa.smith@petertherock.org. Thank you!​

Divine Mercy Cenacle at St. Peter
From the diary of St. Faustina:
--Today, the Lord came to me and said, My daughter, help Me to save souls. You will go to a dying sinner, and you will continue to recite the chaplet, and in this way you will obtain for him trust in My mercy, for he is already in despair (Diary, 1797).
--Suddenly, I found myself in a strange cottage where an elderly man was dying amidst great torments. All about the bed was a multitude of demons and the family, who were crying. When I began to pray, the spirits of darkness fled, with hissing and threats directed at me. The soul became calm and, filled with trust, rested in the Lord.
--At the same moment, I found myself again in my own room. How this happens … I do not know (Diary, 1798).
The Cenacle meets on the first and third Fridays of every month in the St. Faustina room (#4) in the Parish Ministry Center. Plan on joining us to live Divine Mercy in your life. For more information, call Theresa Knapp 719-502-5827.

Praying Prodigals Home
Join us as we pray for our loved ones and others to return to Jesus and the Catholic Church. We gather on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 3:30 (before the 5pm Mass) in the large conference room. All are welcome!

​St. Peter Parish Rosary Program
On 13 October 1917, at Her last Fatima appearance the “Lady” identified Herself as ‘Our Lady of the Rosary’, the same title of the feast day, formerly known as ‘Our Lady of Victory’ and ‘Feast of the Holy Rosary’, celebrated for the October 7,1571 Battle of Lepanto-https://www.americaneedsfatima.org/The-Holy-Rosary/the-rosary-and-the-battle-of-lepanto.html This Christian victory ended the Crusade wars and  saved Europe. At all 6 Fatima appearances Our Lady requested that we pray the Rosary daily and make reparation for sins. Sr. Lucia, suggesting that we are living in the “end times”, explained to Fr. Fuentes in 1957 that, “The Holy Rosary and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary are our last 2 resources, and this means there will be no others. God offers us the final means of salvation, His Holy Mother.” http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20000626_message-fatima_en.html . Pray the Rosary Daily! We are in serious need for another miraculous victory. 
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Rosary Program Update
St. Peter Parish Rosary Program tally through September 25, 2020: 65,645.

Wednesday Bible Study
Begin a beautiful weekly tradition of preparing your heart for God’s word. You are invited to join the Wednesday morning bible study in the large conference room at 8:45am, every week, to read and discuss the upcoming Readings, Psalm, and Gospel for Sunday's Mass. We use the Workbooks for Lectors and Proclaimers of the Word, which has great commentaries for each reading. To learn more, contact Barbara Brown (719-650-1422) or Stephanie Kemp (719-481-4355). ​(Please note: this group takes a break during the summer months.)

Honoring Those Who Serve
The Knights of Columbus donated a bulletin board in the gathering area where we will commemorate St. Peter service members including members of the military, the police force and fire/rescue organizations. To submit a photo or for more information, contact Debby Dover.

How Can We Pray For You?
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please submit your prayer request by calling the parish office at 719-481-3511, click here, or email Shelley Moreno. Your request will be added to our daily prayer chain. Only first names are used to maintain confidentiality. Contact Shelley Moreno if you'd like to pray for these intentions. Let’s lift one another up in prayer! All e-mail addresses remain confidential and are never shared with others. 

St. Peter Stephen Ministers
Are you struggling? Help is available and you don’t have to go through your struggles alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who will walk with you, listen to you, and provide confidential, one-to-one care as you search through the pieces and find what is truly in your heart. Call the office (719-481-3511) or Melissa Smith for more information.

Health and Healing Ministry Seeks Volunteers
The Health and Healing Ministry is looking for volunteers to write cards for those who are ill, hospitalized or home bound. The time commitment is about one hour per week. Call the office (719-481-3511) or email melissa.smith@petertherock.org for more information.

St. Peter MOPS
Come join us! Whether you are expecting your first baby or you are a seasoned mom of young children, MOPS offers an opportunity to connect with other moms in a faith-based environment. We are also recruiting Mentor Moms -- moms who have seen it all and would like to share their experiences with newer moms. Childcare will be provided for children ages newborn to 6. For information and membership costs, contact stpetermonumentmops@gmail.com.

RCIA
If you are an adult interested in joining the Catholic Church or would like to complete your sacraments, please contact the office at 719-481-3511.

Safe Environment Training
Training is required for all volunteers 18 and older who work with youth in our parish and must be updated annually. For more information, contact Julie Dickinson.

Join the St. Peter Contemporary Choir
​The contemporary choir provides music at 5pm Mass on Sundays. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are welome! Practice is held at 4pm on Sundays prior to Mass. To join, contact Bart McDonough.

Divorce Survival and Recovery
Are you divorced or in the midst and struggling with all the issues that come with this painful journey? Join the Diocese of Colorado Springs Catholic Divorce Survival and Recovery group. The group meets on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Dr., Colorado Springs, 80918. To register, contact Cathy Kusman at 719-661-2375.