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September 29 SPCS Anniversary Carnival
3-6pm Kids' Carnival 6:30-10pm Adult Celebration Join us for this free celebration of the 20th anniversary of St. Peter Catholic School. The adult celebration will feature live music from the Ashtonz. Adults' Dinner & Dancing Celebration Dinner and dancing will be in the north parking lot near the PMC and chapel. The main dish (BBQ), dessert, drinks and adult beverages will be provided but everyone is asked to bring a side dish to share. The Ashtonz will provide live music so bring your dancing shoes! In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved into the Parish Ministry Center. This is no cost to attend, but a free-will donation will be accepted! Click here to sign up for the adult potluck dinner. October 1 Life Prayer Chain 1:30-3pm October 4 Blessing of the Pets 2:45pm All creatures great and small are invited to the courtyard between the church and school for a special blessing. October 6 Respect Life Mass 8:15am October 6 Amazing Women's Guild after 8:15am Mass All ladies of the parish are invited to the PMC for brunch and fellowship. Realtor and parishioner Suzie Foote will provide an informative presentation on "Aging in Place". October 6 Parish offices close at 12 noon October 6 Holy Hour 3pm 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. October 8 Confirmation Retreat October 10 Tapping into Theology 7pm Where is the "Pope" in the Bible? It’s a GREAT question! And most Catholics can’t answer it. Why not? Even as the evidence is in plain view to every Christian who opens Holy Scripture. Join us in the PMC for a fascinating evening of amazing insights regarding the Catholic Papacy with popular speaker, Mike White. "Got Pope" will unwrap the Biblical revelations that will prove how Jesus intended His Church on earth to be governed, preserved, and maintained in absolute and uncompromising Truth. To RSVP, contact stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355. October 13 SPCS Middle School Dance: Back to the 80s 6-8pm The entrance fee is $5 per person and snacks will be provided. The dance is open to all middle school students. For more information, contact Robin Sheehan (719-481-1855). October 14 Roses for Life October 15 Roses for Life October 17 No 8:15am and 5:30pm Mass, no Confessions October 18 No 8:15am Mass October 19 No 8:15am and 5:30pm Mass, no Confessions October 20 Holy Hour 3pm October 24 White Mass 12:10pm Bishop Golka invites all healthcare professionals to the annual White Mass to be celebrated at St. Mary's (22 W. Kiowa, Colorado Springs). This is a Mass to honor and pray with and for all those who serve in the medical professions. October 27 Holy Hour 3pm October 27 Trunk or Treat October 29 Faith Formation All Saints' Day 9:15-10:15am October 29 Savio 6:15pm All high school students are invited to join Sr. Pham and her team in the PMC for faith, food and fun. Contact Sr. Pham for more information. October 31 No Confessions due to the holy day October 31 Solemnity of All Saints Vigil Mass 5:30pm November 1 Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation No Confessions 8:15am 5:30pm November 1 All Saints' Day (parish offices are closed) November 2 Mass of Remembrance 5:30pm November 3 Holy Hour 3pm November 4 Men's Inferno Conference 7:30am-5pm Bishop Golka, Chris Stefanick, Fr. John Riccardo & Fr. Nathan Cromly headline the 6th annual Inferno Men's Conference at the Antlers in downtown Colorado Springs! Be enriched, inspired, TRANSFORMED by the King of Kings with a band of bros on His Mission! Registration deadline is October 27. Register here. 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 4 Amazing Women's Guild Casserole Sale after 5pm Mass Delicious casseroles and desserts will be sold in the large conference room after Mass. November 5 Amazing Women's Guild Casserole Sale after all Masses Delicious casseroles and desserts will be sold in the large conference room after all Masses. November 5 Dinner with Bishop Golka for High School Students 5:30pm - Mass 6:45pm - Dinner 7:15-8:15pm - Special presentation by Bishop Golka All 9th - 12th graders in the Colorado Springs Diocese are invited to join Our Lady of The Pines for Mass, dinner, and a special presentation by Bishop Golka. Our Lady of the Pines is located at 11020 Teachout Rd Black Forest, CO 80908. RSVP to Stacy@OurLadyofthePines.org by November 1. November 7 SPCS Veteran's Day Program November 10 Holy Hour 3pm November 11 SPCS Holiday Boutique 9am-3pm Come to the school gym for crafts, gifts and baked goods. For more information, contact holidayboutique@petertherock.org. November 12 EnCourage 1:30pm EnCourage is a ministry 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 meets in the PMC. November 15 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 17 Holy Hour 3pm November 23 Thanksgiving Day Parish offices are closed No Confessions or 5:30pm Mass November 23 Thanksgiving Day Mass 9am November 24 Parish offices are closed November 24 Holy Hour 3pm 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 7 No Confessions due to holy day December 7 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil Mass (a holy day of obligation) 5:30pm December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation Parish offices are closed 8:15am 5:30pm December 15 Christmas Concert "O Come, Emmanuel" 7pm SAVE THE DATE! We're pleased to announce the return of the St. Peter Christmas Concert. There is no fee to attend, however, a free-will offering will be accepted and all donations will be given to Tri-Lakes Cares. 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 May 25 Permanent Diaconate Ordination |
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 fidesetspes@gmail.com for more information. Vocations for Women The Fiat Project is an eight-month program designed to accompany women in their 20s and 30s to discern God’s call and accept it as their mission. The overall goal is for young women to grow in holiness and realize that no matter what vocation God calls them to - consecrated life, marriage, or consecrated virginity - each vocation is meant to be lived in a deep relationship with Christ and at the service of the Church and the world. The program begins on October 14. Learn more here. Hope Bag Collection for Survivors of Human Trafficking Did you know that when human trafficking victims are rescued, they typically have nothing of their own? Even their clothing can be confiscated as evidence. You can help! The JOY International Advocates and Savio Teens are again sponsoring a drive to collect essential items to fill Hope Bags. Hope bags are backpacks given to victims at the time of their rescue. Hundreds of requests for Hope Bags are received each year from the FBI, Homeland Security, State Patrols, and police departments across the US. Hope Bags bring much needed comfort and dignity to survivors, and also help to strengthen their trust in law enforcement. Boy Scout Fundraiser St. Peter Troop 17 is selling very high quality REAL wreaths, swags and centerpieces straight from the Minnesota northwoods. Orders ship directly to your home after Thanksgiving and the greenery, which smells amazing, lasts a very long time. All the products make great gifts. See all the selections here. The order deadline is November 15. Please use customer code BST017 and beneficiary TROOP 17 (or the name of a Troop 17 Scout you know). Each item sold gets the Scouts closer to the Buffalo Bill Scout Camp near Yellowstone next summer! Thank you for supporting our St. Peter Scouts! St. Peter Nursery Available at 10:30am Mass in the large conference room (in the gathering area, located near the east entrance). The all-volunteer nursery is for children ages 1 to 4. For details, click here. PLEASE NOTE: The nursery will not be available on Sunday, October 15. St. Peter Photo Directory - Book your appointment now! It's time for a new parish directory! Schedule your photography session at www.bettingerphoto.com or call 303-744-8248. Individuals and families that participate will receive a complimentary copy of the directory and a 5x7 portrait. 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. Growing Up: From Girl to Woman Not sure how to sit down with your daughter and have 'the talk'? Mothers and daughters are invited to attend this class together in an atmosphere of love and learning to discuss the important topic of growing up and becoming a woman. This class covers information girls need to understand their growing bodies and establish a foundation for continued communication between mothers and daughters. Classes will be offered at St. Francis Hospital on Saturday, December 2, 1-3pm For more information and to register, visit https://www.centura.org/classes-and-events and in the “Search by City/Hospital” area, click “Penrose-St. Francis Health Services” then click Search. On the next screen type “Growing” in Search Criteria. Sisters of Life Retreat - Saturday, October 7, 9am-4pm St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Colorado Springs will host the Sisters of Life for a one-day retreat oriented toward teens and adults where they will address the question: “Does Your Life have Value and Purpose”. The day will include Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and three presentations by the Sisters of Life from the Saint Mary Magdalene Convent in Denver. All are welcome. There is no registration required. Light snacks will be provided throughout the day, but attendees should plan to bring their own lunch. 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. Currently, the prayer board has 28 pictures, and many are several years old. It is time to update the board and the Knights need your help. If you currently have a picture of a family member on the board, please let us know if it is current or if it needs to be replaced or removed. To add a picture, contact Bob Knapp (719-502-0327 or rjknapp06@comcast.com), Fred Seiter (fremelseiter@msn.com) 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! 7th Annual Catholic Women's Conference of Denver Saturday, October 7 Registration opens July 7 for the conference hosted by Ave Maria Parish in Parker, CO. This year's keynote speaker, Kathleen Beckman, L.H.S., and guest speaker, Father Braden Wagner, Formator, St. John Vianney Seminary, will focus on the theme, Be Still and Know that I am God. Join us for a day of learning to quiet our hearts and opening them to hear the voice of God. Participate in shopping, Adoration, Confession, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. $50 for the first 100 registrants! The conference is expected to sell out so register early. Scholarships are available! Learn more at denvercatholicconference.com. Diocesan Ministry Appeal 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. Thank you, on behalf of our neighbors! Donate online here. 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. Join the movement! Click here to receive material to your inbox to help you spark deeper exploration and love of the Eucharist. 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 Prayer for Eucharistic Revival 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 Please note: St. Peter’s daytime and evening Cenacle will take a summer break and resume in August. 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). 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. |