Dear parishioners,
Thank you very much for your ongoing support for St Peter parish. We are truly grateful for your generous gifts and strive to be excellent stewards of our resources. For clarity and transparency, the finance council will present financial statements in the coming weeks. The report will be available in the parish bulletin and upon request at the front office desk.
With prayer,
Fr. Gregory
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Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross - Friday, February 26
6pm - Reconciliation
7pm - Stations of the Cross
Two priests will be available to hear Confessions.
6pm - Reconciliation
7pm - Stations of the Cross
Two priests will be available to hear Confessions.
Rosary Rally for Police - February 27, 10am
Please come to the Police Operations Center (705 S. Nevada Ave.) and show your support for law enforcement. For more information, contact Roberta Stein (719-339-9995 or robertastein2@gmail.com).
Please come to the Police Operations Center (705 S. Nevada Ave.) and show your support for law enforcement. For more information, contact Roberta Stein (719-339-9995 or robertastein2@gmail.com).
Rosary before Mass - Sunday, February 28, 10am
Please join the To Jesus Through Mary Ministry in praying the Parish Rosary each Sunday at 10am (just before the 10:30am Mass). If you are not able to get to church, click here to pray along with us.
Savio High School Youth Group - February 28, 11:45am-1pm
Join Sr. Quyen and her team in the PMC. Come for lunch and fun activities. Contact Sr. Quyen (sr.quyen@petertherock.org) for more information.
Middle School Youth Group - March 2, 3:45-4:45pm
Sr. Quyen and her team invite you to experience a joyful, faith-filled encounter with Jesus and some wholesome fun with laughter and games. Join us in the PMC. For more information, contact Sister Quyen (sr.quyen@petertherock.org).
Shield 616 Fundraiser - March 3, 3:30-8pm
Pick up dinner at Arlene's Beans (366 2nd Street Unit D, Monument) and help SHIELD 616 raise money for the Monument Police Department to get the all-day rifle-rated protection they need. Order online here. For more information, contact Marcy@shield616.org or 719-400-8780.
Savio High School Youth Group - February 28, 11:45am-1pm
Join Sr. Quyen and her team in the PMC. Come for lunch and fun activities. Contact Sr. Quyen (sr.quyen@petertherock.org) for more information.
Middle School Youth Group - March 2, 3:45-4:45pm
Sr. Quyen and her team invite you to experience a joyful, faith-filled encounter with Jesus and some wholesome fun with laughter and games. Join us in the PMC. For more information, contact Sister Quyen (sr.quyen@petertherock.org).
Shield 616 Fundraiser - March 3, 3:30-8pm
Pick up dinner at Arlene's Beans (366 2nd Street Unit D, Monument) and help SHIELD 616 raise money for the Monument Police Department to get the all-day rifle-rated protection they need. Order online here. For more information, contact Marcy@shield616.org or 719-400-8780.
Women’s Guild - March 5, after 8am Mass
All women of the parish are invited to the PMC for brunch and fellowship. We will practice social distancing and wear masks, except when eating. Our guest speakers will be J.J. Kaelin and Elsie Coyne. J.J. will share the mission and workings of the Parish Council. Elsie is the ministry leader for To Jesus Through Mary, our newest ministry at St. Peter. Join us and learn about the many ways the Women’s Guild supports and serves the parish, community and school.
Chapel Veil Ministry
While not a requirement, the chapel veil is a beautiful tradition that is Biblical, reverent and reminds us that we are stepping out of the ordinary mode of life and entering into sacred time. The veil helps us to always remember in whose Real Presence we are when we approach the Blessed Sacrament…Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom. As women, we are the symbols of the Church, the Bride of Christ. And how do we identify the Bride? By her veil. To learn more about veiling or to receive a free chapel veil, contact Teresa Crichton (t.crichton@comcast.net) or Ashley Slack (ashnslack@gmail.com).
Help Wanted for Salesian Sisters
The Salesian Sisters will welcome an additional sister this summer and to accommodate this sister, their home requires some renovation work in the basement. If you are able to donate time or resources to this project, please contact Fr. Gregory.
ORDER YOUR EASTER BUTTERBRAIDS NOW!
Cub Scout Pack 217 is taking orders for delicious ButterBraid pastries and more! Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, we only will use our safe, secure online store this year. Simply place your order and pay with a credit card. (There is a small transaction fee for online purchases.) Since ButterBraids are frozen, we can't ship them, but we will arrange for a socially-distanced pick-up or delivery. *Orders are due by March 15 and we expect delivery right before Easter.* Click here to place your order. For more information, call Suzanne Schwartze at 719-659-3267. THANK YOU for supporting the Cub Scouts!
Chesterton Academy Information Night
Join us for an information night at St. Francis Parish Hall (2650 Parish View) on Saturday, February 27, at 6pm. Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Walsingham is a private Catholic high school, approved by Bishop Sheridan and centrally located at Corpus Christi Parish campus, close to I-25. RSVP at OLWCS.info@gmail.com or call 719-368-939. Click here to visit our website.
40 Days for Life Spring Campaign
The 'spring' campaign of 40 Days for Life has begun outside Planned Parenthood at Centennial Blvd and Fillmore. It is easy to go out to pray on the sidewalk when it is warm and sunny. It is more difficult when the weather is stormy, windy, snowy, and cold, especially here in Colorado. Did you know MORE BABIES ARE SAVED in bad weather conditions? It's not too late to sign up. Make your Lenten commitment here.
Solemnity of St. Joseph
On March 19, we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This occasion is an opportunity to highlight the gift of adoption by seeking the intercession of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, for the many people whose lives are touched by adoption. In this Year of St. Joseph, let us pray for birth mothers and fathers who place their children for adoption, for children waiting to be adopted, for married couples pursuing an adoption and for family members welcoming children through adoption. You are invited to pray The St. Joseph Adoption Novena in anticipation of his special feast day from March 10-18. For the Novena prayers, click here.
On March 19, we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This occasion is an opportunity to highlight the gift of adoption by seeking the intercession of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, for the many people whose lives are touched by adoption. In this Year of St. Joseph, let us pray for birth mothers and fathers who place their children for adoption, for children waiting to be adopted, for married couples pursuing an adoption and for family members welcoming children through adoption. You are invited to pray The St. Joseph Adoption Novena in anticipation of his special feast day from March 10-18. For the Novena prayers, click here.
Returning God's Gifts
The Returning God’s Gifts Annual Appeal is underway. Thank you to everyone who has made a commitment of financial and prayerful support to the Appeal. Each and every gift is important. If you have not yet done so, we ask that you make your commitment today in order to provide the resources needed to continue vital diocesan programs such as seminarian formation, safe environment training, campus ministry and youth/young adult ministries. No gift is too small and every gift is sincerely appreciated. If you have already made your pledge, please accept our humble gratitude. Our parish goal is 100% participation and $147,366. Click here to make an online donation. Thank you for your generosity.
The Returning God’s Gifts Annual Appeal is underway. Thank you to everyone who has made a commitment of financial and prayerful support to the Appeal. Each and every gift is important. If you have not yet done so, we ask that you make your commitment today in order to provide the resources needed to continue vital diocesan programs such as seminarian formation, safe environment training, campus ministry and youth/young adult ministries. No gift is too small and every gift is sincerely appreciated. If you have already made your pledge, please accept our humble gratitude. Our parish goal is 100% participation and $147,366. Click here to make an online donation. Thank you for your generosity.
Daily prayer at 3pm
Fr. Gregory and our parish council encourage you to set an alarm on your phone as a reminder to #pray@3. Jesus, we trust in you!
Online Giving
Click here to make an offering via our safe, secure and convenient online giving program.
Upcoming events
- Stations of the Cross - March 5, 7pm
- Five First Saturdays Devotion - March 6, 8:40am
- Savio Game Night - March 7, 6-8pm
- Tapping into Theology - March 9, 7-9pm
- Confirmation - Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 6pm
Click here for the latest information regarding our response to COVID.
Introducing Gary and Mary Ann Spoto
St. Peter Parishioners Gary and Mary Ann make a positive impact in our community with Freedom Bicycles. Their mission is simple: make sure every kid in our community that wants a bike has a bike. Gary believes riding a bike is a rite of passage, a chance to explore.
Here is their story: My husband, Gary, and I are so blessed to be starting this new journey. After his successful career in IT and mine in sales and as a small business owner, we decided to call it quits. After six months of “retirement”, we got restless and wanted something more. It sounds cliché but we wanted to give back. That is when Freedom Bicycles was born! Riding a bike is one of the most grown-up things a kid can do as they learn to navigate on their own. My husband has a passion for bicycle riding. The word “Freedom” in the name came from how he describes his younger years in Chicago riding his bike through the neighborhood. With the wind at his back, a baseball mitt on the handlebars, and not a care in the world. We wish all kids could feel that! Unfortunately, not all families have the means to buy bikes for their kids. That is where we come in. I solicit for donations, Gary picks up the bikes and repairs and refurbishes them, and we both get the joy of giving them to under-privileged children to experience that sense of freedom.
Learn more at freedombicycles.org.
Our Mission
St. Peter Parish is a welcoming community of different backgrounds living the joy of Catholic faith in the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
St. Peter Parish is a welcoming community of different backgrounds living the joy of Catholic faith in the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
If you no longer attend St. Peter, please contact debby.dover@petertherock.org and we will update our records.