Join us!
AWAKEN is coming to St. Peter for a night of worship and Eucharistic Adoration. For more information about this free concert, visit AwakenCatholicWorship.com.
Click here to make a secure online donation to support Father Gregory.
For more information, contact stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355.
Have you saved Saturday, June 11, from 6-8pm, on your family's summer calendar? Join the parish Respect Life Ministry, Amazing Women's Guild and Knights of Columbus Council #11514 for an old-fashioned Pie and Ice Cream Social after 5pm Mass (offered that night by Bishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheridan). Come celebrate LIFE and learn more about the mission of Mater Filius: "Defending Life with Love." The first of its kind in the Pikes Peak area, Mater Filius will address the growing, desperate need for dignified housing for homeless pregnant women in our community. It will open in 2023 on the campus of St. Gabriel Church in Briargate, providing a safe environment and support for up to ten expecting mothers and their children. Learn more here.
Calling All Pie Bakers
If you would like to donate a pie made from scratch or a pie you bake from the store, please contact Stephanie or Janet. We are looking for fruit pies (apple, cherry, peach, berry, etc.), nothing that requires refrigeration, please.
If you would like to donate a pie made from scratch or a pie you bake from the store, please contact Stephanie or Janet. We are looking for fruit pies (apple, cherry, peach, berry, etc.), nothing that requires refrigeration, please.
Did you know? A woman can enter Mater Filius anytime during her pregnancy and stay for up to eight months after her baby is born. During that time, she receives a private room for her and her children, nutritious meals, workshops, and caring mentors who walk alongside her as she develops her own path to independence.
New and Noteworthy
BINGO - TOMORROW
Details below.
Sunday office hours - THIS WEEKEND
The parish office will be open for business on Sunday, May 24, from 9am-noon, to help with parish registration, Mass intentions or to purchase items for weddings or special celebrations.
SPCS Golf Tournament - MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The 3rd Annual SPCS Golf Tournament is September 23 at the Country Club at Woodmoor. The cost is $150/player; a foursome is $600. Find additional details here. For more information, contact Sherri Garcia at 720-879-4334 or golf@petertherock.org.
St. Anne Society Holy Hour - Friday, May 27, 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.
Ending Human Trafficking: You Can Make a Difference - Monday, May 23, 7pm
Victims of Human Trafficking are often ‘hiding in plain sight’. Awareness of the signs to look for and who to contact are first steps toward prevention and potential rescue. Once rescued, survivors need restoration and reintegration services if they are to gain a normal life. Prayer plays a large part in this difficult battle. Our group of JOY International Advocates meets monthly to pray for and encourage the survivors and staff at Sarah’s Home, where girls ages 12 – 18 receive faith-based restoration services. We also plan community awareness and outreach activities. Join us in the Parish Ministry Center to learn more and add your prayers to this worthy cause. All are welcome!
Consecration to Jesus through Mary – Tuesday, May 24 through Saturday, June 25 (Immaculate Heart of Mary)
Are you interested in renewing your annual Consecration to Jesus through Mary (or doing it for the first time)? Click here to select from two playlists of short daily videos for 33-Day Preparation, based either on the writings of Sister Lucia of Fatima or Fr. Michael Gaitley’s 33 Days to Morning Glory.
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.
Knights of Columbus Fifth Sunday Rosary - Sunday, May 29, 9am
All parishioners are invited to join the Knights and their families to pray the rosary after 8am Mass.
All parishioners are invited to join the Knights and their families to pray the rosary after 8am Mass.
Tapping into Theology - Tuesday, June 14, 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).
STEM Camp at St. Mary's - June 20-23, 8am-4pm
STEM Camp is for rising 6th-9th graders and will include Cessna flying, an Ifly simulated experience, Cave of the Winds, Air Force Academy and rocketry. The fee of $350 includes all admission fees, transportation, t-shirt and a completion certificate. Register here. For more information, contact Raquel Krasovec (rkrasovec@smhscs.org or 719-635-7540).
Diocesan Youth Rally in Limon - Saturday, June 25
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).
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).
This Week
Knights of Columbus Spiritual Reflection Retreat - Saturday, May 21, 9-11am
St. Peter Knights of Columbus Council 11514 invites all parishioners to join us for our 3rd annual Spiritual Reflection. This year, we will reflect on the life and teachings of our parish's patron saint as illuminated by the stained glass windows in our Peter the Rock Chapel. The retreat will be held in the PMC. If you wish to attend or have questions, please contact Bob Knapp via email or phone (719-302-0327).
Jesus Portrait Exhibit - May 21 & 22, after Masses
St. Peter parishioner Rick Rank will be in the gathering area to showcase the extraordinary portrait titled Jesus, Holy Messiah. This inspiring work of art was created by Rick’s father and is available in high quality media. For more information, contact Rick at rank3949@gmail.com. View the portrait here.
Please note: Due to the graduation Mass, Rick will not be in the gathering area after the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, May 22.
BINGO - Saturday, May 21
5:30pm - doors open, concessions available
6:30pm - BINGO begins
New location: PMC
5:30pm - doors open, concessions available
6:30pm - BINGO begins
New location: PMC
For additional details, click here.
Parish Rosary - Sunday, May 22, 10am (Glorious Mysteries)
Join us for the St. Peter Parish Rosary at 10am and experience for yourself the love of Jesus and Mary drawing you into the Celebration of the Eucharist. If you are unable to come, click here to pray along with us.
94,914 rosaries prayed so far by St. Peter parishioners! If you would like your prayed rosary count to be included in our parish tally, just fill in an anonymous tally sheet on the rosary table and place in the glass vase at your convenience, or email Elaine Martinez at emartinezemm@comcast.net with your recurring weekly count to be included automatically.
Senior Mass and Celebration of Graduating Seniors - Sunday, May 22, 10:30am Mass
Contact Sr. Pham for more information.
Contact Sr. Pham for more information.
Ending Human Trafficking: You Can Make a Difference - Monday, May 23, 7pm
See above for details.
AWAKEN: Night of Contemporary Worship - Wednesday, May 25, 7pm
Details above.
Reminders
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.
Rachel's Vineyard Retreat - June 10-12
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.
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.
Ice Cream & Pie Social to benefit Mater Filius - Saturday, June 11, 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. The home will be built on the campus of St. Gabriel in Briargate. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).
Vacation Bible School (VBS) - June 27-July 1, 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.
6th Annual Catholic Women's Conference of Denver - Saturday, September 17
Registration opens June 1 for the conference to be held at Assumption Parish in Denver. This year's keynote speaker is Teresa Tomeo focusing on the theme, This is My Body Given for You. Join us for a day of holy sisterhood and participate in shopping, adoration, confession, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Early registration is suggested as the conference is expected to sell out. Scholarships are available. Learn more at denvercatholicconference.com.
Parish Picnic
The parish picnic will be Sunday, August 14, at Fox Run Park. Mass will be celebrated in the park at 10:30am. Additional details coming soon!
SPCS Chess Tournament - SAVE THE DATE!
St. Peter Catholic School will host a chess tournament on Saturday, October 1, in the school gym. The tournament is open to students of all skill levels in grades K-12. Watch this space for more details!
Respect Life
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Online Giving
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Upcoming events (find the complete list at petertherock.org)
- Knights of Columbus Fifth Sunday Rosary - May 29, after 8am Mass
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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.
