New and Noteworthy
Holy Mass/Healing Service/Adoration at St. Francis of Assisi in Castle Rock - Friday, June 12, 6-9pm
Are you suffering from physical illness of any kind? Do you want inner peace and freedom from all this is oppressing you; painful hurts and memories from the past? The Healing and Inner Peace & Freedom Ministry invite you to come experience the love and healing power of Jesus Christ. St. Francis is located at 2746 Fifth St., Castle Rock 80104. For more information, contact Fr. Mathew (presider) at smathew@diocs.org or Mary Carmen at 303-688-3025.
Bakhita Mountain Home, Steps to Empower Walk - Saturday, August 3, 9-10:30am
Bakhita Mountain Home is delighted to host its 5th annual 'Steps to Empower' fundraising walk on the Mount Saint Francis campus, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Bakhita Mountain Home provides a two-year trauma-informed residential program for adult women freed from human trafficking. It offers rent-free, independent communal living which provides women the opportunity to heal from the trauma they have experienced and to grow individually while connecting to a supportive community. Register by July 19 to receive a free event T-shirt! Same-day registration will be available on site. For more info or to register, click here.
Tapping into Theology - Tuesday, August 13, 7pm
Do you feel tossed to and fro by the storm at sea like the Apostles on the Sea of Galilee? Trusting in Jesus's promises and knowing what the history of the Church can teach us will bring great clarity, solace and hope in our turbulent times, and contribute to our growth in sanctity. Please join us for "Stay in the Boat and Start Bailing" by Lyn Rooney in the PMC. Lyn will cover some of the past revolutionary crises in the Church and how faith-filled laity and clergy responded to Jesus's call to right the Bark of Peter. To RSVP and for more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).
Respect Life
Please click here to review a list of upcoming Respect Life activities and events.
This Week
Holy Hour - Friday, July 12, 3pm
Teen Rally - Saturday, July 13, 10am-8pm
Teens (grades 8 through 12) are invited to Our Lady of the Pines (11020 Teachout Rd.) for a day of music, fun and fellowship. There will be music, lunch, dinner, snacks, games and more. Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm after a Eucharistic Procession through the outdoor Stations of the Cross. The evening will end with music by the fire pit. For more information or to volunteer, contact Stacy at stacy@ourladyofthepines.org.
Teen Rally - Saturday, July 13, 10am-8pm
Teens (grades 8 through 12) are invited to Our Lady of the Pines (11020 Teachout Rd.) for a day of music, fun and fellowship. There will be music, lunch, dinner, snacks, games and more. Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm after a Eucharistic Procession through the outdoor Stations of the Cross. The evening will end with music by the fire pit. For more information or to volunteer, contact Stacy at stacy@ourladyofthepines.org.
Parish Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)
Saturday, July 13, 4:30pm
Sunday, July 14, 10am
Sunday, July 14, 4:30pm
If you are unable to come, click here for recordings to pray along with us on Saturday, Sunday, and throughout the week.
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass - Sunday, July 14 , 2:30pm
The Diocese of Colorado Springs celebrates the Vocation of Marriage each year by offering a Mass for married couples celebrating a milestone anniversary. Couples who are celebrating their first anniversary or any anniversary ending in "5" or "0" are invited to receive a special blessing from Bishop Golka and give thanks to God for the gift of the Sacrament of Marriage. Please join us at St. Mary's Cathedral (22 W. Kiowa). If you plan to attend, please register here. There will be a reception after Mass in the Cathedral Center.
The Diocese of Colorado Springs celebrates the Vocation of Marriage each year by offering a Mass for married couples celebrating a milestone anniversary. Couples who are celebrating their first anniversary or any anniversary ending in "5" or "0" are invited to receive a special blessing from Bishop Golka and give thanks to God for the gift of the Sacrament of Marriage. Please join us at St. Mary's Cathedral (22 W. Kiowa). If you plan to attend, please register here. There will be a reception after Mass in the Cathedral Center.
Reminders
Liturgy Team Training: Lectors - Sunday, July 28, 9:15-10:15am
Are you interested in joining our Liturgy Team as a lector? Come to the large conference room for training. For more information and to RSVP, contact Deacon CJ Johnson (cjohnson@diocs.org).
St. Peter Rosary Walk for Life - Tuesday, July 30, following 8:15am Mass
You're invited to join pilgrims from other parishes praying the Mysteries of the Rosary as we walk from the church around the town of Monument stopping occasionally to pray other pro-life prayers. The route is about 1/2 mile. Walkers will be reinforced by special prayers offered by the homebound, those in assisted-living centers and at two other diocesan adoration chapels. If you are unable to walk the route, please consider the time in prayer in our Peter the Rock Adoration Chapel. The Rosary Walk for Life will conclude with a Divine Mercy Chaplet in the chapel.
This combined prayer effort by adorers and rosary-walkers led by Deacon Jim Bachta, is an effort to engage more intently in the Spiritual Battle for the Sanctity of Life in Colorado and provide an umbrella of support for Sidewalk Advocates and prayer partners who witness near the Colorado Springs abortion facility -Planned Parenthood. Our prayers are indispensable in the battle for souls compromised by a culture that denies the sanctity and dignity of every precious life. A similar Rosary Walk occurs monthly at different parishes throughout the diocese, with supporting prayers from different adoration chapels. (The schedule is advertised in The Catholic Herald.) For more information contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-491-4355).
St. Peter Catholic School Job Opportunities
- Latin Teacher - Part-time
- Before School Care Aide - (7-7:45 M-F)
- Lunchroom Aide - Part-time
Please send your resume to Karen Shannahan (karen.shannahan@petertherock.org) or apply here.
Christ Renews His Parish (CHRP) Welcome Retreat for Women - August 24 & 25
Join us for our upcoming women’s CRHP Welcome Weekend. It’s an incredible overnight experience hosted by our parish. Learn more here.
8th Annual Catholic Women's Conference of Denver - Saturday, September 28
All women are invited to “For It Is By Grace” (Eph 2:8) to be held at the DCSD Legacy Campus in Lone Tree. This year's keynote speaker is Carrie Gress, author of The Anti-Mary Exposed and the popular Theology of Home book series. Join us for this grace-filled retreat featuring inspired speakers, Mass, confession, and Eucharistic adoration, along with live shopping amidst a host of popular Catholic Christian vendors. Registration opens June 28. For more information, click here. Questions? Email denvercwcinfo@gmail.com.
To Jesus Through Mary Ministry
To learn more about this ministry, click here or contact Elaine Martinez at emartinezemm@comcast.net.
We are in need of volunteers to lead the rosary 30 min before each Saturday/Sunday Mass once per month, especially 10am Sunday. Please contact Elaine Martinez at emartinezemm@comcast.net if you feel called to this ministry. Don’t worry, we’ll provide the tools and coaching!
Please pray the rosary every day. 142,875 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. As a reminder, we give away free blessed handmade rosaries. They are in the basket on the rosary table.
Online Giving
Click here to make an offering via our safe, secure and convenient online giving program.
Upcoming events (find the complete list at petertherock.org)
- Blood Drive - Wednesday, August 28, 8:30am-12:30pm
For the latest news and information, visit petertherock.org, our parish Facebook page, or call the office at 719-481-3511.
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.
Join Bishop Golka at Flying W Ranch for the Respect Life Roundup. Tickets are on sale now and will sell out quickly. Click here to make your reservation. Enter "St. Peter Parish" where it says "Please seat me with:" There is a 10% fee for paying with a credit card, otherwise, you can send in a check to the diocese. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com
or 719-481-4355).
St. Peter Catholic School has seats to fill! Our challenging classical curriculum encourages students to achieve academic excellence and grow in their Catholic faith through virtue and truth. We strive to form future leaders and disciples who demonstrate integrity, compassion, and respect to all. We have the following openings:
Kindergarten - 5 spots available
1st Grade - 5 spots available
2nd Grade - 10 spots available
3rd Grade - 2 spots available
4th Grade - 10 spots available
5th Grade - 7 spots available
6th Grade - 3 spots available
7th Grade - 2 spots available
8th Grade - 3 spots available if there is a sibling in a lower grade, otherwise closed
Call the office at 719-481-1855 or email Karen Shannahan at karen.shannahan@petertherock.org for your personal tour.
If you have not done so already, please consider supporting this annual appeal and help us reach our parish goal. A portion of your donation will be returned for use at St. Peter. Click here to make a secure online donation.