New and Noteworthy
HOPE Advocates (formerly JOY International) - Wednesday, July 24, 7pm
The ministry formerly known as the JOY International Advocates has a new name! We are now the HOPE Advocates. HOPE Advocates is a prayer ministry devoted to sharing God's love with survivors of human trafficking. We partner with local safe homes to support and encourage the residents and staff, we help raise awareness of the issue and educate our community. Join us at our monthly meeting in the PMC to learn more about our mission and pray with us for an end to human trafficking.
The ministry formerly known as the JOY International Advocates has a new name! We are now the HOPE Advocates. HOPE Advocates is a prayer ministry devoted to sharing God's love with survivors of human trafficking. We partner with local safe homes to support and encourage the residents and staff, we help raise awareness of the issue and educate our community. Join us at our monthly meeting in the PMC to learn more about our mission and pray with us for an end to human trafficking.
GriefShare: Loss of Spouse Seminar - Wednesday, August 14, 2-4pm
Are you grieving the death of a spouse? Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. Join us in the PMC to find help and learn coping strategies. For more information, contact Melissa Smith (melissa.smith@petertherock.org).
Are you grieving the death of a spouse? Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. Join us in the PMC to find help and learn coping strategies. For more information, contact Melissa Smith (melissa.smith@petertherock.org).
Altar Server Training
August 17, 2:30-4:30pm (Part I)
August 24, 2:30-4:30pm (Part II)
Students interested in serving our priests and parish on the altar during Masses are invited to training. Both sessions are required. For more information, contact Deacon CJ Johnson (cjohnson@diocs.org).
GriefShare Support Group - Begins Wednesday, August 21, 2-4pm
Are you seeking encouragement after the death of a loved one? GriefShare is a special 13-week seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. The group meets in the PMC. For more information, contact Melissa Smith (melissa.smith@petertherock.org).
Are you seeking encouragement after the death of a loved one? GriefShare is a special 13-week seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. The group meets in the PMC. For more information, contact Melissa Smith (melissa.smith@petertherock.org).
A Matter of Life and Death: Beginning and End of Life Ethics - Friday, September 6, 9am-1pm
Please join the Diocesan Respect Life Apostolate and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk (Director of Education for the National Catholic Bioethics Center) at St. Gabriel to explore Catholic bioethics, especially at the beginning and end of life. This seminar includes two 1-hour talks by Fr. Tad, Q&A, lunch and an overview of pro-life activities in our community. This event is free to attend, but a free-will offering will be accepted. RSVP here by September 1 so we can plan for food and materials or contact Julie Bailey (jbailey@diocs.org or 719-866-6478). St. Gabriel is located at 8755 Scarborough Dr. in Colorado Springs.
The Power of Surrender; A Journey of Transformation Retreat - Friday, September 20, 9:30am-3:30pm
You're invited to the Pavilion on the grounds of Penrose House for an enlightening and transformative retreat dedicated to exploring the profound power of surrender to God. This retreat is designed to guide you on a journey of letting go, embracing change, and discovering God as your inner strength. Over the course of this retreat, you can engage in heart provoking lectures, interactive discussions and reflective practices aimed at deepening your experience of surrender and its role in your transformation. Tickets are $15 each and include lunch. Learn more and purchase tickets at onesimplevoice.org.
You're invited to the Pavilion on the grounds of Penrose House for an enlightening and transformative retreat dedicated to exploring the profound power of surrender to God. This retreat is designed to guide you on a journey of letting go, embracing change, and discovering God as your inner strength. Over the course of this retreat, you can engage in heart provoking lectures, interactive discussions and reflective practices aimed at deepening your experience of surrender and its role in your transformation. Tickets are $15 each and include lunch. Learn more and purchase tickets at onesimplevoice.org.
Job Opportunity at St. Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary’s is looking for a maintenance technician willing to embrace the culture of good stewardship in a spirit of collaboration. The candidate will be responsible for the upkeep of the church, building facilities and equipment; and also perform light maintenance in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, building, equipment, public areas, and those assigned by the Rector or direct supervisor. Education: High School Diploma or GED. A one year’s experience in general maintenance and willingness to participate in continuing education, workshops and seminars are a plus. Part-time, non-exempt, 10 hours per week. Flexible hours to include afternoons, early evenings and occasionally one day a weekend. $25/hour. For more information and to apply, click here or contact Business Manager J. Alfredo Medina G. at 719-47346-33 ext. 104, amedina@stmaryscathedral.org.
Respect Life
Please click here to review a list of upcoming Respect Life activities and events.
This Week
Parish Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)
Saturday, July 20, 4:30pm
Sunday, July 21, 10am
Sunday, July 21, 4:30pm
If you are unable to come, click here for recordings to pray along with us on Saturday, Sunday, and throughout the week.
HOPE Advocates (formerly JOY International) - Wednesday, July 24, 7pm
Details above.
Family Adoration Night with Clint from Ember - Friday, July 26, 6:30-7:30pm
All are welcome! Adoration materials and coloring for children provided. Refreshments to follow. Sponsored by Inferno.
All are welcome! Adoration materials and coloring for children provided. Refreshments to follow. Sponsored by Inferno.
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).
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).
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. 143,259 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.