Parking is limited, please carpool if possible.
Saturday GriefShare Support Group
Saturday sessions at St. Francis of Assisi in Castle Rock are available starting September 7. For more information and to sign up online, visit https://GriefShare.org/groups/157790 or call Diane Johnson at 303-919-7609.
New and Noteworthy
UPDATE: Parish Directory Distribution
Directories will be available to pick up in the parish office during office hours the week of August 19, and then available in the large conference room after all Masses the weekend of August 24 & 25. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-2pm, closed noon to 1pm for lunch.
Respect Life
Please click here to review a list of upcoming Respect Life activities and events.
This Week
Holy Hour - Friday, August 2, 3pm
Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary - August 3
8:40am - Rosary
9am - Mass
8:40am - Rosary
9am - Mass
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.
Parish Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)
Saturday, August 3, 4:30pm
Sunday, August 4, 10am
Sunday, August 4, 4:30pm
If you are unable to come, click here for recordings to pray along with us on Saturday, Sunday, and throughout the week.
Holy Hour - Friday, August 9, 3pm
Reminders
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).
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
Saturday, August 17, 2:30-4:30pm (Part I)
Saturday, August 31, 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).
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. 144,017 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)
- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation - Thursday, August 15
- 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.
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 - 3 spots available
1st Grade - 3 spots available
2nd Grade - 9 spots available
3rd Grade - closed/waiting list
4th Grade - 9 spots available
5th Grade - 6 spots available
6th Grade - 2 spots available
7th Grade - 2 spots available
8th Grade - 2
Call the office at 719-481-1855 or email Karen Shannahan at karen.shannahan@petertherock.org for your personal tour.
Extracurricular Activities at St. Peter Catholic School
Do you have an idea for an extracurricular activity and would like to share and teach your talents to our students? We'd love to offer new and innovative clubs and activities like STEM, science labs, or crafts. If you have time to volunteer and start a club or activity, email Karen Shannahan at karen.shannahan@petertherock.org.
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.