Friday Afternoon Club
TODAY! January 24, 4-7pm
Parish Ministry Center
We are trying something new for Friday Afternoon Club. Let’s get together for card games, board games and fellowship. Light snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and some games will be provided. Bring your favorite game if you have one and your own beverage. Hope to see you there! For more information, contact Martha Johnston (mjohnston10@msn.com).
YOU'RE INVITED!
Please join us to support our school!
There are many ways to support this fantastic annual event:
1. Buy tickets here.
2. Become a sponsor. There are a variety of opportunities available.
3. Donate restaurant gift cards ($25 minimum, please).
4. Donate a bottle of wine for the wine pull (we happily accept all varieties!).
5. Sponsor a priest, nun, deacon, teacher or staff member.
6. Donate an item for the live or silent auction.
7. Make a cash donation.
Questions? Contact Lisa Owenby or Sherri Garcia.
Please deliver gift card and wine donations to the school or parish offices.
Thank you for supporting our school!
2025 Gala Sponsors
IMPORTANT FACILITIES REQUEST
HAPPY 2025! If your ministry utilizes our facilities (church, school, PMC, chapel), it’s time to submit your ministry’s FACILITY REQUEST FORM asap!
- Please log onto our website - www.petertherock.org
- Tap on CALENDAR option at the top of page
- Choose specific building FACILITY REQUEST (top of page in blue boxes)
- Fill out all of first page, enter REAL PERSON VERIFICATION and click “Next”
- Choose all spaces needed - *The Saints big area is Rooms 1, 2 and 3
- SUBMIT EVENT
If you have any questions, contact
Julie Dickinson, Facilities Scheduler for the Parish Ministry Center and Church Facilities - julie.dickinson@petertherock.org
719-481-3511 x1120
or
Laura Howard, Facilities Scheduler for St. Peter Catholic School -
719-481-1855
Liturgical Ministry Training
Lector Refresher Training - Friday, February 7, 4pm
The event will identify important changes including the “why” behind proclaiming God’s word in the Sacred Liturgy and will feature helpful pointers by our resident public speech expert, Mr. Paul Zmuda. Training will be held in the large conference room. RSVP to Deacon Clarence Johnson at Cjohnson@diocs.org.
Mandatory Lead Altar Server Training - Saturday, February 22, 2:30pm
This training session is for servers who have received notification that they have been designated as lead servers. We will cover lead server responsibilities and also Thurifer training. RSVP to Deacon Clarence Johnson at Cjohnson@diocs.org.
Mandatory Altar Server Practice - Saturday, March 1, 2:30pm
This training is for ALL altar servers and is designed to address uncertainties that have been noticed during Mass, strengthen understanding of the server’s role in the liturgy, and improve server core skills for our Sunday 10:30am “High Mass” and our other Masses. The training will take place in the church nave. RSVP to Deacon Clarence Johnson at Cjohnson@diocs.org.
Mandatory Usher, Greeter and Mass Coordinator Training - Saturday, March 15, 2:30pm
We will use this opportunity to refresh all on the greeter, MC and usher responsibilities, serving as a dual-purpose opportunity to train new greeters, MCs and ushers. We will also discuss things we have noticed from a security perspective about which all should have a baseline understanding. The training will take place in the church nave. RSVP to Deacon Clarence Johnson at Cjohnson@diocs.org.
Baked goods may be dropped off at the PMC from 1-4pm Saturday, February 8. After 4pm, please deliver your donation to the large conference room in the church. For more information, contact Sr. Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org).
Please Join our Outreach of Hope Initiative
During the Jubilee Year of Hope, we are reaching out in a very special way to our homebound parishioners. In addition to the weekly visits by our EMHC with Holy Communion, we will be bringing a special gift for those in our parish community who are unable to attend Mass with us. Please sign up below if you can help by bringing a small potted plant or a loaf of banana bread on Tuesday, February 11, 8:30-11:30am. Thank you in advance for your wonderful support of this beautiful outreach initiative as an expression of Hope in Our Lord!
Online Mass Intentions
We are pleased to announce that in the very near future we will offer online Mass intentions! You will be able to schedule Mass intentions via your phone, computer, or, if you prefer, in the parish office. Stay tuned for more details and instructions!
New and Noteworthy
There will be a second collection this weekend to benefit the Church in Latin America. To make a secure online donation, click here.
SPCS Prayer Chain for our Nation - Wednesday, January 29, after 8:15am Mass
All parishioners are invited to gather in the breezeway between the church and school for a prayer chain for our nation.
Prayer Intention
As we pray together each day at 3pm, this week let us pray that those who are enslaved by resentment may be freed to forgive and show mercy.
Amazing Women's Guild - Friday, February 7, after 8:15am Mass
All ladies of the parish are invited to the PMC for brunch and a Lenten reflection with Fr. Gregory.
World Day of the Sick Mass - Saturday, February 8
Bishop Golka will celebrate Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral with prayers for healing, anointing of the sick and blessing of caregivers. Please join us if you or someone you know is in need of prayers for healing. After Mass, members of the Order of Malta will distribute bottles of Lourdes water and accept written prayer petitions that will be taken to the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.
Bishop Golka will celebrate Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral with prayers for healing, anointing of the sick and blessing of caregivers. Please join us if you or someone you know is in need of prayers for healing. After Mass, members of the Order of Malta will distribute bottles of Lourdes water and accept written prayer petitions that will be taken to the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.
Respect Life
Please click here to review a list of upcoming Respect Life activities and events.
This Week
Holy Hour - Friday, January 24, 3pm
Friday Afternoon Club - January 24, 4-7pm
Details above.
Just Do Something: Anti-Human Trafficking Conference - Saturday, January 25, 8am - 12:15pm
Details below.
Parish Rosary (Luminous Mysteries)
Saturday, January 25, 4:30pm
Sunday, January 26, 10am
Sunday, January 26, 4:30pm
If you are unable to come, click here for recordings to pray along with us on Saturday, Sunday, and throughout the week.
Parents' Coffee and Donuts - Sunday, January 26, 9:15-10am
Join us in the school cafeteria for coffee and donuts. Childcare is available in the school gym.
St. Peter Catholic School Mass - Sunday, January 26, 10:30am
SPCS Open House - Sunday, January 26, 11:30am- 1pm
Join us in the school cafeteria for coffee and donuts. Childcare is available in the school gym.
St. Peter Catholic School Mass - Sunday, January 26, 10:30am
SPCS Open House - Sunday, January 26, 11:30am- 1pm
Details above.
Savio Youth Group - Sunday, January 26, 6:15-8pm
High school students: Join us in the PMC for Game Night with an extra special twist. For more information, contact Sr. Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org).
High school students: Join us in the PMC for Game Night with an extra special twist. For more information, contact Sr. Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org).
SPCS Prayer Chain for our Nation - Wednesday, January 29, after 8:15am Mass
All parishioners are invited to gather in the breezeway between the church and school for a prayer chain for our nation.
All parishioners are invited to gather in the breezeway between the church and school for a prayer chain for our nation.
Holy Hour - Friday, January 31, 3pm
Candle Blessing - February 1 & 2, all Masses
On February 1 & 2, the Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas. Candlemas commemorates the occasion when the Virgin Mary, in obedience to Jewish law, went to the Temple in Jerusalem both to be purified 40 days after the birth of her son, Jesus, and to present him to God as her firstborn. Candles are often blessed on Candlemas because it symbolizes Jesus Christ as the "Light of the World," and the candle flame represents this divine light entering the world. If you have candles you would like to have blessed, please bring them to Mass with you.
Reminders
February First Saturday Mass Location Change
The First Saturday Mass on February 1, will not be held at St. Peter. The Order of Malta invites you to join them for First Saturday Mass at Ave Maria Parish in Parker, for this month only. First Saturday Mass at Ave Maria is at 9am, with Adoration and Confession from 9:30am-11am.
St. Blaise Blessing of Throats - Monday, February 3, 8:15am Mass
On the feast day of St. Blaise, blessings will be offered for those suffering disease of the throat, and for the protection for others from afflictions of the throat and from other illnesses.
Savio Bake Sale - February 8 & 9, after all Masses
Please support our Savio High School youth by buying or donating baked goods. All proceeds will be used to send our teens to the Steubenville of the Rockies Conference this summer. For more information, contact Sr. Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org).
Tapping into Theology - Tuesday, February 11, 7pm
Please join us in the PMC where Tom Ryan will discuss "Ecumenism, Religious Freedom, and Freemasonry." To RSVP (especially if requesting pizza), contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).
GriefShare: Loss of Spouse Seminar - Wednesday, February 12, 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).
GriefShare Support Group - Begins Wednesday, February 19, 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).
To Jesus Through Mary Ministry
To learn more about this ministry, click here.
Please join in praying the St. Peter Parish Rosary at 4:30pm Saturday, 10am Sunday, or 4:30pm Sunday. If you are unable to come, click here for recordings to pray along, Sat/Sun and throughout the week.
Please pray the rosary every day. 154,709 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 in the back of the church and place in the glass vase. You can also write in your recurring weekly count one time to be included automatically or email Monica Whiteside at monica.whiteside@icloud.com.
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)
- Ash Wednesday - March 5
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.
