Lent Reconciliation Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:30-5:15pm
Fridays: 4:30pm
Saturdays: 3-4pm
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Please show your receipt (on your phone or printed) to the cashier when you arrive.
IMPORTANT!
The last opportunity for Reconciliation at St. Peter before Easter is
Saturday, April 12, 3-4pm.
Reconciliation will not be offered at St. Peter during Holy Week (Sunday, April 13, through Monday, April 21). We will resume our regular Reconciliation schedule on Tuesday, April 22, 4:45-5:15pm.
Reconciliation will not be offered at St. Peter during Holy Week (Sunday, April 13, through Monday, April 21). We will resume our regular Reconciliation schedule on Tuesday, April 22, 4:45-5:15pm.
Please note the following start times:
Holy Thursday, April 17 - 6pm
Good Friday Stations of the Cross - 3pm
Good Friday Passion of the Lord, April 18 - 6pm
Easter Vigil, April 19 - 8:30pm
TOMORROW!
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Pray with us!
Parishioners who are new to Hallow can take advantage of a six-month trial for $1.
Please deliver donations to the church office anytime before Good Friday, or deliver to the PMC on April 6 or 13. Thank you for your support!
New and Noteworthy
Prayer Intention
As we pray together each day at 3pm, join us to pray for Bishop Golka.
Ladies' Lunch Bunch - Thursday, April 17, 11:30am
The location for April is Kings Buffet (801 N. Academy Blvd.). They offer over 200 items featuring Chinese, Sushi, and Mongolian cuisine, plus a full salad bar and dessert bar. Bring your appetite and join us! RSVP to Karen B. (719-321-6288 or bishopia@msn.com) by noon on Monday, April 14. Next lunch bunch is Thursday, May 15.
Diocesan Ministry Appeal (DMA)
When a reversal in fortune rattles us, we can remind ourselves that Jesus understands our anxiety. He is there for us; we can rely on Him and draw strength from His peace. And if we are experiencing a period of calm and plenty, we can help those whose circumstances are not so blessed through a gift to the Diocesan Ministry Appeal.
To learn more and donate, click here.
Respect Life
Please click here to review a list of upcoming Respect Life activities and events.
This Week
Stations of the Cross (Eucharistic) - Friday, April 4, 4:45pm
Fish Fry Friday - April 4, 5-7pm
Join the Knights for dinner in Jaeger Hall. The menu consists of grilled salmon, baked cod, clam chowder, side dishes of country potatoes, apple sauce and coleslaw, drinks and dessert. Meat-free pizza will be available for the little ones. The cost is $15 for age 13 and up, $10 for age 5-12, no charge for 4 and under. Come and bring your family to enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship. Proceeds benefit the SPCS 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. Click here to pre-purchase your meals with a credit card. Please show your receipt (on your phone or printed) to the cashier when you arrive.
Join the Knights for dinner in Jaeger Hall. The menu consists of grilled salmon, baked cod, clam chowder, side dishes of country potatoes, apple sauce and coleslaw, drinks and dessert. Meat-free pizza will be available for the little ones. The cost is $15 for age 13 and up, $10 for age 5-12, no charge for 4 and under. Come and bring your family to enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship. Proceeds benefit the SPCS 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. Click here to pre-purchase your meals with a credit card. Please show your receipt (on your phone or printed) to the cashier when you arrive.
Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary - April 5
8:40am - Rosary
9am - Mass
During troubled times in our country, prayer, fasting and penance are our recommended weapons against evil. Our Lady of Fatima’s message is just as important today as when she first appeared back in 1917. We encourage you to please come and pray with us for peace to combat the violence and mayhem in our country and in the world. Some excerpts from The Five First Saturdays Devotion pamphlet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, may be found here.
8:40am - Rosary
9am - Mass
During troubled times in our country, prayer, fasting and penance are our recommended weapons against evil. Our Lady of Fatima’s message is just as important today as when she first appeared back in 1917. We encourage you to please come and pray with us for peace to combat the violence and mayhem in our country and in the world. Some excerpts from The Five First Saturdays Devotion pamphlet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, may be found here.
Parish Rosary (Sorrowful Mysteries)
Saturday, April 5, 4:30pm
Sunday, April 6, 10am
Sunday, April 6, 4:30pm
If you are unable to come, click here for recordings to pray along with us on Saturday, Sunday, and throughout the week.
SPCS Karneval 2025 - Saturday, April 5, 6pm
Come to the school gym for German Mardi Gras! Enjoy an authentic German meal while raising funds for the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for children ages 5-12, and children under 4 are free (donations are accepted). Beer and wine are available for a donation. Purchase tickets here.
Come to the school gym for German Mardi Gras! Enjoy an authentic German meal while raising funds for the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for children ages 5-12, and children under 4 are free (donations are accepted). Beer and wine are available for a donation. Purchase tickets here.
Parents' Coffee and Donuts - Sunday, April 6, 9:15-10am
Join us in the school cafeteria for coffee and donuts. Childcare is available in the school gym.
Join us in the school cafeteria for coffee and donuts. Childcare is available in the school gym.
Tapping into Theology - Tuesday, April 8, 7pm
When Our Lady of Fatima first appeared in 1917 to the three young visionaries, in addition to her consistent theme and constant calls to pray the Rosary every day, she included vital lessons on the Blessed Sacrament.“...at the level of the sacramental life of the Church, Mary helps us to perceive the central place of the Eucharist in our personal life and in the life of the Church.” (St. Peter Julian Eymard) As we approach Holy Week and the Institution of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, join us for for a special presentation by Patti Farley- Barker and Roberta Stein: "Eucharistic Consecration in Fatima" in the PMC. To RSVP, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).
Parish Penance Service - Wednesday, April 9, 5:30pm
Several priests will be available to hear Confessions.
Several priests will be available to hear Confessions.
Reconciliation - Friday, April 11, 4:30pm
Stations of the Cross (Family) - Friday, April 11, 4:45pm
Fish Fry Friday - April 11, 5-7pm
Proceeds benefit Tri-Lakes Cares.
Reminders
Easter Lilies in Memory of Loved Ones
Remember a loved one - those who have gone from us, and those who are still enriching our lives - through a memorial gift of Easter lilies. The flowers will adorn the church on Easter Sunday. The cost is $20 per plant. Please make your check payable to St. Peter Church and put “Easter lilies” and the name of the person you wish to honor in the memo section. Please place your order no later than Friday, April 11.
Remember a loved one - those who have gone from us, and those who are still enriching our lives - through a memorial gift of Easter lilies. The flowers will adorn the church on Easter Sunday. The cost is $20 per plant. Please make your check payable to St. Peter Church and put “Easter lilies” and the name of the person you wish to honor in the memo section. Please place your order no later than Friday, April 11.
Resting Gowns Sewing Demonstration - Saturday, June 28, 9:30-11am
All sewers and seamstresses are invited to the PMC where Irene Sutherland will demonstrate how a donated wedding gown can be transformed into a very special garment for premature babies in the NICU who have been called “home” to God. Should you decide this is your calling, donated wedding gowns will be available that day for you to join this project. For more information and to RSVP, contact Irene Sutherland (sutherland.irene@gmail.com) or J.J. Kaelin (jjkaelin@gmail.com). For an additional details, click here.
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. 158,834 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)
- Blood Drive - Wednesday, May 21, 8:30am-12:30pm
- Family Adoration - Friday, May 23, 6:30pm
- Parish Picnic - Sunday, August 17
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.
CAN YOU HELP?
We're looking for some friendly folks to hand out Easter gifts (books) to parishioners and guests after the Easter Vigil and all Easter Masses.
The time commitment is only 5-10 minutes!
Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 19
8:30pm
Easter Sunday
April 20
8am (church and gym)
10:30am (church and gym)
5pm (church)
SPACE IS LIMITED!
