Weekly Announcements

May 2, 2025

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Farewell Reception for

Victoria Goetz and Melissa Smith

Please join us after 10:30am Mass on Sunday, May 4, for donuts in the gathering area. We are grateful to Faith Formation Director Victoria Goetz and Health and Healing Ministry Director Melissa Smith for their hard work, dedication and contributions to our parish.

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

Wednesday, May 7, 5:30-7pm

All volunteers are invited to the PMC for a celebration dinner. RSVP to Debby Dover (debby.dover@petertherock.org) by end of day on Monday, May 5. We look forward to celebrating our wonderful volunteers who are indispensable and essential for fulfilling our mission of bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who seek Him.

EMHC Mandation Training

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs): Please plan to attend Mandation Training with Fr. Gregory in the PMC on one of the following dates.

Sunday, May 4, 2:30-4:30pm

Tuesday, May 6, 3-5pm

Wednesday, May 7, 2-4pm

Friday, May 9, 4-6pm

Tuesday, May 13, 9:30-11:30am

Thursday, May 22, 2-4pm

Friday, May 23, 3-5pm

This training is for new and existing EMHCs.

Graduating High School Seniors

If you would like to be recognized with your peers, please send your photo, the name of your high school and your post high school plans to Sr. Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org). You may also deliver the information to the parish office. The deadline for submission is May 10.

Celebration of Graduating Seniors

Sunday, May 18, 10:30am Mass

Following Mass, a reception will be held in the PMC.

Sante Fe Trail

(Monument)
10:15am - Walk

Memorial Park
7am – 5K Fun Run Check-In
8am – 5K Fun Run Start
8am – Walk Check-In
9am – Kid’s Race
9am – Walk Start

Saturday, June 7, 2025

You can make a difference! Mark your calendar now for the 38th Annual Life Network Walk for Life. The goal this year is $750,000.

Father Gregory is our parish team captain again this year. His fundraising goal is $15,000. To support Father, make a secure online tax- deductible donation here. For every $150 raised, Life Network can provide free help to three mothers facing a crisis pregnancy. If you want to write a check and leave at the office, make it out to "LIFE NETWORK" with the notation: "St. Peter Church."

Did you know Life Network serves over 15,000 mothers, fathers and local HS and MS students each year in the Pikes Peak area? Since the Walk for Life last year, 2,461 clients were served at the pregnancy centers; 1,308 life-saving ultrasounds were done; and 583 babies were saved. About 59% of the pregnant clients that came to Life Network were considering abortion. With life-saving free ultrasounds, nearly 2/3 of them changed their mind and chose life. Since last year's walk 3,128 moms and dads took advantage of the Parenting Program that empowered and equipped them as they built their families. The Life Network Thrift Stores were able to provide 1,524 gift cards to clients to help meet their material needs.

If you would like to be part of our parish team and fundraise with your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, pick up a pledge sheet/fundraising form at the office. Last year our parish team raised $28,188.

For more information, contact stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355. Thank you for your continued support of LIFE.

DONATE HERE

Please update your calendar with the new date!

Fr. Gregory's Calendar

Due to an unfortunate IT issue, Father Gregory lost all of the events and appointments on his calendar. If you have an appointment scheduled with him, please send him an email at ggolyzniak@diocs.org so he can rebuild his calendar.

New and Noteworthy

May 4 bulletin

Prayer Intention

As we pray together each day at 3pm, join us to pray for our Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist.

Parking Lot Notice

Weekdays from May 5 through May 16, District 38 will conduct end-of-year testing for high school students at Grace Best. Students will use our parking lots in the mornings and afternoons. Thank you for your patience.

The parish office will close at noon on Thursday, May 8, for a staff meeting.

Farewell Reception for Sr. Pham - Sunday, May 11, after 10:30am Mass

Diocesan Ministry Appeal (DMA)

Jesus is with us during trying times. When the long night of discouragement tests us, Jesus stands on the shore at dawn, bringing the hope of a new day. We can also know Jesus in our celebrations. When He invites the disciples to eat, they know Him in the shared meal. It is a feast of both food and friendship, and the bleakness of the previous night is dispelled with joy and abundance.

When you support the Diocesan Ministry Appeal, you share the hope Christ’s presence brings with those served by the ministries and programs supported by it. Please consider contributing to this year’s appeal and pray for its success.

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

Holy Hour - Friday, May 2

Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary - May 3
8:40am - Rosary
9am - Mass

Parish Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)

Saturday, May 3, 4:30pm

Sunday, May 4, 10am

Sunday, May 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.

Parents' Coffee and Donuts - Sunday, May 4, 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, May 4, 10:30am

Farewell Reception for Victoria Goetz and Melissa Smith - May 4, after 10:30am Mass

Details above.

EMHC Mandation Training - Sunday, May 4, 2:30-4:30pm
Training will be led by Fr. Gregory in the PMC.

EMHC Mandation Training - Tuesday, May 6, 3-5pm
Training will be led by Fr. Gregory in the PMC.

EMHC Mandation Training - Wednesday, May 7, 2-4pm
Training will be led by Fr. Gregory in the PMC.

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration - Wednesday, May 7, 5:30-7pm
All volunteers are invited to the PMC for a celebration dinner. RSVP to Debby Dover (debby.dover@petertherock.org) by end of day on Monday, May 5. We look for to celebrating our wonderful volunteers who are indispensable and essential for fulfilling our mission of bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who seek Him.

Parish office will close at noon - Thursday, May 8

Holy Hour - Friday, May 9, 3pm

EMHC Mandation Training - Friday, May 9, 4-6pm
Training will be led by Fr. Gregory in the PMC.

First Holy Communion - Saturday, May 10, 10:30am

Reminders

Prayer intentions for Our Lady of Lourdes

Order of Malta members will travel to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in France and would like to carry your prayer intentions, especially for your loved ones who are ill. They will present them to Our Lady of Lourdes in the Sacred Grotto. Blank prayer petitions may be found in the gathering area.

Blue Mass - Tuesday, May 13, 12:10pm

The 17th annual diocesan Blue Mass, honoring all law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMS/first responders, and those who work closely within these fields (i.e. dispatchers, etc.), will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral. All are invited to wear their uniform of the day or Class A dress uniform. St. Michael coins for law enforcement personnel and St. Florian coins for firefighters will be blessed by Bishop James Golka. Anyone who would like a coin is asked to RSVP to fatherbrad@msn.com. A lunch reception will follow the Mass. All are invited.

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. 160,638 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 24 (please note date change)

For the latest news and information, visit petertherock.org, our parish Facebook page, or call the office at 719-481-3511.

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The First Annual Unity: Women Belong Catholic Conference

Grab a cozy cup of coffee and join women from across the Colorado Springs Diocese for a powerful day of faith, fellowship, and fun at the very first Unity: Women Belong Catholic Conference!

Be inspired by internationally renowned speakers Sarah Swafford and Cameron Fradd, celebrate Mass, spend time in Adoration, and take part in confessions. You'll also enjoy shopping in our vibrant vendor hall, all while sipping coffee and enjoying a delicious lunch—yes, it’s included!

• Open to all women—from teens to 110!

• Special teen breakouts & an incredible Vocation Panel

• A day of rejuvenation, joy, and connection

• No one’s chasing sainthood alone—come be part of something beautiful!

Early Bird Tickets are on sale now!

Bring your mom, sister, daughter, or best friend—this is a day you won't want to miss.

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Learn more here.

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within
both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen

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