Weekly Announcements

May 16, 2025

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Sunday, May 18, 10:30am Mass

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

Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9am

Join us for the 2025 Monument Walk for Life pro-life witness on the Santa Fe Trail. We'll meet at 9am in the north parking lot outside the PMC and head over to the Trail for the two-mile walk.

Walk for Life is the major fundraising event for Life Network and their four pregnancy resource centers in the Pikes Peak area. Last year, Life Network was able to offer their life-affirming services free of charge to hundreds of mothers facing a crisis pregnancy. If you would like to pledge your support or donate online for Father Gregory's fundraising effort, click here. You can also drop off a donation at the office during office hours. There will be a Walk for Life table in the gathering area on Memorial Day weekend to accept last minute cash or check donations. Make checks payable to LIFE NETWORK with "St. Peter Church" in the memo section.

Currently, Father Gregory, our parish team captain, is in the top ten list of fundraisers. Let's help him reach his goal of $15,000 this year to support the great work of Life Network in our Pikes Peak community.

Thank you for your ongoing support of LIFE! For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).

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Register here.

Participant Registration

Volunteer Registration

Learn more and sign up here.

New and Noteworthy

May 18 bulletin

The parish office will close at noon on Friday, May 23, and will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26.

Prayer Intention

As we pray together each day at 3pm, join us to pray for Faith Formation Director Victoria Goetz and her family.

HOPE Advocates: Pray to End Human Trafficking - Wednesday, May 21, 7pm
The HOPE Advocates meet monthly to pray for victims and survivors of human trafficking. We partner with local safe homes to support and encourage their residents and staff, to help raise awareness of the issue, and to educate our community. Join us in the PMC to learn more about our mission and pray with us for an end to Human Trafficking.

Tapping into Theology - Tuesday, June 10, 7pm

2025 has been named the Jubilee Year of Hope marking the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of Jesus. The Jubilee encourages Catholics worldwide to reflect on our faith and relationship with Our Lord. What does that actually mean, what is the history of Jubilees and how can the Jubilee Year of Hope strengthen our faith life? Come to the PMC for Father Gregory Golyzniak's presentation "Jubilee Years in the History of the Catholic Church". For more information and to RSVP, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).

Diocesan Ministry Appeal (DMA)

There are many ways we can “have love for one another.” When we care for a parent whom illness has reduced to a child-like state. When we pray for those who have injured us in some way. When we forgive our spouses their shortcomings and recommit to our wedding vows even in our disappointment. And by bringing God’s love to those we may never meet through support of 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

Holy Hour - Friday, May 16, 3pm

SPCS Graduation Mass - Friday, May 16, 6pm

Parish Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)

Saturday, May 17, 4:30pm

Sunday, May 18, 10am

Sunday, May 18, 4:30pm

If you are unable to come, click here for recordings to pray along with us on Saturday, Sunday, and throughout the week.

Celebration of Graduating Seniors - Sunday, May 18, 10:30am Mass

Savio Youth Group - Sunday, May 18, 6:15-8pm
Join us in the PMC for our end-of-the-year party. For more information, contact Sr. Pham (sr.pham@petertherock.org).

Blood Drive - Wednesday, May 21, 8:30am-12:30pm
St. Peter Catholic Church and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive in the PMC. Visit Vitalant.org to schedule an appointment. Before you come, get a head start by filling out your Health History Questionnaire. Visit Fast Track to get started. Print or screenshot the QR code when finished and bring it with you. Please bring ID, eat and hydrate before donating.

HOPE Advocates: Pray to End Human Trafficking - Wednesday, May 21, 7pm

SPCS Last Day of School - Thursday, May 22

EMHC Mandation Training - Thursday, May 22, 2-4pm
Training will be led by Fr. Gregory in the large conference room.

Parish office closing at noon - Friday, May 23

Holy Hour - Friday, May 23, 3pm

EMHC Mandation Training - Friday, May 23, 3-5pm
Training will be led by Fr. Gregory in the large conference room.

Family Adoration - Friday, May 23, 6:30pm

Deacon Ordination at St. Mary's Cathedral - Saturday, May 24

Reminders

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. 161,516 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)

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.

Our Mission
St. Peter Parish is a welcoming community of different backgrounds living the joy of Catholic faith in the Diocese of Colorado Springs.

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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.

Follow us for updates and grab your ticket today!

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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