New and Noteworthy
The parish offices are closed on Monday, December 8, for the holy day (details above).
Prayer Intention
As we pray together each day at 3pm, join us to pray for the sanctity of life and the end of abortion.
Christmas Poinsettias
With the help of our parishioners, red poinsettias lend beauty to our Christmas Masses each year. Please consider purchasing a live poinsettia to donate in memory of a loved one this Christmas. The cost is $20 per plant. To purchase a plant, make your check payable to St. Peter Catholic Church, write "poinsettia" and the name of your loved one(s) in the memo section (so they can be honored in the bulletin) and deliver your check to the parish office by Friday, December 19.
Ladies' Lunch Bunch - Thursday, December 18, 11:30am
All ladies of the parish are invited to enjoy lunch at
Bourbon Brothers (13021 Bass Pro Drive in Colorado Springs). RSVP to Karen B. by noon on Monday, December 15 (719-321-6288 or
bishopia@msn.com). The next lunch date is Thursday, January 15.
This Week
Holy Hour - Friday, December 5, 3pm
SPCS Christmas Program - Friday, December 5, 6pmAll are welcome to the church for a special Christmas program by our SPCS 1st-8th graders.
Five First Saturdays Devotion In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary - December 6 8:30am - Rosary
9am - MassDuring 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 (Joyful Mysteries)
Saturday, December 6, 4:30pm
Sunday, December 7, 10am
Sunday, December 7, 4:30pm
If you are unable to come, click
here for recordings to pray along with us on Saturday, Sunday, and throughout the week.
Breakfast with Santa - Sunday, December 7, 9am & 11:30am
Details above.
Savio High School Youth Group - Sunday, December 7, 6-8pm
Details above.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation - Monday, December 8
Parish offices closed
8:15am Mass
10am Mass
5:30pm Mass
6:30-8:30pm National Night of Prayer
Tapping into Theology - Tuesday, December 9, 7pmJoin us in the PMC for
"Our Lady of Guadalupe, Madre Mia (My Mother)" presented by Javier Cervantes. For 35 years, Mr. Cervantes has led different ministries within the Catholic Church at the parish, diocesan and national level, in the United States and Mexico. Javier is the diocesan leader for the V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry. He has served for 13+ years as the Diocesan Director for the Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. An RSVP would be greatly appreciated. For more information and to RSVP, contact Stephanie Kemp (
stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).
Advent Penance Service - Wednesday, December 10, 5pm
Details above.
Holy Hour - Friday, December 12, 3pm
Bosco Middle School Ministry Christmas Party - Friday, December 12, 5-7pm
Details above.
One Star Christmas Concert - Friday, December 12, 7pm
Details above.
Reminders
Giving Tree
Your generosity each year ensures that individuals and families in our community feel loved and are not forgotten. Please select an ornament tag from the tree and return the tag with your unwrapped gift(s) no later than December 9. Thank you!
Christmas Pie Collection for Tri-Lakes Cares
November 10 - December 12
St. Peter is collecting freezable pies to be distributed by Tri-Lakes Cares during the Christmas season. Please bring pies to the parish office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30am-2pm, closed noon-1pm for lunch).
Bethlehem Handicrafts - December 20 & 21, after all Masses
Bethlehem Handicrafts is honored to present a remarkable collection of hand-crafted olive wood carvings and gifts from the Holy Land
. Our Christian artisans pour their hearts and souls into creating these pieces, statues, crosses, and rosaries to keep our faith alive in the Holy Land. Each creation is a labor of love, a testament to their devotion and the rich heritage of our faith. By purchasing one of these beautiful items, you are not just bringing a beautiful piece of Bethlehem into your home; you are also providing necessary support to Christian families in the Holy Land who are facing tremendous challenges. Your contribution helps them stay in their homes and preserves the sanctity of our Holy sites and shrines. Explore our collection and make a difference today at
www.bethlehemhandicrafts.com.
Hallow - Pray with us!
Parishioners who are new to Hallow can take advantage of a six-month trial for $1. Sign up
here.
Please pray the rosary every day. 174,020 rosaries prayed so far by St. Peter parishioners! To submit your rosary count, fill in an anonymous tally sheet on the rosary table in the back of the church and place in the glass vase; or email Monica Whiteside at
TJTM@petertherock.org.
Online Giving
Click
here to make an offering via our safe, secure and convenient online giving program.
- The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, a holy day of obligation - Thursday, January 1