A holy day of obligation
Monday, December 8
8:15am 10am 5:30pm
There is no Vigil Mass for this holy day. The Sunday evening Mass does not count for both your Sunday obligation and your holy day obligation.
After the 5:30pm Mass, you're invited to stay for the National Night of Prayer for Life from 6:30-8:30pm. In addition to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, each hour there will be a Rosary for Life, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the St. Michael Prayer and a Litany, with some time for quiet meditation.
Several priests will be available to hear Confessions.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “After having reached the age of discretion, each member of the faithful is obliged to confess faithfully his or her grave sins at least once a year” (CIC 989). Learn more here.
One Star Christmas Concert
Silent Auction
You may bid on this beautiful stained glass, designed and created by St. Peter parishioner Joanna Anaradian, at the Christmas concert on Friday, December 12. If you are unable to attend the concert but would like to submit a bid, email J.J. Kaelin (jjkaelin@gmail.com) with your bid by 9am on Friday, December 12. Bidding starts at $100. All proceeds go to Tri-Lakes Cares.
Click here for a message from Fr. Gregory regarding the Christmas Mass schedule.
Consecration
to the Holy Family
December 27 & 28
Before every Mass, Knights will distribute the Consecration to the Holy Family prayer cards. Following Mass, all parish families are invited to participate in the consecration of their families to the Holy Family.
Click here to learn how to prepare.
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.
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, 6pm
All 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 - 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.
All 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 - 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 (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
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, 7pm
Join 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).
Join 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.
Upcoming events (find the complete list at petertherock.org)
- The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, a holy day of obligation - Thursday, January 1
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.
Advent begins Sunday, November 30, and Hallow's Pray25 Challenge kicks off on Monday, December 1. Join Pray25 to encounter a deeper stillness in God through the beautiful season of Advent. Hallow is also offering a Kids' Advent Challenge called "Finding Fiat". Click below to learn more and sign up.
Parishioners who are new to Hallow can take advantage of a six-month trial for $1.
Learn more here.
SPCS Cookbook Fundraiser
To raise funds for their trip to Washington, D.C., SPCS 8th graders are selling soft-cover, spiral-bound cookbooks filled with 200 recipes from parishioners and school families. Each book is $15. Cookbooks will be available on December 15 and may be picked up at the church or school offices during business hours. Shipping via Priority Mail is available for $12. For more information, contact Andrea Keough (akseascout@aol.com). ORDER HERE.
