We are closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
Additionally, the parish offices are CLOSED from Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, while new carpet is installed in the gathering area and offices. Please leave a message at the church office as needed. Messages will be returned as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Daily Mass worshippers: Please enter the church through the emergency exit doors on the east and west sides of the church.
Begin your 4th of July celebration with pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage (links and patties), potatoes, orange juice and coffee. Breakfast is served in the courtyard between the church and school. Handicapped accessible. The Knights accept cash, checks and credit cards.
4th of July Parade
- Would you like to represent St. Peter Church and School in the 4th of July parade? If you're interested in walking with us, learn more and sign up here.
- We're collecting candy donations to be given out along the parade route. Please deliver your donations to the parish office.
9/11 Memorial Concert
Thursday, September 10, 7pm
Do join us on Thursday, September 10, at 7pm, in church for a concert offered by our music ministry. We will pay prayerful tribute to those who have served as military and first responders as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. In prayer, Scripture, and song, we will also remember those who were victims of this senseless tragedy. In addition, we will remember all those who have fought for our freedoms these 250 years of our nation, especially those who served in Pearl Harbor 85 years ago.
Please join us on this night of prayerful and patriotic reflection.
New and Noteworthy
Faith Formation and Confirmation Registrations are NOW OPEN
Confirmation (grades 7 & 8)
There is a second collection this weekend to benefit the Peter's Pence Collection. Make a secure, online donation, here.
4th of July Mass - Saturday, July 4, 8:15am
Mass will be celebrated in the church.
Military and First Responder Prayer Board
The members of St. Peter Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly are proud to enable our parish with the ability to recognize and pray for our service members and first responders. If you currently have a picture on the board, please let us know if it needs to be updated or removed. To add a picture, please contact Bob Knapp (rjknapp06@comcast.com, or call/text 719-502-0327), or contact the parish office. We request that all pictures be submitted in size 3"X5" or as a JPG attachment to your email. For operational security concerns, we will only post the name, rank and branch of service with the picture. For first responders, please provide name and specific occupation, i.e., law enforcement, fire fighter, EMS. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Prayer Intention
As we pray together each day at 3pm, please join us in praying for peace in our country.
This Week
Holy Hour - Friday, June 26, 3pm
Please note: Holy Hour will be offered in the church rather than Peter the Rock Chapel.Friday Afternoon Club - June 26, 4-7pm
Join us for a drink and fellowship at Goat Patch Brewing Co. (1756 Lake Woodmoor Drive). This is the Monument location that was previously Pikes Peak Brewery. See you there!
Metro North Deanery Permanent Diaconate Vocation Information Session - Friday, June 26, 6pm
The session will be held in the PMC. RSVP to the parish office at 719-481-3511.
Join us for a drink and fellowship at Goat Patch Brewing Co. (1756 Lake Woodmoor Drive). This is the Monument location that was previously Pikes Peak Brewery. See you there!
Metro North Deanery Permanent Diaconate Vocation Information Session - Friday, June 26, 6pm
The session will be held in the PMC. RSVP to the parish office at 719-481-3511.
Holy Hour - Friday, June 26, 3pm
Saturday, June 27, 4:30pm
Sunday, June 28, 10am
Sunday, June 28, 4:30pm
If you are unable to attend, click here for recordings to pray along with us on Saturday, Sunday, and throughout the week.
Parish offices closed - Friday, July 3
K of C Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, July 4, 7-10am
Details above.
Reminders
Silver Rose of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Tuesday, July 14
Our St. Peter Knights of Columbus Council will host the Silver Rose starting with the 8:15am Mass. It will remain in the church for prayer until the conclusion of the 5:30 Mass. Learn more about the Silver Rose here.
Our St. Peter Knights of Columbus Council will host the Silver Rose starting with the 8:15am Mass. It will remain in the church for prayer until the conclusion of the 5:30 Mass. Learn more about the Silver Rose here.
Tapping into Theology - Tuesday, July 14, 7pm
Join parishioner Lucas Pollice, author of Open Wide the Doors to Christ: Discovering Catholicism, for a presentation in the PMC. Lucas has been involved in full-time parish, diocesan, and catechetical ministry for 30 years. His talk is titled "Vatican II: A New Pentecost for the New Evangelization". Come learn more about the Second Vatican Council and how we are all called to be living witnesses of the Christian Life in the turmoil and confusion we see in the world today. An RSVP to Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355) would be very much appreciated, especially if requesting pizza.
Rosary Walk for Life - Tuesday, July 28, after 8:15am Mass
St. Peter is hosting the diocesan Rosary Walk for Life in July. Join Deacon Jim Bachta, Associate Director of the Respect Life Apostolate, as we pray the Rosary and walk in quiet prayer through our Monument neighborhood. We end up at the Adoration Chapel for a Divine Mercy Chaplet. Unable to walk? Spend time in prayer in the Chapel in solidarity with our walking parishioners and pilgrims from other parishes. We walk and pray to engage more intently in the spiritual battle for the sanctity of life and to provide prayer support for those who witness near Planned Parenthood. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).
2026 Bishop's Respect Life Roundup - Friday, September 11
The dinner will be held at the Flying W Ranch again this year. The theme is "Honoring Lives Lost" with keynote speaker Lauren Costillo. Tickets, tables and sponsorships are now available here. For more information, contact Julie Bailey, Respect Life Apostolate Director, at 401-578-4471.
Join parishioner Lucas Pollice, author of Open Wide the Doors to Christ: Discovering Catholicism, for a presentation in the PMC. Lucas has been involved in full-time parish, diocesan, and catechetical ministry for 30 years. His talk is titled "Vatican II: A New Pentecost for the New Evangelization". Come learn more about the Second Vatican Council and how we are all called to be living witnesses of the Christian Life in the turmoil and confusion we see in the world today. An RSVP to Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355) would be very much appreciated, especially if requesting pizza.
Rosary Walk for Life - Tuesday, July 28, after 8:15am Mass
St. Peter is hosting the diocesan Rosary Walk for Life in July. Join Deacon Jim Bachta, Associate Director of the Respect Life Apostolate, as we pray the Rosary and walk in quiet prayer through our Monument neighborhood. We end up at the Adoration Chapel for a Divine Mercy Chaplet. Unable to walk? Spend time in prayer in the Chapel in solidarity with our walking parishioners and pilgrims from other parishes. We walk and pray to engage more intently in the spiritual battle for the sanctity of life and to provide prayer support for those who witness near Planned Parenthood. For more information, contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com or 719-481-4355).
2026 Bishop's Respect Life Roundup - Friday, September 11
The dinner will be held at the Flying W Ranch again this year. The theme is "Honoring Lives Lost" with keynote speaker Lauren Costillo. Tickets, tables and sponsorships are now available here. For more information, contact Julie Bailey, Respect Life Apostolate Director, at 401-578-4471.
Please pray the rosary every day
Please join in praying the St. Peter Parish Rosary on Saturday at 4:30pm, Sunday at 10am, or Sunday at 4:30pm. 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.
187,404 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 (by the new mural) 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 TJTM@petertherock.org.
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 (by the new mural) 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 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)
- Parish Picnic - Sunday, August 23
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.
Summer 2026 Bible Study
Join us for “A Biblical Walk Through the Mass”, the five-week Ascension best-selling study by Dr. Edward Sri, with both morning and evening class options!
We are collecting backpacks for our neighbor families with children. Please deliver backpack donations to the parish office before July 7.
The goal of St. Peter Youth Ministry is to get young people to Heaven, by giving them a place where they can be at home in the Church– free to be themselves, make good friends, encounter Jesus, serve others, and become saints!
If you are in middle school or high school join us!
If you are a young adult or adult interested in volunteering, please email
Sr. Jackie Sardina, FMA (youth@petertherock.org).
