Getting Married? – Deacon Bill Hastings on extension 103 will assist you in all the things needed to be prepared and have all your sacramental needs in order. Contact Sandy on extension 101 in order to plan the ceremony itself. We hope to help make your marriage ceremony a beautiful event and give you tools for a long and fruitful marriage.

Marriage Retreats – The toils and work of life can distract couples from paying attention to their marriage. Marriage can be the source of great comfort and joy but, just like a garden, it needs tending to be beautiful and productive. St. Peter’s Marriage Retreats provide a set of tools as well and an intimate experience to help keep a marriage all it can be. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Married Couple Dinners – Periodically, St. Peter’s puts on a special, romantic dinner for married couples. The price is cheap, the food is excellent and the décor is very fancy. Babysitting is provided. Watch the bulletin for dates. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Marriage Help – If you need individual help with your marriage, St. Peter’s can offer advice. We are not formal marriage counseling, but can help you uncover issues and solutions. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Natural Family Planning – It’s a fundamentaltenet of our faith not to artificially interfere with the natural process ofthe creation of new life. God is the author of new life while we, as married couples, participate. However, there are proper reasons to want to not have children at a given time. Natural Family Planning is the technique to achieve this without interfering with God’s plan for life. Contact Deacon Bill on extension 103 for where to take classes.

Marriage Annulments – Contact Deacon Bill on extension 103 if you need to annul a previous marriage.

Annual Camping Trip – Come with us on the annual Family Camping Trip. We organize the event, have activities and include Mass. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Family Night – We have not formally announced this program yet. Stay tuned for announcement. Our intention is to have a periodic night where families can get together for fellowship, worship and education. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Annual Summer Festival – Every August we shut down 9^th avenue, put up a big tent, bring in rides and have a big festival. We start Friday night with an auction dinner and proceed through Friday with rides, games food and dancing. Sunday morning features an outdoor Mass and a big picnic. Contact Sandy on extension 101 for more information.

BeFrienders for the Dying and Grieving – As a person is dying, they may need spiritual support from their Church. BeFreinders provides that support through ministers who can walk with a person and there family through dying and grieving. Contact Doreen on extension 106 for more information.

Hospice & Sacraments – When in hospice, a dying person and their family will need sacraments, prayers and spiritual consolation. Contact Deacon John on extension 107 for more information.

Funerals – St. Peter’s works with you and your funeral home for the funeral and burial. Services for receptions are also provided. Contact Sandy on extension 101 for more information.

GriefShare Program – GriefShare is a 13 week program of videos and group interaction to help a person who is grieving. Our grief can disable us and cause us to retreat from life. Grief is the way our bodies and souls process deep loss. Grief must run its natural course. However, there are things that can be done to facilitate the process so one doesn’t become stuck in the pain. Contact Doreen on extension 106 for more information.

Grief Seminars –Do you know how to help others when they are grieving? Do you stumble over your tongue in knowing what to say and instead rely on old clichés? Do you avoid people who are grieving? Do you wonder what happens after death? All of these questions are answered in the St. Peter’s Grief Seminars. Come and learn how to support your loved ones who are grieving. Contact Doreen on extension 106 for more information.

Individual Grief Support – You may need individual support to help you through the terrible pain of grieving. Contact Doreen on extension 106 for more information.

 

St. Monica’s for Inner Healing – Some people have experienced a serious trauma in their life such as sexual or emotional abuse or have been denied the type of nurturing love we all need. Some have grown up in an alcoholic home. In these situations, we can come to carry baggage in our hearts which causes pain and makes it difficult to fully experience the richness of life. With God’s infinite power, healing is possible. St. Monica’s is a one-on-one healing program to help people work with God to remove the baggage from their hearts. Contact David on extension 104 for a confidential conversation to see if this program is right for you.

Woman’s Healing Retreat – Come spend a weekend with other women who are hurting. Begin the process to open up and fully participate in the fullness of life and God’s creation. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Pregnancy Support – Are you pregnant and feeling scared and alone? Do you need help in understanding what’s going on? Come see us for all the support you need. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Abortion Healing – In our society, abortion is seen as a solution to an unwanted pregnancy. In some cases, women feel compelled to have an abortion through pressure of other family members. In other cases, they decide upon this option themselves. At some point, many women come to tremendous guilt and grieve over this action. Many feel lost, helpless and branded by the Church and by God. Not so! God and his children in heaven forgive everything. But, you can’t come to bring this understanding into your heart alone. Let us help. Contact Doreen on extension 104 for more information on how you can heal.

 

First Communion – Preparation for First Communion is primarily done during the second grade. However, kids between the third and seventh grades who are attending Religious Education can also receive First Communion through a special process. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Confirmation - Preparation for Confirmation is primarily done during the eighth grade. Those past the eighth grade can attend RCIA or Adult Confirmation process. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Elementary Sunday School – Come bring your kids to St. Peter’s Sunday School religious education held on Sunday mornings. Bring your children to Christ and His Church through the education of their minds and hearts. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

 

Middle School – Sixth, seventh and eighth graders can participate in the Middle School Youth program. The eighth graders, in addition, will have Confirmation preparation. The Middle School program has classes, activities and field trips. Contact David on extension 104 for more information. Middle school is on Wednesday nights from 6:-- to 7:30. In addition, there are Confirmation classes on Sunday mornings. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

High School Life Teen Program – High school youth are invited to be a part of the Rising Youth program where they will have fellowship, activities, music, food and education. Contact David Peverley (acting liaison on extension 104 for more information.

Annual Mission Trip – Each year we take youth on a mission trip to an orphanage. In times past, we’ve gone to the Granja Hogar orphanage in the city of Chihuahua. However, due to the violence in northern Mexico, we’ll be finding another location this year. This is an outstanding trip for our kids as well as the orphanage kids. It has been a life changing trip for many of the kids. It’s a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity and not to be missed. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

World Youth Day Trip – Every three years, the worldwide Catholic Church puts on an amazing pilgrimage trip culminating in a huge papal Mass. Each time, St. Peter’s organizes a group of youth to attend. What a powerful experience for our youth!! Contact Kyle Malone on extension 109 for more information.

 

Knights of Columbus - The Knights of Columbus is a men’s group offering social and intellectual fellowship among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, and public relief works. Contact Sandy on extension 101 for more information.

You are That Man – this is a special program that helps men become better fathers and husbands under the guidance of Jesus Christ and His Church. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings where a video is watched followed by discussion. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Women of the Rock – This is an organization of parish women who come together to organize and then conduct programs and activities for the women of St. Peter’s. They have a leadership group which all are invited to join. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Women’s Bible Studies – The Women of the Rock have established several small Bible study groups. Typically, they pick a Bible theme and then study it for a couple of months. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Movie Nights – Starting in the fall of 2009, there will be a movie night for all parish women. Food will be included (of course!). See the bulletin for times.

Annual Woman’s Retreat – The women of the rock will sponsor an annual retreat for the enlightenment, relationship and spiritual growth of women. This year it will be in the fall. Watch the bulletin for announcements. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

 

St. Peter’s is in the process of creating a St. Vincent de Paul society for Greeley. The society will serve the poor in the community as well as work to enhance the spirituality of its members. Contact Elizabeth on extension 102 for more information.

 

Food Pantry – Each week, St. Peter’s offer free food baskets to hundreds of families. You may volunteer to help distribute food or donate food or money. Contact Sandy on extension 101 for more information.

Annual Thanksgiving Food Baskets – Each year we ask the parish to donate food and then we assemble and distribute food baskets to the needy in the community. Contact Sandy on extension 101 for more information.

Annual Christmas Gifts to Foster Children (Jesse Tree) – Each Christmas we gather the names of foster children in Greeley and then place an ornament on the Jesse tree. Parishioners take the ornament and purchase a Christmas gift. Contact Doreen on extension 106 for more information.

Room at the Inn for Homeless Families – St. Peter’s was the founder of this organization which serves homeless families. On a rotating basis, St. Peter’s takes in homeless families into a facility where they eat dinner, spend the night and then have breakfast. During the day, the families go to the day center in east Greeley. St. Peter’s volunteers prepare the overnight facility, cook meals and spend overnights hosting the families. Mostly, St. Peter’s volunteers provide love to these families so down on their luck. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

 

Young at Heart – This is a group of Seniors who organize various activities. One regularly scheduled activity is a pot luck lunch on the second Wednesday of every month after the 12:10 Mass. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Visiting the Homebound – Many of our faithful parishioners are unable to get out and go to Mass. The BeFriender’s Ministry brings communion to them and spends time visiting. In some cases, the Befriender minister will be the only person they see all week; the only love they receive. If you’re needing a minister or you’d like to be a minister, please contact Doreen on extension 106.

Bonell & Other Nursing Homes – St. Peter’s support Mass, in-room communion, dinners and other activities at Bonell and other local nursing homes. If you’re needing a minister or you’d like to be a minister, please contact Doreen on extension 106.

Wisdom of the Grandparents – this program gathers lide’s lessons learned from our Seniors and will soon publish them. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Quilters – These ladies meet each Friday afternoon for quilting, fellowship (and eating!). Contact Sandy on extension 101 for more information.

Helping Hands – Many of our seniors need help around the house, in the yard and in getting rides. If you need help or would like to help, contact David on extension 104.

 

Catholic Campus Ministry – St. Peter’s is the home parish for students at the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College. They put on programs and worship services for our college students. If you’d like to know more, please see the web site, www.unccatholic.com. Our Campus Ministry is funded separately and is always in need of support. Contact Paul on 970-356-1763 if you’d like to help.

FOCUS – There are staff members of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students at UNC who help lead students to Christ through Bible studies and mentorship. Contact Charlie Mercer at 970-356-1763 of you want more information. The FOCUS website is www.focusonline.org.

Bear Awakenings Retreat – This is a powerful retreat put on by Catholic Campus Ministry for our college students twice a year. To have more information, visit the website www.unccatholic.com unders programs and Activities or call 970-356-1763.

 

Baptism for Infants – Contact Deacon John on extension 107 to arrange baptisms for children age seven and younger.

Baptism for those Eight and Older – Contact David on extension 104 for baptisms of children and adults over the age of eight.

First Communion for Second Graders – Second graders receive their First Confession and First Communion by attending the Religious Education program. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

First Communion for Those Past the Second Grade – For children between the second and seventh grades, First Communions are done in May as long as they’ve been in RE for a year. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Confirmation for the Eighth Grade - Contact David on extension 104 for more information on the sacrament of Confirmation of eighth graders.

Confirmation for Those Past the Eighth Grade - Contact David on extension 104 for more information on the sacrament of Confirmation for youth or adults past the age of eighth grade.

RCIA – RCIA is the program to bring people into the Church and for those Catholic adults who need additional sacraments. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

 

Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors or Ushers – Lay people in the Church help the Mass by reading from Scripture, giving out the Eucharist and ushering. Contact Doreen on extension 106 (For lectors, contact Deacon Bill on extension 103).

Altar Servers – Boys and girls both are encouraged to help Father during Mass at the altar. If you are interested, contact Deacon John on extension 107.

Martha’s Cleaning Group – These are volunteers in the Church who help keep St. Peter’s sparkling clean. Contact Sandy on extension 101 for more information.

Choirs – St. Peter’s has a vibrant music ministry. Please contact Kyle Malone on extension 109 if you are interested in joining a choir and need music.

Gardeners – St. Peter’s has numerous garden plots surrounding the Church which are cultivated and tended by volunteers. Gotta green thumb? Contact Sandy on extension 101.

Funeral Meals – Help prepare the meals for funerals. Contact Sandy on extension 101 for more information.

Gift Shop – St. Peter’s has a wonderful gift shop in the basement of the church. Come browse! You can also volunteer to work the counter. Contact Cathie Sobieski by calling the main St. Peter’s number or 352-8998.

Newcomers Welcoming Committee – This group contacts all new parishioners welcoming them and helping them become a member of the St. Peter’s family. Sponsors are assigned for a year to help the new parishioner with questions. Twice a year we conduct a welcoming meeting. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

 

Adoration – Adoration in the church is available daily. Look at the bulletin for specific times.

Rosary – Rosary’s are conducted every first and third Monday at 7:30. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Healing Masses – St. Peter’s periodically does healing Masses. Check the bulletin for time. Contact Sandy on extension 101 for more information.

Platte Valley Youth Detention Center – Volunteers conduct a weekly Bible study and bi-weekly Mass at the detention center. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Kairos Prison Ministry – This ministry serves men in the state prisons. While not affiliated with St. Peter’s, we can put you in touch with this powerful ministry. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

 

Bible Studies – St. Peter’s has a number of small group Bible studies. Contact Deacon John on extension 107 for more information.

Women’s Bible Studies – Please see the section in the Women’s Group for more information.

RCIA – RCIA is the program to bring people into the Catholic Church and help adults receive new sacraments. However, space permitting, parishioners can attend for educational purposes. Contact David on extension 104 for more information.

Serra Club – The mission of the Serra club is to support new vocations in the Church. For more information, contact Sandy on extension 101.