09/01/2026
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Hereβs your St. Peter August recap! π₯
π Our youth group recently gathered for a special Senior Night celebration to send off a beloved group of seniors as they begin their freshman year of college. The evening was filled with dinner, games, laughter, and plenty of memories as they celebrated the friendships and faith that have grown over the years. We are so grateful for Jackson Riney, Maddie Mispagel, Devin Bergan, Jack Van Cleave, Gabriel Riggio, and Andrew Konopka and the example they have set through their dedication, leadership, and commitment to their faith!
π It is wonderful to have our students back and our school filled with energy ones again! After a busy summer of improvements, students returned to a new blacktop β already put to good use with a spirited game of tag featured here β a new HVAC system, and exciting progress on our new gym vestibule and elevator. We are ESPECIALLY grateful to our teachers, staff, and student volunteers who gave so generously of their time and energy to clean, organize, and prepare the school for our students. β€οΈ
π What a blessing it was to see so many parishioners come together for our summer worship nights! Thank you to our talented volunteers who generously shared their gifts by leading us in worshipping Jesus in the Holy Sacrament. Be in the lookout for more worship nights later in the year. π
π Our PTO Trivia Night was a tremendous success, filled with friendly competition, plenty of laughs, and wonderful support for St. Peter School. Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to Father OβTooleβs team, who took home the win! π You can still support our PTO by participating in the βWe π Our School Raffle.β Visit St. Peter's School PTO to find the link.
π With the framework going up, we can really begin to see the new Parish Office space take shape. The HVAC system has also been installed, marking another important step forward in construction. We are grateful to our construction crews who continue to work hard each day to bring this project to life. Our staff is so excited to show you the new digs!
π Our annual St. Peter Athletic Associstion Golf Tournament was a wonderful day of fellowship and support for our student athletes. The tournament raised valuable funds for our St. Peter athletic programs, helping provide opportunities and resources for our young athletes throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who golfed, volunteered, or donated! A special thanks goes to our generous sponsor,
π Have you tuned in yet? Our podcast, βUpon This Rockβ continues to grow! So far, the podcast has reached an all-time audience of 375 listeners across 17 states, with more than 155 hours of listening time. Even more exciting, our listeners span every adult age demographic from 18 and up! Find the link to listen in our bio. π
π Every Tuesday evening, members of our St. Peter Life Group and the Knights of Columbus Kirkwood Council gather in front of the Mary statue at St. Peter to pray the Rosary for life and the many issues that affect the dignity of the human person. Recently, the joined the group to photograph the gathering, share our story, and discuss Amendment 3. We are grateful to all who faithfully lift these important intentions in prayer and bear witness to the dignity and value of human life.
π We joyfully celebrate St. Peter School graduate, Hannah Lifka (pictured in the middle), who was received into the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George on August 1. Upon entering the Novitiate, Hannah received the name, Sister M. Laetare, meaning βrejoiceβ in Latin. Please pray for her as she continues to discern Godβs call. May the Lord bless her and strengthen her!
π Congratulations to our sixth grade softball and baseball teams, who both brought home C*C championship titles this past summer! This month, our student athletes had the opportunity to celebrate their incredible accomplishments and receive championship banners, recognizing their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Roar Pride! π¦π₯βΎοΈ
π Take a look at this letter from our ACA co-chairs, Eric Jones and Keith Beardslee. Thank you to everyone who donates to/participates in helping the ACA!
