School Early Dismissal Friday, Sept. 20
Friday, September 20 will be a half day for St. Peter’s students. ECLC will dismiss at noon and K-8 at 12:15.
Jalapeños Dining Out Night Wed. Sept. 18
Jalapenos in Brookside is hosting a Dining Out Night tonight (Wed. Sept 18). Dine in or carry out from 4-9 p.m. and help raise money for our school! You must give a paper copy of the flyer to your server when ordering. Find it on our website at https://stpkc.org/download/13669/.
Women of STP Planning October Retreat
On Saturday, Oct. 12, the Women of STP are joining the Benedictine nuns for an overnight retreat at Mount St. Scholastica. We will meet in Atchison about 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The retreat will end around 1 p.m. on Sunday. If you would like to attend, please bring your check for $85 made payable to The Women of St. Peter’s to the luncheon on Sept. 22 or email Jacque Kelly for more information. Space is limited and scholarships are available.
Women of STP Luncheon Sunday, Sept. 22
All women of the parish are invited to join the Women of STP after the 11 a.m. Mass for a Taco Salad Bar luncheon. After lunch, we will show you how easy it is to make the beautiful, hand-embroidered Baptismal bibs that are given to our newest members. We will also be collecting personal feminine hygiene items for St. Peter’s Social Services. Please join us for an enjoyable afternoon of fellowship! If you are able to provide something for the luncheon, please click here.
Registration Open for St. Peter’s Bags Tournament on Oct. 5
BAGS, BBQ & BEER! Registration is open for the 2019 STP Bags Tournament on Saturday, October 5. Get more info., including Venmo payment instructions, here.
Seeking Hosts/Hostesses for Directory Photo Sessions
We are looking for volunteers to act as hosts/hostesses for our final photo sessions for the parish pictorial directory, scheduled for Monday Sept. 16 and Tuesday Sept. 17. Volunteers will welcome families, get them signed in, and offer general help to the photographers. If you can spare an hour or two, please sign up here.
Save the Date for FIREBall 2019 Saturday, October 12
St. Peter’s is proud to partner with the FIRE Foundation to provide the children of our parish with special needs the opportunity for an inclusive Catholic education. Save the date, Saturday October 12, for FIREBall, FIRE’s biggest fundraiser and a fantastic event! Find links for event tickets, underwriting, raffle tickets, and t-shirts on the FIRE Foundation Facebook Page.
STP School Boosterthon Kicks Off
Once again, St. Peter’s School is hosting a two week boosterthon to raise funds for our STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), and to help kids learn about fitness, leadership, and character. Students will ask family and friends to sponsor them in St. Peter’s Glow Run to be held next Thursday, Sept. 12, right here at St. Peter’s. The boosterthon team will also work daily with students on problem solving and character building exercises. If you are interested in donating, contact your favorite STP student or click here.
Get Involved in Liturgies As a Sacristan
St. Peter’s is currently looking for Sacristans for our weekend Masses. Sacristans are responsible for the preparation and care of liturgical vessels, arriving 20 minutes before Mass and staying for a few minutes after. If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact Director of Liturgy, Michael Mills at mmills@stpeterskc.org. Thank You!
Volunteers Needed for Children’s Liturgy of the Word
We are seeking adult and high-school aged volunteers to assist with our Children’s Liturgy of the Word ministry, offered during the school year at the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass for children ages 4 – 2nd grade. After the opening prayer, the children are accompanied to the church basement, where they learn about the Gospel through fun activities. They return to the Mass prior to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Preparation for the lesson requires a few minutes perusing the teacher’s guide and weekly activity book. Please email Megan Scheiderer at megan.scheiderer@huschblackwell.com. Volunteers must complete Protecting God’s Children training.