Big Bucks is Coming Back!

The ever-popular Big Bucks is back! Save the date Friday, April 12, 2024! Anyone wanting to help or volunteer in any compacity, please contact Abby Borberg ([email protected]) or Brad Shimmens ([email protected]). We are hosting our first Big Bucks meeting on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5:30 in Fr. Ahren’s room. We encourage anyone that would like to volunteer to come to the meeting or contact Brad or Abby with any questions.

What is Big Bucks?

"Big Bucks" is a gala-style fundraising event held each spring (prior to COVID). It has been the largest fundraiser for St. Peter taking place for close to 20 years! It is made entirely possible by VOLUNTEERS!

We sell 300 tickets. Each ticket admits two people for dinner, adult drinks, and the chance to win $10,000 through a reverse raffle, or $5000 if the final two people decide to split the pot. Throughout the evening there are also side games and other items for purchase in the silent and live auctions. 

Why do we need it? 

Big Bucks has raised a lot of money over the years to give back to the school for general operating costs, to help with any needs they have for the year--it really helps to make ends meet at the school. It's a great way for families to get involved and make a huge difference!

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Scrip News:

Be Sure to check the Raise Right App frequently. They will have brands with bonuses daily. Check the App to see the daily bonuses. 

Other Fundraisers:

The Spring Gifts and Cookie dough delivery date was yesterday. That completed all fundraisers for the year except for scrip.

Yearly statements went home with your youngest student last week. Please

read and mark the appropriate box and return to school by May 8th . Any forms

not received by May 8th will automatically be donated to the school's general

fund to be used for school needs determined by the Principal/School Board.

After School Care Help Needed:

We are needing one adult supervisor; Monday through Friday 2:15 to 5:30PM each day school is in session for the 2023-2024 school year. The job entails helping the director supervise the staff and children grades K thru 8th, helping provide a safe, Christian environment. Great job for any retired individuals, college student or stay at home mom. If interested please fill out an application at diojeffcity.org. For questions, send an email to [email protected].

After School Care is also looking to hire aides for the 2023-2024 school year. Must be high school age as of August 1st and wanting to work with kids. If you are in eighth grade and would like to know more about the job, you can email Ms. Betsy at [email protected].

We are still looking for one preschool afterschool care aide from 3:00-5:30PM. 

Must be 18 and willing to be CPR certified, and have a love for children. 

All interested persons should complete the application on the Jefferson City Diocesan website and contact the Principal, Mrs. Gayle Trachsel at [email protected]. Positions Available: Classroom Aide, Preschool afterschool aides. 

Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12. Please have cards in by Friday, April 28.

SPRING CONCERT AND TALENT SHOW VIDEOS

The Spring Concert and the Talent Show were recorded, and we are selling videos to raise money for the music department and the student leadership team. The videos are available in a selection of formats. Click on the attachments for more information and order forms. Forms are due by Wed., April 23, 2023.

Talent Show Order Form

Spring Concert

Nurse's Notes:

As a reminder: students must provide a Doctor's note for any restrictions with an injury and/or a release of an injury. Also we have a 24 hour return policy after fever, diarrhea, or vomiting.

Please remember to submit updated immunization records to the school office. Your child must be in compliance before he/she can start the 2023-2024 school year. 

Students entering Kindergarten will be required to have the following: 

• 4 DTaP, DTP, or DT’s—Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. (DTaP,DTP,DT are all commonly known as “tetanus shots”, the difference is the amount of diphtheria, and the presence or absence of pertussis vaccine); 
• 3 Polio immunizations are required.
• 2MMR's - Measles, Mumps and Rubella 
• 3 Hepatitis B’s are required; 
• 2 doses of Varicella (chicken pox vaccine) 

 8th grade students will be required to have all the following as above in addition to:

• 1 T-dap 
• 1 Meningococcal

If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse. Liz [email protected].

MidWest March for Life: MidWest March for Life is on April 26, 2023. Please know we are supporting parents who would like to take their children to this march (excused absence), but we would like it to be the parent’s option to take them as we cannot vouch for what others at the event might do. There is an opportunity to purchase a special lunch, which includes a quarter-pound grilled hot dog, chips, water, ice cream, and cookies for $5.00 each lunch, and a family rate of 4 or more for $20.00. For more information, visit  midwestmarchforlife.com

It's almost time for Reading Buddies! We are looking for students currently enrolled in K-2nd grade to participate in the Reading Buddies Program this summer. The Reading Buddies program is designed to give children extra reading practice one-on-one with a teen mentor and to make the reading experience fun! We will be celebrating reading by doing creative projects and programs, as well as providing some snacks and giving away prizes!

It's a great opportunity to help combat the "summer slide", so please feel free to print and share applications widely! Here is the pdf of the application: HERE

A note for parochial schools with students in grades 6+: we're also looking for teen volunteers! Teen volunteers can earn service hours and a letter of recommendation for their work this summer. Here's the application for teen volunteers: HERE

Link to Sign Up to Volunteer

Link for Code of Conduct for Minors follow the link listed in Quick Links. This is also where you will find information about VIRTUS certification.

St. Peter Catholic Parish is seeking a full-time Parish Secretary. This position handles sacramental records, answers phones, and other administrative duties as assigned. This position interacts with parishioners, volunteers and visitors. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 5:00PM. The individual must have good communication skills, a friendly demeanor, experience with computers and office equipment, and the ability to interact effectively with a variety of religious and secular personnel. Ability to learn new software and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel are essential. St. Peter Catholic Church offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, vacation, and matching 403b retirement plan. Qualified candidates should email their resume with references to [email protected]. For a detailed job description please visit our website at https://www.saintpeterjc.org/employment/

Catholic Stewardship Renewal/Time and Talent Form

TO BE AN “ACTIVE” CATHOLIC STEWARD MEANS:

• To Pray: that is, attend Mass faithfully in the parish on weekends and Holy Days.
• To Participate: that is, to use one’s time and talents to strengthen the parish community and advance the Gospel.
• To Sacrificially Give: that is, pledge and remain current on a tithe of financial first fruits to support the life and ministries of the parish. The goal is 8% to the parish and 2% to other worthy charities.

Art Camp Registration Form

Registration is now open for Helias Catholic High School’s

summer 2023 youth camps.

This year’s Crusader Camps include archery, baseball, basketball, cross country, dance, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.

Crusader Camps span from late May to August, serving age ranges from kindergarten through high school.

Visit www.heliascrusaderscamps.com to learn more about Helias Catholic’s summer camp opportunities and to register.

Helias Catholic Concert Choir Auditions

Auditions for the Helias Catholic High School Concert Choir will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, in the school's choir room.

Any Helias Catholic students interested in joining the Concert Choir, including incoming freshmen, are required to audition, even if the class is already on their course schedule. 

For auditions, students should have a selection prepared to sing. Standard suggestions include "My Country 'Tis of Thee" or a common hymn. The audition will test students' ability to match pitch, pitch retention and sight-reading.

Alternative vocal music course options including Chorus and Women's Choir are available for students who do not make it into the Concert Choir and would like to grow musically, and students are always eligible to audition again the next year.

Please email Mrs. Cara Borghardt at [email protected] with any questions.

It's Almost Camp Time: 

Registration for Diocesan Summer Camps is in full swing! Youth Camps provide overnight experiences where young people can grow in the community through activities that inspire a deeper relationship with Jesus.

For more information on Diocesan Summer Camps and to register click here: https://diojeffcity.org/youth-camps/



For Camps to be a success, we need help from others:

For High Schoolers interested in Volunteering:

https://diojeffcity.org/camp-lolek-high-school-volunteers/

For Parishioners and Parents interested in Volunteering:

https://diojeffcity.org/adult-summer-camp-volunteers/

St. Peter Catholic School

314 West High Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101

[email protected]