Catholic Schools Week: Saturday, January 27th through Saturday, February 4th. Below is a listing of daily events.

This year, St Peter is joining other local Catholic Schools to build a school in Uganda. A school costs around $25,000 to build. Our goal is to raise around 5,000 dollars to help with this initiative. Join us in profoundly impacting the lives of children in Uganda by supporting our initiative to build a school in this deserving partner diocese community. Collaborating with local Catholic schools and the Diocesan Mission Office, we are committed to providing access to quality education for these bright young minds. Your generous contribution will construct a school and pave the way for a brighter future, empowering children with the knowledge and opportunities they deserve. Together, let's create a place where dreams take root and flourish. Join our cause and participate in this transformative journey towards education and empowerment in Uganda. Every donation brings us a step closer to making a lasting difference in the lives of these children. Let's build hope, one brick at a time. 

Funds collected for Dress Down Days on February 1st and March 15th will all go towards our goal. We will also have a  "penny war" next week (Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 9) to raise money for building a school in Uganda. Students can bring in change or dollars and put their money in whichever tub represents the team they think or want to win the Super Bowl.

Preschool Registration 2024-2025

Registration for St. Peter Preschool 2024-2025 School Year

Registration for Preschool has begun!  Applications are now being accepted online through the St. Peter website HERE where you will click on the Application Form link. Also, fill out the form linked below and send it to Mrs. Garner. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Garner at 636-8922 ext 327 or [email protected]

If your child is already an enrolled student at St. Peter Preschool, you will not create a new application. Currently enrolled preschoolers would have received the Preschool Information Form and returned it to school.

PreSchool Information Form

Parents, when you have a change in your pick up routine you need to let the office know by email ([email protected]) or written note before noon. We understand things change so if you do not know your plans until after 12:00, you must call the school office at 636-8922. An afternoon email will likely not get checked until after dismissal and the message will not get relayed. All notifications about absences, dr. appointments, early dismissal, vacations, etc, need to go through the office either by phone call or by email to [email protected].

The spirit wear gear store is open until Friday, February 16. Orders usually take 3 weeks to get in after the closing date.

Spirit Wear Gear Store

Parents: You may print your own receipt for any fees paid through your FACTS Family Portal.

Log in and go to your Financial Home, select Payment Plan/Billing then click View Details. Select View Payment Summery. You can change the school year and print from the right corner of the page.

The Big Bucks committee is reaching out for donations for the event. If you would like to help or donate please let us know. You can email us at [email protected] and/or please fill out the attached form.

Donor Pledge Form Big Bucks 2024

If you are interested and available to volunteer the night of the event, please sign up HERE

Candy Bars were sent home last week with the kids. We have about 40 boxes of

candy bars left. If you are wanting more, please let me know by email or send a

note with your kids letting me know how many more boxes you are wanting.

[email protected]. Please return all money for the candy bars by February

16th .

 WINTER CONCERT CHANGE OF DATE - GRADES 2, 3 & 4

MARCH 7, 2024 at 7:00PM

The date of the winter concert for students in grades 2, 3 & 4 has been changed to Thurs., Mar. 7. With so many days off and shortened schedules,

 it became apparent that we would not have enough time to adequately prepare the students and their special parts for the winter concert.  

Mrs. Valerie Jones is an 8th grade homeroom teacher at St. Peter Catholic School. She teaches  8th grade Literature and Religion and 7th grade Religion.

She  grew up literally all over the world. She was born in Japan, attended kindergarten in England and moved to Missouri from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, when she was ten years old. She graduated from both St. Peter Catholic School and Helias Catholic High School, and attended college at Rockhurst University in Kansas City. She began her teaching career in Florida, where she taught 3rd and then 5th grade. Mrs. Jones is in her 22nd year of teaching here at St. Peter Catholic School.  

She is married to her best friend Joe Jones, and they have five wonderful children. Joe Jr. attends Helias Catholic High School. Noah lives and works in Columbia. Maggie is an architect in New York City. Nate works in Los Angeles in film production. Nick is currently attending Conception Seminary College in Conception, MO.

She enjoys traveling and trying new things, and still nurtures a lifelong love of reading and theater. A perfect day for her would be spent with her entire family. 

She considers being able to work at St. Peter Catholic School an honor and a blessing. She loves working  here for two reasons: her talented co-workers and the ability to share her faith everyday.

2024 PAL Baseball/Softball Registration

2024 PAL Baseball/Softball Registration is now open. The deadline is February 18th. This year we are adding Girls Softball. We will offer the following Leagues:

Boys K

Boys 1st grade

Boys 2nd grade

Girls 1st & 2nd grade

Please register: HERE

Please use your sons/daughter’s CURRENT GRADE for the signup.

If you have additional questions or are interested in coaching PAL BASEBALL, please contact Mark Schell at [email protected].

If you have additional questions or are interested in coaching PAL SOFTBALL, please contact Travis Reinsch ([email protected]) and/or Kelly Fick at ([email protected])

Thank you.

PAL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church on Friday, February 2, 2024, and in parishes over the weekend of February 3-4, 2024. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God’s gift of their vocation.

Sunday, March 3, 2024 nationally acclaimed speaker, Jason Evert, will be sharing not one, but TWO of his critically acclaimed talks.

Purified: A Life-Changing Event for Families (ages 13+)

3:00-4:30PM

The Innocence of the family is under attack like never before. Come and discover how to protect and heal yours. This chastity presentation is for teens, parents and adults.

Gender & The Theology of Your Body (Ages 13+)

6:30-7:30PM

What's the meaning of sex, gender, and the human body? The truth of masculinity and femininity are being questioned like never before. Discover how your body as a man or woman reveals your identity and calling.

Mass has been added to the schedule from 5:00-5:45PM. There will be a dinner break from 6:00-6:30PM, the meal is included with your ticket.

Also, to wrap up the evening, there will be the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration from 6:30-7:00PM.

Everyone will leave with free resources to continue your understanding and journey with the Chastity Project.

To see more on the event or to purchase your tickets, scan the QR code on the flyer below.

Online monthly series for moms begins Feb. 5 

Mothers of young children can find themselves isolated in today’s society. Creating Catholic Experiences in Motherhood, a ten-week online series, builds community, connecting mothers in similar life situations around the country, tethered by our Catholic faith. Hosted by The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church and lead by a professional coach and Catholic mom, Jenna Mayo, the format of this program encourages mothers to observe, connect, share, and learn from one another – offering an engaging opportunity for inclusion and true community. Register and learn more at mothersshrine.com. 

Quick Reference Guide to the Diocese of Jefferson City Stewardship Model

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.

St. Peter Catholic School

314 West High Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101