"Inspiring students to love God, their Catholic faith and learning"

Congratulations to our Confirmandi!

Laynee Adams, Allison Amick, Will Bidlack, Keegan Bell, Brock Berhorst, Tinley Bode, Ross Bredeman, Maddox Bryant, Maksim Careaga, Lucas Cox, Kile Dassrath, Brianna Flores, Macie Fritz, Sabella Garner, Grace Garnett, Reese Hoecker, Jeniya Howard, Benjamin Kelly, Lilly Komaromi, Leah Lachcik, James Lauf, Carson Lueckenhoff, Natalya Mosha, Olivia Peters, Kayla Pitts, Violet Pollock, Kamden Rackers, Brenden Ralston, Andrew Rockers, Porter Schaefer, Taylor Schneller, Tucker Schnieders, Henry Schroeder, Jax Vanderfeltz, Cruz Warner, Lydia Woods, Brittney Zablon.

May is Mary’s month! As we honor our earthly mothers, we also honor our heavenly Mother. And during May, throughout the Catholic world, special devotions honor the Virgin Mary. “May Crowning” is a traditional Catholic ritual that occurs in the month of May, and it recognizes Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Since medieval times, there has been a correlation between Mary and the month of May. May is considered the season of the beginning of new life. “May Crowning” marks a new spiritual season. Our Mary, Queen of heaven and earth, lifted us right out of the last long, cold days of winter and firmly planted our hearts in the warm and promising soil of spring.

We will hold our own May Crowning on May 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm, in Church. Students may bring a flower to school to place in a vase in their classroom. (You may pick it from your garden or purchase one to bring) Each classroom will have a vase of flowers. The vases will be placed around Mary. We will start with a procession of one student from each class carrying vases and praying together, and a wreath of flowers will be placed on the statue of Mary. (The act of crowning is rooted in the view of Mary as the Queen of Heaven.) Events like this remind us to be grateful for the gift of one another, as well as the gift of faith we are able to share at St. Peter Catholic School.

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Sophie Morasch was chosen from among her 5th Grade Class as the Optimist Club Award recipient for the 2023-2024 school year. She was selected by her teachers for the many reasons listed below:

Sophie is a kind person with a willingness to help and encourage others. She is inquisitive and proactive in her pursuit of knowledge. Sophie always has a good attitude and mindset when starting new projects, and even when things don't work out she is persistent in doing the best job she can. She always has a nice word to say about her classmates and looks for the positive moments in her school day. She brings kindness and compassion to our school through her daily actions. Sophie is a kind student with great ambitions. She has a big heart when it comes to her friends and classmates. She is always willing to step in and help, even when she hasn't been asked to do so. She works hard to achieve all her goals and make good grades. Sophie is involved with volleyball outside of school. Her love for volleyball and her team is very apparent as she has shown in and out of the classroom.

Attached is the TENTATIVE calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Dates are subject to change; the full calendar will come out over the summer months. It will be posted in FACTS and attached to the newsletter.

Updated Tentative 2024-2025 School Calendar

Link to Sign Up to Volunteer

Scrip/Fundraising

The fundraising year has officially ended, and was successful. I sent out the

annual statements to the families that earned over $25.00. Please return these

back to school by May 6th indicating where you want your money to be applied

for next school year. Any forms not returned by May 6th will be placed in the

school general fund.

Summer School through Jefferson City Public Schools

Summer School through JCPS is June 3-27th, 2024. St. Peter students who live within the boundaries of JCPS are eligible to sign up. If you would like to sign your child up for summer school, please fill out the linked form and return to the St. Peter School office. Please contact Mrs. Garner if you have questions.

Elementary form for grades going into K-5

Middle School form for grades going into 6-7

St. Peter School is delighted to announce a series of Parent Lunch Days, providing a wonderful opportunity for parents to share a meal with their children and experience the vibrant school atmosphere. On March 26th (A-E), April 16th (F-K), April 30th (L-R), and May 7th (S-Z), parents are invited to join their child/ren for lunch. A nominal Parent Lunch Charge of $3.75, payable by cash only, applies to cover the cost of the meal. To ensure a smooth experience, parents are kindly requested not to bring fast food. Upon arrival, please check in at the office, where you will be directed to the cafeteria. To guarantee your spot and help with planning, we encourage parents to reserve their lunch by emailing dschrimpf@stpeterjc.org. St. Peter School looks forward to fostering strong connections between parents and the school community during these special Parent Lunch Days.

Lunch Schedule: PK: 10:30-10:55

Kindergarten: 10:35-11:05

1st Grade: 11:05-11:30

2nd Grade: 11:10-11:35

3rd Grade: 11:30-11:55

4th Grade: 11:40-12:05

5th Grade: 12:00-12:20

6th Grade: 12:05-12:25

7/8 Grade: 12:20-12:45

Meet Our Staff

My name is Paula Wekenborg and I am the Director of the Vogelweid Learning Center. I am a graduate of St. Peter, Helias, and Lincoln University. This is my 28^th year here at St. Peter. I live in Taos with my husband, Tom, and we are members of St. Francis Xavier Parish. We have 3 grown children and 3 grandkids. Connor is 16, Bridger is 6, and Ollie is 3. I love watching all sports but I am a St. Louis Cardinal fanatic (just ask anyone at school). I am a big DIYer and always have a project to keep me busy. St. Peter is an awesome school with terrific students, teachers, and staff. I feel blessed for each year I have been at this school and the many friendships I have made.

After School Care Help Needed

After School Care is looking for aides for the 2024-2025 school year. Must be high school age or older 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 bbartow@stpeterjc.org.

Registration Open for Helias Catholic Youth Summer Camps

Registration is now open for Helias Catholic High School’s summer 2024 youth camps.

This year’s Crusader Camps include archery, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, 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.

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

Art Camp Registration Form

Church News

Important Notice — Mass Time Changes

After 6 months of observations, effective April 7, due to low parishioner Mass attendance, our NEW Weekend Mass Schedule will be:

4:30 PM (Saturday Vigil), 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM (en Espanol)

Effective April 1, we will be returning to a two-priest weekday Mass schedule. The NEW Weekday Mass Schedule will be:

Monday - 12:03 PM ONLY

Tuesday - 8 AM and 12:03 PM

Wednesday- 8 AM and 12:03 PM

Thursday- 12:03 PM ONLY

Friday- 8 AM and 12:03 PM

Calling all moms! Get ready to find calm in the chaos of everyday life in our Catholic Mom Calm Book Study! Together, we’ll learn tools for marriage, motherhood, and growing closer to God in this Catholic study.

**We will be meeting on Wednesdays in May at 6:30 at St. Peter’s in Msgr. Hoog Hall.

Don’t worry if you don’t have the book yet, miss a week or didn’t read the chapter. We will be reviewing the chapter each week through a video series with plenty of discussion afterwards! Women from all parishes are welcome!

Reach out to Michaela Oakes (573)353-5540 or michaelaoakes3@gmail.com to RSVP or for more details. Let's uplift each other and grow – see you there!

Watch a video with more information HERE

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.