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

Christmas Eve Mass Schedule in Jefferson City

St. Peter -- 4:30PM & Midnight

Cathedral -- 4:00PM, 7:00PM, & 10:00PM

IC -- 5:00PM & 8:00PM

Christmas Day Mass Schedule in Jefferson City

St. Peter -- 9:00AM

Cathedral -- 9:30AM

IC -- 8:00AM & 10:00AM

NO Sunday School December 22nd, 29th and January 5th. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year 2025!

We would like to wish all our school families a very Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year!

May the wonder of that first Christmas, the joy of God's abundant blessings, and the peace of Jesus' presence

be with you always.

Enjoy your break and time together. There will not be another newsletter until school resumes on January 6th.

As part of the holiday high school basketball tournament in Jefferson City, the Capital City Hoops Showcase will host a free basketball clinic for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5^th grade on December 27, 2024. The clinic will be at Jefferson City High School from 10 AM to 11 AM and all kids will receive a T-shirt and a book from Scholastic. Coaches and varsity basketball players from Helias, Jefferson City, and Capital City high schools will run the camp.

Alumni Recognition Award:

We like to recognize a graduate of at least 15 years of St. Peter Catholic School or St. Peter High School (living or deceased). Nomination forms are completed yearly and returned to the parish office, school office at 314 W High St. JC, MO 65101, or a member of the School Advisory Board. Nominations are accepted until January 10, 2025. The Alumni Recognition Award Committee, appointed by the St. Peter Catholic School Council President, is responsible for the final selection. The recipient is recognized at the 4:30 Mass during the celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

Past Recognized Alumni: Alan Lepper – ‘01, Anna Leah Agniel – ‘02, Nelson Vincent – ‘03, William Deeken – ’04, Sr. Esther Becker – ’05, Robert Deeken – ’06, William (Bill) Luebbert - ’07, Ted Wisch – ’08, Virginia Rackers – ’09, Msgr. Michael Wilbers – ’10, Henry McMichael ’11, Sister M. Claranne (Ruth Elizabeth) Vogel, SNND-‘12, William “Bill” Feind-’13, Luckille Rackers Krummen, ’14, Betty Bernskoetter Sandbothe ’15, Roderick Roddy Bruns ’16, Jack Kramer 17’, Mary Louise Hillen 18, Tony Hood 19’, Tyler Slaughter 20’, Paul & Frances Meyer 23’

Alumni Recognition Award form

ATTENTION Preschool Parents:

Remember, if your child stays for aftercare, you will now be picking them up from the hallway outside the cafeteria. Please tell the desk aide who you are picking up and we will bring your child(ren) to you. Please be patient as we work out the kinks of this new procedure. We are

trying to increase the safety of all our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Principal Gayle Trachsel (gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org) or ASC Director Betsy Bartow

(bbartow@stpeterjc.org) (573) 636-8922 ext.129.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Please vote for your cafeteria staff on December the 19th by going to School Nutrition Association on Instagram and Facebook and leaving a comment on our photo. One comment per account counts as a vote for us.

Help us win a prize for our cafeteria staff.

Merry Christmas and thank you for your support.

Hello! My name is Kate Zumwalt and this is my 9th year of teaching. While I have taught various grade levels including pre-k, 1st, 4th, and 6th grades, I currently teach 4th grade.

I was born and raised here in Jefferson City! I attended St.Joseph Cathedral School, Helias Catholic High School, and then Lincoln University where I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. This past summer, I graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with my Master's degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Administration.

I married my high school sweetheart, Taylor in 2017 and we have two children, Charley and Cooper. We love spending time outside so in our free time, you can find us fishing, riding bikes, and going on nature walks. I also enjoy a nice cup of coffee and praying the Rosary- my favorite prayer!

I am proud to be a part of St. Peter School and Parish! I enjoy meeting and working with all of the wonderful families! Wishing everyone a wonderful rest of the school year ahead!

Big Bucks tickets make a great gift for that hard-to-buy person!

Click HERE to purchase your ticket!

Next Big Bucks virtual meeting:

January 7th at 5:30.

Please email Abby Borberg (Borberg.abby@gmail.com) or Brad Shimmens (bssdn2@gmail.com) if you would like to help. We are looking for more parents to join our team!

Dear St. Peter Families,

Our theme for Catholic Schools Week this January is a continuation of our school theme: What Would Jesus Do? We would like to invite St. Peter's adult family members to consider if they have a talent they can teach to our students. If you feel called by the Holy Spirit to teach your talent, here are the details to consider:

What can you teach?: hair styling, gymnastics, gardening, baking/cooking, art or craft, dancing, acting, day in the life of your job (police, firefighter, etc...)

When: Friday, January 31st-one or two sessions of your activity from approximately 8:30-10:30.

Who: You can determine whether your activity is appropriate for younger or older students.

Where: You will teach the activity in a classroom or the appropriate space in the school building. A teacher/staff member will be in the room with you to supervise and assist.

How: Please send your name, an activity you would like to teach, and any questions you have concerning materials needed and logistics to Mrs. Garner at sgarner@stpeterjc.org no later than January 10th.

All volunteers must be compliant with Virtus.

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Mass Schedule

Saturday - 4:30 PM (Saturday Vigil)

Sunday - 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM (en Espanol)

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

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.