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

Mrs. Wekenborg will retire as

Director of Vogelweid Learning Center

at the conclusion of the

2024-2025 school year.

We thank her for her 29 years of dedicated and loyal service to

St. Peter Catholic School.

We wish her the best in her retirement!

JC Parks has a new partnership is with NASA GLOBE Explorer and are holding a FREE event next week! This event is rapidly approaching on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm at The LINC, 1299 Lafayette Street.

JC Parks (THE LINC), in collaboration with four other sites throughout the country, will be holding a STEM-based storytime followed by a GLOBE STEM activity. The story time will be held with all of the sites (California, Missouri, South Carolina, and Wisconsin) joining virtually to interact and hear the story.

GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) is a STEM-based citizen science program. All of the sites participating in this evening are part of NASA's GLOBE Goes to Camp - Camp-to-School partnership.

Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested in the event.

This event is free of charge and recommended for children PreK - 6th grade. Families are encouraged to attend together as this is not a drop-off event. To help us plan for supplies for the event, please pre-register by this Friday, January 17th HERE.

World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser starts Friday, January 24th, and will run through Friday, February 14th. For each box that is sold, your child/children will receive a dress-down pass. Parents will need to sign the form that was sent home (also attached HERE) and return the bottom portion to Betsy before the candy is sent home. Please be sure to return your form by Tuesday, January 21st. Once a box of candy bars is handed to your child, you will be responsible for the purchase price of the box ($60). Candybars will be sent home with your child on Thursday, January 23rd.

Hello! My name is Gerard Rockers and I am one of the third grade teachers here at St. Peter School. This is my 31st year of teaching at St. Peter. I graduated from the University of Missouri in 1987 with a degree in biology and in 1991 from the Missouri School of Law.

I am a licensed real estate broker, contractor, and attorney.

My wife, Susie, and I have been married for 33 years and have three children; Zachary (Luci), Abby (Jesse), and Ellie (engaged to Travis.) We have four beautiful grandchildren, Kai, Kolbe, Lily, and Niko (due in February). I love teaching at St. Peter School. The students, families, faculty, staff, and priests are special to me.

God bless you all!

BIG BUCKS Mardi Gras will be here soon!

Click HERE to purchase your ticket

before it is too late!

Next Big Bucks virtual meeting:

January 27th 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!

ATTENTION Preschool Parents:

Preschoolers who stay for aftercare will NOW be picked up at the AFTER CARE Desk. Please tell the desk aide who you are picking up and we will bring your child(ren) to you. If you have any questions you may ask the ASC Director Betsy Bartow (bbartow@stpeterjc.org) (573)

636-8922 ext.129.

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 17th.

All volunteers must be compliant with Virtus.

Church News

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.