From the Pastor's Desk:

April 28th, 2024

My Dear Parishioners,

On this Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the

readings speak both of the needy people's

cry for help and God answering them

through the compassionate ministry of other

people.

The passage of Job accurately describes the

depression Job was feeling. He was almost at

the point of giving up.

In the Gospel, Jesus is pictured as He cares

for the sick, the injured, and those needing

help. We also have a glimpse of His source of

strength in doing His ministry - His quiet time

of being in relationship with His Father.

Jesus' ministry is the best example of God's

hand at work in our lives. During His human

existence on earth, Jesus not only preached

the Good News in Word,

He also demonstrated the Good News by compassionately healing and touching broken lives. He knew that proclaiming the Good News in Word and action was His mission. Yet, as every missionary knows, Jesus needed to be renewed so He could share more of the Good

News. Thus, He turned to His Father in pray-

er. His relationship with His Father was the

food that sustained Him and empowered

Him to keep preaching the Good News in

Word and in action. We need to do as Jesus

did, go away and spend quiet time with God.

God can, and will, do great things through

us, for God is all powerful and there is

nothing God cannot do.

May you know the touching hand of God in

your life, and may you be an instrument in

the Lord Jesus' hand as He reaches out to

others through you. Amen!

God Bless You,

Father George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, April 27, 2024...

SSPP at 5:00 pm

Sunday, April 28, 2024...

SJA at 8:15 am

Sunday, April 28, 2024...

SSPP at 10:15 am

Confessions:

SSPP Saturdays -4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

SJA —Sundays –7:45 am to 8:15 am

For Any Other Time Needed: Please Call the Office for an Appointment at 715-985-2227.

Eucharistic Revival for the

week of April 28th-Fifth Sunday of Easter

A Minute with Jesus:

Confession-a preparation for receiving the Eucharist

The best way to prepare to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist is by going to Confession (also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Penance).

We want to receive Him with a clean heart.

If it is not possible to go to Confession before receiving Jesus, make a sincere Act of Contrition in your heart,

and as always pray with sincerity the prayer at Mass,

“I confess to Almighty God...”

A sin that is mortal-serious or grave-requires Sacramental

Confession before receiving Holy Communion. If you are not

sure about this, speak with a priest.

Let’s pray this right now and every day this week:

Jesus, please give me the grace to be truly sorry for my sins.

This week read how God calls us out of darkness into His

own wonderful light in 1Peter 2: 9-10.

~ SAVE THE DATE~

Soft Opening of SS Peter & Paul Church Hall Reception following these Masses:

Sat., May 18th after 5:00 pm Mass

Sun., May 19th after 10:15 am Mass

Welcome Everyone!!!

Spring Key Round-Up

We are asking all Parish Members who currently have keys to either SS Peter & Paul School or SSPP Parish Church & Rectory to please take a couple of minutes to verify with Amanda Gierok and Patti Klimek the keys you have in your possession.

This annual verification will assist us to ensure that all keys are accounted for and are properly being used.

School Keys: Contact Amanda Gierok to verify. Parish Keys: Contact Patti Klimek to verify.

If you are no longer in charge of a previous committee or a change has been made to current committees, please contact Amanda or Patti to make these necessary adjustments. Completion of All Key Verifications: Due by May 13th, 2024. Amanda Gierok, Principal/Administrator

Pilgrimage to Poland-

See the Catholic Treasure of Poland

Please join us on a pilgrimage to Poland!

Highlights include Jasna Gora Monastery, home of Our Lady of Czestochowa, the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and the Divine Mercy Image, the Museum and Chapel of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the cell where he was martyred in Auschwitz, the birthplace and baptismal Church of St. John Paul, Wawel Cathedral where he was ordained a Bishop and so much more! Daily Mass.

October 3-12, 2024.

Cost: $3695 per person based on double occupancy.

$150 discount if you enter coupon code Bulletin150

on the registration form. For more information, please

visit www.QoHTours.com or call us at 1-800-213-4295.

LEAVING A LEGACY

Reminder: Planned Giving – Leaving a Legacy, Wills, Bequests and Endowments: We have inherited such treasures from our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, those whose shoulders we stand on today. Now it is our turn to make sure future generations can enjoy the reverence and beauty of a well-maintained parish. Leveraging the Capital Campaign and providing parishioners with information on Endowments, Trusts and Bequests are just a few ways a parish can help prepare for its future. Please let us know if you would like more information.