From the Pastor's Desk:

My Dear Parishioners,

Please note the new Mass times for the four parishes. My designated associate still in India and relying on visiting priests are so easy solution in consultation with all the pastoral and financial councils arrived at these new Mass times. Any inconvenience bear with me, may be in the future we could revisit this again.

Saturdays: 4:00 pm St. Brigid Ettrick 5:30 pm Saints Peter and Paul, Independence Sundays: 7:30 am St. John the Apostle in Whitehall 8:45 am St. Ansgar, Blair 10:30 am Saints Peter and Paul Independence

On this Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, vineyards and seeing the fruit of one's labor are possible themes from today's readings. Isaiah shares a song about a vineyard in today's First Reading. The vineyard, that has been planted with choice grape plants, and then is producing wild, unsavory fruit. In the Gospel, Jesus shares the story of a vine owner who leases the vineyard to others who seek only their own benefit from the well - provided for the vineyard. Obviously, God is like the owner of the vineyard. The servants/messengers are the prophets from old The Son is the Lord Jesus. The fact that the Son is dragged outside the vineyard forecast Jesus' being crucified outside the wall of ancient Jerusalem. We see in the readings not only a warning to Jesus' contemporaries. We also see the readings as a challenge to us, a challenge to see what the Lord Jesus has entrusted to us. God has provided all that we need to produce a rich harvest for God. We have been given many tools that we can use in order to care for the part of the vineyard in which God has let us work. We must be loving, gracious, kind, just, and fair. The final judgment for each of us will be based on how we have lived out the Good News we have received by treating others as if they were the Lord Jesus. Our salvation has already been earned for us by the One Who was dragged outside the walls to be put to death. Our response to the gift of salvation that we have received is to treat others with the peace of God as demonstrated by the One Who came as the God of peace. May you continue to experience the peace of God and may you give to others that same sense of peace as a sign of your gratitude to the God of Peace. Amen!

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026...

5:30 pm

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026...

SJA at 8:15 am

SSPP at 10:30 am

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Confessions:

SSPP Saturdays - 3:00 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.

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RELIGIOUS & ADULT EDUCATION

K-10: Classes on October 7, 14 & 28. No Class on October 21

Jr. Confirmation: Reminder, Class on Oct 7th; Interviews on Oct 11th; Retreat on Oct 18th; Rehearsal on Oct 21st

Confirmation Mass in at 3pm on 10/25

Wine & “Dine” with the Word: begins this month, please join us on the 2nd Thursdays (Oct 8)

A Pint & A Word: Looking for someone to lead this group. If feeling called, please contact 715 530-3225 or ssppcre@gmail.com

Tradition Corner

October is known as the month of the Rosary, which is still sometimes referred to as Mary’s Psalter (Psalter is also known as the Book of Psalms). There are those who now recite 150 Hail Mary's instead of reciting the 150 Psalms.

Source: https://www.catholicculture.org/

Faith Formation News

Napal Relief| Donations needed for those impacted by devasting flooding |Contact Catholic Relief Services 888.212.4357

Marian Day of Reflection |10/10 | La Crosse Shrine| Starts at 9 |https://mariancatechist.com/Annual-Conference/

Unveiling the Mystery of Marriage | 10/17 8am-2:30pm | St Joseph Parish | Stevens Point | tinyurl.com/5n99zzhk

Marian Day of Reflection |10/10 | La Crosse Shrine| Starts at https://mariancatechist.com/Annual-Conference/

CCD/Confirmation:

Religious Ed. News

Please pray and see if you are being called to be a catechist. The Religious Ed Program is looking for a 7th grade and multiple sub teachers. Please contact the office at ssppcre@gmail.com or 715 530-3225.

Are you being called?: Looking for leaders 715 530-3225 or email to ssppcre@gmail.com.

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If you have any memories or traditions you would like to see, please send them to ssppcre@gmail.com

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St. FAUSTINA ADULT STUDY GROUP

A study group highlighting the life and diary of St. Faustina, including Divine Mercy, will start in September, dates to be determined if we have enough interest. This study is most appropriate for interested adults now that we have a first class relic of her.

Contact Marge if you are interested in attending: mbaecker@ssppwi.org or call or text 715-538-3638.

DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE:

The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and procedures, seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by any diocesan agent (bishop, priest, deacon, employee, religious, vendor or volunteer). Anyone wishing to make a report of an allegation of sexual abuse should send that report to Mrs. Teresa Brown, Complaint Intake Agent, at the Diocese of
La Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, WI 54602-4004. Alternatively, you can contact Mrs. Brown at 608.791.0179 or intakeagent@diolc.org.
The reporting form is available through the Diocese of La Crosse Office of Safe Environment or on the diocesan website at: diolc.org/safe-environment/reporting. Individuals are also encouraged to take their reports directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan policy are available through your local Parish and on the diocesan website.
If you have any questions about the Diocese of La Crosse and the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please contact Teresa Brown, Diocese of La Crosse, at 608.791.2679 or tbrown@diolc.org .

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If you have a birthday during the month of September come to Mass the first weekend to SS Peter & Paul Church. Father
will invite all children to come forward to receive a birthday blessing.

Adults can stand or come forward and also receive this special blessing. The parish will then sing Happy Birthday. Let us all celebrate Life and your Birthday’s.

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES —

If you were married in the month of September, please call Julie at the Rectory (715-985-2227) and let her know the number of years you have been married. Blessings will be given on September 26th and September 27th Masses.