From the Pastor's Desk:

My Dear Parishioners,

On this thirty first Sunday in ordinary time we celebrate the solemnity of all saints. The Feast of All Saints has ancient origins in the Church dating back over 1,600 years ago. The Popes developed this feast day to celebrate the many martyrs who did not have their own memorial on which to be remembered. Pope Benedict XVI said, “To become Saints means to fulfill completely what we already are, raised to the dignity of God’s adopted children in Christ Jesus.

Today we praise God for what He has done through His loving grace in the lives of His saints. We also call out to the saints, as our brothers and sisters in Heaven who love us, to ask for them to be close to us and help us in our journey towards God.

At the same time, we look at the great truth of what a saint is and what it means for us. First and foremost, we need to realize that saints are normal. It is crazy to think of the saints as abnormal people.

In fact, they are the most normal people there are and probably the only fully normal people that ever lived. To understand this, we need to understand what normal really means.

We do not say they are normal in the sense that they look and act just like everyone else. We also do not mean that sanctity or holiness is necessarily common. Sin is a thing that is really common, but it is definitely not normal. Rather, it is extremely abnormal.

When we say something or someone is abnormal, we mean that things are not as they should be – not as they are made to be – outside the norm. When we say a saint is the most normal of all people, we mean that he or she is exactly what he or she should be – exactly what God created him or her to be.

God who makes us and the whole world sets the norms, then the saints are the most normal of all people. In our devotion to the saints, we look at their lives and see how we ought to be. Even more than that, we see what we can be. We ask Mary, Mother of the Church and Queen of All Saints to pray with us at this Mass, and we ask her to intercede for us today that we grow in faith in the simple and profound truth of our vocation to holiness.

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026...

5:30 pm

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026...

SJA at 8:15 am

SSPP at 10:30 am

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Confessions:

SSPP Saturdays - TBA

SJA —Sundays - TBA

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 Nov. 4, next Family Retreat 11/18

Jr. Confirmation: Next Class 11/4

Wine & :Dine” with the Word: November 12 @ 6pm

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

On November 11, we celebrate a Roman soldier that chose to become Christ’s weapon. St Martin of Tours was a strong witness of the Faith, healed many, began monasteries, and became a priest, then bishop. On his feast day, many places in Europe have children parade down the streets with candle lanterns.

Source: The Big Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions

Faith Enrichment Opportunities

2026 Legacy Guild Benefit Dinner| Holy Cross Diocesan Center | 11/ 6|www.frjoseguild.org

Shelter Volunteers Needed |Opening 11/1 | La Crosse & Wausau| cclse.org/volunteer-opportunities/

GRACE Program |Support women & children with household, hygiene, & Baby essentials | La Crosse & Chippewa Valley areas| cclse.org/grace/

Pregnancy & Adoption Support | Catholic Charities | 24 hr help | 884.644.7223

World Youth Day |8/3-8,2027 | Seoul, South Korea | worldyouthday.com

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 Nov. 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 November, 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 November 28th and November 29th Masses.