From the Pastor's Desk:

My Dear Parishioners,

I would like to congratulate you today because you look like princes and princesses in your shining, beautiful pants and shirts, dresses and crowns. You are happy and all smiles today and your parents, teachers and relatives are proud of you. They want to keep the sweet memory of this day by taking your pictures. They also want you to remember this day throughout your life by giving you beautiful gifts like small Bibles, beautiful Rosaries, shining prayer books and other precious gifts. My question is why are we all happy today and why do we celebrate this day as the most important day of your life? I pay that for each one of you this day should remain as the happiest and most memorable day of your life.

Why is this the happiest day of your life? It is because you are receiving the biggest celebrity, Jesus our God and Savior, as the Guest of Honor into your hearts and lives, for the first time, in Holy Communion. Somebody very, very big (VIP) is coming to stay with you, bless you, protect you and guide you. That is why we have all these celebrations. Long ago Martha and Mary received Jesus into their house as a guest. Today Jesus is coming into the house of your soul.

Jesus comes to our hearts in the form of consecrated Bread and Wine. Do we see Jesus in the bread and wine? No. Can we taste Jesus or touch Jesus or smell Jesus in the Holy Eucharist we receive today? No. Then why do we believe that we are receiving Jesus in Holy Communion? It is because Jesus said that he would be there in the consecrated Bread and Wine. Nothing is impossible for God. So, Jesus is really present in the consecrated Host and Wine.

We cannot live many days without eating or drinking. Food and drink are essential for the life of our bodies. In the same way spiritual food is essential for the life of our souls. And the Food for our souls is the Body and Blood of Jesus. That is why Jesus said that we will be spiritually dead if we don’t eat his Body and drink his Blood. Hence, we have to receive Jesus in Holy Communion. We have that opportunity every time we participate in a Holy Mass. Then, before we receive Jesus, we ask his pardon and forgiveness for our sins and with great reverence and respect. May this day may become the most happy day of your life for ever.

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, May 2, 2026...

5:00 pm

Sunday, May 3, 2026...

SJA at 8:15 am

SSPP at 10:15 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

Congratulations to Our 14

1st Communicants!!

Darwin Barrios Rhett Guza

Armani Garcia Bennett Maliszewski

Saori Maldonado Aguilar Kashton Mathews

Andley Amaya Miguel Miguel Harvey Pronschinske

Vivian Olson Charles Ringleman

Julia Pederson Granger Rotering

Christian Choncoa Cano Jesus Gomez Guerrero

Congratulations all 2026 Graduates!

Ss Peter and Paul cordially invites you to celebrate your achievements and bestow Blessings on your new journey.

Please join us at the Baccalaureate Mass

Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:15 Mass

You are welcome to attend in cap and gown.

Any questions or to RSVP for attendance, please call 715 985-3719

Golf Outing & Dinner |6/15 | Fox Hollow Golf Course

diolc.org/priesthood/golf-outing/

CCD/Confirmation:

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 May 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 May, 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 May 30th and May 31st Masses.