From the Pastor's Desk:

My Dear Parishioners,

I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy 4th. The weekend of July 4/5 will be my first weekend in Ettrick and Blair. The Mass times remain the same and the help out priest will take care of the Masses in Whitehall and Independence. I will be available in my office hours /any needs please reach out to me. The meetings and all the activities will continue as usual. Please keep me in your prayers.

This is the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today we are asked to be yoked with Jesus. Jesus promises us to take the greater part of the load if we allow Him to do so. That implies we give up some our self-sufficiency..

The concept of being yoked with Jesus speaks of a close relationship, since a yoke joined two or more beasts of burden together so that they could work together to get a difficult job accomplished. Jesus invites us to be joined with Him so He can do the majority of the work and take some of the pressure off us. He promises to teach us a way that brings us a reduction of the stress with which life encumbers us. The challenge for us, however, is that we have to give up our independent and selfish ways and be joined completely with Jesus. We have to humble ourselves and admit that we cannot do it by ourselves. We need to give up control and allow Jesus to help shoulder the burden, in fact, to take most of the burden. In doing so we will find rest and refreshment because Jesus will be doing the greater part of the work.

May you continue from the Lord Jesus and find the rest and peace that comes from trusting in God. Amen!

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, July 4, 2026...

5:00 pm

Sunday, July 5, 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

Religious Ed. News

Please pray and see if you are being called to be a catechist. The Religious Ed Program is looking for at least 3 teachers. Please contact the office at ssppcre@gmail.com or 715 530-3225.

For those who are interested in committing to the Catholic Faith,

Faith Formation News

Looking for adult volunteers and subs for musicians, leaders, organizers, and helpers for multiple new ministries.

Children’s Mass (3rd Sundays of the month starting in September)

Children’s Gospel (time with children 3rd grade and under during the 10:15 Mass on Sunday)

Wine & “Dine” with the Word

A Word & a Pint

Youth Adventures (Once a month)

Traditionally, July 4. is an optional Commemoration of All Holy Popes for the Faithful.

Source: drinkingwiththesaints.com

Faith Enrichment Opportunities

Catholic Saints of America| Our Lady of Champion Shrine |championshrine.org/americansaints

Legacy of Love: Celebrating Decades of Married Life|7/19, 8/9| Eau Claire, La Crosse |Couples celebrating milestone decade Marriage Anniversaries |608.791.2680 or emailing her at lboden@diolc.org.

Mission Trip |7/10-18 | Valdosta, GA |H.S. students mstoeffler64@gmail.com

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

Diocesan Outreach

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 July 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 July, 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 July 25th and July 26th Masses.