From the Pastor's Desk:

My Dear Parishioners,

On this Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we realize that living the life of a disciple of Jesus, the Teacher, is challenging. Jesus asks us to do more than just keep the commands and the law.

Our First Reading is from the Hebrew Scriptures. It speaks of the importance of knowing and keeping the commandments.

In the Gospel, Jesus emphatically announces that He has not come to do away with the Law and the Prophets but to bring them to fulfillment and raise the bar even higher.

As we reflect on the readings, we know that Jesus wants the best for us. He does not just want us to avoid what will prevent us from experiencing eternal life with Himself and His Father, but He also wants us to do all we can to enhance and deepen our relationship with the Triune God. Jesus, our Teacher, shows us by His example, what it means to be in a Holy and Good relationship with God His Father, and with all other people. We are being asked to not just do the minimum to squeak into heaven but to do all we can to fully enjoy the relationships we will have in heaven and help as many people as possible to also experience the joys of eternal life.

One important example that Jesus describes in the Gospel is that before we come to the altar to worship God and present our gifts, if we realize that someone has something against us, we must go out and be reconciled. Notice that Jesus doesn't say that if we have something against someone else, but if someone is out of sorts with us. We may be totally ok with the other person, but if we sense that another person may be at odds with us, we need to go to them. This goes beyond the golden rule of doing to others what we want them to do to us. It requires that we put ourselves in other people's shoes and see how they might be feeling and reach out to them because they might not be ready to be in a relationship with us, or open to reaching out to us. We must be proactive in all our relationships.

Being a disciple of the Teacher demands more than just not breaking the rules and commandments. It requires that we do all we can to bring the Good News of the Lord Jesus' love to each person so they can share in the joys of God's love, now and forever.

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, February 14, 2026...

4:00 pm

Sunday, February 15, 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

The St. Faustina Study Group will meet on Monday, February 16 starting at 4:00 pm. in the School.

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Tradition Corner:

Tradition Corner–Ash Wednesday (Wed, 2/18) marks the beginning of a time of penitence that comes from the early days of the Church (and even has Jewish traditional roots). Then people wore ashes to show their sorrow for their sins and if one denied their faith in the face of persecution, added a sackcloth to their period of penance. Today, we don’t cover ourselves in ashes to show we are a penitent, we go to Confession. Ashes are now used to remind us that we are only here on earth temporarily, our real home is in Heaven with Our Father. And did you know, in some countries instead of a Cross of ash, they are just sprinkled with ash?

Source : https://waterloocatholics.org/lenten-customs

CCD/Confirmation: Reminder- January Family Retreat has been rescheduled for February 15. Hope to see you there. On February 18 (Ash Wednesday) all students will attend the Ash Wednesday Mass. No regular classes.

Are you being called? Looking for those willing to lead a Bible Studies for kids. Please reach out by phone/text 715 530-3225 or email to ssppcre@gmail.com.

Wanted: Looking for those wanting to lead Studies. Please send what you would like to do to 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 February 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 February, 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 February 21st and February 22nd Masses.