From the Pastor's Desk:

My Dear Parishioners,

The theme of today's readings is forgiveness. God's forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others.

The First Reading is a call to be willing to forgive those who have harmed us. It reflects the thoughts of a Jewish teacher who taught that the way we treat others should reflect the way God treats us. We are reminded that those who are unforgiving are being selfish, and they will pay a heavy price for their unwillingness to forgive. For God will not be overly forgiving of those who do not forgive others.

When St. Peter in the Gospel asks Jesus if forgiving another seven times in one day is enough, Jesus relates a parable about an unforgiving servant.

Forgiveness can only happen when we look beyond ourselves. We need to see how God has treated us: with mercy and kindness, being slow to anger and rich in compassion. If we focus on how God has touched our lives, we can start to experience what being forgiven really is. That will lead us to be more understanding of those who have caused us pain and hurt. We need to let go of the pain and hurt and see the person who has "sinned" against us. We can be instruments of their experiencing the forgiveness and compassion of God by our treating them with similar characteristics.

When Jesus was on the cross, he was able to look down at those who had abused, persecuted, and sentenced him to death and say, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ Jesus said that on the cross, it is finished. It is done. The past is the past and we should not live our lives dwelling on it.” When we walk through the process of forgiveness by the power of the Holy Spirit, we are able to face today and the days to come with hope and anticipation.

May you be willing to reach out a forgiving hand to all who have caused you pain or hurt. Amen!

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026...

5:00 pm

Sunday, Sept. 13, 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 2 teachers and multiple sub teachers. Please contact the office at ssppcre@gmail.com or 715 530-3225.

Tradition Corner

On September 14, we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Emperor Constantine’s mother, St Helena went on a mission to find Christ’s Cross in the Holy Land in 326. The Cross was then publicly able to be viewed in 335, and then was recovered from the Persians in 628. But the main focus of this day is on what the Cross showed us, the love that God has for us and the sacrifices He is willing suffer for our sake

Source: https://mycatholic.life/

Faith Formation News

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

Rural Life Day |9/23 Mass at 10am | Creamery Creek | Bangor

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/

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 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.