From the Pastor's Desk:

May 25th, 2025

My Dear Parishioners,

This is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Today we are given a glimpse of the process that God puts into place to bring about Light - the divine plan of salvation.

Our First Reading describes what leads to, and flows from, the Council of Jerusalem that deals

with the issue of Gentiles becoming the members of the Church.

In the Gospel, as Jesus gives His last will and testimony to His disciples at the Last Supper, He shares what His inheritance gifts to them will be: a sharing in the love that unites Himself to His Father, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the sense of true peace.

As we reflect on the readings, we are energized. We realize that we have been given a share in the

divine plan of salvation. Not only have we been offered a glimpse of what God’s plan is, We are being asked to help bring the message of salvation to others. We cannot fully comprehend the “big picture” God has for the world, but God has shed Light on part of it and is asking us to reflect that Light to others. We must take the Light of Christ and share it with others through our actions of caring through the least of Jesus’s sisters and brothers. It demands

our complete focus so that others can experience the Good News through our shining and focusing

God’s Light on them by our action of being positively involved in their lives.

May you continue to fulfill God’s plan for you being a source of bringing the Light of Christ to others. Amen!

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, May 24, 2025...

SSPP at 5:00 pm

Sunday, May 25, 2025...

SJA at 8:15 am

Sunday, May 25, 2025...

SSPP at 10:15 am

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Confessions:

SSPP Saturdays -4:00 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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"Happy 150th Anniversary to SS Peter & Paul Parish!"

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RELIGIOUS & ADULT EDUCATION

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A Minute with Jesus:

6th Sunday of Easter--May 25th

A Minute with Jesus

Eucharist means Thanksgiving

When we receive Jesus, we want to receive Him sincerely and thank Him for the total gift of Himself to us - the greatest gift possible.

After receiving Holy Communion, we want to give heartfelt thanks to Jesus for this tremendous

blessing. This Thanksgiving is the only proper response, for through this gift of Himself in the celebration of the Eucharist our union with Jesus is augmented, our charity toward others is revived and more merciful, and we are strengthened to avoid future mortal

sins.

Let’s pray this right now and every day this week:

Jesus, help me to have a grateful heart, most especially to our Heavenly Father, to You, and to the Holy Spirit.

This week read how St. Peter speaks words of Thanksgiving for all that God our Father has done for us through Jesus Christ in 1 Peter 1: 3-9.

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You are Cordially invited to attend a Mass of Thanksgiving for

Fr. Brian Franklin Ward

SS. Peter & Paul Church

36028 Osseo Rd.

Independence, Wi. 54747

On: Sunday, June 29,2025

10:15 am. Mass

A Reception will follow the 1st Mass in the School Cafeteria

If you are planning to attend this event, please contact Patti Klimek at 715-985-3719 or 715-530-0004 or pklimek@ssppwi.org with the number of attendees and your names. Thank you.

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If you have a birthday during the month of June 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 31st and June 1st Masses.

Jubilee Year

Making a Pilgrimage

There is a long tradition of making pilgrimages in the Catholic Church. This practice has been encouraged by Pope Francis during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. The Pope explains that a pilgrimage is a "fundamental element of every jubilee year." He also granted an indulgence to the faithful who complete pilgrimages in this Holy Year.

Diocesan Churches that have been designated by Bishop Battersby as places of pilgrimages for the 2025 Jubilee Year:

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