From the Pastor's Desk:

My Dear Parishioners,

On this Third Sunday of Easter we learn that we are a sacramental people. That means that we perform ceremonies that remind us of an even more profound reality than what is happening in the here and now. When we come together as a community of faith, we ponder the saving events that we read in the Word of God. These are not just stories of what happened thousands of years ago. These are accounts of how God is touching our lives at this point in history. We re-enact those events and make them present. We remember our saving Lord as we do what He did: take bread, lift a prayer of blessing to God, break, and share in the Bread of Life. It is in doing so that we experience the Risen Lord Who is with us in this moment, teaching us, feeding us His very self, and relating to us as God's "Chosen People."

The Eucharist is the presence of the Risen Lord as felt by the community of believers coming together, being led by those who continue the ministry of Jesus, the reflecting on God's Word and its fulfillment in Jesus, and the sharing in the Bread of Life. That is why this form of liturgy has been celebrated for two millennia, and the Risen Lord continues to be present in those who come together in His name. We need to continue to give thanks, to remember to celebrate, and to believe that Jesus is alive and with us. For it is when we do so that our hearts will be burning as God's Word is shared and as we break the Bread and take in the Body and Blood of Jesus.

May your hearts continue to be inflamed by reflecting on God's Word and may that lead to your remembering, celebrating, and believing in the rising of the Lord Jesus. Amen!

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, April 18, 2026...

5:00 pm

Sunday, April 19, 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

WI March for Life | Sat, 4/25 2-4pm| Madison

For more information, marchforlifewisconsin.org

Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat | La Crosse

|4/25 https://domesticchurchfamilies.com/event/evangelization-retreat-lacrosse-wi/

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

diolc.org/priesthood/golf-outing/

CCD/Confirmation:

Two more classes for CCD and Confirmation. Communicants will have their 1st Communion on Sunday May 3. Rehearsal on Saturday at 10:00 am.

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 April 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 April, 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 March 28st and March 29nd Masses.