From the Pastor's Desk:

My Dear Parishioners,

On this Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we understand that God's ways are surely not our ways. God is more than generous, which leads some people to say that God is not fair.

Speaking to the people near the end of the exile, Isaiah challenges them to turn from their wicked ways and seek the Lord Who is merciful and gracious.

In the Gospel today, Jesus shares a parable about an employer who hires day laborers to work in his field and at the end of the day pays each worker the same pay, whether the worker labored for one hour or twelve hours.

We want things equal and fair. God is more than fair. God is generous. God never "cheats" anyone out of what is fair. God is willing to forgive each and every individual, no matter how long they have been sinning or not sinning. The Lord Jesus will give every person what they need to enjoy the fullness of the Reign of God, if they are willing to go to work in the divine.

The gospel asks us, "This week how much of your time and talent and your money are you willing to give away?" The point of the parable is not about economics, but of mercy and love. Jesus is giving us a lesson on what the Kingdom of heaven is like. Everything we have is a gift; our life, our time, our relationships, our health, our money. Everything is a gift! This realization should lead us to thankfulness. But thankfulness is not enough. Thankfulness must give way to generosity. For generosity is the sign of the Kingdom of God. Everything we have been given has been given to us to share.

May you continue to rejoice in the loving kindness of our God Who reaches out to people throughout their lives so that they will respond to the divine call to come and work in the Lord Jesus' field. Amen!

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026...

5:00 pm

Sunday, Sept. 20, 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.