From the Pastor's Desk:

My Dear Parishioners,

On this Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we learn that God is gracious. God bestows on us gifts and blessings, not because we deserve them, but because God loves us and wants others to experience how loving God is through our sharing our gifts with others. We are sent out as emissaries of God, and we must make serving others our primary mission and focus. The more we are signs of God's love, the more we are blessed, not necessarily now, but for all eternity.

The First Reading and the Gospel today are linked by the phrase in the Gospel: "Whoever receives a prophet because the person is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward." The Shuemite woman, in the First Reading , receives the prophet Elisha and therefore receives a blessing for her graciousness and hospitality.

The Gospel challenges us to look at what is our highest priority in life.

God is gracious, we accept God's graciousness and put God as our number one priority, we plunge into the depths and put to death our selfishness, God raises us up, we respond by extending God's graciousness to others. That's the Good News of today's readings. If we do that, everything else will fit into place. We will be the best spouse, parent, child we can be to our family; we will give the most to our job and the people there; we will reach out in service to our community; we will care for those who need us most; we will be gracious and hospitable because we will know the graciousness of our God and we will express our gratitude by our gracious actions.

May the Lord Jesus continue to inspire you to be His disciple and to serve others in His name. Amen!

God Bless You, Fr. George, MSFS

God Bless You,

Fr. George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, June 27, 2026...

5:00 pm

Sunday, June 28, 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

Faith Enrichment Opportunities

Catholic Saints of America| Our Lady of Champion Shrine |championshrine.org/americansaints

Legacy of Love: Celebrating Decades of Married Life|7/19, 8/9| Eau Claire, La Crosse |Couples celebrating milestone decade Marriage Anniversaries |608.791.2680 or emailing her at lboden@diolc.org.

Religious Freedom Wk |6/22-29 www.usccb.org/committees/religious-liberty/religious-freedom-week

Mission Trip |7/10-18 | Valdosta, GA |H.S. students mstoeffler64@gmail.com

World Youth Day |8/3-8,2027 | Seoul, South Korea | worldyouthday.com

Diocesan Outreach

Discernment Events diolc.org/priesthood/events/

Courage Apostolate: Are you, or someone you know, experiencing same-sex attractions and looking for answers? diolc.org/catechesis/courageencourage/

Healing Ministry for those Who Have Lost a Baby: For a compassionate, confidential ear please reach out to Rachel Ministries at 608.860.6698 or Hope4U@diolc.org.

CCD/Confirmation:

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 July 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 July, 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 July 25th and July 26th Masses.