From the Pastor's Desk:

June 15th, 2025

My Dear Parishioners,

Come Join Us

Sunday June 22nd

After The 10:15 Mass

For The Corpus Christi

Procession

Today, we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. This feast is somewhat unique in that it honors a doctrine rather than an event. What we are commemorating today is a central reality of our Christian faith: God is Trinitarian in nature — three distinct persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — in one God. The Church refers to this truth as a mystery, as indeed it is. It is not a mystery in the sense that it is a question that must be answered, but instead in the sense that the depths of this truth are far beyond our human comprehension. Some have said that “mystery” in this context is “not a wall to run up against but an ocean in which to swim.” Contemplating the “ocean depths” of this mystery can make us humans feel so small, and almighty God so far from us. Yet nothing could be further from the truth as today’s readings demonstrate.

The first reading, from Proverbs, reveals that God found “delight in the human race.” This shows that the greatness of God does not distance Him from us. One aspect of the Trinitarian nature that we can grasp is that God is inherently relational. Logically, He would delight in being in a relationship with us, whom He created in His image and likeness. This understanding should bring us comfort and reassurance.

In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that God not only delights in us, but He is intimately connected to us. 'The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.' This is not just a permission for us to draw near to Him, but a desire to dwell in the very depths of our being and all the intimate details of our lives if we allow Him. This understanding should make us feel cherished and loved. Finally, in the Gospel of St. John, we learn that God holds nothing back of Himself from us. Jesus tells His disciples (this includes us!) that the Holy Spirit “will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything the Father has is mine.” Thus, we find ourselves drawn right into the midst of this Trinitarian love. If the mystery of the Holy Trinity is an ocean in which to swim, the “water” that makes up that ocean is love. What then should be the response of the Christian steward to this sublime mystery?

All we can do is worship. And offer our lives back to God in total gratitude for calling us to live in the richness of such unfathomable love.

This week, let’s reinvite God into the midst of our lives and ensure that the way we spend our time and energy each day reflects our profound gratitude for His many gifts to us, above all, the gift of Himself in the Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This understanding should inspire and uplift us in our daily lives. Chancery Bulletin 6-10-2025

God Bless You,

Father George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, June 14th, 2025...

SSPP at 5:00 pm

Sunday, June 15th, 2025...

SJA at 8:15 am

Sunday, June 15th, 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!"

SS Peter & Paul Fall Festival is on Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd....

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RELIGIOUS & ADULT EDUCATION

Eucharistic Revival

for the week of June 15th....

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

A Minute with Jesus

The Eucharist and the Most Holy Trinity—Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Jesus gave His life for us so that our sins can be forgiven and we can be united in a relationship of love with the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. We refer to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit as the most Holy Trinity—three person in one God.

When we receive the Eucharist, in reality, we are not only receiving the body and blood of Jesus, but all three Persons of the Blessed Trinity.

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

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with

all of you”

(Paul’s second Letter to the Corinthians 13:14)

This week read about the Baptism of Jesus in which all three persons of the Holy Trinity are represented in Matthew 3:13-17

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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.

If you are planning to attend this event, please contact Patti Klimek at 715-985-3719 or pklimek@ssppwi.org with the number of attendees and your names by June 20th. Thank you.

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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 June, 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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