From the Pastor's Desk:

March 24, 2024

My Dear Parishioners,

Every year on the Sunday before Easter – the sixth Sunday of Lent – the church celebrates “Palm Sunday.” Most general calendars list the day as “Palm Sunday,” but if you look closely at a liturgical calendar you will see that it is actually called “Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.” The name is appropriate as it celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem but also commemorates the beginning of Holy Week and Jesus’ final journey to the cross.

All the gospels point to Zechariah 9:9-10 when narrating the story of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem. In Zechariah a Messiah-king is described as entering the city riding on an “ass, on a colt, the foal of an ass.” This messiah-king is the one who will liberate and bring peace to Israel. Zechariah describes the proper response of the people as “Rejoice heartedly. shout for joy.” The people are hailing Jesus as the one prophesized by Zechariah –even if they don’t have a full understanding of all that is implied or that awaits Jesus (adopted from catholic encyclopedia).

Holy Week, the most solemn week in the Church calendar. We reflect upon the events that brought about our salvation. Jesus triumphantly enters into Jerusalem, the City of Peace, in order to announce the Good News, not just with His words but by His act of loving sacrifice for all people. We journey along with Him as He celebrates the great feast of Passover and becomes the new Paschal Lamb Whose blood is poured out so that we, the New Israel, might experience the liberation from sin and the new life of grace. We look on as Jesus suffers His passion and crucifixion. Ultimately, we will experience His glorification from the cross and at the tomb.

A key line in the Gospel is the words of the Roman soldier after the death of Jesus: “Truly, this man was the Son of God!!” This should be our profession of faith this week, and always. Let us proclaim it by living as the daughters and sons of God. The brothers and sisters of the Lord Jesus. Let us live lives that show we accept the salvation and redemption for which Jesus poured out His blood. Let us be transformed through the Paschal Mystery, so others will know that we believe that Jesus truly is the Son of God, our Savior.

During this most Holy Week, may the time you spend reflecting on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus bring you a greater awareness of God’s love for you. Amen!


God Bless You,  

Father George, MSF




LENTEN LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

 AnnouncementS 

Holy Week Mass Schedule:

Holy Thursday Mass ...SSPP ....7:00 pm

Good Friday....SSPP....12:30 pm

Easter Vigil-Holy Saturday Mass...SSPP......8:15 pm

Easter Sunday Mass...SJA........8:15 am

Easter Sunday Mass...SSPP....10:15 am



Please spend some time with Jesus...

All-Day Eucharistic Adoration

Every Wednesday during Lent 

from 9:15 am to 7:00 pm

Benediction at 7:00 pm 

and Stations of the Cross following at 7:15 pm with the Knights of Columbus members.


Stations of the Cross

SJA -- Tuesdays after 4:30pm Mass

SSPP -- Wednesday evenings 7:15pm KC

SSPP -- Fridays Spanish Stations of the Cross at 6:00 pm


Invitation to everyone to attend VIACRUSIS in Spanish on Fridays at 6 pm during the season of Lent

Invitación a todos para que asistan al VIACRUSIS en Español los Viernes a las 6 de la tarde en el tiempo de Cuaresma


Confessions:

SSPP Saturdays -4:00 pm to 5:00 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.



LEAVING A LEGACY


Reminder: Planned Giving – Leaving a Legacy, Wills, Bequests and Endowments: We have inherited such treasures from our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, those whose shoulders we stand on today. Now it is our turn to make sure future generations can enjoy the reverence and beauty of a well-maintained parish. Leveraging the Capital Campaign and providing parishioners with information on Endowments, Trusts and Bequests are just a few ways a parish can help prepare for its future.  Please let us know if you would like more information.  

mass and reconciliation

ST. JOHN'S MASS TIMES

Tuesday: 4:30 pm

Friday:  9:00 am 

Sunday:  8:15 am


              

STS. PETER & PAUL MASS TIMES

Tuesday:  8:30 am

Wednesday:  8:30 am

Thursday: 8:30 am

Friday: 7:00 am

Saturday:  4:00 pm (5:00 pm During Daylight Saving Time)

Sunday:  10:15 am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 

St. John's: Sunday  7:45 - 8:15 am

Sts. Peter & Paul: Saturday 3:00pm –4:00 pm

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