From the Pastor's Desk:

January 26th, 2025

My Dear Parishioners;

St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians

beautifully illustrates our unity as a community, stating, “If they were all one part, where would the body be? But as it is, there are many parts, yet one

body” (1 COR 12:18-20).

What does this teach us as Christian stewards?

It shows us that we all have equal dignity and worth in God’s sight and that if God sees us as equally precious, we should view each other in this same light. It

teaches us to humbly recognize our gifts and the giftedness of every member of our parish family. And while God designed us to depend on Him, He has also created us to need each other!

This interconnectedness is part of the beauty and richness of a stewardship way of life. No one person can “do it all” in life — whether in family life or parish

life. But God does not ask us to do it all. He asks us to share our gifts and talents in the season of life in which we find ourselves.

It might feel uncomfortable at first. But the good news is you do not have to do it all. Do your part, let your brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ do theirs, and know that the Spirit of the Lord is upon us

all as we live out this stewardship way of life.

You are not alone in this journey.

Chancery -Stewardship Bulletin Reflection of January 26th, 2025

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

"Welcome Back

Father George!!"

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, January 25th, 2024...

SSPP at 4:00 pm

Sunday, January 26th, 2024...

SJA at 8:15 am

Sunday, January 26th, 2024...

SSPP at 10:15 am

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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.

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"Happy 150th Anniversary to SS Peter & Paul Parish!"

Eucharistic Revival:

Eucharistic Revival for

week of January 26th --

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

A Minute with Jesus.....

Jesus is Truly Present in the Holy

Eucharist.

When we look at the consecrated Host at Mass, we see only bread, but the reality is we are looking at Jesus Truly Present. We may ask Jesus to grant us the grace to believe this truth, that though “hidden”, He is Truly Present in Holy Communion. It is important to remember that what we are not able to see with our eyes, we grasp by choosing to believe, with faith’s

consent.

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

Lord,

I want to believe. Please help me believe what You say is true,

especially helping the part of me that sometimes questions.

This week read about the father of a sick boy who asked Jesus to help

him believe what seemed impossible in Mark 9:20-27.

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CCD Classes:

Regular classes will be held on Sunday, February 2nd at 9:00 am.

Freshmen & Sophomore Confirmation

Grades 6-7-8 CCD:

** We will have class on Wed., Jan. 29th at 7 pm. No Open Gym.

**Sacramental Retreat and First Confessions

There has been a change: The retreat part has been cancelled. CCD students will make their First

Confessions on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 1:00 pm in the Church. School students will

make their Confessions on Tuesday January 28th following the 8:30 Mass. Parents will be notified

of the change.

WORLD DAY of PRAYER for Consecrated Life

will be celebrated in parishes on the weekend of Feb. 1-2. Please pray for all those who have

answered the call to consecrated life, aspiring towards joyful holiness in the service of the

Church and world. Pray also for many more laborers to enter the vineyard so that Jesus Christ

may be better known, experienced, and loved.

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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 at 715-985-2227.