From the Pastor's Desk:

June 29th, 2025

My Dear Parishioners,

On this Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time we reflect on the lives of two of the persons who

became the foundation of the living Church - St. Peter and St. Paul. These two individuals were

far from perfect when they were first called to be active parts of the edification-building up of

the Church. They needed to be formed into the shape that God could use to edify the rest of the

Church. We, too, are called to be part of this living edifice.

Our First Reading gives us a glimpse of some of the trials that St. Peter experiences in standing

up for His relationship with the Lord Jesus. We hear how he is imprisoned for preaching about

the “Name.” God still has many plans for Peter, so Peter is set free from bondage to continue

his ministry of leading the Church by proclaiming the Gospel (Good News) of Jesus.

The passage from Matthew’s Gospel is St. Peter’s declaration of faith in Jesus and Jesus’

proclamation of Peter’s role in the edification of the Church. All those who, like Peter, profess

their belief in the Messiahship and Divinity of Jesus will also be part of building up the Church - the Body of Christ. Both Peter and Paul had to go through a lengthy process in order to grow in their understanding of, and their relationship with, the God Who had called them to be the foundation of this new structure of God’s revelation. That should give us hope and strength. We also have to go through a lengthy process. We need to have our rough edges chipped away and our

hardness molded into a form and a shape that can build on the faith of those who have gone before us and have become the stable layer upon which others may be added to this living building of faith known as the Church - the Body of Christ.

May you continue to be built into the useful part of the edifice of the Church, just as St. Peter

and St. Paul.

Amen!

God Bless You,

Father George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Welcome Father Brian Ward to SSPP

Parish with your First Mass on Sunday, June 29th, at 10:15 am.

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, June 28, 2025...

SSPP at 5:00 pm

Sunday, June 29, 2025...

SJA at 8:15 am

Sunday, June 29, 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

Weekly proclamation based on hope for the Jubilee Year of Hope...

“Need Hope? Take a Minute to Get to Know the God of All Hope”

“May the God of all hope fill you with joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” (Romans 15:13). Hope is a theological virtue that we receive from God at Baptism, which disposes us to live in a relationship with our Heavenly Father, Jesus-the Son of God– and the Holy Spirit. (See Catechism, paragraphs 1812-1813) We grow in this profound gift when we ask God to increase hope in us. The gift of hope enables us to trust in His faithfulness and love.

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Catholic Kids for Christ Summer Camp Reminder

Registrations are being accepted for the summer camp which will be held on July 28-30 at SS. Peter & Paul School for kids age 5 through 6th Grade. School & CCD parents were given information either in school folders or by email.

Contact Janell Halama or Marge Baecker if you need a registration form. The deadline for turning in forms is Thursday, July 3rd in order to get a free camp T-shirt. We are also in need of camp leaders, Grades 7-12.

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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 26th and July 27th 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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