From the Pastor's Desk:

October 26th, 2025

My Dear Parishioners,

On this Thirtieth Day in Ordinary Time, the Lord God hears the prayer of the humble - hearted. The First Reading reminds us that even though God plays no favorites, the Lord seems to be more attentive to those who humbly admit that they need God’s help.

It is in the Gospel of today, Jesus shares the parable of two individuals who come into God’s presence and pray. Jesus remarks that the humble prayer of the tax collector is heard while the proud prayer of the Pharisees is not heard.

“Pride is your greatest enemy, humility is your greatest friend.” Says John R.W. Stott. His statement about pride and humility goes straight to the heart of what the Bible teaches about the deadly root of our sins and sorrows. Pride first appears in the Bible in Genesis 3, where we see the devil, that “proud spirit” using pride as the avenue by which to seduce our first parents. he desires to lift up and exalt ourselves beyond our place as God’s creature lies at the heart of pride. As Eve in her now confused and deceived state of mind considered the possibilities, her desire to become Godlike grew stronger. She began to look at the forbidden fruit in a new light, as something attractive to the eyes and pleasant to the touch. Desire increased, giving rise to rationalization and a corresponding erosion of the will to resist and say no.

As we reflect on the readings, we are challenged to look at our own relationship with God - our prayer life - and see what is our attitude when we enter the presence of the Lord Jesus through prayer. The focus of prayer should be to admit our dependance on God. Even as we do our best, we must humbly admit that it is God Who has empowered us, just as the Lord Jesus strengthened and provided for Paul throughout his ministry. We must all exert ourselves and run toward the finish line, always conscious that it is God who has equipped us with energy and ability to cross the line. If we fall as we run the race, it is important that we turn to the One who can help us back up and get us headed in the right direction. We must constantly keep in the front of our mind for Whom we are running the race and Who it is Who makes it all possible. It is then that we can give God all the praise, thanks and glory.

May you humbly come before God and lift up a sincere prayer acknowledging your need for His help. Amen!

God Bless You,

Father George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, October 25, 2025...

SSPP at 5:00 pm

Sunday, October 26, 2025...

SJA at 8:15 am

Sunday, October 26, 2025...

SSPP at 10:15 am

NOTICE: Starting November 8th Saturday Mass at SSPP. Will be at 4:00 pm. Rosary at 3:30 pm.

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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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RELIGIOUS & ADULT EDUCATION

Religious & Adult Education

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CCD & Confirmation: Just a reminder the CCD & Confirmation Classes resume on October 29th.

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Religious & Adult Education

Weekly proclamation based on hope for the Jubilee Year of Hope

Jubilee Year of Hope 2025
Jesus is Our Hope (1 Timothy 1:1)

Jesus gave the apostles the power and authority to forgive sins, and this same power and authority is passed on to ordained priests. It is a beautiful gift to be forgiven of our sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The cleansing and healing that takes place in our soul through the grace of the Sacrament allows us to experience real joy and peace, to begin again in living with greater charity and to deepen our friendship with Christ. During this Jubilee Year, let us frequent the Sacrament of Penance and be strengthened in hope that Jesus, who began the good work in us, will carry it on to completion.

ST. FAUSTINA STUDY GROUP: the next session will be held on Thursday, November 13th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the school. NOTE: we are switching to an afternoon time because of the end of daylight savings time.

CONFIRMATION MASS

SS. Peter & Paul Parish will host the Confirmation Mass this Sunday, October 26th, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Fifty-two candidates from Arcadia Deanery Parishes will be confirmed by the Most Reverend Gerard Battersby, Bishop of the La Crosse Diocese.

Congratulations to the Junior Candidates from SS. Peter & Paul. Please keep them in your prayers in preparation to receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit and become witnesses to their Catholic faith. Their Saint names are in parenthesis.

Shauna (Mary Magdalene) Dejno Sophia (Elizabeth Ann Seton) Kampa

Raul (Jude) Feria Guzman Grant (Sebastian) Klimek

Natalie (Rose of Lima) Herbert Andrea (Gianna) Mercado

Dalton (Patrick) Jasin Sarah (Elizabeth of Hungary) Roskos

Emmalee (Catherine) Jasin Nora (Maria Goretti) Schank

Catherine (Catherine of Sienna) Kampa

Pope Leo urges Catholics to pray a daily Rosary for Peace in October.

Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to join in praying the Rosary every day during October

which the Church dedicates to the Holy Rosary. Catholics across the globe will unite to

pray the Rosary for peace in war-torn lands to invoke God’s gift of peace. “I invite

everyone, each day of October to pray for peace-personally, in the family, and in the

community,” the Holy Father said.

The Rosary will be prayed at SS. Peter & Paul on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

before the 8:30 a.m. Masses and on Friday at St. John’s. The Saturday Rosary is prayed

at 4:30 p.m. & the Sunday Rosary at 9:45 a.m. Monday is a “do it on your own” Rosary.

Let us not miss this opportunity during the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. Time to Respond!

God wants to Shower Us with His Gifts. We are in the remaining three months of the Jubilee Year of Hope. This significant Jubilee offers a unique opportunity to impact us. This is no small thing. Read this week’s bulletin insert for information on making a pilgrimage.

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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 November 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 November, 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 November 29th and November 30th 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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