From the Pastor's Desk:

May 18th, 2025

My Dear Parishioners,

The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter talk about newness. These things are truly improved. They not only promise a better life, but actually cause a fuller life to happen. Giving of ourselves, will result in an even and more improved life.

In the first passage from the Acts of the Apostles, Paul and his companions are completing their missionary journey, concluding their work by setting up a way by which the new faith assemblies can carry on without them.

Today's Gospel takes place at the Last Supper when Jesus issues a revised, but a new commandment to His followers before He physically departs from them, through His death on the next day, and eventually after His resurrection and ascension.

The question we must constantly ask ourselves, in every situation we find ourselves in, is "How can I bring the newness of God's life and love into this situation?" We must contemplate and put into action what it is that we can do to make God's presence felt by others in each circumstance. It means we must make a decision that will not always be easy, but that will further God's reign over us and others. We need to be aware of the fresh breeze, wind, breath, Spirit blowing into our stuffy lives and then help others to experience that newness through loving them. When we do that, we will be living out the words of today's psalm: "Let your faithful ones make known Your might to the children of Adam and the glorious splendor of Your reign. Your reign is a reign for all ages, and Your dominion endures through all generations."

May you continue to experience the newness that comes from God's unconditional love for you.

Amen!

God Bless You,

Father George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, May 17, 2025...

SSPP at 5:00 pm

Sunday, May 18, 2025...

SJA at 8:15 am

Sunday, May 18, 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!"

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RELIGIOUS & ADULT EDUCATION

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A Minute with Jesus:

5th Sunday of Easter--May 18th

Confession---a preparation for receiving the Eucharist

The best way to prepare to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist is by going to confession, also referred to as the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance. We want to receive Him with a clean heart. If it is not possible to go to confession before receiving Jesus, make a sincere Act on Contrition in your heart, and as always pray with sincerity the prayer at Mass, "I confess to Almighty God...." A person who knowingly and willingly commits a sin that is mortal---serious or grave---must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Holy Communion in order to repair the severed relationship with Jesus. If you are not sure about this, speak with a priest.

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

Jesus, please give me the grace to be truly sorry for my sins. This week read how God calls us out of darkness into His own wonderful light in 1 Peter 2: 9-10.

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If you have a birthday during the month of June 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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You are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Thanksgiving to Fr. Brian Franklin Ward at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church on Sunday, June 29th, 2025; at the 10:15 am Mass. This will be his first Mass after his ordination as a priest. A Reception will follow the 1st Mass in the School Cafeteria. If you are planning to attend this event, please contact Patti Klimek at 715-985-3719 or email at pklimek@ssppwi.org with the number of attendees and your names. Thank you in welcoming Deacon Brian as a new priest!!

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES —

If you were married in the month of May, 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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