From the Pastor's Desk:

November 2nd, 2025

My Dear Parishioners,

The Sunday we commemorate the feast of all faithful departed. The responsorial line in this week’s Psalm is one of the most known in all of Christianity: Though I walk in the valley of darkness, I fear no evil, for you are with me. This refrain from Psalm 23 speaks to our hearts during these chaotic and unstable times. When it seems as though all of humanity is walking through many valleys of darkness, it is not an exaggeration to ask questions like: “What is going to become of us?”

Between the climate crisis, endless wars, rising prices for even the most basic necessities, and political landscapes that leave many of us to think about Apocalyptic time. But the liturgy of today reminds that there is nothing to fear. Not even destruction. Not even death.

Our gospel reading from John contains a line that we often sing at Catholic funerals: “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.”

Notice what that is like to make this promise even more personal for you. As we move forward in this uncertain world working for change, what would it feel like if we could keep this anthem close to our heart? We can even say it as a prayer for strength, especially when we are feeling defeated. Many of us are called to stay very awake right now and engage in acts of advocacy to make some kind of difference in this world. We can be both people of action and people of contemplation. For me, I feel empowered to fight on for a better world with greater confidence knowing that this world is not where it ends. For not even death can hold down the just.

God Bless You,

Father George, MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, November 1, 2025...

SSPP at 5:00 pm

Sunday, November 2, 2025...

SJA at 8:15 am

Sunday, November 2, 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

Weekly proclamation based on hope for the Jubilee Year of Hope

Jubilee Year of Hope 2025

Jesus is Our Hope (1 Timothy 1:1)

Everyone loves gifts. Hope is a spiritual gift that only God can give us through Baptism and strengthened in Confirmation, and all we need to do is receive it. In difficult times, it is especially important to stay focused on the reasons for our hope. St. Paul’s words in Scripture help us with insight: “We even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us” (Romans 5:3-5). Let us pray during this Jubilee Year of Hope that the Lord will increase in us the gift of hope that we may trust Him even in difficult times.

ST. FAUSTINA STUDY GROUP: the next session will be held on Thursday, November 13th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the School. Marge will show a video on the life of St. Faustina.

NOTE: we are switching to an afternoon time because of the end of daylight savings time.

CONFIRMATION THANK YOU We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the parishioners who, in any way, helped with the Confirmation Mass last Sunday. We would also like to thank people for their attendance, guidance, and prayers. The kindness and generosity shown by many have not gone unnoticed and we extend our appreciation. God bless you all.

Father George & Marge Baecker.

ALL SOULS DAY As we anticipate All Saints and All Souls days at the beginning of November, our thoughts turn to our deceased loved ones. We remember them for all the good that they did for us and all the benefits that we received from them. At the same time, we are asked to pray for all the dearly departed, that God will welcome them into eternal joy. Lord Jesus Christ, deliver the souls of all the faithful departed. “Eternal rest grant

unto them, O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon them.”

Tradition Corner:

Zaduszki (pronounced “za-DOOSH-kee”) known in English as All Soul’s Day. On November 1st & 2nd, Poland remembers their family members in a celebration of life, heritage, community, & healing. Families and communities come together to share stories of their ancestors, clean up burial plots, and pray for those who have died. And to top it off, at night there is a beautiful ocean of lights around Polish cemeteries as candles are lite in memorial.

Source: https://polishfeast.com/polish-religious-traditions-beyond-sunday-mass/

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CCD & Confirmation:

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Religious & Adult Education

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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