From the Pastor's Desk:

Dear Parishioners,

Welcome to the First Sunday of Advent. The "Coming" of our God.

The First Reading envisions the new world order that will be established when the Lord "comes."

In the Gospel, Jesus foretells that the time of the "coming" of the Son of Man will catch some people off guard and some will be left behind while others will move on to be with the Lord Jesus and His Father.

We must exert our attention and efforts into doing the deeds of the Light. It is important that we take seriously this season of Advent and strive to put a little more into our living as disciples of the Lord Jesus. It might mean that we spend as much time bringing true peace and joy to others as we decorate our homes and purchase gifts for family and friends. The time is now for us to do all we can to be prepared for the Lord Jesus' "Coming" for us. We cannot put off until later our living as disciples of our teacher. We may not have time later to show our allegiance to the Lord Jesus and His Father. God has given us this chance to better prepare ourselves for Jesus' "Coming," not just the celebration of His first "Coming" when He was born in Bethlehem, but also for His "Coming" at the end.

All we need to do is accept the gifts that God has given us and live a life of Light, peace, and joy. The more we live out our faith, then the more prepared we will be to make the final steps into God's house when Jesus "Comes" to get us and to take us to our eternal home- "Coming." We will be able to rejoice as we journey toward the Lord Jesus Who is "Coming" to take us into the heavenly home forever. You still have time, if you begin right now. Our living as proactive and prepared disciples may help others to join us.

May you have the strength and energy to live adventurously during the new year. Amen!

God Bless,

Father George MSFS

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Sts. peter & paul Catholic Parish

AnnouncementS

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday, November 29, 2025...

SSPP at 4:00 pm

Sunday, November 30, 2025...

SJA at 8:15 am

Sunday, November 30, 2025...

SSPP at 10:15 am

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Confessions:

SSPP Saturdays - 3:00 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)

Weekly proclamation based on hope for the Jubilee Year of Hope

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

There are many reasons why God gives us the supernatural virtue of hope. Here are a few important reasons: Hope leads us to persevere in prayer, even when all reason for hope seems absent. (Romans 14:18-21) Hope offers us joy and courage which sustains us in times of trial. Hope allows us to live, grow and persevere in faith. When we need the gift of hope, the most important thing we can do is ask for it. The Lord will answer our prayer. Let us ask Jesus for an increase of hope during this Jubilee Year of Hope.

ST. FAUSTINA STUDY GROUP: the next study group session will be held this Monday, December 1st starting at 4:00 p.m. in the School.

Advent begins Nov. 30th
Advent is the season of preparation for the birth of Christ that includes a call to purification through personal spiritual renewal, receiving the sacrament of reconciliation (confession), and making simple acts of penance and sacrifice. Purification is a key theme, involving the cleansing of hearts and minds from worldly distractions to focus on Christ's coming, asking for the grace to "purify hope" and preparing for the Lord. The priest’s vestments during Advent are purple, the color of penance and sacrifice. They are a constant reminder of our need to get ready—to be cleansed and purified. Advent is a season for stepping back from our busy lives, taking time in stillness and solitude, to reflect more deeply on the mystery of God’s Incarnation—Jesus taking on human flesh to be among us. This can also include something like not having dessert occasionally, or turning off the TV for one night or setting aside an electronic device for an hour. Or this can include helping someone in need or visiting a person who is lonely. We offer small sacrifices to spend this Advent in true preparation for the real gift of Christmas—Jesus Christ.

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CCD & Confirmation:

Meeting for recently confirmed December 3 at 7:00pm.

Tradition Corner:

Oh, the anticipation has begun! Advent has begun and soon so shall the Advent Calendars. The calendars are believed to have started in Germany. The purpose to build anticipate for the long awaited Christmas Day, the birth of the Savior. Today, we have gifts or treats behind each date but the original Advent calendars revealed a Nativity scene.

Source: https://www.lourdes-giftshop.com/blog/93-the-origins-of-the-advent-calendar.html?srsltid=AfmBOooT-9M3nWhxEnIOSyvaAV8GvuccdIME4WXP_BiWXA7zBUqhoauL

Next Saturday is St Nick’s Day. Don’t forget to put out your shoe or stocking for 'Small Nicholas' (Mały Mikołaj -Polish) to leave a coin (Chocolate or metal) or orange. If you don’t know the legend, it is worth the time to discover.

Source: https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/poland

Save the Date: 6:30pm nightly from Dec 16-24 at SSPP Church. Please bring the family to celebrate Las Posadas (The Inns).

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Please Donate to Jamaica Relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

The full extent of Hurricane Melissa’s destruction is becoming clear after the powerful storm swept across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba. Your generosity is needed to support relief efforts. You can donate by phone: 1.877.HELP.CRS or donate by check: Catholic Relief Services, Hurricane Melissa P.O. Box 5278, Tipton, IA 52772 0517. Catholic Relief Services is a reputable Catholic organization dedicated to help people affected by disasters. There is no reason to worry about being “scammed” if you make a donation.

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Mystic St. Gertrude was told by Jesus if she devotedly said the following prayer, a great multitude of souls in Purgatory would be released into Heaven:

Eternal Father, I offer You the most Precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the Universal Church, those in my own home, and within my family. Amen.

If you have any memories or traditions you would like to see, please send them to ssppcre@gmail.com

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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 December 27th and December 28th 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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