SS Peter and Paul - Wis. Rapids

05/22/2026

The Solemnity of Pentecost marks the end of the Church’s observance of the Easter Season. This celebration commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, the Blessed Mother, and the whole Church. The coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost also fulfills God’s revelation of Himself in three divine persons. Though existing eternally, the Father is made known through His creation, the Son in the Incarnation, and now the Holy Spirit is revealed as “the Lord and giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son” (Nicene Creed). Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, promised to send to His Church the Comforter, the Advocate, Who would strengthen and confirm us in our faith. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love!

The Solemnity of Pentecost marks the end of the Church’s observance of the Easter Season. This celebration commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, the Blessed Mother, and the whole Church. The coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost also fulfills God’s revelation of Himself ...

05/17/2026

I hope you will join me in celebrating the 75th birthday, and “Senior Deacon” status of Deacon Jerry Ruesch, who has served the Church faithfully and generously for nearly fourteen years. A reception in his honor will follow the 4:30pm Mass at SVdP and the 9:00am Mass at SSPP this weekend. Congratulations Deacon Ruesch!
May God bless you! Fr. Schaller

The Ascension of the Lord marks a turning point in the life of the early Church. It signifies the transition which takes place when the Lord leaves His disciples – but with the promise of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus leaves, but He does not leave them alone. He is still present with us tod...

05/06/2026

TOTUS TUUS is coming to SSPP June 14th-June 19, 2026!

Please register early!

https://rapidscatholic.org/youth-ministry

05/04/2026

Today, Sunday, fifteen of our young children will receive their First Holy Communion (11, SSPP; 3, SVdP; 1, St. Alexander). Two already received First Communion last Sunday. May the Lord, Who nourishes us with His own Body and Blood, strengthen in faith all these young children, their families – and all of us – through the of the Most Holy Eucharist!
May God bless you!
Fr. Schaller

It is common for people to hearken back to “the good old days”, when the problems we have now did not exist. Of course, “the good old days” had their problems, too. But they were just different problems. This is true for the Church as well. Take, for example, the passage from this Sunday’s...

04/18/2026

We had a great crowd for the Mass of Confirmation last Saturday. More than 600 people attended to witness the Sacrament conferred by Bishop Gerard Battersby on 66 youth from around the WI Rapids Deanery, including 11 from SSPP and 4 from SVdP. May the Lord make into fervent disciples all that He “sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit”! May God bless you!
Fr. Schaller

Throughout the Easter Season the Church continues to celebrate with joy the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Everything that was foretold in the Old Testament (which the Church presented in the Liturgy during Lent, and especially during the Sacred Triduum) is now fulfilled in Jesus.

04/12/2026

Pancake Breakfast next SUNDAY!

Glacier Lake FNE Explorers “Pancake Breakfast”: Sunday, April 19th, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church 1110 1st Street North, Wisconsin Rapids. Menu includes: gluten free potato pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, sausage, real maple syrup, applesauce, cheese, cookies and choice of beverage. Adults $10.00; Children ages 5-12 $5.00; Children 4 & under eat free; Maximum Family Rate $40.00. Please enter through the Drive-Up Entrance and use the Elevator to reach the Lower Level.

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04/05/2026

Jeremiah Denton (died, 2014), former Senator from Alabama (1981-87), had served 31 years in the Navy, retiring as a Rear Admiral in 1977. While flying a combat mission in Vietnam he was shot down and captured. He spent nearly eight years as a POW (in the “Hanoi Hilton”), four of which were in solitary confinement. His Catholic Faith enabled him to persevere through great suffering and torture. On this Easter Day, I present for your meditation and encouragement this poem that he wrote while in solitary confinement.

Jeremiah Denton (died, 2014), former Senator from Alabama (1981-87), had served 31 years in the Navy, retiring as a Rear Admiral in 1977. While flying a combat mission in Vietnam he was shot down and captured. He spent nearly eight years as a POW (in the “Hanoi Hilton”), four of which were in so...

04/03/2026

Just a reminder of the upcoming times for the Triduum:

12:30pm - Passion Service on Good Friday
8:00pm - Vigil on Holy Saturday

Easter Sunday Masses are at 9:00am at SSPP, and 9:30am at SVdP.

03/29/2026

Plan now to participate in the whole Sacred Triduum at SSPP
Church:
Tenebrae Service: Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at
7:00pm (followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until
midnight)
Passion Service on Good Friday at 12:30pm, and
the most important celebration of the entire year,
the Easter
Vigil on Holy Saturday at 8:00pm. (Easter Sunday Masses are
at 9:00am at SSPP, and 9:30am at SVdP.)
This is what we
have been preparing for all Lent! I strongly encourage you to
attend all three services, if possible. Together let’s make this a
Holy Week!!

02/06/2026

There are two things that influence Christians to be quiet, or secret, about their faith. One is the pressure our society puts on people not to “impose” their beliefs upon others (and thereby discouraging public manifestation of one’s faith). The other is the entirely valid desire of Christians not to flaunt their faith. And yet, the Lord has told us that we must not hide our faith.

There are two things that influence Christians to be quiet, or secret, about their faith. One is the pressure our society puts on people not to “impose” their beliefs upon others (and thereby discouraging public manifestation of one’s faith). The other is the entirely valid desire of Christian...