Let us celebrate Holy Week Together Through Live-Streaming St. Peter Parish We are left in self-isolation in order to protect ourselves against the spreading of Coronavirus. Even though the Covid-19 has separated us physically and restricted us from coming together for celebrating the most important Mysteries of our faith: the Read more…
Dear Parishioners, This post is to inform and update you on some of the changes which are now being implemented at St. Peter Parish due to the Coronavirus. Mass Schedule thru May 1, 2020 As of March 16th, all parishes in the Diocese of La Crosse, were notified that ALL Read more…
At present, we are living in an unprecedented and uncertain time due to the fast-spreading of the deadly Corona Virus. As the number of people being affected by this Virus is increasing, the State Government has issued an emergency order on March 17th, with immediate effect, prohibiting any mass gathering Read more…
Sacrament of the Eucharist The Eucharist has always been one of the most important Sacraments of our faith. We, Catholics, strongly and firmly believe in the “Real Presence” of Jesus in the Eucharist. In other words, Holy Communion is not symbolic of the body and blood of Jesus, as some Read more…
Sacrament of Confirmation The Sacrament of Confirmation is the second Sacrament of Christian initiation. It is called Confirmation, because, it confirms and strengthens the life of grace, received through Baptism (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285). Through Confirmation, Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, who gives Read more…
Sacraments of Initiation There are three Sacraments, Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, which are known as Sacraments of Initiation. They are so-called, because each is meant to strengthen our faith and forge a deeper relationship with God. Baptism frees us from original sin, Confirmation strengthens our faith and Eucharist give the Read more…
In the coming weeks, I would like to share with you what we, Catholics, believe about the Sacraments and the significance of each of the Sacraments. The word Sacrament means “a sign of the sacred”, which is an outward and visible sign from God to us. Hence, a Sacrament is Read more…
I would like to share with you an article, which I read on the Vatican Website. I feel that it is an important article, which would help families with young people: Suicide Prevention in Youth
Dear Parishioners, Reflecting upon this past year, I would like to state that we have received many blessings as a Parish: so many volunteers who have assisted at various ministries and services; the dedication of the individuals and pious associations, who have enabled us to hold various events; generous contributions Read more…
“In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son … He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature …” (Hebrews 1:1-3). Christmas is Read more…