MASS TIMES
FORMING CONSCIENCES for FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship is the teaching document of the U.S. Catholic bishops on the political responsibility of Catholics. The statement helps Catholics to form their consciences, to learn about Catholic social teaching on important issues, to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue, and to shape political choices in light of Catholic teaching. To download the pdf click here
NOVENA for FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
Prayer is one of the first steps in acting for justice in our world. This novena, rooted in the biblical tradition and the Church's social teaching, is intended to promote justice and peace in our neighborhoods, our country, and our world.
Click here to go to the Novena.
Bulletins, Worship Aid & Mass Link Information
UPCOMING & ONGOING EVENTS AT SSPP
SATURDAY, October 19 - HCS Trivia Night
Join us for Trivia Night at Huntington Catholic School on October 19th! Doors open at 6:00pm for cocktail hour and a special surprise "performance" before the first question is called at 7:00pm - Sharp! Tables are now on sale at $120 each (including mulligans). Reservations may be made through the HCS office during school hours, 8:00am–3:30pm, Mon-Fri. There is a maximum of 10 players per table. Bring your own snacks to share with your table. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. No outside beverages, please. Dress the part and break out your saddle shoes, bobby socks, dirndl dresses and leather jackets. Table decorations ARE encouraged! With Heads and Tails between rounds and a 50/50 raffle, a fun time to be had by all, “Be There or Be Square!”
SUNDAY, October 20 - Food & Fellowship
Join us after the 10:30am Mass in Fr. Gollner Hall for a meal and gathering of parishioners. Have fun visiting with old friends and making some new ones, as well!
SUNDAY, October 27 - Trunk or Treat
On October 27th, we will have Trunk or Treat at 4:00 - 6:00pm in Fr. Rieder Auditorium.
SATURDAY, November 2 - Scouts' Chili Cook-Off & Bake Sale
Details to come!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, November 2 & 3 - St. Mary's Snowflake Bazaar
Join us at the St. Mary's Snowflake Bazaar at St. Mary's Church on Saturday, Nov. 2nd at 9:00am-3:00pm and Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 9:00am until noon. Come and eat lunch and shop. Homemade & handmade crafts and baked items will be for sale at the bazaar. Sponsored by the Rosary Sodality.
SATURDAY, November 9 - Men's Prayer Breakfast
Men’s prayer breakfast will be in Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey Center at 8:45-9:45am. Join us for food, fellowship, faith & prayer! If you have questions, or would like to attend and bring a breakfast item to share, please contact Drew Stuart at dstuart@sspeterpaulparish.org
SUNDAY, November 10 - Red Cross Blood Drive
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive here at SSPP on Sunday, November. 10th at 7:15am-12:15pm in Fr. Rieder Auditorium. Please donate if you are able. Appointments recommended, but walk-in’s will also be taken. ** The need for blood donors is critical. **
FRIDAY, November 15 - HCS Fish Fry
Join us for the Fish Fry at Huntington Catholic School - Fr. Rieder Auditorium on November 15th from 5:00-7:30pm. Free will Donation. Dine-in and Carry-out available! Dine-in enter through door #6. Carry-out pull around to door #1.
SATURDAY, November 16 - Euchre Night
Join us for a Euchre Night on Saturday, November 16th in Fr. Gollner Hall. Food at 6:00pm Games at 7:00pm.
SUNDAY, December 1 - Pictures with St. Nicholas
We will have pictures with St. Nicholas in Fr. Gollner Hall at 11:30am - 2:00pm.
SUNDAY, December 1 - Open House at the Rectory
Also, on December 1st, we will have an Open House at the Rectory from noon to 2:00pm.
SUNDAY, December 22 - Semi-Annual Living Nativity
SSPP will host it Semi-Annual Living Nativity at St. Felix Catholic Center on Sunday, Dec. 22nd at 6:30pm. Volunteers are needed! We will need people to play the roles of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the magi, the angels and St. Francis of Assisi. Only St. Francis will have speaking role. We'll also need volunteers to help with a reception after the Nativity, set-up the day before, and taking everything down/cleaning up after the performance. If you're interested in participating in one of the roles. Contact Drew Stuart: 260-224-0522 or dstuart@huntington catholic.org
TUESDAYS, Youth Group - Fidelis & Fraternus
** Fidelis - is a program inviting girls in grades 6-12 into a sisterhood with adult women young and old, leading each other to Christ. Weekly meetings are at St. Elizabeth in the Youth Room
every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm.
They share a meal, play games and spend time in small group discussion (separated by age) followed by an invitation to grow in virtue each week. They also have periodic retreats, service projects and excursions. Non-Parishioners are welcome!
** Fraternus - is a brotherhood of young men (in 6th through 12th grade) who seek to grow in virtue and faith as they build friendships while being mentored by adult volunteers of all ages. Fraternus brings generations of men together into a brotherhood of disciples. Weekly meetings occur
every Tuesday at 6:30pm and include competitive games, discussion, and a personal challenge for the upcoming week. There are also several excursions throughout the year following the example of St. John Paul II’s connection with youth. Non-parishioners are welcome and encouraged to participate.
For information, Fidelis questions email at fidelis@seasfw.org and for Fraternus questions email at fraternus@seasfw.org
WEDNESDAYS (SSPP) & FRIDAYS (St. Mary) - All Day Adoration
Come spend time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays, 6:00am-6:00pm in the Church here at SSPP and on Fridays, 6:00am-6:00pm in the Church at St. Mary's.
THURSDAYS - Bible Study on the Sunday Mass Scripture Readings
Come experience God's Living Word in a bible study on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings on Thursdays, 7:40-8:30pm in the Blessed Father Solanus Casey Center (Parish Center).
SUNDAYS, Religious Education
Religious Education registration is still open for students in kindergarten through 8th-grade. To register, parents can go to:
https://osvhub.com/sspeterpaulparish/forms/re2024-2025-1-1 or fill out a registration form found at the entrance of the church. Classes began in September. All grade levels will now be in the school building at St. Mary at
9:10am. Please contact Drew Stuart, the Faith Formation Director, at dstuart@huntingtoncatholic.org or 260-224-0522 if you have any questions or concerns.
SSPP Giving Tree Ministry
If you are in need of assistance this Christmas, please contact SS. Peter & Paul Parish’s Giving Tree Ministry. We are now in the process of accepting families for the 2024 Giving Tree. Deadline is Friday, October 18th. Please email by October 18th Givingtreeministry@yahoo.com
***Renewed for another year***
RAMSEY+ FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
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Learn God's ways of handling money.
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free for one year.
National Eucharistic Congress
reliving the EVENTS
For those who weren't able to attend in Indianapolis or for those who did attend and would like to relive the Eucharistic Congress, you can go the websites below for recordings of the events that took place. Mass each day, Encounter Impact Sessions, and each day’s Revival Sessions are among the recorded events available. Relevant Radio and EWTN also offer the coverage of the Congress on their websites.
National Eucharistic Congress website
America is suffering.
Economically. Morally. Culturally. Spiritually.
Yet despite the persecution we’re now facing, confusion in the Church, and the temptation to despair – maybe even because of those difficulties – Catholics are still filled with supernatural hope.
We know that we are not alone in the battle for America’s soul.
In times of great crisis, the Church calls upon the faithful to turn to Our Lady in prayer to intercede on our behalf. History is replete with evidence that she has never failed to come to the aid of those who ask.
To that end, I’m pleased to be one of the first to publicly announce the start of a nine-month novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe initiated by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke.
The novena to the Patroness of the Americas will begin on March 12 and culminate with an act of consecration on her feast day, December 12.
Every month of the novena, participants will receive emails directly from Cardinal Burke with encouragement and spiritual direction.
Let us respond with fervor to the Cardinal’s urgent worldwide call to prayer and a return to Our Lady for the spiritual health of our country.
Has it been a while since your last confession?
Do you need a refresher?
Check out the video at the link below.
HCS Annual SCHOOL Fund
Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing about our Annual School Fund in support of Huntington Catholic School. This initiative will allow us to better assist all students who want to attend our school by keeping tuition costs low as well as meet the rigorous academic needs of our growing population.
We are asking that all parishioners prayerfully consider making a gift to the school. Only by working together can we ensure that the great gift of education at Huntington Catholic School will be available to all who seek it.
A brochure with more information, a commitment card and a return envelope has been mailed to your home or is available in the back of our churches.
Thank you in advance for your prayerful discernment of how you may be able to help form young leaders and disciples in our community!
MASSES in SPANISH
Our neighboring Parish here in Huntington, St. Mary Catholic Church, offers a Mass in Spanish on Sundays at 2:00pm, as well as, on Wednesdays at 7:00pm.
St. Robert Bellarmine Church in North Manchester offers a Mass in Spanish on Sundays at 11:30am.
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
This invitation comes directly to each of us from Jesus Christ, Himself... probably the best invitation of our lives!
The response to this invitation, for personal time with Christ, is available to us on Wednesdays at SSPP at 6:00am to 6:00pm. We hope everyone will consider joining in this devotion. If you can spend an hour with the Blessed Sacrament during this time... please join us!!
Also, our neighboring Parish, St.Mary Catholic Church, has Adoration each Friday at 6:00am to 6:00pm.
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SSPP MINISTRY FAIR
For a list of all the ministries that were highlighted at the recent Ministry Fair click the link below.
