MASS TIMES
We Pray for the Repose of the Soul of
Fr. Perry McDonald,
who died on Friday after a brief illness. Fr. Perry served as our Pastor from 1979 to 1984 and will be missed by all. May his soul and all those whose names are written in the Book of Remembrance, rest in Peace. We Pray to the Lord...
There will be a Special Collection on SUNDAY, December 14
for the Religious Retirement Fund. Every gift is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your generosity!
Upcoming Holy Day Masses
Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
TUESDAY, December 8
6:30am, 8:00am & 5:30pm at SSPP
5:15pm & 7:00pm (Spanish) at St. Mary
(Incense will be used at both Masses at St. Mary)
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Christmas Eve
WEDNESDAY, December 24
4:00pm & 10:00pm - SSPP
4:00pm* & Midnight - St. Mary
*There will be no incense at this Mass
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Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day
THURSDAY, December 25
10:30am - SSPP 9:00am - St. Mary
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Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
WEDNESDAY, December 31 (Vigil)
5:00pm - SSPP 4:00pm* - St. Mary
*There will be no incense at this Mass
THURSDAY, January 1
10:30am - SSPP 9:00am - St. Mary
Handel's Messiah
Handel's Messiah will be at St. Mary Catholic Church following the concert at SSPP. It will begin at 7:00pm.
DECEMBER
at our Huntington Churches
Advent Penance Services
in the Area
SS. Peter & Paul (Huntington)
TUESDAY, Dec 9, 6:30pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Ft. Wayne)
THURSDAY, Dec 11, 6:30pm
St. Bernard (Wabash)
TUESDAY, Dec 16, 6:30pm
The Search
1st meeting - Dec 8
Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm at St. Mary
1st meeting - Dec 12
Fridays, 9:30-10:30am at SSPP
Beginning Dec 8 through January. This is a kerygmatic series featuring Chris Stefanick and various experts exploring life’s biggest questions from a Catholic perspective on topics of death, sorrow, happiness, science & faith. Designed to encourage honest conversations & deeper reflection on meaning & belief. Open to non-Catholics and fallen away Catholics. Sign-up sheets at the entrances of both churches or contact Drew 260-224-0522 dstuart@huntingtoncatholic.org.
SSPP Open House
SUNDAY, Dec 14
at the SS. Peter & Paul Rectory
Mass Links & Worship Aids
11/30/25-1st Sunday/Advent-Sat.5:30PM
11/30/25-1st Sunday/Advent-Worship Aid
11/27/25-Thanksgiving- 9:00 AM Mass
11/27/25-Thanksgiving-Worship Aid
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Bulletins, Worship Aid
& Mass Link Information
SS. Peter
and
Paul Jubilee Mass, 10/29/25
10/29/25-Jubilee Mass
w/Bishop Rhoades@6:30P
UPCOMING EVENTS at SSPP &
in our CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
FRIDAY, Dec 5
Not-So-Quiet Rosary - 1st Friday
of the Month (Families) - SSPP
Join us on the 1st Fridays of every month at 7:00pm at SSPP. Everyone is invited to attend, especially families! After the rosary is said, join us as we gather for fun and fellowship. We are excited to see you there! Let us Pray that gatherings such as these will enliven our Community and enrich our Faith as we seek to build our relationship with one another and with God.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, Dec 6 & 7
Pictures with Saint Nicholas - St. Mary
St. Nicholas will be in Assumption Hall at St. Mary on SATURDAY, Dec 6 at 4:00-6:00pm, and SUNDAY, Dec 7 at 11:00am-1:00pm.
TUESDAY, Dec 9
Advent Penance Service - SSPP
The Advent Penance Service
will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 9th at
6:30pm. We will have 4 priests hearing Confessions, so please avail yourself to this Sacrament of Grace and healing. Parents, please help your children to understand the necessity for all of us to prepare our souls for the coming of our Lord by setting the example and encouraging your family to make a good Confession this Advent. Other areas Penance Services: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Ft. Wayne) -
THUR, Dec 11, 6:30pm, St. Bernard (Wabash) -
TUE, Dec 16, 6:30pm
The Search
Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm - St. Mary
Fridays, 9:30-10:30am - SSPP
Beginning Dec 8 through January. This is a kerygmatic series featuring Chris Stefanick and various experts exploring life’s biggest questions from a Catholic perspective on topics of death, sorrow, happiness, science & faith. Designed to encourage honest conversations & deeper reflection on meaning & belief. Open to non-Catholics and fallen away Catholics. Sign-up sheets at the entrances of both churches or contact Drew 260-224-0522 dstuart@huntingtoncatholic.org.
SATURDAY, Dec 20
Euchre Night - SSPP
You are invited to join us for a fun evening of cards and laughs on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:00pm. We welcome everyone from both parishes and the general Huntington community. There will be no meal, but feel free to bring snacks. Contact Jean Williams 260-433-7171.
ONGOING EVENTS at SSPP &
in the Catholic Community
Religious Education
SUNDAYS
The first class was last Sunday, Sept. 14 at 9:10am. Register students in K-8th grade for the combined St. Mary and SSPP Religious Education program. Parents please fill out a registration form at the entrance of church or click here. All grade levels will now be in the school building at St. Mary. Please contact Drew Stuart, Faith Formation Director at dstuart@huntingtoncatholic.org or 260-224-0522 if you have any questions or concerns.
Fidelis & Fraternus -
St. Elizabeth
TUESDAYS - Youth Group
** 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! Questions? Email: fidelis@seasfw.org
** 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. Questions? Email: fraternus@seasfw.org
All Day Adoration
WED (SSPP) & FRI (St. Mary)
Come spend time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament WED 9:10am-6pm in the Church here at SSPP and on FRI 9am-6pm in the Church at St. Mary.
Bible Study on the
Sunday Mass Readings
WED & THUR
Come experience God's Living Word in a bible study on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings at SSPP on WED 9:00am and on THUR 7:40-8:30pm in the Bl. Fr. Solanus Casey Center (Parish Center).
OCIA (Formerly RCIA)
Wednesdays
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) began on August 13 from 6:00-7:30pm. It is held in Fr. Gollner Hall at SS. Peter & Paul. If you’re interested in taking part in the OCIA process or in just taking the classes to learn more about the Catholic Faith, please contact Drew Stuart at dstuart@huntingtoncatholic.org or 260-224-0522. Those who are not yet Catholic or Catholics who need to be Confirmed can also sign up. Sign up here.
Not-So-Quiet Rosary - 1st Friday
of the Month (Families) - SSPP
Join us on the 1st Fridays of every month at 7:00pm at SSPP. Everyone is invited to attend, especially families! After the rosary is said, join us around the fire pit or in the Bl. Fr. Solanus Casey Center as we gather for fun and fellowship. We are excited to see you there! Let us Pray that gatherings such as these will enliven our Community and enrich our Faith as we seek to build our relationship with one another and with God.
"Mass for the Sick" - St. Felix
(3rd Sat of the Month)
NEXT MASS JANUARY 17 - Please join us for a "Mass for the Sick" starting at
1:00pm. A Rosary will be prayed at
12:30pm, prior to the Mass. "Mass for the Sick" will be offered every third Saturday. ~There is a box at the back of SSPP Church where you can put your personal intentions on a card and it will be prayed for at the Mass. ~ All petitions are prayed for at our Mass, then sent to St. Bonaventure in Detroit to be prayed for twice, once by the Capuchin priests and brothers over Blessed Solanus’ burial site, and second, at an additional Mass. All are welcome! Tours will be available. Handicap assistance available. St. Felix Catholic Center, 1280 Hitzfield Street, Huntington, IN.
SVdP ~ Adopt-A-Family
On SAT, Dec. 13, bring your wrapped and labeled gifts to the St Mary school gym door between 9:00-11:00am so that we may distribute them later in the day to the families. If you do not wish to adopt a family, but wish to give a financial contribution, write “St Vincent” on an envelope and drop it in the collection basket in the next few weeks. For information, contact Jim Tester at jim.testersvdp@gmail.com or Pat Mettler at 260-341-4579.


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FWSB Diocesan Synod
Bishop Rhoades has made the formal announcement of our Diocesan Synod. Please consider joining as one diocesan community to prayerfully take this journey together. To watch the video of the announcement and to learn more about the diocesan synod, please
click here.
HCS Resource Teacher’s Aide
Job Posting
The position of HCS Resource Teacher's Aide is a part-time position. For Job Description and Requirements, Click Here
SGO (Scholarship Granting Organization)
SHOW THIS TO YOUR TAX PREPARER!
There is a terrific way to get a large tax break and support our parishes and school through donations to our diocesan SGO (“Scholarship Granting Organization”). The SGO of Northeast Indiana (www.sgonei.org) supports Huntington Catholic School.
Tax Credit The state tax credit makes an SGO contribution especially attractive to donors. In addition to the potential Federal tax deduction for charitable contributions, SGO donations are eligible for a 50% State of Indiana Tax Credit.
Where your Donation Goes Your donation to the SGO of Northeast Indiana designating Huntington Catholic School as the recipient is used to help families with financial need with their tuition costs. Please note that we receive your entire contribution. For example, if you contribute $1000 to our school, we receive $1000 to give as tuition assistance, even though you still get $500 back as a state tax credit.
This seems too good to be true. How it is possible? The State of Indiana has encoded this into law in order to encourage private investment in education.
How Do I Donate? – You can donate online at
https://app.sgonei.org/donations/new
Our school’s Principal, Derek Boone, is available to answer questions and can assist with the donation process. dboone@huntingtoncatholic.org
Please consider making a donation which greatly benefits our school and parishes!
Has it been a while since your last confession?
Do you need a refresher?
Check out the video at the link below.
Can you not
spend one hour with me?
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
This invitation comes directly to each of us from Jesus Christ, Himself... probably the best invitation of our lives!

Please prayerfully consider becoming a weekly adorer of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays at SS. Peter & Paul between the hours of 9:10am & 6pm. To sign-up contact the Parish Office. The times of noon, 1:00pm and 4:00pm are in most need. Thank you for your consideration!
A New Ministry Is Being Formed
The “Now and at the Hour of Our Death” ministry is a NEW ministry being formed at the request of Fr. Tony to support the spiritual needs of those near death and their families within the Huntington County Catholic Community. This ministry will also provide timely assistance when planning a Catholic funeral. We are looking for interested men and women from either parish to be engaged as contributing members of this worthy ministry. If you feel called to serve your brothers and sisters in Christ in this manner and would like to be a member of this ministry or have questions, please contact Doña Reust 574-527-1208.
HUNTINGTON FARM WAGON
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Hey everyone! Our friends at Community Harvest Food Bank are looking for volunteers to help at the Huntington Farm Wagon — a mobile food pantry that passes out groceries and fresh food directly to families in need.
When:
WEDNESDAYS
at
1pm (12:45 - 2pm Shift)
Where:
1330 S Jefferson St
Sign up:
https://www.givepulse.com/event/234705
Here is our sign of Peace from God!
Thanking God ahead of time that His Light may shine before all!
"Mass for the Sick" at St. Felix Catholic Center
Please join us Saturday, Jan 17
at St. Felix Catholic Center for a "Mass for the Sick" starting at 1:00pm. The Rosary will be prayed at 12:30pm, prior to the Mass.
~There is a box at the back of SSPP Church where you can put your personal intentions on a card and it will be prayed for at the Mass.~ All petitions are prayed for at our Mass, then sent to St. Bonaventure in Detroit to be prayed for twice, once by the Capuchin priests and brothers over Blessed Solanus’ burial site, and second, at an additional Mass. All are welcome! Tours will be available. Handicap assistance available.
St. Felix Catholic Center, 1280 Hitzfield Street, Huntington, IN.
Saint Carlo Acutis
Canonized September 7, 2025
Feast Day - October 12
"I Am With You - A Documentary on Carlo Acutis" on YouTube
Watch EWTN’s documentary on St. Carlo below!
***Renewed for another year***
RAMSEY+ FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Sign up for Ramsey+ click here
Learn God's ways of handling money.
Ramsey+ is a one year
online membership with multiple courses and videos to learn God's way of handling money and finances. All of the SSPP Parishioners and HCS families will receive
Ramsey+
free for one year.
MASSES in SPANISH
Our neighboring Parish here in Huntington, St. Mary Catholic Church, offers a Mass in Spanish on Sundays at 3:00pm, as well as, on Wednesdays at 7:00pm.
St. Robert Bellarmine Church in North Manchester offers a Mass in Spanish on Sundays at 1:00pm.
This is the article from the USCCB that Fr. Tony referred to in his bulletin column on August 24th.
~ The Permanent 'Shroud of Turin' Exhibit ~
A replica of the Shroud of Turin will be permanently displayed at the Diocesan Museum in a free, ecumenical exhibit inviting prayer and reflection. For more information, visit: https://diocesefwsb.org/shroud/
~ Prayers & Assistance ~
For a Family in Need
A school family from Huntington Catholic lost many of their belongings in a recent house fire. Thankfully no one was injured in this fire, but to help offset the costs of replacing those things that were lost, a Go Fund Me account has been set-up. Thank you for your prayers and any help you may offer!
Walk with one
For more information about Walk With One click the link above.
Watch the most recent webinar replay!
"Walking with the Wounded - Webinar with Bishop Cozzens"
Click here
Together, we’ve taken a step into this new year, united by our love for the Eucharist and our desire to accompany those who have been hurt by the Church. These webinar videos give us a chance to walk alongside each other as we step into this new year of Walk with One.
National Eucharistic Congress
reliving the EVENTS from 2024
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.
Religious Education
Discovering God together
Ministries
Spreading Faith and Love
Giving
Your gifts make a difference in people's lives
RCIA
It's never too late to learn more about God
SSPP MINISTRY FAIR
For a list of all the ministries that were highlighted at the Ministry Fair click the link below.
SSPP Ministry List
