WELCOME to Ss. Peter & Paul
Catholic Church - Weyauwega, Wisconsin
Feed your FAITH - and your fears will starve to death
We are glad you are here!
Whether you are a visitor or new to our parish, interested in becoming Catholic or enrolling in our parish faith formation program, seeking to return to the practice of your faith, an active member of our parish, or a returning or new family, we are pleased that you have come to our website and we will do all that we can to assist you.
If you cannot find the information that you are seeking on this website, please call our parish office or use the 'Contact Us' feature at the top.
We look forward to seeing everyone at daily Mass or weekend Masses.
God bless you all!
- Fr. Matthew Rappl
Mass Times
Saturdays 4:30 Sundays 10:30 Tues./Thurs. 9:00 a.m.
Reconciliation Times*
Prayer Times
Adoration and Reconciliation after Mass 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Church is open often throughout the week for personal prayer. We encourage everyone to come into Jesus' presence for personal prayer as often as possible.
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Father Matthew
Mass Times
Saturdays 4:30 Sundays 10:30 Tues./Thurs. 9:00 a.m.
Reconciliation Times*
Prayer Times
Adoration and Reconciliation after Mass 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Church is open often throughout the week for personal prayer. We encourage everyone to come into Jesus' presence for personal prayer as often as possible.
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Father Matthew
THE MASS
Meeting JESUS in the Eucharist
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OUR MISSION
As friends and followers of Jesus, we are devoted to fostering households and communities of discipleship through the mission and ministry of the Catholic Church.
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BELONGING
SS Peter and Paul is a vibrant Catholic Community where all are welcome.
We welcome new disciples to our parish community. If you live within our parish boundaries, which is our mission field, then you are already a member. It is still important that you
Please contact Fr. Matthew to set up an appointment to register at the parish.
frmatthewrappl@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
We look forward to meeting you very soon!
Online Donation
To donate
If you would like to set up EFT giving, please contact the parish office.
We also encourage you to drop off, or mail in your contribution envelopes.
Resources
MEET THE TEAM
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Fr. Matthew Rappl
Administrator
(920) 867-2179
(920) 460-9981 (emergency contact)
frmatthewrappl@gmail.com
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Mrs. Katrina Harris
Parish Secretary
(920) 867-2179
(920) 867-2074 Fax
sspeterpaulwega@gmail.com
Office presence will be limited as we seek to welcome our new secretary!
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Mrs. Stephanie Hansen
Faith Formation Coordinator
(920) 867-2170
(920) 277-8844 (cell)
hansensteph@yahoo.com
Mrs. Carolynn Rynish
Faith Formation Assistant
Sacraments
Baptism
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20).
In Baptism we celebrate being reborn as sons and daughters of God. Through this beautiful sacrament we become members of the Church and share in its mission—to spread the Gospel through our lives in the world.
Catholics will most often be baptized as infants—when a baby is baptized the parents and godparents speak for the child, expressing the desire for baptism. Infant baptism emphasizes Christ’s desire to “let the little ones come to me” and emphasizes the important role of family and community in our life of faith.
First time parents (new and expecting) are required to attend a baptismal preparation session. You can set up this session by contacting Fr. Matthew directly. In this session we discuss living out discipleship through our baptismal call. We also focus on the Rite of Baptism and lay out the process for scheduling a baptism in our parish. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office at (920) 867-2179.
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Anointing of the Sick
“Is any among you sick? Let him call the presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven” (James 5:14-15).
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick gives special grace and comfort to those experiencing the difficulties inherent in grave illness or advancement of years. Each time someone falls seriously ill, he or she is encouraged to receive this sacrament, and he or she may receive it again each time the illness worsens. The strength and peace of the Lord that may be received in this sacrament helps the ill to be united to Christ during their trials.
If you or someone you love is in need of the grace of the Sacrament of Anointing, please contact Fr. Matthew directly, or in the case of emergency only, please reach him on his phone. Fr. Matthew will also do anointings after Masses, as needed.
Reconciliation
“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week…[Jesus] breathed on them, and said to them: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained’” (John 20:19, 22-23).
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also called “Confession” or “Penance”) is a beautiful encounter with our Lord and the Church in which the mercy of God is poured out for us, and we receive forgiveness of our sin. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God forgives our sin, and we also are reconciled with the entire Church.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is scheduled regularly at our parish on Saturdays from 3:45 - 4:15 pm, and on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, following Mass. Please see Welcome section for any additional offerings.
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Marriage
Marriage is a sacrament of vocation in which the Holy Spirit binds a man and woman in matrimony through the vows they make to each other. A priest or deacon witnesses the marriage on behalf of the Church, and a lifelong covenant is formed that parallels the relationship Christ has with his bride, the Church. This sacrament strengthens and binds couples in a lifelong relationship to remain faithful to one another, and to lovingly welcome children into their family through conception or adoption.
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church takes great joy in assisting couples as they prepare for their wedding day and continues to support them throughout the entirety of their marriage and family life together. Engaged couples have the full support of our faith community, meeting individually for marriage preparation with a priest as well as partaking in other formation opportunities. Mentor couples meet with the engaged couple to assist the couple as they grow in communication and mutual understanding through the use of the FOCCUS
Requirements for a man and woman who desire to be married within our church are as follows:
· One of the two engaged individuals has been a member of our parish at some point in their lifetime, or is willing to establish ongoing membership within our faith community.
· Both individuals are free to marry in the Catholic Church. That is, they either have not previously been married in any setting or any previous marriage has gone through the Church's annulment process.
If you are planning on getting engaged, or are engaged now, please know that we are ready to be an active part of your marriage preparation! We can answer any questions you may have about this sacrament and your preparations for married life together. Contact the parish office at (920) 867-2179. You can also visit the website Catholic Wedding Help to assist you in planning a Catholic wedding.
Already married but not married in the Church?
You may call to meet Fr. Matthew to discuss the possibility of entering into the Sacrament of Matrimony in addition to your civil marriage. This would be a new step in your relationship, asking the grace of God to be at work, and binding you and your spouse to vows before God.
Previously married?
If you have been married and divorced, you may want to discuss the possibility of an annulment. An annulment process looks at whether the prior marriage had conditions missing for it to be a sacramental marriage. The annulment process is concerned mainly with the personal and spiritual aspects of marriage. It does not “erase” the civil contract, and it does not render children illegitimate. It merely states that after thorough investigation, the Church has decided that a marriage, as the Church understands marriage, was not valid. Fr. Matthew is trained to assist people in this process. Please call the parish office to set up a time to discuss this. If an annulment is granted, the person is then free to enter into a sacramental marriage.
Welcome!
Our Faith Formation program seeks to help parents teach their children about the faith and grow in a relationship with Jesus through classes, prayer experiences, Christian service, retreats, and more. It includes:
- Children's Liturgy (for ages 3-3rd. gr.) during Mass
- Gr. 1-12 weekly classes
- Sacrament Preparation
- Youth Group
- Retreats and Conferences
For more information, please contact Steph Hansen, our Faith Formation Coordinator, at 920-867-2170. Thank you!
Our First Class for the 2021-2022 school year will be Sept. 19 If you have been part of our program in the past, you will receive registration materials in the mail. If you are new to the program, please contact Steph.
Youth Group
Encounter Youth Group is for students in gr. 6-12. We normally meet the second Wednesday of each month 6:30-8 pm. Our first Youth Group for the 2020-2021 school year will be Sept. 23 in the parish hall.
- Games
- Inspiring Talks
- Discussion
- Get to know new friends
- Prayer Experiences
Grow in Faith and Have Fun!
Squires and St. Lucy Group
These groups (Squires for boys and St. Lucy group for girls) are leadership groups for students in grades 4-12. The groups plan social, service, and fundraising activities such as camping, snow tubing, raking leaves for the elderly, helping with parish projects, and organizing a huge rummage sale 2x/yr.
They meet the 2nd Sunday of each month (when we don't have classes) at 9:00 . To join or for more informaiton contact Jake Wagner (Squires) at 920-460-3487 or Steph Hansen (St. Lucy group) at 920-277-8844.
Faith Formation Registration Forms
Printed forms available by request.
Events
Knights of Columbus
Monthly FREE Meals
(the 4th Sunday of each month after the 10:30 mass)
Everyone is welcome to come for food, fun, and fellowship
This will not be taking place until after
COVID-19 Concerns end.
Awareity Incident Reporting
The Diocese of Green Bay Office of Safe Environment has implemented a
web-based incident reporting tool called Awareity. Awareity is a comprehensive platform for reporting,
tracking, and documenting incidents and concerns. Awareity empowers program leaders, staff,
neighbors, visitors, and all other community members to be heard and to safely report warning signs
and trouble. The goal of Awareity is prevention and to help identify red flags and warning signs before
an incident occurs or escalates. Should you have an incident you want to report, click on the link
below and then click on the green butterfly.