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Saint Peter the Apostle History

SP History

In the early1850's settlers from Rhine, Bohemia, and Luxembourg came to the part of Wisconsin now known as Tilde Township. They vowed to build a church in honor of the "Blessed Virgin Mother of God" giving thanks for their safe voyage to the new country. 

 

The first priest to the settlers in Tilden was Father Migneault in 1857. The next year he was succeeded by Father Smedding, who organized St. Peter's congregation. In 1860 he laid the foundation for a new church building.

In May 1875, a new St. Peter's Church resembling a miniature Roman basilica, was built on the present site. 

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Parishioners decided in 1941 a new church was needed and the old structure was taken down. The present building was built and dedicated in 1942.

(Chippewa County Historial Center)

SP Ministries

Ministries, Apostolates and Councils

Officers - 2026


Katie Wahl, president: spparishofficers@gmail.com
Brenda Goettl, vice president: spparishcmvicepresident@gmail.com
Annette Sykora, treasurer: spparishcmtreasurer@gmail.com
Needed, secretary: spparishcmsecretary@gmail.com

St. Peter Parish Family Organization

 

St. Peter Parish Family organization welcomes the entire family and encourages them to participate in all parish activities. 

Every adult member of St. Peter parish belongs to one of nine circles. Every circle is named for a saint and is chaired by two of its members. Circle chairs rotate every year. The primary responsibilities of circle chairs are dissemination of information and organizing volunteers.

St. Peter Parish Family provides parish support in a variety of ways:

  • spiritual support to the parish through prayer and acts of traditional catholicism like the recitation of the rosary at funerals and providing Mass intentions for living and deceased members.

  • financial support to the parish by hosting fundraisers like Shin-Dig, chicken and pork steak dinners, and Taste of Tilden.

  • custodial support to St. Peter Parish by cleaning the church, school and other buildings on the grounds.

 

The officers work hard to bring the parish members together to accomplish their support goals. There are four officer positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary. Officers serve for two years: year one as an apprentice and year two as in a leadership role. Volunteering to serve as an officer is a very rewarding experience. Officers are immersed in the life of the parish and contribute immensely.

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Overall, the organization takes great pride in our work and our parish. We are proud of the parish and the community that surrounds it. We would love to have you join us for any or all of our activities. There is a regular snippet in the parish bulletin about the current state of operations and emails from the officers. Please send an officer a note to find out what we are doing next and how you can participate!

If you are interested in taking part in any of these parish ministries or apostolates, please contact the parish administration office. Our community is blessed with many volunteers and volunteer leaders. If you would like to connect, the parish administration office welcomes your call for names and contact information.

Liturgical Ministries

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EMHC

Gift Bearer

Musicians

Readers

Sacristans

Altar Servers

Ushers

Greeters

Parish Leadership

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Pastoral Council

Finance Council

MACS Education

  Commission

  Representative

Ministry of Prayer

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Prayer Chain

Parish Intercessors

Parish Social Life

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PCCW (Altar Society)

Knights of Columbus

Funeral Luncheons

Parish Picnic

Parish Maintenance

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Indoor

Monthly Church Cleaners

Seasonal Decorators

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Outdoor

Gardens

Yard Maintenance

Financial

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Money Counters

SCRIP

Finance Council

Social Justice

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Homebound Ministry

Photo Gallery

SP Photos
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