February 28, 2016 - SS Peter and Paul Parish

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
Saints Peter and Paul Church #848
36 N. Ellsworth St.
Naperville, IL 60540
PHONE
630-718-2101
CONTACT PERSON
Gloria Villasenor
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
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SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN
March 6, 2016
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March 6, 2016—Fourth Sunday of Lent
WEEKEND MASS
SCHEDULE
Church:
Saturdays; 5:00 & 6:30 PM
Sundays; 6:30, 8:00, 9:30,
11:00AM, 12:30, 5:30
(Tridentine) & 8:00 PM
Holy Family Chapel
Sundays; 9:30 & 11:00 AM
(Childcare offered during 9:30
AM and 11:00 AM Masses. Call
355-1081 for info.)
WEEKDAY MASS
SCHEDULE
Mondays — Saturdays; 6:45 &
8:00 AM
Mondays — Thursdays; 5:15 PM
First Friday — 12:00 NOON in
the Adoration Chapel
HOLY
DAY
MASS
SCHEDULE: Consult the parish
bulletin or website or call the
parish office at 630-355-1081.
RECITATION OF THE
ROSARY: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL
HELP NOVENA: Wednesdays
at 7:45 AM
RESPECT LIFE ROSARY:
Wednesdays following 8:00 AM
Mass
VESPERS & BENEDICTION:
Thursdays at 6:00 PM
(Adoration Chapel)
RECONCILIATIONS:
Tuesdays: 11:00 AM (Holy
Family Chapel) and 7:00 PM
(Church)
(No 11:00AM Confessions on
2nd Tuesday of the month)
Thursdays: 7:15 AM & 4:30 PM
(Church)
Saturdays: 4:00 PM (Holy
Family Chapel)
Sundays: 7:00 PM (Church)
(Confessions are also heard at
10:30AM on the 4th Saturday of
the Month in the Holy Family
Chapel.)
36 North
36 North
Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Street Street
Naperville,
Naperville,
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60540-4619
60540-4619
♦ 630-355-1081
♦ 630-355-1081
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www.sspeterandpaul.net
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PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH
36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL 60540
(PHONE) 630-355-1081 (FAX) 630-355-1179
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 AM-5 PM; Fri 7:30 AM-1 PM
Website: www.sspeterandpaul.net
Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization
PRIESTS
Father Thomas Milota, Pastor .......................................... 630-718-2106
Father Raj Kocherla, Parochial Vicar ............................... 630-718-2105
Father Sebastian Gargol, Parochial Vicar ......................... 630-718-2104
PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon Ron Brown ............................................................ 630-718-2153
Deacon Michael Crowell .................................................... 630-718-2197
Deacon Will Marrero .......................................................... 630-718-2217
Deacon Kevin Neis ............................................................. 630-718-2216
Deacon Roger Novak ......................................................... 630-718-2258
Deacon Thomas Rehak ....................................................... 630-718-2158
Deacon Joe Verdico............................................................ 630-718-2155
PARISH OFFICE
Pastor’s Administrative Asst: Jessica Payne ....................... 630-718-2108
Office Manager: Gloria Villaseñor ..................................... 630-718-2101
Bulletin Editor: . ................................................................ 630-718-2110
BUSINESS OFFICE
Finance Manager: Tom Boler ............................................. 630-718-2100
Accountant: Christine LaMourie ........................................ 630-718-2102
Accounting Assistant: Rhonda Mucerino ........................... 630-718-2109
Facilities Manager: Frank Partipilo .................................... 630-718-2163
SCHOOL OFFICE……………………... (PHONE) 630-355-0113
Principal: Karen Meskill………………………….(FAX) 630-355-9803
NEW EVANGELIZATION
Director: Sr. Sandra Zorko, OSF ........................................ 630-718-2154
Administrative Asst/Webmaster: Denise Stephen .............. 630-718-2156
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE .........................630-357-2436
(FAX)630-357-2458
ATTENDANCE ......................................................... 630-355-1139
Director of Religious Education &
Children’s Ministry: Theresa Pratt ................................. 630-718-2133
Associate director of Religious Education &
Youth Ministry: Jared Rutnicki ...................................... 630-718-2131
Office Manager: Peggy Partipilo ........................................ 630-718-2138
RE Administrative Assistant: Debbie Mulay ..................... 630-718-2139
SACRED WORSHIP
Director of Sacred Music: Matthew S. Sprinkle .............. .630-718-2119
Liturgical Ministries Coordinator: Deacon Michael Crowell ... 630-718-2197
SERVICE MINISTRY
Director: Deacon Joe Verdico ............................................ 630-718-2155
PARISH NURSE / PASTORAL MINISTRY
Paulette Shea ...................................................................... 630-718-2127
SENIOR SERVICES
Deacon Joe Verdico, Communion Call Coordinator .......... 630-718-2155
Paulette Shea, Parish Nurse ................................................ 630-718-2127
Sr. Sandra Zorko, OSF, Young at Heart Director ............... 630-718-2154
NURSERY COORDINATOR
Donna Widmann................................................................. 630-718-2165
WEDDING COORDINATOR
Pam Adamski ..................................................................... 630-355-0222
PERPETUAL ADORATION VOICEMAIL ................630-355-1014
ext 2442
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Thomas Lupinacci, President/ New Evangelization Commission
Brendan Heffron, Vice-President/ Worship Commission
Stewart Mattson, Secretary / Member at Large
Jerry Buch, Administration Commission
Cheri Obendorf, Religious Education Commission
Saskhya Roache, Parish Life Representative
Dick Pugliese, Christian Service Commission
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Tobias Schlueter, School Board Representative
Steward Mattson, Member at Large
John Moravecek, Member at Large
Kristine Lewandowski, Member at Large
Barb Hoyt, Member at Large
Steve Keeley, Member at Large
Scott Jenkins, Member at Large
SACRAMENTS
WEDDINGS
At least one of the engaged persons (or their parents) must be a registered parishioner for a minimum of three months before the parish will check the calendar for a wedding date. The parish will also permit any individual who has been
confirmed in the parish or graduated from our parish school or graduated from
North Central College to be married at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church
following all other requirements and given the permission of their proper pastor.
To schedule a wedding date, one of the engaged persons should phone the Parish
Office at 630-355-1081 or stop by the Parish Office during regular office hours.
Please review the complete wedding policy at www.sspeterandpaul.net.
BAPTISMS
We baptize at SSPP each Sunday of the month at 2 PM. Please review the
complete baptismal policy at www.sspeterandpaul.net.
FOR CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
1. Your family should be registered with the parish in order to have your
child baptized.
2. If this is your first child, you must attend a baptism preparation class
before receiving a date for your baby’s baptism. Call the Parish Office
to sign up for the class. Classes are held on the 1st Monday of the month.
3. Call the Parish Office to schedule a date for your child’s baptism.
For information on scheduling baptisms, weddings, sick calls, hospital calls,
home communion visitation, adult instructions in the Catholic faith, or to
register as a new parishioner, please call the Parish Office at 630-355-1081.
LENTEN REGULATIONS
FOR FASTING AND ABSTINENCE
Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on
Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.
Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is bound to fast
on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal
is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength,
may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should
not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on
these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed.
When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law
does not oblige.
To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously
sinful.
Lent is the principal season of penance in the Christian year. All of the
faithful are strongly urged to develop and follow a program of voluntary self-denial (in addition to following the Lenten regulations), serious prayer, and a performance of works of charity and mercy.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS…
...with Benediction will be offered each Friday
during Lent at 7:00 pm in the Church. Please
make a special effort to come and pray this
beautiful Lenten devotion.
March 6, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Lent
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul,
Parish Mission
TheFathersofMercywillbeofferingourparishmissionMarch14‐17at9amand7pmeachday.
TheywillalsobepreachingalloftheSundayMassesonMarch12thand13th.Thetwopriestswho
willbepreachingthemissionareFr.BillCaseywhoiswellknownnationallyandinternationally
andoftenseenonEWTN.Fr.JohnBroussardwillbeassistingFr.BillCasey.Heisayoungpriest
presentlyassignedattheShrineofOurLadyofGoodHelpinChampion,WI.Formoreinformation,
logontoourwebpage:www.sspeterandpaul.net.
Hours for the Lord
PopeFrancishasaskedustohearconfessionsfora24‐hourperiodasameansofinvitingthosewhohavenotreceivedthe
SacramentforawhiletotakepartintheSacramentofMercy.Therefore,wewillbehearingconfessionsfrom8amto8pm
onFriday,March11,andSaturday,March12,intheparishchurch.PleasecomeandreceivetheSacramentofMercy.
Clarification on Plenary Indulgence
Therehavebeensomequestionsregardingtheobtainingoftheplenaryindulgenceattachedtoavisittoourparishchurch
andsoIthoughtsomeclarificationwasinorder:
1.
Since you can obtain the indulgence once per day must you receive Holy Communion each time that you
receive the indulgence?Yes.Althoughtheindulgencemaybereceived7daysprioror7daysafterhavingreceivedHoly
Communionandhavinggonetoconfession,theEnchiridionofIndulgencesstates:"Asinglesacramentalconfessionsuffices
forgainingseveralplenaryindulgences;butCommunionmustbereceivedandprayerfortheintentionoftheSovereign
Pontiffmustberecitedforthegainingofeachplenaryindulgence."
2.
Isit required that you offer the Creed while visiting the pilgrimage site?Yes.TheEnchiridionofIndulgences
states:"Theworkprescribedforacquiringaplenaryindulgenceconnectedwithachurchororatoryconsistsinadevout
visitandtherecitationduringthevisitofoneOurFatherandtheCreed."
3.
Is it required that I pray the Our Father and Hail Mary for the intentions of the Pope in addition to the
Creed?TheEnchiridionstates:"TheconditionofprayingfortheintentionoftheSovereignPontiffisfullysatisfiedby
recitingoneOurFatherandoneHailMary;nevertheless,eachoneisfreetoreciteanyotherprayeraccordingtohispietyand
devotion."
4.
Which door is the Holy Door for our parish church? AnyofthedoorsofourchurchwillfunctionastheHoly
Doorforthereceptionoftheindulgence;however,fortheeaseofpilgrimsvisitingwhoarenotfromourparish,wehaveput
asign"PortaSancta"onthedoorontheNorthsideofthechurch.Pleasenoticethattheindulgenceisattachedonlytoour
parishchurchandnottheHolyFamilyChapelnortheAdorationChapel.
Ihopethishelps.
In Christ,
Fr. Thomas A. Milota
March 6, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Lent
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PLEASE NOTE
SCHOOL MASSES
Saturday, March 5
6:45 AM
Meghan McDonagh (B)
8:00 AM
For Reparation
Vigil Masses for The Fourth Sunday of Lent
5:00 PM
Alma E. Burke
6:30 PM
Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners
Sunday, March 6 -The Fourth Sunday of Lent
6:30 AM
John Rund
8:00 AM
Gerald J. Gallagher
9:30 AM
Haley Gargiulo (A)
11:00 AM
Glenn E. Kropp
12:30 PM
Jean Colletti
5:30 PM
Mary Lou Jansey (LATIN MASS)
8:00 PM
Charles E. and Dora Barr
Holy Family Chapel
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
Thomas Albarran
Mary Lipien
Monday, March 7—Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs
6:45 AM
Peter & Maria Ng.V.Diem
8:00 AM
Tom Pavlak
5:15 PM
Agitha Foley
Tuesday, March 8—Saint John of God
6:45 AM
Eleanor Putz
8:00 AM
Sue Krug
5:15 PM
Pauline Kaufman
Wednesday, March 9—Saint Frances of Rome
6:45 AM
Purgatorial Society
8:00 AM
Arthur Himmilwright
5:15 PM
Genevieve A. Jedd (B)
Thursday, March 10
6:45 AM
Bridget Pekala (A)
8:00 AM
Jean Colletti
5:15 PM
James Ryan
Friday, March 11
6:45 AM
Jennie Moro
8:00 AM
Ed LeRoux Sr (A)
School Masses held this week will be Tuesday, March 8th
and Thursday, March 10th at 8:00am.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b;
Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday:
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18;
Jn 5:17-30
Thursday:
Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2,
10, 25-30
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
Sunday:
Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14;
Jn 8:1-11; Alternate readings (Year A):
Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11;
Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
Monday:
PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING
We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity
For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 the weekly
Sunday collection goal is $46,035 (based on 51 Sundays)
February 2016 Sunday Offering – Month
Actual Offerings in February 2016
Budget Offerings in February 2016
Month Surplus / (Deficit)
February 2016 Sunday Offering – Year-To-Date
Saturday, March 12
6:45 AM
For the Protection of the Unborn
8:00 AM
Gregory Marcotte (A)
Vigil Masses for The Fifth Sunday of Lent
5:00 PM
Dave Glass (B)
6:30 PM
Ted Cleary
Actual Total Year-To-Date through February
Budget Total Year-To-Date through February
Year-To-Date Surplus / (Deficit)
Sunday, March 13 -The Fifth Sunday of Lent
6:30 AM
Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners
8:00 AM
Rita Hutton
9:30 AM
Albata Papini
11:00 AM
Matthew Suhar (A)
12:30 PM
Kay Mansfield
5:30 PM
Mary Lou Jansey (LATIN MASS)
8:00 PM
Gary Wallace
Total Actual – Credit Cards / ACH
Total Actual – Mail-In / Stock Donations/ Other
Total Actual – In Pew Offerings – Envelopes & Cash
Sunday Offering Details – Total
Holy Family Chapel
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
Gerald J. Gallagher
Mike Oliver
$ 178,504
$ 184,140
$ (5,636)
$1,630,398
$1,611,225
$ 19,173
Sunday Offering Details – February 2016
$ 40,864
$ 13,134
$ 124,505
$ 178,504
Averages – In Pew Offerings and Sunday Collections
Average In Pew Offerings – Fiscal Year To Date
$
$
31,126
31,820
Average Sunday Collections-Fiscal Year to Date
(35 Sundays)
$
46,583
Average In Pew Offerings – February 2016 (4 Sundays)
March 6, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Lent
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MOMs Group
Hours for the Lord at Saints Peter and Paul
March 11 and 12
Priests will be available here at Saints Peter and Paul
from 8 am until 8 pm on both Friday, March 11th
and Saturday, March 12th to hear confessions. Also, the
church and the Adoration Chapel will be available for your
own personal prayer and reflection.
The MOMs (Meeting Other
Mothers) Group brings together
Catholic mothers committed to
family and community service.
We meet monthly for support,
friendship and affirmation of
our role as Catholic mothers.
Our fellowship opportunities include playgroups, meals
for moms, rosaries, service activities, moms’ night out
and children’s activities. Please email
[email protected] for more information on group
events. MOMs Group is always excited to welcome
new members!
YOUTH GROUP
Please join Saints Peter and
Paul’s Parish Lenten Mission,
given by the Father’s of Mercy.
There will be morning and evening sessions beginning Monday,
March 14th through Thursday,
March 17th.
Morning sessions will be held from 9-10am.
Evening sessions will be held from 7-8pm
***Confessions available before and after Mission sessions.***
Last Monday and Tuesday, we had an extraordinary time at
the Here I Am Lord Vocation Conference. Matt Fradd spoke,
and we were able to experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation! Join us this week for a look into the Bible and delicious fish on Friday!
Monday, Mar 7th at 7pm: Old and New Testament – How
is the New Testament hidden in the Old, and how is the Old
Testament fulfilled in the New? Find out Monday night!
Thursday, Mar 11th at 6pm: Fish Fry – Join us for a meal
together at the Knights of Columbus’ Fish Fry. Meet in the
Ministry Center at 6!
Jared Rutnicki
[email protected]
Leap Into FORMED
Lent is the principal season of penance in the Christian year. To deepen your understanding of
the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we recommend the following resources in FORMED.org:
Symbolon – Part 2 - Living the Faith: Session 4 on Penance (Part 1 Only) – Why is the Sacrament of Reconciliation essential and potentially life changing for Catholics? [14 Min Video - Find Under Programs=>Augustine Institute Productions=>Symbolon]
Confession – Father Larry Richards - Based upon his proven and powerful parish mission presentation, Fr. Larry Richards’ talk on Confession has become the #1 talk in North America dealing with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He is riveting, honest, humorous, very human, and
often touchingly gentle. Fr. Larry provides listeners with hope for a closer, healing relationship with Jesus Christ. [54 Min Audio - Find Under
Audios=>Lent]
The Healing Power of Confession – Dr. Scott Hahn - Dr. Hahn presents the historical and biblical origins of the Sacrament of Penance
(Reconciliation). He provides an important guide for new Catholics, a source of renewal for "old hands", and a challenge to all of us to deepen
our relationship with Christ through regular use of the Sacrament of Penance. [73 Min Audio - Find Under Audios=>Lent]
As part of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, priests will be hearing confessions from 8:00am until 8:00pm on both Friday,
March 11th and 12th.
If you have not yet registered for FORMED, please see the parish website.
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CHRISTIAN SERVICE HAPPENINGS
Give a Gift to our Priests for Easter
“One saint after another has declared that the devil’s principal target on earth is the Catholic priest. But if priests are to be truly
priestly, they need, how they need, to have the faithful offer their
own trials and temptations to obtain from the great High Priest,
Jesus Christ, the light and strength that the priesthood demands. I
recommend, therefore, that all the faithful daily, in a special and
concrete way, pray for priests. I further strongly recommend that all
the faithful offer up each day some sacrifice. I am tempted to say
some little sacrifice. NO! I suggest it be the most difficult sacrifice of
the day [so that] the Church of the future will not only survive, but
please God in our own country, will thrive. But that will occur only
where and insofar as the priests have not only been faithful to their
vocation, but have lived their priesthood in a
living martyrdom in union with the first martyr, Jesus Christ. It is, therefore, no mere
recommendation or exhortation: Pray and
sacrifice for priests.”
~ Father John Hardon, S. J.
Join the parish for a
Holy Hour with Benediction
Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 PM
in the Main Church,
to pray for our priests.
HUNGERING TO LEARN
We journey with CRS Rice Bowl to the
Central American country of Honduras,
where we meet students who are learning
that it’s better to help your neighbor learn
and grow than to leave him or her behind.
To whom are we called to extend a hand this
week? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
Please remember to return your rice bowl Divine Mercy Weekend,
April 2nd & 3rd . Legion of Mary
Our Lady of Sorrows Praesidium
Join the Legion of Mary in praying the rosary and
devotional prayers in the spirit of faith and in union
with our Blessed Virgin Mother, as we fulfill the
spiritual needs of our parish community. We meet
every Monday evening from 6:15 to 7:45pm in the
Ministry Center, Room 227, upper level. Contact
Paulette Shea at 630-718-2127 if you have
any questions.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
In today’s Gospel Jesus is quite clear in his
message: “bear fruit or be cut down.” This Lent we
are called to cultivate and fertilize our spiritual
lives through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Is there a family you know who needs assistance?
Please call the Society of St.Vincent de Paul so
that together we can help the suffering and poor.
Please continue to help us by placing a donation in a green
envelope found at the side and rear entrances of the church and
chapel. We may be contacted by calling 630-355-1081.
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, a Catholic
lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow
spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy
and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam,
and its patron, Saint Vincent de Paul.
Transitional Housing Ministry:
Looking to make a difference this Lent? The Saints Peter
and Paul Transitional Housing Ministry has been helping
homeless families with dependent children become selfsufficient since 1992. Your donations in the pink
envelopes help the Ministry provide 2 years of temporary housing, lifeskills mentoring, job training and other supportive services for each family
in our program. For more information on the Transitional Housing
Ministry, call Jack Flowers at 630-355-4886.
Elizabeth Ministry
If you have experienced infertility, loss of a pregnancy, an
infant or child death, you are not alone, many of our parish
families have experienced the same and the Elizabeth Ministry
would like to help you through it. On the other hand, if you
are expecting for the first time, or you are new parents who
just had a baby or adopted a child, the Elizabeth Ministry
would like to celebrate with you and offer our services to you. Through prayers,
adoration hours, and sharing personal experiences, our ministers will try to
bring you some peace and comfort no matter what your situation is. Contact
Sarah at: 630-809-5925 or email her at: [email protected].
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SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations to three of our 7th grade students, Lily
Johnson, Alyssa Garcia, and Cecelia Curtis who were recently
presented the Distinguished Writer Award from the VFW
Post 3873. Each year, our seventh and eighth grade students
participate in the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Competition.
This year there were over 500 essays submitted from both
public and non-public Naperville schools and three of our
students’ essays were in the top 10 of all of the essays submitted. Pictured with the three recipients is our principal, Mrs.
Karen Meskill and Mr. Boger from the VFW Post who presented certificates and lanyards to our students.
If you are interested in a Catholic education for your child at Saints Peter and Paul School, please contact Meg Olsen, Marketing and Enrollment
Director, at 630-718-2214 to learn more about our programs and to schedule a personal tour of our school.
Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners are cordially invited to an evening of fun and fellowship at Saints Peter and
Paul School’s 23rd Annual Auction.
We hope you are ready to “PUT YOUR GAME FACE ON!!” and come spend an evening at this year’s theme…
COLLEGE GAMEDAY!
Come and enjoy a special night in our College Game day atmosphere - show your school spirit with your favorite fan gear (prizes will be awarded), stroll through The Quad, Spin the Wheel, Listen to our Mix Tape DJ, grab a
refreshment at The Beer Run, play some fun games reminiscent of your college days and stay until closing time for Late Night Munchies!
It promises to be a great night full of fun, laughter, walks down memory lane and, most importantly, FUNDRAISING for SAINTS PETER AND
PAUL SCHOOL and its biggest fans…THE STUDENTS!!
WHEN: Saturday, March 19, 2016
TIME: 6PM-MIDNIGHT
WHERE: Bobak's Signature Events, Woodridge,IL
RSVP and Get Your Tickets Today at:
www.sspeterandpaulaluction.com
For more information on SSPP College Gameday, please contact:
Christina Hoeppel - [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Register for Summer Programs at Saints Peter and Paul! Sign up information for both programs now available online. Check out
the “Summer Programs” page of the parish website.
Vacation Bible School:
Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure! Ground kids in the rock-solid foundation of God’s love, a love that takes us
through life’s dark times. CAVE QUEST Vacation Bible School will take place June 13 -17, 9 AM – 11:30 PM for children ages
4 through entering 4th grade.
Totus Tuus will begin Sunday, June 26th for Junior High/High School youth and Monday, June 27th for children in 1st through
6th grade. Totus Tuus is a Catholic summer youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel through catechesis, Christian witness,
Eucharistic worship, and Marian devotion. The goal of Totus Tuus is to help young people grow in their faith in Jesus Christ and
have fun in the process.
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PRAY WITH US
ROSARY
Come pray with us each Tuesday evening in the
Church beginning at 7:30 PM. With our
Rosaries, we will ask Our Lady to intercede for
our Holy Father’s special intention of the month,
as well as for our own intentions and for world
peace without the threat of terrorism.
If there is a special intention that you would like to have
remembered during the weekly Rosary, please email
[email protected] or come to the Tuesday Rosary to add
your intention.
Women’s Morning of Recollection
All women are warmly invited to our next MOR
which will be held on Tuesday, March 8th from 10am to noon
in the Holy Family Chapel. The recollection includes
Confession, meditations, a practical talk, time for private prayer
and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. We hope you can
join us! For more information, call Mary Buch at 630-9618342. Child care is also available, please call or text Juliana
Hepburn at 630-877-0010.
Saint Josemaria is on Facebook! Follow the official “Saint Josemaria”
page today, get daily inspirational quotes and testimonies, and share
with your family and friends at www.facebook.com/stjosemaria
St. Francis Chapel of Eucharistic Adoration
Flame of Faith Candles
Six candles burn perpetually around the Blessed Sacrament in our St.
Francis Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. The burning candles serve as a
constant prayer before the Lord, present in the Blessed Sacrament.
Envelopes for you to have your intention remembered with one of
these candles and prayed for ONE WEEK (Sunday to Sunday) are
available in the Adoration Chapel. The intentions will be published in
the bulletin.
Flame of Faith intentions for the week of
February 21:
The seven-day Devotional Candles, at the altar of our FLAME OF
Lord, in the Saint Francis Adoration Chapel, are being
FAITH
offered for the following intentions:
1.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
For Grandma Marie’s return to good health.
For the repose of the soul of Judge Scalia.
In thanksgiving for personal intentions for
family.
For my daughter to conceive a baby.
For the repose of the soul of Caroline Dolan.
For the protection of the unborn.
Please consider spending an hour with our Lord.
Adorers are needed for the following hours:
Sunday 1pm
Tuesday 1am
Tuesday 10am
Thursday 2am
Men’s Evening of Recollection
“Whoever follows after Christ, the perfect man,
becomes himself more of a man”
(Gaudium et Spes 41)
Men’s Evening of Recollection is typically held on the 4th
Wednesday of the month from 7:30 to 9:15 PM in the Church. The
evening includes two meditations and time for quiet prayer followed
by Benediction. We conclude with a practical talk and get together. A
priest of Opus Dei will offer the meditations and be available for
Confession. All men from the area are invited to attend. For more
information, please call the Parish Office at 630-355-1081.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to special scheduling during Holy Week, the
men's evening of Recollection at SSPP will be canceled in March.
Those interested are encouraged to attend one of the Evenings of
Recollections at the Darien Center.
March 7 - 7:30pm-9:30pm
Place: 7800 S Cass Ave. Darien, IL 60561
Contact info: Michael Van Bree Ph 812-989-5460
http://dariencenter.org/activities/retreats-men/
Please consider visiting with our Lord at this time.
Call Barb at 630-885-1726 or [email protected]
PRAYER NETWORK
If prayers are needed, please call Jay Albarran at
630-961-3835 or Connie Wanberg at 630-355-3056.
PREGNANT? NEED HELP?
Waterleaf Women's Center
National Birthright
National Pregnancy Hotline
National Adoption Hotline
Rachel’s Vineyard
Natural Family Planning
The Nurturing Network
Crisis Pregnancy
Woman’s Choice Services
Project Gabriel
630-701-6270
1-800-848-LOVE
1-800-535-9947
1-202-463-7563
1-866-99-4-GIVE
1-815-221-6251
1-800-TNN-4MOM
1-800-67-BABY-6
1-800-NO-ABORT
630-261-9221
1-877-734-2444
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PRAYER INTENTIONS
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Please remember in your prayers, the following people who are seriously
ill and others who are suffering with long-term or terminal illnesses:
Kelsey Allen, Don Anderson, Anna Bandera, Alli Bayer, John
Bayer, Marge Bean, Eleanor Bermes, Steven Bermes, Drew
Birdsall, Matt Bloodgood, Donna Booth, Rose Briceno,
Reynaldo and Teresita Brooks, Evelyn Brown, Charles Bruce,
Mary Bruce, Chris Bruni, Rachel Bryan, Don Cassa, Colette
Cerulla, Mary Beth Cesare, Kirstin Chernawsky, Kathy Condon,
Sr. Mary Cran, Edward Cussick, Tom Daly Sr., Scott Dawson,
Connor DeKeyser, Anthony Dominick, Mary Dorn, Donald
Drever, Karen Eggen, Charles Farrell, Thomas Farrell, George
Franicevic, Mary Ann Freitag, and Geraldine Gallagher, Joe
Gorman, Nikki Gudall, Bryan Guttello, Don Haas, Sue Hall,
Mark Hansen, Mary Beth Harmon, Eileen Hawell, Mary Lou
Haywood, James Heffron, Sami Henderson, Constance
Hennessy, Penny Holtz, Jan Janczak, Ron Kelson, Marion
Kenny, Kevin Konvalinka, Maddie Kowalski, Caroline Kraft,
Nancy Kratville, Suzanne Krauss, Thomas Krauss, Kathleen
Krutak, Jeanine LaBelle, Jack Langland, Ken Lietz, Michael
Lietz, Noah Joseph Lindsay, Vi Livernash, Colleen Llacsa, Maria
Macedo, Monica Macedo, Rosalia Magana, Joan Marchaterre,
Geraldine Marra, Sam Marra Jr., Michael Marren, Lori Maxwell,
Jeanette Prochorow McCann, Nore Mcgee, Ray Michel, Father
Don McLaughlin, Barb Moceri, Diane Mrizek, Cesar Naguit,
Zeny Naguit, Robert Neis, Maria Suong Nguyen, Eugene and
Mercedes Niziolek, Ann Nowak, Matthew Ousterout, Ben
Parrilli, Barbara Perry, Carson Pytell, Lisa Rakowski, James
Riedy, Marion Ruocco, Harrison Ruzicka, Maria San Juan,
Connie Savaglio, Catherine Sawner, Charles Schenk, Lisa
Schlueter, Rita Schmidt, Roger Schmith, Bernice Shanahan,
Debra Shea, Ysabelle Simbol, Irene Slowik, Edward Slowik,
Laura Sniegowski, Erwin Stark, John Stewart, Joan Stone, Tom
Stone, Jim Sullivan, Mark Szachnitowski, Frances Tavernaro,
Jeannie and John Thorpe, Bernice Tokarski, Akiko Toyohara,
Diane Varner, Carmen Vasquez, Charles Villaseñor, Stephanie
Watts, David Wayne, John Weizeorick, Marie Williams, Douglas
Wilson, Janice Wilson, Eva Wimpffen, Audrey Witnik, Sylvia
Wolfe, James Wolter, Estelle Wroble Beverly Wyatt, Dorothy
Zaba, Nick Zadak, Deacon Kevin Zeeb, Jayne Zenker, Mary
Newly added: Joseph Szarek, Joe Condon, Dan Condon, Bruce
Fagin, Elmer Brummel, Alex Levin, Edmund Gaikowski, Lorry
Luchsinger, & Nicholas Selig. May they and their families be
comforted by our prayers and Our Lord’s compassion.
We wish to offer our sympathy and a
promise of our prayers to family and
friends on the death of Anand Pereira,
Mary Lemieux, Vivian Generoso,
Dorothy Martin, & James, Riedy.
PRAYING FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED
Please note that if you wish to have a family member or friend’s name
included with the petition for the sick which is read at weekend Masses,
you must call the parish office by 9 AM on Friday. Your loved one’s
name will automatically be added into the sick list in the bulletin the
following weekend. If you add a loved one’s name to the petition when you
come to Mass, please follow up with a phone call to the parish office on
Monday so the name may be included with the sick list in the bulletin.
In the interest of keeping our sick list current, the first weekend in
March we will remove names put on prior to February 1st, unless we
hear from you or a family member that you wish a name to remain on
the list. Call the Office, 630-355-1081, to add, remove or keep a name on
the sick list. Any names received after 9 AM on Friday will be included
in the following weekend’s prayers.
Deceased loved ones who are buried from Saints Peter and Paul Parish
are automatically named in the bulletin and in the petition read at weekend
Masses. Other recently deceased loved ones may be added to the petitions
by calling the parish office by 9 AM on Friday.
Please Remember in Prayer our
Men and Women
Serving in the Military
U.S. Air Force
Airman 1st Class Joseph Burns
Daniel Caddigan
Lt. Nick DuPre
Major Frank Girdwain
Sgt. Mike McDonnell
Sr. Airman Steve McDonnell
Sgt. Zachary McKenty
Captain Scott Paeth
Major Tamara Prasse
Sr. Airman Daniel Shea
Senior Airman Amanda Shea
Sgt. Dan Steenstra
Sgt. Nicole Finnigan Underwood
U.S. Army
Captain Michael Caddigan
Captain John J. Case
Major Mary Cassidy
Lt. Col. Richard Collage
Captain Tom Crane
Major Thomas E. Goerling
Sgt. Anthony Gorup
Cpl. Jon Gurnik
Lt. Col. Sean Hermick
Sgt. Kellen Jones
1 Lt. Josh Laz
Captain Stephen Laz
Captain Aimee Laz Park
PFC Steven Powell
Major Michael Predny
Captain Andrew J. Prunty
Captain Daniel Rickert
1st Lt. David Rickert
Harrison Ruzicka, SPEC. 4
Sgt. 1st Class Pamela Schmecht
Sgt. Jeremy See
U.S. Army (cont’d)
Captain Stephen Stoll
SPC Robert Surran
Sgt. Craig Vladika
Captain Eileen White
U.S. Navy
LCDR Thomas Bock
Captain Anthony Giglio
Lt. Tom Kuhrt
Commander Chris Kurgan
Ensign Patrick Marsh
Lt. Kaleb Moore
Lt. Kasey Scheel
Lt. Matthew Scheel
Ensign Michael Schmitz
U.S. Marine Corps
Captain Kevin Bowler
Captain Donald J. Carlsen
CWO2 John Crites
Sgt. Richard DiBiaso
PFC Jonathon Dragovan
Sgt. Luke Focer
LCPL Daniel P. Hodgman
2nd Lt. Eric Hovey
Sgt. Ivan Karamysev
Major Pete Keough
Gy Sgt. Conor Mahoney
Sgt. Steven Oleksy II
LCPL Matthew Prasse
Corporal Joseph Taylor
Staff Sgt. Marcin Tutaj
U.S. Coast Guard
P.D. John McNellis
If you would like to have a serviceman or woman included in the military
remembrance list in the bulletin, please call the parish office at 630-355-1081. To
arrange a welcome home for your soldier or marine, contact Donna Morsovillo of
Operation Welcome You Home at 630-302-2638 or [email protected].
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BACK TO BASICS
The corporal works of mercy are the response Christ expects of His followers when faced with the material needs and sufferings of
others. Taken mostly from the scene of the Last Judgment in Matthew 25, the corporal works of mercy are not optional for Christians, nor are they hyperbole or mere figures of speech. Our Lord is quite adamant that we will be judged on how we responded to
the least of our sisters and brothers in need:
“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his
angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no
welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ Then they will answer and
say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’
He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ And
these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life” (Matthew 25:41-46).
Feed the Hungry
There are many people in this world who go without food. When so much of our food goes to waste, consider how good stewardship
practices of your own food habits can benefit others who do not have those same resources.
• Carry grocery or fast-food gift cards with you. When you meet someone asking for money, give them one of these gift cards.
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Ask the person’s name and speak with them as well!
Keep granola bars in your car to pass out to people in need at stoplights.
Having delicious food at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Donate to a Thanksgiving or Christmas food drive so everyone can
have something to eat.
Research, identify and contribute financially to organizations that serve the hungry.
The next time you make a recipe that can be easily frozen, make a double batch and donate one to your local food pantry or soup
kitchen.
Prepare and take a meal to someone in your community who is seriously ill or welcoming home a newborn.
Try not to purchase more food than you are able to eat. If you notice that you end up throwing groceries away each week, purchasing less groceries would eliminate waste and allow you to donate the savings to those in need.
Give Drink to the Thirsty
Many of our brothers and sisters do not have access to clean water and suffer from the lack of this basic necessity. We should support the efforts of those working towards greater accessibility of this essential resource.
• We take it for granted that we have access to clean water. Donate to help build wells for water for those in need.
• Organize a group of children to collect bottled water to distribute at a shelter for families. If parents can be involved, ask them to
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accompany their children in delivering the water to the families.
Pay for the coffee of the person behind you at a coffee shop.
Take a cold glass of water to a neighbor doing yard work.
Donate baby formula to a local pregnancy help center.
Work a drink station at a local charity race.
Make an effort not to waste water.
Have a question about the Liturgy? Email [email protected]
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LUKE’S GOSPEL CORNER
Today’sGospel,takenfromLuke15:1‐3,11‐32,beginswiththedescriptionofJesus
eatingwithtaxcollectorsandsinnerswhilethePhariseesandScribesgrumblebecause
Jesus,whomthecrowdsregardasaholyman,associateswithgodlesspeople.The
Gospelthenpicksupwiththeparableoftheprodigalson,who,unwillingtowaitforhis
father’sdeath,demandshisinheritancebeforegoingofftoadistantlandtospenditon
prostitutesanddissoluteliving.
ThefocusoftheGospelisbestunderstoodincontextoftheentiretyofLukeChapter15.
Followingtheintroduction,Jesusrelatesthreeparables:thestoryoftheshepherdwho
leavestheninety‐ninesheeptoseekouttheonelostsheep;thewoman,whohavinglost
asmallcoin,ripsherhouseapartuntilitisfound;andlastly,thestoryofafatherwho
looksforhisson’sreturnandwhenheisstill a long way off goesouttohim,kisseshim,
andcelebratesheson’sreturn.Allthreeparablesdescribeanincessantsearchforwhat
islost,andwhenfound,therejoicingandcelebrationthatensues.
ThesethreeparablesaresocentraltoLuke’sportraitofJesusthattheyareconsideredtobetheheartofLuke’sGospel.
LukedescribesaGodwhoseeksoutthelost,themisfit,thedisenfranchised,thescorned,theselfish,andthehardened
sinner,callingeachonebacktoHimselfandutterlyrejoicingupontheirreturn.LukeportraysaGodwholovessinners
evenwhiletheyareinthemidstofsinandwhochosetodwellamongthempreciselybecausetheyareinmostneedof
Hismercyandlove.Thesethreeparablesaffirmthat“Hecametocallsinners,notthejust”(Lk5:32).
PopeFrancisinhisapostolicmissionsandinhispreachingreachesouttothoseinmostneedofGod’smercy.He
associateswiththosethattheworldshunsandremindsallChristiansthatwearecalledtodothesame.
Astheshepherdrejoicedwhenhefoundthelostsheepandthewomanwhofoundhercoincalledallherfriendsto
celebratewithher,ourGodisaGodwhorejoiceswhenwereturntoHimintheSacramentofReconciliation.Thefocal
pointofthestoryoftheProdigalSonisnottheson,butthefatherbecauseofwhatheshowsusaboutGodtheFather.
Thefatherrespectshisson’sfreedomwhilestillseekinghimoutevenwhenheisfaraway.Thefatherinthisparable
showershisblessingsonhisrepentantson,welcominghimbackevenafterthethingshissonhasdone.Itisafatherwho
uponhearingthathisoldersonisscandalizedbyhismercy,urgeshimtorejoicethathisbrotherhasreturned.
Theparableoftheprodigalsonassuresusthatnomatterhowgrievouslyorhowfrequentlywehavesinned,Godstands
readytoclotheusinHismostpreciousgarment,placearingonourfinger,andrejoicewithusinourgoodfortune.This
Gospelencouragesusnottoapproach“theconfessionalwithdraggingfeet,butasifweweregoingtoafeast”(Fr.JeanC.
J.D’Elbee,I believe in Love: A personal retreat based on the teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux, pp.34‐35).
ThisisthemessageoftheGospel–themessageLukewantsustohear,tomodelforourchildrenandsharewithallthose
wemeet.“Parents,educators,givethechildrenconfidedtoyourcareanunderstandingofthisdivinemercybybelieving
initandpracticingityourselves.Itisthisfaiththatwillpreventthemfromfallingagain,and,iftheyfall,theywillrise
again;theywillcomeback,becauseyouwillhaveacquaintedthemwiththegentlenessofGod”(Fr.JeanC.J.D’Elbee,p.
35).
For more information about Luke’s Gospel Corner email [email protected].
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Saints Peter and Paul
The Easter Bunny is on her way!
All parish children are invited to an Easter egg hunt following 12:30 p.m. Mass on
March 20.
Bring your own basket and get ready to hunt for candy-filled eggs.
Age groups are: <2, 3-4, 5-6, 7+
Organized by SSPP Moms Group, Knights of Columbus, & Saints Peter & Paul School
We should open our eyes. Sometimes
we blindfold ourselves to bad behavior
(in ourselves, in others), to wrongdoing,
to injustice. Sometimes we pretend that
sin is not here, sin is not there. We do
not look. We do not see. But Christ,
who is Light from Light (we proclaim in
the Creed), changes it all. Just like the
Man Born Blind, when we do what
Christ tells us to do (go and wash…think
Baptism and Renewal of Baptism), we
see with new eyes and we tell the truth.
What blinds me from seeing with eyes of sacramental faith?
What truth must I tell?
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AROUND TOWN AND BEYOND
NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS
Knights of Columbus Council No. 1369
615 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563
www.napervillekofc.org
03-11 – Friday – Fish Fry – (Tom Rogers) – WORKERS NEEDED
03-12 – Saturday – Darrell Hutton Memorial Blood Drive – 7:00 AM
to 11:30 PM (Stewart Mattson)
03-12 – Saturday – St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 10:00 AM - Coordinating Council 1369
- Luncheon at KC Hall immediately following the
Parade (Randy Stall) – HELP IS NEEDED
03-18 – Friday – Fish Fry – (Tom Rogers) – WORKERS NEEDED
03-19 – Saturday – Pro-Life Rosary at Planned Parenthood – 9:00
AM (John Zabinski) – PRAYERS NEEDED
03-20 – Sunday – Easter Egg Hunt – 1:30 PM – SSPP Grounds –
with M.O.M.S. Group (Nick Thompson)
Donate a Car, Transform a Life
Have an old car taking up space in your
garage or driveway? Donate it to
Naperville CARES. Not all car programs
are the same. Our car program repairs
donated vehicles and gives them to
families in need of transportation. Our
waiting list far exceeds the cars we have
available, so please consider donating
your used car today. Call the Naperville CARES office at
(630) 369-0200 or e-mail us at
[email protected].
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s Fraternal Service
Organization founded by Father McGivney. All of the good
works we do are informed by our four core principles: Charity,
Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. The Knights also have an insurance program that has a top notch rating. For more information,
please contact our Grand Knight, John Moravecek at 983-9209
or our Membership Director, Nick Thompson at 815-871-4218.
The KC Hall is available for parties and meetings. Contact Al
Knoeck at 630-369-2992 for more information.
Our aluminum can collection has been a great success. It has
provided us the funding we need to support our priests and
seminarians. Please continue to drop off your aluminum cans
next to the trailer behind the KC Hall.
SS Peter and Paul Troop IL0908
American Heritage Girls Troop IL0908 at SS Peter and Paul
Parish meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from
4:30-6:00PM. We have some exciting camping trips coming up as
well as a Lenten Retreat, a night at the Museum and some great
service projects helping St. Patrick’s Residence, The Knights of
Columbus, Feed My Starving Children and Pads.
American Heritage Girls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
the mission of building women of integrity through service to
God, family, community and country. The organization
offers badge programs, service projects, girl leadership
opportunities and outdoor experiences to its members. Home
school, Public school and SS Peter and Paul students are welcome
to join as well as girls from surrounding parishes. Our troop meets
every second and fourth Monday of the month from 4:30-6:00PM
from September – May. New members are always welcome.
For more information, please contact Mary Beth Zabinski
[email protected] or Lisa Walton [email protected]
for more details.
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Protecting God’s Children
All volunteers who work with children are required to take the
Protecting God’s Children workshop. It is about 3 hours and
only needed to be taken once. This workshop is very informative.
You can go to the parish website http://www.sspeterandpaul.net/about/protectinggods-children to find a list of workshops. It can be taken at any location. You
would turn in a copy of your certificate along with acknowledgement form for 2
policies and a volunteer background form. These papers can also be found on that
web page.
For additional information or questions call Peggy Partipilo at 630-718-2138.