Mass with Bishop Joseph Siegel in the Holy Family Chapel

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1 Mass with Bishop Joseph Siegel in the Holy Family Chapel Sunday, September 15, :00am Mass Following Mass there will be a reception in the upper atrium of the Ministry Center 36 North Ellsworth Street Naperville, Illinois Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization Visit Ss. Peter and Paul s New Website

2 Page 2 Parish Staff Directory SS. PETER AND PAUL PARISH 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL (PHONE) (FAX) Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM Website: Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization PRIESTS Father Thomas Milota, Pastor Father Mark Rosenbaum, Parochial Vicar Father John Lovitsch, Parochial Vicar PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Ron Brown Deacon Michael Crowell Deacon Will Marrero Deacon Kevin Neis Deacon Roger Novak Deacon Tom Rehak Deacon Joe Verdico PARISH OFFICE Pastor s Administrative Asst: Jessica Payne Office Manager: Gloria Villaseñor Bulletin Editor: Mary Kerner BUSINESS OFFICE Finance Manager: Tom Boler Accountant: Shannon Findley Accounting Assistant: Rhonda Mucerino Facilities Manager: Frank Partipilo SCHOOL OFFICE... (PHONE) Principal: Frank Glowaty (FAX) NEW EVANGELIZATION Director: Michael Brummond Coordinator for New Evangelization for Youth: Michael Lewandowski RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE (FAX) ATTENDANCE Director of Religious Education & Children s Ministry: Theresa Pratt Assistant Director: Michael Lewandowski Office Manager: Peggy Partipilo SACRED WORSHIP Director of Sacred Music: Matthew S. Sprinkle Liturgical Ministries Coordinator: Deacon Michael Crowell Sacristy Coordinator: Pam Adamski SERVICE MINISTRY Director: Deacon Joe Verdico PARISH NURSE / PASTORAL MINISTRY Paulette Shea SENIOR SERVICES Deacon Joe Verdico, Communion Call Coordinator Paulette Shea, Parish Nurse Deacon Michael Crowell, Young at Heart Director NURSERY COORDINATOR Donna Widmann PERPETUAL ADORATION VOIC ext 2442 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Thomas Lupinacci, President/ New Evangelization Commission Brendan Heffron, Vice-President/ Worship Commission Jerry Buch, Secretary/ Administration Commission Bob Wold, Christian Education Commission Noelle Gollinger, Parish Life Commission Dick Pugliese, Christian Service Commission Tobias Schlueter, Saints Peter and Paul School Kerry Douglass, Member at Large Paul Gallo, Member at Large Kristine Lewandowski, Member at Large Barb Hoyt, Member at Large Steve Keeley, Member at Large Margie Sznajder, Member at Large WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Church: Saturdays; 5:00 & 6:30 PM Sundays; 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 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 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 6:45, 8:00 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:15 & 7:00 PM (Obligation may usually be fulfilled at the 5:15 PM Mass on the Eve of the Holy Day. Schedule does not apply on 12-25, 1-1 or if Holy Day falls on a Saturday or Monday.) 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) SACRAMENTS RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Tuesdays: 10:00 AM (Holy Family Chapel) and 7:00 PM (Church) (No 10:00AM Confessions on 2nd Tuesday of the month) Thursdays: 7:15 AM & 4:30 PM (Church) Saturdays: 4:00 PM (Church) Sundays: 7:00 PM (Church) (Confessions are also heard at 10:30AM on the 2nd Saturday of the Month in the Holy Family Chapel.) 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. To schedule a wedding date, one of the engaged persons should phone the Parish Office at or stop by the Parish Office during regular office hours. Please review the complete wedding policy at BAPTISMS We baptize at SSPP each Sunday of the month at 2 PM. Please review the complete baptismal policy at 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

3 Page 3 September 4, 2013 Dear Parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul, As always, thank you to so many generous parishioners who have contributed to the welfare of the parish in so many ways including their time, talent and treasure. The parish successfully conducted Pass It On two years ago and parishioners have been faithfully making their pledge payments. This has allowed us to accomplish most of the many major projects which Pass It On was initiated to accomplish including the tuck pointing of our school buildings, the installation of a new HVAC system in our Jr. High School, a new roof on the Elementary School building and installation of an updated fire alarm and sprinkler systems in the both the parish church and St. Paul Center and updating of the Holy Family Chapel. The parish received a private bequest which allowed us to restore the parish bells which have not rung in decades. All of these improvements, however, were accomplished through the Pass It On funds and private bequests. We cannot use private bequests to balance the budget from year to year, because this type of funding is not consistent from year to year. There are other projects which we had hoped to accomplish from the parish operating funds which we were not able to complete due to lower Sunday collections, e.g., tuckpointing of the parish church, new roof on the rectory, etc. Due to lower Sunday collections, the parish realized a deficit of nearly $16,000 this year. The Sunday collections were lower than budget by more than $110,000 in the last fiscal year. The only reason the deficit was not higher was that we did not use the funds in the operating budget which were set aside for the capital improvements already mentioned. For the present fiscal year, our parish finance office and finance commission were able to reduce expenses by not filling the position of one of our full-time parish staff members who retired this year and other reductions in our expenses. This allowed us to submit a balanced budget for the present fiscal year while including some funds for the capital projects mentioned above. Even with these reductions in staffing and spending, we will still need parishioner help to realize our balanced budget. This fiscal year actually includes one less Sunday than in the prior year due to leap year. Even though we were able to reduce our budgeted Sunday revenue by nearly $76,000 and compensate for lower total revenue of more than $125,000 for the present fiscal year, we still need your help to accomplish the parish goals. Due to the significant subsidy offered by the parish, the benefit of the school endowment funds and other school fundraising and moderate increases in tuition, the parish school continues to remain well in the black. Please watch for the upcoming stewardship letters this coming week and, on behalf of the people of Saints Peter and Paul Parish and all those we serve, thank you to so many generous parishioners. May Almighty God bless you and keep you. In Christ, Fr. Thomas Milota (Financial Report begins on page 4)

4 Page 4 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Church Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013 Actual Actual Budget Fiscal 2012 Fiscal 2013 Fiscal 2014 Revenues Sunday Offerings - BUDGETED $ 2,462,025 $ 2,486,760 $ 2,410,668 Sunday Offerings $ 2,381,541 $ 2,376,261 $ 2,410,668 Christmas, Easter and Holydays $ 309,667 $ 320,609 $ 295,500 Capital Reserve, Other Income and Interest $ 239,932 $ 391,689 $ 344,350 Sub-Total Operating Revenues $ 2,931,141 $ 3,088,559 $ 3,050,518 Bequest $ - $ 222,233 $ - Music - Concerts and Concert Tours $ - $ - $ 135,000 Total Revenues $ 2,931,141 $ 3,310,792 $ 3,185,518 Expenses Salaries and Fringe Benefits $ 1,129,100 $ 1,193,226 $ 1,247,257 Repairs and Maintenance $ 132,563 $ 137,230 $ 135,200 Materials & Supplies, Services and Insurance $ 420,360 $ 495,589 $ 470,060 Utilities $ 109,238 $ 126,646 $ 121,139 Other Operating Expenses $ 48,936 $ 47,350 $ 47,050 Investment in Religious Ed. and School $ 809,265 $ 833,678 $ 772,809 Diocesan Assessment $ 139,560 $ 146,964 $ 149,998 Capital Improvements $ 123,948 $ 81,608 $ 82,550 Sub-Total Operating Expenses $ 2,912,970 $ 3,062,290 $ 3,026,063 Bequest - Transfer to Parish Account at DOJ $ - $ 222,233 $ - Other - Transfer to Parish Account at DOJ $ - $ 42,127 $ 24,000 Music - Concerts and Concert Tours $ - $ - $ 135,000 Total Expenses $ 2,912,970 $ 3,326,650 $ 3,185,063 Net Surplus / (Deficit) $ 18,171 $ (15,858) $ 455 Average Sunday Offerings $ 46,697 $ 45,697 Average Sunday Offerings - BUDGETED $ 48,275 $ 47,822 $ 47,268

5 Page 5 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church School Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013 Actual Actual Budget Fiscal 2012 Fiscal 2013 Fiscal 2014 Revenues Tuition and Fees $ 2,324,862 $ 2,377,060 $ 2,418,380 Tuition Assistance $ 99,954 $ 128,355 $ 120,000 Church Investment in School $ 571,085 $ 580,447 $ 571,570 Home and School, Fundraising, Endowments $ 275,000 $ 360,000 $ 349,000 Other Revenue $ 137,888 $ 109,896 $ 285,082 Sub-Total Operating Revenues $ 3,408,789 $ 3,555,758 $ 3,744,032 Bequest $ - $ 139,348 $ - Total Revenues $ 3,408,789 $ 3,695,106 $ 3,744,032 Expenses Salaries and Fringe Benefits $ 2,606,555 $ 2,692,177 $ 3,008,912 Repair and Maintenance $ 118,350 $ 141,748 $ 127,500 Textbooks and Curriculum $ 126,877 $ 117,044 $ 118,800 Materials & Supplies, Services and Insurance $ 138,736 $ 152,453 $ 143,950 Utilities $ 79,036 $ 79,617 $ 79,500 Capital Improvements $ 5,781 $ 9,012 $ 6,000 Capital Improvements - Technology $ 31,977 $ 62,893 $ 106,470 Capital Improvements - Security Upgrades $ - $ - $ 70,000 Other Operating Expenses $ 64,482 $ 74,658 $ 82,900 Sub-Total Operating Expenses $ 3,171,794 $ 3,329,602 $ 3,744,032 Bequest $ - $ 121,599 $ - Total Expenses $ 3,171,794 $ 3,451,201 $ 3,744,032 Net Surplus / (Deficit) $ 236,995 $ 243,905 $ - Note: The fiscal year school surplus is a carryforward and utilized in the 2013/2014 school budget. Number of Students in School Budgeted School Endowment Funds $ 10,625,855 $ 12,030,907

6 Page 6 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Religious Education and Youth Ministry Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013 Actual Actual Budget Fiscal 2012 Fiscal 2013 Fiscal 2014 Revenues Tuition and Fees $ 123,865 $ 119,921 $ 115,100 Church Investment in Religious Education $ 238,180 $ 253,231 $ 201,239 Other Revenue $ 7,195 $ 9,480 $ 9,100 Total Revenue $ 369,241 $ 382,632 $ 325,439 Expenses Salaries and Fringe Benefits $ 297,078 $ 305,373 $ 247,724 Repair and Maintenance $ 3,666 $ 3,082 $ 2,940 Materials & Supplies and Services $ 51,194 $ 47,988 $ 57,825 Utilities $ 4,563 $ 4,577 $ 3,150 Other operating expenses $ 12,740 $ 21,611 $ 13,800 Total Expenses $ 369,241 $ 382,632 $ 325,439 Net Surplus / (Deficit) $ - $ - $ - Number of Students in RE Program Budgeted Become an Altar Server! Angels, Saints, and Jesus are with us at every Mass This is a great and easy way to complete your Christian service requirement for Confirmation! Training Sessions in the Church: September 23 6:00pm September 30 6:00pm October 1 6:00pm Potential servers need to attend 2 of the 3 sessions Please call the parish office for information and to register Grades 4 and up

7 Page 7 Mass Intentions Saturday, September 7 6:45 AM Fred and Beatrice Van Poucke 8:00 AM Gene Patton Vigil Masses for the 5:00 PM Mary Lou Holloway 6:30 PM John Greges (A) Sunday, September 8 6:30 AM Berthold Rudnick 8:00 AM Lois Case and Connie Lally and Deceased Members of the Case, Lally, and Penfold Families 9:30 AM Intention of Celebrant 11:00 AM Margaret Krupa 12:30 PM Ss Peter and Paul Parishioners 5:30 PM Arnold F. Pins (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Gertrude Barenbrugge Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Sharon Puglise and Pam Laken (A) 11:00 AM Jim Richardson Monday, September 9 St. Peter Claver 6:45 AM Intention of Lalitha Devadas 8:00 AM Paul Blume 5:15 PM Emma Kelley Tuesday, September 10 6:45 AM Paolina Da San Biagio 8:00 AM Gary Lincoln 5:15 PM Richard Polick Wednesday, September 11 6:45 AM United States of America 8:00 AM Mary Lou Holloway 5:15 PM Bernard DeFano Thursday, September 12 6:45 AM Purgatorial Society 8:00 AM Arnold F. Pins (B) 5:15 PM Nancy Wyack (B) and Sally Wyack (B) Friday, September 13 St. John Chrysostom 6:45 AM Harvey Schielke 8:00 AM Ruth M. Jennetten Saturday, September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 6:45 AM Protection of the Unborn 8:00 AM Paolina Da San Biagio Vigil Masses for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Bettyjean Struchil 6:30 PM Polly McGuire Sunday, September 15 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM John Rund 8:00 AM Austin J. Boyle 9:30 AM Barbara Schaub 11:00 AM Chad Landers (B) 12:30 PM Ss Peter and Paul Parishioners 5:30 PM Mary Stokes (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Michael A. McKillip Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Grace Angeline Jurjovec (B) 11:00 AM Janeen Schlotzer PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Children s Liturgy of the Word at the 11:00am Holy Family Chapel Mass on Sunday, Sept. 15th. LUMINARY MASS The 19th Annual "Light of My Life" Luminary Mass will be held Sunday, October 13 at 6:15 pm at the grotto in the Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Watch the bulletin for more details. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1: :3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10] PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions! For the 2013/ 2014 fiscal year, the weekly Sunday collection goal is $47,268. Fiscal Year-to-Date Information (as of ) Fiscal Year-to-Date Goal: $ 425,412 Actual Year-to-Date Collections Including Credit Cards: $ 386,903 Amount Below Goal: $ (38,509) Weekly Sunday Goal (based on 51 Sundays): $ 47,268 September 1, 2013 Regular Collection: $ 35,575 September 2013 Credit Card Collection: $ 5,000 September 2013 ACH Collections: $ 750 September 1, 2013 Capital Reserve Gifts: $ 515 Year-to-Date Capital Reserve Gifts: $ 4,350 Note: The parish will receive donations, usually by mail, with the request for the donation to be applied to Sunday offerings. These donations would not be included in a specific Sunday offering collection total but are included in the total year-to-date collections.

8 Page 8 How many of us Catholics received the sacraments as children, but never gained an adult understanding of the Gospel and the teachings of the Church? Or perhaps it s just time for a refresher on Catholicism 101! The Main Event is a thorough study of the Catholic Faith, beginning in the fall and finishing at Easter. It is called the Main Event because it is a significant catechesis (teaching of the Catholic Faith) offered at our parish. The Main Event is open to anyone who wishes to come. Any adult Catholic wanting to understand the Faith better and especially to see the why behind many of our beliefs and practices would benefit from this series. Join us Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 in the Ministry Center Social Hall beginning Tuesday, September 10 th. No fees and no registration required. "Children of Mary" is a group of special needs teens and adults who get together socially to grow and be nurtured in their Catholic faith. Every Friday the group meets for various activities that take place in the Chicago area. They always meet at Corpus Christi Parish, 1415 W. Lies Rd., in Carol Stream, at 10AM and the day ends at 2PM. For more information, or to volunteer to help with this ministry, please Debbie at luvkids4life@yahoo.com or visit the website childrenofmary.weebly.com/ Join fellow pro-lifers at the annual Woman's Choice Services Banquet on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Drury Lane, in Oakbrook Terrace. Cocktails begin at 6:00PM with dinner and program beginning at 7:00PM. Dinner is complementary. An opportunity to make a financial gift will be extended. Keynote speakers are Don & Connie Ambrecht, founders of Sonography Now. For more information please call Mary Griffith at (630) or at mary@womanschoiceservices.com. LOAVES AND FISHES COLLECTION REMINDER: Next weekend, September 14/15, is our 3rd Sunday of the Month collection for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Please place your donations on the steps in front of the communion rail in Church, or by the doors outside the Chapel in the Ministry Center next weekend. Thank you for your generosity! 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. On the third Tuesday of the month, there will be a Rosary Holy Hour with Benediction. All are most welcome to join us. If there is a special intention that you would like to have remembered during the weekly Rosary, please sspprosary@gmail.com or come to the Tuesday Rosary to add your intention.

9 Page 9 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: Marcia Adams, Kelsey Allen, Don Anderson, William Andrewski, Lorraine Babyar, Aldo Balzarini, Stefanie Banner, Wanda Baran, Audrey Bermes, Steven Bermes, Kathy Bohenek, Chris Boncza- Skrzynecki, Donna Booth, Rose Briceno, Evelyn Brown, Loretta Burton, Natalia Carlos, Julie Cempel, Colette Cerulla, Mary Beth Cesare, Mike Considine, Fortunato Cruz, Victoria Cruz, Scott Dawson, Gloria De La Cruz, Lalitha Devadas, Warren Dixon, Jr., Diane Dobbs, William Dobbs, George Dreas, Alice Durma, Margaret Edwards, Karen Eggen, Charles Farrell, Thomas Farrell, Charles Faso, III, Marilyn Feder, Betsy Feliciano, Julie Flick, Richard Flick, Robert Flick, Fran Ford, George Franicevic, Mary Ann Freitag, Joseph Daniel Gallelli, Nicholas Anthony Gallelli, Cardinal Francis George, Mary Ginnan- Renzas, Brian Goebel, Edward Goerling, Joe Gorman, Catherine Goshorn, Emmerence Greenberg, Ted Gysan, Don Haas, Evelyn Haas, Bernard Halbur, Kamran Hashemi, Eileen Hawell, Ronald Heaton, Sami Henderson, Constance Hennessy, Jacqualyne Hill, Penny Holtz, Bernie Hurd, Jan Janczak, Mark Jenkins, Julia Jostes, Pauline Kaufman, John Keenan, Laura Keistler, Father George Klepec, Winifred Kolar, Noreen Koppers, Irene Korczyk, Norbert Korczyk, Maddie Kowalski, Nancy Kratville, Suzanne Krauss, Thomas Krauss, Kathleen Krutak, Ben Kujawa, Alyce Kurzawa, Edmund Kurzawa, Mark Landiak, Samantha Lent, Baby Luke Lewandowski, Kristine Lewandowski, Ann Lindberg, Vi Livernash, Manuel Llanes, Debbie Loughlin, Kyle Loughlin, Albert Lucchessi, Maria Macedo, Monica Macedo, Rosemary Magnar, Thomas Majewski, Rose Marks, David McCarthy, Ian Patrick McDonagh, Patrick McDonagh, Margaret McDonnell, Patricia McEttrick, Jenna McKeown, Tom Mlyniec, Eileen Morris, Roger Mumper, Denise Murray, Cesar Naguit, Zeny Naguit, Barbara Neilson, Quang Nguyen, Dennis Nielsen, Frank Nitti, Ann Nowak, Thomas Martin O Grady, Matthew Ousterout, Jean Oxenreiter, Dr. Jim Paul, Carolynn Pavini, Patty Piekarczyk, Walter Prochorow, Greg Razka, Mary Rehak, Mary Reilly, Deacon Tom Richardt, Elizabeth Ritscherle, Katie Rommel, Sharon Ruff, Peter Ruocco, Holly Russell, Harrison Ruzicka, Julie Sanchez, Maria San Juan, Catherine Sawner, Charles Schenk, Betty Scholp, Virginia Schultz, Ysabell Simbol, Irene Simkins-Bastiaans, Ted Skowronek, Sr. Aniceta Skube, O.P., Debbie Snyder, Fr. Christopher Steinle, John Stewart, Tom Stone, Gary Strandlund, Allison Surin, George Svec, Eileen Szarek, Susan Szczech, Sheila Thornley, Jeannie Thorpe, Bernice Tokarski, Bernard Toussaint, Akiko Toyohara, Christopher Vacek, Ethan Joseph Van Gessel, Laine VanHoutan, Noah VanHoutan, Charles Villaseñor, Judy Vissepo, Catherine Vucinic, Marie Williams, Douglas Wilson, Janice Wilson, Sylvia Wolfe, Rund Yaqoob, Rena Yarshen, Stephanie Young-Hayes, Bill Yudchitz, Donna Zagora, Deacon Kevin Zeeb, Jayne Zenker, Phyllis Zenzola, Helen Zgoda and Loretta Zilis. Newly added this week: Mercedes Cardenas, Tyler Masterson, Pat Rynne and Gerald Scott. 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 Joseph Bungardy, Nicoletta Fiorentina, Joe Kelly, and Albert D. Piper. 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 2 PM 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 October we will remove names put on prior to September 1st, unless we hear from you or a family member that you wish a name to remain on the list. Call the Office, , to add, remove or keep a name on the sick list. Any names received after 2 PM on Friday will be included in the following weekend s prayers. Deceased loved ones who are buried from SS. 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 2 PM 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 Captain Frank Girdwain Sgt. Mike McDonnell Airman Steve McDonnell Airman 1st Class Zachary McKenty Captain Scott Paeth Major Tamara Prasse Sr. Airman Daniel Shea Senior Airman Amanda Shea Sgt. Nicole Finnigan Underwood U.S. Army PFC Daniel Bowe 2nd Lt. Michael Caddigan Captain John J. Case Major Mary Cassidy Major Richard Collage Captain Tom Crane Major Thomas E. Goerling Sgt. Kellen Jones 1 Lt. Josh Laz Captain Stephen Laz Captain Aimee Laz Park PFC Christopher Pavini PFC Steven Powell Captain Michael Predny 2nd Lt. Andrew J. Prunty Harrison Ruzicka, SPEC. 4 Sgt. 1st Class Pamela Schmecht Captain Stephen Stoll SPC Robert Surran Sgt. Shaun Toney Sgt. Craig Vladika Captain Christopher White 1st Lt. Eileen White U.S. Coast Guard P.D. John McNellis U.S. Marine Corps LCPL Jonathan Bonus Captain Kevin Bowler Captain Donald J. Carlsen CWO2 John Crites Sgt. Richard DiBiaso 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. Navy Lt. Ellen Bock Lt. Thomas Bock Ben Craig, AFW2 Commander Anthony Giglio Commander Michael Jelinek Lt. Tom Kuhrt Commander Chris Kurgan Lt. Commander Paul Lucia Captain Stephen Lucia Patrick Marsh, PO1 Lt. Kaleb Moore Captain Debra Scheel Lt. Kasey Scheel Lt. Matthew Scheel 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 To arrange a welcome home for your soldier or marine, contact Donna Morsovillo of Operation Welcome You Home at or donna@welcomeyouhome.org.

10 Page 10 Pictorial Directory Due to an overwhelming response, we've decided to add four more days of photography for the pictorial directory. The new dates will be: Thursday, September 19 (3:00-9:00pm) Saturday, September 21 (10:00am-4:00pm) Thursday, September 26 (3:00pm-9:00pm) Saturday, September 28 (10:00am -4:00pm) All portraits will be taken upstairs in the Ministry Center. All families who sign-up will receive a free 8x10 and a $10 off coupon toward your order of additional portraits. You can sign-up by clicking on the pictorial directory link on our parish webpage at Be sure to update your address information with the parish office to ensure your correct information will be listed in the new directory. Lastly, if you opted to have just a directory portrait taken and did not order any additional portraits, your free 8x10 portrait is available to be picked up at the parish office during normal business hours. Be sure to stop by and get your portrait. PRO-LIFE PROJECT In an effort to bring awareness to our Parish and Community, regarding abortion, the American Heritage Girls and Cub Scouts are constructing crosses to display on our Ministry Center lawn from October 4th - 8th. To offset the cost of this project, you can sponsor a cross for $ Each cross will represent 10 children lost through the sin of abortion IN OUR COUNTRY EVERY DAY. (3,300 a day, 330 crosses displayed). Representatives from these groups will be outside the Church and Holy Family Chapel after all masses collecting for their service project to our parish, the weekend of September 21st and 22nd. Please support them if you can. WOMEN S MORNING OF RECOLLECTION All women are warmly invited to our next MOR which will be held on Tuesday, September 10th from 10:00am-noon in the Holy Family Chapel in the Ministry Center. The recollection includes Confession, meditations, a practical talk, time for private prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Babysitting will be available (call Juliana Hepburn at ), but reservations are required 48 hours in advance. We hope you can join us! For further information, call Mary Buch at The Christian Service Commission needs your ideas! The CSC needs your help in fulfilling its mission. The Commission is assigned the duty of reviewing and deciding on organizations that receive charitable donations from Ss Peter and Paul Parish. Every year we receive a portion of the Parish s budget and a portion of Christmas and Easter donations to distribute to organizations that serve the physical and spiritual needs of those locally, nationally and internationally. Organizations that recently received donations have included*: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Naperville Loaves and Fishes Needy Parish Fund Joliet Diocese Naperville Cares Catholic Relief Services Waterleaf Women s Center Samaritan Interfaith Catholic Charities We are always looking for new organizations that meet our criteria for donations and that s how you can help. Please review our criteria below and, if you have an organization for us to consider, please send it to us by completing the short form on the CSC page of the parish website at: Criteria for all candidate organizations Not in conflict with Catholic teaching Provides needed services Efficient and fiscally responsible use of donated monies Geographically diverse with a local emphasis Ranking factors Life requirements such as water, food, shelter and safety and organizations that support life and justice Clothing, material needs and spiritual needs, including Catholic evangelization and faith development (e.g. missions) Joliet Diocese parishes/organizations in need Catholic organizations get priority if equivalent on other factors Once we receive your request we will research the organization using this criteria and ranking factors and consider it for possible funding in this or future years budgets. Of course, not all organizations that are submitted can be guaranteed funding but we promise to prayerfully consider all of your suggestions. If you have any questions please call Deacon Joe Verdico at *For a complete list visit the CSC page at the parish website.

11 The New Evangelization Page 11 Door of Faith Speaker Series Fr. Cassian Folsom Fr. Cassian Folsom will present: The Rule of Faith - The Mystery of Faith: The Relationship between the Eucharist and the Creed. September 28 th, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Holy Family Chapel. Father Folsom is a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Saint Meinrad, Indiana, and professor of liturgy at the Pontifical Liturgical Institute in Rome. He is the founding prior of the Monastero di San Benedetto, a new Benedictine monastery in Norcia, Italy, the birthplace of Saints Benedict and Scholastica. Do You Know Someone who may Wish to Become Catholic? Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming Catholic? As we look forward to the closing of the Year of Faith, consider inviting someone you know to check out the RCIA process. Perhaps you yourself have been attending Mass for years with family, but haven t yet made the formal step of coming into the Catholic Church. RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process by which adults learn about the Catholic Faith, and seek entrance through the Sacraments of Initiation. RCIA is for adults who are unbaptized, baptized in other Christian communities, or adults baptized as Catholics but who have not completed the sacraments of Confirmation or Eucharist. Sessions begin Tuesday, September 10 th, and run Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 through the Easter season. Contact Mike for more details at or mbrummond@sspeterandpaul.net. Ongoing: The Main Event How many of us Catholics received the sacraments as children, but never gained an adult understanding of the Gospel and the teachings of the Church? Or perhaps it s just time for a refresher on Catholicism 101! The Main Event is a thorough study of the Catholic Faith, beginning in the fall and finishing in the spring. It is called the Main Event because it is a significant catechesis (teaching of the Catholic Faith) offered at our parish. The Main Event is open to anyone who wishes to come. Any adult Catholic wanting to understand the Faith better and especially to see the why behind many of our beliefs and practices would benefit from this series. Tuesday nights 7:30-9:00 pm in the Ministry Center Social Hall beginning September 10 th. No fees. If you re interested in joining us, an RSVP to Mike Brummond is appreciated at or mbrummond@sspeterandpaul.net George Wiegel Save the Date! George Weigel, Evangelical Catholicism: Deep Reform in the 21 st Century Church. Saturday October 26, 2013, 9:00 am in the Church. Praised be Jesus Christ! Mike Brummond Director of the New Evangelization Reserve a spot for your child now! Ss. Peter and Paul Children s Choirs You have an important mission for helping the people of God to pray with dignity, because sacred music is a ministerial office in divine service. Remember always that because the Church prays, sings and acts, the faith of the participants is nourished, the souls are raised up to God to give Him spiritual homage and to receive His grace with more abundance... Pope Benedict XVI Benefits of Our Children s Choirs Programs: professional training in music for children at a minimal cost to parents voice training music reading skills music history and the history of church music Develop of leadership skills and the ability to work together as a team We teach more than just music skills; our training is an essential part of the whole formation of a child! Office of Sacred Music Elementary School Choir: Thursday 2:15 3:30 pm Junior High Choir: Tuesday 2:15 3:30 pm Parish Children s Choir: Monday 4:00 5:00 pm Each Choir has 24 spaces available spots are going quickly! RESERVE YOURS TODAY!!! Rehearsals begin September 9, 2013 To secure space for your child call the Office of Sacred Music at

12 Page 12 September 25 November 3 Kickoff Rally September 21, 10:00 A.M. Planned Parenthood 3051 E. New York St. Aurora, Opening Prayer/Reflection Reverend Matthew Lamoureux, MIC St. Patrick Yorkville Welcome Kathleen Dietz & Karen Moore 40 Days for Life Praise & Worship Karl Miles - Catholic Singer and Songwriter Guest Speaker Steve Karlen National 40 Days for Life Guest Speaker Carol Rybacki Silent No More Awareness Guest Speaker Connie Betz & Marie Sulita Sidewalk Counselors Guest Speaker Matt Yonke Pro-life Action League Guest Speaker Sheryl Finn Waterleaf Women s Center Praise & Worship Closing Prayer/Reflection Legion of Mary Our Lady of Sorrows Praesidium We welcome you to join us 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. The Legion of Mary is the largest worldwide apostolic association of lay people in the Catholic Church who are devoted to our most Blessed Virgin Mother. Meetings are held every Monday evening from 7-8:30pm in the Ministry Center, Room 227, upper level. Contact Paulette Shea at if you have any questions. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MINISTRY Any women and men who missed the recent informational meeting about volunteering for our ministry but may still be interested in learning more about possibly being part of a team of THM mentors are asked to call Jack Flowers for details about upcoming training sessions to be provided by Bridge Communities for potential mentors. Please call Jack at by September 21 so you can be registered for some in-depth insight to mentoring a homeless family with dependent children to self-sufficiency. SCHOOL MASSES The next school Masses will be celebrated at 8:00am on Tuesday, September 10th and Thursday, September 12th. Knights of Columbus Council No Happenings 615 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL Monday Columbian Squires Meeting ID (Intellectual Disabilities) Drive - Tootsie Roll Drive (Mark Getzin) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Saturday Rosary at Planned Parenthood Clinic 9:00 AM (John Zabinski) PRAYERS NEEDED Saturday SSPP Blood Drive 7:00 to 12:30 PM (Skip Croasdale) Thursday Adoration Chapel 7 to 8 PM Social to follow location TBD (Eddie Collins) 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 Moran at or our Membership Director, Nick Thompson at The KC Hall is available for parties and meetings. Contact Al Knoeck at 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. 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 Sept. 8: The seven Day Devotional Candles, at the altar of our Lord, in the Saint Francis Adoration Chapel, are being offered for the following intentions: 1. Happy Birthday and thanksgiving to our Blessed Mother. 2. For Chuck and Jane Weber. 3. For our priests and religious that they may stay in Christ's grace and protection. 4. For Lucy. 5. For the Lord's blessing on Aidan for his 7th Birthday on September For the protection on the unborn. FLAME OF FAITH

13 Page 13 National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children Did you know that tens of thousands of aborted babies have been buried throughout the United States? On Saturday, September 14, solemn memorial services will be held at those gravesites as part of the "National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children.. The service in our area will take place at: RESURRECTION CEMETERY -- 1:00 p.m. 200 W. Romeo Rd, Romeoville GUESTS: Bishop Joseph Siegel, Jill Stanek MAP: Please come out September 14 and mourn the victims of abortion -- not just those children buried in these gravesites, but ALL those victims who have never received a proper burial. By participating in the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, you'll be ensuring that these children will not be forgotten by our nation. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY In today s Gospel, Jesus lays out the demands of following him, the great cost of discipleship. The Mission statement of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul states: Vincentians witness God s love by embracing all works of charity and justice...the Society makes no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ. Have you considered the call for help? By using the green envelopes found at the side and rear entrances to the church and chapel is one way to answer the call for help. We may be contacted at PRO-LIFE SPIRIT WEAR You will notice there is an insert in your bulletin for pro-life spirit wear. We are offering a variety of items especially designed for our parish!!! A perfect way to show you are a pro-life Catholic for the month of October, Respect Life Month or any time of the year. There will be many pro-life activities planned during respect life month so why stress about what to wear? Order yours today! Fall Festival Please join us as we celebrate our Fall Festival on: Tuesday, September 17 th Ss Peter & Paul Ministry Center Lower Level Mass at 10:00 am in the Holy Family Chapel Buffet Luncheon at 11:30 am with entertainment Cost is $9.00 Everyone is welcomed to attend. Please write your check to Ss Peter and Paul Church and send it to Deacon Michael Crowell in the parish office. Questions? Call Deacon Michael at (630) Attention Parishioners and Visitors ELIZABETH MINISTRY As Mary went in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth who was with a child to help and comfort her, so does our Elizabeth Ministry for all those who are in need. 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: or at: elizabeth_ministry@sbcglobal.net. Please consider spending an hour with our Lord. Adorers are needed for the following hours: Monday 6 pm Tuesday 3 am Tuesday 9pm Thursday 9am Friday 9am Saturday 9am Friday 7pm Friday 10pm Please consider visiting with our Lord at this time. Call Barb at or blandiak@gmail.com

14 Page 14 LEARN LATIN AT SSPP A beginners Latin Class is once again being formed at Saints Peter & Paul Parish and will begin on September 12 th. Whether you want to better understand the Latin/ Tridentine Mass, recite the Catholic prayers in Latin, chant hymns in Latin or just learn a new language this is a great and inexpensive opportunity. No prior language experience is needed. We begin with Catholic prayers and the Latin Mass, then segue into the text, and progress at a reasonable pace. When: Thursdays: 6:45pm to 8:00pm September 12 th December 12 th Trisha Tan, instructor Cost: Book $25 Class $25 For more information or to register for the class, contact: Deacon Roger Novak at or RNovak@SsPeterandPaul.net. American Heritage Girls Troop #0908 at SS Peter and Paul Parish, meets every second and fourth Monday of the month from 4:00-5:30PM. 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. Any girl, age 5-18 can be an American Heritage Girl. AHG has a multi-level structure, which means that girls from all levels comprise ONE Troop and meet together as a single troop on the same day. Badge work and certain activities are done within age appropriate groups (units). Home school, Public school and SS Peter and Paul students are welcome to join as well as girls from surrounding parishes. For more information, please contact Teresa Shoup tlshoup@outlook.com for more details.