Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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2 Page 2 Parish Staff Directory SS. PETER AND PAUL PARISH 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL (PHONE) (FAX) Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Website: Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization PRIESTS Father Thomas Milota, Pastor Father Raj Kocherla, Parochial Vicar Father Steven Borello, 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: Christine LaMourie Accounting Assistant: Rhonda Mucerino Facilities Manager: Frank Partipilo SCHOOL OFFICE... (PHONE) Principal: Karen Meskill.(FAX) NEW EVANGELIZATION Director: Sr. Sandra Zorko, OSF Administrative Asst/Webmaster: Denise Stephen 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 & Secretary / Worship Commission Jerry Buch, Administration Commission Cheri Obendorf, Religious Education Commission Saskhya Roache, Parish Life Representative Dick Pugliese, Christian Service Commission Tobias Schlueter, School Board Representative Stewart Mattson, 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, 11:00AM, 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 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 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 (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.) 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 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 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Please Make a Generous Gift Consider Pledging This weekend at each Mass we are privileged to participate in our diocesan-wide Commitment/In-Pew Weekend for the 2015 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). The CMAA is much different than a onetime special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a pledge and pay it in 10 payments. A significant gift to the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal will touch the lives of many others in a very positive way. The Annual Appeal provides a significant portion of the budget of our Diocese of Joliet. Most dioceses in the country conduct an appeal, once a year, to help with the costs of providing services and programs to their parishes and people. The Diocese of Joliet is no exception. As you prayerful consider a pledge to the CMAA, please reflect on God s gifts to you. He has given you all that you have. Your gifts to our parish, to the diocese, and to the work of the church throughout the world should be given in gratitude for the continuing gifts that God gives you. God extends His mercy to us each day, and you can be a part of Extending God s Mercy to others through the CMAA. Sometimes it is difficult to envision how one pledge can help an organization the size of our diocese, how it can make a real difference. But each pledge does make a difference, because all parishes participate in the campaign, and the gifts of many enable our diocese to deliver needed education, ministry, and services. Our combined gifts not only signify our gratitude to God, they glorify Him by enabling the work of our diocese. For those of you, who were unable to make a decision about your commitment this weekend, please prayerfully consider doing so online at jolietdioceseappeal.org or by returning a Commitment/In-Pew Weekend envelope to the parish next week. If you received a pledge form in the mail, you may return it via mail. After our parish exceeds its CMAA goal of $192,199 in paid pledges, 65% of any additional funds are returned for use in our parish. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response. A Message from our Pastor Dear Parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul, Lent - What should I do for Lent? Lent begins this Wednesday and the parish would like to give you a gift to guide your spiritual renewal during this Penitential season. We have included in the bulletin this week a stuffer with suggestions of what can be done in each of the three traditional categories of Lenten practice: Prayer, Penance and Almsgiving. Ash Wednesday All Masses on Ash Wednesday will be in the parish church and not in the Holy Family Chapel. Free Book for Lent This Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, Sr. Sandra's New Evangelization Team will be handing out copies of Archbishop Sartain's new book: "A Lenten Pilgrimage," while they last. The small book contains a short reflection for each day of Lent. We ask that each (continued on next page)

4 Page 4 (continued from previous page) family take only one copy and share or perhaps use it as a reflection before your meal together each day or as you all prepare to begin your day together. Each reflection will only take about 2 minutes and can be a wonderful way to set the spiritual tone for each day of Lent. If you would like more copies or you did not receive a copy, please log onto the "Our Sunday Visitor" webpage at Stations of the Cross and Fish Fry Fish Fry begins again this Friday! Please don't miss the best fish in town and thank you to our Knights of Columbus and all other supporters. Fish Fry begins at 5:00 pm in the Social Hall in the Ministry Center. Please do not forget that Stations of the Cross will be held in the parish church every Friday at 7 pm. Please join our Lord on His Way to Calvary. Parish Mission Trending for Eternal Life Father Douglas Martis will be offering our parish mission, preaching most of the Masses here on the weekend of March 1 st and speaking at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm on Monday, March 2nd, and Tuesday, March 3 rd. Father will address the theme Trending for Eternal Life: Daily life in the light of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Annual Appeal This week Bishop Conlon is speaking at all of the Masses at every parish in the Diocese. It is amazing how he is able to do that. Please contribute generously to the Annual Appeal. Our goal this year is $192,000 which is $10,000 higher than last year. Ministry Fair Please stop down at the Ministry Fair held after the 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am Masses. Visit with parishioners regarding the many wonderful ministries in which they are involved here at the parish. There will be refreshments after each of these Masses as well. Sisters of Saint Francis of the Martyr Saint George The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Martyr Saint George are speaking at all of the Masses this weekend. The Sisters of Saint Francis run hospitals and schools and will be telling us about religious life in their community. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to their mission. There will be envelopes in the pews next week. Please make checks payable to Saints Peter and Paul Parish but designate that the donation should go to the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Martyr Saint George on the envelope. There will be a dinner with the sisters held on Saturday evening for all those young women high school through young adult who might want to find out more about religious life. If you or someone you know may be interested in attending this dinner, please be in touch with Father Borello at the parish office. May Almighty God bless you and keep you. In Christ, Fr. Thomas A. Milota

5 Page 5 Mass Intentions ASH WEDNESDAY Saturday, February 14 Sts. Cyril and Methodius 6:45 AM For the Protection of the Unborn 8:00 AM Thomas Cory Vigil Masses for the 5:00 PM Thomas O Grady 6:30 PM Harry Day Sunday, February 15 6:30 AM Jerry Snider 8:00 AM Irene Sokolowski and Janina Konopka 9:30 AM Intentions of John and Suzan Panarese 11:00 AM Rose Berttucci 12:30 PM Ss Peter and Paul Parishioners 5:30 PM Becker Family (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Intentions of Natalie Berumen Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Harry Enslein 11:00 AM Margaret Froehlke Monday, February 16 6:45 AM Hedwig Adams 8:00 AM Poskonka Family 5:15 PM Intentions of Larry Murnen Tuesday, February 17 6:45 AM Purgatorial Society 8:00 AM Mary Holada (A) 5:15 PM John F. Naughton Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday 6:30 AM Bridget Pekala 8:00 AM Rita Joosten 10:00 AM Rose Berttucci (All School Mass) 12:00 PM Intentions of Mrs. McCarthy 5:15 PM Rodi Delano 7:00 PM Millicent Cahill Thursday, February 19 6:45 AM Anthony Partipilo 8:00 AM John Jeselnick (A) 5:15 PM Ann Pusich Friday, February 20 6:45 AM Theresa Fassl 8:00 AM Geraldine Knefel Saturday, February 21 6:45 AM Arturo Olivera 8:00 AM Julia Feriola (B) Vigil Masses for the First Sunday of Lent 5:00 PM Leona and Vincent Brummel 6:30 PM Richard C. Ruva, Sr. Sunday, February 22 First Sunday of Lent 6:30 AM Intentions of Natalie Berumen 8:00 AM Leo Kuefler 9:30 AM Brian Monaghan 11:00 AM Shirley Incaudo (B) 12:30 PM Mary Ivans (B) 5:30 PM Intentions of Cathy Becker (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Ss Peter and Paul Parishioners Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Dr. Donald Carducci and Family 11:00 AM Fr. Frank Vitus All School Mass An all school Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Wednesday, February 18th....is this Wednesday, February 18th. Masses with distribution of ashes will be celebrated at 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am (All School), 12:00 noon, 5:15pm and 7:00pm. **All Masses will be in the parish church. 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. PLEASE TAKE NOTE! Due to the sanctuary restoration, all weekday Masses, confessions and prayer services will be held in the Holy Family Chapel in the Ministry Center unless otherwise indicated. MASSES ON SUNDAYS AND SATURDAY EVENINGS WILL CONTINUE TO BE CELEBRATED IN THE PARISH CHURCH. **Confessions and Rosary on Tuesday evenings and all Ash Wednesday Masses will be held in the church.

6 Sixth Third Sunday Sunday in Ordinary of Advent Time February 15, 2015 Page 106 The New Evangelization To Jesus Through Mary Preparation for Total Consecration led by Father Steven Borello RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY FACTS DID YOU KNOW. The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary was founded in Belgium in 1609 by a young Englishwoman named Mary Ward, was suppressed in 1631, yet continued to quietly grow through its educational endeavors throughout Europe, finally receiving full approval in Four Evenings 7-8 pm Zuker Hall (lower level of the Jr High School) Meeting Dates Tues, Feb. 17; Thurs, Feb 26; Thurs, Mar. 12; & Tues, Mar 17 Culminating with a special Mass on the Annunciation of the Lord Wednesday, March 25, 2015 We Share Our Gifts PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING We will be using the book, PREPARATION FOR TOTAL CONSECRATION According to St. Louis de Montfort By Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions! For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, the weekly Sunday collection goal is $45,445. Fiscal Year-to-Date Information (as of ) Fiscal Year-to-Date Goal: $ 1,454,240 Actual Year-to-Date Collections Including Credit Cards: $ 1,494,694 Amount Above Goal: $ 40,454 Weekly Sunday Goal (based on 51 Sundays): $ 45,445 Class Fee (including book): $10.00 Register with Denise, or dstephen@sspeterandpaul.net February 8, 2015 Regular Collection: $ 36,668 February 2015 Credit Card Collection: $ 11,500 February 2015 ACH Collections: $ 2,500 February 8, 2015 Capital Reserve Gifts: $ Year-to-Date Capital Reserve Gifts: $ 16,891 Note: The parish will receive donations, usually by mail, with the request for the donation to be applied to Sunday offerings. Also, from time to time the parish will receive stock donations also designated to Sunday offerings. These donations would not be included in a specific Sunday offering collection total but are included in total year-to-date collections. MOMS GROUP 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 ssppmoms@gmail.com for more information on group events. MOMs Group is always excited to welcome new members!

7 Page 7 The New Evangelization Join us in the Ministry Center Social Hall after the 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am Masses for the annual parish Ministry Fair! Exhibits from dozens of parish groups and activities will be on display, more information on upcoming Parish events, and a chance to mingle with other parishioners. Catholic Book Sale Fair Trade Sale FOOD donuts after 8:00 & 9:30, pizza after 11:00 am. Stop in TODAY and see what s going on at Saints Peter & Paul!

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9 Page 9 Mark s Gospel Corner Today s Gospel, taken from Mark 1:40-45, recounts the healing of a leper who sought out Jesus to heal him. His faith is exhibited in his simple plea, If you wish, you can heal me. This is the third episode in just the first chapter where Jesus healed the sick. This healing is even more poignant as Leviticus required that the victim of leprosy be cast out of the community and announce to anyone nearby, Unclean, unclean! Beyond the physical pain endured were rejection, loneliness, and the hardship of living adrift. Jesus responds with pity, I do will it, and in an instant the leper is restored. The healing has overtones of an exorcism. In the original Greek, it says that Jesus became incensed, growled and immediately cast him out. Why would Jesus be incensed with this man s request, growl and cast him out? Jesus outburst is akin to His rebuke of the demon in Mark 1: And the wording cast him out is the same language used when Jesus casts out demons. Jesus anger is not directed at the man, but at the evil that brought about his suffering and rejection. Jesus casts out this plague in the same way that He casts out the devil because it is ultimately sin, original sin, which brought about sickness and death. Evil, suffering, and death are not the works of God but are the consequences of sin. As in the healing of Simon s mother-in-law, Jesus stretched out His hand, touched the man, and healed him. Under Jewish law to touch a leper is to touch the dead which makes one unclean. Jesus here will ritually embrace death to give him life. In the Passion He will experience death to give us eternal life. Jesus tells him to go and show himself to the priests because Jesus respects Jewish law and follows it. He also tells the man not to tell anyone what He has done for him, but the man goes and tells everyone so that Jesus can no longer go about freely. What a twist! The leper can now go about freely and announce the good news, while Jesus cannot. In turn, the message now goes beyond Galilee and even abroad. The Sacrament of Reconciliation heals us in an instant, restoring our relationship with God and the faith community, and it can also lead to reconciliation at home and with family. Once healed, how can we not go everywhere, even abroad proclaiming what God has done for us? If you have questions, Bob at marksgospelcorner@gmail.com. News from the Knights Pray With Us Knights of Columbus Council No E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL , 02-27, 03-06, Fridays KC Fish Fry (Tom Rogers) WORKERS NEEDED Saturday Pro-Life Rosary at Planned Parenthood 9:00 AM (John Zabinski) PRAYERS NEEDED Saturday 4th Degree Exemplification Tuesday Business Meeting 7:30 PM Monday Columbian Squires Meeting 7:00 PM 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, Alex Rechenmacher 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. ROSARY Come pray with us each Tuesday evening beginning at 7:30 PM. We will continue to meet in the parish church during the restoration. 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5: :2; Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

10 Page 10 Pray With Us GOD I STRETCH OUT MY HANDS TO YOU PSALM 143 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. St. Francis Chapel of Eucharistic Adoration Flame of Faith Candles Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51:10,17 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. LENTEN SUGGESTIONS: 1. Come and just sit with Jesus 2. Give Him ONE Hour each week 3. Visit with Jesus 10 minutes each day ST. FRANCIS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL Open any time of day or night Flame of Faith intentions for the week of Feb. 15: 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. For the protection of the unborn. 2. For all adorers to grow spiritually in this Lenten season. 3. For all the Holy Souls in purgatory, especially the most abandoned. 4. For all our priests and deacons. 5. For a special intention. 6. For the healing of Chris Bruni. FLAME OF FAITH Attention Parishioners and Visitors Please consider spending an hour with our Lord. Adorers are needed for the following hours: Sunday 12-1am Monday 1am Thursday 9am Thursday 11pm Friday 6pm Friday 7pm Saturday 2am Saturday 9am Please consider visiting with our Lord at this time. Call Barb at or blandiak@gmail.com MENS EVENING OF RECOLLECTION Whoever follows after Christ, the perfect man, becomes himself more of a man (Gaudium et Spes 41) We will host a Men s Evening of Recollection Monday, February 23rd, from 7:30 to 9:15 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. 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 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

11 Page 11 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, Lorraine Augspurger, Lorraine Babyar, Aldo Balzarini, Brindy Bartlett, Monica Barton, Bob Baumann, Alli Bayer, Maria Berman, Steven Bermes, Donna Booth, Rose Briceno, Ceal Brown, Evelyn Brown, Mary Brown, Deacon Ron Brown, Charles Bruce, Mary Bruce, Baby Charles Brumbalo, Rachel Bryan, Teresa Howe Caldwell, Natalia Carlos, Ann Carr, Peter Casey, Don Cassa, Colette Cerulla, Mary Beth Cesare, Lynn Chase, Baby Franco Colasante, Baby Santino Colasante, Mike Considine, Fortunato Cruz, Victoria Cruz, Scott Dawson, Deacon Lee Deatherage, William Dieter, Sr., Diane Dobbs, William Dobbs, Mary Dorn, Jean Drendel, Michelle Duppong, Karen Eggen, Josefa Encarnacion, Estela Encarnado, Arlene Esser, Maria Fairman, Charles Farrell, Thomas Farrell, Charles Faso, III, Marilyn Feder, Betsy Feliciano, Terry Fenwick, Theresa Feranec, Baby Leo Xavier Fife, Julie Flick, Richard Flick, Robert Flick, Fran Ford, George Franicevic, Mary Ann Freitag, Cardinal Francis George, Mary Ginnan-Renzas, Edward Goerling, Joe Gorman, Emmerence Greenberg, Rose Grimes, Nikki Gudall, Ted Gysan, Don Haas, Alison Hagen, Eileen Hawell, Sami Henderson, Constance Hennessy, Jacqualyne Hill, Gail Holmberg, Penny Holtz, Barb Hoyt, Bernie Hurd, Jan Janczak, Mark Jenkins, John Keenan, Laura Keistler, Marion Kenny, Michael J. Kerner, Winifred Kolar, Irene Korczyk, Mary Kouri, Maddie Kowalski, Nancy Kratville, Thomas Krauss, Kathleen Krutak, Ben Kujawa, Edmund Kurzawa, Jeanine LaBelle, Mark Landiak, Clarence Landorf Jr., Maureen Lange, Pierre Lebeau, Samantha Lent, Baby Michael Lietz, Vi Livernash, Maria Macedo, Monica Macedo, Joan Marchaterre, Rose Marks, Tom Mathern, Jeanette Prochorow McCann, David McCarthy, Margaret McDonnell, Patricia McEttrick, Joe McGinnis, Patrick Michel, Tom Mlyniec, Roger Mumper, Dan Murray, Cesar Naguit, Zeny Naguit, Mary Neis, Dennis Nielsen, Frank Nitti, Ann Nowak, Fr. James Nowak, Tommy O Grady, Matthew Ousterout, Jean Oxenreiter, Martha Pappadopoli, Daniel Parker, Ben Parrilli, Carolynn Pavini, Johanna Pawlak, Jim Peters, Kaylyn Peters, Child Peyton, John Pfeuffer, Patty Piekarczyk, Pat Pradel, Eva Prochorow, Walter Prochorow, Lisa Rakowski, Katie Rommel, Sharon Ruff, Peter Ruocco, Harrison Ruzicka, Donna Ryan, Patricia Rynne, Maria San Juan, Catherine Sawner, Charles Schenk, Rita Schmidt, Roger Schmith, Betty Scholp, Virginia Schultz, Ysabelle Simbol, Anna Skrzynecka, Sr. Aniceta Skube, O.P., Edward Slowik, Fr. Christopher Steinle, John Stewart, Tom Stone, Jim Streu, Dorothy Sullivan Allison Surin, George Svec, Mary Switt, Mark Szachnitowski, Eileen Szarek, Frances Tavernaro, Lugenia Thomas, Sheila Thornley, Jeannie Thorpe, Bernice Tokarski, Rebecca Tomsik, Tony Tortorello, Bernard Toussaint, Akiko Toyohara, Sharon Tworek, Christopher Vacek, Laine VanHoutan, Noah VanHoutan, Carmen Vasquez, Charles Villaseñor, Judy Vissepo, James Walsh, Boland Waters, Stephanie Watts, Frank Weidner, Cathy White, Dr. Michael White, Marie Williams, Douglas Wilson, Janice Wilson, Audrey Witnik, Robert Wold, Sylvia Wolfe, Rund Yaqoob, Rena Yarshen, Stephanie Young-Hayes, Bill Yudchitz, Deacon Kevin Zeeb, Jayne Zenker, Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, Mary Elizabeth Zink, Helen Zgoda. Newly added this week: Cheryl Augspurger, Chris Bruni, Bruce Fagan, Eulalia Grunig, Mary McCarty and Bambi Recker. 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 Pat Campbell, Steven Gyovai III, Olivia Martinez, Edward Randich, Pedro Soriano, Ryan Steffy and Sarah Wielgos. 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, , 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 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 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 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. Dan Steenstra Sgt. Nicole Finnigan Underwood U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Michael Caddigan Captain John J. Case Major Mary Cassidy Lt. Col. Richard Collage Captain Tom Crane Major Thomas E. Goerling Sgt. Anthony Gorup Sgt. Kellen Jones 1 Lt. Josh Laz Captain Stephen Laz Captain Aimee Laz Park PFC Christopher Pavini PFC Steven Powell Major Michael Predny 1st Lt. Andrew J. Prunty Captain Daniel Rickert 1st Lt. David Rickert Harrison Ruzicka, SPEC. 4 Sgt. 1st Class Pamela Schmecht PFC Jeremy See Captain Stephen Stoll SPC Robert Surran Sgt. Craig Vladika Captain Christopher White U.S. Army (cont d) 1st Lt. Eileen White U.S. Navy Lt. Ellen Bock Lt. Thomas Bock Ben Craig, AFW2 Captain Anthony Giglio Lt. Tom Kuhrt Commander Chris Kurgan Ensign Patrick Marsh Lt. Kaleb Moore Captain Debra Scheel Lt. Kasey Scheel Lt. Matthew Scheel Ensign Michael Schmitz U.S. Marine Corps LCPL Jonathan Bonus 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 To arrange a welcome home for your soldier or marine, contact Donna Morsovillo of Operation Welcome You Home at or donna@welcomeyouhome.org.

12 Page 12 Christian Service Happenings As we continue to explore the various charitable organizations assisted by the members of Ss. Peter and Paul parish, we present today a summary of one of Aurora s major organizations assisting the poor and homeless, which benefits from the donated resources of SSPP s parishioners. Those donations, overseen by the SSPP Christian Service Commission, assist Hesed House of Aurora and many other needy organizations, which will be discussed in future CSC articles. Thank you sincerely for your continued generosity in the Sunday Offertory collections. Hesed House is the second largest homeless shelter in the state of Illinois, caring for roughly 400 men, women and children each and every day. (A newly homeless person walks through the Hesed House front door every 8 1/2 hours.) Hesed house is one of only five shelters in the entire nation to offer a Comprehensive Resource Center (CRC) on its campus. This unique feature allows Hesed House to partner with dozens of local agencies to meet the basic needs of their guests and to help those guests overcome the barriers that led them into homelessness in the first place. The CRC case workers work one-to-one with our needy clients along with an instructor from Waubonsee College who teaches an employment skills class. Additional services available are addiction counseling, homeless prevention programs, aid in finding permanent housing, and Veterans assistance as 11% of Hesed house guests are veterans. Dental and vision assistance, outreach medical and health centers and private children s counseling are significant services provided by Hesed House along with legal assistance from lawyers of the Northern Illinois University School of Law and the Prairie State Legal services. Hesed House partners with local school districts and other area business groups who want to help their community. Hesed House facilities include after school programs, a computer lab, a bicycle repair shop, a fitness center and much more to encourage its clients to meet their current challenges. The mission of Hesed House if to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless and create an atmosphere of Hope for its needy clients. Hesed House is proud that it has over 6,000 volunteers from over 90 different organizations helping to further that mission. Tours are available, volunteers are welcome, and further information may be obtained at We extend a sincere thank you to the Ss. Peter and Paul parishioners for your past and continuing support in helping to end homelessness in the Fox Valley area. -- Submitted by: Mr. Tom Zimmerman, Asst. Development Director, Hesed House ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY In the Gospel today Jesus moved with pity touched the leper and healed him. Let us pray today for the grace to be generous with our gifts to help those who are suffering. By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you indeed put your faith into action as you bring healing to the poor, hungry and weeping. 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 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. The Peace and Social Justice Committee will be holding a Fair Trade Sale during the Ministry Fair on February 15 th, after the 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses, in the lower level of the Ministry Center. As part of Catholic Relief Services the Fair Trade Program creates opportunities to bring the values of our faith to bear in the marketplace and to help lift our brothers and sisters around the world out of poverty. We will have a small selection of beautiful handmade scarves, jewelry, baskets, and coffee and food items. Please stop by to visit us. We look forward to seeing you on February 15 th.

13 Page 13 Christian Service Happenings TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MINISTRY Please join us as we go to Drury Lane Theater to see We need more THM mentors, and training for new mentors will be offered in March. Please know that if you volunteer to become a THM mentor you will: receive 5 to 7 hours of Mentor Training, become part of a team of 3 mentors that includes at least one experienced mentor, and have the services of a Case Manager and much professional support from Bridge Communities. Your team will be assigned to one family and can meet with them on a flexible schedule during their 2-year journey to self-sufficiency. Please call Jack Flowers at to volunteer. Date: Wednesday March 18, 2015 Time: We ll meet at the Church parking lot at 10:45am and carpool from there. The luncheon starts at 11:30 and the show starts at 1:30. Cost: $49 per person Please make checks to Ss Peter and Paul Church and send them to Deacon Michael Crowell by 3/3/2015. Indicate your choice of entrée: Tilapia or Roast Sirloin. Also indicate whether or not you will be needing transportation to and from Drury Lane. Questions? Contact Deacon Michael at mcrowell@sspeterandpaul.net WANT TO HELP DO GOD S WORK? St. Thomas Parish is sponsoring another medical mission to Haiti on April 28 this year. A team is scheduled to leave that day for one week and needs some volunteers: Doctors, PA S, NPA S, RNS or Resp. Therapist in addition to 3 support staff (no medical experience needed). This is the tenth straight year of Christian service to some of the neediest and kindest people on earth. If you would like to help in any way, please contact Timothy J. Tyrrell, MD at TYRRELL5@AOL.COM. 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 6:30-8:00pm in the Ministry Center, Room 227, upper level. Contact Paulette Shea at if you have any questions. 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 her at: elizabeth_ministry@sbcglobal.net.

14 Thirty-Second Sixth Sunday Sunday in Ordinary Ordinary Time Time November February 15, 10, Page 14 CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF BRIDGE COMMUNITIES The North Central Piano Trio will perform on Sunday, February 15 th at 2pm at the First Congregational Church, 25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Receiving the benefits from the February 15th concert will be Bridge Communities, non-profit organization committed to empowering homeless families towards self-sufficiency. In Naperville, currently, it is providing housing and services to 32 families in partnership with nine churches and community organizations. For more details on the concert, call PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Waterleaf Women's Center National Birthright LOVE National Pregnancy Hotline National Adoption Hotline Rachel s Vineyard GIVE Natural Family Planning The Nurturing Network TNN-4MOM Crisis Pregnancy BABY NO-ABORT Woman s Choice Services Project Gabriel Join us for a seminar for women! What marriage is and why it matters: What reason and social science can tell us. Come and listen as Melissa Moschella, Ph.D., expertly guides us to the very heart of this truth which we are constantly challenged to define and defend in our pluralistic society. Thursday, February 19, :00-9:00 p.m. Wheaton Park District Community Center 1777 South Blanchard Rd, Wheaton, IL (Light Refreshments will be served.) Melissa Moschella graduated from Harvard College, has a Master's in Philosophy from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, and received her Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University. Currently she is the Myser Fellow at Notre Dame's Center for Ethics and Culture, and an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America. Her articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New York Daily News, National Review and The Public Discourse. She is also a regular contributor to EWTN News Nightly. For questions Larissa Zinkus at larissaganem@hotmail.com or call