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1 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 1 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE CHURCH: Saturday: 5:00 & 6:30 PM Sunday: 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM; 12:30, 5:30 (Tridentine), & 8:00 PM HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL: Sunday: 9:30 & 11:00 AM Childcare is offered during these Masses. Call WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Monday - Saturday: 6:45 & 8:00 AM Monday - Thursday: 5:15 PM First Friday: 12:00 PM 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 in the Church MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Wednesdays at 7:45 AM RESPECT LIFE ROSARY: Wednesdays following the 8:00 AM Mass Do not be called Master ; you have but one master, the Christ. The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted. - Matthew 23:1-12 VESPERS & BENEDICTION: Thursdays at 6:00 PM (Adoration Chapel) RECONCILIATION: Tuesdays: 11:00 AM (Holy Family Chapel) and 7:00 PM (Church) No 11:00 AM 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 10:30 AM on the 4th Saturday of the month in the Holy Family Chapel.) 36 North Ellsworth Street Naperville, Illinois Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization Visit Ss. Peter and Paul s New Website

2 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 2 Readings For The Week Saturday, November 4 (St. Charles Borromeo) 6:45 AM For reparation 8:00 AM Ken Kahoun Vigil Masses for The 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners 6:30 PM Robert G. Resch Sunday, November 5 The 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Jerry Dusek (B) 8:00 AM Joseph Gerten II 9:30 AM Mary Caddigan 11:00 AM Sangeetha Devadas 12:30 PM Frank (A), Amalia (A), Oscar, Karl, Emma & Jacob Pribil and Karolina Hodel 5:30 PM Charles Roy & Rosemary Kennedy (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Intentions of the innocent 11:00 AM Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners Monday, November 6 6:45 AM James Ackerman 8:00 AM Joan Nilles 5:15 PM Brendan Gallagher Tuesday, November 7 6:45 AM Edward Schmitt Sr. 8:00 AM Raymond James McGowan 5:15 PM Deceased members of Legion of Mary Wednesday, November 8 6:45 AM June and Anthony Mrozinski 8:00 AM Intentions of the Bruni family 5:15 PM Joseph Sagen Thursday, November 9 (The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica) 6:45 AM Intentions of the Gerdes & Mrozinski families 8:00 AM Mary Graham (B) 5:15 PM John Zbylicki (B) Friday, November 10 (St. Leo the Great) 6:45 AM Toni Cooper 8:00 AM Intentions of Marilyn C. Goy Saturday, November 11 (St. Martin of Tours) 6:45 AM Living and Deceased Veterans 8:00 AM Living and Deceased Veterans Vigil Masses for The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Robert B. Piper (A) 6:30 PM Shirley Roe Sunday, November 12 The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Intentions of Dan and Eva Payne (40th Wedding Anniversary) 8:00 AM William C. Zima, Sr. 9:30 AM Kathy Moran 11:00 AM Sangeetha Devadas 12:30 PM Rose Malecki (A) 5:30 PM Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Thomas O Donnell Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM James Mulvenna 11:00 AM Thomas O Donnell Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 [13-14]; Mt 25:1-13 Saints Peter and Paul School Reminder Friday, November 10th - 8:00a.m. All School Mass Book of the Deceased Beginning November 1 st until the end of the month, we remember in a special way and pray for all those who have died, especially among our friends and family. Located near the Pieta statue at the back of the church is a register where you are welcome to write the names of your deceased friends and relatives. We will include a special petition at all of our Masses during the month of November for those whose names are listed in this book. Veterans Day Mass and Reception In appreciation for their service and sacrifice, the students and staff of SS Peter and Paul parish school cordially invite veterans of our parish to celebrate Mass with us on Friday, Nov. 10th, at 8:00a.m. Following Mass, there will be a reception for our veterans in the Ministry Center Social Hall. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 7th, by sending an to: nbell@sspeterandpaulschool.com.

3 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 3 A Message from our Pastor Dear Parishioners, Oktoberfest Thank you to Kelly Heffron, the Knights of Columbus, our Parish Life Committee, New Evangelization Committee and all the many volunteers who helped make a wonderful first Oktoberfest and Trunk or Treat here at the parish. Special thanks go to Dick Pugliese and members of the Naperville Community band for the great German music, and to Goose Island for donating all of the beer. Even in the midst of the cold and the wind, we had more than 300 people and fun was had by all. We look forward to next year. Thank you! Thank you to the parish for the returns thus far in our Stewardship Campaign. We still have a way to go to reach our goal, but many have responded. Thank you! Please keep it up. May Almighty God bless you and keep you. In Christ, Fr. Thomas A. Milota Do you want to be an Altar Server? Altar servers enhance the quality of liturgical celebrations by serving the priest at Mass and other liturgies. This is great way to learn more about the Mass and to take an active role in the Church family. Boys and girls, 4th grade and older, are invited to join the altar serving ministry. Our next training sessions will be held on MONDAY, November 13th and MONDAY, November 20th at 6:30pm in the church. The training sessions will last one hour. New servers are required to attend two training sessions before they can begin the shadowing portion of the training process. Parents, please accompany your child to one of the meetings for a short informational session. If you have questions, please contact Deacon Michael Crowell at: mcrowell@sspeterandpaul.net.

4 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Waiting for Our Eucharistic King with Sister Marie Isaac & Sister Felicia Marie Join us for our annual women s night as we ready ourselves for the coming season. Monday Dec 4, 2017 Register by November 30th online at or call Denise at Table hostesses are always needed. A table hostess provides a table centerpiece, place-settings and a dessert for 1 table. For more information, please call Denise Page 4

5 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 5 Fr. Thomas Milota, Ray Jones, and Saints Peter and Paul Parish cordially invite you to: The Twenty-First Annual Light the Way A celebration of parish family and friends, featuring complimentary cocktails and food serving stations, holiday music, and an auction of Christmas treasures. Thursday, December 7, 2017 Cress Creek Country Club 1215 Royal St. George, Naperville IL 7:00pm - 9:30pm The proceeds from this year s Light the Way will be used to support the Saints Peter and Paul charitable outreach through the Parish Christian Service Ministry. Saints Peter and Paul offers ministerial support to expectant mothers, the unborn, the homeless and homebound, the poor, the elderly, the infirm, the dying and the bereaved, and to youth and young adults; and supports financially more than 30 charitable causes within the community and beyond. Admission donation: $100 per person Please respond with this form or call the Parish Office at by Nov. 30, Sponsors and Auction Items Welcomed! Saints Peter and Paul Light the Way RSVP Food serving stations and open bar ($100 per person donation) # attending Please reserve a table of 10 for $1,000. $ total $ total The following will be in attendance: Name(s): Telephone: (for preview of auction items): (Dinner seating will be reserved for each guest. If you would like to be seated at a particular table, please indicate your preference on this reservation card. I would like to be a Light the Way sponsor for $1,000. Regretfully, I will not be able to attend. Please accept the enclosed contribution to help the cause of Light the Way $ Please make your check payable to Saints Peter and Paul Church, and indicate in the memo for Light the Way

6 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 6 Mary Kay Kleist from CBS visits SSPP We were fortunate to have Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist from CBS come to Saints Peter and Paul School and give a delightful presentation. Students in kindergarten through 5th grade learned about reporting the weather, safety tips, and how weather affects us from the veteran weather expert. Ms. Kleist shared her academic and career path that led her to CBS Chicago. After the assembly, Ms. Kleist moved outside for the 11a.m. live broadcast from the mobile weather lab where several of our students were on air and helped her to report the weather. It was a fun and educational event. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School Kindergarten Open House Parents and preschoolers are invited to attend a Kindergarten Open House. These one-hour programs, which will take place in the Kindergarten classrooms, are scheduled for Thursday, November 9th at 6:30pm, Friday, November 17th at 9:30am, and Sunday, January 28th at 10:45am. We encourage any parent who will have a child entering kindergarten in the next year or two to attend. Attendees will meet administrators, teachers, and current parents. Prior to a tour, there will be an overview of the kindergarten year and attendees will have an opportunity to have questions answered. Please plan to come to one of these informative presentations to learn about the many advantages of a Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School education. Kindly RSVP to Meg Olsen, Marketing and Enrollment Director, at: molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.com. If you are interested in learning more about Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, please contact Meg Olsen, Marketing and Enrollment Director, at molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.com or Preschool Pals Program Our Preschool Pals Program is going strong. Nearly every Wednesday of the school year from 9:00am to 10:00am we gather preschool children for a fun hour of crafts, games, stories, sing-a-longs and a treat. Preschoolers (along with a parent) are invited to join us in the lower level of the Ministry Center to meet friends and have a great time. Upcoming dates for Preschool Pals are November 8th, 15th, 29th, December 6th and 13th. Kindly RSVP to Meg Olsen at molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.com for one or more of the events. Please RSVP at least two days prior to the event.

7 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 7 Young at Heart You are missed The Four Last Things by Fr. Michael Schmitz Fr. Mike Schmitz is one of the leading Catholic speakers in the Church today. Fr. Mike tackles four very difficult topics in this exceptional presentation: Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell. Listen to this talk and finally get the answers to the question: "What Happens When I Die?" In his ever engaging and witty style, Father Mike answers the tough questions about Life and Death. I could listen to this talk over and over again for greater insights on Heaven and our purpose on this earth. Jill - Sycamore, IL Fr. Michael did a fantastic job engaging the listener and adding humor to his educational and informative talk. I have already shared this with family and friends and listened to it more than once. Informative, humorous and engaging! Hunter - Saugus, CA I loved Fr. Mike's engaging style and personal touch. He brings joy and hope to the talk. This talk helped me to clarify some things about heaven, hell, and judgment that I did not understand. I am a youth minister and use several of the concepts from this talk with youth. James - Scottsdale, AZ ** Please make the minimum donation if possible** WHERE: Golden Corral 4070 E. New York Avenue Aurora (across Rte 59) WHEN: First Monday of each month at NOON COST: Minimal ($8 - $12) WHY: To enjoy good food and good people. ALL YOU CAN EAT! SEE YOU SOON! The Saints Peter and Paul Book Club invites you to join us for the adventuresome and interesting reading of: Four Women Doctors of the Church: Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux by Mary T. Malone Orbis Books Where: Saints Peter and Paul Evangelization Center (corner of Benton and Brainard Streets) DO YOUR ROSARIES NEED REPAIR? Drop them off at the Parish Office during regular office hours, tagged with your name and phone number. You ll receive a call when the work has been completed. When: Monday mornings from 9:15-11:00am November 6 - December 11 Book can be ordered at Barnes & Noble or through Amazon. Please Remember... We need your help in order to keep our Parish Registry up-to-date. When you move, please let us know if you plan on staying as a parishioner. Thank you.

8 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 8 Saints Peter and Paul Young Adults Youth Group Upcoming Events Bowling Night All students from 8 th to 12 th grade are invited to Bowlero on Friday, November 10 th for a night of bowling and fellowship! Bowlero is located at 1515 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL. Permission form and $15 are due November 7 th. This includes 90 minutes of unlimited bowling, shoes, pizza, soft drinks, and a $5 game card. For a permission form and information contact Jared at jrutnicki@sspeterandpaul.net or Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed The answer when teens ask, Why do I have to go to Mass? Teens today are surrounded by distractions: music fills their ear buds, while tweets and posts are constantly checked and updated. They have been conditioned to fill any void or silent moment with noise and stimulation. So instilling an appreciation and enthusiasm for the Mass can be a challenge. Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed is a study on the Mass for teens that features powerful cinematography, inspiring presenters, and engaging workbook resources. Altaration uses humor, stories, and small group discussion to capture your teen s attention and instill in them a deep and lasting love for the Mass. Join us for Altaration in The Teen Zone beginning November 6 at 7pm and continuing every Monday through December 18. For more information or to register for the study, call Jared at or jrutnicki@sspeterandpaul.net. Young Adult Events Save the Date! Saturday, December 2 nd 5pm Mass and Game Night Friday, December 8 th Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass and Christkindlmarket Market Christmas Giving Tree Please join fellow parishioners as we share our blessings with those in need. This year s parish giving tree will support children and families from very worthy organizations. Families with Children with Disabilities This group supports special needs children and their families. Transitional Housing families Specific to SSPP. Family Shelter Service s Families This organization supports men, women and children in crisis situations due to abuse. St. Vincent De Paul Our parish SVDP organization provides gifts and support to many of our parish s families. HOW YOU CAN HELP 1. Choose a Tag from our tree 2. Purchase the Item(s) 3. Wrap the Item(s) and attach the original tag 4. Add a gift tag or write on the gift from Santa 5. Place the wrapped gift under the Giving Tree or in the box next to the tree by DECEMBER 9 th /10 th ** **The deadline for returning gifts for these organizations is early enough that we can organize and deliver the gifts in a timely manner for their Christmas celebrations. We appreciate your understanding and generosity in meeting this early deadline! Pray for our recipients and all those in need! Enjoy a Blessed Christmas Please Note: The Adoration Committee also sponsors another Giving Tree located in the Adoration Chapel, which supports other worthwhile causes. Find us on Facebook at Sts. Peter and Paul Young Adults Want to be included on the Young Adult s? Contact Tiffany Pyle at tpyle@sspeterandpaul.net.

9 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 9 Parish Offertory Envelopes Thank you for your continued generosity and support through the use of the parish offertory envelopes. Offertory envelope packets include two months of offertory envelopes and should be received prior to the first Sunday of the new two month period. For example, the November and December offertory envelope packets should be received no later than November 5th. Also, the envelope packets include the first Sunday of the next two month period. You should receive your offertory envelopes no later than the first Sunday in the following months. November (November/December envelopes, including first Sunday of January) January (January/February envelopes, including first Sunday of March) March (March/April envelopes, including first Sunday of May) May (May/June envelopes, including first Sunday of July) July (July/August envelopes, including first Sunday of September) September (September/October envelopes, including first Sunday of November) If you do not receive your envelopes at least by the first Sunday of the month for the next set of envelopes, please call the Parish Office at PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity and support. For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, the weekly Sunday collection budget is $45,877 (based on 51 Sundays) OCTOBER 2017 Sunday Collections Year-to-Date compared to Budget - Surplus / (Deficit) $ (58,399) Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Naperville, IL Part-Time Custodian Position Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Naperville, IL, is seeking a Parttime Custodian reporting to the Facilities Manager. This position would work 29 hours per week in the afternoons and evenings. Days and weekends would be on an as needed basis. The position is responsible for providing custodial services inside and outside all of the parish and school buildings. Duties include: moving items from building to building (ex. boxes, tables, etc.), setting up rooms in the Ministry Center and schools for meetings or events, painting as needed, minor electrical and plumbing repairs, snow removal, general landscaping and general cleaning of parish offices and bathrooms (emptying trash, spot mopping and vacuuming, and monitoring bathrooms for needed supplies). Individual should be a practicing Catholic and display a true Christian example of patience, compassion and understanding. Individual must be able to communicate in a professional, positive and supportive manner at all levels with the parish and school. Individual should demonstrate ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently according to needs. Must be able to lift and stand for long periods of time. Also, honor and maintain absolute confidentiality both at work and away from work in regard to any and all parish business. This is an hourly, part-time, non-exempt position by definition of the U.S. Department of Labor, and as such, requires a working presence on the job of no more than 29 hours in a given week as scheduled by the Facilities Manager. Overtime will only be used with approval of the Facilities Manager. Time away from the job must be approved in advance (except for illness) by the Facilities Manager or their designee. Send resume to LPozek@sspeterandpaul.net. Actual Fiscal Year-to-Date Average Sunday Collections (18 Sundays) $ 42,633

10 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 10 Christian Service Happenings And More Saint Vincent de Paul In the Gospel today, we hear the good news that when we keep our focus on God and serve one another, God exalts us! As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them. 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 SSPP Naperville Knights of Columbus invite you to the 18th Annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 2nd 7:00a.m. until Noon SSPP Ministry Center We will be serving: sausage, ham, pancakes w/ warmed strawberries and/or spiced apples, milk, and a variety of juices and coffee Adults: $7.50 Seniors $5.00 Students 9-12: $5.00 Students K-8: $4.00 Preschoolers: Free Tickets can be purchased at the door. (cash & checks accepted) The SSPP Home & School Association will again be sponsoring The Secret Santa Shop for your children s Christmas shopping. Come and relax and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Santa. Socialize. All are welcome to attend, so please invite a friend or two and make this one of your Holiday Traditions. NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS Knights of Columbus Council No E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL Tuesday, 11/7: Business Meeting 7:30pm Saturday, 11/18: Rosary at Planned Parenthood 9:00am (Alex Rechenmacher) - Prayers Needed Sunday, 11/19: Christ the King Mass SSPP 11:00am (George McConaghy) Friday, 11/24: SSPP Creche set-up 9:00am-Noon (George Flannery) - Volunteers Needed 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 Zabinski at or our Membership Director, Nick Thompson at The Kaycee Cub Hall is available for parties and meetings. The Naperville Knights of Columbus meets there on the first Tuesday every month. 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 Kaycee Club Hall. Transitional Housing Ministry Help Wanted The Transitional Housing Ministry is anticipating a need for new volunteer mentors in Mentors are trained to work with families in the program and help them develop life skills to achieve and maintain their self-sufficiency. Would you like to learn more? Call Jack Flowers at The proceeds from this event benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Services.

11 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 11 Matthew s Gospel Corner Today s Gospel from Matthew 23:1-12 is mirrored after the condemnation of the scribes in Mark 12:38-40: In the course of his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greet ings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets. They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation. 1 Here, at the beginning of Matthew Chapter 23, Jesus also accuses the Pharisees of hypocrisy while ending the chapter with the accusation of murder the Pharisees go from bad to worse. 2 Jesus directs the message to His disciples and the crowd, reminding us of its application to those who wish to follow Him. By acknowledging that the scribes and Pharisees occupy the seat of Moses, He recognizes their teaching authority but rejects their failure to live out the Law and the Prophets: As their words attest, the scribes and Pharisees know the truth and often teach it, but they do not live the truth. 3 In the first reading the Prophet Malachi, writing 516 years before the birth of Christ, condemns the Levite priests: You have turned aside from the way, and have caused many to falter by your instruction (Mal 2:8). Similarly, Christ condemns the scribes and the Pharisees who have laid a heavy burden on others shoulders with no intention of carrying it themselves or lifting so much as a finger to help them. 4 The Pharisees burdened others and exaggerated religious practices so that they might be applauded for pious show. 5 They feigned humility but sought out the favored place at table and in the Temple. They enjoyed the praise of men, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation Rabbi (teacher) (Mt 23:8). Now, contrast the scribes and the Pharisees with the example of St. Paul in today s second reading: With such affection for you, we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our very selves as well, so dearly beloved had you become to us. You recall, brothers and sisters, our toil and drudgery. Working night and day in order not to burden any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. (1 Thes 2:7-9,13) Jesus tells His disciples to listen to the Pharisees but not imitate them. Those who wish to follow Him must serve the rest. He tells them, Let no one among you be called father, teacher, or master, so they might recognize that all authority derives from God the Father. Fathers, teachers, or masters must be the servants of others, not lording over them, not seeking recognition, for whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted (Mt 23:12). Does Jesus really forbid us from these terms for our earthly father, teachers, and superiors? No, persons are called father, for example, 124 times in the New Testament, and Jesus himself referred to others as father: What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? (Lk 11:11). St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, calls Abraham the father of the people of Israel (Acts 7:2). St. Paul calls Abraham the father of faith (Rom 4:12) and calls himself the spiritual father of those he brought to Christ: I became your father in Christ Jesus through the Gospel. Therefore be imitators of me. For this reason I am sending you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord (1 Cor. 4:15-16). St. Paul understood that earthly fatherhood is a sharing in the Fatherhood of God (Eph. 3:14-15) 7. Jesus does not prohibit recognizing our earthly father or referring to priests as our spiritual fathers; rather, He demands that those who share in God s Fatherhood nurture, protect, and guide those in their care and walk humbly before God. He demands the same of those called teachers and superiors. 1 Most scripture scholars assert that Mathew relied upon Mark s Gospel as well as a collection(s) of sayings of Jesus in writing his Gospel. Mark s Gospel also provides the general framework for Luke s Gospel. 2 Davies and Allison, Matthew International Critical Commentary, p Ibid. p Ibid. p Ibid. 6 Fr. Mario P. Romero, Unabridged Christianity, pp. 2-3 (excellent resource for Catholic apologetics). 7 Ibid. For more information about Matthew s Gospel Corner, Robert.J.Schuhriemen@gmail.com

12 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 12 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: Kristine Agnich Loretta Agnich Kelsey Allen Manuel O. Alonzo Marlene Annerino Thomas Arra Barnabas Barretto Alli Bayer Lorraine Blackburn Matt Bloodgood Luciana Bodero Dona Bootz Patricia Botello Sam Brewster Rose Briceno Ceal Brown Evelyn Brown Charles Bruce Mary Bruce Catherine Bruck Chris Bruni D Arcy Bruni Rachel Bryan Ruth Burnes JoAnn Cannizzaro Don Cassa Colette Cerulla Gloria Cervany Mary Beth Cesare Casey Cherry Dan Condon Kathy Condon Joe Condon Michael Condon Catherine Corn Mary Davis Scott Dawson Anthony Dean Edward Dean Paul DeMuro Teogenes Diores Mary Dorn Inez Dreger Donald Drever Erica Drew Kevin Drew Louise Dubnik Karen Eggen Charles Farrell Thomas Farrell Don Feldott Theresa Feranec Bill Ferguson George Franicevic Mary Ann Freitag Trish Gannon Rafael Garcia Charlie Gard Susan Gardner Maria Gargol Pat Geary Lucas Gerber Mr. Gladwin Joe Gorman Ronald Grassi Marynell Greer Nikki Gudall Don Haas Dennis Habbley Sue Hall Don Hargis Wayne Harrison Mary Beth Harmon Wayne Harrison Katherine Hayes Judy Healy Sami Henderson Gloria Hermes Mark Herwaldt Scott Hichew Penny Holtz Fr. Slawomir Ignasik Charlie Ingrassia Paul Ingrassia Frank Iori Abraham Isaac Carol Jablonsky Margaret Jablonsky Stanley Jagiello Jan Janczak Georgianne Katek John Kennedy Erminia Kieback Marion Kinney Laura Kochel Kevin Konvalinka Janet Kopacz Suzanne Krauss Thomas Krauss Rose Kupsche Ed Kurazawa Father Roger Kutzner Rosemary Krystek Jeanine LaBelle Robert Laing Beverly Leannais Michele Letizia Ken Lietz Mary Lietz Michael Lietz Mary Ellen Ligas Noah Lindsay Rita Lisson Vi Livernash Marge Loehrke Grayson Scott Long Tom Lubecki Maria Macedo Monica Macedo Joan Marchaterre Rose Marks Michael Marra Sam Marra Jr. Luisa Matta Benjamin Mauloff Lori Maxwell Aurora Bredith Mayor Jeanette P. McCann Scott McNally Fr. Vytas Memenas James Mikolay Mikel Mikolay Doreen Million Fr. Elias Mills Betty Lou Milota Ted Minassian Roy Mitchell Barb Moceri Rosa Montoya Kathy Moran Avila V. Moreno Marie Morgan Diane Mrizek Armando Navar Maria Suong Nguyen Eugene Niziolek Mercedes Niziolek Ryan Novak Ann Nowak Fr. James Nowak Kathleen O Brien Nicole O Brien Nancy O Hara James O. Olimpiada We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family and friends on the deaths of: Father John Kenny CSP, Robert Feely, Bernard Brucher Prayer Intentions Margaret O Malley Alissa Osslund Matthew Ousterout Richard Palermo Susan Pankow Jos Panny Maricar Penamante Dorothy Pfeuffer John Pfeuffer Carolyn Preston Kate Preston Shiela Prue Deacon Ed Ptacek Carson Pytell Sharon Pworek Bella Raffin Ray Ragusa Charles Rankin Laverne Rasmussen Mary Rauch Al Rechenmacher Max Reitzel Sylvia Richter Laura Rott Harrison Ruzicka Cindy Ryan Mary Sagen Maria San Juan Catherine Sawner Roger Schmith Dr. Patty Schupfer Chuck Schweiger Mary Anna Shackleford Mary Grace Shane Brian Shaughnessey Debra Shea Terry Shoup Ella Siears Ysabelle Simbol Joan Skapy Irene Slowik Edward Slowik Caryl Steimel Paul Steiner John Stewart Tom Stone Jim G. Super Joel Super Mary Switt Mark Szachnitowski Frances Tavernaro Jeannie Thorpe John Thorpe Burt Toepp Bernice Tokarski Akiko Toyohara Roz Turner Sharon Tworek Christopher Vacek Edwin Valle Diane Varner David Velez Charles Villaseñor Martha Vinson Marge Weiss Michael Weller Marie Williams Janice Wilson Sylvia Wolfe Margaret (Posey) Young Armando Yparraguirre Ricardo Yparraguirre Geri Yudchitz Deacon Kevin Zeeb Jayne Zenker Helen Zgoda Mary Elizabeth Zink PRAYING FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED If you wish to have the name of a family member or friend included in the Petition for the Sick, which is read at weekend Masses, you must call the Parish Office by 9:00a.m. on the Friday before. Your loved one s name will automatically be added onto 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 the following Monday, so the name may be included with the sick list in the bulletin. Call the Parish Office at to add, remove or keep a name on the sick list. Any names received after 9:00a.m. on the Friday will be included in the following weekend s prayers. Deceased loved ones who are buried by 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 9:00a.m. on Friday. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Burns 2nd Lt. Daniel Caddigan Captain Nick DuPre Major Frank Girdwain Sgt. Mike McDonnell Sr. Airman Steve McDonnell Lt. Theodore M. Jackson Sgt. Zachary McKenty Captain Scott Paeth Sr. Airman Daniel Shea Senior Airma n Amanda Shea Sgt. Dan Steenstra U.S. Army Captain Michael Caddigan Captain John J. Case Major Mary Cassidy Lt. Col. Richard Collage Major Tom Crane SPC Nick Gedvilas Major Thomas E. Goerling Sgt. Anthony Gorup SPC Jarred Hampton Lt. Col. Sean Hermick Sgt. Kellen Jones 1 Lt. Josh Laz Captain Stephen Laz Captain Aimee Laz Park 2 Lt. Connor Mulhere SPC 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 Please Remember in Prayer our Men and Women Serving in the Military U.S. Army (cont d) SPC Robert Surran Sgt. Craig Vladika Major Eileen Cassidy U.S. Navy LCDR Thomas Bock LCDR Tom Kuhrt Captain Anthony Giglio Commander Michael Jelinek Commander Chris Kurgan Lieutenant JG Patrick Marsh Lt. Dustin Flaum Lt. Kaleb Moore Lt. Kasey Scheel Lt. Matthew Scheel Ensign Michael Schmitz U.S. Marine Corps Major Kevin Bowler Captain Donald J. Carlsen CWO2 John Crites Sgt. Richard DiBiaso PFC Jonathon Dragovan Sgt. Luke Focer LCPL Ryan Goralski 2nd Lt. Eric Hovey Sgt. Ivan Karamysev Major Pete Keough Gy Sgt. Conor Mahoney LCPL Matthew Prasse Corporal Joseph Taylor Staff Sgt. Marcin Tutaj U.S. Coast Guard P.D. John McNellis B.M.3 Andrew Parent 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.

13 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 13 Pray With Us COME AND ADORE HIM IN THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT... Visit our Saint Francis Adoration Chapel - Open 24/7 Please consider visiting with our Lord at these times. Call Barb at or blandiak@gmail.com. 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 This Week 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 Holy Souls in purgatory. 2. For the intentions of our Holy Father. 3. For complete healing of all troubled marriages. 4. For the protection of the unborn. 5. For all of our Priests and Deacons. 6. For all our Seminarians and Religious. PRAYER NETWORK Sunday 11am Saturday 7pm Saturday 10pm Sit quietly and just be in the presence of God. Think of a visit to the Blessed Sacrament as coming to see your best friend. Instead of talking to the Lord, try listening to what He wants to tell you. EVENING PRAYER AND BENEDICTION Please join us for Evening Prayer (Vespers) and Benediction, held every Thursday at 6:00p.m. in the St. Francis Adoration Chapel. FLAME OF FAITH November VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR Remember these men and women in your daily prayers Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious in the Diocese of Joliet 5 Brs. Pierre St. Raymond, Thomas Dominic Vance, John Vietoris, FSC Robert Carroll, Lawrence Fidelius, Raphael Suthrland, Kevin Coffey O.Carm 6 Frs. Dong Bui & Thomas Cargo 7 Dcns. Duane Wozek, Richard Yarshen, Ronald Yurcus, Terrence Zarembka, Robert Ziomek 8 Srs. Elaine Teders, Janet Tucci, Therese Tusek, Juanita Regine Ujcik, Helen Vahling, Rita Vahling, Loretta Vetter, Anthony Wagner OSF 9 Frs. Michael Magiera FSSP Andrew Davy, Walter Dziordz, Anthony Kelpsas, Matthew Lamoureux MIC 10 Frs. Santos Castillo & Robert Coleman 11 Timothy Nickels (Deacon Candidate) Rosary Come pray with us on Tuesday evenings 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 sspprosary@gmail.com or come to the Tuesday Rosary to add your intention. Legion of Mary at Saints Peter & Paul You are invited to join us in praying the rosary and devotional prayers in the spirit of faith and in union with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Meetings are Tuesdays at 6:00pm in the Ministry Center. Contact Paulette Shea at or Deacon Roger at Please call Jay Albarran at

14 November 5, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 14 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL (PHONE) (FAX) Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:00PM Website: Facebook: SS Peter and Paul PRIESTS Father Thomas Milota, Pastor Father Maciej Stelmach, Parochial Vicar Father Marek Herbut PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Ron Brown Deacon Michael Crowell Deacon Will Marrero Deacon Kevin Neis Deacon Roger Novak Deacon Thomas Rehak Deacon Joe Verdico PARISH OFFICE Pastor s Administrative Asst: Jessica Payne Office Administrator: Annmarie Baughman Bulletin Editor: Cynthia Kennedy BUSINESS OFFICE Finance Manager: Tom Boler Accountant: Christine LaMourie Accounting Assistant: Rhonda Mucerino Facilities Manager: Louis Pozek SCHOOL OFFICE... (PHONE) Principal: Karen Meskill... (FAX) NEW EVANGELIZATION Director: Tiffany Pyle Administrative Asst/Webmaster: Denise Stephen RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE ATTENDANCE (FAX) Director of Religious Education & Children s Ministry: Theresa Pratt Parish Staff Directory Associate Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry: Jared Rutnicki Office Manager: Peggy Partipilo RE Administrative Assistant: Debbie Mulay SACRED WORSHIP Director of Sacred Music: Matthew S. Sprinkle Administrative Assistant: Pam Vose Liturgical Ministries Coordinator: Deacon Michael Crowell SERVICE MINISTRY Director: Deacon Joe Verdico PARISH NURSE / PASTORAL MINISTRY Paulette Shea SENIOR SERVICES Deacon Joe Verdico, Communion Call Coordinator Paulette Shea, Parish Nurse Sr. Sandra Zorko, OSF, Young at Heart Director NURSERY COORDINATOR Donna Widmann WEDDING COORDINATOR Pam Adamski PERPETUAL ADORATION VOIC x2442 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelly Heffron, President / Parish Life Commission Terry McHugh, Vice President / Worship Commission Dick Pugliese, Secretary / Christian Service Commission Thomas Gavin, Administration Commission Cheri Obendorf, Religious Education Commission Steve Obendorf, New Evangelization Commission Tobias Schlueter, School Board Representative Sarah Bogusz, Member at Large Barb Hoyt, Member at Large Scott Jenkins, Member at Large Stewart Mattson, Member at Large Charles Millington, Member at Large John Moravecek, Member at Large