Fr. Douglas Martis. St. Thomas Aquinas January 28. January 24, 2016 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Thank you for your service to Saints Peter and Paul

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1 Fr. Douglas Martis Thank you for your service to Saints Peter and Paul Sunday, January 24th Mass of Thanksgiving at 9:30am in the Church Reception following in the Ministry Center St. Thomas Aquinas January North Ellsworth Street Naperville, Illinois Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization Visit Ss. Peter and Paul s New Website

2 Parish Staff Directory SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL (PHONE) (FAX) Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 AM-5 PM; Fri 7:30 AM-1 PM Website: Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization PRIESTS Father Thomas Milota, Pastor Father Raj Kocherla, Parochial Vicar Father Sebastian Gargol, Parochial Vicar 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 Manager: Gloria Villaseñor Bulletin Editor: Elizabeth Simeo 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 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE (FAX) ATTENDANCE Director of Religious Education & Children s Ministry: Theresa Pratt 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 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 ext 2442 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Thomas Lupinacci, President/ New Evangelization Commission Brendan Heffron, Vice-President/ Worship Commission Stewart Mattson, Secretary / Member at Large Jerry Buch, Administration Commission Cheri Obendorf, Religious Education Commission Saskhya Roache, Parish Life Representative Dick Pugliese, Christian Service Commission Tobias Schlueter, School Board Representative Stewart Mattson, Member at Large John Moravecek, Member at Large Kristine Lewandowski, Member at Large Barb Hoyt, Member at Large Steve Keeley, Member at Large Scott Jenkins, Member at Large WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Page 2 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 Masses 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: 11:00 AM (Holy Family Chapel) and 7:00 PM (Church) (No 11:00AM Confessions on 2nd Tuesday of the month) Thursdays: 7:15 AM & 4:30 PM (Church) Saturdays: 4:00 PM (Holy Family Chapel) Sundays: 7:00 PM (Church) (Confessions are also heard at 10:30AM on the 4th Saturday of the Month in the Holy Family Chapel.) 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 A Message from our Pastor Page 3 Dear Parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul, Parish Mission Mark your caledars: Fathers of Mercy, Fr. Bill Casey and Fr. John Broussard, will be preaching our parish mission. The mission will begin on March 12 and run through March 17. We are privileged to have the Fathers of Mercy during this Year of Mercy so please do not miss this wonderful way to draw closer to the Lord. Log onto our parish webpage or watch the bulletin for further details. May Almighty God bless you and keep you. Religious Education Save the dates for Summer Programs! Sign up information for both programs coming soon. CAVE QUEST VBS will take place June 13-17, 9 AM 11:30 PM for children ages 4 through entering 4 th grade. Totus Tuus will begin Sunday, June 26 th for Junior High/High School youth and Monday, June 27 th for children in 1 st through 6 th grade. MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS: 1 st and 2 nd grade; 7 th grade/confirmation I; 8 th grade/ Confirmation II; Sacrament Prep I and II The "Parent Connection" page of the parish website has been set up and has information on setting up your free FORMED.org account. Links to the questionnaires are also available. From the home page of the parish website click on Education & Evangelization and then Parent Connection. The web-based videos offered will take the place of the onsite parent meetings. Instead of requiring your attendance at a meeting on site, you can now watch one of two relevant videos at your convenience, answer a few questions about the viewed content and submit either electronically or by hard copy the follow-up questionnaire. We hope that this new format provides you with a more convenient way to participate in the sacrament preparation process. Parents should complete the applicable questionnaires no later than February 12 th. Please see the above webpage for more information. A Gift for you In Christ, Fr. Thomas A. Milota Saints Peter and Paul has gifted you with unlimited access to the best ebooks, talks, and videos in the Church today! You ll find informative and inspiring teaching from renowned speaker Scott Hahn, Edward Sri, Bishop Robert Barron, Tim Gray, and many more. Saints Peter and Paul parish is making FORMED.org available at no cost to you! Register at FORMED.org to access the truth, beauty and meaning of the Catholic Faith anytime, anywhere. Use it on your computer, tablet or smart phone. Parishioners: To access all the informative and inspiring content, go to FORMED.org, scroll down to the middle of the page and enter parish code: 4DJBWZ PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN FACILITATORS NEEDED Saints Peter and Paul is looking for volunteers to become trained facilitators for the VIRTUS Protecting God s Children program. The Diocese requires that all volunteers working with children complete a 3 hour awareness workshop on the subject and prevention of child sexual abuse. Facilitators would be responsible for scheduling and running 2 or 3 workshops per year. Facilitator training is provided through the Diocese on the following days and times: March 4 & 5 in Arlington Heights, June 24 & 25 in Orland Park, and October 14 & 15 in Chicago Facilitators must be at least 21 years of age. Please contact Peggy Partipilo at if you are interested or for additional information

4 Page 4 Mass Intentions Saturday, January 23 Saint Vincent, Saint Marianne Cope 6:45 AM Eric A. Dahl 8:00 AM Carolynn Pavini Vigil Masses for The 5:00 PM Charles R. Barr (A) 6:30 PM Mary Trey Sunday, January 24 -The 6:30 AM Richard Bolognia 8:00 AM Jamil Couri 9:30 AM John P. McCormack 11:00 AM Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners 12:30 PM Cheryl Augspurger 5:30 PM Rita Kuziemka (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Genevieve Losik Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Joseph Onzick 11:00 AM Joseph Lyons Monday, January 25 Conversion of St. Paul 6:45 AM Helen Hoffman 8:00 AM Patrick McDonagh (B) 5:15 PM William Grobl Tuesday, January 26 Saints Timothy & Titus 6:45 AM Purgatorial Society 8:00 AM Cheri Augspurger 5:15 PM Richard Kravchuk Wednesday, January 27 Saint Angela Merici 6:45 AM Thomas Cory (B) 8:00 AM Leonard & Margaret Tobin 5:15 PM Barbara Robinson Thursday, January 28 Saint Thomas Aquinas 6:45 AM Alma Haidu 8:00 AM Dr. James Paul 5:15 PM William Norris Friday, January 29 6:30 AM Richard Kluzak 8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Grass Family Saturday, January 30 6:45 AM Stanley Pace 8:00 AM Geraldine Knefel Vigil Masses for The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Robert Falbo 6:30 PM Rich Laven Sunday, January 31 -The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Rick Payne 8:00 AM Leon Denning 9:30 AM Rose Simonelli 11:00 AM Albert C. Webb 12:30 PM Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners 5:30 PM Hanoria Dudley (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM York Lee Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Gerald J. Gallagher 11:00 AM James Muting Please Note First Friday noon Mass in the Adoration Chapel is cancelled for February 5th. Please put a note in the bulletin that due to the There will be NO 1st Friday Lunch & Movie in the St. Paul Center that day. We will be mailing year end contribution statements to our parishioners by the end of January. If you have changed your address, please call the parish office at to update us of any changes so that you can receive your tax deductable statement. All-School Masses will be held Thurs., January 28 and Tuesday, February 2nd at 8am. PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 the weekly Sunday collection goal is $46,035 (based on 51 Sundays) December 2015 Sunday Offering - Month Actual Offerings in December 2015 $ 231,584 Budget Offerings in December 2015 $ 184,140 Month Surplus / (Deficit) $ 47,444 December 2015 Sunday Offering - Year-To-Date Actual Total Year-To-Date through December $ 1,212,793 Budget Total Year-To-Date through December $ 1,196,910 Year-To-Date Surplus / (Deficit) $ 15,883 Sunday Offering Details - December 2015 Total Actual - Credit Cards / ACH $ 50,921 Total Actual - Mail-In / Stock Donations / Other $ 46,736 Total Actual - In Pew Offerings - Envelopes & Cash $ 133,926 Sunday Offering Details - Total $ 231,584 In Pew Offerings Average In Pew Offerings - December 2015 $ 33,482

5 Page 5 News from the Knights Knights of Columbus Council No E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL Tuesday Business Meeting 7:30 PM Friday KC Fish Fry (Tom Rogers) WORKERS NEEDED Friday KC Fish Fry (Tom Rogers) WORKERS 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 Moravecek 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. IT S FISH FRY TIME! The Saints Peter and Paul Fish Fry, Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, is proud to sponsor these Friday evenings of great food, camaraderie and family fun beginning this year on February 12th and ending on March 18th in the Ministry Center. In order to make these evenings a continued success, WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need adults and students in Grades 5th 8th to volunteer to help an evening or two. The dinner shift works from 4:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., and the clean up team works from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Setup is on Thursday evening, 6:00 7:00pm. Sign Up Genius: Search by jmc1289@wideopenwest.com If you have any questions, please feel free to call Judy McCormack Please note that the Fish Fry can be crowded at times, and chaotic at other times, volunteer workers will be unable to care for small children while working. Childcare is not available. Greetings, "The Leader's Light: No Organizational Authority Required!" Speaker: Dr. Lisa Fortini-Campbell Sat., January 30, 2016, 7-9pm - SSPP Ministry Center What is the meaning of real leadership? What is the difference between a "boss" and a "leader"? Tying leadership to authority distorts its Christian meaning and purpose. At this session, we will reflect on the true meaning of leadership and how as lights in this world, we do the work of a true leader - illuminating the light of Christ and bringing the best out in others. Catholic Professionals of Illinois is a not-for-profit organization of Catholic men and women in the workforce who gather for discussion on important topics to Catholic business-people, as well as Bible studies and retreats in the Joliet and Chicago dioceses. This is part of our monthly speaker series. Dr. Lisa Fortini-Campbell is an adjunct professor in the Executive Education programs at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, specializing in courses on customer psychology and experience, branding, and market-focused organizations. She also teaches customized education programs for companies such as BP, Microsoft, Sony, Nissan, Kraft, McDonald's and the AMA. She earned her PhD in Mass Communications from the University of Washington, and holds an M.A. in Journalism and B.A. in psychology from Ohio State, and she is an enthusiastic convert to Catholicism. Youth Group This past week, we endured the cold to build the culture of life in Washington DC. What a marvel to see so many young people standing up for human dignity! Mon, Jan 25 th at 7pm: The Son We re continuing our discussion of the Holy Trinity by focusing on Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Second Person of the Trinity. Thur, Jan 28 th at 7pm: Social Night Have you ever been to the Teen Zone?! Come for a time of prayer and games this Thursday night! Sincerely, Jared Rutnicki, jrutnicki@sspeterandpaul.net

6 Luke s Gospel Corner Page 6 Today s Gospel from Luke begins with a prologue (Luke 1: 1-4) that is unique among the four Gospels. Luke tells us that by relying on eyewitness accounts, as well as other material, he too has set out to write an orderly account about Jesus and His mission in order to assure his reader (s) that the Gospel message passed on is consistent with the message taught by Jesus and handed down by the Apostles. In this way, Luke indirectly describes the primary function of the Church, which is to pass on the apostolic faith that we profess each Sunday in the Nicene Creed. It is quite probable that Luke s Gospel originally began like Mark s Gospel with the birth of John the Baptist (Lk 3:1-6) and that the prologue and infancy narratives were later added by him, so that we now have a systematic progression from Jesus birth, to the Galilean ministry, to His death and resurrection in Jerusalem. In Luke s second work, The Acts of the Apostles, he recounts Jesus ascension into heaven, the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and the ministry of the early Church, especially focusing on the work of Peter and Paul. These two Lucan works should be considered as volumes 1 and 2 of one account. It is not Luke s intent to write a biography of Jesus, but to explain why Jesus came and what He accomplished for us. Consequently, Luke chose particular scenes and wove them into a narrative best suited to meet the needs of his audience. Luke s purpose is to tell us that Jesus is The Way, and that strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we are called to join Him on The Way to Jerusalem where He will suffer and rise from the dead. It is also from Jerusalem, Luke tells us, that The Way of salvation went out to all the world, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The language of the Gospel prologue mirrors the language used to honor great Greek and Roman personage, particularly Caesar Augustus, who was proclaimed the savior of the ancient world. The following excerpts from a tribute to Augustus birth and from another official decree, find parallels in Luke s account of Jesus birth and throughout the Gospel. Augustus birth is described as the day when all things first began for he restored everything from chaos and destruction his birth pronounces the beginning of life and ends one s regret for living whereas we cannot give enough thanks for his countless beneficent acts (since) Divine providence has crowned our life with blessings (as He) has sent him (Augustus) to us as a savior to destroy war and our god s birth (Augustus) is for the world the beginning of glad tidings Luke in his writings sets out to proclaim that it is not Augustus, the Roman emperor, who is the Savior of the World, the Prince of Peace, but rather, Jesus of Nazareth, born of a virgin and who suffered under Pontius Pilate. Today s Gospel continues after the prologue with Luke 4:14-21, where returning to His hometown Nazareth, Jesus enters the synagogue and reads the passage from the Prophet Isaiah that foretells the coming of the Messiah. Jesus then concludes with the remark, Today, this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing. While Luke s prologue is written in a Romanesque or Grecian literary style, Luke here reverts to one where the prophecies of the Old Testament find their fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ. Here Luke implores a literary style that mirrors the other Gospels, particularly Matthew. The purpose of Luke s Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles is to recount God s work of salvation through Christ and how that message has spread throughout the known world. Luke emphasizes throughout his writings the role of the Holy Spirit, in a way that goes well beyond that of the other Gospel accounts. It is the Holy Spirit who leads and safeguards the Apostles and the faith that they have passed on to us. In Luke s Gospel Jesus proclaims, the kingdom of God is at hand. In the Acts of the Apostles, Jesus becomes the object of the Apostle s proclamation as we read in Acts 4: 9-13: He (Jesus) is the stone rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved. This passage stands in direct contrast to the assertions made in the announcements of Augustine s birth. Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, Peter boldly proclaimed to the Sanhedrin and to the Roman world, Jesus Christ is Lord ; and that the promise of salvation foretold by the Prophet Isaiah was fulfilled in Christ. We too, filled with the Holy Spirit at our Baptism and Confirmation, are called to boldly proclaim that Jesus is Lord; that is He is the Savior of the World, the Prince of Peace. Through our words and actions, it should be clear to all that our hope is in Christ. For more information about Luke s Gospel Corner Robert.J.Schuhriemen@gmail.com.

7 Pray with us Page 7 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:1-18 or 9:1-22; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-29; Ps 132:1-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-17; Ps 51; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12: :13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30 ROSARY Come pray with us each Tuesday evening in the Church beginning at 7:30 PM. With our Rosaries, we will ask Our Lady to intercede for our Holy Father s special intention of the month, as well as for our own intentions and for world peace without the threat of terrorism. If there is a special intention that you would like to have remembered during the weekly Rosary, please sspprosary@gmail.com or come to the Tuesday Rosary to add your intention. Men s 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 Wednesday, January 27, from 7:30 to 9:15 PM in the Church. The evening includes two meditations and time for quiet prayer followed by Benediction. We conclude with a practical talk and get together. A priest of Opus Dei will offer the meditations and be available for Confession. All men from the area are invited to attend. For more information, please call the Parish Office at 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 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 January 24: 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 Holy Souls in Purgatory 2. For peace 3. For John to listen, have patience, and courage. 4. For Kevin to soften his heart, to listen and accept new situation. 5. For protection of the unborn. 6. For the right job opportunity for Matthew. Please consider spending an hour with our Lord. Adorers are needed for the following hours: Sunday 1pm Thursday 8am Thursday 2pm Please consider visiting with our Lord at this time. Call Barb at or blandiak@gmail.com PRAYER NETWORK If prayers are needed, please call Jay Albarran at or Connie Wanberg at FLAME OF FAITH

8 Page 8 PRAY FOR THE SICK Prayer Intentions PRAYING FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED Please remember in your prayers, the following people who are seriously ill and others who are suffering with long-term or terminal illnesses: Kelsey Allen, Don Anderson, Alli Bayer, Marge Bean, Eleanor Bermes, Steven Bermes, Drew Birdsall, Matt Bloodgood, Donna Booth, Rose Briceno, Reynaldo and Teresita Brooks, Evelyn Brown, Charles Bruce, Mary Bruce, Chris Bruni, Rachel Bryan, Don Cassa, Colette Cerulla, Mary Beth Cesare, Babies Franco and Santino Colasante, Tracy Condon, Fortunato Cruz, Victoria Cruz, Scott Dawson, Sangeetha Devadas, Diane Dobbs, Mary Dorn, Pete Dreger, Jim Duncan, Karen Eggen, Bob Fabbrini, Luigina Fanelli, Charles Farrell, Thomas Farrell, Betsy Feliciano, George Franicevic, Mary Ann Freitag, Jerald Gallagher, Edward Goerling, Joe Gorman, Emmerence Greenberg, Rose Grimes, Nikki Gudall, Don Haas, Sue Hall, Mary Beth Harmon, Eileen Hawell, Sami Henderson, Constance Hennessy, Alice Hernandez-Gaona, Jacqualyne Hill, Penny Holtz, Jan Janczak, Michael Joyce, Ron Kelson, Marion Kenny, Kevin Konvalinka, Mary Kouri, Maddie Kowalski, Nancy Kratville, Suzanne Krauss, Thomas Krauss, Kathleen Krutak, Arnie Kumorek, Edmund Kurzawa, Jeanine LaBelle, Ken Lietz, Michael Lietz, Noah Joseph Lindsay, Vi Livernash, Colleen Llacsa, Maria Macedo, Monica Macedo, Rosalia Magana, Joan Marchaterre, Rose Marks, Geraldine Marra, Michael Marren, Gordon Marsh, Tom Mathern, Ray Michel, Barb Moceri, Diane Mrizek, Cesar Naguit, Zeny Naguit, Robert Neis, Maria Suong Nguyen, Eugene and Mercedes Niziolek, Ann Nowak, Fr. James Nowak, Jane O Reilly, Matthew Ousterout, Daniel Parker, Ben Parrilli, Carol Potucek, Carson Pytell, Lisa Rakowski, Peter Ruocco, Harrison Ruzicka, Maria San Juan, Catherine Sawner, Charles Schenk, Lisa Schlueter, Rita Schmidt, Roger Schmith, Betty Scholp, David Schwalm, Ysabelle Simbol, Irene Slowik, Edward Slowik, Erwin Stark, John Stewart, Tom Stone, Jim Sullivan, Mark Szachnitowski, Rose Tamborello, Frances Tavernaro, Jeannie and John Thorpe, Bernice Tokarski, Akiko Toyohara, Sharon Tworek, Gabriella Varley, Diane Varner, Carmen Vasquez, Charles Villaseñor, Judy Vissepo, Stephanie Watts, David Wayne, Marie Williams, Douglas Wilson, Janice Wilson, Eva Wimpffen, Audrey Witnik, Sylvia Wolfe, Beverly Wyatt, Dorothy Zaba, Nick Zadak, Deacon Kevin Zeeb, Jayne Zenker, Mary Elizabeth Zink. Newly added this week: Tom Mathers, Ray Michel, Mark Hansen, Caroline Kraft, Estelle Wroble 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 Frank Nitti, Thomas Albarran, Gary Wallace, Serafin Magana, and David Cockriel 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 February we will remove names put on prior to January 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 Saints Peter and Paul Parish are automatically named in the bulletin and in the petition read at weekend Masses. Other recently deceased loved ones may be added to the petitions by calling the parish office by 9 AM on Friday. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Burns Daniel Caddigan Lt. Nick DuPre Major Frank Girdwain Sgt. Mike McDonnell Sr. Airman Steve McDonnell Sgt. Zachary McKenty Captain Scott Paeth Major Tamara Prasse Sr. Airman Daniel Shea Senior Airman Amanda Shea Sgt. Dan Steenstra Sgt. Nicole Finnigan Underwood U.S. Army Captain Michael Caddigan Captain John J. Case Major Mary Cassidy Lt. Col. Richard Collage Captain Tom Crane Major Thomas E. Goerling Sgt. Anthony Gorup Spc. Jon Gurnik Lt. Col. Sean Hermick Sgt. Kellen Jones 1 Lt. Josh Laz Captain Stephen Laz Captain Aimee Laz Park PFC Steven Powell Major Michael Predny Captain Andrew J. Prunty Captain Daniel Rickert 1st Lt. David Rickert Harrison Ruzicka, SPEC. 4 Sgt. 1st Class Pamela Schmecht Sgt. Jeremy See Please Remember in Prayer our Men and Women Serving in the Military U.S. Army (cont d) Captain Stephen Stoll SPC Robert Surran Sgt. Craig Vladika Captain Eileen White U.S. Navy LCDR Thomas Bock Captain Anthony Giglio Lt. Tom Kuhrt Commander Chris Kurgan Ensign Patrick Marsh Lt. Kaleb Moore Captain Debra Scheel Lt. Kasey Scheel Lt. Matthew Scheel Ensign Michael Schmitz U.S. Marine Corps Captain Kevin Bowler Captain Donald J. Carlsen CWO2 John Crites Sgt. Richard DiBiaso PFC Jonathon Dragovan Sgt. Luke Focer LCPL Daniel P. Hodgman 2nd Lt. Eric Hovey Sgt. Ivan Karamysev Major Pete Keough Gy Sgt. Conor Mahoney Sgt. Steven Oleksy II LCPL Matthew Prasse Corporal Joseph Taylor Staff Sgt. Marcin Tutaj U.S. Coast Guard P.D. John McNellis If you would like to have a serviceman or woman included in the military remembrance list in the bulletin, please call the parish office at To arrange a welcome home for your soldier or marine, contact Donna Morsovillo of Operation Welcome You Home at or donna@welcomeyouhome.org.

9 Page 9 Liturgically Speaking: The Eucharistic Prayer, Part III We continue to follow Eucharistic Prayer III as a model as we look at the different elements of our Eucharistic Prayers. The words of Eucharist Prayer III will be in bold, while some brief commentary will appear in italics. Back to Basics After the consecration, the anamnesis, or remembrance, is a recollection of the saving death and resurrection of Christ. An anamnesis is never a simple memorial, however. This kind of remembering actually makes present the reality being recalled. We are not just remembering the Paschal Mystery; we are participating in it: Therefore, O Lord, as we celebrate the memorial of the saving Passion of your Son, his wondrous Resurrection and Ascension into heaven, and as we look forward to his second coming, we offer you in thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice. (Notice that, in recalling the Paschal Mystery of Christ, the Church also offers to the Father that same sacrifice of Christ, this holy and living sacrifice. ) There can then be discerned a second invocation of the Holy Spirit, an epiclesis in which we ask the Holy Spirit to transform, not bread and wine, but those who will receive them: Look, we pray, upon the oblation of your Church and, recognizing the sacrificial Victim by whose death you willed to reconcile us to yourself, grant that we, who are nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son and filled with his Holy Spirit, may become one body, one spirit in Christ. (Notice again the language of sacrifice: oblation, sacrificial Victim.) Filled with the Holy Spirit, we then offer intercessions for both the living and the dead. We pray for the leaders of the Church, those present, and all of God s people, that they may holiness and eternal life. We also at this time call upon the intercession of the saints in heaven who are present with us, united in the liturgy: May he make of us an eternal offering to you, so that we may obtain an inheritance with your elect, especially with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs and with all the Saints, on whose constant intercession in your presence we rely for unfailing help. May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation, we pray, O Lord, advance the peace and salvation of all the world. Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity your pilgrim Church on earth, with your servant N. our Pope and N. our Bishop, the Order of Bishops, all the clergy, and the entire people you have gained for your own. Listen graciously to the prayers of this family, whom you have summoned before you: in your compassion, O merciful Father, gather to yourself all your children scattered throughout the world. To our departed brothers and sisters and to all who were pleasing to you at their passing from this life, give kind admittance to your kingdom. There we hope to enjoy for ever the fullness of your glory through Christ our Lord, through whom you bestow on the world all that is good. Then, the final doxology, taken largely from Romans 11:36, directs all our praise and honor and that of all of creation to God the Blessed Trinity: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever. We respond with our Amen. This Amen sums up the entire Eucharistic Prayer that has been prayed on our behalf. In our Amen, we unite our hearts, minds, and voices to the praise, thanks, and joy of the whole church of heaven and earth. The great Amen was said to have resounded in heaven, as a celestial thunderclap in the Roman basilicas (St. Jerome). Have a question about the Liturgy? mikebrummond@gmail.com

10 Page 10 Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness The Saints Peter and Paul Peace and Social Justice Committee invites you to explore the relationships between food and social justice One sentence in our last article scared the living daylights out of us: The Peace and Social Justice Committee hopes to provide you with more information regarding the policies that govern our food system in future bulletin articles. We knew we were getting in over our heads, but it had also become apparent in our research that a basic knowledge of food policy is essential for our parishioners to exercise their faith in the public realm, which is, after all, the mission of social justice and part of Christ's call. A basic knowledge of food policy is also essential for putting into proper context the various intersections between food and social justice that we intend to address this year. So, we put on our thinking (or rather, learning) caps, and we invite you to do so, too, as we take a brief look at an area of public policy that impacts everyone, everywhere, every day. The first obstacle to understanding food policy in the United States is, in the words of food advocates Mark Bittman, Michael Pollan, Ricardo Salvador, and Olivier De Schutter, "we have no food policy." Despite the enormous and far-reaching impact of food production and food consumption, government policies related to food are often made piecemeal and oversight is spread out over several federal agencies. In the interest of space and time, we are going to deal with the "mother" of all food legislation in the United States, the law commonly known as "The Farm Bill." This law deals with almost all areas of food policy, from farm to fork, and it is a law our Church leaders recognize as highly important to the Catholic conscience. The Farm Bill is what is known as an "omnibus" piece of legislation. That's a fancy way of saying it is large in size and broad in scope. We might do better to think of it as several laws smashed together into one big law. The most recent Farm Bill contained twelve titles- Commodity Programs, Conservation, Trade, Nutrition, Credit, Rural Development, Research, Forestry, Energy, Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, Crop Insurance, and Miscellaneous. The Farm Bill can create new programs, as well as modify, do away with, and/or reauthorize programs originating in separate laws. In general, the Farm Bill requires reauthorization every five years, and each time it is reauthorized, it gets a new name. Thus, there have been many "Farm Bills" since the "Agricultural Adjustment Act" (AAA) of 1933, which is commonly thought to be the first Farm Bill. The most recent Farm Bill is officially titled "The Agricultural Act of 2014." For convenience, we'll refer to it here as the "2014 Farm Bill." During the extended development of the 2014 Farm Bill, which took about two years (it should have been the 2012 Farm Bill ) and was overshadowed by budget concerns, a coalition of Catholic leaders including the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Catholic Rural Life, Catholic Charities USA, and Catholic Relief Services made sure a moral voice was heard on the following Farm Bill issues: 1. Farm subsidies- The very first Farm Bill, the AAA, was passed in large part to support struggling farmers during the economic depression of the 1930s. This support has continued and has taken various forms. Catholic leaders urged Congress to redirect these subsidies away from large, wealthy producers, toward small and medium-sized producers, and others who truly need the support. Our leaders also urged Congress to make sure the support provided to our producers did not disadvantage poor farmers abroad. 2. Conservation- Even before Pope Francis made headlines with Laudato Si, Catholic leaders were urging Congress to use the Farm Bill to encourage food producers to be responsible stewards of their land and common waterways. 3. International nutrition assistance- It may account for a small portion of our government spending, but our efforts to increase food security in vulnerable communities abroad can help them survive acute disasters, and build resilience in the face of environmental and other pressures. Accordingly, Catholic leaders encouraged Congress to include strong international nutrition assistance programs in the Farm Bill. 4. Domestic nutrition assistance- Our leaders were particularly vocal regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called food stamps ), and other domestic nutrition assistance programs that provide a lifeline and a leg-up for our most vulnerable neighbors. Our Catholic leaders vigorously defended these programs in the face of large proposed cuts, asserting that agricultural policies must be evaluated according to whether or not they provide our most vulnerable brothers and sisters with sufficient nutritious food. 5. Rural development- Along with urging Congress to redirect farm subsidies toward those who truly need them, our leaders also urged Congress to include programs that provide loans, grants, loan guarantees and technical assistance aimed at ensuring the rural communities that produce our food have the housing, economic and business opportunities, health care, first responder services and equipment, and infrastructure (water, electric and communications) they need to thrive along with the rest of our nation. When the 2014 Farm Bill was finally signed into law on February 7, 2014, Catholic leaders saw mixed results in all of the above policy areas. Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, chair of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, summed up much of the coalition s response thus: While we are disappointed that the final compromise continues to call disproportionately for sacrifices from hungry and poor people in this country and around the world, especially when large industrial agricultural operations continue to receive unnecessary subsidies, we are glad to see support will continue for domestic and international nutrition and development aid, rural development and conservation. Furthermore, in evaluating the 2014 Farm Bill, it is important to bear in mind that many Farm Bill programs do not receive mandatory funding. A mandatory program is a program that generally is not subject to the appropriations process; by contrast, a discretionary program is a program that depends upon the discretion of Congress during the appropriations process to get

11 Page 11 the funding it needs to operate, even if its scope of operations is authorized in the Farm Bill. Thus, many of the programs our Catholic leaders supported in the 2014 Farm Bill are at the mercy of Congress increasingly contentious appropriations process, and require the continued support and advocacy of all concerned if we want them to exist in actuality, and not just on paper. Confused? That may be a good thing. Most of us should never assume we ve got a handle on U.S. food policy. It s just way too complicated. In fact, many food policy advocates argue that it s too complicated for its own good. However, all of us eat, so none of us should assume we aren t a part of it all the good and the bad. Thus, we are called to be aware of our food system, and take part in shaping it. Several organizations are waiting to help you answer this call, including Catholic Rural Life (catholicrurallife.org), the USCCB (usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/agriculture-nutrition-rural-issues), the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (povertyusa.org), and Catholics Confront Global Poverty (confrontglobalpoverty.org). Finally, the Peace and Social Justice Committee owes a debt of gratitude to Food Policy Action (foodpolicyaction.org) for answering our questions and guiding us in our research for this article. At their website, you can find the National Food Policy Scorecard, which provides easy-to-understand information about food legislation considered by the House and Senate, as well as how all members of Congress voted on those issues. Now that we have a better picture of food policy in the United States, and the Farm Bill in particular, we will have an easier time contextualizing, and thus, an easier time understanding the food-related social justice issues we will be discussing this year. In the meantime, let us be grateful that although the food policies crafted by humans can be maddeningly complex, the most important food policy, the one offered by God, is simple and echoed at every celebration of the Eucharist: Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body, which will be given up for you. It is the love offered in this food policy that gives us the courage to learn and speak about worldly food policies, in order to find ways to start setting the table for God s heavenly banquet. Young at Heart Valentine s Day Party Tuesday, Feb 9, am Ministry Center Social Hall Cost: $10 Please RSVP to Denise (Parish Office) by Feb 3. NEW 8-WEEK STUDY FEBRUARY 1st/2nd April 18th/19th Mon evenings, 7-8:30 pm OR Tues mornings, 9-10:30 am Register by January 27th Contact Denise to register or dstephen@sspeterandpaul.net Doors of Mercy: Exploring God s Covenant with You is an 8-week journey through salvation history, from God s merciful promises to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, to the prophets call to renewal, to the fulfillment of God s promises in Christ. School News Catholic Schools Week Open House Events We would love to meet you and your family! Sunday, January 31 st All School Open House 10am-12:30pm Monday, February 1 st Kindergarten Open House 6:30pm-7:30pm For further information please contact Meg Olsen at molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.com Fr. Jeffrey Kirby will guide group members through God s covenant with his people, by explaining the events of the Bible and showing how God pours out his mercy even after they stray from Him again and again.

12 Christian Service Happenings Page 12 Transitional Housing Ministry: The Saints Peter and Paul Transitional Housing Ministry has been helping homeless families with dependent children become self-sufficient since Your donations in the pink envelopes helps the Ministry provide 2 years of temporary housing, lifeskills mentoring, job training and other supportive services for each family in our program. For more information on the Transitional Housing Ministry, call Jack Flowers at 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 6:15 to 7:45pm 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. Saint Vincent de Paul Society A Thank You to a Parish of Donor s and Doer s. It is only with our heart that we can bring compassion, respect and devotion to the destitute and marginalized. It is only with a heart on fire with God s love that service can root us in the faith that in the poor we will see the face of Christ. The St. Vincent de Paul Conference, of Saints Peter and Paul Church is truly blessed to have such generous Parishioners support. Together, we were able to make both Thanksgiving and Christmas more enjoyable for many of your neighbors in need. More than ever before, the needy are close to all of us. At the Thanksgiving Day Mass, the Church was completely filled. Your generosity to share your resources with those in need was shown in the offertory collection. It totaled over $8,200. Your Giving Tree response with food & gas gift cards for SVdP totaled $2,550. Several parish families and two Naperville businesses sponsored families for Christmas. This holiday season from Thanksgiving to Christmas: 38 families received children s gifts, and gift cards for food; and because of your overwhelming generosity, SVdP purchased over $10,000 of food gift cards and prepared dinners this holiday season which provided over 2,000 meals to families and seniors in our community. All of that is in addition to regular assistance SVdP provides families and individuals monthly with necessities, such as rent, mortgage, utilities, auto expenses, medications, gas gift cards and Pace bus passes to help them get to work. You are a Parish of doers. Without your continued financial support, your SVdP Conference would not have been able to fulfill its mission to help the needy in our community. As you place your gift for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul s continued work, know that you are a sign of God s love to those who are suffering and you give them reason to believe and to trust.

13 Around Town and Beyond Page 13 Italy in the Footsteps of St. Benedict with Monks of Norcia October 5-14, 2016, Approx. cost w/out airfare: $2499 Immerse yourself in the spirituality of St. Benedict, the father of Western monasticism, by participating in a spiritual retreat and pilgrimage led by monastery abbot Fr. Cassian Folsom, including vespers and compline with the Billboard Classical Chart-topping Monks of Norcia at the Monastery of San Benedetto. Italian pilgrimage highlights include: Monasteries of Subiaco & Monte Cassino; Assisi, birthplace of Sts. Francis & Clare; Rome & Vatican during the Jubilee Year with Papal audience. This is an incredible opportunity. For more info visit CatholicFaithJourneys.com/tours or contact Maggie at or maggie@catholicfaithjourneys.com Tax Filing Season is Here! Free 2015 tax return preparation is provided for lower income families and individuals earning up to $54,000. Federal and Illinois State Tax Returns. Naperville Public Library 95th Street Branch, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville, IL February 20, March 5, 12 and 19-9:00 AM to Noon, Arrive early clients served in order of arrival. Bring proof of identification, Social Security Cards, Wage and Earnings Statements (Forms W-2, 1099R, 1099Misc), Social Security Income Statement, Interest and Dividend Income (Form 1099), Proof of health care coverage (Form 1095), Property tax bills, copy of 2014 tax returns, and bank account information for direct deposit of refunds. ANNUAL MEN S RETREAT BELLARMINE JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE This year s Annual Men's Retreat at The Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House will be held February 19-21, The retreat master this year will be Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ. If you have attended in the past you know that a retreat provides a wonderful, relaxing and spiritual experience. The retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The retreat consists of: personal time for prayer, relaxation, Daily Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and Spiritual Direction. You can register for the retreat online at or call To find further information on this year s retreat visit the Bellarmine Retreat House website: Or Contact: Tom Lupinacci: mensretreatbell@gmail.com or Join us for our 6 th annual Evening of Hope Featuring worldwide sensation Soul Children of Chicago followed by DJ and dancing Saturday, February 6th, :00 pm - Cocktail Reception 7:00 - Dinner The Abbington, Route 53 & Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL Reservations $50/ea ($500 table of ten) including cocktail reception, dinner, wine & award-winning entertainment. For reservations, visit our website at or call Waterleaf is a crisis pregnancy center providing free, confidential, and compassionate support Sponsored by Notre Dame Club of Greater DuPage and Benedictine University Call Mike Domagola at (312) with any questions

14 Thirty-Second Third Sunday Sunday in Ordinary Ordinary Time Time November January 24, 10, Page 14 The Diocese of Joliet Council of Catholic Nurses is pleased to announce the acceptance of applications for the annual $500 nursing education scholarship. Applicants should plan to be enrolled in their senior year of a Baccalaureate nursing program for Fall 2016 and be registered in a Catholic parish in the Joliet Diocese and an active member participating in the Catholic faith. The deadline for submitting all paperwork is April 1, Application documents and specifications can be obtained by ing Nanci Reiland, RN MSN at reilanna@lewisu.edu. 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 Catholic Charities Seeks Members for Board of Young Professionals The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Board of Young Professionals is expanding and seeking new members. Membership is open to young professionals, ages 21-40, who are committed to helping the poor and vulnerable in their communities; meeting new colleagues throughout the diocese; networking with other professionals; and gaining board experience. Meetings are held at different locations throughout the diocese to accommodate professionals from all areas. Members gather for bi-annual meetings which include socialization, networking, and dinner in addition to the meeting. A variety of optional social events and service projects are held frequently so members can choose activities that fit into their busy lives. Interested? Please contact Edith Avila Olea at or eavilaolea@cc-doj.org.