January 11, 2015 The Baptism of the Lord

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1 36 North Ellsworth Street Naperville, Illinois Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization Visit Ss. Peter and Paul s New Website

2 Page 2 Parish Staff Directory SS. PETER AND PAUL PARISH 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL (PHONE) (FAX) Office Hours: Mon-Fri 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 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 3 Mass Intentions Saturday, January 10 6:45 AM For the Protection of the Unborn 8:00 AM Edward LeRoux, Sr. (A) Vigil Masses for the Baptism of the Lord 5:00 PM Robert J. Evans 6:30 PM Ss Peter and Paul Parishioners Sunday, January 11 6:30 AM Norbert Korczyk (B) 8:00 AM Gene O Keefe 9:30 AM Irene Lossie (A) 11:00 AM John McDonald 12:30 PM Erin Elena Wick 5:30 PM Philip S. Reynertson (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM William Seydel Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Harry Enslein 11:00 AM Eileen Mondi Monday, January 12 6:45 AM William Menges 8:00 AM Joseph P. Chuffo 5:15 PM Joseph Pletka Tuesday, January 13 6:45 AM Purgatorial Society 8:00 AM Grace Angeline Jurjovec 5:15 PM Roy Barkei (B) Wednesday, January 14 6:45 AM Dorothy Shaffer (A) 8:00 AM Jerry Dusek (A) 5:15 PM Hedwig Adams Thursday, January 15 6:45 AM Helene Pletka 8:00 AM Harry Enslein 5:15 PM Cathleen Coughlin Friday, January 16 6:45 AM John J. Hoyt (B) 8:00 AM Kelsie L. Gleason Saturday, January 17 St. Anthony, Abbot 6:45 AM Kelly Jean White 8:00 AM Ralph Thorpe Vigil Masses for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Robert Falbo (A) (B) 6:30 PM Eleanor Yesnik Sunday, January 18 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Ss Peter and Paul Parishioners 8:00 AM Jim Blum (A) 9:30 AM Elaine Buettner 11:00 AM Jean Drendel 12:30 PM Joseph Bowe 5:30 PM Intentions of Leo & Betty Milota (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Margaret Bumford Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Adalia Rojas 11:00 AM Intentions of John Pfeuffer LOAVES AND FISHES COLLECTION REMINDER: Next weekend, January 17/18, is our 3rd Sunday of the Month collection for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Please place your donations on the steps in front of the communion rail in Church, or by the doors outside the Chapel in the Ministry Center next weekend. Thank you for your generosity! 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. PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING 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: $ 1,227,015 Actual Year-to-Date Collections Including Credit Cards: $ 1,269,004 Amount Above Goal: $ 41,989 Weekly Sunday Goal (based on 51 Sundays): $ 45,445 January 4, 2015 Regular Collection: $ 31,597 January 2015 Credit Card Collection: $ 5,750 January 2015 ACH Collections: $ 1,250 January 4, 2015 Capital Reserve Gifts: $ 10 School Masses The next school Masses will be celebrated at 8:00am on Tuesday, January 13th and Thursday, January 15th. Year-to-Date Capital Reserve Gifts: $ 13,803 Note: The parish will receive donations, usually by mail, with the request for the donation to be applied to Sunday offerings. These donations would not be included in a specific Sunday offering collection total but are included in the total year-to-date collections.

4 Page 4 Our beautiful Christmas Flowers were purchased in memory of many families and friends. Please keep them in your prayers. Given by: Dennis and Kathy Abboud Carlo and Angelina Acanfora Frank and Jennifer Acquavella Jack and Aida Aragones Ronald and Pina Arnone Dan and Lois Biggins Jerome and Kathryn Bigoness David and Rose Ann Bowers Michael and Laura Bracken John and Theresa Brdar John and Susan Breen Patricia Buckley David and Kathy Buettner Thomas and Jodi Buettner Randall and Claudette Buresh Thomas and Ann Burns Dorothy Bushell Pat Cawiezel Marybeth Cesare Lenore Chemers Julie Clucas Robert and Mary Beth Colwell Mary Coon James Cory Mary Curtis Bill and Deb Cushing Norb and JoAnn Cvengros Thomas and Judith Dabrowski Pat Deiss Michael and Kathleen Desmond Dino and Rosalia Dini John and Agnes Dolan Peter and Inez Dreger Bradley and Amy Drendel Linda Dumdie Jim and Alice Duncan Ed and Mary Ann Dvorchak Marian and Halina Dzikowski Raullo and Gina Eanes Jerry Ercolano In Memory Of: Virginia Abboud and Caroline Elias Antoni and Katherine Szczech Arnone and Simboli Families James P. Bigoness and Geraldine E. Bigoness Edwin Oswald Paul J. Hart and Robert L. Buckley Audrey E. Weber Thomas and Mabel Burns Daniel Bushell Joseph Cesare Joseph Kaczanowski Rita Eggert Jack Coon Thomas P. Condon Sadie Ryan John Zbylicki Bob Deiss Jeanine Desmond Grazia and Caterina Caroline Dolan Dreger and Simkins Families Ernest and Rose Hein; Roger and Mary Alice Moylan Diane Duncan Michaelina Ercolano

5 Page 5 Our beautiful Christmas Flowers were purchased in memory of many families and friends. Please keep them in your prayers. Given by: Christopher and Lynn Esser Brian and Michelle Fagan John and Maggie Fieser Frank and Lynne Fiore Krystyna Fitros Shawn and Julie Fitzgerald Robert and Carole Gabler Nick and Cheryl Gatto Mary Gergits Kathryn Gersch Jeff and Mary Girardot James and Noelle Gollinger George and Colleen Gorup Gerry and Linda Griffith Joe and Rose Grill Michael and Martha Hammond Wayne and Antoinette Harrison Darrell and Jimena Hassler William and Patricia Hayes Thomas and Janet Heafey Jim Healy Joseph Henk Robert and Paula Henry Kenneth and Theresa Horsley Lucy Hoy Victor and Denise Hu George and Shelley Huff Carol Ivans Andrew and Lily Jakobsze Mary Janczak Tom and Shelly Jaros Bob and Zivi Jech Stephen Jedd Mike Johnson Joseph Kadlec Michael and Jennifer Keegan Brad and Kathy Keyes Youhana Khosrowabadi Erick and Julie Knox William and Diann Kohley In Memory Of: Pat Fieser Mary Mansfield Stefan Gregorczyk Bridget Pekala Arra and Gatto Families Tom Tomasik Hammond and Moore Families Fr. Sal Giunta Rodolfo Rebaza The Henk and Hennessy Families Anna Rose & Harry Henry; Florence & Ed Walsh Salvatore L. Nigro Harry and Mary Ivans Joseph & Elaine Janczak; George Janczak; Todd Janczak Genevieve Jedd Mary O'Brien-Johnson Hele C. Kadlec Travis Newton Rita and Darrell Hutton Debbie Snyder Kampmeyer and Kohley Families

6 Page 6 Our beautiful Christmas Flowers were purchased in memory of many families and friends. Please keep them in your prayers. Given by: Wojciech and Grazyna Kolenda Mary Ann Konkols Richard and Helen Kravchuk Dorothy Krushing Terrence and Suzanne Kuh Wladyslaw and Zofia Kurek Sean and Fidan Labbe Bruce and Barbara Lamb Grace Larkin John and Frances LaRock James and Mary Laughead John and Mary Laws Pierre and Marcia Lebeau Helen Lehnen Joseph and Marcia Leopold Chuck and Kathleen Lesnik Stephen and Kathleen Lilly Audrey Lisk Rita Lisson Michael and Sheryl Litz Jennifer Lord Ronald and Jill Lovik Nell Luebbert Nijole Lukosiunas Thomas and Mary Lupinacci Tess Magana George and Claudia Mahoney Marie Mandel Robert and Ann Mandel Joseph and Marie Manza Russ and Ann Marineau Michael and Lorey Maszka Stewart and Jamie Mattson Chris and Krystyn Maxwell Robert Mazzone Mark and Cynthia McAndrew Robert and Jackie McCafferty Teresa McCafferty John and Margene Meis Michael and Shirley Mieszczak In Memory Of: Richard Konkols Richard Kravchuk Mae Hoffman and William Sedivec Deceased Members of the Kuh and Mathys Families John Kruss John Patrick & William Larkin OCDS Mr & Mrs Arthur Berdelle Helen Gaynor and Therese Laws Joe Lehnen Anna Jordan Al Lisson, Jr. Chester Putz James Lord Deceased Members of the LeFebvre and Lovik Families Marvin Luebbert Al and Sadie Lupinacci and K.T. Martin Jr. Mom and Dad Francis Michael Nugent Emil Mandel Our Parents Jeanne Fillinsky and Ruth Robinson Our Family Anthony Mazzone Robert Evans Martha and Tom Sherry

7 Page 7 Our beautiful Christmas Flowers were purchased in memory of many families and friends. Please keep them in your prayers. Given by: J.L. and Jessica Miranda Zenia Moy Tom and Jane Moylan John and Josephine Mullane Carole Nieminski Lorraine Nix Donata and Mariusz Nowak Eleanor O'Connor Margaret O'Connor Timothy and Patricia O'Hanlon Stanley and Sylvia Oleksy Alberta O'Mahony Ann Palermo Thomas and Carol Parks Lino and Rena Pasquini Pat Patton Ray and Arlene Pfaff Marjorie Piper John and Joan Pohodich Tom and Roberta Priz Frank and Rosemary Prucha Frank and Sheila Prue Dick and Dee Pugliese Robert and Teresa Puraleski George and Lori Ragus Jeanne Rechenmacher Tom and Dabney Rehak Patrick and Nancy Rehm Tom and Joan Rickert Pat Riggs Patrick and Debbie Riley Michael and Sandra Ripsky Sam and Susan Ristich Jerry and Cate Rixie John and Shirley Roe Michael and Mary Roth Janice Ruggerio Dorene Rund David and Julie Sanchez Ed and Marcia Sandrick In Memory Of: Ernest and Rose Hein; Roger and Mary Alice Moylan Our Parents Deceased Members of the O'Connor Family Donald O'Connor Jim O'Hanlon; Ed & Lorrraine Dawson; Ed Dawson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Van Dorn Vince Palermo Fr. Gordon E. Mahoney Gene Patton Robert B. Piper and Jason Matthew Bill Noreen Pelican Boecker and Priz Families Joseph and Veronica Nalezny Deceased Members of the Pugliese and Sauer Families Family Kathryn Riggs and Florence Zimmer Edward Van Leuven Our Parents Louise Tieri Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Heinz John Rund Virgil Heying Edward & Margaret Sandrick; Martin Kauchak

8 Page 8 Our beautiful Christmas Flowers were purchased in memory of many families and friends. Please keep them in your prayers. Given by: John and Debra Scanlon Rossana Schields Jacob and Barbara Schille Tobias and Lisa Schlueter Jeffrey and Susan Schmitz Fred and Shelby Schultz Michael and Michelle Serino Carol Seydel Martha Sivesind Dorothy Skelton Vladimir and Renata Sliva Richard and Cristina Sok Michael and Nancy Somers John Somerville Judith Squire Randall and Pamela Stall Michael and Barbara Stapleton James and Jean Sullivan Richard and Stephanie Szalach Chun and Yi Tam Tom and Eugenia Tang John and Christine Terretta Cindy Tivador John and Barbara Vest Catherine Vucinic David Wargowski Stephen and Mary Weiss John and Gayle Weizeorick John and Sharon Whitt Thomas and Barbara Widelski Steve and Kathy Wojanis James and Debra Wojtak Robert and Kimberly Wolf Dennis and Maureen Yoch Irene Zbylicki Roberta Zielinski Loretta Zilis Mark and Mary Kay Zonca John Zoubek and Aggie Bielawska In Memory Of: Tom Endter and Paul Just Morgan Serino William Seydel Chuck & Jane Weber; Otto & Martha Sivesind Witek Kenneth and Dolores Somers Vincent Burns Family and Catherine Flynn Stall and Jablonski Families Mr & Mrs. Wang Yuen Tam Deceased Members of the Lin, Yin, Tang, Tsai, Lee & Murphy Families Catherine Marozas and Kathyrn Terretta Edward Tivador Steve Vucinic Theresa Wargowski Patrick Strohm Maurice Oxenreiter, Clare Weizeorick and Paul Pallardy Deceased Members of the Nagel and Whitt Families Christie Loewe All Saints Julius Morajda Nana and Papa Kalinowski Condon and Yoch Families John Zbylicki George Zilis Adam Bielawski and Ruth Zoubek

9 Page 9 Pray With Us ROSARY Come pray with us each Tuesday evening in the Holy Family Chapel beginning at 7:30 PM. With our Rosaries, we will ask Our Lady to intercede for our Holy Father s special intention of the month, as well as for our own intentions and for world peace without the threat of terrorism. On the third Tuesday of the month, there will be a Rosary Holy Hour with Benediction. All are most welcome to join us. If there is a special intention that you would like to have remembered during the weekly Rosary, please sspprosary@gmail.com or come to the Tuesday Rosary to add your intention. Attention Parishioners and Visitors Please consider spending an hour with our Lord. Adorers are needed for the following hours: Thursday 9am Friday 6pm Friday 7pm Please consider visiting with our Lord at this time. Call Barb at or blandiak@gmail.com EVENING PRAYER AND BENEDICTION Please join us for Evening Prayer (Vespers) and Benediction, held every Thursday at 6:00pm in the St. Francis Adoration Chapel. WOMEN S MORNING OF RECOLLECTION All women are warmly invited to our next MOR which will be held on Tuesday, January 13th from 10:00am-noon in the Holy Family Chapel in the Ministry Center. The recollection includes Confession, meditations, a practical talk, time for private prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Babysitting will be available (call Juliana Hepburn at ), but reservations are required 48 hours in advance. We hope you can join us! For further information, call Mary Buch at 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 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 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. 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. PRAYER NETWORK If prayers are needed, please call Jay Albarran at or Connie Wanberg at Flame of Faith intentions for the week of Jan. 11: 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 complete healing of Teresa Caldwell. 2. Repose of the soul of Gloria Morrison. 3. For Jimmy Weidner. 4. For healing of a family member 5. For baby Luke Michael. 6. For Barb Hoyt s complete healing without complications. FLAME OF FAITH

10 Page 10 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, Monica Barton, Steven Bermes, Donna Booth, Trista Bordignon, Rose Briceno, Ceal Brown, Evelyn Brown, Deacon Ron Brown, Baby Charles Brumbalo, Rachel Bryan, Fr. Joseph Butters, Natalia Carlos, Don Cassa, Colette Cerulla, Mary Beth Cesare, Baby Franco Colasante, Baby Santino Colasante, Mike Considine, Fortunato Cruz, Victoria Cruz, Scott Dawson, William Dieter, Sr., Diane Dobbs, William Dobbs, Mary Dorn, Jean Drendel, Julie Drendel, Alice Durma, Joseph Dziubinski, Karen Eggen, Tracy Eraci, Trudy Faga, Charles Farrell, Thomas Farrell, Charles Faso, III, Marilyn Feder, Betsy Feliciano, Julie Flick, Richard Flick, Robert Flick, Fran Ford, George Franicevic, Mary Ann Freitag, Helen Gallagher, Cardinal Francis George, Mary Ginnan-Renzas, Edward Goerling, Joe Gorman, Emmerence Greenberg, Rose Grimes, Nikki Gudall, Ted Gysan, Don Haas, Virginia Habes, Alison Hagen, Eileen Hawell, Sami Henderson, Constance Hennessy, Jacqualyne Hill, Penny Holtz, Bernie Hurd, Jan Janczak, Mark Jenkins, Pauline Kaufman, John Keenan, Laura Keistler, Marion Kenny, Michael J. Kerner, Richard Kluzak, Winifred Kolar, Irene Korczyk, Mary Kouri, Maddie Kowalski, Nancy Kratville, Thomas Krauss, Kathleen Krutak, Ben Kujawa, Edmund Kurzawa, Rita Kuziemka, Mark Landiak, 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, Patrick Michel, Tom Mlyniec, Roger Mumper, Cesar Naguit, Zeny Naguit, Joe Nardi, Dennis Nielsen, Frank Nitti, Ann Nowak, Fr. James Nowak, Tommy O Grady, Matthew Ousterout, Jean Oxenreiter, Martha Pappadopoli, Daniel Parker, Ben Parrilli, Carolynn Pavini, Child Peyton, John Pfeuffer, Patty Piekarczyk, Kimberly Pommier, Jerome Porretta, Pat Pradel, Walter Prochorow, Lisa Rakowski, Joe Rodriguez, 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, Dennis Stielman, Tom Stone, Jim Streu, Allison Surin, George Svec, Mark Szachnitowski, Eileen Szarek, Duane Szymkowski, Frances Tavernaro, Sheila Thornley, Jeannie Thorpe, Bernice Tokarski, Rebecca Tomsik, Bernard Toussaint, Akiko Toyohara, Sharon Tworek, Christopher Vacek, Laine VanHoutan, Noah VanHoutan, Carmen Vasquez, Charles Villaseñor, Judy Vissepo, James Walsh, Stephanie Watts, Frank Weidner, Bill Welch, 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, Elaine Zeman, Jayne Zenker, Fr. Kenneth Zigmond, Mary Elizabeth Zink, Helen Zgoda. Newly added this week: Michelle Duppong, Jeanine LaBelle, Johanna Pawlak, Dorthy Zaba, and Stan Zabinski. 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 Helen Dolan, Mark Kiwior, Rosemary Magnar, Lottie Molnar, Sandy Moser, Ralph Mueller, Michael O Hagan and Linda Rice. 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 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 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.

11 Page 11 Religious Education Update SAVE THE DATES FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS AT SAINTS PETER AND PAUL! Everest VBS: Conquering Challenges with God s Mighty Power TOTUS TUUS is coming! SAVE THE DATE: June 21-26, 2015 Totus Tuus is a diocesan catechetical summer youth program whereby seminarians and college students travel throughout the summer proclaiming the Gospel through catechetical instruction, Mass, Confession, games, fun and more! Join us for EVEREST Vacation Bible School! WHEN: June 8 12, 2015 from 9 11:45 AM WHO: Children age 4 to entering 4 th grade. Entering Grades 1-6 Monday Friday 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Entering Grades 7-12 Sunday - Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM News from the Knights Knights of Columbus Council No E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL Monday Columbian Squires Meeting 7:00 PM Saturday Pro-Life Rosary at Planned Parenthood 9:00 AM (John Zabinski) PRAYERS NEEDED Sunday Free Throw Contest 7:00 to 9:00 SSPP Gymnasium (John Moran) Tuesday Officers and Directors Planning Meeting 7:00 PM (Larry Pociask) 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.

12 The Third Baptism Sunday of of the Advent Lord January 11, 2015 Page Saints Peter and Paul School News The New Evangelization We are beginning our month-long celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Each week we will highlight school parents who have shared their personal feelings, anecdotes, etc. with us. There are so many different reasons why a Saints Peter and Paul School Education have meant something special to them and we are honored to share some with you. In addition, we would like to wish focused minds, confidence and all the best to our 8 th grade students throughout our parish as they take the Catholic High School Entrance Exam this weekend. We know it is a big morning for many and our prayers are with all of you! There are so many wonderful Catholic High Schools in our area and the perfect one is out there waiting for you! Saints Peter and Paul School has provided an excellent foundation for our children because of both the strong academic curriculum and the teaching of Catholic values. As parents, we are happy with how well prepared they were for high school. Thank you, Jim and Jane McGrail To Jesus Through Mary Preparation for Total Consecration led by Father Steven Borello 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 will be using the book, PREPARATION FOR TOTAL CONSECRATION According to St. Louis de Montfort By Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM SAVE THE DATE!!! Catholic Schools Week Events Sunday, January 25, 2015 Children's Liturgy led by our Kindergarten Teachers at 9:30 School Tours at 9, 10:30 and Noon Pizza Party and Tours at 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 (7:30-10:30 a.m.) Schedule a Shadow Day by contacting frabchuk@sspeterandpaulschool.com Information Session for Parents 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Celebrate with us at our All School Mass at 8:00 a.m. Saints Peter & Paul School..A Catholic education we are overjoyed about! Class Fee (including book): $10.00 Register with Denise, or dstephen@sspeterandpaul.net 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!

13 January 11, 2015 Page 13 Christian Service Happenings YOUNG AT HEART & FRIENDS MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH, MB URBAN ROADHOUSE. (1170 E. Iroquois Avenue) We will meet at 1:00pm for a variety of soups, salads, pastas, pizzas, their famous pot roast and tasty desserts all for $9.73 per person including tax. The beverage is included in the price. No reservations needed! Bring lots of friends! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR EVENTS, PLEASE CALL DEACON MICHAEL CROWELL AT OR PAULETTE SHEA AT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MINISTRY Do you have a good, used lap-top computer and/or mouse that you would be willing to donate to a transitional housing family that really needs one? Please know that we work with The People's Resource Center, an organization of high-integrity that will clean the computer of all your personal information before it is given to a family. Some families just need a good-working mouse for their computer to work adequately, so a donation of any number of them is also appreciated. To donate or to inquire further about this request, please call Jack Flowers at Legion of Mary Our Lady of Sorrows Praesidium SS Peter and Paul Troop IL0908 American Heritage Girls Troop IL0908 at SS Peter and Paul Parish meets every second and fourth Monday of the month from 4:005:30PM. New members are always welcome. American Heritage Girls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. The organization offers badge programs, service projects, girl leadership opportunities and outdoor experiences to its members. Home school, Public school and SS Peter and Paul students are welcome to join as well as girls from surrounding parishes. For more information, please contact Teresa Shoup tlshoup@outlook.com or Mary Beth Zabinski marybeth@zhitech.com for more details. 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. 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. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY After Jesus was baptized, he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and a voice was heard This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. As we give to the poor, we also can hear these same words. As you place your gift in a Society of St. Vincent de Paul envelope, 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. 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.

14 Thirty-Second The Baptism Sunday of in the Ordinary Lord Time November January 11, 10, Page 14 SAVE THE DATE- ANNUAL MEN S RETREAT This year s Annual Men's Retreat at The Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House will be held Feb , The retreat master this year will be Fr. Keith Muccino, 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. Register for the retreat online at or call Questions? Contact Tom Lupinacci at mensretreatbell@gmail.com or 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 Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2:00pm Federal Plaza in Chicago, Illinois Visit for details. March for Life Chicago Brunch and Mass Join Aid for Women as we gather together in hope and to pray for a society dedicated to protecting LIFE. Aid for Women will host Mass and Brunch before the March for Life Chicago on Sunday, January 18th at 10:00 am. Our featured speaker will be Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., and the Celebrant will be Father Rocky of Relevant Radio. Sheila Liaugminas will be the event s Master of Ceremonies. Cost for the brunch is $50 per adult and $25 per child. For reservations, contact Maureen at mmcewen@aidforwomen.org or 312/ , or register online at marchbrunch2015.