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1 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 1 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 36 North Ellsworth Street Naperville, Illinois Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization Visit Ss. Peter and Paul s New Website

2 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 2 Readings For The Week Saturday, September 16 6:45 AM Kenneth Hansen 8:00 AM Les Tatar Vigil Masses for The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Marjorie L. Piper (B) 6:30 PM Shirley Roe Sunday, September 17 The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Dorothy Lichter 8:00 AM Joseph Gerten II 9:30 AM Rita Hogan 11:00 AM Nick and Alice Modaff Family, Nick Jr. and Mary (A) 12:30 PM Janina Tomczyk 5:30 PM Jan Jungels Sutherland (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners 11:00 AM Bonita Duprey Monday, September 18 6:45 AM Mike and Pat Rynne 8:00 AM Joseph Pulito 5:15 PM Intentions of Claudia Gruett Tuesday, September 19 6:45 AM Ben Parrilli 8:00 AM Janet Turner 5:15 PM Joan Lunn Wednesday, September 20 (Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon & Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions) 6:45 AM Sangeetha Devadas 8:00 AM Margaret O Malley 5:15 PM John Rogers Thursday, September 21 (St. Matthew, Apostle) 6:45 AM Mike and Fran Wiora 8:00 AM Margaret O Malley 5:15 PM Souls in Purgatory Friday, September 22 6:45 AM Jeanne Marie VanBree 8:00 AM Thomas O Grady Saturday, September 23 (St. Pius of Pietrelcina) 6:45 AM Victor Trauscht 8:00 AM Genevieve A. Jedd Vigil Masses for The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Ray Daninger (B) 6:30 PM Deceased members of the Olinger, Kastler and McAdam Families Sunday, September 24 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners 8:00 AM Theresa Kucharczyk (B) 9:30 AM Mary Beth Neal 11:00 AM Edward Tivador 12:30 PM Larry Moore 5:30 PM Eduarda Vasquez (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Gino Angelini (A) Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Dr. Don Carducci and Lisa Carducci 11:00 AM Deceased members of Saint Vincent de Paul Society Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a 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 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 in the Church MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Wednesdays at 7:45 AM RESPECT LIFE ROSARY: Wednesdays following the 8:00 AM mass 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 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.)

3 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 3 A Message from our Pastor Dear Parishioners, Venezuelan Mission Fr. Gregory Schaffer will be visiting our parish September 30-October 1 and speaking at all of the Masses. Although the hurricanes have rightly dominated the news of late, the reality is that the situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate not only politically, but also the ability of people to secure basic needs. Fr. Schaffer will make an appeal to our parishioners to help support his efforts to care for the most vulnerable in Venezuela. Octoberfest On October 29 th, Saints Peter and Paul will hold its first, hopefully annual, Octoberfest. There will be great music, food and of course beer for the adults. Please join us not only in the evening for Octoberfest, but also Trunk N Treat that afternoon in the parish parking lot for children of all ages. Please watch for more details to come. Stewardship Materials Thank you for the positive response to our financial report this last weekend. Although we have some hurdles to face, they are not insurmountable if we pull together and respond generously to the needs of our parish and church. Stewardship materials will be going out to all of our families at the end of October, but, please, your help is needed now. To increase your giving or begin giving online, you can visit our parish webpage ( and press on the Giving button. May Almighty God bless you and keep you. In Christ, Fr. Thomas A. Milota Thank you from Sr. Marjorie What a wonderful parish celebration of my 50th Jubilee as a Religious Sister! Thank you to all who attended, extended congratulations, cards, and gifts. A special thank-you to: Fr. Milota, for concelebrating the Mass and for everything he did to make the celebration so special, including the beautiful statue of St. Francis Bishop Siegel for celebrating the Mass Deacon Marrero, the liturgical ministers, and altar servers The heavenly choir Karen Meskill and all the staff and school students for their presence and gifts Kelly Heffron and those who helped with the special reception Jessica Payne, for her behind-the scenes work I am so blessed and so grateful for all that God has done for me, and much of His love comes through wonderful people like you! Count on my care and prayer, Sister Marjorie Westendorf

4 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 4 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 goal is $45,877 (based on 51 Sundays) AUGUST 2017 Sunday Offering Year-to-Date Surplus / (Deficit) $ (32,663) Average Total Sunday Collections Fiscal Year-to-Date (9 Sundays) $ 42,248 About Contributions. Did you know you could set up automatic donations? The enrollment and set up process is straightforward. Just visit the parish website main page ( and select online giving. When using a plain white or a temporary envelope (like the one pictured below), please remember to include your envelope number on either your check or somewhere on the envelope. This will help us give you proper credit for your donation. Thank you for your continued support. 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 September and October offertory envelope packets should be received no later than September 2. 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. September (September/October envelopes, including first Sunday of November) 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) 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 Free Employment Support Group Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, for an Employment Support Group on September 22nd from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. at 3130 Finley Road, Suite 520 in Downers Grove. Tony Patanella, a former Human Resources executive, will present on employment issues to help participants learn skills to help obtain jobs. Participants will learn tools and tips for job searches. In this dynamic workshop, individuals will complete a skills inventory, work on job readiness, explore their hard and soft skills, learn how to prepare for a career fair, and interview more effectively. The workshop is open to all and is free of charge. For more info, please contact Joy Newburn at To learn more about programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, please visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. Christ is our Hope arrives in your mailbox each month, filled with educational stories about our faith, personal journeys, and news in our parishes. This magazine keeps the seven counties of our Diocese connected by sharing the Good News with each other. On behalf of Bishop Conlon, please prayerfully consider making a generous donation to this year s Christ is our Hope Magazine appeal. To make a gift online, visit our website at Or simply write a check to Christ is our Hope Magazine Appeal and mail to: Diocese of Joliet Development Office, Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL Thank you for helping everyone in our Diocese to stay connected!

5 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 5 A catechist is faith, hope, and love attached to arms and legs, aches and pains, family duties, and not enough time. A catechist is an ordinary person who is extraordinary because he or she teaches as Jesus did. A catechist is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to God s People. From the poem "A Catechist Is", by Monsignor John Francis Murphy Thank you to the parishioners below who are volunteering as catechists and assistants in our Religious Education program this year. God bless as you prepare our children not just for happiness in this life, but for eternity. Lynne Albrecht Ronald Frederick Thomas Lupinacci Mary Pedersen Patricia Antoon Angie Gardner Patricia Magana Elizabeth Pociask Bridget Backhaus Rita Guill Kara Magyar Judy Poland William Baranyk Diane Guskey Claudia Mahoney Maureen Rawls Barbara Bazar Dennis Habbley Ellie Marcotte Diana Rodriguez Barbara Bechtel Diane Habbley Maura Marcotte Diana Rossi Mallory Behna Brendan Heffron Deacon Will Marrero Mary Roth Melisssa Biles Jennifer Hernandez Lorey Maszka George Rotter Joseph Bogusz Scott Jenkins Daniel Matern Namita Ruffin Rita Bogusz Anne Justeau Maureen Matuszewski Marcia Sandrick Margaret Burns Debra Keating Donald McBride Teresa Shoup Radka Cabrera Ann Keating Jacqueline McCafferty Timothy Sivesind Cynthia Cardenas Wendy Kohrt Maureen McDonagh Katie Skomorowski Julie Clune Simon Kolar Sydney McFadden Linda Sowa Chuck Conlin Julie Kornak Dan McFarland Chun Tam Jeanine Daugherty Denise Koshay Mary McHugh Chrissy Tworek Christine Dawson Marianne Kuhn Katherine McHugh Nannette Vanderheyden Jane Discianno Dawn Kujawa Hugh McKenty Sr. Marjorie Westendorf Indira Dubsky Peter Kujawa Kathy Morrison Emily Yarger Joan DuPre Sharon Larson Deacon Kevin Neis Andrea Yarger Laura Durinski Melissa Laskowski Denise Nigro-Hu Amy Elston Elaine Lenz Cheryl Obendorf Julie Fitgerald Alyse Lucas Daniel Obendorf 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 first training session begins in the church on Thursday, Sept. 28 th after school at 2:15pm. We will also hold additional evening sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 3 rd, Wednesday Oct. 4 th and Wednesday, Oct. 11 th. All evening sessions will be held at 6:30pm in the church. 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. LITURGICAL CONFERENCE FOR LAITY Given by: The Most Reverend Fabian Bruskewitz, Bishop Emeritus of Lincoln Saturday, September 30, 2017 Sacred Heart Church 730 South 12th Street Springfield, IL Registration fee: $20 for General Admission $10 for Students and Children For more information and to view the Conference Schedule, go to sancta_missa_liturgical_conference_for_laity/.

6 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 6 Tuesday, September 19th at 12:45pm School reconciliations Grades 3 and 4 Friday, September 22nd at 8:00am All School Mass in the Church Sr. Marjorie celebrates her 50 th Jubilee Sr. Marjorie, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King, unofficially known as the Lemont Franciscans, has spent the last 50 years serving as a religious sister. We are so blessed to have her smile and enthusiastic spirit in our school. She works with students on reading and math skills in our Project Discover Program, teaches Religion to our 5 th graders and creates and leads monthly prayer services in the lower grades. When asked about Sr. Marjorie, Principal, Mrs. Karen Meskill remarked, Sr. Marjorie is an all-around positive influence and presence in our school. We thank Sr. Marjorie for her dedication to our school and congratulate Sr. Marjorie on this milestone! Get Mom Out of the Kitchen at Little Italian Pizza (373 East Bailey Road) Little Italian Pizza wants to help Saints Peter and Paul School raise money. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 20 th. When placing your order (dine-in, take out, or delivery), mention Saints Peter and Paul School and Little Italian Pizza will donate a portion of the proceed to our school. Preschool Pals Program Is Back! Saints Peter and Paul School is hosting its Preschool Pals Program once again. This year we will be meeting nearly every Wednesday of the school year from 9:00am to 10:00am. All preschool children are invited to these fun events which will include crafts, games, stories, sing-a-longs and a treat. Preschoolers (along with a parent) are asked 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 September 20th, 27th, and October 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. 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. 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

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8 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 8 Movie Night Want to experience a little bit of heaven? Come see how two brothers found Jesus through serving others. Cliff and Matt leave their home to live on the streets of New York, care for abandoned children in Peru, and discover a leper colony in Ghana. Make friends with others in the Teen Zone Friday night from 6:30-9pm watching The Human Experience. Pizza and pop provided. Please join us Sunday, September 24th for Mass and fellowship! After the 12:30pm Mass, we ll meet outside the Church by the sign with the Mass times and head to MOD Pizza. If you are planning on going to a different Mass, you can always join us around 1:30pm at MOD Pizza. We look forward to seeing you there! Find us on Facebook at Sts. Peter and Paul Young Adults If you would like to be included in the Young Adult s for upcoming events, please contact Tiffany Pyle at tpyle@sspeterandpaul.net. September Calendar Movie Night September 22 nd, 6:30-9pm Bike for Life September 30 th, 9am-12:30pm Attention Young Adults - Save the Dates! Mass and Fellowship (at 12:30pm Mass) Sunday, Sept. 24 th Sunday, Oct. 29 th Sunday, Nov. 26 th *Please note there will be no Mass and Fellowship on Sunday, December 31 st. Monday, Sept. 18 th Join a group of young adults for the Wisdom Bible Study for 8 weeks from 7-8:30pm on Monday evenings. (This will run through Nov. 13 th ) Saturday, Oct. 7 th Fall Fun Saturday, Nov. 11 th Young Adult Steubenville Conference in Milwaukee, WI Saturday, Dec. 2 nd 5pm Mass and Christkindlmarket Friday, Dec. 8 th Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass and Hot Beverage For more information or to be included in the Young Adult s, contact Tiffany Pyle at tpyle@sspeterandpaul.net or Find us on Facebook at Sts. Peter and Paul Young Adults October 27, p.m. Saints Peter and Paul Food, drinks, live music / Kids Trunk-or-Treat 4-5 p.m. German Festival 5-10 p.m. Food tickets will be available for presale in October. Families and ministries may register for a space for Trunk-or-Treat. ssppparishlife@gmail.com for more information or to reserve your space.

9 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 9 Christian Service Happenings And More Saint Vincent de Paul The challenge in today s Gospel is to forget how others have behaved towards us and to look to God s way of loving and forgiving. Our focus must be on God. Is there a neighbor or friend of yours who is in temporary need because of a loss of a job or an illness? Please leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul...we want to help! 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-toperson service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and its patron, Saint Vincent de Paul. 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 the life skills to achieve and maintain their self-sufficiency. There is also an immediate need for an experienced mentor for a 17-month assignment. Would you like to learn more? Call Jack Flowers at A mentor training class will be held Saturday, Sept. 30th. To sign up, visit and click on Support Us, then Volunteer Mentor. NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS Knights of Columbus Council No E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL Saturday 9/23: Darrell Hutton Memorial Blood Drive (Michael Van Bree) Sunday 9/24: Soccer Challenge (Jay Zapata) - Kickers Needed Saturday 9/30: Bike for Life (John Zabinski) 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. Help for Hurting Marriages Retrouvaille helps couples put the pieces of their marriage back together and rebuild loving relationships. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i ) offers a program consisting of a weekend and several follow-up sessions. The program is offered several times a year. Registration is required. For more information, please call or visit Free Personal Change Class Offered by Catholic Charities The personal change program, Out of Poverty, begins this coming Tuesday, September 19th, from 9:30-11:30a.m. at 3130 Finley Road, Suite 520, Downers Grove, IL. Classes are free and meet each Tuesday for 8 weeks. For more information or to register, call Joy Newburn at: or jnewburn@cc-doj.org. To learn more about Catholic Charities, visit: catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. Come and See Vocation Discernment Retreat Catholic men between the ages of are invited to a vocation discernment retreat at St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, Illinois from Friday, October 13th (4:00pm) through Sunday, October 15th (1:00pm). The retreat is an excellent opportunity to discern God s calling while participating in the monastic life at St. Procopius Abbey. Learn more about seeking God in community life according to the Rule of St. Benedict. Attendance is free, but space is limited. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Fr. James Flint at: vocations@procopius.org.

10 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 10 All Things are Possible for God by Fr. Joshua Waltz Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Blood Drive Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #1369 When: Saturday, September 23rd - 7:00am to 11:30am Location: Saints Peter and Paul in Zucker Hall (lower level of Jr. High, 201 East Franklin) Donate at: or call Michael Van Bree at (812) or kofcnaperville@gmail.com. Walk-ins are welcome after 9am. As a young man, the last thing Fr. Joshua Waltz ever thought he would be was a Catholic priest. But a series of choices some bad and some good ultimately led him to enter the seminary. In this talk, Fr. Waltz shares an incredible vocation story that involves heartbreak, robbers, Europe, and several miracles all showing that there is nothing more exciting than a life lived for Jesus Christ. This is a powerful conversion story that demonstrates how the God of Love and Mercy pursues His children to bring them to Himself and give them a greater life than they could ever imagine. Charlie - Cockeysville, MD Great story explaining that "All things are Possible For God". Very interesting and fun story to listen to and especially powerful for young people discerning God's call for them. James - Winterset, IA Being "free in Jesus" made sense when Father Waltz explained it! I've got to share this CD with my teens! Donna - College Station, TX A pancake and sausage breakfast will be served to all donors. Every donor will receive a $10 Colonial Café gift certificate and will save up to 3 lives in our community! DONATE BLOOD DURING SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER TO RECEIVE A FREE ENTRY VOUCHER FOR SIEGEL S COTTONWOOD FARM PUMPKIN FEST. THE VOUCHER IS VALID OPENING DAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST. Text APPT to for immediate appointment TO-GIVE / / #Don8bld The Saints Peter and Paul Naperville Knights of Columbus (Council #1369) and Saint Raphael Knights of Columbus (Council #14171) share in the commitment to serve the community and save lives by alternating as the hosts of FOUR Heartland Blood Drives scheduled throughout the year. Members of both parishes and the Naperville community are encouraged to participate in these events in order to maintain the blood supply at Edward Hospital, Central DuPage Hospital and many other area hospitals. If you cannot make the drive, visit a Heartland Blood Center and mention sponsor code th Annual Bishop s Mass with Persons with Disabilities On Sunday, October 8th, at 12:00p.m., at Holy Family in Shorewood, IL, Bishop Conlon and the diocesan community will celebrate the gifts and presence of members of the Diocese of Joliet living with disabilities. All persons with disabilities, their families, friends and supporters are invited to participate in the Mass and to stay for the luncheon that follows (provided by the Knights of Columbus). For more information, please call Karen at: Literacy DuPage recruits and trains tutors who teach adults English. Since 1972, we ve been equipping a big-hearted army of volunteers to sit side-by-side with adults who cannot understand, speak, read, or write English. Help us shatter the language barrier for immigrants, refugees, and other DuPage County residents. No teaching of foreign language experience needed. We ll train you to tailor lessons, focusing on everyday life skills needed in an English-speaking world. Visit our website or call Attend a 90-minute orientation at a local library to find how you re just steps away from a life-changing opportunity. We Train Tutors. Tutors Change Lives. Join us!

11 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 11 Matthew s Gospel Corner Peter s question to Jesus about how often he must forgive his neighbor, followed by the parable of the unmerciful servant, provides context for Jesus previous instruction on fraternal correction. Although the spirit of forgiveness cannot mean blindness and indifference to sin, and reproof is not the antithesis of love, those who exercise fraternal correction within the Christian community must do so with unbounded forgiveness and with an acute awareness of their own sinfulness and need for forgiveness, mindful that fraternal correction s purpose is to lead the errant to repentance and restoration within the family of God. Peter s suggestion that one forgive seven times must have seemed excessive, given that common wisdom in the Israelite community dictated that one forgive his neighbor three times. Peter s suggestion and Jesus response may point back to the sevenfold punishment Cain received from God for murdering his brother and the seventy-plus-seven punishment Cain s descendent, Lamech, received: If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times (Genesis 4:24). Sevenfold would have recalled a number of Old Testament passages to those who heard Peter and Jesus exchange. Aaron sprinkled the blood of the sacrifice seven times in atonement for the sins of the people in the desert (Leviticus 16:14). The Israelites are warned that their disobedience would lead to a sevenfold chastisement and seven-times-sevenfold for their children (Leviticus 26:18). And in Proverbs, while the wicked stumble, the righteous persevere: Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes (Proverbs 24:16). Jesus command to forgive seventy times seven times clearly teaches that a Christian s willingness to forgive, in imitation of God the Father, must be unlimited. How is this possible? It is possible only through the indwelling of God within us, which is granted to those who believe. The basis for such a command is illustrated in the parable that Jesus immediately relates after giving this injunction to forgive:. A master or king decides to settle accounts with his servants the parallel between the parable and the last judgment should be clear. He first calls to account someone who has been the recipient of the master s abundant generosity. The man had been lent $10,000 talents (the largest known denomination). By comparison, the amount of taxes collected annually throughout all of Palestine would have been roughly 600 talents, and it is likely that Solomon s temple, in all its splendor, was built for a sum equal to what the servant had received. Undoubtedly, hyperbole is employed here to underscore the overwhelming generously of the king who, σπλαγχνισθεὶς, moved to compassion (a phase frequently applied to Jesus in the Gospel) forgave this man s entire debt. The key to understanding the message of the parable is the Greek word ἀποδοῦναι meaning utterly incapable, completely unable. This man owed a debt that could simply never be repaid, such that it was ludicrous to beg for more time, yet in an instant, he had the sum completely wiped away. Immediately he goes out and meets a neighbor who owed him a mere trifle, a hundred denarii, the equivalent of one day s wage. The neighbor is throttled by the neck and told to pay up. Begging that he be given a little time to do so, a reasonable request, given the small amount he owed, he is denied any mercy and is thrown into debtor s prison along with his wife and children. Shaken by what had occurred (ἐλυπήθησαν, meaning grieved, pained, angered), those who witnessed it approached the master and relayed all that had happened. The master then summoned the man he had forgiven and in anger asked, Could you not show pity on another who owed you a mere pittance, given all that I have forgiven you? Now he is held to account, not for the 10,000 talents, but for his failure to show mercy. The punishment is now worse than what was threatened before he is thrown into prison and tortured until his debt is paid. As the parable now stands, with the debt amounting to 10,000 talents, the punishment must be perpetual, for a debt so immense could never be repaid, a clear reference to the last judgment. The Gospel ends with an interpretation of the parable that no one can miss if we fail to show mercy toward those who have transgressed against us, our heavenly Father will treat us in kind. Luke 6:36 enjoin us, Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. It is in light of this parable that we should apply the lesson from last week s Gospel. While there is behavior that is incompatible within the Christian community and admonishing a sinner or at times excluding someone from communion within the Church is necessary, fraternal correction must be exercised with a recognition of all that God has forgiven us and should be motivated and carried out with mercy and compassion. Just as we have received God s mercy, we must exercise mercy. 1 W.D. Davies and D.C. Allison, Matthew 8-18, International Critical Commentary, 792, also see Ibid. p Ibid 4 Ibid p. 803 For more information about Matthew s Gospel Corner, Robert.J.Schuhriemen@gmail.com.

12 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH 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 Barnabas Barretto Alli Bayer Lorraine Blackburn Matt Bloodgood Luciana Bodero Patricia Botello 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 Donald Drever 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 Mr. Gladwin Joe Gorman Marynell Greer Stasia Gryz 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 Estela Holbert Penny Holtz Charlie Ingrassia Paul Ingrassia Carol Jablonsky Margaret Jablonsky Jan Janczak Georgianne Katek John Kennedy Erminia Kieback Marion Kinney Laura Kochel Kevin Konvalinka Suzanne Krauss Thomas Krauss Dorothy Kuntz Rose Kupsche Ed Kurzawa Father Roger Kutzner Rosemary Krystek Jeanine LaBelle Beverly Leannais Ken Lietz Mary Lietz Michael Lietz 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 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 Nancy O Hara James O. Olimpiada We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family and friends on the death of: Remedios Ganados, Ruth Gorman, Thomas Marnell, Patricia Rink Prayer Intentions Margaret O Malley Matthew Ousterout Susan Pankow Jos Panny Maricar Penamante Dorothy Pfeuffer John Pfeuffer Shiela Prue Deacon Ed Ptacek Carson Pytell Sharon Pworek Bella Raffin Ray Ragusa Charles Rankin Mary Rauch Al Rechenmacher Max Reitzel Deana Wood Rooney 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 Ella Siears Ysabelle Simbol Joan Skapy Irene Slowik Edward Slowik Caryl Steimel 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 Diane Varner David Velez Charles Villaseñor Martha Vinson Marge Weiss Marie Williams Janice Wilson Sylvia Wolfe 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 Pvt Nick Gedvilas Major Thomas E. Goerling Sgt. Anthony Gorup Cpl. Jon Gurnik 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. 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 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH 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 salvation of the souls. 2. For protection of those who suffer from natural disasters. 3. For the repose of the soul of Tom Marnell. 4. For healing, inner peace, and happiness of a daughter. 5. For the protection of the unborn. 6. For the holy souls in purgatory. PRAYER NETWORK Sunday 11am Wednesday 4pm Saturday 7pm 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. Please call Jay Albarran at FLAME OF FAITH VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR Remember these men and women in your daily prayers Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious in the Diocese of Joliet September 17 Dcns. Ronald Searls, John Sebastian, John Shea, Daniel Simmet, Patrick Skelly, George Soloy, James Sossong, Anthony Spatafore, John Spiezio 18 Frs. Michael Valente & Tuan Van Nguyen 19 Frs. Pawel Bandurski, Julian Kaczowka, Zigmunt Ostrowski S.Ch. 20 Srs. Helen Jilek, Mary Agnes Kallus, Fausta Mtweve, Margaret Mary Schima OSB 21 Randy Waring (Deacon Candidate) 22 Srs. Bernadine Hasse, Coletta Hennessy, Kathleen Hook, Carlene Howell, David Ann Hoy, Mary Elizabeth Imler, Brigid Jacobs, Carol Jander OSF 23 Joseph Pusateri (Deacon Candidate) 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. 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

14 September 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH 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