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1 AUGUST 26, st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: CHURCH Saturday: 5:00 & 6:30PM Sunday: 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM; 12:30, 5:30 (Tridentine), & 8:00PM HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL Sunday: 9:30 & 11:00AM Childcare is offered during these Masses. Call HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE: Consult the parish bulletin or website, or call the Parish Office at WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Monday - Saturday: 6:45 & 8:00AM Monday - Thursday: 5:15PM First Friday: 12:00PM in the Adoration Chapel RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: Tuesdays at 7:30PM in the Church MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Wednesdays at 7:45AM RESPECT LIFE ROSARY: Wednesdays following the 8:00AM Mass. VESPERS & BENEDICTION: Thursdays at 6:00PM (Adoration Chapel) RECONCILIATION: Tuesdays: 11:00AM (Holy Family Chapel) and 7:00PM (Church) No 11:00AM Confessions on 2nd Tuesday of the month. Thursdays: 7:15 AM & 4:30PM (Church) Saturdays: 4:00PM (Holy Family Chapel) Sundays: 4:45-5:25PM and 7:00-8:00PM (Church) Confessions are also heard at 10:30AM on the 4th Saturday of the month in the Holy Family Chapel. 36 North Ellsworth Street Naperville, Illinois Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization Visit Ss. Peter and Paul s new website

2 Readings For The Week Saturday, August 25 6:45 AM Maria Nguyen T. Lieu 8:00 AM Frank James Pankanin Vigil Masses for The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Shirley Row 6:30 PM Alexis Joseph Sunday, August 26 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Mary Catherine Schmieder 8:00 AM Mary Schmieder 9:30 AM Cathy Ahearn 11:00 AM Edwin DiGirolamo 12:30 PM Nancy McCormack 5:30 PM Ursula Litavecz (LATIN) 8:00 PM Intentions of Fr. Dan Hessling Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 11:00 AM Robert Laing Monday, August 27 (Saint Monica) 6:45 AM Intentions of Monica Marie Fonner 8:00 AM Joe O Malley 5:15 PM Adolph & Mary Rombalski and deceased family members Tuesday, August 28 (Saint Augustine) 6:45 AM Helen Zgoda 8:00 AM Joanne Yackley 5:15 PM Bob Coopman Wednesday, August 29 (The Passion of St. John the Baptist) 6:45 AM Purgatorial Society 8:00 AM Marjorie Hallinan 5:15 PM The Polick family Thursday, August 30 6:45 AM Deceased members of the Manuel O. Alonzo family 8:00 AM Intentions of Marvin & Antonella Luebbert 5:15 PM Don Haas Friday, August 31 6:45 AM Pat Mucci 8:00 AM Florence Bostick Saturday, September 1 6:45 AM Jean Payne 8:00 AM For reparation 5:00 PM Margaret Koretke 6:30 PM Anniversary of Raymond & Alma Greene Sunday, September 2 The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Bernice Gudenkauf 8:00 AM Albert Cacini 9:30 AM Peter Diem 11:00 AM Mary Nhan 12:30 PM Helen Zgoda 5:30 PM Maria Lieu (LATIN) 8:00 PM Cathy Ahearn Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Katherine McCann 11:00 AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, Stay in the know! Sign up for parish s. Go to and click the sign-up link at the bottom of the page. We warmly welcome new families and individuals to Saints Peter and Paul. Please call or stop by the Parish Office during weekday hours to register. We need your help in order to keep our Parish Registry up-todate. When you move, please let us know your new address and if you plan to stay on as a parishioner. Thank you. Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 2

3 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with profound sadness that we have received additional knowledge of harm and misdeeds conducted by those who were in positions of trust and authority within the Church. This week the Pennsylvania Grand Jury released a report which details allegations of child abuse over a period of 70 years. The numbers are staggering. Words cannot adequately express the level of anger, pain and humiliation felt by people of faith, including myself. I am genuinely sorry for the wounds inflicted upon precious children. I know that for many victims the wounds will never fully heal and for others the scars will remain a constant reminder of the pain endured. The violation of trust experienced by all is deep. It is alarming to realize the extent to which some of my brother bishops and priests have failed to uphold their obligations to care for the people. This is particularly disheartening for those of the clergy and laity who have faithfully served our Lord and yet find themselves with the burden of this weighty stigma. To all who have been touched by these tragedies, I am truly sorry. There is no place in the Church for those who cause harm to children or participate in covering up egregious abuse. The protection of children and vulnerable adults is a critical component of the ministries in the Diocese of Joliet. Prior to the adoption of the national Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the diocese had begun to address this issue of sexual abuse with implementation of a Misconduct Policy in By 1993 a committee, which would later be known as the Review Board, had been established. The policies and procedures developed by this board have evolved significantly over the years and will continually be evaluated and revised. Today, the Joliet Diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection is tasked with implementing the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and all related policies. This includes screening all clerics, seminarians, employees and volunteers who work with children, educating children on ways to stay safe and how to seek help when needed, training adults about the warning signs of abuse, and the appropriate actions to take if they suspect a child is at risk. The diocese has specific procedures in place for receiving allegations, immediately reporting allegations to appropriate civil authorities, and assisting victims with access to support services. Men seeking acceptance to the seminary or diaconate formation program must participate in an extensive process. This includes psychological testing and interviews with respective committees. Throughout their training the candidates are constantly evaluated in regard to their behavior, self-awareness, social interactions, disposition and overall character. Every effort is made to ensure that only those who are suitable for ministry are ordained. The Church must work diligently to regain the trust that has been lost. To promote transparency the diocese participates in annual audits conducted by third parties. These audits assess the level of compliance to Church and governmental requirements. Indeed, this week the Diocese of Joliet participated in and passed an audit conducted by the FBI to review the application and management of criminal background checks. The diocese first published a list of diocesan priests with credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors over a decade ago. It can be found on our website. I pledge to you that anyone with a credible allegation will not be returned to ministry. Evil is present in our society. I ask each of you to join me in efforts to rid the earth of this scourge and to protect the most vulnerable among us. I ask that you work with me to heal these wounds which have violated our trust and challenged our faith. I ask you to pray with me that we will all come to know and live the true message of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon To make a report of child abuse, first contact civil authorities (local police and/or Illinois Department of Child and Family Services ABUSE). Then, if the allegation involves a priest or other agent of the Church, contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 3

4 PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity and support. For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, the weekly Sunday collection budget is $46,120 (based on 52 Sundays) JULY 2018 Sunday Collections Year-to-Date compared to Budget - Surplus / (Deficit) $ (30,440) Actual Fiscal Year-to-Date Average Sunday Collections (5 Sundays) $ 40,032 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 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. St. Dominic Parish, Bolingbrook, IL Full-Time Secretary St. Dominic Parish in Bolingbrook is seeking to hire a full-time secretary for its front office. Background or experience in administrative duties, computer literacy, bi-lingual (English and Spanish), written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to deal with the public are necessary. This is a full-time position with benefits. Applicants are requested to a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: llewandowski@stdominiccc.org. St. Francis Adoration Chapel The St. Francis Adoration Chapel is in desperate need of Adorers. Open hours are listed on page 13 of this bulletin. Please consider visiting with our Lord for one hour each week. Thank you. PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR TRAINING On September 8th, the Office for Family Ministry will sponsor a facilitator training for church-sponsored divorce, bereavement, and other hurting/healing support groups. Valerie Maty, Associate Director of the Office of Family Ministry, will lead this training session at the Blanchette Catholic Center in Crest Hill. This training is for those who are facilitating, or who are planning to facilitate self-help support group sharing sessions. The training will cover the role of the facilitator, listening skills, support group ground rules, handling difficult situations, and role-playing practice sessions. Participants should be endorsed by their parish for this ministry. Check-in begins at 8:30am. Training starts at 9:00am and concludes at 4:00pm. The $20 fee covers morning coffee, lunch, and a student manual. To register, please call or register online at: by August 31st. familyministry/ Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 4

5 Golden Triangle with Goa and South India Pilgrimage with Fr. Thomas Theneth - January 2019 Please join Fr. Thomas Theneth for a pilgrimage to India in January 2019 to visit the place of the patron Saint of our diocese, St. Francis Xavier, whose body is still intact after 400 years. We will also visit the place where St. Thomas the Apostle landed in AD 52, and the places of two other Indian saints. The Taj Mahal in Agra, and many other exotic places in North and South India are also on the itinerary. Please contact Fr. Thomas Theneth for more details at: ttheneth@sspeterandpaul.net or theneth52@gmail.com. Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Delhi. Spend the afternoon leisurely exploring the sites on your own before dinner. Day 2: Spend the day sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. Day 3: Drive to Agra for a day of sightseeing, including Agra Fort. Day 4: An early morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, followed by a drive to Jaipur with a stop at Chand Baori (Stepwell) in Abhaneri village along the way. In the evening, enjoy a visit to the Birla Temple to see the Aarti ceremony. Day 5: Sightseeing in Jaipur, including Amber Fort, Maharaja s City Palace, Armory Museum, and Jantar Mantar (the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world). Day 6: Travel to Goa via Mumbai. Day 7: Sightseeing in Old Goa, including visits to The Basilica of Bom Jesus, which houses the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier, and The Cathedral (believed to be the largest church in Asia). Day 8: Flight to Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. The afternoon will be spent on a guided tour of Mysore, including the Mysore Palace; a visit to the church dedicated to St. Philomena; and a drive to the top of Chamundeswary Hill. Day 9: Travel to Coorg, with sightseeing around Madikeri, including the Omkareshwara Temple and Byle Kuppe. Day 10: Travel to Wayanad for an escorted soft trek through the forest to embrace the wide variety of species endemic to the Western Ghats. Day 11: Travel to Calicut by descending the mountains for a delicious lunch before being transported to Cochin. Day 12: Spend the day on a guided tour of Fort Kochi; visiting St. Francis Church; the oldest Synagogue on the subcontinent; and the Dutch Palace, to name a few. Also, a stop at St. Thomas Church in Kodungallur, where St. Thomas landed in AD 52. Day 13: A visit to the famous St. Alphonsa Church Bharanaganam, which holds the mortal remains of St. Alphonsa, the first woman Saint of India. Later, a cruise and overnight stay on a houseboat which brings you to the ancient St. Mary s Church, which is believed to have been founded by St. Thomas in AD 427. Day 14: Cruise continues to Kumarakom where you will proceed to St. Joseph Church Mannanam (the first Monastery of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara when he started the CMI order in He was canonized to sainthood in 2014.) Day 15: Travel to airport to board your flight. Other tour activities include: Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk / Delhi Jeep ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur Visit to Tibetan settlement in South Cooking demonstration of traditional Kerala cuisine Pricing: Twin occupancy: $3,999 per person Single occupancy: $5,959 per room Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 5

6 You are invited to join us in celebrating The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, September 7th at 9:30a.m. in the Holy Family Chapel in the Ministry Center. We will pray three rosaries in her honor. Following the recitation of the rosaries, you are also invited to join us for lunch at the Pancake Café located at 75th Street and Rickert Drive. You are welcome to invite any friends who would like to celebrate with us. If you have any questions, please contact Zivi Jech at (630) Sincerely in Christ, Legion of Mary Saints Peter and Paul Church GOLF ANGELS NEEDED! Over the years, school families have dealt with job loss, catastrophic illnesses, dissolution of their marriage, or even the death of a parent. Those life-changing experiences are compounded further if children have to transfer from our school due to the inability of the family to pay tuition. This year, Fr. Baker has received requests for $125,000 in financial aid. This impacts approximately 50 students. Since 1989, our Golf Outing has raised $1.5 million to help meet this need. The need is so great, however, that we are in need of Golf Angels to assist our efforts. Perhaps you can join us for golf at Cress Creek on Thursday, September 13th. Maybe you have tickets to a sporting event which you could donate. Or maybe you want to help this cause by making a tax-deductible donation. Whatever you can do to support this event will be greatly appreciated. Please go to our school website, and click on the 30th Annual Golf Logo image to register as a player, sponsor, or auction donor. You many also call our Advancement Director, Frank Glowaty, at for additional information. Thursday, September 13th Cress Creek Country Club 30th Annual Saints Peter and Paul School Golf Outing Come and enjoy a round of golf with some of the most unique and fun challenges you ve ever seen on a course! Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 6

7 Saturday, September 8th at 1:00pm Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery (corner of North Ave & Columbia St.) Naperville, IL Speakers include: Sean McMahon- Knights of Columbus, parishioner Ralph Rivera- IL Right to Life Nancy Kreuzer- Silent No More Parking: park along roadside as if visiting. Deacon Joe Verdico, Saints Peter & Paul Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 7

8 Hurray! Back-to-School days are here! Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School is back in session. Students headed back to the classroom on August 22nd for another wonderful school year. Once again, our talented faculty looks forward to partnering with parents to provide an excellent Catholic education for students in grades kindergarten through 8th. We are committed to excellence in preparing our students to think critically and become confident, sensitive, Catholic leaders modeled in the image of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in learning more about Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, please contact Meg Olsen, Marketing and Enrollment Director, at or Preschool Pals is back! Saints Peter and Paul School is hosting its Preschool Pals Program once again. This year we will be meeting nearly every Thursday of the school year beginning Thursday, September 13th from 9:15am to 10:15am. All preschool children are invited to these fun events which will include crafts, games, stories, and music. Any age preschooler (along with a parent), are invited to come and gather with us in the lower level of the Ministry Center to meet friends and have a great time. Next month we will be meeting September 13th, 20th, and 27th. 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. Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 8

9 Summer Events Mass and Fellowship This weekend! Join us after the 12:30pm Mass for fellowship at MOD Pizza. Meet outside the Church for introductions and a few announcements. We ll walk to MOD Pizza as a group. 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. Don t forget to bring a friend! After hanging out at MOD Pizza, we will go back to the Church for the Church Tour. See below for details. Church Tour This weekend from 3:00-4:00pm What is beauty, if not the reflection of the splendor of the Eternal Word made flesh? Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Saints Peter and Paul is a gorgeous Church with lots of symbolism and beauty. Join us as we walk through Salvation History and discover the Biblical messages and the traditional Catholic symbols told in our windows and other decorations in the Church. Next time you attend Mass, you ll notice something new that will shed new light on the beauty of our faith and its rich traditions. Stay Connected! Sign up for s. Like us on For more information, contact Tiffany Pyle at: tpyle@sspeterandpaul.net. Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 9

10 A big thank you to all who joined us on our summer bus trip to Lake Geneva, WI on August 14th. I think it s safe to say a good time was had by all! Hopefully we can take another summer trip next year! Save the DATES and join us for friendship, food and FUN! Anyone 55 years young and up can join us! Sept 7th First Friday Mass in the Adoration Chapel, followed by lunch in the St. Paul Center. Come join a delightful group for conversation and a short movie during dessert! FREE! Sept 10th Our monthly get-together at Golden Corral. Join us and bring a friend! Golden Corral is on E. New York Street, just past Route 59. We meet at NOON. Sept 11th YAH Fall Mass & Party at 11:00am. We re kicking off the fall season with Mass and a party! Join us for Mass followed by a buffet lunch and entertainment. COST $ Send payment to the parish of ice by September 6th to let us know you are coming. Held in the Ministry Center Social Hall. Oct 1st Oct 5th Oct 19th Our monthly get-together at Golden Corral. Join us and bring a friend! Golden Corral is on E. New York Street, just past Route 59. We meet at NOON. First Friday Mass in the Adoration Chapel, followed by lunch in the St. Paul Center. Come join a delightful group for conversation and a short movie during dessert! FREE! Join us at White Fence Farm for a delicious chicken dinner, followed by The Chairman s Board, a fun-filled extravaganza that pays tribute to the 20th Century s most beloved pop singers. Starring Peter Oprisko. COST: $35 which includes lunch and the show. Reservations required call Denise at by October 12th to reserve your spot (let Denise know if you need a ride when you make your reservations and we ll try to arrange carpools for the outing). Lunch starts at NOON. Saints Peter and Paul Bridge Club is looking for players. If you would like to meet new friends and play party bridge, we would love to have you! For more information or to sign up, call Pat Riggs at: Mark your calendars for Saints Peter and Paul s Second Annual Oktoberfest and Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 12th. Great food, live music, and fun for everyone! Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 10

11 Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disability Drive God's Plan for Love by Archbishop Aquila In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae, Archbishop Aquila explains how Blessed Pope Paul VI s teaching still serves as a great light amidst a world that is deeply confused about sexual intimacy. He provides valuable insights about how God imbued our sexuality with truths that are reflective of his own divine love. He challenges Catholics to share the liberating truth of God s plan for sex within marriage and witness this reality as the way of lasting happiness. I was always told that we never use contraception because the Pope said so. After listening to this talk, I see that it s not just a rule, but a way to love deeper. Brittany - New York, NY Archbishop Aquila did an amazing job of connecting real life and the importance of following God s plan; especially considering the moral chaos that we live in today. Cody - Branson, MO Saints Peter and Paul Naperville Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disability Drive (tootsie roll drive) is fast approaching! It will be held over two weekends in September (8-9 &14-16). The funds raised will be distributed to local organizations that support individuals and their families. We would appreciate your help in making this year s drive successful with a donation of your time. Please visit the Knights of Columbus website at: napervillekofc.org and click on the Sign up for the Tootsie Roll Drive link. This will take you to the sign-up genius to register for any of the dates, times, and locations. If you are not able to donate your time, we are accepting on-line donations through our website as well. Simply click the Donate button in the middle of the page. Thank you for supporting Intellectual Disabilities. 100% of funds raised through the drive will be distributed to local organizations. This talk made me realize that we are all to be witnessing an example of God's Plan for love. Patty - Acton, CA RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Do you know anyone who might be ready to become Catholic? Perhaps you, yourself, have been coming to the mass for years and haven t yet come fully into the Church. RCIA is the process that prepares and welcomes people into the Catholic Church. If you know of anyone interested in learning more about becoming Catholic, please have them contact Tiffany Pyle at tpyle@sspeterandpaul.net or for more information. A new session will be starting in September on Tuesday evenings. Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 11

12 Saint Vincent de Paul My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always, though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone. Thomas Merton Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organiza on, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-toperson service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradi on of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and its patron, Saint Vincent de Paul. Would you like to learn more or are you in need of assistance? If so, please call NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS Knights of Columbus Council No E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL Monday, 9/3: Labor Day Parade - 10:00am - (Coordinating Council St. Raphael) Tuesday, 9/4: Business Meeting - 7:30pm Friday, 9/7 and Saturday, 9/8: ID Drive (Tootsie Roll Drive) - store fronts (Rodger Guebert) -Volunteers Needed Friday, 9/14 through Sunday, 9/16: ID Drive (Tootsie Roll Drive) - store corners (Rodger Guebert) - Volunteers Needed Saturday, 9/15: Rosary at Planned Parenthood - 9:00am (Alex Rechenmacher) - Prayers 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, Tom Rogers at or our Membership Director, Nick Thompson at The Kaycee Cub Hall is available for parties and meetings. The Naperville Knights of Columbus meets there on the first Tuesday every month. Contact Al Knoeck at for more information. Our aluminum can collection has been a great success. It has provided us the funding we need to support our priests and seminarians. Please continue to drop off your aluminum cans next to the trailer behind the Kaycee Club Hall. Transitional Housing Ministry Thank you for your continued donations to Loaves and Fishes. Please make sure that when dropping off your food items to the Church, you leave your bags by the railing in front of the Altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary. For health reasons, only non-perishable items are to be left. As fall and the new school year approach, please consider a contribution to the SSPP Transitional Housing Ministry. The hard-working families in our program face extra expenses for school supplies for their children, along with various fees. Your donations in the pink envelopes are much appreciated! For more information on the Transitional Housing Ministry, call Jack Flowers at Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 12

13 Mark s Gospel Corner Today s Gospel from John 6:60-69 concludes the Bread of Life Discourse that began as Jesus fed ive thousand with a few barley loaves and ish in John 6:1-15. Later in verses 35-50, He announced to the crowd that He is the Bread of Life, sent by the Father as the fullest revelation of God s love to redeem all those who believe in Him. In last Sunday s Gospel (Jn 6:51-58), Jesus revealed that His lesh is real food and His blood is real drink. At this, the disciples murmured at His words: How can this one claim to have been sent by the Father and to give us His lesh to eat? Jesus words seem both fanatical and offensive. Jesus question, Does this shake your faith? seems like an understatement. His command to eat His lesh and drink His blood was not merely hard to comprehend, it seemed incredulous. Recognizing the leap of faith required, Jesus says, What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is as if Jesus was saying, Believe in me. After I have been raised from the dead and ascend to my Father, the Spirit that I will send you will enable you to believe what now seems beyond your ability. At this point in the Gospel, many of His disciples leave Him, refusing to believe. Jesus then turns to the Twelve and asks, Will you also leave? Peter, the spokesperson for the Twelve, responds, Lord, to whom shall we go? It is you who have the words of eternal life; we have come to know and to believe that you are God s Holy One. Hearing Jesus, for some, has led to disbelief at least for now; whereas, for others, hearing Him has led to a wondrous proclamation of faith. There are some among us who hear the word of God and at least for now, do not believe. For these we must pray to the Holy Spirit to enlighten their faith and remove every obstacle to belief. There are others among us who may still wonder, still question how, but who share Peter s sentiment, Lord, to whom shall we go? You alone have the words of eternal life. Like Peter, we have come to know and believe that Jesus is the Holy One of God. This knowledge, this conviction, is as irm as life itself and is what has led some of the saints to even martyrdom. In verse 63 Jesus says, It is the Spirit that gives life; the lesh is useless. The words I have spoken to you are both Spirit and life. This passage has led some to claim that Jesus was only speaking iguratively about eating His lesh and drinking His blood. Today most serious biblical scholars, both Catholic and mainstream Protestant alike, accept that when Jesus is speaking here about the uselessness of the lesh, He not speaking of His own lesh as referenced in verses 51-58; but about man s inability, left to himself, to do anything worthy of salvation. Faith is a gift, a gift that we have to accept and live out, but it is God who redeems us. No one would suggest that when Jesus is speaking of eating His lesh that His lesh is useless, for it was His lesh and blood, sacri iced on the Cross, which has won for us our salvation. Verse 63 actually refers to verse 65: No one can come to me unless it is granted to him by the Father. 1 In the Gospel we hear that many of His disciples walked away because they took His words literally when He said, Unless you eat my lesh and drink my blood, you shall not have life within you. If Jesus came that all might be saved, why did He not stop these disciples who were walking away and correct their misunderstanding if He meant it only iguratively? Why would Jesus allow disciples to abandon their faith because they failed to understand He only meant it symbolically? 2 Our post-resurrection faith tells us that Jesus allowed them to walk away precisely because He meant what He said that He wished to truly leave us Himself whole and entire, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist to nourish and strengthen us on our journey to Him for eternity. St. John Vianney tells us that in the Eucharist, Jesus gave us a gift we could not have even imagined or dared to ask for, He gave us Himself. 3 1 R Brown, The Gospel According to John, The Anchor Bible, pp Beginning Apologetics, Jim Burnham and Steve Wood, pp St John Vianney, The Little Catechism of The Cure of Ars, p. 43 For more information about Mark s Gospel Corner, Robert.J.Schuhriemen@gmail.com Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 13

14 Prayer Intentions 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 Cathy Ahearn Michael Arra Alli Bayer Danny Bessner Lori Bhatt Matt Bloodgood Luciana Bodero Patricia Botello Rose Briceno Ceal Brown Evelyn Brown Charles Bruce Mary Bruce Chris Bruni D Arcy Bruni Rachel Bryan Tom Buda Ruth Burnes Jonathan Calero Donal Carroll Marie Carroll Don Cassa Gloria Cervany Mary Beth Cesare Steve Chalupnik Casey Cherry Scott Cleal Ed Czuk Mary Davis Scott Dawson Anthony Dean Edward Dean Al Degeeter L.D. Devadas Vijay Devadas Donald Drever Karen Eggen Nunizo Facchetta Charles Farrell Thomas Farrell Donald Feldott Theresa Feranec Dr. Angela Foster Mary Ann Freitag G. Gallagher Trish Gannon Rafael Garcia Scarlet Rose Garcia Susan Gardner Pat Geary Lucas Gerber Mr. Gladwin Loretta Goddard Myles Goddard Joe Gorman Nikki Gudall Marianne Gutierrez Don Haas Sue Hall Don Hargis Mitch Harris Wayne Harrison Mary Beth Harmon Richard Heilenbach Sami Henderson John Hermes Martha Hicks-Bosma Cindy Hicks-Orth Penny Holtz Charlie Ingrassia Paul Ingrassia Carol Ivans Carol Jablonsky Margaret Jablonsky Jan Janczak Saule Jomantaite Bill Kohley Kevin Konvalinka Mary Kouri Suzanne Krauss Thomas Krauss Marian Kuczynski Jerry Kupsche Rose Kupsche Edmund Kurzawa Jeanine LaBelle Angelica Lara Beverly Leannais Ken Lietz Mary Lietz Michael Lietz Noah Lindsay Rita Lisson Violet Livernash Grayson Scott Long Kathleen Looze Tom Lubecki Bonnie Luft Mike Luft Titas Lukosevicius Donetta Lyle Greg Lyle Maria Macedo Monica Macedo Joseph Vincent Manzella Guy Maras Joan Marchaterre Rose Marks Michael Marra Sam Marra Michael Masen Luisa Matta Lois Mattern Jeanette P. McCann Fr. Elias Mills Roy Mitchell Barb Moceri Gayle Moravecek Avila V. Moreno Marie Morgan Debbie Mulay Le Nguyen Maria Suong Nguyen Eugene Niziolek Mercedes Niziolek John Noonon Ryan Novak Ann Nowak Fr. James Nowak Nancy O Hara William O Marea Matthew Ousterout Lynda Palulis Susan Pankow Nina Perlongo John Pfeufferz Ann Piazza Tony Pollastrine Carolyn Preston Steven Prokopec Sr. Deacon Ed Ptacek Sharon Pworek Bella Raffin Ray Ragusa Charles Rankin Laverne Rasmussen Mary Rauch Al Rechenmacher Deacon Tom Rehak Debbie Rose Connie Rosenthal Laura Rott Harrison Ruzicka Mary Sagen Maria San Juan Herman Schmidt Roger Schmith Cathy Schumacher Dr. Patty Schupfer Chuck Schweiger Bob Shea Debra Shea Joan Skapy Cook Sieja Ysabelle Simbol Edward Slowik Caryl Steimel John Stewart Jim Super Joel Super Mark Szachnitowski Denise Soltis Taff Frances Tavernaro Yoko Terretta Jeannie Thorpe John Thorpe Bernice Tokarski Akiko Toyohara Roz Turner Sharon Tworek Christopher Van Dyke John Vest Charles Villaseñor Martha Vinson Fran Vitorinelli Nello Vitorinelli Marie Williams Janice Wilson Sylvia Wolfe Armando Yparraguirre Ricardo Yparraguirre Geri Yudchitz Eddie Zellner Jayne Zenker Roberta Zielinski We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family and friends on the deaths of: August Gatto, baby Maria Jacinta Jensen, Michelangelo Manseau, Henry Seego, Bernard Toussaint *Names that are bolded are newly added this week* 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. Names will be kept on for three months unless otherwise noted. 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 Sgt. Cory Bassett Staff Sgt. Joseph Burns 2nd Lt. Daniel Caddigan Captain Nick DuPre Major Frank Girdwain Tech. Sgt. Mike McDonnell Sgt. Steve McDonnell Lt. Theodore M. Jackson Airman 1st Class David Keifer Sgt. Zachary McKenty Captain Scott Paeth Sr. Airman Daniel Shea Senior Airman Amanda Shea Sgt. Dan Steenstra U.S. Army PFC Sam Allard PVT Justin Bielefeld Captain Michael Caddigan Captain John J. Case Major Eileen Cassidy Major Mary Cassidy Lt. Col. Richard Collage Major Tom Crane SPC Joshua Adam Demerin Col. Edward Fisher SPC Nick Gedvilas Major Thomas E. Goerling Sgt. Anthony Gorup SPC Jarred Hampton Lt. Col. Sean Hermick Sgt. Kellen Jones 1st Lt. Josh Laz Captain Stephen Laz 1st Lt. Connor Mulhere Captain Aimee Laz Park SPC Steven Powell Major Michael Predny Captain Andrew J. Prunty Please Remember in Prayer our Men and Women Serving in the Military U.S. Army (cont d) Captain Daniel Rickert 1st Lt. David Rickert Harrison Ruzicka, SPEC. 4 Sgt. 1st Class Pamela Schmecht Private John August Sopuch IV Sgt. Craig Vladika 2nd Lt. Joseph Zolper U.S. Navy LCDR Thomas Bock LCDR Tom Kuhrt Captain Anthony Giglio Commander Michael Jelinek Commander Chris Kurgan Lieutenant JG Patrick Marsh LCDR Dustin Flaum LCDR Caleb Moore LCDR 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 CPL 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. Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 14

15 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. PRAYER NETWORK Sunday 8am Monday 1am Monday 9am Tuesday 6pm Wednesday 3am Thursday 2am 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. Please call Jay Albarran at Friday 10am Friday 12pm Friday 1pm Saturday 8am Saturday 9pm 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. 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 repose of the soul of Jackie Cores. 2. For three children to find holy catholic spouses and a daughter s marriage. *Due to the ongoing repairs of the air conditioning system in the Chapel, only two candles will be at the altar of our Lord. 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. VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR - AUGUST 27 Srs. Bernard Marie Campbell, Mary Ann Clark, Johanna Copp, Mary Agnes Cross, M. Cherubim Cukla OSF 28 Francesca Reddick 29 Srs. Patricia Dailey, Mary-Lynn Danaher, Judith Davies, Sandra Duma, Doiminic M. Dybel, Laura Filipas OSF 30 James Guarascio & Brent Smith (Seminarians) 31 Frs. Daniel Hoehn, Robert Hoffenkamp Rosary Come pray with us on Tuesday evenings in the Church beginning at 7:30pm. 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 Judy Vissepo at or Paulette Shea at Saints Peter and Paul Church August 26, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 15

16 Parish Staff Directory Parish Office Fax (Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30AM-5:00PM) PRIESTS Father Brad Baker, Pastor Father Tomy Chellakandathil, Parochial Vicar Father Thomas Theneth, Parochial Vicar Father John McGeean, In Residence 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 Office Administrator: Annmarie Baughman Bulletin Editor: Cynthia Kennedy BUSINESS OFFICE Finance Manager: Tom Boler Accountant: Karla Wills Accounting Assistant: Rhonda Mucerino Facilities Manager: Louis Pozek SCHOOL OFFICE... (Phone) Principal: Karen Meskill... (Fax) SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Director of Advancement: Frank Glowaty NEW EVANGELIZATION Director: Tiffany Pyle Administrative Asst/Webmaster: Denise Stephen RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Attendance (Fax) Director of Religious Education: Theresa Pratt 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 Brett Shoup, School Board Representative Sarah Bogusz, Member at Large Barb Hoyt, Member at Large Scott Jenkins, Member at Large Stewart Mattson, Member at Large John Moravecek, Member at Large