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January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 1 January 14, 2018 SECOND 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 355-1081. WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Monday - Saturday: 6:45 & 8:00AM Monday - Thursday: 5:15PM First Friday: 12:00PM in the Adoration Chapel HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE: Consult the parish bulletin or website, or call the Parish Office at 630-355-1081. 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) Farewell Father Thomas Milota We thank you for your faithful service to Saints Peter and Paul Parish 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: 7:00PM (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 60540-4619 630-355-1081 www.sspeterandpaul.net Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization Visit Ss. Peter and Paul s New Website

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 2 Readings For The Week Saturday, January 13 6:45 AM For protection of the unborn 8:00 AM Richard Locher Vigil Masses for The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Marcella Dion 6:30 PM Shirley Roe Sunday, January 14 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Jerry Dusek (A) 8:00 AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 9:30 AM Sangeetha Devadas 11:00 AM John Rogers 12:30 PM Toni Cooper 5:30 PM Intentions of Tim Reilly (LATIN) 8:00 PM John Wahley Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Arminee Garmanian 11:00 AM Christopher Ianno Monday, January 15 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) 6:45 AM James Fogarty 8:00 AM Toni Cooper 5:15 PM George J. Polick III Tuesday, January 16 6:45 AM Concetta Monferdini 8:00 AM Carmen Vazquez 5:15 PM John J. Hoyt (B) Wednesday, January 17 (Saint Anthony) 6:45 AM Thomas Marnell 8:00 AM Kenneth G. Lewis 5:15 PM George Polick Thursday, January 18 6:45 AM Michelle Harper 8:00 AM Andrew Roth 5:15 PM James Blum (A) Friday, January 19 6:45 AM Purgatorial Society 8:00 AM Intentions of Colleen Llacsa Saturday, January 20 6:45 AM Irma Zoller 8:00 AM Jean Payne Vigil Masses for The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Peter Corrigan 6:30 PM Toni Cooper Sunday, January 21 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Mary Moore 8:00 AM Richard Locher 9:30 AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 11:00 AM Edward Tivador 12:30 PM Edward Krishe 5:30 PM Intentions of Tim Reilly (LATIN) 8:00 PM Intentions of Betsy Gallo Holy Family Chapel 9:30 AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 11:00 AM Marilyn Hayes Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Friday: Mk 3:7-12 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 PLEASE NOTE... The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, January 16th, at 7:30a.m. Please join us in saying goodbye to Father Milota as he concludes his pastorate at Saints Peter and Paul. Father Milota s Farewell Reception This Sunday following the 11:00a.m. Mass in the Ministry Center Social Hall. The 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal in now underway! Our CMAA supports thirty ministries that benefit our parish, as well as help our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. Information about the CMAA will be arriving soon in your mailbox from the Diocese of Joliet. Please respond generously, and become a partner in caring for those in need.

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 3 Diocese of Joliet Principal position available A principal position is available for the coming (2018-19) school year at Visitation Catholic Elementary School in Elmhurst, IL. The successful candidate must be a professed and practicing Catholic who upholds the teachings of the faith and who exemplifies an unwavering commitment to Catholic education that is firmly rooted in Gospel values. In addition, the candidate must possess an advanced degree in educational leadership; hold a current Illinois Professional Educator license with a General Administrative endorsement; and have to his or her credit at least five years of successful administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic school. The Visitation principal will assume official duties on July 1, 2018. The deadline for the submission of online applications is Friday, January 26, 2018. Please view a complete job description and complete an online application for this position at www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/ onlineapp. Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Westmont, seeks full time Director of Communications Reporting to the Pastor, the Director of Communications will be responsible for all communications, website, and public relations messages for Holy Trinity Church and School and to consistently articulate Holy Trinity s mission. The Director will also coordinate the messaging on fundraising efforts and ongoing marketing of parish resources. Holy Trinity is seeking an accomplished professional with a Bachelor s Degree in Marketing or Communications and two years of experience covering areas such as website content, newsletters, and donor communications. To view a full job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php. To apply for the position, please send resume and cover letter to apply@holytrinitywestmont.org. PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity and support. 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 (www.sspeterandpaul.net) and select online giving. For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, the weekly Sunday collection budget is $45,877 (based on 51 Sundays) DECEMBER 2017 Sunday Collections Year-to-Date compared to Budget - Surplus / (Deficit) $ 27,842 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. Actual Fiscal Year-to-Date Average Sunday Collections (27 Sundays) $ 46,908

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 4 A Farewell Letter from Father Milota Dear Parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul, Thank You! As I depart Saints Peter and Paul to take leave to care for my ailing mother, I wanted to take a moment to thank all those who have been so supportive over these last 10 ½ (truly 14 ½) years that I have served Saints Peter and Paul, first as pastor and before that, as parochial vicar. I have pondered what I should write to you and say to you as I depart. There would be different approaches: reminiscences of what has transpired over the last years accomplishments and regrets wise counsel for the future sharing of humorous anecdotes; however, none of these seem sufficient or becoming. The most apt sentiment is gratitude. First, gratitude to our Almighty Father in heaven and our Lord s Blessed Mother. Life has its joys and sorrows. When one recognizes the working of the Lord in the moments and hours of each day, these joys and sorrows become opportunities to draw closer to the one who is Love and Mercy. Our God Himself showed us that the highest priority in this world must not be good name or wealth or human respect, but the joy and peace only Christ can give and which he gives even in the midst of trial and change. Praised be Jesus Christ! Second, gratitude to all of you who have given good example of faith and hope and love not that we ever give a perfect example until the next life but an example of people striving to follow the Lord and love Him and our neighbor with one s whole self. There are so many who have sacrificed time and effort and talent and treasure to make sure their children are brought to receive our Lord each and every Sunday to keep faith in the Lord in time of difficulty to support what they know is right even in the midst of great peer pressure to the contrary. Some of you have supported the efforts of this parish to renew a sense of the sacred in the Liturgy, orthodox teaching in the school and Religious Education program, defense of the sanctity of human life at every stage and have done so even at the cost of friendships and social standing. I want you to know that your example has not gone unnoticed by me or, more importantly, our Lord Himself. I must believe that your devotion has or will be rewarded! Third, gratitude for the tremendous support that many of you have shown to me during this time in which I have been and continue to care for my ailing mother. Your generosity especially in these last weeks as I prepare to live with my parents once again and supply an apartment for this purpose has been humbling and overwhelming. Thank you! Union with the Almighty My goal in departing upholds the same principle which I understood as the purpose of my role as priest and pastor. Indeed, my purpose in taking this temporary leave reciprocates the same gift which my mother sought to give me all of her life: Heaven. The reason I must walk with my mother at this difficult time is that I hope to assist her at this critical moment in her life on her final road to our Lord and union with Him. This is the same gift I desire for all of you. During these last 10 ½ years, I hope that you have seen that I have worked hard, if not always perfectly, for the spiritual welfare of the parish and the individual members of the parish. The goal and purpose of every parish of our faith is heaven eternal union with Christ. The danger of any venture involving human beings is that more proximate goals supersede this ultimate goal. Our salvation lies in God made man and, yet, human beings tend to reduce our faith to a human activity with mundane goals of the here and now leaving behind the divine purpose for which we were created. (continued on page 5 )

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 5 (...continued from page 4) Our liturgy reminds us of this divine purpose for which we can be forgetful immersed in our, needless to say important, everyday concerns. Put simply: we all need to know that we are not in this alone but have a divine, all-powerful, allknowing and all-loving God who guides and supports us who gives us life. Life here is not all about us our wishes and desires having our every whim and concern addressed it is about obtaining eternal life and joy in God s kingdom. Apology and Forgiveness The manner in which I have served you and serve my family has eternal repercussions for me as well. Many of you can explain to me far more poignantly than I to you the occasions in which I have failed and, I pray, also some occasions in which I have succeeded in the goal of assisting God s people on their pilgrimage to heaven. Although it has become tradition for a pastor or other leader to make his apology to anyone he has hurt during his tenure, I do beg this forgiveness now not out of obligation but with heartfelt concern for those who had been entrusted to me as pastor of Saints Peter and Paul. Saints Peter and Paul Parish is a large parish with many differing points of view, needs, expectations and activities; however, this must never be an excuse for a pastor to become curt or treat with a lack of charity any individual. For anyone I may have hurt in this manner, I express true sorrow and beg forgiveness for these transgressions. In particular, I ask forgiveness should my actions have harmed the faith of any of God s people. Although I cannot apologize to anyone who was offended by the presentation of the authentic teaching of the Church whether moral, liturgical or canonical, I do apologize if, at any time, this was presented in a way which lacked charity or respect. One must preach the truth but in love. Finally, our Lord instructed us to forgive not 7 times but 77 times. Hence, please know that I understand that human relationships are complex and, so, there are many reasons we, human beings, say and do things in any particular moment reasons seen and unseen. Hence, I also forgive anyone who is feeling they may have wronged me during my time here. Please seek also the forgiveness of Christ in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fondness for Saints Peter and Paul I will cherish many beautiful and precious memories from my 14 ½ years here at Saints Peter and Paul from the wonderful answers given by children at school or Religious Education Masses to the opportunities to be present at moments of great sorrow and joy in the lives of parishioners to the long confession lines and many generous cards, notes and gifts received as I depart this special parish. May Almighty God bless you and keep you. Although I will begin remembering my new parishioners in my prayers, please know that Saints Peter and Paul will always have a warm place in my heart. I would be grateful if you were to remember my mother, my father, family and me in your prayers and Masses as I begin this new chapter in life. In Christ, Fr. Thomas Milota

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 6 School Open House is just two weeks away! Sunday, January 28th 10:30am -12:30pm Kindergarten presentation begins at 10:45am in the Elementary School We are inviting all parishioners, current families and prospective families to Catholic Schools Week Open House! Stop by and see the wonderful things going on at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School. Meet some of our current families, teachers, staff & students. Join us at our Open House and let us show you why our students and families are so happy at Saints Peter & Paul! For more info, please contact Meg Olsen at molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.com. Join us on March 3, 2018 for the 25 Annual Saints Peter and Paul School Auction th For more details or to make a donation, go to: ssppauction.com. Purchase tickets for the 5-3-1 cash raffle outside of all Masses the weekends of January 27 & 28 and February 24 & 25. Win $5000-$3000 or $1000 Tickets are $20 for one or $100 for six!

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 7 Youth Ministry Sign up for Youth Ministry text updates today! Text @ssppyouth to 81010 to receive updates on upcoming events. Texts are sent about 2-4 times per week. Here s what s going on in January in the Teen Zone: Mondays Formation Nights January 15th - 7-9pm NO MEETING ON JANUARY 22nd or 29th Fridays Fellowship Nights NO MEETING ON JANUARY 19th Friday, January 26th - 6:30-9pm Movie Night March For Life Join us in prayer as we travel to Washington, DC from January 17th-21st. We will be attending pro-life rallies, the National Vigil for the Unborn, and marching around the National Mall to the Supreme Court. See the 9 Days for Life digital pilgrimage at www.usccb.org. Saints Peter and Paul Young Adults Mass and Fellowship Please join other young adults on January 28th for Mass and fellowship! After the 12:30pm Mass, we will 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! Upcoming Events Saturday, February 10th Theology of the Body Relationships, Dating, and the Single Life - a View from the Cross with Deacon Kevin Neis Find us on Facebook at Sts. Peter and Paul Young Adults or @ssppyoungadults. If you would like to be included on the Young Adult emails for upcoming events, please contact Tiffany Pyle at: tpyle@sspeterandpaul.net. Many Journeys, One Family National Migration Week 2018 Good and gracious God, We pray for all people who are migrating, particularly those who are forced from their homes or separated from their families because of threats of violence and persecution. We ask that you protect and keep them safe. Although we come from different countries, and have our origins in different cultures, we are all created by you, and are made in your image, and therefore, we all share an inalienable dignity that is deserving of respect. Lord, we ask that you give us the strength to defend those who are marginalized, to give aid to those in need, to come to the defense of those who are poor or vulnerable, and to welcome those who are on the move into our homes and into our hearts. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 8 Changed Forever, the Sacrament of Baptism by Fr. Mike Schmitz Fr. Mike Schmitz is one of the leading speakers to young people in the Church today. In this presentation, he explains how Christians truly become sons and daughters of God the Father for all eternity through the sacrament of Baptism. Father Mike Schmitz gives an amazing testimony on Baptism! This CD is a must listen. Mickey - Philly, PA The best explanation of Baptism I ve ever encountered. Excellent presentation by Fr. Mike Schmitz Norm - Biloxi, MS A fresh new look at Baptism and Superheroes. Father Mike brought a new perspective to the sacrament that begins our faith! Olivia - Dunedin, FL Caring for Caregivers Nourish for Caregivers Informational Workshop The SSPP pastoral ministry looks forward to seeing you at the Nourish for Caregivers Informational Workshop on Thursday evening, January 18, 2018 at 6:00pm in the upper level of the Ministry Center. To learn more about this workshop, please contact Paulette Shea, parish nurse or Deacon Joe Verdico. Lake Michigan Fireworks Boat Cruise from Navy Pier in downtown Chicago The Knights of Columbus will be offering a fraternal Lake Michigan Fireworks boat cruise on the Mystic Blue. Everyone is welcome to attend on June 23rd. The cruise will board at 7:45pm, lasting from 8:30-11:30pm. Included will be a full buffet dinner with cash bar. To reserve your tickets and pay by credit card, please visit: https://goo.gl/vcokmt. The cost is $149.46 per person. Reservation cutoff date is March 23rd. To pay by check, please make your check payable to: Knights of Columbus Council 1369 Mailing address: John Zabinski 1755 Chadwicke Circle, Naperville, IL 60540 Please include with your check: your email address, phone number, and the number of people attending. Reserved tickets can be picked up at Odyssey/Mystic Blue boat dock at Navy Pier ahead of time, or on the day of the cruise. If enough people attend, we will look into providing bus transportation. For further info, please contact Grand Knight John Zabinski at 630-747-8439. Preschool Pals Program Come join the fun! Nearly every Wednesday of the school year from 9:15am to 10:15am we gather preschool children for an enjoyable hour of crafts, games, stories, sing-a-longs and a treat. Preschoolers (along with a parent) are invited to join us in the lower level of the Ministry Center to meet friends and have a great time. Note: Our meeting time has changed. We will be meeting from 9:15-10:15am. Upcoming dates for Preschool Pals are January 17th and 24th. Kindly RSVP to Meg Olsen at: molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.com for one or more of the events at least two days prior to the event.

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 9 Aurora, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego Youth Ministry Deanery Presents Roy Petitfils January 28 & 29, 2018 Sunday, January 28th Too Blessed To Be Stressed All High School Teens and Parents are invited to attend. 1:30 to 3:00PM at St. Margaret Mary Church (Sunday Mass at 12:00 PM) 1450 Green Trails Dr. Naperville, IL 60540 or 7:30 to 9:00PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church (Sunday Mass at 6:00 PM) 1500 Brookdale Rd. Naperville, IL 60563 About the Topic: Roy will share from his counseling expertise and faith background to give young people hope navigating all the pressures and stresses of life. About the Presenter: Roy Petitfils is a Licensed counselor at Pax Renewal Center in Lafayette, LA. Roy studied ministry and spirituality at The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and holds a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from University of Louisiana. Roy has worked with youth and young adults for more than 20 years as minister, a teacher, school administrator, school counselor and now as a counselor in private practice. He specializes in counseling teens and young adults. Roy regularly consults with churches, publishers and organizations helping them more effectively reach and minister to youth and young adults. Roy has published four books, including his most recent What Teens Want You to Know (But Don t Tell You). Roy s blue collar roots, natural humor, contagious enthusiasm and diverse personal and professional background have made him an internationally sought after presenter and trainer. Roy lives with his wife Mindi of 13 years, and their two sons Max and Benjamin in Youngsville, Louisiana. Monday, January 29th Helping Hurting Teens A Presentation for Parents and Adults Working with Teens 7:00 to 8:30pm at Saints Peter and Paul Church Holy Family Chapel, 36 N. Ellsworth St. Naperville, IL 60540 How can we accompany teens through the pressures and challenges of high school? Roy will equip parents, teachers, and other adults with tools for guiding young people. Contact Jared Rutnicki for additional details. jrutnicki@sspeterandpaul.net

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 10 Saint Vincent de Paul 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. Would you like to learn more or are you in need of assistance? If so, call: 630-718-2127. Catholic Charities to Benefit from First Look for Charity NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS Knights of Columbus Council No. 1369 615 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563 www.napervillekofc.org Sunday, 1/14: Chicago March for Life January 17-21: National March for Life Saturday, 1/20: Rosary at Planned Parenthood - 9:00am (Alex Rechenmacher) - Prayers Needed Sunday, 1/21: Free Throw Contest - 7:00-9:00pm at SSPP Gymnasium (Jared Rutnicki) 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 630-747-8439 or our Membership Director, Nick Thompson at 815-871-4218. 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 630-369-2992 for more information. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, along with 17 other charities, will benefit from First Look for Charity, the official kick-off to the Chicago Auto Show. The black-tie event will be held on Friday, February 9 at McCormick Place from 7:00 to 11:00p.m. Guests who purchase tickets through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, will enjoy an incredible evening on the showroom floor, complete with champagne and hors d oeuvres from around the world, and first class entertainment. Guests will also be treated to all the amenities of the Catholic Charities hospitality suite, including private coat check, open bar, incredible food, free professional photographs, live music, and warm cookies as you depart for the ride home. Plus, when you purchase tickets and attend the event, you are automatically entered to win a new car! Tickets are $275 each and are available at: catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or by calling 815-724-1140. LOAVES AND FISHES COLLECTION 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 We thank the Church staff and parishioners involved with the Giving Tree. The Christmas gifts for the children in Transitional Housing were greatly appreciated and made for a great Christmas for the families in our program. For more information on the Transitional Housing Ministry, call Jack Flowers at 630-355-4886. Please continue to 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. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your generosity!

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 11 Mark s Gospel Corner The liturgical calendar for Sunday readings follows a three year cycle: A, B, and C, beginning with the first Sunday of Advent. In the first year, A, the Sunday Gospel is predominately taken from Matthew. In the second year, B, it is taken from Mark, and in the third year, C, Luke. John s Gospel is read during the special liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, as well as portions of the summer. This is liturgical year B, so we will be focusing on the Gospel of Mark. Mark s Gospel is referred to as the first catechism. Why? In the Rite of Acceptance of Catechumens (those who are preparing for baptism or reception into the Church), in what is referred to as the Inquirers First Acceptance of the Gospel, the book of the Gospels is handed to each catechumen as the priest says, This is not the passing on of a book, but the embrace of a way of life, patterned on the Good News. Acceptance of the Gospel is the principal expression by the inquirer that they indeed wish to embrace a life of discipleship. Mark s Gospel, in particular, spells out what it means to be a disciple in a very clear way, particularly the section between 8:22 and 10:52. Prior to this point, although the demons and the reader of the Gospel recognize who Jesus is, the disciples are blind to His true identity. Beginning in Mark 8:22, with the miracle of the blind man of Bethsaida, Jesus will heal His disciples blindness and explain to them the cost of discipleship. Mark has Jesus spitting on the blind man s eyes twice to illustrate the difficulty of curing the disciples blindness. Within this section Jesus will speak of His impending death three times, and three times the disciples will misunderstand. Their misunderstanding allows Jesus to explain. Misunderstanding for Mark is really a lack of faith or an unwillingness to take up one s cross. The section on discipleship ends with the curing of Bartimaeus, the model disciple, who cannot be silenced by the crowd and who leaves what possessions he has behind to approach Jesus who then cures him of his blindness. Tradition states that Mark s Gospel was written for non Palestinian Christians of pagan origin in Italy around 65 70 AD, after the death of Peter. Mark does not refer back to the Old Testament like Matthew does, but takes time to explain Jewish customs, geography, names, and the Gospel message to non Jews. Today s Gospel (Jn 1:35 42) concludes the Christmas Season with John the Baptist proclaiming that Jesus is the Lamb of God. Lambs had a special place in Jewish worship. Each year, on the Day of Atonement, a spotless lamb was offered up in atonement for the sins of the nation as prescribed in the Book of Leviticus 16:34: This is to be a lasting ordinance for you: Atonement is to be made once a year for all the sins of the Israelites. Even at the very onset of Jesus public ministry, John points to Jesus Passion and death as atonement for all sin. John the Baptist s pronouncement prompts his disciples to leave him and follow Jesus, the One sent by the Father to redeem us. John s disciples ask Jesus, Where do you dwell? Deep down, they are asking, Where does God dwell? Where can He be found? Jesus responds, Come and see. Jesus invitation is the first call to discipleship a theme that Mark s Gospel will take up. Jesus words are an invitation to each of us to come and see that He is the answer to our hopes and aspirations. Come, and recognize that He is the source of eternal happiness and peace. John s disciples followed and stayed with Him. The definition of a disciple is one who remains with the Lord. Upon discovering Jesus, Andrew immediately reaches out to his brother Simon and announces, We have found the Messiah. The normal reaction upon embracing Jesus as Lord is to reach out to others in order to share the Good News. Andrew is always mentioned in the Gospels as Simon Peter s brother. He is overshadowed by Peter who will become the Rock upon which the Church was built. Yet, without Andrew, we would not have Peter. The Gospel makes the point that while each of us has a different ministry, we all serve the one Lord. As St. Paul writes to the Corinthians, The eye cannot say to the hand, I don't need you! And the head cannot say to the feet, I don't need you! (1Cor 12:21). Each disciple has an important place in living out and spreading the Gospel, from the great to the very ordinary person, even those who are seemingly over shadowed. For more information about Mark s Gospel Corner, email Robert.J.Schuhriemen@gmail.com

January 14, 2018 SECOND 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 Marlene Annerino Joan Anthony Thomas Arra Lois Aurelio-Mattern Barnabas Barretto Alli Bayer Lorraine Blackburn Matt Bloodgood Luciana Bodero Patricia Botello Sam Brewster Rose Briceno Ceal Brown Evelyn Brown Charles Bruce Mary Bruce Chris Bruni D Arcy Bruni Rachel Bryan Ruth Burnes Jonathan Calero Don Cassa Colette Cerulla Gloria Cervany Mary Beth Cesare Steve Chalupnik Casey Cherry Dan Condon Kathy Condon Joe Condon Catherine Corn Steve Cosman Susan David Mary Davis Scott Dawson Anthony Dean Edward Dean Mary Dorn Inez Dreger Donald Drever Erica Drew Kevin Drew Lorie Ebbesen Karen Eggen Robert Eigenbauer Estella Encarnado Maria Fairman Charles Farrell Thomas Farrell Theresa Feranec Bill Ferguson George Franicevic Mary Ann Freitag Trish Gannon Rafael Garcia Susan Gardner Pat Geary Lucas Gerber Mary Gerten Mr. Gladwin Loretta Goddard Myles Goddard Joe Gorman Eleanor Grimes Roberta Grimes Nikki Gudall Don Haas Sue Hall Ann Hamilton Mark Hansen Don Hargis Michael Harris Wayne Harrison Mary Beth Harmon Judy Healy Sami Henderson Gloria Hermes John Hermes Penny Holtz Charlie Ingrassia Paul Ingrassia Frank Iori Abraham Isaac Carol Jablonsky Margaret Jablonsky Michael Jacobs Stanley Jagiello Jan Janczak Jenny Jones Laurie Karuhn John Kennedy Erminia Kieback Marion Kinney Paul Knigge, Sr. Laura Kochel Kevin Konvalinka Janet Kopacz Suzanne Krauss Thomas Krauss George Kullick Rose Kupsche Ed Kurazawa Rosemary Krystek Jeanine LaBelle Beverly Leannais Michele Letizia Ken Lietz Mary Lietz Michael Lietz Mary Ellen Ligas Kathy Lincoln Noah Lindsay Rita Lisson Vi Livernash Marge Loehrke Grayson Scott Long Tom Lubecki Maria Macedo Monica Macedo Lillian Magiera Joan Marchaterre Rose Marks Michael Marra Luisa Matta Benjamin Mauloff Aurora Bredith Mayor Jeanette P. McCann Scott McNally Fr. Vytas Memenas Patti Menconi James Mikolay Fr. Elias Mills Betty Lou Milota Roy Mitchell Barb Moceri Rosa Montoya Kathy Moran Avila V. Moreno Marie Morgan Diane Mrizek Armando Navar Maria Suong Nguyen Eugene Niziolek Mercedes Niziolek Ryan Novak Ann Nowak Fr. James Nowak Kathleen O Brien We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family and friends on the death of: Scott Hichew Prayer Intentions Nicole O Brien Nancy O Hara James O. Olimpiada Vaclovas Opolskas Vidas Opolskas Matthew Ousterout Susan Pankow Jos Panny Jeff Pecca Andy Pesce Kathleen Pervan John Pfeuffer Carolyn Preston Kate Preston Deacon Ed Ptacek Carson Pytell Sharon Pworek Bella Raffin Ray Ragusa Charles Rankin Laverne Rasmussen Mary Rauch Al Rechenmacher Max Reitzel Sylvia Richter Laura Rott Harrison Ruzicka Cindy Ryan Mary Sagen Maria San Juan Catherine Sawner Roger Schmith Dr. Patty Schupfer Chuck Schweiger Mary Grace Shane Brian Shaughnessey Don Shaw Debra Shea Ella Siears Ysabelle Simbol Irene Slowik Edward Slowik Caryl Steimel John Stewart Joel Super Mary Switt Mark Szachnitowski Nancy Tarulis Frances Tavernaro Jeannie Thorpe John Thorpe Bernice Tokarski Akiko Toyohara Roz Turner Sharon Tworek Kelly Valentino Charles Villaseñor Martha Vinson Nello Vitorinelli Phyllis Warfield Michael Weller Marie Williams Janice Wilson Andrew Winckler John Winckler Sylvia Wolfe Armando Yparraguirre Ricardo Yparraguirre Irene Zbylicki Deacon Kevin Zeeb Jayne Zenker Helen Zgoda Roberta Zielinski Mary Elizabeth Zink Marilyn Zver 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 630-355-1081 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 Airman 1st Class Joseph Burns 2nd Lt. Daniel Caddigan Captain Nick DuPre Major Frank Girdwain Tech. Sgt. Mike McDonnell Sgt. Steve McDonnell Lt. Theodore M. Jackson Sgt. Zachary McKenty Captain Scott Paeth Sr. Airman Daniel Shea Senior Airman Amanda Shea Sgt. Dan Steenstra U.S. Army PVT Justin Bielefeld Captain Michael Caddigan Captain John J. Case Major Eileen Cassidy Major Mary Cassidy Lt. Col. Richard Collage Major Tom Crane SPC Nick Gedvilas Major Thomas E. Goerling Sgt. Anthony Gorup SPC Jarred Hampton Lt. Col. Sean Hermick Sgt. Kellen Jones 1 Lt. Josh Laz Captain Stephen Laz 2 Lt. Connor Mulhere Captain Aimee Laz Park SPC Steven Powell Major Michael Predny Captain Andrew J. Prunty Captain Daniel Rickert 1st Lt. David Rickert Harrison Ruzicka, SPEC. 4 Please Remember in Prayer our Men and Women Serving in the Military U.S. Army (cont d) Sgt. 1st Class Pamela Schmecht Private John August Sopuch IV SPC Robert Surran Sgt. Craig Vladika U.S. Navy LCDR Thomas Bock LCDR Tom Kuhrt Captain Anthony Giglio Commander Michael Jelinek Commander Chris Kurgan Lieutenant JG Patrick Marsh Lt. Dustin Flaum Lt. Kaleb Moore Lt. Kasey Scheel Lt. Matthew Scheel Ensign Michael Schmitz U.S. Marine Corps Major Kevin Bowler Captain Donald J. Carlsen CWO2 John Crites Sgt. Richard DiBiaso PFC Jonathon Dragovan Sgt. Luke Focer LCPL Ryan Goralski 2nd Lt. Eric Hovey Sgt. Ivan Karamysev Major Pete Keough Gy Sgt. Conor Mahoney LCPL Matthew Prasse Corporal Joseph Taylor Staff Sgt. Marcin Tutaj U.S. Coast Guard P.D. John McNellis B.M.3 Andrew Parent If you would like to have a serviceman or woman included in the military remembrance list in the bulletin, please call the Parish Office at 630-355-1081. To arrange a welcome home for your soldier or marine, contact Donna Morsovillo of Operation Welcome You Home at 630-302-2638 or donna@welcomeyouhome.org.

January 14, 2018 SECOND 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 630-885-1726 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. PRAYER NETWORK Monday 4am Thursday 3am Tuesday 2am Saturday 7pm Tuesday 3am Saturday 10pm Wednesday 3am 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 my father, Beote, and Audry. 2. For the repose of the soul of a loved one. 3. For Sheila, Trish and Julie to fully recover and stay well. 4. For a cure from cancer for Marynell and Brian. 5. For a son to find good friends and a daughter s marriage. 6. For an end to abortion. 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. January VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR Remember these men and women in your daily prayers Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious in the Diocese of Joliet 14 Andrew Bogusz (Seminarian) 15 Monica Allamondola (In formation IBVM) 16 Frs. Gabriel Baltes, Joseph Chang, Thomas Chisholm, Julian Von Duerbeck, James Flint OSB 17 Dcns. William Crane, Michael Crowell, Terry Cummiskey, Donald Cyr, Joseph Dalpiaz 18 Frs. George Hurley & Slawomir Ignasik 19 Frs. T. Becket Franks, Anthony Jacob, Jude Randall, Philip Timko, David Turner, Kenneth Zigmond OSB 20 Srs. Mary Lorraine Blocki, Mary Michael Gurgone CSSF Catherine Albers, Anthony Baechle, Marlene Bemis FCJM Rosary Come pray with us on Tuesday evenings in the Church beginning at 7:30 PM. With our Rosaries, we will ask Our Lady to intercede for our Holy Father s special intention of the month, as well as for our own intentions and for world peace without the threat of terrorism. If there is a special intention that you would like to have remembered during the weekly Rosary, please email 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 630-245-3171 or Toni Napolitano at 630-687-4504. Please call Jay Albarran at 630-961-3835.

January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 14 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL 60540 630-355-1081 (Fax) 630-355-1179 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:00PM Website: www.sspeterandpaul.net Facebook: SS Peter and Paul PRIESTS Father Daniel Bachner, Administrator... 630-718-2110 Father Maciej Stelmach, Parochial Vicar... 630-718-2104 Father Marek Herbut, Parochial Vicar...630-718-2105 Father John McGeean, In Residence PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Ron Brown... 630-718-2153 Deacon Michael Crowell... 630-718-2197 Deacon Will Marrero... 630-718-2217 Deacon Kevin Neis... 630-718-2216 Deacon Roger Novak... 630-718-2258 Deacon Thomas Rehak... 630-718-2158 Deacon Joe Verdico... 630-718-2155 PARISH OFFICE Office Administrator: Annmarie Baughman........630-718-2101 Bulletin Editor: Cynthia Kennedy.... 630-718-2110 BUSINESS OFFICE Finance Manager: Tom Boler... 630-718-2100 Accountant: Christine LaMourie... 630-718-2102 Accounting Assistant: Rhonda Mucerino... 630-718-2109 Facilities Manager: Louis Pozek... 630-718-2163 SCHOOL OFFICE... (PHONE) 630-355-0113 Principal: Karen Meskill... (FAX) 630-355-9803 NEW EVANGELIZATION Director: Tiffany Pyle... 630-718-2135 Administrative Asst/Webmaster: Denise Stephen... 630-718-2156 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE... 630-357-2436 ATTENDANCE... 630-355-1139... (FAX)630-357-2458 Director of Religious Education & Children s Ministry: Theresa Pratt... 630-718-2133 Parish Staff Directory Associate Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry: Jared Rutnicki... 630-718-2131 Office Manager: Peggy Partipilo... 630-718-2138 RE Administrative Assistant: Debbie Mulay... 630-718-2139 SACRED WORSHIP Director of Sacred Music: Matthew S. Sprinkle....630-718-2119 Administrative Assistant: Pam Vose... 630-718-2119 Liturgical Ministries Coordinator: Deacon Michael Crowell... 630-718-2197 SERVICE MINISTRY Director: Deacon Joe Verdico... 630-718-2155 PARISH NURSE / PASTORAL MINISTRY Paulette Shea... 630-718-2127 SENIOR SERVICES Deacon Joe Verdico, Communion Call Coordinator... 630-718-2155 Paulette Shea, Parish Nurse... 630-718-2127 Sr. Sandra Zorko, OSF, Young at Heart Director... 630-718-2154 NURSERY COORDINATOR Donna Widmann... 630-718-2165 WEDDING COORDINATOR Pam Adamski... 630-355-0222 PERPETUAL ADORATION VOICEMAIL... 630-355-1014 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