JULY 15, 2018 15th 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 (Masses are suspended until Aug 12th.) Childcare is offered during these Masses. Call 355-1081. HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE: Consult the parish bulletin or website, or call the Parish Office at 630-355-1081. 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 60540-4619 630-355-1081 www.sspeterandpaul.net Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization Visit Ss. Peter and Paul s new website
Readings For The Week Saturday, July 14 (Saint Kateri Tekakwitha) 6:45 AM For the protection of the unborn 8:00 AM Harry Wroble (A) Vigil Masses for The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Helen Zgoda 6:30 PM Shirley Roe Sunday, July 15 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 8:00 AM Vianney D Silva 9:30 AM Pearl R. Zatloukal 11:00 AM Michael Angelo Dugo 12:30 PM Nancy McCormack 5:30 PM Rudolph Maska (LATIN) 8:00 PM Mark Krupa Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34 Monday, July 16 6:45 AM Mary T. Lewis 8:00 AM Mary Lewis 5:15 PM Marcella Dion Tuesday, July 17 6:45 AM Purgatorial Society 8:00 AM Helen Fraser 5:15 PM Patrick J. Kincaid Wednesday, July 18 6:45 AM Alex Czop (B) 8:00 AM Christopher Brown 5:15 PM William Rost Thursday, July 19 6:45 AM Marjorie & Samuel Cummings 8:00 AM Julia Strum 5:15 PM Nancy McCormack Friday, July 20 6:45 AM José L. Alonzo and deceased members of the Alonzo family 8:00 AM Joe Adamowicz Saturday, July 21 6:45 AM Georgene Petrovic 8:00 AM Harry Kaufman (A) 5:00 PM Ronald Krainz 6:30 PM Al & Rita Lisson and family Sunday, July 22 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Grace Steininger 8:00 AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 9:30 AM Nancy McCormack 11:00 AM Eleanor Putz (B) 12:30 PM Eva A. Wischnowski (A) 5:30 PM Celine Souza (LATIN) 8:00 PM George Hellmann COME AND BE COMFORTED PRAYER - SCRIPTURE - FAITH SHARING - FELLOWSHIP Saints Peter and Paul Seasons of Hope bereavement group will meet Monday, July 16th, at 6:30pm in the St. Paul Center for the New Evangelization (located on the corner of Benton and Brainard). This Christ-centered faith sharing group is intended for those who have lost a loved one through death. We are now accepting registrations for Season One, beginning September 10th. For more information or to register, contact Deacon Joe Verdico at 630 718-2155 or parish nurse Paulette Shea at 630 718-2127. We warmly welcome new families and individuals to Saints Peter and Paul. Please call 630-355-1081 or stop by the Parish Office during weekday hours to register. Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 2
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 budget is $45,877 (based on 51 Sundays) 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. JUNE 2018 Sunday Collections Year-to-Date compared to Budget - Surplus / (Deficit) $ 47,250 Actual Fiscal Year-to-Date Average Sunday Collections (51 Sundays) $ 46,803 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. St. Mary of Gostyn Parish and School Downers Grove, IL Director of Religious Education Saint Mary of Gostyn Parish and School of Downers Grove, Illinois, a community of 2,600 families, is seeking a full-time Director of Religious Education. Applicants should have previous experience as a Director of Religious Education or its equivalency. Bachelor s and/or Master s degree in Theology, Ministry, or its equivalent preferred. To view some of the job duties please visit: www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Fr. Shaun Cieslik, Parochial Vicar at: scieslik@stmarygostyn.org. Wedding Host/Hostess Open Invitation We are looking for interested parishioners to assist with wedding rehearsals and the wedding day. The time commitment is minimal compared to the enjoyment you will receive. Please call Pam Adamski, Wedding Coordinator, at: 630-355-0222 (home) or 630-336-6593 (cell) with any questions or to join the group. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to this wonderful Ministry. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authori es, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ~Ephesians 6:12 We Need Your Help! Please prayerfully consider joining our Saints Peter and Paul volunteers to offer an hour of prayerful witness outside of Planned Parenthood on Friday, July 20th. We have volunteers in one-hour shi s from 7am-2pm every third Friday. Your prayers on the sidewalk outside this abor- on clinic help support the efforts of pro-life sidewalk counselors to offer abor on-bound mothers the help they need to choose life. Your prayers help open those women s hearts to life. They may even help convert those working in the abor on clinic. Pray in whatever fashion suits you Scripture reading, the Rosary, interior prayer, hymns, etc., but pray quietly, to be heard by God and His angels, not passersby. Offer prayers for the abor on-bound women in the clinic. Pray for their babies. Pray for the clinic staff to be converted. Pray for any pro-life counselors who are there. If you see a specific woman entering the clinic, pray for her and whoever has brought her to the clinic that day. Please call Jane Fonner at 630-851-8433 or email janecfonner@comcast.net for more informa on, or to let her know you are available this month. We can all call upon God to grant us power over the evil of abor on. Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 3
Tui on rates increase a er July 15th! REGISTRATION for the 2018/2019 Religious Education year is ongoing. Download a registration packet online at https://www.sspeterandpaul.net/education-evangelization/religious-education/summer-programs/ or pick up a packet in the RE Of ice, outside the Holy Family Chapel, or in the church vestibule. It is diocesan policy that a child receives preparation for two years before receiving sacraments. A child would need to be in Eucharist Year 1 in 1st grade to be on track to receive First Communion in 2nd grade. Please call the RE of ice at 630-357-2436 with questions or concerns. The REACH program at Saints Peter & Paul provides religious education especially tailored to the needs of those parishioners who require special assistance and care. This program, which is funded through the generosity of the Knights of Columbus, allows us to minister to students of all ages when the structure of our standard religious education program does not meet their needs. Children s REACH meets alternating Saturday mornings from 9:00 10:30am. Adult REACH meets alternating Wednesday evenings from 7 8:30pm. For more information about the REACH program or to register, call the Religious Education of ice at (630) 357-2436. to pass on the treasure of our faith to the next generation. We are still looking for volunteers to teach in our Religious Education program. You need not have children in the program in order to help. Please consider making a difference by helping in this very important ministry. The following Children s Ministry catechist and assistant positions are available for the 2018/2019 year. It s not too early to volunteer! TUESDAY 4:15 5:30 pm WEDNESDAY 4:15 5:30 pm WEDNESDAY 6:15 7:30 pm Eucharist 1 1 catechist Eucharist 2-1 assistant Eucharist 2-1 catechist & 1 assistant Grade 3 1 assistant Grade 3-1 assistant Grade 3-1 catechist & 1 assistant Grade 4-1 catechist & 1 assistant PreCon irmation (Grade 6) - 1 assistant Grade 5-1 assistant PreCon irmation (Grade 6) - 1 assistant WEDNESDAY 7:15 8:30 pm CONFIRMATION PREP Con irmation I and II - catechists and assistants TOTUS TUUS WEEK Check out these pictures taken during Totus Tuus week. Thanks to an amazing team, over 100 kids in grades 1 12 learned about the Apostles Creed and the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, attended daily Mass and much more. The week ended with shaving cream and water ights. Thank you to all those who helped out by housing the team, providing meals, or volunteered during the program itself. Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 4
Summer Events Rosary Party 3.0 This weekend! Sunday, July 15th, Naperville, 2:30-7:00pm Join us for an afternoon of prayer and fellowship, hosted by Laura and Mary. We'll pray the rosary promptly at 3pm, followed by games and socializing. Please bring a rosary, your favorite game, and a snack to share. Friends welcome, just let us know the final headcount! Can't make it? Send us your prayer intentions! For the address and to RSVP, contact Mary Kizior at mckizior@gmail.com. Praying outside Planned Parenthood Saturday, July 21, 9:00-9:30am Join us in praying a rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the women and children threatened by abortion. Park behind AutoZone near the field. For more information or to let us know you're coming, email Miriam at miriam.mckee994@gmail.com. Church Tour Sunday, August 26th, 3:00-4:00pm What is beauty, if not the reflection of the splendor of the Eternal Word made flesh? Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Sts. 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 attended 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 emails. Like us on Facebook @ssppyoungadults. For more information, contact Tiffany Pyle at: tpyle@sspeterandpaul.net. Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 5
Home Run Inn Pizza 1280 W. Boughton Road Bolingbrook, IL 7:00-8:30pm Wednesday, July 11: Humane Vitae: Making Love the Natural, Catholic Way Speaker: Randy and Jan Waring Young Adult Missionary Opportunity! Love playing sports? Looking to serve the Church? Catholic Young Adults Sports is looking for missionaries to serve in the Joliet Diocese. One of the locations is Sts. Peter and Paul! Catholic Young Adult Sports (CYAS) is a Denver-based, young adult recreational sports outreach. Its mission is to build a community of fellowship through sports and socials that lead to discipleship through Bible studies, retreats, and mission trips. CYAS s core mission values are hospitable outreach, integrity, and Catholic orthodoxy. Every missionary plans and coordinates recreational sports leagues (basketball, ultimate, volleyball, etc.) and fun social events for young people. Contact Paul Spotts at: info@catholicyoungadultsports.com for more information. Wednesday, July 18th: Dealing with Deep Wounds - A Story of God s Intervention to Provide the Grace Necessary for Healing and Wholeness Speaker: Nancy Kreuzer Wednesday, July 25th: An Evening of Fellowship Wednesday, August 1st: How to Bear Good Fruit: A Comparison of Two Trees Speaker: Peter Newburn Grab a drink. Enjoy some fellowship. Hear great speakers. Hosted by Saint Elizabeth Seton, Naperville and Saint Francis of Assisi, Bolingbrook. Love reading scripture? Want to go deeper? St. Mary s in West Chicago is offering the following Scripture classes this fall. For more information or to register, email Dan.Wartsbaugh@stmarywc.org. Biblical Narrative (Genesis through Acts) Who is God, and what does He care about? In this course, we examine the character of God as we see how He interacted with people in Scripture. After gaining a greater familiarity with the Old Testament, we see how Christ made use of these stories in revealing the Father to his own disciples and how they moved forward in the earliest days of the Church. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm August 16 May 23 (32 sessions) Cost: $200 Reading the Law (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) Is the Old Testament Law relevant for Christians today? In this course, we will discuss how to read the Law in order to gain insight into the heart of God. Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm August 18 October 6 (8 sessions) Cost: $50 Understanding the Prophets (The Book of the Twelve) In this course we will establish methods for reading prophecy as a genre, while also examining the specific messages of the prophets. The prophets give us a unique glimpse into the heart of God as it relates to justice, judgment, and redemption both for His own people and the nations. We will also consider how these messages might be relevant for us today as Christians in a secular world. Saturdays, 10:00am 12:00pm October 27 December 22 (8 sessions) Cost: $50 Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 6
Financial Planning Workshop Tuesday, July 17th, from 12:00-1:00pm 3130 Finley Road, Suite 520, Downers Grove Join Catholic Chari es, Diocese of Joliet for a FREE Financial Planning Workshop! Dan Fitzgerald, a professional with experience as an auditor and Senior Accountant, will present guidelines for personal financial responsibility. The workshop is open to all. For more informa on or to register, please contact Joy Newburn at: 630-519-6547. We are a faith-based organiza on providing service to people in need and calling others of good will to do the same. Hope Floats: An Evening Cruise to Benefit Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Join Catholic Charities Board of Young Professionals for a cruise along the Fox River on Saturday, August 18th, from 6:30 9:00pm. The boat leaves from 2 North Avenue in St. Charles. Cost is $65 per cket for an enchan ng evening that includes gourmet food, beer, and wine. Tickets are available at catholicchari esjoliet.org or by calling 815-724-1140. For ques ons, contact Julie at: jmprimozic@gmail.com. This event will directly benefit the mission of Catholic Chari es to serve the neediest in our community. For more informa on about Catholic Chari es, visit catholicchari esjoliet.org. The SERRA Club of DuPage, a national organization supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life, invites you to join them on Monday, July 16, 2018, at St. Michael s Parish in Wheaton. The evening will begin at 6:15pm with Rosary and Mass in the Church. Dinner to follow in the Parish Center. The speaker at the dinner will be Fr. James Flint, OSB, Vocations Director for the Benedictine Fathers of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle. To find out more about SERRA or to make a reservation for the dinner, please contact Joann Carr at: carrgeojo@gmail.com or 630-665-0994. The acclaimed Bible Institute of the Diocese of Joliet is registering students for two sites this Fall. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish (Naperville) for Year 1 classes on Mondays from 7-9pm Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish (Darien) for Year 2 classes on Wednesdays from 7-9pm If you want to learn the Bible from a Catholic perspective, come and see if this program is for you. You will be able to meet an instructor, talk to current students, see the books, and get a feel for a typical class. Nine preview nights will be held in July, August, and September. For more information about the preview nights and the Bible Institute, go to: bit.ly/1vhnckp. You may also visit the Diocese of Joliet website and click on Biblical Institute. Questions? Call 815-221-6147. Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 7
St. John s RUN FOR LIFE St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Winfield Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 8:00am Could God Love Someone Like Me? by Father Michael Schmitz Fr. Mike Schmitz, one of the leading presenters in the Church today, speaks powerfully about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He makes clear the truth that Christ deeply loves and wants to encounter each of us as we are, with all our imperfections. Fr. Mike debunks the lies we often believe about not being good enough to approach Jesus, and he draws upon Scripture to explain rationally why we go to priests to encounter God s mercy and forgiveness in Confession. This talk illed me with the love of Christ. This may be my all-time new favorite talk. Debbie - Louisville, KY Fr. Mike gives a powerful and motivating message that will bless young and old alike! John - Silver City, NM A great discussion on Mercy and Reconciliation for Catholics of all ages and perhaps those outside of the church to better understand one of the most important sacraments. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. It makes you want to go to confession immediately. Juli - St. Charles, MO Knights of Columbus breakfast with awards ceremony Free Kid s Dash 5K - $25 before 7/21 (13 and under $10) 2.2 Mile Walk - $15 before 7/21 (13 and under free) Please note: Fees go up by $5 after 7/21. Free Run for Life sports backpack for the first 200 registrants before 7/21. Contact Jennipher Graf at: Trillium92016@yahoo.com. Register at: www.raceroster.com/17971 Benefiting 5K Run / 2.2 Mile Walk Life s Healing Journey Weekend Retreat Diocesan Missions to the Philippines The Office for Human Dignity - Partnership In Mission is pleased to announce the next formation of the medical/construction/outreach mission team to Borongan, Philippines. The mission goes to serve one of the poorest areas of the Philippines on the island of Samar. This mission will leave on January 25th and return on February 9, 2019. The informational meeting will take place July 19th at 7:00pm at the Blanchette Catholic Center located at 16555 Weber Road in Crest Hill. Interested persons are invited to attend. Please call 815-221-6251 to learn more. Saturday, July 21st, 8:00am-8:30pm Sunday, July 22nd, 8:00am-4:00pm Missionaries of the Sacred Heart 305 South Lake Street Aurora, IL This retreat will allow individuals who are dealing with all kinds of hurt to encounter the living God to find true and lasting healing. For more information and to make your reservation, please call 630-892-2371 x39 or visit www.misacor-usa.org. Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 8
Attention Golfers! Saturday, August 18, 2018 Knights of Columbus Annual Charity Golf Scramble Links of Carillon Golf Club 12:30pm shotgun start Cost - $125 Includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, on-course lunch and beverages, buffet style dinner, games, auction, raffle, and more! This event is open to ALL Knights, friends, couples, families! NOT A GOLFER? You and your family are welcome to attend the buffet dinner with auction and raffle. Cost of dinner only is $50. HOLE SPONSORS AND DONATION ITEMS NEEDED For reservations or more information please contact Nick Thompson at 815-871-4218 or nthompson49@gmail.com Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 9
Saint Vincent de Paul Vincentians are nonjudgmental. A nonjudgmental attitude excludes assigning guilt or responsibility for a person's needs or problems. Vincentians must and do make assessments of the facts, not to determine moral worth but to discern strengths and weaknesses. The people we serve will not reveal their true selves or deeper needs to someone prone to criticize them. When uncertain about the truthfulness of a story, Vincentians give the person telling it the benefit of the doubt. We do not reward deception, but try, by getting to know the person better, to get to the real problems beneath the surface. 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 630-718-2127. Riverwalk Adult Day Services provides affordable care for adults and a respite for caregivers. Your donated funds helped with direct care for the participants by specially trained staff, including registered nurses and activity aides, food and paper goods, and supplies for program materials. You are always welcome to visit. Simply contact Laura Milligan, Executive Director, at 630-357-8166. Riverwalk ADS Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center 305 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL www.riverwalkadultdayservices.com NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS Knights of Columbus Council No. 1369 615 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563 www.napervillekofc.org Sunday, 7/29: Fifth Sunday Rosary - SSPP grounds - 10:30am (John Zabinski) Tuesday, 8/7: Business Meeting - 7:30pm Saturday, 8/18: Pro-Life Rosary at Planned Parenthood - 9:00am (Alex Rechenmacher) Saturday, 8/18: Golf Outing - Links of Carillon - 12:30pm (Nick Thompson) Golfers needed Tuesday, 8/21: Planning Meeting (Officers & Directors) - 7:00pm (Tom Rogers) 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 630-818-7818 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. 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 With two families leaving our program by early fall and new families joining, this is an ideal time to learn more about our work and consider becoming a mentor. Training for new mentors will take place in September. Please remember our hard-working families in your prayers; the obstacles they face can seem overwhelming. Please pray for their success during the 2 years they spend in our program and beyond. Thank you for your continued support through your contributions in the pink envelopes. For more information on the Transitional Housing Ministry, call Jack Flowers at 630-355-4886. Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 10
Mark s Gospel Corner Today s Gospel is taken from Mark: 6:7-13 where for the third time Jesus summoned His disciples. The first occurs in Mark 1:16-20 where Jesus called Simon and Andrew: Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men, and then a little further on, He called James and John. Once called, they immediately left their nets and followed him. Something about Jesus attracted these men to abandon everything and follow Him like the crowds that followed Jesus, they watched Him and listened to His words with awe and wonder. The second summons is in Mark 3:7-12 when Jesus, pursued by the multitude and those seeking healing, withdrew with his disciples to the lake. Recognizing His human limitations and the little time remaining of His life on earth, Jesus withdrew so that He might instruct His disciples who would be called upon to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Jesus left the crowds, not because He was abandoning them, but because His disciples, after being filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, will further instruct the crowds so that they may come to know Christ in light of His death and resurrection. The third summons of the disciples occurs in today s Gospel. Jesus sends the disciples out two by two in order to preach, heal, and expel demons. They return rejoicing at the wonders they were able to accomplish through Jesus name. They go out with nothing but sandals on their feet like the Israelites who hastily left Egypt during the Exodus, relying solely on God to provide for them. The first exodus foreshadows the New Exodus that Jesus ushers in with His death and resurrection an exodus not from the clutches of human bondage, but from the bondage of selfishness and sin that has led to enormous suffering in the world. Jesus leads us through the waters of baptism where we rise full of life, full of joy, full of the Godhead. These three callings foreshadow the evolution of our own faith in Christ. Initially, there is something that attracts us to Christ something that grabs our attention and keeps us going to Mass, even if the attraction at times wanes. At these moments we must decide whether to continue to follow Jesus or fall away like the crowds or outwardly reject Him like the Jewish leaders. If we choose to continue the journey, Jesus invites us into closer intimacy with Him. Jesus invites us to withdraw from our daily cares, perhaps by lingering longer after Mass, making a holy hour, reading the Scriptures, praying a rosary, or attending daily Mass more frequently. Gradually, if we persist, Jesus becomes more than a miracle worker; rather, we recognize Him as a brother; a friend; the Redeemer; the Second Person of the Trinity, who wants to remain in communion with us. The third summons is often the most difficult. Here Jesus calls us to leave the intimacy of prayer and go back among the crowds, who are sometimes friendly and sometimes hostile, to preach, heal, and even cast out demons. How can we preach or heal or cast out demons when we are not apostles? Just as Jesus told His disciples, He tells us: Amen, Amen, I say to you, He that believes in me, he shall do the works that I do; and greater works besides (John 14:12). As disciples, we preach the Gospel of Christ first and foremost in the way we love our families, our colleagues, our neighbors, and especially strangers and the poor. As St. Francis enjoins us, Preach the Gospel continuously, and when necessary, use words. We are called to heroic love, which the Church refers to as a white martyrdom. What attracted the Apostles to Jesus? What prompted them to abandon everything to follow Him? Undoubtedly, it was Jesus love for each person He met, including the blind, the downcast, the lame, and the sinner and most notably, all those for whom society has no time. What will attract the world to Jesus? It is our love for each person we meet, all whom society has cast off, as well as those very near to us. It was this love that moved the early Roman pagans to consider the Christian message: See what love these Christians have for one another. 1 Do we love in such a way so as to attract the attention of others to Christ? Why not? Today, Christ calls you to that degree of love. Follow Him. 1 Tertullian For more information about Mark s Gospel Corner, email Robert.J.Schuhriemen@gmail.com Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 11
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 Alli Bayer Jeffrey Berry Matt Bloodgood Luciana Bodero Patricia Botello Rose Briceno Ceal Brown Evelyn Brown Charles Bruce Mary Bruce Chris Bruni D Arcy Bruni Rachel Bryan Ruth Burnes Jonathan Calero Christine Carbaugh Don Cassa Gloria Cervany Mary Beth Cesare Steve Chalupnik Casey Cherry Scott Cleal Kathleen Condon Michael Condon David Cutts Ed Czuk Mary Davis Scott Dawson Anthony Dean Edward Dean Al Degeeter Mercie Deleon Donald Drever Karen Eggen Charles Farrell Jason Farrell Thomas Farrell Donald Feldott Theresa Feranec Rosemarie Filliben Dr. Angela Foster Mary Ann Freitag Trish Gannon Scarlet Rose Garcia Susan Gardner Pat Geary Lucas Gerber Mr. Gladwin Joe Gorman Nikki Gudall Don Haas Sue Hall Don Hargis Mitch Harris Wayne Harrison Mary Beth Harmon Judy Healy Richard Heilenbach Sami Henderson Jim Heffron John Hermes Penny Holtz Bob Hoole Madeline Hoole Charlie Ingrassia Paul Ingrassia Olivia Isaac Carol Ivans Carol Jablonsky Margaret Jablonsky Jan Janczak Saule Jomantaite Laurie Karuhn Bill Kohley Kevin Konvalinka Suzanne Krauss Thomas Krauss Jerry Kupsche Rose Kupsche Edmund Kurzawa Linda Kurzawa Jeanine LaBelle Angelica Lara Beverly Leannais Ken Lietz Mary Lietz Michael Lietz Noah Lindsay Rita Lisson Violet Livernash Grayson Scott Long Tom Lubecki Titas Lukosevicius Donetta Lyle Greg Lyle Maria Macedo Monica Macedo Joan Marchaterre Rose Marks Luisa Matta Jeanette P. McCann Fr. Elias Mills Betty Lou Milota Roy Mitchell Barb Moceri Gayle Moravecek Avila V. Moreno Marie Morgan Diane Mrizek Debbie Mulay Brenda Murphy Le Nguyen Maria Suong Nguyen Eugene Niziolek Mercedes Niziolek Ryan Novak Ann Nowak Fr. James Nowak Nancy O Hara Maria Orense Matthew Ousterout Susan Pankow John Pfeuffer Tony Pollastrine Carolyn Preston Deacon Ed Ptacek Sharon Pworek Bella Raffin Ray Ragusa Charles Rankin Laverne Rasmussen Mary Rauch Al Rechenmacher Deacon Tom Rehak Patti Richter Laura Rott Harrison Ruzicka Nunzio Sacchetta Mary Sagen Maria San Juan Herman Schmidt Roger Schmith 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 Shirley Elizabeth Tyre Christopher Van Dyke Diane Varner John Vest Charles Villaseñor Martha Vinson 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: Albert Castillo, Michael Angelo Dugo, Adeline Gatto, Rizalino Gutierrez, Alexis Joseph, Roberta Lilligren, Peter Linh, Edward Lynch, Mary Jane Springborn, Malcolm Wyllie Sr. 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 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 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 Captain Daniel Rickert Please Remember in Prayer our Men and Women Serving in the Military U.S. Army (cont d) 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 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 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 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. Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 12
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. PRAYER NETWORK Monday 9am Monday 10am Monday 1pm Wednesday 3am Wednesday 6pm 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 630-961-3835. Thursday 8am Friday 10am Friday 12pm Saturday 10pm 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 Beau's well being. 2. For all victimized children of abuse. 3. For relief from debt and the Lord's help. 4. For Albert Bertus good health and sound mind. 5. For visiting family reunion. 6. For Fr. Brad Baker. 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 - JULY 16 Srs. M. Charmaine Kribs, Marilin Lianes, Maria Catherine Rethwisch, M. Catherine Rice, Marie Issac Staub OP 17 Frs. William Donnelly, James Dougherty 18 Frs. John Doyle, Stanley Drewniak 19 Dcns. Ronald Knecht, Paul Kolodziej, Kevin Koster, Michael Kowalchik, Frank Kosar, Robert Krol, James Krueger, Kenneth Kubica, Timothy Kueper 20 Frs. Robert Duda, Thomas Dunn 21 Dcns. Richard Ford, Patrick Forsythe, Dino Franch, Steven Frazier, John Freund, Thomas Fricke 22 Srs. Anne Therese Wilder OP- Camino Ferandez, Mary Grace Kuppe, Carmen Miravalles, Mary Vilar OSA- Margaret Bebb, Mary Bratrsovsky, OSB 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 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 Paulette Shea at 630-718-2127. Saints Peter and Paul Church July 15, 2018 sspeterandpaul.net 13
Parish Staff Directory Parish Office....630-355-1081 Fax...630-355-1179 (Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30AM-5:00PM) PRIESTS Father Brad Baker, Pastor... 630-718-2106 Father Tomy Chellakandathil, Parochial Vicar..630-718-2104 Father Thomas Theneth, 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: Karla Wills... 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 SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Director of Advancement: Frank Glowaty..630-718-2134 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 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 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