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JANUARY 12, 2020 ♦ THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

CHURCH Saturday: 5:00PM

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: Call 630-718-2165. WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday-Saturday: 6:45 & 8:00AM Monday-Thursday: 5:15PM First Friday: 12:00PM in the Holy Family 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) RECONCILIATION Tuesdays: 11:00AM (Holy Family Chapel) and 7:00PM (Church) No 11:00AM Confessions on 2nd Tuesday of the month. Thursdays: 7:15AM & 4:15PM (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.

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Saturday, January 11 6:45AM David and Chrissy Rechenmacher 8:00AM Intention of Fr. James Sorra

Vigil Mass for The Baptism of the Lord 5:00PM Norman Birch Sunday, January 12 The Baptism of the Lord 6:30AM Bernice Gudenkauf 8:00AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 9:30AM Marianne McKeague (A) 11:00AM Robert O’Malley 12:30PM Brian Kozma 5:30PM Neal Fichtel (LATIN) 8:00PM Maryann Arnone Holy Family Chapel 9:30AM John Lorr 11:00AM Mike Prasse Monday, January 13 6:45AM Rose Ann Bowers 8:00AM Intention of Fr. Brian Nolan 5:15PM Glen D. Ruesch Tuesday, January 14 6:45AM Robert Augspurger 8:00AM Intention of Fr. Erik Arnold 5:15PM Peter Krug (A)

Wednesday, January 15

6:45AM John A. Stemper 8:00AM Mark Szachnitowski 5:15PM Jeanie Otterson

Thursday, January 16 6:45AM John and Mary Hoyt 8:00AM Robert Cassiani (B) 5:15PM Mirta S. Urizarri Friday, January 17 (Saint Anthony)

6:45AM Dean Vose 8:00AM Mark Szachnitowski

Saturday, January 18 6:45AM Bill Piekarski 8:00AM Jim Blum (A)

Vigil Mass for The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00PM Lalitha Devadas (A)

Sunday, January 19 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30AM John A. Stemper 8:00AM The soul of William 9:30AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 11:00AM Edward Tivador 12:30PM Mary Theresas Glines 5:30PM Intention of Mary Luebke (B) (LATIN) 8:00PM Intention of Jane Fonner (B) Holy Family Chapel 9:30AM Bruce Peterson 11:00AM Arlene Nelson

Readings For The Week

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Become a part of the Saints Peter and Paul family Please call the Parish Office at 630-355-1081 or stop in during regular office hours to find out how you can become a parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul. Being a registered parishioner makes the process much easier when it comes time for baptisms, weddings, or when asked to be a baptismal or confirmation sponsor. We look forward to meeting you!

Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Please note that the Parish Office will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday,

January 20th. The office will reopen at 7:30am on Tuesday, January 21st.

The next Donut Sunday Social will take place next Sunday, January 19th, after the 9:30am and 11:00am Masses. Please join us in the Ministry Center Social Hall.


Do you believe in miracles? Well, seeing is believing.

Save these dates: Feb. 21st 9:00am to 7:00pm Feb. 22nd 9:00am to 7:00pm Feb. 23rd 9:00am to 2:00pm

Saints Peter & Paul Parish with the St. Francis Adora on Chapel is proud to host the

Vatican International Photographic Exhibition

Eucharistic Miracles of the World

For more informa on contact: Paule e Shea at 630-718-2127 Kathy Durow at 630-818-7897 or [email protected]

Seniors Invited to Defer Property Taxes Qualified senior citizens, ages 65 years and older, are invited to apply for the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. This program allows participants to defer property tax payment until the property is sold. The deferral is treated as a loan and accrues 6 percent simple interest until paid. To qualify, the applicant’s household income cannot exceed $55,000. Additionally, the property must be used exclusively for residential purposes. The application period closes March 2, 2020. For more information, contact the DuPage County Treasurer’s Office at 630-407-5900 or www.dupageco.org/treasurer.

Gwen Henry, Treasurer

“Here Am I, Lord; I Come To Do Your Will”

Time & Talent Weekend

Ministry Fair in Social Hall

Saturday, January 18th – 6:00pm to 7:00pm Sunday, January 19th – 9:00am to 12:30pm

Are you still looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Are you trying to get more involved with your Parish? Do you only have a limited amount of time to offer?

We Have Just The Ministry For YOU!

How can YOU make a difference?

Come to the Ministry Fair to find out!

SPECIAL THANKS TO

ALL OF YOU From Donna Swanson: Former Director/Founder Simple Gifts Foundation

“It is so awesome what the SSPP parishioners do for these kids and families! I know these families are so apprecia-tive and that doesn’t change year after year. “

“To Do for Another is the Greatest Gift of All”

Once again, the response to our parish giving tree this Christmas season was truly overwhelming and heart-warming. You, the parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul made this a much brighter Christmas season for over 130 families with children with special needs. Additionally, you brightened the Christmas of SSPP Transitional Housing Ministry families; over forty men, women and their children spending Christmas at Family Shelter Services, and many SSPP St Vincent DePaul families in need with various gift cards. You also assisted teens whose families are being serviced by Catholic Charities. (Note: I was asked by several parishioners “Why Starbucks or Chipotle Cards?” These cards are allowing teens and young adults whose families are experiencing difficult times to be able to participate with and be with other friends in their peer groups.) Thanks for your generosity and understanding. –Deacon Joe On behalf of all of these families touched by your generosity— THANK YOU!


In this study, Bishop Robert Barron illuminates six biblical stories of conversion, demonstrating how six ordinary people, just like you, were met by Jesus where they were and called to a better life through Him. The common theme in each story is the turning of all one's attention and energy toward an ever deeper, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In his characteristically energetic style, Bishop Barron explains how conversion is not so much a one-time event, but a life-long process. He explains, "Jesus Christ calls us in thousands of different ways to follow Him, as we strive on the path for spiritual excellence."

Conversion—Following the Call of Christ Word on Fire—Bishop Robert Barron

8-week Bible Study starting January 27th/28th. Evening and Morning Sessions available.

Cost is $15. Contact Denise to reserve your materials at [email protected] or 630-718-2156.

St. Joseph Parish in Downers Grove Vigil for Life Please join St. Joseph Parish Catholics for Life in an overnight Vigil for Life before the Blessed Sacrament in recognition of the two Supreme Court decisions of 1973 that made abortion legal in the United States, and in memory of the tens of millions of babies killed in the womb since.

St. Joseph Catholics for Life: Promoting the Culture of Life through Prayer, Education, & Action For more information or to be added to our mailing list for pro-life news and events: email [email protected]

or call Bob LeMay at 630-464-5344.

The vigil begins in the Chapel (to the left as you enter the church) with a Rosary on Tuesday, January 21st at 6:00pm, and continues overnight and all day Wednesday, January 22nd, ending with a Rosary starting at 5:30pm. A Holy Hour for Life will be held on Tuesday evening starting at 8:00pm. Please email [email protected] indicating your one-hour time slot from Tuesday at 6:00pm to Wednesday at 5:00pm. If you are unable to commit to an hour, please join us anytime during the vigil hours.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Defend the unborn against abortion even if they persecute you, calumniate you, set traps for you,

take you to court, or kill you. ~~ Pope Francis ~~

FISHERS OF MEN

Do you ever act as a Pharisee; or Do you try to be the Physician? Jesus called Levi and joined him for a feast at his house. He had many followers there, tax collectors and sinners, also some Pharisees who were being quite critical. Jesus reminded them only the sick need a Physician.

Saturday, January 18th Come and discuss how we can joyfully honor the Lord in our reaction to the people we encounter.

“Joining Fishers of Men has helped me make new

friends and to become closer to our Lord.”

“Being with others who share my faith has helped my faith grow.”

6:25am – Rosary (Church) 6:45am – Mass (Church) 7:20am to 8:30am – Coffee, Fellowship & Faith Sharing (Ministry Center)

Fellowship of Authentic Catholic Men Following

Christ, Leading Families to Heaven!

Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, pray for us!

[email protected]


Nourish is for anyone juggling the challenges of life, health, career and caring for an aging parent, grandparent, or spouse, in town or at a distance. Nourish provides family caregivers practical and

emotional support, shared experiences and useful tools, all with a Christ-centered view.

Discover blessings in caring for another.

January 23, 2020 7:00 pm Ministry Center

For information, contact Paulette at 630-718-2127.

This month’s topic: The Realities of Stress and Learning to Cope

Are you handling stress well? Find out! We’ll use

tools to measure actual levels and discuss practical ways to reduce it. The physical and

emotional strains of caregiving can place you at higher risk for memory problems, heart disease

and depression. Can faith, worry and stress co-exist? Be nourished.

www.nourishforcaregivers.com

ATTENTION AUTHENTIC CATHOLIC MEN

How many members of your family are perfectly following Jesus in this crazy mixed up world?

We all need help leading our families to heaven!

That is why all men are invited to A CATHOLIC MAN MORNING Saturday January 25, 2020

Come and hear Deacon Roger Novak share practical, personal stories about how to:

• Follow Jesus during these tough times • Lead our families to also follow Jesus • Bring family members back to the Church

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church 6:25 am Pray the Rosary (Church) 6:45 am Celebrate Holy Mass, receive Jesus in Holy Communion 7:20 am Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast (Ministry Center Social Hall) 7:30 am Hear Deacon Roger inspire us to be exemplary Catholic men 8:30 am Depart with practical ways to evangelize our families

Sponsored by: FISHERS OF MEN at Saints Peter and Paul A Fellowship of Authentic Catholic Men Following Christ, Leading Families to Heaven!

Welcoming new men every Saturday morning to make friends and grow in Faith!

Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, pray for us!

[email protected]


Preschool Pals Our Preschool Pals Program is enjoyable for both the young “Pals” and their parents too! Nearly every Thursday of the school year from 9:15am to 10:15am we gather preschool children for an hour of crafts, games, stories, and songs. Preschoolers (along with a parent) are asked to join us in the lower level of the Ministry Center to meet friends and have some fun. Upcoming dates are: January 16th & 23rd / February 6th, 13th & 20th Kindly RSVP to Meg Olsen at [email protected] for one or more of the events.

Open House—Be Part of Our Family! Saints Peter and Paul School will be kicking off Catholic Schools Week with an Open House on Sunday, January 26th from 10:30am to 12:30pm. This event is for prospective families as well as current school families. There will be a short information program beginning at 10:45am in the gym. Attendees will meet administrators, teachers, and current parents. We will highlight our academics as well as our extracurricular offerings. Please come and learn about the advantages of a SSPP education. Kindly RSVP to Meg Olsen, Marketing and Enrollment Director, at [email protected].

If you are interested in learning more about Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, please contact Meg Olsen, Marketing and Enrollment Director, at [email protected] or 630-718-2214.


Saints Peter and Paul Nursery The nursery is open on Sundays during the 9:30am and 11:00am Masses in the lower level of the Ministry Center in Room L24. No reservation is needed. We accept children age 9 months to 5 years. The nursery has a maximum capacity of 25 children. It is first-come, first-served. Safety is our main priority, so we have to adhere to this number. We offer puzzles, coloring, train table, dinosaurs, play kitchen and much more to keep your little one busy while you attend Mass in the Holy Family Chapel or the Church. Contact Donna Widmann, Nursery Coordinator, at 630-718-2165 for more info.

The SSPP MOMs Group is a parish ministry committed to supporting Catholic mothers and their families through opportunities for spiritual growth, friendship, and service to the community. The MOMs Group is always excited to welcome new members. Consider joining us for weekly playgroups, regular rosary playgroups, and Saturday morning gatherings for Coffee and Conversation and Moms Night Out events!

For more information please email [email protected] or visit https://www.sspeterandpaul.net/moms-group.

"Growing in Grace and Holiness" Women's Monthly Morning of Reflection Wednesday, January 15th from 10:00am -1:30pm • Each month's Morning of Reflection will include prayer, meditation, and time for sharing. • Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served. • $30 donation requested. • The event is hosted by Our Lady of the Angels Ministries and takes place on the Mount Assisi Campus. Depending on the number of attendees, the Morning of Reflection will be held in the Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer or the Mount Assisi building. RSVP by January 13th to Carrie Peters at 630-257-7844 x223or [email protected] .

“An unexpected pregnancy can be a difficult and frightening time, and it’s important that your friend knows you are thinking of her and supporting her. ...don’t forget the most important thing is to pray. Even if it’s just a quick two-second prayer, prayer is the most effective way we can help. Pray for her, for her child, and for guidance in how you can give her the best possible support.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly

Expecting” (www.respectlife.org/support-her)


Saints Peter and Paul

Youth Ministry HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE

JANUARY 2020

Monday, January 13th 6:30-8:30pm (Saints in Progress) Sunday, January 26th 2:30-4pm at St. Margaret Mary and 7:30-9pm at St. Thomas the Apostle (Teen and Parent Speaker Night) Mark your calendar for this exciting opportunity! The Deanery we are a part of is hosting a Teen and Parent Speaker Night. Joel Stepanek will be coming to our area to give an amazing talk to all of our teens. This is a free opportunity for all teens of our Parish. You may attend either of the two times he’ll give his talk. Monday January 27th 6:30-8:30pm (Saints in Progress) Join our Youth Ministry in the Teen Zone for nights of Talks, Discussions, Games, Activities, Food and More! All 9-12 grade or High School aged students are welcome.

Mass and Fellowship Sunday, January 26th at 12:30pm 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 differ-ent Mass, you can always join us around 1:30pm at MOD Pizza. Looking forward to seeing you there and don’t forget to bring a friend! Feed My Starving Children Friday, January 31st from 8:00-9:30pm in Aurora Help make an impact by packing food for malnourished children at Feed my Starving Children, a Christian non-pro it located at 555 Exchange Ct in Aurora. A group from Saints Peter and Paul Young Adults will be volunteering at the 8:00-9:30pm packing session on Friday, January 31st. Please register with Peter Trocha at [email protected] by Tuesday, January 28th. Peter will also answer any ques-tions you may have. Stay Connected Sign up for emails. Like us on Facebook @ssppyoungadults. For more information, contact Tiffany Pyle at [email protected].


Come join the SSPP Chapter of World Apostolate of Fatima, USA

We invite you to join us as we increase our devotion to Our Lady of Fatima and bring Our Lady’s Blue Army to Saints Peter and Paul. Our Lady has given us the formula to bring about peace in our times and to save souls from going to Hell.

As Mary instructed the children

at Fatima, we will pray the Rosary and commit to the pledges

Our Lady promised.

Through May, we will meet on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm in the Holy Family Chapel in the Ministry Center. We will pray the Rosary and continue to review the Fatima Prayer Cell Program. Please bring your Rosary and, if you did not do so already, $5.00 for the Fatima Prayer Book.

Contact Joan Nocera at 630-484-7320 with any questions.

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, January 17th. We have volunteers in one-hour shifts from 7am-2pm every third Friday of the month. Your prayers on the sidewalk outside this abortion clinic help support the efforts of pro-life sidewalk counselors to offer abortion-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 abortion 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 abortion-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 her at [email protected] for more information, or to let her know you are available this month. We can all call upon God to grant us power over the evil of abortion.

Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry Spring/Summer Calendar

Come and find ways to move toward inner

peace and new hope in life. March 14th and 15th Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer (Mt. Assisi Center building) 13820 Main Street in Lemont (near Cog Hill) June 27th and 28th St. Julie’s Parish (no overnight available) Harlem Ave. and 159th Street in Tinley Park Call 708-354-7211 or email [email protected] for more information and to register.

www.joyfulagain.org

Save the Date Annual Men’s Retreat - Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House Sacred Time / Sacred Space Retreat topic: Teach Us to Pray: Ignatian Re lections on the Lord’s Prayer The Annual Men’s Retreat at The Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House will be held February 7-9, 2020. The retreat masters this year will be Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ and Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ. Come to the quiet. If you have attended in the past, you know that a retreat provides a wonderful, relaxing and spiritual experience. This is a perfect way to prepare for the season of Lent. The retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The retreat consists of: private time for prayer and re lection, daily Mass, Sacrament of Reconciliation available throughout the weekend, Eucha-ristic Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Rosary and eight talks by the retreat master. Private consultations with a priest are available. Your time and schedule are your own, attending the activities that meet your speci ic spiritual needs. For more information and to register online, go to www.bellarminehall.org and follow the prompts, or call us at 847-381-1261. You can also contact Tom Lupinacci at [email protected].


We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity and support.

For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, the weekly Sunday collection budget is $44,542

(based on 51 Sundays)

December 2019 Sunday Collections Year-to-Date compared to Budget - Surplus / (Deficit) $ 21,196 Actual Fiscal Year-to-Date Average Sunday Collections (26 Sundays) $ 45,357

PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING

Project Coordinator Administrative Assistant This position handles various elements of the management of diocesan facilities and properties across the diocese. This encompasses 124 parishes and missions, the Blanchette Catholic Center and other properties, which comprises over 600 structures. This is a detailed oriented position that man-ages a flow of proposals, invoices, contracts, payments, waiver of liens, leases, property sales and property taxes for diocesan properties and all parish construction projects $40,000 or more in cost, as well as any and all correspond-ence related to environmental issues. Qualifications required are: previous administrative experi-ence and high emphasis on competency with spreadsheets, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Some college preferred with experience in construction, real estate, insurance, bookkeeping, and office management a plus, along with excellent typing, filing, telephone, and writing skills. Knowledge of computer and various programs, including but not limited to, proficiency in Excel, Word, Access, and Adobe. Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to operate office equipment, copiers, printers, and binding systems. Civil Notary registration a plus. This is a full-time benefited non-exempt position. To view a full job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php. Applicants meeting the necessary qualifications please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: [email protected].

Be Kind and Merciful through the 2020 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

All parishioners will receive a mailing from the Diocese of Joliet this month about the 2020 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). Our annual appeal is vitally important to not only the diocese, but also to our parish as well. The CMAA supports 30 ministries that benefit every parish and allow us all to Be Kind and Merciful to the most vulnerable in our community. If you do not receive a mailing from the diocese about the CMAA, please contact the parish office.

Your Gift Makes a Difference! The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal helps our parish and the Diocese of Joliet to provide countless ministries, programs and

services to support our friends and neighbors in immeasurable ways. Together, we can continue to spread the Gospel message in our diocese through our ministries and be a Sign of Hope to others in need. Thank you for your support!

2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Through January 5, 2020

Parish Goal $ 212,700 Amount Pledged $ 233,045 Amount Paid $ 223,406 Remaining Balance $ 9,640 # of Families Pledged 788 If we exceed our goal in paid pledges, 70% if the additional funds received will be returned to the parish.


Wednesday, 1/15: Degree Ceremonial - 6:30pm - KC Hall Saturday, 1/18: Rosary at Planned Parenthood - 9:00am (Alex Rechenmacher) Saturday, 1/18: National March for Life Sunday, 1/19: Free Throw Contest - 7-9:00pm at SSPP Gymnasium 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 meet-ings. 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.

Knights of Columbus Council No. 1369 615 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563

www.napervillekofc.org

NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS Saint Vincent de Paul After Jesus was baptized, he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and a voice was heard “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” As we give to the poor, we also can hear these same words.

Have you considered joining the Society of

St. Vincent de Paul so that you can live your Baptism more fully?

Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of Saint 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. Please call 630-718-2127 to

learn more or to request assistance.

Transitional Housing Ministry

Please remember our hard-working families in your pray-ers. While the holiday season is a particularly difficult time for these homeless families, gifts from parishioners through the Christmas Giving Tree in the Ministry Center, and other personal gifts from parishioners helped to make this a blessed Christmas. Thank you for your continued generosity and support. If you would like more information regarding the Transi-tional Housing Ministry, please stop by our “booth” at the Ministry Fair in the lower level of the Ministry Center after any of the Masses on Saturday night or Sunday next weekend (January 18 and 19). Members of our Ministry will be there to hand out information and answer any questions that you might have. Also, please feel free to contact Tom Dorn at 630-270-7303 or [email protected].

Please continue to drop off your Loaves & Fishes

donations outside the Holy Family Chapel. All donations, big or small, are greatly

appreciated. Non-perishable items only, please.

"Novena for Life" and "9 Days for Life" From January 21st to the 29th, the Knights of Columbus Council 1369 will be holding a Pro Life "Novena for Life." The "Novena for Life" is being promoted by both the USCCB and the Knights of Columbus. Please visit "9daysforlife.com" to receive email reminders each day or download the app. "9 days for Life" on Google play or Apple. Then follow the prayers for each of the 9 days. We will meet on January 18th, at 9:00am, at the regular Knights of Columbus monthly Rosary in front of Planned Parenthood in Aurora (3051 East New York Street) to recite the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the "Novena for Life prayers." We will also pray for any personal prayer requests. This will be an excellent oppor-tunity to receive credit for a Plenary or Partial indulgence. Please contact John Zabinski at 630-747-8439 with any questions.


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.

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, contact Donna Morsovillo of Operation

Welcome You Home at 630-302-2638 or [email protected].

U.S. Air Force Sgt. Cory Bassett

Staff Sgt. Joseph Burns 2nd Lt. Daniel Caddigan

Captain Nick DuPre Lt. Col. Frank Girdwain Lt. Theodore M. Jackson

Tech. Sgt. Mike McDonnell Sgt. Steve McDonnell Sgt. Zachary McKenty Airman Patrick Neis Captain Scott Paeth

Sr. Airman Daniel Shea Sr. Airman Amanda Shea

Sgt. Dan Steenstra

U.S. Army PFC Sam Allard

PVT Justin Bielefeld Captain Michael Caddigan

Major John J. Case Major Sydney Case

Major Eileen Cassidy Major Mary Cassidy Col. Richard Collage

Major Tom Crane SPC Joshua Adam Demerin

Col. Edward Fisher 2nd Lt. Matthew Quinton Frame

SPC Nick Gedvilas Major Thomas E. Goerling

Sgt. Anthony Gorup SPC Jarred Hampton

Lt. Col. Sean Hermick Sgt. Kellen Jones

Major Stephen Laz 1st Lt. Connor Mulhere

SPC Steven Powell Major Michael Predny

U.S. Army (cont’d) Captain Daniel Rickert 1st Lt. David Rickert

SPEC 4 Harrison Ruzicka Sgt. 1st Class Pamela Schmecht

SPC John August Sopuch IV Sgt. Craig Vladika

2nd Lt. Joseph Zolper

U.S. Navy LCDR Thomas Bock LCDR Dustin Flaum

Captain Anthony Giglio Commander Michael Jelinek

LCDR Tom Kuhrt Commander Chris Kurgan

Lt. Patrick Marsh LCDR Caleb Moore LCDR Kasey Scheel

LCDR Matthew Scheel Ensign Michael Schmitz

U.S. Marine Corps Major Kevin Bowler 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

MSgg Conor Mahoney LCPL Matthew Prasse

LCPL Luke Russell Corporal Joseph Taylor

U.S. Coast Guard P.D. John McNellis

B.M.3 Andrew Parent

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:

Please Remember in Prayer our Men and Women Serving in the Military

Prayer Intentions

James Alonzo Laura Alonzo Leonore Anders Kim Askew-Rau David Bakke Peter Bogusz Hyacinth Bracken Martin Brinkman Chris Bruni Darcy Bruni Edward Bruni D. Bryant Thomas Buda Ruth Burnes DeeDee Campbell Jeanette Campillo John Carne Eric Condon Joe Condon Kathy Condon Mary Curly Mary Davis Jack Dolan Carol Doll Margaret Egan Franco Encarnado Maria Esparza Neva Farrah Donald Feldott Willa Flick Don Gacek Kevin Galvin Tricia Gannon Paul Gatz Leana Gooch Dennis Habbley Sue Hall Jacqueline Hanes Mark Hansen Cindy Hanson Beth Healy Judy Healy Jim Heffron Karen Hey Penny Holtz Abraham Isaac

Edmund Jager Rachel Jaraisus John Kennedy Marilyn Anita Kroll Wayne Eugene Kroll Peter Kunka Edmund Kurzawa John Lanning Aaron Lazar Ronald Lesniak Tom Lubecki Charles Luebke Mariellen Luebke Cara Mantucca Frank Marchese Joan Marchaterre Stan Markun Mike Marra Sam Marra Deacon McCaffrey Angela McGoldrick Donal McGoldrick Roseanne McGovern Rosetta Mills Joe Modaff Louis Montana Marisa Sullivan Moran Gayle Moravecek Avila V. Moreno Jay Nemeth Patricia Nemeth Maria Lan Nguyen Mercedes Niziolek Ann Nowak Kathleen O’Donnell Amber Osslund Sebastian Osslund Lawrence Otter, Sr. Susan Pankow Kathy Parke Gina Paulsen Pat Pavini Bernadette Payne Donna Pelletier Tom Polick Norma Prasse

Carolyn Preston Frank Prucha Bella Raffin Chuck Rankin Sandy Ripsky Randy Rossetti Kathleen Ryan Mary Sagen Caroline Scheel Ellen Schweitzer Bernice Shanahan Debra Shea Anna Shen Tom Smith Irena Stezala Dan Sullivan Joel Super Stefan Szela Tyler T. Michael Tek Yoko Terretta Skylar Thomas Jeannie Thorpe George Tierney Akiko Toyohara Sharon Tworek Diane Varner Robert Walsh Jim Weidner Matthew Weidner Patricia Weidner John Winckler Evan Wise Lexie Wise Samantha Wise Perry Woods Levi Woulf Deacon Richard Yarshen Roberta Zielinski Aubrey Zuenert

*Names that are bolded are newly added this week*

We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to the family and friends of:

Richard Carter, Paul Jacobs, Mary Long, Virginia Moore

In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil and bid them eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen


PRAYER NETWORK Please call Jay Albarran at 630-961-3835. If you receive a voice recording, please leave a detailed message and your call will be returned in a timely manner.

Pray With Us

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.

Sunday 9am Wednesday 4pm Monday 1am Friday 12am Monday 1pm Saturday 9pm Tuesday 2am

Please consider joining our Ministry. Sign up online at: www.sspeterandpaul.net. Under Divine Worship choose Adoration Chapel. For more info, call 630-885-1726 or email [email protected]. The following hours are available:

COME AND ADORE HIM IN THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT...

Visit our Saint Francis Adoration Chapel - Open 24/7

Sit quietly and just “be” in the presence of God. Think of a visit to the Blessed Sacrament as coming to see your best friend. Instead of talking to the Lord, try listening to what He wants to tell you.

EVENING PRAYER AND BENEDICTION

Please join us for Evening Prayer (Vespers) and Benediction, held every Thursday at 6:00pm in the St. Francis Adoration Chapel.

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 [email protected] or come to the Tuesday Rosary to add your intention.

Legion of Mary Become acquainted with the Legion of Mary by joining us each Tuesday morning at 10:30am in Room 227 in the Ministry Center in the spirit of faith and in union with our

Blessed Virgin Mary. The Legion of Mary is the largest lay apostolic association of Catholics worldwide who serve the Church by visiting the sick and homebound and by performing many works of promoting our Catholic faith. We pray to Jesus through Mary. Contact Paulette Shea at 630-718-2127 with any questions.

VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR

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: 1. For God's blessings on Steven as he turns 21 years old. 2. For God's blessings on Andrew as he turns 21 years old. 3. For Osasugi Tango to be accepted at a good medical residency. 4. For success of Missey's eye procedure and long-term sight. 5. In thanksgiving for guidance and discernment for Maddie O. C. 6. For my family to grow in faith.

13 Sr. Mary Bratrsovsky, Sr. Johanna Choi, Sr. Jo Anne Form OSB 14 Seminarian Andrew Bogusz 15 Sr. Judith Ann Heble, Sr. Irene Jasien, Sr. Lois Jean Jensik OSB 16 Dcns. Michael Barrett, Gary Bednar, Donald Berkey, William Bevan, III, Ralph Bias, Joseph Bishop 17 Sr. Helen Jilek, Sr. M. Josephine Kallus, Sr. Christine Kouba OSB 18 Fr. John Balluff, Fr. Brad Baker 19 Fr. Mark J. Bernhard, Fr. Max Behna

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 Chris Lankford, 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 Interim Principal: Frank Glowaty (Fax) 630-355-9803 SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Director of Advancement: Frank Glowaty…………………………………..630-718-2134 NEW EVANGELIZATION Director: Tiffany Whitaker ............................................................................. 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: Theresa Pratt ................................................................................................... 630-718-2133

RE Administrative Assistant: Debbie Mulay ........................................... 630-718-2139

YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Minister: Sean O’Dea ..................................................................... 630-718-2131 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 NURSERY COORDINATOR Donna Widmann ........................................................................................ 630-718-2165 WEDDING COORDINATOR Pam Adamski ............................................................................................. 630-336-6593 PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Kathy Durow……………………………………………………………..630-818-7897

Parish Staff Directory

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Kelly Heffron, President / Parish Life Commission Terry McHugh, Vice President / Worship Commission Cheri Obendorf, Secretary / Religious Education Commission Thomas Gavin, Administration Commission Steve Obendorf, New Evangelization Commission

Brian McElmeel, Christian Service Commission Rita Bogusz, Youth Representative Joan Pohodich, School Board Representative

Sarah Bogusz, Member at Large Scott Jenkins, Member at Large Julie Knox, Member at Large John Moravecek, Member at Large Brett Shoup, Member at Large

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