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36 North Ellsworth Street Naperville, Illinois 60540-4619 ♦ 630-355-1081

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DECEMBER 8, 2019 ♦ 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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.

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Saturday, December 7 (Saint Ambrose) 6:45AM Gisela Brown 8:00AM Richard Rechenmacher (A)

Vigil Mass for The Second Sunday of Advent 5:00PM Rita Lisson

Sunday, December 8 The Second Sunday of Advent 6:30AM Gluse Nguyen & V. Ngu 8:00AM Patrick J. & Evelyn M. Egan and deceased members of the Egan & McMahon families 9:30AM Intention of Jude Bogusz 11:00AM The Rink, Blackwell & Carlson families 12:30PM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 5:30PM Intention of Dr. & Mrs. Frank Marchese (LATIN) 8:00PM Chester Putz Holy Family Chapel 9:30AM Jimmy Greco 11:00AM Kenneth W. Hansen (B) Monday, December 9 (The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 6:45AM United States of America 8:00AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 5:15PM Larry Miller (A) Tuesday, December 10 6:45AM John Malone and Jim Downey 8:00AM Andrew Repak 5:15PM Mr. Ford

Wednesday, December 11

6:45AM Dick Ryan (B) 8:00AM Josephine Wegenka 5:15PM Roberta & Harold Cosgrove

Thursday, December 12 (Our Lady of Guadalupe) 6:45AM Sam Filicicchia 8:00AM Frank Kolinsky (A) 5:15PM Maryann Arnone Friday, December 13 (Saint Lucy)

6:45AM Marie Steffy 8:00AM Richard Aust

Saturday, December 14 (Saint John of the Cross) 6:45AM Intention of Meredith Chernick 8:00AM Genevieve Jedd

Vigil Mass for The Third Sunday of Advent 5:00PM Rose Guarascio (A)

Sunday, December 15 The Third Sunday of Advent 6:30AM Saints Peter and Paul parishioners 8:00AM Rose Guarascio 9:30AM Jerry Wawrzaszek 11:00AM Lalitha Devadas 12:30PM Wayne Harrison 5:30PM Mary Margaret McFadden (LATIN) 8:00PM Frank Potucek Holy Family Chapel 9:30AM Souls of Purgatory 11:00AM Lawrence Gerten

Readings For The Week

Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11

CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR’S MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Confessions December 10th 7:00pm December 12th 7:15am and 4:15pm December 14* 4:00pm December 15 7:00-7:55pm December 17 7:00pm December 19 7:15am and 4:15pm December 21* 3:30pm December 22 7:00-7:55pm December 28* 4:00pm December 29 7:00-7:55pm *In the Holy Family Chapel in the Ministry Center Masses Christmas Eve—December 24th 4:00pm (Church, Holy Family Chapel, Social Hall) 6:00pm (Church) 12:00am (Church) Adult Choir and Orchestra begins at 11:00pm. Christmas Day—December 25th 6:30am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm (Triden ne Mass) Please note: There is no 8:00pm Mass. New Year’s Eve—December 31st 5:15pm Vigil Mass (Church) New Year’s Day—January 1st Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 6:30am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm (Triden ne Mass) Please note: There is no 8:00pm Mass.


Year End Giving Considerations THANK YOU to all who have generously helped to support Saints Peter and Paul this past year. Your thoughtful gifts to our parish and its ministries are a wonderful example of your faith and commitment to our parish community and the Lord. As the end of year approaches this is traditionally considered the season of giving. In addition to gifts we give to the important people in our lives, this season of generosity is also the prime time to show support for the causes we love. When we look back at the days and months of the years and the countless blessings we have received, we hope that you will consider special ways to give back to the Lord for all He has given each of us. There is still time to make a difference with a gift based on your unique situation. Here are a few ideas for consideration during the time that is remaining in 2019. Of course, traditional monetary gifts are always greatly appreciated. • Donate appreciated stock – Gift your appreciated stock and eliminate capital gains tax. Refer to the Parish website

for stock donation instructions. • Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an IRA (if age 70½ or older) – Regardless of whether you

itemize your taxes, this gift helps you fulfill your IRA required minimum distribution (RMD) and is not considered taxable income. The distribution from the IRA is made directly to Saints Peter and Paul. Contact your IRA fund administrator for specific directions on how they would handle this type of transaction.

• Employer Matching Gifts – Some companies have matching gift programs. If your employer has this type of program, please consider utilizing this program. There are many companies who offer employee matching gift programs for educational purposes.

Please consult your attorney or tax advisor to determine what is best for your unique situation.

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena Immaculate Virgin Mary, you were pleasing in the sight of God from the first moment of your conception in the womb of your mother, St. Anne. You were chosen to be the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I believe the teaching of holy Mother the Church, that in the first instant of your conception, by the singular grace and privilege of Almighty God, in virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race and beloved Son, you were preserved from all stain of original sin. I thank God for this wonderful privilege and grace he bestowed upon you as I honor your Immaculate Conception.

Look graciously upon me as I implore this special favor: (mention your request). Virgin Immaculate, Mother of God and my Mother, from your throne in heaven turn your eyes of pity upon me. Filled with confidence in your goodness and power, I beg you to help me in this journey of life which is so full of dangers for my soul. I entrust myself entirely to you, that I may never be the slave of the devil through sin, but may always live a humble and pure life. I consecrate myself to you forever, for my only desire is to love your divine Son Jesus. Mary, since none of your devout servants has perished, May I too be saved. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death, Amen.


FISHERS OF MEN

What gets you all fired up? Would a prophet get your heart burning with excitement if he could accurately predict when the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls or Black-hawks are going to be world champions again?

So how fired up would you get to hear how men experience something even greater than sports championships right here in Naperville?

Saturday, December 14th

Come hear stories about how Jesus warms the hearts of men through the Holy Spirit here at our own Church!

“Hearing the stories of other men gives me hope for the

future! The camaraderie I experience on Saturday mornings is amazing.”

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!

Welcoming new men every Saturday.

Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, pray for us. [email protected]

“Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your

friend in her new journey of being a mother.” ~USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting”

A TANZANIAN CHRISTMAS INVITATION

to a Catholic Man Morning

Saturday, December 21st with Fr. Nestor Mtweve

An incredible opportunity to enjoy Christmas Blessings!

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church 6:25am Pray the Rosary (Church) 6:45am Assist Fr. Nestor in the celebration of Holy Mass, receive Jesus’ body and blood, soul, divinity in Holy Communion 7:20am Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast (Ministry Center) 7:30am Hear Fr. Nestor inspire us to Christmas joy: • How Tanzanians celebrate the birth of our Lord • Being happy with simple gifts • Joy from making new friends and strengthening existing

friendships 8:30am Depart filled with thankfulness for spending the morning with Fr. Nestor and other Authentic Catholic Men

(A free-will offering will be appreciated.)

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 to make friends and grow in Faith.

Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, pray for us!

[email protected]

COME AND BE COMFORTED “PRAYER - SCRIPTURE -

FAITH SHARING - FELLOWSHIP” Saints Peter and Paul Seasons of Hope bereavement group will meet again on Monday, December 16th at 6:30pm in the St. Paul Center for the New Evangeli-zation (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. For more information or to register, contact Deacon Joe Verdico at 630-718-2155 or parish nurse Paulette Shea at 630-718-2127.

Nourish will not meet again until January 23, 2020. We hope you have a happy and blessed Christmas.


New address? Please let us know by calling the

Parish Office at 630-355-1081. This will help keep

our Parish Registry up-to-date.

PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING

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)

November 2019 Sunday Collections Year-to-Date compared to Budget - Surplus/ (Deficit) $ (31,625) Actual Fiscal Year-to-Date Average Sunday Collections (21 Sundays) $ 43,036

More exciting events/trips added soon! If you have suggestions please contact Denise at 630-718-2156 or [email protected].

Dec 9th AdventByCandlelight—Allwomenintheparishareinvitedtoanightofprayer,re lectionandfriendshipaswegatherintheSocialHallat6:30pmtoreadyourselvesforthebusyseason.Reservationsarerequired.ContactDeniseat630-718-2156oratdstephen@sspeterandpaul.netorsign-uponourparishwebsite. Dec 10th Christmas party and luncheon- COST $10,

includes buffet lunch, raffle prizes, holiday trivia, plus entertainment by the Sweet Reminders.

Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2020!

Just a reminder, we will be meeting on Wednesday, December 11th, at 10am in the St. Paul Center for a little Christmas cheer. We will also be making gift bags with prayer shawls and scarves, which will be brought to nearby nursing homes and memory care facilities. Please plan to join us, and as always, your time and talent is truly appreciated. For more information, call Paulette at 630-718-2127.

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 27/28. Evening and Morning Sessions available. Contact Denise to reserve materials—[email protected] or 630-718-2156.


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sign-up link at the bottom of the page.

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!

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: December 12th and January 9th, 16th, & 23rd. For one or more of the events, kindly RSVP to Meg Olsen 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 630-718-2214 or molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.

Each year we welcome the grandparents of our students to come and visit our school. The day before Thanksgiving break approxi-mately 300 grandparents who live nearby, as well as those who had traveled from miles away, were able spend the morning at Saints Peter and Paul School. The first part of the morning our guests were invited to travel around the school and visit the classrooms. Some of the classes were interactive, and in some classes, the grandparents could watch and listen to a new lesson being taught. After touring the school we invited everyone to celebrate the Holy Eucharist as we finished up the morning at an All School Mass. We are very grateful to those who were able to be with us on Grandparents Day!

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, December 20th. 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 wom-en’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 enter-ing 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 [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.


BAPTISM INFORMATION

What a joy it is to experience the gift of new life that God gives to His people. Immediately the mystery of God’s love is revealed in the mystery of His creative power which He allows Christian parents to share. Saints Peter and Paul Parish rejoices with all parents beholding this tremendous gift. Since the Sacrament of Baptism is essential to the Christian life, Saints Peter and Paul Parish abides by all the norms set forth by the Catholic Church in administering the Sacrament of Baptism. We want the baptism of your child to bear the full Grace that Christ bestows in this sacrament and we do not want any obstacles which would be created by not following these norms. These norms are laid down by the Roman Catholic Church and are age old and time tested. We ask all parents to understand the sacred nature of this sacrament which these norms protect and therefore, the inability for Saints Peter and Paul Parish to compromise these norms without endangering this sacred character. The code of canon law declares: Baptism, the gate to the sacraments, necessary for salvation in fact or at least in intention, by which men and women are freed from their sins, are reborn as children of God and, configured to Christ by an indelible character, are incorporated in the Church, is validly conferred only by washing with true water together with the required form of words.1 Further, in order to celebrate the sacrament of baptism licitly the priest must have a founded hope that the infant will be brought up in the Catholic religion; if such a hope is altogether lacking, the baptism is to be put off according to the prescription of the law and the parents are to be informed of the reason.”2 Please note that this is a direct quotation from the Code of Canon Law which is the universal law of the Roman Catholic Church. This well-founded hope is manifested not simply by the parents’ statements but also by their actions. The parents manifest this founded hope when they attend Mass regularly and seek an on-going relationship with the Church. 1CIC 1983, canon 849. 2CIC 1983, canon 868, 2.

Godparents

When choosing godparents, it behooves the couple to be quite selective. The purpose of the godparent is to guide the child in the ways of the faith so that they might reach heaven. The Code of Canon Law explains that the godparent is one who “will help the baptized to lead a Christian life in harmony with baptism, and to fulfill faithfully the obligations connected with it.” This godparent must: • Have completed the sixteenth year.3 • Be a Catholic who has received their first communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation.4

• Lead a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken.5

• Not be bound by any canonical penalty legitimately imposed or declared.6

• Not be the father or the mother.7

A life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken means someone who is practicing their faith weekly, believes what the Church believes, is validly married in the Church or living a chaste single life and has no other obstacles to being a good Catholic example of Christian life.

A person of another Christian denomination or other religion cannot be a godparent; however, a Christian person of another Christian denomi-nation may serve as a Christian witness which is not a godparent and whose name does not appear on the baptismal certificate.8 A Catholic cannot be a Christian witness. Any Catholic party is bound by the laws which govern godparents, cf. above. An individual who has left the Catholic faith cannot be a Christian witness because they have freely chosen no longer to live the Catholic faith. Parents may choose to have only one godparent. If the parents choose to have two godparents, one must be male and one female.9 The rela-tionship of two godparents emulates spiritually the parenthood of the biological parents. Just as it is impossible to have two biological par-ents who are of the same sex so is it impossible to have two godparents of the same sex. In order to avoid any embarrassment on your part, it is advisable that you contact the parish office prior to choosing your godparents. Your godparents will be asked to have their parish priest fill out a godpar-ents form testifying that they fulfill the canonical requirements.

3 CIC 1983, canon 874, 1. 4 CIC 1983, canon 874, 1 5 CIC 1983, canon 874, 1 6 CIC 1983, canon 874, 1 7 CIC 1983, canon 874, 1 8 CIC 1983, canon 874, 2 9 CIC 1983, canon 873

SSPP offers a Baptism Preparation Class for parents on the first Monday of each month beginning at 7:00pm in the Ministry Center. If this is your first child, you MUST attend a class before receiving a date for your baby’s baptism. Both mom and dad are asked to attend. Godparents are also encouraged to attend. Please sign up for the class by calling the Parish Office at 630-355-1081. (Your family should be registered with the parish in order to have your child baptized.) If you have attended a class within the last 10 years (at any parish) you need not re-attend. If you attended at Saints Peter and Paul, simply call the office to schedule your baby’s baptism and provide the date you attended; if you attended at another parish, you will be asked to pro-vide a letter of verification.

We baptize at SSPP each Sunday of the month at 2:00pm. Because baptism is meant to be a celebration of the community, we DO NOT schedule private baptisms. Also, we make every effort to limit the number of children baptized to four. Please check with the Parish Office to make certain the date you want is available before making plans with your family. The offering to the church for a baptism is $20.00. Couples may pay when they attend the Baptismal Preparation class or they can send payment to the parish office.

Required paperwork MUST be submitted to the parish office no later than 14 business days prior to the baptismal date or your date may be rescheduled. This includes all necessary information regarding family records and godparents. A sponsor certificate must be provided by each godparent who belongs to a different parish. The proper sponsor certificate for SSPP will be distributed at our preparation clas-ses and may also be downloaded from our parish website. Christian witnesses are most welcome to celebrate with the family and commu-nity, but please note they are not recorded as sponsors on the baptismal certificate or in the baptismal register. Thank you for your cooperation and may Almighty God bless you and your family.


Saints Peter and Paul Youth Ministry

All are invited to break open the words of our gracious and merciful LORD during the Season of Advent by encountering Him in the Sunday Gospels using the practice of lectio divina. A way of praying Scripture that dates back to the early Church, lectio divina is an invitation to enter into silence, to pray the Gospel text, to listen to the text, allow images and memories to unfold, to tend to the invitation to sit in stillness and discern God’s call to you and to discover God’s wisdom that may emerge during the stillness. Lectio will take place from 7-8PM on Thursdays during Advent (12/5, 12/12, 12/19). Sister Maryann Dosen, SSFCR, one of our Sisters here at Ss. Peter and Paul, will guide the weekly sessions. All are welcome – no experience necessary!

Summer Opportunities Call Out - Monday, December 9th at 7pm in the Teen Zone All incoming 9-12 grade students of the 2020-21 school year and Graduating Seniors are invited to join Sean as he shares about summer opportunities for Youth Ministry at the Summer Mission and Conference Callout on December 9th at 7pm in the Teen Zone. We will go over: where, when, what the cost, fundraising and much more at this meeting. Any and all 2020-2021 9th-12th grade students/graduating seniors are welcome to attend! If you are interested in participating in a Summer Mission Trip or Steubenville Conference this Summer with SSPP then this meeting is mandatory. If you cannot attend, please Contact Sean O’Dea at [email protected] or with any questions and for more information.

High School Youth Ministry Schedule

Our High School Youth Ministry Saints in Progress has released its schedule for the next coming months! Feel free to join us on any of these days: December Monday, December 16th from 6:30-8:30pm (Saints in Progress Christmas Party) From gingerbread house decorating, to white elephant gift exchanges and every ugly Christmas sweater in between this will definitely be a night to remember! Come take a break from studying for finals and share in the magic of Christmas and enjoy a snack or two before you get back to the grind to finish your semester. Invite your friends to this study break or come to be a part of our community yourself! January Monday January 13th from 6:30-8:30pm (Saints in Progress) Sunday, January 26th from 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 in January! 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 from 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!

Middle School Youth Ministry As our High School Youth Ministry has gotten its feet under itself we want to also offer programs for our wonderful Junior High Community! If you are a 6th-8th grade student or Middle School aged student and want to get involved with our upcoming Junior High Youth Ministry, join Sean on December 12th at 6:30pm in the Ministry Center. Come and hear about the upcoming SSPP Middle School Youth Ministry and find out how you can get involved as it launches in the New Year!

Hello Youth of Saints Peter and Paul! Many exciting announcements and

information below.


FRANCISCAN PILGRIMAGE FOR VETERANS OF THE MILITARY May 21-29 to June 4-12, 2020 (Nine Days)

The service of our veterans to our country has been one of sacrifice. It has taken its toll on their body, spirit, emotions and faith. Re-entering society after living in a life-threatening place is a difficult journey. It is a journey, one of making sense out of situations that seem senseless. In “violence and where life is threatened” one can easily fall into “a culture of death” that questions

God, goodness and the meaning of life. Francis lived in a violent world. He was a prisoner of war for over a year. Through God’s grace he found life and goodness – God’s light shattered all of the darkness of his heart, filling him with a great capacity to love and show compassion. Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs has journeyed with many pilgrims over the years. We believe the path of St. Francis and St. Clare through their own life-threatening experiences may help our veterans make sense out of what they have witnessed and felt. Walk with us. Together we can experience God’s love, a healing of memories and a life in peace. For more information about this and other pilgrimages, call Sr. Maryann at SSPP Convent at 331-401-5125 or the Franciscan Pilgrimage Program Office at 414-427-0570.

www.franciscanpilgrimages.com

Eucharist II students in the religious education program and 2nd graders from the parish school watch and listen as the priests arrive and Father Brad gives a homily during the First Reconciliation prayer service. Over 80 children and their families were on hand for this special occasion.

UPCOMING RE SCHEDULE

Dec. 10 & 11 - CLASS Dec. 17 & 18 - CLASS

Dec. 24 & 25 – NO CLASS Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 – NO CLASS

CONFIRMATION at Saints Peter & Paul will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2020 with Bishop Kane. RE students will be confirmed at the 10:00AM Mass. School students will be confirmed at the 1:30PM Mass.


Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told St. Irene Catholic Church in Warrenville is sponsoring another Retreat in the 33-Days series, narrated by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. This no-cost Retreat, titled Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told, delves deeper into Jesus’ Unconditional Love and Divine Mercy, and will move you like no other. Attendance at previ-ous Retreats in the series is not necessary to fully experience all this one has to offer. Follow Jesus’ path through history and walk with the Saints He chose to help spread His message that He truly is Love and Mercy. Discover the power that comes with placing complete Trust in Our Lord. God’s Love abounds beyond anything we’ve experienced or could imagine. As for His Mercy well, let’s put it this way there is no sin greater than His Mercy. This 11-session Lenten Retreat begins January 6th and meets Mondays at either 1pm or 7pm. It concludes at the doorstep of Holy Week, Easter Sunday, and the Feast of Divine Mercy. Registration by Dec. 29th is required. You can sign up via email at [email protected]. Contact Jeannette Clark at 630-292-9349 with any questions.

Please join Mayor Chirico and the staff of the Naperville YMCA to kick-off the holiday season at The Interfaith Community Breakfast on Friday, December 13th, beginning at 6:30am. This will be an inspira onal program featuring local youth musicians, along with special guest speakers. Fr. Chris Lankford will be doing the Invoca on. For more informa on or to make a reserva on, please contact Jane Bower at 630-420-0960 or [email protected]. You can also visit www.napervilleymca.org/breakfast.


Saturday, 12/14: Christmas Party - SSPP Ministry Center Social Hall - 6:00 to 10:00pm (John Moravecek) - Help Needed Saturday, 12/21: Caroling at St. Patrick’s Residence - 1:15 to 2:30pm (Al Knoeck) - Carolers Needed Saturday, 12/21: Rosary at Planned Parenthood - 9:00am (Alex Rechenmacher) - Prayers Needed The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s Fraternal Service Organization founded by Father McGivney. All of the good works we do are informed by our four core principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. The Knights also have an insurance program that has a top notch rating. For more information, please contact our Grand Knight, Tom Rogers at 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 Our lives are not entirely our own. They are meant to be shared with others. Life must be used in the service of a cause greater than oneself. Service is never easy. Life is at its

brightest and best when lived in the service of others. Service is love made visible.

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

As we enter the Advent season, we ask that you pray for our four Transitional Housing Families, and most especially for their children. This time of year is traditionally the most difficult for our families as their personal struggles are magnified against the significant celebrating that occurs as we approach Christmas. Thank you again for your tremendous support throughout this year. If you have questions about our ministry, or would like to learn more about how you might help the families in need, please feel free to contact Tom Dorn directly at 630-270-7303 or 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.

Your Gift Makes a Difference! The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal helps our parish and the Diocese of Joliet to provide count-less 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 December 1, 2019

Parish Goal $ 212,700 Amount Pledged $ 226,505 Amount Paid $ 210,770 Remaining Balance $ 15,735 # of Families Pledged 768 If we exceed our goal in paid pledges, 70% if the additional funds received will be returned to the parish.


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 1st Lt. Josh Laz

Major Stephen Laz 1st Lt. Connor Mulhere Captain Aimee Laz Park

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 Staff Sgt. Marcin Tutaj

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 Alli Bayer Greg Beringer Peter Bogusz Hyacinth Bracken Martin Brinkman Catherine Bruck Chris Bruni Darcy Bruni Edward Bruni D. Bryant Ruth Burnes DeeDee Campbell Jeanette Campillo John Carne Kevin Carne Marybeth Cesare Jill Cruz Mary Curly Mary Davis Judy Delinski Joe Dembach Sister Janet Dohr Margaret Egan Maria Esparza Maureen Esposito Neva Farrah Donald Feldott Willa Flick Don Gacek Kevin Galvin Paul Gatz Leana Gooch Theresa Goodman Eleanor Grimes Roberta Grimes Dennis Habbley Sue Hall Jacqueline Hanes Mark Hansen Cindy Hanson Beth Healy Judy Healy Dorothy Herceg Karen Hey Makena Jay Holcomb Penny Holtz

Carol Ivans Edmund Jager Rachel Jaraisus Ann Jensen Georgianne Katek Marilyn Anita Kroll Wayne Eugene Kroll Peter Kunka Edmund Kurzawa John Lanning Aaron Lazar Ronald Lesniak Tom Lubecki Charles Luebke Mariellen Luebke Daniel Lynch Lillian Magiera Cara Mantucca Frank Marchese Joan Marchaterre Robert Maresch Carmen Marino Stan Markun Mike Marra Sam Marra Deacon McCaffrey Angela McGoldrick Donal McGoldrick Jack McGovern Roseanne McGovern Rosetta Mills Roy Mitchell Joe Modaff Louis Montana Ginny Moore Gayle Moravecek Avila V. Moreno Patricia Nemeth Maria Lan Nguyen William Nimmow Eugene Niziolek Mercedes Niziolek Ann Nowak Kathleen O’Donnell Sebastian Osslund Lawrence Otter, Sr. Susan Pankow Kathy Parke Gina Paulsen Pat Pavini

Bernadette Payne Donna Pelletier Tom Polick Kim Pozek Michael Prasse Norma Prasse Carolyn Preston Frank Prucha Bella Raffin Chuck Rankin Randy Rossetti Mary Sagen Caroline Scheel Bernice Shanahan Debra Shea Anna Shen Tom Smith Irena Stezala Norm Strauel Dan Sullivan Joel Super Millie Swift Mark Szachnitowski Stefan Szela Eugena Tang Michael Tek Yoko Terretta Skylar Thomas Jeannie Thorpe George Tierney Akiko Toyohara Sharon Tworek Christopher Vacek Jim Vanderheyden Katie Vanderheyden Diane Varner Robert Walsh Jim Weidner Matthew Weidner Patricia Weidner John Winckler Evan Wise Lexie Wise Samantha Wise Perry Woods Levi Woulf 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:

Caleb Flicek, William Livernash, Martha Power,

Robert Zaininger

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 Friday 12am Monday 1am Saturday 9pm Wednesday 4pm

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 DECEMBER

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 the Lord's blessings on Jude on his birthday. 2. For the most abandoned souls in purgatory. 3. For healing of a daughter's (FD) 4. For God's guidance for the doctor treating C.C's cancer. 5. For a family to know, love, and serve the Lord. 6. For the protection of the unborn.

9 Fr. Steven Borello, Vocation Director 10 Frs. Joseph Tapella, Anthony Taschetta 11 Srs. Dorothy Kunze, Jeanne Landry, Donita Mathis SSND 12 Frs. John Sebahar, Greg Skowron 13 Srs. Joan McGovern, Jeanne McGue, Joan O'Connell SSND 14 Frs. Richard Smith, James Socias 15 Frs. Herbert Jones, Macario Torres Torres, Venard Kommer O.F.M.

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

Office Manager: Peggy Partipilo ............................................................... 630-718-2138 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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