November 27, 2016 ♦ First Sunday of Advent WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Church:

Saturdays: 5:00 & 6:30 PM Sundays: 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM, 12:30, 5:30 (Tridentine) & 8:00 PM Holy Family Chapel:

Sundays: 9:30 & 11:00 AM (Childcare offered during 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Masses. Call 355-1081 for info.) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:

Mondays - Saturdays: 6:45 & 8:00 AM Mondays - Thursdays: 5:15 PM First Friday — 12:00 NOON in the Adoration Chapel HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE:

Consult the parish bulletin or website or call the parish office at 630-355-1081. RECITATION OF THE ROSARY:

Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Church MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Wednesdays at 7:45 AM RESPECT LIFE ROSARY:

Wednesdays following 8:00 AM Mass VESPERS & BENEDICTION:

Thursdays at 6:00 PM (Adoration Chapel) RECONCILIATIONS:

Tuesdays: 11:00 AM (Holy Family Chapel) and 7:00 PM (Church) (No 11:00AM Confessions on 2nd Tuesday of the month)

Thursdays: 7:15 AM & 4:30 PM (Church) Saturdays: 4:00 PM (Holy Family Chapel) Sundays: 7:00 PM (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 www.sspeterandpaul.net

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Gloria! The choirs of Saints Peter and Paul present the works of: Saturday, November 26 6:45 AM Richard E. Lally 8:00 AM Albert Henry Meisinger 5:00 PM Agnes Micklas (B) 6:30 PM Gregg Poplawski

John Rutter, David Wilcox, Leo Nestor, Morton Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre & others followed by a traditional Carol sing-a-long on Friday, December 16th at 7:00pm in the Church.

Sunday, November 27 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 6:30 AM Dr. Wailam Alan Kwok 8:00 AM Regina Reice 9:30 AM Tom McCarthy 11:00 AM Kathleen Krutak 12:30 PM Ramona Cisneros 5:30 PM Intentions of Carmen Valdez (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Eugene Dolan (40th Anniversary of Death)

Costs are: $35 - Prime Preferred (includes front-row seating, wine and dessert at a post-concert reception) $25 - General Admission $12 - Student/Obstructed View

9:30 AM 11:00 AM

Holy Family Chapel

Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners Peter H. Dreger

Monday, November 28 6:45 AM Deceased & Living Members of Henry Thoman Family 8:00 AM Maria Clorinda Aiello (A) 5:15 PM Ray and Marie Schomer Tuesday, November 29 6:45 AM Fr. Tom Cote (Anniversary of Ordination) 8:00 AM John Hughes 5:15 PM Joe Lisante Wednesday, November 30 - Saint Andrew, Apostle 6:45 AM Purgatorial Society 8:00 AM Intentions of Bradley Dawson 5:15 PM Irene Lossie Thursday, December 1 6:45 AM Iluminada Rubio 8:00 AM Joan O’Leary 5:15 PM Robert J. Huesing (A) Friday, December 2 6:45 AM Barbara Mitchell 8:00 AM Patricia Rynne Saturday, December 3 - Saint Francis Xavier, Priest 6:45 AM Al Ruppert 8:00 AM For reparation 5:00 PM Marvin Luebbert (A) 6:30 PM Dorothy Lichter (A) Sunday, - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 6:30 AM Gorgonia Naguit and Simplicio Naguit 8:00 AM Leo Kuefler (B) 9:30 AM Deceased Members of Nalezny and Schab Families 11:00 AM Dorothy J. Lichter 12:30 PM Barbara Robinson 5:30 PM Nick and Alice Modaff Family; Nick Jr. and Mary (LATIN MASS) 8:00 PM Justin Kaufenberg 9:30 AM 11:00 AM

Holy Family Chapel

Sylvester Noronha Saints Peter and Paul Parishioners

Purchase tickets on our website at www.sspeterandpaul.net or call 630-718-2206.

School Mass All School Mass will be held on Monday, November 21st at 8 AM.

There are a limited number of Oplatki (Christmas wafers) available at the Parish Office for $3 per packet. Regular Parish Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm.

ROSARY Come pray with us each Tuesday evening in the Church beginning at 7:30 PM. With our Rosaries, we will ask Our Lady to intercede for our Holy Father’s special intention of the month, as well as for our own intentions and for world peace without the threat of terrorism. If there is a special intention that you would like to have remembered during the weekly Rosary, please email [email protected] or come to the Tuesday Rosary to

Donate a Car, Transform a Life Have an old car taking up space in your garage or driveway? Donate it to Naperville CARES. Not all car programs are the same. Our car program repairs donated vehicles and gives them to families in need of transportation. Our waiting list far exceeds the cars we have available, so please consider donating your used car today. Call the Naperville CARES office at (630) 369-0200 or e-mail us at [email protected]

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul, Thanksgiving and Advent I hope everyone had a truly Blessed Thanksgiving. This weekend we also begin the celebration of Advent which is a time for preparing our hearts and souls for the celebration of our Savior's birth and for His return in glory. Let us increase our love and devotion through prayer, penance and giving to those in need. Light the Way The first Thursday in December is always our Light the Way celebration at Cress Creek Country Club. There is still time to sign up. Please contact the parish office. This year the proceeds will go to the charitable work of the parish including more than 30 different charities that are supported. Special Thanks to Ray Jones and his team. Ray has been heading up our only parish fundraiser for 20 years having raised $1.6 million dollars for various needs within and outside the parish. Thank you! Thank you to all who were so generous to me on my 50th birthday. It was truly appreciated. I am still eating all of the sweets and consuming the requisite beverages. Prayer at the end of Mass Since the Year of Mercy has ended, we will return to the practice of praying the Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel and the Hail Mary following each liturgy. We turn our prayers to Saint Michael and Blessed Mother who are always so good in answering our prayers. May Almighty God bless you and keep you. In Christ,

Fr. Thomas A. Milota

Congratulations to all of the religious education and school students who celebrated the sacrament of reconciliation for the first time on November 19th. We hope that they always remember the joy of God's unconditional love and forgiveness! Thank you to the teachers, catechists, assistants and parents who helped to prepare the children for this special occasion. On Tuesday December 6th and Wednesday December 7thduring class time, Mr. Ron Frederick will be giving a talk on Marian Apparitions to our 5th grade students. This is a fascinating presentation that the children always enjoy, and we welcome parents or other parishioners to join us. Call the RE Office for more information.

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Congratulations to those who have received the Sacraments of Initiation Sunday, November 20th on the Solemnity of Christ the King, at the 12:30 Mass. Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation Lisa Brown Ryan Welzenbach Lisa Coronel Holy Eucharist/Confirmation Angela Gizzo Mark Heaton Carl Purnell Confirmation Rebecca Cardona Ethan Falduto Mark Gizzo Gemma Schneider Stephania Torres-Londono

Women’s Morning of Recollection All women are warmly invited to our next MOR which will be held on Tuesday, December 13th from 10am to noon. The recollection includes Confession, meditations, a practical talk, time for private prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. We hope you can join us! For more information, call Mary Buch at 630-961-8342. Child care is also available, please call or text Juliana Hepburn at 630-877-0010. Saint Josemaria is on Facebook! Follow the official “Saint Josemaria” page today, get daily inspirational quotes and testimonies, and share with your family and friends at www.facebook.com/stjosemaria

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Augustine Institute/ Lighthouse Catholic Media CD/ Resource Program

PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity and support. For the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 the weekly Sunday collection goal is $46,263 (based on 51 Sundays) October 2016 Sunday Offering – Month Actual Offerings in October 2016 Budget Offerings in October 2016 Month Surplus / (Deficit)

$ 216,814 $ 231,317 $ (14,503)

October 2016 Sunday Offering – Year-To-Date Actual Total Year-To-Date through October Budget Total Year-To-Date through October Year-To-Date Surplus / (Deficit)

$ 781,877 $ 832,740 $ (50,863)

Sunday Offering Details – October 2016 Total Actual – Credit Cards / ACH $ 41,399 Total Actual – Mail-In / Stock Donations / Other $ 30,897 Total Actual – In Pew Offerings – Envelopes & Cash $ 144,518 Sunday Offering Details – Total $ 216,814 Averages – In Pew Offerings and Sunday Collections Average In Pew Offerings – October 2016 (5 Sundays) Average In Pew Offerings – Fiscal Year To Date

$ 28,904 $ 30,116

A Journey through Advent- Cycle A This week’s Cd of the Week Get the most out of Advent and Christmas by following along with Bishop Robert Barron's homilies as he unpacks the profound Scripture readings for Liturgical Cycle A. The homilies presented on this CD will correspond to the Scriptures for Sunday Masses throughout Advent and Christmas. Advent Week 1: Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:37-44 Advent Week 2: Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-9, Matthew 3:1-12 Advent Week 3: Isaiah 35:1-6, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11 Advent Week 4: Isaiah 7:10-14, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-24 Christmas: Isaiah 9:1-6, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14

"I feel like I've been on an Advent retreat! Bishop Barron opens the Scriptures and relates them profoundly to our everyday life."Mary Jo - Mobile, AL "Transformational! Simple and clear homilies that invite us to encounter God."Tessie - Chino Hills, CA

Young at Heart

Average Total Sunday Collections-Fiscal Year to Date (18 Sundays) $ 43,438

“Dear lay faithful, be close to your priests with affection and with your prayers, that they may always be shepherds according to God’s heart.” ~Pope Francis Give Fathers Milota, Sebastian, and Raj the greatest Christmas gift of all – your prayers!

Save the Date It’s THAT time of the year when life gets to be very frantic! Each year’s pledge to ourselves to be sure next year is DIFFERENT seems to collapse and we are as frantic as ever. Let’s try again to make this year a bit different. Our intentional giving to those in need will be greatly appreciated by the recipients: the Giving Tree, a visit to a homebound person, a homebaked sweet or other item delivered to their door, a special card are a few of the ways YOU can help the holidays pass joyfully. Please consider the following YOUNG AT HEART activities planned with YOU in mind. Bring a friend and enjoy the time spent with other like-minded Seniors. Note the changes listed. 

eon and film in St. Paul Center – Free. 

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January 6, 2017 – NOON MASS in Adoration Chapel – luncheon and film in St. Paul Center – Free.

Holy Hour with Benediction 

on the Feast of St. Nicholas

Bring the whole family to pray and sign a Christmas card for our priests.

December 13 – Christmas luncheon and seasonal entertainment – Ministry Center – Fee $10.00

Join the parish for a:

Tuesday, December 6 at 7:30 PM in the Main Church, to pray that God will give great graces to the priests of our parish.

December 2 – NOON MASS in Adoration chapel - lunch-

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January 26, 2017 (Thursday) Saturday Night Fever and dinner Drury Lane, Fee $45.00. (Registration deadline is January 17,2017) Spring of 2017 - Luncheon at Cog Hill Country Club and Golf Course – tour of Alvernia Manor, Senior Retirement in Lemont More to come…

All are welcome to attend. Please make checks to SS. Peter and Paul. Drop them off or send to Denise. Call to reserve a spot - 630-718-2156. Please observe deadlines.

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The Naperville Knights of Columbus 17th Annual Saturday, December 3rd 7:00 until noon SSPP Ministry Center We will be serving: Sausage, ham, pancakes w/ warmed strawberries and/or spiced apples, milk, a variety of juices and coffee Adults: $7.00 Seniors: $5.00 Students 9-12: $5.00 Students K-8: $4.00 Preschoolers: FREE Tickets can be purchased at the door or on line: https://www.tix4cause.com/donations/tickets/4064/ The SSPP Home & School Association will again be sponsoring:

Join us for our annual Christmas Buffet Luncheon and Party Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 11:30 AM Ministry Center Social Hall

The Secret Santa Shop for your children’s Christmas shopping Come, relax and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Santa. Socialize. All are welcome to attend, so please invite a friend or two and make this one of your Holiday Traditions. The proceeds from this event benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Services.

Cost: $10.00 Everyone is welcomed to attend Please write your checks to “Ss Peter and Paul Church” and send them to Sister Sandra Zorko in the Parish Office by December 9th Questions? Call Sister Sandra at (630) 718-2154

SCHOOL NEWS Thank you to all of our families and parishioners for supporting our school. It is your generosity and commitment that make Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School such a great place. We asked our students to share what they are most grateful for at this time. Family, God, school, food, church, and health were the gifts they mentioned most often. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram to see what other blessings for which students are most thankful this Thanksgiving. On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, we hope all of our parishioners had a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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.

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“Jesus Come Dwell in Our Hearts ” with

Sister Kate O’Leary Join us for our annual women’s night as we ready ourselves for the coming season.

Monday Dec 5, 2016

Register by November 30th online at www.sspeterandpaul.net or call Denise at 630-718-2156

Table hostesses are always needed. A table hostess provides a table centerpiece, place-settings and a dessert for 1 table. For more information, please call Denise 630-718-2156

Christmas Giving Tree Please join fellow parishioners as we share our blessings with those in need. This year’s “parish giving tree” will support special needs children, families of domestic violence through Family Shelter Services and families in need through St. Vincent DePaul and SSPP Transitional Housing ministry. HOW You Can HELP: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Choose a Tag from our tree Purchase the Item(s) Wrap the Item(s) and attach the original tag Add a gift tag or write on the gift “from Santa” Place the wrapped gift under the Giving Tree or in the box next to the Tree in the Ministry Center by DECEMBER 14th

We appreciate your understanding and generosity in meeting the deadline. Pray for our recipients and all those in need! Enjoy a Blessed Christmas Please Note: The Adoration Committee also will be sponsoring a separate “Giving Tree” to be located in the Adoration Chapel, which supports other worthwhile causes.

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CHRISTIAN SERVICE HAPPENINGS AND MORE Transitional Housing Ministry

Saint Vincent de Paul First Sunday of Advent There is an Advent spirit in the heart of every human person. It is one of longing, of yearning for a fulfillment that somehow lies beyond ourselves; for we long for the coming of the Lord.

The Saints Peter and Paul Transitional Housing Ministry has been helping homeless families with dependent children become self-sufficient since 1992. Your donations in the pink envelopes helps the Ministry provide 2 years of temporary housing, life-skills mentoring, job training and other supportive services for each family in our program.

As you put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, your heart will discover the true meaning of Christmas as you help those who are suffering and poor to long for the coming of the Lord.

For more information on the Transitional Housing Ministry, call Jack Flowers at 630-355-4886.

Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and its patron, Saint Vincent de Paul.

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.

Saints Peter and Paul MOMs Group Cordially Invites You & Your Family To our Annual:

PIZZA WITH SANTA When: Friday December 2nd Where: Ministry Center Social Hall Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm For one very low price, your entire family will be treated to pizza, salad, drinks and dessert. Meet up with friends to play games, sing songs & win raffle prizes! Our special guest Santa will visit with the children and distribute presents to each child (please bring a small wrapped toy labeled with each child’s name and place them discreetly in a bag with your family name on the outside). The raffle money collected will be used for our Adopt a Family Christmas project. Reservations taken after November 25th will be $25 per family so RSVP TODAY! Questions? Call Candace 312.343.6673

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SACRAMENTS WEDDINGS

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At least one of the engaged persons (or their parents) must be a registered parishioner for a minimum of three months before the parish will check the calendar for a wedding date. The parish will also permit any individual who has been confirmed in the parish or graduated from our parish school or graduated from North Central College to be married at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church following all other requirements and given the permission of their proper pastor. To schedule a wedding date, one of the engaged persons should phone the Parish Office at 630-355-1081 or stop by the Parish Office during regular office hours.

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The parish will set a date when contacted by only the bride or groom themselves. We are not able to set a wedding date with parents, grandparents, relatives or friends unless the bride and groom are both serving in the military service abroad. All arrangements are also made only with the bride and groom.

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The Diocese of Joliet requires a minimum preparation period of 6 months. This means that your wedding date cannot be sooner than six months from the time that the parish confirms your date with you. (If you phone the parish and your date is set on February 1st, the earliest that you can get married is August 1st.) To clarify, if you are newly registered here, there will be a 9 month period before your wedding can take place.

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BAPTISMS We baptize at SSPP each Sunday of the month at 2 PM. Please review the complete baptismal policy at ww.sspeterandpaul.net. FOR CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM 1.

Your family should be registered with the parish in order to have your child baptized.

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If this is your first child, you must attend a baptism preparation class before receiving a date for your baby’s baptism. Call the Parish Office to sign up for the class. Classes are held on the 1st Monday of the month.

LOAVES AND FISHES COLLECTION REMINDER: This weekend, November 19/20th, is our collection for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Please place your donations on the steps in front of the communion rail in Church, or by the doors outside the Chapel in the Ministry Center this weekend. Thank you for your generosity!

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Waterleaf Women's Center National Birthright National Pregnancy Hotline National Adoption Hotline Rachel’s Vineyard Natural Family Planning The Nurturing Network Crisis Pregnancy Woman’s Choice Services Project Gabriel

630-701-6270 1-800-848-LOVE 1-800-535-9947 1-202-463-7563 1-866-99-4-GIVE 1-815-221-6251 1-800-TNN-4MOM 1-800-67-BABY-6 1-800-NO-ABORT 630-261-9221 1-877-734-2444

3. Call the Parish Office to schedule a date for your child’s Baptism. For information on scheduling baptisms, weddings, sick calls, hospital calls, home communion visitation, adult instructions in the Catholic faith, or to register as a new parishioner, please call the Parish Office at 630-355-1081.

PRAYER NETWORK If prayers are needed, please call Jay Albarran at 630-961-3835 or Connie Wanberg at 630-355-3056.

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PRAYER INTENTIONS THE SICK

PRAYING FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED

Please remember in your prayers, the following people who are seriously ill and others who are suffering with long-term or terminal illnesses:

Please note that if you wish to have a family member or friend’s name included with the petition for the sick which is read at weekend Masses, you must call the parish office by 9 AM on Friday. Your loved one’s name will automatically be added into 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 Monday so the name may be included with the sick list in the bulletin. In the interest of keeping our sick list current, the first weekend in December we will remove names put on prior to November 1st, unless we hear from you or a family member that you wish a name to remain on the list. Call the Office, 630-355-1081, to add, remove or keep a name on the sick list. Any names received after 9 AM on Friday will be included in the following weekend’s prayers. Deceased loved ones who are buried from 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 AM on Friday.

Dennis Adamski, Kristine Agnich, Loretta Agnich, Kelsey Allen, Don Anderson, Marlene Annerino, Olga Arakaki, baby Ajith Augusthy, Barnabas Barretto, Kathy Bauer, William Bauman, Alli Bayer, Lorraine Blackburn, Matt Bloodgood, Luciana Bodero, Patricia Botello, Rose Briceno, Evelyn Brown, Charles Bruce, Mary Bruce, Chris Bruni, D’Arcy Bruni, Rachel Bryan, Albert Cacini, Amparo Carrion, Don Cassa, Colette Cerulla, Gloria Cervany, Mary Beth Cesare, Casey Cherry, Dan Condon, Kathy Condon, Joe Condon, Catherine Corn, Scott Dawson, Anthony Dean, Edward Dean, Agnes Dehayes, Rafael Diores, Mary Dorn, Donald Drever, Karen Eggen, Charles Farrell, Thomas Farrell, Therese Feranec, George Franicevic, Mary Ann Freitag, Kathryn Frigo, Trish Gannon, Rafael Garcia, Susan Gardner, Maria Gargol, Mr. Gladwin, Joe Gorman, Greg Govi, Adam Gruett, Eillen Gruett, Stasia Gryz, Nikki Gudall, Don Haas, Virginia Habes, Sue Hall, Don Hargis, Mary Beth Harmon, Patrick Haugh, Judy Healy, Sami Henderson, Gloria Hermes, Marilyn Holl, Penny Holtz, Jan Janczak, Mark Jenkins, Georgianne Katek, John Kennedy, Marion Kenny, Risty Ketola, Erminia Kieback, Marion Kinney, Laura Kochel, Kevin Konvalinka, Maddie Kowalski, Suzanne Krauss, Thomas Krauss, Rose Kupshe, Ed Kurzawa, Rosemary Krystek, Jeanine LaBelle, Beverly Leannais, Ken Lietz, Michael Lietz, Noah Lindsay, Rita Lisson, Vi Livernash, Marge Loehrke, Maria Macedo, Monica Macedo, Joan Marchaterre, Rose Marks, Sam Marra Jr., Leo Martinez, Luisa Matta, Benjamin Mauloff, Jeanette Prochorow McCann, Scott McNally, Fr. Vytas Memenas, Tim Meskill, Alvin Meyer, Doreen Million, Fr. Elias Mills, Betty Lou Milota, Roy Mitchell, Barb Moceri, baby Avila Valencia Moreno, Marie Morgan, Mary Moore, Eileen Morris, Diane Mrizek, James Mucerino, Cesar Naguit, Mohammad Nasseri, Armando Navar, Katie Neary, Marjorie Nelson, Maria Suong Nguyen, Hans Nicolaysen, Eugene Niziolek, Mercedes Niziolek, Ryan Novak, Ann Nowak, Nancy O’Hara, James Oliver Olimpiada, Matthew Ousterout, Vince Palermo Jr., Jos Panny, Ben Parrilli, John Pfeuffer, Carson Pytell, Sharon Pworek, Charles Rankin, Mary Rauch, Max Reitzel, Mike Ripsky, Camilla Rivera, Patrick Rockowitz, Mr. Rodriguez, Thelka Rogoz, Laura Rott, Harrison Ruzicka, Michelle Samuels, Maria San Juan, Catherine Sawner, Charles Schenk, Rita Schmidt, Roger Schmith, Chuck Schweiger, Mary Grace Shane, Brian Shaughnessey, Debra Shea, Ysabelle Simbol, Irene Slowik, Edward Slowik, Arnie Spravka, Caryl Steimel, John Stewart, Tom Stone, Joel Super, Mary Switt, Mark Szachnitowski, Frances Tavernaro, Margaret Thiele, Jeannie Thorpe, John Thorpe, Bernice Tokarski, Akiko Toyohara, Roz Turner, Sharon Tworek, Diane Varner, Carmen Vasquez, Charles Villaseñor, David Wayne, Marie Williams, Janice Wilson, Sylvia Wolfe, Ricardo Yparraguirre, Dorothy Zaba, Nick Zadak, Deacon Kevin Zeeb, Jayne Zenker, Helen Zgoda, Mary Elizabeth Zink.

Newly added: Katherine Halbur, Marvin Baskin, Linda Palulis, Patrick Rockowitz, Eric Condon, Dennis Adamski, Phyllis Warfield May they and their families be comforted by our prayers and Our Lord’s compassion.

We wish to offer our sympathy and a promise of our prayers to family and friends on the death of : Mohammed Attanasseri

Please Remember in Prayer our Men and Women Serving in the Military U.S. Air Force

U.S. Army (cont’d)

Airman 1st Class Joseph Burns Daniel Caddigan Captain Nick DuPre Major Frank Girdwain Sgt. Mike McDonnell Sr. Airman Steve McDonnell Lt. Theodore M. Jackson Sgt. Zachary McKenty Captain Scott Paeth Sr. Airman Daniel Shea Senior Airman Amanda Shea Sgt. Dan Steenstra

Captain Stephen Stoll SPC Robert Surran Sgt. Craig Vladika Captain Eileen White

U.S. Army

Captain Michael Caddigan Captain John J. Case Major Mary Cassidy Lt. Col. Richard Collage Captain Tom Crane Pvt Nick Gedvilas Major Thomas E. Goerling Sgt. Anthony Gorup Cpl. Jon Gurnik SPC Jarred Hampton Lt. Col. Sean Hermick Sgt. Kellen Jones 1 Lt. Josh Laz Captain Stephen Laz Captain Aimee Laz Park 2 Lt. Connor Mulhere SPC Steven Powell Major Michael Predny Captain Andrew J. Prunty Captain Daniel Rickert 1st Lt. David Rickert Harrison Ruzicka, SPEC. 4 Sgt. 1st Class Pamela Schmecht

U.S. Navy LCDR Thomas Bock Captain Anthony Giglio Commander Michael Jelinek Lt. Tom Kuhrt Commander Chris Kurgan Ensign Patrick Marsh Lt. Kaleb Moore Lt. Kasey Scheel Lt. Matthew Scheel Ensign Michael Schmitz

U.S. Marine Corps

Major Kevin Bowler Captain Donald J. Carlsen CWO2 John Crites Sgt. Richard DiBiaso PFC Jonathon Dragovan Sgt. Luke Focer LCPL Ryan Goralski 2nd Lt. Eric Hovey Sgt. Ivan Karamysev Major Pete Keough Gy Sgt. Conor Mahoney Sgt. Steven Oleksy II 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 [email protected].

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MATTHEW’S GOSPEL CORNER Today we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, a time of preparation for the coming of our Lord Jesus at Christmas. It is also the beginning of the new liturgical year, Year A, and so the Sunday Gospels will be taken primarily from Matthew with exceptions during the Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter Seasons. In the first reading from Isaiah 2:1-5, the prophet rejoices in the final restoration of Jerusalem (Zion) “on that day” which Yahweh will bring about. Then peoples from all the world will stream toward Zion where Yahweh will judge between the nations, carrying out justice according to their deeds. At that time, the instruments of war will be destroyed: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.” War will be abolished forever and all peoples will live in peace: “One nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again.” When that day comes, all shall “walk in the light of the Lord.” The second reading from the Letter to the Romans (Rm 13:11-14) reminds us that our time is short, our day of judgment is nearer at hand then when we first accepted the faith. Recognizing that reality, it is time to abandon all forms of evil, anything that hinders our relationship with God and service to others. While we may not be participating in orgies and drunkenness, there are undoubtedly areas in our life where we still cling to selfishness and sin – to the ways of this world. Our tendency is to minimize our particular sins, whether grave or not, and thus our resolve to “sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin” is often lacking. Advent is a time to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ,” to grow in holiness and grace rather than conforming ourselves to this world and our habitual behavior. While the Letter to the Romans is often quoted to support the notion that we are “saved by faith and not by works,” Pauline theology does not support the idea that salvation can be obtained regardless of what we do in and through the body. St. Paul tells us in today’s reading, “make no provisions for the desires of the flesh.” By this St. Paul means those desires that are outside our life as Christians and our vocation, whether that be illicit sex, pornography, a disordered love for money, power, vanity, pride, gossip, or envy. As we grow in faith and holiness, the severity and frequency of sin should decrease, but to grow we must put on the armor of Christ and remain vigilant. Frequent reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist are indispensible in this fight. In Matthew’s Gospel (Mt 24:37-44) Jesus warns His disciples about the suddenness of death. Even for those gravely ill, the actual moment of death can still catch one unawares. Christ urges us to be vigilant – to live in such a way that death finds us ready to meet Him. While Christ speaks in the Gospel about His Second Coming, for us, it is not the Second Coming that will likely come first, but our particular judgment. St. Paul tells us that the decisive moment in salvation history has already occurred in the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ. The “Christ-Event,” as it is sometimes referred to, will always remain the pivotal moment in human history. We are living in the end times regardless of when Christ’s second coming occurs. Little or nothing is gained speculating when it will unfold since for us as disciples we are called to live anticipating His imminent return. Even for believers, for those who profess Christ, Jesus warns us that it is all too easy to be caught up in temporal concerns and find ourselves unprepared when judgment comes. Today’s passages from Matthew and the Letter to the Romans have an apocalyptic tone, much like the Old Testament Book of Daniel, Chapter 7, which emphasizes the passing nature of kingdoms and nations that appear so steadfast. The point of each is that as we attend to our needs and to those in our care, our motivations, choices, and actions must reflect the mind of Christ. Advent is a time to pause and reflect upon our motivations and choices as well as those areas in our lives where grace has yet to permeate and prepare a place fitting for Christ to dwell. 1

Joseph Blenkinsopp, The Anchor Yale Bible, Isaiah 1-39, pp. 188-191

2

Joseph A. Fitzmyer, The Anchor Bible, Romans, pp. 681-685.

3

W.F. Albright and C.S. Mann, The Anchor Bible, Matthew, pp. 297-299.

4

The Navarre Bible, St. Matthew, pp. 159-160.

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PRAY WITH US Pray for Souls in Purgatory

COME AND ADORE HIM IN THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT... Visit our Saint Francis Adoration Chapel Opened 24/7 Please consider visiting with our Lord at this times. Call Barb at 630-885-1726 or [email protected]

Sunday 3pm Tuesday 2am Tuesday 1pm "I understand that, each time we contemplate with desire and devotion the Host in which is hidden Christ's Eucharistic Body, we increase our merits in heaven and secure special joys to be ours later in the beatific vision of God." - St. Gertrude the Great

VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR Remember these men and women in your daily prayers – Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious in the Diocese of Joliet

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 27 Frs. Anthony Taschetta & Jess Testa 28 Jason Sippel (Seminarian) 29 Frs. Gerald Tivy & Tri Van Tran 30 Pope Francis 1 Dcns. Lorenzo Chaidez, John Chan, Gerald Christensen, William Ciston 2 Frs. Reynaldo Treyas & Michael Valente 3 Frs. John Kret, Donald Lewandowski, Richard McGrath, John Merkelis, Gerald Nicholas, John Ohner OSA 4 Brs. Kenneth Gillund, Peter Hannon, Thomas Harding, Thomas Hetland, Philip Johnson, Joseph Martin FSC

Flame of Faith intentions for this week:

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For the repose of the soul of Emil Mandel For Lorraine Woulf’s health to improve For God’s blessing on our newly elected resident For complete healing of Parkinson’s for Don L. For the repose of the most abandoned souls in purgatory For the protection of the unborn.

Remember to pray for those who have died, to remember them in your prayers. Research different saints who have spoken to Jesus about the Holy Souls or have been visited by Holy Souls requesting prayers. Pray this beautiful prayer for the Faithful Departed from Novena for the Relief of the Poor Souls in Purgatory, by a missionary of the Sacred Heart. Picture Our Lord reaching his strong right hand in to Purgatory and lifting souls into Heaven. O most compassionate Jesus, have mercy on the souls detained in Purgatory for whose redemption Thou didst take upon Thee our nature and endure a bitter death. Mercifully hear their sighs, look with pity on the tears which they now shed before Thee and, by virtue of Thy Passion, release them from the pains due unto their sins. O most merciful Jesus, let They Precious Blood reach down into Purgatory and refresh and revive the captive souls which suffer there. Stretch forth unto them Thy strong right hand and bring them forth into the place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen. “Let us pray a great deal for them and they will pray for us.” Venerable Cure d’Ars http://www.prayforsouls.org/about/faq.php http://www.holysouls.info/

MOMs Group The MOMs (Meeting Other Mothers) Group brings together Catholic mothers committed to family and community service. We meet monthly for support, friendship and affirmation of our role as Catholic mothers. Our fellowship opportunities include playgroups, meals for moms, rosaries, service activities, moms’ night out and children’s activities. Please email [email protected] for more information on group events. MOMs Group is always excited to welcome new members!

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. 2. 3. 4. 5.

“It is a holy and wholesome thing to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins.” 2 Maccabees 12:46

FLAME OF FAITH

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 Paulette Shea at 630-718-2127 or Deacon Roger at 630-901-7993.

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HERE AND AROUND TOWN Cub Scouts Happenings Our Saints Peter and Paul Cub Scouts Pack 506 Upcoming Activities:

Our Ss. Peter and Paul Cub Scouts Pack 506 Upcoming Activities include: November 4 – Pack Outing - Archery Lessons at Strictly Archery, 401 Earl Road in Shorewood. 9 – 10:30 a.m. November 11 - Pack Meeting, Zuker Hall, SSPP School – Learning from our Veterans. January 7, 2017 – Overnight on the USS Cobia Submarine, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc, WI The Cub Scouts program provides wholesome, fun activities and develops ethical decision-making skills for boys in the first through fifth grade (or who are 7 to 11 years old). Our pack is open to all boys regardless of where they attend school. Activities emphasize character development, leadership, serving our community, family understanding, citizenship training, nature and the environment, outdoor skills, technology and personal fitness. Activities include monthly Pack meetings during the school year which are held at Ss. Peter and Paul School – usually on Friday evenings, as well as some off site activities. We also hold monthly summer Pack activities at various local destinations including hiking, fishing, family campouts, model rocketry and the annual Pinewood Derby. We also attend and participate in Sunday Masses on a regular basis, and Cub Scouts have the opportunity to earn the Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei religious medals offered through the Diocese. We accept registrations of new Cub Scouts anytime of the year. For further information, please contact us at: [email protected].

American Heritage Girls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. The organization offers badge programs, service projects, girl leadership opportunities and outdoor experiences to its members. Home school, Public school and SS Peter and Paul students are welcome to join as well as girls from surrounding parishes. Our troop meets every second and fourth Monday of the month from 4:306:00PM from September – May at SS Peter and Paul Parish. New members are always welcome. We have many exciting outings planned including camping at Forest Glen and Devil’s Lake, a night at the Maritime Museum/ Submarine, the Broadway play, Annie and our annual Lenten Retreat. We also have some great service projects which include visiting area nursing homes, Fish Fry, soup kitchens, diaper drives, Loaves and Fishes and PADS. For more information, please contact Mary Beth Zabinski at: [email protected] for more details.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Music Director (Full-time position) Holy Trinity Catholic Parish 25 E. Richmond St.Westmont, IL 60559 Description: The Music Director for Holy Trinity Parish is a person of faith who has a thorough understanding of the Roman Catholic liturgy. Responsible for the effective planning, coordination and execution of music within all the liturgical celebrations of the parish, including five weekend masses from 4:30 p.m. on Saturday through and including the 7:00 p.m. mass on Sunday. Collaborates with the Pastor, under his supervision, and with other members of the parish staff, integrating his or her own area of responsibility with the overall parish mission. Selects and plans music in cooperation with the Pastor, Principal and the liturgy teams/committee for use in parish and school liturgies. Selects and develops participation aids for the congregation, selects and maintains musical instruments, coordinates services and schedules of parish musicians, assures copyright permission, etc. Prepares and manages the budget for the parish music program in collaboration with the Pastor. Collaborates with other staff members (e.g., Principal, DRE, Youth Minister, etc.) to coordinate and ensure appropriate music for all parish sacramental celebrations, and provides them with consultation and needed assistance. Requirements:  Five or more years of experience in music ministry.  Demonstrates competency as a vocalist, keyboardist including organ and piano, and choral conductor.  Lead song when needed.  Direct an adult choir and children's choir on a regular basis.  The candidate must be knowledgeable of church music literature in all forms and styles for the congregation, choirs (adult, teen, and children), vocalists, and instrumentalists.  Proficient in liturgical principles. Has a thorough understanding of the musical, liturgical, and pastoral judgments which must be made in selecting music for liturgy.  Available for funerals and weddings.  Able to maintain office hours and attend staff meetings during the day.  The Music Minister must have proficient computer skills and competency in at least one publications program. This ministry demands professional training in music and liturgy. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required, though a more professional qualification, such as the equivalent of a Master’s Degree in music and liturgy, is preferred. All candidates must pass a criminal background check and become VIRTUS certified. Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].

PLEASE REMEMBER We need your help in order to keep our Parish Registry up-to-date. Please let us know when you move, whether you plan on staying as a parishioner.

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SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL 60540 (PHONE) 630-355-1081 (FAX) 630-355-1179 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-5 PM Website: www.sspeterandpaul.net Facebook: SS Peter and Paul New Evangelization

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PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY

PRIESTS Father Thomas Milota, Pastor ............................................................................... 630-718-2106 Father Raj Kocherla, Parochial Vicar .................................................................... 630-718-2105 Father Sebastian Gargol, Parochial Vicar .............................................................. 630-718-2104 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 Pastor’s Administrative Asst: Jessica Payne ............................................................ 630-718-2108 Office Manager: Gloria Villaseñor .......................................................................... 630-718-2101 Bulletin Editor: Claudia Gruett . ............................................................................. 630-718-2110 BUSINESS OFFICE Finance Manager: Tom Boler .................................................................................. 630-718-2100 Accountant: Christine LaMourie ............................................................................. 630-718-2102 Accounting Assistant: Rhonda Mucerino ................................................................ 630-718-2109 Facilities Manager: Frank Partipilo.......................................................................... 630-718-2163 SCHOOL OFFICE ............................................................................... (PHONE) 630-355-0113 Principal: Karen Meskill ............................................................................. (FAX) 630-355-9803 NEW EVANGELIZATION Director: Tiffany Pyle .............................................................................................. 630-718-2135 Administrative Asst/Webmaster: Denise Stephen ................................................... 630-718-2156 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE ................................................................... 630-357-2436 ATTENDANCE ...................................................................................................... 630-355-1139 (FAX)630-357-2458 Director of Religious Education & Children’s Ministry: Theresa Pratt ........................................................................... 630-718-2133

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 Assistant Director: Jay Yau ............................................................................... 630-718-2206 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: Thomas J. Lupinacci, President/ New Evangelization Commission Thomas Gavin, Director of Administration Dick Pugliese, Secretary / Christian Service Commission Kelly Heffron, Parish Life Representative Terry McHugh, Worship Commission Cheri Obendorf, Religious Education Commission Tobias Schlueter, School Board Representative Barb Hoyt, Member at Large Scott Jenkins, Member at Large Steve Keeley, Member at Large Steward Mattson, Member at Large Charles Millington, Member at Large John Moravecek, Member at Large

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Saints Peter and Paul Church #848 36 N. Ellsworth St. Naperville, IL 60540 PHONE 630-718-2110 CONTACT PERSON Claudia Gruett EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER KONICA MINOLTA C654 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 15 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN November 27, 2016 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS none