SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

February 12, 2017

St. Peter Catholic Parish Skokie, Illinois

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SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 5:00 P.M. (CHAPEL) Sunday: 7:00 and 9:00 A.M. (CHURCH) 10:30 A.M. and 12 NOON (CHAPEL)

WEEKDAY MASSES CHURCH: 6:30 A.M., 8:15 A.M. Monday-Friday, 8:15 A.M. Saturday

HOLY DAY MASSES 6:30 A.M., 8:15 A.M. 7:00 P.M. in the evening

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: From 3:30 to 4:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the month at 1:30 P.M. in Church (except during Lent). Please call Sr. Kathy (847) 679-1202 to make arrangements for a Baptism. Parents are required to attend a Baptismal preparation session.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY A couple who wishes to be married in St. Peter Church, must meet with a parish priest at least 9 months prior to the wedding date. Please do not make any other arrangements before meeting with one of the priests. There is a required sacramental preparation program.

REGISTRATION New parishioners should register promptly by coming to the Rectory or by calling the Office (847-673-1492).

CHURCH ETIQUETTE The presiding priest should be the last one entering the Church/Chapel, and the first one leaving the Church/Chapel. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME FOR MASS If you are arriving late for Mass, please choose an appropriate time to enter the Church/Chapel, such as when everyone is standing, but not during the readings or prayers.

ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS SHOULD BE TURNED OFF.

THANK YOU

RECTORY/PARISH OFFICE 8116 Niles Center Rd. Skokie, Il. 60077-2520

Phone: (847) 673-1492 Fax: (847) 673-6979 Web: www.stpeter-skokie.org E-Mail: parish@stpeter-skokie.org

Parish Office Hours: Monday: 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM

Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM

Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Michael A. Wulsch ext. 307 Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Edward Grace Associate: Rev. Joji Thirumalareddy ext. 309 Resident: Rev. Paul Adaja ext. 312 Sunday Assistance: Rev. Thomas A. Baima Pastoral Associate: Sr. Kathy Maloney, OSB (847) 679-1202 Business Manager Patricia Krier ext. 301 Bulletin: parish @stpeter-skokie.org Ministry of Care: Please call the Parish Office. Music Director: Jill Goldsmith ext. 304

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM 8140 Niles Center Rd Skokie, Il. 60077- 2520 Phone: (847) 679-1202 E-Mail: rel.ed@stpeter-skokie.org Web: www.stpeter-skokie.org

Religious Education Staff D.R.E.: Sr. Kathy Maloney, OSB Secretary: Mrs. Elaine Weiss

Please pray for all those who are sick and in need of our prayers, especially:

Earl Javier Piper Johns

Maryann Kelley Joan Kelly

Emiliana Lee Danielle Loftus Kanikai Mary

Jeanette McKinnis Louie Meno

Elenore Mueller Agnes Onate

Connie Redelsperger Irene Rudzinski David Sprang

Elizabeth Sypek Mary Weber

Bridget Albert Mary Boateng

Angela Campbell Joe Chin

Celita Cruz Fernando Framil

Dr. Marcel Fredericks Jeff Gaston

Albert Geimer Joe Gross

Rose Hankes Sophia Harris

Kenneth Henning Declan Henry

Clara Nora Javier Dara Javier

Sr. Marguerite Yezek, BVM

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STEWARDSHIP

Giving of Time, Talent and Treasure in Gratitude for all of God’s Gifts

SUNDAY — February 5, 2017 NEEDED PER SUNDAY $ 10,500.00 ENVELOPE $ 7,371.48 LOOSE $ 1,730.00 TOTAL $ 9,101.48 This Week $ 1,398.52

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF ST. PETER PARISH

We extend our sympathy to the families of:

Rosemary Buckley

Jean Falk

US Air Force US Marine Corps M/Sgt John Giese Cpl Louis Angelo Villaseran

US Army US Navy Samuel Joseph Iverson Nicholas John Vickers

God wants us all to see one another as brothers and sisters and to live as such, forming a great human family that is harmonious in its diversity.

Pope Francis

For Your Information

Financial statements of contributions to St. Peter Parish for the 2016 year have been mailed.

If you are expecting a statement but have not received one, please call the Parish Office (847-673-1492)

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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” MATTHEW 5:20 The scribes and Pharisees lived according to the letter of the law and they used this to elevate themselves above the other people.

Jesus is clear – it’s the love that you have in your heart that will get you to heaven. Simply following church rules out of obligation, not love, does not put you on the path to heaven. Attending Mass on Sunday and then gossiping about a fellow parishioner on the parking lot is an example of a modern day Pharisee.

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Re lectionfortheWeek

SixthSundayinOrdinaryTime Implicationsofthenewlaw

ReadingI Sirach15:15-20 (ourfreewill) ReadingII 1Corinthians2:6-10 (truewisdom) Gospel Matthew5:17-37 (theoldLawandthenew) KeyPassage Jesussaid,“Sowhenyouareofferingyourgiftatthealtar,ifyourememberthatyourbrotherorsisterhassomethingagainstyou,leaveyourgifttherebeforethealtarandgo;irstbereconciledtoyourbrotherorsister,andthencomeandofferyourgift.”(Matthew5:23–24) Adult:Howdoyoureconcilewiththosewhohaveoffendedorhurtyou? Child:Whenhaveyoutakenthe irststeptomakeupwithsomeonewhohashurtyouor

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2017 Annual Catholic Appeal

“Love Your Neighbor As Yourself”

The ACA theme, “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself,” was selected to remind us that our contribu ons to the Annual Catholic Appeal enable the funded ministries and services to share God’s love with many others in our parish, our Archdiocese, and throughout the world. Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes par cipate in the campaign and the gi s of many enable our Archdiocese to deliver the needed ministries and services.

A er our parish reaches its goal of $27,227 in paid pledges, 100% of the addi onal funds come back to our parish to help fund our needs. If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass next weekend. For those of you that did not receive a mailing or have not had me to respond to it, we will conduct our in-pew pledge process at all Masses next weekend. The Annual Catholic Appeal brochures are at the doors of the Church and Chapel. Please spend some me this week reflec ng on the brochure.

Thank you for your prayerful considera on and generous response.

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ADULT CONFIRMATION

Holy Name Cathedral Tuesday, May 9, 2017

7:00 PM

If you are over the age of 18, a baptized Catholic, have received Eucharist and are regularly attending Mass, but have not as yet been confirmed, you are invited to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Preparation sessions will be held at St. Peter Parish from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on the following Thursdays:

February 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23

Rehearsal for Confirmation will be on May 1st at Holy Name Cathedral.

For more information please contact Sr. Kathy at 847-679-1202.

St. Peter Parish is happy to receive requests for specific intentions at Mass. The Mass intention is read during the Prayers of the Faithful and the intention is also listed in the parish bulletin. Mass intentions can be arranged by visiting/calling the Parish Office. There is a donation of $10 per Mass intention. Weekday Mass times (both 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM) as well as a few Sunday times are currently available for 2017. To arrange for a Mass intention, please call the Parish Office (847-673-1492) .

Just a REMINDER to all who have registered for our Bible Study Program

that our next session will be held on:

Wednesday, February 15th 7:00 PM

Rathskellar (lower level of the Parish Office)

The program will continue on the following Wednesdays:

February 22nd; March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th;

April 5th.

World Marriage Day 2nd Sunday in February

February 12, 2017

World Marriage Day salutes the beauty of faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily married life.

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BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM Parents who are awaiting the birth of their child are busy with many preparations as they get ready for the new arrival. This time of preparation is also the ideal time for expectant parents to prepare for the Baptism of their child. Prior to the birth of their child, parents are invited to participate in a Baptismal Preparation session which gives parents an opportunity to reflect on the sacrament of Baptism and what this sacrament will mean in their own lives as well as the life of their child. Baptismal sessions are held monthly (usually on the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00—8:30 PM). Please call Sr. Kathy (847-679-1202) to schedule an appointment and register for a baptismal preparation session.

Online giving is a great way to give to the Sunday Offertory! As you discern your support of our parish, please consider using Give Central to donate to the Sunday Offertory via electronic check (ACH) or credit/debit card; make automatic repeating payments, or a one-time gift. Please visit our website www.stpeter-skokie.org and click on the Give Central logo to set-up your donation in these easy steps:

1. Select your designation (eg. Sunday Offertory). . 2. Enter gift amount and frequency. 3. Log into your account or create a new one. 4. Enter payment method.

Sunday Offertory is the sole source of income for our parish.

Your support of St. Peter Parish is much appreciated.

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Mass Intentions

LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

DATE TIME LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SERVERS

February 18

5:00 PM

Jim Altenbach

Mary Anne Murphy Peggy Schramm Bryan Ocampo

Isabella Roque Vincent Roque Marcos Perez

February 19

7:00 AM

James Persaud

Peter Weinketz Tess Jatico Cele Pfaff

9:00 AM

Liela King

Paz Aceron Dorothy Hagen Vita Iskandar Choir: Carlos Ty

Naomi Catalla

10:30 AM

Kit Verstraete

Daisy Paule Mary Montemayor Ludelle Castro

Connor Hall Emily Hall

12:00 PM

Eden Nemzin

Patrick McLaughlin Benjamin Jimenez Donna Tripicchio

Princess Luis

MON.—February 13— Weekday 6:30 am Holy Souls in Purgatory 8:15 am Cesar Francisco

TUES.—February 14—Sts Cyril, Monk, & Methodius, Bishop 6:30 am Mrs. Yoo 8:15 am Janet Youmara WED.—February 15— Weekday 6:30 am James Jung 8:15 am Anne Kwiecinski

THUR.– February 16—Weekday 6:30 am Helen Marie Rosenberger 8:15 am Deceased Members of the Henry & Mary Heinz Families

FRI.—February 17—Weekday 6:30 am John & Dorothy Maloney 8:15 am Mary Lou Kestler SAT.—February 18—Weekday 8:15 am Maria Herczeg

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

5:00 pm (Chapel) Allan & Stephen Stasica SUN.—February 19 7:00 am (Church) Domingo Narvaez 9:00 am (Church) Bob Hanson 10:30 am (Chapel) Deceased Members of the Hackett & Manning Family 12 Noon (Chapel) Mary Colson