Parish Life

Are you looking for an all-girls Catholic scouting community that serves others while having fun and learning new skills?  Saints Peter and Paul’s American Heritage Girls (AHG) troop #IL0908 is the group for you.

Our troop meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from September to May, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Saints Peter and Paul.  In addition to our troop meetings, we have many exciting outings planned for 2022–2023,  including camping, a father-daughter event, a Lenten Retreat, and summer camp. We also have some great service projects planned and two award ceremonies.

Registration for new and returning members is now open. All girls ages 5 to 18 are welcome to join—you do not need to be a parishioner or enrolled in SSPP School. For more information or to register, please contact Michelle Kristofik at 630.930.9670 or [email protected]

Want to get involved with your daughter? We are always in need of adult volunteers!

The World Apostolate of Fatima is made up of individual members around the world who strive to practice the spiritual requests of Our Lady of Fatima in reparation for sins, for the conversion of sinners, for the salvation of souls, and to obtain the triumph of her Immaculate Heart and peace in the world. Our Lady asks you to be as faithful as you can in honoring her requests.

• Offer up every day the sacrifices demanded by your daily duty.
• Pray a 5-decade Rosary every day. 
• Wear the Brown Scapular as a sign of your consecration to Mary’s Immaculate Heart.
• Strive to practice the First Saturday devotion.

Faithful Fathers (“F2”) is a group for fathers of school-age kids. Join other dads and Fr. Mike McMahon for 15 minutes of intercession and adoration, then, hang out with us and socialize! Take a break and build new friendships!

The group meets the first Thursday evening of each month at 7 p.m.

MONTHLY AGENDA
7:00 pm: Silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament (15 min, Holy Family Chapel)
7:15 pm: Socialize at the rectory garage, brief talk by Fr. Mike
8:30 pm: Wrap up
St Joseph, pray for us!

Please email James Panek to be added to our contact list.

SSPP men meet every Saturday morning to form trusted friendships that support their efforts to grow in love for the Lord and lead families to heaven. Join us on Saturday's in the Ministry Center Social Hall for a Rosary (6:45am), leader talk (7:15 am), small group discussion (7:35 am) and then 8:30 am Mass in the main church. You may also attend via Zoom. For more information contact [email protected].

Watch YouTube videos of previous speakers

This group of parishioners spends time caring for the landscaping needs of our parish grounds. Members have designated areas (mulch beds or containers) around the seven-acre campus that they design, plant, weed, fertilize and water. Those interested in joining should contact Paulette Shea, [email protected], 630-718-2127.

MEMBER NOTES 

We have been at the service of the Church, the communities in which we live and the needy around the world for more than 130 years.  We help children in need, provide wheelchairs for the physically disabled, support the intellectually handicapped, stock food banks and promote a culture of life.  Come join our band of brothers today!  If you are interested in joining, please contact Membership Director - Nick Thompson at [email protected]. View more information on our website: http://napervillekofc.org/

The Legion of Mary group at Saints Peter and Paul Parish is called Our Lady of Sorrows.  The Legion of Mary is one of the largest lay apostolic organizations, with over three million active members throughout the world.  The Saints Peter and Paul Legion of Mary group has been active since 2007.  In addition to devotional prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we do Spiritual and Corporal works of Mercy, such as visiting nursing homes and parish homes.  We also foster Catholic ideals and devotions in our parish with the Pilgrim Virgin Visitation Home Program. Our members share a fellowship with others who share their ministry, a sound prayer life, and a devotion to Our Lady, who invariably leads all souls to Jesus Christ.  We meet every Tuesday morning at 10:30am at SSPP in the Ministry Center (Room 227).  For more information please contact: Bernadette McKeon 267-885-9571 and Paulette Shea 630-718-2127

We are a parish ministry committed to supporting Catholic mothers and their families through opportunities for spiritual growth, friendship and service to the community. If you are interested in joining, please contact us at [email protected]

Recollection events include two meditations, a practical talk, and benediction directed by priests of Opus Dei in the Holy Family Chapel the first Tuesday of each month. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available.
 

Archives of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and School have been documented and stored in the Ministry Center by current parish archivist Marjorie Peters. If you are interested in getting involved with this important work, please contact the parish office. 

If you are an active parish family and would like to offer your memories of parish events, priests, and traditions, as well as what the community has meant to you and your family, please complete the Saints Peter and Paul History Form. 

Purpose and Function

The Council is the visionary body of the parish whose charge is to move the parish forward in the mission and goals of the parish as set forth in its Mission Statement. As the primary consultative organization of the parish, the Council advises the Pastor in overseeing and coordinating the activity of all parish organizations through designated commissions.  By prayerfully evaluating and advising the organizations and the commissions with respect to their policies, procedures and programs, the Council seeks to relate the work of these bodies to the mission of the parish as a whole.
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2022–2023 Members

The Parish Life and New Evangelization Commissions work together to sponsor many faith-formation and social events. Contact the parish office at 630-355-1081 for more information. 

This group of 18- to 39-year olds is still being formed and is looking for interested members and leaders to come together for social events and to grow in faith. Contact Michael Lewandowski or sign up for the SSPP Young Adult announcements.

Our ministry provides social activities for adults age 55 or over.  We enjoy a variety of activities, from luncheons, day trips, parties, and tours, to theatre outings and many other exciting events.  It’s a great way to have fun, share a laugh, and make new friends! Contact Paulette Shea for more information on various YAH activities, trips and events.

Saints Peter and Paul Youth Ministry invites all high schoolers to our parish youth group as we encounter God, make new friends, and have fun! We meet every Sunday night from 6-8 pm in the St. Paul Center, and if you don’t want to come alone, bring a friend! Please contact Daniel Obendorf at [email protected] or 630-718-2154 with any questions. For more information visit the Youth Ministry section of the website.