Our sincere condolences to the family
and friends of Father Lennon

Rite of reception will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Cathedral of
St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Ave, Joliet, IL 60435. Rev. Lennon will lie in state at the Cathedral from 2 until 8 p.m., and on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 9 until 10:45 a.m.; Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment following Mass at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Romeoville.
In light of the upcoming Supreme Court decision on abortion, the USCCB has asked the faithful to set aside Friday, May 13, the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima, as a day of fasting and prayer. We are asked to fast and pray for five specific intentions: 
Donut Sunday | May 15
Two special activities this weekend
Stop by the Social Hall after the 8:30, 9 (Ministry Center), and 10:30 a.m. Masses this Sunday to sign a Welcome Back banner for Father Brad, as well as view an exhibit table to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the church fire.

Thank you to the Saints Peter and Paul Athletic Association for hosting!
Parish May Crowning |May 15
After the 12:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday, May 15, there will be a May Crowning ceremony led by Father McGeean on the Ministry Center lawn (approximately 1:45 p.m.).

The Legion of Mary service will include a Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Crowning of Mary, as well as readings and prayers.

In the event of inclement weather, the service will move to the Holy Family Chapel.
School Board Election
Thank you to the five highly qualified candidates who ran for the Saints Peter & Paul School Board position and for all the school parents and parishioners who took the time to vote.

We are pleased to announce that Matthew Scheidler has been elected to serve on the Saints Peter & Paul School Board.
New Weekly Series on Church Art
Watch the video below to hear an introduction to our new series on the artwork in the Saints Peter and Paul sanctuary, given by parishioner Tom Lupinacci:
Did You Know is a series about the the symbolism and meaning in the artwork of the church sanctuary. The information will come from a 2003 publication authored by parishioner John Saxtan: The Stained Glass Windows and Other Decorations of Ss. Peter & Paul. Stay tuned for information on upcoming 2022 tour dates.
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