Christian Service

Members provide family meals on a short-term basis, for parishioners who are unable to manage on their own, sometimes due to an illness or death in the family. Contact Paulette Shea, 630-718-2127.

Our parish serves Edward Hospital on Saturdays and Sundays, bringing Holy Communion to Catholic patients. Contact Deacon Joe Verdico, 630-718-2155.

C.A.R.E.S. is a grassroots organization of faith-based communities seeking to help those in economic stress who live in Naperville. Volunteers are needed to help with various tasks. Contact Paulette Shea, 630-718-2127.

Nourish is a unique, Christ-centered Catholic support group for caregivers. Nourish is for anyone juggling the challenges of life, health, career and caring for another person in town or at a distance. Whether it be an aging parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse or special needs child,Nourish provides family caregivers practical and emotional supports, useful tools and shared experiences, all with a Christ-centered view. The group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Please contact Paulette Shea for more information.

Duties of our parish nurse include educating parish members on health and wellness, organizing health fairs/screenings, offering pastoral care and providing assistance for caregivers and families. Contact Paulette Shea for assistance. Pastoral Care serves our fellow parishioners and wider community by giving of our time and talent in giving comfort, inspiration, direction and a sense of purpose to those in need.  We spend precious time with individuals helping them cultivate and nourish their faith just through our simple acts of kindness. 

We make lap blankets, prayer shawls, baby blankets, caps and booties which are knitted or crocheted by the members.  When the shawl is completed it is blessed by a priest and gift wrapped and presented with a prayer card to the recipient. Members may work independently at home and just drop off their contributions to the main office, or attend a monthly gathering of knitters on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. For more information contact Paulette Shea, 630-718-2127.

We cooperate with the Joliet Diocesan Life Office in implementing the U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities by actively promoting “respect life” values both within the parish and beyond, providing education, formation, and assistance to organizations such as churches, schools, media outlets and government and opposing efforts which threaten the culture of life.

A rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed every Monday at 2 p.m. at Planned Parenthood in Aurora, led by SSPP clergy. A rosary for life is said each Wednesday morning after 8 a.m. daily Mass. A rosary for life is prayed every Tuesday in May in front of the Blessed Mother statue on the SSPP campus, held at 1:45 p.m. School parents are encouraged to participate in the prayers before student pick-up. Also, a prayer service is held the second Saturday in September at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at SSPP Cemetery, commemorating the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children and their mothers.

Contact Deacon Joe Verdico, 630-718-2155

At Saints Peter & Paul, Seasons of Hope is a unique, Christ-centered Catholic support group for the bereaved. Sessions are intended for the bereaved who have lost a spouse, family member or close friend through death. The program is divided into four, six-week sessions, called Seasons, which are held throughout the year. Participants may join at the beginning of any Season. For more information contact Deacon Joe Verdico or Paulette Shea.

2025-2026 Schedule

Saints Peter and Paul hosts a Service Day on the 4th Saturday of October, National Make A Difference Day. The event brings together the entire Saints Peter and Paul parish with local organizations across Naperville to serve people in our community. The goal is to strengthen our parish community and serve as the body of Christ to individuals, organizations, and facilities in our greater community.

Volunteers can choose from a variety of service options:

• Pack food at Feed My Starving Children
• Grounds maintenance at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery and Naperville Park District
• Indoor (cleaning) and outdoor (gardening) projectson the Saints Peter and Paul campus
• Stuffing Christmas stockings for Operation Support Our Troops
• Making birthday bags for Loaves and Fishes
• Yard clean up through Naperville Responds for Veterans
• Collect and sort food donations for Lisle’s West Suburban Food Pantry
• Sort and organize donations for DuPage Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore
• Share faith and fellowship (and cookies!) with elderly residents at St. Patrick’s Residence, Martin Avenue Apartments and Charles Court by praying a Rosary and sharing conversation
• Play games with residents and purge cabinets/storage areas/closets at Katharine Manor

There is a minimum time commitment that varies based on service site assignment; please indicate scheduling challenges on the registration form. Site captains will reach out to participants with assignment details, which could include a request to bring tools/supplies. Children and teens are welcome with supervising parents; please bring service hour forms if needed. All volunteers are encouraged to bring food donations for West Suburban Food Pantry.

The Society of Saint Vincent DePaul organization works closely with the parish to help the poor and needy who live within our community with assistance for utilities, rent, prescriptions, etc. For more information about the SSPP St. Vincent DePaul chapter, contact Paulette Shea, Paulette Shea Parish Health & Service Coordinator, 630-718-2127.

Volunteers facilitate temporary housing shelter and support for a two-year period through mentoring pre-screened families. With Bridge Communities, we assist the families to become self-sufficient. Contact Deacon Joe Verdico, 630-718-2155.