St. Matthew Parish - St. Matthew Church

St. Matthew Parish - St. Matthew Church

St. Matthew Parish
1555 Glen Ellyn Road
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
St. Matthew
MAY 17, 2015
RECTORY & PARISH CENTER 630-469-6300
Fax Number
630-469-6302
Office Hours: M - F 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
M - F 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat 9 AM - 1 PM
Parish Website: www.stmatthewchurch.org
School Website: www.stmatthewschool.org
PASTOR
Rev. Jerome Kish
ext 312
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Rogelio Martinez
ext 311
IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Richard Cilano
PERMANENT DEACON
Robert Malek
ext 315
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Michael Ruddle
ext 314
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE 630-469-5178
PASTORAL MUSICIAN
Robert Fulda
ext 309
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Gina Pestrak
630-858-3112
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY
630-469-6300 ext 302
MASSES - Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 1:30 PM (Español),
6:00 PM
Daily (Monday through Friday)
7:00 and 8:45 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM
Rosary after the 8:45 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Monday - 7:40 AM, Tuesday - 6:30 PM,
Saturday - 3:30 PM
(or contact one of the priests)
BAPTISMS
Second Saturday of the month at 12:00 PM.
Pre-Baptismal meeting held the second Monday of
the month. Pre-registration is required.
MARRIAGES
Please call the Parish office at least 6 months prior
to the celebration of the Sacrament.
PARISH REGISTRATION
Please stop by the Parish Office to fill out a
registration form.
HOMEBOUND/SICK:
Please call the Parish Office to notify us of
anyone homebound, critically ill or in the hospital.
Bautismos en español son cada cuarto sábado del mes. Preparación bautismal es el segundo miércoles de cada
mes a las 7pm. Se tiene que registrar en las oficinas antes de las pláticas.
On Saturday May 16, Bishop Daniel Conlon ordained four men to the Catholic
priesthood at our cathedral church of St. Raymond in Joliet. Priesthood, like Baptism
and Confirmation, does something to you that will remain forever. In Baptism, God the
Father formed you into the image of his Beloved Christ so that the Holy Spirit could
come and live within you. This is a change that can never be blotted out or erased.
Forever you will look like Christ. But will I live like Christ? That’s the challenge, isn’t
it? We can reject this gift of grace within us and banish the Holy Spirit by embracing
sin. We can love evil over what is good. If we stubbornly choose to live and die this
way, God will respect that free choice and we will live forever in that miserable state. If
we do not choose God and love him in this life, we won’t want to when we meet him face-to-face.
But how beautiful it is to embrace the gift of grace within us! At Pentecost, which we will celebrate next
week, the followers of Jesus received a deeper gift of grace within them. What a change in their lives!
The cowards of the crucifixion boldly proclaimed and lived their faith in Christ—no matter the cost. At
Confirmation, we receive that same gift. God confirms the initial grace given to us in Baptism and
strengthens it, so that we can respond promptly and strongly and generously to his impulses in our daily
lives. We can grow in grace, we can grow in love. And the more we do that now, the greater our joy will
be in heaven. If we freely choose to live and die embracing God in this life, God will bless this choice
and welcome us into eternal happiness.
Now let me return to our priests. Please pray for your priests. Pray that they will be faithful day by day to
the wonderful gift of the sacrament of Holy Orders. It is a gift that has been given to them to help you
grow in holiness. Without our priests, we do not have the mercy of Jesus in Confession. Without our
priests, we do not have the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Eucharist. If our priests respond as God calls
them, they will be holy priests. And know that your priests pray for you, that you will be faithful day by
day to the wonderful gift of your Baptism and Confirmation. Without you, there would be no family of
God. Let us all freely choose to embrace God and all he asks of us in this life. Let us not only look like
Christ, by the power of his sacraments. Let us live like Christ. Our priests act in the person of Christ the
head of the Church. You act in the communion of the Body of Christ.
Together, we are members of the one Christ. Together, may we live forever in his eternal happiness.
Come Holy Spirit, make us true and full followers of Jesus the Christ.
With my prayers,
Fr. Jerome
BEQUESTS
Please remember the good works of our
parish in your will. Contact Fr. Jerome for
information on how you can accomplish
this.
The Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
Whoever believes and is baptized
will be saved.
— Mark 16:16
St. Matthew Mission Statement
Declaración de la Misión de la Parroquia San Mateo
We, the members of the St. Matthew Parish community
being many parts but one sacramental body,
are sent by the love of God
to make Christ present in the world.
Nosotros, los miembros de la comunidad parroquial de San Mateo,
siendo muchas partes, pero un solo cuerpo sacramental,
somos enviados por el amor de Dios
para hacer presente a Cristo en el mundo.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015
7:00—† ANGEL L. GARCIA JR. (Garcia Family)
8:45—CHERI DRAKE & BABY DRAKE (Vicky Souza)
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015
7:00—† NILDA DILAY (Elpidio & Clarissa Silva)
8:45—JIM PARDEE (King Family)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015
7:00—† MICHAEL CLEGHORN
(Children of Frank & Marian Cleghorn Vitale)
8:45—† JOSE VILLAFLOR (Villaflor Family)
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015
7:00—† MATT COKARIC (Ramon & Osita Elizaga)
8:45—† DUANE TUTAJ (Mick Ruddle)
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015
7:00—† FLOYD GOMEZ (George & Dee Lasota)
8:45—† GERALDINE JOHNSON (Gerry & Mary)
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
8:00—† KENNETH DONOVAN (Windbiel Family)
5:00—† BARBARA SEELY(Bob & Peggy Smykowski)
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015
8:00—FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
10:00—† GREGORY PUZON (Puzon Family)
12:00—† JANET McDONNELL (Kenny & Kathleen Butzen)
1:30—† FEDERICO ESPARZA (Carmen Rodriguez)
6:00—† JAMES EBERHART (Local 134 Friends)
Schedule of Events
WEEK OF: MAY 17, 2015
SUNDAY Ascension
9:00 AM—Spanish Evangelization Group
10:00 AM—Spanish Catholicism Class
12:00 PM—Spanish Choir
3:00 PM—KC Spanish Round Table
6:00 PM—I.M.P.A.C.T. Youth Group
MONDAY
7:00 PM—Bingo
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
7:00 PM—Lector Meeting
7:30 PM—Parish Council Discernment Meeting
TUESDAY
9:30 AM—Crafters
7:00 PM—Women 4 Christ Meeting
7:00 PM—Spanish Ministry Meeting
7:30 PM—Liturgy Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM—Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00 PM—Cornerstone
7:00 PM—KC Business Meeting
7:00 PM—Parent Organization Meeting
7:00 PM—School Development Meeting
THURSDAY
7:30 AM—Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 AM—Small Faith Group
6:00 PM—Spanish Ballet Group
7:00 PM—Finance Meeting
7:00 PM—Cantors
7:30 PM—Traditional Choir
FRIDAY
10:00 AM—Divine Mercy Group
6:30 PM—Protecting God’s Children Workshop
7:00 PM—Bingo
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Planning Meeting
SATURDAY
7:00-9:00 AM—Market Day
10:45 AM—Spanish Ballet Group
12:00 PM—Spanish Baptisms
6:00 PM—Hispanic Pentecost Retreat
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
5:00 PM—Janice Folk, Brenda Casey, Catherine
Heneghan, John Lachman, Brad Stanfield
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015
8:00 AM—Barb Greene, Wally Johnson, Annabelle
Tumlos, Myra Tumlos, Chris Wolgat
10:00 AM—David Gravel, Ike Cruz, Phyllis Morreale,
Mel Sebayan, Alice Silva
12:00 PM—Dolly Villaflor, Carmen Amezquita, Mary
Ann Schlacks, Vicki Villaflor, Celia Yu
1:30 PM—
6:00 PM—Jerry Jenkinson, Barbara McCarty
GREETERS
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
5:00 PM—Coleen Schwartz
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015
8:00 AM—Larry Grogan, Lynette Hooper, Margie Horak,
Clarita Nelson, Jane Swiertz
10:00 AM—Steven Czernek, Anthony Czernek, Carolyn
Lorenz, Alex Markiso
12:00 PM— Jaimee Marzan, Nelly Traynor, Linda Warner
1:30 PM—Gustavo Garcia, Triny & Maria Sosa
6:00 PM—
LECTORS
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
5:00 PM—Christine Kare, Henry Kare
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015
8:00 AM—Dennis Salonga, Maria Jacinto
10:00 AM—Sylvia Quines, Geraldine Taylor
12:00 PM—Florencio Villegas, Therese Rosen
1:30 PM—Vicente Molina, Antonio Ruiz
6:00 PM—Tessie Comprado, Marilyn Liwanag
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
5:00 PM—Anna Gendusa, Joseph Tran, Elizabeth Tran
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015
8:00 AM—Melissa & Jenna Tumlos, Danielle Seiwert
10:00 AM— Ricardo Herrera, Alina Williams, Mallory Sulda
12:00 PM—Jana & Jyle Manalo, Jonathan Martirez
1:30 PM—Yesenia Tavizon, Josue Sarabia, Wendy Gomez
6:00 PM—Sergio Guzman, Brianna Rodriguez, Julia
Hamberg
BINGO
Monday, MAY 18: Smothers, Rocha
Friday, MAY 22: Gross
Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday
and Friday night.
If you are planning surgery or are ill and would like to
receive the Sacrament of Anointing, please call the parish
office to schedule an appointment with one of our priests.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab;
Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21;
Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab;
Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11;
Jn 17:20-26
Friday:
Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;
Jn 21:15-19
Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7;
Jn 21:20-25
Sunday:
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or
Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35,
27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34;
1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25;
Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Have some work or a project around
the house that we can help with?
STEP 1: Provide contact information
Name: ___________________________________________
Address: __________________________City:___________
Email: ___________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________
STEP 2: Tell us about your project - How many
teens will you need / how long do you think the
project will take, etc.
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Richard Miller, Dee Mulkerin
Rest In Peace
Frank Custable
Please remember Beatrice Sevcik (5/22/2014)
on the anniversary of her entrance into Heaven.
STEP 3: Provide a couple of alternate dates and times you will
be available for us to get the project completed.
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
STEP 4: Drop this form off at the Parish Center or in the collection basket during Mass. An adult leader will contact you
directly and arrange for the work to be completed.
Your donations for the work performed will benefit the
I.M.P.A.C.T. Teen Ministry &
their Mission Trip this summer to Oil City, PA
Please contact Mick Ruddle with any questions at
630-469-6300 or email [email protected]
Congratulations to the following families whose children
were recently baptized:
EMILIA KITRI BELL daughter of Justin and Aimee
(Winkler)
VIOLET PATRICIA DEMARIO daughter of Robert and
Vanessa (Micek)
LIAM MICHAEL MURPHY son of Adam and Nicole
(Whelan)
AUBREY ELLA TRUTY daughter of Scott and Patty
Esquivel
We welcome these newest members into God’s family
and pray that their parents be guided in their role of
leadership and teach their children to love God and one
another.
Sunday Collection
Week of May 10, 2015
Weekly Collection Needed
to cover expenses
Total Collection
Daniel Cruz & Grace Gumila
Darek Dynak & Jeanne Wolski
Ramon Tolentino & Celia Carrillo
$ 18,546.60
____________
$
4,046.60
------------------------------------------Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2015
Weekly Collection
Needed to Date
III
II
I
$ 14,500.00
Total Collection to Date
Difference
$ 639,000.00
$ 650,140.62
———————
$
11,140.62
News from
First Holy Communion - Some of what “We Do More” of at St. Matthew Parish School
We had much excitement in the air as our second graders anticipated their First Holy Communion!
Our children joined together with the children in the Faith Formation program to celebrate this
beautiful sacrament. Almost as wonderful, was the opportunity for our second graders to join
together with their Faith Family at the All School Mass to receive their second communion. They
liked being part of the community!
We Do More at our school when we prepare our children for their sacraments while offering a strong
academic curriculum. Please keep our second graders in your prayers as they continue their faith
journey.
Please contact Mrs. Gina Pestrak, Principal
at 630-858-3112 to learn more about our programs
and to schedule a personal tour of our school.
RUMMAGE SALE
Women 4 Christ will be picking up items for their Rummage
Sale. Call Sue Metty 630-351-8633 or Linda Kopacek 630-469
-3309 for pick-up. No electronics or furniture. We meet the 3rd
Tuesday of each month, off in the summer.
ST. MATTHEW
CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN
Previous Account Balance:
New Collections:
Total Amount Collected:
$
$
$
97,753
6,415
104,168
Expenditures:
Church
Rectory
School
Parish Center
Parking Lot repairs
Parish Landscaping
Paving Loan-payment
Total Expenses
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
19,772
1,723
9,004
6,181
1,800
5,756
13,930
58,166
Current Account Balance:
$
46,002
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR GENEROSITY!
P.A.D.S.
The St. Matthew St. Vincent De Paul
Society hosts the P.A.D.S. site at St.
Isidore Parish the 1st Monday of each
month. We are in need of volunteers to
join us for the 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM
overnight shift.
The P.A.D.S. Program provides overnight shelter at churches
throughout DuPage County. Without volunteers, we will be
unable to continue this mission of helping the homeless in our
community.
Here is how one of our volunteers described his experience at
P.A.D.S. "I volunteered with my Dad who was a long-time
supporter of P.A.D.S. We worked the overnight shift with 2
other people. Some nights I was tired and didn't feel like
volunteering but once I got there I was glad I was doing my
part to help others. The best part was being able to spend
those 4 hours once a month having great one-on-one
conversations with my Dad. I will always cherish those nights
I spent with him."
Please contact Joan at 630-474-9339 to take advantage of this
great volunteer opportunity.
PARKING LOT PAVING AND REPAIR
Cost:
Diocesan loan:
Monthly payment:
Loan balance:
$155,180.00
$ 95,000.00
$ 1,343.00
$ 25,703.94
KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS
KOC 9893 Election of Officers THIS MONTH!
Business Meeting: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 7:00 pm
Notice for KoC Council 9893
2015 – 2016 Slate of Officers
Grand Knight
William Burger
Deputy Grand Knight
Joe Williams
Chancellor
Pedro Alaniz
Financial
Ron Metty
Recorder
Steve Domzalski
Warden
Jerry Jenkinson
Treasurer
Dave Zatarski
Advocate
Frank Bruno
Inside Guard
Charles Miller
Outside Guard
open
WHAT:
WHERE:
WHEN/TIME:
Price:
KOC Installation Of Officers Ceremony
Bloomingdale Country Club
Sunday, June 7, 2015 — 6:00 pm
$20.00/person
We are taking reservations now and would like to have
responses received by May 29, 2015.
Please RSVP with the number of tickets you require for
you and your family.
Payments can be dropped off at the Parish Center in a
sealed envelope.
KOC C/O Art Kopacek Installation Of Officers
Or the can be mailed to
Art Kopacek
Or
Carl Beabes
22W440 Armitage Ave
2N602 Bernice Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Would you like to become a member of the Knights Of
Columbus here at St. Matthew Church
Please contact GK Carl Beabes 630-220-5998.
Ladies Auxiliary - Women 4 Christ
Meetings held the third Tuesday of each month. Please contact
Sue Metty 630-351-8633.
The Holy Family Candles are lit this week in
memory of Gregory Puzon, being remembered by
the Puzon Family.
“...today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Luke 23:43
Fr. David Dillon, O.Carm.
50th Jubilee Mass
Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 5 PM
A reception will follow in Hurley Hall
Father Dave served the parish for 17 years as parochial
vicar and pastor. Let us thank him for his service with the
well-known St. Matthew joyful celebration and fiesta.
A buffet of salads, finger foods, ethnic specialties and
desserts will be served. This is an opportunity for
parishioners to bring food and to celebrate with Fr. Dave.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY FACTS
DID YOU KNOW?
For over 75 years, the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart
have assisted pregnant and parenting teens in Los Angeles
County through St. Anne’s (begun by Sister Winifred and
Miss Loretta Young).
Is God calling you to serve on St. Matthew Parish Council?
Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the
Parish Center.
Potential members will need to attend a discernment meeting
on May 18th at 7:30 p.m. Please call our parish office for more
information.
St. Matthew Parish Raffle
Mustang Raffle
2015 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe
2nd Prize = $5,000
3rd Prize = $2,500
Winners will be drawn at the St. Matthew Feast Day
Celebration - Kermes
Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 6pm
Raffle tickets are $50.00 each and will be sold after all
Masses twice a month.
No more than 2000 tickets will be sold.
800 raffle tickets must be sold for the car to be raffled,
if not, 1st prize becomes $5,000
(or 1 year paid tuition to St. Matthew School),
2nd prize - $2,500 and 3rd prize - $1,500.
See www.stmatthewchurch.org for official raffle rules
St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
Market Day, Saturday, May 23 — School’s out and that
means hungry kids at home all day. Great healthy snacks
and quick meals from Market Day—and grilling items for
Memorial Day. Orders due by 11 AM Tuesday, May 19th.
Remember, St. Matthew has Market Day all summer.
Fr. Dave Dillon, O.Carm. 50th Jubilee —
Mark your calendars, bring your favorite
food and thank and celebrate with Fr. Dave
on the 50th anniversary of his ordination.
Saturday, May 30, 2015 — 5 PM Mass
Reception to follow in Hurley Hall.
For more information, please call Sandy at 630-469-8225.
Thought for the Week — Every act of kindness benefits
the giver as well as the receiver.
Rifa
La iglesia de San Mateo estará
rifando un carro Mustang 2015!
Boletos están a la venta ya! Los
boletos se pueden adquirir en el
la oficina o en el narthex después
de cada mis.
Primer Premio: 2015 Mustang
Segundo Premio: $5000.00 O Un año de inscripción en
la escuela de San Mateo
Tercer Premio $2500.00
Para mas información contacten a
Laura Vargas 630-965-6071
PROCLAMA EL EVANGELIO
Hoy celebramos uno de los dogmas de nuestro Credo:
que el Señor ascendió a los cielos. Del Evangelio de san
Marcos escuchamos las últimas palabras que Jesús les dirigió a sus discípulos momentos antes de ascender a los cielos. Fueron palabras con un encargo, no menos real para
nosotros que para los discípulos de entonces. Jesús nos encarga: “Vayan por todo el mundo y prediquen el Evangelio
a toda criatura”. Para la gran mayoría de nosotros, esto significa que proclamamos el Evangelio con el testimonio de
nuestra vida diaria. Cuando tratamos a otros con dignidad y
respeto, ayudamos a los menos afortunados que nosotros,
actuamos corresponsablemente con los muchos dones que
hemos recibido, y nos reunimos como familia de Dios para
adorar y alabar al Padre –todas estas son señales de que el
Evangelio ha echado raíces en nuestras vidas.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LA PALABRA DE DIOS HOY
Cuando tan a menudo el Evangelio dice la frase “Jesús le
dijo a sus discípulos”, nos suena más bien como una
hermosa referencia histórica y hasta pudiéramos pensar
que ésa es una frase estática que permanece como en un
vacío. Pero, ¿por qué no reactivar nuestros oídos al
escuchar esta frase? En vez de escuchar “Jesús dijo a sus
discípulos”, ¿por qué no oír mejor “Jesús me dijo a mí,
en este momento y ahora mismo”? Éste es un buen
ejercicio en este día en que recordamos la Ascensión de
Cristo al cielo, pues sus palabras a sus discípulos –y a
nosotros– nos llaman hoy a continuar nuestra entrega
para compartir la buena nueva de la salvación, esto es de
la muerte y resurrección de Cristo, con un mundo
hambriento de esperanza y de vida nueva.
Traducido de Saint Margaret Sunday Missal derechos de autor © J. S. Paluch Company
La Ascensión del Señor
17 de mayo de 2015
El que crea y se bautice, se salvará.
— Marcos 16:16