March 15, 2009 - St. Matthias Parish

St. Matthias
2310 W. Ainslie St.
Chicago, Illinois 60625
773-506-2191
St. Matthias
&
Transfiguration of the Lord
Transfiguration of Our Lord
2609 W. Carmen Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60625
773-561-7953
Third Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2009
Welcome to St. Matthias & Transfiguration of Our Lord Churches
If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We are pleased to have you share
in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have a spiritual home, or your church is not a home to you, we invite you to become part of our parish family. Our church is open to anyone looking for a spiritual home. You may
begin the registration process at St. Matthias by giving us your name and contact information on the envelopes in
the pews of the church. Please check “Joining the Parish” and place the envelope in the collection basket or stop
by either St. Matthias or Transfiguration rectory for more information.
Our Mission Statement
Misión de la Iglesia
Two Parishes—One Faith Community; English-Spanish-Tagalog
Dos parroquias - Una sola Fe. Ingles-Español- Tagalog
We are a Catholic community of two parishes. We commit ourselves to celebrate our diversity, to give thanks for
and preserve our rich traditions, to share our resources and to build a more collaborative faith community. For detailed instructions refer to John 6:1-13
Somos una comunidad Católica de dos parroquias. Nos comprometimos a celebrar nuestra diversidad, para dar
gracias y preservar nuestra rica tradición para compartir nuestros recursos y construir de manera más colaborativa
nuestra fe comunitaria. Para mas detallada instrucción lea Juan 6:1-13
www.stmatthiastransfiguration.com
ST. MATTHIAS
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
OF
March 15-22, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Third Sunday in Lent
7:30 am Restituto Cabaong (Virginia Cabaong)
Special Intention (Kelly Family)
9:30 am Mike Vacala (Mary Bourne)
Ray Dubrauwere (Choir)
Virginia Albarillo (Rose Batungbakal)
11:30 am +Robert Kurz (Elizaberth Tempka)
Monday, March 16
7:30 am Sr. Claire Pink 80th B. Day (Friend)
+Restituto Cabaong (Virginia Cabaong)
Tuesday, March 17-St. Patrick
7:30 am +Angela Stasio (Charles Marino)
+Joseph Serafine (Charles Marino)
+Restituto Cabaong (Virginia Cabaong)
+John Brenner (Carol Brenner)
Wednesday, March 18-St. Cyril of Jerusalem
7:30 am +Restituto Cabaong (Virginia Cabaong)
+John Brenner (Carol Brenner)
Thursday, March 19-St. Joseph
7 :30 am +Restituto Cabaong (Virginia Cabaong)
+John Brenner (Carol Brenner)
Friday, March 20
8:30 am +Restituto Cabaong (Virginia Cabaong)
+John Brenner (Carol Brenner)
Saturday, March 21
8:00 am Sr. Clothaire Kosch 90th B. Day (Friend)
+Restituto Cabaong (Virginia Cabaong)
+John Brenner (Carol Brenner)
5:00 pm Bridie & Tony Gallagher (Mary Bourne)
Sunday, March 22, 2009
4th Sunday of Lent
7:30 am +Adam Petrenko (Petrenko Family)
+Restituto Cabaong (Virginia Cabaong)
9:30 am John Lenardo (Mary Bourne)
+Ray Debrauwere (Choir)
11:30 am +John Brenner (Carol Brenner)
TRANSFIGURATION
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
OF
March 15-22, 2009
Sunday, March 15
Third Sunday in Lent
8:00 am– Special Int. Father Terry M. Keehan
(Parishioners)
9:30 am-+Emmanuel Ewan (Lorna Doreza)
+Saturnino Lasam (Gerry and Mel Tumang)
11:00 am-+Efren Bernal (Family)
12:30 pm-For All Our Parishioners
Monday, March 16
8:15 am-+Felimon C. Santos
(Birthday) (Neddie Santos)
+Myrna Jacinto (Cecile Gutierrez)
Tuesday, March 17-St. Patrick
8:15 am-+Patricio & Magdalena Merced
(Deacon Roland Merced)
+Myrna Jacinto (Cecile Gutierrez)
+Cheryll Subido (Birthday) (Mom and Sister)
Wednesday, March 18-St. Cyril of Jerusalem
8:15 am-+Myrna Jacinto (Cecile Gutierrez)
Thursday, March 19-St. Joseph
8:15 am-+Myrna Jacinto (Cecile Gutierrez)
+Jose Austria (Buquiz Family)
Friday, March 20
8:15 am-+Nomie Arceta (Neddie Santos)
+Myrna Jacinto (Cecile Gutierrez)
Saturday, March 21
8:15 am-+Myrna Jacinto (Cecile Gutierrez)
5:00 pm-+Robert Orzyp (Stella Zelasko)
+Carmelita Leuterio (Ronel Leuterio)
+Wilhelmina Pinero (Flores & Patangan Family)
Sunday, March 22
4th Sunday of Lent
8:00 am-+Myrna Jacinto (Cecile Gutierrez)
Thanksgiving from Buquiz Family
9:30 am-+Saturnino Lasam (Gerry & Mel Tumang)
11:00 am-+Jorge Rodas (Mr. Jorge Rodas)
+Gota Carmen Gutierrez (Family)
+Jose Carmen Gutierrez (Family)
12:30 pm-+Expectacion Fajardo (Fatima)
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The law was given through Moses (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7.
Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19) or Psalm 95.
Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified; the foolishness of God is greater than human wisdom (1
Corinthians 1:22-25) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8.
Gospel — Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up (John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b26, 39a, 40-42].
St. Matthias Transfiguration Parishes
Who we are and how to contact Us
St. Matthias
2310 W. Ainslie St.
Chicago, Illinois 60625
773-506-2191
Fax: 506-2418
Transfiguration of Our Lord
2609 W. Carmen Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60625
773-561-7953
Fax: 561-7635
Web Site: www.stmatthiastransfiguration.com
Pastor: Rev. Terence Keehan
Manager of Finance: Marian Amling
DRE: Karyn McGovern, 334-6622
Bulletin Editor: Joan Hunt
St. Matthias
Transfiguration School
4910 N. Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL. 60625
Sandria DeSapio Principal
784-0999
Fax: 784-3601
WEEKEND MASS
SCHEDULE
ST MATTHIAS
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 M ,
Senior Priest
and 6:30 PM at St. Benedict,
Associate Pastor
Rev. Francis Cimarrusti
Rev. Americo Dalbello Filho 2215 W. Irving Park Rd
Associate Pastor
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Parochial Vicar
Rev. John Sanaghan
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM
Rev. John Rudnik
Pastor Emeritus
Friday: 8:30 AM
Permanent Deacon
Rev. Thomas McHugh
Saturday: 8:00 AM
Roland Merced
Music Director
HOLY DAY MASS
Secretary
Jennifer Reckamp
SCHEDULE
Elizabeth Ledesma
Spred Chairperson
7:00, 8:30 AM, 12 Noon & 7:00
Music Directors
Joan Hunt
PM
Amora Saenz
Ravenswood Young Adults
SACRAMENTAL
Maria Caparroso
[email protected]
INFORMATION
Director of Development
RECONCILIATION
Terry Tuohy
Saturday 3:45-4:30 PM or
Secretary
By Appointment
Grayce O’Toole
BAPTISM
Reach Out
Second and fourth Sunday of
Peg Wills
the month, 12:30 PM
PRE-BAPTISM SESSIONS
Email Addresses
Third
Sunday of the Month
Bulletin Submissions
10:30
AM
(Parents Only)
[email protected]
St. Matthias
[email protected]
Transfiguration
[email protected]
DRE
[email protected]
OTHER DEVOTIONS
OTHER DEVOTIONS
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Novena
Wednesday 6:30 PM
First Friday Holy Hour 7:00
PM
First Saturday
Novena to Our Lady of
Penafrancia 6:00 PM and
Misang Filipino Mass
7:00 PM
New Creation
Charismatic
Monday 7:00 PM
Legion of Mary
Monday 6:00 PM
Spanish Charismatic
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Nazarene Novena
Friday 7:00 PM
Vigil Adoration
Third Saturday
6:00-9:00 PM
Divine Mercy Novena
Sunday2:00 PM
Franciscan
Vocation Center
N. Claremont
Chicago, IL 60625
Br. Jack Carnaghi O.F.M.
606-2769
WEEKEND MASS
SCHEDULE
TRANSFIGURATION
Saturday 5:00PM
Sunday 8:00, 9:30 &
11:00 AM (Spanish),
& 12:30 PM ;
5:00 PM (Tagalog)
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday-Saturday:
8:15 AM
HOLY DAY MASS
SCHEDULE
7:00 PM (Vigil )
8:15 AM
SACRAMENTAL
INFORMATION
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:30-4:00 PM or by
Appointment
BAPTISM
Spanish: First Saturday 9:30
AM; English: Last
Saturday 12 Noon
PRE-BAPTISM SESSIONS
Spanish– Thursday preceding
the first Saturday scheduled for
Baptism; English-Thursday
preceding the Fourth Saturday
scheduled for Baptism
(Parents Only)
BOTH PARISHES
MARRIAGES
Arrangements should be made 4-8 months before the date.
Please make arrangements with the church before confirming
details for a reception.
ANOINTING THE SICK
Please contact either rectory
.SICK CALLS
Please contact either rectory
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
ST. MATTHIAS
TRANSFIGURATION
March 21-22, 2009
Saturday
Lectors:
Eucharistic Ministers:
March 21-22, 2009
Altar Servers:
5:00 pm
P. Jones
D. Yassan, L. Finland,
Sr. Vincentius, P. Kubistal
F. Bautista, J. Pausha, T. Chavez
Sunday
Lectors:
Eucharistic Minister
Altar Servers:
7:30 am
M. Nicklas
C. Miller, M. Illarde, T. Tud
K & T Camorlinga, M. Carillo
9:30 am
Lectors:
P. Adds
Eucharistic Ministers: D. Rubino, K. Jamine,
A. Stuckel, L. Amodia
Children’s Liturgy:
A. Davis, S. Boyle
Altar Servers:
P. Tuttle, J. Benitez, K. Conrad
Lectors:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Altar Servers:
11:30 am
E. Gillespie
M. Pacione, T. Tuohy,
H. Galicia, C. Marino
J & D. Kawaguchi, N. Gillespie
Stewardship of Treasury-St. Matthias
Total weekly collection (3/8/09)
Weekly budgeted amount
Deficit vs. goal this week
$
$
$
5,952
6,000
- 48
Fiscal Year to Date
Budget Year To Date
Actual vs Budget
$ 190,092
$ 216,000
$ - 24,728
Stewardship of Treasury-Transfiguration
(March 1, 2009)
Total weekly collection
$
2,558
Weekly budgeted amount
2,800
Deficit vs. goal this week
-242
Fiscal Year to Date
Budget Year To Date
Actual vs Budget
$
90,531
98,000
-7,227
Please consider an increase per week in your
regular Sunday donation to help meet expenses.
Saturday,
5:00 pm
Lectors: M. Co, S. Martinez
Eucharistic Ministers: S. Martinez
Altar Servers: M. Co
Sunday,
8:00 am
Lectors: A. Pineda, M. Aguja
Eucharistic Ministers: C. Buquiz
Altar Servers: Mk Aguja
9:30 am
Lectors: A. Garcia, L. Taan
Eucharistic Ministers: A. Malate
Children’s Liturgy: B. Dever
Altar Servers: K. Degillo, M. Tungol, K Eichie
11:00 am
Lectors:
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Arevalo
Altar Servers: E. Garcia, J. Bernal, V. Bernal, C. Bernal
12:30 pm
Lectors O. Carlos, L. Pahati,
Eucharistic Ministers: G. Bagadiong
Altar Servers: L. Pahati, A. Perez, CJ Mante
Please Remember in Your Prayers those who are ill:
Dimas Amaro
Loretta Baier
Wilma Baumgartner
Julie Carey
Sr. Clothaire
Ken Crocco
Sr. Jeanette Cyr
Benjamin Dutary
Betty Dolezal
Catherine Donahue
Bob Fiedler
Daniel Fornalewski Jr
Andrew Garcia
Michael Gallagher
Susan Hawel
Alaro Hernandez
Lorraine Hetland
Margaret Kelleher
Wanda Mattoon
Colette Mikrut
Stanley Mikrut
Marie Micetic
Luz Ong
Myrna Ordiales
Cynthia Ragazinskis
Colleen Randolph
Marian Ryan
Joan Salzman
Regina Sarmiento
Hildegard Schniedermeier
William Sullivan
Yolanda Taba
Elpidio Tomembang
Felliz Tomembang
M/M Norman Torres
Joly Valdez
Rebecca Vergara
Tessie de la Vina
Ted Yabuta
Brittany Yedla
Patricia Ziga
and . . .please do not forget our men and women serving in
the military, including: Anthony Talley, Douglas Chambers, Julius Cavira, Michael Gibbons ,Christopher Lahown, Karen Ellarde McCuaig, Daniel Grisius , Sonny
Pesek, Adrian Acebo, John Smeeton and William K. Sullivan
TRANSFIGURATION NEWS
LENT
Come to Mass every day during Lent.
FISH FRY
Every Friday of Lent
Atlantic Bar and Grill
5062 North Lincoln Ave.
$11 (alcohol not included)
6:00 pm-9:30 pm)
Our morning mass is 8:15 a.m.
Remember - no meat FRIDAYS
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Thursday from
8:45 am thru 12 Noon
Come and visit with our Lord. The real
presence of Jesus Christ, body, blood, soul and
divinity, reposes in the tabernacle waiting for us
to come and visit Him. Please stop by the
church and visit with Our Lord who so lovingly
waits for us to leave our cares and come to
Him.
Stations of the Cross
SPECIAL COLLECTONS
March 15– Aid in Church-Central
And Eastern Europe
April 5—
Flower Collection
April 12— Easter Collection
2009 ANNUAL
CATHOLIC APPEAL
Your financial support is important. The
success of the Appeal depends upon the
gifts given by each of us. Please pledge
generously especially for those who have
not made their pledges.
Pray the Stations of the Cross! They
are an old traditional prayer of the Church, in
which we follow the footsteps of Christ to Calvary in meditation on His suffering and death,
and in sorrow for our sins.
Every FRIDAYS -7:00 pm - Spanish
(Transfiguration)
-7:00 pm—English
(St. Matthias)
If you need transportation to either parish for
this special devotion, please call either rectory.
God has given us two handsone to receive with and the
other to give with.
We are not cisterns made for
hoarding;
We are channels made for
sharing.
Billy Graham
ST. MATTHIAS NEWS
"THE WEAKNESS OF GOD IS STRONGER
THAN HUMAN STRENGTH."
Today's second reading advises us not to rely on our
own strength. Marriage can be so very difficult to
sustain in today's society. Come and tap into the
graces that are available to you on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekend dates
will be May 1–3, June 5– 7, September 11-13, November 6-8, or December 4-6. Please consult
www.wwmechicago-gary.org or call Kris and Jim
at 1-800-442-3554. For Spanish weekends, call
Oscar & Luz at 847-675-2119.
REST IN PEACE
Coleman Sullivan
Joseph Heber
Found
A pink child’s coin purse was found on the rectory
steps. Please call the rectory (773-506-2191) to
identify and claim it.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
24a
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
2:4-10;
2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30
Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt. 18:21-35
Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89;
Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21,
or Lk 2:41-51a
Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34
Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14
2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137; Eph
Jn 3:14-21
Alternate readings (Year A):
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23;
Eph 5:8-14;
Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
I, the LORD, am your God . . .
You shall not have other gods besides me.
Exodus 20:2a, 3
Yo soy el Señor, tu Dios . . .
No tendrás otros dioses fuera de mí.
— Éxodo 20:2a, 3
Pinewood Derby Car Race!!
Any & all Boys N' Girls ages 3-16
Come build & race against the Boy Scouts.
When: Thursday March 26 th, 6 PM to 9 PM Where: St Matthias School Gym $8.00 includes car kit, entrance
& meal ticket $5.00 includes spectator entrance & meal ticket Grand Prize $50.00 we are available with
tools to help cut your basic car shape on Thurs March 19th from 4-7 PM out side Erz Hall by rectory garage.
Drop off your reservation forms for kits or tickets in the school office pick up a flier/entry form at the back of
the church for more info: e-mail [email protected].
--------------------------------------------------------Clip here------------------------------------------------------ ---------Return reservation/kit order to St. Matthias School office Attn: Boy Scouts, 4910 N Claremont. Chicago, IL
60625 Before March 17th 2009.
Your CAR KIT & RULES AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP AT SCHOOL OFFICE March 19th Number of
kits & meal ticket _______________x $8.00=________ Number of meal ticket only ________________x
$5.00=________
Total ________ Name_____________________________ Ad
dress________________________ Phone____________________ pick up paid spectator tickets at Gym entrance
. . .Carta Del Padre Terry
A La Gente Maravillosa de San Matías y Transfiguración,
Esta semana leímos la historia del Evangelio de Juan
sobre La Mujer en el Aljibe. Durante la Cuaresma
siempre tenemos la opción de leer esta historia el
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma, El Hombre Que Nació Ciego el Cuarto Domingo, y el Levantamiento de
Lázaro el Quinto Domingo. El Sexto Domingo
siempre es Domingo de Ramos y ese día la lectura de
la Pasión nos ayuda a empezar la Semana Santa.
La Mujer en el Aljibe, o mejor dicho la Mujer Samaritana, como a veces se dice, nos da un buen ejemplo
del simbolismo profundo del Evangelio según San
Juan. Jesús usa la sed y hambre como experiencias
humanas que nos guían hacia la vida eterna. Los Samaritanos y los Judíos tenían conflictos antiguos que
los hizo romper los lazos que los unían. Claro que
Jesús ignora estas diferencias culturales y enfatiza el
don de la vida eterna para todos. Por favor escuchen
estas historias, y quédense con ellas aunque sean largas. Ábranse al simbolismo y al drama humano.
La semana pasada el Cardenal George nombro oficialmente a nuestro Padre John Sanaghan como
Administrador aquí en San Matías y Transfiguración porque el me ha nombrado a ser el tercer pastor
de la Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia en Inverness,
Illinois. El nombramiento del Padre John nos da la
oportunidad a que trabajemos con la Arquidiócesis y
comenzar la transición hacia un nuevo Pastor. Ambos nombramientos comienzan el 1ro de Julio. Cuando un Pastor no acaba su término como es el caso
conmigo, casi siempre un Administrador es nombrado para ayudar con la transición del nuevo Pastor. A
veces, pero no siempre, el Administrador se convierte en el nuevo Pastor. Si recuerdan, yo fui el Administrador aquí por 10 meses, cuando el Padre Mike
Alcantara no acabo su término. De mas importancia,
el nombramiento del Padre Sanaghan como Administrador nos da el tiempo necesario para considerar
nuestras necesidades y le da tiempo a la Arquidiócesis tiempo para evaluar los candidatos y las necesidades de las parroquias. Como siempre, recemos que
este proceso sea guiado por el Espíritu Santo y que la
sabiduría más profunda nos guíe a lo que mas nos
convenga.
Ahora es buen tiempo para prepararnos para nuestro
Festival Global anual que será el sábado, 16 de mayo. Nuestros estudiantes ya han empezado a trabajar
en los temas étnicos y los estudios culturales que los
ayuda a celebrar los diferentes países que van a representar. El Festival Global es un modo que aquí en
nuestra comunidad de dos parroquias expresamos
nuestra variedad, color, y diversidad. Cada Salón
toma un país diferente y se transforma en una expresión de la comida, baile, canciones, y recursos naturales de ese país. Si esta interesado en patrocinar a
un salón por $250 o si puede estar interesado en otras
formas de patrocinaje o en anuncios en el programa
por favor pónganse en contacto con Deb Bukovy o
con Sandria DeSapio en la Escuela de San Matías
Transfiguración al 773-784-0999.
El Festival Global también tiene una Misa multiétnica y este año tendremos muchas imágenes de la
Virgen Maria de todos los países que podamos conseguir. Por favor consideren prestar su imagen o estatua de la Virgen para exponer cerca de nuestro Altar de la Virgen en la Iglesia de San Matías.
Estoy orgulloso en reportar que nuestra respuesta a la
Apelación Anual hasta el momento esta muy fuerte.
Todavía tienen tiempo para comprometerse, simplemente tienen que llenar uno de los sobres de compromiso y ponerlo en la canasta de la colecta o mandarlo
a la rectoría. Recuerden que la Arquidiócesis doblara lo que recaudemos este año y no lo regresara para
bajar nuestra deuda. Muchas gracias a todos los que
se han comprometido. Su administración nos inspira.
Por favor mantengan a los siguientes adultos en sus
oraciones mientras acaban su preparación final para
la recepción completa a la Iglesia Católica. Nuestros
Candidatos del programa RICA y los Catecúmenos
del 2008-2009 son:
Peter Bartels
Kailena Logan
Christine Wehrmeister
Nina Norris
Nancy Harper
. . .a Letter from Father Terry
To the Great People of St. Matthias and Transfiguration
We read the lengthy story of the Woman at the Well
this weekend from John’s Gospel. During Lent we
always have the option to read this story on the Third
Sunday, the Man Born Blind on the Fourth Sunday
and the Raising of Lazarus on the Fifth Sunday. The
Sixth Sunday is always Palm Sunday and the reading
of the Passion that day helps us to begin Holy Week.
The Woman at the Well or as it is sometimes referred to; The Samaritan Woman gives us a great example of the deep symbolism of the Gospel according to John. Jesus uses thirst and hunger as human
experiences that lead us to eternal life. The Samaritans and the Jews had age old conflicts that led to
them literally having nothing to do with each other.
Jesus of course cuts through these cultural differences and emphasizes that the gift of eternal life is
for all. Please be attentive to these stories. Stay with
them even though they are long. Open yourself up to
the rich symbolism and human drama.
Last week Cardinal George officially appointed our
own Fr. John Sanaghan as the Administrator here
at St. Matthias and Transfiguration because he also
appointed me as the third pastor of Holy Family Parish in Inverness, Illinois. Fr. John’s appointment
gives us all an opportunity to work with the Archdiocese and the transition to a new pastor. Both of the
above appointments begin on July 1st. When a pastor
does not finish his term as is the case with me here,
an Administrator is almost always appointed to help
with the transition to a new pastor. Often, but not
always, the Administrator becomes the new pastor.
If you recall I was the Administrator here for 10
months after Fr. Mike Alcantara did not finish his
term. Most importantly, the appointment of Fr. Sanaghan as Administrator gives us the time needed to
consider our needs and the Archdiocese time to assess candidates and needs of the parishes. As always, let us all pray that this process is guided by the
Holy Spirit and that the deepest wisdom leads us to
what is best for us.
It is not too early to prepare for our annual Global
Fest which will be on Saturday, May 16 this year.
Our School children have already begun working on
the various ethnic themes and other cultural studies
that help them to celebrate the various countries that
they will represent. Global Fest is an annual way
that we in our two-parish community express our
variety, color and diversity, Each Classroom takes
on a different country and transforms their room into
an expression of that country’s food, dance, song and
natural resources. If you are interested in sponsoring
a classroom for $250 or if you may be interested in
other forms of sponsorship or program ads please
contact Deb Bukovy or Sandria DeSapio at St. Matthias Transfiguration School 773-784-0999.
Global Fest also features a multi ethnic Mass and this
year we will display as many images of Mary from
as many different countries as we possibly can.
Please consider sharing your image or statue of Mary
for display near our current Mary Altar in St. Matthias Church.43
I am happy to report that our response to the Annual
Appeal so far is very strong. You still have time to
make a pledge by simply filling out one of the pledge
envelopes and placing it in the collection basket or
returning it to the rectory. Remember the Archdiocese is doubling our collected amount this year and
returning it to us to reduce our debt. Many thanks to
all of you who have pledged. Your stewardship is
inspiring.
Please keep the following adults in your prayers as
they mark their final preparation for full reception
into the Catholic Church. Our 2008-2009 RCIA
Candidates and Catechumens:
Peter Bartels
Christine Wehrmeister
Kailena Logan Nina Norris Nancy Harper
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESES
BAPTISMS THIS WEEK
A Little St. Matthias & Transfiguration Family Heritage
At St. Matthias
1887
(102 years ago)
Catherine Kruchten
1934
(75 years ago)
Virginia Newman
Jacob Young
Marilyn Wallace
Ronald Rausch
Margaret Schuller
1959
(50 years ago)
Richard Bieniek
Donna Petrenko
Kathleen Lippert
At Transfiguration
1989
(20 years ago)
Maximillian Esparza
Aileen Gamboa
Jeanee Burns
Janine Abines
2000
(9 years ago)
Delma Juarez
Jasmine Juarez
Sophie Bolino
Evan Georgas
1934
(75 years Ago)
1989
(20 years ago)
Leo Joseph Gawron
Edwardus Jacobus
Jannes Malek
Justin Alec Sy
Candace Delara
Paolo Angelo B. Apuli
1959
(50 years ago)
2000
(9 years ago)
Michael Edward Kazanis
Michael Edwin Reilly
Morris Leo Stoops
John Anthony Rausch III
Mary Elizabeth Piasecki
Ryan Anthony G. Rubino
Justin Rose L. Conde
Amanda D. Vlamakis
Nancy Roa
Jessica Roa
Oscar Delgado
Exequel John Vilar
Analise Hernandez
Czarina Rozelle Bautista
Yannell Drew Berberino
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
If your parish is reading from Year B of the Lectionary today, and not Year A, as is normally done
when there are elect present for the scrutinies and preparing for Easter baptism, you hear about Jesus driving
the money-changers from the temple. If you wished to get as close as possible to this site today, you would in
fact be at a Muslim shrine, the Dome of the Rock, built on the ruins of Herod’s temple. Archeologists believe
that this striking, gold-domed crown of a shrine is set precisely where the Holy of Holies once was. Jews believe that the rock is the exact spot where Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac. It is not a mosque, as some
think, but a shrine, the oldest one in the Muslim world. For them, the rock is the place from which the Prophet
Mohammed ascended on a visit to heaven. The Crusaders mistook the shrine for the actual Temple of Solomon, and the infamous Knights Templar used it as their headquarters and model for their churches elsewhere.
The geometric perfection of the shrine is a mathematician’s dream. The inscriptions are not exactly hospitable
though, since they encourage Christians to “depart from error” and declare that “Jesus son of Mary was only a
messenger of God.” In ancient times, those who prayed here after walking around the rock were given a certificate entitling the bearer to admission to paradise. The ticket had to be buried with them.
GOD UPHOLDS ME
I take for my sureties: The power of God to guide me, the
might of God to uphold me, the wisdom of God to teach
me, the eye of God to watch over me, the ear of God to
hear me, the word of God to give me speech, the hand of
God to protect me, the way of God to go before me, the
shield of God to shelter me.
—St. Patrick
LENTEN SCHEDULE
Theme
We are family . . . . for God’s sake
Somos familia . . . . por el bien de dios
THIRD WEEK OF LENT
Wednesday March 18
Stations of the Cross—St. Matthias Transfiguration School Children—in St. Matthias Church
Thursday, March 19
Eucharistic Adoration 8:45—11:00 AM at Transfiguration
Third Friday of Lent—March 20
Stations of the Cross—7 pm St. Matthias (English); 7 pm Transfiguration (Spanish)
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St. Matthias Church
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SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN March 15, 2009
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