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
OCTOBER 16, 2016
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. Michael Pawlowicz
ext 311
IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Richard Cilano
PERMANENT DEACON
Gabriel Gamboa
Robert Malek
ext 315
Lindsey Parsons
Mick Ruddle
ext 314
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Michael Ruddle
ext 314
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE 630-469-5178
PASTORAL MUSICIAN
Robert Fulda
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Gina Pestrak
630-858-3112
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY
630-469-6300 ext 302
MASSES
Saturday Vigil - 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM (Español)
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.
What are you doing this weekend?
It’s a simple enough question: “What are you doing this weekend?” We probably say it or hear it every
week. But does it really sink in, the amazing thing that we Catholics get to do every weekend? We get
to meet the living Jesus—in the flesh. Sometimes we might think, “Oh, if only Christ appeared in
person. Then great crowds would gather around him again, just like in the old days.” Well, don’t forget
that great crowds crucified him in the old days. And yet here he is, in person, the same Jesus Christ in
your days. He cries out, “This is me. This is my Body, this is my Blood.” And he waits for crowds of
friends and family to gather around him here and now. He’s just counting on you to bring them.
It all starts with that simple question, so make sure you ask it. We should ask our friends and family, “What are you
doing this weekend?” Then we listen and let them share. Then we share our plans, too. This mutual exchange helps to
grow our friendship with those around us. So be simple and natural and share your plans: “I’m going to watch the Cubs
lose. And I’m going to 10am Mass at St. Matthew’s.” That’s just an example; you share your own plans. And while
that’s a good example; we can do better. “I going to watch the Cubs win. Then I’m going to meet Christ at Mass.” That’s
very different, isn’t it? Mass isn’t just another thing on our list for the weekend. It is our weekly meeting with Christ in
person. Just to say it that way—with Jesus in the middle—that changes us on the inside. You’ll notice it will have an
effect on those around you, too.
Sometimes they’ll answer back, “You can talk to God anywhere.” This sometimes feels like we’ve entered a debate, and
we might be worried that we’re not equipped to handle the fight. Well, there’s no need to fight: simply agree. “You’re
right. You can talk to God anywhere. Even here. Let’s talk to him now. Is there anything you want to pray for?” If they
answer, ‘no,’ then say, “Well, could you pray for me?” If they’re open to it, you might even pray the Our Father
together.
They’ll probably smile at your response. Your friendship will grow. And later on, or the next week, you’ll share your
plans again. Many times our plans are the same: watching sports, getting together for dinner. So it’s no surprise that our
weekend plans with Christ repeat themselves, too. When you pick up this habit, one day the Holy Spirit will nudge you
not only to share your plans, but to invite your friend to Mass, too. “I’m going to noon Mass at St. Matthew. Do you
want to come?” And probably much later, they’ll come along for the ride.
Everyone in the parish can easily set the goal of sharing their weekend plans with two people every week. This is
not something your pastor is asking you to do. Christ himself is counting on you to share your faith. The life of our
Catholic Christian faith in Glendale Heights depends on you fulfilling this mission, a mission given to you by Christ
himself. If we share our faith, it will grow; and so will our parish grow and our village grow. If we do not share our faith,
our own faith will weaken and possibly die here and even within you. I’m sure you’ve all read in the paper about closing
parishes in the city of Chicago. Parishes close when the faith does not grow. We have a wonderful, stable parish. Christ
is calling you to make St. Matthew vibrant! I am showing you a simple way: each week every parishioner should share
his or her weekend plans with two people; and those plans include the living Jesus. You simply need to be a good friend
and ask the question. Our Lord will do the rest. Let’s all pick up this habit of sharing our weekend plans and our faith.
It is Christ who calls out to you and me. He says, “Hey, what are we doing this weekend? When are you coming to see
me? Who are you bringing?”
Who knew Sunday Mass was so exciting? We only need the eyes of faith to see it.
Fr. Jerome
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time — October 16, 2016
I lift up my eyes toward the mountains; whence shall help come to me?
My help is from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. — Psalm 121:1-2
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, OCTOBER 17, 2016
7:00—† REMEDIOS LAGRAZON (Lilia Daez)
8:45—ELISA VILLANUEVA (Priscilla Sison)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016
8:45—COMMUNION SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016
8:45—COMMUNION SERVICE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016
8:45—COMMUNION SERVICE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016
8:45—COMMUNION SERVICE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
8:00—† ANTONIO & PLACIDA ALARCON VALERIANO
(Lilia Daez)
5:00—† PARISH FAMILY
6:30—JOSE & EMMA FAVELA (Emma Favela)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016
8:00—† FRANK KELLER, JR. (Greene Family)
10:00—† GREGORY PUZON (Puzon Family)
12:00—† TRUDY CONNELLY (Shirley Rein)
1:30—† PABLO EMILIO MUNOZ (Munoz Family)
6:00 PM—† JOHN YU (Wife Celia)
Schedule of Events
WEEK OF: OCTOBER 16, 2016
SUNDAY School Event Table — KC Tootsie Rolls
9:00 AM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
9:00 AM—Spanish Alpha
12:00-1:00 PM—Spanish Choir
3:00 PM—KC Spanish Round Table
6:00 PM—I.M.P.A.C.T. Youth Group
MONDAY
6:30 PM—Protecting God’s Children Workshop
7:00 PM—Bingo
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
TUESDAY
9:30 AM—Crafters
7:00 PM—Lector Meeting
7:00 PM—Legion of Mary Meeting
7:00 PM—School Parent & Student Confirmation Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM—Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00 PM—Cornerstone
7:00 PM—Children’s Faith Formation Classes
7:00 PM—Parent Organization Meeting
7:00 PM—KC Business Meeting
THURSDAY
7:30 AM—Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 AM—Small Faith Group
7:00 PM—R.C.I.A.
7:00 PM—Biblical Institute
7:00 PM—Divorce & Beyond
7:00 PM—Cantors
7:30 PM—Traditional Choir
FRIDAY
9:30 AM—Divine Mercy Group
11:30 AM—Priests’ Day of Recollection
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Planning Meeting
7:00 PM—Bingo
7:00 PM—Spanish Alpha Meeting
SATURDAY
9:00 AM—Children’s Faith Formation Classes
10:45 AM-1PM—Spanish Kids Ballet
World Mission Collection — KC Wreath/Citrus Orders
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
5:00 PM—Janice Folk, Sandy Chitkowski, John
Lachman, Bob Vargas
6:30 PM—
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016
8:00 AM—Barb Greene, Mary Cichantk, Wally Johnson,
Sarah Oliver
10:00 AM—David Gravel, Nina Fabian, Phyllis Morreale,
Alice Silva
12:00 PM—Dolly Villaflor, Eloisa Simbol, Vicki Villaflor,
Celia Yu
1:30 PM—
6:00 PM—Barbara McCarty
GREETERS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
5:00 PM—Coleen Schwartz
6:30 PM—
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016
8:00 AM—Larry Grogan, Lynette Hooper, 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, OCTOBER 22, 2016
5:00 PM—Bill Rigali, Cliff Launius
6:30 PM—Emma Favela, Jose Favela
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016
8:00 AM—Dennis Salonga, Ike Cruz
10:00 AM—Christine
DeStefano
Sylvia
Quines,
Geraldine Taylor
12:00 PM—Therese Rosen, Florencio Villegas
1:30 PM—Mateo Garcia, Monica Garcia, Maricruz
Moreno
6:00 PM—Mary Ann Schlacks, Linda Warner
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
5:00 PM—Alex Beabes, Michael Cornejo, Matt Epstein
6:30 PM—Isabella Escobar, Angy Lopez
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016
8:00 AM—Jenna Tumlos, Morayo Olapido, Mischa Nielsen
10:00 AM—Tyler Villa, Alina Williams, Dominic Renzulli
12:00 PM—Francis Sullivan, Justine Bugante, David Reyes
1:30 PM—Josue Sarabia, Diego Garcia, Isabelle Escobar
6:00 PM—Brayden Tejeda, Julia & Natalia Hamberg
BINGO
Monday, OCT 17: Le, M/M Marks, Nza, Sadowski, Tran,
Pangcobila
Friday, OCT 21: Maletsky, Rodriguez, M/M Simon,
Speidel, Vila, Marquez
Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday
and Friday night.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday:
2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;
Lk 10:1-9
Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19;
Lk 12:49-53
Friday:
Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59
Saturday:
Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday:
Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23;
2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14
Bernie Dooley, Lisa Miller
FOOD PRODUCTS
Beef Jerky
Granola Bars
Raman noodle soups
Slim Jim
Snacks
Jelly, Peanut butter Soups (Micro or
Microwave Meals flip top cans)
Microwave Popcorn Sunflower Seeds
Nuts
Trail Mix
Oatmeal (instant) Tuna Fish (Lunch
Powder Drinks
to go)
Canned fruit (flip top) Gum, Hard Candy
Canned pasta (flip top) Tootsie Rolls
Chocolate
Coffee, Tea
Hot Chocolate
Cookies, Crackers
Crystal Light
Dried Fruit
TOILETRIES
Congratulations to the following families whose children
were recently baptized:
KHLOE LYANNE ALCANTARA daughter of Ramon
Apolonia (Villanueva)
ALTHEA CANDICE BALADAD daughter of Jazerille
Shiarralyn Blances
AUSTIN JAIDEN BALADAD son of Jazerille
Shiarralyn Blances
JAMES THADDEUS FIELDER son of Terry
Stephanie (Wolgat)
MASSIMO VINCENZO PAVONE son of Joseph
Stephania (Martinez)
CARE PACKAGES FOR THE MILITARY
Boxes will be in the narthex in November to collect items to
be distributed to troops serving in the Middle East. The list of
most requested items are:
Aloe Vera Lotion
Baby Powder
Blistex (tube)
Body Wash
Dental Floss
Deodorant (non
aerosol)
Disposable Razors
Eye Drops
Facial Wipes
Foot Powder
Gel Shaving Cream
Immodium
Kleenex (small pks)
Lip Balm
Mouthwash
Q-tips
Shampoo
Shower Gel
Soap
Sun Block
Tooth Brushes
Toothpaste
Tylenol
and
and
and
and
and
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 October 9, 2016
III
Matthew Smart & Kelsey Nupnau
Collection Needed
to cover expenses
Total Collection
$ 15,000.00
$ 16,215.21
___________
$
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.
------------------------------------------Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2017
Weekly Collection
Needed to Date
BEQUESTS
Please remember the good works of our parish in your will.
Contact Fr. Jerome on how you can accomplish this.
1,215.21
Total Collection to Date
Difference
$ 225,000.00
$ 211,886.49
——————
- $ 13,113.51
ST. MATTHEW
CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN
August
Previous Month Account Balance: $ 56,217
New Collections:
$ 5,584
Total Amount Collected:
$ 61,801
Sept.
$ 39,229
$ 5,033
$ 44,262
Expenditures, Current Month:
Completed:
Church Parking Lot
School
Parish Center:
Water Main Break
Roof Replacement
-
$ 9,225
-
$ 2,610
$ 19,962
$ 24,638
Total Expenditures:
$ 22,572
$ 33,863
Current Account Balance:
$ 39,229
$ 10,399
(Total cost $44,600)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING
GENEROSITY TO OUR CAMPAIGN.
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE THESE
REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS POSSIBLE.
My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“Mercy Changes the World!”
On World Mission Sunday, October 23, Pope Francis invites
each of us to be part of that change for our world of great need,
calls us to announce the mercy of God, “the beating heart of
the Gospel” (Misericordiae Vultus, 12).
On this 90th World Mission Sunday, our diocesan family joins
our brothers and sisters around the world who will gather at the
Lord’s Table to celebrate, with great joy, our common vocation
as missionaries. Our prayers and financial help, through the
Society for the Propagation of the Faith, support the work of
the Mission Church, its witness to Christ and service to the
poor.
“Let us not close our hearts within our own particular
concerns, but let us open them to all of humanity.”
Message for World Mission Sunday, 2016
I echo these words of our Holy Father, asking you to open your
hearts as you connect on World Mission Sunday with every
corner of the globe… with the Americas, where catechists
travel to remote areas to bring the Good News of God’s great
love to families; with Europe, where new churches are built to
welcome faith communities, renewed after years of
persecution; with Asia, where six million children receive an
education from Religious Sisters in some 16,000 Church-run
elementary schools; with the Pacific Islands, where 1,000
young men are preparing for the priesthood, to bring the Lord’s
healing hope and peace to those in need; with Africa, where
those who are sick are provided with loving care at 6,400
Catholic hospitals and small clinics.
And don’t forget the corners of the globe where the Diocese of
Joliet serves. Your support helps us to continue our missionary
work in the Philippines, in Bolivia, in Africa and in the Navajo
nation. Each year hundreds of adults and young people donate
two weeks of their time and talent to connect with other people
in diverse cultures and live their vocation as missionary
disciples.
Grateful always for your generosity of spirit and heart, and
confident of your missionary commitment to share the joy of
the Gospel and help the poor, I pray for blessings for you and
your families!
Faithfully yours in the Lord,
Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon
Bishop of Joliet
~~SPECIAL NOTICE FOR ALL ALUMNI~~
The 35 Championship banners that hung in the
school gym are available for auction!
Do you remember signing your teams' banner?
Go to our auction website
(www.biddingforgood.com/stmatthewschoolgh)
to view the banners and all other items available
for auction or better yet -- come to the big event
on November 19th! We'd love to see you!!
If you have any questions please feel free to send
an email to: [email protected]
or call our Development Committee Chairman
Ted Kochowicz at 630-248-5401.
ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE PREPARATORY
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 23, 2016 — Program Begins at 11 am
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 — Program Begins at 6 pm
2130 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
www.sfhscollegeprep.org 630-668-5800
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COMMUNION SERVICE
Saint Matthew Council #9893
Next Business Meeting October 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
Social October 26, 2016. A Priest appreciation dinner will be
held in lieu of a regular social meeting, it will be held at Ki’s
restaurant at 6:30 pm @ 705 E. North Ave. Glendale Heights,
Illinois 60139 (Phone # 630-469-4757)
October 18, 19, 20 and 21
There will be no morning Masses at 7 AM and
8:45 AM on October 18, 19, 20 and 21 due to
the priests attendance at a Priests’ Convocation.
There will be a Communion Service each morning at
8:45 AM.
On Tuesday, October 18 Confessions will not be heard.
Christmas wreaths will be coming up for sale, and so will
citrus (Oranges and Grapefruits).
October is Knight Recruiting Month. We will be bartending for
the GOA dinner on Oct. 29, 2016. Set up will be at 3:30 PM in
Hurley Hall.
SCHOOL LOAN - TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE
Cost:
Diocesan loan:
Monthly payment:
Loan balance:
Looking to have a Pancake breakfast February 12, 2017. Look
for INFO on this upcoming event!
Still looking for Knights to fill our ranks. For INFO CALL OR
TALK TO: GK JOE WILLIAMS AT 630-790-9345 OR PGK
ART KOPACEEK AT 630-930-9516.
Honor Guard for Corporate Mass on October 30 at 10:00 AM
Mass. Brunch at Ki’s restaurant following Mass.
$ 58,600.00
$ 22,600.00
$ 1,900.00
$
313.31
In preparation for All Souls Day the faith formation group of
St. Matthew invites you to see a documentary on:
Purgatory
The Forgotten Church
MAY GOD BLESS
Uncovering the Mystery, Meaning and Hope
A John B Clote Film
When: TWO SHOWS-Oct. 25th at 7:00 PM
and again on Oct. 27th at 11:00 AM
Purging Fire of Love
Where: In the Parish Center
Discussion after the movie
Cost:
Free
Contributions are welcome
Please call Mary to register at 630-221-1403
St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
Blood Drive Update — 23 pints were donated 69 lives may be saved. Thank you.
Military Collection — As we do each November, we will
be collecting items for our military serving around the
world. Please watch the bulletin for a suggestion list. Those
of you with family in the military would know their needs
best.
CCW Holiday Raffle — The only two fund raisers CCW
holds each year are the Holiday Raffle and the Spring
Fashion Show and Raffle.
The raffle will be November 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27.
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The money raised helps the
CCW continue their corporal works of mercy.
Thought for the Week — A day can start out ordinary and
end up being in the top ten. — James Howe
DEPENDIENDO DE DIOS
Nueva Misa en Espanol
cada Sabado
a las 6:30 PM
“Llegar con la ayudita de nuestros amigos” no es una
idea que comenzara con los Beatles. Ciertamente la idea
de “Llegar con la ayudita de Dios” se remonta por lo
menos a la época de la primera lectura de hoy, tomada
del Éxodo. Cómo obtenemos esa ayuda, sin embargo, es
la clave de las lecturas de este fin de semana.
Sin importar lo incapaz que se sentía para las tareas
que Dios le había encomendado, Moisés perseveró –
aunque con ayuda de las personas que lo rodeaban. Los
israelitas dependieron especialmente de Dios para su
libertad. La mujer del Evangelio, desesperada y
desvalida, no tenía de quién depender, pero aun así no se
rindió. No tenía con qué sobornar al inescrupuloso juez,
pero lo molestó hasta el cansancio, por lo que finalmente
éste cedió a sus demandas.
A veces necesitamos acudir a otros para que nos
ayuden en momentos difíciles; pero si siempre acudimos
a Dios, no quedaremos defraudados; el Salmo asegura
que nuestra ayuda proviene del Señor.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
FELICES
Felices los que no se duelen por lo que no tienen, sino
que dan gracias por lo que sí tienen.
—Anónimo
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
16 de octubre de 2016
Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Aunque Jesús contó la parábola de hoy hace más de dos mil años pareciera que la naturaleza
humana no ha cambiado: reconocemos a personajes de la parábola instantáneamente. El juez
injusto representa la corrupción que tienen los sistemas que administran la justicia a lo largo de la historia; la viuda
desesperada representa a la suplicante sociedad impotente y marginada, a quien el Papa Francisco llama “las periferias”,
por aquellos que ejercen el poder pero les falta misericordia que pueda transformar con compasión a la sociedad. Para
hacer frente a esta realidad Jesús nos invita a “orar siempre, sin desfallecer” (Lucas 18:1). La oración abre nuestros ojos
para ver a otros desde la perspectiva de Jesús y, nos guía a trabajar por la justicia yendo a la ayuda de los demás, con lo
que el Papa Francisco enaltece entusiasmadamente como una norma muy alta, la misericordia. Por lo tanto, cuando
Jesús pregunta “Dios, ¿no hará justicia a sus elegidos que claman ante él día y noche?; ¿o les dará largas? (18:7).
Respondemos haciendo nuestro el trabajo liberador de Dios que hace por los demás. “Cuando venga el Hijo del hombre,
¿encontrará esta fe en la tierra? (18:8). ¡Responderemos sí, y además misericordia!
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.