St. Matthew Parish - St. Matthew Church

St. Matthew Parish - St. Matthew Church

St. Matthew Parish
1555 Glen Ellyn Road
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
RECTORY & PARISH CENTER 630-469-6300
Fax Number
630-469-6302
Parish Website: www.stmatthewchurch.org
School Website: www.stmatthewschool.org
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
JUNE 19, 2016
Uncle Fred had a barbershop in Harvey, and in that barbershop there was a gumball
machine. One day two boys came in, not for haircuts, but for gumballs. Who doesn’t
love the bright colors and the sweet taste of a good gumball? Plus, all that chewing and
bubble-popping can keep you occupied for hours. Now, if you were sitting right next to
those boys, you could see that they didn’t even put any money into the machine; they
just turned the crank. Then they cried out to Uncle Fred, “Hey, we didn’t get our
gumballs!” Well, if you really want a gumball, you’re not afraid to steal it. And if
you’re going to steal it, you may as well lie, too. “Is that right?” said Uncle Fred. He
reached over to the counter where he had some spare change waiting—apparently this
was not the first time the machine had ‘malfunctioned.’ He handed over the change, the boys got their
gumballs, and they left the shop with big smiles on their faces because they had fooled Uncle Fred.
I don’t think they fooled him at all. Uncle Fred knew the secret of God the Father’s love. He was a man
who knew that throughout life we try to fool God the Father, and yet he still keeps loving us. God the
Father still showers us with his graces and with his gifts and his love even though we don’t deserve it.
And if God the Father loves us that way, well, we should love one another in the same way—even
though we don’t deserve it. If God has blessed you, how can you keep a few gumballs from your
brothers?
Jesus said to his disciples: “I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the
good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust. … So be perfect, just as your heavenly
Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:43-48)
On this Father’s Day, we have to recognize that all human fathers come from little boys—but they also
come from their heavenly Father. At times they show us clearly how far we are from that great and allpowerful and pure love that comes from heaven; we all have our sins. At other times, our fathers can give
us a glimpse of that glory of God the Father that fills heaven and earth. So let’s pray for our fathers today,
a prayer for mercy and a prayer of thanks. May God bless our fathers, living and deceased, and may he
bless them now and always.
I’m sure when those boys grew up, they realized they hadn’t fooled Uncle Fred. I’m sure it dawned on
them how kind he was to them. I hope it moved them to be sorry for the foolish sins of their youth, even
though it was simply a few gumballs. As those boys grew up, I hope the kindness of Uncle Fred moved
them to be kind to others.
We sure don’t deserve it, but each day we live under the kindness and love of our heavenly Father. Let’s
receive it deeply and share it generously with those around us.
Happy Father’s Day!
Fr. Jerome
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time — June 19, 2016
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person,
there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. — Galatians 3:28
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, JUNE 20, 2016
7:00—† EDWARD KUCIA (Family)
8:45—DADOR, SOUZA & DRAKE FAMILY (Vicky Souza)
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016
7:00—JERRI ANN KUCIA (Family)
8:45—† DEBORAH GILBERT (Lackaff Family)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016
7:00—† CECELIA LAKE (DiPirro Family)
8:45—† WELLINGTON N. BUSUEGO (Busuego Family)
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016
7:00—† TJ MERCADO (Matty Ong & Family)
8:45—† NICOLAS SR & LEONA COMPRA (Compra Family)
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016
7:00—† KENT (Matty Ong & Family)
8:45—† JOSE SISON JR (Sison Family)
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016
8:00—† EDWARD BIEVRE
5:00—† DELLA & ANNE ARMATO (Starinsky Family)
SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016
8:00—FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
10:00—† DOMINADOR AQUINO (Sison Family)
12:00—† VINCENZA BRANDONISIO (Brandonisio Family)
1:30—† FORTUNATO SANDOVAL (Carmen Sandoval)
6:00—DANIEL LAZCANO (Barbara Lazcano)
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016
5:00 PM—Janice Folk, Catherine Heneghan, John
Lachman, Donna Parsons, Brad Stanfield
SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016
8:00 AM—Barb Greene, Mary Cichantk, Wally Johnson,
Edwin Islan, Annabelle Tumlos
10:00 AM—David Gravel, Nina Fabian, Phyllis Morreale,
Mel Sebayan, Alice Silva
12:00 PM—Dolly Villaflor, Mary Ann Schlacks, Eloisa
Simbol, Vicky Villaflor, Celia Yu
1:30 PM—Salvadora Calvillo, Veronica Cervantez,
Maria Torres, Miguel Torres
6:00 PM—Barbara McCarty
GREETERS
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016
5:00 PM—Coleen Schwartz
SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016
8:00 AM—Larry Grogan, Clarita Nelson, Bill & Joanne
Schaper, Jane Swiertz
10:00 AM—Anthony Czernek, Steven Czernek, Carolyn
Lorenz, Alex Markiso
12:00 PM—Rob Crylen, Jaimee Marzan, Mary Ann
Schlacks, Linda Warner
1:30 PM—Gustavo Garcia, Triny & Maria Sosa
6:00 PM—
LECTORS
Schedule of Events
WEEK OF: JUNE 19, 2016
SUNDAY
Father’s Day
Diocesan Priest’s Care and Support Collection
Reception for Fr. Franklin
CCW Father’s Day Pens
9:00 AM—Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group
12:00-1:00 PM—Spanish Choir
3:00 PM—KC Spanish Round Table
MONDAY
7:00 PM—Bingo
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
TUESDAY
9:30 AM—Crafters
6:00-8:00 PM—Spanish Kids Ballet
7:00 PM—Legion of Mary Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM—Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00 PM—Cornerstone
7:00 PM—KC Open Meeting
7THURSDAY
7:30 AM—Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 AM—Small Faith Group
6:00-8:00 PM PM—Spanish Kids Ballet
FRIDAY
9:30 AM—Divine Mercy Group
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Planning Meeting
7:00 PM—Bingo
SATURDAY
10:45 AM-1:00 PM—Spanish Kids Ballet
12:00 PM—Spanish Baptisms
6:00 PM—Spanish Marriage Encounter
Peters Pence Collection
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016
5:00 PM—John McGeever, Lindsey Parsons
SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016
8:00 AM—Ike Cruz, Maria Jacinto
10:00 AM—Geraldine Taylor, Christine DeStefano,
Sylvia Quines
12:00 PM—Therese Rosen, Florencio Villegas
1:30 PM—Jose Diaz, Laura Vargas, Irma Ramos
6:00 PM—Christine Kare, Henry Kare
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016
5:00 PM—Alex Beabes, Gian DeGuzman, David Reyes
SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016
8:00 AM—Thea & Jonathan & Matthew Martirez
10:00 AM— Isaiah Chairez, Michael Cornejo, Izabel Garcia
12:00 PM—Justine Bugante, Lauren Carda, Mallory Sulda
1:30 PM—Josue Sarabia, Daniela Moreno, Diego Garcia
6:00 PM—Julia & Natalia Hamberg
BINGO
Monday, JUNE 20: Hulak, M/M Melendez, M/M Newing,
Tanchik
Friday, JUNE 24: M/M Alabogu, M/M Gomez, Hulak,
Jose
Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday
and Friday night.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13;
Mt 7:1-5
Tuesday:
2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36;
Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40;
Mt 7:15-20
Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 7:21-29
Friday:
Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17;
1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17
Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15;
Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80
Saturday:
Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21;
Mt 8:15-17
Sunday:
1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11;
Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62
Friday July 1, 2016
Doors Open 5:00 PM
Raffle Begins 7:00 PM
$50 RESERVES YOUR SEAT LOCATION
Marge Steinkuller, Jennifer Marconi,
Rosa Cuautle, Jackie Signo
Rest In Peace
Paul Termunde
Congratulations to the following families whose children
were recently baptized:
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SANDWICH & CHIPS INCLUDED
NO COMPUTERS!
RAFFLE AND PULL TAB GAMES
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO PLAY
OVER $5500 IN PRIZES
CASH ONLY! NO CHECKS!
200 SEATS AVAILABLE
DOOR PRIZES
IN THE EVENT LESS THAN 110 SEATS ARE
SOLD PRIZES MAY BE ADJUSTED
Tickets may be purchased at Monday and Friday night
Bingo
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.
SOPHIA ROSE CASAS daughter of Edgar and Janet
(Roman)
NORA JOSEPHINE LOONAM daughter of Matthew and
Kristin (Ralston)
BENNETT RICHARD OLIVERIO son of Richard and
Elizabeth (Ketcham)
MYA MARIE TYBOR daughter of Vincent and Maria
(Velazquez)
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 June 12, 2016
Collection Needed
to cover expenses
Total Collection
$ 14,500.00
$ 16,634.11
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$
2,134.11
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Tommy Giganti & Megan Greeley
BEQUESTS
Please remember the good works of our parish in your will.
Contact Fr. Jerome on how you can accomplish this.
Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2016
Weekly Collection
Needed to Date
$ 710,500.00
Total Collection to Date
$ 712,203.11
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$
1,703.11
Difference
Thank you and Farewell
Fr. Franklin Duran
Fr. Franklin is leaving us for a
new assignment as pastor of
St. Alexis in Bensenville.
You will be missed.
God Bless you Fr. Franklin.
Join us after Mass today for a reception in the narthex
to thank him for his ministry and to wish him well.
ST. MATTHEW
CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN
April
Previous Month Account Balance: $ 42,137
New Collections:
$ 6,379
Total Amount Collected:
$ 48,516
Expenditures, Current Month:
Completed:
Church-Full payment for Organ
School-Boiler Replacement
Weil McClain boiler
In-Progress:
Collection on Behalf of Pope Francis
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Peter’s Pence Collection
(taking place June 25-26, 2016) is an opportunity to become a
witness of charity to those who suffer most. Pope Francis has
encouraged us to “open our eyes and see the misery of the
world, the wounds of our brothers and sisters who are denied
their dignity, and let us recognize that we are compelled to
heed their cry for help!” (Misericordiae Vultus, [MV] no. 15).
Through the Peter’s Pence Collection, we stand in solidarity
with Catholics all over the world to support the charitable
works of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Contributions to this
collection support him as he reaches out to those suffering the
effects of war and violence, natural disasters, and religious
persecution.
Pope Francis has told us that “mercy is the force that
reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look
to the future with hope” (MV, no. 10). Please prayerfully
consider participating in this collection and becoming a witness
of charity, a force of mercy that reaches out to those around the
world.
May
$ 35,641
$ 5,994
$ 41,635
$12,500
Parish Landscaping:
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Loan Payment—Parking Lot: $
375
Total Expenses
$ 12,875
Current Account Balance:
$ 35,641
$ 41,635
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING
GENEROSITY TO OUR CAMPAIGN.
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE THESE
REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS POSSIBLE.
SCHOOL LOAN - TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE
Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon
Bishop of Joliet
Cost:
Diocesan loan:
Monthly payment:
Loan balance:
$ 58,600.00
$ 22,600.00
$ 1,900.00
$ 7,842.18
WE ARE BLESSED WITH A NEW ORGAN!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO OUR NEW ORGAN THROUGH THE
CONTINUING THE MISSION (CTM) MONTHLY APPEAL.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A MEMORIAL OFFERING? YOUR GIFT WOULD:
• SUPPORT A SPEAKER UPGRADE FOR THE ORGAN
• HELP US SUPPORT OTHER PROJECTS WITH
CTM FUNDS
DONORS WILL HAVE THEIR NAMES DISPLAYED ON A COMMEMORATIVE
PLAQUE ON THE ORGAN.
NAME & CONTACT INFORMATION:
PLAQUE MEMORIAL NAMES (PLEASE NOTE LIVING OR DECEASED):
ST. MATTHEW
CATHOLIC CHURCH
GIFT________________________________________
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Saint Matthew Council #9893
Not only is it more blessed to give than receive—
most often it is also tax deductible.
Being a good leader is not accomplished by force.
It can be achieved by truth and understanding.
K of C new Officers installation dinner June 26, 5:00 PM
at Bloomingdale Golf Club, $17.95 per person.
Very good meal.
HONOR GUARD REMINDERS
Fr. Franklin’s last Mass at Saint Matthew June 19th
Fr. Michael Pawlowicz (new priest) June 25th
First Degree Meeting June 22, arrival 6:45 PM Start 7:00 PM
Meeting at Parish Center
It has been an honor to serve as the Grand Knight this
past year, my thank you to Brother Knights.
MAY GOD BLESS
BILL BURGER
FATHERHOOD
A father carries pictures where his money
used to be.
—Anonymous
Children’s Faith Formation Classes
ENROLL NOW and SAVE!
Completed Enrollments between
May 16, 2016 and July 1, 2016
will receive a $50.00 discount!
Enrollment Requirements:
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Completed application packet (application packet may be
picked up and taken home for completion)
Copies of the child's sacramental certificates (Baptism &
First Communion if applicable)
Custodial proof if required (only parents or legal guardians
may enroll a child)
Fee Payment - Must be paid at the time of enrollment.
The fees are as follows:
♦ One child - $175
♦ Three children - $325
♦ Two Children - $250 ♦ Four or more children - $400
Confirmation fee of $60 will be due at time of enrollment.
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Stewardship (either a commitment agreement is made at the
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Family must be registered with the parish
time of enrollment or the Stewardship fee must be paid)
The Early Enrollment discount is only applicable to
completed enrollments.
Enrollment Deadline is September 2, 2016
Tuition assistance may be available.
St. Matthew Faith Formation Office 630-469-5178
The Holy Family Candles this week are lit in
memory of Kelly Mulkerin and Anne O’Neill,
being remembered by the Mulkerin Family.
“...today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Luke 23:43
News from
St. Matthew Parish School Offers $1,500 Off of
Tuition to Transfer Students
St. Matthew Parish School is pleased to offer a Tuition
Transfer Grant to any family who transfers their children
into grades Kindergarten through 7 from any private*,
public, charter or home school. This two-year grant,
$1,000 in one year and $500 in year two, will be applied
to offset the current school tuition.
St. Matthew Parish School is proud to provide many
stimulating academic experiences for our students. We
have created a blended curriculum at each grade level
which is balanced through projects, classroom work and
various forms of assessment. Students are also offered
extracurricular learning opportunities such as Art, Band,
Choir, Chess Club, Math Club, Drama Club and Athletics
to access multiple intelligences and to thrive in a nontraditional academic course.
For more information and a tour, please call our Principal,
Mrs. Gina Pestrak at 630-858-3112.
ST. MATTHEW PARISH SCHOOL
~FAITH ~ EDUCATION ~ COMMUNITY~
*Students transferring from another Catholic school within the
Diocese of Joliet, Archdiocese of Chicago or Diocese of
Rockford are not eligible.
St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
Tuesday Morning Crafters — 9:30 AM each
Tuesday in the Tasker Center. Out by 11 AM.
CCW Spring Fashion Show 2017 —
April 2, 2017 — Medinah
Happy Father’s Day.
May our Lord and St. Joseph Bless You.
Pens for Father’s Day — Proceeds will help those going
to “World Youth Day” in Poland later this summer.
Thought for the week — Tell your family, friends and
neighbors—St. Matthew is never on vacation. 17 Masses
each week. Everyone is welcome.
Clases de Formación de Fe de los niños
¡ Inscríbase Ahora y Ahorre!
Inscripción completa entre
16 de Mayo de 2016 y 01 de Julio de 2016
recibirán un descuento de $50.00.
Requisitos para Inscribir:
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Paquete de aplicaciones completos (Puede recoger un
paquete de aplicaciones y cumplirlos en su casa)
Copias de los certificados de los sacramentos de los niños
(De bautizo y primera comunión si es necesario)
Prueba de costodia, si necesita (solamente los padres o
tutores legales pueden inscriber un niño)
Pago de matrícula – Tiene que ser pagado al momento de
inscripción. Las tarifas son las siguientes:
♦ Un niño - $175
♦ Dos niños - $250
♦ Tres niños - $325
♦ Cuatro o más hijos - $400
Cuota de Confirmación de $60 dólares será
debido al tiempo de inscripción.
Compromiso de Mayordomía (puede ser un compromiso
al momento de inscripción o puede pagar la cuota de
Mayordomía)
Familia debe estar registrado con la parroquia
La descuenta de inscripción temprana solamente se cuenta a
las inscripciones completas.
Horas de Operación de la Oficina de Formación de Fe:
Durante el tiempo de Inscripción Temprana
Lunes a Viernes: 8:30-4:30pm
(cerrado de 12-1pm para almuerzo)
El ultimo día de inscripción es 02 de Septiembre, de 2016
* Asistencia de Matrícula está disponible.
Oficina de Formación de Fe de San Mateo
630-469-5178
Incluso estudiantes que regresan debe inscribirse!
PATERNIDAD
Un padre lleva fotos allí donde solía llevar su dinero.
—Anónimo
Despensa de Comida móvil de Caridades
Católicas estára viniendo a su comunidad!
La Despensa de Comida móvil de Caridades Católicas
distribuira alimentos en los estacionamientos de la iglesia sobre
las fechas y lugares que se enumeran a continuación (con sol o
lluvia).
Caridades Católicas y el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de
Illinois se han asociado para ofrecer alimentos nutritivos (carne,
producir y artículos no perecederos) a las personas necesitadas
Pedimos que los participantes traigan bolsas, cestos de ropa,
cajas, carros de la compra, o vagones para el transporte de su
comida y otros productos. Un(a) representante de Caridades
Católicas estará disponible el día de la entrega para ofrecer más
información sobre otras cosas con las que la agencia puede
ayudarle.
No es necesario que usted sea católico para participar. Nosotros
ayudamos a personas de cualquier religión. Para obtener más
información acerca de Caridades Católicas, por favor visite
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.
La distribución de alimentos comienza a las 10:00 am y
continuará hasta las 12 horas o cada vez que la comida se ha
ido, lo que ocurra primero.
Miércoles, 29 de junio 2016
Iglesia de San Juan Apóstol, 330 N. Westmore Ave,
Villa Park