St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139

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1 St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road Glendale Heights, Illinois RECTORY & PARISH CENTER Fax Number Office Hours: M - Th 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Friday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM M - F 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Sat 9 AM - 1 PM Parish Website: School Website: PASTOR Rev. Mark Jendrysik ext 312 PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Michal Twaruzek ext 311 IN RESIDENCE Rev. Richard Cilano Rev. Raj Kocherla PERMANENT DEACONS Gabriel Gamboa Robert Malek ext 307 Lindsey Parsons Mick Ruddle ext 314 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 7:00 AM and 8:45 AM Mass SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday - 7:30 AM, Saturday - 8:30 AM, 3:30 PM (or contact one of the priests) DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Michael Ruddle ext 314 DIRECTOR OF HISPANIC FAITH FORMATION Evelyn Garfias ext 315 FAITH FORMATION OFFICE DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC Christian O Kelley SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Gina Pestrak ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY ext 302

2 Footnotes from Fr. Mark This past week our Bishop, Bishop R. Daniel Conlon issued a pastoral letter to the Diocese of Joliet, which is titled Go He Said. It is a document which talks of the Catholic Church of the Diocese of Joliet in the 21st century. While we as priests are getting our first read of it, the challenges that are laid out by the Bishop are issues which are relevant to all the parishes of the Diocese, and ones that are most especially challenging to our community of St. Matthew. He states for example that roughly 20% of registered Catholics are attending Mass on a regular basis on the weekends. This continues to be an issue and one that needs to continue to be looked at here in the diocese and here at St. Matthew. A question that I constantly ask the staff here in the parish is What we are giving the parishioners that makes them want to be here? Why should they come here? These are questions which we will continue to look at and explore as a parish over the next few weeks, months and years. As we are all aware, the makeup of our parish is somewhat different than that of our neighboring parishes. We are a true diversity of culture and language. On any given weekend you can find people from most of the countries of Europe here, along with a very strong Filipino representation. There is a growing population of people from India and we also have the large contingent of Spanish Speaking. Within our parish boundaries as well, you can find two parishes which would have its members be in St. Matthew Parish if their churches were not there. They are Queenship of Mary which serves the Vietnamese community, who were first formed here in our parish buildings and in our community back in 1986, as well as Divine Mercy Catholic Church which serves the needs of the Polish speaking community. We truly are a true representation of what it means to be a parish and to GO and make disciples. Yet we cannot have a church that is here only to sustain itself and its members only. A Church and the other church buildings are needed to help make sure that the parish can have a place to pray and to gather. The parish needs to have those buildings be in proper order and maintained so as to be most efficient in their use and in their cost efficiency. The buildings help to educate and to allow the community to gather. Here at St. Matthew we have our buildings, and our buildings are in need of some repairs. I will be talking to you in the next couple of weeks in regard to what is needing to be done, to make our campus an energy efficient, beautiful, prayerful campus where we can gather as a community of believers in Jesus Christ. Also there can be a time and a place where we go outside of our buildings and our campus to continue to bring the message of Jesus Christ and we spread our Catholic Faith. We as a parish need to see how we can make that happen as well. Jesus told the Eleven, Go therefore and baptize the nations, In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We as parish will listen to the call of Jesus Christ and of our Bishop, and we will Go and make a difference in the world. Hopefully you have noticed that there are a few changes in the church over the past few weeks. You have noticed there are new candle racks as well as new candles and different sized candles as well. They are there to be lit, so please let us remember as you offer your intentions and light that candle, all of us in the parish will see that lit flame and be praying for your intention along with their own intention as well. In the niche where the chapel used to be, you will find the new image of Divine Mercy. Fr. Michal was so kind to help us get this image for the parish at a very reasonable cost. You can also pray there for all your intentions. Very soon we will be adding a book of intentions by Divine Mercy. The book in the narthex is a book where people place their intentions for their ill or deceased loved ones, the one by Divine Mercy will be for personal intentions. So please be looking for that book in the near future. Finally, the cross has been centered in the church. And we are not done yet. Over the next couple of weeks there will be some new fabric hung along with a new image of St. Matthew to be placed in the church. Thank you for your patience with us as we continue to add to our Worship space. As we celebrate Veterans Day this week, let us remember all those Men and Women who have faithfully served our country and have given their lives in service so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have today. Also thanks for those Veterans who have gone to their eternal rest who did not die in service, we thank them as well, along with those who presently are serving us in the Armed Forces. As a grateful people we Thank You so that we can gather here at St. Matthew Catholic Church and enjoy our freedom of Religion and practice our Catholic Faith. Have a Good Week. Fr. Mark

3 Date/ Time Nov 17 5:00 PM Nov 17 6:30 PM Spanish 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Lectors Emile Urbina Samantha Landry Jose Antonio Ethel Favela Maria Jacinto Dennis Salonga Ellie Puzon Tano Puzon Extraordinary Ministers John Liss Janice Folk Catherine Heneghan John Lachman Barb Schuirmann Sue Bieniek Mary Cichantk Alice Cruz Gigi DiPirro Flo Dangelo Louisa D Souza Phyllis Frias Linda Launius Linda Liss Matty Ong Bob Vargas Ike Cruz Gail Dolan Nancy Greeley Sarah Oliver Estelita Querubin Napoleon Ramiro Rogelia Ramiro Chris Sulda Altar Servers Matthew E. Rose A. Oswaldo D. Zachary K. Samantha K. Samantha L. Isaiah C. 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. 12 Noon Vicky Villaflor Dolly Villaflor Marilyn Liwanag Marlene DelPrado Marianne Herff Eloisa Simbol Vicki Villaflor Dolly Villalflor Vicki Villaflor Linda Warner Celia Yu Isaiah C. Alina W. 1:30 PM Spanish Alondra Dorado Laura Vargas Carlos Rodriguez Jose A Sanchez Teresa Dorado Alberto Hernandez Patricia Vasquez Consuelo Torres Teodoro Dorado Beatriz Hernandez Josue S. 6:00 PM Bill Rigali Linda Warner Milagros Gavino Luis Gavino Bella E. Teresa G. Veteran s Day November 11th THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP The core vocation in the Gospel of Mark is the vocation, or call, to discipleship. Today s Gospel passage provides us with one last example of what the vocation to discipleship means, and one example of what it doesn t mean. A destitute widow shows us that discipleship means following Jesus way of service, even if it requires giving one s livelihood (or life). The scribes show us by their bad example that discipleship should entail a vocation to extend God s care to those who are most in need. In our reading from the book of Kings another widow and her son are close to death. They too give what little they have, but they are rewarded by Elijah with food enough for a year. And the reading from the Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus sacrificed his life to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him (Hebrews 9:28). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. III Phyllis Morreale, Carmen Catania, Christine DeStefano Franklin Cleope & Marysol Ibarrientos St. Matthew Mission Statement 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.

4 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, :00 MODESTA JACOB (Vickie & Bart Bosque) 8:45 JOHN KOSIARA (Bill & Tina DeStefano) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, :00 JOSE ROSAL (Delia Co) 8:45 RAFAEL CANGCO (Lita Querubin) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, :00 MARY VOGRINC (Steve & Barbara McCarty) 8:45 LEROY O NEIL (Violet ONeil) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, :00 ISABEL HUFNAGEL (Sandra Safko) 8:45 JEANETTE MILLER (Mary Cichantk) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, :00 ELEANOR JUCIUS (Michelle Manas) 8:45 CHARLES PALMEA (Lita Querubin) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, :00 GREGORY PUZON (Puzon Family) 5:00 PM MARY LOU JOHNSON (Mulkerin Family) 6:30 PM JUSTIMIANO GALLEGOS (Gallegos Family) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, :00 DENNIS NUEHRING (Marie Zavoli) 10:00 ANACLETO & NASARIA LAZO (Puzon Family) 12:00 PM ST. MATTHEW PARISH FAMILY 1:30 PM REFUGIO IGNACIO & JESUS AGUNAGA (Family) 6:00 PM KELLER & KOSIK FAMILIES (Family) 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. BEQUESTS Please remember the good works of our parish in your will. Contact Fr. Mark on how you can accomplish this. Sunday Collection Week of November 4, 2018 Collection Needed $ 14, to cover expenses In Pew/By Mail Collection $ 13, Online Giving $ 2, Total Collection $ 16, Difference $ 1, Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2019 Weekly Collection Needed to Date $ 282, Total Collection to Date $ 268, Difference - $ 14, Schedule of Events WEEK OF: NOVEMBER 11, 2018 SUNDAY Diocesan 2018 Disasters Collection CCW Military Collection CCW Raffle Baskets 8:00 AM KC Memorial Mass 9:00 AM Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group 9:00 AM Spanish Alpha 9:15 AM, 11:15 AM, 12:45 PM Children s Faith Formation 10:00 AM Baptism 12:00-1:00 PM Spanish Choir 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 Baptism Meeting 7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting 7:00 PM School Development/Parent Organization Mtg TUESDAY 9:30 AM Crafters 3:30 PM-5:00 PM Drama Club 6:00 PM Bridge Community 7:00 PM Legion of Mary Meeting WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena 6:15 PM Spanish Kids Ballet 7:00 PM Cornerstone 7:00 PM Spanish Baptism Meeting 7:00 PM Spanish Ministry Meeting 7:00 PM NFP Class 7:00 PM Bible Study Class THURSDAY 7:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 AM Small Faith Group 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. 7:00 PM Spanish Bible Study 7:00 PM Cantors 7:30 PM Traditional Choir FRIDAY 9:30 AM Divine Mercy Group 7:00 PM Hispanic Charismatic Planning Meeting 7:00 PM Spanish Alpha 7:00 PM Bingo 7:00 PM Spanish Spirituality Night SATURDAY 10:00-12:00 PM Spanish Kids Ballet Campaign for Human Development CCW Raffle Baskets Monday, NOV 12: Arlis, Arlis, Murray, M/M Siuta, Stock Friday, NOV 16: Cano, M/M Schulze, Tanchik, Thang, Velez Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday and Friday night. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32

5 2018 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL Pledge Report as of November 4, 2018 Monthly pledge payments for CMAA pledges should be made in the next few days. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 70% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use. PARISH GOAL: $68,500 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $71,326 AMOUNT PAID: $61,116 REMAINING BALANCE: $10,210 REBATE AMOUNT: $0 DONOR COUNT: 417 Visit to begin BULLETIN ARTICLES DUE EARLY Any article for the November 25th bulletin must be in to the parish center no later than Wednesday, November 14th. Thank you for your cooperation. It s easy to access! The Best Catholic content all in one place! St. Matthew is excited to announce that our parish is subscribed to FORMED.org. This is a dynamic online gateway to the best teaching videos, audio, and e-books to deepen your relationship with Christ and His church. This allows every parishioner to have 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access. Many have called it The Catholic Netflix! Visit stmatthewchurch.formed.org Enter your address and zip code, then create a password and then click on create an account You re in! And best of all access is free! Apple users may search formed in the ios App store and Android users may search in the Google Play Store. The App is free and the access is being provided to you by St. Matthew so why wait?! Get Formed today! Questions, Comments, Concerns? Please call Deacon Mick at

6 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Diocese of Joliet will participate in the national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) during the weekend of November 17-18, Your support for this collection brings change to communities across the country and empowers those living in poverty to transform the places they live into reflections of the Kingdom of God. CCHD funds create communities that are more just and welcoming to those who live trapped in the cycle of poverty. Besides making an impact nationally, a share of the funds collected are used to empower those living in poverty within our own borders. In the Diocese of Joliet, for example, we provide grants for organizations that help human-trafficking victims with counseling services and support groups. These funds are used to provide educational workshops for immigrant and impoverished communities, and they have also funded a community garden enterprise led by low-income youth. Your support of this collection makes a very real difference for people living in poverty across the United States. Please prayerfully consider how you might contribute to the CCHD this year. If you would like more information about the collection and the people it supports, visit cchd/collection. Thank you for joining us to work on the margins. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet Image credit: By Isaacjogues [CC BY-SA 4.0 ( commons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons Come Learn about the Life of St. Isaac Jogues Thursday, November 15 th 6:00-9:00 pm (6:00-7:00 pm Potluck Dinner) St. Joan of Arc Church Parish Center, Room Division St., Lisle, IL Director of Adult Faith Formation, Michael Lewandowski, will present on the life of St. Isaac Jogues. Isaac was born to a prosperous family in France in His desire was to bring the Gospel far and wide as a Jesuit missionary. He bore much suffering and danger, and witnessed terrible torture. However, his zeal and love for souls would eventually bear fruit. For more information and to RSVP, visit: 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 BAPTISM MEETING A Baptismal preparation class, for parents and godparents, is offered the second Monday of the month at 7 PM in the Parish Center. Pre-registration is required. The next class will be held on November 12th. NOVENA Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Every Wednesday evening 6 PM in the Church All are invited! St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH CCW Holiday Raffle This weekend and next weekend only Raffle tickets are $2 each, 3 for $5. What a bargain. Military Collection You are wonderful. The items will be taken this week, packed and shipped and on the way to our hero s. Thank you. Thought for the Week Ah - November We thank you For remembering and forgetting, For patient friends and challengers, For the hands of nurses and surgeons, For love letters and Shakespeare, For those who died in senseless wars, For Peace-Corps youth and candy stripers, For Mother Teresa and good Pope Francis, For our mothers and fathers, And the sisters and brothers We fought with in love, For the children who have gone their life s way, For poets and prophets and dreamers, For those who ask How? and Why? and Why Not? For those who dare and those who guard, For those who have forgiven us, And those we must forgive today.

7 La próxima plática pre-bautismal sera el Miércoles 14 de noviembre a las 7pm en el centro parroquial. Bautizos Las personas interesadas en celebrar el Bautismo de sus hijos en San Mateo deben de asistir a una plática de preparación. Las pláticas son el segundo miércoles de cada mes a las 7:00 PM en el Centro Parroquial. Antes de escoger Padrinos de Bautizo para sus hijos deben de considerar lo siguiente: Si están casados, deben de haber recibido el Sacramento del Matrimonio, (estar casado por la Iglesia, no sólo por lo civil, y no pueden vivir en unión libre). Puede ser soltero. Deben de haber recibido el Sacramento de la Confirmación. Deben de dar un buen ejemplo de vida Cristiana, dar ejemplo de una vida honrada en su trabajo, en la familia, comunidad, etc. Debe de asistir a la plática de preparación del bautismo. Si los Padrinos pertenecen a otra Parroquia deben de traer una constancia de que asistieron a pláticas de preparación. Los Padres del niño (a) deben de registrarse en la oficina parroquial antes de asistir a la plática. Declaración de la Misión de la Parroquia San Mateo 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.