St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139 St. Matthew SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 RECTORY & PARISH CENTER 630-469-6300 Fax Number 630-469-6302 Office Hours: M - Th 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Friday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM M - F 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Sat 9 AM - 1 PM 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 DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Michael Ruddle ext 314 DIRECTOR OF HISPANIC FAITH FORMATION Evelyn Garfias ext 315 FAITH FORMATION OFFICE 630-469-5178 DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC Christian O Kelley SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Gina Pestrak 630-858-3112 ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY 630-469-6300 ext 302 Parish Website: www.stmatthewchurch.org School Website: www.stmatthewschool.org 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 and Saturday after 7 AM and 8 AM Mass, 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. Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom? James 2:5
Footnotes from Fr. Mark This week is a chance to give an overview of some of the things that have happened during the summer, and to get you up to date on what is going on here in the parish. As you are well aware of, we had three priest move in the parish and two move out. Fr. Jerome has gone to St. Mary Nativity and Holy Cross in Joliet where he is now the pastor and has been installed. Fr. Michael has moved and is now presently at St. Patrick in Joliet as the temporary administrator before he moves to Rome to begin his course work in preparation for his future work in the church. Fr. Michal moved in July 13th and now with us as the Parochial Vicar or Associate Pastor. He is adjusting very nicely, and you will see him getting more involved in parish life in the upcoming days. Fr. Raj move in the first week of July and he is a retired priest serving us here at St. Matthew. Fr. Raj will also help out in some of our neighboring parishes, but his first and primary responsibility will be here at St. Matthew. I moved in June 20th, and it has been quite an eventful couple of months. As I told you I moved into the flood of the basement of the rectory. This was the 2nd of 3 times that the rectory basement flooded during the rainy season of June, July and August here at St. Matthew. Because of the rains here, we had the Diocesan Officials here at the parish and they helped us with a new complete survey of the parish grounds. This has helped us to put into place a beginning of a new drainage plan around the rectory, which so far has helped to keep us dry. Also this plan has helped us to identify a drainage issue by the school. They are also helping us to remove the mobile unit on the back side of the school in the near future, and we then can plan to upgrade the drainage in the area where the mobile unit was for the many years. We also have had some issues we have had to look at in regards to repairs to the facility. We have in the office building repaired and replaced some of the plumbing in the Tasker Center which was not replaced since the building of the building in the 1960 s. Along with that we have identified a sinkhole in the North parking lot which we are in the process of getting repaired. Along with the sinkhole we have identified some issues with the drainage system which runs along our property line on the east side of the property. We are also finishing that project in the immediate future and also waiting on a quote to clean out that entire drainage line so that it will be clear on our property and will also allow for improved drainage into the village storm drainage system. With this project we have also detected that a gas line which was installed a few years ago that runs from the Tasker Center to the main gas line is sinking so we are getting that repaired so as to remove any possible danger in the near future. In the school we have finished the roof repairs and have made the usual summer cleaning and repairs to the school so that it will be ready for the school year, which has already begun and the school is off to a good two week start. As you are also aware that we have a couple of bats in the church. The service that is assisting in the capture and release of the bats are working as well as sealing all possible areas where the bats might return. Hopefully that will be finished this week or next week at the latest. We have had the roofs repaired in the gym and the church. Also the doors marked #3, outside the gym are being replaced due to the fact that they are old and we are no longer able to adequately secure them if we need to adjust them once again. This project should be completed in the first week of October. There is a new sidewalk connecting the door by the choir and the Tasker Center that is able to be used now and going forward. A special word of thanks to the IMPACT teens who helped paint a fence we needed to put up to enclose our gas meters, along with cleaning the garage by the rectory so that all of the priests cars now fit in the garage. Also to the Knights for their work in helping to move all of the priests in as well. There are other projects that have been completed as well. They include the completion of a project started by Fr. Jerome in regard to the repair of the 1st floor of the Tasker Center, the completion of the installation of the new tabernacle in the church. To clear up some information regarding the tabernacle, that entire project was paid for by donations and no parish money was used for the tabernacle project. Also we have cleaned and rearranged the Narthex in the church so that there is more space for gathering after Mass. As for the parish family, we have once again instituted the reception of both species at Mass, have encouraged the parish family to gather for different events, and look forward to the celebration of the Feast of St. Matthew next weekend. I am sure I am missing so many other events that have taken place, and yet none of this takes place without you the faithful people of our parish of St. Matthew. I thank you for your generous spirit, your faithfulness to our parish, to our Catholic Faith and to our God. I promise to continue to walk with you on our journey as a parish family and to each and every one of your stories as a treasured gift that will be respected and honored always. We have been a strong vibrant community for over 55 years and we will continue to be a Beacon of God s Love and Light in the community of Glendale Heights for many years to come. Next weekend we celebrate the Feast of St. Matthew, please plan on joining us for that day and Fest on the 16th. Please see the bulletin and listen to the announcements for more information. Next week in the Footnotes will be more about the Parish. Fr. Mark
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 7:00 SOULS IN PURGATORY (Antony Family) 8:45 LUCILLE KURTZ (Naber & Kurtz Family) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 7:00 JOAN ANTHONY (Parents) 8:45 GERT & DICK FLEMING (Bob & Peggy Smykowski) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 7:00 CLEMENT LAKE (DiPirro Family) 8:45 BARBARA FICENEC (Family) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 7:00 VANNAK KHIEV (J.Cadiz Family) 8:45 JOHNNY FAMILY (Family) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 7:00 MILAGROS TECSON (Delia Co) 8:45 ANNA KORAH (Granddaughter) 8:00 JIM NAZOS (Family) 5:00 DAN CASEY JR. (Gendusa Family) 6:30 ST. MATTHEW PARISH FAMILY 8:00 LINA SUMAIT (Mel & Melba Sebayan) 10:00 VIRGINIA ZELASKO (Chris & Bernie Bartelli) 12:00 MILAGROS TECSON (Dolly & Vicki Villaflor) 1:30 RICARDO GONZALEZ (Family) 6:00 RANDY THOMAS (Ann Yurik) Schedule of Events WEEK OF: SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 SUNDAY 9:00 AM Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group 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 TUESDAY 9:30 AM Crafters 7:00 PM CFF Spanish Parent Meeting 7:00 PM Legion of Mary Meeting WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena 7:00 PM Cornerstone 7:00 PM CFF Parent Meeting 7:00 PM School Curriculum Night Grades PK-3 7:00 PM Spanish Baptism Meeting 7:00 PM Spanish Ministry Meeting 7:00 PM NFP Class THURSDAY 7:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 AM Small Faith Group 6:00 PM Church Cleaning 7:00 PM School Curriculum Night Grades 4-8 7:00 PM Divorce & Beyond 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 Meeting 7:00 PM Bingo SATURDAY 10 AM-12 PM Spanish Kids Ballet EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS 5:00 PM John Liss, Sandy Chitkowski, Janice Folk, John Lachman, Linda Launius, Linda Liss, Matty Ong, Bob Vargas 6:30 PM 8:00 AM Barb Schuirmann, Sue Bieniek, Gail Dolan, Mary Cichantk, Ike & Alice Cruz, Sarah Oliver 10:00 AM Gigi DiPirro, Louisa D Souza, Nina Fabian, Phyllis Frias, Napoleon & Rogelia Ramiro, Estelita Querubin, Chris Sulda 12:00 PM Marilyn Liwanag, Marlene DelPrado, Milagros & Luis Gavino, Marianne Herff, Samuel Namabray, Eloisa Simbol, Linda Warner 1:30 PM Rosa Anaya, Gloria Corona, Jose Emilio Jimenez, Cesar Peña, Alfonso Vega, Veronica Cervantes, Salvador Gonzalez, Vianey Mendez, Martha Pompa, Miguel Torres 6:00 PM Elma Zigas LECTORS 5:00 PM Bill Rigali, John McGeever 6:30 PM Vianey Mendez, Antonio Ruiz 8:00 AM Maria Jacinto, Dennis Salonga 10:00 AM Ellie Puzon, Tano Puzon 12:00 PM Vicki Villaflor, Dolly Villaflor 1:30 PM Donovan Lezama, Eduardo Sanchez 6:00 PM Becky Tecson, Marilyn Liwanag ALTAR SERVERS 5:00 PM Matthew Epstein 6:30 PM Esteban Alaniz 8:00 AM Julia Ochoa, Jenna Tumlos 10:00 AM Peter & Teresa Gravel 12:00 PM Isaiah Chairez, Aaron Master 1:30 PM Josue Sarabia 6:00 PM BINGO Monday, SEPT 10: M/M Chadek, Nguyen, Nze, Strag, Wadsworth Friday, SEPT 14: Abraham, Freire, Nguyen, Rodriguez, Schaber, Stuever Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday and Friday night. 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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35 ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT UNTIL ST. MATTHEW FEST SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 Join us for Delicious Food, Raffle, and Fun!! John Rossi, Ray Young Rest In Peace Myra Kelly Please remember Lucille Kurtz (9/10/2017), Gael Serna (9/13/2017) and Ryan Chibucos (9/14/2017) on the anniversary of their entrance into Heaven. III II Michael Penca & Rachel Jimenez Manuel Hernandez & Yesenia Flores Sunday Collection Week of September 2, 2018 Collection Needed $ 14,885.00 to cover expenses 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. In Pew/By Mail Collection $ 12,367.66 Online Giving $ 1,861.00 Total Collection $ 14,228.66 Difference - $ 656.34 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2019 Weekly Collection Needed to Date $ 148,850.00 Total Collection to Date $ 141,299.79 Difference - $ 7,550.21
ADULTS INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC Were you baptized Catholic but never celebrated Eucharist and/or Confirmation? Have you been baptized in another Christian denomination but are wondering if you can come into communion with the Catholic Church? Have you never been baptized in any religion, but want to know what Catholics believe? R.C.I.A. is the process to inquire how to become Catholic and to then journey to the sacraments. If you, or someone you know, have answered YES! to any of these questions, perhaps R.C.I.A. is for you. Please contact Deacon Mick Ruddle at 630-469-5178 or via email at mruddle@stmatthewchurch.org Welcoming Meeting is October 4. Classes will start October 11. THE 31ST ANNUAL BISHOP S MASS WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Celebrant: Bishop R. Daniel Conlon Sunday, September 16 at 12:00 PM Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 Brook Forest Avenue, Shorewood Interpreter for the Deaf will be provided. Luncheon to follow for persons with disabilities, families and friends. For more information please contact Gina Perez-Giblin at 815-221-6229 or ggiblin@dioceseofjoliet.org DIVORCE & BEYOND A Support Group for those separated or divorced meeting for 9 weeks. Starting: Thursday, Sept. 13th 7:00 pm St. Matthew Catholic Church Tasker Parish Center For more info: Call Deacon Bob 630-469-6300 x307 Do you go to Mass on Sundays? Do you desire to see the Church grow with young faith-filled children? THEN WE HAVE A MISSION FOR YOU! Whether you re a seasoned catechist (teacher) or someone who is thinking I d like to but I don t know enough to help we need you! We will offer training sessions to show you how we envision each session to run. The curriculum for these sessions will be based on the Sunday readings and all the materials needed to lead a class will be provided! We encourage all adults to prayerfully consider whether this ministry is right for you! You do not need to have a child in our program to volunteer! If you are interested or have some questions that we can answer, please call Deacon Mick at 630-469-5178.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Saint Matthew Council #9893 ID DRIVE It is almost time for the annual ID DRIVE. Friday September 21 and Saturday September 22 we will be distributing Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations at these locations in the village. There will be a corner captain at each location who will advise newcomers on safety and security matters. North Ave & Glen Ellyn Rd/Cpt John Lachman 630-267-3245 North Ave & Bloomingdale Rd/Cpt Bill Schaper 630-858-3795 Army Trail Rd & Bloomingdale Rd/Cpts Steve Domzalski 630-668-7291 & Larry Kerwin 630-303-2678 Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd (Cristeros Corner) Pedro Alaniz 630-545-1685 Valli Produce/Cpts Joe Williams 630-790-9345 & Joaquim D Souza 630-627-2098 As you know, all funds collected are donated to local charities that provide services to persons with intellectual disabilities. Members of Council 9893 have a proud record of accomplishment during this appeal, having collected and donated thousand of dollars to these charities because of your commitment. Let s keep our fine record going, fellow Knights. Show up and be counted. The Holy Family Candles are lit this week in memory of Maria Corral, being remembered by St. Matthew Faculty and Staff....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 September 10th. BULLETIN ARTICLES DUE EARLY Any article for the September 23rd bulletin must be in to the parish center no later than Monday, September 10th. Thank you for your cooperation. FEAST OF ST. MATTHEW SEPT. 21, 2018 7:00 PM MASS Join us as we celebrate our parish patron St. Matthew and the many blessings we receive from heaven through his prayers for us. HELP US CLEAN OUR LORD S HOUSE As the feast of St. Matthew is approaching, let us clean up our Lord s house in anticipation. Join us on Thursday, September 13th at 6 pm in the church. Bring a bucket and a rag and off to work we will go. All are welcome. The house of our Lord belongs to everyone. LOOK FOR US SEPTEMBER 21 AND 22 The Knights of Columbus ask that you look for us as we distribute Tootsie Rolls and collect donations to help persons with intellectual disabilities. All funds collected are donated to charities that provide services to those with intellectual disabilities. Because of the generous support of St. Matthew parishioners and kind hearted citizens we have been able to donate more that $100,000 to support these folks. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION PARENT MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7 PM IN THE CHURCH St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH Tuesday Morning Crafters These ladies are busy making articles for cancer patients, making rosaries and having fun. 9:30-11:00 AM Tuesday - Tasker Parish Center. Baptismal Bibs Can you cut material for Baptismal bibs? Can you sew? We need cutters and sewers. It s simple sewing. All directions are included. Just think your work will be placed on a child who will be touched by our Lord. Call Mary Ann 630-469-3369. See you at St. Matthew Fest! Sunday, September 16 Thought for the Week Thank you God, for everything! Amen.
DEBES VER MÁS ALLÁ DE LAS APARIENCIAS La frase vestido de domingo ha perdido gran parte de su significado en la sociedad actual. Algunos se lamentan de que la gente ya no se ponga elegante para asistir a la iglesia los domingos; otros consideran que es un síntoma saludable que nos vistamos tan informalmente cuando nos reunimos ante el Señor como en los demás lugares. Sin importar cuál sea nuestra opinión sobre este tema, Santiago seguramente nos reprendería. En ambos casos, seguimos centrándonos en las apariencias, creyendo que suponen una especie de posición privilegiada ante Dios. Es cierto, Santiago critica a la comunidad que favorece a los ricos y bien vestidos mientras condena al ostracismo a los que están pobremente vestidos, pero critica aún más a quienes hacen distinciones y toman decisiones en base a criterios que nada tienen que ver con el Reino de Dios. Puede que Santiago enfoque nuestra atención hacia el Reino de Dios que describe Isaías, en el cual la gente es curada y la tierra se hace fértil para dar fruto. Jesús hoy se enfoca en este Reino de Dios cuando cura a un gentil en una región hostil a su fe judía, sin tener en cuenta el origen, la vestimenta ni la condición social de este hombre, ni siquiera su habilidad para retribuirle la atención. Isaías, Santiago y Jesús en el Evangelio según san Marcos nos llaman a ir más allá de las apariencias para averiguar dónde se debe hacer y se ha hecho la voluntad de Dios, así en la tierra como en el cielo. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. La próxima plática pre-bautismal sera el Miércoles 12 de septiembre a las 7pm en el centro parroquial. Se tiene que registrar antes de asistir a la plática. Recuerde también que los padrinos tienen que asistir. Para mas información llame a las oficinas de la parroquia. Formación de Fe para Niños Reunión de padres Martes, 11 de septiembre 7pm en la iglesia AYUDANOS A LIMPIAR LA CASA DE NUESTRO SEÑOR Mientras se acerca la fiesta de St. Matthew, limpiemos la casa de nuestro Señor con anticipación. Únete a nosotros el Jueves, 13 de Septiembre a las 6 p. M. en la iglesia. Trae un balde y un trapo y listo para trabajar, iremos. Todos son bienvenidos. La casa de nuestro Señor pertenece a todos. FIESTA DE ST. MATTHEW SEPT. 21, 2018 MISA 7:00 PM Celebremos al Patron de nuestra parroquia St. Matthew y las muchas bendiciones recibidas a travez de sus oraciones.