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St. Matthew Parish
1555 Glen Ellyn Road
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
St. Matthew
JUNE 7, 2015
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. Rogelio Martinez
ext 311
IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Richard Cilano
PERMANENT DEACON
Robert Malek
ext 315
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 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
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.
Sometimes when I am with people they complain about the Mass. “The priest never smiles. The priest
smiles too much. Nobody talks to me—it’s too quiet. Everyone talks too much—it’s too loud. The homily
was boring.”
Sometimes when I am with priests they complain about the Mass. “Nobody sings—it’s too quiet.
Everyone talks too much—it’s too noisy. My homily was boring.”
And still, Jesus comes. This is the amazing miracle of the Eucharist. We celebrate it today on this grand
Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. But we celebrate it every time we celebrate the Mass. Jesus comes.
In his Body and in his Blood, truly God and truly man; it is the living Jesus who comes to us again and
makes present his sacrifice of love from Calvary. He makes it present here because he loves you. Jesus
comes because he loves you, no matter what else is going on.
Is the homily boring? Stay for a few moments more, and watch even the most tongue-tied priest as he preaches to mere bread
and wine the words of Christ himself, “This is my Body, This is my Blood.” And at his preaching, the bread and wine do not
just receive that word—they change. In fact, bread and wine are no longer present there. Jesus has come—under the
appearances of bread and wine. I wish I were so open to letting the word of God transform me more and more into Christ.
Is it too noisy? Is it too loud? Do people come late? Do they leave early? Yes, to all those claims. But still Jesus comes.
Regardless of our love for him, he still reveals his love for us. He comes. The same Jesus who walked the earth 2000 years ago
in Jerusalem becomes present—truly, really, substantially present—on that altar in your parish church of St. Matthew in
Glendale Heights. Jesus comes.
So we have a beautiful question to ask. Let’s not ask ourselves, in simple daydreaming. Let’s ask our Lord, today, when we are
in his presence at the Holy Eucharist. “Lord Jesus, since you have come because you love me, how can I love you more?”
Sometimes the answers of Jesus are simple. They don’t require extraordinary voices from heaven. We can trust the answers he
has already given us and entrusted to his Church. Jesus says to us, “Keep Sunday holy. If you have a big sin, come to
Confession; get your heart ready to receive me again in Communion. If you are healthy, fast an hour before receiving me in
Communion—be hungry for me!” Then there are other little inspirations the Holy Spirit might whisper into your heart, signs
that you are growing in your friendship for Christ. You’ll want to get to Mass a little early to prepare your heart for the coming
of Jesus. You’ll want to linger a little after Communion, thanking him for coming. You’ll want to dress in a good way, because
the King of kings and Lord of lords is not just coming to Mass—he is coming to you.
Is it difficult to do this, with the demands of our personal life, our family life, our parish life? Yes. But still he comes. Jesus
comes because he loves us. He is coming today, at the Mass you are attending. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the
Lord.” And blessed are we who are able to receive the one who comes to us in His Body and His Blood—Jesus Christ.
With my prayers,
Fr. Jerome
P.S.
In order to help us love Our Lord Jesus more, we have some special events for this Corpus Christi weekend. Our
Saturday night Mass ends with our Lord remaining present on the altar so that we can remain a few minutes and show him our
gratitude. If you are not able to stay, please leave the church in silence; we have a large narthex available for our conversations
with our other friends. The church will be open all night until the Sunday morning Mass; maybe you can stop in for an extra
visit with our Lord. The 10am and 1:30pm Masses will end with a solemn procession as the priest carries our Lord all
throughout the church. Think how Christ walked through the crowds of people years ago, so much did he love to be with them.
This procession shows how that happens here and now—Jesus is with his people here at St. Matthew.
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ — June 7, 2015
The cup of salvation I will take up,
and I will call upon the name of the LORD.
— Psalm 116:13
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 8, 2015
7:00—† JOSE SISON (Ellen Compra)
8:45—SAMANTHA KING (King Family)
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015
7:00—† ELLEN LEYBA (Ben & Evelyn Estacio)
8:45—IN THANKSGIVING (Vicki Souza)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015
7:00—† ELLEN LEYBA (Compra & Elizaga Family)
8:45—† JOSE SISON (Clarita Nelson)
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015
7:00—† SHIRLEY BIDER (Nancy Dechaud)
8:45—DADOR & SOUZA FAMILY (Vicki Souza)
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015
7:00—† JACK DOLLE (Dolle Family)
8:45—† LOUIS TRIPPODO (Charlotte Nolan)
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015
8:00—† ELLEN LEYBA (Elpidio & Clarissa Silva)
5:00—† JERRY METTTY (Gorniack Family)
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015
8:00—FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
10:00—† GREGORY PUZON (Puzon Family)
12:00—† IRENE WILLIAMS (Family)
1:30—† ADELA MARTINEZ (Husband)
6:00—† ENRIQUETA M. TIBAR (Clarita Nelson)
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015
5:00 PM—Janice Folk, Brenda Casey, George Gacic,
Linda Launius, Liz Zalewsk-Gacic
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015
8:00 AM—Wally Johnson, Mary Cichantk, Nancy
Greeley, Clarita Nelson, Chris Wolgat
10:00 AM—David Gravel, Louisa D’Souza, Nina Fabian,
Phyllis Frias, Lou Gazzola
12:00 PM—Marilyn Liwanag, Marianne Herff, Vicki
Villaflor, Linda Warner, Celia Yu
1:30 PM—
6:00 PM—Jerry Jenkinson, Barbara McCarty
GREETERS
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015
5:00 PM—Jean Buckley, Nelly Traynor
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015
8:00 AM—Barbara Greene, Mary Ann & Lee Walper
10:00 AM—Sam Castiglia, Christopher Gayoso, Mary
Kay Padleckas
12:00 PM—Jacqueline Mutogi, Eliza Puzon
1:30 PM—Gustavo Garcia, Yesenia Hernandez
6:00 PM—
LECTORS
Schedule of Events
WEEK OF: JUNE 7, 2015
SUNDAY
Continuing the Mission
9:00 AM—St. Vincent DePaul Meeting
10:00 AM—Spanish Catholicism
12:00 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
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM—Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00 PM—Cornerstone
7:00 PM—Spanish Baptism Meeting
THURSDAY
7:30 AM—Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 AM—Small Faith Group
6:00 PM—Spanish Ballet Group
7:00 PM—Cantors
7:30 PM—Traditional Choir
7:30 PM—Job Club
FRIDAY
10:00 AM—Divine Mercy Group
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Planning Meeting
7:00 PM—Bingo
SATURDAY
10:45 AM—Spanish Ballet Group
12:00 PM-—Baptisms
Parish Car Raffle — Fr. Rogelio’s Farewell Hospitality
Project Gabriel
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015
5:00 PM—Sue Metty, Bill Rigali
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015
8:00 AM—Joan Brozny, Phyllis Gorniack
10:00 AM—Mel Sebayan, Joe DiPirro, Jr.
12:00 PM—Alice Silva, Marilyn Liwanag
1:30 PM—Irma Ramos, Gustavo Garcia
6:00 PM—Florencio Villegas, Therese Rosen
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015
5:00 PM—Teresa Gravel, Alex Beabes, David Reyes
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015
8:00 AM—Melissa Tumlos, Jenna Tumlos, Joseph Licko
10:00 AM—Sergio Guzman, Marissa & Melanie Estrada
12:00 PM—Julia Hamberg, Lauren Carda
1:30 PM—Josue Sarabia, Ulyses Sarabia, Maria Garcia
6:00 PM—Alina Williams, Dominick Renzulli, Ian
Panganiban
BINGO
Monday, JUNE 8: Chairez, Espinoza, M/M Marks,
Reyes
Friday, JUNE 12: Reyes, Chavez, Diaz, Kochowicz,
Mayeda
Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday
and Friday night.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
2 Cor 1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12
Tuesday:
2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129-133, 135;
Mt 5:13-16
Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14;
Mt 5:20-26
Friday:
Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6;
Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37
Saturday:
2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37
or, for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart,
Is 61:9-11; 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51
Sunday:
Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16;
2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34
Patricia Assaf
THANKSGIVING
The word “thanksgiving” most often calls to our
mind the holiday in November. But as early as the middle
of the second century Justin Martyr referred to the
blessed bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper as “food we
call ‘thanksgiving’” (in Greek eucharistia). The
Thanksgiving we celebrate in the autumn is at times
marked by a sort of proud societal self-congratulation
and the consumption of food until we sink into an inert
stupor. The “thanksgiving” that we call our Eucharist is
just the opposite: we are led to it by an acknowledgment
of our own failings; we remember our humble place in
the scheme of things by giving praise to God alone.
While the food of Christ’s body and blood fills our
spiritual hungers, it also creates in us a greater hunger.
We are not sent to our spiritual sofas to let the Lord’s
Supper settle; we are sent to be living signs of that
thanksgiving for the world by looking out for the poor
and powerless, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick,
speaking out against the self-righteous. In short, the
hunger created by our doing in remembrance of Christ
must lead us to living in remembrance of him.
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Kevin Medina & Cleiry Zuniga
WALK FOR LIFE
Join Woman’s Choice Services annual “Walk for Life” on
Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 AM. Walk Location: WCS
Bolingbrook Office, 682 W. Boughton Road, Suite B in
Bolingbrook. Contact Mary in Lombard (630-261-9564) to
register and get a pledge form.
MINISTRY OF PRAISE
The Ministry of Praise letters are ready for pick-up the first,
second or third Sunday of the month.
Sunday Collection
Week of May 31, 2015
Weekly Collection Needed
to cover expenses
Total Collection
$ 14,500.00
$ 15,764.60
____________
$
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. Jerome on how you can accomplish this.
1,264.60
------------------------------------------Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2015
Weekly Collection
Needed to Date
Total Collection to Date
Difference
$ 682,500.00
$ 689,644.21
———————
$
7,144.21
News from
St. Matthew Parish School - Another Year Has Come and Gone!
The 2014-2015 school year has ended and we would like to take the time to wish everyone a wonderful summer. We’ll be back
in the fall with more stories of our children and our school!
Prayer to End a School Year
God of wisdom, we thank you for all the gifts you have given us throughout this school year.
We praise you for giving us life, for saving us in Christ, and for choosing us to be your people.
As we come to the end of this school year, we voice our gratitude for the good things you have
done in us, and we praise you for all who have shared in the work of this school. We ask you to
bless them in your love and give them refreshment and peace. We praise you, God, through
Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers/Revised Edition. USCCB
If you are interested in a Catholic education for your child at our school, please contact Mrs. Gina Pestrak, Principal at 630-858-3112
to learn more about our programs and to schedule a personal tour of our school.
God Bless the 2015 Graduates
Of St. MaƩhew Parish School
Aleena Antony
Jon Aquino
Spencer Benedict
Maria D’Agostino
Gian Esmalla
Marissa Estrada
Melanie Estrada
Jessica Fernandez
Rosa Galvan
Diego Guzman
Renee Harder
Emmanuel Herrera
Nathan Hoeflich
Alley Knicker
Skylar Lukowych
Nicholas Ly
Rachelle Mendoza
Kelly Mesenbrink
Joshua Oliveros
Adrian Panganiban
Maximilian Prior
Jose Reyes
Angelina Richards
Sibil Shibu
Kaylee Sulda
Yesenia Tavizon
Christopher Tipton
Joseph Tran
Melissa Tumlos
Annette Veliyathumalil
Lindsey Watson
Thank you, Fr. Jerome, for allowing me to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of my
ordination at my beloved St. Matthew
Parish. Thank you to all the ministries of
the parish who helped with the celebration,
and to all the parishioners, bless you.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Dave
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY FACTS
DID YOU KNOW?
In the 1800’s, Sisters Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary
taught in four Joliet high schools: St. Patrick, St. Mary, St.
Bernard, and Sacred Heart along with St. Mary Academy (a
high school with boarders).
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 June 8th.
ST. MATTHEW JOB CLUB
Looking for work? Need ideas, job search tools or
friendly encouragement? Please join us on June
11th at 7:30 PM in the Tasker Parish Center.
For more information, please call Larry at (630) 531-0286 or
email [email protected]. Call if you are coming to the meeting.
St. Matthew Parish Raffle
Mustang Raffle
2015 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe
2nd Prize = $5,000
3rd Prize = $2,500
Winners will be drawn at the St. Matthew Feast
Day Celebration - Kermes
Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 6pm
Raffle tickets are $50.00 each and will be sold after
all Masses next weekend.
No more than 2000 tickets will be sold.
800 raffle tickets must be sold for the car to be raffled,
if not, 1st prize becomes $5,000
(or 1 year paid tuition to St. Matthew School),
2nd prize - $2,500 and 3rd prize - $1,500.
See www.stmatthewchurch.org for official raffle rules
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
The Diocese of Joliet will hold its Thirty-Seventh
Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday,
August 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of
St. Raymond in Joliet. If you are celebrating
either your 25th or 50th anniversary this year, please contact the
parish center by June 15th so that we may submit your name to
the Diocese for a formal invitation. Those celebrating over 50
year anniversaries do not receive a formal invitation, but will
be able to register to attend at a later date.
PHILIPPINES MISSION
An information meeting for those interested in volunteering for
the Philippine Mission taking place January 29 through
February 13, will be held on July 9, from 7:00-9:00 PM at the
Blanchette Catholic Center. For more information, see
www.paxjoliet.org/missions or call 815-221-6251.
ROS-A-REE CATHOLIC SCOUT RETREAT/
CAMP OUT WEEKEND
What happens when you mix camping, fun, God, and being
Catholic in one lively, faith-filled, retreat weekend? Experience
parts of the Catholic faith you might have never seen before!
Venture Crew 3:16 in conjunction with the Diocese of Joliet
Catholic Committee on Scouting will be hosting the Ros-ARee Catholic Scout Retreat / Camp Out on Friday, August 14
through Sunday, August 16, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic
Parish, 901 N. Center St. in Plano.
This event is pen to all registered Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts,
Venturers, Camp Fire, and American Heritage Girls that are
entering the 6th grade, (or higher), in the Fall. For more info:
www.diocesofjoliet.org/scouting/sectioncontent.phb?secid=6
The Holy Family Candles are lit this week for the
intentions of Stanley R. Stann, and in memory of
Rick & Stanley J. Stann, being remembered by the
Stann & Metty Family.
“...today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Luke 23:43
2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL
PLEDGE REPORT THROUGH MAY 29, 2015
Monthly pledge payments for the 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 goal in paid pledges, 65% of the additional
funds received will be returned to the parish for our use.
PARISH GOAL:
$59,862
AMOUNT PLEDGED:
$68,835
AMOUNT PAID:
$42,735
REMAINING BALANCE:
$26,100
DONOR COUNT:
431
St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
It’s thank you time —
To everyone and every ministry who helped Fr. Dave
celebrate his 50th Jubilee — Thank you and God Bless
You.
To all who have donated glasses for the sight impaired.
What a wonderful gift you have given. Keep them
coming—The Lion’s Club is grateful.
To all who have donated jewelry and jewelry boxes for
adults with Developmental Disabilities. RRAF resells that
jewelry and over the years has earned over $40,000 to help
keep the program viable. Thank you—Keep the jewelry
and boxes coming.
To the parishioners of the great parish of St. Matthew,
CCW thanks you for your support this past year—Craft
Show, Raffles, Undy Sunday, Market Day, Blanket
Collection, Fashion Show, Mother’s Day roses and soon to
be Father’s Day. You never let us down. You are the best!
To the Tasker Center parish staff—always helpful, always
cheerfully helping us whenever they are needed.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thought for the Week — Gratitude is the most exquisite
form of courtesy.
- Atención comunidad, estamos pidiendo su cooperación
para que nos donen Cascarones de Huevo. Para mas información contacten a Monica García
- Este 14 de Junio habrá una fiesta en honor al Padre Rogelio para decirle adiós. Los esperamos después d misa
en el Hurley Hall. Si gustan traer algo para comparƟr favor de comunicarse con Laura Vargas 630-965-6071
-El comité hispano esta buscando miembros!
Necesitamos a 3 personas que gustarían donar su Ɵempo
y talento a la iglesia, nuestra próxima junta será el 16 de
Junio a las 7 PM en el Centro Parroquial.
Rifa
La iglesia de San Mateo estará
rifando un carro Mustang 2015!
Boletos están a la venta ya! Los
boletos se pueden adquirir en el
la oficina o en el narthex después
de cada mis.
Primer Premio: 2015 Mustang
Segundo Premio: $5000.00 O Un año de inscripción en
la escuela de San Mateo
Tercer Premio $2500.00
Para mas información contacten a
Laura Vargas 630-965-6071
Clases De Bautizo
El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo
7 de junio de 2015
Levantaré el cáliz de salvación
e invocaré el nombre del Señor.
— Salmo 116 (115):13
La próxima plática pre-bautismal será el Miércoles
10 de junio a las 7 pm en las oficinas de la
parroquia. Recuerde que tiene que registrar su niño
para bautizarse antes de ir a la plática. También
que tienen que ir los padrinos a la plática. Para
registrarse pase por la oficina parroquial.
ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS
El Día de Acción de Gracias que celebramos en el otoño a veces se ve marcado
por una especie de orgullo y autofelicitación por parte de nuestra sociedad, por no
hablar de comilonas que nos llevan hasta el estupor. Pero la “acción de gracias” que
en griego se llama “Eucaristía” es al revés: lo que nos lleva a ella es el reconocimiento
de nuestras faltas; recordamos nuestra posición humilde en el universo alabando a
Dios, y a nadie más que a Dios.
Es verdad que el alimento del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo sacia el hambre de
nuestro espíritu, pero también es verdad que ese alimento crea en nosotros un hambre
más intensa aun. Al terminar la Misa no nos envían a un sofá espiritual a sentarnos en
lo que la Cena del Señor se nos asienta en el estómago; más bien, nos envían al mundo
a ser signos vivientes de esa Acción de Gracias, ayudando a los pobres y desvalidos,
alimentando a los hambrientos, cuidando a los enfermos, protestando contra las
actitudes farisaicas. En fin, el hambre producida en nosotros al hacer el Memorial de
Jesús nos tiene que impulsar a vivir “en memoria de él”.
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