July 10, 2016 - St. Matthew Church

St. Matthew Parish
1555 Glen Ellyn Road
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
St. Matthew
JULY 10, 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
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.
It is a joy to be at St. Matthew’s and I thank everyone for the kind welcome that you
have given me in my first two weeks here at the parish. I very much look forward to
getting to know you, both at the parish, in the religious education classes and at the
school. I thought that you might like to know a bit more about me.
I am the first of four children. I grew up in Lisle with my parents, Steve and Debbie, and
my siblings, Kristi, David and Jack. I grew up in St. Joan of Arc parish in Lisle. I
attended public school in Lisle until my sophomore year in high school, when I
transferred to the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), in Aurora. After
IMSA, I spent two years at the University of Illinois in Champaign, where I studied
Fr. Michael Pawlowicz
economics, political science and French. My goal had been to later go to law school and
then either become a judge or enter into the foreign service as a diplomat.
It was at U of I that I began to think about entering seminary, with help from friends and priests at the Newman
Center. I was really enjoying my studies, but I was no longer so sure about what I wanted to do with my life.
Around that time, I had broken up with my girlfriend of 4 years and was starting – for the first time – to ask God
what He wanted me to do with my life.
I remember a friend telling me, “That’s what you go to seminary for – to ask God what He wants. If He wants you
to be a priest, great. If not, great, you’ll go home and be a better father because of it.” That sounded wonderful to
me. So I asked the vocations director, Fr. Burke Masters, for an application to seminary. It had not been my
intention to be a priest going in, but I wanted to learn how to pray, to learn more about what it really means to be
Catholic, and to give space for God to speak to me.
As it turns out, God did have plans for me. I spent two years at St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul,
MN, and got my BA in philosophy there. Then, quite unexpectedly, the Bishop sent me to complete my theological
studies in the Eternal City. I spent four years in Rome, living at the Pontifical North American College (America’s
seminary in Rome) and studying at the Jesuit Pontifical Gregorian University.
My fourth year in Rome, I was ordained a deacon in St. Peter’s Basilica and, later that year, returned to Joliet to be
ordained a priest by Bishop Conlon in 2013. The first three years of my priesthood, I was assigned to St. Mary’s
Parish in West Chicago. Two months ago, I received the phone call that I would be moving to join you here in
Glendale Heights.
You might notice that I will be out for a month from July 11-August 12. I’m currently continuing my studies parttime at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, to earn an advanced degree in theology called a License, which
would allow me to teach theology at a Catholic university or seminary. I’m still a couple steps behind Fr. Jerome,
who is working on his doctorate.
I’m very excited to be here and look forward to all the many graces that the Lord Jesus has in store for us during
my time here. I thank you in advance for the patience that you will have with me as I learn new names, faces and
families. May God bless you abundantly.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time — July 10, 2016
Christ Jesus . . . is the head of the body, the church.
— Colossians 1:15, 18
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, JULY 11, 2016
7:00—† REV. THOMAS WOLTER (St. Matthew Parish)
8:45—IN THANKSGIVING (Priscilla Sison)
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016
7:00—† FAUSTINA T. GUZMAN (Ong Family)
8:45—† ONOFRIA & VIRGIE VALDEZ (Priscilla Sison)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016
7:00—† RON COSCOLAN (Ong Family)
8:45—† PACITA & MAGDALENA AQUINO
(Priscilla Sison)
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016
7:00—† MARIA LUISA DIANCO (Bart & Vickie Bosque)
8:45—DADOR, SOUZA & DRAKE FAMILY (Vicki Souza)
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2016
7:00—† KELLY MULKERIN (Mel & Melba Sebayan)
8:45—† MARIA ULAHANNAN (Daughter in Law)
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016
8:00—CANDEN DAVID DRAKE (Vicki Souza)
5:00—† STANLEY STANN (Stann-Metty Family)
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2016
8:00—† DONALD HELDMANN (Shirley Rein)
10:00—† JOHN ‘JACK’ STUEVE (Metty-Stann Family)
12:00—JAVIER QUINTERO & FAMILY
1:30— FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
6:00—† JERRY O’CONNOR (Mulkerin Family)
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016
5:00 PM—John Liss, George Gacic, John Lachman,
Linda Liss, Liz Zaleski-Gacic
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2016
8:00 AM—Barb Schuirmann, Ike Cruz, Gail Dolan,
Lynette Hooper, Sarah Oliver
10:00 AM—David Gravel, Gigi DiPirro, Estelita
Querubin, Napoleon Ramiro, Rogelia Ramiro
12:00 PM—Marilyn Liwanag, Marianne Herff, Mary Ann
Schlacks, Linda Warner, Celia Yu
1:30 PM—David Garcia, Teresa Garcia, Ana Maria
Garcia, Gustavo Garcia, Juana Guerrero
6:00 PM—Barbara McCarty, Cora Afable
GREETERS
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016
5:00 PM—Emily Stanfield, Carolyn Stanfield, Colleen
Wojtkiewicz
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2016
8:00 AM—Sharon Roddan, Annabelle Tumlos, Jose
Zamudio
10:00 AM—Stephanie Teuthorn, Monica Teuthorn, John
fischer, John Peter, Nina Fabian
12:00 PM—Roger Antonio, Dolly Villaflor
1:30 PM—Triny & Maria Sosa, Diana Sanchez
6:00 PM—
LECTORS
Schedule of Events
WEEK OF: JULY 10, 2016
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 Meeting
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—Spanish Ministry
7:00 PM—Spanish Baptism Meeting
7:00 PM—School Development Meeting
THURSDAY
7:30 AM—Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 AM—Small Faith Group
6:00-8:00 PM—Spanish Kids Ballet
7:30 PM—Job Club
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
SATURDAY
10:45 AM-1:00 PM—Spanish Kids Ballet
7:00 PM—Marriage Encounter
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016
5:00 PM—Susan Tejeda, John Tejeda
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2016
8:00 AM—Dennis Salonga, Ike Cruz
10:00 AM—Ellie Puzon, Tano Puzon
12:00 PM—Dolly Villaflor, Vicky Villaflor
1:30 PM—Monica Garcia, Mateo Garcia, Jose Diaz
6:00 PM—Barbara McCarty, Cora Afable
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016
5:00 PM—Nathaniel Pinto, Anna Gendusa, Samantha Diaz
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2016
8:00 AM—Zachary King, Jenna Tumlos, Joseph Licko
10:00 AM—Dominic Renzulli, Marissa Estrada, Sergio
Guzman
12:00 PM—Mallory Sulda, Brianna Rodriguez, Samantha
Landry
1:30 PM—Izabel & Fryda Garcia, Wendy Gomez
6:00 PM—Matthew Epstein, Gian DeGuzman, Ian
Panganiban
BINGO
Monday, JULY 11: M/M Chadek, Chambers, Lytell,
Tumlos, Zola
Friday, JULY 15: Jarvis, Lytell, M/M Patel, Tumlos, Walis
Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday
and Friday night.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mt 10:34 — 11:1
Tuesday:
Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15;
Mt 11:25-27
Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21;
Mt 11:28-30
Friday:
Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16;
Mt 12:1-8
Saturday:
Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21
Sunday:
Gen 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28;
Lk 10:38-42
Lettie Eclavea, Patricia Peterman,
Lorraine Kerchenfaut, Joan Denier,
Mary Maresh, Trey Jones, Mariano Acosta
GO AND DO LIKEWISE
Miss Collins, the dean of students at Olympic High
School, was past the point of scolding Matt, though she
liked him very much. “Four detentions in two weeks are
too many.”
Still Matt wouldn’t tell. It was only after Miss Collins
went on a morning neighborhood patrol that she found
out the real reason for Matt’s tardiness. Thump, thump,
thump, came the wheelchair down the stairs. It was Matt,
steadying Shawnetta as he helped lower her down the
stairs and then push her to the corner bus stop.
“She’s a girl in my parish youth group,” Matt
explained to Miss Collins.
There are many ways to describe Matt’s actions—a
random act of kindness, making a difference one person
at a time. Jesus would understand. When the lawyer
correctly identified the good Samaritan as the one who
had treated the injured man with compassion, Jesus said
simply, “Go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37).
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Sunday Collection
Week of June 26, 2016
Collection Needed
to cover expenses
Total Collection
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.
$ 14,500.00
$ 12,456.46
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- $
2,043.54
------------------------------------------Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2016
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.
Total Collection to Date
Difference
$ 739,500.00
$ 737,470.70
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- $
2,029.30
Would you like to
remember a loved one,
an anniversary,
a birthday, or
special intention
in a very special way?
Consider making an offering of $25 to St. Matthew in your
loved ones name and we will light four 7-day candles near our
Holy Family statute. Also, each week that the Holy Family
candles are sponsored in someone’s name, we will make
special mention of the contribution and the candle memoriam
in the bulletin. Remember your loved ones, a special
anniversary, birthday, or in thanksgiving.
For more
information, please contact the parish office.
St. Matthew Vacation Bible School
"Parachute with the Angels"
Mark your calendar for our all new Vacation
Bible School — July 18-22, 2016.
Your child(ren), Ages 4 - 10, will go on an
adventure. Each day they will learn a new
Bible verse, stories, sing songs, play games, put together
a craft and much more!! The cost is $25.00.
Registration forms and fees can be dropped off at the
Faith Formation Office at the Parish Center.
BAPTISM MEETING
ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
Visit St. Francis High School this summer. St. Francis is
offering summer tours to interested families at all grade levels.
To schedule your private visit, please contact Beth Wiborg at
bwiborg@sfhscollegeprep.org or 630-668-5800x1140.
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 July 11th.
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________________________________________
BLOOD DRIVE
On Sunday, July 10th there will be a
blood drive in Hurley Hall from 9am3pm. Remember to bring a form of
identification and remember that your donation can help
or save a life! The Blood Drive is being sponsored by
the Knights of Columbus Spanish Round Table.
Hope Floats:
A Cruise for Charity!
Join Catholic Charities’ Board of
Young Professionals as they cruise
along the Fox River on Saturday,
August 6 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm.
The boat leaves from 2 North Avenue
in St. Charles. Cost is $50 per ticket
for an evening filled with gourmet
food, open bar and live entertainment. Tickets are available at
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or 815-724-1140.
This event will directly benefit the mission of Catholic
Charities to serve the neediest in our community. Last year,
Catholic Charities served over 51,000 individuals throughout
Will, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois
counties.
For more information, questions, and sponsorship
opportunities, contact Edith Avila Olea at eavilaolea@ccdoj.org or 815-724-1220.
Children’s Faith Formation Classes
ENROLL NOW
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, being remembered by
the Mulkerin Family.
“...today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Luke 23:43
ST. MATTHEW JOB CLUB
Looking for work? Need ideas, job search tools or
friendly encouragement? Please join us on July
14th at 7:30 PM in the Tasker Parish Center.
For more information, please call Larry at (630) 531-0286 or
email grogl0@bp.com. Call if you are coming to the meeting.
NOVENA
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Every Wednesday evening
6 PM in the Church
All are invited!
FIRST COMMUNION ANTIPENDIUMS
The First Communion antipendiums are ready for pickup. They
can be found in the Faith Formation office.
REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE
Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or
is being abused should report their suspicions to civil
authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and
Family Services: 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) or local
police.
The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is
available to help victims/survivors of child sexual abuse by a
cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The
Victim Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Conlon
and coordinate efforts of pastoral support and outreach to
assist in the healing process. The Victim Assistance
Coordinator can also assist in making a report to civil
authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance
Coordinator at 1-815-263-6467.
St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
Enjoy the summer, but don’t forget the needs of
those who need your help.
Glasses - Jewelry - Rosaries - Yarn — Those items, in
one way or another, improve the lives of so many.
Thought for the Week — Always remember that you are
absolutely unique. Just like everybody else.
—Margaret Mead
Me alegra estar a la parroquia de S. Mateo y les agradezco a todos por el acogido caloroso
que me mostraron en mis primeras semanas aquí. Espero la oportunidad de poder conocerlos
aquí a la parroquia, en los cursos de educación religiosa y a la escuela. Permitan que me
presente un poco más.
Soy el mayor de cuatro hijos. Yo crecía en Lisle con mis padres, Steve y Debbie, y mis
hermanos, Kristi, David y Jack. Mi parroquia de casa es St. Joan of Arc en Lisle. Asistía las
escuelas públicas hasta mi segundo año de la segundaria, cuando me mudé a Aurora para
asistir la Academia de Matemáticas y Ciencias de Illinois (IMSA). Después, pasé dos años a
la Universidad de Illinois en Champaign, estudiando la economía, las ciencias políticas y el
Padre Michael Pawlowicz francés. Anhelaba continuar a una facultad de jurisprudencia e entonces hacerme un juez o
entrar en el servicio diplomático.
Empecé pensar al seminario mientras estaba a la Universidad de Illinois, con el apoyo de amigos y sacerdotes al Centro
Newman. Me encantaban mis estudios, pero volvía siempre menos seguro con mis planes vocacionales. Más o menos en
esa época, también me rompí con la novia de 4 años y – por la primera vez en mi vida – acaba de preguntarle al Señor
que quería El que yo hiciera con mi vida.
Recuerdo bien que un amigo me dijo, “Es por eso que entras en el seminario – para pedirle a Dios que quiere El. Si El
quiere que vuelvas sacerdote, está bien. Si no, está bien, saldrás y serás un mejor padre de familia por la experiencia.”
Eso me sonó muy bien entonces pedí una aplicación del director de vocaciones, P. Burke Masters. No fue mi intención
ser sacerdote, pero quise aprender orar, saber más profundamente mi fe católica y darle espacio al Señor, para que me
hablara.
En verdad, el Señor tenía muchos planes. Pasé 2 años a St. John Vianney College Seminary en St. Paul, MN, y me
gradué con una carrera en filosofía. Pues, sin esperarlo, el obispo me mandó hasta la Ciudad Eterna para continuar con
mis estudios teológicos. Yo viví 4 años en Roma, alojado al Pontificio Colegio Norteamericano y estudiando a la
Pontificia Universidad Gregoriana de los padres Jesuitas.
Mi cuarto año a Roma, me ordené diacono en la Basílica de S. Pedro al Vaticano y, más tarde eso año, volví a Joliet para
la ordenación sacerdotal, por manos de Mons. Conlon en 2013. Servía 3 años a la parroquia de S. María en West
Chicago, mi primer papel como vicario. Hace dos meses, me llamaron para invitarme a juntarme con ustedes, aquí en
Glendale Heights.
De pronto, se van a dar cuenta de que no estaré aquí desde el 11 de julio hasta el 12 de agosto. Actualmente continúo mis
estudios (part-time) a Sacred Heart Seminary en Detroit, para ganar una licencia de teología, que me permitiría enseñar a
una universidad católica o seminario. Aún me vence el P. Jerome, él que ya trabaja para completar el doctorado.
Estoy muy emocionado estar aquí con ustedes y espero las muchísimas gracias que el buen Señor nos va a regalar
mientras estoy aquí. En anticipación, les agradezco por su paciencia mientras estoy conociendo nuevos nombres, nuevas
caras y nuevas familias. Que Dios les bendiga abundantemente.