St. Matthew Parish - St. Matthew Church

St. Matthew Parish
1555 Glen Ellyn Road
RECTORY & PARISH CENTER 630-469-6300
Fax Number
630-469-6302
Parish Website: www.stmatthewchurch.org
School Website: www.stmatthewschool.org
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
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
Good news about our priests!
Let’s start with Fr. Richard Cilano. As you probably know, he suffered some type of severe
infection in his brain and spine. It has left him with a long road of recovery. He called me this
week, apologizing that he is unable to help serve as a priest at this time at St. Matthew. Do you
see his beautiful shepherd’s heart? He is worried about us when we should be concerned about
him. I told him not to worry, to take his time and heal properly; we are not going to rent out his
room. I know he is so grateful to his parish family here, for the prayers and cards he has
received. He keeps improving day by day, but is not yet ready for public visitors.
On to Fr. Franklin: He will visit his home in Bolivia from May 30 to June 11. The weekend of June 18 and 19 will
be his last with us. The Knights of Columbus have offered to host cake and coffee in the narthex after all the
Masses; I’m sure they would appreciate any help you could offer. This will be our chance to thank Fr. Franklin for
serving here and also to shower him with prayers as he prepares to become pastor at St. Alexis in Bensenville.
Next is our new priest: You may have heard that Fr. Michael Pawlowicz will join us on June 22. He has been a
priest for three years, serving nearby at St. Mary in West Chicago. He is a homegrown priest but he is also fluent in
Spanish. He visited here last week and is eager to begin his new assignment. But he is also studying during the
summer, so pray for him also as he prepares to join us. He will introduce himself when he arrives.
And now a brand new priest: You may remember Chris Lankford, who served as a seminarian intern at St.
Matthew’s two years ago. Everyone was impressed by his spirit of joy and generosity. Now he is Deacon Chris,
and on May 21 he will become Fr. Chris Lankford; he will be ordained a priest by Bishop Conlon at our cathedral
of St. Raymond. Although he will be assigned at Immaculate Conception in Elmhurst, he wanted to visit here and
celebrate Mass for us. On Sunday June 5 at 10am, he will offer a Mass of thanksgiving. Let’s pray for him also:
may God give him enough grace for a lifetime of priesthood.
God truly blesses us through his priests. And we bless them with our prayers. Let’s keep those blessings going. We
should be constantly asking young men, “Have you thought about the priesthood?” There will be a dinner on June
7 from 6-8pm at St. Mary in West Chicago for men high school age and older, and their fathers. It’s a wonderful
chance to have dinner with the Bishop and talk about priesthood; I would be honored to be there with any of our
parishioners.
Let’s keep those blessings going. Even better than asking about priesthood, we should keep everyone close to
Christ—as we try to stay close to Christ ourselves, as we live and pray and work. Everyone who is close to Christ
winds up where he wants them.
With my prayers,
Fr. Jerome
Pentecost Sunday
May 15, 2016
[I]n one Spirit we were all baptized
into one body.
— 1 Corinthians 12:13a
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, MAY 16, 2016
7:00—HILARION AMBAYEC & FAMILY (Family)
8:45—† COLTON VILLANUEVA MITCHELL (Lettie Eclavea)
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016
7:00—† ANNE DIPIRRO (DiPirro Family)
8:45—† JOHNNY FABIAN (Nina Fabian)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016
7:00—DOMINADOR & BALDOMERA AMBAYEC (Family)
8:45—† ERNESTO VILLANUEVA (Family)
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016
7:00—† JOE KORCZ (Bernadine, Al & Tom Olsen)
8:45—† CHARLES McNAMARA (Family)
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
7:00—† MATTHEW OUSEPH (Godchild)
8:45—† JOSE VILLAFLOR (Dolly & Vicky Villaflor)
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
8:00—† ANITO AQUINO (Sison Family)
5:00—† ALOYS METTY (Metty & Stann Family)
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
8:00—FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
10:00—† JOHN FRIAS (Phyllis & Family)
12:00—JAVIER QUINTERO & FAMILY
1:30—† HENRIETTA ROBERTS (Ron & Sue Metty)
6:00—† MARLENE NEPOMUCENO (MaryAnne C. Sioson)
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
5:00 PM—St. Matthew Parish School Teachers
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
8:00 AM—Barb Greene, Mary Cichantk, Wally Johnson,
Edwin Islan, Annabelle Tumlos
10:00 AM—David Gravel, Nina Fabian, Phyllis Morreale,
Alice Silva, Mel Sebayan
12:00 PM—Dolly Villaflor, Mary Ann Schlacks, Eloisa
Simbol, Vicki Villaflor, Celia Yu
1:30 PM—Ana Maria Garcia, Gustavo Garcia, Jose A.
Orozco, Gloria Corona, Salvadora Calvillo
6:00 PM—Barbara McCarty
GREETERS
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
5:00 PM—Coleen Schwartz
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
8:00 AM—Larry Grogan, Lynette Hooper, Clarita Nelson,
Jane Swiertz
10:00 AM—Steven Czernek, Anthony Czernek, Carolyn
Lorenz, Alex Markiso
12:00 PM—Jaimee Marzan, Nelly Traynor, Linda Warner
1:30 PM—Gustavo Garcia, Triny & Maria Sosa
6:00 PM—
Schedule of Events
WEEK OF: MAY 15, 2016
SUNDAY
9:00 AM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
10:00 AM—Spanish Catholicism
12:00-1:00 PM—Spanish Choir
3:00 PM—Baptism
3:00 PM—Spanish RCIA
6:00 PM—I.M.P.A.C.T. Youth Group
MONDAY
7:00 PM—Bingo
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
TUESDAY
9:30 AM—Crafters
5:00-9:00 PM—Volleyball Clinic
7:00 PM—Legion of Mary Meeting
WEDNESDAY
5:00-9:00 PM—Volleyball Clinic
6:00 PM—Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00 PM—Cornerstone
7:00 PM—Confirmation Practice
7:00 PM—Knights of Columbus Business Meeting
7:00 PM—Parent Organization Meeting
THURSDAY
7:30 AM—Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 AM—Small Faith Group
6:00-8:00 PM—Spanish Kids Ballet Practice
7:00 PM—Biblical Institute
7:00 PM—Cantors
7:30 PM—Traditional Choir
FRIDAY
9:30 AM—Divine Mercy Group
11:30 AM—Priests’ Day of Recollection
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Planning Meeting
7:00 PM—Bible Study Group
7:00 PM—Bingo
SATURDAY
10:45 AM—Spanish Kids Ballet Practice
7:00 PM—Marriage Encounter
LECTORS
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
5:00 PM—St. Matthew Parish School Teachers
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
8:00 AM—Dennis Salonga, Maria Jacinto
10:00 AM—Christine
DeStefano,
Sylvia
Quines,
Geraldine Taylor
12:00 PM—Florencio Villegas, Therese Rosen
1:30 PM—Antonio Ruiz, Carmen Sandoval, Olga Tavizon
6:00 PM—Alice Silva, Jesselyn LaFauce
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
5:00 PM—Anna Gendusa, Michael Cornejo, David Reyes
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
8:00 AM—Thea & Jonathan & Matthew Martirez
10:00 AM— Alina Williams, Sergio Guzman, Teresa Gravel
12:00 PM—Samantha Landry, Brianna Rodriguez, Gian
DeGuzman
1:30 PM—Isabella Escoba, Samantha Diaz, Izabel
Garcia
6:00 PM—Julia & Natalia Hamberg
BINGO
Monday, MAY 16: Estrada, Hulak, Mach, Maletsky,
Manella, Shears
Friday, MAY 20: Hillmer, Hulak, Nicolas, M/M Sarli,
Zabat
Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday
and Friday night.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29
Tuesday:
Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37
Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40
Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50
Friday:
Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12;
Mk 10:1-12
Saturday:
Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16
Sunday:
Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5;
Jn 16:12-15
Linda Warner, Ken Convalle,
Joe DiPirro, Jean Dugo, Elena Cruz
St. Matthew WYD and Cinco de Mayo
committee wish to thank everyone who
supported and attended the dinner
dance event on May 7. The event
wouldn't have been made possible
without your help especially to the following:
For your generous donations:
La Rosita Grocery Store in Glendale Heights
Samantha Decorations in Bensenville, IL
The Knights of Columbus
To our volunteers who worked many hours helping us sell
tickets and getting the event ready:
Guillermo & Carmen Infante
Pedro & Elizabeth Alaniz
Jose Luis Sanchez
Jorge & Paty Ibarra
Thank you very much!
ANGEL FUND
Rest In Peace
Phil Oliveros
II
Lorenz Lemay & Manilyn Manalo
Each day at Catholic Charities, Diocese
of Joliet we meet individuals and
families who need an angel—veterans
who have lost their homes, single
mothers who seek warm clothes for their children, and seniors
who are forced to choose between paying rent and buying food.
Thankfully, we have found someone who is so special and
generous...that he is almost like an angel on earth. This
anonymous donor wants to team up with you to continue to
help our struggling neighbors. For every dollar you donate,
our special angel will match it - up to $50,000.
Please be generous. This is an opportunity to help someone
who will have nowhere else to turn if Catholic Charities isn’t
there to help. Please send in a donation by May 31st. Make
checks payable to: Catholic Charities Angel Fund, 203 N.
Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432.
Donations can also be made at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or by
calling Claudia at 815-724-1140. Bless you for your support.
Sunday Collection
Week of May 8, 2016
Collection Needed
to cover expenses
$ 14,500.00
Total Collection
$ 13,818.86
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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.
$
681.14
------------------------------------------Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2016
Weekly Collection
Needed to Date
$ 638,000.00
Total Collection to Date
$ 638,217.23
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$
217.23
Difference
ST. MATTHEW
CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN
News from
We are Losing Someone Special ~ ~
Come Help Us Say Goodbye
St. Matthew Parish School
invites you to join us in honoring
2nd grade teacher Mrs. Christine Staniszewski
who will be retiring in June after 24 years of
service and dedication to our school.
You are invited to attend
Mrs. Christine Staniszewski’s
Retirement Mass & Celebration
on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 5:00 pm
at St. Matthew Church
1555 Glen Ellyn Road
Glendale Heights, IL
The Mass will be followed by a reception in Hurley Hall
All are welcome — parishioners, former students,
teachers, friends, and current school families.
Come help us celebrate this special event.
March
Previous Month Account Balance: $ 48,564
New Collections:
$ 6,066
Total Amount Collected:
$ 54,630
April
$ 42,137
$ 6,379
$ 48,516
Expenditures, Current Month:
Completed:
Church-Full payment for Organ
School-Boiler Replacement
Weil McClain boiler
In-Progress:
$11,100
$12,500
Parish Landscaping:
-
Loan Payment—Parking Lot: $ 1,393
$
375
Total Expenses
$ 12,493
$ 12,875
Current Account Balance:
$ 42,137
$ 35,641
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING
GENEROSITY TO OUR CAMPAIGN.
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE THESE
REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS POSSIBLE.
SCHOOL LOAN - TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE
If you are interested in learning more about our school or
would like to schedule a tour, please contact our principal,
Mrs. Gina Pestrak at (630) 858-3112.
COME AND PRAY WITH BISHOP SIEGEL
You are invited to pray with Bishop Joseph Siegel on
Wednesday, May 18, at the Aanchor abortion clinic, 1186
Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn at 9:30 AM. We will be
thanking God that the clinic is for sale and praying for a speedy
end to abortions in our community. We will also pray for the
thousands of babies who have been sacrificed there and for the
mothers who bear guilt and remorse. May they find peace in
the forgiveness of Jesus Christ.
Cost:
Diocesan loan:
Monthly payment:
Loan balance:
$ 58,600.00
$ 22,600.00
$ 1,900.00
$ 9,708.23
CONFIRMATION PRACTICE
Wednesday, May 18
7:00 PM in Church
Child and Parent or Sponsor must attend
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Saint Matthew Council #9893
Most often it is the rug you have been sweeping things under
that gets pulled out from under you.
In the pursuit of success, money and power—may you never get
what you want—at the price of what you already have.
K of C new Officers installation dinner June 26, 5:00 PM at
Bloomindale Golf Club, $17.95 per person. Very good meal
and a chance to honor the officers.
K of C Honor Guard at Glendale Heights Veterans Park on
May 30. Starts prompt at 11 AM suggest early arrival.
Stand with us and help us honor our United States of America
“ONE NATION UNDER GOD”
If you have never been to the park, it will be a time you will enjoy.
Business Meeting May 18, 2016 — 7 PM Parish Center
Social Meeting May 25, 2016 “All are Welcome,
Family and Friends Included”
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
BLUESTEM EARTH FESTIVAL 2016
May 21, 2016 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the University of St.
Francis in Joliet. Free Admission. Sponsored by the Joliet
Franciscan Sisters & Associates. Over 70 justice-oriented and
eco-conscious exhibits and vendors. Enjoy live demos, local
food, entertainment, free ice cream and children’s activities.
“Educational Encounter with Exotic Animals” -Show times:
11:30 AM & 1:30 PM. (Show is one hour.)
Blacksmith Demo - 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM & Activity
For more information visit: BluestemEarthFestival.com.
Visit our new website wwwkofc9893.com
MAY GOD BLESS
If you have a question about the K of C send me an email
Bill Burger, Grand Knight, Mountaineer7@wowway.com
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
♦ Two children - $250
♦ Three children - $325
♦ Four or more children - $400
Confirmation fee of $60 will be due at time of
enrollment.
Stewardship (either a commitment agreement is made at the
time of enrollment or the Stewardship fee must be paid)
Family must be registered with the parish
The Early Enrollment discount is only applicable to
completed enrollments.
Enrollment Deadline is September 2, 2016
Tuition assistance may be available.
SAVE THE DATE
St. Matthew Music Ministries Concert
Wednesday, June 1st
7 PM
In the Church
St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
New CCW President — Congratulations to Joan
Morris. Joan has agreed to serve as CCW president and was
installed Tuesday, May 3. One of Joan’s many goals is to
reach out to all and invite them to be a part of CCW. There
are many opportunities to serve Our Lord and Blessed
Mother. Each of you have talents and we ask you to share
them with the CCW.
Tuesday Morning Crafters — Thank you for your “yarn
donations.”
Glasses, Jewelry, Rosaries, Stamps and Card Fronts —
All of these donated items help others and you don’t have
to spend a cent.
Katy Moore Baby Shower — Items have been delivered
to Care-Net.
Mother’s Day Roses — All donations collected were sent
to Illinois Citizens for Life.
Look at all the good you do. Thank you!
Thought for the week — Develop an attitude of gratitude,
and give thanks for everything that happens to you.
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!
El 24 de Mayo, La parroquia de San Mateo estará
facilitando Protegiendo Los Niños De Dios a las 7 PM en
el centro Parroquial para aquellas personas que gustarían
participar en la parroquia y que no estén apropiadamente
certificados.
Favor de registrase en línea antes de asistir ese día.
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/
Para más información comuníquense con Laura Vargas
630-965-6071
Ensayo para la Confirmación
Miercoles 18 de mayo
7:00 PM en la Iglesia
El niño debera asistir con uno de sus padres o padrino
El Comité de la Jornada Mundial
Juvenil de San Mateo desea
agradecerles a todos los que
apoyaron y asistieron a la cena baile
del 5 de Mayo. El evento del sábado
7 de mayo no hubiera sido posible sin su ayuda. Un
agradecimiento muy especial a los siguientes negocios:
Por sus donaciones tan generosas:
Supermercado La Rosita de Glendale Heights
Decoraciones Samantha de Bensenville, IL
The Knights of Columbus
A nuestros voluntarios quienes trabajaron muchas horas
ayudándonos a vender boletos y preparando todo para el
evento:
Guillermo & Carmen Infante
Pedro & Elizabeth Alaniz
José Luis Sánchez
Jorge & Paty Ibara
Muchisimas Gracias