St. Matthew Parish - St. Matthew Church

St. Matthew Parish
1555 Glen Ellyn Road
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
St. Matthew
FEBRUARY 14, 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. Franklin Duran
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.
Catholic from Head to Toe: The Headship of the Pope and the Washing of Feet, Part II
Last week we looked at the Headship of the Pope on how he governs and teaches the Church of Christ
entrusted to his care. How does this all relate to the foot washing for our Holy Thursday Mass?
First, I’ll offer some personal experience. Obviously, the foot washing is not the sacrament of Holy
Orders. Most parishes simply had twelve guys up there, picked from the parish crowd. But doesn’t
that speak to our Twelve Apostles? To us, they were simply twelve guys; but to Christ, they were his
chosen Twelve. To us, we read the bible and see their faults and failings and sins; but by God’s grace,
excepting Judas, they are saints. These are the men who walked with our Lord along the dirty paths of
this world and picked up that dirt themselves and they would only learn humility by watching their Master get down on
his knees and wash them clean. There was a dirty, grimy, smelly quality to washing men’s feet on Holy Thursday that
pushed me to be humble. I’ll miss that.
Women’s feet are different. The scientists will tell you that. Give the scientists the tiniest nail clipping and they will be
able to tell you whether it belonged to a man or a woman. Women’s feet are different. The stores will tell you that. It is a
world of fashion and high heels and pedicures that I cannot begin to understand; but it certainly is a world of beauty I
appreciate. Many women who have already participated in the foot washing have pointed out how honored they have felt
to be part of this ritual action. That is a good and beautiful thing. I prefer that their husbands wash their feet rather than
myself as pastor. I will wash their sins away in the Precious Blood of our Lord in Confession. I am grateful that he
washes mine away almost every week. All women, as well as all men, will continued to be honored and blessed by our
Lord. He will become their brother in Baptism. He will feed each one with his Body and Blood in Holy Communion;
because at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, his saving sacrifice of the Cross will be made present for each one of them.
There is no greater honor. There is no greater love.
So again, how does this all relate to the foot washing for our Holy Thursday Mass? Now it may include women. That is
one option. Women are not required; to use men alone would still be another option. In fact, the ritual action is an option
itself and not an essential part of the Mass. It may be performed if a pastoral reason suggests it. Since there are
legitimate options, Catholics can certainly make their preference known to their priest pastors and then be prepared for
whatever option is chosen. If one parish does not include the option you desire, you will easily find a neighboring parish
that does. Let us thank God for the gift of our freedom and not complain about people who exercise it properly.
As for me, I will most likely omit the foot washing on Holy Thursday at St. Matthew. I hate to see people spend so much
valuable time and energy arguing about what to do during Mass. Then we never get around to doing what Christ asked
of us outside of Mass. This is what unfolded on the night before he died (John 13:12-15).
So when he had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, “Do you
realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the
master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so
that as I have done for you, you should also do.”
With my prayers,
Fr. Jerome
First Sunday of Lent — February 14, 2016
The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart.
— Romans 10:8
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, FEBRUARY 15, 2016
7:00—† MACARIO & MARIA REYES (Matty Ong)
8:45—† PEDRO AQUINO (Priscilla Sison)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016
7:00—† FLORA PEREZ DE LA CRUZ (Matty Ong)
8:45—† ALEX GERVACIO (Priscilla Sison)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
7:00—† ROMAN MACADANGDANG (Matty Ong)
8:45—† FR. FRANKLIN TASKER (Sandy & Roger Davis)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016
7:00—† PETE REYES (Matty Ong)
8:45—† CHRISTOPHER CODY NIXON
(Bob & Peggy Smykowski)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 216
7:00—† RAMON & MYRNA MASAKAY (Matty Ong)
8:45—† ALEX GERVACIO, SR. (Mel & Melba Sebayan)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016
8:00—† JOSEFINA P. DE LA CRUZ (Fe & Melinda)
5:00—FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016
8:00—† JAMES BARTELLI (Bernie & Chris Bartelli)
10:00—† VINCENZA, JOE & RALPH BRANDONISIO
(Brandonisio Family)
12:00—† JOSE QUINES (Ellie & Tano Puzon)
1:30—IN THANKSGIVING (Clara Garcia)
6:00—FRANCESCO CHIARAMONTE (Mother)
Schedule of Events
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016
5:00 PM—John Liss, Brenda Casey, Linda Launius,
Linda Liss, Phil Morphew
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016
8:00 AM—Barb Schuirmann, Ike Cruz, Wally Johnson,
Lynette Hooper, Sarah Oliver
10:00 AM—David Gravel, Gigi DiPirro, Estelita
Querubin, Napoleon Ramiro, Rogelia Ramiro
12:00 PM—Marilyn Liwanag, Carmen Amezquita,
Marianne Herff, Mary Ann Shlacks, Linda Warner
1:30 PM—Teodoro Dorado, Teresa Dorado, Alberto
Hernandez, Beatriz Hernandez, Martha Pompa
6:00 PM—Barbara McCarty
GREETERS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016
5:00 PM—Phil & Sally Morphew, Emily Stanfield, Carolyn
Stanfield
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016
8:00 AM—Sharon Roddan, Annabelle Tumlos, Jose
Zamundio
10:00 AM—Editha Blanco, Nina Fabian, John Fischer,
Peter John, Stephanie Teuthorn Monica Teuthorn
12:00 PM—Roger Antonio, Milagros Tecson, Nelly
Traynor, Dolly Villaflor
1:30 PM—Diana Sanchez, Triny & Maria Sosa
6:00 PM—
WEEK OF: FEBRUARY 14, 2016
SUNDAY Home Missions — Parish Lenten Table
KC St. Patrick Day Tickets — Father’s Day in July Tickets
9:00 AM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
10:00 AM-1 PM—Spanish Via Crucis
12:00-1:00 PM—Spanish Choir
6:00 PM—I.M.P.A.C.T. Youth Group
MONDAY Presidents’ Day
7:00 PM—Bingo
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
TUESDAY
9:30 AM—Crafters
3:45-4:45PM—Altar Servers Training for Funerals — Girls
7:00 PM—1st Communion Parent Meeting
7:00 PM—R.C.I.A.
7:00 PM—Legion of Mary Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM—Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00 PM—Cornerstone
7:00 PM—Children’s Faith Formation Classes
7:00 PM—Knights of Columbus Business Meeting
7:00 PM—Parent Organization Meeting
7:00 PM—Spanish Ministry Meeting
THURSDAY 7:30 AM—Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 AM—Small Faith Group
7:00 PM—Biblical Institute
7:00 PM—Divorce & Beyond
7:00 PM—Cantors
7:30 PM—Traditional Choir
FRIDAY 9:30 AM—Divine Mercy Group
11:30 AM—Priests Day of Recollection
2:00 PM & 6:30 PM—Stations of the Cross
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Planning Meeting
7:15 PM—Lenten Bible Group
7:30 PM—Spanish Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY 9:00 AM—Spanish R.C.I.A.
9:00 AM—Children’s Faith Formation Classes
11:00 AM—1st Communion Spanish Parent Meeting
7:00 PM—Marriage Encounter Meeting
7:00 PM—School Daddy/Daughter Dance
KC St. Patrick Day Dinner Tickets — Legion of Mary Traveling Statue
LECTORS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016
5:00 PM—John Tejeda, Susan Tejeda
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016
8:00 AM—Maria Jacinto, Dennis Salonga
10:00 AM—Ellie Puzon, Tano Puzon
12:00 PM—Vicky Villaflor, Dolly Villaflor
1:30 PM—Carmen Sandoval, Monica Garcia, Mateo
Garcia
6:00 PM—Rollie Ramiro, Tessie Comprado
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016
5:00 PM—Anna Gendusa, David Reyes, Samantha Landry
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016
8:00 AM—Alina Williams, Jenna Tumlos, Zachary King
10:00 AM—Melanie & Melissa Estrada, Morayo Olidapo
12:00 PM—Samantha Diaz, Isaiah Chairez, Justine
Bugante
1:30 PM—Izabel Garcia, Daniela Moreno, Fryda Garcia
6:00 PM—Ian Panganiban, Brianna Rodriguez
BINGO
Monday, Feb 15: Carpio, M/M Hughes, M/M Lesniewski,
Mandujano
Friday, Feb 19: NO Bingo
Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday
night.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15;
Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday:
Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19;
Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8;
Mt 7:7-12
Friday:
Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26
Saturday:
Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8;
Mt 5:43-48
Sunday:
Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14;
Phil 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36
Milagros Tecson, Alice Tybor
Rest In Peace
Virginia Zelasko
Mary Lou Johnson and
Bishop Blanchette Scholarships
(for Catholic High School Students)
Any student registered in St. Matthew Parish,
planning to attend a Catholic high school in the fall
of this year, is eligible to apply for these scholarships
sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women (CCW).
Applications can be obtained in the parish office or at the
school office and must be returned by Monday, April 4th to
either location. A financial application sent to
“FACTS” (ONLINE only) (requires tax information), the
forms for parents and students, and an application form are
parts of the application. Directions on completing the forms are
included with the application. This is to inform you so you can
begin the process immediately. If the student is currently in
high school or a public school, a letter of recommendation from
the principal or DRE needs to be included.
Be sure that all forms are for the 2016 application. For more
information, please call Mary Ellen at 630-893-0758. Over the
years, six students from St. Matthew Parish have been chosen
to receive this scholarship. In addition, one student from St.
Matthew will receive a stipend (the Mary Lou Johnson CCW
Scholarship) based on the submitted application forms.
Bring the Bible to Life during Lent!
Join us as we immerse ourselves in “The Good
News of God’s Mercy” – the Gospel of Luke!
Please remember Leona Stefanski (2/16/2015)
on the anniversary of her entrance into Heaven.
We will meet in the School Hall every Friday evening of Lent
at 7:15pm. (following the Stations of the Cross prayed in
church starting at 6:30pm)
Congratulations to the following family whose child was
recently baptized:
OLIVER GERALD
Samantha (Payne)
ZABOJNIK
son
of
John
and
We welcome this newest member into God’s family and
pray that his parents be guided in their role of leadership
and teach their children to love God and one another.
Sunday Collection
Week of February 7, 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.
BEQUESTS
Please remember the good works of our parish in your
will. Contact Fr. Jerome for information on how you can
accomplish this.
$ 14,500.00
$ 13,929.82
___________
- $
570.18
------------------------------------------Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2016
Weekly Collection
Needed to Date
Total Collection to Date
Difference
$ 464,000.00
$ 460,808.20
——————
-$
3,191.80
Father’s Day in February
Honor our parish fathers
Help send parish youth to see the Holy Father
Saturday Evening 5pm Mass
Concludes with a prayer of gratitude for our priests
A Dinner/Dance/Fundraiser
All proceeds help send our St. Matthew group to
World Youth Day in Krakow with Pope Francis
February 27, 2016 — Hurley Hall — 6:30pm to Midnight
$25 per person / $50 per couple — Price includes one free soft drink
Tickets are available in the narthex or parish center
PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF FATIMA
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday During Lent
Most people cannot go on a pilgrimage to Fatima or
Lourdes, so Mary becomes a pilgrim and makes a visit to
your home. Next week members of the Legion of Mary
will be in the narthex after all Masses so you can sign up
to have the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima for one week.
2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL
2:00 PM Children’s Stations
6:30 PM in English
7:30 PM in Spanish
No Bingo on Fridays during Lent
Follow-Up Process will be next weekend
If you made a gift or pledge to the 2016 Catholic Ministries
Annual Appeal, thank you!!
If you have not made your contribution to the 2016 Catholic
Ministries Annual Appeal, please consider doing so online at
www.jolietdioceseappeal.org, via mail, or by returning one of
our Commitment/In-Pew Weekend envelopes at Mass. We will
also conduct a Follow-Up Weekend process to give everyone
an opportunity to participate.
One pledge can make a difference, especially when combined
with all of the other pledges made throughout the diocese.
Please prayerfully consider providing your financial support to
this Appeal “Chosen by God’s Grace.” You can make a real
difference!
After our parish exceeds its CMAA goal of $63,067 in paid
pledges, 65% of any additional funds are returned for use in
our parish.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous
response.
News from
Shop at Meijer and help
St. Matthew Parish School!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Saint Matthew Parish #9893
When you do all you can to enable others to have great moments,
you will be blessed with some great moments yourself.
Place an Ad in the St. Patrick Day’s ad book. By February 22?
Please contact Dick Kelly or Bill Burger.
Now is a great time to become a member of the Knights of
Columbus.
The Holy Family Candles this week are lit in
thanksgiving for favors received, being offered by
Louisa and Joaquim D’Souza.
“...today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Luke 23:43
Business Meeting February 17
Social Meeting February 24
Meetings start at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center
West DuPage Lenten Program
ENJOY LENT: A TIME TO GROW IN HIS LOVE
MAY GOD BLESS
St. James the Apostle, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn
Monday, February 22
Attention Girl Altar Servers!
Registration begins at 6pm
Program will be from 6:30-8:30pm
Training is on Funerals. Altar girls will meet on Tuesday,
February 16 at 3:45pm in the church.
Includes a lite meal. Open to women
(husbands too), friends and family at no cost.
A time for YOU this Lent
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday,
February 15 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
For more information or to register, contact Teri Lindeman,
WDD President by email at terilindeman@yahoo.com
ALL YOU CAN EAT — FISH FRY DINNER
News from
Love is Kind -1 Cor:4
As St. Paul reminded the members of the early
Church in Corinth, we too are reminded that love is
shown in simple acts of kindness and service to
others. Recently the students of St. Matthew Parish
School supported the Village of Glendale Heights
Valentines for Vets program. Working with their faith
families, students created over 300 valentines to be
shared with brave men and women of our community
who serve in the Armed Forces. Students were
honored when Mayor Linda Jackson joined them and
accepted their beautiful works of art for our veterans.
Along with the Valentines for Vets service project,
students also collected change along with warm winter
hats, gloves, and scarves to be distributed by the
DuPage County PADS program during Catholic
Schools Week.
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 tour of our school.
Saints Peter & Paul 17th Annual Fish Fry Dinner sponsored by
the Knights of Columbus
Where: Ministry Center Hall, 36 N. Ellsworth, Naperville
When: February 12, 19 & 26, March 4, 11 & 18
Time: 5:00-9:00 PM (Kitchen closes at 8:00 PM)
ESL TUTOR TRAINING
School and Tutors on Wheels is hosting a training for ESL
tutors (for adult students) on February 20th and 27th. If you
are interested in becoming a one-on-one tutor, please call
Jeanie at 630-217-0386 or Kathy at 630-248-9594.
St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
Warm Wishes Blanket Collection — A Warm Wishes
thank you to all who donated. It should warm your hearts to
know how many people you will have helped. The
collection was a grand success. Thank you.
Woman of the Year — It’s time again to
consider a St. Matthew CCW member for this
honor. The CCW member must be a due paying
active member. There will be a box in the
narthex on the ministry table. Please place your
suggestion in the box. This is not a contest. We ask for your
suggestions. This is a diocesan wide event. The woman
selected will be honored at a Mass and luncheon celebrated
at the Cathedral. The box will be on the ministry table
through February.
Thought for the week — Who’s Who?
Who appeared with Jesus on the mountain? You can check
your answer by looking up Luke 9:28-34.
JESÚS Y EL DEMONIO
Como nos recuerda el Evangelio de hoy, el
demonio tentó a Jesús con citas de la Sagrada Escritura:
haz un milagro que te convenga. Véndete. Deslumbra a
tus oyentes; el pueblo es ingenuo y novelero. Camina por
estas sendas fáciles. El tentador trata de llevar a Jesús por
la senda fácil pero resbalosa, ofreciéndole las soluciones
fáciles pero falsas que siempre están a la mano. El
demonio sabe lo que es bueno, pero no tiene la capacidad
de hacer lo que es bueno, y menos aún de ser bueno. El
demonio es la personificación del Mal, e intuye en Jesús
la presencia más fuerte, y más genuinamente atractiva, de
la santidad.
El Evangelio de este domingo nos muestra al Mal
expuesto y desenmascarado. Satanás sabe que se le ha
acabado el juego. Hoy Jesús comienza a deshacer su
tejido de mentiras, y a sanar a las almas, y al mundo
entero. Y en este tiempo de Cuaresma, la Iglesia nos
invita a participar en esta labor de renovación, de nueva
creación, y a dejar que Cristo nos sane.
Vía Crucis
Las estaciones de la cruz
empiezan el viernes,
Febrero 19 a las 7:30 PM
© Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
14 de febrero de 2016
Primer Domingo de Cuaresma
El Miércoles de Ceniza el Papa Francisco comisionó a “Misioneros de la Misericordia”, sacerdotes confesores que fueron
enviados alrededor del mundo como “signos vivos de la prontitud del Padre para dar la bienvenida a quienes buscan el perdón
de Dios”. En cierta manera, el Papa Francisco desafía a todos nosotros a convertirnos en “misioneros de la misericordia” al
vivir
esta Cuaresma del Año Jubilar de la Misericordia con “mayor intensidad, como momento fuerte para celebrar y experimentar
la
misericordia de Dios” (Misericordiae Vultus, 17). El Papa Francisco nos propone hacer nuestras las palabras del profeta
Miqueas: “No persistirá en su ira para siempre, porque se complace en la misericordia. Volverá a compadecerse de nosotros,
sepultará nuestras culpas” (Miqueas 7:18–19). Ya que nosotros mismos hemos experimentado la misericordia de Dios en el
perdón incondicional de nuestros pecados, que tan entusiasmados debemos estar para invitar a todos los demás para conocer de
Dios la paz de la misericordia inmensa; más aún por experiencia, a través de nuestro alcance de bondad y cuidado compasivo,
algo del amor incondicional de Dios por ellos.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Citas del Papa Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Usadas con permiso.