St. Matthew Parish
1555 Glen Ellyn Road
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
St. Matthew
MARCH 19, 2017
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
Gabriel Gamboa
Robert Malek
ext 307
Lindsey Parsons
Mick Ruddle
ext 314
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 - 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 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.
Slow down, you’re going to fast…
Please read that title again. You’re not going too fast. You’re going to fast. We’re all going to
fast—and abstain. And not just during these days of Lent; Lent is a great time for us to pick up
the habit of fasting all throughout the year, especially on Fridays. Each Friday we should call
to mind the greatest love the world has ever known. We remember how on Good Friday Jesus
made the sacrifice of his life for me: “This is my Body, given up for you.” Then we remember
his invitation to us, to do the same and return love for love: “Do this in memory of me.” For
Catholics, every Friday is a day of penance to receive more deeply the love of Christ and give
more generously to him in return.
In the past, Catholics did this all together. Everyone knew you don’t eat meat on Friday. If you forgot to observe
this law of abstinence, this law of love, you mentioned it at your next confession. More recently, for the Fridays
outside of Lent, our U.S. bishops conference obtained the permission of the Holy See for Catholics in the United
States to substitute a penitential, or even a charitable, practice of their own choosing. This must still be done on
Friday. For most of us, it’s pretty easy to simply to abstain from meat on all Fridays of the year. During Lent
abstinence from meat on Fridays is obligatory in the United States as elsewhere.
Colin Donovan, one of EWTN’s theological experts reminds us:
The law of abstinence requires a Catholic 14 years of age until death to abstain from eating meat on
Fridays in honor of the Passion of Jesus on Good Friday. Meat is considered to be the flesh and organs of
mammals and fowl. Also forbidden are soups or gravies made from them. Salt and freshwater species of
fish, amphibians, reptiles and shellfish are permitted, as are animal derived products such as margarine and
gelatin which do not have any meat taste.
To that I say, “Bring on the JELLO.” Obviously, an all-you-can eat lobster fest is best left for another day. A
number of people asked about St. Patrick’s Day. This year it fell on a Friday and people were wondering if they
could celebrate with their customary corned beef. It seemed the news was filled with a number of bishops who
offered a blanket dispensation for the day. I wish St. Patrick would have gotten more coverage than the corned
beef. His faithful preaching and prayer on our Lord Jesus Christ and the Most Holy Trinity are truly great news and
worthy of celebration. Our Bishop Daniel Conlon encouraged us to celebrate the day well and reminded us of the
freedom we have in offering another penance on that day. One example would have been to prepare an offering for
a local food pantry before enjoying your meal. You might think this message comes late, but the next Friday is just
around the corner.
I’ll also remind those packing lunches for the school children to help them pick up this habit of abstaining. That
can be done with a healthy lunch, even for those under fourteen. I was in the school lunch room on Friday and one
student felt guilty with their meaty lunch. I said, “Eat what your parents sent. You need lunch.” Remind them for
next week. Another child had a beautiful note from mom. You can add that to the cheese or peanut butter and jelly
sandwich: “Love you. Love Jesus.”
He sure loves us. Let’s love him in return. Let’s love him more than our favorite meat, because his flesh is real
food. And if we’ve forgotten about that, let’s try to remember him again each Friday.
With my prayers,
Fr. Jerome
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, MARCH 20, 2017
7:00—BEVERLY & NAP PAREDES (Matty Ong & Family)
8:45—† LEROY O’NEIL (Mike and Peggy Caine)
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017
7:00—† EDWARD KUCIA (Family)
8:45—† FLORINE SCHRIMPL (Tuesday Morning Crafters)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017
7:00—NAPOLEON & ROGELIA RAMIRO
(Mattie Ong and Family)
8:45—† MARTY BYRNE (Wife)
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
7:00—FR. JEROME, FR. MICHAEL & FR. RICHARD
(Vicky Souza)
8:45—† SANTIAGO & LOURDES ELIZAGA (Ramon Elizaga)
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017
7:00—MILA & TONY POSADAS (Matty Ong & Family)
8:45—† JOSE C. SISON, JR. (Sison Family)
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017
8:00—† KELLY MULKERIN (Patti & Terry Rasmussen)
5:00—† KELLY MULKERIN (Gorniack Family)
6:30—† IGNACIO AGUINAGA (Wife)
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017
8:00—† JOSEPH J BUKTENICA (Joe, Jill, Nina & Anna)
10:00—† CHRISTINE NOVAK (Bob & Alma Malek)
12:00—† LETTIE ECLAVEA (Barbara Paskewic)
1:30—ST. MATTHEW PARISH FAMILY
6:00—† LEROY O’NEIL (Herb & Agnes Grams)
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017
5:00 PM—Janice Folk, Sandy Chitkowski, John
Lachman, Bob Vargas
6:30 PM—
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017
8:00 AM—Barb Greene, Sue Bieniek, Mary Cichantk,
Sarah Oliver
10:00 AM—Nina Fabian, Phyllis Morreale, Estelita
Querubin, Alice Silva, Mel Sebayan
12:00 PM—Dolly Villaflor, Carmen Amezquita, Eloisa
Simbol, Vicki Villaflor
1:30 PM—Miguel Torres, Maria Torres, Veronica
Cervantes, Juana Guerrero
6:00 PM—
GREETERS
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017
5:00 PM—Coleen Schwartz
6:30 PM—
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017
8:00 AM—Larry Grogan, Clarita Nelson, Bill & Joanne
Schaper
10:00 AM—Carolyn Lorenz, Alex Markiso
12:00 PM—Rob Crylen, Jaimee Marzan, Mary Ann
Schlacks
1:30 PM—Gustavo Garcia, Triny & Maria Sosa
6:00 PM—
Schedule of Events
WEEK OF: MARCH 19, 2017
SUNDAY Girl Scout Cookie Sales — St. Joseph’s Food Collection
9:00 AM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
9:00 AM—Spanish Alpha
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—St. Joseph Prayers & Reception
TUESDAY
9:30 AM—Crafters
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—KC Open Meeting
7:15 PM—Parish Penance Service
THURSDAY
7:30 AM—Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 AM—Small Faith Group
3:45 PM—Girls Altar Servers Meeting
7:00 PM—R.C.I.A.
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
11:45 AM—Lenten Study Group
2 PM & 6:30 PM—Stations of the Cross
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Planning Meeting
7:00 PM—Spanish Alpha Planning Meeting
7:00 PM—Lenten Study Group
7:30 PM—Spanish Stations of the Cross
8:00-9:00 PM—Spanish Fellowship
SATURDAY
9:00 AM—Children’s Faith Formation Classes
12:00 PM—Spanish Baptisms
6:00 PM—Spanish Marriage Encounter
7:30 PM—Spanish Lenten Talk
7:30 PM—Via Crucis Rehearsal
Catholic Relief Services — CCW Fashion Show Tickets & Baskets
LECTORS
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017
5:00 PM—Sue Metty, Cliff Launius
6:30 PM—Antonio Ruiz, Carmen Sandoval
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017
8:00 AM—Dennis Salonga, Maria Jacinto
10:00 AM—Christine DeStefano, Sylvia Quines
12:00 PM—Alice Silva, Therese Rosen
1:30 PM—Monica Garcia, Mateo Garcia
6:00 PM—Susan Tejeda, John Tejeda
BINGO
Monday, MAR 20: M/M Gonzalez, Isidoro, M/M Newing,
Strag
Friday, MAR 24: NO Bingo
Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday
night.
Third Sunday of Lent — March 19, 2017
While we were still sinners Christ died for us.
— Romans 5:8
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or
Lk 2:41-51a
Tuesday:
Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9;
Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20;
Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23
Friday:
Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17;
Mk 12:28-34
Saturday:
Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10;
Lk 1:26-38
Sunday:
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6;
Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
Barbara Greene, Caroline Weil, Donna Norden
Rest In Peace
Mae Malys
ST. MATTHEW
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW)
With parish support, fundraising by Market Day, Craft Show
and the annual Fashion Show, CCW has been able to:
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Donate to the youth ministry for their annual teen service
trip and to World Youth Day
Donate financial support for vocations
Donate to St. Matthew St. Vincent De Paul
Donate to RAFF—a program for adults with special needs
Donate to Easter Seals
Provide funds of Pro-Life groups: Women’s Choice,
Illinois Citizens for Life
Donate to St. Matthew Parish School
Donate to St. Matthew Faith Formation
Donate to Bishop Blanchette Scholarship fund
Fund Ministry of Praise
Fund the CCW Mary Lou Johnson Scholarship
Provide funding for the Tuesday morning crafters for
rosary making, postage, chemo hats, lap robes and slippers
(10,000 rosaries a year)
Paying annual dues of $5 will help us continue to provide
services. You are invited to attend our 4 general meetings Sept., Oct., April, and May. Meeting dates, times and
programs are always posted in the bulletin.
Please remember Leno Mikenas (3/24/2016)
on the anniversary of his entrance into Heaven.
Congratulations to the following families whose children
were recently baptized:
STELLA RAFFELLA GAMMARIELLO daughter of
Giuseppe and Stephanie (Iglesias)
LEVITICUS DASH VENCHUS son of Jacob and Kara
(Triner)
KONNER ALLEN TURNQUIST son of Kyle and Jeanine
(Batka)
We welcome these newest members into God’s family
and pray that their parents be guided in their role of
leadership and teach their children to love God and one
another.
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.
Sunday Collection
Week of March 12, 2017
Collection Needed
to cover expenses
Total Collection
$ 15,000.00
$ 14,074.84
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- $
925.16
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Ramon Reynoso & Myrna Reynoso
Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2017
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
$ 555,000.00
$ 544,790.20
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- $ 10,209.80
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The Feast of St. Joseph Celebration
Monday, March 20 at 7:00pm
Please join us to celebrate St. Joseph with a
prayer service led by Fr. Michael, followed
by refreshments on Monday, March 20th at
7:00pm. In honor of St. Joseph, we will have a special
blessing for all fathers and of donated food for the poor.
Please bring non-perishable food items to the prayer
service. If you are unable to join us on Monday night,
bring your donations to weekend Masses, March 18-19th.
Suggested items:
Rice
Saltine Crackers
Pork & Beans
Bars of Soap
Instant Potatoes
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Pancake Mix & Syrup
Toothpaste
Dish Soap
ALL ARE INVITED FOR THIS LENTEN
ALMSGIVING, BLESSINGS & FELLOWSHIP!
ST. MATTHEW
CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN
Jan.
Previous Month Account Balance: $ 14,371
New Collections:
$ 5,980
Total Amount Collected:
$ 20,351
Feb.
$ 19,851
$ 7,136
$ 26,987
Expenditures, Current Month:
Church Exit door-project fee
$ 500
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School
Parish Center:
Concrete Sidewalk
Total Expenditures:
$
Current Account Balance:
$ 19,851
$ 26,987
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING
GENEROSITY TO OUR CAMPAIGN.
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE THESE
REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS POSSIBLE.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday During Lent
2:00 PM Children’s Stations
6:30 PM in English
7:30 PM in Spanish
No Bingo on Fridays during Lent
PleaseParticipate!
YourGiftMakesaDifference!
One pledge can make a difference, especially
when combined with all of the other pledges
made throughout the Diocese. Please prayerfully consider
providing your inancial support to this year’s Appeal,
“HeldinGod’sHands.”You can make a real difference!
If you have not made your contribution to the 2017
Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal, please consider doing
so. You can also participate by going online at
jolietdioceseappeal.org, or by mailing in your gift.
After our parish exceeds its CMAA goal of $65,045 in paid
pledges, 70% of any additional funds are returned for use
in our parish. Thank you for your prayerful consideration
and generous response.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Saint Matthew Council #9893
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March 20, 2017 St Joseph Table at St Matthew at 7:00 pm,
Knights will setup and serve coffee.
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Next Social March 22, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Parish
Center. At this time come join us for a good time with your
Brother Knights and Friends
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April 5, 2017 Planning and Officers Meeting 7:00 pm
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance was a great success.
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Thanks to all the Knights, wives and others that made this
evening a success.
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Still looking for Knights to fill our ranks. For INFO CALL
OR TALK TO: GK JOE WILLIAMS AT 630-790-9345
OR PGK ART KOPACEK AT 630-930-9516.
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
BULLETIN ARTICLES DUE
As we approach the midpoint of the Lenten season,
please take a moment to review our early due dates.
Any article for the bulletin must be in to the parish
office by the date specified. Thank you for your
cooperation.
MAY GOD BLESS
Catholic Relief Services Collection
‘Jesus in Disguise’
Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief
Services Collection. This collection supports six Catholic
agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the
world. The funds from this collection help provide food to the
hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ’s love and
respect to all people. Next week, please give generously to The
Catholic Relief Services Collection and help Jesus in disguise.
EASTER PLANTS
If you would like to make a donation for an
Easter plant in memory of a loved one, or
special intention, let the office know by
submitting your $16.00 donation to the office
or through the Sunday collection basket
(marked Easter Plant). If you are
remembering someone, please PRINT the name. They
will be remembered in the bulletin on Easter Sunday. The
plants will be placed on the altar for Easter and remain
there throughout the Easter Season. The deadline for
ordering an Easter plant is Wednesday, April 5th.
DINING SUPERVISORS NEEDED
DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) 501 (c) (3) Not-forProfit organization is seeking supervisors in our food service
department. This positon will oversee daily operations,
working with volunteers for Meals on Wheels and Community
Dining Programs. Ideal candidate should be energetic,
organized, reliable and have a heart for serving others. Must
have a reliable vehicle with insurance. This is a Part Time
position, M-F. Start time as early at 8am to 1pm. No weekends.
Must pass a background check.
Interested candidates should call 630-620-0804.
BULLETIN DATE
Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017
Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017
ARTICLE DUE
Wednesday, March 29th
Wednesday, April 5th
St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
CCW Annual Spring Fashion Show - “Plant
the Seeds of Love” — Sunday, April 2, 2017 at
Medinah Banquets in Addison. Social Hour 1 PM,
Lunch 2 PM, Fashions 3 PM. Fashions provided
by Kohl’s of Stratford Square. Ticket prices
remain the same. No inflation. Adults $40.00; Students
$25.00; Children $15.00.
Raffle Baskets and Tickets will be available the weekends
of March 25-26 or call Donna at 630-469-3428.
CCW Board Meeting Tuesday, March 28 — Rosary 6:40
PM. Meeting promptly at 7 PM.
CCW General Meeting Tuesday, April 4 — 7 PM Hurley
Hall. Everyone is invited to be entertained by the “Lilac
Senior Chorus.” They will charm us with the “Golden
Oldies.” Bring a friend, it’s free. Refreshments will be
served.
Thoughts for the Week — On our Lenten journey we are
offered the opportunity to focus on prayer, fasting and
making changes that offer renewal and new life. Some
thoughts:
Allow your faith to be seen.
Go out of your way to help or talk to someone who is
usually difficult or out of your group.
Call, visit, or text someone who is ill or lonesome.
Reduce your speech, talk simply and gently.
Exercise patience, especially with people and situations that
annoy you.
Don’t do any complaining.
SEDIENTOS DE LAS AGUAS QUE DAN VIDA
Especialmente durante la Cuaresma, la Semana Santa
y el tiempo de Pascua, los textos de oración de la Iglesia
Occidental se deleitan con imágenes paradójicas de
Cristo: la vida eterna que muere, el anfitrión de la cena
que es también alimento, el crucificado sediento del que
mana agua de vida de su costado. Estas imágenes fluyen
de las representaciones de Jesús por parte de los
evangelistas y de su mismísimo ministerio, durante el
cual muchas veces cambió o invirtió las expectativas que
las personas tenían sobre él o sobre los designios de Dios.
Esta “inversión” está en juego en el Evangelio de hoy,
cuando Jesús habla con una extranjera enemiga que está
por debajo de su condición social. Además él, el que tiene
sed, demuestra que la mujer es la única que tiene sed
verdadera. Él –cuyos labios secos dirán “Tengo sed”
antes de morir– es la fuente de vida y del agua que da
vida. La Cuaresma nos llama a reflexionar sobre cómo
cada uno de nosotros tiene sed de Cristo y nos lleva, en
última instancia, de vuelta a las aguas dadoras de vida de
nuestro bautismo en su Cuerpo.
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