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: 8:45 AM
Almost everyone knows the story of the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. In some way, it’s
what brought you here this morning. Even if you got a ride from someone else, it’s knowledge
of the resurrection story that brought you to St. Matthew’s Church.
What are the significant details of the story? Crowds of people saw Jesus crucified and put to
death. There is no doubt about that historical event. Many eyewitness were hostile to Jesus,
some actually taking part in the crucifixion. A Roman soldier pierced his side with a lance, as a
sort of death certificate. Then the body was put into a sealed tomb, complete with a guard. But
not everyone witnessed the miraculous events that followed (Mark 16:1-7):
“Very early, when the sun had risen, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb. They were saying to one
another, ‘Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?’ When they looked up, they saw that
the stone had been rolled back; it was very large. On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting on the right
side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, ‘Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of
Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him. But go and tell
his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.’”
So almost everyone knows the story, but more importantly, do you know Christ? He is Risen! This means that he
lives—now! It means that you can speak to him, know him, love him, follow him. Maybe these are obvious
ideas—but do I live them? You can today—starting right now! “Lord,” we can say, “I came this morning to see
you. You will be here in the flesh, your risen glorified body, at this Mass. People will say it again and again, ‘the
Body of Christ.’ People will answer again and again, ‘Amen! I believe!’ Jesus I believe that small piece of bread is
no longer bread at all—it is you! Please, come home with me today. Help me to see why you would die for me, for
my life, for my family. You are crazy to love me so much. Help me at least to love you a little.”
Here’s the secret, which I know, and which just may be starting to dawn on you. I know why you came this
morning to St. Matthew. It was the Risen Lord, Jesus himself, who called you. He whispered in your ear, he tugged
at your heart. It’s one of the reasons why I know that Jesus has risen from the dead: He is living and acting in your
life. You seek Jesus of Nazareth.
Wishing you and your families, your loved ones and even your enemies, the blessings of the Risen Lord,
Fr. Jerome
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 12
3:00-4:00 PM Holy Hour (not a Mass)
MINISTRY OF PRAISE
The Ministry of Praise letters are ready for pick-up the first,
second or third Sunday of the month.
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
I shall not die, but live,
and declare the works of the LORD.
— Psalm 118:17
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, APRIL 6, 2015
7:00—† SARAH LATA (Deborah Turner)
8:45—† IRENE M. KARWOWSKI ( Dolores Lundy-Pomis)
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015
7:00—† SOULS IN PURGATORY (Ellen Compra)
8:45—MANUEL RARAS, JR. (King Family)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015
7:00—† GERALD WILLIAM GRAVEL (Friends)
8:45—CAMERON ERVIN (King Family)
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
7:00—IN THANKSGIVING (Fatima Cabungcal-Smith)
8:45—† LUZ VILLAFLOR (Villaflor Family)
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
7:00—MATTY ONG (Lilia Daez)
8:45—† SANTIAGO & LOURDES ELIZAGA (Family)
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015
8:00—ARTURO PHILIP COMPRA (Family)
5:00—† ISAIAS & MARIETTA DATOON (Datoon &
Panganiban Family)
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
8:00—FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
10:00—† BILL & HARRIET SKORUPA (Skorupa Family)
12:00—† JOHN BOQUIST (Ellie & Tano Puzon)
1:30—† MARIA ZEPEDA (Maria Gutierrez)
6:00—† ANGELO CIPRIANO (Norma & Mariana)
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015
5:00 PM—Janice Folk, Brenda Casey, Linda Launius,
Phil Morphew, Bob Vargas
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
8:00 AM—Wally Johnson, Mary Cichantk, Nancy
Greeley, Clarita Nelson, Chris Wolgat
10:00 AM—David Gravel, Louisa D’Souza, Nina Fabian,
Phyliss Frias, Lou Gazzola
12:00 PM—Marilyn Liwanag, Marianne Herff, Jerry
Jenkinson, Vicki Villaflor, Linda Warner
1:30 PM—
6:00 PM—Jerry Jenkinson, Barbara McCarty
GREETERS
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015
5:00 PM—Jean Buckley, Nelly Traynor
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
8:00 AM—Barbara Greene, Mary Ann & Lee Walper
10:00 AM—Sam & Rosina Castiglia, Christopher
Gayoso, Mary Kay Padleckas
12:00 PM—Jacqueline Mutogi, Eliza Puzon
1:30 PM—Gustavo Garcia, Yesenia Hernandez
6:00 PM—
Schedule of Events
WEEK OF: APRIL 5, 2015
EASTER SUNDAY
9:00 AM—Spanish Evangelization Class
12:00 PM—Spanish Choir
No I.M.P.A.C.T. Youth Group
MONDAY
7:00 PM—Bingo
7:00 PM—Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group
7:00 PM—School Board Meeting
7:00 PM—Religious Education-Baptism Prep meeting
TUESDAY
6:00 AM—Elections
9:30 AM—Crafters
7:00 PM—R.C.I.A.
7:00 PM—CCW General Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM—Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00 PM—Children’s Faith Formation Classes
7:00 PM—Cornerstone
7:00 PM—Spanish Baptism Meeting
THURSDAY
7:30 AM—Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 AM—Small Faith Group
7:00 PM—Biblical Institute
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—Spanish Catholicism Planning Meeting
7:00 PM—Bingo
SATURDAY
8:30 AM-Noon PM—English/Spanish Class
9:00 AM—Children’s Faith Formation Classes
12:00 PM—Baptisms
5:00 PM—Knights of Columbus Meeting
7:00 PM—P.O. Mother/Son Event
Continuing the Mission — Project Gabriel
CCW Fashion Show Baskets and Tickets
LECTORS
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015
5:00 PM—Sue Metty, Cliff Launius
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
8:00 AM—Phyllis Gorniack, Joan Brozny
10:00 AM—Mel Sebayan, Joe DiPirro, Jr.
12:00 PM—Alice Silva, Marilyn Liwanag
1:30 PM—Mateo Garrcia, Monica Garcia
6:00 PM—Susan Tejeda, John Tejeda
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015
5:00 PM—A.J. & Ian Panganiban, David Reyes
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
8:00 AM—Joseph Licko, Nathaniel Pinto, Alex Beabes
10:00 AM—Sergio Guzman, Marissa & Melanie Estrada
12:00 PM—Jana & Jyle Manalo, Lauren Carda
1:30 PM—Josue & Ulysses Sarabia, Jason Quinones
6:00 PM—Teresa Gravel, Diego Garcia, Dominick Renzulli
BINGO
Monday, APR 6: M/M Gor, M/M Jackson, Lukowych,
Young
Friday, APR 10: Hilmer, Hulak, Silva, M/M Skweres,
Skweres
Workers must be at the hall by 5:30 PM on Monday
and Friday night.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11;
Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday:
Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22;
Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35
Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48
Friday:
Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a;
Jn 21:1-14
Saturday:
Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21;
Mk 16:9-15
Sunday:
Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24;
1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
SEEKING
Easter Sunday is a day all about seeking. The early
Christian communities gathered around the Apostles, seeking
more about the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus. Saint Paul
told the baptized Colossians to “seek what is above.” Mary of
Magdala went to the tomb, seeking to find the Lord’s body so
that she could anoint it. We come to church on Easter Sunday
seeking many things. For some of us, this is a once-a-year
journey, when we seek connection with the foundations of the
Christian faith. For others, this day is the culmination of a long
journey of Lenten repentance. For the newly baptized, this is
the first day of a new life filled with promise and expectation.
Whatever it is that we seek, let us be inspired by the disciple
whom Jesus loved who, when he saw the wrappings of cloth
inside the empty tomb, “saw and believed.”
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Rest In Peace
Corazon Natividad
Please remember Helen Fiduccia (4/8/2014)
on the anniversary of her entrance into Heaven.
Congratulations to the following families whose children
were recently baptized:
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.
JENNIFER CASTANEDA daughter of Alfredo and
Margarita (Albino)
KEVIN CONTRERAS son of Marcelo and Elvia (Cruz)
Sunday Collection
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.
Week of March 22, 2015
Weekly Collection Needed
to cover expenses
Total Collection
$ 14,500.00
$ 15,404.49
____________
$
III
Matthew Loonam & Kristin Ralston
BEQUESTS
Please remember the good works of our parish in your
will. Contact Fr. Jerome for information on how you can
accomplish this.
904.49
------------------------------------------Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2015
Weekly Collection
Needed to Date
Total Collection to Date
Difference
$ 552,000.00
$ 553,756.16
———————
$
1,756.16
Easter plants have been placed around the altar for the Easter Season by
donations from parishioners in loving memory of their family members,
for their special intentions and in thanksgiving. Those remembered are listed.
Keller & Kozik Family
Kerchenfaut Family
Dennis Kobe
Hilary Kordzinski
Eva & Joseph Krass
Edward Kucia
Roy Lukowski
James McCarty
Bill Miehlich
Lucille, Louis & Florence Miller
Joe Moran
Opal Amos Musser
Christopher Cody Nixon
Dennis Nixon
Marc Padleckas
Gregory Puzon
Annabelle Anderson
William D. Anderson
Mickey Campanaro
Rosina Castiglia
Vera Daminato
John & Wilma DeStefano
James Erickson, Sr.
Randy Estrada
William & Anna Firnbach
Gert & Dick Fleming
Angel L. Garcia, Jr.
James Giacalone
Giuffre & Spano Family
Greene & Sustek Family
Alfred Hanschmann
Irene & Ray Karwowski
In Thanksgiving:
Jeff Greeley Family
Barb Greene
Puzon Family
Napoleon & Rogelia Ramiro
Is God calling you to serve on the St. Matthew Parish
Council?
The council draws from their common experience as
Catholic members of St. Matthew Parish to offer counsel
to the pastor regarding all aspects of parish life. We
work together to keep our parish faithful to the mission
entrusted to us by Christ in Glendale Heights. Meetings
are the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the
Parish Center. Our next meeting is April 13th and our
May meeting will be May 11th. Please call our parish
office for more information.
Potential members will need to attend a discernment
meeting on May 18th which will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Ruberti/Ripp Families
Roman & Lucille Rylko
Thomas Schroedl
Barbara Seeley
Leo Serio
Estelle Smykowski
Scott M. Smykowski
Walter Smykowski
Fr. Franklin Tasker, O.Carm.
Robert & Cecilia Warner
Irene Williams
Joseph & Bernice Wojciechowski
Woller Family
Ann & Sam Zaccone
Special Intentions:
Danek Family
Kosiek Family
ST. MATTHEW JOB CLUB
Looking for work? Need ideas, job search tools or
friendly encouragement? Please join us on April
9th 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.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY FACTS
DID YOU KNOW?
The Wheaton Franciscans sponsor a spirituality ministry called
the Tau Center at the motherhouse in Wheaton with the
purpose of sharing a passion for transformative spiritual
growth and healing through workshops, programs, spiritual
counseling and holistic services.
Blessed Happy Easter from the Staff of St. Matthew
Fr. Jerome
Deacon Bob
Barbara P.
Karina
Fr. Rogelio
Barbara A.
Carmen
Robert
Fr. Richard
Annabelle
Chris
Phyllis
Mick
Norma
Jim
Ron
The Holy Family Candles this week are lit in
memory of Michael and Bridie Willis, being
remembered by the children of Michael and
Bridie Willis.
“...today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Luke 23:43
13TH ANNUAL GALAXY BOWL
DUPAGE PADS STRIKES BACK
Saturday, April 18 from 12-3 PM at Fox Bowl, 1101
Butterfield Rd., Wheaton. The Galaxy Bowl is a fun, family
event to raise funds for DuPage Pads to provide housing and
supportive services, for individuals and families who are
homeless. This event is open to all. Assemble your five person
team today! ($100 per team member)
For more information or to set up your team: visit
www.dupagepads.org or contact Kariann at 630-682-3846 ext
2290 or [email protected].
CONTINUING THE MISSION COLLECTION
The collection for our Capital Campaign, Continuing the
Mission, will take place on April 11-12 instead of Easter.
EASTER PEOPLE
We are Easter people and Alleluia is our song!
We are honored to announce Fr. Dave Dillon, who
served in the parish of St. Matthew for 17 years will
be celebrating his 50th Jubilee Mass at St. Matthew.
Mark your calendar.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
5 PM Mass
Reception to follow in Hurley Hall.
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St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
It’s The Most Wonderful Day of the Year!
CCW General Meeting, Tuesday, April 7 — Begin in
church with Fr. Rogelio—as we continue to celebrate
Easter. Adjourn to Hurley hall for a brief business meeting,
our parish celebration of this year’s Woman of the Year,
and refreshments. For fun bring a wedding picture of you.
A prize for the person who guesses most correctly. Every
lady of the parish is invited.
Katy Moore Baby Shower, April 18-26 — Katy was a
vigorous prolife advocate. We honor her memory each
year by collecting baby items. They are then donated to
Woman’s Choice to help support families that Choose
Life!
CCW Fashion Show “Rock and Roll” — Call
Donna at 630-469-3428.
Christ Has Died, Christ Is Risen
Alleluia
Happy Glorious Easter!
De parte del personal aquí en
San Mateo, deseamos que
usted y su familias tengan un
feliz Pascua de la Resurreccíon.
Clases De Bautizo
La próxima plática pre-bautismal
será el Miércoles 8 de abril 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.
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
Hora Santa de la Divina Misericordia
Abril 12 — 3:00 pm (no es Misa)
BÚSQUEDA
El Domingo de Pascua es un día para la búsqueda.
Las primeras comunidades cristianas se reunían alrededor
de los apóstoles para conocer más sobre la vida y el ministerio del Señor Jesús. San Pablo les dijo a los colosenses bautizados que buscaran “las cosas de arriba”. María
Magdalena fue a la tumba para encontrar el cuerpo del
Señor y ungirlo. Nosotros vamos a la iglesia el Domingo
de Pascua buscando muchas cosas. Para algunos de nosotros, este es un trayecto anual cuando buscamos conectarnos con el fundamento de la fe cristiana. Para otros, este
día es la culminación de una larga trayectoria para el
arrepentimiento de la Cuaresma. Para los nuevos bautizados es el primer día de una nueva vida llena de promesas
y expectativas. No importa lo que sea que busquemos,
inspirémonos con la acción del discípulo amado de Jesús
quien al ver el sudario dentro de la tumba “vio y creyó”.
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