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May 24, 2020 St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
May 24, 2020
St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
St. Matthew Parish Glendale Heights, Illinois Page 2 (630) 469-6300
My dear family of St. Matthew!
It’s so exciting for me to present to you this week the vocation story of St. Matthew’s very own parishioner, Deacon Senovio Sarabia, who is less than a month away from Ordination to the Priesthood! Read below Dcn. Senovio’s first of two installments which he shares with us about his life’s journey thus far. He is one of seven “transitional Deacons” who will be ordained to the Priesthood at a livestreamed Ordination Mass in our Cathedral Church of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet on June 20, 2020. You can find more information on our Diocese of Joliet website regarding this Ordination and the seven men being ordained to the priesthood (copy this: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/vocations/sectioncontent.php?secid=31, and then click on any picture of the men being ordained to learn more about any one of them).
Please enjoy this opportunity below to reflect on the experiences Dcn. Senovio shares about the call he received from God, as together with his six spiritual deacon-brothers in the Lord, he prepares for ordination to the Priesthood at our Cathedral. God-willing, after his ordination, Dcn. Senovio soon-to-be-Father Senovio will be moving (July 1, 2020) into his new three-year priestly assignment at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, Plainfield — and you may also recall from last week that Dcn. Peter soon-to-be-Father Peter Infanger will be moving “right up the street almost literally” to St. Walter Parish, Roselle, that same first day of July as well.
Last week in the bulletin, I shared with you a beautiful prayer I had come across for vocations composed originally by Servant of God Bishop Guglielmo Giaquinta (1914-1994) — please continue to pray with me that Prayer for Vocations to Consecrated Life, or any other prayer of your choosing, and in particular, please carry in your prayerful heart our seven candidates preparing for their Ordination to the Ministerial Priesthood of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is alive and risen from the dead, and giving us His risen life through the power of the Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia!
In the living, loving, giving and caring Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Gregor
Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor (630) 469-6300 ext. 312
My Vocation Story by Deacon Senovio Sarabia
Hello friends of St. Matthew Parish!
Growing up I went to Mass for only two reasons, Jesus and the jelly donuts. I can
assure you I was never bored at Mass. Towards the end of my senior year in high
school I had a powerful reconciliation experience at St Matthew’s where I then
started taking my faith more serious. Not only did I start praying more but I would
find myself attending daily Mass and sharing this new joy with my friends.
This was my way of asking for God’s intercession to help me in my studies as a
college student and for my childhood dream of wanting to become a professional soccer player one day. The more I
went to Mass the more the desire for priesthood would spring in my heart.
There was a friend of mine in one of my classes whom I was very attracted
to because of her pursuit of holiness, and one day, out of the blue she told
me she thought I would make a great priest. This bugged me for a while
because I was already thinking about it but never really expressed this to
God. Therefore, as I continued going to Mass, I would ask Jesus what it was
that he wanted me to be and if it be his will that I be a priest then so be it.
The desire for priesthood grew immensely for the next four months until I
came across a video that motivated me to step out of my comfort zone and take a leap of faith. The YouTube video I
came across chronicled the story of a former professional soccer player (Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck) who decided to leave
his pro career behind to become a priest. I felt an incredible amount of peace well up inside of me and later that day I
called the diocesan vocations director to talk about my desire to enter the seminary.
Looking back, I’m realizing that my parents, Fr. Herman, Fr. Kevin Lafey, and St. Matthew’s former
youth minister, Ruben Chavez were my biggest spiritual heroes. Ruben Chavez was one of the first
guys outside of my family who I saw was really passionate about his family and his faith unlike
anyone I’ve known. His testimony of his relationship with Jesus inspired me to go deeper in my faith.
Now, I’m only a couple weeks from being Ordained a Priest and I can’t wait to see what God has in
store for me and you, the people of God.
God bless you, Deacon Senovio Sarabia Jr.
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St. Matthew Council of
Catholic Women
Sisters in Christ
Memorial Day already!
Fly your flags and display all things patriotic. It will bolster our spirits as we move closer to some type of “reopening.”
Thought for the Week Have your tools ready, and God will give you work. Memorial Day Remember all who served and those who gave their all.
An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the
Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You
sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
Month of Mary
ASCENSION
O God of earth and sky, as Jesus came among us in Bethlehem to raise us up to heaven, so today we recall his departing from us at Jerusalem to be in all places. Though he is hidden from our sight, enable us to abide in him by the power and grace of the Holy Spirit, until his mercy and grace fill your whole creation. Amen. Copyright © 2000 Order of Saint Luke Publications. Used with permission.
Parishes of The Diocese of Joliet Phased Re-Opening May 13, 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This document is an Executive Summary of the multi-phased protocols and procedures, known as THE PLAN, for reopening churches and resuming public participation in the sacramental life of the Church for the Catholic dioceses in Illinois. The full Plan is provided at the end of this Executive Summary. The Plan has been developed by the bishops of the Chicago Province in consultation with and the approval of state and local public health officials and civil authorities. Four guiding principles undergird the multi-phased Plan: 1. Everything possible should be done to provide people the
solace of the church’s sacramental life in a timely and reasonable way.
2. The current situation in Illinois remains dangerous and fragile. While much has been achieved, there remains the potential that the gains could be lost by a second more virulent wave.
3. Trust needs to be established that the top priority in any Plan is the safety and wellbeing of our parishioners. We cannot take for granted that people will return just because churches are reopened.
4. Calling people to exercise faithful citizenship will be key. Each Catholic will need to take personal responsibility for the common good as well as their own safety. With these principles in mind, a Plan to prudently and gradually resume the full scope of public sacramental celebrations, liturgies and faith practices, has been designed. The Plan envisions a set of required measures and phases. There will be an ongoing review of the Plan so that adjustments are made in accord with new data. Read the entire basics of the Plan on our website at: www.stmatthewchurch.org.
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Mass Intentions Sunday, May 24, 2020 8:00 AM St. Matthew Parish 10:00 AM † Zlata Chizmadiya (Koschak Family) 12:00 PM † Melicia T. Monteroso (Marilyn Liwanag) 1:30 PM Ana McCarthy (Elsa) 6:00 PM † Rose Mercado (Bruno Family) Monday, May 25, 2020 Memorial Day 9:00 AM In Thanksgiving for Masiclat Family (Vicki Souza) Tuesday, May 26, 2020 7:00 AM † Gregory Puzon (Puzon Family) Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:00 AM † Vivian Cassidy (Lauren Cassidy) 8:45 AM † Leonora Coll (Family) Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:00 AM † Joseph & Socorro Vargas (Family) 8:45 AM † Jose Villaflor (Dolly & Vicky Villaflor) Friday, May 29, 2020 7:00 AM † Lydia Balangue (Busuego Family) Saturday, May 30, 2020 8:00 PM In Thanksgiving for Masiclat Family (Vicki Souza) 5:00 PM † Dick Sensenbrenner (Kim & Sheila Jackson) Sunday, May 31, 2020 8:00 AM † Jon Helgesen (Family) 10:00 AM St. Matthew Parish Family 12:00 PM † Margaret Ann Mastandrea (Gerald & Beverly Donlon) 1:30 PM † Anacleto Martinez & Maria Nieves (Maria G. Suarez) 6:00 PM † Rose Mercado (Bruno Family)
Holy Family Candles The Holy Family Candles are lit this week in memory of Gregory Puzon, being remembered by the Puzon Family.
“...today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43
Scripture
Readings
for the Week of May 24, 2020
Sunday Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20
Monday
Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday
Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab; Jn
17:11b-19
Thursday Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a and 5,
7-8, 9-10, 11; Jn 17:20-26
Friday Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;
Jn 21:15-19
Saturday Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31;
Ps 11:4, 5 and 7; Jn 21:20-25 Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30;
Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9; Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b; Ez 37:1-14; Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28,
29, 30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
Sunday Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23
Becky Tybor, Eileen Martyn,
Mario Conte
Bequests Please remember the good works of our parish in your will. Contact
Fr. Gregor on how you can accomplish this.
Lillian Bilek
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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.
Schedule of Events WEEK OF MAY 24, 2020
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Monday, May 25, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Friday, May 29, 2020
Saturday, May 30, 2020
As you know, St. Matthew uses OSV Online Giving! Same company that provides our envelope service to our parishioners. So, if you haven’t signed up yet or interested in doing electronic donations, follow the link below or scan the QR code:
https://osvonlinegiving.com/4325
Shortfall from Mass Cancellations
Beginning March 14-15, 2020
Received from Online giving (Week ending 5/17)....……...$2,430.20 From mail and drop off env:………..…..$4,044.00 Total Collection………..………..….........$ 6,474.20 Avg. donations per week (Actual)..….$13,358.44
Shortfall since Mass cancellation Running Total since 3/14/20….....…($57,105.53)
Sunday Collection Week of May 17, 2020
Needed for Expenses…………….……. $14,885.00 In Pew/By Mail Collection……………… $4,044.00 Online Giving…….………………….……..$2,430.20 Total Collection…………………………...$ 6,474.20 Difference………………………………..- $ 8,410.80 Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2020 Weekly Collection Needed to Date………………………..$684,710.00 Total Collection to Date……………....$557,364.34 Difference…………………………...…- $127,345.66
The Diocese of Joliet is pleased to announce
that on Saturday, June 20, 2020
at 10:00 am at the Cathedral
of St. Raymond in Joliet,
seven of our seminarians
will be ordained priests
for our diocese
and one will be ordained
a transitional deacon.
Due to the restrictions that the state has placed on us for attendance at
gatherings in churches ordination is a closed event to the public.
The event will be streamed live for everyone to watch. Please check the Diocese of Joliet website (www.dioceseofjoliet.org)
a few days prior to ordination for the link to view the Mass live.
Dcn. Peter Infanger
Soon-to-be-Father Peter
Dcn. Senovio Sarabia
Soon-to-be-Father Senovio
St. Matthew Parish Glendale Heights, Illinois Page 6 (630) 469-6300
Important information regarding the Sacrament of Confession When the Sacrament of Confession is not readily available, and when the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of receiving sacramental absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition – coming from the love of God, beloved above all things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness and accompanied by the promise to confess when the opportunity returns – obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones (please see the Catechism, no. 1452).
St. Matthew Livestream Schedule
Sunday Mass will be livestreamed at the following times on our St. Matthew Facebook pages and will remain there for you
to pray the Mass at the time you pray Mass each Sunday! Gather your friends and family!
8am – Mass in English St. Matthew Parish Facebook 1:30pm – Mass is Spanish https://www.facebook.com/sanmateo60139/ Holy Hour will be livestreamed each Wednesday at 12 Noon while we are prohibited from gathering together. We will
spend some time with the Blessed Sacrament. Please submit your prayer requests to [email protected]
TUES, WED & THURS 4PM - 7PM SAT & SUN 10AM - 1PM
MARTES, MIÉRCOLES & JUEVES 4PM - 7PM SÁBADO & DOMINGO 10AM - 1PM
Faith ~~ Education ~~ Community
Who will you choose and trust with the academic and faith formation of your precious child?
Registrations are still being accepted at SMPS! St. Matthew Parish School is accepting registrations for the 2020-2021 school year and will continue to
as openings remain in our classrooms. We encourage you to take a close look at the excellent education - grounded in faith - that SMPS can offer your child and family in Preschool through Grade 8.
SMPS is offering $1,500 off of Tuition to Transfer Students
SMPS is offering a Tuition Transfer Grant to any family who transfers their child into grades 1 through 7 from any private*, public, charter,
or home school. This two-year grant, $1,000 in year one and $500 in year two, will be applied
to offset the current school tuition.
If you are interested in learning more about our school
or would like to schedule a personal tour, please contact
our principal, Mrs. Gina Pestrak at
*Students transferring from another Catholic school within the Diocese of Joliet, Archdiocese of Chicago or the Diocese of Rockford are not eligible.
St. Matthew Mission Statement 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.
Declaración de la Misión de la
Parroquia San Mateo
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.
St. Matthew Parish
1555 Glen Ellyn Road
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139 Phone: (630) 469-6300 • Fax: (630) 469-6302
www.stmatthewchurch.org • www.stmatthewschool.org Office Hours Monday - Thursday .............................. 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Friday .......................................................................................... 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Monday - Friday ....................................................................... 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Diocese of Joliet Apostolic Administrator ................ Bishop Richard E. Pates Pastor ....................................................................... Rev. Gregor Gorsic, ext 312 Parochial Vicar .......................................................... Rev. Raj Kocherla, ext 311
Permanent Deacons ....................................... Dcn. Gabriel Gamboa, ext 309
Dcn. Robert Malek, ext 307
Dcn. Lindsey Parsons, ext 308
Dcn. Michael Ruddle, ext 314
Director of Faith Formation ……………………..Dcn. Michael Ruddle, ext 314 Faith Formation Office ................................................................... (630) 469-5178 Director of Music and Liturgy .................................. Christian O’Kelley, ext 313 School Principal .................................................... Gina Pestrak, (630) 858-3112 St. Vincent de Paul Society ...........................................(630)-469-6300 ext 302
Sacraments Masses
Saturday Vigil.............................................. 5:00 PM Sunday ........................................ 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 1:30 PM (Español), 6:00 PM Daily - M thru F ........................................... 7:00 AM Wed and Th………………………….……….8:45 AM Saturday ..................................................... 8:00 AM
(Rosary after the 7:00 AM and 8:45 AM Mass)
Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday ...................................................... 7:40 AM Tuesday ........................................................ 6:30 PM Saturday ..................................... 8:40 AM, 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.
