Feast of St. Matthew SEPTEMBER 21

We celebrate our parish patron, St. Matthew and the many blessings

we receive from heaven through his prayers for us.

September 20, 2020

St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road

Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Prayer to Saint Matthew

O glorious St. Matthew,

in your Gospel you portray Jesus

as the longed-for Messiah

and the new Moses.

Jesus fulfilled the Prophets

and founded a Church

of the New and Eternal Covenant

in His self-giving Love.

Obtain the grace for us today

to see Jesus living in His Church.

Help us to follow Him

every day of our lives on earth,

and then to live and share

His merciful teaching

so that we all may live with Him

in heaven forever.

Amen.

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My dear family of St. Matthew!

Probably the most profound moment of Saint Matthew's life was the day

that one very special and amazing man, named Jesus of Nazareth whose reputation was already spreading throughout the region, looked at him and said, “Follow me!” .... Can you just imagine the shock in the heart of this hated man and traitor to his own blood and flesh and to his own people, collecting their taxes, their hard-earned money for a foreign oppressor? Can you imagine the surprise of those whom Jesus had

already called like Simon or James who perhaps looked at each other quizzically like what is Jesus thinking? Can you imagine the joy that leaped up in the heart of Saint Matthew, that rose up in his heart as he saw God's merciful Heart and His Beautiful Face calling him to conversion and repentance and to new life? Can you imagine?!

Then — probably immediately following this call — Matthew (also known as Levi) just couldn't contain the mercy he received in his own heart, and he invited the other friends of his who were considered his underlings,

the other, minor tax collectors in the region. As Matthew himself wrote (Matthew, chapter 9), while Jesus was at table in Matthew’s house, “many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. 11The

Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 12He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. 13Go and learn the

meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”

Can you imagine this amazing sight?! Matthew’s friends — all thought to be sinners, rejects and rejected

by God — in that beautiful moment that Matthew records in his gospel where Jesus, after being confronted for consorting with sinners and tax collectors, experience a loving Jesus who says that not sacrifice, but mercy, it's not the healthy, but the sick who need a physician — that's why Jesus has come with His Merciful Heart… for you…

for me… for all of us!

And from that moment on then, Matthew got to live and walk and breathe and eat and rest in the merciful

Heart of Jesus! And then after that, to be called himself to witness to the world Who Jesus is: God's Mercy Incarnate!

In the Opening Prayer of the Mass of St. Matthew, we with the entire Church pray: O God, who with untold mercy were pleased to choose as an Apostle Saint Matthew, the tax collector, grant

that, sustained by his example and intercession, we may merit to hold firm in following you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever

and ever. Amen.

Jesus is on a Mission of Mercy from God! Listen to Mark’s testimony (Mk 3, 7-12):

“Jesus withdrew toward the sea with his disciples. A large number of people [followed] from Galilee and

from Judea. Hearing what he was doing, a large number of people came to him also from Jerusalem, from Idumea, from beyond the Jordan, and from the neighborhood of Tyre and Sidon. He told his disciples to

have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they would not crush him. He had cured many and, as a result, those who had diseases were pressing upon him to touch him. And whenever unclean spirits saw

him they would fall down before him and shout, ‘You are the Son of God.’ He warned them sternly not to

make him known.”

Here we see the ongoing mission of merciful Jesus around Galilee attracting people from all over. Jesus was not looking for notoriety in some vain fashion to be known as a healer or miracle-worker, but to show those

signs as pointing to something even more important: life restored and renewed in God and in His Kingdom. That is the full and true Gospel: the really, really good news of this merciful Heart and beautiful work of our humble and meek Lord Jesus!

Let me conclude with this: as I write this today, it is “officially” Day Five of our St. Matthew novena

which you can find on our website, www.stmatthewchurch.org. Let me encourage you to start it even now if you haven’t already, and just read the dates for Day 1, Day 2, etc. On Day Five, whenever it works out for you, we read and meditate on the 5th Beatitude, which reads like this:

Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor (630) 469-6300 ext. 312

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St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women

Sisters in Christ

Greetings from CCW

Blood Drive for October Canceled —

Because of the VIRUS there are many requirements

and restrictions that we cannot meet. Please keep

your eyes and ears open for blood drives in other

places. There is always a need.

CCW Mass —

The CCW Mass usually scheduled for the first Sunday in

October has been postponed.

Thought for the Week — At the end of the

interview, the reporter said to the ninety-nine

year old man, “Sir, it was great talking to you. I

hope I can come back next year and interview

you on your one hundredth birthday.”

“I don’t see why not,” said the senior citizen.

“You seem in pretty good health.”

Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). Then follows the particular day’s prayer, which for this Day 5 goes like this: Dear Jesus, thank you for the mercy you have shown me time and time again, even when my actions have not merited it. Thank you for comforting me in times of sickness and trouble. Help me to look at everyone

I come across with a tender heart, truly feeling in my heart the pain and suffering of others. Help me to

always make the effort to ease the pain and suffering of others, with an ever ready, always affectionate, and joyful heart.

Saint Matthew, as an apostle, you were an extension of Jesus in the world. You got to see his kindness and

mercy displayed firsthand and then were asked to emulate it. Help me to emulate Jesus by demonstrating true kindness and mercy to others, just as Jesus did, and please intercede with Jesus in asking him to grant

my desperate request, (STATE REQUEST). Amen.

As the Opening Prayer of Mass proclaims so clearly: in St. Matthew we can recognize our loving God who comes towards us with untold mercy! Mercy is the most defining character and trait of God, and our patron Saint Matthew received that mercy, and shared it with his family and friends and us and the world! St. Matthew,

pray for us!

Blessings of shalom and joy and good health for all, especially our dear young people who seek the good things that lead to lasting happiness and meaning! In the living, loving, giving, caring and merciful Hearts of Jesus and Mary and Joseph, Fr. Gregor

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ST. MATTHEW CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN

July August

Previous Month Account Balance: $ 781 ($2,213) New Collections: $ 6,416 $ 3,846

Total Amount Collected: $ 7,197 $ 1,633

Expenditures, Current Month:

Church - - - Rectory - - - Parish Grounds - Hushion Pavement– Sealcoating - $ 5,510 north parking lot - 2 coatings

Hushion Pavement– Filled up pot holes $ 990 School, church, north parking lot

Hushion Pavement– Crackfill, repair $ 6,420 damage sewer-north parking lot

Payment - Church, Gym and $ 2,000 $ 2,000 School roof

Total Expenditures: $ 9,410 $ 7,510

Current Account Balance: ($2,213) ($5,877)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING

GENEROSITY TO OUR CAMPAIGN.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE THESE

REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS POSSIBLE.

Thank you

When you enter the Mass entrance to the church you will

notice a lovely improvement.

Where there once were cracks in the unsightly concrete,

there is now a beautiful entrance to Our Lord’s House.

This was a GIFT provided by one of our parishioners.

Blessings and Gratitude from the Parish of St. Matthew.

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Mass Intentions Sunday, September 20, 2020 8:00 AM † Maurice & Betty Dolan (Tom & Gail Dolan) 10:00 AM † William & Frances Spata (Daughter) 12:00 PM † Mary Francis Jennings (Karen Konwin) 1:30 PM St. Matthew Parish Family 6:00 PM † Edward Lange (Niece) Monday, September 21, 2020 7:00 AM Amelia & Adriene Staffa (Priscilla A Sison) Tuesday, September 22, 2020 7:00 AM † Cecilia Kiessling (Ellen Compra) Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:00 AM † Josefina Bollozos (Nina Fabian) 8:45 AM † Elena Bruno (Bruno Family) Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:00 AM Compra & Elizaga Families (Family) 8:45 AM Mercedes Corpuz (Nina Fabian) Friday, September 25, 2020 7:00 AM Jose Rufino A Sison III (Priscilla A Sison) Saturday, September 26, 2020 8:00 AM Fr. Richard Cilano (Napoleon & Rogelia Ramiro) 5:00 PM † Brian Przyzycki (Anthony & Carol Obodzinski) Sunday, September 27, 2020 8:00 AM † Joan Kordzinski (Family) 10:00 AM Ranella A. Matundan & Family (Sison Family) 12:00 PM † Carol Smialek (Bob & Alma Malek) 1:30 PM † Raul & Alicia Alcalde & Family (Alcade Family) 6:00 PM St. Matthew Parish Family

Holy Family Candles The Holy Family Candles are lit this week for the intentions of the Staff of St. Matthew Parish, being offered by Roger and Sandy Davis.

“...today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43

Scripture

Readings

for the Week of September 20, 2020

Sunday Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

Monday Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and

Evangelist Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Mt 9:9-13

Tuesday Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44;

Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163;

Lk 9:1-6

Thursday Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and

17bc; Lk 9:7-9

Friday Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b and 2abc, 3-4;

Lk 9:18-22

Saturday Eccl 11:9—12:8; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14

and 17; Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Phil 2:1-11, or Phil 2:1-5; Mt 21:28-32

John & Antoniette Massett,

Nancy Ellman, Joe Stagowski,

Alice Cruz, Loren Gandeza

Congratulations to the following families whose children was recently baptized:

LUKA OZ ALVAREZ son of Pedro and Kalli (Reyes)

LUKE JONAH BLAZIER son of Brandon and Johanna (Schomberger)

KOBE MAX CLEOPE son of Franklin and Marysol (Ibarrientos)

AIDAN JAMES PUGESEK son of Todd and Jillian (West)

MASON ANDREW PUGESEK son of Todd and Jillian (West)

STEPHEN IKENNA OKOYE son of Somtochukwu and Delma (White)

Deacon Ed Ellman, Mary Jean Rigali

Please note:

The WEDNESDAY 8:45 am weekday Mass attendance

is only for the School Community.

At the start of this new school year, no school parent, nor any other person,

besides a parishioner for that Mass intention, will be permitted to enter the

School Mass for an indefinite period of time.

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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.

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

Sunday Collection Week of September 6, 2020

Needed for Expenses…………….……..$14,885.00 In Pew/By Mail Collection……………… $8,998.85 Online Giving…….………………….……..$4,223.00 Total Collection…………………….....….$13,221.85 Difference………………………………...- $1,663.15 Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2021 Weekly Collection Needed to Date………………………..$148,850.00 Total Collection to Date………………..$98,068.44 Difference………………………….....….-$50,781.56

Shortfall from Mass Cancellations

Beginning March 14-15, 2020

Received from Online giving (Week ending 9/6)....………..$4,223.00 From mail and drop off env:…………….$8,998.85 Total Collection……….………..…..........$13,221.85 Avg. donations per week (Actual)..….$13,358.44

Shortfall since Mass cancellation Running Total since 3/14/20…...…($108,755.71)

Schedule of Events WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Sunday, September 20, 2020 Monday, September 21, 2020 7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group Tuesday, September 22, 2020 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Thursday, September 24 2020 7:40 AM Eucharistic Adoration

Friday, September 25, 2020

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Classes start September 27, 2020

Visit stmatthewchurch.org for our fillable enrollment form (PDF). Then follow the simple steps to complete your enrollment.

Faith Formation Office 630-469-5178

Domingo de Niños Clases de Formación Religiosa

¡ENLÍSTATE AHORA!

ENROLL NOW!

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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/

Building and Grounds Committee

In August a parishioner asked to attend

the building and grounds committee

meeting. He had been looking at the

concrete apron at the main entrance of

the church and noticed it was cracked

and unsightly. He wanted to improve the

look of that area.

The parishioner said this would be a gift to

the parish.

The appearance and smooth surface at

the entrance was restored with a

polyurea coating which is 20% stronger

then epoxy.

The project was begun and completed

on September 15, 2020.

With thanks to Garage Force of

Naperville.

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

Diocese of Joliet Apostolic Administrator ................ Bishop Richard E. Pates Diocese of Joliet Bishop Elect ……………..…………..Bishop Ronald A. Hicks 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 ........................................... AnnMarie Mahay, (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.

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