August 9, 2020

St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road

Glendale Heights, IL 60139

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My dear family of St. Matthew!

Today, as I write this, is Day 16 for me of a 33-day preparation for Consecration to St. Joseph as inspired and compiled by Fr. Don Calloway, MIC. He draws on the very rich but relatively unknown traditions, meditations, homilies, and teachings on the life of St. Joseph going back to the time of the New Testament, but even more so, in more recent times, drawing on many contemporary saints who greatly reflected on the vocation, role, and essential gift of the fatherhood of Joseph in bringing up and protecting his Son, Jesus, the Word made flesh, Splendor of the Father, the Son of the living God, and of course, his Son’s Mother Mary, his beloved wife. Just to mention a few of these graced individuals in the past and of more recent history, St. Lawrence of Brindisi, St. Bernardine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, and, in more recent times, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, St. Peter Julian Eymard, Blessed Petra of St. Joseph, St. Andre Bessette — all of whom have kept devotion to St. Joseph prominent in the lives of God’s people. Just a little recent history for some background, in 1962, St. Joseph’s name was added to the first Eucharistic prayer in the Mass, and then in 2013, on his feast day of May 1st, Pope Francis had St. Joseph inserted into all other Eucharistic Prayers, and he also consecrated Vatican City State to St. Joseph.

As I mentioned last week, on my retreat out West to the Grand Canyon, I already made a simple Consecration to St. Joseph after a “novena” or 9-day preparation of prayer to St. Joseph. So on the 9th day of the novena, which I counted out ahead of time was going to be on Thursday, July 23, 2020, in the morning before heading out from Flagstaff to visit two brother priests (also blood brothers) serving in Phoenix, AZ, at the parish church of St. Augustine, I made a simple Act of Consecration to St. Joseph.

And so what an amazing grace and also a beautiful, marvelous surprise when God as a confirmation of my consecration day let me see a wooden carving on the wall in their Perpetual Adoration Chapel at the Phoenix Parish of St. Augustine of the “Three Hearts.” I don’t recall ever seeing anything like this before — what a powerful gift! I did a simple Google-images search and found a number of other pieces of art depicting these “Three Hearts” of (1) Jesus’ Sacred Heart, (2) the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and (3) the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph. I had also begun after some discernment this longer 33-day preparation period for Consecration to St. Joseph by Fr. Don Calloway which I will complete, God-willing, on the Feast of Our Lady of Knock, an approved apparition of Mary from August 21, 1879. Interestingly, and the reason I chose to consecrate myself on this upcoming feast day, is that included in this vision of Mary at Knock, Ireland, were also present Jesus as a Lamb on an altar, St. John who had received Mary as his Mother from Jesus on the Cross, and then also to one side, was none other than St. Joseph!!

So why this focus on St. Joseph now? First, we need the spiritual fatherhood of St. Joseph to help us protect marriage and the family in our day and age! Many people no longer know what it means to be a man or a woman, let alone what constitutes a marriage and family. Many countries even claim to have redefined marriage and the family. Servant of God Sr. Lucia dos Santos, the longest-lived visionary of the Fatima apparitions (she lived to be a month short of 99 years of age) herself said that the final battle between the Lord and the kingdom of Satan will be about marriage and the family. In the Litany of St. Joseph, it is not unimportant that among a good number of descriptions for St. Joseph, he is also called upon as the “Terror of Demons!” To combat and overcome Satan’s deceptions, the Church needs St. Joseph, the Head of the Holy Family! Total consecration to Mary is not diminished by total consecration to St. Joseph, especially since we can say definitely that Mary wants you to consecrate yourself to Joseph too — be at peace, the Hearts of Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph are one! Spiritual fatherhood of St. Joseph is needed just as the spiritual motherhood of Mary is greatly needed too! With my first consecration I made to St. Joseph on my Grand Canyon retreat, I sense I am only beginning, as I continue to reflect and deepen my love for God our Father through the image of Him reflected in the life and love of St. Joseph, chosen to be from eternity the nurturing father for God’s beloved eternal Son. St. Joseph is a marvelous intercessor and protector, who by his life reveals to us a truly humble, hard-working, caring, protecting, loving father to Jesus and to us, who are Jesus’ brothers and sisters. And since as one of us, Jesus needed the care and example and love of a human father, may we also benefit from that deep love that Joseph had for Jesus and Jesus, of course from eternity, had for Joseph! May St. Joseph in his great humility and strength, grant us protection from harm and also a deep, compassionate love for Mother Mary, her Son Jesus, and His beautiful Bride, our beloved Church! St. Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, humble, just, chaste, loving, protective, pray for us!

In the three living, loving, giving and caring Hearts of Jesus and Mary and Joseph, Fr. Gregor

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

Wooden carving of the “Three Hearts” in the Adora-tion Chapel of St. Augustine Parish, Phoenix, AZ

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St. Matthew

Council of Catholic Women

Sisters in Christ

Greetings from CCW

Since mid March the VIRUS has

changed our lives. Each day is like

another - sort of like the movie “Ground

Hog Day.”

Winter - Spring - Summer — and now

the last month of summer.

Many of the fall events that CCW

sponsors — Undy Sunday, Military

Collection, Blood Drive — are being

reviewed. Watch this space for

updates. Thank you.

Thought for the Week — Remember the

past - Live in the present - Look forward

to the future.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

Saturday, August 15 is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Because it falls on a Saturday this year, it is not a holy day of obligation.

We will celebrate the Assumption at our regular morning Mass at 8 AM.

COPING WITH GRIEF A General Grief Group For Adults Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month 6:30-8:00 PM 1/2 hour presentation, 1 hour sharing time Elmhurst Memorial Hospital - Main Campus at York and Roosevelt Roads Open to any adult who has experienced the death of someone they have loved. No cost. 8/17/20 Introduction to Group 8/31/20 A Look at the Literature 9/7/20 When Grief Gets Complicated 9/21/20 When the Feelings are Intense 10/5/20 When No One Seems to Want to Listen Anymore 10/19/20 Understanding the Six Needs of Mourning 11/2/20 Grief and Spirituality 11/16/20 Finding Closure Without Forgetting 12/7/20 How to Survive the Holidays 12/21/20 Making the Best of Bad Time 1/4/21 Support Groups & Memorializing Those interested in the group may enter the group at any time. For more information call: 331-221-0451.

PREVIEW OUR DIOCESAN BIBLE SCHOOL!

The acclaimed Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet is registering students for two sites this Fall at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (Aurora) for Year 1 classes on Saturdays 9-11 a.m. and at The Cathedral of St. Raymond (Joliet) for Year 2 classes on Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. If you want to learn the Bible from a Catholic perspective, come and see if this program is for you.

THREE Preview Nights will be held in AUGUST and SEPTEMBER.

• August 22, 9-10:30 a.m., Our Lady Of Mercy Parish (Aurora)

• August 26, 7-8:30 p.m., The Cathedral of St. Raymond (Joliet)

• September 12, 9-10:30 a.m., Our Lady of Mercy Parish (Aurora)

• Recorded Zoom Preview - go to www.dioceseofjoliet.org/bidj Meet an instructor, talk to current students, get a feel for a typical class!

For more information, go to: www.dioceseofjoliet.org/bidj or call 815-221-6147.

Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, Reprint by permission of www.catholicreligionteacher.com

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Mass Intentions Sunday, August 9, 2020 8:00 AM † Joe Moran (Bob & Peggy Smykowski) 10:00 AM In Thanksgiving (Ramiro Family) 12:00 PM St. Matthew Parish Family 1:30 PM † Andres Suarez (Gloria Meza) 6:00 PM † Matthew Johnson (Franciska Gorsic) Monday, August 10, 2020 7:00 AM † Phyllis Donato (Gorniack Family) Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:00 AM † Christopher Cody Nixon (Bob & Peggy Smykowski) Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7:00 AM Joven & Dr. Loyda Loria (Nards & Matty Ong) † Mary Snedec (Franciska Gorsic) Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:00 AM Tony & Naty Mercado (Nards and Matty Ong) 8:45 AM Dean, Jeosef and Daniel Sison (Priscilla A. Sison) Friday, August 14, 2020 7:00 AM † Norma Aala (Ramiro Family) In Thanksgiving for Tony & Gigi Memije (Cadiz Family) Saturday, August 15, 2020 The Assumption 8:00 AM † Gregory Puzon (Puzon Family) 5:00 PM † Lloyd & Kathy Steele (Mulkerin Family) Sunday, August 16, 2020 8:00 AM † Bernice Kotowski (Tom & Gail Dolan) 10:00 AM † Robert Spata (Sister) 12:00 PM † Rita Marlette (Mary Cichantk) 1:30 PM St. Matthew Parish Family 6:00 PM † Briana Loeding (Kathy Loeding)

Holy Family Candles The Holy Family Candles are lit this week in loving memory of Vera Daminato, being remembered by Sandy and Roger Davis.

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

Scripture

Readings

for the Week of August 9, 2020

Sunday Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33

Monday 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9; Jn 12:24-26

Tuesday Ez 2:8—3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131;

Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

Wednesday Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6;

Mt 18:15-20

Thursday Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62;

Mt 18:21—19:1

Friday Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or Ez 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd,

5-6; Mt 19:3-12

Saturday Solemnity of the Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2;

Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28

Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56

Sunday Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

Mary Ann Walper, Marilyn Garbarz,

Peter Krzysiek, Christine Steinberg,

Barbara Paskewic, Michael Pasdiora

Please remember William Marks (8/11/2019), Leonard Coniglio (8/11/2019),

Rose Martini (8/11/2019), Paul Spartz (8/12/2019) and Marcelino Bustamante (8/14/2019)

on the anniversary of their entrance into Heaven.

In Memoriam Bequests Please remember the good works of our parish

in your will. Contact Fr. Gregor on how you can

accomplish this.

Mario Conte, Salvatore Pernice

Please note:

The WEDNESDAY 8:45am weekday Mass

has been CANCELLED for the summer.

It will return on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

(The THURSDAY 8:45am Mass is NOT cancelled.)

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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.

Sunday Collection Week of July 19, 2020

Needed for Expenses…………….……..$14,885.00 In Pew/By Mail Collection……………… $5,151.25 Online Giving…….………………….……..$2,426.00 Total Collection……………………………$7,577.25 Difference………………………………...- $7,307.75

Week of July 26, 2020

Needed for Expenses…………….……..$14,885.00 In Pew/By Mail Collection……………… $3,602.25 Online Giving…….………………….……..$3,686.60 Total Collection……………………………$7,288.85 Difference………………………………...- $7,596.15 Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2021 Weekly Collection Needed to Date………………………....$59,540.00 Total Collection to Date………………..$33,701.28 Difference………………………….....….-$25,838.72

Shortfall from Mass Cancellations

Beginning March 14-15, 2020

Received from Online giving (Week ending 7/19)....………..$2,426.00 From mail and drop off env:………...….$5,151.25 Total Collection………..………..….........,.$7,577.25 Avg. donations per week (Actual)..….$13,358.44

Shortfall since Mass cancellation Running Total since 3/14/20….....…($86,902.64)

Received from Online giving (Week ending 7/26)....………..$3,686.60 From mail and drop off env:………...….$3,602.25 Total Collection………..………..….........,.$7,288.85 Avg. donations per week (Actual)..….$13,358.44

Shortfall since Mass cancellation Running Total since 3/14/20….....…($92,972.23)

Schedule of Events WEEK OF AUGUST 9, 2020

Sunday, August 9, 2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:00 PM R.C.I.A.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 6:00 PM First Communion Mass Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration

Friday, August 14, 2020

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Music Director Wanted

Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Westmont Il is seeking to hire a part-time Music Director. The Music Director should be a person of faith who has a thorough understanding of the Roman Catholic liturgy. The Music Director is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of music within all the liturgical celebrations of the parish, including four weekend masses from 4:00 p.m. on Saturday through and including the 11:00 a.m. mass on Sunday and all Holy Days of Obligation; Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Thanksgiving, All Soul’s Day, monthly St. Peregrine service and weekly school masses. This ministry demands professional training in music and liturgy. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is required, though a more professional qualification, such as the equivalent of a Master’s Degree in music and liturgy, is preferred. All candidates must pass a criminal background check and become VIRTUS certified. To view a more complete job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php

Applicants meeting the necessary qualifications please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: apply@holytrinitywestmont.org

Maintenance Tech Wanted

Immaculate Conception Parish, located in Elmhurst, IL has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Tech within our Facilities Department. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week and requires 24 hour emergency on-call. The preferred candidate will possess exceptional mechanical skills; specifically in electric, plumbing and HVAC, and have prior experience working in a supervisory position. Interested parties should provide a resume and cover letter to:

Jeff Williams Director of Administration and Facilities Immaculate Conception Parish jwilliams@icelmhurst.org

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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/

Manager of Annual Giving and Events Wanted The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to hire a Manager of Annual Giving and Events. This position is responsible for the leadership, management and execution of the Catholic Education Foundation’s annual giving program and special events. The fundraising plan will include goals, strategies, and programming, including special events, that aim to build and engage our donor base. In collaboration with the Executive Director, responsibilities include meeting or exceeding the annual appeal and events-related fundraising goals; acknowledging, stewarding and growing annual appeal contributions; representing the organization to donors, vendors, and the public; producing various fundraising-related collateral; maintaining the donor database; and managing volunteers. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience including demonstrated success in individual giving, corporate sponsorship and special events fundraising and management OR previous direct marketing and digital media experience. Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience with fundraising and data management systems. Applicants meeting the necessary qualifications please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org To view a full job description visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php

St. Matthew Parish School is still 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 St. Matthew can offer your child

and family in Preschool through Grade 7.

Who will you choose and trust with the academic and

faith formation of your precious child? We Teach More is not simply a catchy advertising slogan or marketing

tagline at St. Matthew Parish School. It is what we do everyday! It

reflects our belief about the fundamental values and high standards

that are part and parcel of everyday life at SMPS. Your first decision,

deciding on a school for your child, is the most important decision

that you will ever make and St. Matthew Parish School is invested in

partnering with you during this time.

We encourage you to come in for a tour even though the building is

empty of teachers and children. We hope you will learn that we are a

strong, loving community who would be honored to welcome your

family.

Please contact our Principal, Miss AnnMarie

Mahay, at principal@stmatthewschool.org to set

up a personal, socially distanced, tour.

Faith ~~ Education ~~ Community

Registrations are still being accepted at SMPS!

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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