October 18, 2020

St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road

Glendale Heights, IL 60139

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My dear family of St. Matthew!

Viktor Frankl is someone worth knowing, at least knowing about. His life is a remarkable example of the importance to discover meaning in our lives. He died at the age of 92 in September, 1997. Viktor Frankl was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist, a Holocaust survivor, and he became the founder of logotherapy (literally “healing through meaning”). From among some 40 books he authored, he is most noted for his best-selling book “Man’s Search for Meaning” based on his experiences in various Nazi concentration camps.

Marching in the snow with other prisoners in one of these Nazi concentration camps, cursed and kicked by guards, he remembered the image of his wife with a clarity, as he remembered, “more luminous than the sun that was beginning to rise.” For the first time in his life, this thought occurred to him: “that love is the ultimate and highest goal to which man can aspire.” In that instant, he recalls, “I grasped the meaning of the greatest secret that human poetry and human thought have to impart: The salvation of man is through love and in love.”

Pope St. John Paul the Second lived through that terrible time — as a matter of fact, he grew up into adulthood as a son of nation crushed by two totalitarian regimes in a row — and, nevertheless, he could still preach that love is the “fundamental and innate vocation” of every human being. As retired Archbishop Charles Chaput summarizes, “This vocation (or ‘calling,’ from the Latin verb vocare) is the heart of the Christian faith. Catholics believe that each human life has a unique but interrelated meaning. We are created by the God who is the source of love itself; a God who loved the world so fiercely that he sent his only Son to redeem it. In other words, we were made by Love, to receive love ourselves, and to show love to others. That’s why we’re here. That’s our purpose. And it has very practical consequences — including the political kind.” When Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?” and Peter answers yes, it’s no surprise, right?, that Jesus immediately follows up with: “Then feed my sheep” (Jn 21:17). As Archbishop Chaput says, “God loves us always. We can choose to ignore that. All of the damned do. But if we claim to love him, it’s an ‘if/then’ kind of deal, with obligations of conduct and personal honesty just like any good marriage or friendship.”

With God, it’s not just an “I-Thou” type of relationship (not just “me and Jesus”!) — it’s more like an “I, Thou — and everybody else” kind of arrangement. Archbishop Chaput continues, “...our faith has social as well as personal implications. And those social implications include the civil dimension of our shared life; in other words, the content of our politics…. Christians in general and Catholics in particular do not, and should not, seek to ‘force’ their religious beliefs on society,” Archbishop Chaput continues. “But working to form the public conscience is not coercion any more than teaching the difference between poison and a steak is a form of bullying. Actively witnessing to and advancing what we believe to be true about key moral issues in public life is not ‘coercion.’ It’s honesty. And it’s also a duty — not only of faith but of citizenship.” This basic way of understanding ourselves vis-à-vis other people (namely, we are ourselves created as social and political people), is clearly expressed in our Catechism of the Catholic Church, referencing two of St. Paul’s letters: “It is the duty of citizens to contribute along with the civil authorities to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom… (paragraph 2239). Submission to authority and co-responsibility for the common good make it morally obligatory to pay taxes, to exercise the right to vote, and to defend one’s country… (paragraph 2240).”

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

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St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women

Sisters in Christ

Dedication of Pro-Life Monument

Thank you Fr. Gregor for dedicating the Pro-Life

monument. It’s been 20 years since the CCW donated

this monument to the parish. The love of Our Blessed

Mother and Her Love for all of God’s children surrounds us.

And another thank you

To all who have worked so hard over the summer and fall

to enhance the parish grounds - thank you for your

donation of time, talent and treasure. It looks lovely.

Undy Sunday

Please consider making a donation to this

worthy cause. Catholic Charities needs our

needs our support more than ever this year.

Thought for the Week — Our most important prayer is just

two words - Thank you.

We have some work to do, if you haven’t already done so: have you compared the Democratic and Republican platforms? More specifically, have you looked at records and statements of our local officials who are also on the ballot? I have actually looked up and viewed the November 3rd sample ballot which I will be filling out for my district at dupagecounty.org (for me, it’s Bloomingdale 084-0178 Precinct), and I have seen the six candidates for President of the United States, the five candidates for U.S. Senate on my ballot, the two U.S. House of Representatives candidates, and all the rest of the candidates ending with the Judicial Retentions on the ballot as well as the Propositions which are the local statements that would become law if a majority voted yes on them. I also checked online to make sure I am registered to vote in the upcoming election, where is my polling place, and what are the hours that I can vote. These are my duties as a Catholic and as a citizen of Illinois, one of the fifty United States of America.

We live in a representative democratic country (republic). Since so many things/activities/decisions cannot be voted on by everyone everyday (which would be a true “democracy”), we elect representatives to vote for us for a certain period of time, whether, two or four or six years, or more if they are already incumbents. This is our responsibility, because it comes from our vocation to love, to love one another, to love our neighbor as ourselves, to love God above all things. We find our truest and deepest meaning in this expression of true love.

We are citizens who have co-responsibility for society, which especially obliges us who live in a democracy and who must elect representatives to run the State on our behalf. It’s true that the duty to vote obliges depending on the issue and the worthiness of the candidates, but it is more seriously obliged when a good candidate is opposed by an unworthy one. For example, one may not vote for an enemy of religion or freedom, except, in this case, to exclude a worse enemy of religion and freedom. In such a case, the exclusion of the worst candidate is the object which is intended, not the evils the less bad candidate might do. In determining which candidate is a threat to religion and liberty, or, which of several candidates the worse threat is, non-negotiables issues outweigh negotiable issues, since, 1) Non-negotiables concern certain truths and are always morally applicable, while 2) Negotiable policy issues involve differing opinions about the best means to the end in complex circumstances. That’s the work we as citizens cannot ignore. May God bless you in your work as a good Catholic and a good citizen! 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 true love and meaning! In the living, loving, giving, and caring Hearts of Jesus and Mary and Joseph,

Fr. Gregor

ST. MATTHEW CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN

August September

Previous Month Account Balance: ($2,213) ($5,877) New Collections: $ 3,846 $ 3,921

Total Amount Collected: $ 1,633 ($1,956)

Expenditures, Current Month:

Church - - - Rectory - - - Parish Grounds - Hushion Pavement– Sealcoating $ 5,510 - north parking lot - 2 coatings Payment - Church, Gym and $ 2,000 $ 2,000 School roof

Total Expenditures: $ 7,510 $ 2,000

Current Account Balance: ($5,877) ($3,956)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING

GENEROSITY TO OUR CAMPAIGN.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE THESE

REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS POSSIBLE.

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Mass Intentions Sunday, October 18, 2020 8:00 AM Dom & Norma Estrada (Family) 10:00 AM † Anastacio & Lourdes Ramiro (Family) 12:00 PM St. Matthew Parish Family 1:30 PM † Judith & Liz Salazar (Salazar Family) 6:00 PM † Richard Miller (Sharon Kobe) Monday, October 19, 2020 7:00 AM † Aquilina Buenavista (Family) Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:00 AM Increased Response to God’s Call for Priestly Vocations Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:00 AM † Espedita J. Tibayan (Busuego Family) 8:45 AM † Bobby Vargas (Family) Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:00 AM Linda Corpuz (Nina Fabian) 8:45 AM † Teofilo & Simona Romero (Bart & Vickie Bosque) Friday, October 23, 2020 7:00 AM † Jose Yanos (Bart & Vickie Bosque) Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:00 AM Joy A. Sison (Sison Family) 5:00 PM † Ken & Mary Lou Mueller (Mulkerin Family) Sunday, October 25, 2020 8:00 AM † Joan Kordzinski (Family) 10:00 AM † Salvatore Falcone (Bruno Family) 12:00 PM † Alberto Villar Jr. (Silva Family) 1:30 PM St. Matthew Parish Family 6:00 PM † Richard Miller (Sharon Kobe)

Holy Family Candles The Holy Family Candles are lit this week for the intentions of Bob and Donna Resuali, being offered by Sandy and Roger Davis.

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

Scripture

Readings

for the Week of October 18, 2020

Sunday Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

Monday

Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5; Lk 12:13-21

Tuesday

Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14; Lk 12:35-38

Wednesday

Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Lk 12:39-48

Thursday Saint John Paul II, Pope

Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53

Friday

Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59

Saturday Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Lk 13:1-9

Sunday

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51;

1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

Don Sopoci, Flo Dangelo

Congratulations to the following families whose children were recently baptized:

ABBY GAMEZ daughter of Jose and Magda Hernandez

RILEY JOSEPHINE HAINES daughter of Lucas and Raina (Vicere)

Please remember Arlene Zito (10/19/2019)and Lourdes Porciuncula (10/20/2019) on the

anniversary of their entrance into Heaven.

In Memoriam

Maria Beltran Hernandez, Clara Gennardo

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

There are many reasons to use online giving.

• Forget your envelope? Use Online Giving to keep up on offertory. Go to www.stmatthewchurch.org and click on the Online Giving link, https://osvonlinegiving.com/4325 it’s quick and easy. Your support throughout the year helps sustain our church.

• Make giving easier. Visit your church website on your mobile device, click the Online Giving link, and begin giving. Your support throughout the year helps sustain our church.

• Manage gifts. Another easy way to manage your church giving is with

Online Giving. You can manage your giving or give a one-time gift‑ right from your phone. Visit our church website and click the Online Giving link and register with our church. Your support during the year helps sustain our church.

• Safety. In times when there are concerns about exposure to disease or spreading of a virus, Online Giving is a convenient option to continue to support your church and its mission. Whether you are attending weekly mass at the parish or worshiping at home, your vital support can still happen regardless of where you are.

Sunday Collection Week of October 4, 2020

Needed for Expenses…………….……..$14,885.00 In Pew/By Mail Collection……………… $9,193.86 Online Giving…….………………….……..$3,588.00 Total Collection……………………...…...$12,781.86 Difference………………………………...- $2,103.14 Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2021 Weekly Collection Needed to Date………………………..$208,390.00 Total Collection to Date……………....$141,028.88 Difference………………………….....….-$67,361.12

Shortfall from Mass Cancellations

Beginning March 14-15, 2020

Received from Online giving (Week ending 10/4)....………..$3,588.60 From mail and drop off env:…………….$9,193.86 Total Collection…….………..…..............$12,781.86 Avg. donations per week (Actual)..….$13,358.44

Shortfall since Mass cancellation Running Total since 3/14/20…...…($119,229.03)

Schedule of Events WEEK OF OCTOBER 18, 2020

Sunday, October 18, 2020 World Missions Collection 9:00 AM-1:30 PM Children’s Faith Formation Classes Monday, October 19, 2020 7:00 PM Spanish Charismatic Group Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:30 PM Parent Organization Meeting 7:00 PM Finance Meeting 7:00 PM Spanish Baptism Meeting Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:40 AM Eucharistic Adoration Friday, October 23, 2020 7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group Meeting Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:00 PM Spanish Baptisms

Let us pray for those who promote and support the abortion industry. Let us pray that they might experience conversion. Let us pray that they might know mercy and freedom. Let us pray that through Jesus Christ, who came to the world as an unborn child, every abortionist might rediscover the dignity, the joy, and the beauty of humanity. Bishop James Conley, Lincoln, Neb., Pray for Those Who Persecute You, 07-21-2015, Reprinted with permission by First Things

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Building and Grounds

Lighting has been upgraded in the church and Hurley

Hall. A new door had ben installed at the entrance to

the school (Door #1). It was in need of replacement

as it was a safety and security issue.

Building and Grounds has been thanking parishioners

for their donations of time, talent and treasure. Their

efforts have enhanced the exterior of the parish

campus.

And for now, one more thank you. Several years ago

a youth of our parish, Zachary King, volunteered to

beautify the parish sign on Glen Ellyn Road. It was a

big project, bricks and mortar, dirt and flowers, all to

make the sign more attractive and welcoming. A job

well done! Thank you again, Zachary.

Office Administrator Wanted

Sacred Heart Parish in Lombard is seeking to hire an office

administrator/receptionist. This person will be responsible for

staffing the front desk, answering phones and the main

door, maintaining sacramental and parishioner records,

gathering information for upcoming sacramentals,

secretarial assistance for the pastor and parish ministries,

managing the parish calendar, and preparing the parish

bulletin. Candidates must have good communication and

interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work

collaboratively as a member of a team in coordination with

parish staff. This position requires the desire and ability to

support the mission of the Catholic Church. Office

experience is required, including knowledge of Microsoft

Word, Excel, Publisher and Parish Data System. Fluency in

Spanish is a plus.

This is a full-time benefited position with

35 hours weekly (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) with the possibility of

flexibility in schedule.

Please email resume and cover letter including salary

requirements to Dan Sledz via email to

sacredheartchurchresume@gmail.com.

Online registration: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=o6RE-5_1SU2EXQaSblAGqnFfuQreI3pKvXdzrc6VK2hUQUpCOENLUFkwQzJIWTQ3UUhPWjQzMEcyOC4u

Some Catholic parents -- in fact too many Catholic parents -- are willing to sacrifice a good part of their income to get a good moral education for their children, but don’t follow it up at home with prayer, discussion, and regular participation in the Liturgy. Yet, that’s where the really crucial Catholic education always takes place. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, Living The Catholic Faith, Reprinted by permission of Franciscan Media

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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 Bishop ….…….…………..…………..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 (only school community) 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.