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St. Matthew Parish welcomes

Rev. Peter Infanger

celebrating

a Mass of Thanksgiving

Sunday, June 21, 2020

at 10:00 AM

Congratulations,

Father Peter!!

June 21, 2020

St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road

Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139

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My dear family of St. Matthew!

THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!! TODAY, on this 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we give thanks to God through a new priest of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father Peter Infanger! This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Alleluia! On Saturday, June 20, 2020, six former deacons — called “transitional deacons” although once ordained a deacon, always a deacon (that goes for me, too, I’ve been ordained both as a deacon and a priest, and the fact that I am a deacon is not erased when I was ordained a priest) — were ordained priests of the Diocese of Joliet. Today, I want to give thanks to God for the amazing ways that God calls us priests. There really are no “cookie-cutter” priests — already beginning with the 12 Apostles, so also still today, each one distinct, with his own personality and history, but each one loved and chosen by God for this particular ministry. To give you a little sense of the broader Catholic Church, The Pontifical Yearbook 2019 and the statistics of the Church compiled for 2017 by the Central Office of Church Statistics report that out of a world population of 7,408 million, 1,313 million or 17.7% are baptized Catholics, distributed by continent: 48.5% in America, 21.8% in Europe, 17.8% in Africa, 11.1% in Asia and 0.8% in Oceania. The presence of Catholics is differentiated in the various geographical areas: from 63.8% Catholics in the American population, 39.7% in Europe, 19.2% in Africa, up to 3.3% in Asia. Now the American area is in itself very differentiated: whereas in North America the percentage of Catholics is only 24.7%, in the continental center and Antilles (84.6%) and in the South (86.6%), the presence of Catholics appears much more conspicuous. The number of priests has decreased from 414,969 in 2016 to 414,582 in 2017; this change is conspicuous since it is the first time it has occurred since 2010. The number of candidates to the priesthood worldwide in the year 2017 was distributed in this fashion: Europe contributed 14.9% to the world total, America 27.3%, Asia 29.8% and Africa 27.1%. During this time, Fr. Peter was one of those preparing himself to become a deacon and then a priest. A few highlights from his amazing and unique story. In the first half of his life, Fr. Peter followed what the world says will make you happy and it almost cost him his marriage and family. Now for the second half of his life, he has tried to follow God’s plan and he has learned that God’s way is a much better way of handling problem’s than the world’s way or his way. At the age of 59, Fr. Peter entered the seminary. He is now 65. He grew up in the Northeast US, married with two children for 34 years, most of that in St. Louis, then he came to the Chicago metro area in November 2013 due to job relocation. It was during that move that his wife, Michelle, died from cancer. His older son is married with two children, and his youngest son is Father Andrew, a 32-year-old priest in Milwaukee. He learned over many years that success, money, prestige and work are all fickle gods. When you have your priorities out of order like he did, you will eventually have problems. God’s commandments are not hurdles but paths to human flourishing. Satan offers “apples” but takes away “Paradise”! “In all temptations let us consider not what he offers, but what we shall lose.” (Richard Sibbes) God’s plan is unbelievable patience and forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35). Jesus said I must pick up my cross daily if I want to be his follower (Luke 9:23-25). For many years, Fr. Peter had believed in a distant uninvolved God. But then he started to devour the Bible. Convicted at one precious moment, Fr. Peter (as a married man at this point) got back together with his wife with whom he had separated, and so began a 31-year period of growth in his faith and his marriage. He realized that each one of us is either growing or declining – there is no staying in place. After 19 years of spiritual growth, feeling that his life “was where it should be,” he came then to the hard truth that life is fragile — his wife died from cancer in 2013, and everything they had planned for the future was swept away in an instant and thus seemed hollow. This time, it caused him to ask all the big questions like – why am I here, where am I going after here and what does God want me to do now? “My son the priest (fellow parents, you can learn from your children!) said that there are only 3 vocations – some form of religious calling, lifelong sacramental marriage or chaste generous single life. A spiritual friend asked if I had ever considered the priesthood. Discerning among the 3 vocations led me and the Church to determine that God was calling me to the priesthood.” Ask all young men and women to consider all 3 vocations. Talk about them in the home. So, what is your story? Have you turned your life over to God? Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? If you do, are you growing closer to God? In the end, we all need continuing guidance from God and others. Fr. Peter encourages all of us to grow in our faith and to feed ourselves with good food for the journey; he suggests: as good food for the journey - The Fulfillment of all Desire by Ralph Martin, Searching for and Maintaining Peace and The Way of Trust and Love, both by Fr Jacques Philippe, The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, and the Magnificat monthly worship guide. Even now, and perhaps especially now, he says: “Please pray for me. I am praying for you. Fr. Peter Infanger”

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

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

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St. Matthew Council of

Catholic Women

Sisters in Christ

Greetings From St. Matthew CCW As we are ‘sheltering in” and “safe distancing” let’s think of music that lifts our spirits, make us smile and think of summer.

That’s What Friends Are For

Blue Moon

I’m A Believer

Happy Days are Here Again

In the Good Old Summer Time

Make Someone Happy And at this time especially — The Wind Beneath My Wings

Thought for the Week — With St. Joseph as the

example —

Blessed Holy Happy Father’s Day

ST. MATTHEW CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN

Apr. May

Previous Month Account Balance: $ 3,547 ($ 413)

Boiler Donation transfer - -

New Collections: $ 2,935 $ 4,198

Total Amount Collected: $ 6,482 $ 3,785

Expenditures, Current Month: Church - - - Rectory - Hallway & stairs flooring: - -

Parish Grounds - LED Lights $ 5,395 - Conversion/upgrade Payment - Church, Gym and $ 1,500 $ 2,000

School roof

Total Expenditures: $ 6,895 $ 2,000

Current Account Balance: ($ 413) $ 1,785

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING

GENEROSITY TO OUR CAMPAIGN.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE THESE

REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS POSSIBLE.

Our Dad

God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagles flight, The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add, He knew his masterpiece was complete,

And so, He called it … Dad

Author Unknown

The Diocese of Joliet is seeking a Building Manager to provide management and leadership for maintenance, cleaning, security, and conference center groups at multiple diocesan locations. The Facilities Manager will be in charge of day to day management of employees and implementing policies and procedures that will assure well-managed and well maintained facilities. Must be safety minded, physically strong as well as physically active.

A bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related management field preferred; OR at least 7 years of facility management experience including at least 3 years at the level of facility manager; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Applicants must also possess: Strong computer skills and ability in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and advanced Outlook skills, excellent interpersonal skills required and skill in both verbal and written communication. Must be safety minded and must be able to climb roofs and steeples, as well as access crawl spaces and must be capable of the repeated lifting of 50 pounds and moving/setting up tables for meetings. To view a full job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php Applicants meeting the necessary qualifications may apply by emailing a cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: [email protected]

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Mass Intentions Sunday, June 21, 2020 8:00 AM St. Matthew Parish Family 10:00 AM Nards & Matty Ong (Napoleon & Rogelia Ramiro) 12:00 PM † Frank Arriola (Family) 1:30 PM † Anastacio Vargas Herrera (Laura Vargas) 6:00 PM All Fathers Monday, June 22, 2020 7:00 AM † Wellington N. Busuego (Busuego Family) In Thanksgiving of Jay & Florabel Cadiz (Cadiz Family) Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:00 AM † Cecelia Lake (DiPirro Family) Wednesday, June 24, 2020 7:00 AM † Patricia & Luis Rosal (Peter & Geselda Rosal) 8:45 AM † Ed Lalas (Priscilla Sison) Thursday, June 25, 2020 7:00 AM † Ed Lalas (Nards & Matty Ong) 8:45 AM † Marina & Luis Gargania (Geselda & Peter Rosal) Friday, June 26, 2020 7:00 AM † Martha Nowlan Johnson & Mary Nowlan (Family) † Dominador T. Aquino (Priscilla A. Sison) Saturday, June 27, 2020 8:00 PM † Rose Mercado (Peter & Geselda Rosal) 5:00 PM † Gregorio Andres (Family) Sunday, June 28, 2020 8:00 AM † Joan Kordzinski (Family) 10:00 AM † Daniel Sampanetti (Vincent Gennardo) 12:00 PM † Adelisa L. Calpe (Marilyn & Orly Liwanag) 1:30 PM † Jesus Torres & Ana Maria Sotela (Family) 6:00 PM St. Matthew Parish Family

Holy Family Candles The Holy Family Candles are lit this week in memory of Marvin Nelson, Phillip Davis, and Fr. Franklin Tasker, being remembered by Roger and Sandy Davis.

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

Scripture

Readings

for the Week of June 21, 2020

Sunday Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33

Monday

2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5

Tuesday

2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14

Wednesday

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab and 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17

Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80

Thursday

2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9; Mt 7:21-29

Friday

2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Mt 8:1-4

Saturday Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7,

20-21; Mt 8:5-17

Sunday Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42

Tom Olsen, Mildred Greene

Bequests Please remember the good works of our parish in your will. Contact

Fr. Gregor on how you can accomplish this.

Bette Kerchenfaut

Director of Adult Faith Formation/RCIA Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish in Darien

We are welcoming credible and trained candidates to submit applications and resumes for the full time position of Director of Adult Faith Formation/RCIA at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish in Darien, Illinois (Diocese of Joliet). Theology degree is preferred. Ministerial experience will be valued. Please contact Fr Michael O’Keefe O.Carm. (Pastor) at [email protected] or by phone at the parish office 630-852-3303. We welcome your interest. To view a full job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php

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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 JUNE 21, 2020

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Monday, June 22, 2020

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Friday, June 26, 2020

Saturday, June 27, 2020

Would you like to remember

a loved one, an anniversary,

a birthday, or special intention

in a very special way?

Consider making an offering of $25 to St.

Matthew in your loved ones name and we will

light four 7-day candles near our Holy Family statute. Also, each

week that the Holy Family candles are sponsored in someone’s

name, we will make special mention of the contribution and the

candle memoriam in the bulletin.

Remember your loved ones, a special anniversary, birthday, or in

thanksgiving. For more information, please contact the parish

office at 630-469-6300.

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.

Shortfall from Mass Cancellations

Beginning March 14-15, 2020

Received from Online giving (Week ending 6/7 updated)....………..$3,371.20 From mail and drop off env:………...…..$9,305.65 Total Collection………..………..….........$12,676.85 Avg. donations per week (Actual)..….$13,358.44

Shortfall since Mass cancellation Running Total since 3/14/20….....…($70,313.36)

Sunday Collection Week of June 7, 2020 Updated

Needed for Expenses…………….……..$14,885.00 In Pew/By Mail Collection……………… $9,305.65 Online Giving…….………………….……..$3,371.20 Total Collection………………………....$ 12,676.85 Difference………………………………..- $ 2,208.15 Cumulative Report for Year ending June 30, 2020 Weekly Collection Needed to Date………………………..$729,365.00 Total Collection to Date……………....$585,758.39 Difference…………………………...…- $143,606.61

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We are pleased that so many parishioners have already pledged a gift to the 2020 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). Your support will allow us to Be Kind and Merciful as, together, we do God’s work here on earth. Every gift brings us closer to our parish’s 2020 CMAA goal of $65,800. If we raise more than our goal, 70 percent of the amount over goal will be returned to us for our needs. This is an amazing opportunity for our parish. Please prayerfully reflect on your pledge to this year’s CMAA and make your gift today. You can return the pledge card you received in the mail from the diocese, make a gift online at jolietdioceseappeal.org to text “Donate” to 815-205-1949 from your mobile phone.

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.

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. We will spend some time with the Blessed Sacrament. Please

submit your prayer requests to [email protected]

Faith ~~ Education ~~ Community

SMPS will welcome students back for the 2020-2021 school year on Wednesday, August 19th!

Preparations are in the works to ready our facilities for the big day when we open our doors to welcome our students back to our school building!

Our campus will be a safe & healthy environment, following CDC guidelines, for our faculty, staff & students to get back to in person learning - which has been suspended since March 13th. Our teachers did a wonderful job with our remote learning to close out the school year but everyone is anxious to return to the classroom - teachers and students alike!

In preparation for the big day, committees & subcommittees have been formed and are working together to create safe procedures for drop off in the morning, lunch times, travelling through the hallways, and pick up in the afternoon. Our small class sizes will be a tremendous benefit and will afford us the luxury of social distancing in the classroom and the lunch room. To eliminate any shared devices, we have made arrangements for all students, Kindergarten through 8th grade, to have their own device.

The first day of school may not look the same as past first days but we are so looking forward to seeing all of our students return to our classrooms!

Have a fun & safe summer and we will see you in August!!

If you are interested in a Catholic education for your child at our school, please contact Miss AnnMarie Mahay, Principal, by email at

[email protected] to learn more about our programs and to schedule a personal, socially distanced, tour of our school.

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.