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St. Matthew Parish 1555 Glen Ellyn Road Glendale Heights, IL 60139
January 17, 2021
My dear family of St. Matthew!
Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor
Let us dive into the powerful witness of the life of St. Joseph as we continue to (630) 469-6300 ext. 312
celebrate this Year of St. Joseph, from December 8, 2020, until this coming December 8,
2021 — what a gift from Pope Francis to delve deep into the life of the Holy Family, from the seemingly “hidden” and
“silent” presence of St. Joseph. I am grateful for Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM, who has shared with us a blog post on St.
Joseph and the gift of this year. Some of you may know Fr. Wade from his presence on Catholic media like EWTN, Eternal
Word Television Network. I have the blessing of having met him when he came to give a profound mission to a previous
parish family I have served. Fr. Wade is a member of the Fathers of Mercy, a missionary preaching Religious Congregation
based in Auburn, Kentucky. Ordained a priest during the Great Jubilee Year 2000, he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Catholic Thought from the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Toronto, Canada and his dual Master of Arts and Master of
Divinity Degrees in Theology from Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. His secular college degrees are in
journalism and communications.
So let’s begin, as he puts it, with “Some Basic Facts…” Pope Francis announced this “Year of St. Joseph” on
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – in honor of the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius
IX’s proclamation in 1870 of St. Joseph as “Patron of the Universal Church” (Quemadmodum Deus). It’s worth mentioning
again here that the Decree authorized by Pope Francis established a “Year of St. Joseph” so that “every member of the
faithful, following his example, may strengthen their life of faith daily in the complete fulfillment of God’s will.” The
Decree adds that the Pope has granted special Indulgences to mark the year. The December 8, 2020 Decree was issued by the
Apostolic Penitentiary, which is the dicastery of the Roman Curia that oversees the practice of Indulgences.
In addition to the Decree, Pope Francis also issued an Apostolic Letter on December 8, 2020 dedicated to the Foster
Father of Jesus Christ. The Pope explained in the Letter, titled Patris corde (“With a father’s heart”) that he wanted to share
some “personal reflections” on the holy and just Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Holy Father said, “My desire to do so increased during these months of (the) pandemic,” noting that many
people had made hidden sacrifices during the crisis in order to protect others (just as St. Joseph did with the Holy Family).
Each of us can discover in Joseph – the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence – an intercessor, a
support, and a guide in times of trouble,” he wrote. “St. Joseph reminds us that those who appear hidden or in the
shadows can play an incomparable role in the history of salvation.”
In its Decree, the Apostolic Penitentiary said that, “to reaffirm the universality of St. Joseph’s patronage in the
Church,” it would grant a Plenary Indulgence to Catholics who recite any approved prayer or act of piety in honor of St.
Joseph, especially on March 19, the Saint’s solemnity as “Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” and on May 1, the Memorial
of “St. Joseph the Worker.”
Other notable days for the Plenary Indulgence are the “Feast of the Holy Family” on December 27 and “St. Joseph’s
Sunday” in the Byzantine tradition, as well as the 19th of each month during the Year and every Wednesday throughout the
year, which is a day traditionally dedicated to the memory of St. Joseph in the Latin Church.
The Decree further states: “In the current context of the health emergency (of the pandemic), the gift of the Plenary
Indulgence is particularly extended to the elderly, the sick, the dying and all those who for legitimate reasons are
unable to leave the house, who, with a soul detached from any sin and with the intention of fulfilling, as soon as possible,
the three usual conditions, in their own home or where the impediment keeps them, recite an act of piety in honor of St.
Joseph, Comfort of the Sick and Patron of a Happy Death, offering with trust in God the pains and discomforts of their life.”
The three usual conditions for receiving a Plenary Indulgence are Sacramental Confession (which, under the “usual
conditions,” means going to Confession within 20 days before or within 20 days after the day the Plenary Indulgence is
sought); also, the reception of Eucharistic Communion on the day the Plenary Indulgence is sought; and prayer for the
Pope’s needs and intentions on the day the Plenary Indulgence is sought (which, under the “usual conditions” is understood
to be an Our Father and Hail Mary; or, one may also recite the Creed). As stated above, a sincere and willed detachment
from sin, both mortal and venial, is also required.
According to the universal Catechism of the Catholic Church, an Indulgence is “the remission before God of the
temporal punishment due to sin whose guilt has already been forgiven. A properly disposed member of the Christian faithful
can obtain an Indulgence under prescribed conditions through the help of the Church, which, as the minister of redemption,
dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints. An Indulgence is Partial if it
removes part of the temporal punishment due to sin, or Plenary if it removes all punishment.” (CCC, 1471)
In his Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde (“With a father’s heart”) Pope Francis reflected on the fatherly qualities of St.
Joseph, describing him as beloved, tender and loving, obedient, accepting, and “creatively courageous.” He also
underlined that St. Joseph was a “working father.” St. Joseph, St. Mary, pray for us!
In the living, loving, giving and caring Hearts of Jesus and Mary and Joseph, Fr. Gregor
[STAY TUNED! FR. WADE’s reflections continue NEXT WEEK]
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATI0N
If a single living cell was found on a distant planet,
scientists would exclaim that we have found life
elsewhere in the universe. So why is a single living
cell found in the womb of a pregnant woman, not
considered life?
OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH The Endowment for Human Development, ITD Aug. 2015,
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PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES IN 2021 powerful. Changing terminology cannot change that
reality.
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The Parish Office will be closed on Monday,
January 18th in observance of Martin Luther
King Jr.’s Birthday.
St. Matthew
Council of Catholic Women
Sisters in Christ
January is the anniversary month of Roe v.
Wade.
Please pray for the legal protection of
unborn children —
Please pray to end abortion.
Please pray to Our Lady of Life.
Thought for the Week — All about the children
we love.
GRANDPARENTS so easy to operate
even a child can do it.
www.stmatthewchurch.org Page 3 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17, 2021
Mass Intentions Scripture
Sunday, January 17, 2021
8:00 AM St. Matthew Parish Family Readings
10:00 AM † Priscilla Ambayec (Gerry & Yoly Dunlao Family)
12:00 PM † Virginia Fredeluces (Family)
1:30 PM † Rodolfo Gonzalez (Gonzalez Family) for the Week of January 17, 2021
6:00 PM † John Michael Nowlan (Nowlan Family)
Sunday
Monday, January 18, 2021
7:00 AM † Maria T. Aquino (Aquino & Sison Family) Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10;
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
7:00 AM Daniel S. Matundan (Priscilla Sison)
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Monday
7:00 AM † Phillip Aganon (Paulina Franco) Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 2:18-22
8:45 AM † Apolonia Juangco (Aurea Busuego)
Tuesday
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c;
7:00 AM Paulina Franco (Paulina Franco)
† Anne DiPirro (DiPirro Family) Mk 2:23-28
Friday, January 22, 2021 Wednesday
7:00 AM † Corazon Salalima (Priscilla Sison) Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 3:1-6
Saturday, January 23, 2021
8:00 AM Priscilla Ambayec (Elpidio & Clarissa Silva) Thursday
5:00 PM † Stanley & Sondra Parson (Mulkerin Family) Heb 7:25—8:6; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17;
Mk 3:7-12
Sunday, January 24, 2021
8:00 AM † Estelle & Walter Smykowski (Bob & Peggy Smykowski)
10:00 AM † Angel & Sally Molina (Family) Friday
12:00 PM St. Matthew Parish Family Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection
1:30 PM † Vargas Acosta Family (Laura Vargas) of Unborn Children
6:00 PM Ted & Mary Ann Nosal (Paul, Elma & Maria Zigas)
Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14;
Mk 3:13-19
Saturday
Please note:
Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9;
The WEDNESDAY 8:45 am weekday Mass attendance Mk 3:20-21
is only for the School Community.
Sunday
At the start of this new school year, no school parent, nor any other person, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
besides a parishioner for that Mass intention, will be permitted to enter the Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9;
School Mass for an indefinite period of time. 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
Holy Family Candles Gina Krzysick, Amirah Salgado,
The Holy Family Candles are lit this week for Karen Reedus, Helen Carnes
the intentions of Paul Zigas, being offered by
Maria and Elma Zigas.
“...today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Luke 23:43
Carol Froio, Donald Moore
If you are planning surgery or are ill and
Congratulations to the following families whose children would like to receive the Sacrament of
were recently baptized: Anointing, please call the parish office to
BENJAMIN CALIMLIM son of Alfredo and Aglade (Mercado) schedule an appointment with one of our
GEORGINA JEANNINE GASCA daughter of Francisco and Jada Ann Miller priests.
St. Matthew Parish Glendale Heights, Illinois Page 4 (630) 469-6300
As you know, St. Matthew uses OSV Online
Schedule of Events Giving! Same company that provides our
envelope service to our parishioners. So, if you
WEEK OF JANUARY 17, 2021 haven’t signed up yet or interested in doing
Sunday, January 17, 2021 electronic donations, follow the link below or
scan the QR code:
Snow Removal Fund
9:00 AM-1:30 PM Children’s Faith Formation Classes https://osvonlinegiving.com/4325
3:00 PM Hispanic Ministries Meeting
Monday, January 18, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
7:00 PM Spanish Charismatic Group
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
7:00 PM R.C.I.A.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
7:00 PM Finance Meeting
Thursday, January 21, 2021
7:40 AM Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, January 22, 2021
7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group
Saturday, January 23, 2021
9:00-10:30 AM CFF Confession Formation & with parents
12:00 PM Spanish Baptisms
Latin America and Africa Collection
Sunday Collection
Week of December 27, 2020
Needed for Expenses…………….……..$14,885.00
In Pew/By Mail Collection…………...…$10,558.50
Online Giving…….………………….……..$2,712.61
ST. MATTHEW Total Collection…………………….….…$13,271.11
CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN Difference……………………………..…..-$1,613.89
November December Week of January 3, 2021
Previous Month Account Balance: ($2,388) $ 15 Needed for Expenses…………….……..$14,885.00
In Pew/By Mail Collection…………….…$7,999.24
New Collections: $ 5,903 $ 5,084 Online Giving…….………………….……..$4,677.60
Total Collection…………………….….…$12,676.84
Total Amount Collected: $ 3,515 $ 5,099 Difference………………………………...-$ 2,208.16
Expenditures, Current Month:
Christmas Collection…………………...$ 46,357.00
Church - - -
Cumulative Report for Year
Rectory - Stairs/hallway flooring $ 1,500 - ending June 30, 2021
Weekly Collection
Parish Grounds - - - Needed to Date………………………..$401,895.00
Total Collection to Date……………....$294,028.34
Difference…………………………....…-$107,866.66
Payment - Church, Gym and $ 2,000 $ 2,000
School roof
Shortfall from Mass Cancellations
Total Expenditures: $ 3,500 $ 2,000
Beginning March 14-15, 2020
Current Account Balance: $ 15 $ 3,099
Received from Online giving
(Week ending 1/3)....……….$4,677.60
From mail and drop off env:……..…......$7,999.24
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING Total Collection…..……....…..................$12,676.84
GENEROSITY TO OUR CAMPAIGN.
Avg. donations per week (Actual)..….$13,358.44
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE THESE Shortfall since Mass cancellation
REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS POSSIBLE. Running Total since 3/14/20…...…($139,889.29)
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Nuestro mas profundo agradecimiento a todos los que participararon en
la “Celebracion” para la Virgen de Guadalupe. Les mostramos nuestros
gastos y ganancias.
Collection for the Church in Colecta durante las misas $571.00
Latin America
Ramos vendidos $2480.00
Donacion para la estatua de la Virgen de afuera $500.00
Next week we will take up the Collection for the
Church in Latin America. For many in Latin Total: Donaciones y Venta de Ramos $3551.60
America and the Caribbean, a rising secular
culture, difficult rural terrain, and a shortage of Flores $1097.40
ministers all present obstacles to practicing the Decoracion y herramientas $668.26
faith. Your support for the collection provides lay
leadership training, catechesis, priestly and
Pago para la Estatua de La Virgen de Guadalupe $500.00
religious formation, and other programs to share Gastos $2265.66
our Catholic faith with those who long to hear the Ganancia $1285.34
Good News of Christ. To learn more about how
your gifts make a difference, visit www.usccb.org/
latin-america.
La próxima semana realizaremos la Colecta
para la Iglesia en América Latina. Para muchos
en América Latina y el Caribe, una creciente
cultura secular, terrenos rurales difíciles y una
escasez de ministros, son obstáculos para
practicar la fe. Su apoyo a la colecta proporciona
capacitación para el liderazgo laico, la catequesis,
la formación para sacerdotes y religiosos y otros
programas para compartir nuestra fe católica con
aquellos que anhelan escuchar la Buena Nueva de
Cristo. Para informarse más sobre cómo sus
donativos hacen una diferencia, visiten
www.usccb.org/latin-america.
Shining the Light of Christ
through the 2021 Catholic
Ministries Annual Appeal
It is time for the 2021 Catholic
Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA).
Your gift is especially important this year, during the pandemic, as our
diocese continues to explore new and innovative ways to serve those
in need.
The 2021 theme is Shining the Light of Christ. The 30 ministries the
CMAA supports allow parishes to join together to shine Christ’s light
Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa
The Church in Africa is joyous and faith-filled, but it to the benefit of many, from the poor and vulnerable to seminarians
also has unique pastoral challenges due to poverty, and school children. No parish could provide all of these ministries on
high rates of disease, food shortages, and its own.
migration. The Solidarity Fund is an opportunity for
us to stand with the people of Africa. Our Our parish’s goal for the 2021 CMAA is $58,300, and 70 percent of
contributions support Catholic education, family life
programs, and child protection initiatives that help any amount we raise over our goal will be returned to us. This is a
strengthen and build the growing African Church. great opportunity for our parish! Please review the materials you
The Church in Africa needs your help to ensure that receive in the mail from the Diocese of Joliet and prayerfully reflect
all the faithful have access to resources to help
them grow in the faith. To learn more about the on your gift to this year’s annual appeal.
collection and whom it supports,
visit www.usccb.org/africa. If you do not receive a CMAA mailing, please contact the parish office.
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St. Matthew Parish 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
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Phone: (630) 469-6300 • Fax: (630) 469-6302
Nosotros, los miembros de la comunidad
www.stmatthewchurch.org • www.stmatthewschool.org parroquial de San Mateo, siendo muchas
partes, pero un solo cuerpo sacramental,
somos enviados por el amor de Dios para
Office Hours hacer presente a Cristo en el mundo.
Monday - Thursday .............................. 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday.......................................................................................... 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Sacraments
Masses
Saturday Vigil.............................................. 5:00 PM
Diocese of Joliet Bishop ….…….…………..…………..Bishop Ronald A. Hicks Sunday ........................................8:00, 10:00, 12:00,
1:30 PM (Español), 6:00 PM
Daily - M thru F ........................................... 7:00 AM
Pastor ....................................................................... Rev. Gregor Gorsic, ext 312 Wed (only school community) and Th…8:45 AM
Saturday ..................................................... 8:00 AM
Parochial Vicar .......................................................... Rev. Raj Kocherla, ext 311 (Rosary after the 7:00 AM and 8:45 AM Mass)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Permanent Deacons .......................................Dcn. Gabriel Gamboa, ext 309 Monday ...................................................... 7:40 AM
Dcn. Robert Malek, ext 307 Tuesday ........................................................ 6:30 PM
Saturday ..................................... 8:40 AM, 3:30 PM
Dcn. Lindsey Parsons, ext 308
(Or contact one of the priests.)
Dcn. Michael Ruddle, ext 314
Baptisms
Director of Faith Formation ……………………..Dcn. Michael Ruddle, ext 314 Second Saturday of the month at 12:00 PM. Pre
-Baptismal meeting held the second Monday
Faith Formation Office ................................................................... (630) 469-5178 of the month. Pre-registration is required.
Marriages
Director of Music and Liturgy .................................. Christian O’Kelley, ext 313
Please call the Parish office at least 6 months
prior to the celebration of the Sacrament.
School Principal .......................................... AnnMarie Toutant, (630) 858-3112
Parish Registration
St. Vincent de Paul Society ........................................... (630) 469-6300 ext 302 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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