St. Matthias Transfiguration

Please Remember in Your Prayers

	Those Who Are Ill:
	Dimas Amaro Loretta Baier Julie Carey Sr. Clothaire Ken Crocco Sr. Jeanette Cyr Benjamin Dutary Betty Dolezal Catherine Donahue Bob Fiedler Daniel Fornalewski Jr Andrew Garcia Michael Gallagher Susan Hawel Alaro Hernandez Lorraine Hetland Parricia Hellwig Rufina Jacinto Margaret Kelleher Wanda Mattoon Colette Mikrut	Stanley Mikrut Marie Micetic Luz Ong Myrna Ordiales Colleen Randolph Marian Ryan Joan Salzman Regina Sarmiento Hildegard Schniedermeier William Sullivan Yolanda Taba Elpidio Tomembang Felliz Tomembang M/M Norman Torres Joly Valdez Rebecca Vergara Tessie de la Vina Ted Yabuta Brittany Yedla Patricia Ziga

Remember Our Troops in Your Prayers

Many of our young soldiers serving our country far away from home in unfamiliar surroundings. The conflict in the Middle East is still unresolved and our young men and women are asked to stay under very dangerous conditions. Please say special prayers for those serving our nation, to soothe their homesickness and loneliness and bring comfort to their families, especially those from our community including:

Adrian Acebo Julius Cavira Douglas Chambers Michael Gibbons Daniel Grisius Karen Ellarde McCuaig Christopher Lahown Sonny Pesek John Smeeton William K. Sullivan Anthony Talley

April 19, 2009 - Divine Mercy Sunday

Our Mission Statement

We are a Catholic community of two parishes. We commit ourselves to celebrate our diversity, to give thanks for and preserve our rich traditions, to share our resources and to build a more collaborative faith community.
For detailed instructions refer to John 6: 1-13

Misión de la Iglesia

Somos una comunidad Católica de dos parroquias. Nos comprometimos a celebrar nuestra diversidad, para dar gracias y preservar nuestra rica tradición para compartir nuestros recursos y construir de manera más colaborativa nuestra fe comunitaria.
Para mas detallada instrucción lea Juan 6:1-13

Two Parishes - One Faith Community
English - Spanish - Tagalog

Dos parroquias - Una sola Fe
Ingles-Español- Tagalog

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April 19, 2009

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A Letter from Father Terry

To the Great People of St. Matthias and Transfiguration,

I am happy to report that our response to the Annual Appeal so far is very strong. Remember the Archdiocese is doubling our collected amount this year and returning it to us to reduce our debt. Many thanks to all of you who have pledged. Your stewardship is inspiring.

It is not too early to prepare for our annual Global Fest which will be on Saturday, May 16 this year. Our School children have already begun working on the various ethnic themes and other cultural studies that help them to celebrate the various countries that they will represent. Global Fest is an annual way that we in our two-parish community express our variety, color and diversity, Each Classroom takes on a different country and transforms their room into an expression of that country’s food, dance, song and natural resources. If you are interested in sponsoring a classroom for $250 or if you may be interested in other forms of sponsorship or program ads please contact Deb Bukovy or Sandria DeSapio at St. Matthias Transfiguration School 773-784- 0999.

Here is a list of the states that will be celebrated by the early grades, and the countries that will be celebrated by the primary grades.

PreK: Living in the Land of Lincoln
Kindergarten: Have a Monumental Time in Washington DC
1rst Grade: Journey Japan
2nd Grade: Ride Through Russia
3rd Grade: Explore a Taste of Italy
4th Grade: Enjoy a Fiesta in Mexico
5th Grade: Bon Voyage en France
6th Grade: Coast Through Costa Rica
7th Grade: Move it in Madagascar
8th Grade: Fun in the Philippines

Global Fest also features a multi-ethnic Mass that begins our celebration at 5 pm. This year we will display as many images of Mary from as many different countries as we possibly can. Please consider sharing your image or statue of Mary for display near our current Mary Altar in St. Matthias Church.

Carta Del Padre Terry

A La Gente Maravillosa de San Matías y Transfiguración,

Me da mucho orgullo reportar que nuestra respuesta hacia la Apelación Anual hasta el momento ha sido fuerte. Recuerden que la Arquidiócesis nos va a doblar lo que hemos colectado este año y no lo dará, para reducir nuestra deuda. Muchas gracias a todos los que se han comprometido. Su administración es inspirante.

Ahora es buen tiempo para prepararnos para nuestro Festival Global anual que será el sábado, 16 de mayo. Nuestros estudiantes ya han empezado a trabajar en los temas étnicos y los estudios culturales que los ayuda a celebrar los diferentes países que van a representar. El Festival Global es un modo que aquí en nuestra comunidad de dos parroquias expresamos nuestra variedad, color, y diversidad. Cada Salón toma un país diferente y se transforma en una expresión de la comida, baile, canciones, y recursos naturales de ese país. Si esta interesado en patrocinar a un salón por $250 o si puede estar interesado en otras formas de patrocinaje o en anuncios en el programa por favor pónganse en contacto con Deb Bukovy o con Sandria DeSapio en la Escuela de San Matías Transfiguración al 773-784-0999.

Aquí esta la lista de los estados que serán celebrados por los salones de los estudiantes menores, y los países que serán celebrados por los salones de los estudiantes mayores.

PreK: Viviendo en la Tierra de Lincoln
Kindergarten: Tener un Tiempo Monumental en Washington DC
1er Grado: Viaje al Japón
2do Grado: Viajar por Rusia
3er Grado: Explorar el Sabor de Italia
4to Grado: Disfrutar una Fiesta en México
5to Grado: Buen Viaje en Francia
6to Grado: Rodar Por Costa Rica
7mo Grado: Moviéndose por Madagascar
8vo Grado: Diversión en las Filipinas

El Festival Global también tiene una Misa multi-étnica que empieza a las 5 PM. Este año tendremos muchas imágenes de la Virgen Maria de todos los países que podamos conseguir. Por favor consideren prestar su imagen o estatua de la Virgen para exponer cerca de nuestro Altar de la Virgen en la Iglesia de San Matías.

School and Religious Education News

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF OUR SCHOOL AND PARISHES

What is GlobalFest? Over the school year, our children study a country, learning about the geography and culture. On Saturday, May 16, the school hosts an open house/family festival showcasing what they have learned, honoring the ethnic diversity of our school and Lincoln Square community. The event kicks off with a multicultural 5 pm Mass at St. Matthias Church. From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, tour the school and enjoy an international buffet including food from Japan, Russia, France, the Philippines, Italy, Madagascar, Costa Rica and Mexico. There will also be a tented beer garden, silent auction, raffle, and song and dance performances by the children. At 8:15 pm, enjoy live rock music from the band Woogie. Wristbands are $12 adult/$6 child in advance and $15 adult/$12 child at the door and may be purchased at the rectories or the school. All proceeds benefit St. Matthias Transfiguration School. Don’t miss it!

Did You Know?

Illinois

The Prekindergarten is presenting Illinois for GlobalFest. Here are some things they’ve learned.

• Illinois became a state on December 18, 1818. It was the 21st state to enter the union.
• The state bird is the Cardinal.
• Illinois has 102 counties.
• Chicago is the nation’s third largest city.
• In 1865, Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment to the Constitution abolishing slavery.

St. Matthias Transfiguration SchoolGlobal Fest Saturday, May 16, 2009

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp

Children ages 3 to 8 are invited to join us for Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp June 8 to July 3. Have fun with art, Spanish, physical education and drama. See www.values4life.com for a flyer or call Deb Bukovy for more information.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

ANNUAL ANOINTING MASS

The Mass has been RESCHEDULED to
Saturday, May 30, 2009
10:30 am.
School Hall

The anointing Mass is for those who are elderly or ill; children who are ill are also welcome.

Box lunches will be served after the Mass. Please call the rectory (773) 506-2191 for a reservation by May 15, 2009

WATCH OUR GARDEN GROW

Last fall a storm severely damaged 3 trees on the east lawn of the rectory, along with the fence. The roots of one tree are tearing up the sidewalk, as well. It’ apparent that these trees were dying even before the storm and now are a real hazard to pedestrians and property. We have asked the city for help in repairing the sidewalk and removing the damaged trees.

Making a virtue of necessity, we plan to relandscape the rectory lawn and make it a Mother’s Garden for our parishioners and Lincoln Square neighbors. Of course, the garden is not in this year’s budget so we are asking for your help to “Make Our Garden Grow!”

We need lots of “eager” volunteers to transform our tired and wounded yard into an inviting garden by “donating” time, manual labor and materials--such as flowers, trees, benches and fences. We are also looking for the gardeners of the parish to share perennial clippings/cuttings/transplants from their gardens.

There are envelopes in the bulletin and at the back of church for those who want to help out in some way. It will be fun and well worth the effort.

Cub/Boy Scouts get dusted & Girls Win Pinewood Derby!

The St. Matthias/Transfiguration Cub Scouts hosted a Pinewood Derby Car Race on March 26 th in the School Hall. They opened up the race to any kid from the School or community and challenged the priests to a race. Eleven Girl Scouts entered the race and wouldn't you know it one of the youngest Girl's Car left everyone in it's dust!!

Despite the humiliating loss suffered by the male scouts, everyone had a great time and the Derby was a great success. The winning car was designed with a "Cubs" motif. The first place winner is Devyn M. She won the $50.00 Grand Prize which was sponsored by Dignity Rosehill Cemetery. Second place was Rebecca R. and Third was Max M. Thank you to all the parents who helped put on the event . Mrs. Kyle & Kim shopped & cooked, Mrs. Bartels greeted & sold tickets, Vincent Bartels cleaned, Mrs. Ramiro set up & worked the food table, Mr. & Mrs. Michaels shopped, coordinated & decorated, Mrs. Rooney, Mr. Holowka, Mr. & Mrs. Palomar officiated the race & cleaned, and Mrs. Asare cleaned afterward.

A big thank you to Mrs. Pacione for the administrative help. Our thanks also go out to all who attended the Derby Race and helped by cheering us on!