Saint Robert Bellarmine

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1 Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish Mission Statement We are a diverse Catholic community of genera ons, experiencing the living God and reflec ng our faith in ac on with one another. exñxçà 9 YÉÜz äx 4th Sunday of Lent March 10, 2013

2 Page 2 March 10, 2013 Mass Intentions MON. March 11, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Paul Calandrino TUES. March 12, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Conclave Bishops WED. March 13, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Adeline Davis THURS. March 14, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Garrett FitzGerald FRI. March 15, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am US Military SAT. March 16, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Margaret Rybicki 5:00 pm People of St. Robert Bellarmine SUN. March 17, Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:00 am Anne Kowalski, Alice & Louis Tortorelli, George Taraska 10:00 am Patty Kulasinski, Nora Lydon, Patricia Drogos (in Thanksgiving) 12:00 pm Special Intentions, Wiktoria Ignarska, Wladyslawa Miras, Zofia Mackowska Weekly Collections February 24, 2013 Sunday Offertory $ 8,404 Sharing $ 123 Energy $ 68 Thank you for your generosity! How can you review your giving history in real time 24/7 and keep your gifts secure? Answer: Donate via credit card or electronic check (ACH) Go to: and create your own giving profile. "KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be here after all Masses this weekend! Donations accepted for SHAMROCK PINS to benefit Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Today s readings tell us of God s blessings on his people. In the first reading God has delivered the people from slavery in Egypt and led them into the promised land. After celebrating the Passover they ate the produce of the land for the first time. In the second reading St. Paul tells the Corinthians that we are a new creation in Christ. God has given us this as a gift, reconciling us through Christ. We are to pass this gift on to others by our own ministry of reconciliation. In the gospel Luke gives us the story of the Prodigal Son. After squandering his family s wealth, the young man, in dire straits, decides to go home. His father welcomes him with open arms, proclaiming that which was lost had been found. The father throws a big celebration in gratitude for the return of his son. Joshua 5:9a, Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, PRAYER FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI O God of all time, you created days of toil and repose. Graciously hear our prayer of gratitude for the ministry of your servant Benedict and grant him a time of rest from his labors. May he continue to be guided by your hand in his retirement, and know both health and peace. When his earthly days are done, may he see your glory and rest at last in you forever. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

3 4th Sunday of Lent Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today is Laetare Sunday, a day of rejoicing during this penitential season as a reminder that we are drawing closer to the joy of Easter. Taken from the Introit (introduction), the Church echoes the words of the prophet Isaiah, Rejoice, Jerusalem! Rejoice with her, you who mourned, and you will find contentment. Today s readings remind us of the goodness of God and his compassion for us. In the first reading the Lord tells Joshua that he has removed the reproach (sin) of his people and is bringing them into the land he promised them. Their journey is over; they have come home. Today they will eat the fruit of the land. The manna ceases because the people have come into their own. God s providence had sustained them throughout their desert journey. God has now given them new blessings, providing them a rich and abundant land. Our Lenten journey is symbolic, not only of the wandering in the desert, but our journey through life. God s providence sustains us on our earthly journey. Christ gives us the sacraments as signs that God has removed our reproach and forgives our sins. The Eucharist is the food that sustains us on our journey until we come to the eternal banquet in heaven. Because we have received this great gift of salvation (which simply means that God has reconciled us to himself), St. Paul calls us to become the righteousness of God, reconciling through our own forgiveness of others, just as we have been forgiven. What was lost in the Garden of Eden (estrangement from God) is restored through the righteousness of Christ. Like the Israelites in the promised land, we are strangers and aliens no longer, but are now children of God. Being children of God is the whole point of the parable of the Prodigal Son. The younger son has been seduced by the pleasures of the world and prefers them to the company of his family. He becomes estranged from his father (God) and discovers that the goods of the world will not sustain him. So he begins his long journey home. But before he can even make his apology, his father rushes out to embrace him and welcomes him home. This is the key to the whole story. God always has room for us in his house. The reunion of the family is more important than the transgressions that separated them in the first place. The older son fails to recognize this and seems unwilling to forgive. These lessons are meant for us. Do we forgive those who have transgressed against us (as we say every time we recite the Lord s prayer)? Do we realize that love is the Spirit of God that unites us? If the boy had not realized his mistake and begun the journey back, he never would have experienced the love and forgiveness of his father. If pride or foolishness kept him away he would have remained estranged from his family forever. Lent is our journey back to God through our decision to bring reconciliation and forgiveness to our relationships. There is no other way. Last weekend Chip Wirth gave a great presentation on the new McKenna Technical Institute in Haiti and all the wonderful things that are happening at the Orphanage. If you have not yet had the chance to participate in this, our Lenten Mission Appeal, envelopes are available at the rectory and checks can be made out to St. Robert Bellarmine on behalf of the mission. Thank you for your generosity and support of the children. The RCIA Elect will celebrate the Second Scrutiny at the Saturday 5 p.m. mass this weekend, a short ritual asking God s blessings as they continue the period of purification and enlightenment in preparation for receiving the Easter sacraments. They will celebrate the Third, and last, Scrutiny next Sunday at the 10 a.m. mass. The Multi-Parish Lenten Mission will be held at St. Bart s this week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Each evening is a self-contained session so if it is not possible to come all three nights, come when you can. All are welcome. Please see page five for more details. Our Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 19th at 7 p.m. We will honor St. Joseph at the morning mass and ask for his intercession as we seek to grow closer to Jesus this Lent. There will not be a St. Joseph Table or Feast this year. Since Easter falls so early, there was no way to comfortably fit it in with all the other parish activities. We do plan to bring back these celebrations next year. Sister Ann Schaffer is retiring from the St. Mary of Providence Soup Kitchen. Sr. Ann has been a wonderful force for good and a face of Jesus to the hungry in our community for many years. The Soup Kitchen will continue its ministry, but we will deeply miss her presence. God s bless you, Sister! Her letter can be found on page eight. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 March 10, 2013 LENTEN SCHEDULE OBSERVING GOOD FRIDAY VS. SPRING TRAINING/EXHIBITION GAME: SO, WHY CAN'T YOU GO TO THE BASEBALL GAME ON FRIDAY? Reconciliations Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m. March 16 and 23 Parish Reconciliation Service Tuesday, March 19 at 7p.m. Stations of the Cross Fridays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 15 and 22 March 29 at 3 p.m. (Good Friday) Living Stations led by the Teen Group Parish Mission Monday-Wednesday March p.m. Mission (St. Bartholomew) This year, several major league baseball teams will have spring Training or exhibition games on Good Friday. While everyone else is heading to the stands, eager for hot dogs and home runs, all those Catholics are walking quietly towards churches. Why?? Because at three o'clock on a Friday, on a hillside called Calvary, the Savior of the world took his last breath. All for love of us. "It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, Father, into your hands I commend my spirit ; and when he had said this he breathed his last." (Luke 23:44-46) At 3 p.m. on Good Friday, we take the time to reflect on what Christ has done for us, not only by fasting, but also by the various devotions that our churches offer: veneration of the cross, the reading of the Passion and the Stations of the Cross. On Good Friday, we spend our afternoon walking with Christ to Calvary, Novena Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Holy Week begins on Saturday, March 23 with the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass of Palm (Passion) Sunday Lenten Scripture Study We are having a small group scripture study, reflecting on the Sunday mass readings on Thursday mornings at 9:15 a.m. March 14, 21, and 28. WANT TO FIND THE RIGHT WORDS FOR YOUR LENTEN JOURNEY? Consider joining the SRB Scripture Study. Thursday Mornings 9:15 10:15. Ongoing through March 28 th. We will explore the scriptures for each Sunday.

5 4th Sunday of Lent Page 5 Let God s promise of His celestial marriage penetrate your soul... Come to our annual Multi-parish Lenten Mission: The Wedding Feast of the Lamb Featuring Relevant Radio s Fr. Thomas Loya The Mission will be presented by Fr. Thomas Loya. He is a frequent guest host on Relevant Radio as well as Winds of Change radio. He is founder of the TaborLife organization. He is a Byzantine Catholic priest. He will bring the beautiful teachings of Pope John Paul II s theology of the body to life. Sunday-Wednesday, March 10-13, 2013 Sunday 6:00 pm; M-W 7:00 pm St. Bartholomew s ~ Addison & Laverne Sponsored by: St. Robert Bellarmine Church, St. Pascal Church and Our Lady of Victory

6 Page 6 March 10, 2013 AN INVITATION LENTEN VOCATION RETREAT WEEK-END OF INSIGHT THEME: MAKING ALL THINGS NEW Date: Friday. March 15 th (7pm) to Sunday March 17 th (10am) Location: St. Mary of Providence 4200 N. Austin Avenue, Chicago CONTACT &Registration: Sr. Beth Ann Dillon, DSMP (773) srbethann@gmail.com Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cost: By Donation Description: For Single women; Participants will be guided through a process of Personal Reflection & Discernment on Religious Life. Liturgy of Hours, Mass, Lectio Divina and Small group work. Individual Mentoring is available upon request. HOSTED BY: The Daughters of St. Mary of Providence Open Rehearsal for Seniors We have a few tickets left on the following dates: Wednesday, April 17th at Noon and Wednesday, June 12th at Noon Muti Conducts Beethoven 4 Program Beethoven Consecration of the HouseOverture Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 Mendelssohn Calm Sea and Prosperous Voy age Overture Schumann Symphony No. 3 (Rhenish) Very few tickets are available. Please call the Rectory as soon as possible if you are interested in attending either of the above Open Rehearsals. THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL is currently in the process of discerning new members. If you are interested in making a commitment to the leadership of the parish, are available for 8 meetings a year, and willing to trust the Holy Spirit as part of our St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Pastoral Council, then please consider sharing of your time and talents. Please call Chrissy Zaker at the rectory for more information.

7 4th Sunday of Lent Page 7 SPRED the LOVE! Wednesday Evenings September - May Perhaps you are looking to join a ministry to lead yourself and others toward a deeper awareness of God in our lives. St. Robert Bellarmine s SPRED group is looking for volunteers to lead children with developmental disabilities in the age group toward an awareness of their relationship with God and their parish community. Our sessions are at SRB on Wednesday evenings from September May. We have children on our waiting list. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Julie Oloroso at (773) For more information on SPRED, please visit the website, BE PART OF OUR NEW MINISTRY! Hmmm.. I'd like to do something more here at St. Robert s but my schedule is soooo full!" Have you had the same thought? Here's an idea for you to consider that will take only 15 minutes. WHAT: Be a welcoming presence at one or two Sunday Masses a month WHEN: 15 minutes before the Liturgy WHERE: At a Church entrance TOOLS: A friendly smile and a greeting Become a part of our brand-new Welcoming Ministry! Families can do this together too! Call Mary at (773) and tell us which weekend mass time you prefer. FRIENDS OF PORTAGE PARK is hosting a Winter Farmer s Market at The Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. Dates are as follows: March 17, April 7, 21 & May 5. A variety of vendors including bakers, body products, prepared foods, meats and candies among others will gather from 10am to 2pm on the above dates. All proceeds from The Portage Park Farmer s Market support the park. This event is free to the public.

8 Page 8 March 10, 2013 HELPING OUT ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE SCHOOL AND THE GIRL SCOUTS will be collecting their own Girl Scout cookies for the veterans at Hines Hospital, located in Chicago's near western suburbs, until March 25. Cookies can be donated when delivered or purchased through booth sales. Teachers also will accept cookie donations or they can be sent to the school office. For more information please call the school at (773) SAVE THE DATE ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE SCHOOL SPORTS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE 4TH ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT! SATURDAY, APRIL 20 TH Honoring the Jensen Family Comedians by the Mikey O Comedy Show For details contact George Bedon or at srbsportsassoc@yahoo.com LOOK, LISTEN & LIVE The second graders are learning about Community Helpers and their special guest was Officer Michael Parrilli from the Metra Police. Officer Parrilli spoke about train safety and what the children should be aware of when using public transportation. Pedestrians should be aware of their surroundings, especially near train tracks. Distractions such as texting, listening...to mp3 players, or talking on cell phones while walking could put pedestrians in harm's way. Whether on foot or driving a vehicle, distractions can be deadly, and trains can t stop quickly because of their size and weight. The students had a wonderful time and were eager with many questions for our guest speaker.

9 4th Sunday of Lent Page 9 TAKE A LOOK AROUND - CANCELED St. Robert Bellarmine School was to have its first information session for the two Preschool and Kindergarten on Saturday, March 16, but has been canceled. For more information call the school at (773) or strbellarmine@yahoo.com. HOOPS HYSTERIA The St. Robert Bellarmine Sports Association is selling "Hoopsmania" sweepstakes tickets for $10 for the up coming NCAA men's basketball tournament. Each ticket has a music download and a chance to share more than $2,000 in prizes while following the course of the tournament. For more information please contact Brian Augello at (773) or srbsportsassoc@yahoo.com or IT'S JOE'S PIZZA BENEFIT NIGHT! Wednesday, March 13th Dine in or carry out--just say SRB and Joe's will donate 10% of your order to our school. Pizza - pasta, chicken and more Check it out atwww.joesonhiggins.com. Open 3:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Joe s Pizza 5747 W. Higgins Ave COME AND JOIN OUR CONTEMPORARY SUNDAY EVENING MASS ENSEMBLE. 1 ST SEMESTER OF Resurrection High School Sarah Benavides st Honors Julia Bogusz st Honors Rebecca Borghi st Honors Taylor Farrell nd Honors Molly Grasz nd Honors Lia Haddad st Honors Kathleen Hughes nd Honors Vivian Kadus nd Honors Keara Prince nd Honors Erin Radcliffe st Honors Trinity High School Kelly Calcagno st Honors Caroline Limbo st Honors Elizabeth Porretta nd Honors St. Robert Bellarmine 5:30 p.m. Mass Every Sunday We are looking for YOUNG ADULTS or those that are young in heart! We are also in need of a drum set (if you have one that you d like to donate to the church, that would be great!) We rehearse at 4:00 p.m. every Sunday evening before Mass. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact: Mary Pietro at or at: marypietro@aol.com We are a new group and excited about getting together and singing. If you ve wanted to experience the fun and inspiration of singing together with others come and join us. We are also looking for a flute player! We are combining parishes: St. Pascal, St. Robert and Our Lady of Victory. COME AND JOIN US!

10 Page 10 March 10, 2013 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Edwards Bell (Army) GySgt Timothy R. Hogan (Marines) CPT Patrick J. Collins (Army) Raymond Weernink (Navy) BG Tau aika Uta atu (TDS) Sgt Scott Pekar (Marines) CPT Dan Allen (Army) LCpl Kurt Williams (Marines) SGT Joseph Konieczny (Army) Mike Janson (Navy) 1LT Brian G. Lutz (Army) SPC Sean Cheker (Army) Bernard Brennan (Marines) PV2 Michael Rosenthal (Army) Cpl Joseph VonMoser (Marines) Martin Durcan (Navy) PVT Colleen McDonald (Army) Cpl Armando Bolivar (Marines) Ewa Dabrowski (Navy) Capt Kevin P. O Grady (Air Force) Capt Albert Eiffes (Air Force) Capt Daniel C. Ouper (Air Force) Amn Daniel Roger Cimon (Air Force) SPC Samuel Stanciel (Army) EM3 Abraham Ubi (Navy) PVT Michael Barry (Army) SPC David A. Torres (Army) Weekly Schedule Monday, March 11 3:15 pm Children s Choir (MR) Parish Mission at St. Bartholomew Tuesday, March 12 6:30 pm Novena (C) 7 pm Lenten Prayer Service (C) Parish Mission at St. Bartholomew Wednesday, March 13 4 pm 10 pm Joe s Pizza Night 7 pm 10 pm SPRED Preparation (KH) Parish Mission at St. Bartholomew Thursday, March 14 9:15 am 10:15 am Scripture Study (SMR) 7 pm Choir (MR) Friday, March 15 2 pm Stations of the Cross (C) 7 pm Stations of the Cross (C) Saturday, March 16 Sunday, March am Mass Third Scrutiny 4 pm 5:30 pm Contemporary Mass Practice C) New 5:30 pm Contemporary Mass Daily Scripture Readings Monday Is 65:17-21 / Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday Ez 47:1-9, 12 / Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday Is 49:8-15 / Jn 5:17-30 Thursday Ex 32:7-14 / Jn 5:31-47 Friday Wis 2:1a, / Jn 7:1-2, 10, Saturday Jer 11:18-20 / Jn 7:40-53 Sunday Is 43:16-21 / Phil 3:8-14 / Jn 8:1-11 March 16/17, 2013 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Thomas Dore M. Griggs, K. Griggs, L. Kalayil K. Brosnan, J. Brosnan, M. Gallardo C. Bell, N. Lindahl, M. Semtner B. Greifelt, G. Soriano, R. Piagenti L. Kalayil, J. Andino, Z. Pecoraro M. Skowron N. Kriescher, G. Kurtti, P Mullane M. Plaska T. Kerin P. Fergus, K. Fergus, D. Nowak, T. Eifert, K. Ernst, Sr. Ann, Sr. Mary Lou M. Lindahl, J. Ryan, S. Spooner, C. Bell, D. Gandor, P. Gandor, G. Ignarski B. Davis D. Czech, M. Delgado, J. Hearrin T. Psiorda- Moskal D. Walsh, N. Connelly, M. Glowacz

11 Saint Robert Bellarmine Church Parish Office & Rectory 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois Tel Fax Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident Rev. Michael A. Goergen, Pastor Emeritus Tony Delgado, Deacon James Schiltz, Deacon Virginia Underwood, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education Kathy Goetz, Business Manager Website: Religious Education Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Debi DeMario, Director St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Carrie Mijal, Principal Chris Wilson, Secretary Office of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Jean Tuohy, Music Director Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance Submit articles via in person at the rectory or fax Pulpit Announcement Deadline Friday by 7:30 p.m. in the rectory. Mass Schedule Weekdays - Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. Weekends - Saturday Morning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Evening at 5:00 p.m., Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Holy Days - 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Rectory Office Hours Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch) Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weddings Arrangements to be made with a priest at least six months in advance. Please contact the rectory for date and time availability before making other arrangements. Baptisms Celebrated the second and fourth Sunday at 1:15 p.m. Parents need to register at the rectory office. Baptismal preparation class for first time Parents and Godparents is offered on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. Please note: there are no baptisms scheduled during the season of Lent. Confessions/Reconciliations Saturdays 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick 1st Saturday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. mass. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Third Wednesday of every month. Adoration begins after 8:30 a.m. mass. Benediction at 5 p.m. Please sign up at the rectory office. Novena Mother of Perpetual Help Novena is offered on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Recitation of the Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m.