Saint Robert Bellarmine

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1 Dory Ahearn Kent & Janet Bauman Charles Bell Adolfo & Isabel Benages Maureen Blake Rebecca Borghi Mark & Sue Calcagno Tom Calcagno Margaret Callaghan Kathy Caminiti Esther Clarke Nicole Connelly Donna Czech Beverly Davis Maria Delgado Paul & Trina Eifert Kathy Ernst Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish Mission Statement We are a diverse Catholic community of generations, experiencing the living God and reflecting our faith in action with one another. MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION AT MASS Sr. Ann Fanella Walter Felckowski Pat & Kathleen Fergus Bill Frere Mary Ann Furphy Daniel & Pastora Gandor Mary Ann Glowacz Tyler Greifelt Pat & Jean Gross Patricia Harrison Jane Hearrin Bridget Hearrin Bill Hennessy Noreen Hester George Ignarski Janet Jakobsze Donna Kehoe Kathleen Kenney Mitchelle Kmiec Nancy Kriescher James Kuczma Deborah Lester Rose Ann Loch Linda Loudon Dolores Mancuso Joanna Markfull Pat & Mary Ellen McGrath Carol McManus Sr Bridget Murphy Karen Nelson David Nowak James & Anne Ouper Joan Pandocchi Donna Porretta MINISTERS OF CARE IN SERVICE TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Margaret Callaghan Mario Camerini Kathy Caminiti Esther Clarke Bernadette Coutee Eileen Daquilante Beverly Davis Sylvia Doyle Patrick Gross Jean Gross Pat Harrison Ray Hohmeier George Ignarski Kathy Kelly Gerry LaPlume Linda Loudon Dolly Lukose Tom Mach Carol McManus Pat Mullane Jim Ryan Lee Puttrich Erin Radcliffe Jim & Mary Ryan Lorraine Samansky Joyce Schoenecker Yolanda Simonsis Alex Smolen Sheelagh Spooner Ed Stecker Sr. Ann Schaffer Yolanda Simonsis Ed Stecker Duane Thurber Susan Thurber Isabel Yebra Pat Zyburt The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 10, 2012 Sr. Mary Lou Stoffel Duane & Susan Thurber Leon Witek Pat Zybert Micah Zaker

2 Page 2 June 10, 2012 Mass Intentions MON. June 11, St. Barnabus, Apostle 8:30 am Germano Macrito, Robert Gobat TUES. June 12, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Roman Karwat, Antonio Saile WED. June 13, St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of The Church 8:30 am Marie Stecker, Robert LaPlume THURS. June 14, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Ruth Puralewski, Paul Calandrino FRI. June 15, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 8:30 am Jean Conway, Dennis Kroll SAT. June 16, The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am Margaret Rybicki, Joseph Drakert, Loretta Sullivan (birthday wishes) 5:00 pm People of St. Robert Bellarmine SUN. June 17, Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Father s Day 8:00 am People of St. Robert Bellarmine 10:00 am People of St. Robert Bellarmine 12:00 pm People of St. Robert Bellarmine Weekly Collections May 27, 2012 Sunday Offertory $ 7,840 Sharing $ 54 Electronic donations for May $ 300 Thank you for your generosity! III Katherine Hill and Bart Sieka III Carolyn Guy and Michael Labalestra A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS The Matlock family Ms. Julie Diaz THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Today s Scriptures relate the sacrifices offered to God to make peace for the sins of humanity. In the reading from the Book of Exodus Moses reads to them the commandments of the Lord given in the Book of the Covenant. The people reply that they will listen and obey all that the Lord has commanded them. After this Moses takes the blood, which was considered to be the source of life, of sacrificed bulls and sprinkled it on the people signifying the covenant with God. The Letter to the Hebrews tells of the New Covenant which is the only sacrifice that can truly sanctify those who have sinned. It is only through Christ, the eternal high priest who offers to God his own blood, that humanity can be cleansed and receive eternal redemption. This is dramatically portrayed in Mark s gospel as Jesus meets with his disciples in the upper room to eat the Passover lamb immediately before his Passion. Our Lord reveals the new and everlasting Covenant: that he himself is the sacrificial lamb and mediator between God and humanity. Jesus took the bread and gave it to them declaring: this is my body; and, after giving them the cup this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for you and for the many so that sins may be forgiven. Exodus 24: 3-8 Hebrews 9: Mark 14: 12-16, THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus refers to the whole mystery of the Incarnation and Christ s immense love for the Father and for us. When we meditate upon Jesus heart we think of how he loves us beyond any love we can imagine. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a symbol of that love. This devotion expresses the Church s beautiful historical piety for Christ and calls us to conversion and penance, love and gratitude for Christ s sacrifice on our behalf. The real human beating heart of Christ echoes in the Immaculate Heart of Mary, his mother. Mary as mother and as disciple enjoys a unique relationship with Christ. She participated like no other could have in humanity s salvation. The memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary celebrates this unique relationship between Son and Mother and the extraordinary greatness to which Mary fulfilled her role. Mary in an immaculate way was conformed to the will of God the Father. She was detached from the desires of the world and self-love and separated herself entirely from sin. Through her own free will Mary was submissive and abandoned herself perfectly to the designs of God. The ancient devotion to Mary s Immaculate Heart moves us to reflect on Mary s interior life and virtues, drawing us closer to God.

3 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. This celebration reminds us how much God loves us. The Father is willing to sacrifice his only Son. Jesus gives his life for us and sends us the Holy Spirit so that we can experience his forgiveness and share in his divine life. At the end of last week s gospel Jesus promised to remain with us to the end of the age. The Eucharist is the fulfillment of that promise. In today s gospel we hear St. Mark s version of the Last Supper. At the Passover Feast the night before his death, Jesus gives us the new Covenant. Jesus takes the bread and the cup, blesses them and gives them to his disciples, proclaiming it to be his very body and blood, poured out for our salvation. The Jewish Feast of Passover commemorates their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Commemoration is more than a remembrance. In a mystical way the Jewish people believe that they participate in that deliverance every time they celebrate Passover. For all Christians, the passion of Christ is our deliverance from slavery to sin and death. At the Last Supper Jesus institutes the Eucharist as the commemoration of his passion. In a mystical way, we too, participate in Christ s death and resurrection every time we celebrate the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the heart of our faith. Many people believe that the Eucharist is simply a reminder of Jesus, or at best a spiritual communion with Jesus or a symbolic gesture of our unity as believers. Many others don t see how it makes any difference. This truly is a tragedy. Flannery O Connor once wrote concerning the Eucharist If it s just a symbol, then to hell with it. The martyrs of the early church wrote Without the Eucharist we cannot live. We would certainly still have our physical life. But without the faith and grace of the Eucharist our spiritual life is diminished and the image of Christ in which we are made will disappear (literally rot away in the words of St. Athanasius). We need to be drawn back into this mystery of our faith, the greatest gift we can receive, our Lord himself. Thank you to our School Board members who hosted the Coffee and Donuts last Sunday. Thank you to all who have hosted throughout the year. This event will go on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September. We will begin the next construction phase of our Capital Campaign tomorrow, Monday June 11, with the replacement of the school roofs. We will also be replacing the vinyl floor tiles in the junior building of the school, giving it a bright, new look that should last for many years to come. All the funds are already in the bank through the capital campaign donations (new roofs) and from bequests and gifts (flooring). We also received a very generous donation from a former parishioner that will allow us to replace the gym floor with a brand new, state-of the-art wooden floor that should last another fifty years or more. I hope to have more details in the near future. The Church celebrates two special feasts this week. The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is this Friday and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is this Saturday. See page two for more details. Our second collection today is for the Chicago Priests Retirement and Medical Fund. The pension fund has taken a beating recently. Combined with soaring medical costs, this has caused a financial crisis for our retired priests. Thank you for your continued generosity. The annual Parish Calendar Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 19 at 7 pm in Kernaghan Hall. Leaders of parish ministries and organizations please bring your calendars. Any other requests for use of the parish facilities should be submitted in writing to Ginny, our parish secretary. Father Matt Feit will be with us again this summer. He will be arriving on June 27th. He is a good friend and a great storyteller. It is always good to see him and I look forward to his visit. Next Sunday is Father Day. Although my own father passed away nineteen years ago, he was a wonderful presence in my life and he continues to be an important influence today. Let us celebrate the influence of these men and all those who have been mentors and role models for us throughout the years. There will be a special blessing for our fathers next weekend at all the masses. Have a great week and a wonderful summer. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 June 10, 2012 "TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE" event to support St. Baldrick's Foundation childhood cancer research and honor local 13-year old cancer patient To honor 13-year old cancer patient Jeremy Campus, family friends Dennis Matus and Beth Pfeiffer (a St. Robert Bellarmine parishioner) are holding a "Two Heads are Better than One" event where they will get bald to stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer and raise money to support life-saving childhood cancer research. The event will be held on Sat. June 16, at 3:00 P.M. at Superdawg Drive-In, 333 S. Milwaukee Ave. in Wheeling. For more information about the event, to make a donation, or find more information about Jeremy, please visit mypage/567218/2012 or contact Beth Pfeiffer at BE A HERO FOR KIDS WITH CANCER! Join this St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of the excitement. The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Get involved and you'll be giving hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers. Our Sympathy and Prayers for all who have passed away. We pray for our recently deceased La Verne Lehmann RECTORY OFFICE SUMMER HOURS M-Th 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm Sat. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Sun. 8:30 am - 1:30 pm ARE YOU HOMEBOUND, ILL OR RECOVERING FROM A HOSPITAL STAY? St. Robert Bellarmine Ministers of Care are dedicated volunteers who serve the hospitalized and homebound of our parish. If you or a family member wishes to receive communion from a Minister of Care, please call the rectory at with your name, address and phone number. A Minister of Care return your call as soon as possible. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HE IS PHYSICALLY WITH US When Jesus told the apostles that He would be with the Church even to the end of time, He not only meant this in a spiritual sense but also in a physical sense. Jesus knew man and his weaknesses. He knew that without His close physical association with man, we would falter and stray. The institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper was not for just the moment but it was His gift to us by staying with us physically through time. The Council of Trent in 1545 confirmed that not only was the Holy Eucharist to be received, it was also to be worshipped and adored. This document also stated that the Blessed Sacrament should also be reserved in churches and carried to the sick. In other words, Jesus was to be with us at all times-----in the Churches, at the Masses, and even in our homes or hospitals when we are sick. Conversely, Jesus has given us an opportunity to be with Him at all times. On Wednesday s the Church is open for Adoration from 9 am - 5 pm. Jesus is there in The Real Presence, exposed to us, not in His glory, but in a quiet way, ready to listen to us and to spread His Blessings upon us. He is willing to be with us as He promised. Are we willing to be with Him or are we too busy? There, now, I have found the whole secret of it: the unconditional self to Our Lord. (St. Peter Julian Eymard)

5 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Page 5 There is no other way to say it CATECHISTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR! How can our rich intellectual and spiritual traditions be passed down to the young people of our parish? Who will teach the children s hearts and minds what it means to be Catholic? We need you! The St. Robert s Religious Education Program needs you! You can team-teach with a friend or spouse, you can teach on your own. You do not have to be a professional teacher, experience helps; but is not necessary, and there are trained individuals, other catechists and myself to help you. Training is offered beginning in late August and goes throughout the year. The program needs: 1 Second grade catechist (our class is growing) 1 Seventh grade catechist to team teach 1 Eighth grade catechist Whether you are single or married, with or without children, old or young, it is everyone s responsibility. Why wait for someone else to volunteer? Why don t you be the first one to pick up the phone and call? The Religious Education Program also needs VOLUNTEERS to assist with things that come up throughout the year (social events, retreats for the children, activities). If you are interested or have any questions please contact: Debi DeMario at or SRBRE1@YAHOO.COM MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST As we think of the significance of the gift of Christ s Body and Blood our response can only be joyful thanksgiving! Is God calling you to bring that joyful praise to the world through priesthood or religious life? For information about diocesan priesthood contact Fr. Brian Welter at or at bwelter@archchicago.org or go to For info on religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at or eramirez@archchicago.org, For the Permanent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at or bpuhala@usml.edu.

6 Page 6 June 10, 2012 FR. MIKE S 50TH ANNIVERSARY Fr. Mike celebrated his 50th anniversary at St. Bartholomew on Saturday, May 19. Fr. Mike wishes to extend his gratitude and thanks to Fr. Jason Malave for hosting the mass and the dinner which so many attended to share in the joy and express their appreciation for him. He told me he was especially grateful to the many, many people from St. Robert s to share his joy and to express their love and support. We did have a wonderful time and are grateful to Fr. Mike for all he continues to do for our people. Ad Multos Anos! CONGRATULATIONS TO PARISHIONER MARY LOU SWIATEK On June 2, 2012 Mary Lou Swiatek was inducted into the 2012 Chicago Senior Citizen Hall of Fame. Mary Lou is always willing to assist the less fortunate and keep her neighborhood clean. She reports graffiti, faulty street lights, broken sidewalks and damaged garbage cans. She cleans the curbs, streets and alleys and continues her diligence on keeping the neighborhood clean. She is a registered volunteer at Reilly Elementary School and contributes to many of the school's programs. She is a member of her church choir and is an avid participant in the Mayor's Clean & Green Program. Registration for Religious Education classes is in progress. If you are a new family or an existing family that needs to register your child (ren) for fall classes please call or srbre1@yahoo.com for information. Textbooks are being ordered. Please call ASAP. Registration forms will be mailed or you can stop in and register. Please call for appointment. SPRED (Special Religious Education for the Developmentally Disabled) is looking for volunteers. Can you help? This special community of faith welcomes people with developmental disabilities in the age group for two to three Wednesday evenings each month from September - May. What we do: We help the disabled achieve the celebration of the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. If you are interested in learning more about SPRED or are interested in volunteering for our next session beginning in September, please call Julie Oloroso at (773) for more information.

7 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Page 7 ACADEMIC HONORS ACHIEVED BY THE GUERIN PREP STUDENT AND PARISHIONER BELOW. Nikolas Doherty Senior Second Honors Sarah Benavides Sophomore Second Honors Jacob Alm Senior Honorable Mention Michael Shaver Sophomore Honorable Mention CROSS COUNTRY, SOCCER FOR Registration for fourth to eighth grade cross country and fifth to eighth grade co-ed soccer is currently open until August 1. Practice for both sports is expected to begin in August, prior to the start of the school year. More information, plus registration and participation forms for both sports, can be found at srbchicago.org under School Website, Athletics or by calling the office at SUMMER PROGRAM OPENINGS Spots are available for the six-week core program (June 25-August 3) held in conjunction with Dunham Park. The program is open to current St. Robert Bellarmine School students and those new students already enrolled for the school year, ages More information can be found at srb-chicago.org or by calling the office at YOUNG REMBRANDTS SUMMER SESSIONS Registration for new Young Rembrandts drawing workshops remains open. Three sessions will be offered to coordinate with the St. Robert Bellarmine Summer Program, with all workshops held on Tuesday afternoons. Session 1 will meet for two weeks, on June 12 and June 19, with a Farm workshop for 4-5 year olds, a Down on the Farm workshop for 6-7 year olds, and an Australian Adventures workshop for 8-14 year olds. Session 2 will meet for six weeks, from June 26-July 31, with an imaginative Summer Fun workshop for 4-5 year olds, a Cars of the Speedway and Transportation workshop for 6-7 year olds, and a From Mexico to Africa pastel workshop for 8-14 year olds. Session 3 will meet for two weeks, August 7 and August 14, with a Toys workshop for 4-5 year olds, a Forest Fun Cartooning workshop for 6-7 year olds, and a Summer at Sea workshop for 8-14 year olds. More information can be found at srb-chicago.org or by calling the office at

8 Page 8 June 10, 2012 Join the SRB Book Discussion Group This is the perfect opportunity to discuss your thoughts and insights, surface questions, and get to know others in the community. Gathering Dates are Wednesdays: June 27 th, July 18 th, July 25 th, August 8 th, and August 22 nd 7pm in the Meeting Room in Kernaghan Hall. Pre-registration is not necessary. If you cannot attend every session that is fine it is helpful to have everyone at the first session for planning purposes. If you need a copy of the book, they can be found on the table in the Parish Library (in the back of the cry room) or simply ask one of the Ushers. SRB SCHOOL BENEFIT NIGHT AT JOE S PIZZA WED. JUNE 13TH Dine-In, Take Out, or Delivery Just Say SRB and Joe s will donate 10% of your check to SRB School! Great Pizza, Pasta, Ribs & more - take a break from cooking & support SRB School at Joe s. Check it out at joesonhiggins.com 5747 W. Higgins Rd WALTER MONCO DAY AT THE RACES Join us again (or for the first time) for a day at the races to celebrate the life of Walter Monco. For the third year in a row, we will gather at the beautiful Arlington Park to remember Walt and pay tribute to his love of horse racing. Gates open at 11:15 am with the first race scheduled for 1 pm. Similar to the past two years, one of the races will be named in honor of Walt. This year a simple lunch buffet will be included as part of the day. The lunch will be served until 2:30 pm. Admission is $35 for adults and $25 for children 17 and under. The ticket price includes park admission, a box seat, racing program and lunch. For those interested, you can also remember Walt by making a donation to the scholarship fund that has been established in his name at St. Robert Bellarmine, his home parish for more than 55 years. The scholarship fund provides tuition assistance to junior high students at the school. Please call Joe Villinski at to register or make a donation.

9 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Page 9 St. Robert Bellarmine Outdoor Mass Sunday, August 26 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Dunham Park Parking is limited so park in the Church and walk to the Park 12:00 Noon (the regular noon liturgy will take place at the picnic instead of in the church.) Great Food! Fun and Games! Bring Lawn Chairs, balls, nets, games, playing cards. Children s Jumping Slide Family games Don t forget your camera! The Parish will provide meats on the grill, cheese, buns, condiments, table covers, flatware, napkins. BYOB - bring a cooler of beverages for your own family (no glass containers please) Bring a dish to share: If your last name begins with A-J bring a Dessert If your last name begins with K-Q, bring an appetizer If your last name begins with R-Z, bring a salad or side dish.

10 Page 10 June 10, 2012 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Edward Bell (Army) Gy. Sgt. Timothy R. Hogan (Marines) Raymond Weernink (Navy) Brig. Gen. Tau aika Uta atu (Tongan Defense) Captain Dan Allen (Army) Ln. Corporal Kurt Williams (Marines) Mike Janson (Navy) First Lieutenant Brian G. Lutz (Army) Bernard Brennan, (Marines) Pvt. 2 Michael Rosenthal (Army) Martin Durcan (Navy) Pvt. Colleen McDonald (Army) Ewa Dabrowski (Navy) Capt. Kevin P. O Grady (Air Force) Capt. Daniel C. Ouper (Air Force) Airman Daniel Roger Cimon (Air Force) EM3 Abraham Ubi (Navy) Pvt. 1 Michael Barry (Army) Capt. Patrick J. Collins (Army) Corp. Armando Bolivar (Marines) Sgt. Scott Pekar (Marines) Capt. Albert Eiffes (Air Force) Sgt. Joseph Konieczny (Army Specialist Samuel Stanciel (Army) Specialist Sean Cheker (Army) Weekly Schedule Flag Day is this Thursday June 14th. Fly your flag from sunrise to sunset. Daily Scripture Readings Monday, June 11 7 pm Sports Board Meeting (KH) Tuesday, June 12 7 pm Novena (C) Wednesday, June 13 Thursday, June 14 Friday, June 15 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday, June 16 Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday, June 17 Father s Day Monday Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 / Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday 1 Kgs 17:7-16 / Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday 1 Kgs 18:20-39 / Mt 5:17-19 Thursday 1 Kgs 18:41-46 / Mt 5:20-26 Friday Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9 / Eph 3:8-12, / Jn 19:31-37 Saturday 1 Kgs 19:19-21 / Lk 2:41-51 Sunday Ez 17:22-24 / 2 Cor 5:6-10 / Mk 4:26-34 June 16 / 17, 2012 Mass Presider Servers Lector Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM Fr. Fackler 8:00 AM Fr. Donahue 10:00 AM Fr. Fackler 12:00 PM Fr. Donahue C. Bell, E. Kadus, L. Kaiser S. Cave, L. Camacho, M. Camacho, N. Lindahl, J. O Brien, S. Shaver C. Jose, E. Topel, J. Walsh W. Felckowski P. Fergus, K. Fergus, E. Stecker B. Meyering P. Harrison, M. Callaghan, M. Lindahl D. Gandor K. Caminiti P. Gandor, D. Mancuso, J. Markfull, D. Porretta, J. Pandocchi, B. Hennessy, D. Czech I. Benages, A. Benages, J. Borkowski, D. Kehoe, J. Jakobsze, R. Loch, N. Kriescher

11 Saint Robert Bellarmine Church 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., and 12:00 noon Holy Days - 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Parish Office & Rectory Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident Rev. Michael A. Goergen, Pastor Emeritus Tony Delgado, Deacon James Schiltz, Deacon Virginia Underwood, Secretary Christina Zaker, Adult Education Kathy Goetz, Business Manager 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois Tel. 773/ Fax 773/ Website: Religious Education Office Debi DeMario, Director SRBRE1@yahoo.com Joyce Schoenecker, Admin. Asst West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773/ St. Robert Bellarmine School Carrie Mijal, Principal Chris Wilson, Secretary 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773/ Office of Music Director Jean Tuohy 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773/ Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance Submit articles in person at the rectory, fax or at srbbulletineditor@hotmail.com Pulpit Announcement Deadline Friday by 7:30 p.m. in the rectory. 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 or deacon 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. Please note: there are no baptisms scheduled during the season of Lent. Preparation Class is on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. 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. New Parishioners Welcome to Saint Robert s! Please register at the rectory office. Novena Mother of Perpetual Help Novena is offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Recitation of the Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m.