March 18, The Fifth Sunday of Lent The St. Robert Bellarmine Confirmation Class of 2018

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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. March 18, The Fifth Sunday of Lent The St. Robert Bellarmine Confirmation Class of 2018 Tristan Sebas an Alzate Jus n Paul Hudak Jennifer Catherine O ych Adreienne Clare of Assisi Amoloria Niamh Brigid of Ireland Hughes Grace Veronica Pfeiffer Weronika Cecilia Baldyga Anthony Joseph Immordino Jasmine Isabella Plaud Ryan Rigoberto Balubar Jacob Anthony Jackson Ma hew Gregory Ridley Tina Augus ne Barone Nicholas Francis of Assisi Jalocha Yesenia Teresa of Calcu a Rivas Fon na Lucy Ba aglia Jack Anthony Kenney Sofi Rosa Lynn de Lima Rodriguez Jessica Therese of Lisieux Bell Jimmy Robert Kloppke Garre Gertrude the Great Russell Joseph Jose Bendig Jack Luke Leons Joseph Francis of Assisi Sarau-Young Grace Katherine Drexel Brown Cody Luke Logan Luke Patrick Seelhammer Isabella Joan of Arc Buonauro Emma Faith Lundin Roger Paul Toler Carly Grace Calabrese Michael Paul Lynn Emily Bernade e Tran Anna Margaret of Scotland Cwikla Aleksander Augus ne Madry Hayden Paul Van Niewaal Sarah Bernade e Daly Michael Ciaran Malone David Christopher Wasik Gabriella Francis of Assisi DeGante Nicholas Mason Travis Anthony Wasik Jonathan Joseph Galindo Molly Joan of Arc McHugh Olivia Adelaide Webb Drake Paul Gallardo Kevin John Meyering Sean Nicholas White Francis Peter Gerlach Benjamin Sebas an Meziere Howard Xavier Williamson Joseph Alfonso Gonzalez Anjel Maria Gore Missak Eleanor Mary Zagroba Evan James Hart Kiara Anastasia O Brien Lenten Reconciliation Service March 20 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Sacred Triduum March Thursday-Saturday 7 p.m. Easter: Resurrection of the Lord April 1 Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon

2 Page 2 March 18, 2018 Mass Intentions MON. March 19, St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am Finoy Lukose TUES. March 20, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Janet E. Lowinski, Robert Thurber, Mary Joyce WED. March 21, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Lorett Geiger, Allan Jackimek THURS. March 22, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Jean Klause (3 rd anniv.) FRI. March 23, St. Turibius of Mongrovejo 8:30 am Judith Day, Thomas Yankee, Phyllis Tomas, Helen Hanas SAT. March 24, Blessed Oscar Romero 8:30 am Thomas Yankee 5:00 pm Eugene Kozlowski, Marilyn Cera ( 1year anniv.) Maria, Joseph and Stanley Kasprzyk, Andrea LaPenta, SUN. March 25, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 8:00 am Joseph & Irene Koziarz, Angel Cruz (3 rd anniv.), Robert Thurber, Joseph Oleksy (b-day), Joan Witek 10:00 am Finoy Lukose (B-Day Remem), Cummins Family, Fr. Larry Duris, A Private Intention, Mike Papada 12:00 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes Weekly Collections March 4, 2018 Sunday Offertory $ 10,450 Haiti $ 241 Sharing $ 114 The amount for the Sunday Offertory includes the electronic donations received for the week. Thank you for your generosity! Please pray for our sick Gina Brettman, Patricia Klenck, Robert Walsh, Margaret Ludden Fifth Sunday of Lent In the first reading the Israelite world is falling apart. Jerusalem is besieged by the Babylonians and will soon be destroyed. The people have consistently ignored the warnings of the prophets. Jeremiah now tells them that the Lord will make a new covenant with Israel. The Lord promises to place his law within them and to write it upon their hearts. He will be their God, and they will be his people; God will forgive their evil-doing and remember their sins no more. The reading from the Letter to the Hebrews reminds the people that, even though Jesus was the Son of God, he was in the flesh and he suffered. It was through his obedience in accepting his cruel fate that he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. In the gospel Jesus tells his listeners that only those who lose their life for the sake of the gospel will preserve it for eternal life. Jesus says that he will be glorified when he is lifted up (hung on the cross); and in so doing he will draw everyone to himself (be the source of salvation). Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 Lenten Reconciliation Service We journey through Lent to meet Jesus at the Font of Baptism at the Mass of the Resurrection (Easter). Through this time of fasting, prayer and penitence, we seek to purify our hearts so that the Holy Spirit may find in us a fitting dwelling place. Just as we often do spring cleaning of our homes, we do regular spring cleaning of our souls. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an important spiritual practice for all Catholics. While we are required to confess all mortal sins to be in a state of grace to receive communion, the Church also recommends regular examination of conscience and confession of venial sins as a way of opening our hearts to our need of God s grace. These spiritual tune-ups help us to see where we are getting off-track in our relationships and behaviors that prevent us from living fully the life of grace. The Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service will be celebrated this Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. with scripture, a time for personal reflection, examination of conscience and individual confession (either face-toface or in the confessional). This will be a grace-filled time for all of us. May all persevere on our Lenten journey and come to the joy of Easter.

3 The Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk The Fifth Sunday of Lent begins what is called the Passiontide or the time of the Lord s Passion, because in today s gospel Jesus tells the apostles that his hour has come. Jesus is already in Jerusalem, getting ready for the Passover. As our Lenten journey nears its end, Jesus reminds us that the goal of the journey is the Cross. It is only by going to, and through, the Cross that forgiveness of sin is possible. The crucifixion is the great event of history, the turning point in the story of humanity, and the focal point of our relationship to God. In one sense, the Gospel is the Passion -- all else is commentary. It is only in the Cross that the gospel has any meaning. In fact, our very lives can only have meaning when seen in light of the Cross. The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. His glory is not the Transfiguration that we heard three weeks ago. His glory is the Cross. Jesus tells us that unless the grain of wheat dies, it remains simply a grain of wheat; but when it dies it produces much fruit. The fruit of Jesus death is the forgiveness of sin, the reconciliation of humanity with God. Salvation has been achieved through Christ s death and resurrection. But we must make this salvation a reality in our own lives. We must all realize that the Cross is the turning point in our lives. Jesus says, whoever loves his life loses it, but whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me. This is not easy, nor was it easy for Jesus. I am troubled now. Yet what should I say, Father, save me from this hour? But it was for this purpose that I came to this hour. Being a Christian isn t easy. The way to salvation is through obedience to the will of God. This is the exact opposite of original sin that is glorified in our culture. The Letter to the Hebrews tells a different story. Jesus offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears. He clearly did not want to suffer and die. He learned obedience from what he suffered, and when he was made perfect he became the source of salvation for all who obey him. Jesus offered prayers and supplications in agony. In his agony in the garden Jesus asks God to let the cup pass from him. But Jesus adds, nevertheless, Thy will, not mine be done. To follow Christ is going to be troubling. To follow Christ will cause pain. But we are purified when we are obedient in the midst of hardships. This willingness to trust in God and to follow him is the goal of Lent, of our entire Christian journey. The Prophet Jeremiah tells us that God will make a new Covenant with us by placing his law within us, writing it upon our hearts. The promise is salvation. The Covenant comes in Baptism when we receive the Holy Spirit which is God dwelling within us, writing his law in our hearts. Then God makes another promise. He says, I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sins no more. Sanctification is the process through which we undergo transformation and is the proof of our acceptance of the Cross. The good news is that the Cross is not the end, but the beginning. Jesus rose from the dead. The Resurrection is God s fulfillment of the Covenant. It is the doorway that leads to heaven. We don t endure the Cross for its own sake. We allow the cross to unite us to God so that we can participate in the Resurrection. Lent is followed by Easter. In dying to self, we rise with Christ to eternal life. Thank you to the Parents Association for hosting a wonderful St. Patrick s Day Party. Over 150 people came together to celebrate an evening of good food, music, and fellowship. I especially enjoyed the Irish Step Dancing. Thank you to Nora Kerr and her advanced class at the Old Town School of Lincoln Park School of Folk Music. We had a wonderful time at the Multi-Parish Mission at St. Pascal last week. About 350 people attended each of the three nights to hear Fr. Presta s reflections on Mary and the Sacraments. The purpose of a Lenten mission is to help us reflect more deeply on some aspect of our faith in a way that will draw us more closely to Christ. Thank you to Fr. Presta, Dennis Costanzo for coordinating the music, the people of St. Pascal and all the volunteers. Our Parish Reconciliation Service will be celebrated this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. This will be an evening of prayer, scripture and song with opportunities for individual confessions (see page two). The last scheduled opportunity for Reconciliation before Easter is this Saturday, March 24 from 4:00 4:45 p.m. Holy Week begins next weekend on Palm Sunday and the distribution of palms. There will be a second collection next weekend for our Easter Flowers. The Parents Association will hold the Easter Candy Sale after all the masses next weekend as well. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 March 18, 2018 Lenten Schedule Sun., March 18 - After All Morning Masses - St. Joseph Table Tues., March 20-7 pm Parish Reconciliation Service Wed., March 21-9 am Eucharistic Adoration ending with 5 pm Benediction Thur., March 22-9:15 am Soul Food Fri., March 23-2:20 pm and 7 pm Stations of the Cross Sun., March 25 - Palm Sunday - Masses at 8 am,10 am, 12 Noon, 5:30 pm Holy Thursday, March 29-8:30 am Prayer Service, 7 pm Mass Good Friday, March 30-3 pm Stations of the Cross Good Friday, March 30-7 pm The Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday, March 31-1 pm Blessing of Baskets Holy Saturday, March 31-7 pm Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, April 1-8 am, 10 am and 12 Noon Masses In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the souls of Jean Marie Gross Evelyn Ferrer and for their families and friends. Wedding Banns I Steven Kaczmarek & Fiona Meenaghan III Michael Labus & Breanne Schnoor Stations of the Cross Friday, March 23 at 2:20 PM and 7:00 PM The Stations of the Cross is a Lenten devotion that offers witness to Jesus Passion and Death. At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect prayerfully upon Jesus Suffering, Death, and Resurrection, and to simply experience the visual images to reflect on Christ s love for us. Whether you regularly visit an Adoration chapel, or have never experienced the quiet and peace of praying before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, all are invited to participate. Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday, March 21 and pray for the needs of the people of the world. Eucharistic Adoration starts at 9:00 am and closes with Benediction at 5:00 pm. Join fellow parishioners and Deacon Bill as we spend time with Sunday Scriptures: Preparing to hear God s Word Learning more about Scripture Asking what Scripture is saying to me Growing spiritually with others March 22, Thursday morning 9:15 in Kernaghan Hall O, taste and see the Goodness of the Lord. (Ps. 38) Lenten Reconciliation The Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service will be celebrated this March 20 at 7 p.m. with scripture, a time for personal reflection, examination of conscience and individual confession (either face-to-face or in the confessional). This will be a gracefilled time for all of us. May all persevere on our Lenten journey and come to the joy of Easter. This coming Saturday, March 24 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. will be the last opportunity for regular reconciliation before Easter.

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6 Page 6 March 18, 2018 St. Robert Bellarmine s annual St. Joseph Sweet Table will be held in the vestibule this weekend after the 5 pm Mass on Saturday and all the Sunday Morning Masses. All proceeds will benefit the SRB STRETCH fund. EASTER CANDY SALE NEXT WEEKEND! Take time to stop in the vestibule on your way out after any of our masses next weekend and purchase your Fannie May Easter candy. One stop shopping made easy! All proceeds go to the school, Thank you.

7 The Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 7 Prize Ticket Name $ Julie Slomski Mar nez $ Morkes Family $ Ana Moreno $ Dagmara Sojda $ Ray & Sandra Brennan $ Lore a Swiatek $ Lisa Brislane $ Lois Tortorelli $ Kathleen Janota $ Ruffa o Family $ Drezek Family $ Fr. Neil Fackler $ Aaron Sabbath $ Levin Family $ Helen Duncan $ Or z Family $ Patrick & Susan McGrath $ Charlo e Moennich Lorkowski $ O Brien Family $ Tobias Family $ Laszlo Family

8 Page 8 March 18, 2018 Fr. Scott s Time Away A Mini-Sabbatical Dear Friends, I want to let you know that I will be away from St. Robert Bellarmine Parish beginning Monday, March 19 th and returning on Sunday, April 22 nd. In the Archdiocese of Chicago there is a policy that permits a priest to take a sabbatical every 7-10 years. The sabbaticals typically last from two to three months. I have been ordained a priest for 35 years and have yet to take a sabbatical, which is a time for rest, prayer, reading and personal development. At 63 years old, with seven years of fulltime ministry ahead of me, I decided six months ago to take some time away, and adjusted my calendar to do so. The majority of my time will be in Los Altos, CA at the Jesuit Retreat House named El Retiro. I am very much looking forward to having some time by myself, and time to renew my spirit with God s grace. Please know that I will bring you with me in my thoughts and prayers during this time of retreat, and I would ask for your prayers. Since I will not be in the Parish community at Easter time, let me take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and holy Easter. Blessings, Fr. Scott

9 The Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 9 Alvernia Spring Luncheon On Sunday, April 22, 2018 the Alvernia Alumnae Association will host its 26th Annual Spring Luncheon at The Cotillion, 360 W. Creekside Drive (Northwest Highway & Route 53), Palatine, IL Attendance at the luncheon is by reservation only. Registration deadline: April 13, The Alvernia Alumnae Association welcomes anyone who attended, taught, worked at or was otherwise affiliated with Alvernia High School in Chicago, Illinois. Although the school closed in 1989 we continue our mission to fund raise for the School Sisters of St. Francis retirement fund; to date our generous alums have contributed more than $3,000,000 in gratitude for their Alvernia education. For information on attending the 2018 luncheon, or a printable registration form please visit our website at or contact Eileen Lowery 71 at or alverniainfo@gmail.com. Fr. James Martin, SJ, Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine The Archdiocese of Chicago is proud to host Fr. James Martin, SJ, Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, and best-selling author. On the Evening of Thursday, March 22, Fr. Martin will be speaking of the topic of Encountering Jesus: Meeting the Christ of Faith and the Jesus of History and on Friday, March 23, Fr. Martin will talk about the Seven Last Words ; An invitation to a Deeper Friendship with Jesus. Both events will take place at Holy Name Cathedral. Join us for two evenings of thoughtful reflection, dialogue, and prayer. For more information and to register for these events, please visit LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION AND RECONCILIATION Three Doorways into Holy Week: Stories that can Change our Lives Glorying in the Cross Saturday, March 24, :00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. * 8:30 a.m. check-in, coffee We will spend our time together reflecting on these Gospels to prepare ourselves to Glory in Christ's Cross. Speaker: Victoria M. Tufano is Senior Editor and Liturgical Consultant at Liturgy Training Publications. She has served as a parish director of liturgy and Christian initiation, and as a diocesan director of worship. She was a team member for institutes of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and served on Forum's board of directors. She is a frequent writer and speaker on liturgy and Christian initiation and was the editor of Catechumenate: A Journal of Christian Initiation and of several books on initiation. She holds a Master of Arts in liturgical studies and a Master of Divinity, both from the University of Notre Dame. Program: Mid-Morning Prayer - Presentations - Silence or Small Group Reflection -Examination of Conscience - Reconciliation Service with individual confession $25 Paid Registration is due by Wednesday, March 21. Lunch included. 3 Ways to Register: Call: (V/MC) or Online: ourladyofpompeii.org or Mail Check or Credit Card information to: The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii Attn: Lenten Day, 1224 W. Lexington Street, Chicago, IL 60607

10 Page 10 March 18, 2018 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY GySgt Timothy R. Hogan (Marines) CPT Patrick J. Collins (Army) Raymond Weernink (Navy) Sgt Scott Pekar (Marines) CPT Dan Allen (Army) LCpl Kurt Williams (Marines) SGT Joseph Konieczny (Army) Mike Janson (Navy) 1LT Brian G. Lutz (Army) Bernard Brennan (Marines) Sgt. Benjamin Juhasz (Marines) Sarah Faye Tierra (Navy) Sgt Joseph VonMoser (Marines) Luke Bulanda (Navy) Capt Kevin P. O Grady (Air Force) Major Daniel C. Ouper (Air Force) PO1 John J. Schmidt III (Navy) Capt Albert Eiffes (Air Force) Joseph A. Casey (Navy) EM3 Abraham Ubi (Navy) PVT Michael Barry (Army) SPC David A. Torres (Army) E2 Anthony V. Tierra (Navy) A1C Logan Lopez (Air Force) Brandon Lee Logan (Marines) Private 2 Tyler A. Woelke (Army) Private Raymond M. Brennan III (Army) Daily Scripture Readings Monday 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 / Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 / Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Tuesday Nm 21:4-9 / Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 / Jn 8:31-42 Thursday Gn 17:3-9 / Jn 8:51-59 Friday Jer 20:10-13 / Jn 10:31-42 Saturday Ez 37:21-28 / Jn 11:45-56 Sunday Mk 11:1-10 / Is 50:4-7 / Phil 2:6-11 / Mk 14:1 15:47 March 24 / 25, 2018 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler 12:00 PM Visitor 5:30 PM Weekly Schedule Monday, March 19 7 pm School Board Meeting (MR) 7 pm Baptismal Prep (R) Tuesday, March 20 7 pm Parent Association Closed Board Meeting (MR) 7 pm Parish Reconciliation Service (C) Wednesday, March 21 9 am Eucharistic Adoration ending with 5 pm Benediction (C) 6 pm 9:30 pm SPRED TC (KH) Thursday, March 22 9:15 am Soul Food (MR) 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:30 pm SPRED Info Meeting (MR) Friday, March 23 8 am 11 am Spring Pictures (KH) 2:20 pm Stations of the Cross (C) 5 pm 6:30 pm Confirmation Faith Group (KH, MR, TR) 7 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 24 8:30 am RCIA Retreat (Convent) After 5 pm Mass Parent Association Candy Sale (V) Second Collection for Easter Flowers Sunday, March 25 After All Masses Parent Association Candy Sale (V) Second Collection for Easter Flowers Fr. Neil Fackler T. Farrell, S. Jablonski, K. Keeney B. Menchaca, M. Mezydlo, A. Menchaca S. Hearn, A. Hearn, J. Ottych R. Balubar, J. Bell, D. Durcan K. Brislane, N. Levin, G. Pfeiffer D. Nowak D. Ahearn, M. Callaghan, J. Jakobsze, K. Caminiti, T. Psioda-Moskal D. Nowak, T. Psioda-Moskal, E. Stecker J. Ouper P. Zyburt E. Day D. Gandor C. Bell M. Skowron Deacon W. Frere R. Sarau-Young It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to demonstrate. Fr. Denis O Brien, United States Marine Corps M. Furphy, A. Ouper, M. Rydelski, Sr. Ann, N. Kreischer, J. Ouper, D. Thurber P. Eifert, K. Ernst, P. Gandor, T. Eifert, J. Hearrin, S. Spooner, L. Wilder C. Bell, M. Blake, D. Czech, G. Ignarski, L. Loudon, C. McManus, P. Mullane Deacon W. Frere, G. Frere, B. Pfeiffer

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12 Saint Robert Bellarmine Church Parish Rectory & Office 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Parish Illinois Office & Rectory Tel North Austin Avenue Fax Chicago, Illinois Tel Website: Fax SRB Mobile Website: App: Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Contact Deacon Bill Frere Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident Rev. Neil E. Tony Fackler, Delgado, Pastor Deacon Rev. Scott Kathy Donahue, Goetz, Resident Business Manager Bill Frere, Deacon Barbara Donnelly, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr James Ouper, Business Operations Manager Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education Barbara Donnelly, Parish Secretary Beth Farias, Youth Minister Deacon Bill Frere, Pastoral Associate Maria Siap, Religious Youth Minister Education Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Fr. Neil Fackler, Tel. Pastor Debi DeMario, Director Faith Formation Office 6036 West St. Robert Eastwood Bellarmine Avenue School Tel West Eastwood Avenue Mary Ellen Casselman, Tel Director Carrie Mijal, Principal St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Chris Wilson, Avenue Secretary Tel Carrie Mijal, Office Principal of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Chris Wilson, Secretary Tel Dennis Costanzo, Music Director Office of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Bulletin Deadline: Dennis Thursday Costanzo, 12 Music Noon 10 Director days in advance Submit articles via Bulletin Deadline: Thursday in person 12 at Noon the rectory 10 days or in fax advance Submit Pulpit articles Announcement via Deadline Friday by 7:30 p.m. the rectory. in person at the rectory or fax Mass Schedule Mass Schedule Weekdays - Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. Weekdays - Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. Weekends - Saturday Morning at 8:30 a.m. Weekends - Saturday Morning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Evening at 5:00 p.m., Saturday Evening at 5:00 p.m., Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00a.m., Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Holy Days - 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Holy Days - 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Rectory Office Hours Monday through Rectory Thursday Office - 8:30 Hours a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday Monday - 8:30 - Friday a.m. to - 58:30 p.m. a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 to to 1:00 1:00 p.m. p.m. for for lunch) Saturday - - 8:30 a.m. to to 2:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 8:30 a.m. a.m. to to 1:30 1:30 p.m. Weddings Weddings Arrangements Arrangements to be made to be with made a with priest a priest at least six at least months six in months advance. in advance. Please contact the the rectory rectory for for date date and and time time availability before making other arrangements. Baptisms Baptisms Celebrated Celebrated the second the second and fourth and fourth Sunday Sunday at 1:15 p.m. at 1:15 p.m. Parents Parents need need to register to register at the at rectory the rectory office. office. Baptismal Baptismal preparation preparation class class for for first first time time Parents Parents and Godparents and Godparents is offered is offered on the on last the Monday last Monday of the of month the month at 7:00 at 7:00 p.m. p.m. in the in the rectory. rectory. Please note: note: there there are no are baptisms no baptisms scheduled scheduled during the season during of the Lent. season of Lent. Confessions/Reconciliations Saturdays Saturdays 4:00 p.m. 4:00-4:45 p.m. p.m. - 4:45 or by p.m. appointment. or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick 1st Saturday Anointing of the month of after the the Sick 8:30 a.m. mass. Eucharistic 1st Saturday Adoration of the month & after Benediction the 8:30 a.m. mass. Third Wednesday of every month. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Adoration begins after 8:30 a.m. mass. Third Wednesday of every month. Benediction at 5 p.m. Adoration begins after 8:30 a.m. mass. Please sign up at the rectory office. Benediction at 5 p.m. Novena Please sign up at the rectory office. Mother of Perpetual Help Novena is offered on the First Tuesday of the Novena month at 6:30p.m. in the church, followed Mother of by Perpetual Benediction. Help Novena is offered on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Recitation of the Rosary Monday Recitation through Saturday of the at 8:00 Rosary a.m. Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Pulpit Announcement Deadline Friday by 12 Noon in the rectory.