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

Transcription

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. 4th Sunday of Easter April 21, 2013

2 Page 2 April 21, 2013 Mass Intentions MON. April 22, Easter Weekday 8:30 am Exequiel, Milagros and Elvir Armena TUES. April 23, St. George, St. Adalbert 8:30 am Helen Sierzega, Susan and Otto Seiler WED. April 24, St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen 8:30 am Jean Conway, Joseph J. Koziarz, Robert J. Hamelin THURS. April 25, St. Mark 8:30 am Lourdes Tagnipez, Luz Aves FRI. April 26, Easter Weekday 8:30 am Boston Marathon Tragedy Victims SAT. April 27, Easter Weekday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Chester Zabawski, Cora Wleklinski, Lorraine Ejnik SUN. April 28, Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 am People of St. Robert Bellarmine 10:00 am Tom Browne, Janet (Pecoraro) Palmisano 12:00 pm Marco Acosta, Janet (Pecoraro) Palmisano Weekly Collections April 7, 2013 Sunday Offertory $ 8,649 Easter $ 1,846 Haiti $ 150 Thank you for your generosity! Save a Tree! Please consider donating electronically COMMUNION MINISTERS NEEDED Are you a Minister of Care? Would you like to bring Communion to the sick in a hospital setting? Presence Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center is in need of 4-5 volunteer Ministers of Care (mandated by Chicago Archdiocese). The commitment is one time per week; it usually takes about 30 minutes. You ll find it is very rewarding! For information, call Chaplain Bob Shuford, Coordinator of Spiritual Services at FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER In the Acts of the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas journey to Antioch to proclaim the good news to the community. Rejected by the Jewish people, they turn to the Gentiles, echoing the prophet Isaiah that they are to be a light to the Gentiles, an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth. The Gentiles are delighted to receive the word and glorify God. In response the Jewish leaders stir up a persecution and expel Paul and Barnabas from the region. In his Revelation, St. John sees a great multitude standing before the throne of God, wearing white robes and waving palm branches. The elders around the throne tell John that the multitude are the ones who have survived the time of great distress and washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. The Lamb, who sits on the throne, will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water. In the reading from John s gospel Jesus says that his sheep hear his voice and follow him and he gives them eternal life. Jesus says that no one can take them from him because God himself has given them to him, and no one can take them from the Father's hand. Acts 13:14, Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 John 10:27-30 SAINT FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI NATIONAL SHRINE REOPENED IN CHICAGO After being closed for 10 years, the National Shrine dedicated to the first American saint in our country, has reopened and is beginning a new ministry as a stand-alone center for prayer, education, spiritual care, and worship. When you visit the Shrine located at 2520 North Lakeview Avenue, you will be able to see Mother Cabrini s furnishings and her personal belongings in the room where she died on December 22, You will be able to pray and worship in the magnificent chapel built in her honor in 1955 where her relic is displayed. The Shrine is open every day of the week on Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.; Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mass is celebrated at 4:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil Mass) on Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. There is Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays and the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Call (773) for more information, directions and to schedule group tours. You can also visit the National Shrine atwww.cabrinishrinechicago.com.

3 4th Sunday of Easter Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, reflecting Jesus promise in the gospel to always shepherd his flock. The passage from John s gospel consists of only four verses, yet packs an incredible promise and challenge for all believers. The promise is that he gives his followers eternal life and that they will never perish. The challenge is that this promise is only made to those who recognize his voice and follow him. Jesus says that his sheep hear his voice. We hear his voice through the proclamation of sacred scripture. We hear in the Acts of the Apostles the story of Paul and Barnabas going out to preach the Word to new territories, promising the availability of God s salvation to all people. The Gentiles rejoice and glorify God; and we are told that all who were destined for eternal life came to believe. The ones who are destined for eternal life are the ones who truly believe and live that faith. Listen again to the words of the gospel: My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me. Jesus knows our hearts, and we cannot hide from the Holy Spirit. It is only by the grace and gift of the Holy Spirit that we are able to hear the voice of Christ in our hearts and to be transformed by it. The Holy Spirit guides us into the mystery of God s love and draws us into relationship with him. In the biblical sense, knowing someone is not a fact of simple recognition of another person, but rather an intimate relationship based on mutual love and esteem. It is only in following Jesus that we are truly in relationship with God and hence can be known by him. Of course, in another sense, God knows everything, including the secret depths of our hearts and knows who truly loves him and who does not. St. John tell us in the Book of Revelation that the followers of Jesus, the ones who receive eternal life and are sheltered around the throne of God, are those who have survived the time of great distress and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. The challenge of faith is to follow Christ; even, or perhaps, especially when times are tough and God seems far away. To know him as he knows us is to love as he loves, to empty ourselves so that we may live in love and service to the gospel through love and service to others. The Contemporary Mass at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays, a joint effort of our parish with Our lady of Victory and St. Pascal, continues to grow. The contemporary ensemble which provides the wonderful music is looking for new members, particularly singers (no experience necessary; only a desire to make a joyful noise unto the Lord ) and guitarists. Simply show up at the church on Sunday at 4 p.m. for practice. We are also looking for new lectors and Eucharistic ministers to expand our roster. All are welcome. Thank you to the Parents Association for sponsoring Graziano Nite last Monday and to the Sports Board for all their hard work on the Comedy Nite. I hope to have an update on both these events next week. Thanks go to the Liturgical Ministers for hosting Coffee and Donuts after mass today. I will also be giving a special Sports Team Blessing at the 10 a.m. mass today for all our student athletes. I would like to thank all the coaches and volunteers who make our sports program a wonderful experience for the children. Speaking of sports, please save the date on Sunday, May 19th for the Dedication of the new Gym Floor immediately following the noon mass. We are grateful for the generosity of Joe and Diane Jensen who made it possible. Our Adult Faith Formation series, Conversations on Faith, concludes this Wednesday evening. There will be a presentation on Catholic social teaching Why Does the Church have a Preferential Option for the Poor? After the presentation there will be a conversation on how we integrate this into our lives and time for questions. Our social justice teachings are rooted in the respect for all human life, beginning in Genesis 1:26-28, when God made men and women in his own image and likeness and blessed them. Details can be found on page five. Next Saturday, April 27, the school will be hosting an Open House for Pre-School and Kindergarten age children from 10 a.m. until noon. Please call the school for more information. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 April 21, 2013 A Warm Welcome to our New Parishioners Miss Rose Guagliardo Mr. Philip Guagliardo Ms. Barbara June Mr. & Mrs. Mirko Lopez and family Mr. Eric Reyes/Mrs. Rebecca Maughan and family Our Sympathy and Prayers for all who have passed away. We pray for our recently deceased Esther Carlton Marcelino Perez Maria Wisniewski Jennifer Marie Bucio Daughter of Miguel and Claudia Bucio Nolan James Johnson Son of Brian Johnson and Stephanie Sullivan Charlotte Mackenzie Fronczak Daughter of Michael Fronczak and Kerri Mackowiak Elliot Marea Judkins Pilon Daughter of Matt and Alicia Pilon Johann Joseph Wronka Son of Joseph and Deborah Wronka CATHOLIC CHARITIES MOTHER S DAY COLLECTION A pregnant teen. A hungry child. A homeless mother. An addict. An immigrant. A frail senior. Catholic Charities protects and serves all these people and many more over 1 million in the Archdiocese of Chicago each year. Please give to Catholic Charities on Mother s Day to fulfill the Church s mission of charity. Learn more at VÉâÑÄxá ÅtÜÜ xw HC çxtüá Ç ECDF tüx Çä àxw àé tààxçw à{x ZÉÄwxÇ jxww Çz TÇÇ äxüátüç `táá fâçwtç? fxñàxåuxü EE? ECDF [ÉÄç atåx Vtà{xwÜtÄ JFH aa fàtàx fàa EMGH c` gé Üxz áàxü zé àém ãããaytå ÄçÅ Ç áàü xáaéüzbvtäxçwtü VÄ v~ ÉÇ fxñàxåuxü EE

5 4th Sunday of Easter Page 5 Conversations On Faith What does it mean to be Catholic today? How do we live our faith? Wednesday Evening at 7pm St. Robert Bellarmine Church Each evening is being hosted jointly by St. Robert Bellarmine, Our Lady of Victory and St. Pascal parishes. Presenters will include local pastors, deacons and parishioners. For more info contact Chrissy at or at srbvolunteers@yahoo.com Why Does the Church have an Option for the Poor? April 24 th 2013 Do you know what our faith teaches about Justice in our world? Throughout our history, the Catholic Church has taken a stand for the poor and vulnerable in society; but so few people realize that this is an integral part of what it means to be Catholic. Come, find out more about Catholic Social Teaching and join the conversation about how to make it an important reality today. If you want a chance to ask some questions and talk with others about how they live their faith, then these Conversations are for you. Save the Date June 1 st and 2 nd after all Masses A Parish Transformation Celebration Come learn about the Goals and Vision the community has laid out for our parish.

6 Page 6 April 21, 2013

7 4th Sunday of Easter Page 7 Thank You! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TONTI COUNCIL #1567 offers a hearty "Thank you" to the St. Robert Bellarmine Parish for its support of the Shamrocks for Kids Campaign for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. The generous contributions of the parishioners of St. Robert s allowed the Knights of Columbus Tonti Council to reach its goal of $5000! Mercy Home houses and mentors an average of 500 children a day and is 99.7% privately funded through donations such as yours. Thank you again for your generosity! Dorothy Stang Adult High School invites you to... ROOTED IN LOVE The Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN performed by Nancy Murray, OP SUN., APR. 21ST AT 3PM OLD ST. PATRICK'S 700 W. ADAMS Chicago Debut - Only One Performance! Suggested Donation: $10 p/person Cash and checks will be accepted at the door. dorothystanghighschool.org/rooted-in-love-performance-april-2013 MISERICORDIA CANDY DAYS APRIL Communions Graduations Confirmations Work Parties Luncheons + Weddings Engagement Parties + Baptisms Birthdays + Any Party Any Time + Off Site On-site - Private Party Please volunteer two or more hours of your me to make a difference for more than 600 children and adults with developmental and physical disabili es. To volunteer call Tessa , candydays@misericordia.com, or go to To make a $5 dona on TEXT MIS to Your gi will be double matched this year! Thank you!

8 Page 8 April 21, 2013 ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL/ KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION SESSION SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 10 A.M. TO NOON. The day includes a presentation and Q&A period, visits with the Preschool and Kindergarten teachers in their classrooms and time to talk with principal Carrie Mijal, the teachers and other parents. Children are welcome. For more information or to reserve a spot please call the school at (773) or strbellarmine@yahoo.com. TEEN GROUP SUNDAY NIGHT Sunday April 21 6:30-8pm in the Gym. (right after the 5:30 Contemporary Mass) SCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The 8th grade will be hosting a rummage sale to help raise funds for their class gift. Any donations of household goods, books, videos, toys, games, or any other slightly used items, excluding clothing, are welcome. They can be dropped off at the school office or given to any 8th grade student. Thank you for your consideration, The Class of 2013 Working as a team, the Saint Robert Bellarmine community donated over 225 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to our deserving Veterans at Hines Hospital. A special thank you to our teachers, staff, and school families! Thank you also to our wonderful and generous parishioners, SRB Student Council, and our Girl Scout Troops. Dunham Park 4638 N. Melvina Ave April 27th From 10 am to Noon The Chicago Mustangs and the Chicago Park District are offering a FREE clinic for all youth soccer players in Chicago! This clinic is to promote our Summer Camp that will be here at Dunham Park from Monday, July 22nd to Friday, July 26th.

9 4th Sunday of Easter Page 9 A honors: Nicole Connelly Saint Patrick High School is proud to announce that Colm Keane has received the International Lasallian Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship. Congratulations for all of your hard work in the classroom and welcome to the Shamrock family! WHEN SURFING THE WEB Consider using instead of google for your internet searches and earn pro-life money for The Women s Center. Choose charity name: Womens Center - Greater Chicagoland. Thank you. THE MUSIC GUILD OF OUR LADY OF VICTORY PRESENTS the "A Song for All Seasons" Concert on Sunday, April 21st at 4:00 pm. The illustrious members of the Chancel Choir along with the Chambers Singers of Our Lady of Victory Church will be singing a collections of great music of the ages: from Palestrina and Bach to Cole Porter and Jacques Brel. From Renaissance to 21st Century Contemporary Music, their repertoire includes an array of choral music that offers an expedition in time through the great gift of song! Tickets are available for the concert on our website: www. olvmusic.org or at each of the Church entrance doors one hour before the concert on Sunday, April 21st. For more information about this event please check our website: olvmusic.org Our Lady of Victory Church is located at: 5212 West Agatite Avenue Chicago, IL PROJECT RACHEL A post abor on healing hotline and referral service for women and men. (312) (888) 456 HOPE projectrachelchicago@gmail.com MICHAEL GLYNN FAMILY BENEFIT THE IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER 4626 N. KNOX SATURDAY, MAY 4, PM - 11 PM Mike Glynn passed suddenly in June He was only 50 yrs old. He is survived by his wife, Nora, and son, Michael, a senior and Il State Scholar at St. Patrick High School. Mike lived his entire life in Chicago. He worked for a local major liquor distributor for over 20 yrs until he lost his job, as so many have, a short time ago. Just a few months before, Mike started a new career as an electrician. Unfortunately, a heart attack took him before he earned enough time to provide benefits for his family. Additionally, because of his young age, his family cannot access his pension for years to come. The goal is to assist the family with the financial support needed to keep/maintain their home at this time. If you cannot attend the benefit, would you consider buying a raffle ticket? Only 200 tickets of the $100 Split the Pot raffle will be sold. Prize odds are 50:1. 1st prize $7,000, 2nd prize $2,000, 3rd prize $500 and 4th prize $500. Winners need not be present. For tickets, please call Dennis Borghi at

10 Page 10 April 21, 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) PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. Look for our new advertisers OBOE Lessons - $10 off first lesson! Free Consults for parishioners - Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Weekly Schedule Monday, April 22 3:15 pm Children s Choir (MR) 7 pm Community Spirit Garden Meeting ( SMR) 7 pm School Board Meeting (MR) Tuesday, April 23 6:30 pm Novena (C) 7 pm Sports Banquet Mtg (KH) Wednesday, April 24 7 pm Conversations on Faith (C) Thursday, April 25 7 pm Choir (MR) Friday, April 26 Saturday, April am 12 pm Preschool / Kindergarten Open House (G) Sunday, April 28 4 pm 5:30 pm Contemporary Mass Practice (C) Daily Scripture Readings Monday Acts 11:1-18 / Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday Acts 11: / Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday Acts 12:24 13:5a / Jn 12:44-50 Thursday 1 Pt 5:5b-14 / Mk 16:15-20 Friday Acts 13:26-33 / Jn 14:1-6 Saturday Acts 13:44-52 / Jn 14:7-14 Sunday Acts 14:21-27 / Rv 21:1-5a / Jn 13:31-33a, April 27-28, 2013 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM Fr. Ted Stone 8:00 AM Visitor 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Scott Donahue 5:30 PM Fr. Tom Dore C. Bell, N. Lindahl, H. Heidkamp S. Cave, M. Gallardo, M. White B. Greifelt, D. Loch, D. Loch A. Gibula, M. Soto, N. Keathley Z. Pecoraro, J. Zaker, J. Zaker M. Plaska C. Bell, D. Kehoe, M. Lindahl, K. Ernst, P. Gross, J. Gross, M. Kmiec B. Davis M. Furphy, G. Ignarski, D. Nowak K. Nigro N. Kriescher, D. Mancuso, P. Mullane M. Loudon T. Psiorda- Moskal J. Hearrin, G. Kurtti, L. Loudon, J. Pandocchi T. Calcagno, S. Calcagno, M. Calcagno, J. Conway, E. Radcliffe, E. Zaker

11 Saint Robert Bellarmine Church Parish Office & Rectory 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois Tel Fax Website: Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident Tony Delgado, Deacon Virginia Underwood, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education Kathy Goetz, Business Manager 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. New Parishioners Welcome to Saint Robert s! Please register at the rectory office. 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.

12 CHURCH NAME & NUMBER St Robert Bellarmine # ADDRESS 4646 N. Austin Avenue Chicago, IL PHONE Work CONTACT PERSON Ginny Underwood SOFTWARE Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat X Standard Windows XP Professional PRINTER Xerox DocuPrint P8ex NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover through 10 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN January 1, 2013 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS