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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. g{x VÉÅÅxÅÉÜtà ÉÇ Éy TÄÄ à{x Yt à{yâä WxÑtÜàxw TÄÄ féâäá Wtç aéäxåuxü E? ECDF The souls of the just are in the hands of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an affliction and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace. Adalbert Alwin Ramon Hernandez Sandra Papajohn Jennie Bartoli Theodore Holda Daniel James Pearson Joseph Bellizzi Robert Hoyoss Marcelino Perez Robert H. Boettjer Herman Johnson Raymond Phipps Thomas Browne Patrick J. Kane Catherine Pistoresi Gail Brzecek Lucille Kilar Stephanie Piwoware Esther Carlton Andrzej Klimowicz Jessie Potoski Eileen Collins Stephen J. Konieczny Virginia Price Mary Rose Crement Mary Korman Andrea Puig June Curry Harriett (Podyma) Lara Angel Rivera Paolina Da San Biagio Elon (Gus) Lester Mildred C. Rizzo Eleanor Dominowski Luigi Lollino James Rollinson Glen Donat Margarita Luyanda Adele Ruszkiewicz Stephen Eliasz Kamila Markowski Joseph Sapienza Dorothy Fischer Maria Modla Ethel F. Schiro William Fojtik James Moore Joyce Schoenecker Lucy Galluzzi Michael Moran Josef Sellner Dorothy Garcia Edward Joseph Mosinski Virginia Sparks Doris Gillen Thomas Nava Joseph N. White Jr. Philip E. Guagliardo Ethel P. O'Connor Maria Wisniewski Thomas Heneghan Mary Ellen O'Connor Joan Witek Cedeno Hernandez Agnes Okrzesik November 3, 2013

2 Page 2 Mass Intentions MON. November 4, St. Charles Borromeo 8:30 am Thomas Jeremiah O Connor TUES. November 5, Weekday 8:30 am Mariett Reichard, Elizabeth Feltmann 7:00 pm Mass of Remembrance WED. November 6, Weekday 8:30 am Bridget Spooner, Janet (Pecoraro) Palmisano, Peter and Kathy Wojtowicz THURS. November 7, Weekday 8:30 am Daniel Pearson FRI. November 8, Weekday 8:30 am Jim Rollinson SAT. November 9, The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 8:30 am Intention of the Holy Father Pope Francis 5:00 pm Wanda Placek, John Hoffelt, James Moore, Nancy Herling SUN. November 10, 32 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Edward Mitchell, Robert Leahey, Dorothy Pachucke, Joan Witek 10:00 am Kamila Markowski, Waclaw Karkosa, Herman Johnson 12:00 pm Taliana Alzate, Joseph White, Thomas McDonagh, Michael & Ellen Mannion Weekly Collections October 20, 2013 Sunday Offertory $ 7,269 World Mission $ 1,955 Sharing $ 324 Thank you for your generosity! Reminder: Baby Bottles are past due. If you still have your baby bottle...please bring it to the Rectory. Thank you from the Women s Center Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time The author of the Book of Wisdom says that God has mercy on us all simply because he created us. God loves all things because he himself has made them. Therefore he overlooks our sins so that we may repent and turn back to him. St. Paul tells the Thessalonians that he prays for them always that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in them and they in him. He warns them not to believe anyone who tells them that the day of the Lord is at hand. In the gospel story Jesus encounters a tax collector, Zacchaeus, and tells him that he will stay at his house with him. Zacchaeus declares that he will give half of what he owns to the poor and repay fourfold anyone whom he has extorted. Jesus declares that salvation has come to his house because the Son of Man came to save what was lost. Wisdom 11:22 12:2 2 Thessalonians 1:11 2:2 Luke 19:1-10 DID YOU KNOW THE PROGRESS CENTER OF INDEPENDENT LIVING has helped numerous individuals in your area? The Progress Center of Independent Living is making a difference in your community by trusting in the Disability Rights Movement and helping the disabled achieve their self-determined goals through offering the same freedom, rights, and civil liberties as everyone else. PCIL is one of the many CCHD grantees helping to empower low-income persons to help themselves and transform their city. This November 23rd and 24th, join the millions of generous Chicago Catholics and support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development to help fund more remarkable organizations. Please visit: ChicagoPeaceAndJustice.org/CCHD for more information. The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty. Pope Francis

3 November 3, 2013 Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today s scriptures tell us of God s unconditional love and his gifts of mercy and forgiveness. God does not want us to live in fear of judgment. He calls us to a relationship based on love and acceptance. The author of the Book of Wisdom makes this very clear in beautiful poetical fashion : "you have mercy on all love all things that are, and loathe nothing you have made you spare all things because they are yours." Wisdom tells us that God overlooks people s sins so that they may repent and rebukes them little by little to remind them of their sins so that they may repent and believe in the Lord. This is hardly the image of an angry God, but one who nudges us into conversion because he loves us and wants us to share in his divine life. The gospel is even more revealing. We hear the story of another tax collector. Tax collectors were considered sinners because they collaborated with the Romans and grew rich from extorting extra "taxes" from their own people. In one of the most amusing scenes in the scriptures, Zacchaeus is up in a tree so that he can see Jesus as he walks by. Jesus looks up, and upon seeing him, invites himself to dinner at Zacchaeus house! It is in this interchange that Zacchaeus experiences the love and mercy of God. In a gesture of extravagant love (mirroring that which he has just experienced from Jesus), Zacchaeus declares that he will give half what he owns to the poor and will repay fourfold everything he has wrongfully taken. Jesus replies that today salvation has come to this house because Zacchaeus, too, is a descendant of Abraham. Jesus reminds the Pharisees that the Son of Man came to seek out the sinner and to save what was lost. The Harvest Gala was a great evening. Over 250 people showed up to have a good time and to support our parish. The Guardian Angel Award was given in honor of our pastors, particularly to our living Pastors Emeriti, Fr. Leroy Wickowski and Fr. Mike Goergen. It was good to have them back with us for the mass and the celebration. Thank you to the co -chairs Jeff Griggs and Susie Jablonski, and to all the volunteers, who put in hundreds of hours to make this event possible. The proceeds from the event will be used to help balance the parish operating budget. The auction Bid-A-Need funds will help pay for special projects in the church and school. Final figures will be published in the bulletin when they become available in a couple of weeks. The Parents Association Halloween Party was the biggest ever with over 325 kids and families coming through the Haunted House and enjoying an evening of fun, food and family. Thank you to Jennifer McHugh, Rosie Levin and all the volunteers who also put in lots of hours to plan, decorate, host and clean-up. It is wonderful to see so many young families involved. And, of course, Halloween is all about the kids and they really had a blast. The Parish Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated this Tuesday evening to honor those who have died in the past year and to pray for all our deceased love ones. The Bereavement Committee will host a light reception in the hall following the mass. All are welcome. In November we remember all of the deceased. In the back of the church there is a special book to enroll the names of the deceased. This book will be carried in procession at the weekend liturgies throughout the month and placed by the font to remind us of those who have gone before us in faith. Please do not use the Book of the Deceased for any other prayer intentions. There is a separate book for prayer intentions at the back of the church. The Parish Finance Committee met last Monday to review the Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, The financial summary, along with my letter highlighting the results, as well as looking forward to the current year, will be published in next week s bulletin. The Parents Association will host a Pancake Breakfast in the parish hall next Sunday after the 8:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. masses. This is always a delicious hot breakfast at a reasonable price. Proceeds benefit our school. Please see page six for details. Our nation will celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, November 11th. Please remember them in your prayers and support those still with us. There will be a special blessing at the masses next weekend. The school will host a special Veterans Day program next Monday after the 8:30 mass. Please see page seven for details. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 III Diego Carleton and Tic Sonthipanya SRB PARENTS ASSOCIATION VENDOR NIGHT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, :00 PM - 9:00 PM KERNAGHAN HALL Vendor tables are still available! There is no table fee to participate Each company will only be represented by one vendor Space is available on a first come, first serve basis Each vendor will have one 8 ft. table A donation from the vendor s product line is requested for a door prize. Hand crafted products are welcomed srbparentsassociation@gmail.com by November 4th with questions or participation requests. Set-up time starts at 5:45 pm Food and drinks will be available. Please pray for the repose of the souls of Olga (Tucky) Berger, Bonnie s mother Joseph Robert Hackett, Ginnie s nephew Thomas Jeremiah O Connor, Del s ex-husband Joan B. Witek, Stephen s wife and for their family and friends. THEOLOGY OF PARK RIDGE Our Lady of Hope Church 9711 W. Devon Ave. Rosemont, Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. Talks begin at 9:30 and end by 11:15 a.m. Cost is $10.00 Wednesday, November 6th Msgr. James Burnett (Chaplain, Hines VA and Mental Health Services) Building Trust, Restoring Hope: the VA and Catholic Church Partner to Heal Veterans and Their Families. A groundbreaking partnership: Hines VA and Mental Health Services working collaboratively with the Archdiocese of Chicago. ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL IS EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 7 PM. Feel free to join us! Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Dennis, our Music Director at

5 November 3, 2013 Page 5 Class of 1964 We are looking for all graduates from 1964 for a 50th reunion. Please contact Mary Gorski Casper at mcasper@foxvalley.net or call Presents Irving Berlin s White Christmas Saturdays and Sundays, November 9-24 Saturdays 7:30 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm The Stahl Family Theatre 5900 W. Belmont, Chicago Tickets: $17 Adults; $15 Seniors/Children For more info, visit

6 Page 6 Plan ahead for the Holidays! Order your Thanksgiving Pies through Market Day and help St. Robert s School reach their goal of 100 pies sold! Order forms are in the back of the Church. The forms are due in the Market Day Bin in the back of the Church by Tuesday, November 5th or in the school office by Wednesday, November 6th by 3 pm Mother Daughter Tea God s Plan for Growing Up Make a date with your daughter! Come to a Mother-Daughter Tea! Sunday, November 17, :30 PM to 5 PM Catholic Charities, Vincent Hall 721 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL Fee: $35 per mother and daughter and $10 each additional daughter The program Will explore God s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of growing up and becoming a woman. Will provide an atmosphere of love and learning to discuss the important topic of growing up. Will establish a foundation for continued communication between parent and child. Any questions, call Kathy Ernst For a registration form or information, please call Maria Garcia at the Marriage and Family Ministries Office at Friday, November 29 at Mundelein Seminary 10am-2pm Men ages are invited to attend this vocation event hosted by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. and Very Rev. Robert Barron. ADULT CONFIRMATION Are you an adult who has not celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation? Adult Confirmations will be held during the spring months throughout the Archdiocese. Preparation groups are forming now. To register or for information, please telephone (312) or go to

7 November 3, 2013 Page 7 MASS OF REMEMBRANCE TUESDAY, NOV. 5 AT 7 PM On Tuesday, November 5th, the parish community of St. Robert Bellarmine will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance to commemorate all those who have died. In a special way, we will remember our parishioners who have passed away in the last year. We invite our parish community to join us in the church as we remember our departed relatives and friends. Following the Mass, there will be a reception with coffee and...in Kernaghan Hall. Please join us. SALUTING OUR VETERANS A SPECIAL VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION MONDAY, NOV. 11TH. The program will begin at the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the church followed by an assembly in Kernaghan Hall. Veterans who are family or friends of St. Robert Bellarmine students are invited to attend and share stories. Coffee and refreshments will be served. For more information contact the school at (777) or visit srbchicago.org. A TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND NOVEMBER 2014 Join Deacon Tony and his wife, Maria on an 8 day tour of the biblical land. An escorted tour will take you on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, you will visit Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, and ascend to the site of the transfiguration at Mt. Tabor. Visit Cana, Nazareth, Caesarea, the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethesemane, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. If you would like more information on this historic journey, please leave your name and number at the rectory for Deacon Tony and he will return your call. COME ONE! COME ALL! Have you ever wanted to attend a retreat day but it s too far to go, it s too many days, or it s just too costly!!! In observance of St. Pascal s 100th anniversary, the Women s Club of St. Pascal s is inviting all the women of the community to a day of prayer & reflection. Father Dore has been invited to be the facilitator for the day. The date is Sat. Nov. 9, 2013 The time is from 11 am to 3:30 pm The place is St. Pascal s Heimsath Hall. Lunch will be served and at the conclusion of the day we will attend the 4pm Mass (optional). RSVP by Monday November 4th Donna at or Jan at

8 Page 8 Wreath Orders are due in the School Office Mon. Nov. 4th Order forms online: Northwoodswreaths.com Sunday, November 10, after 8 & 10 am mass The Parents' Association & 8th grade families will be hosting an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. masses Sunday, Nov. 10 in Kernaghan Hall. Cost is $5 for pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Extra sausage is $2. Tickets can be reserved through the school by Nov. 6. For more information please call (773) or srbparentsassociation@gmail.com. FIRST HONORS Colm Keane '17 ~ Nathan Lorenzo '14 SECOND HONORS Carlo Fontaine '17 Nathan Huzenis '17 Lino Kalayil '16 William Calcagno '15 Brendan Cleary '15 Richard Buske '14 Nicholas Ganshirt '14 Daniel Kosacz '14 Jason Persangi '14 Zachary Stefanski '14

9 November 3, 2013 Page 9 Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools Introduces the Virtual Academy Online Learning for 6th 12th Grade Catholic School Students Chicago, IL (October 22, 2013) The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools is launching its Virtual Academy, which offers personalized learning opportunities through the use of online education to middle school and high school students across the 244 Catholic schools in Cook and Lake counties. As a complement to coursework students take at their Catholic school, the Virtual Academy aims to amplify student learning through supplemental online opportunities. The Virtual Academy brings more diverse course offerings that can be matched to Catholic school students' individual interests and instructional needs. We are very excited to launch our Virtual Academy as yet another strong educational and experiential tool for our teachers, parents, and students who are interested in diving deeper into the online learning opportunities available in Catholic education today, remarked Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, O.P., Superintendent of Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools. We are aware of the evolving delivery systems and modes of digital learning, and believe that the Virtual Academy will help our kids by expanding the definition of what is a great Catholic school. The Archdiocese of Chicago provides a high-quality Catholic school education to more than 84,000 students. To enrich existing Catholic school offerings, the Virtual Academy is designed to serve 6th-12th grade students, with a specific emphasis toward those who: Are accelerated learners who wish to be self-paced and move quickly through many exciting courses. Wish to take additional AP courses. Have been recommended by their teacher or administrator for an online course. Want to explore enrichment options. Need more time than the standard classroom allows to master concepts. Learn more easily with a single-course focus or have learning challenges. Are unable to attend a traditional school because of travel, family situation, illness, or training for competitions or careers, e.g. athletes or musicians. The Virtual Academy website is virtualacademy.archchicago.org, and visitors can learn more about the Virtual Academy and how it can benefit Catholic school students. Families can enroll students at any time for the online courses, though they are asked to consult with their child s teacher about the course selections to ensure alignment around the best learning opportunities for their child. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools serve 84,000 students in 244 schools across the City of Chicago, and Cook and Lake counties. Enrollment in Catholic elementary schools is now growing and sixty percent of schools are stabilizing and increasing their student population. It is the United States' largest private school system and the recipient of the most U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards of any other system. Parents or guardians seeking faith, focus and achievement for their children are encouraged to visit schools.archchicago.org.

10 Page 10 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) 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) Luke Bulanda (Navy) Capt Kevin P. O Grady (Air Force) Capt Albert Eiffes (Air Force) Capt Daniel C. Ouper (Air Force) SPC Samuel Stanciel (Army) EM3 Abraham Ubi (Navy) PVT Michael Barry (Army) SPC David A. Torres (Army) Weekly Schedule Monday, November 4 7:30 pm Sports Association Meeting (KH) Tuesday, November 5 6:30 pm Novena (C) 7 pm PA Closed Board Meeting (SMR) 7 pm Mass of Remembrance (C) 8 pm Mass of Remembrance Reception (KH) Wednesday, November 6 3 pm 4:30 pm Children s Choir (MR) 6pm 10 pm SPRED TC (KH) 7 pm 9 pm Conversations on Faith (C) Thursday, November 7 9 am 10:30 am Bible Study (MR) 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Sports Association pictures (KH) 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (MR) 7 pm PPC (R) Friday, November 8 Saturday, November 9 8 am 4:30 pm Bereavement Minister Training (MR) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Market Day Pick Up (LR) 5 pm through 9 am Sunday Teen Club Fall Retreat (G) Sunday, November 10 Through 9 am Teen Club Fall Retreat (G) After 8 am & 10 am Masses PA Pancake Breakfast (KH) 4 pm Contemporary Mass Choir Practice (C) Food for Thought Pray for those you know who have died. Daily Scripture Readings Monday Rom 11:29-36 / Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday Rom 12:5-16b / Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday Rom 13:8-10 / Lk 14:25-33 Thursday Rom 14:7-12 / Lk 15:1-10 Friday Rom 15:14-21 / Lk 16:1-8 Saturday Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 / 1 Cor 3:9c-11, / Jn 2:13-22 Sunday 2 Mc7:1-2, 9-14 / 2 Thes 2:16 3:5 / November 9 / 10, 2013 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. James O Brien Fr. Robert Fedek H. Heidkamp, L. Kalayil, M. Benavides K. Caminiti D. Ahearn, G. Kurtti, L. Samansky, J. Bauman, K. Fergus, P. Fergus, J. Gross C. Bell, K. Cummens Y. Simonsis M. Callaghan, D. Nowak, D. Thurber C. Brennan, N. Brennan, M. Gallardo N. Keathley, C. Walsh, J. Walsh K. Griggs, J. Zaker, J. Zaker D. Gandor D. Czech, D. Kehoe, J. Markfull G. Ignarski M. Blake, J. Pandocchi, S. Spooner, A. Benages, I. Benages, B. Davis, P. Mullane J. Sabbath W. Calcagno, N. Connelly, E. Radcliffe

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 Kathy Goetz, Business Manager Virginia Underwood, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education Beth Farias, Youth Minister 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 Dennis Costanzo, 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 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. New Parishioners Welcome to Saint Robert s! Please register at the rectory office.