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

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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. 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2012

2 Page 2 September 30, 2012 Mass Intentions MON. October 1, St. Therese of the Child Jesus 8:30 am Robert Gobat, Catherine Paprocki TUES. October 2, The Holy Guardian Angels 8:30 am Special Intention, Adeline A. Rosenthal WED. October 3, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Pat Mion, Jerry O Brien THURS. October 4, St. Francis of Assisi 8:30 am Victoria Bibeorio Da San Biabio, Marie Stecker FRI. October 5, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Raymond Kowalski, Rosalia Savarino SAT. October 6, St. Bruno, Blessed Marie Rose Durocher 8:30 am George J. Herrmann, Joseph Stockhausen 5:00 pm Marie Stecker, Wanda Placek, Cora Wleklinski, Vicky Brullo SUN. October 7, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Anne Kowalski, Frank Mashechko, Paul Kraft, Mark Fackler 10:00 am Thomas Serpico, Adriana Haddad, Rose Tew, David Lowery 12:00 pm People of St. Robert Bellarmine Weekly Collections September 16, 2012 Sunday Offertory $ 7,656 Sharing $ 136 Thank you for your generosity! Thanks for supporting us on GiveCentral.org!! GIVECENTRAL - ONLINE DONATIONS It is very heartening to see the number of people switching from to GiveCentral. Those individuals who have never signed up for an online giving service will also be pleased with the user-friendliness of GiveCentral. Thank you to all who are now making your donations to St. Robert Bellarmine Parish through our online donation service TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME In the Book of Numbers Moses has asked God for help in governing the people, God tells him to appoint seventy-two elders to judge the people and sends his spirit upon them. Because two of the men who received the spirit had been outside the camp, the people thought they had no right to prophesy in God s name. Moses replies that he wished that the Lord would send his spirit on them all. In the second reading St. James harshly condemns the wealthy who have grown rich at the expense of others. He also condemns those who live for earthly pleasures instead of focusing on justice. Jesus is even harsher in the gospel. He condemns those who sin, or lead others to sin, to eternal damnation. But those who follow him and take care of the needy will not lose their eternal reward. Numbers 11:25-29 James 5:1-6 Mark 9: THE EUCHARIST IN OUR LIVES A REFLECTION IN HONOR OF THE YEAR OF SUNDAY MASS To have the Church be what you want it to be would require the continuous miraculous meddling of God in human affairs, whereas it is our dignity that we are allowed more or less to get on with those graces that come through faith and the sacraments which work through our human nature. God has chosen to operate in this manner. We can t understand this but we can t reject it without rejecting life. The main reason we can t reject it without rejecting life is, again and always, the Eucharist. What distinguishes the Catholic Church utterly, finally and infinitely from any other church is that Christ left it as the repository of his Body and Blood, the Sacrament of Sacraments pulsing, dynamic, eternal source of the power that creates and rules the universe to nourish and connect us until the end of time Without the Body and Blood of Christ ground of all truth, justice, beauty, intelligence, knowledge, order, mystery we wither and die. Without his ongoing, creative, ever-alive and eternal love for us and ours for him there is no order, no hope, no peace, no light, no life or possibility of life, no reason to go on. Flannery O Connor in a letter to a non-believing friend, December 9, 1958 (Flannery O Connor was an American writer whose Catholic faith permeated both her non-fiction and fictional works.)

3 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today s scriptures give us a very vivid picture of the dire consequences of sin. Jesus uses very graphic and terrifying imagery of the fate of sinners. The gospel is a reminder of how much the Lord hates sin because it destroys our relationship to God and to one another. Jesus provides us with hope for salvation and shows us how to attain it. On the one hand, we should have confidence in God s love for us. At the same time, we should also be aware that our own lack of love can separate us from God forever. In the first reading we hear of two men who, having received the spirit of the Lord, are prophesying in his name. Because they were not in the camp when Moses called down the power of God, the people assumed that they were false prophets. Moses responds that he wishes that everyone had received the power of God. This ties into the first half of the gospel story. The disciples complain that someone who did not follow them was casting out demons in Jesus name. Jesus responds that whoever performs a mighty deed in Jesus name cannot speak ill of him. Jesus goes further, telling them that if anyone gives them a cup of water in his name will not lose his reward. In the second reading, St. James harshly condemns the rich for their selfishness, telling them to wail over their impending miseries. The imagery he uses is very graphic. He tells them that they have fattened their hearts against the day of slaughter and that corrosion will devour your flesh like a fire. God will condemn those who withhold justice and mercy from the poor. Jesus likewise uses graphic imagery in the second half of the gospel. Anyone who causes the little ones to sin would be better off with a great millstone put around his neck and thrown into the sea.. Death by drowning is not very pleasant. But it gets worse. If your hand, your foot or your eye causes you to sin, cut it off. Jesus says it is better to enter into life crippled than to be whole and cast into the fires of hell. Jesus refers to the place of damnation as Gehenna, which was literally a burning garbage dump outside of Jerusalem. And just so we get the point, Jesus describes Gehenna as the place where the worm does not die and the fire is not quenched. Jesus is pretty clear about the consequences of sin; and makes sure that we do not misunderstand nor take it lightly. This quotation is a direct reference to the final prophecy of Isaiah; a stern warning about judging others as unworthy of belonging to the family of God. This echoes Moses wish from the first reading that all receive God s spirit, as well as Jesus rebuke to the disciples against excluding those who perform good deeds in his name. He tells them that whoever is not against us is for us. Further, their good works are a sign of the presence of the spirit of God. St. James makes the same point. Those who give mercy and justice to the poor and the weak will store up for themselves treasures in heaven. Jesus always gives us a choice. Today he points out that the way to enter the kingdom of heaven is to include everyone at the table and show the love of God to others by good works, mighty deeds of God, especially to the poor, the oppressed, and the outcast. The Christian life is about a journey of conversion. We are called to put on the mind of Christ, to live as he did, and to grow in love and compassion for others. Today we will honor our student athletes with a special Sports Blessing at the 10 a.m. mass. I would like to thank and recognize all our coaches and volunteers who work so hard to ensure the success of our school sports program. Today is also the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. Fr. Scott is celebrating a special mass this morning at Mercy Home. I am grateful to Fr. Scott for his devoted service and support of our parish for the past sixteen years and wish him, and the Mercy Home family, God s continued blessings. Mercy Home truly is a labor of love, with so many dedicating themselves to be the hands, face and voice of Christ to the children in need. This Thursday, October 4, we will celebrate We Love Our Kids Day with a special mass at 9:15 a.m. followed by a program in the school for the families. Everyone is welcome to attend the mass. Later that day there will be a special Pet Blessing at 3:30 p.m. in the back parking lot in honor of St. Francis. All pets are welcome. The Harvest Gala will be held on Saturday, October 13, beginning with the 5 p.m. mass. Bishop Manz will be our principal celebrant and homilist as we honor Fr. Scott for his contributions to our parish. Please see the article on page eight to learn how you can support this important celebration. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 September 30, 2012 jxww Çz UtÇÇá III Michael Brown and Dawn Anderson II Ronald Pasko and Sarah Thomas I Jason Weiner and Kristen Ohlson Our Sympathy and Prayers for all who have passed away. We pray for our recently deceased Lisa Podyma-Turi BEGINNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, our church will be participating in The Baby Bottle Project benefiting The Women s Centers of Greater Chicagoland. This non-profit organization directly assists mothers and families experiencing crisis pregnancies by offering emotional, financial, material, and spiritual support through counseling, clothing & monetary provisions, prayer, and other aid. Each year the three locations together have over 5,000 appointments with expecting mothers. By God s Grace, The Women s Centers have saved over 34,000 babies and their mothers from abortion since opening in Please take a Baby Bottle from the vestibule home with you today, fill it with your spare change, and return it the last weekend of October. CARDINAL GEORGE TO MAKE A RESENTATION ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Cardinal George will discuss the importance of religious freedom with respect to the new mandates and regulations surrounding the health care laws. The presentation will include ample opportunity For feedback and questions. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 7 PM ST. JOHN BREBEUF PARISH 8307 N. HARLEM AVE., NILES

5 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 The Harvest Gala 2012 will be honoring Father Scott Donahue. The committee requested Fr. Scott Donahue to write a few articles. The following is the first of two articles. Fr. Scott Donahue May 12, 1982 \ was blessed to be born to a wonderful family and raised in Mt. Prospect, where I attended public grade school and St. Viator High School. I have two older sisters and a younger brother all are married and I have five nieces and a nephew who I simply adore. My father died suddenly when I was in the seventh grade and to my mother s credit, she raised the four of us with the help of her mother, my grandmother. My mother is truly a hero; a woman with great courage and deep faith. After graduating from high school, I attended to Loyola University Chicago for five years. I lived in a fraternity house and had a wonderful college experience, majoring in political science and accounting. In college, my direction was toward entering law school and becoming a public servant using my law degree. God had other plans as did I and I chose to enter the main seminary in Mundelein in I enjoyed the theological studies, the superb faculty, and the fraternity of my fellow seminarians. I left after two years in the major seminary, asking for some practical experience, and by God s grace and good fortune, I spent a year in a small parish in Columbia, SC. I then returned to the seminary, was ordained in 1982 and was assigned to be a priest at St. Barnabas Parish on the south side of Chicago. As I reflect back on the past 30 years of priestly ministry, I have been extraordinarily blessed with all my assignments. After serving as a parish priest for 3 years at St. Barnabas, I was invited by Cardinal Bernardin to serve as Director of Seminarians, working at the Pastoral Center, the major seminary, while always wanting to live in a parish. I love parish ministry. On completion of my term, I was invited by my predecessor Fr. Close to be Associate President of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. For 16 years, I ve had the pleasure of working with wonderful co-workers, board members and generous benefactors in this lifesaving mission of helping the neglected and abused children entrusted to our care. As President of Mercy Home, I have the great fortune of seeing God s mercy in action each and every day of my life. Sixteen years ago, again through God s grace and good fortune, I became a resident priest here at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish. I simply love having the opportunity to exercise priestly ministry in this community of faith. As I mentioned, it s terribly important for me to be rooted in a parish experience. I have had the great privilege here to baptize your children, anoint the sick of our community, to marry souls that God has brought together, to celebrate the funerals of your loved ones, and to be involved in the lives of the children in our wonderful school. Most importantly, I ve had the privilege of celebrating the Eucharist nearly every day and certainly every weekend with people who come from different ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds but who share a common desire to draw closer to Christ though the mission of the Catholic Church at the parish of St. Robert Bellarmine. Let me say this once again; I simply love being a resident priest at St. Robert Bellarmine and I am blessed to be part of a community of faith with you. More to come next week

6 Page 6 September 30, 2012 SEPTEMBER 16, AM MASS The Blessing of the Catechists and those who teach religion in the school. CHECK US OUT Learn what is special about St. Robert Bellarmine School by visiting our display at the Neighborhood Parents Network's Preschool and Elementary School Fair, Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Grossinger City Auto Complex, 1530 N. Dayton Street, Chicago, IL. This event features more than 100 public and private schools in one location. For more details and registration information, please visit the "News/Events" section at srb-chicago.org. CONGRATULATIONS NICOLE! Nicole Connelly, a student of Regina Dominican and St. Robert Bellarmine parishioner, was recently commissioned as a Dominican Preacher. As a Dominican Preacher, Nicole will serve as a role model on how to deepen the preacher within through prayer, study, community, and interaction. IT'S JOE'S PIZZA BENEFIT NIGHT! Wednesday, October 10th Dine in or carry out--just say SRB and Joe's will donate 10% of your order to our school. Pizza - pasta, chicken and more Check it out at Open 3:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Joe s Pizza 5747 W. Higgins Ave The St. Francis Assisi Pet Blessing will be on Thursday October 4th at 3:30pm in the parking lot. BLANKET MINISTERY Did you know that the children who are baptized in our parish receive a blanket made with love that symbolizes how our parish wraps these children in God's love. If you would like to help out with this important ministry, here are a few ways you can help: If you have Baby Gift Bags or tissue paper that you no longer need, please drop them by the rectory. If you like to sew or knit or crochet - please make a blanket or two to donate to this ministry. If you would like to make the tied fleece blankets, please call Chrissy at the rectory 773/

7 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 75 ARE YOU COMPUTER LITERATE AND WILLING TO LEARN? Do you have a few hours to volunteer every couple of months? Then call Chrissy at the Rectory for more information WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Jesus asks us to live our life as He has taught us to love one another as He has loved us. Teach your children to love by showing them how you love your spouse. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana area are November 2-4, 2012, February 15-17, 2013 or April 19-21, Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at or contact us through You are invited to be a part of the Open Gym, Connect with Friends, Time for your Faith, Get Involved in ways to make the world a better place! All High School Teens are invited Sunday Nights 5-7pm October 14th and October 28 th November 4th and November 18th This November we are also starting a Teen and Young Adult Mass Sunday Nights at 5:30pm. If you are interested in singing in the choir or playing an instrument for this liturgy (contemporary music) come to the first practice on September 30 th at 5:30pm in the church. If you would like to Lector or be a Eucharistic Minister for these liturgies, please let Mrs. Zaker know at srbvolunteers@yahoo.com. If you are not yet trained, we will have a training in November. But the wisdom from above is first of all Pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, Full of mercy Have you ever felt called to the Priesthood? Consider attending the next Exploring Prieshood Weekend. This retreat is held on October 5-7 at Mundelein Seminary to learn about, Reflect and discuss the possibilities Of diocesan priesthood in Chicago. For more information contact Fr. Brian Welter at (312) or bwelter@archchicago.org or go to SRB Records Update Go Green! St. Robert Bellarmine wants to communicate with parishioners in the most efficient way possible. If you have access to , please share with us your address so that we may send you information and invitations via . Please fill out the information below so that we might update our records. Thank you! Name Phone/Cell Phone Address City/State/Zip address Please list ministries or organizations that you are associated with so that when we send out specific s you will be included in the list. (Please return this form to the rectory or the school office or you can simply place it in the collection basket)

8 Page 8 September 30, 2012 Please join us at our 2nd annual Harvest Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2013! A special 5pm Mass, followed by festivities including a tribute to Fr. Scott Donahue, delicious food, a cash bar, music, dancing, and silent and live auctions. Event and split-the-pot tickets are available online now. Tickets are also available in the church vestibule after all weekend masses. See the Harvest Gala website for more details. Please consider making an auction donation. Be creative! Can you donate time to make home-baked cookies, babysitting for date night, or teaching a child how to play a musical instrument? Perhaps you or your business can share something a weekend get-away, or theater or game tickets. Call for photos! Do you have a photo of your family celebrating a special moment at SRB with Fr. Scott? Please share it. See the Harvest Gala website (bottom of the homepage) or the church bulletin for more information. Please contact an event co-chairs if you have any questions: Susie Jablonski sjablonski98@gmail.com Jeff Griggs griggs1926@sbcglobal.net We look forward to seeing you on October 13th! SEPTEMBER V.I.P. WINNERS! Number Amount Name 0254 $500 Andrew Jose 0904 $200 Stephanie Zmuda 0356 $100 Bartolotta Family 0313 $100 Owen Meade 0435 $50 Dameron Family 0127 $50 Lindahl Family 1279 $30 Kyle Allen 1089 $30 Sr. Anne Fanella 0749 $30 Wayne Rybarczyk 0666 $30 Carole Buckley 0546 $30 Mc Nichols Family 1122 $30 Joan Rizzi 1366 $30 Nate Hobaugh 0202 $30 Sara and Andrew Springer 0326 $30 Sam Mitchell 1206 $30 Kyle Menczynski 0118 $30 Sharon Donnawell 0422 $30 Badal Family 1027 $30 Jeri La Plume 0609 $30 Elaine Jaski 0495 $30 Yesenia Saavedra SEND YOUR PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES TO CARDINAL GEORGE Prayers and messages from people everywhere are a support to Cardinal George and a significant aspect of his continuing health journey. A convenient and simple way that messages can be sent to the Cardinal is now available on the front page of the Archdiocesan web site, Messages and cards can be mailed to the Cardinal at this address: Francis Cardinal George, OMI Archbishop of Chicago 835 North Rush Street Chicago, Illinois 60611

9 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 9 St. Robert Bellarmine Parish October 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 3:15 pm Children s Choir (MR) 7pm Sports Bd (KH) 2 6:30pm Novena (C) 7pm Closed PA Mtg (SMR) 7pm Ministers of Care Mtg (KH) 3 7pm - 10pm SPRED Prep (KH) 4 9:15am School Mass (C) 3pm Pet Blessing (PL) 7pm Parish Transformation Mtg (KH) 7pm Choir (C) 5 8 am - 2 pm Run-A-Thon rain date (KH,S,P) 6 9am Anointing of Sick 9:30am - 12pm RE (S) 12:30-1:30pm Market Day (tentative) 7 27th Sunday in O.T. 2nd Coll. - Energy Needs 8 Columbus Day No School HOLIDAY 9 6:30pm Novena (C) 7pm PA Mtg (KH) 7:30pm-9:30pm Archdiocean Parish Council Mtg (MR) 10 4pm - 10 Joe s Pizza Night 6-10pm SPRED (KH) 7pm RCIA (R) 11 7pm Catechist Mtg (TL) 7pm Parish Transformation Mtg (KH) 7pm Choir (C) pm Harvest Gala (G,S) 14 28th Sunday in O.T. 10am Confirmation Rite of Enroll Mass (C) 11am-12:30pm Confirmation Retreat (KH) 5-7pm Teen Group (G) 5:30p Teen/Young Adult Liturgy/Practice (C) 15 3:15 pm Children s Choir (MR) 7-9 pm New Parishioners Gathering (KH) 16 6:30pm Novena (C) 7pm RCIA (R) 17 3:30 pm Sports Pic (KH) 5pm Benediction (C) 7pm - 10pm SPRED Prep (KH) 18 7pm Parish Transformation Mtg (KH) 7pm Choir (C) th Sunday in O.T. Coffee and...after all Masses 2nd Coll. - Mission Sunday 5:30p Teen/Young Adult Liturgy/Practice (C) 22 3:15 pm Children s Choir (MR) 4-10pm Graziano Benefit Night 7pm Community Spirit Garden Mtg (SMR) 23 6:30pm Novena (C) pm SPRED (KH) 7pm RCIA- Conversations in Faith (C) 25 Halloween Set Up All Day (KH,MR,SMR) 7pm Parish Transformation Mtg (LR) 7pm Choir (C) 26 7p - 9pm PA Halloween Party (KH) 27 9:30am-10:30am RE (KH) 10:30am - 12pm RE (S) 28 30th Sunday in O.T. 5-7pm Teen Group Halloween Party (KH) 5:30p Teen/Young Adult Liturgy/Practice (C) 29 3:15 pm Children s Choir (MR) 7pm Sch. Bd Mtg (MR) 30 6:30pm Novena (C) 31 Pumpkin Contest (S)

10 Page 10 September 30, 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) Specialist David A. Torres (Army) Ln. Corporal Joseph VonMoser (Marines) Weekly Schedule Monday, October 1 3:15 pm Children s Choir (MR) 7 pm Sports Board Meeting (KH) Tuesday, October 2 6:30 pm Novena (C) 7 pm Closed PA Meeting (SMR) 7 pm Ministers of Care Meeting (KH) Wednesday, October 3 7 pm 10 pm SPRED Preparation (KH) Thursday, October 4 3 pm Pet Blessing (PL) 7 pm Parish Transformation Meeting (KH) 7 pm Choir (C) Friday, October 5 8 am 2pm Run-A-Thon rain date (KH,S, P) Saturday, October 6 9 am Anointing of the Sick (C) 9:30 am 12 pm Religious Education (S) 12:30 pm -1:30 pm Market Day (tentative) Sunday, October 7 5:30 pm Teen & Youth Lit & Practice (C) Daily Scripture Readings Monday Jb 1:6-22 / Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, / Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday Jb 9:1-12, / Lk 9:57-62 Thursday Jb 19:21-27 / Lk 10:1-12 Friday Jb 38:1, 12-21, 40:3-5 / Lk 10:13-16 Saturday Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, / Lk 10:17-24 Sunday Gn 2:18-24 / Heb 2:9-11 / Mk 10:2-16 October 6 / 7, 2012 Mass Presider Servers Lector Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Fr. Neil Fackler Msgr. Charles Lang Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler J. Bogusz, E. Topel H. Heidkamp S. Cave, K. Brosnan J. Brosnan G. Soriano, J. O Brien B. Greifelt J. Annunzio, E. Kadus, M. Persangi M. Brennan J. Bogusz, R. Borghi, N. Connelly M. Loudon T. Kerin M. Furphy, J. Kurtti, L. Loudon, B. Frere, W. Felckowski, G. Ignarski, P. Zyburt D. Mancuso, D. Porretta, A. Smolen, R. Loch, K. Caminiti, D. Gandor, Y. Simonsis G. La Plume M. Blake, J. Pandocchi, E. Radcliffe

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, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education Kathy Goetz, Business Manager 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois Tel Fax Website: Religious Education Office Debi DeMario, Director SRBRE1@yahoo.com Joyce Schoenecker, Admin. Asst West Eastwood Avenue Tel St. Robert Bellarmine School Carrie Mijal, Principal Chris Wilson, Secretary 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Office of Music Director Jean Tuohy 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance Submit articles by: at srbbulletineditor@gmail.com fax or in person at the rectory office. 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.