August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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. August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Page 2 August 3, 2014 Mass Intentions MON. August 4, St. John Vianney 8:30 am Frank Jobst, Tom Browne, Alexander Spooner TUES. August 5, Weekday 8:30 am Anne Kowalski, Karen O Connor WED. August 6, The Transfiguration of the Lord 8:30 am The Holt Family, Martha Kona THURS. August 7, St. Sixtus II, St. Cajetan 8:30 am The intentions of the Holy Father FRI. August 8, St. Dominic 8:30 am Joseph Samansky, Josephine Botzon SAT. August 9, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 8:30 am Joseph and Lorraine Samansky 5:00 pm John & Wanda Placek, Ralph Rio SUN. August 10, Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am For peace in war-torn lands 10:00 am Edward Mitchell, Shirley Harper, Deceased members of the Cummins Family, Renette Childers 12:00 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Weekly Collections July 19, 2014 Sunday Offertory $ 7,919 Sharing $ 173 Thank you for your generosity! Please pray for our sick George Vail, Gina Brettman, Mitchell Czajkowski Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time In the reading from the prophet Isaiah, the Lord invites all who are thirsty to come to the water. All who have no money are invited to receive grain and eat, to drink wine and milk, without paying and without cost. The Lord promises that those who listen to his word shall eat well and have life. St Paul tells the Romans that nothing at all can separate us from the love of Christ. Neither death nor life nor any creature can separate us from the love of God. In the reading from St. Matthew s gospel Jesus has pity on the hungry crowds. He takes five loaves and two small fish, blesses them and gives them to his disciples to give to the crowd. There were five thousand men, not counting women and children. All ate their fill; and when the disciples picked up the leftover fragments there was enough to fill twelve baskets. Isaiah 55:1-3 Romans 8:35, Matthew 14:13-21 Franciscan Missions We, the Franciscan friars are looking forward to coming to St. Robert Bellarmine Church the weekend of August 9 /10, 2014 to share with you the missionary and evangelization efforts that our friars are doing in the domestic and foreign missions of the Province of St. John the Baptist, Cincinnati, Ohio. Living and proclaiming the Gospel is our mission. We do so as brothers to each other and to the world, living with and for the poor, promoting justice, peace and the care of creation. We serve in many places including the Diocese of Montego Bay in Jamaica, villages in the Philippines and Africa. We are also serving in the foothills of Appalachia, the inner cities of Detroit, Cincinnati, and New Orleans. Br. Roger Lopez, O.F.M., will be coming to your church to speak on behalf of the friars. Thank you in advance for your hospitality and in your support of our friars who work in the missionary places of the province.

3 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Our scriptures this week remind us of God s great love for us and of his providence in our lives. In the reading from the Prophet Isaiah the Lord invites his people to come to him to eat and drink freely and without cost. In the gospel Jesus performs the miracle of the loaves and fishes, feeding the five thousand. God promises not just nourishment for our bodies, but food for our souls that will lead us to salvation. Isaiah speaks to the Israelites near the end of the Babylonian captivity more than five hundred years before the birth of Christ. All you who are thirsty, come to the water! Throughout the scriptures God uses the image of providing water in the wilderness as a sign of his fidelity to his people. You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat! God s gifts are freely given. The prophecy is a sign of great hope for the people. In the gospel vast crowds of people have followed Jesus to a deserted place. His heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick. God cares about us deeply and performs miracles to take care of us when we are in need. At the end of the day his disciples ask Jesus to dismiss the crowds to go buy food for themselves. Jesus tells the disciples that there is no need for them (the crowds) to go away, and he instructs the disciples themselves to feed the people! This is a tall order, since they only have five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus blesses and breaks the bread. When the disciples distributed the bread there was more than enough for all. Jesus performs a miracle to feed five thousand men, not counting the women and children, with twelve full baskets left over. The miracle, of course, is a sign of God s presence in the world and of his compassion for us. The feeding of the five thousand provides more than just physical nourishment for the people. It provides them with hope because they have seen God intervene in their lives to help them. This miracle also points to an even greater miracle to come. The miracle prefigures the Eucharist itself, where Christ feeds us with his own body and blood for our spiritual nourishment and salvation. Because of his faith in God s providence, St. Paul tells us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. St. Paul says that we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. He tells us twice in this short passage to the Romans that no one and no thing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. God invites us to come to his table. He offers his love and salvation freely, as a gift. We have no money of our own. The coin of salvation is the blood of Christ on the cross. In the Eucharist we participate in Christ s own death and resurrection and are given the bread and wine of eternal life. Through the Prophet Isaiah God tells us that the only cost to us is that we come to him heedfully. The Lord says, heed me and you will eat well...come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. In order to receive the gift of salvation we need to show up. God says that he will renew the everlasting covenant. When we listen and obey him we are keeping our part of the covenant. And when we do, God promises the benefits assured to King David. We will reign with him in God s kingdom and nothing will ever separate us from that love. St. Robert s will host a Blood Drive next weekend. The blood supply drops to critical levels in the summertime as more people are away on vacation and the need goes up due to the increase in accidents during the summer. There will be a blood donor sign-up after all the masses this weekend. The final session of Theology on Tap will be held tomorrow (Monday) at 7:30 in Kernaghan Hall. Theology on Tap is a four part speaker and conversation series for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Clarissa Aljentera, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation & Social Media for the Archdiocese, will present a talk on how to apply the art of improvisation to our spiritual life. The Summer Mission Appeal will be held next weekend. Brother Roger Lopez of the Franciscan Friars will be with us to share their work with the poor of Jamaica. There will be a second collection next weekend. Envelopes are in your packets and available at church today. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 August 3, 2014 Wedding Banns III - Christian Otano and Meritza Pelaez II - Nicole Kerin and Phillip Mesikapp A Warm Welcome to our New Parishioners Mrs. Virginia Mendez Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Escobedo, Jr. and Family Ms. E. Joyce Hernandez Mr. E Mrs. Gerardo Menchaca and Family Mr. & Mrs. John Fixari Mr. Sean Bradley & Ms. Laura Singer and Family Please pray for the repose of the souls of George Piraino and Phyllis Tomas and for their families and friends. Baptized in Faith Elizabeth Ellen Betlinski Child of Paul and Cynthia (Jurinak) Betlinski Alexander Price Rogowski Child of Charles and Anna (Kusak) Rogowski Benjamin Treslyn Rogowski Child of Charles and Anna (Kusak) Rogowski THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 9:00 AM KERNAGHAN HALL MEETING ROOM Every week we explore the scriptures for the coming Sunday. Learn about the scriptures through prayer and discussion with other parishioners. Questions? Call Bill at or srbvolunteers@yahoo.com. BLOOD DRIVE SIGN-UP THIS WEEKEND WALK-INS WELCOME NEXT WEEKEND Blood Donation decreases in the summer months and Saint Robert Bellarmine wants to help. We will be holding a blood drive on Sunday, August 10th in Kernaghan Hall from 9:00 am 2:00 pm. All donors will receive a $5 Subway gift card as a thank you. Heartland Blood Centers is the sole blood supplier of the hospitals in our neighborhood including Our Lady of Resurrection and Resurrection Hospital. We encourage you to participate and give the gift of life.

5 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults The RCIA is a process for those considering becoming Catholic, specifically: For those who are not baptized and are in the process of making a decision to become Catholic For those who were baptized and are in another faith, yet are thinking of becoming Catholic For those who were baptized Roman Catholic and have not received the Eucharist or Confirmation The process is designed to assist those interested in Catholicism, to learn about our faith, our traditions, and our celebrations. Each person is invited to reflect on his or her own relationship with God and the faith community. We journey though this process together, assisting each other in our response to God s call. If you or someone you know is interested in the RCIA, please call the Adult Education Office (773) for more information. DRINK IT IN The final installment of St. Robert Bellarmine's "Theology on Tap" series will be Monday, Aug. 4, 7-9 Clarissa Aljentera, coordinator for Adult Faith Formation & Social Media for the Archdiocese of Chicago, will be on hand to discuss how to apply the art of improv to our spiritual life. For more information or to RSVP for babysitting please contact Beth Farias at srbteens@gmail.com or at (773) The will be a Parish Picnic Planning Meeting August 14 at 7 pm in the Meeting Room of Kernaghan Hall. Please plan on attending. SAVE THE DATE The fourth annual St. Robert Bellarmine Gala will be held Saturday, Oct. 18. Please visit srb-chicago.org for more information in the coming weeks and months.

6 Page 6 August 3, 2014 St. Robert Bellarmine FUN IN THE SUN The St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Picnic is Sunday, Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m.-5, Dunham Park, Chicago. The regular Noon mass will be held outdoors at the park and not in the church. The parish will provide meats on the grill, cheese, buns, condiments, flatware and napkins. Bring your own beverages (no glass), lawn chairs, balls, nets, games, etc. Those with a last name beginning with: A-E (bring a dessert), F-M (an appetizer) and N-Z (a salad or side dish). Sunday, August 24 VALIANT WOMAN, our mobile ultrasound van, is in need of on-site prayer warriors to accompany our efforts in reaching out to women throughout the city. For more information please call Sandy at Plan to attend our 5K Bike-Hike for Life on Saturday, October 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. We ll be at two locations: Chicago s Dunham northwest side at Caldwell Park Woods (Milwaukee and Devon Avenues) and in Palos Heights at Arrowhead Lake (131st and Harlem Avenue). This year s event will include a Pet Walk and Blessing to commemorate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. For information, phone Janet at or visit our website at Parking is limited so park in the Church and We need a strong walk to Thursday the Park Furniture Room volunteer(s) from 10 a.m. until 1 or 1 until 4 to help distribute baby furniture. We also have an excellent opportunity for individuals or friends to volunteer together. People are Outdoor needed to clean Mass baby bottles for 12:00 reuse in our Noon spare change fundraising, anytime Monday thru Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 These volunteer jobs are at our Chicago office. (the regular noon liturgy will take place at the picnic instead of in Baby the church.) diapers in sizes 1, 4, 5 and 6, crib linens, good condition maternity clothing and baby and children s clothing up to size 14 are needed for our Resource Room. These must be delivered to us unless accompanied by baby furniture. To volunteer your help or donate, call Jackie at or jkeenan@womens-center.org. Fun and Games! THE WOMEN S CENTER Women who think they are pregnant and are in difficult situations, come to us for help, an ultrasound and counseling. We are privately funded and each year our counselors help approximately 4,000 women and their families. In our almost 30 years 11:30 of service we a.m. have enabled 5:00 over 37,000 mothers to give birth to their babies and provided them material and emotional help. We are happy to pass on your used baby equipment to mothers who cannot afford to buy it. We have a need for 6 infant car seats/carriers, 4 fixed side cribs, 2 crib mattresses, crib sheets, 3 toddler beds, 3 double strollers, 4 bouncers, 3 swings, 4 baby bathtubs and 1 changing table. If your neighbors have a garage sale, or if you attend one, please ask the sellers to donate items to us because our need is great at this time. A receipt for all donations for tax purposes is available. It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. For our address, or if a pickup by a volunteer is required, please call

7 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 WORK IN PROGRESS Work continues on the renovated lunchroom at St. Robert Bellarmine School. Space for a new library/computer lab and science lab is being constructed along with an outside stairwell for the school year. Thinking College? Thinking Priesthood? Come to St. Joe s! St. Joseph College Seminary is a good fit for men who are interested in college and at the same time want to discover if God may be calling them to be a Catholic priest. Our seminary building is located on the lakeshore campus of Loyola University Chicago. Seminarians pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a minor in Communication from Loyola as they complete the Program for Priestly Formation. Be Challenged In addition to pursuing an academic degree, our seminarians continue to serve others, develop who they are as disciples of Jesus Christ, nurture their spiritual life and take the time needed to discover how God is calling them. Seminarians fully apply themselves in a formation program designed to develop good and healthy priests for the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Come & See! The best way to see if St. Joe s is right for you is to come and see it for yourself. Schedule a visit, arrange a campus tour, shadow a seminarian for a day, talk to our vocation director, or just stop by. Taking a look doesn t mean you have to apply, but it can help greatly in making a decision as you respond to the life God may be asking you to discover.

8 Page 8 August 3, 2014 St. Robert Bellarmine Religious Education VOLUNTEER FORM FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR YOUR INVOLVEMENT IS THE KEY! As we know all too well, active parental involvement is crucial to the academic, social and spiritual development of your child. Please give serious consideration to volunteering to share your ideas for a better RE Program. The time demands are minimal and the benefits many. Many hands make the work load lighter, please help! I would like to start a board that would assist the director (Debi DeMario) in making decisions for the Religious Education Program. ADVISORY BOARD for the RE Program The board will be composed of approximately 5 parents and the director (Debi DeMario) DUTIES 1. Attend two meetings a year on an evening that works for the members ONE IN SEPTEMBER AND ONE IN JANUARY 2. Be willing to share opinions and ideas with the director 3. Assist in decision making for the RE Program Volunteer s Name: Home phone: Cell phone: Child s name: Grade Child s name: Grade To volunteer please: srbre1@yahoo.com Call Mail 4646 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL Thank you and summer blessings, Debi DeMario, Director of Religious Education

9 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 9 SRB SCHOOL IS SEEKING KEYBOARD If anyone knows of a keyboard in a closet, neighbor's garage, or wherever, the school is in need of a portable keyboard for use in rehearsing the school-children in choir classes during the school year. The keyboard can be a basic student model with an adaptor and hopefully an X stand to support it. FYI: We don't have the available space for a piano, sorry. Please contact Dennis Costanzo at if you have any questions or to arrange pickup or drop-off. Thanks for thinking of us! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS REGISTRATION Registration for Religious Education Classes beginning in September is going on now. Classes will meet two Saturdays a month, September through May from 9:30am - 12 noon. The calendar for the year is already available and class lists are being put together now. The Religious Education Office, which is located at 6036 W. Eastwood, is open Monday - Thursday from 9:30am - 1:00pm. If you would like to stop by to REGISTER YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN or simply to ask questions, please do so. You can also call , srbre1@yahoo.com or stop by the Rectory to pick up or drop off a registration form. Blessings, Debi DeMario, Director of Religious Education SUPPORT OUR CAUSE RECYCLE DON T THROW AWAY THOSE INKJET CARTRIDGES, RECYCLE THEM. DO YOU HAVE A DRAWER OF OLD AND UNWANTED CELL PHONES, RECYCLE THEM. WHAT CAN BE DROPPED OFF FOR RECYCLING - Inkjet Cartridges, Cell Phones, GPS Devices, ipods/mp3 Players, Digital Camera/Video Cameras/Camcorders, ipads/tablets, ebook Readers, Radar Detectors, Video Game Consoles/Handhelds, Video Games & Accessories, Calculators PLANET GREEN WILL REMANUFACTURE OR RECYCLE THEM AND PAY ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE SCHOOL FOR THE VALUE. ITEMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF TO THE RECTORY OR SCHOOL. HELP US EARN MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL.

10 Page 10 August 3, 2014 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) Sgt 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) EM1 John J. Schmidt III (Navy) Joseph A. Casey (Navy) EM3 Abraham Ubi (Navy) PVT Michael Barry (Army) SPC David A. Torres (Army) E2 Anthony V. Tierra (Navy) Daniel Von Moser (Air Force) Sarah Faye Tierra (Navy) Weekly Schedule Monday, August 4 7 pm 9 pm Theology on Tap (KH) Tuesday, August 5 6:30 pm Novena (C) Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 9 am Scripture Study (MR) 7 pm Parent Association Board Meeting (offsite) Friday, August 8 Saturday, August 9 9 am Anointing of the Sick (C) Sunday, August 10 9 am 2 pm Blood Drive (KH) 4:30 pm Contemporary Mass Choir Practice (C) 6:30 pm 8 pm Teen Club (KH) Daily Scripture Readings Monday Jer 28:1-17 / Mt 14:22-36 Tuesday Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, / Mt 14:22-36 Wednesday Dn 7:9-10, / 2 Pt 1:16-19 / Mt 17:1-9 Thursday Jer 31:31-34 / Mt 16:13-23 Friday Na2:1, 3;3:1-3, 6-7 / Mt 16:24-28 Saturday Hb 1:12 2:4 / Mt 17:14-20 Sunday 1Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a / Rom 9:1-5 / Mt 14:22-33 August 9-15, 2014 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM August 15 7 PM Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Ted Stone Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler M. Griggs, K. Griggs, M. White K. Cummens, P. Dugan, J. O Brien J. Castaneda, G. Farrell, A. Jablonski J. Reyes, C. Walsh, J. Walsh G. Soriano, Z. Pecoraro, N. Soriano J. Castaneda, D. Loch, D. Loch B. Meyering J. Bogusz, K. Caminiti, P. Harrison Y. Simonsis M. Plaska M. Callaghan, N. Hester, D. Thurber, A. Ouper, J. Ouper, M. McGrath, P. McGrath E. Day, P. Gandor, D. Gandor, M. Delgado, M. Kmiec, K. Plaska, L. Wilder G. Ignarski M. Blake, J. Gross, P. Gross M. Loudon R. Borghi, J. Sabbath, A. Smolen B. Davis S. Calcagno, M. Calcagno, W. Calcagno, T. Kerin, T. Calcagno, K. Caminiti, J. Jakobsze, M. Persangi

11 Saint Robert Bellarmine Church Parish Rectory & Office 4646 North Parish Austin Office Avenue & Rectory Chicago, Illinois 4646 North Austin Avenue Tel Chicago, Illinois Fax Tel Website: Fax Website: Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Rev. Donahue, Neil E. Resident Fackler, Pastor Antonio Rev. Delgado, Scott Deacon Donahue, Resident Tony Delgado, Deacon Kathy Goetz, Kathy Business Goetz, Business Manager Manager Barbara Donnelly, Parish Adm. Secretary Assist/Office Mgr Bill Frere, Dr. Christina Adult Education Zaker, Adult Education Beth Farias, Beth Youth Farias, Minister Youth Minister Religious Religious Education Education Office Office 6036 West 6036 Eastwood West Eastwood Avenue Avenue Tel Tel Debi DeMario, Debi Director DeMario, Director St. Robert St. Bellarmine Robert Bellarmine School School 6036 West 6036 Eastwood West Eastwood Avenue Avenue Tel Tel Carrie Mijal, Carrie Principal Mijal, Principal Chris Wilson, Chris Secretary Wilson, Secretary Office of Music Office Director of Music Director 6036 West 6036 Eastwood West Eastwood Avenue Avenue Tel Tel Dennis Dennis Costanzo, Costanzo, Music Director Music Director Bulletin Deadline: Bulletin Deadline: Thursday Thursday 12 Noon 12 Noon 10 days 10 in days advance in advance Submit articles Submit via articles via in in person at at the the rectory or or fax fax Pulpit Announcement Pulpit Announcement Deadline Deadline Friday Friday by 7:30 by 7:30 in the rectory. in the rectory. Mass Schedule Mass Schedule Weekdays Weekdays - Monday - Monday - Friday - Friday at 8:30 at a.m. 8:30 a.m. Weekends Weekends - Saturday - Saturday Morning Morning at 8:30 at a.m. 8:30 a.m. Saturday Saturday Evening Evening at 5:00 at, 5:00, Sundays Sundays at 8:00 at 8:00 a.m., a.m., 10:00a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 12:00 and and 5:30 5:30 Holy Holy Days Days - 8:30-8:30 a.m. a.m. and and 7:00 7:00 Rectory Office Rectory Hours Office Hours Monday - Thursday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 Friday (Closed - 8:30 from a.m. 12:00 to 5:00 to 1:00 for lunch) (Closed Saturday from - 12:00 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 to 2:30 for lunch) Saturday Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 2:30 Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 Weddings Weddings Arrangements to be made with a priest Arrangements at least to be six made months with in a advance. priest at Please least six contact months the in rectory advance. for date and time availability Please contact before the rectory making for other date and arrangements. time availability before making other arrangements. Baptisms Baptisms Celebrated the second and fourth Sunday Celebrated the second at 1:15 and fourth Sunday Parents at 1:15 need to register at the rectory office. Baptismal Parents need preparation to register at class the rectory for first office. time Parents Baptismal and Godparents preparation is offered class for on first the time last Monday Parents of the and month Godparents at 7:00 is offered in on the the rectory. last Monday Please of note: the month there at are 7:00 no baptisms in the scheduled rectory. during the season of Lent. Please note: there are no baptisms scheduled during Confessions/Reconciliations the season of Lent. Saturdays 4:00-4:45 Confessions/Reconciliations or by appointment. Saturdays 4:00-4:45 or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick Anointing 1st Saturday of of the the Sick month after the 8:30 a.m. mass. 1st Saturday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. mass. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Eucharistic Third Adoration Wednesday & of Benediction every month. Third Adoration Wednesday begins of every after month. 8:30 a.m. mass. Adoration begins Benediction after 8:30 at a.m. 5 mass. Benediction Please at sign 5 up at the rectory office. Please sign up at the rectory office. Novena Novena Mother of Perpetual Help Novena is offered on Mother Tuesday of Perpetual evenings Help at 6:30 Novena is in offered the church. on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 in the church. Recitation of the Rosary Recitation Monday of through the Rosary Saturday at 8:00 a.m. 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 Mariellen Cronin/Barbara Donnelly 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 5, 2014 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS