Saint Robert Bellarmine

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1 Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish Mission Statement We are a diverse Catholic community of generations, experiencing the living God and reflecting our faith in action with one another. November 4, 2018 Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Domestic Violence Awareness November 5 Monday 7:00 p.m. Veterans Day November 11 Sunday Thank You to our Veterans and our Troops God s Blessings and Protection 1st Reconciliation Family Retreat November Saturday-Sunday 1:30-3:30 p.m.

2 Page 2 November 4, 2018 Mass Intentions MON. November 5, Weekday 8:30 am Ronald Vercillo, Courtney Ischinger TUES. November 6, Weekday 8:30 am Catherine O Donnell Family, Frances Domek, Bridget Spooner WED. November 7, Weekday 8:30 am Joseph & Irene Koziarz, Terence Teahan THURS. November 8, Weekday 8:30 am Linda and David Perrone (health), George and Pat Marks (health) FRI. November 9, The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 8:30 am Alfredo Sarau, Irene Barnas (health) SAT. November 10, St. Leo the Great 8:30 am Edward Mitchell 5:00 pm Steven Edwards, Colm Mannion, Barbara Nee, Michael & Mary Conroy, Michael & Hanna Cremins, Pat Halloran, Sophie Barnas SUN. November 11, Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time 8:00 am Marie Isola, George Marksteiner 10:00 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 12:00 pm Nicolette Quitter, Patrick Ahern 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes Weekly Collections October 21, 2018 Sunday Offertory $ 7,872 World Mission $ 1,879 Sharing $ 118 The amount for the Sunday Offertory includes the electronic donations received for the week. Thank you for your generosity! Please pray for our sick Gina Brettman, Patricia Klenck, Robert Walsh, Margaret Ludden Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time In the reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses reminds the people to obey God s commandments and God will be faithful to them. He gives the people the great commandment to love God with all their heart and all their soul and all their strength. The author of the Letter to the Hebrews contrasts the Levitical priests, who could not continue in office because they died, to the eternal priesthood of Christ who lives forever. In the Gospel reading, the scribes ask Jesus what is the greatest commandment. He quotes Moses from the first reading to love God with all your heart and soul. Jesus goes on to add the second commandment, to love your neighbor as yourself. Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28b-34 Enhanced Sound Quality for Sunday As you are aware, St. Roberts recently purchased a new organ to enhance the musical worship at our church. This was made possible from your generosity to the To Teach Christ Is campaign. In addition, again through your financial support of the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign, we were able to purchase a Seiler Grand Piano at an approximate cost Your continuous financial support has made it possible for St. Roberts to upgrade both instruments in our church this year. This is a very exciting time for our parish. We hope enjoy the new Responding to Domestic Violence in Our Community On Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, Fr. Charles W. Dahm, O.P, Director of Domestic Violence Outreach for the Archdiocese of Chicago, will preach at all the Masses at St. Robert Bellarmine. Although largely unseen, domestic violence is rampant in the United States, including in our community. Calls about domestic violence are the most frequent received by local police in our community. On Monday, November 5, Fr. Dahm will speak in Kernaghan Hall at 7:00 pm with those parishioners interested in learning more about domestic violence and/or helping our parish respond to the needs of victims in our community as sensitively and compassionately as we can.

3 Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Our scripture readings this week remind us of the essential tenets of our life and faith. The reading from the Book of Deuteronomy gives the central profession of faith. These are the most significant words in the Hebrew Scriptures, the command Hear, O Israel. The Shema Israel comes from the Hebrew word listen we hear the greatest commandment. Moses calls us to pay attention because God is telling us something important. What he is telling us is to obey (from the Latin word obedecere, to listen) this greatest commandment of God: to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and all your strength. Moses continues with the injunction to take to heart these words which he enjoins on them that day. In the Christian faith we often hear the question, Why should we obey God? God sounds like an egotist, demanding that we love him and obey him. It is the wrong question to ask. If we truly believed that God loves us and has our best interests at heart, then we would understand that his commandments are not those of a master to a slave, or designed to take away our fun or freedom. God s commandments are designed to help us fulfill our destiny, which is to be united with him in this life and the next. Moses answers the question anyway, making this clear with God s promise to those who listen: so that they may have a long life and prosper, to live in a land flowing with milk and honey (security, freedom from want, enjoying the good gifts that God has promised). St. Mark picks up this theme in the gospel. One of the scribes asks Jesus what is the greatest commandment of the law. Jesus first quotes the Shema Israel and follows it with the second commandment, quoting the Levitical Law, to love your neighbor as yourself. He says that there is no greater commandment than these. The scholar agrees with him, saying that this is worth more than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices. Jesus replies that the scholar is not far from the kingdom of heaven. Jesus gives the man this compliment because he sees that he has the right vision of faith. The kingdom of heaven (fulfillment of the promise) is attained when the vision is put into action. Finally, the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews tells us we can trust what Jesus says because he is the high priest who himself is innocent and undefiled, higher than the heavens and who offered himself as the one sacrifice for sin. It is the role of the priest to intercede with God on behalf of the people. Since Jesus priesthood is eternal, he is always able to save those who approach God through him. So our scriptures give us hope and direction. It is through unconditional love of Christ that we have hope for salvation. When we accept the injunction to Listen, O People through love for God expressed through love of neighbor (right understanding and right action) we are able to approach the kingdom of God. The summary of our parish financial operations for the fiscal year that ended this past June 30th, along with my commentary, can be found on pages nine ten and eleven. If you have any questions please call me or our Business Manager, James Ouper, at the rectory. We held our semi-annual New Parishioner Dinner this past Tuesday. We welcomed twenty-seven new families since our last gathering. Thank you to our welcome wagon volunteers who hosted the event. Domestic Violence is a terrible sin that destroys the lives of families. Since the family is the domestic church, violence against any family member is violence against God himself. Fr. Chuck Dahm, the Archdiocesan Coordinator for Domestic Violence Awareness, will be at all the masses this weekend to help us understand the nature of this terrible problem that affects one in every three families. He will also host a seminar on Monday evening to help us discern what we can do as a parish to help bringing healing to these families. The Sports Association will sponsor their annual Comedy Night this Saturday. This is a fun event and fundraiser for the school. All adults over 21 years of age are welcome. Please see page eight for ticket information. Next Sunday we will celebrate Veterans Day, a chance to remember those who served in the armed forces to defend our freedoms, to honor them and thank them. Returning veterans also need our help to adjust to civilian life, to find jobs and medical care. Many retired veterans depend on the VA for medical care. We can support our veterans by supporting these critical needs in their lives. Speaking of which, Tuesday is Election Day. Please remember to vote, a right we have thanks to the sacrifices of our veterans throughout the centuries. Please consider their needs and the common good when you enter the voting booth. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 November 4, 2018 In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the soul of James Heinlein Wedding Banns III Ricardo Sosa and Rosa Morales and for his family and friends. Join fellow parishioners and Deacon Bill as we spend time with Sunday Scriptures: Please join us in the church on Tuesday, November 6 at 6:30 pm for a Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help followed by Benediction. Preparing to hear God s Word Learning more about Scripture Asking what Scripture is saying to me Growing spiritually with others Thursday, November 8 from 9:15-10:30am in the Kernaghan Hall Meeting Room All are Welcome no weekly commitment required, come when you can. Movie Nights in Kernaghan Hall! Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and you ll be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharistic. Nov. 6 Called Out of the World Jan. 8 God Speaks Our Story Feb. 5 Responding to God Mar. 5 Preparing for Sacrifice May 7 The Real Presence Creates Communion The movies start at 7 pm and will be followed by discussion and snacks. All are welcome!

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6 Page 6 November 4, 2018 Bake Sale - This Weekend after all masses Our Girl Scouts will be holding a Bake Sale in Kernaghan Hall. All proceeds will go to the STRETCH Fund. Come down to purchase some treats! Common Threads Blanket Ministry Can you knit, crochet, sew, quilt or tie a knot? Are you willing to make a few phone calls or deliver a blanket? We need people of all ages and talent levels to help with various projects. To find out more, join us on Thursday, November 8 at 7 pm in the Kernaghan Hall Meeting Room. Prayer blankets are signs of God s presence as well as reminders of the love, concern and prayers of the community. To get a blessed prayer blanket for an SRB parishioner or loved one, contact Deacon Bill at the rectory. Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11 Poppies will be available for sale after all the masses next weekend in honor of all Veteran Men and Women. The wearing of a poppy means honor the dead and help the living. All proceeds will go to the American Legion. Thank you for your generosity. Do you think it s too early to think about Chr stmas?? Not when you want to order a HOLIDAY WREATH?? Support SRB s CLASS OF 2019 fundraiser for the school gift! A brochure showing available items and order forms can be found at: Make checks payable to SRBPA Please return order forms to the school office by: FRIDAY, November 9, 2018 PICK UP: Saturday, November 17, 2018 From 3:30-6:30pm in the BACK LOT (behind the rectory) For more information contact: Mar **A limited number of wreaths will be available for purchase during pick up.**

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8 Page 8 November 4, 2018 COME JOIN US FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL IN VICARIATE IV Pro-Life Mass and Gathering on Saturday, November 10 at St. Constance Chruch, 5856 W. Ainslie St., Chicago at 8:00 AM, followed by a talk in the Parish Hall The Speaker will be Ania Purymska and will speak on Discipleship A Catholic Way of Life. Let s come together and unite under our Church s teaching on life from conception until natural death. Hosted by St. Constance Parish, Vicariate IV Questions? Call We would like to congratulate Joann Coles, SRB's 86 year (permission was given for age) old soprano in our choir, for coming in First Place in her age group at the Portage Park Fall Walk. Go Joann!

9 Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 9 St. Robert Bellarmine Church November 4, 2018 Dear Parishioners, This year s financial results were disappointing because we have a wonderful and vibrant parish that is not reflected in our operating results. Overall, we had a total net operating loss of $145,000, compared to a nearly break-even result of minus $5,000 last year. On the church side, the church net loss of just over $29,000 was primarily due to an increase in salary and benefit costs of $40,000, while donations were flat compared to last year. The payroll increase of 9% reflects normal wage and benefit increases, as well as the addition of our new Youth Minister. The losses were partly offset by increases in the Christmas and Easter collections which mostly came from one very generous donor. Without this contribution, the Christmas and Easter collections would have been the same as the previous year. Our maintenance expenses were $15,000 lower than last year, though we expect them to return to normal levels this year. All other operating expenses were $14,000 (or 5%) higher than last year. On the bright side, our Faith Formation (Religious Education) program enrollment gained 27 students this year. The School net loss of $115,000 was entirely due to an unanticipated decrease in enrollment (minus 19 students), while staffing levels reflected the prior year s enrollment. As a result, tuition and fee revenues were flat (down about 1%), while salaries and benefits increased $170,000 (up nearly 11%). These losses were partially offset by decreased maintenance expenses ($26,000) and delayed purchases of Books and Equipment ($37,000). Unfortunately, we do not expect to have these savings moving forward. We were able to cover most of the shortfall thanks to Bequests of $51,000, the final repayment by the Archdiocese of a school covenant loan (from 2012) of $30,000, extraordinary Interest Income on our endowment accounts of $31,000, and the Annual Appeal rebate of $3,000. The remaining $30,000 came from our savings. Capital Project Income of $96,000 was primarily related to the To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign (which will be spent in future years). Separately, we intend to publish regular reports on the on-going income and project expenses for the capital campaign. While I do believe that we are a vibrant parish, we have some areas of concern. Regular Sunday Collections continue to lag, down 5% from two years ago. Our Mass Attendance continues to decline, in spite of a small uptick in In the current year, our Faith Formation program enrollment has dropped substantially this year (as it has in most of the surrounding parishes). With the uncertainties of the stock market, we cannot count on large returns on our endowment accounts nor can we count on Bequest income to meet our operating expenses. The School decline in enrollment from last year has slowed, but due to contract agreements from the prior year, our staffing levels are still too high. We have hired a new principal and added the positon of assistant principal to address these issues, but in the short term the school subsidy will increase substantially as it takes time for a turn-around program to take effect. The financial results for the year ended June 30, 2018 are shown on the following pages. If you have any questions, please call me, our Business Manager James Ouper or any member of the Finance Committee. Thank you for your continued generosity and support. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

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11 Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 11 at St. Robert Bellarmine in Kernaghan Hall, 4646 N. Austin Ave, Chicago Do you need extra table space to sew? Do you have a special event coming up and you re thinking of making the cards or favors yourself? Need an excuse to organize your photos? Was scrapbooking a favorite hobby of yours and life has taken over instead? Need to get away or do something you love and relax with some time to yourself? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this event is for you! Stay the whole time or come when you can. This time is for you! The Parents Association will provide the space for a small donation of $5 per person each day you attend. Friends & Family welcomed! (Adults only!) to if outlet. Event Dates from from April 5th from from from

12 Page 12 November 4, 2018 Weekly Schedule Monday, November 5 7 pm Fr. Chuck Dahm will speak on Domestic Violence (KH) Tuesday, November 6 6:30 pm Novena / Benediction (C) 7 pm Movie Night (KH) Wednesday, November 7 8 am Picture Retakes (KH) 7 pm RCIA (R) 7 pm SPRED Prep (KH) Thursday, November 8 9:15 am Soul Food (MR) 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6 pm PA Paint and Sip (KH) 7 pm Common Threads (MR) Friday, November 9 9:15 am Veteran s Day Program (KH) 6:30 pm 8 pm Confirmation Faith Group (V) Saturday, November pm Simbang Gabi Meeting (MR) 10:30 am 11:30 am Catechist Meeting (Convent) 6 pm Sports Association Comedy Night (KH) Poppy Collection for Veterans after 5 pm Mass Sunday, November 11 Poppy Collection for Veterans after all Masses PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY GySgt Timothy R. Hogan (Marines) CPT Patrick J. Collins (Army) Raymond Weernink (Navy) Sgt Scott Pekar (Marines) CPT Dan Allen (Army) LCpl Kurt Williams (Marines) SGT Joseph Konieczny (Army) Mike Janson (Navy) 1LT Brian G. Lutz (Army) Bernard Brennan (Marines) Sgt. Benjamin Juhasz (Marines) Sarah Faye Tierra (Navy) Sgt Joseph VonMoser (Marines) Luke Bulanda (Navy) Capt Kevin P. O Grady (Air Force) Major Daniel C. Ouper (Air Force) PO1 John J. Schmidt III (Navy) Capt Albert Eiffes (Air Force) Joseph A. Casey (Navy) EM3 Abraham Ubi (Navy) PVT Michael Barry (Army) SPC David A. Torres (Army) E2 Anthony V. Tierra (Navy) A1C Logan Lopez (Air Force) Brandon Lee Logan (Marines) Private 2 Tyler A. Woelke (Army) Private Raymond M. Brennan III (Army) Daily Scripture Readings Monday Phil 2:1-4 / Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday Phil 2:5-11/ Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday Phil 2:12-18/Lk 14:25-33 Thursday Phil 3:3-8a / Lk 15:1-10 Friday Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 / I Cor 3:9c-11, / Jn 2:13-22 Saturday Phil 4:10-19 / Lk 16:9-15 Sunday 1 Kgs 17:10-16 / Heb 9:24-28 / Mk 12:38-44 N o v e m b e r 1 0 / 1 1, M a s s P r e s i d e r S e r v e r s L e c t o r s A u x i l i a r y M i n i s t e r s 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Rich Roisin Fr. Rich Roisin Fr. Mike Cronin Fr. Mike Wyrzkowski S. Jablonski, A. Augello, JP Syslo K. Begovic, A. Begovic, T. Hansen E. Alverio, A. Alverio, S. White D. Laycock, A. Laycock, A. Niznik G. Pfeiffer, J. Sarau-Young, R. Sarau-Young E. Stecker M. Callaghan, K. Caminiti, E. Stecker K. Hansen J. Begovic, S. Donat, M. Furphy D. Gandor E. Bastian, P. Gandor, R. Loch B. Davis It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to demonstrate. G. Frere, J. Jakobsze, P. Zyburt, Deacon W. Frere, M. Glowacz, P. Mullane, T. Psioda-Moskal B. Meyering B. Pfeiffer Fr. Denis O Brien, United States Marine Corps

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