December 6, 2015 Second Sunday of Advent

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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. December 6, 2015 Second Sunday of Advent

2 Page 2 December 6, 2015 Mass Intentions MON. December 7, St. Ambrose 8:30 am Edward Mitchell TUES. December 8, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 7:00 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish WED. December 9, St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin 8:30 am Bill Glynn THURS. December 10, Advent Weekday 8:30 am George Furphy FRI. December 11, Advent Weekday 8:30 am Linda Loudon, Lucille Loudon SAT. December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:30 am Betty Grote 5:00 pm Jerome & Julia Ouper, Dolores Somogyi, John & Wanda Placek, Otto Seiler, Rosa Maria Monsalve, Pedro Giraldo SUN. December 13, Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 am Betty Migliori 10:00 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 12:00 pm Lucille Cosentino, Larry Martin, Jr. Deceased Members of the Pearson Family 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes Weekly Collections November 22, 2015 Sunday Offertory $ 6,543 Campaign for $ 2,147 Human Development 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, Dorothy Lieser, Arlene Placek, Deb Gilbert, Helen Weidig, Gabe Medina, David Smolen, Geraldine Kurtti Second Sunday of Advent Writing during the time of exile, the prophet Baruch brings a message of hope. He tells the Israelites to rejoice, for God will bring them back in glory to the promised Land. St. Paul tells the Philippians that he has great joy in them because they have received the gospel. He prays that their love may increase that they may be pure and blameless, and so give glory to God. In the gospel, John the Baptist begins his public ministry, preaching repentance for the forgiveness of sins. He tells the people to prepare the way of the Lord, to make straight his paths. Baruch 5: 1-9 Philippians 1: 4-6, 8-11 Luke 3: 1-6 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary On Tuesday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a defined dogma of the Church that Mary was conceived without original sin as part of God s plan for our salvation. Mary was full with grace so that she could be the perfect tabernacle for the infant Jesus, God himself entering our human condition. Because she was conceived without sin, she was able to open herself completely to the will of God in perfect humility. Thus she is our model as well as our mother. What God did for Mary through her Immaculate Conception he does for us in baptism, opening up for us the possibility of salvation. In the reading from Genesis, God confronts Adam and Eve for having eaten the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. God banishes them from the Garden of Eden as a consequence of their disobedience. St. Paul tells the Ephesians that God has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing from before the foundation of the world. He has destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ. In the reading from Luke s gospel, we hear the Annunciation story of the Archangel Gabriel s visit to the Virgin Mary, telling her that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, she will be the mother of the Savior. Mary responds that she is the handmaiden of the Lord, may it be done unto her according to God s Word. Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 Ephesians 1: 3-6, Luke 1: 26-38

3 Second Sunday of Advent Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent. Our readings move from last week s dire warnings to the more joyful news of the coming of the Messiah to deliver his people. We are still in the prophecies of the second coming. The prophet Baruch tells Jerusalem to take off their robes of mourning and put on the splendor of the glory of God. Her children will be brought back from exile and borne aloft in glory as on royal thrones, for God is leading Israel in joy by the light of his glory. St. Paul writes with joy to the Philippians, exhorting them to be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. We are to rejoice in the glory of God. John the Baptist proclaims that the promise is to be fulfilled in the present time, that all flesh shall see the salvation of God. These themes will be repeated in all three scriptures next week, with John the Baptist explicitly announcing the public ministry of Jesus. Like Jeremiah in last week s reading, Baruch reminds the people to look beyond their current circumstances and to trust in the promise of God. His message is one of great hope, focusing on the glory of God. This is an implicit reminder that their ancestors actually witnessed the glory of God when they were delivered from slavery in Egypt. God was actually present to them in the pillar of fire, on the mountain speaking to Moses and the assembly, and in the cloud of smoke and fire over the tabernacle of the Ark of the Covenant. This was the defining moment in the history of the people of Israel. Baruch reminds them that what God has done before he will do again. Jerusalem will once again live in the glory of God. The scripture is a good reminder to us as well to look beyond the current circumstances of our lives and to remember that God will not abandon us. John comes preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, exhorting the people to prepare the way of the Lord. The Baptist is quoting from second Isaiah, also an exhortation to the people in exile, promising God s deliverance (all shall see the salvation of God). In Advent we are called to prepare the way of the Lord by opening our hearts to receive the Christ. We remember the coming of Christ to deliver us from the captivity of sin and his promise to fill us with his glory forever. The joy we feel leads us to unclutter our lives to make room for his coming. Sin separates us from God. Advent repentance is opening our hearts to experience the presence of God. St. Paul prays that our love may increase in knowledge to discern what is of value, so that we may be filled with the fruit of righteousness. It is only when we seek God s grace that we can experience the glory of God. Yesterday (Saturday) we celebrated the Sacrament of First Reconciliation with forty-five children. It was a wonderful experience of the Lord s healing presence and power in our lives. Thank you to Mary Ellen Casselman and all the Religious Education team for all their efforts. We will celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation for the rest of the eligible school children later this season. The Parish Advent Reconciliation Service will be held on Tuesday, December 15th in the church at 7 p.m. Please don t miss this special time of grace. Our own Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur will speak at all the masses today about the needs of Retired Religious in our country. These wonderful people have dedicated their lives in the service of God s people in our schools, hospitals, parishes and social service apostolates, caring for our families. Now they need our help. Please be generous in your support of next week s Retired Religious Collection. Today we celebrate the Rite of Welcoming at the 10 a.m. mass for those in our RCIA process. We welcome Rose Guagliardo to the Catechumenate. She is already baptized and will receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Please keep her in your prayers. On Tuesday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This wonderful celebration affirms God s love for the human race. Allowing himself to be born into our family, God gives us all the possibility of joining his divine life. It is a Holy Day of Obligation this year. I encourage everyone to spend this time with Our Lord Jesus and his Holy Mother to receive special graces in preparation for Christmas. Mass times are 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. We are all called to imitate Mary in her openness to God s Word, letting God direct our lives and order our priorities. Pope Francis has announced a Holy Year of Mercy beginning with this feast. Pamphlets and Prayer Cards will be available in the church. Please read Archbishop Cupich s letter on page seven. Have a blessed Advent. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 December 6, 2015 Baptized in Faith We will be blessing the Advent Wreath and lighting the candles each week. Dec. 06 Pancake Breakfast with Santa after masses Dec. 08 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Masses 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Dec. 09 Faith & Fitness 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 Scripture Study 9 a.m. Dec. 13 Coffee and after all morning masses Dec. 13 Retired Religious Collection All Masses Dec 15 Band Concert 6 p.m. Dec 15 Widowed and Divorced Support Group 7 p.m. Dec. 15 Advent Reconciliation Service 7 p.m. Dec. 16 Eucharistic Adoration 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dec. 16 Benediction 5 p.m. Dec. 16 Conversations on Faith 7 p.m. Dec. 17 Scripture Study 9 a.m. Dec. 18 School Christmas Pageant 10:30 a.m. Dec. 24 Vigil of Christmas Masses at 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Masses at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 noon During the busy preparations for the holidays, all are invited to share some of the above times of quiet prayer and reflection. Avery Basa Austria Child of Carlos and Avigale (Buenvije) Austria In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the souls of Josefina Mora and Henry McGill and for their families and friends. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 is a Holy Day of Obligation The Mass times are: 8:30 am, 1:30 pm (School attends mass), 7:00 pm THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 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 Deacon Bill at or bfrere@srb-chicago.org Wednesday, December 9 at 7:30 pm meet in the Church Take time out to work out your body and your soul! Meet other young adults and parents in the parish. ~ Come, check it out and get your heart rate moving to a new rhythm. Faith and Fitness A workout for your body and spirit! Second Collection December 12/13 Please give to those who have given a lifetime.

5 Second Sunday of Advent Page 5 RITE OF WELCOMING Today is a special day in our parish community. At the 10am Mass we will celebrate the Rite of Welcoming for Rose Guagliardo, Nicholas Acevedo, Kaylee Rodriguez, Alexis Yracheta, and Matthew Marcinkowski who have chosen to walk the journey of faith that is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. They have been working since August, and are now formally announcing their desire to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. This is a step in the process of RCIA and it is an important one that celebrates their continued commitment to learning about their faith. It is also a formal public announcement so that you may welcome them in and pray for them in the months to come as they continue to learn and grow preparing to receive their sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass. Please keep them in your prayers. REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS In an effort to show our appreciation to our Veterans, St. Robert Bellarmine School will be collecting items to send to our local Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. Top Ten Requested Items: New white t-shirts, large or extra large, New Sweat pants, any size, New Sweat shirts, and size, Playing cards, Denture adhesives, denture cleaners, Current magazines--september-december 2015, Packaged socks, Packaged underwear, Paperback books, Lotions, Toothpaste, any Toiletries. This is a small way we can show our support and gratitude during this holiday season. Thank you for your generosity with this important project. Collection will begin immediately and end on Friday, December 11th. Items may be dropped off at the rectory. St. Robert Bellarmine Faculty Peace and Justice Committee THE GIVING TREE Every Advent Season this Giving Tree reminds us as we prepare for Christmas to be mindful of those who are poor. Christ's humble birth and his message of hope for the poor are important to reflect upon throughout Advent as we prepare our hearts for Christ's Birth. If you would like to help out families in need during the Advent season there are several ways the Giving Tree could use your help. 1) On the tree you will find gift scrolls with the name of a child from our Sharing Parish - Ascension-St. Susanna in Harvey. Each person who takes one of these scrolls is asked to buy one warm item of clothing and a little toy. These gifts are to be turned in by December 13 th. 2) You can place under the tree items of warm clothing, warm bedding, and items for babies and young children such as toys or blankets. These items are distributed to members of our own parish as well as to agencies like Catholic Charities who distribute them to the needy of Chicago. 3) Another agency we support is Marillac House. They offer an opportunity for parents in need to select toys for their children. The age categories are 0-4, 5-8 and You are asked NOT to donate any weapon-like toys (Nerf, water guns, etc.) You are welcome to place unwrapped new toys under the Giving Tree for Marillac House and we will deliver them by December 17. Thank you in Advance for your Generosity.

6 Page 6 December 6, 2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I have often thought of how the Church may render more clear her mission to be a witness to mercy; and we have to make this journey. It is a journey which begins with spiritual conversion. Therefore, I have decided to announce an Extraordinary Jubilee which has at its center the mercy of God. It will be a Holy Year of Mercy. We want to live in the light of the word of the Lord: Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful (cf. Lk 6:36). And this especially applies to confessors! So much mercy! This Holy Year will commence on the next Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and will conclude on Sunday, 20 November 2016, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and living face of the Father's mercy. I entrust the organization of this Jubilee to the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization, in order that it may come to life as a new step on the Church s journey in her mission to bring the Gospel of mercy to each person. I am confident that the whole Church, which is in such need of mercy for we are sinners, will be able to find in this Jubilee the joy of rediscovering and rendering fruitful God s mercy, with which we are all called to give comfort to every man and every woman of our time. Do not forget that God forgives all, and God forgives always. Let us never tire of asking forgiveness. Let us henceforth entrust this Year to the Mother of Mercy, that she turn her gaze upon us and watch over our journey: our penitential journey, our year-long journey with an open heart, to receive the indulgence of God, to receive the mercy of God. (An excerpt from the announcement by Pope Francis of the Holy Year of Mercy) Come down to Kernaghan Hall after mass for Breakfast! Maligayang Pasko The SRB Asian American Group Invites You to Celebrate the First Simbang Gabi at St. Robert Bellarmine Church Monday, December 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM Fellowship and Refreshments will follow in Kernaghan Hall For more information, please call: Isabel Yebra (773) , Lou Jose (773) , Ogie Cave (773) , Tess Guiriba (773) , Joan Carandang(312) , Marylyn Sarau-Young (773)

7 Second Sunday of Advent Page 7 Reminder Sunday 12/13 the 3rd grade Children's Choir is singing at the 10 AM Mass. Please have children in church at 9:30 dressed in their Sunday best.

8 Page 8 December 6, 2015 Ms. Mroczkowska and Mrs. Wilfinger's class made flags to honor our heroes. Some were given to the Veterans while the rest are being sent overseas to the troops through US99's 10,000 for the Troops program. The 8th grade class thanks everyone who supported their wreath sale. Your purchases helped support their fundraising for the 8th grade gift to our school.

9 Second Sunday of Advent Always, but especially on Veteran s Day, we thank you for your service! Page 9

10 Page 10 December 6, 2015 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) John M. Mancuso (Marines) Sgt Joseph VonMoser (Marines) Luke Bulanda (Navy) Capt Kevin P. O Grady (Air Force) Capt Daniel C. Ouper (Air Force) EM1 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) Sarah Faye Tierra (Navy) Weekly Schedule Monday, December 7 7 pm Finance Committee Meeting (R) Tuesday, December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Masses at 8:30 am, 1:30 pm and 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (C) Wednesday, December 9 7:30 pm Faith & Fitness (C) Thursday, December 10 8 am 11:15 am Holly Hobby Fair (KH) 9 am Scripture Study (MR) 7 pm 9 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (MR) Friday, December 11 8 am 11:15 am Holly Hobby Fair (KH) Saturday, December 12 9:30 am 12 Noon Religious Education Classes (S) Sunday, December 13 Coffee and.after all morning masses (V) Daily Scripture Readings Monday Is 35:1-10 / Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday Gn 3:9-15, 20 / Eph 1:3-6, / Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday Is 40:25-31 / Mt 11:28-30 Thursday Is 41:13-20 / Mt 11:11-15 Friday Is 48:17-19 / Mt 11:16-19 Saturday Zec 2:14-17 / Lk 1:26-38 Sunday Zep 3:14-18a / Phil 4:4-7 / Lk 3:10-18 December 8-13, 2015 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Clean-up Auxiliary Ministers Tuesday 8:30 AM Tuesday 7:00 PM 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Tom Dore J. Bell, N. Springer, J. Stauber J. Griggs, R. Sarau-Young, J. Sarau-Young J. Hall, H. Williamson, L. Van Houghton L. Dohl, M. White, S. White J. Bell, D. Loch, D. Loch M. Aggari, A. Amloria, M Camacho N. Brennan, N. Springer, J. Zaker E. Day M. Furphy M. Plaska R. Madro P. Zyburt M. Furphy K. Ernst, M. Furphy, T. Kerin C. Bell I. Benages I. Benages, A. Benages, R. Loch K. Nigro T. Psioda- Moskal Deacon A. Delgado R. Madro B. Davis E. Zaker M. Furphy, J. Jakobsze, P. Zyburt, D. Kehoe, C. McManus, T. Psioda-Moskal, Deacon W. Frere D. Czech, P. Mullane, M. Kmiec, Deacon A. Delgado, T. Eifert, K. Plaska, N. Kriescher J. Bogusz, A. Ouper, J. Ouper, M. Callaghan, W. Felckowski, Deacon W. Frere, S. Spooner Deacon A. Delgado, C. McManus, M. Persangi, B. Davis, J. Jakobsze, N. Kriescher, P. Mullane D. Ahearn, Dr. B. Pfeiffer, E. Zaker

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12 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 William Frere, Tony Deacon Delgado, Deacon Kathy Goetz, Business Manager Kathy Goetz, Business Manager Barbara Donnelly, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr Barbara Donnelly, Parish Secretary Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education Deacon Bill Frere, Adult Education Beth Farias, Youth Minister Beth Farias, Youth Minister Religious Education Office Religious Education Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Tel Debi DeMario, Director Mary Ellen Casselman, Director St. Robert Bellarmine School St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Avenue 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Tel Carrie Mijal, Principal Carrie Mijal, Principal Chris Wilson, Secretary Chris 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 person at at the the rectory rectory or or fax fax Pulpit Announcement Pulpit Announcement Deadline Deadline Friday Friday by 7:30 by p.m. 7:30 in p.m. 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 p.m., 5:00 p.m., Sundays Sundays at 8:00 at 8:00 a.m., a.m., 10:00a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 12:00 p.m. p.m. and and 5:30 5:30 p.m. p.m. Holy Holy Days Days - 8:30-8:30 a.m. a.m. and and 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. Rectory Office Rectory Hours Office Hours Monday through - Friday Thursday - 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 to a.m. 7:30 to p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday (Closed - 8:30 from a.m. 12:00 to 5 to p.m. 1:00 p.m. for lunch) (Closed Saturday from - 12:00 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. p.m. for lunch) Saturday Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 2:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 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 p.m. Sunday Parents at 1:15 need p.m. 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 p.m. in on the the rectory. last Monday Please of note: the month there at are 7:00 no p.m. 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 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 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 p.m. mass. Benediction Please at sign 5 p.m. 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 p.m. is in offered the church. on the First Tuesday of the month at 6:30p.m. in the church, followed Recitation by Benediction. of the Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Recitation of the Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m.