December 4, 2016 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 4, 2016 Second Sunday of Advent Immaculate Conception December 8 Thursday Masses 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. First Reconciliation December 10 Saturday 10:00 a.m. Retirement Fund for Religious Collection December All Masses

2 Page 2 December 4, 2016 Mass Intentions MON. December 5, Advent Weekday 8:30 am Patricia Mion TUES. December 6, St. Nicholas 8:30 am Marie Isola WED. December 7, St. Ambrose 8:30 am Edward Mitchell THURS. 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 FRI. December 9, St. Juan Diego Cuauhtiatoatzin 8:30 am Lenore Egg SAT. December 10, Advent Weekday 8:30 am Ellen Lucey 5:00 pm Bernice & Eugene Gaskin, Tommy McGann, Louis Sielepkowski, Andrea LaPenta SUN. December 11, Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 am David Szymkowski, Harriet Rose, James Archibald, Thomas & Joan Kean 10:00 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 12:00 pm Eugenia, Ted & Joseph Zalewski, Fr. Jerry Roche, Wiktoria Ignarska, Wladyslawa Miras, Zofia Mackowska 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes Weekly Collections November 20, 2016 Sunday Offertory $ 9,186 Human Development $ 1,964 Sharing $ 137 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, Arlene Placek, Margaret Ludden Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah prophesies about the coming of the Messiah and the inauguration of the reign of God. The Messiah will come with the wisdom, power and spirit of God to bring justice and peace to the earth. The Messiah will be a descendant of Jesse, the father of King David. St. Paul exhorts the Romans to live in harmony and to welcome one another as Christ welcomed them, so that all the Gentiles will come to faith and glorify God. In the gospel, John the Baptist appears in the desert preaching repentance, announcing the coming of the kingdom of heaven and baptizing the people in the Jordan for the forgiveness of their sins. When the Pharisees and Sadducees come to him, he denounces them as a brood of vipers, challenging them to produce good fruit as evidence of their repentance. He tells them that, when the Messiah comes, he will baptize with water and the Holy Spirit, separating the wheat from the chaff. The wheat he will gather into his barn but the chaff he will burn in unquenchable fire. Isaiah 11:1-10 Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary On Thursday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a defined doctrine of the Church that Mary was conceived without original sin as part of God s plan for our salvation. Mary was filled 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. We appropriate this grace when we, like Mary, say yes to God s will in perfect trust and humility. 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 scriptures today begin to transition the story of the coming of the Messiah from his return at the end of time to his coming in time into human history. We haven t gotten to the birth of Jesus quite yet. Isaiah foretells the coming of the Messiah to judge the people, bringing justice to the poor and the afflicted while striking the ruthless and slaying the wicked. Then all nations will be at peace on his holy mountain. John the Baptist comes to fulfill the words of Isaiah, crying out in the desert and preparing the way of the Lord. He calls the people to repentance for their sins because the kingdom of heaven is at hand. The One who is coming will baptize with water and the Holy Spirit. John is announcing Jesus public ministry, inaugurating the kingdom of God. The good news is that the righteous will enter the kingdom (the wheat will be gathered in the barn). The warning is that the unrighteous will be like the chaff that is burned in the unquenchable fire. St. John gives us the very correct spiritual and theological principle that if there is no evidence of sanctification (the work of the Holy Spirit) in our lives we will not enter the kingdom of heaven. He challenges the Pharisees and Sadducees to produce good fruit (righteous deeds) as evidence of their repentance and warns them that the tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. The season of Advent reminds us to be grateful for God s mercy and to share his grace by doing good for others. Today we welcome our RCIA candidate with a special Rite of Welcoming at the 10 o clock mass. This marks his formal declaration of intent to prepare for the Easter Sacraments and our commitment to journey with him. Our candidate s name is Owen Haroldson. Please keep him in your prayers. We also welcome our Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur who will be speaking today on behalf of the Retirement Fund for Religious. The religious sisters and brothers who have worked so tirelessly throughout the years to support our schools, hospitals and missions rely on our support now to take care of them. The second collection will be held next weekend. The Holy Name Society will host its annual Christmas Party this Wednesday, featuring singer Anthony Duca. This is always a wonderful event and a lot of fun. The Church celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary this Thursday. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Our masses will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (with the school) and 7:00 p.m. See page two for details. First Reconciliation will be celebrated this Saturday. We have sixty-two candidates preparing to receive this sacrament. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers. The Parents Association will host their Pancake Breakfast with Santa next Sunday. Details are on page seven. The Giving Tree is up in the vestibule of the church. There are 87 names of children from our sharing parish, Ascension-St. Susanna, who are in need of gifts this Christmas. Please take a name or two to help brighten this holy season for these children. I will be leading the in-pew pledge process for the To Teach Who Christ Is Capital Campaign at all masses this weekend and next. This campaign is very important to the future of our parish and to Catholic education in the Archdiocese. Our goal is $670,000. This will allow us to fund new carpeting, lighting and repairs to the church, purchase a new organ to enhance our worship, make some investments in the school (new exterior doors, cabinets, classroom furnishings) as well as new carpeting in the rectory and new furniture and audiovisual equipment in Kernaghan Hall. So far, to date, 85 families have pledged an average of $4,500. This translates to $900 per year or $75 per month. I am asking all parish families who have not yet pledged to consider a sacrificial over the next five years. I ask that you prayerfully consider the sacrificial gift that is right for you. If all of us do something we should have no difficulty achieving our goal. Have a blessed week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 December 4, 2016 In Sympathy Dec. 06 Dec. 06 Dec. 07 Dec. 08 Dec. 11 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec. 20 Dec. 22 Dec. 24 Dec. 25 This is the Second Sunday of Advent. We will be blessing the Advent Wreath and lighting the candles each week. Novena at 6:30 pm Advent Prayer Service at 7:00 pm Holy Name Society Christmas Party at 7:00 pm Feast of the Immaculate Conception Masses 8:30 am, 1:30 pm, 7:00 pm Pancake Breakfast with Santa after masses Advent Prayer Service at 7:00 pm Our Sacramental Journey at 7:00 pm Lectio Divina at 9:15 am Coffee and after all morning masses Simbang Gabi Mass and Reception at 7:00 pm School Christmas Pageant 10:30 am Advent Reconciliation Service 7 pm Lectio Divina at 9:15 am Vigil of Christmas Masses at 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. 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 Please pray for the repose of the souls of Reverend Pat Cecil Amy Lanning Bercorro and for their families and friends. Retirement Fund for Religious Your donation works for aging religious. I read that roughly 95% of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious aid senior religious, a donor writes. That s wonderful when we truly want our donations to work. Your gift works for elderly religious by helping to furnish medications, nursing care, and more. Please support next week s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, and give to those who have given a lifetime.

5 Second Sunday of Advent Page 5 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, December 8, 2016 is a Holy Day of Obligation The Mass times are: 8:30 am, 1:30 pm (School attends mass), 7:00 pm ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE S GIVING TREE IN THE VESTIBULE Every Advent Season, the Giving Tree in the vestibule of the Church reminds us to be mindful of those who are poor. Christ s humble birth and His message of hope for the poor are important reminders for us as we prepare our hearts for Christ s Birth. The Giving Tree provides 2 ways for you to help out families in need during this season of Advent. 1. Take a scroll from the Giving Tree. Buy one item of clothing and 1 new toy for a child from our Sharing Parish Ascension-St. Susanna in Harvey. Return the gifts unwrapped in a gift bag to the Rectory by December The Mission of Our Lady of the Angels serves West Humboldt Park by providing a food pantry, senior services, an after-school program and an annual Christmas Party for over 1400 people. Place NEW, unwrapped items of warm clothing, warm bedding, toys and blankets under the Giving Tree. NO weapon-like toys (Nerf, water guns, etc.) All gifts must be received by December 6. SRB Blanket Challenge Common Threads (SRB s Blanket Ministry) challenges your family to make one, no-sew fleece prayer blanket for the sick and homebound in our parish. This is a great way for your family to work together and to give back at Christmas-time. Keep in mind that these blankets are being made not only for the physical warmth they will provide, but to show the warmth of our love and prayers for members of our St. Robert s family. Registration forms and blanket-making instructions are in the Church vestibule and on the Parish Website For those who d like to work alongside others, there will be an evening of fun and family blanketmaking on Wednesday, December 28th in Kernaghan Hall. Drop in between 6:00-9:00 pm. Bring your supplies and Christmas cookies to share. Remember this is a family event; so all ages are welcome. Experienced blanket-makers will be on hand to provide assistance. Bring your completed blankets in a gift bag to Church on Epiphany Sunday, January 8th, prior to the 10:00 Mass. Place them in front of the Holy Family. They ll receive a special blessing before being distributed. Although registration is not required, it will help us plan for blanket delivery and set-up for the blanketmaking event. For more information, contact Deacon Bill. Advent Prayer Service Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 pm in the Church Christmas Choir Concert Thursday, December 7pm W. Belmont, Chicago. Entry from West parking lot. $5 admission Join the Saint Patrick Men s Choirs for an evening of Christmas and Winter music with guest performers from Trinity High School!

6 Page 6 December 4, 2016 REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS In an effort to show our appreciation to our Veterans, St. Robert Bellarmine School will be collecting items to send to Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, in Hines, IL The top requested items are: New white t-shirts (large or extra large), New sweatpants (any size), New sweatshirts (any size), New or gently used current magazines (September - December 2016), Playing cards, Denture adhesive and denture cleaners, Packaged socks, Packaged underwear, Paperback books, Lotions, Toothpaste, Any toiletries. This is a small way that we can show our support and gratitude during this holiday season. Collection will begin immediately and end on Friday, December 9th. Thank you for your generosity with this important project, St. Robert Bellarmine Faculty Peace and Justice Committee A special Thank You to the Veterans from the school children on Veteran s Day. Mrs. Hester made a wonderful election judge as the Early Childhood Classes voted. The Women s Center asks you to Save the date: Sunday, February 12, 2017 is the date for our 32nd Annual Life Banquet at The White Eagle in Niles featuring pro-life actress, writer and singer, Lauren Roman. For tickets call If you have a new item, gift certificate for a restaurant or sporting event etc., or a service to donate for our silent auction, it will be most appreciated. To donate, phone Anna at or avelez@gotwc.org.

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9 Second Sunday of Advent Page 9 Day of Service We had about 20 people helping with a variety of clean-up activities on the parish grounds and in the Church. It was a wonderful experience of people giving back to their faith community. Thank You! The Women s Center Bulletin Announcement for December, 2016 Christmas is about love and family and that is what we strive to be for the women in difficult pregnancies who come to us for help. This year we saved approximately 1,000 babies from abortion and helped their mothers with our support and care. Open Positions: Special Projects Manager responsible for management and development of fundraising events such as Mother s Day Flower Sale, Life Banquet, and Hike for Life. For more information please mstrom@gotwc.org. Looking to build your resume, make new friends, or just make a difference during this Christmas season? The Women s Center (pregnancy help center) is looking for new volunteers to join Mondays-Fridays at our N. Cicero Ave. location. 1) We are looking for bi-lingual in Spanish volunteers to help Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays, particularly with translating. 2) We are looking for self-starters with flexible availability to be on-call Lobby Desk subs on occasional weekdays 1-4pm. 3) We are looking for new Lobby Desk volunteers: Wednesdays 9am-12pm to greet guests and help with office projects. 4) We have a weekday opportunity to prep bottles for our Spare Change Campaigns (great for a small group or service hours!). To get involved, please contact Paige at or pscarlett@gotwc.org. SEEKING DONATIONS: Please note: we will be unable to accept used clothing donations in December due to space limits. We need 3 walkers, 2 changing tables, 3 bassinets, 2 high chairs, 4 baby bathtubs, 5 toddler beds, 6 fixed side cribs, 4 pack n plays, 3 baby swings, and 4 infant car seat/carriers, It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. Call for our address where items may be dropped off. Multiple item donations may be eligible for pick-up by one of our volunteers. For more information, please call The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity.

10 Page 10 December 4, 2016 Weekly Schedule Monday, December 5 7 pm School Board Meeting (MR) 7:30 pm Sports Board Meeting (S) Tuesday, December 6 6:30 pm Novena (C) 8 am - 11:15 am Holly Hobby Fair (KH) 7 pm Advent Prayer Service (C) 7 pm Band Concert (G) Wednesday, December 7 8 am - 11:15 am Holly Hobby Fair (KH) 7 pm Holy Name Society Christmas Party (KH) Thursday, December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Masses at 8:30 am, 1:30 pm and 7 pm 8 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (C) Friday, December 9 Saturday, December am First Reconciliation (C) Sunday, December 11 8:30 am 2 pm Pancake Breakfast with Santa (KH) 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) Capt 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) Daily Scripture Readings Monday Is 35:1-10 / Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday Is 40:1-11 / Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday Is 40:25-31 / Mt 11:28-30 Thursday Gn 3:9-15, 20 / Eph 1:3-6, / Lk 1:26-38 Friday Is 48:17-19 / Mt 11:16-19 Saturday Sir 48:1-4, 9-11 / Mt 17:9a, Sunday Is 35:1-6a, 10 / Jas 5:7-10 / Mt 11:2-11 December 8-11, 2016 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Auxiliary Ministers Dec. 8 8:30 AM Dec. 8 7:00 PM Dec. 10 5:00 PM Dec. 11 8:00 AM Dec :00 AM Dec :00 PM Dec. 11 5:30 PM Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Ron Kalas Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Tom Dore J. Stauber, D. Laycock, N. Levin T. Hansen, D. Loch, D. Loch D. Gallardo, N. Soriano, L. Soriano J. Bell, A. Begovic, A. Menchaca C. Calabrese, A. Jablonski, K. Meyering D. Laycock, J. Stauber, A. Amoloria J. Hall, N. Springer, J. Zaker B. Davis K. Hansen J. Ouper G. Frere, J. Jakobsze, J. Ouper, M. Callaghan, E. Day, Deacon W. Frere, T. Psioda-Moskal T. Eifert, K. Ernst, R. Loch, M. Calcagno, S. Calcagno, J. Markfull, P. Zyburt W. Felckowski, M. Glowacz, N. Kriescher, J, Ryan, J. Jakobsze, M. McGrath, P. McGrath E. Day M. Furphy, P. Gross, J. Gross D. Gandor P. Gandor, J. Hearrin, S. Spooner M. Loudon G. Ignarski, L. Loudon, C. McManus L. Baylian H. Heidkamp, Dr. B. Pfeiffer, C. 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 William Rev. Frere, Scott Deacon Donahue, Resident Tony Delgado, Deacon Kathy Goetz, Kathy Business Goetz, Business Manager Manager Barbara Barbara Donnelly, Donnelly, Parish Adm. Secretary Assist/Office Mgr Deacon Dr. Bill Christina Frere, Zaker, Pastoral Adult Associate Education Fr. Neil Fackler, Beth Farias, Pastor Youth Minister Religious Education Office Faith Formation 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 12 Noon by 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.