November 29, 2015 First 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. November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent

2 Page 2 November 29, 2015 Mass Intentions MON. November 30, St. Andrew 8:30 am John Rybicki, Geraldine Maron TUES. December 1, Advent Weekday 8:30 am Wanda Groszek WED. December 2, Advent Weekday 8:30 am Theodore Nowacki, Anna Koestner THURS. December 3, St. Francis Xavier 8:30 am Irene M. Koziarz FRI. December 4, St. John Damascene 8:30 am Helen Trush SAT. December 5, Advent Weekday 8:30 am Wanda Groszek 5:00 pm Phyllis Tomas, Patricia Mion, Katrina Rill, Anne Kowalski, Louis Sielepkowski SUN. December 6, Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 10:00 am Paul Calandrino 12:00 pm Frank Kernaghan, Flemmi Servi 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes Weekly Collections November 15, 2015 Sunday Offertory $ 7,890 Sharing $ 245 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, Linda Lent, Dorothy Lieser, Arlene Placek, Deb Gilbert, James McGill, Helen Weidig, Gabe Medina, Philip Roth, Joanne Roth, David Smolen First Sunday of Advent The prophet Jeremiah reminds the people that God will fulfill his promise to send a Messiah from the House of David to deliver the people and bring them peace and security. St. Paul tells the Thessalonians to live holy and blameless lives so as to be ready for the coming of the Lord Jesus when he returns in glory. In the gospel Jesus tells his disciples to stand firm in the coming times of tribulation because when these terrible events occur they will know that the time of their redemption will be at hand. He exhorts them to remain vigilant and pray that they have the strength to escape the tribulations and stand before the Son of Man. Jeremiah 33: Thessalonians 3:12 4:2 Luke 21:25-28, The Season of Advent During the season of Advent, we prepare for the coming of Christ. Advent means coming or arrival. During this time of new beginnings we anticipate and prepare for the coming of Christ. In many ways Advent is a time of transition. We move from last week s Feast of Christ the King, anticipating Jesus return at the end of time to the Feast of Christmas when Christ will come to us in his humanity at the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Our scriptures today forecast the coming of the end of time. Weeks two and three of Advent this year have John the Baptist proclaiming the coming of the Messiah to establish his kingdom on earth (Jesus public ministry). Finally, the fourth week of Advent foretells the birth of Jesus at Christmas, the story of God entering into our human history. All of these scriptures invite us to reflect on our awareness of the presence of God in our lives. We light the candles on the Advent wreath, counting down the days until Christmas. This is a time of great joy for Christians because we celebrate the love of God joining our human condition to bring us salvation. We prepare our hearts and homes to celebrate with great wonder and awe this miracle of our faith. Advent, like Lent, calls for an examination of our lives. When Christ calls us home, will we be ready? Have we responded to John the Baptist s cry to make straight the ways of the Lord? Do we truly believe that the child to be born of the Virgin Mary truly is the Lord of our life? When we can answer yes to all of these questions, we can truly experience the joy of Christmas and the wonder of God s love.

3 First Sunday of Advent Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today we begin the celebration of Advent, the beginning of a new Church year. We will light a new candle each week on the Advent wreath. The candles mark the passage of time as we approach the birth of Christ. We have many seasonal preparations for the holidays: writing cards, buying gifts, decorating the tree and our homes, baking, cleaning, wrapping presents, Christmas parties, as well as trying to complete work and/or school projects so that we can enjoy some time with our families and friends. In the midst of all this, it can be difficult to prepare to welcome Christ into our hearts. The Advent season has its own rhythm and joys that are not to be missed. Let s not cheat ourselves by anticipating Christmas so much that we forget to truly make room for the coming of Christ during Advent. As we write our Christmas cards we can take the time to hold each person in our hearts and appreciate our relationship to them. In buying gifts we can try to find something truly meaningful that the recipient will appreciate. As we bake, clean and decorate, we can try to make it a family endeavor, sharing the work and the time with one another. We can put on some Christmas music and truly get into the spirit. (I m not one of those people who believe that the liturgically correct practice of no carols until Christmas Eve is the right way to celebrate the joy of the season.) Many of our Christmas parties can become obligations that are a burden rather than a time of friendship. In order to avoid holiday burnout, I schedule some social events with friends after Christmas (and sometimes after the New Year) so that we can truly enjoy our time together and our friendship. Many people are lonely this time of year. Perhaps we can make some time for a lonely relative or neighbor to brighten their holiday. Many people are struggling financially and are working extra hours in order to make Christmas happen. While it is important not to disappoint the children, and we do need some festivity in our lives, please try to find some balance. After all, it is not how much money we spend, but rather the time and the love we spend with those near and dear to us. And for those of us who are doing okay financially, we can share some of our blessings with those who are in need. All of us can do something to brighten this Christmas for others who might otherwise do without. Most of all, don t let Advent be a buildup that ends on Christmas Day. Anticipate the joy of the season rather than rushing toward Christmas. Our scriptures this week help us to keep the right vision. Jeremiah tells the people that the Lord s promise will be fulfilled. The Messiah will come, there will be peace and security in the land. The people were living in troubled and uncertain times. Jeremiah calls the people to wait in patient hope, trusting in the goodness of the Lord. St. Paul tells the Thessalonians to strengthen their hearts. They are to look forward to the coming of Christ who will come in power and glory. Jesus tells the disciples the same thing. They are to be steadfast and look forward to the coming of Christ. There will be tribulations (haven t we all experienced them?), but when the Lord comes our redemption will be at hand. Advent is a time to wait in patient hope, trusting in God. Although life is not always easy, we are called to reflect with gratitude on the blessings in our lives, knowing that God loves us and will take care of us. He will come to us in this life because he has come. He will come again at Christmas and at the end of time to bring us redemption. There will be an Advent Prayer Service this Tuesday at 7 p.m. It is a wonderful way to slow down and experience some quiet before the rush of the holiday season. The Holy Name Christmas Party will be celebrated this Wednesday evening. Tickets are available after mass or at the rectory. This is always a fun time. Please join us for an evening of entertainment, good food and fellowship. Proceeds will benefit the school scholarship fund. See page seven for details. The Sacrament of First Reconciliation will be celebrated this coming Saturday at 10 a.m. Please keep our children and their families in your prayers. The Parents Association will host their Pancake Breakfast this coming Sunday morning. Details are on page six. We will again sponsor the Giving Tree to make Christmas brighter for the children of our sharing parish Ascension/ St. Susanna and Marillac House. Please see page five for more information. Have a Blessed Advent. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 November 29, 2015 In Sympathy Advent begins today. We will be blessing the Advent Wreath and lighting the candles each week. Dec. 01 Dec. 01 Dec. 02 Dec. 03 Dec. 06 Dec. 08 Dec. 09 Dec. 10 Dec. 13 Dec. 13 Dec 15 Dec 15 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 16 Dec. 16 Dec. 17 Dec. 18 Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Novena 6:30 p.m. followed by Benediction Advent Prayer Service 7 p.m. Holy Name Christmas Party 6 p.m. Scripture Study 9 a.m. Pancake Breakfast with Santa after masses Feast of the Immaculate Conception Masses 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Faith & Fitness 7:30 p.m. Scripture Study 9 a.m. Coffee and after all morning masses Retired Religious Collection All Masses Band Concert 6 p.m. Widowed and Divorced Support Group 7 p.m. Advent Reconciliation Service 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Benediction 5 p.m. Conversations on Faith 7 p.m. Scripture Study 9 a.m. School Christmas Pageant 10:30 a.m. 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 of quiet prayer and reflection. Advent Prayer Service Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. To help to prepare our hearts for Christ. Advent Reconciliation Service Tuesday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Reconciliation prayer service with individual confession Additional Reconciliation Opportunities Saturdays: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Please pray for the repose of the souls of Gary Hochstetter George Wirtitsch and for their families and friends. Please join us in the church on Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 pm for a Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help followed by Benediction. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 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

5 First Sunday of Advent Page 5 Bethlehem Gifts Christmas gifts for you and for your loved ones from the place of birth of Christmas, from the city of Bethlehem. Rosaries, crucifixes, nativities, figurines, last suppers, and more handmade from the olive trees of Bethlehem and Jerusalem in the Holy Land are available for sale after all masses this weekend. There will be a meeting of all Lectors and all those interested in taking on this ministry on Thursday evening, December 3 at 7 pm in the Church. It will be an evening to refresh our minds and our spirits. Please set aside the time for this important gathering. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE We will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items for our sharing parish - Ascension / St. Susanna through Sunday, November 29. Please place your donated items in the boxes provided in the vestibules and thank you for sharing with those less fortunate. Please - No Glass Containers! 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 November 29, Just a brief note to thank the people that assisted me with my piano recital on Nov. 15. I am in debt to those that gave their time setting up, tearing down, providing refreshments, publicizing, typing/ designing the program. Without all the help I received, many details might have been different. I was humbled to see so many people in the audience! Also, thank you to those that were able to donate: I'm happy to announce the concert collection raised a little more than $1,200 for the parish music ministry. For those that weren't able to attend the concert, I plan to make a CD recording available and it will be announced in the bulletin. Dennis Costanzo

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8 Page 8 November 29, 2015 The Women s Center Bulletin Announcement for November, 2015 We celebrate Thanksgiving during November. This is an appropriate time for us to thank God for the many people who have helped us in our work of serving mothers and babies in difficult pregnancies. We could not do this without your help. We are selling beautiful (difficult to find in stores) Pro-Life Christmas cards at a super price per box of 10 for $5.00 plus $1.00 for shipping. Call for an informational flyer and ordering information. Our Christmas Wreath sale is on the weekends of 11/28 and 11/29 and 12/05 and 12/06. We need strong men to help unload and deliver wreaths to Churches. If a Knights of Columbus or Respect Life group would like to lend an arm, please contact pscarlett@womens-center.org or phone Save the date: Saturday, February 13, 2016 is the date for our 31st Life Banquet. We are excited to announce our keynote speaker is Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Director, now 100% pro-life and a Catholic convert. Looking for service hours, building your resume, meeting new folks, or just wanting to make a difference? The Women s Center (pregnancy resource center) needs you! 1) We are looking for people or restaurants to donate food for our client Christmas parties on 12/12 and 12/19. 2) We are looking for someone with a flexible schedule at our Cicero Ave location for the Front Desk and 3rd Floor reception areas, greeting people and answering simple calls. 3) We are looking for reliable, warm-hearted volunteers on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 5pm to 9am the following day to answer after-hours calls and book appointments for our office. 4) We are looking for generous folks to host a baby shower for our clients to provide NEW baby boy or girl outfits, sleepers, onesies (0-3 months and 3-6 months), and size newborn diapers to our clients. 5) We have an opportunity to clean, tag, and box baby bottles for our spare change campaigns. If you would like to find your place in our mission, connect with Paige at or pscarlett@womens-center.org. SEEKING DONATIONS: We are in need of diapers especially in sizes newborn (NB), 1, 4, 5, and 6, mom and baby hygiene products, clean, current-style, (gently used) winter maternity and ladies clothes, and clean, gently-used, winter girl and boy clothes, especially sizes 5-6, 7-8, and Please drop these off at our 5116 N. Cicero Ave. location Monday-Friday 9am-5pm or Saturdays 9am-4pm. Please note we will be unable to accept used clothing donations in December. Thank you for your generosity. We need 4 infant car seat/carriers, 2 toddler beds, 2 fixed side cribs, 2 strollers, 3 double strollers, 2 changing tables, 4 bouncers, 3 pack n plays, 2 high chairs, 2 bassinets, and 2 swings. It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. For our address, or if a pick-up by a volunteer is needed, please call The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity. WELCOME TO ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE CHURCH We welcome you into our community. If you would like to join our community, please complete the form below and place in the collection basket. We will mail you the registration form or you can bring it to the rectory office and say hi! Registering is an important part of being part of any parish. Not only do you become part of the community but it is especially important at times such as baptism, 1st communion, confirmation, matrimony, during an illness or at the time of death. We welcome you to our parish. Please circle one: Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Mr. First Name: Last Name: Spouse s First Name: Last Name if different: Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Were you Baptized a Catholic? Spouse? or are you interested in becoming a Catholic?

9 Page 9 First Sunday of Advent Sun 6 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:30a-2p Pancake Breakfast with Santa (KH,SMR) 10am Rite of Acceptance Mass 6:30-8p Teen Club (TR) 13 3rd Sunday of Advent After all Masses Coffee and 2nd Coll-Retired Religious 20 4th Sunday of Advent 6:30-8p Teen Club (TR) 2nd Coll -Christmas Flowers 27 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 7 Mon 7p Finance Comm. Meeting (R) 14 7pm School Bd Mtg (MR) 7pm Baptismal Prep (R) 7:30pm Sports Assoc Board Mtg (KH) p Adult Choir (MR) 7 pm Simbang Gabi Mass & Reception (C, KH) 28 Wed 2 6-9:30p Holy NameChristmas Party (KH) 6pm RCIA (R) Thu :15a Hobby Fair (KH) 9 am Scripture Study (MR) 7-9p Adult Choir (MR) 8-9a 8th Grd Photos-KH 9 am Scripture Study (MR) 11:30a Early Dismissal 12:30-8p ParentTeacher Conferences-G 7-9p Adult Choir (MR) 7 pm Lectors Mtg (C) 3 St. Robert Bellarmine Parish December 2015 Tue 1 6:30pm Novena / Benediction (C) 7pm Parent Assoc Closed Board Mtg (SMR) 7pm Advent Prayer Service (C) 7:30 pm Faith & Fitness (C) Immaculate Conception 1:30p School Mass (C) 7pm Mass (C) 8-9p Adult Choir (C) 15 5pm Benediction 6-10p SPRED Christmas Party (KH) 7pm Conversations on Faith (C) 31 Vigil of Soleminity of Mary 4pm Mass 10:30pm Mass 24 Vigil of Christmas 7-9p Adult Choir (MR) 9a Scripture Study (MR) 6-7 pm Band Concert (KH) 7pm Advent Reconciliation Service (C) 7 pm Support Group (MR) pm Mass 4 NO SCHOOL Fri 12 9:30a-12p RE Class (S) 5 9:30a-12p RE Class (S) 10am First Reconciliation (C) Sat 26 2nd Coll -Christmas Flowers 19 2nd Coll-Retired Religious :15a Hobby Fair (KH) 18 10:30a Christmas Pageant (C) 11:30a Early Dismissal 7-9p Parent Assoc Holiday Bashs, 5th8th Grade only (KH) 25 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 8am Mass 10am Mass 12am Mass

10 Page 10 November 29, 2015 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, November 30 6:30 pm 8 pm Explorers Club Meeting (KH) Tuesday, December 1 6:30 pm Novena followed by Benediction (C) 7 pm Parent Assoc. Closed Board Meeting (SMR) 7 pm Advent Prayer Service (C) Wednesday, December 2 6 pm 9:30 pm Holy Name Christmas Party (KH) 6 pm RCIA (R) Thursday, December 3 8 am 9 am 8 th Grade Photos (KH) 9 am Scripture Study (MR) 11:30 am Early Dismissal 12:30 pm 8 pm Parent-Teacher Conferences (G) 7 pm 9 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (MR) 7 pm Lectors Meeting (C) Friday, December 4 Saturday, December 5 9:30 am 12 noon Religious Education Classes (S) 10 am First Reconciliation (C) Sunday, December 6 8:30 am 2 pm Pancake Breakfast with Santa (KH, SMR) 10 am Mass Rite of Acceptance 6:30 pm 8 pm Teen Club (TR) PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Daily Scripture Readings Monday Rom 10:9-18 / Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday Is 11:1-10 / Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday Is 25:6-10a / Mt 15:29-37 Thursday Is 26:1-6 / Mt 7:21, Friday Is 29:17-24 / Mt 9:27-31 Saturday Is 30:19-21, / Mt 9:35 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday Bar 5:1-9 / Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 / Lk 3:1-6 December 5 / 6, 2015 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Clean-up Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM Visitor 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Robert Fedek M. Camacho, N. Soriano, L. Van Houghton K. Brosnan, F. Santiago, E. Zagroba A. Jablonski, K. Meyering, R. Piagentini J. Reyes, A. Amoloria, B. Baumann N. Brennan, J. Hall, J. Stauber R. Madro K. Fergus Deacon A. Delgado, K. Fergus, J. Rejczyk Y. Simonsis B. Meyering M. Furphy Deacon W. Frere 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. Fr. Denis O Brien, United States Marine Corps M. Furphy, N. Hester, D. Nowak, Sr. Ann, T. Kerin, Sr. Mary Lou, D. Thurber C. Bell, M. Glowacz, R. Loch, L. Wilder, Deacon W. Frere, J. Markfull, S. Spooner M. Loudon L. Loudon M. Blake, G. Ignarski, L. Loudon S. Andrade H. Heidkamp K. Hayes, H. Heidkamp, J. Oloroso

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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.