June 3, 2018 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

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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. June 3, 2018 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Confirmation Rite of Enrollment June 3 Sunday 10 a.m. Retired Priests 2nd Collection June 10 Sunday Fathers Day June 17 Sunday

2 Page 2 June 3, 2018 Mass Intentions MON. June 4, Weekday 8:30 am Steve Witek (Birthday), George Marksteiner TUES. June 5, St. Boniface 8:30 am Sophie Barnas, Helen Walanski WED. June 6, St. Norbert 8:30 am Carol Marks, Tom Vollmer (Health) THURS. June 7, Weekday 8:30 am Edward Barnas, Irene Barnas (Health), Oscar Alladin FRI. June 8, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 8:30 am Helen Henri Hartman (1 st Anniv) SAT. June 9, Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am Donna Kehoe 5:00 pm Smoluch Family, Chester Zabawski, Nancy Herling, John & Wanda Placek, Frank, Peter & Carmen Chidichimo SUN. June 10, Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 10:00 am Edward Mitchell, Jean Gross, Donna Kehoe, Mildred Heinlein 12:00 pm Jack Pociask, Arthur Hathaway, Charlotte Sugrue, Gerald Fries, Kimberly Sue Walton Zalinski 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes Weekly Collections May 20, 2018 Sunday Offertory $ 8,959 Sharing $ 200 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 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Today s Scriptures relate the sacrifices offered to God to make peace for the sins of humanity. In the reading from the Book of Exodus, Moses reads to them the commandments of the Lord given in the Book of the Covenant. The people reply that they will listen and obey all that the Lord has commanded them. After this Moses takes the blood, which was considered to be the source of life, of sacrificed bulls and sprinkles it on the people signifying the covenant with God. The Letter to the Hebrews tells of the New Covenant which is the only sacrifice that can truly sanctify those who have sinned. It is only through Christ, the eternal high priest who offers to God his own blood, that humanity can be cleansed and receive eternal redemption. This is dramatically portrayed in Mark s gospel as Jesus meets with his disciples in the upper room to eat the Passover lamb immediately before his Passion. Our Lord reveals the new and everlasting Covenant: that he himself is the sacrificial lamb and mediator between God and humanity. Jesus took the bread and gave it to them declaring: this is my body; and, after giving them the cup this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for you and for the many so that sins may be forgiven. Exodus 24: 3-8 Hebrews 9: Mark 14: 12-16, The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus refers to the whole mystery of the Incarnation and Christ s immense love for the Father and for us. When we meditate upon Jesus heart, we think of how he loves us beyond any love we can imagine. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a symbol of that love. This devotion expresses the Church s beautiful historical piety for Christ and calls us to conversion and penance, love and gratitude for Christ s sacrifice on our behalf. The real human beating heart of Christ echoes in the Immaculate Heart of Mary, his mother. Mary, as mother and as disciple, enjoys a unique relationship with Christ. She participated like no other could have in humanity s salvation. The memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary celebrates this unique relationship between Son and Mother and the extraordinary greatness to which Mary fulfilled her role. Mary, in an immaculate way, was conformed to the will of God the Father. Through her own free will, Mary abandoned herself perfectly to the designs of God. The devotion to Mary s Immaculate Heart moves us to reflect on Mary s interior life and virtues, drawing us closer to God. (Celebrated on the Friday and Saturday, respectively, after the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)

3 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. This celebration reminds us how much God loves us. The Father is willing to sacrifice his only Son. Jesus gives his life for us and sends us the Holy Spirit so that we can experience his forgiveness and share in his divine life. At the end of last week s gospel, Jesus promised to remain with us to the end of the age. The Eucharist is the fulfillment of that promise. In today s gospel, we hear St. Mark s version of the Last Supper. At the Passover Feast the night before his death, Jesus gives us the new Covenant. Jesus takes the bread and the cup, blesses them and gives them to his disciples, proclaiming it to be his very body and blood, poured out for our salvation. The Jewish Feast of Passover commemorates their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Commemoration is more than a remembrance. In a mystical way the Jewish people believe that they participate in that deliverance every time they celebrate Passover. For all Christians, the passion of Christ is our deliverance from slavery to sin and death. At the Last Supper Jesus institutes the Eucharist as the commemoration of his passion. In a mystical way, we too, participate in Christ s death and resurrection every time we celebrate the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the heart of our faith. Many people believe that the Eucharist is simply a reminder of Jesus, or at best a spiritual communion with Jesus or a symbolic gesture of our unity as believers. Many others don t see how it makes any difference. This truly is a tragedy. Flannery O Connor once wrote concerning the Eucharist If it s just a symbol, then to hell with it. The martyrs of the early church wrote Without the Eucharist we cannot live. We would certainly still have our physical life. But without the faith and grace of the Eucharist our spiritual life is diminished and the image of Christ in which we are made will become corrupt (literally rot away ) and disappear. We need to be drawn back into this mystery of our faith, the greatest gift we can receive, our Lord himself. Thank you to all who came to celebrate my 20th Anniversary of Priesthood. I am very grateful for all your kindness and support. St. Robert s is an incredibly warm parish with a deep sense of family community rooted in faith and love of God and one another. While there are too many to thank individually, I would like to mention a few. Dennis and the Choir for the beautiful music. Grace Pinas for the flowers and the beautiful anniversary banner. Those who gave such moving testimonials; Sarah Jablonski (Student Council), Bea Meyering (former School Board member), Dan Gandor (PPC) and Sister Ann. Thank you to Susie Jablonski, Anne Ouper, the PPC members and all the volunteers, and all those who contributed to the purchase of the beautiful chasubles. Thank you to everyone who attended the mass and/or the party to share the joy of the occasion. My apologies to anyone whom I have inadvertently left out. I have been truly blessed to be your pastor for the past twelve years. The Church celebrates two special feasts this week. The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is this Friday and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is this Saturday. See page two for more details. The School Graduation was a wonderful, but bittersweet celebration. Twenty-four of our children are moving on to high school and to a bright future. Some of them have been together at our school for eleven years. It is hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful group of students. They will be missed. But they will always be part of our family and in our hearts and prayers. Thank you to Mrs. Mijal, Mrs. Peters, all the teachers and staff for their love and concern over the years. And thank you to all those who planned our celebration. The School Honors Program was held this past Friday, as we ended another school year. I wish all the students, their families and all the faculty and staff a safe and happy summer. I especially wish God s blessings on Mrs. Mijal who leaves us after ten years as our school principal. There will be a second collection next weekend for the Chicago Priests Retirement and Medical Fund. Soaring medical costs and low investment returns have caused a financial crisis for our retired priests. Thank you for your continued generosity. The parish will host One Stop Shopping on Sunday, June 10, a kind of mini-bazaar. All proceeds will benefit the new Learning Garden. Details can be found on page six. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 June 3, 2018 In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the souls of James Altman Michael Henning Harriet Kelly Wedding Banns I Michael Adelphia and Theresa Carrillo III John Burzinski and Kaitlyn May and for their families and friends. Please join us in the church on Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 pm for a Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help followed by Benediction. St. Robert Bellarmine Ministers of Care are dedicated volunteers who serve the hospitalized and homebound of our parish. If you have a family member or neighbor who is homebound and wishes to receive communion from a Minister of Care, please call the rectory at SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018

5 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Page 5 SRB Has A Mobile App! Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers - Did you know you can access the ministry schedule from your phone? It s an easy way to double check to see when you re serving. Click on the Liturgical Ministry Schedule link. The app also makes online stewardship easy. Just click on Donate to make a Sunday offering, contribute to one of our special funds or help support our sharing parish, Ascension/St. Susanna. The SRB App is a great way to stay connected! Search in the app store or go to:

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7 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Page 7 Common Threads: An expansion of SRB s Blanket Ministry Can you knit, crochet, sew, quilt or tie a knot? Prayer blankets can be a sign of God s presence as well as a reminder of the love, concern and prayers of the community. We need people of all ages and talent levels to donate materials and make blankets. To find out more, join us on Thursday, June 7 at 7 pm in the Kernaghan Hall Meeting Room. Donations of soft fabrics and yarn (no wool) can be dropped off at the rectory. For further details, contact Deacon Bill at the rectory. Eucharistic Ministers Needed In order to facilitate the distribution of the Eucharist at our Masses, we are in need of additional Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. This is a great way to serve the Lord and your parish community. Training will be provided. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Deacon Bill at the Rectory. Pro-Life Mass & Gathering From Abortionist to Pro-life Doctor Come hear Fr. James Heyd, Archdiocesan Pro-life Delegate, speak on the life and legacy of Dr. Bernard Nathanson and his journey from a being abortionist to a convert to Catholicism. Be energized and supported as we pray and speak up for the most vulnerable among us. Saturday, June 9 8:00am Mass 8:30am One hour gathering in parish hall St. Constance Church W. Ainslie St. The Kindergarten visited Garfield Park Conservatory

8 Page 8 June 3, 2018 Thank you Fr. Neil Fackler for Twenty Years of Service to God and His People.

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10 Page 10 June 3, 2018 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) Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen. author unknown Weekly Schedule Monday, June 4 6 pm Calendar Meeting (KH) Tuesday, June 5 6:30 pm Novena / Benediction (C) 7 pm Finance Committee Meeting (R) 7:30 pm Sports Board Meeting (MR) Wednesday, June 6 Thursday, June 7 7 pm Common Threads (MR) Friday, June 8 Saturday, June 9 Second Collection for Retired Priests Sunday, June 10 8 am 3 pm One Stop Shop (BPL, KH) Second Collection for Retired Priests Daily Scripture Readings Monday 2 Pt 1:2-7 / Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday 2 Pt 3:12-15a, / Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12 / Mk 12:18-27 Thursday 2 Tm 2:8-15 / Mk 12:28-34 Friday Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9 / Eph 3:8-12, / Jn 19:31-37 Saturday 2 Tm 4:1-8 / Lk 2:41-51 Sunday Gn 3:9-15 / 2 Cor 4:13 5:1 / Mk 3:20-35 June 9 / 10, 2018 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Scott Donahue Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Neil Fackler K. Keeney, N. Soriano, L. Soriano T. Hansen, M. Mezydlo, J. Perez D. Laycock, A. Gonzalez, A. Niznik B. Menchaca, N. Levin, A. Menchaca G. Pfeiffer, J. Sarau-Young, R. Sarau-Young E. Stecker K. Caminiti, Deacon Bill, E. Stecker M. Skowron M. Furphy, N Hester, M. Rydelski, E. Day, Sr. Ann, J. Ouper, A. Ouper D. Gandor P. Eifert, T. Eifert, P. Gandor M. Loudon J. Jakobsze, L. Loudon, P. Mullane R. Madro B. Pfeiffer

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12 Saint Robert Bellarmine Church Parish Rectory & Office 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Parish Illinois Office & Rectory Tel North Austin Avenue Fax Chicago, Illinois Tel Website: Fax SRB Mobile Website: App: Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Contact Deacon Bill Frere Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident Rev. Neil E. Tony Fackler, Delgado, Pastor Deacon Rev. Scott Kathy Donahue, Goetz, Resident Business Manager Bill Frere, Deacon Barbara Donnelly, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr James Ouper, Business Operations Manager Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education Barbara Donnelly, Parish Secretary Beth Farias, Youth Minister Deacon Bill Frere, Pastoral Associate Maria Siap, Religious Youth Minister Education Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Fr. Neil Fackler, Tel. Pastor Debi DeMario, Director Faith Formation Office 6036 West St. Robert Eastwood Bellarmine Avenue School Tel West Eastwood Avenue Mary Ellen Casselman, Tel Director Carrie Mijal, Principal St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Chris Wilson, Avenue Secretary Tel Carrie Mijal, Office Principal of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Chris Wilson, Secretary Tel Dennis Costanzo, Music Director Office of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Bulletin Deadline: Dennis Thursday Costanzo, 12 Music Noon 10 Director days in advance Submit articles via Bulletin Deadline: Thursday in person 12 at Noon the rectory 10 days or in fax advance Submit Pulpit articles Announcement via Deadline Friday by 7:30 p.m. the rectory. 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 8:30 a.m. Weekends - Saturday Morning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Evening at 5:00 p.m., Saturday Evening at 5:00 p.m., Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00a.m., Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 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 Monday through Rectory Thursday Office - 8:30 Hours a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday Monday - 8:30 - Friday a.m. to - 58:30 p.m. a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Closed from from 12:00 12:00 to to 1:00 1:00 p.m. p.m. for for lunch) lunch) Saturday - - 8:30 a.m. a.m. to to 2:30 2:30 p.m. p.m. Sunday - 8:30 8:30 a.m. a.m. to to 1:30 p.m. Weddings Weddings Arrangements Arrangements to be made to be with made a priest with a priest at least six at months least six in months advance. in advance. Please contact the the rectory rectory for date for date and time and time availability before making other arrangements. Baptisms Baptisms Celebrated Celebrated the second the second and fourth and fourth Sunday Sunday at 1:15 p.m. at 1:15 p.m. Parents Parents need need to register to register at the at rectory the rectory office. office. Baptismal preparation class class for for first first time time Parents Parents and Godparents and Godparents is offered is offered on the on last the last Monday Monday of the of month the month at 7:00 at 7:00 p.m. p.m. in the in the rectory. rectory. Please Please note: note: there there are no are baptisms no baptisms scheduled scheduled during the season during of the Lent. season of Lent. Confessions/Reconciliations Saturdays Saturdays 4:00 p.m. 4:00-4:45 p.m. - 4:45 or by p.m. appointment. or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick 1st Saturday Anointing of the month of after the the Sick 8:30 a.m. mass. Eucharistic 1st Saturday Adoration of the month & after Benediction the 8:30 a.m. mass. Third Eucharistic Wednesday Adoration of every month. & Benediction Adoration Third begins Wednesday after 8:30 of a.m. every mass. month. Benediction Adoration at 5 begins p.m. after 8:30 a.m. mass. Please sign up Benediction at the rectory at office. 5 p.m. Novena Please sign up at the rectory office. Mother of Perpetual Help Novena is offered on the First Tuesday of the month Novena at 6:30p.m. in the church, followed Mother of by Perpetual Benediction. Help Novena is offered on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Recitation of the Rosary Monday Recitation through Saturday of at the 8:00 Rosary a.m. Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Pulpit Announcement Deadline Friday by 12 Noon in the rectory.