January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord

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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. January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord Baptism of the Lord January 8 Monday 8:30 a.m. Children s Liturgy of the Word January 21 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Recent Baptisms Celebration Mass January 21 Sunday 12:00 p.m.

2 Page 2 January 7, 2018 Mass Intentions MON. January 8 th, The Baptism of the Lord 8:30 am Special Intention for Husband and Wife TUES. January 9 th, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Paul Kahler (1 st Anniv.), Special Intention for Husband and Wife WED. January 10 th, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Special Intention for Husband and Wife THURS. January 11 th, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Virginia Fojtik (1 st Anniv.), Paul Calandrino FRI. January 12 th, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Laureano Leon (1 st Anniv.), Patricia Mion SAT. January 13 th, St. Hilary 8:30 am Charles C. & Catherine Scherer 5:00 pm Andrea LaPenta, Bernice & Eugene Gaskin, Julie King, John &Wanda Placek SUN. January 14 th, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 10:00 am Carmella Neumann, Ermina Bosler, Lucille Flynn 12:00 pm Ted, Joseph & Eugenia Zalewski, Zofia Mackowska, Wladyslawa Miras, Wiktoria & Stanley Ignarski 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes Weekly Collections December 24, 2017 Sunday Offertory $ 12,003 Christmas $ 25,558 Christmas Flowers $ 452 Religious Retirement $ 230 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 The Epiphany of the Lord The word Epiphany means manifestation or appearance. Today s feast celebrates the appearance of the star that guided the Magi (Wise Men) on their journey and finally came to rest over the manger in Bethlehem. The Magi were the first non-hebrew people to receive the message of salvation, indicating that God s message of salvation is universal and open to all people. The story actually takes place two years after the birth of Christ, about the time it would take the Magi to journey from the East. Based on the Magi s visit, King Herod had all the male children under two years old murdered (Feast of the Holy Innocents on December 28th) because he was afraid he would lose his throne. Epiphany is also called the Feast of the Three Kings since the Magi are depicted as royalty. One of the most beloved Christmas carols is We Three Kings of Orient Are commemorating the visit of the Magi bringing their gifts to the infant Jesus. The Christmas season traditionally ran for twelve days from Christmas night to the Vigil of the Epiphany, hence the other name for this feast, Twelfth Night. The carol The Twelve Days of Christmas celebrates the joy of giving gifts each day in imitation of the Magi. Epiphany calls us to keep the joy of Christmas alive in our hearts, and to share this joy by giving our treasures to others. In the reading from the Book of Isaiah the prophet tells Jerusalem to rejoice because she will shine in the splendor of God. All nations will walk in her light, bringing their wealth in great caravans, carrying gold and frankincense and singing the praises of the Lord. Isaiah is deliberately reminding his listeners of the Queen of Sheba s visit two hundred years earlier, bringing fabulous wealth, just to hear the wisdom of King Solomon. St. Paul tells the Ephesians that this great mystery of salvation, made known through the prophets, is also open to the Gentiles, whom he calls co-heirs of the promise of Christ. The gospel tells us the story of the first Gentile heirs to the kingdom, the Three Kings coming from distant nations, bringing their gold, frankincense and myrrh to give praise to the newborn king. Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM

3 The Epiphany of the Lord Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, also called the Feast of the Three Kings. The glory of Christmas is celebrated as the three wise men bring their gifts to the baby Jesus, having been guided to Jerusalem by the light of a star (details of the story on page two). Epiphany, which translates as Manifestation, simply means that God has become visible, entering into the world as a human being in the person of the Christ child. Simply, but still truly amazing. And it is not at all obvious except to those who have been given the gift to be able to see with the eyes of faith. Both Mary and Joseph were given their own special revelations by the Archangel Gabriel at the Annunciation. In the Christmas story the shepherds heard the good news, the glad tidings of salvation, through the message of an angel. This message is confirmed to them as the angelic host proclaims the glory of God. In our gospel today, it is the star that is the messenger of God s revelation. The Holy Spirit revealed to those Wise Men that the birth of the newborn King of the Jews would be heralded by a rising star. What is unsaid in the story is why this should matter to them, or to anyone not of the people of Israel. But we are told that they followed the star, and that when they saw it stop over the house where Jesus was, they were overjoyed, they did him homage, laying their gifts at his feet. In the star that led the Magi to Christ we see the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah that all nations will come to Jerusalem to walk in the light of the Lord. Jesus is, of course, the light of God who brings salvation to the nations. We hear the story over and over again. It never grows old. We hear of the angels revealing the mystery and see the star guiding us to Christ. The great joy of the Epiphany and the entire Christmas season is the revelation of God s love for us. This feeling fills us with hope and gratitude. The Christmas season is a time to be caught up in the presence of God, wrapped in the mystery of his love. We don t need to know why he has chosen to share his life with us, we need only believe. As we begin a new year, we put away the Christmas decorations and clean up the house. In the dreariness of winter let us not forget the warmth and joy that Christmas has brought us. With so much tragedy in the world, and our own personal losses, it is sometimes hard to feel hope or joy. Yet that is what Christmas is all about. A reminder that even when things are dark, God is with us. Though we cannot always feel it, Christmas is the visible reminder that we do have hope and joy even in the midst of sadness. Keep alive the spirit of Christmas and let it guide our relationships with one another, just as the star guided the Magi to see the salvation of God. Special thanks go to Eugene and all our friends at Lawrence Funeral Home for providing the 2018 Calendars, as well as their generosity and support throughout the year. Calendars are still available in the vestibule. Copies of Matthew Kelly s inspiring book, The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic are also available in the vestibule as our gift to you. I would also like to thank the thoughtful parishioners who sent cards or dropped off all kinds of holiday goodies. On behalf of Fr. Scott and all the staff, thank you for your generosity and your kindness. I truly appreciate all you do. Deacon Bill will host Movie Night on Wednesday, featuring St. Catherine of Siena, with popcorn and fellowship. St. Catherine was a papal counselor in the Middle Ages who worked hard to reconcile the factions in the Church. She is most noted for her mystical writings on uniting the soul to Christ. She is a doctor of the Church. The School s Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. There will be a second collection next Sunday to aid the Church in Latin America. I hope that everyone enjoyed the Christmas vacation and that you were able to spend some time with family and friends. Tomorrow is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, officially ending the Christmas season. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Ordinary Time begins Tuesday and runs until Ash Wednesday on February14. Have a great week and a blessed new year. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 January 7, 2018 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 A Reminder. Our online payment partner is GiveCentral.org, a secure interface for making donations to our parish. You may make both one-time and recurring payments to the church and/or school by credit card (Visa, MC, Discover or American Express) or arrange for an electronic withdrawal from your checking or savings account. Church donations and special collection offerings are all accepted. Join fellow parishioners and Deacon Bill as we spend time with Sunday Scriptures: Preparing to hear God s Word Learning more about Scripture Asking what Scripture is saying to me Growing spiritually with others January 11 Thursday morning 9:15 in Kernaghan Hall O, taste and see the Goodness of the Lord. (Ps. 38) Movie Nights in Kernaghan Hall! Bishop Robert Barron continues his journey around the world to explore the lasting influence of a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of western civilization. This series features 6 people who responded to the grace of God to make a difference. Tuesday, January 9 th at 7 pm: St. Catherine of Siena, the Mystic, gave testimony to the reality of the spiritual dimension here and beyond. Catherine is the only lay woman ever proclaimed a Doctor of the Church. Discussion and refreshments will follow the movie. Check out the previews at:

5 The Epiphany of the Lord Page 5 Blessed Are... Jesus gave us eight prescriptions for achieving true happiness and holiness. They re called the Beatitudes. Join us for a series of events exploring the message of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount....the Meek In this session of our series on the Beatitudes, Fr. Elliott Dees, Pastor of St. Pascal s, reflects on the meaning of what it means to be meek. Wednesday, Jan. 17th at 7:00pm St. Robert Bellarmine Church

6 Page 6 January 7, 2018 Our first Tree Trimming Party for altar servers and their families was a HIT!! We had over 50 people in attendance - adults, altar servers and their parents and siblings!! The little altar elves moved trees and enjoyed the cookies and hot chocolate. Parents were thankful for such a great idea! The kids and parents remarked that now when they are sitting in the pews, they can point out which tree that they prepped for Christmas!!

7 The Epiphany of the Lord Page 7 Today! Through your generosity to the Giving Tree we filled 3 cars to the brim and delivered all of the gifts to our Sharing Parish. Your generosity brought happiness to 186 children. Special thanks to Tina Puralewski and Trina Eifert for all their help.

8 Page 8 January 7, 2018 Celebration of St. Robert Bellarmine Baptisms in 2017 Sunday, January 21, 2018 RSVP by Thursday, January 18, 2018 to Anne Ouper MINISTRY OF CARE TRAINING PROGRAM This course is designed with the person in mind who is new to parish ministry. Each session will focus on a particular aspect of the Ministry of Care; however, the unifying thread woven through all is a commitment to helping you develop the skills and confidence needed to be a source of comfort to those who are sick. Completion of this course qualifies you to receive the Archdiocesan mandate to bring Communion to the sick, homebound and hospitalized of your parish. Sessions will run two hours and will include a talk given by an experienced facilitator accompanied by group discussion and/or an exercise to help you practice a particular skill. DATES: Monday evenings 7 to 9 pm - January 22, 29, February 5, 12 and 19, 2018 PLACE: Presence Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6930 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, Illinois (East of Milwaukee Avenue, on Touhy). To register, contact Deacon Bill Frere at (773) or bfrere@srb-chicago.org

9 The Epiphany of the Lord Page 9 2 DAYS!!! ~ Friday, January 12th from1pm 10pm and Saturday, January 13th from 10am 10pm at St. Robert Bellarmine in Kernaghan Hall 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 2-day event is for you! Come one day or come both. Stay the whole time or come when you can. This time is for you! The Parents Association will provide the space, music and beverages for a small donation Friends and family welcomed! (Adults Only.) For additional information and to reserve your spot srbparentsassociation@gmail.com of $10 per person. Saturday Potluck (Participation is optional).

10 Page 10 January 7, 2018 Weekly Schedule Monday, January 8 7 pm Finance Committee Meeting (R) Tuesday, January 9 7 pm Movie Night (KH) Wednesday, January 10 Thursday, January 11 9:15 am Soul Food (MR) 3 pm 6 pm Science Fair (KH) 7 pm Parent Ambassador Meeting (KH) 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (CR) Friday, January 12 8:30 am 11 am Science Fair (KH) 1 pm 10 pm Parents Assoc. Scrapbooking (KH) Saturday, January 13 9:30 am Catechist Meeting (MR) 10 am 10 pm Parents Assoc. Scrapbooking (KH) After 5 pm Mass Boy Scout / Cub Scout Candy Sale (V) 2 nd Collection for Latin America Sunday, January 14 After All Masses Boy Scout / Cub Scout Candy Sale (V) 6:30 pm ZOE Sunday (TR) 2 nd Collection for Latin America 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 Is 55:1-11 / Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday 1 Sm 1:9-20 / Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday 1 Sm 3:1-10, / Mk 1:29-39 Thursday 1 Sm 4:1-11 / Mk 1:40-45 Friday 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a / Mk 2:1-12 Saturday 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 / Mk 2:13-17 Sunday 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 / 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, / Jn 1:35-42 January 13 / 14, 2018 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM Fr. James O Brien Msgr. Pat Pollard Msgr. Pat Pollard Fr. James O Brien Fr. Greg Lorens J. Bendig, T. Farrell, K. Keeney B. Menchaca, A. Paz, A. Menchaca A. Ontiveros, A. Gonzalez, K. Meyering R. Balubar, B. Baumann, B. Ortiz N Brennan, L. Dohl, S. Grant E. Stecker K. Caminiti, Deacon W. Frere, J. Jakobsze E. Day K. Fergus, P. Fergus, M. Furphy B. Meyering O Cave, T. Eifert, J. Markfull M. Loudon 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. Blake, G. Ignarski, C. McManus, L. Loudon, P Mullane, J. Rejczyk, P. Zyburt G. Morehouse C. Medina

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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 Rev. Neil Website: E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Rev. Donahue, Neil E. Resident Fackler, Pastor William Rev. Frere, Scott Deacon Donahue, Resident James Ouper, Tony Business Delgado, Operations Deacon Manager Kathy Goetz, Business Manager Barbara Donnelly, Parish Secretary Barbara Donnelly, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr Deacon Bill Frere, Pastoral Associate Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education Maria Siap, Youth Minister Beth Farias, Youth Minister Fr. Neil Fackler, Pastor Religious Education Office Faith Formation 6036 West Office Eastwood Avenue 6036 West Eastwood Tel Avenue Tel Debi DeMario, Director Mary Ellen Casselman, Director St. Robert Bellarmine School St. Robert 6036 Bellarmine West Eastwood School Avenue 6036 West Eastwood Tel Avenue Tel Carrie Mijal, Principal Carrie Mijal, Principal Chris Wilson, Secretary Chris Wilson, Secretary Office of Music Director Office of Music 6036 West Director Eastwood Avenue 6036 West Eastwood Tel Avenue Tel Dennis Costanzo, Music Director Dennis Costanzo, Music Director Bulletin Deadline: Bulletin Thursday Deadline: 12 Noon 10 days in advance Thursday 12 Submit Noon articles 10 days via in advance Submit articles via person at the rectory fax in person at the rectory or fax Pulpit Announcement Deadline Pulpit Announcement Friday by 7:30 p.m. Deadline the rectory. Friday by 12 Noon 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.