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

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1 Saint Robert Bellarmine 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. Palm Sunday April 1, 2012

2 Page Two Palm Sunday April 1, 2012 MON. April 2 8:30 a.m. George J. Herrmann TUES. April 3 8:30 a.m. Annette Ambrose, Matthew Joseph WED. April 4 8:30 a.m. Germano Macrito, Adriana Haddad THURS. April 5, Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m. People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish FRI. April 6, Good Friday 7:00 p.m. No Mass Permitted SAT. April 7, Holy Saturday 7:00 p.m. People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish SUN. April 8, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 a.m. People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 10:00 a.m. People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 12:00 p.m. People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Financial Stewardship 2/18/12 Sunday Offertory $8, Easter Flowers $1, Lenten Almsgiving $ Thank you for your generosity! BAPTIZED INTO THE FAITH Jessica Brianne Keathley Nicholas Adam Keathley Michael Aaron Keathley Children of Danny and Kelly Keathley Our Sympathy and Prayers for all who have passed away. We pray for our recently deceased Catherine C. Cieniewski RECTORY OFFICE EASTER CLOSINGS: The Rectory Office will close at 2:30 p.m. on Good Friday and will reopen on Monday April 9th at 8:30 a.m. PALM (PASSION) SUNDAY This last Sunday of Lent we hear two Gospel readings, both of which describe the climactic events for the Son of God coming as man. The opening gospel is Mark s description of Jesus final entry into Jerusalem, with the people celebrating him. They equate Jesus to a conquering King, like David, crying out, Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come! The people believe he will reign as a political figure. In less than a week the people turn on him as we see in Mark s Passion narrative, which includes several accounts of Jesus being abandoned by the very people he came to save. Judas turns on him; the disciples left him and fled; the religious leaders, through lies, condemned him as deserving to die ; soldiers mocked and spat on him; Pilate, the secular ruler, knowingly condemns an innocent man; and the crowds, who praised him a week ago, call for the release of the convicted murderer Barabbas instead of Jesus. Our reading from the prophet Isaiah, written seven hundred years earlier, describes this suffering servant who speaks for God and ultimately will triumph, but nonetheless is rejected by all. God s servant says, I gave my back to those who beat me...my face I did not shield from buffets and spitting. St. Paul in the letter to the Philippians describes Jesus as one equal to God (revealing the early Church s belief in his divinity), and yet he took the form of a slave...and...he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death. For this obedience, Jesus is the glory of God, who all people in heaven and on earth and under the earth will confess as Lord. Mark 11: 1-10 Isaiah 50: 4-7 Philippians 2: 6-11 Mark 14: 1-15: 47

3 April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday Page Three From the Pastor s Desk Today we celebrate Passion Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred time of the year. This is the only day of the year in which we hear two gospels. These two gospels could not be more different. The entrance gospel describes Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem, with the crowds crying Hosanna!, shouting for joy at the coming of the Messiah, spreading their cloaks on the road before him and waving palm branches to honor him. The gospel of the day is the reading of the Passion, recounting Jesus betrayal and crucifixion. These two gospels reflect our own divided nature. We have faith, we believe in the salvation of the Lord, we trust in his goodness and we would like to be better people, reflecting the goodness in which we were created. But there is a side to our nature which is self-absorbed, and self-reliant. We look to the values of the world for security and self esteem because a part of us does no trust in the Lord nor believe in the value of self-denial as the road to sanctification. A closer reading of the gospel gives us hope. Jesus goes to the cross without condemning neither his accusers nor his friends who denied him. The Lord s treatment of Peter and Peter s conversion are the greatest hope for ourselves. Peter falls asleep in the garden. Jesus asks, could you not keep watch for one hour? The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Then he simply says, it is enough. Get up, let us go. Jesus overlooks Peter s lack of will power. Our spirit is willing but our flesh is weak. Our human wills do not have the spiritual strength to overcome the world unaided. And Jesus says to us, too, never mind, let s go on. Peter tells Jesus that even if everyone else has their faith shaken he will never lose faith. Jesus, however, tells Peter that he will deny him three times. In fact, Peter does deny him and when the cock crows, he weeps bitterly. This is the great hope for all of us. Peter s weeping is the sign of his conversion, his recognition that he indeed is in need of grace. It is only when he admits his weakness that the grace of God is able to enter in. And, of course, we know the rest of the story. Jesus is resurrected and Peter is given the keys to the kingdom. This forgiveness and the gift of the Holy Spirit is available to us as well. We often fail, but God s forgiveness is always available to allow us to get up and go on. All we have to do is accept our weakness and trust that God s grace is enough. The Church will be closed during the first part of the week for preparations and rehearsals for the Triduum services, except for morning mass and funerals. The Novena to the Blessed Mother will not be celebrated on Tuesday, April 2nd. The Church will not be open on Wednesday for personal prayer. The Triduum will begin on Holy Thursday, April 5th, with morning prayer at 8:30. We will celebrate the mass of the Lord s Supper at 7 p.m., concluding with a Eucharistic Procession. The church will remain open until midnight for Adoration and quiet prayer. On Good Friday, April 6th, the church will open at noon for private prayer. Stations of the Cross will be celebrated at 3 p.m. The celebration of the Passion of the Lord will begin at 7 p.m., concluding with the Veneration of the Cross and distribution of Holy Communion. On Holy Saturday, April 7t, the Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets will take place at 1 p.m. downstairs in Kernaghan Hall. The Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil will begin at 7 p.m. (There will not be a 5 p.m. mass on Holy Saturday). Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us in these most holy celebrations of our faith. Please note that no other masses, not even funerals, are permitted on these three days. Our Easter Sunday masses will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Our collection on Holy Thursday will benefit the Alexian Brothers in their ministry to those in the Chicago area suffering with HIV/AIDS. The collection on Good Friday will benefit the Franciscans in the Holy Land in the upkeep of Christian shrines and churches. The rectory office will close at 2:30 p.m. on Good Friday for the Holy Days and will not reopen until 8:30 a.m. Easter Monday, April 9th. Our Lenten Almsgiving Project is the Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti. Because the children are growing older, there is now a need for vocational education. The Orphanage Board has decided to build a technical school so that these young adults can receive job skills and training. Chip Wirth is back with us this year to tell us about the new McKenna Technical School. Our second collection today will benefit this new school. Have a blessed Holy Week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page Four Palm Sunday April 1, 2012 EASTER TRIDUUM The Triduum, Latin for Three Days, is the most sacred time in the life of the Church. These three days, consisting of the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday and the Resurrection of Jesus at the Easter Vigil are really one continuous celebration of the salvific work of Christ. The tremendous event that makes possible our individual salvation takes us on a roller coaster ride of emotional highs and lows. As we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday, we witness Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The people are delirious with joy as they see the long-awaited Messiah enter his royal city. On Holy Thursday Jesus celebrates the Last Supper, both a great feast and an announcement of his coming death. He is celebrating the Passover, the Hebrew participation in God s deliverance of his people from slavery in Egypt. Jesus institutes the Eucharist, his continuing presence in his Church. On this day we read John s gospel, which has no institution narrative. Instead, Jesus washes the feet of his disciples. At first this is a scandal to them; but Jesus teaches them that in order to follow the Christ they must empty themselves in service to others. This is exactly what he does the following day on the Cross. Good Friday sounds like an oxymoron since we celebrate Christ s Passion. Jesus, innocent and without sin, suffers cruel torture and death as a criminal. But it is precisely in this self-emptying and taking on the nature of human sin that Jesus brings God s mercy and forgiveness to the human race. Good Friday, in the depths of its tragedy, reveals to us the fathomless goodness of God. Jesus enters into the tomb, and at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday he conquers evil. His glorious Resurrection destroys sin and death forever. EASTER TRIDUUM SCHEDULE Mass of the Lord s Supper Thursday at 7 p.m. The church will be open until midnight for silent prayer Stations of the Cross Friday at 3 p.m. The church will open at noon for silent prayer Passion of the Lord Friday at 7 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food Saturday at 1 p.m. Easter Vigil of the Resurrection Saturday at 7 p.m. Easter Mass of the Resurrection Sunday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:00 noon PLEASE NOTE: On Wednesday, April 4th the church will not be open for quiet prayer due to preparations for the Tridiuum. HOLY THURSDAY COLLECTION On Holy Thursday, our parish will take up the annual Holy Thursday Collection that will benefit the Alexian Brothers in their ministry to those in the Chicago area suffering with HIV/AIDS. GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION Presence Care Service On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity s holiest places. Thank you for your generosity!

5 April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday Page Five The children at the elementary school on campus pledge allegiance to the flag of Haiti every morning before classes begin. MAISON FORTUNE ORPHANAGE MCKENNA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE LENTEN ALSMGIVING APPEAL To be called the Sant Teknik McKenna [McKenna Technical Center], this project has as its goal teaching boys and girls from Maison Fortuné, but also from the town, skills in areas such as the building trades, tailoring/sewing, auto mechanics, and agriculture. The Sant Teknik s products and services will eventually provide income to make it a sustainable operation. It will, in addition, become an incubator for small businesses in the area. A Haitian agronomist, who will be on the Sant Teknik staff, is drawing up a budget for the agricultural component [for which a grant proposal has been submitted to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund]. An American architect is working on plans for the building. As of August 2011, with funds contributed by the McKenna Foundation, supplemented by funds provided by the Maison Fortuné Orphanage Foundation, we are moving ahead with the purchase of about three acres of land across the road from the orphanage. The McKenna Foundation has pledged to raise funds for a 1:2 challenge grant of $50,000 to match $100,000 to be raised by the Maison Fortuné Orphanage Foundation for construction and equipment costs. This major initiative has been discussed with the church and town leadership in Hinche, and everyone is excited about this project in support of the Haitian government s efforts to provide jobs outside of Port-au-Prince. EASTER CANDY SALE THIS WEEKEND! Take time to stop in the vestibule on your way out after any of our masses this weekend and purchase your Fannie May Easter candy. One stop shopping made easy! All proceeds go to the school, Thank you. NEW PARISHIONER INFORMATION FORM Welcome to St. Robert Bellarmine Parish. If you haven t registered before and would like to become a parishioner, please complete the form below and place in the collection basket or 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 our 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: Spouses First Name: Last Name if different: Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Do you have children in our school? Religious Education classes? Were you Baptized a Catholic? Spouse? or are you interested in becoming a Catholic?

6 Page Six Palm Sunday April 1, 2012 The St. Robert s Confirmation Candidates participated in a mini retreat day with Fr. Terry Deffenbaugh on Monday, March 19. They were called to Take-A-Stand on issues that will be facing them in high school and as young adults. They also were called to think of a question they would like to ask God as well as answer questions in small group as though they were interviewing God. On Monday evening, March 26 the sponsors and candidates met with Fr. Terry to be encouraged to continue this special candidate and sponsor relationship for the rest of their lives. We concluded with rehearsal. Confirmation will be Friday, April 20. Please keep the Confirmation Candidates, their sponsors and families in your prayers. SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION Registra on for the 2012 Summer Program is now open. The 10-week program will begin on Monday, June 11 and will run through Friday, August 17. The program is open to current and incoming students. Details and registra on forms are available on the "Summer Program" page of the school website, srb-chicago.org, or from the school office, COMMUNITY SPIRIT GARDEN Our Community Spirit Garden project is underway. The city has approved funds to have the land made fit for gardening and the construction of a new fence. Planning meetings will be held in Kernaghan Hall on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m.. Join us in our "growing endeavor" as we start the design process. We need your creative energy and blooming ide as! Now that the weather is warming up and you are changing your landscape and cleaning out the garage or shed, please consider recycling your tools, stone and garden supplies. We will accept donations and you will help the community! Ticket # Prize Name Ticket # Prize Name 0662 $500 Magdalena Lisowski 0486 $200 Heinosch Family 1035 $100 Arlene Sciortino 0232 $100 Sue Donat 0831 $ 50 Matt & Erica Kron 1175 $ 50 Megan Fergus 0153 $ 30 Jack Hester 1039 $ 30 Lorraine Samansky 0734 $ 30 Catherine Desmond 0821 $ 30 Brooke Szyszka 1623 $ 30 Ethel P. O Connor 0737 $ 30 Gerald Adamek 1396 $ 30 Eric Conway 0761 $ 30 C.J. Miller 1677 $ 30 Woziak Family 0070 $ 30 Susan Kelly 1149 $ 30 Pat Harrison 1215 $ 30 Kathy Fano 0296 $ 30 Dolores Kolodziej 0068 $ 30 Michael Kelly 0908 $ 30 Ann Tortorelli

7 April 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Palm Sunday Easter Candy Sale after all Masses 2 7 pm Sports Mtg 3 7 pm Choir (MR) No Novena 4 Church closed 5 Holy Thursday 8:30 am Prayer Service 10:30 am School Prayer Service 7 pm Last Supper, church open until 12 6 Good Friday 12 Noon Church Opens 3 pm Stations of the Cross 7 pm Passion of the Lord 7 Holy Saturday 12:30 pm Market Day (LR) 1 pm Blessing Baskets 7 pm Easter Vigil 8 Easter pm Novena 11 7 pm SPRED 12 1 pm Happy Club :30 am R. E. 12 pm R. E. Appreciation 15 Divine Mercy Sunday Coffee And after all Masses hosted by Liturgical Ministers 10 am Family Mass and RCIC 1st Communion 16 3:15 pm Choir (MR) 7 pm Garden Club Mtg 17 7 pm Liturgy Bd Mtg (MR) 7 pm Novena 18 9 am-5 pm Adoration 5 pm Benediction 6 pm SPRED 7 pm Cont. Ens. (C) 19 7 pm Choir (C) 20 No School 7 pm Confirmation (C) Reception to follow am Sports Blessing Mass 5 pm Teen Group (G) 23 3:15 pm Choir (MR) 7 pm School Bd Mtg (MR) 24 7 pm PA Mtg 7 pm Novena 25 7 pm Cont. Ens. (C) 7 pm SPRED Prep 26 7 pm RCIA (R) 7 pm Choir (MR) Comedy Nite Ticket Sale after 5pm Mass 29 Comedy Nite Ticket Sale after All Masses 1:15 pm Baptism 30 3:15 pm Choir (MR) 7 pm Baptism Prep Class (R)

8 Page Eight Palm Sunday April 1, 2012 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Edward Bell (Army) Gy. Sgt. Timothy R. Hogan (Marines) Raymond Weernink (Navy) Brig. Gen. Tau aika Uta atu (Tongan Defense) Captain Dan Allen (Army) Ln. Corporal Kurt Williams (Marines) Mike Janson (Navy) First Lieutenant Brian G. Lutz (Army) Bernard Brennan, (Marines) Pvt. 2 Michael Rosenthal (Army) Martin Durcan (Navy) Pvt. Colleen McDonald (Army) Ewa Dabrowski (Navy) Capt. Kevin P. O Grady (Air Force) Capt. Daniel C. Ouper (Air Force) Airman Daniel Roger Cimon (Air Force) EM3 Abraham Ubi (Navy) Pvt. 1 Michael Barry (Army) Capt. Patrick J. Collins (Army) Specialist Samuel Stanciel (Army) Sgt. Scott Pekar (Marines) Corp. Armando Bolivar (Marines) Sgt. Joseph Konieczny (Army Capt. Albert Eiffes (Air Force) Specialist Sean Cheker (Army) Weekly Schedule Monday, April 2 7 pm Sports Meeting Tuesday, April 3 7 pm Choir (MR) No Novena Wednesday, April 4 Church closed Thursday, April 5 8:30 am Prayer Service 10:30 am School Prayer Service 7 pm Last Supper Church open 7 pm until midnight Friday, April 6 Church opens at Noon 3 pm Stations of the Cross 7 pm Passion of the Lord Saturday, April 7 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Market Day (LR) 1 pm Blessing of the Baskets 7 pm Easter Vigil Sunday, April 8 Happy Easter! Daily Scripture Readings Monday Is 42:1-7 / Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday Is 49:1-6 / Jn 13:21-33, Wednesday Is 50:4-9a / Mt 26:14-25 Thursday Ex 12:1-8, / 1 Cor 11:23-26 / Jn 13:1-15 Friday Is 52:13-53:12 / Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 / Jn 18:1-19:42 Saturday Gn 1:1-2:2 / Gn 22:1-18 / Ex 14:15-15:1 / Is 54:5-14 Is 55:1-11 / Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4 / Ez 36:16-17a, Rom 6:3-11 / Mk 16:1-7 Sunday Acts 10:34a, / Col 3:1-4 / Jn 20:1-9 April 7 / 8, 2012 Mass Presider Servers Lector Auxiliary Ministers J. Hearrin, M. Griggs, L. Kalayil, M. Furphy, K. Bauman, M. Zaker, J. Hearrin 7:00 PM Fr. Neil Fackler P. Zyburt E. Zaker, J. Zaker P. Zyburt, J. Bauman T. Psioda-Moskal 8:00 AM Fr. Neil Fackler C. Bell, A. Porretta, E. Topel T. Kerin K. Caminiti, E. Clarke, W. Felckowski, P. Eifert T. Eifert, K. Ernst, C. Bell 10:00 AM Fr. Scott Donahue J. Carlson, N. Lindahl, L. Meyering M. Brennan D. Gandor, P. Gandor, J. Borkowski, P. McGrath M. McGrath, C. McManus, D. Czech 12:00 PM Fr. Scott Donahue B. Greifelt, E. Kadus, M. Loch J. Wente P. Mullane, M. Blake, M. Glowacz, P. Gross J. Gross, M. Kmiec, D. Nowak

9 Mass Schedule Weekdays - Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. Weekends - Saturday Morning at 8:30 a.m. S Saturday Evening at 5:00 p.m., Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 noon Holy Days - 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Parish Office & Rectory Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident Rev. Michael A. Goergen, Pastor Emeritus Tony Delgado, Deacon James Schiltz, Deacon Virginia Underwood, Secretary Christina Zaker, Adult Education Kathy Goetz, Business Manager 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois Tel. 773/ Fax 773/ Website: Religious Education Office Debi DeMario, Director debidre@ameritech.net Joyce Schoenecker, Admin. Asst West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773/ St. Robert Bellarmine School Carrie Mijal, Principal Chris Wilson, Secretary 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773/ Office of Music Director Jean Tuohy 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773/ Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance Submit articles in person at the rectory, fax or at srbbulletineditor@hotmail.com Pulpit Announcement Deadline Friday by 7:30 p.m. in the rectory. Rectory Office Hours Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch) Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weddings Arrangements to be made with a priest or deacon at least six months in advance. Please contact the rectory for date and time availability before making other arrangements. Baptisms Celebrated the second and fourth Sunday at 1:15 p.m. Parents need to register at the rectory office. Please note: there are no baptisms scheduled during the season of Lent. Preparation Class is on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. Confessions/Reconciliations Saturdays 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick 1st Saturday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. mass. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Third Wednesday of every month. Adoration begins after 8:30 a.m. mass. Benediction at 5 p.m. Please sign up at the rectory office. New Parishioners Welcome to Saint Robert s! Please register at the rectory office. Novena Mother of Perpetual Help Novena is offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Recitation of the Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m.