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Page Two Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2011 MONDAY, July 18, St. Camillus de Lellis 8:30am Jerry Brand, Leo Puralewski Jr. Frank Mach TUESDAY, July 19, Weekday 8:30am Joey Cortese, Sarah Barrows WEDNESDAY, July 20, St. Apollinaris 8:30am Alice Godomski, Donald Bordes THURSDAY, July 21, St. Lawrence of Brindisi 8:30am Patricia Mion, Marie Stecker FRIDAY, July 22, St. Mary Magdalene 8:30am Edward & Stephanie Zmuda (Wedding Anniversary) Arnaldo Bernardi SATURDAY, July 23, St. Bridget of Sweden 8:30am Janet Jakobsze, Bob Hamelin 5:00pm J. M. Hormuth, Jack Puttrich, Margaret Cotz Victor, Clara & Elaine Konieczny SUNDAY, July 24, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am Felix & Harriet Suchodolski, Anna Koestner, John, Ruth & Randy Speidel 10:00am Joseph J. Koziarz, Kenneth Kolasinski Mary Orzech, Richard R. McGovern 12:00pm People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP July 2/3 Offertory $9,203 Other Collections: Sharing Ascension/St. Susanna $ 161 PRMAA $ 123 Peters Pence $ 58 Catholic Charities $ 5 Thank you for your generosity! Please remember to pray for the souls of all our faithful departed, especially: Ralph Fozio & Jakob Jankovic to Our Parish Deacon & Mrs. A. Delgado Baptism Cailey Chua Parcon, daughter of Ritchie & Corazon Lourdes (Chua) Parcon Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The author of the Book of Wisdom praises the Lord s power, justice and mercy, proclaiming that God s might is the source of justice; that his mastery over all things makes him lenient toward all. By his own example God teaches that those who are just must show kindness. God s mercy gives his children hope because he does not judge harshly, but allows repentance for their sins. St. Paul tells the Romans that the Holy Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness, because we do not know how to pray as we should. The Holy Spirit intercedes for his holy ones according to God s will. In Matthew s gospel Jesus relates three parables describing the kingdom of heaven. In the parable of the wheat and the weeds, the farmer allows the weeds to grow alongside the wheat, rather than risk pulling out some of the wheat by mistake. At the time of the harvest the mature wheat will be gathered into the barn while the weeds will be burned in the fire. In the parable of the mustard seed, Jesus describes the kingdom as beginning with the smallest of seeds that grows into the largest of plants, providing shelter for all. In the parable of the yeast which causes the entire batch of bread to rise, Jesus shows that the power of God can transform all of creation and his grace is more than enough for all of human sinfulness. Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43 Did you know that St. Robert Bellarmine Parishioners give 1,000 s of hours every year in service to our parish and school? Everything from our Religious Education to Eucharistic Adoration from Girl Scouts and Sports Teams to Baptism classes wouldn t happen unless regular parishioners in the pews offered to give a little of their time. St. Robert s cannot happen without you! So if you haven t yet been involved now s the time to realize WE NEED YOU! Some volunteer positions are one hour a month, some are weekly, and some are available for you to do right in your own home. Take a moment to fill out a Volunteer Interest form. You can find these at the back of the church in the vestibule, on our Parish Website, or call Chrissy Zaker at 773-777-2666 Volunteers make a huge difference in the life of our parish volunteering makes a huge difference for you!

July 17, 2011 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three Today s scriptures continue the theme of hope for God s people. We hear that God is God alone and he has the care of all. We hear that the Holy Spirit continues to intercede on our behalf (which is why Confirmation is a sacrament that invites us into a lifetime relationship of grace with God not a past done deal event). And we hear that God is patient, continually offering us his grace and mercy. Though we may sin and fall short, God gives us the grace we need to seek reconciliation and healing. The author of the Book of Wisdom gives us hope that, although God is a God of justice, he judges with clemency (mercy) and governs with leniency. God shows us through his own example that we are to be people who are kind and just to others. We have cause for hope because the Lord will permit repentance for our sins. St. Paul builds on this cause for hope as he tells the Romans that the Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness, and intercedes for us even when we do not know how to pray as we should. St. Paul concludes this reading with the remarkable good news that the Holy Spirit intercedes for his holy ones according to God s will. He calls God s people holy ones reminding us that we are in God s care; and he tells us that the intercession is according to God s will, meaning that God has our salvation as his goal. In the gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds. Jesus likens the kingdom of heaven to a field that a good man (God) has sown with good seed (his holy ones). When the servants discover that weeds have gown up among the wheat, they ask the owner if they should pull them out. He tells them no, for they might also pull out the wheat. He says to allow the weeds to grow with the wheat until the time of harvest. At that time the weeds will be bundled for burning while the wheat will be gathered into his barn. The evil ones, sown by the devil, will burn at the judgment day; but his holy ones who have remained faithful, despite the temptations of the world, will inherit eternal life. In the longer version of the gospel Jesus adds two more parables, the parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast. The mustard seed, though the tiniest of seeds, grows into the largest of plants, offering shelter to all. The yeast, in small amounts, is able to leaven the entire batch of flour, allowing the whole batch (about 50 loaves) to rise. The leaven is the power of God that overcomes sin and allows the grace of God to be effective in our lives. Both of these parables tell us that the kingdom of heaven is big enough for all who come to believe and share God s love. Jesus concludes the gospel with the explanation that at the end time he will send his angels to throw those who cause others to sin and the evildoers into the fiery furnace. But the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their heavenly Father. While God s justice cannot be avoided, our Lord is kind and merciful in his judgment. The righteous are those who act with kindness and mercy toward others, who do not judge but seek reconciliation and healing of relationships within our families, our community and among nations. Those who forgive are the ones who will be forgiven. Those who show mercy to others will receive God s mercy. Those who are intercede for others will obtain Christ s intercession at the throne of God. Those who feed the poor will be fed at the heavenly banquet. In short, those who imitate Jesus are the ones who will be transformed into his divine image in his eternal kingdom. And those who don t will be cast into the fiery furnace. God gives us free will and offers us a choice. The decision is ours to make. God offers us mercy and reconciliation. We must be willing to seek conversion in order to receive it. The living witness to our hope in Christ, mediating God's presence in the world, is carried out in concrete ways in our world. Our Ministers of Care visit the sick and the homebound, bringing God s love in their words and prayers and bringing the Eucharist to those who cannot come to Church. In the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick those who suffer receive the comfort and strength of God s healing presence. If you or someone you know is sick, homebound or in the hospital, nursing home or rehab, please call the rectory to make arrangements for a visit. Please see the article on page four on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

Page Four Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2011 Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is one of the two sacraments of healing (reconciliation is the other). It is traced back to the Apostle James who wrote, Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up (James 5:14-15). The sacrament gives spiritual healing, comfort and strength to the sick. It is not a magic formula that promises physical recovery from illness or injury. Rather it reminds the faithful that God is with them in their suffering, giving them courage in the midst of tribulation. The spiritual healing is the realization that God will never abandon his people. All the sacraments are instruments of grace that invite us to a deeper relationship of love and trust in the Lord. Persons who are gravely ill, of advanced age or about to undergo serious surgery or involved in a traumatic accident or medical event (such as stroke or heart attack) should receive this sacrament. Ideally the sacrament should be celebrated when the person is conscious and aware of his/her surroundings so that the healing power and grace for the comfort of the soul can be experienced. Then, if the person is able, he/she should receive communion, union with the Risen Lord. We celebrate this sacrament the first Saturday of every month after the morning mass. I will celebrate this sacrament with those who cannot come to church and with those in need at other times as well. Please call the rectory to schedule an appointment or home or hospital visit. When someone you know is approaching their final illness or of extreme age, please contact me as soon as possible. Do not wait for the final moment of death as it is not always possible for me to make it in time and last moment anointing deprives the dying person of the comfort of the encounter with Christ. This is not always possible, especially in the case of traumatic injury, accident or medical event (such as stroke or heart attack) or danger of death. In these cases a priest should be sent for immediately. The dying person will still receive the objective grace present in the sacrament; and a priest should be available for the spiritual comfort of family and friends. Fr. Neil Walt Monco Scholarship Walt Monco, who was a parishioner for more than 50 years and graduated from the school, was a regular at daily Mass and always enjoyed seeing the school children there. When Walt passed away in 2010, his family established a scholarship in his name to carry on his spirit at St. Robert s and promote the value of Catholic education. If you are interested in making a donation to Walt s scholarship fund, please contact Mrs. Mijal at 773-725-5133. SCHOOL NEWS Young Rembrandts Workshops Registration is open for Session 3 of the Young Rembrandts workshops held on Tuesday afternoons as part of the St. Robert Bellarmine School Summer Program. Session 3 will run for 2 weeks, 8/9/11 and 8/16/11, and will offer three themed workshops: Eric Carle Workshop for ages 4-5, 2:15-3:15 p.m. for $30; Junior Monster Workshop for ages 6-7, 4:15-5:45 p.m. for $33; and an Anime Cartoon Workshop for ages 8-12 from 4:15-5:45 for $40. Please contact the school office at 773-725-5133 for a registration flyer and form. More information about the SRB Summer Program can also be found on line at http://srb-chicago.org/summerprogram.php School Registration and Medical Forms Please remember that Medical and Dental Forms for the 2011-2012 school year are due in July. A dental Exam Form is required for all new students, and students entering Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 6th grade. An Eye Exam form is required for new students entering K-8. A Physical Exam Form is required for new students entering PreK-8, and students entering 6th grade. All forms can be downloaded from the Form & Handbooks page of the school website: http://srb-chicago.org/formsandhandbooks.php

July 17, 2011 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Five St. Robert Bellarmine Parish P I C N I C Sunday, August 21 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Caldwell Woods Picnic Grove 1 Parking entrance on the north side of Devon just east of Milwaukee Outdoor Mass 12:00 Noon (the regular noon liturgy will take place at the picnic instead of in the church.) Fun and Games! Bring Lawn Chairs, balls, nets, games, playing cards. Children s Jumping Slide Family games Don t forget your camera! Great Food! The Parish Pastoral Council will provide meats on the grill, cheese, buns, condiments, table covers, flatware, napkins. BYOB - bring a cooler of beverages for your own family (no glass containers please) Bring a dish to share: If your last name begins with A-J bring a Dessert If your last name begins with K-Q, bring an appetizer If your last name begins with R-Z, bring a salad or side dish. Want to help out with the Picnic? We could use your help in the planning, or on the day of the picnic at places like the food table, or with the children's games. Come to a planning meeting at 7pm on August 10th or email Chrissy at srbvolunteers@yahoo.com to let us know that you want to help out. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact Chrissy at the rectory 777-2666.

Page Six Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2011 Remember to Pray for the protection & safety of all our family and friends serving in the Armed Forces. Edward Bell (Army) Staff Sergeant Timothy R. Hogan (Marines) Captain Patrick J. Collins (Army) Raymond Weernink (Navy) Captain Christopher Engelhardt (Air Force) Sergeant Scott Pekar (Marines) Captain Dan Allen (Army) Brigadier Gen. Tau aika Uta atu (Tongan Defense) Sergeant Joseph Konieczny (Army) Mike Janson (Navy) Lance Corporal Kurt Williams (Marines) Specialist Sean Cheker (Army) Bernard Brennan, (Marines) First Lieutenant Brian G. Lutz (Army) Private 1 Michael Barry (Army) Martin Durcan (Navy) Private 2 Michael Rosenthal (Army) Private James A. Gaudio (Army) Ewa Dabrowski (Navy) Private Colleen McDonald (Army) Corp. Armando Bolivar (Marines) Micha Barcus (Coastguard) Captain Kevin P. O Grady (Air Force) Captain Albert Eiffes (Air Force) EM3 Abraham Ubi (Navy) Airman Daniel Roger Cimon (Air Force) Lt. Daniel C. Ouper (Air Force) Weekly Schedule Monday, July 18 7 p.m. Bereavement Meeting, (KH) Tuesday, July 19 7 p.m. Novena, (C) Wednesday, July 20 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adoration (C) 5 p.m. Benediction (C) CARE FOR THE SICK There are times that the parish is unaware that one of its members may be ill at home, in the hospital or in a nursing home. If this applies to anyone in your family, neighborhood, or circle of friends, and you would like them prayed for or to receive communion, please call the rectory. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 14:5-18; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Ex 14:21 15:1; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Mt 13:1-9 Thursday: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Ex 20:1-17; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Saturday: Ex 24:3-8; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 [44-46] Honor Roll Students From SRB Parish Trinity High School Kelly Calcagno, Caroline Limbo, Darcy Peters & Elizabeth Porretta Congratulations and Keep Up The Good Work! We re trying something new this year. During the month of July we will have an informal Summer Choir, beginning July 10. Rehearsals will be Sunday mornings from 9:00 until 9:45, in the choir room, (located in the church basement) then we will sing for 10:00 mass. The music will be hymns we have sung before, and several very easy choir pieces that can be learned in one rehearsal. If you ve thought about singing with the choir, but were unable to make a regular commitment, this is your chance. Singers of all ages are welcome. For more information, call Jean Tuohy at 773-286-0956. MASS SCHEDULE July 23/24 MASS PRESIDER SERVERS LECTORS AUXILIARY MINISTERS 5:00pm 8:00am 10:00am Fr. Stone Fr. Matt Feit Fr. Scott Donahue 12 Noon Fr. Scott Donahue Hannah Heidkamp, Lino Kalayil, Leema Kalayil Steven Shaver, Evelyn Zaker, Josh Zaker Christopher Jose, Madison Semtner, Danielle Walsh Alanna Bonifazi, Jenna Carlson, Tyler Woelke Pat Zyburt Jaclyn Wente Kathy Caminiti Mary Rose San Juan Jim Mancuso, Dolores Mancuso, Lee Puttrich Mitchelle Kmiec, Patricia Harrison, Micah Zaker Joanna Markfull, Bill Hennessy, Mary Lindahl, Donna Porretta, Joan Pandocchi, George Ignarski, Michael Ingargiola Carol McManus, David Nowak, Pat Gross, Jean Gross

Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident Rev. Michael A. Goergen, Pastor Emeritus James Schiltz, Deacon Mrs. Carrie Mijal, School Principal Marilyn Krawczyk, Coordinator of Religious Education Jean Tuohy, Music Director PARISH OFFICE AND RECTORY 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60630 Tel. 773/777-2666 Fax 773/777-2770 Website: www.srb-chicago.org Virginia Underwood, Secretary RECTORY SUMMER OFFICE HOURS June 3rd through September 2nd Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 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. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Marilyn Krawczyk, Coordinator Joyce Schoenecker, Admin. Asst. 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773/286-0956 ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE SCHOOL Mrs. Carrie Mijal, Principal 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773/725-5133 OFFICE OF MUSIC DIRECTOR Jean Tuohy 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773/286-0956 BULLETIN Beverly O Connor, Editor 773/777-2666 BULLETIN DEADLINE Friday by 12 Noon for the following Sunday (9 days in advance). Drop off at the rectory, e-mail-srbbulletineditor@hotmail.com or via fax to 773-777-2770. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE Friday by 5:00 p.m. in the rectory. MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays - Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Weekends - 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. WEDDINGS Arrangements should 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 Sundays of each month at 1:15 p.m. Parents need to contact the rectory to register for a baptism. 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/RECONCILIATION Saturday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. 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 or call 773-777-2666. ANOINTING OF THE SICK First Saturday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. mass. NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to Saint Robert s! Please register at the parish 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.