Saint Robert BellarmineSaint 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 28, 2018 The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Catholic Schools Week
January 28-February 2
Feast of St. Blase
February 3
Ash Wednesday
February 14
Mass Intentions MON. January 29th, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Bernice Zelasko TUES. January 30th, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Charles C & Catherine Scherer, Judith Day, Thomas J. Nava (5th anniv.) WED. January 31st, St. John Bosco 8:30 am Principia Schell Curtis, Glen Czech, John Rybicki THURS. February 1st, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Ann Nowak, Marilyn Lee, Germano Macrito FRI. February 2nd, The Presentation of the Lord 8:30 am Helen Du Long (1st Anniv) SAT. February 3rd, St. Blaise, St. Ansgar 8:30 am Joseph & Irene Koziarz 5:00 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish SUN. February 4th, The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Gaetano Vercillo 10:00 am Marie Ghislaine Gutierrez, The Florence White Family 12:00 pm For the Protection of the Unborn 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes
Weekly Collections January 14, 2018
Sunday Offertory $ 7,791 Latin America $ 1,443 Christmas $ 335 Sharing $ 302
The amount for the Sunday Offertory includes the electronic donations received for the week.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Please pray for our sick
Gina Brettman, Patricia Klenck,
Robert Walsh, Margaret Ludden
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the book of Deuteronomy, the Israelites are afraid that, after Moses dies, if they hear the voice of God again they will die. Moses tells them that the Lord will raise up another prophet for them. The Lord tells them that, if they do not listen to this prophet, they will have to answer to God for it. In the second reading, St. Paul tells the Corinthians that he wants them to be free of anxiety. He says that it is best to remain in their present unmarried state so that they might more eas-ily follow the Lord without distraction. In the gospel Jesus teaches in the synagogue, astonishing the people because he drives out unclean spirits and speaks with the authority of God.
Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 1 Corinthians 7: 32-35 Mark 1: 21-28
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord commemorates when, at eight days old, Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. In bringing Jesus to the Temple and naming him as his son, Joseph becomes his legal father, making Jesus truly the Son of David and heir to the Messianic Prophecy. The Presentation of the Lord is the Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, helping us to remember the great events of salvation history in the Incarnation. The prophet Malachi, announcing the coming of the messenger to prepare the way of the Lord, says that the Messiah will be like a refiner’s fire, purifying the children of Levi to restore the kingdom to the favor of the Lord. The writer of the let-ter to the Hebrews says that Jesus freely accepted his own death to free humanity from slavery to sin and death. In the Gospel the Holy Spirit sends Simeon into the Temple to take the baby Jesus in his arms, bless him and announce that he has seen the salvation of Israel. The prophetess Anna confirms the message saying that this child is the redemption of Jerusalem. Malachi 3:1-4 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40
continued from page three The Feast of St. Blase will be celebrated this Saturday at the 8:30 a.m. mass. There will also be a communal throat blessing at the Friday 8:30 a.m. mass attended by the school and at all the weekend masses. Please see page four for a brief explanation of this feast.
Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil
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From the Pastor’s Desk
Our Scriptures today call us to listen and to act on the Word of God. We are reminded that God will hold us responsi-ble, not only for the sins we commit, but also for the good we fail to do. As Christians, our lives are oriented toward God and the divine life we have received in baptism. So often we get caught up in the affairs of the world that we do not hear the Word of God. Even worse, at times we may even deliberately ignore God’s commands.
In the first reading, Moses tells the people that God will give them what they asked for, namely a prophet to tell them the Word of God. They were afraid to hear God’s voice or see his face. They knew that it was dangerous to come face to face with the living God. So they asked for an intermediary, someone to bring God’s word to them. But throughout the Scriptures they ignored the prophets when the message was not what they wanted to hear. And God replies that anyone who fails to listen to his word spoken through the prophets will suffer the consequences.
Fortunately, we are blessed to have a prophet who speaks God’s Word. In fact, the prophet is God’s Word. The prophet promised to us is Jesus himself. In the gospel reading we hear Jesus teaching in the synagogue “with authori-ty”. The people were astonished at this because their regular teachers (the scribes and the Pharisees) always deferred to the higher authority of the Law and the Prophets. Jesus claimed that authority for himself, driving out demons as a sign of that authority. Even the demons acknowledged him as the Holy One of God. And so the Word of God is made known to us through Sacred Scripture.
The Bible is God’s self-revelation to us for our salvation. Jesus performs physical cures so that we may be open to the Word that gives spiritual healing and the promise of everlasting life. To act on his Word is to be healed spiritually so that we may share in his own divine life. God gives us commandments so that we may be conformed to his image.
St. Paul’s odd advice to the Corinthians is not a commentary on marriage but a call to keep our eyes focused on God. He wants us to be free of anxieties, not to impose a restraint upon us, so that we can see clearly the will of God and act upon it in our lives.
Because Jesus has shown us the face of God’s love and mercy, we need not be afraid of coming face to face with God. It is the Spirit of God dwelling within us that empowers us to do his will without fear, even in difficult or unpopular circumstances. Refusal to listen to and obey the Word of God brings spiritual death. This is not a threat but a biblical reality. The opposite is also a biblical reality. When we hear and act on the Word of God, even when it is difficult or we are afraid, his Word leads us to Christ and gives us spiritual life.
One way we can act on the Word of God is to support the Annual Catholic Appeal which begins today. Those people who have donated in the past should have received this year’s information in the mail directly from the Archbishop’s office. In-pew parish pledging will take place during mass the weekends of February 3-4 and 10-11. Most of these funds support Catholic education, capital needs for poor parishes, aid to the poor and archdiocesan support ministries. Since we had the To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign last year, our target is only 75% of the normal goal. Our reduced goal this year is $ $25,273. All (100%) of the funds above our targeted goal are returned to the parish. Please see the article on page five.
I will be participating in the Catholic Leadership 360 Review process this winter. It is part of the ordinary review process that takes place every five years or so for all archdiocesan priests. Part of the process includes the opportunity for all parishioners to provide feedback in a systematic way about my ministry, both strengths and weaknesses, through a simple anonymous survey available on the Archdiocesan website. It should take no more than half an hour. My understanding is that the survey must be completed by February 20th. I would greatly appreciate your input in this process. The more people who take the survey, the more helpful the feedback. Please see Bishop Manz’ letter on page eight for his commentary and instructions on how to participate in the review process.
Today we began Catholic Schools Week with a special Blessing of the teachers, staff and school board at the 10:00 a.m. mass, followed by an Open House in the gym. All are welcome. There will be several events throughout the week, including the talent Show, Spelling Bee and Science Program. Please see the school website for details.
Continued on page two
Feast of St. Blase
St. Blase was a fourth century bishop in Armenia, renowned for his personal holiness and dedication to the physical and spiritual health of his people. He was tortured and beheaded for refusing to sacrifice to pagan idols. Legend has it that he cured a young boy choking on a fish bone. Because of this miracle of intercession, St. Blase became the patron saint for the healing of throats. “Through the intercession of St. Blase, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from ailments of the throat and from every other evil.” His feast day is February 3rd.
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In Sympathy
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
Rose Milio
Tommy Gardiner
Shirley Cox
and for their families and friends.
A Warm Welcome to our New Parishioners
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rau
Learn more at our Open House! Sunday, January 28 11:30 am - 2:00 pm.
Or find more information at srb-chicago.org
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
February 1 - Thursday morning 9:15 in Kernaghan Hall
“O, taste and see the Goodness of the Lord.” (Ps. 38)
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2018 Archdiocesan Annual Catholic Appeal Begins
“Come, Follow Me”
Dear Parishioners, This year our parish, along with all the other parishes, will again conduct the Annual Catholic Appeal to sup-port the work of the Archdiocese. Because we held the To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign last year, our goal is only 75% of the normal Appeal target. Our goal for 2018 is $25,273. We have always exceeded our goal. All (100%) of the excess funds will be been returned directly to the parish. Although we have new furnishings for Kernaghan Hall in the Capital Plan, we would like to raise enough money through this year’s Appeal to provide for a much-needed new sound system. This would greatly en-hance our enjoyment of the many parish and school events, social and faith formation programs that take place in our parish hall. The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal is underway. The theme, Come Follow Me, is an invitation to continue the work of Jesus, taking care of one another by using God’s gifts to help build his kingdom on earth. Those who have contributed in the past should have received a letter from Archbishop Blase Cupich. In addition, we will be conducting the in-pew pledging process at all the masses over the next two weekends. The Cardi-nal asks that you make a pledge to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. Please respond generously. In addition to providing for ministries and services throughout the Archdiocese, the Annual Catholic Appeal also gives funds or support that is of great help here at St. Robert Bellarmine parish. For example, the Annu-al Catholic Appeal funds or supports: (1) Catechist and Youth Ministry/Young Adult programs and events such as Holy Fire and Theology on Tap; (2) The Annual Parish Leadership Day, which is for every ministry leader, parish pastoral council member,
and other parishioners considering a more active role in the life of our parish; (3) The volunteer catechists for the Special Religious Education (SPRED) Program, which is supported by
the Archdiocesan SPRED agency by means of curriculum and training that reaches out to, and integrates, teens and young adults with special needs in our parish family;
(4) The Lenten Education materials that are used by our school and religious education program students; (5) Continuing education and formation for priests of the Archdiocese. As the theme of this year’s Appeal Come, Follow Me reminds us, we each have a responsibility to recognize God’s gifts to us and to nurture them. As we contemplate His gifts to us, we should also reflect on our gratitude for these gifts. Your financial sup-port for the work of our parish, for our Archdiocese, and for the Church throughout the world is, in fact, one way to express this gratitude. As you review the mailing and parish materials from Archbishop Cupich, please note the ministries and ser-vices funded by the Annual Catholic Appeal. Note those mentioned above that directly support the work of our parish. Please give generously. When our parish reaches its 2018 goal of $25,273 in paid pledges, 100% of the additional funds received over this goal will be returned to us as a rebate for use in our parish. Sincerely, Fr. Neil
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Save the Dates
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7 pm- Movie Night Blessed John Henry Newman, the Convert
Blessed John Henry Newman came into the Church as a convert and used his prodigious intellectual gifts to help the Church better understand its identity and mission and engage the challenges of a secular age.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7 pm- Conversations on Faith
Blessed Are...the Pure in Spirit In this session of our series on the Beatitudes, Fr. Tom Dore, Resident at St. Pascal’s, reflects on the meaning of what it means to be pure in spirit.
Common Threads: An expansion of SRB’s Blanket Ministry
Please note: February’s meeting will be held in the Convent. 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, February 1 at 7 pm in the Convent. (Please use the back door by the Stop sign.)
Donations of soft fabrics and yarn (no wool) can be dropped off at the rectory. For further details, contact Deacon Bill at the rectory.
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Daily Scripture Readings
Monday 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 / Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday
2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3 / Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17 / Mk 6:1-6
Thursday
1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 / Mk 6:7-13
Friday Mal 3:1-4 / Heb 2:14-18 / Lk 2:22-40
Saturday
1 Kgs 3:4-13 / Mk 6:30-34
Sunday Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 / 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 / Mk 1:29-39
Weekly Schedule Monday, January 29
7 pm School Talent Show (KH)
Tuesday, January 30 6:30 pm Girl Scout Leader Service Unit Meeting (KH)
Wednesday, January 31
7 pm Vision and Planning Meeting (MR) 7 pm RCIA (R)
Thursday, February 1
9:15 am Soul Food (MR) 5 pm Parents’ Association Sip N Paint (KH)
7 pm Common Threads (MR) 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (CR)
Friday, February 2
Saturday, February 3
9:30 am – 11:30 am Faith Formation Classes (S, G)
Sunday, February 4
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
February 3 / 4 , 2018 Mass Pres ider Servers Lectors Auxi l iary Minis ters
5:00 PM Fr. Neil Fackler
L. Nigro, N. Soriano, L. Soriano
K. Nigro W. Felckowski, D. Nowak, J. Ryan
8:00 AM Fr. James O’Brien
D. Kowalski, A. Begovic, P. Skocz
B. Davis M. Furphy, P. McGrath, M. McGrath
10:00 AM Fr. Neil Fackler
C. Calabrese, S. White, T. White
E. Day O. Cave, J. Markfull, S. Spooner, D. Czech,
K. Ernst, N. Kriescher, R. Loch
12:00 PM Fr. Neil Fackler
R. Balubar, B. Baumann, J. Harrington
C. Harrington M. Blake, J. Jakobsze, C. McManus
5:30 PM Fr. Thomas
Dore J. Bendig, N. Brennan,
L. Dohl T Mack D. Ahearn, M. Calcagno, K. Hayes
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, you have put among us those who are strong enough to defend our freedom. Please bless them, protect them, and keep them in your loving hands.
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Saint Robert Bellarmine Church
Mass Schedule Weekdays - Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. Weekends - Saturday Morning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Evening at 5:00 p.m., Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Holy Days - 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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 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. Baptismal preparation class for first time Parents
and Godparents is offered on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory.
Please note: there are no baptisms scheduled during the season of Lent.
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.
Novena Mother of Perpetual Help Novena is offered on
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church.
Recitation of the Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
Parish Office & Rectory 4646 North Austin Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60630 Tel. 773.777.2666 Fax 773.777.2770
Website: www.srb-chicago.org
Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident
Tony Delgado, Deacon Kathy Goetz, Business Manager
[email protected] Barbara Donnelly, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr
[email protected] Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education
[email protected] Beth Farias, Youth Minister
Religious Education Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue
Tel. 773.286.0956 Debi DeMario, Director [email protected]
St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Avenue
Tel. 773.725.5133 Carrie Mijal, Principal
[email protected] Chris Wilson, Secretary
Office of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue
Tel. 773.286.0956 Dennis Costanzo, Music Director
Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance
Submit articles via email: [email protected]
in person at the rectory or fax 773.777.2770
Pulpit Announcement Deadline Friday by 7:30 p.m. in the rectory.
Saint Robert Bellarmine Church Mass Schedule
Weekdays - Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. Weekends - Saturday Morning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Evening at 5:00 p.m., Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Holy Days - 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Rectory Office Hours Monday through Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5 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 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. Baptismal preparation class for first time Parents and Godparents is offered on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. Please note: there are no baptisms scheduled during the season of Lent. 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. Novena Mother of Perpetual Help Novena is offered on the First Tuesday of the month at 6:30p.m. in the church, followed by Benediction. Recitation of the Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
Parish Rectory & Office 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60630 Tel. 773.777.2666 Fax 773.777.2770 Website: www.srb-chicago.org
Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident William Frere, Deacon James Ouper, Business Operations Manager [email protected] Barbara Donnelly, Parish Secretary [email protected] Deacon Bill Frere, Pastoral Associate [email protected] Maria Siap, Youth Minister [email protected] Fr. Neil Fackler, Pastor [email protected]
Faith Formation Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773.286.0956 Mary Ellen Casselman, Director [email protected]
St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773.725.5133 Carrie Mijal, Principal [email protected] Chris Wilson, Secretary [email protected]
Office of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773.286.0956 Dennis Costanzo, Music Director [email protected]
Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance Submit articles via email: [email protected] in person at the rectory or fax 773.777.2770
Pulpit Announcement Deadline Friday by 12 Noon in the rectory.
