November 2, the Feast of All Souls is a day to remember all our deceased relatives and friends, as well as all the faithful departed. The month of November is dedicated to All Souls. While they are no longer physically with us, they are still a part of the Communion of Saints - blessed in Heaven.

We remember the following who were buried from St. Robert’s Church since October 2016:

St. Robert Bellarmine Parish October 29th, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 856 Euclid Ave ● Warrington ● PA www.saintrobertwarrington.org Phone:215.343.0315 ● Fax:215.343.8592

Elizabeth Mosko Georgette Cimarusti Frank M. Borraccini Barbara McDonnell John J. Rowlands Joan Hamilton Joseph S. Sorace Charlotte C. Feeley Phyllis R. Rice James Cook Wilbert McCarty Martin Westermann Geraldine Garafalo Dominic Visco David Gutekunst Annamarie Donnelly Dolores Sykes Lawrence Farina John Grech Lydia Di Pasquale Anne Marcinkevich Maria Deiss Giuseppe Di Palma Robert Ganther, Sr Evelyn Beisel Neil Shanahan Anna Rita Mc Caw

Thomas Leroy Taylor Todd Hunter Weiss Kevin Patrick O’Connor John Tarquino Dorothy McCloskey Anna E. Niles Mary T. Orme Rita F. Cullison Veronica O'Hara Patricia A. Glanzmann Joseph Guinan Michael H. McCloskey Margaret M. Lee Margaret Kosmahl Elizabeth Lupo William T. Doyne Leo H. Verani Vincent Huber Alma N. Hess Philomena Finn Elizabeth Ann Wendte Ernest L. Montella, Sr. Mary Adeline Sorace John Barbier Eleanor Devine Doris Peacock John Bruno

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PARISH ADMINISTRATION

Rev. Msgr. James D. Beisel Mrs. Deborah Jaster Pastor Principal-St. Joseph/St. Robert School Rev. Matthew K. Biedrzycki Mrs. Joan Fitzpatrick Parochial Vicar Director of Adult Faith Formation Deacon George Morris Mrs. Donna Heeney Permanent Deacon Director of Religious Education Rev. Francis J. Cornely Mr. Kevin Lutz Sunday Ministry Director of Music Ministries Rev. Mr. Luke Fleck Mrs. Mary Landry Transitional Deacon Business Manager Mr. James Crumlish Mrs. Barbara Palo Facilities Supervisor Director of Teen Ministry Mrs. Sheila Fehrman & Mrs. Pam McCloskey ~ Parish Secretary - strobertsecretary@verizon.net

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 5:00 P.M. - Ed & Pat Barker~57th Wedding Anniversary SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 7:00 A.M. - James J. Kelly, Jr. ~ 4th Anniversary 9:00 A.M. - Edward Fitzpatrick 11:00 A.M. - Larry Ganther MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Parishioners 9:00 A.M. - Vivian Jones TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Deceased Members of the Gillin & Williams Families 9:00 A.M. - Arthur Loughran WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 ALL SAINTS DAY HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 7:00 A.M. - Teodoro Spinosa 9:00 A.M. - Parishioners 12:00 NOON - Bill & Sheila Fehrman ~ 53rd Wedding Anniversary 7:00 P.M. - Albert Purtell ~ 29th Anniversary THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017

ALL SOULS REMEMBERANCES 7:00 & 9:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Rheanna McGlensey 9:00 A.M. - Joseph Cunnane SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Antoinette Tuono 5:00 P.M. - Joseph Westermann~37th Anniversary SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Deceased Members of the Czarick & McGeehan Families 9:00 A.M. - Katherine Couturier 11:00 A.M. - John Hebling

Please pray for our sick parishioners, relatives, and friends, especially: Nicholas Chess Frank Waltrich Pat Ganther Bill Zarkowski Kevin Christopher Fox Diane Barbier Marissa Nero Margaret Kaiser Dolores McGrath Theresa Beisel Alex DiStefano Frank Wagner Margaret Cunnane Baby Carter Watson Kelci Cost Judy Lauria Michelle Gallagher Kristin Iadicicco Michelle Cost Norah Claire Mason Ethel Iannuzzi James Kolody, Sr. Catherine Altmeier Carol Spadaro Carl Schmidt Nicholas Cipriano Jim Baals Alexis Schirling Baby Carter Watson Marie McBride Daniel McDevitt Mary Farano Peter McDevitt Donna Donahue Richard Guido Michael McBride Dcn. Tom Woods Patricia Wendte Michael Wiley Rita Antonelli Sophie Ruiz Helen Wenstrup Jim Bradley Joyce Morris Frank Schneider Susan Schneider

Robert Gartner Michael Wiley Bill Amisson Kelly Hartranft

In an effort to keep our prayer list current, all names will appear for 30 days and then will be automatically taken off. We are happy to keep a name on the list, just call the

parish office or email strobertsecretary@verizon.net.

OUR PARISH GIVING

Sunday 10/22/17: $13,541 Online Bank Services Funds: $1,073 in 27 envelopes Fall Block Collection: $55,375 Current Weekly Budgeted Weekly

Average Average Difference $15,706 $16,100 $-394

(Fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30) Thank you for your Sacrificial Generosity

Altar Flowers Donated In Loving Memory of Nancy Bachich Marcinkevich

H.O.P.E. Captain for the Month of : October

Suzanne Sorge 215.491.1373

H.O.P.E. stands for “helping other people everyday” for the greater glory of God. Our volunteers help on a limited basis, like picking up prescriptions, driving people to Mass on weekends, drive to appts or food store.

Our monthly HOPE Captain coordinates requests for the month. Do you know someone who needs H.O.P.E?

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Dear Friends,

Interspersed throughout the Church year are Sundays that remind us that the most important thing is love- love of God, love of neighbor. Today, the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, is one of those Sundays. In today’s Gospel from Matthew Jesus is challenged about the greatest commandment. The first reading from Exodus prepared us to hear Jesus’ answer. Jesus’ simple reply (the greatest law is the law of love), noted in this Old Testament mandate, is a challenge to all of us. Love of God and love of neighbor have not changed in two thousand years. This week let us strive to love everyone we meet along our way, even those we suspect might be a challenge for us!

As I noted last week, we had a wonderful Oktoberfest, truly a time of fun, food and especially fellowship. It was so wonderful to see so many of our parishioners just sitting around and enjoying the sights and sounds around them. It was an excellent opportunity to reconnect and to spend time with fellow members of this great parish. In addition to all of the great fun, we were able to profit just under $12,000 to assist in the operational expenses of the parish as well as some jubilee events yet to be held. Thank you, one and all, for making this Oktoberfest such a wonderful success in so many ways!

Last weekend we began the sale of Christmas ornaments, Christmas cards, and the remaining Jubilee cookbooks. They will be on sale after Masses in the narthex from time to time but they are also available in the parish office throughout the week. The special Jubilee Christmas ornament is really beautiful and makes for a special gift, especially for those who may have moved away from the area. There is only a limited number in our inventory so please don’t be disappointed when these items are no longer available.

This weekend is the last weekend to register in the narthex for the Parish Photo Directory which will include our Parish Jubilee history. After this weekend, you will still be able to register on line for your reservation for your picture. Please visit our website and click on Lifetouch. Please do not be left out of this opportunity to be a part of the 50 year history of Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish.

This Wednesday, November 1st is the Solemnity of ALL SAINTS, a Holyday of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Wednesday at 7AM, 9AM, 12 Noon, and 7PM. On Thursday, November 2nd, we will commemorate the Feast of ALL SOULS. Masses will be celebrated at 7AM, 9AM, and 7PM. At the evening Mass we will remember in a special way all of those who were buried from our parish since last November. You also received an All Souls envelope in the last packet of envelopes you received. Please record the names of your family members and friends you wish us to pray for during the month of November. These names will be placed before the Holy Family shrine throughout the month of November and remembered in prayer each day. Also, as a component of our Jubilee Year, there will be a memorial book on display in the narthex which lists the names of all the parishioners, since the foundation of the parish, whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in the parish. These past members of our parish will also be remembered in prayer throughout the month as well.

Next weekend we revert back to Eastern Standard Time which means we gain an hour of sleep next Saturday night by turning our clocks BACK one hour. Please remember to change your clocks and be on time for Mass next weekend! With the extra hour of sleep, we should be able to raise the roof in prayer and song next Sunday!

May Saint Robert Bellarmine inspire us to live for the greater glory of God!

With prayers,

In O

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The Thirtieth Sunday

CLERGY/MUSIC SCHEDULE (11/04 &11/05)

5:00 PM Fr . Biedrzycki/Dcn. Luke Cantor

7:00 AM Msgr . Beisel

9:00 AM Fr . Cornely/Dcn. George Cantor

11:00 AM Fr . Biedrzycki/Dcn. Luke Cantor

Subject to change without notice

THANKSGIVING RAFFLE ~ 1st Drawing

Congratulations to our winners:

$100 - Mary Dischinger $150 - Bryan Bradley $200 - John Gibbons

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FOR THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES Please call the parish office with the name and branch for relatives who are on active duty. PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS : 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. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. AMEN

US Navy: Michael W. Zarkowski Edward W. Devinney II Barbara Ann Mullen Connor Fitzgerald Jenny Malandra Joshua Velas Matthew M. Zarkowski US Army: Rev. Stephen Mc Dermott Robert F. Leimer Danny Pritchard Keith Carter Michael McBride Ryan T. Krawczyk Matthew Sawaya Philip Mc Cusker Dylan DeMent Gerry McGowan William Hanna Jack Olsh Michael Gannon Nicky Gannon US Coast Guard: Brendan Williams Daniel Moschitti USMC: Joseph Mc Menamin James McMenamin Daniel Harvey Elizabeth Harvey Clint Hajek Leo J. Keller Jr. Anthony Taylor Mark Piccirelli Michael Malandra Nicholas Sabatini Patrick Kilkenny Mark Geib Colin Kelly Austin Kelly Joe Gannon US Air Force: Karl Weinbreckt Francis Lemma Max J. Sempowski Michael Sempowski Andrew J. Velas Thomas Rook

OUR WEEKLY FACILITY SCHEDULE: Sun Oct 22, 2017 10am All Hallows Eve/All Saints/All Souls Family gathering ~ School Dining Hall 11am Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ Meeting Room 11am Rite of Acceptance RCIA 12pm Halloween Dance ~ Youth Ministry for Special Needs ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 6pm CYO-Volleyball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:30am Adoration ~ Chapel 3pm Chaplet of the Devine Mercy - Chapel 5pm PREP Classes ~ Meeting room, Church 6pm CYO-Volleyball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm teen ministry ~ Lounge Tue Oct 31, 2017 Halloween 6pm CYO-Volleyball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm RCIA ~ Lounge 7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group ~ Family Room Wed Nov 1, 2017 All Saint's Day - Holy Day of Obligation 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall Thu Nov 2, 2017 9am Bucks County DRE Meeting ~ Meeting Room, Lounge 4pm CYO Basketball ~ Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm All Souls Memorial Mass ~ Church, Narthex 7pm Mom's Prayer Group Family Room Fri Nov 3, 2017 12pm Following Christ Set up Sat Nov 4, 2017 Pick up hospice trays 8:30am Following Christ Retreat, Meeting Room, Msgr Marley Hall, Conference Room, Family Room 11am Patrice and Jonathan Croft Convalidation ~ Chapel 3:30pm Confessions ~ Chapel

WE REMEMBER ~ An invitation is extended to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one be it long ago or in the recent past to join us in the celebration of our Annual Memorial Mass on Thurs, November 2nd, All Souls Day at 7pm followed by refreshments in the Narthex. There is no better way to remember our loved ones than to unite in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM All people who volunteer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are required fulfill the following obligations:

CLEARANCES: PA State Police Criminal Record Check PA Dept. of Public Welfare Child Abuse Clearance Check Federal History Fingerprint Clearance ~ ONLY if you

lived outside of PA within the last 10 years Go to childyouthprotection.org

select Staff & Volunteers, then select Checks & Clearances

*** Must be renewed every 5 years ***

Disclosure Statement Application for Volunteers Go to childyouthprotection.org, select Staff & Volunteers, then select Information for Volunteers

TRAINING: Safe Environment Training Technology Addendum Mandated Reporter Training Signed Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form

Go to childyouthprotection.org , select Staff & Volunteers, then select Required Training

The parish office will be

closed on Wednesday

Nov. 1 for the All Saints

Holyday of Obligation.

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Phone: 215.343.5100 Web:www.stjstr.org

FROM THE DESK OF MRS. JASTER

APPLE OF MY EYE: Congratulations to

the latest “Apple of My Eye” winners of the

school year: Addison Hill, Ella Traae, Haley

Stefanik, Jacob Edwards and Ethan Brown.

FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Each month during the school year, we will focus intently on a particular fruit of the Holy Spirit. These fruits are supposed to be observable behaviors that we can model through the Spirit working in our lives. Our focus for the month of November will be Generosity. Let’s all look for ways to be generous with our gifts and talents! HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION:

Trunk of Treat: Don’t miss out on this “fun-raising” event. Families will gather in the parking lot in front of school for some early Halloween fun on Friday, October 27th from 5:30pm – 7pm.

Halloween Dance: Our annual Halloween dance for students in grade 5 & 6 is set for Saturday, October 28th.

Walk-a-thon: Our annual Walkathon will soon be upon us! Keep November 10th on your calendar.

See info regarding Bingo Bonanza in this week’s communication.

LUNCH WITH THE PRINCIPAL: Thank you to everyone who participated in the Chick-fil-a raffle. The following students have won a Chick-fil-a lunch with me on Monday, November 6th: Keegan Kulp, Nate Peddicord, Connor Murphy, Ben Penta, Emma Jacobsen, and Kelce Sanford.

CARES HELP: We are looking for extra helpers in our CARES program. Our after-school program runs 3pm – 6pm Monday through Friday. (This might be a wonderful opportunity for some SJR alums who are in high school!) If interested, please contact Ms. Mealia at: mmealia@stjstr.org

JUST A THOUGHT: This past Sunday afternoon, we held “Sacrament Sunday” for

families of children preparing to receive sacraments this school year. While I

enjoyed listening to the talks that Father Guckin gave, I was struck by the

attentiveness of the parents who were present. It is so very obvious that our parents truly understand their role as

primary teachers of the faith. Their commitment to our faith and our children was a gift beyond measure!

WOULD YOU LIKE THE BLESSED MOTHER STATUE TO VISIT YOUR HOME? St. Robert's parish has a beautiful little statue of the Blessed Mother of Fatima available. Simply make a request, and the pilgrim statue will be brought to your home for a week or two. Families are encouraged to display the statue prominently and to say the Rosary together. Contact Bernadette Repisky at 267.261.4612, repisky@aol.com.

ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM Phone: 215.343.9433

CALENDAR ~ TRADITIONAL PREP October Mon 30 Special Class- drop off & pick up in church November Mon 6 Class Mon 13 Class Mon 20 Class Mon 27 Class December Mon 4 Class Mon 11 Class, Confessions Grades 4-6 Mon 18 Christmas Prayer Service 25 No Class-- Merry Christmas January Mon 1 No Class - Happy New Year Mon 8 Class Mon 15 No Class - Martin Luther King Holiday Sat 20 1st Penance-- 10:30 AM in church Mon 22 Class Mon 29 Class

CALENDAR ~ FAMILY PROGRAM Sunday , November 5 Family Program 9:00 Mass 10:00 Formation (School) Sunday , December 3 Family Program 9:00 Mass 10:00 Formation (School) Sunday , January 7 Family Program 9:00 Mass 10:00 Formation (School)

CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE - Boy Scout Troop 137 will be taking orders for handmade Christmas wreaths, candle centerpieces, decorative door sprays, and garlands after each Mass on Oct. 21 & 22, All orders will be delivered by the Scouts to your home. Please contact aesgrn@aol.com or 215-

491-3669 with any questions. Thank you!

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Mrs. Barbara Palo (Director of Teen Ministry–mompalo@aol.com)● Facebook: St. Rober t Teen Ministry Program

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION HOLY 1/2 HOUR Hosted by the Teen Ministry

Where: Nativity of Our Lord Church When: Friday, November 3rd Time: 7-7:30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:30 to 8:30 pizza and social to follow in Church hall

ALL ARE WELCOME

LAST CALL - THERE ARE A FEW SPACES STILL OPEN

St. Bede's is sponsoring the Bucks County Regional KAIROS Retreat, which is the weekend of Nov. 10-12, 2017. The retreat is being held at Gretna Glen Center in Lebanon, PA. This retreat is quickly approaching, all students who are Juniors and Seniors in a Public High School are invited! Contact mompalo@aol.com for a permission form and a sheet with details for the weekend.

In case you are not familiar, Kairos can simply be translated to mean “God’s Time.” This is a 3-day retreat which is based upon the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. During the retreat participants open themselves up to God’s love as well as the love of their family and friends. The retreat creates an environment of acceptance and love in which participants can know about and accept Christ more deeply in their lives. Ideally by the end retreatants find that they have grown in relationship with God, self and others. This retreat is based off of the same model that is used by many of the Archdiocesan High Schools. It is a different experience than Steubenville! Highy recommended by those who have attended.

TEEN MINISTRY MEETING DATES 7 th and 8th grades OCTOBER 30TH, 7 TO 8 pm in the parish lounge High School students will meet November 6th and 20th in the parish meeting room

All 9th to 12th grade students are encouraged to join us for some good discussions, food and friendship. Your participation and feedback are important.

SERVICE PROJECT Help needed Sunday Nov 19th from 10am to 3pm. There will be a brunch in the hall and your help is requested with set up, serving and clean up. 6th through 12th grades are invited to assist with this project. If you can be there please contact mompalo@aol.com. thank you!

SAVE THE DATE TEEN MASS November 12th at 11am Annual lock in - Friday Nov 24th from 10pm to Nov. 25th at 7:30am in Msgr Marley Hall Open

to 9th thru 12 grade students. More information to follow

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Coming in November

Who is St. Robert Bellarmine?

Presenter: Fr. Matthew Bie-

drzycki

Tuesday, November 7

7:00- 8:00pm — Meeting Room

The Church Year:

Celebrating the Seasons of Our Faith

Presenter: Joan Fitzpatrick

Tuesday, November 14 @ 7:00-8:00pm

Parish Meeting Room

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT — A WOMEN’S EVENING OF REFLECTION

From Advent to the Nativity: An Iconic Experience

Presenter: Sr. Charlene Diorka, SSJ

December 5, 2017 6:30—8:30 Cost: $15.00

Appetizers, desserts and beverages will be provided.

Every year Christmas seems to begin earlier and earlier. The countdown to

December 25th unfolds through the continuous playing of Christmas Carols. How

can you open your heart and your ears to come home to God and hear the story

of the Incarnation with new ears? Like an Advent calendar opens the door each

day to rich treasures that beckon you deeper into the sacred season, this evening

will open an Advent Door of contemplation into the Christmas story and how the

Word becomes flesh in your own life.

Each person is asked to bring one pink or purple votive candle and holder to

decorate our tables for the Advent season.

Come and join us for this evening of fellowship and reflection!

Registration forms are in the Narthex and on the parish website.

FOCUS ON FAITH

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

Exodus 22: 20-26; 1

Thessalonians 1:5-19; Matthew

22:34-40

Jesus’ words about loving as

the greatest commandment

aren’t empty ones, for sure.

This is exactly what he did —

he loved with his all to the extent that he gave his life

for us. Did you ever notice that when we someone

reaches out to us in our need, we then try to be more

responsive to others in need? When someone loves us

deeply, we learn to love others more deeply. We

learn to live the greatest commandment— love —

from the greatest teacher: Jesus.

What struggles do you face when it comes

to loving God?

What struggles do you face when it

comes to loving your neighbor?

What struggles do you face when it comes

to loving yourself?

“The school of Christ is the school of love.

In the last, when the general examination

takes place, love will be the syllabus.”

St. Robert Bellarmine

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BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Next Class – Monday, November 13 at 7pm in chapel. Pre-registration is necessary in order to attend the class. No date for Baptism can be set until parents fulfill this requirement. Parents and Godparents should register for this class as soon as they know of the upcoming birth, and always prior to the actual birth of the child. Register by calling the par ish office between 9a & 4p weekdays. Classes are held every other month - Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, & Nov.

50TH JUBILEE FUN FACT: On June 10, 1969, with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Warrington Township, the Board of Supervisors approved our building plans for the new church and hall. Because a thirty-day waiting period was required before a building permit could be issued, we scheduled our Groundbreaking Ceremonies on July

20 at 2:30 pm. However, due to the sudden death of Fr. Marley’s brother, Father James Marley, on Friday, July 18, the ceremonies were rescheduled for the following Sunday, July 27.

https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y6vr543c or you can access the Lifetouch link from the parish website: www.saintrobertwarrington.org. If you do not have access to the internet, sign-ups will also take place after the Masses in the Narthex.

PHOTOGRAPHY DATES

Thursday-Monday, November 2-6 Thursday-Monday, November 16-20

Friday-Sunday, November 24-26 Weekday Hours: 2 to 9 p.m.

Saturday Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Discounts for Seniors, Military or EMS $5 Give Back coupon if you bring a canned good for the

parish ministry $10 Thank You coupon

Parish Directory: You can sign up for your photography session online at the Lifetouch website:

Parish Christmas Cards and Ornaments will be available for sale at Oktoberfest and after all the Mass on the weekends

Early Childhood Registration for families of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish and St. Joseph Parish begins Monday, November 6th.

Registered parishioners of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish or St. Joseph Parish may begin to register on Monday, November 6th. Families can call the school to schedule an appointment (Monday - Friday) between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm to tour/complete registration.

New Family Open House & Early Childhood Enrollment

Our annual Fall Open House for new families will be held on Sunday, November 12th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and again on Thursday, November 16th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Open enrollment for non-parishioners to register their children for Pre-K and Kindergarten will begin on November 12th. After this date, families may call the school to schedule an appointment to complete registration. Registration for new families with children in Grades 1st through 8th will begin in February.

RESPECT LIFE It is the abortionists who are “anti-woman”. Real women’s health care does not consist of taking her money, killing her child, and sending her home.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE Thank you so very much to the parishioners who came out to witness to the sanctity of life on our day, Thursday October 19 at the Louis Drive Planned Parenthood. It is only through our prayers and witness that this evil will be stopped.

More photos on St. Robert’s website.

MARCH FOR LIFE 2018 -Friday January 19 Save the date - Plan to attend - More info coming

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Men of St. Robert’s Evening Men’s Group Small group fellowship is an excellent way to deepen one’s spiritual life and grow together as virtuous men after the heart of Jesus Christ. The Men of St. Robert’s invite all men 18 and older to join us this fall for a time of prayer, fellowship and reflection upon the coming Sunday’s Gospel.

The Men of St. Roberts meet at the following times: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM in the Parish Office Center Conference Room. 2nd and 4th Saturday at 7:00AM in the Parish Office Center Lounge. For more info/questions contact Fr. Matt at (215) 343-0315 or by email: fathermkb@gmail.com.

Whether you attended one Rosary or all, accompanied us to the shrine of Czestochowa for the Mass and candle-lit procession, viewed the wonderful slide presentation by Lois and Tom Castaldi of their Fatima trip, or attended the Public

Square Rosary Rally on October 14th, thank you for helping to make our celebration of the centennial anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima to the shepherd children (now Saint Francisco, Saint Jacinta and Beatified Lucia,) a success. For more information on Fatima, please see www.americaneedsfatima.org ; or www.fatima.org. Thank you! Pat Roberts and Bernadette Repisky JUBILEE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Hail. Mother of the Lord, Virgin Mary, Queen of the Rosary of Fatima! Blessed among all women, you are the image of the church dressed in the Paschal light, you are the honor of our people, you are the triumph over the mark of evil. Prophecy of the merciful love of the Father, Teacher of the Annunciation of the Good News of the Son, Sign of the burning Fire of the Holy Spirit, teach us, in this valley of joys and sorrows, the eternal truths that the Father reveals to the little ones. Show us the strength of your mantle of protection. In your Immaculate Heart, be the refuge of sinners and the way that leads to God. In unity with my brethren, In Faith, Hope and Love, I surrender myself to you. In unity with my brethren, through you, I consecrate myself to God, O Virgin of the Rosary of Fatima. And thus surrounded by the Light that comes from your hands, I will give Glory to the Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

Updates from The Catholic Young Adults of Bucks County

Holy Hour | Happy Hour at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Perkasie, 11/8/2017 at 7:00PM

Come join us for a Holy Hour with Exposition at The Chapel of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church (9 Broad Street Perkasie, PA 18944) on Wednesday November 8, 2017 at 7:00PM. Following the Holy

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WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES HOLY DAYS CONFESSIONS Saturday: Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:00 & 9:00 am - Monday/Friday (Except Christmas Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:00 am 9:00 am - Saturday & New Years) 9:00 am Summer: 7:00 am & 9:00 am PARISH OFFICE HOURS 11:00 am Weekday - 8:00 am 12:00 noon Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm Saturday - 9:00 am 7:00 pm Closed on Holy Days

IMPORTANT PARISH INFORMATION

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First & third Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm. Baptism Classes for parents and godparents are held on an announced day in January, March, May, July, September and November at 7 pm in the Church. Call the Parish Office to pre-register.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE You must be a registered member of the Parish and must notify the priest at least six months prior to your marriage date. Visit the parish website for detailed information Pre-Cana classes (2nd Sat. in March. & 2nd Sat. in November) are required. Contact Par ish Office or visit the parish website for registration forms. Forms are due 2 weeks prior to the Pre-Cana Class.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Available to those who are preparing for surgery, sick, elderly or dying. Please contact the parish office to receive this sacrament.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration - Each Monday (except Summer & National Holidays) after the 9 am Mass, with simple Reposition (No Benediction) at 4 pm. At 3 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited.

COMMUNION CALLS Monthly to homebound by the priests. Weekly - Extraordinary Ministers if requested. In an Emergency a Priest Should Be Called Immediately call parish office and dial 400.

PARISH REGISTRATION Welcome new parishioners! Please ask one of the priests after a weekend Mass to register your family. Please notify the parish office if you are moving from the parish or if you have changed your address. Also, Children who turn 26 years of age, or have completed higher education and continue to reside with in our area, should become individually registered parishioners.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM All parish staff and volunteers who have regular contact with young people must have their background checks and training to volunteer with our youth. For more details look in the bulletin or visit our website, click on Community, then Safe environment. It will direct you to the Child and Youth Protection Site.

BULLETIN DEADLINE - Monday 11am - Turn in material typed, with your name & phone number at the parish office or strobertsecretary@verizon.net.

PARISH RESOURCES

Adult Faith Formation Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Afghan Guild Claire Coleman 215-343-2299

Al-Anon Contact 215-222-5244

Altar Servers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315

Bereavement Committee Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Bloodmobile Mary Marquis 215-343-8635

Catholic Charities Bill Fehrman 215-343-1752

Charismatic Prayer Group Dolores Seif 215-343-8775

Christ’s Housekeepers Patricia Neely 215-343-2873

Crisis Pregnancy 24 Hour Hotline 610-626-4006

E.P.’s (Seniors) Joann Crescenzo 215-491-4288

Extraordinary Ministers Deacon George Morris 215-343-0315

Family Fellowship Bob Abecasis 215-343-8113

Knights of Columbus Rob Hessler 215-491-0648

Liturgical Environment Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Men’s Prayer Group Norman Racine 267-968-5905

Minister of Hospitality Peter Vreeland 215-343-2091

Ministers of the Word Deacon George Morris215-343-0315

Mother’s Prayer Group Chris Trodden 215-491-2542

Msgr. Marley Hall Jonathan DeMent 215-421-4407

Music Ministry Kevin Lutz Kevinlutz920@yahoo.com

Parish Youth Ministry Barb Palo 215-343-2083

Pastoral Council Tom Utermark 215-343-9528

Pre-Cana Brian/ Colleen Zook 267-483-8409

Pre-Jordan/RCIA Joan Fitzpatrick 215-343-0315

Respect Life Len Cline 215-343-4572

St. Cyprian Patti Hessler (cell)267-250-5721

St. John’s Hospice Msgr. James Beisel 215-343-0315

St. Francis Inn Candy Bakasy 215-343-1002

St. Vincent De Paul Society (Answering machine)267-644-8189

Vocation Office - Priesthood Fr. De Lacy 610-667-5778

Visiting Mary Statue Bernadette Repisky 267-261-4612

PASTORAL COUNCIL: (Elected Position) Joann Crescenzo 215/491-4288 Pastoral issues Sheila Fehrman 215/343-1752 to be discussed? Joanne Galganski 215/343-4173 Bill Gibbons 215/343-4066 Ginny McDevitt 215/343-3362 Contact one of the Amy Moffett 215/343-5436 members. Betty Santoro 215/ 343-6747 Mike Speranza 215/956-9769 Joe Tate 267/808-4913 Tom Utermark 215/343-9528

Brian Zook 267/483-8409

FINANCE COUNCIL: (Appointed Position)

Carol Bauman Jesse Brookreson Thomas Castaldi Ed Clark Kirk Clauss Terry Funk Robin Killion Tony Mastrocco Elmer O’Brien John Prendergast Susan Westerman n