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Saint Robert Bellarmine Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish Mission Statement We are a diverse Catholic community of generaƟons, experiencing the living God and reecƟng our faith in acƟon with one another. January 8, 2017 The Epiphany of the Lord Baptism of the Lord January 9 Monday Christmas Season Ends Commemoration of the Newly Baptized January 15 Sunday - 12:00 noon Mass Children’s Liturgy of the Word January 22 Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Mass

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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 8, 2017 The Epiphany of the Lord

Baptism of the Lord

January 9 Monday Christmas Season Ends

Commemoration of the Newly Baptized

January 15 Sunday - 12:00 noon Mass

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

January 22 Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Mass

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Mass Intentions

MON. January 9, The Baptism of the Lord 8:30 am The Intentions of the Holy Father TUES. January 10, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Edward Mitchell WED. January 11, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Paul Calandrino THURS. January 12, St. Marguerite 8:30 am Patricia Mion FRI. January 13, St. Hilary 8:30 am For the Safety of Our Military SAT. January 14, Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am For the Protection of the Unborn 5:00 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish SUN. January 15, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Martin Zyburt-25 yr anniv, Dennis Kroll, David Szymkowski, Carl F. Daigaard 10:00 am Irene & Casimir Klatka & Family, Rev Patrick Cecil, Jean Wilk, Mary & Mikey Corduff, Paddy Malone

12:00 pm Ted, Joseph & Eugenia Zalewski, Wiktoria & Stanley Ignarski, Zofia Mackowska, Wladyslawa Miras

5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes

Weekly Collections December 25, 2016

Sunday Offertory $ 10.343 Christmas $ 26,649 Christmas Flowers $ 255

The amount for the Sunday Offertory includes the electronic donations received for the week.

Thank you for your generosity!

Please pray for our sick Gina Brettman, Patricia Klenck,

Robert Walsh, Arlene Placek, Margaret Ludden

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Epiphany of the Lord

The word "Epiphany" means manifestation or appearance. Today’s feast celebrates the appearance of the star that guid-ed the Magi (Wise Men) on their journey and finally came to rest over the manger at Bethlehem. The Magi were the first non-Hebrew people to receive the message of salvation, indicating that God’s message of salvation is open to all people. The story actually takes place two years after the birth of Christ, about the time it would take the Magi to make the journey from the East. Based on the Magi’s visit, King Herod had all the children two years old or younger mur-dered (The Feast of the Holy Innocents on December 28). Epiphany is also called the Feast of the Three Kings since the Magi are depicted as royalty, bringing their treasures to the newborn King. The Christmas season traditionally ran for twelve days, from Christmas night to the Vigil of the Epiphany, hence the other name for this Feast, "Twelfth Night". The joy of the Twelve Days of Christmas was celebrated by giving gifts each day, in imitation of the Magi. Epiphany calls us to keep the joy of Christmas alive in our hearts and to share this joy by giving our treasures to others.

In the reading from the Book of Isaiah, the prophet tells Jerusalem to rejoice because she will shine in the splendor of God. All nations will walk in her light, bringing their wealth in great caravans, bringing gold and frankincense and singing the praises of the Lord. Isaiah is deliberately reminding his listeners of the Queen of Sheba’s visit two hundred years earlier, bringing fabulous wealth, just to hear the wisdom of King Solomon. St. Paul tells the Ephesians that this great mystery of salvation, made known through the prophets, also is open to the Gentiles, whom he calls co-heirs of the promise of Christ. The gospel tells us the story of the first Gentile heirs to the Kingdom, the Three Kings coming from distant nations, bringing their gold and frankincense and myrrh to give praise to the newborn King.

Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

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From the Pastor’s Desk Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, also called the Feast of the Three Kings. The glory of Christmas is celebrated as the Three Wise Men bring their gifts to the baby Jesus, having been guided to Jerusalem by the light of a star. (Details of this Feast Day can be found on page 2). Epiphany, which translates as "manifestation", simply means that God has come into the world as a human being in the person of the Christ Child. Simple, but truly awe-some. Not at all obvious, except to those who have been given the gift to be able to see with the eyes of faith.

In the Annunciation, both Mary and Joseph were given special revelations by the Archangel Gabriel. In the Christ-mas story the shepherds heard the good news, the glad tidings of salvation, through the message of an angel. This message is confirmed to them as the angelic host proclaims the Glory of God. In our story today, it is the star that is the messenger of God’s salvation. The Holy Spirit revealed to the Wise Men that the birth of the newborn King of the Jews would be heralded by the rising of a star. What is unsaid in the story is why this should matter to them, or to anyone not of the Chosen People of Israel. But we are told that they followed the star and, when they saw it stop over the house where Jesus was, they were overjoyed , they did him homage, laying their gifts at his feet. We see in the star that led the Magi to Christ the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah that all nations will come to Jerusalem to walk in the light of the Lord. Jesus, of course, is the light of God who brings us salvation.

We hear the story, over and over again. It never grows old. We hear of the angels revealing the mystery and see the star guiding us to Christ. The great joy of the Epiphany and the entire Christmas season is the revelation of God’s love for us. This feeling is captured beautifully in the lyrics of the Christmas carol Joy to the World. We sing joy to the world, the Lord is come! And sing of the wonders, the wonders of his love. The Christmas season is a time to stand silent in the presence of God, wrapped up in the mystery of God’s love. We don’t need to know why he has chosen to share his life and love with us; we need only to believe it and bask in the light of that love, letting it soak into our souls.

As we begin a new year, we put away the decorations and clean up the glorious mess of our celebrations. In the dreariness and cold of winter, let us not forget the warmth and joy that Christmas has brought to us. Keep alive the spirit of Christmas and let it guide our relationships with one another, just as the star guided the Magi to see the sal-vation of God.

Special thanks to Eugene and our friends at Lawrence Funeral Home for providing the beautiful 2017 Parish Calen-dars. Please take one home if you have not already done so. As a special Christmas gift to you, we have copies of Matthew Kelly’s inspiring book, Resisting Happiness. Please take one home with you. It will be a useful guide to spirituality in everyday life.

Coffee and Donuts will be available today after the masses, hosted by the Parents’ Association.

The school will be hosting a Martin Luther King Day Prayer Service this Friday, January 13th, at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome. In this season of the Prince of Peace, let us all work to end the evils of racism and bring unity to all peoples.

The Christmas Season ends tomorrow with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Ordinary Time begins on Tues-day and runs until Ash Wednesday (March 1st this year). One new celebration coming from our Parish Council is the Commemoration of the Newly Baptized to celebrate all those who had a baptism in their family in the past year. Because the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord falls on a weekday, we will have this commemoration next Sun-day, January 15th, at the noon mass, followed by light refreshments in the Parish Hall.

There will be a second collection next weekend for the Energy Needs of our parish.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Sunday, January 22nd, at the 10 a.m. mass. This program is especially for children aged 3 - 8. To volunteer to help in the future, please contact Jane Hearrin at the rectory.

God’s Blessings for a Happy and Healthy New Year. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

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Do you have a long-standing history with St. Robert Bellarmine Parish?

We want to celebrate you and hear your stories!

Join us for an hour of food and fellowship in Kernaghan Hall after the 5pm mass

on Saturday, January 21.

Pizza will be served and stories will be told. Please RSVP to [email protected] by January 18.

(FORMERLY SCRIPTURE STUDY)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

9:15 AM

KERNAGHAN HALL MEETING ROOM

Every week we explore the scriptures for the coming Sunday.

Learn about the scriptures through prayer and

discussion with other parishioners.

Questions? Call Deacon Bill at 773-777-2666 or email: [email protected]

Lectio Divina

Celebration of St. Robert Bellarmine Baptisms in 2016 Join us on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the 12:00 noon Mass when we commemorate your child

entering into God’s family. Our Parish will be celebrating the feast day of the Baptism of the Lord and would like to include your family. Since your child was baptized at St. Robert Bellarmine this

past year, we welcome you and the Godparents to come back, celebrate mass and join us for a reception in Kernaghan Hall following Mass.

RSVP by Thursday, January 12, 2017 to Anne Ouper at [email protected] or 773-983-1980

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The Epiphany of the Lord Page 5

773-286-0956 x 306 [email protected]

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Knights of Columbus Tonti Council is proud to host Basketball Free Throw

Championship For Boys and Girls ages 9-14.

Where: St. Robert Bellarmine at Jensen Gymnasium When: Saturday January 14th Competition will start 12:00pm Please arrive by 11:30am to register Who: Open to Boys and Girls ages 9-14 Boys and Girls compete separately and by age Cost: Free! Award for 1st Place Winners and move on to District, Regional & State Levels

All contestants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a pair of Chicago Bulls Tickets

For Information Contact: Mark 773-556-9767 or Email:[email protected]

2 DAYS !!! ~ Friday, January 13th from1pm—10pm and Saturday, Friday, January 14th from 10am—10pm

at St. Robert Bellarmine in Kernaghan Hall Do you need extra table space to sew? Do you have a special event coming up and you’re thinking of making the cards or favors yourself? Need an excuse to organize your photos? Was scrapbooking a favorite hobby of yours and life has taken over instead? Need to get away or do something you love and relax with some time to your- self? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this 2-day event is for you! Come one day or come both. Stay the whole time or come when you can. This time is for you! The Parents’ Association will provide the space, music and beverages for a small donation of $10 per person. Saturday Potluck (Participation is optional.)

Friends and Family welcomed! (Adults only!) For additional information and to reserve your spot email: [email protected]

Common Threads: An expansion of SRB’s Blanket Ministry

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 as we gather Thursday, January 12th at 7:00 pm in the Meeting Room in

Kernaghan Hall. For further details, contact Deacon Bill at the rectory.

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The Epiphany of the Lord Page 7

Our 5th Graders were chosen by an anonymous donor to spread Christmas cheer! The recipients of the presents could not be either friends or family of our students. We chose the women of St. Mary of Providence as the lucky people to receive our presents. The director of SMOP gave us a wish list for each woman; these are women who don't have family members to give them a cheerful Christmas. Each of our 5th Graders (21 students) were given $50 by the donor to buy presents. Here are the kids loading up the car! They are dressed as shepherds since the photo was taken just before the Christmas pageant. We had originally planned for the students to deliver the presents themselves on Monday, December 19, but it was below zero that morning, so they couldn't be out in the frigid temps. The students were asked to write a short essay that will be mailed to the donor to tell him/her how it felt to choose presents for someone who needed the extra love and attention at Christmastime.

Your generosity in purchasing gifts for the Giving Tree made Christmas just a bit brighter for 87 children from Ascension-St. Susanna Parish. Deacon Bill delivered the presents and was met by Father Thadeo and Father Tom. Once again, Thank You for your generosity!

Holly Hobby Fair Happy little Kindergarten shoppers! Thank you to all the amazing volunteers!

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The 7th and 8th grade students had their

pictures taken with Santa during

the giving tree shopping experience.

Mrs. Claus stopped by to say hello to

Preschool, Pre K and

Kindergarten.

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The Epiphany of the Lord Page 9

Autumn Nights Dinner Dance

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Daily Scripture Readings

Monday Is 42:1-4, 6-7 / Mt 3:13-17

Tuesday

Heb 2:5-12 / Mt 1:21-28

Wednesday Heb 2:14-18 / Mk 1:29-39

Thursday

Heb 3:7-14 / Mk 1:40-45

Friday Heb 4:1-5, 11 / Mk 2:1-12

Saturday

Heb 4:12-16 / Mk 2:13-17

Sunday Is 49: 3, 5-6 / 1 Cor 1:1-3 / Jn 1: 29-34

Weekly Schedule Monday, January 9

7:30 pm Sports Board Meeting (MR)

Tuesday, January 10 7 pm Parents’ Association Closed Board Meeting (MR)

Wednesday, January 11

7 pm Our Sacramental Journey (C)

Thursday, January 12 9:15 am Lectio Divina (MR)

3 pm – 6 pm Science Fair (KH) 7 pm Parent Ambassador Meeting (KH)

7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (SMR) 7 pm Common Threads (MR)

Friday, January 13

8:30 am – 10:30 am Science Fair (KH) 1 pm – 10 pm Parent Association Scrapbooking (KH)

Saturday, January 14

10 am – 10 pm Parent Association Scrapbooking (KH)

Sunday, January 15

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

January 14 / 15 , 2016 Mass Pres ider Servers Lectors Auxi l iary Ministers

5:00 PM Fr. Scott Donahue

D. Gallardo, N. Soriano, L. Soriano

E. Stecker J. Ouper, A. Ouper, J. Ryan

8:00 AM Fr. Tom

Provenzano D. Kowalski, A. Begovic,

E. Zagroba P. Zyburt Deacon W. Frere, M. Furphy, T. Kerin

10:00 AM Fr. Neil Fackler

S. Jablonski, A. Jablonski, K. Meyering

B. Meyering D. Gandor, P. Gandor, N. Kriescher

12:00 PM Fr. Neil Fackler

L. Nigro, A. Amoloria, J. Stauber

K. Nigro M. Blake, A. Benages, P Mullane, I. Benages,

J. Gross, P. Gross, J. Jakobsze

5:30 PM Fr. Robert

Fedek K. Brislane, A. Augello,

S. Grant S. Andrade H. Heidkamp, J. Oloroso, B. Pfeiffer

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) Capt 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)

It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer who has given us freedom to demonstrate. Fr. Denis O’Brien, United States Marine Corps

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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

[email protected]

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

[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 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 Kathy Goetz, Business Manager [email protected] Barbara Donnelly, Parish Secretary [email protected] Deacon Bill Frere, Pastoral Associate [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.