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.

April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter

First Communion

May 5 Saturday 10:30 a.m.

New Parishioner Blessing and Reception

May 6 Sunday 12 noon

May Crowning

May 11 Friday 7:00 p.m.

Mass Intentions MON. April 30, St. Pius V 8:30 am John Rybicki, Juliana Nicole Conway (b-day wish) TUES. May 1, St. Joseph the Worker 8:30 am Catherine O’Donnell, Paul Calandrino WED. May 2, St. Athanasius 8:30 am Irene Koziarz, Florence White Family, Esther Mrohen (56 years) THURS. May 3, Sts. Philip and James 8:30 am Leonard Ganshirt FRI. May 4, Easter Weekday 8:30 am Joan Kazmierczak (health), Jessica Mitchell (health) SAT. May 5, Easter Weekday 8:30 am Donna Kehoe, Msgr. Charles Lang 5:00 pm John Labant, Sean Lowery, Paul Calandrino, Hagenmeier Family, Donna Kehoe SUN. May 6, Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 10:00 am Arthur Hathaway, Jean Gross, Eileen O’Brien , The Swiatek Family 12:00 pm Ted, Joseph & Eugenia Zalewski, Zofia Mackowska, Wladyslawa Miras, Wiktoria & Stanley Ignarski, Mariano Demma 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes

Weekly Collections April 15, 2018

Sunday Offertory $ 7,415 Sharing $ 150 The amount for the Sunday Offertory includes the

electronic donations received for the week.

Thank you for your generosity!

May: The Month of Mary

May is the month when we traditionally honor Mary with a special emphasis on her role in the devotional life of the Church. We celebrate May Crowning, pray the rosary daily (at least one decade of the mysteries) and bring out the old favorite Marian hymns. For many people these devotions seem to be a nostalgic clinging to the past, but in fact are real-ly tried and true ways to help bring us into the presence of God. The devotional life of the Church endures because it has deep spiritual meaning for those who practice it.

Part of the reason for this is because Mary reminds us of ourselves. When we pray with Mary we see our story in her story. The meditation on the mysteries of the rosary draw us into the life of Christ. The mysteries allow us to see him through the eyes of Mary. These salvific events of Jesus’ life then become real to us, helping us to relate God’s plan of salvation to the events and circumstances of our own lives. In Mary’s response to the Christ events in her life, we are given a model for our own response. Of course, the role of Mary is much greater than this, but looking at Mary through this lens makes a good starting point for our own reflections on the love of God. May Mary’s Magnificat lead us to our own exaltation in the joy of Easter!

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Please pray for our sick

Gina Brettman, Patricia Klenck,

Robert Walsh, Margaret Ludden

Fifth Sunday of Easter

The reading from the Acts of the Apostles describes St. Paul’s difficulties when he first arrives in Jerusalem after his conversion. The disciples initially act with disbelief and are afraid of Paul. Paul, the last they had heard, was a violent persecutor of Christians. Barnabas, a Church leader, speaks on behalf of Paul, easing everyone’s fears. Paul then moved about freely in Jerusalem and spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord. Soon a plot is hatched to kill Paul. The Church, which St. Luke describes as “at peace” and growing in numbers, sends Paul away to safety. In the first Letter of St. John, we hear his response to the mistaken belief of some Christians, that all that is necessary for salvation is pro-fessing faith in Jesus. Throughout John’s Letter we hear him speak of the “commandment” to love others. St. John tells us: “Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” To remain in Christ one must keep his commandments. In the Gospel of John today Jesus tells us he is the true vine, and his Father is the vine grower. Jesus says we are the branches that glorify God when we bear much fruit and become his disciples. This happens, says Jesus, when we remain in him through lives of love. God then prunes the branches in order that we may bear much fruit.

Acts 9: 26-31 1 John 3: 18-24 John 15: 1-8

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From the Pastor’s Desk

Today we celebrate the Firth Sunday of Easter. In the reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we hear that St. Paul has begun his public ministry, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. The Church was at peace and grew in numbers. In spite of troubles with the Hellenists and the Jewish leaders, the community of faith had the peace and consolation of the Holy Spirit. This is a good reminder that we, too, can have inner peace if we trust in the Lord. St. John tells us in his First Letter that if we keep his commandments we will remain in God’s love and our hearts will be reassured and we will experience the presence of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. In the gospel Jesus reminds us that God is the vine grower. It is God himself who nurtures and protects us.

Our Sunday readings during the Easter season from John’s gospel show us that Jesus acts out of the power of God’s love. Salvation comes from participating in that love by allowing ourselves to be drawn into the experience of that love. The Scriptures give us the story: God is telling us about his redemptive activities in human history, culminat-ing in the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. In today’s gospel, Jesus reminds us that we have to stay connected to the source, which is Christ himself. To stay connected to the source is why we come to mass, pray, read the Bible and celebrate the sacraments. Failure to do so cuts us off from the source of the love that is the power that conquers sin and death. Last week Jesus told us to listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd and to follow that voice. Today we hear that we are the branches connected to the vine of Christ. Both these gospel stories are metaphors for staying connected to the source of life. When we bear the good fruit of the Spirit we know we are connected to the vine. We are grafted onto the true vine at Baptism when we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. We are to nurture that gift, listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us and bear good fruit by obeying Christ’s commands to love God and our neighbor.

On Thursday the Sports Association hosted the annual Sports Award Banquet. It’s a nice time to recognize the achievements of our student athletes. More importantly, it was a time to celebrate the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation and friendship. I also want to recognize all the board members of the Sports Association and all the coaches who spend hundreds of hours every year to provide these opportunities for our young people. Thank you to the board, the coaches, volunteers and parents who worked so hard on this evening and throughout the year.

The 8th Grade Rummage Sale will be held this Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Kernaghan Hall. There are always some good bargains to be had. Proceeds go to the 8th Grade Class Gift to the school.

On Saturday we will celebrate the Sacrament of First Holy Communion with sixty-two of our children and their families. This is always a beautiful celebration of our faith. It is a joy and an honor to be part of this major event in the life of these young people. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives as Catholics, the gift of the Risen Christ himself, fulfilling his promise to be with us to the end of the age. It is in the Eucharist that we draw our strength, our hope, our very spiritual life. As we keep these children in our prayers, let us also take the time to re-flect on the joy, the grace and the goodness of God for this gift in our own lives.

On Sunday we will host our New Parishioner Blessing and Reception. Our new parishioners have been invited to the noon mass for a special blessing. Please welcome them into our community.

Mrs. Carrie Mijal will be leaving us the end of the school year to take on her new role as the School Principal at Visitation Parish in Elmhurst. She has been a guiding light to our families for the past ten years and will be deeply missed. I am pleased to announce that Ms. Deanne Roy has accepted the positon as the new principal for our parish school beginning on July 1st. Please see my letter on page four for more details.

Please mark your calendars for Friday May 11th when we will honor our Blessed Mother with the celebration of May Crowning at 7 p.m. Catholics traditionally devote the month of May to Mary as a way to keep connected with the story of our faith. I have shared a few reflections on page two.

Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

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In Sympathy

Please pray for the repose of the souls of

Russ Grummel

Louise M. Jarog

Eileen M. O’Holleran

and for their families and friends.

Baptized in Faith

Nathan Michael Barron Child of

Sean and Debra (Kotwica) Barron

Thomas Owen Heneghan Child of

Michael and Samantha (Burns) Heneghan

Quinn Katherine Long Child of

Robert and Traci (Scheffers) Long

April 29, 2018 Dear Parishioners, With the support of the Search Committee, I am pleased to announce that I have hired a new principal begin-ning July 1st. Deanne Roy comes to us with over 25 years of experience in elementary education, including the last 16 years as principal at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Crystal Lake. She has a strong background in administration, staff development and training, curriculum mapping and student mentoring. I know that Ms. Roy is highly qualified to build on the legacies of Sr. Mary Lou and Mrs. Mijal, continuing our long-standing traditions of focusing on the whole child in a faith-filled family environment. At the same time she will lead our school as we pursue continued growth and strive to build upon our rigorous academics. I am so grateful for all that Mrs. Mijal has accomplished these past ten years to increase our enrollment and bring in many new programs, as well as her dedication to our students, families and staff. Mrs. Mijal has done an outstanding job. In the coming weeks, Mrs. Mijal and Ms. Roy will work together on this transition. Mrs. Mijal will continue to manage the school, while helping Ms. Roy to become familiar with us. We hope to have an open house to meet the families before the end of the year. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

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 on Thursday, May 3 at 7 pm

in the Kernaghan Hall Meeting Room.

Donations of soft fabrics and yarn (no wool) can be

dropped off at the rectory. For further details,

contact Deacon Bill at the rectory.

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

Thursday morning, May 3 at 9:15 am In Kernaghan Hall

“O, taste and see the Goodness of the Lord.” (Ps. 38)

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Catholic Charities Collection on Mother’s Day As a senior citizen, Antonia does not have much income left after paying for rent, medications, and daily supplies. She relies on the Catholic Charities Senior Food Nutrition Program for all of her meals. Last year 145,547 food packages were delivered to low-income seniors in Cook and Lake counties. Without the food they receive from us, they would have to choose between a healthy diet and paying for medication and other necessities.

Please give to Catholic Charities on Mother’s Day to help seniors stay healthy. Learn more at www.catholiccharities.net.

“Charity, patience, and tenderness are very beautiful gifts. If you have them you want to share them with others.” – Pope Francis

Rummage Sale Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

The 8th Grade will be hosting a rummage sale

to help raise funds for their class gift.

Any donations of household goods, books, videos, toys, games, or any other slightly used items (excluding clothing) are welcome.

They can be dropped off at the school office or given to any 8th grade student.

Please drop by Kernaghan Hall on May 1 between 8 am and 2 pm to do a little shopping.

Thank you for your consideration.

The Class of 2018

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE St. Constance Woman’s Club, 5843 W. Strong Street, Chicago, is holding a Rummage and Bake Sale on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 9:00am until 3:00pm in Borowczyk

Hall, 5856 W. Ainslie St., Chicago. Set up begins at 8:00am. Vendors can rent space, tables, and chairs for $25.00. Space is limited so early reservations are suggested. All reservations are due by June 14, 2018. To register and obtain details call Roberta at 321-444-2278 or e-mail Roberta at roberta5829@hotmail.com. Shoppers are invited to come, browse, shop, and take home a few treasures. Don’t miss this exciting event.

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Save This Date!!!!! ----- SundayJune10th(from9amto2pm).

Is Coming to St. Robert’s Kernaghan Hall

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Crafters,Vendors,&FleaMarketers.

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Monies Raised will Support the Learning Garden Project

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Daily Scripture Readings Monday

Acts 14:5-18 / Jn 14:21-26

Tuesday Acts 14:19-28 / Jn 14:27-31a

Wednesday

Acts 15:1-6 / Jn 15:1-8

Thursday 1 Cor 15:1-8 / Jn 14:6-14

Friday

Acts 15:22-31 / Jn 15:12-17

Saturday Acts 16:1-10 / Jn 15:18-21

Sunday

Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 / 1 Jn 4:7-10 / Jn 15:9-17

Weekly Schedule Monday, April 30

Tuesday, May 1

8 am – 2 pm Rummage Sale (KH) 7 pm Parent Association Meeting (KH)

Wednesday, May 2

3 pm – 4 pm Altar Server Pizza Party (KH) 7 pm SPRED Prep (KH)

Thursday, May 3

9:15 am Soul Food (MR) 6:30 pm First Communion Practice (C)

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

Friday, May 4

6:30 pm Catechist Gathering (KH)

Saturday, May 5 10:30 am First Communion (C, KH)

Sunday, May 6

12 pm New Parishioner Mass and Brunch (C,KH)

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

May 5 / 6 , 2018 Mass Pres ider Servers Lectors Auxi l iary Ministers

5:00 PM Fr. Neil Fackler

S. Jablonski, K. Keeney, A. Ontiveros

R. Madro M. Callaghan, J. Rejczyk, S. Spooner

8:00 AM Visitor J. Bell, A. Hearn,

S. Hearn C. Bell

K. Ernst, M. Furphy, D. Walsh, P. Eifert, T. Eifert, N. Kriescher, P. Zyburt

10:00 AM Fr. Neil Fackler

J. Galindo, A. Gonzalez, D. Laycock

E. Day O. Cave, J. Markfull, L. Wilder

12:00 PM Fr. Neil Fackler

K. Brislane, J. Harrington, J. Stauber

C. Harrington B. Davis, Deacon W. Frere, P. Mullane

5:30 PM Fr. Greg Lorens

S. Govea, J. Sarau-Young, R. Sarau-Young

T. Mach 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, hold our troops in your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the selfless

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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

MGoetz@ArchChicago.org Barbara Donnelly, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr

SRBrectory@gmail.com Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education

SRBvolunteers@Yahoo.com Beth Farias, Youth Minister

SRBteens@gmail.com

Religious Education Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue

Tel. 773.286.0956 Debi DeMario, Director SRBRE1@Yahoo.com

St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Avenue

Tel. 773.725.5133 Carrie Mijal, Principal

Carrie.Mijal@ArchChicago.org Chris Wilson, Secretary

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Office of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue

Tel. 773.286.0956 Dennis Costanzo, Music Director

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Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance

Submit articles via email: SRBBulletinEditor@gmail.com

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. Pulpit Announcement Deadline Friday by 12 Noon in the rectory.

Parish Rectory & Office 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60630 Tel. 773.777.2666 Fax 773.777.2770 Website: www.srb-chicago.org SRB Mobile App: http:// www.parishsolutionsco.com/bellarmineil.html Contact Deacon Bill Frere Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident Bill Frere, Deacon James Ouper, Business Operations Manager jouper@srb-chicago.org Barbara Donnelly, Parish Secretary Rectory@srb-chicago.org Deacon Bill Frere, Pastoral Associate bfrere@srb-chicago.org Maria Siap, Youth Minister youthministry@srb-chicago.org Fr. Neil Fackler, Pastor nfackler@srb-chicago.org

Faith Formation Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773.286.0956 Mary Ellen Casselman, Director DRE@srb-chicago.org St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773.725.5133 Carrie Mijal, Principal Cmijal@srb-chicago.org Chris Wilson, Secretary Schooloffice@srb-chicago.org

Office of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773.286.0956 Dennis Costanzo, Music Director DCostanzo@srb-chicago.org Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance Submit articles via email: bulletineditor@srb-chicago.org in person at the rectory or fax 773.777.2770