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.

February 25, 2018 The Second Sunday of Lent

Lenten Prayer / Soup Service

February 27 Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Party

March 3 Saturday 6:00 p.m.

Multi-Parish Mission

March 5-7 Monday-Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Mass Intentions

MON. February 26, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Joseph Yankee, Philip Roth TUES. February 27, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am For the Protection of the Unborn Children WED. February 28, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am John Rybicki THURS. March 1, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Fr. Anselm Romb OFMConv., Eugene C. Romb FRI. March 2, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am For the Safety of Our Military Personell SAT. March 3, St. Katherine Drexel 8:30 am John Mozis, Marcia Bosshardt 5:00 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish SUN. March 4, Third Sunday of Lent 8:00 am John & Rose Labant, Celine Tymczuk, Walter Lisowski (28 yr.) 10:00 am Florence White Family 12:00 pm Mae Kernaghan, Alice Sherry, John Thomas 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes

Weekly Collections February 11, 2018

Sunday Offertory $ 7,723 Sharing $ 139

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

Second Sunday of Lent

Today we read the story of God’s surprising request of Abraham. God says, Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love...to the land of Moriah. There...offer him up as a holocaust. Abraham follows God’s directions and, the mo-ment before sacrificing his son, the Lord’s messenger calls out to Abraham, telling him to not lay a hand on the boy. Because of Abraham’s complete devotion and obedience to God, he is told he will be blessed abundantly and through his descendants all the nations of the earth shall find blessing. What seemed to lead to the failure of Abraham’s hopes and dreams eventually leads to their fulfillment. St. Paul’s letter of encouragement to the Romans liberates us today as it did Paul’s followers. If God is for us, who can be against us? Paul explains that God did not spare his own son for our sakes. Therefore, if since it is God himself who acquits us, who then can condemn us? The gospel of Mark relates the story of the Transfiguration. Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain...and he was trans-figured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white. Elijah and Moses appear and converse with Jesus. A voice is heard coming from a cloud overshadowing them saying, This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. Jesus tells the disciples to keep the experience a secret until he rises from the dead.

Genesis 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Romans 8: 31b-34 Mark 9: 2-10

Lenten Almsgiving Mission Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti

There have been a lot of changes in our mission in Haiti this past year. We are no longer connected with the McKenna Technical Institute (the foundation that was supporting our students in post secondary and vocational schools). We have incorporated a separate foundation, “Kwasans” to fund a career placement office and business school scholarships for the older children who have graduated from the Orphanage. Chip Wirth will be with us to explain all these exciting new developments, as well as the new name “Kwasans” for our foundation. While the Orphanage itself is largely self-sufficient with donors through the Maison Fortune Orphanage Foundation (MFO), we still refer to the mission as the orphanage as a shorthand for all of our efforts. Of course, while individual donations directly to the MFO are always welcome to continue to provide for the younger children, we have shifted our focus to job creation and development to help build the economy and provide for the future of the young people as they become adults. This is our annual Len-ten Almsgiving mission. Please be generous in your support of the children. Fr. Neil

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From the Pastor’s Desk

Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent. We hear St. Mark’s version of the Transfiguration. In the Old Tes-tament reading from the Book of Genesis, Abraham demonstrates his faith by his willingness to sacrifice Isaac, his only son, if God commands it. In his Letter to the Romans, St. Paul tells us that God sacrificed his only Son for our salvation; and that God’s Son now intercedes for us in heaven. In the gospel, Jesus goes up the mountain and is transfigured, shining with a radiance that reflects his divine glory. The disciples see Jesus conversing with Moses and Elijah, fulfilling both the Law and the Prophets in his own person, thus proclaiming that he himself is the Mes-siah. The Transfiguration foretells both Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and our hope of eternal life, when our own bodies will be transfigured and glorified in heaven.

The Transfiguration story takes on a whole different meaning in the context of Lent and the first two readings. Isaac is a Christ figure in the Old Testament. Abraham is willing to sacrifice his only son in obedience to the will of God. God never intended to allow Abraham to carry out the sacrifice. But God is willing to sacrifice his only Son. St. Paul tells us that God did not spare his own son as a sign of his love for us. But, like the story of Isaac, God does not will the sacrifice. God allows it. Jesus accepts the call to sacrifice himself out of obedience to the Father because he shares his Father’s love for us. In the gospel, Jesus sets aside his glory. If Jesus were to ascend to heaven from the Transfiguration in his divinity, then salvation would not be possible for humanity. In his humanity he goes down the mountain (he goes back into the world) and heads for Jerusalem. He willingly undertakes this journey of self-denial to the Cross to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. It is Jesus’ total self-emptying for the sake of fallen hu-manity that makes possible our rising back to God. It is this same self-denial that we seek during Lent that will al-low us to rise to God as well.

The Transfiguration gives the apostles hope after Jesus is crucified. When they finally believe the Resurrection, they recall the glorification of Christ. After the Resurrection, Jesus tells them that they will have to suffer the Cross as well if they want to be glorified with him. Our Lenten journey is a time to transform our vision so that we may will-ingly embrace the Cross in our own lives. We seek to become transfigured spiritually into the image of Christ in this life and so attain eternal life with him in the next.

The 1st Communion Rite of Enrollment will be celebrated today at the 10 a.m. Mass. We have sixty-three candi-dates preparing to receive the Sacrament on May 5th. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers. There will be a speaker from the SPRED Program at all the masses today. This wonderful ministry to young adults with special needs is looking for some volunteers to help out on Wednesday evenings. No experience necessary; all training will be provided. The only requirement is a loving heart.

There are still some Little Black Books of Daily Lenten Meditations available in the church or at the rectory. There are additional copies of Matthew Kelly’s book “Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic” still available as well. There is no charge for either of these books. Our Lenten Reflections Evening of Prayer will be led by deacon Ray Arroyo this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. This week’s schedule of Lenten prayer opportunities can be found on page four.

The Parents’ Association will be hosting our annual St. Patrick’s Day Party this Saturday, March 3rd. This is al-ways a fun event with good food, good music and good friends. Tickets are available in the back of church today and at the rectory.

The First Scrutiny Rite for our Elect will be celebrated next Sunday at the 8 a.m. mass. Girl Scout Sunday will be celebrated with a special blessing at the 10 a.m. mass next weekend. These rituals honor the faith journeys of our people and help form our community

The annual Multi -Parish Mission will be held at St. Pascal on March 5-7, Monday - Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Father Jim Presta is a wonderful spiritual leader who will preach this year, guiding us more deeply into our relation-ship with the Lord as we journey through Lent. This year’s theme is “Standing With Mary at the Foot of the Cross”. This is an exciting event that you should not miss. Come for one, two, or all three evenings. More information is on page six.

Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

Wedding Banns

I - Eric Kelly and Erin Priestly

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Lenten Schedule Tue., February 27 - 6:30 pm Lenten Evening of Reflection followed by a light soup and bread meal Thur., March 1 - 9:15 am Soul Food Fri., March 2 - 2:20 pm and 7 pm Stations of the Cross Mon., March 5 - 7 pm Parish Mission (St. Pascal’s) Tues., March 6 - 7 pm Parish Mission (St. Pascal’s) Tues., March 6 - 5:30 pm Novena followed by Benediction Wed., March 7 - 7 pm Parish Mission (St. Pascal’s) Thurs., March 8 - 9:15 am Soul Food Fri., March 9 - 7 pm Stations of the Cross (not at 2:20 today) Tues., March 13 - 6:30 pm Lenten Evening of Reflection followed by a light soup and bread meal Wed., March 14 - 7 pm Confirmation Prayer and Practice Thurs., March 15 - 9:15 am Soul Food Fri., March 16 - 2:20 Stations of the Cross (not at 7 pm today) Fri., March 16 - 7 pm Confirmation Sat., March 17 - 6 pm St. Joseph Dinner Sun., March 18 - After All Masses - St. Joseph Table Tues., March 20 - 7 pm Parish Reconciliation Service Wed., March 21 - 9 am Eucharistic Adoration ending with 5 pm Benediction Thur., March 22 - 9:15 am Soul Food Fri., March 23 - 2:20 pm and 7 pm Stations of the Cross Sun., March 25 - Palm Sunday - Masses at 8 am,10 am, 12 Noon, 5:30 pm Holy Thursday, March 29 - 8:30 am Prayer Service, 7 pm Mass Good Friday, March 30 - 3 pm Stations of the Cross Good Friday, March 30 - 7 pm The Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday, March 31 - 1 pm Blessing of Baskets Holy Saturday, March 31 - 7 pm Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, April 1 - 8 am, 10 am and 12 Noon Masses

PRAY

LENTEN REFLECTIONS Lent is more than just “giving up” dessert. How can we have a deeper Lenten experience as we prepare for Easter joy? Join us for 3 Evenings of Reflection and hear what suggestions our special guest speakers have to offer. Each talk will take place at 6:30 in the Church and will be followed by a light meal of soup and bread served in the Church vestibule.

with Deacon Ray Arroyo Tuesday, February 27th

Deacon Ray is a Permanent Deacon currently ministering at St. Aloysius Parish in Wicker Park. His work at St. Aloysius includes walking with their RCIA candidates. He is also a frequent speaker at their retreats for men.

Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 2 2:20 pm and 7:00 PM

The Stations of the Cross is a Lenten devotion that offers witness to Jesus’ Passion and

Death. At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect prayerfully upon Jesus’ Suffering, Death, and Resurrection, and to simply experience the visual images

to reflect on Christ’s love for us.

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

March 1 Thursday morning 9:15 in

Kernaghan Hall

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ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE SPRED NEEDS YOUR HELP!!! SPRED is a faith community ministry that serves individuals with developmental or intellectual

challenges. SPRED is an acronym for Special Religious Enrichment Development. The purpose of SPRED is to make it possible for each parish to welcome persons with special needs into a SPRED group where they become prepared to participate in the liturgical life of their parish, receive their sacraments, and are part of a community where their faith is nourished by volunteers and our special friends. Volunteers need no prior experiences working with our young adults with special needs. All volunteers attend a helper information session and continue to be mentored by the SPRED catechists in the group. The SPRED process values each person and responds to the individual needs and gifts of all. It is based on friend-ship and respect, and honors the learning styles of those with special needs. SRB SPRED meets on Wednesday evenings from September – May. We are in need of additional volunteers!!

PLEASE HELP!!! Please contact Julie Oloroso at (773) 218-4754 or Michael Radcliffe at (773) 771-4033 for additional information.

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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, March 1 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.

ST. CONSTANCE WOMAN’S CLUB

The St. Constance Woman’s Club will meet on Monday, February 26, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in Borowczyk Hall, 5864 W. Ainslie St., Chicago. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. If you missed the fun of January Game Night you have another chance to spend an enjoyable retro evening at the February PJ PARTY. Wear your pajam-as, sweats, or casual clothes. Surprises are planned. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, call Roberta at 321-444-2278.

SRB Parents’ Association Benefit Night Wednesday, February 28th from 5 pm – 10 pm at Tipsy Cow Cantina

Dine-In & Carry-Out

Mention SRB and Tipsy Cow Cantina will donate 20% of your bill back to our school.

Tipsy Cow Cantina - 4800 N. Central Ave.

773-283-5545

Chicago’s Got Sisters! | March 9-10 | Chicago, IL Spend 24 hours visiting and praying with sisters from a variety of religious communi-ties! Register now for Chicago’s Got Sisters! where you will meet other young women striving to love Christ and discerning God’s will in their life. For single Catholic women ages 18-40. For more information, contact Sister Connie Bach, PHJC, at connie.ss@att.net or 574-340-6409. Register now online at http://called2.be/CGSMar18

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Empower Illinois Scholarship Application Opens Tuesday, Feb. 27th at 7:00 pm FAMILIES OF K-12 STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS BEGINNING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M.

The application is a two-step process. First, reserve your place in line by completing a brief online form. This step will determine your place in line for the first-come, first-served scholarships. After reserving your place in line, families will be emailed a unique link and use their reservation code to complete the full application.

The Process 1. Go to EmpowerIllinois.org beginning Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 P.M. to start your application. 2. Complete the form with your name and contact information to timestamp your application. Note: This

step will determine your place in line for the first-come, first-served scholarships 3. Also submit your home address, the names of your children, their dates of birth, and your preferred

school. Note: Only one reservation and application are allowed per family – even if you are applying for several students.

4. Take note of your confirmation code after completing your reservation. 5. Wait to receive an email link to your unique application where you will complete it and upload all re-

quired documents. Emails will be sent on a rolling basis and may take several weeks. You will have 3 days to complete your application once your link has been sent. Complete it at a time con-venient for you and be sure all documents are provided. Learn more at: https://empowerillinois.org/students/how-do-i-apply/

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A residential support program for mothers with newborns.

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Daily Scripture Readings

Monday Dn 9: 4b–10 / Lk 6:36-38

Tuesday

Is 1:10, 16-20 / Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday Jer 18:18-20 / Mt 20: 17-28

Thursday

Jer 17:5-10 / Lk 16:19-31

Friday Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a / Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday

Mt. 7:14-15, 18-20 / Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Sunday Ex 20:1-17 / 1 Cor 1:22-25 / Jn 2:13-25

Weekly Schedule Monday, February 26

7pm – 8:30 pm Communion Parent Meeting (KH)

Tuesday, February 27 6:30 pm Lenten Prayer / Soup Service (V)

Wednesday, February 28 7 pm SPRED Prep (KH)

Thursday, March 1

9:15 am Soul Food (MR) 7 pm Common Threads (MR)

7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (CR)

Friday, March 2 2:20 pm Stations of the Cross (C)

7 pm Stations of the Cross (C)

Saturday, March 3 9:30 am – 11:30 am Faith Formation Class (S, G) 6 pm Parents’ Association St. Patrick Dinner (KH)

After 5 pm Mass Pancake Breakfast Ticket Sales (V)

Sunday, March 4 After all Masses Pancake Breakfast Ticket Sales (V)

8 am First Scrutiny Mass (C) 10 am Girl Scout Mass (C)

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

March 3 / 4 , 2018 Mass Pres ider Servers Lectors Auxi l iary Ministers

5:00 PM Fr. Neil Fackler

K. Brislane, N. Soriano, L. Soriano

P. Zyburt M. Callaghan, D. Nowak, J. Ryan

8:00 AM Fr. Neil Fackler

S. Govea, D. Kowalski, P. Skocz

Y. Simonsis Deacon W. Frere, M. Furphy, D. Thurber

10:00 AM Fr. Scott Donahue

Girl Scouts Girl Scouts O. Cave, E. Day, K. Ernst, D. Czech,

R. Lock, J. Markfull, L. Wilder

12:00 PM Fr. Scott Donahue

B. Bauman, L. Nigro, B. Ortiz

K. Nigro G. Ignarski, C. McManus, P. Mullane

5:30 PM Fr. Mike

Wyrzkowski A. Augello, N. Brennan,

N. Levin T. Mach D. Ahearn, S. 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)

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

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

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

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SRBteens@gmail.com

Religious Education Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue

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

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Tel. 773.725.5133 Carrie Mijal, Principal

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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