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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.

February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent

Lenten Prayer / Soup Service

February 20 Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

1st Communion Rite of Enrollment

February 25 Sunday 10 a.m.

School Book Fair

February 24/25 Saturday/Sunday after mass

Mass Intentions

MON. February 19, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Finoy Lukose TUES. February 20, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Juan Esteban Rodriguez (1st Anniv), Janet E Lowinski, Patricia Traina WED. February 21, St. Peter Damian 8:30 am Patti O’Brien Wasek THURS. February 22, The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 8:30 am Zita Jobst (b-day remembrance), Marek Frackiel (b-day), Alicia Frakiel (b-day) FRI. February 23, St. Polycarp 8:30 am Thomas Yankee, Eugene Kozlowski SAT. February 24, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Celine Tymczuk 5:00 pm Lillian Orzechowski, Eugene Kozlowski, Margaret Lowery, Patricia Riley, Elizabeth Pirrello , Bridget Montanaro SUN. February 25, Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 am Timothy Unz, Kathleen Fitzpatrick 10:00 am Alex Osiol, Anthony F. Leonetti 12:00 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 5:30 pm The People of St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Pascal and Our Lady of Victory Parishes

Weekly Collections February 4, 2018

Sunday Offertory $ 8,860 Sharing $ 141 Energy $ 106

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

Thank you for your generosity!

The Spirituality of Lent

Lent is a season of grace when Catholics deepen their spiritual life through the intentional practice of the traditional disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The immediate goal of these practices is to purify our hearts, to be converted and re-formed more closely in the image of Christ so that we will be able to participate in the resurrected life of Christ at Easter. The long-term goal is to incorporate these Lenten disciplines as a way of life so that we live the resurrected life of Christ and so are made worthy to live with him eternally in the kingdom of heaven.

A wonderful image of these Lenten devotions that I heard at a mission many years ago is that of coloring Easter eggs. The eggs are dipped in colored vinegar so that they are dyed beautiful colors. The more they are dipped the deeper the color gets. Just so with our souls. Each year during Lent we dip our souls and get colored a little bit in the beautiful image of Christ. The longer we do this, the deeper this image gets imprinted into our souls. Though the colors may fade a little during the year as the reality of our human condition presses upon us, each Lent we dip ourselves into these spiritual disciplines and are colored more deeply in the image of Christ.

In prayer we raise our minds and hearts to God seeking to know his will for us. But the ultimate goal of prayer is simply to be with God, growing into a more deeply intimate relationship of love and trust. In fasting we give up “things” to loosen our attachment to, and dependence on, them. The ultimate goal of fasting is to detach from whatever separates us from God. In almsgiving we share our blessings with those who are less fortunate in obedience to God’s command and to atone for our sins. The ultimate goal of char-ity is to realize that we are all one in the body of Christ. In God’s kingdom there is no “mine” and “theirs”.

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Please pray for our sick

Gina Brettman, Patricia Klenck, Robert Walsh, Margaret Ludden

First Sunday of Lent

In the first reading God makes a covenant with Noah and his descendants with a promise that there will never be anoth-er flood to devastate the world. He places a rainbow in the sky as a sign of his covenant. St. Peter says that, just as God delivered Noah from the flood, so, too, the waters of baptism saves their souls by an “appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ”. In the gospel, Jesus is driven into the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan and ministered to by the angels. He returns to Galilee, proclaiming that the kingdom of God is at hand. He tells the people to repent and believe in the gospel.

Genesis 9:8-15 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15

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From the Pastor’s Desk

Today we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent. We began the Lenten journey this past Wednesday, receiving ashes on our foreheads. Marked with the sign of the cross we were told that “we are dust and unto dust we shall return.” Ash Wednesday reminds us that the things of this world will pass away and calls us to focus on things that are eternal. The penitential practices of the season are a way of remembering that the earthly gifts we enjoy are indeed gifts from God to be used wisely. The practices of self-denial and almsgiving (charity, sharing) remind us that many of the things we enjoy are luxuries, not necessities. And everything we have is to be appreciated as gift, to be used for the glory of God. The practice of prayer, sitting quietly with God, can help us maintain the proper spiritual perspective and guide us in the right use of the gifts we have.

In baptism, we have been given the grace to be united with God and given the Holy Spirit to keep us in right rela-tionship to him. Lent is, of course, a journey to baptism. Using the disciplines of the season, we focus our spiritual energies on stripping away that which separates us from God. Conversion, a turning around of our lives, is the spir-itual change in our attitudes and actions that realigns our wills with the will of God. The disciplines of Lent are not virtues in themselves. These disciplines are the process which leads us back to God. Ideally they should be practiced all year.

In today’s gospel, Jesus spends forty days in the desert, tempted by Satan. This tells us that Jesus is human. We all face temptations. Lent is a spiritual odyssey that we take with Christ. We learn from him; we imitate him. And if we are faithful, we become like him (our human nature is divinized). Jesus spends the forty days in prayer to allow himself to be steeped in the presence of God. He grows closer to God, understands God’s will for him more clearly and is given the power to carry out God’s will. He goes forth proclaiming the gospel of God saying, “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.” Lent reminds us that the kingdom of God is here. We have to live in the here and now. Now is the time of fulfillment. Now is the time to turn to God. And, most importantly, now is the time to believe in the gospel.

The gospel of God is the good news that God has made a covenant with us, offering us forgiveness of sin and a share in his divine life. In the reading from Genesis, God establishes a covenant with Noah, promising never again to de-stroy mortal beings through the waters of a flood. This prefigures baptism where the waters destroy the power of sin and give birth in us to eternal life. St. Peter reminds us of this, telling us that baptism saves us now. Just as God promised Noah that the rainbow would be an eternal sign of the covenant, so, too, is baptism an eternal sign of God’s covenant with us. Because we are baptized only once (usually as infants), we need to be reminded of this covenant. Every Lent we are reminded of this covenant as we follow Jesus to the cross and resurrection. We hear again the story of salvation. We participate in the promise of salvation when we imitate Christ, overcome our hu-man temptations and live our baptism.

Just as Jesus was given the grace of God in the desert, we are given the grace of God when we participate in God’s covenant. The Eucharist is the constant and consistent reminder of the covenant. In the Eucharist we participate in the death and resurrection of Christ who gives himself to us. Lord, only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Our Girl Scout Family Night was held last Saturday. Everyone had a good time with food, games and fellowship. Thank you to all the Scout leaders and parents for hosting this fun event.

All are invited to attend our Tuesday evenings of reflection. This week Sr. Mary McNulty will be with us to share her reflections on fasting.. Stations of the Cross will be celebrated twice on Friday. The Four-Parish Mission will be held on March 5-7 at St. Pascal. Details are on page eight. The schedule of Lenten services can be found on page four. To help us on our Lenten journey, we have a booklet of reflections (“The Little Black Book”) for each day of the season. These booklets are available at the church exits and at the rectory.

The Parents’ Association will host the annual St. Patrick’s Day Party Saturday, March 3. All adults are invited to come out for traditional Irish music and a very enjoyable evening. Tickets are on sale in the vestibule.

Have a holy and blessed Lent. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

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Baptized in Faith

Alexia Mila Mata Child of

Manuel Mata and Erica Delatorre

Lenten Schedule Tue., February 20 - 6:30 pm Lenten Evening of Reflection followed by a light soup and bread meal Wed., February 21 - 9 am Eucharistic Adoration ending with 5 pm Benediction Thurs., February 22 - 9:15 am Soul Food Fri., February 23 - 2:20 pm and 7 pm Stations of the Cross 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

Whether you regularly visit an Adoration chapel, or have never experienced the quiet and peace of praying before our Lord in the Blessed

Sacrament, all are invited to participate. Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration on

Wednesday, February 21

and pray for the needs of the people of the world.

Eucharistic Adoration starts at 9:00 am and closes with Benediction at 5:00 pm.

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 Sr. Mary McNulty O.P. Tuesday, February 20th

Sr. Mary is a Sinsinawa Dominican sister who describes herself as a “preacher who teaches”. She has worked in secondary education, earned a MA in Pastoral Ministry and worked in the area of adult faith for-mation. A favorite part of her work was in RCIA, companioning adults who sought membership in the Catho-lic Church. At St Giles Parish she developed the parent component of religious education.

FAST

Tickets will be sold this weekend after all masses through February 18th.

Tickets can also be purchased at the rectory office.

The cost of the tickets is $25.00 each, and each month 21 winners will be drawn.

$1,450.00 Cash Prizes Awarded Monthly.

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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 volun-teers 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 friendship 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.

The Girl Scouts will be selling cookies in the vestibule after all masses this weekend

(February 17 / 18, 2018).

Do You have a favorite cookie?

Stop by to pick up a box or two.

Selling cookies teaches goal setting, decision making,

money management, people skills, and business ethics—

aspects essential to leadership, to success, and to life.

Stations of the Cross Friday, February 23

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

February 15 Thursday morning 9:15 in Kernaghan Hall “O, taste and see the Goodness of the Lord.” (Ps. 38)

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Donation boxes will be in the Church vestibule from Sunday, February 18th through March 18th.

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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.

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SAVE THE DATES FOR THE MULTI PARISH MISSION STANDING WITH MARY AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS

A three-part Lenten Mission presented by Father James Presta, STD Prayer, Preaching, Sacraments and Hospitality for All Ages!

March 5, 6 and 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM Saint Pascal Church - 3935 N. Melvina - Chicago, Illinois 60634

The Mission will focus on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the history of salvation and the sacramental life of the Church. We look to Mary as Mother and Teacher of Spiritual Life, and during this Lenten Season, we look to Mary to draw us deeper into the Paschal Mystery of Her Son.

Monday: Mary, Fountain of Light and Life

Tuesday: The Blessed Virgin Mary at the Foot of the Cross

Wednesday: Mary, Woman of the Eucharist

Please join us and experience the Season of Lent. If you can’t join us all days, then just commit to Monday and let God do the rest!

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Daily Scripture Readings

Monday Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 / Mt 25:31-46

Tuesday Is 55:10-11 / Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday Jon 3:1-10 / Lk 11:29-32

Thursday 1 Pt 5:1-4 / Mt 16:13-19

Friday Ez 18:21-28 / Mt 5:20-26

Saturday Dt 26:16-19 / Mt 5:43-48

Sunday Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 / Rom 8:31b-34 /

Mk 9:2-10

Weekly Schedule Monday, February 19 – President’s Day

School and Parish Office Closed Tuesday, February 20

6:30 pm Lenten Reflection Service followed by a light soup meal (C, V)

7 pm PA Closed Board Meeting (MR) Wednesday, February 21

9 am Eucharistic Adoration ending with 5 pm Benediction (C)

6 pm – 9:30 pm SPRED TC (KH) 7 pm RCIA (R)

Thursday, February 22 8 am – 6 pm Book Fair (KH)

9:15 am Soul Food (MR) 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (CR)

Friday, February 23 8 am – 6 pm Book Fair (KH)

2:20 pm Stations of the Cross (C) 7 pm Stations of the Cross (C)

Saturday, February 24 3 pm – 6:30 pm Book Fair (KH)

After 5 pm Mass St. Pat’s Dinner Ticket Sales (V) Sunday, February 25

8 am – 1 pm Book Fair (KH) 10 am Communion Enrollment Mass

After all Masses St. Pat’s Dinner Ticket Sales (V)

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

February 24 / 25 , 2018 Mass Pres ider Servers Lectors Auxi l iary Ministers

5:00 PM Fr. Scott Donahue

K. Keeney, N. Soriano, L. Soriano

K. Caminiti Deacon B. Frere, S. Spooner, E. Stecker

8:00 AM Fr. Neil Fackler

J. Bendig, A. Begovic, P. Skocz

E. Day P. Fergus, M. Furphy, N. Hester, Sr. Ann,

K. Fergus, A. Ouper, J. Ouper

10:00 AM Fr. Neil Fackler

S. Hearn, A. Hearn, D. Laycock

D. Gandor O. Cave, P. Gandor, R. Loch

12:00 PM Visitor D. Durcan, B. Ortiz,

A. Amoloria M. Loudon G Ignarski, J. Jakobsze, L. Loudon

5:30 PM Fr. Greg Lorens

N. Brennan, J. Sarau-Young, R. Sarau-Young

C. Medina G. Morehouse

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)

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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

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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. 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 [email protected] Barbara Donnelly, Parish Secretary [email protected] Deacon Bill Frere, Pastoral Associate [email protected] Maria Siap, Youth Minister [email protected] Fr. Neil Fackler, Pastor [email protected]

Faith Formation Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773.286.0956 Mary Ellen Casselman, Director [email protected] St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773.725.5133 Carrie Mijal, Principal [email protected] Chris Wilson, Secretary [email protected]

Office of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel. 773.286.0956 Dennis Costanzo, Music Director [email protected] Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance Submit articles via email: [email protected] in person at the rectory or fax 773.777.2770