St. Robert Bellarmine Church · St. Robert Bellarmine Church June 4th, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 856 Euclid Ave Warrington PA Phone:215.343.0315 Fax:215.343.8592

St. Robert Bellarmine Church

June 4th, 2017 Pentecost Sunday

856 Euclid Ave ● Warrington ● PA www.saintrobertwarrington.org

Phone:215.343.0315 Fax:215.343.8592

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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 Mrs. Mary Landry Mr. James Crumlish Business Manager Facilities Supervisor Mrs. Barbara Palo Mrs. Sheila Fehrman & Mrs. Pam McCloskey Director of Teen Ministry Parish Secretary - [email protected]

This week’s Sanctuary Lamp burns in loving memory of

Fiore & Pat Schena 64th Wedding Anniversary

SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017 5:00 P.M. - Deceased Members of the D’Grado & D’Onfrio Families SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Panifo & Genoveffa Spinosa 9:00 A.M. - Rose Kreuzburg 11:00 A.M. - Philip & Helen Wax MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Diane Crowley 9:00 A.M. - Fr. John Foster TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Teodoro Spinosa 9:00 A.M. - James Crescenzo ~ 4th Anniversary Vincent & Angelo Crescenzo, Jr. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Parishioners 9:00 A.M. - Walter, Helen, Marie & Joseph McBride THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Emily & Edward Fitzgerald 9:00 A.M. - Frank & Margaret Ianuzzi & Family FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Mary Williams 9:00 A.M. - Joseph Bilbee ~ 2nd Anniversary SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 9:00 A.M. - Fiore & Pat Schena ~ 64th Wedding Anniversary 5:00 P.M. - Frank, Mary & Lawrence Juliano SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017 7:00 A.M. - Nora Cline 9:00 A.M. - Judy Smith ~ 3rd Anniversary 11:00 A.M. - James Bradley ~ 37th Anniversary

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 Andreas Shaftacolas Margaret Kaiser Dolores McGrath Joe Ankenbrand Jared Callan Theresa Beisel Alex DiStefano Frank Wagner Justin Richetti Margaret Prendergast Mia Reinheimer Sherry Burke Justin Richetti Elena Sestito Derek Burgard Baby Landon Gavio Jean Dixon Robert Gartner Alexis Schirling Vicki Mazzocca Dominic Visco Susan Gregory Mike Fitzpatrick Michael McBride Norah Claire Mason Taylor Schmidt Margaret Cunnane Wally Brandt Robert Rice Patricia Wendte Caitlin Thomas Nora Finello Peter McDevitt Theresa Ortman Brent Belli Kia Handly Mariono DiRocco Vincent Mullen Mary Farano Baby Carter Watson Mia Reinheimer Leona Finney Marie McBride Arlene Sirow Susan Schneider Carol Max Bill Lynch Leslie Crum Giuseppe DiPalma Michael Wiley Kristin Iadicicco Kelci Cost

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 [email protected].

OUR PARISH GIVING Sunday 05/28/17: $12,252 * Memorial Day Weekend Online Bank Services Funds: $785 in 22 envelopes Ascension Thursday 05/25/17: $2,593

Year to Date Totals - Sunday Collections: FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Difference

$750,678 $762,944 $12,266 (Fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30)

Thank you for your Sacrificial Generosity

Altar Flowers Donated In Loving Memory of:

James M. Kelly

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

Suzanne Sorge 215.491.1373

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Dear Friends,

We have reached the end of the Easter season, our “week of Sundays” of reflection on the Easter mysteries of Christ’s resurrection and our Baptism. How appropriate that we conclude with a celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit to our Church and to the world. May our prayer today and every day be one of gratitude for each of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

I am very pleased to announce that we are beginning a new outreach program here in the parish called H.O.P.E. – Helping Other People Everyday. This organization is a group of concerned parishioners who are willing to volunteer to help others. This is a service provided, for now, to Saint Robert parish members. Some services include meals, getting to Mass on Sundays, transportation to doctors appointments or the food store or simply a friendly visit. There are brochures at the doors of the church explaining the program and its offerings and limitations. Please pick up a copy and share it with fellow parishioners you feel might benefit from this service. We are excited to begin this parish outreach. Please help us by your prayerful support. Volunteers are always welcome! If you feel you would like to help with the program, please call the parish office and leave your contact information.

There is a lot of activity at Saint Joseph/Saint Robert School this week. Our Pre-K have their closing exercises on Monday, our Kindergarteners “graduate” on Tuesday, and our eighth grade have their Graduation Mass and Closing Exercises on Wednesday in church at 7PM. The entire school will gather for Mass on Friday at 9AM at which time the Promotion Ceremony will follow. It is so hard to believe that the end of the school year is upon us, yet it is such a wonderful feeling to have the summer and vacations to look forward to. I wish to take this opportunity to thank our principal, Mrs. Jaster, our faculty, staff and students and parents for another wonderful school year. Although there were challenges to be met and hurdles to overcome, it is always so great to be able to invite Jesus into the daily routine to assist in all things! That is the real treasure of a Catholic school! We are reminded of this each day as we enter the school building. In the school foyer is a sign that reads: “Be it known to all who enter here that CHRIST is the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.” What a powerful mission statement!

This weekend our former Deacon Edisson, now Father Edisson Urrego, will celebrate his First Mass in the Church of Saint Ann in Clayton, North Carolina. Please keep Father Urrego in your prayers as he begins his new ministry as a Priest of Jesus Christ in the Diocese of Raleigh!

Just a reminder that beginning on Monday, June 12th we will have only one Mass celebrated in our chapel at 8AM Monday through Friday and Saturday morning at 9AM. This coming Monday will be the last Monday for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until we resume this devotion in September.

Don’t forget to submit the names of your fathers, living and deceased, to be included in the daily prayers of your priests during the month of June. All the Masses on Father’s Day weekend will be offered for the intention of those names listed on the Remembrance envelopes.

May Saint Robert Bellarmine bless our parish as we gather under his patronage and protection!

With prayers,

Pentecost S

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CLERGY/MUSIC SCHEDULE ( 6/10/17 & 6/11/17)

5:00 PM Fr . Biedrzycki Cantor

7:00 AM Fr . Biedrzycki

9:00 AM Msgr .Beisel Cantor

11:00 AM Fr . Cornely/Dcn. George Cantor

Subject to change without notice

LOST AND FOUND REMINDER – LAST CALL A lost and found bin is located in the closet next to the Welcome Center in the Narthex. It holds a collection of items found in the church and gym consisting of umbrellas, sweat shirts, sweat pants, team shirts, jackets, gloves, glasses, a prayer book, children’s books, etc. To reduce the clutter, items left in the bin after 18 June will be removed. Clothing articles and umbrellas in good condition will be donated to Goodwill and the rest discarded. The children’s books will donated to the school’s pre-K and kindergarten classes.

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OUR WEEKLY FACILITY SCHEDULE: Sun June 4, 2017 Pick-up hospice trays 12pm Baptisms in Church Mon Jun 5, 2017 9:30am Adoration in chapel 3pm Chaplet of the Devine Mercy - Chapel 7pm St Vincent de Paul in Family Room Tue Jun 6, 2017 10am E.P.'s Board -PC Meeting Room 10am SJR Kindergarten Closing - Church 6:30pm Bucks County Alumni in Meeting Room 7pm Bible Study - Msgr Marley Hall, Lounge Conference Room 7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group in Family Room Wed Jun 7, 2017 7pm SJR School Graduation– Church 8:30pm SJR School Graduation– Social Msgr. Marley Hall 7pm Choir in Sch Dinning Hall 8:15pm Fr. Matt's Men's Bible Study - Lounge Thu Jun 8, 2017 7pm Mom's Prayer Group in Chapel Sat Jun 10, 2017 Pick up hospice trays 6:45am Men's Prayer Group - PC Lounge 3:30pm Confessions - Chapel

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM On December 31, 2014, 23 pieces of Pennsylvania State legislation were enacted that impact the way we prevent and report child abuse. As a result, all people who volunteer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are required fulfill the following obligations:

CLEARANCES: PA State Police Criminal Record Check PA Department 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

VENDORS NEEDED FOR OKTOBERFEST-We will have vendor tables at our Oktoberfest on October 15th. We are looking for vendors of any kind to sell their products on this day. If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested, please contact Betty Santoro at (215)343-6747 for more information.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Next Class – Thursday, July 20th at 7:00 pm 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 parish office between 9a & 4p weekdays. Classes are held every other month - Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, & Nov.

Group Study on the Nature and Dignity of Women ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) will begin a study group at St. Robert’s on St. John Paul II’s “Letter to Women.” The study will examine this beautiful tribute to women everywhere and what it may teach us about the mission of women in the Church today.

The study will last for several Sundays, beginning on June 11, 2017 at 7:00PM. Our facilitator will be Ms. Carrie Skrzat of St. Maria Goretti Parish. To learn more you can contact Ms. Carrie Skrzat by email at [email protected] or by phone (215) 421-1919.

To register for the course go directly to: https://store.endowonline.org/carrie-skrzat-p3637.aspx Or search “Archdiocese of Philadelphia, St. Robert Bellarmine” on Endowgroups.org “Find a Group.” “Thank you, every woman, for the simple fact of being a woman!”

-St. John Paul II

EP'S OF ST ROBERTS June 13 meeting: doors open at 10:30 for coffee and donuts. Business meeting follows at 11:00 AM and we will then have our election of officers for the 2017/19 years. Frank Williams (parishioner) will present his collection of WW1 and WW2 models of armaments and give a short talk about this collection.

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ST. ROBERT PREP PROGRAM Phone: 215.343.9433

INCOMING 1ST GRADE & NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION

Contact the Prep office as soon as possible but no later Friday, June 30. For more information, please contact Donna Heeney by email [email protected] or call 215-343-9433.

Phone: 215.343.5100 Web:www.stjstr.org

FROM THE DESK OF MRS. JASTER

HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS: THANK YOU – We would like to publicly say “THANK YOU” to all who chaired/co-chaired any of our committees this year. It is because of your willingness to share your time and talent that we were able to provide all we did for our students this year. Because you did such a great job this year we hope you will consider staying on for the 2017/18 school year. Please let Brian Zook know if you will NOT be able to continue. Committees that we know will need a new chair/co-chair are:

Covered Dish Dinner (2nd grade parents do this) set for Friday, Sept. 22

Mother/Daughter Tea Trunk or Treat (co-chair with Brian Zook) set for

Friday, Oct. 27 Walk-a-thon set for Friday, November 10

Campbell Soup Labels – LAST CALL – This program has been discontinued by the company. If you have any labels to donate, please send them into the office by the closing of school on June 9th. Thank you!

YEARBOOKS: Our 2016 – 2017 yearbooks will be distributed on Friday.

GRADE 8: Our eighth grade will be dismissed at noon on Friday. Graduation Dance is Friday evening 7pm – 10pm.

CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2017!: We wish our soon – to – be graduates much happiness and success as they leave SJR to begin their high school years. These students were the first class to attend each grade in our school building. (Previous years, students had attended classes in the Valley Road building.) Congratulations to: Luke Cantwell, Thomas Christie, Michael Darcy, Cole DuHaime, Mairin Dulin, Julia Fellmeth, Joseph Horan, William Horan, Hailey Jacobsen, Carly Kimball, Ryan Landry, Joseph Mazzarella, Michael McDonnell, Grace Moffett, Daniel Prior, Julianna Schweizer, Lauren Scott, Daniel Shaeffer, Christopher Slubowski, James Wade, and Samantha Waltrich. JUST A THOUGHT: As we come to the end of our academic year, may I offer the following ideas to use over the summer – and always!

Smile often Think positively

Give thanks Laugh loudly Love others Dream BIG!

QUO VADIS DAYS 2017 June 26-29, 2017 Black Rock Retreat Center Retreat for young men graduating 8th – 12th grade. $35.00 / person Register by Friday, June 9th Gather with the Philadelphia Seminarians and other high school men for 4 days of dynamic talks, small group discussions, meaningful prayer experiences, and a fun environment including a ropes course, swimming pool and a lake, basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and more. To Register, or for more information, visit: www.heedthecall.org Questions? Contact the Vocations Office for the Diocesan Priesthood at (610) 667-5778

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR PREP PROGRAM: There are two opportunities to help and get involved with our PREP program: 1) We are looking for a 5th grade catechist for our Fall Program which runs from September to May on Mondays from 5:00 to 6:15 PM. 2) Our Family PREP program is in need of volunteers to share our faith with the young people of our parish. The new Family PREP Program will involve teaching 1 Sunday a month after the 9:00 Mass (approximately 1 hour). The program will run from September to May. If you are thinking about sharing our faith with the young people of our parish, this may be a wonderful opportunity for you...it would be a one day a month commitment. Training and support will be provided. If you feel Our Lord is calling you to this ministry, one which is special, please prayerfully consider joining us. For more information, please contact Donna Heeney at donnaheeneydre @gmail.com or call 215-343-9433.

ST. ROBERT’S CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm in St. Robert Family Room (new location) to give thanks and praise to God for all our many blessings. This Meeting is open to everyone in the Parish, new members are welcome!

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Mrs. Barbara Palo (Director of Teen Ministry–[email protected])● Facebook: St. Rober t Teen Ministry Program

ADOPT A STUDENT PROGRAM

Please fill out the slip below and return to the parish office in an envelope marked Steubenville. Checks can be made to St. Roberts PYM. Questions can be directed to Fr. Matt or Barbara Palo. The teen ministry thanks you for your generosity and support!

Parishioner Name: _________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________

Donation amount: $20___ $40__ $50___ $75___ $100____ other_______

Thank you and God bless you.

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DISCOVERING CHRIST Reunion

Attention all who participated in

DISCOVERING CHRIST in the Fall of 2016

or this past Lent!

Our reunion will be on Monday, June 26th,

7:00-8:30 PM in Msgr. Marley Hall. We will have

an opportunity to reconnect with each other and hear

more about FOLLOWING CHRIST, coming this

Fall. You will receive an email with more

information.

Liked most about DC: “Learning more about Jesus

and the Holy Spirit and how it impacts your life.”

“Increased my personal spirituality. Improved my

understanding of the Holy Spirit. I am so thankful for

this experience.”

Curious about the Catholic Faith?

If you or someone you know is curious about

becoming Catholic, you are invited to come and

explore your questions. We are currently

forming an inquiry group to discuss and answer

any questions you might have about what

Catholic are all about. The gathering will be on

Wednesday, June 14

Parish Lounge at 7:00 PM.

This a very informal group and

there is no obligation. If you

would like to join us or have any questions,

please call or email Joan Fitzpatrick:

215.343.0315 [email protected].

Join us on Tuesday, June 13th to recite the rosary together in honor of the

2nd apparition of our Lady at Fatima. We will gather at 7:00 PM in the

prayer garden at the Lady of Fatima Statue.

It was at this second apparition that Mary asked the children to pray the

rosary adding the following: “O my Jesus, forgive our sins, save from the fires

of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.”

FOCUS ON FAITH PENTECOST SUNDAY

Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7; 12-13; John 20:19-23

“Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”

The Gospel today draws our attention to the reversal of the disciples’ fear to joy and

their transformation from frightened followers to apostolic witnesses. At the heart of this

amazing transformation are the presence of the Risen Lord and the giving of the Holy

Spirit. Through the sacrament of Confirmation we are sealed with the Holy Spirit.

It is the Spirit, “the soul’s most welcome guest,” who gives us the comfort, solace, light,

rest, healing, strength, guidance, and joys that we need to carry on his mission of peace, love and forgiveness.

May we witness with joy the love of the Jesus in our

families, parish, neighborhoods, workplace and the community!

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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 PLEASE PRAY FOR: 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 Paul Glemser William Hanna Jack Olsh 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 Lisa Ann Burgy Nicholas Sabatini Patrick Kilkenny Mark Geib Colin Kelly Austin Kelly US Air Force: Karl Weinbreckt Francis Lemma Max J. Sempowski Michael Sempowski Andrew J. Velas Thomas Rook

THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL FOR 2017 “GIVING HOPE TO ALL”. We received the annual report of gifts received for the 2016 CCA. For the 4th consecutive year The CCA has raised more than $10 million! In 2016 $10,126,472 was raised for 180 organizations and ministries within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In 2016 the average gift was $161.11 which was an increase of $11.89 from 2015. 116 parishes exceeded their 2016 parish goal, up from 103 in 2015. The most the appeal has ever seen! 2016 saw 3363 new donors & 6140 donors who returned after not having donated for 3 or more years. Gifts, no matter how large or small, make a difference in the lives of so many in need in our Archdiocese. In the coming weeks we will highlight how the donations received were spent. Our donations do make a difference. We are currently at 149% of our $71,901 goal with a total of $107,185 from 381 donors. Pledges and donations may be made by placing your donation in the collection basket or they can be mailed directly to the Archdiocese by using the addressed envelopes located at the Church entrances. Thank you for your support to this worthy cause, that serves many in our Archdiocese, Should you have any questions please contact the Appeal office at 215.587.3650 or visit :

www.CatholicCharitiesAppeal.org

RESPECT LIFE “Nothing we do to defend the human person, no matter how small, is ever unfruitful or forgotten. Our actions touch other lives and move other hearts in ways we can never fully understand in this world. Don’t ever underestimate the beauty and power of the witness you give in your pro-life work.” Archbishop Charles Chaput

STAND UP FOR LIFE RALLY Tuesday June 6 11 am - 12 noon

State Capitol Rotunda, Harrisburg To urge our legislators to defund PP & to extend PA ban

on abortions from 24 weeks to 20 weeks & ban dismemberment abortions with same exceptions as PA’s

Abortion Control Act More info: [email protected]:

215/393/3610

Bucks County Prolife Coalition 5K Run/2K Walk Peace Valley Park Pav. 1

Saturday July 29 Reg: 7:30am Race: 9:00am

More info: check out St. Rober t’s web page

Www.headthecall.org

CATHOLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION~ Offers a curriculum from Pre-K – 8th Grade. Registration is open for the 2017/2018 academic year. Call the school at 215.343.5100 to schedule a tour and learn about the highlights of our school.

2017/2018 Tuition Rates for Parish Families 5 Day-Half Day Pre-K & Kindergarten: 8:10–11:45am One Child – Monthly - $330 Monthly Tuition - $350 (10 payments) 5 Day-Full Day Pre-K & Kindergarten: 8:10–3:00pm Monthly Tuition - $415 (10 payments) **Before and After School Program Available**

Grades 1st – 8th (10 payments) Two Children – Monthly - $635 Three Children – Monthly - $715 Four Children – Monthly - $816 ** Before and After School Program Available**

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FOOD DRIVE FOR ST. CYPRIAN FOOD PANTRY - We will be collecting non-perishable food items for St. Cyprian Parish’s food pantry the weekend of June 17 & 18. Please place your bagged food items in the narthex after all Masses that weekend. Suggested food items are: complete meals in a box, canned meats (ham, chicken), canned tuna, canned soups/stews/potatoes/fruits/vegetables/milk, complete-

just add water pancake mix, pancake syrup, coffee, powdered coffee creamer, dry milk, Gatorade, juice (other than apple, which is donated from another source), peanut butter, pasta sauce (only need sauce-pasta is donated from another source), boxed potatoes, crackers, cereal, pop tarts, animal crackers, pretzels, cookies, lunch box size puddings,

juice boxes and snacks. Pop-up cans and items that can be micro waved are helpful. Any questions, please call Patti Hessler 267.250.5721.

ELECTRONIC FUNDS GIVING CONTRIBUTIONS MADE EASY

Simplify your life, and support our parish! St. Roberts will accept your bank’s online bill payment to support our parish. This will allow you to make contributions without having to lift a pen to write a check or reach into your wallet for cash!

YES! IT’S PICNIC TIME AGAIN! St. Robert Bellarmine Church will host a gala picnic for physically challenged people. When: Saturday, July 15th from 11:00AM to 7:00PM. This is the annual event which the late Father John Nees started 49 years ago.

Volunteer and dessert sign up sheets will be available the weekends of June 17-18 and June 24-25.

St. Joseph/St. Robert School 7th Annual 5K R.A.C.E. The students, faculty, and administration would like to thank the parishioners, sponsors, volunteers, and the over 300 that registered for the run/walk. It was a beautiful evening of community spirit! Thank you for adding to the fun and success of the 5K.

UPDATES FROM THE “UPPER ROOM” (The Catholic Young Adults of Bucks County) Holy Hour with Exposition, 6/13/2017 at 7:00PM Come join us in the “Upper Room” for a Holy Hour with Exposition at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at 7:00PM in St. Robert's Chapel. Fol-lowing the Holy Hour there will be time for fellowship with other young adults. Theology on Tap at Borghi's in Chalfont, 6/28/2017 at 7:00PM Come join us in the “Upper Room” for Theology on Tap on Wednesday June 28, 2017 at 7:00PM at Bor-ghi's’ Restaurant (4 N. Main Street Chalfont, PA 18914). Our speaker this month will be Megan Mastroianni from Anthem Philly. She will be going "Back to Basics” and leading us through a discussion on the missionary call to evangelize all peoples as our Lord calls us to do. For more information contact Fr. Matthew Bie-drzycki by phone (215) 343-0315 or email: [email protected]. We hope to see you soon!

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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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]

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

Prison Ministry Ray Rugarber 215-672-7678

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