Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday 7-11:30 AM

Website: www.saintrobertbellarmine.org

Email: strobertbellarmine@comcast.net

PARISH STAFF

Rev. John Brennan, Pastor, Deacon Reynold Wilmer Denise Lorenchick, Administrative Assistant

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Anita Holland, Manager Phone: 412-824-3688

Email: srbcf@comcast.net

MUSIC MINISTRY

Terry Skelley, Director 412-351-3863 • Email: spiritsong1023@aol.com

YOUTH MINISTRY

Kelly Weaver, Director • Phone: 412-527-6200

Maintenance Staff: Frank Carulli

SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES

Saturday: 4 PM • Sunday: 8:45 AM {St. Jude 11:30 AM} {St. Jude the Apostle, Monday & Wednesday : 10 AM} Tuesday: 7 PM • Friday: 10 AM • Saturday: 9:30 AM

Holy Days: {St. Jude 10 AM} St. Robert 7 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Tuesday 6:30–6:55 PM • Saturday 11 AM–12 Noon

First Friday 10:30--11 AM • Upon request or appointment.

DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena - Tuesday before 7 PM Mass. Rosary - Friday 2:40 PM & Tuesday 6:30 PM. Divine Mercy Chaplet & Prayer every Friday 3 PM.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: St. Robert Bellarmine is a Roman Catholic Community built on a foundation of faith in God, family values, and a strong work ethic. We desire a deeper relationship with God and each other through the Eucharist, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and knowledge of Sacred Scripture. We are called to love God and serve others.

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and the Christian Initiation of Children (CIC) Programs are offered for those interested in the Catholic Faith. Programs are ongoing throughout the year. For specific information, contact the Parish Office or the Christian Formation Office.

BAPTISM: Held the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10 AM or during any Sunday Mass as scheduled. One preparation session is required. Pre-registration is necessary. Please see bulletin for class schedule.

MARRIAGE: The prospective bride and groom are required to make arrangements at least 6 months prior to the anticipated wedding. All couples are required to attend a pre-

marriage preparation program.

PRAYER CHAIN: The Prayer Chain is available to pray for special intentions. Print your request and put it into the collection basket marked “Prayer Chain”. For emergency requests call 412-824-2644.

JUNE 3, 2018 ● THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

MINISTRY TO THE SICK & SHUT-INS: Extraordinary Ministers & Ladies of Charity are available for home visitations & for the Sacraments. Please call if you know of anyone who may need assistance.

RESURRECTION MINISTRY: The Father Scanlon Lounge is available for funeral lunches. Volunteers will arrange for the catering, set up the room & serve the lunch. Contact Mary Smialek (412-823-3701).

NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome new members at St. Robert's Parish. Those wishing to join our community are invited to introduce yourself to Fr. Brennan and complete a Census Form at the Parish Office.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: All information must be received at the Parish Office by MONDAY AT NOON in written form or via email.

Unplanned pregnancy? For confidential assistance call 1-800-550-4900.

1313 Fifth Ave., East McKeesport, PA 15035

Phone: 412-824-2644 • Fax: 412-824-4786

“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-888-808-1235

Priscilla Kent, Safe Environment Coordinator

GOD IS ON THE MOVE: It is hard to believe this Religious

Education year has ended. I can remember starting VBS last year

with so much uncertainty. My world was changing with my kids

being gone and not having Mary in the office. I was uncertain if I

would come back this year. I felt very much at loose ends. I knew

the Holy Spirit would show me the way. AND I WAS SO RIGHT!

VBS was over the top the whole week and ended with one of the best

Children’s Mass ever. Fr. Brennan rocked it. I can remember

holding hands around the table thinking Jesus is right here with us.

As the year approached, the Oto children became my adopted

kids…they did anything I asked and more. Then an angel came to

me in the form of Tori Fedora who became my right hand person.

Although I still see her as a little girl in footie pj’s, I could not be

prouder of the young women she has become.

Grouping the Children’s Mass together with breakfast became a

great way to celebrate community. THANK YOU MEN’s CLUB.

Turkey Mass was, as always, one of my favorites with tears on how

blessed we are with our kids (although Emma was only thankful for

her mom when her dad and brother were there). During Adventure

Celebration, hearing what our Pre K and third grade students

wanted for Christmas and were thankful for was the best.

Christmas Eve Children’s Mass we learned what it means to be

there for each other. Catechist Appreciation was over the top with

love for our Parish Family. (Yes, Joe LaGorga is my father.)

Stations were the best with the highest attendance. THANK YOU

everyone; and, yes, Helen we all learn from you. As always Bishop

Zubik is wonderful and makes us all want to be better.

Confirmation was the best. THE HOLY SPIRT WAS ALIVE!

And, yes, Mackenzie rocked it. First Communion was wonderful

and Jesus was alive in all of their faces.

One last memory is a Sunday where there was a Children’s Mass. A

parishioner came in and told me Noreen needed me. After a few

minutes, Dennis and I ran to GetGo to a car accident. (YES, I AM

SO OUT OF SHAPE.) As we walked back into church with Emma,

everyone knew something was wrong. As I watched people pray

after Mass then in the classrooms, I realized how blessed we are.

After class, many parents stopped and asked is there anything they

could do. That is parish family. GOD IS ALIVE IN EVERY ONE

OF US, AND WE ARE PARISH FAMILY!

I am truly blessed, and change has shown me that God has a plan.

As I say good bye to this year, I say hello to next year’s changes.

Yes, I am planning on coming back and I AM EXCITED FOR

NEXT YEAR! I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT MIRACLES ARE

IN STORE FOR US!

God Bless and Let the Spirit Guide You,

Anita

MASS TIMES

Monday 2 Pt 1:2-7, Mk 12:1-12

10:00 AM—St. Jude the Apostle

Tuesday, St. Boniface 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18, Mk 12:13-17

7:00 PM

Edward, James, Jack, Patrick, Paul &

Tom Carrigg

By: Veronica Blazeck & Family

Wednesday, St. Norbert 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12, Mk 12:18-27

10:00 AM—St. Jude the Apostle

Thursday 2 Tm 2:8-15, Mk 12:28-34

No Mass

Friday, The Most Sacred Heart of

Jesus Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9, Eph 3:8-12, 14-19, Jn

19:31-37

10:00 AM

Louis Baer

By: Walter Baer

Saturday, The Immaculate Heart of the

Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Tm 4:1-8, Lk 2:41-51

9:30 AM

Benny Madera

By: Madera Family

4:00 PM

Angelo & Norberta Petronio

By: Mike & Mary Shawley

Sunday Gn 3:9-15, 2 Cor 4:13-5:1, Mk 3:20-35

8:45 AM

Deceased of the Cummings & Lang

Families

By: JoAnn Martin

11:30 AM—St. Jude the Apostle

I WANT TO SHARE by Anita Holland

GOD IS ON THE MOVE:

Congratulations to all our graduates: college, high school, kindergarten and pre school. For the college graduates, I remember your Confirmation like it was yesterday. It was because of you that I said yes. High school graduates, remember to make good choices and look to your future. For the little ones, your new adventure awaits. Have a great summer and BE SAFE! Please remember THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL GUIDE YOU!

As I start planning for next year, I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THE CHANGES. CHANGE IS GOOD! The theme next year will be DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES: I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT OUR MIRACLES.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

July 13 & 14: St. Jude Festival July 19, 20 & 21: St. Robert Festival August 6 - 10: VBS

August 11: Farewell to Fr. Brennan

September 23: Opening Mass

Surge of the Heart

Parish Mission

As we seek to make new friendships and connec!ons in

our grouping, please be invited in a special way to the

Surge of the Heart Parish Mission which will take place

this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4, 5 & 6 at

Corpus Chris! Church beginning at 7:00 pm.

In his talks, Jon Leone" will help us to live an authen!c

rela!onship with Jesus in the messiness of everyday life.

The third evening’s talk is “Let’s be Saints”. Jon shares

the three things every saint had in common, and how we

can implement them into our lives. There will be

devo!ons before the presenta!on and hospitality

a#erwards.

All are welcome to Corpus Chris! Parish, 2515 Versailles

Avenue, McKeesport for the mission week. Call 412-672-

0765 x2 for more informa!on or visit

www.corpuschris!mckeesport.com .

Catholic Kennywood Day

Join the Vocations Office for a fun-filled day of

rides, Mass, and a Festival of Praise at Kennywood

Park on Monday, July 23.

Father Mike Zavage will celebrate Mass at

4:00 pm and John Trabbic and his band will

lead a Festival of Praise at 8:00 pm in

Pavilion 23. Father Mike Ackerman will emcee

the event. Tickets cost $23. All ages welcome.

Visit PGHpriest.com to order tickets.

Festival of Praise for Vocations -- Come to praise

God for the four men to be ordained to the

diaconate and pray for an increase in priestly

vocations at the Festival of Praise for Vocations

held on Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 pm at St. Paul

Seminary. Bishop Zubik will preside over a holy

hour and time of adoration. John Trabbic and his

band will lead praise. There will also be

opportunity for confession and a light reception.

For more information, contact Theresa Sullivan:

tsullivan@diopitt.org or 412-456-3123.

Quo Vadis Days

What does it mean to be a Catholic Man? High

school men, don’t miss Quo Vadis Days, two days

dedicated to learning more about the priesthood,

deepening your faith, and better discerning God’s

call in your life. Quo Vadis Days will take place at

Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School on

July 15-16. It will include brotherhood, Mass,

sports, adoration, and dynamic talks. All men

entering 10th, 11th, 12th grades and freshman year

of college are welcome. The retreat costs $40;

assistance is available. To register, visit

PGHPriest.com by July 3.

FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT

Come to Wild Things Park on July 8th for a

special Faith & Family Night. Festivities begin

at 3:30 PM with a pregame concert by Red

Letter Hymnal, presented by WordFM. First

pitch at 5:35 PM and in-game music will be

coordinated by K-LOVE. Tom McGough

will lead a post game program featuring

players’ testimonies. All children under 12

receive a FREE event ticket and meal voucher

to attend. Seating based on availability.

For reservations or questions contact:

Edwin Valentin at 724-250-7646 or

EValentin@WashingtonWildThings.com

Grief Recovery Support

The next group meeting is Wednesday, June 20 in the Parish Center (Father Scanlon Lounge) from 7 to 9 PM. Barbara Coyne, a professional grief counselor, will facilitate the meeting. There is no fee or pre-registration required. All in need are welcome—please join us.

MA’S PANTRY—The next distribution is June 16, 2018, 9:30-11:30 AM at Broadway Alliance. Call 412-824-3198 with any questions. First time applicants must bring the following: 1. Proof of residence—East McKeesport or North Versailles 2. Current, government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license 3. Proof of income 4. Names and birthdates of household family members MONTH OF JUNE MA’S IS REQUESTING SOUPS AND

PEANUT BUTTER (BIN LOCATED IN CHURCH VESTIBULE).

MA’S PANTRY GREATLY

APPRECIATES YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY!!

DISTRICT BAPTISMAL CLASS

St. Patrick Church will host Baptism class

on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7 PM. Please call

412-673-4110 to register. This instruction

is required prior to Baptism.

The Body and Blood of Christ

Faith has many important facets

that are effective in our lives.

Prayer and worship connect us to

the God created us and who daily

gives us purpose and provides for

us. Times of community and fellowship unite us

with our family in faith to realize that we are not

alone on our journey of love with God. Outreach

and charity put our faith into action so that we can

be the hands and heart of Jesus in the world and

provide for the needs of others. Yet, at the heart of

our faith, its essential foundation, is the gift of God

himself to his people, the Eucharist. The Eucharist

is the memorial of God’s great act of love for us, the

death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus. The

Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ made

truly present so that we might be nourished to do

the work of God in the world. The Eucharist is the

source of our life as people of faith and that to

which we return all that we have received in

thanksgiving to God. Inspired by this Feast of

Corpus Christi and as we journey On Mission for

The Church Alive! may our love for the Eucharist

increase so that our faith may remain strong in the

midst of change. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to

learn more and to stay informed

Volunteer Experience: "Great meeting good, long lasting friendships." - Debbie Griffith

FESTIVAL 2018 IS FAST APPROACHING—

JULY 19, 20 & 21

COME HELP OUR PARISH

CONTINUE TO GROW.

All kinds of help is needed to make it successful. Please consider doing one or more of the following: •Donating a basket or items for the basket auction (baskets/items can be dropped off at the Parish Office between 7:30 AM—3:00 PM, Mon.-Thurs. & 7:30-11:00 AM, Fri.). •Donations of flour, sugar, egg noodles, butter, paper towels, and powdered milk are always needed. •Flea Market items can be dropped off at the Parish Center between 7:00 AM-2:00 PM, Mon.-Fri. •Saturday, June 30 at 9:00 AM we will be in need of some strong able body people to help construct our booths. •As always, we need to staff all of our booths the week of the festival. Great to spend a night or more with family or a friend. •We will also be making pierogies in June, TBA. God bless, and thank you for your support! Feel free to contact Noreen Dodds, 412-334-1967 with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE:

AUGUST 11, 2018

TIME TO CELEBRATE FR. BRENNAN.

If you would like to help plan, please call or text Anita at 412 874 3423.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

June 3, Sun., 12:30-2 PM—Holy Hour at St. Jude’s

June 7, Thurs., 7 PM—Mary of Nazareth 8th Grade

Graduation

June 13, Wed., 7 PM—Fraternity “Healing Mass”

at St. Alexis, Wexford.

***Don’t forget to buy our monthly raffle tickets, lotto

calendar, and 50/50 each month. Please remember Saint

Robert’s Parish Share Program in your will. Thank you.***

May 10, 2018

The Ascension of the Lord—$822.00

May 13, 2018

First Collection—$4,151.00

St. Vincent de Paul Second Collection—$541.00

Thank you for your generosity!

HEALING MASS—The Fraternity of Priests will

celebrate a Mass for healing on Wednesday, June

13 at 7:00 PM at Saint Alexis in Wexford. You are

invited to come and celebrate the Eucharist with

them, expecting the healing presence of the Lord

Jesus, as at every Mass, to touch you in all of your

needs.

Dear Parishioners:

The clergy team of Fr. Jack Demnyan (Parochial

Vicar), Fr. Joe Beck (Parish Chaplain), Deacon

Dale DiSanto, Deacon Reynold Wilmer and I are

excited to be assigned to our new parish grouping!

With joyful hearts, we invite you to attend one of

the below “Meet and Greet” sessions. A light

reception will be provided. Feel free to choose any

of the gatherings which best fit your schedule. The

times are from 7 – 8:30 p.m. There is no formal

program, so all are welcome to come and go as you

please. We will give brief official introductions to

the crowd at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 14, St. Angela Merici Parish

Drap Hall/Gym (1640 Fawcett Ave., White

Oak)

Monday, June 18, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish

St. Robert’s Parish Center (1313 Fifth Ave.,

East McKeesport)

Monday, June 25, St. Patrick Parish –

Catechetical Center (310 32nd St., McKeesport)

Thursday, June 28, Corpus Christi Parish -

Social Hall (803 Market St., McKeesport)

Although we do not begin until October 15, we are

anxious to get to know you. I hope you can come

out to see us as we begin this new and exciting

chapter in our parish faith communities.

God bless,

Fr. Terry O’Connor

Administrator

Duquesne University will hold DuquesneFest on

Sunday, June 10, 2018 beginning at 8:00 a.m. This

exciting day is a fun way for Fall 2018 high school

seniors to learn more about the University. Register

online at www.duq.edu/duquesnefest.

Next Saturday and Sunday after Mass there will be volunteers at the doors to accept your donations for Birthright. All funds are used to assist mothers during pregnancy and with care through infancy.

SAM – Substance Addiction Ministry—The next

Substance Addiction Ministry Rosary for Recovery

will be Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at North

American Martyrs, 2526 Haymaker Rd.,

Monroeville, PA 15146. We will meet at 7:00PM for

the Rosary followed by an informal gathering for all

who are afflicted or affected by addiction. It will be a

safe, confidential place for people to seek education,

referral and support. For more information please

contact Noreen at 412-296-1709.

The Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, Stephen

P. Barry Assembly #940 will be holding a Flag

Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, Thursday, June

14th, at 6:30 pm. The event will be held at the Holy

Trinity Cemetery, 529 Grant Avenue Extension,

West Mifflin. Please bring any American flags that

you wish to have retired. The ceremony will

conclude at approximately 7:15 pm. The purpose of

the Flag Retirement Ceremony is to ensure the

proper disposal of American Flags deemed no

longer serviceable.

We are now accepting flea market finds. Your

donations can be dropped off at the Parish Center

weekdays from 7 AM until 2 PM. PLEASE NO

ELECTRONICS, BOWLING BALLS, EXERCISE

EQUIPMENT OR CLOTHING. Contact Mary

Smialek at 412-823-3701 with any questions.

DAVID E. MAHLSTEDT, SUPERVISOR

WILLIAM SNYDER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR

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