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Altar Servers The Altar Server Ministry is open to boys and girls enrolled in the 5th grade or higher, in public or parochial school, who have received their 1st Communion. This ministry is a wonderful opportunity for children to become more involved with their faith.
Servers support all weekend Masses and other special masses. Training is provided from time to time.
Michael Alchermes; michaelalchermes@yahoo.com
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“The tradition of decorating or not decorating the church for liturgical seasons and feasts heightens the awareness of the festive, solemn, or penitential nature of these seasons. Human minds and hearts are stimulated by the sounds, sights, and fragrances of liturgical seasons, which combine to create powerful, lasting impressions of the rich and abundant graces unique to each of the seasons.” Built of Living Stones #123 Our Art and Environment ministers aid in preparing the church as a pleasant and inspiring place to give praise to our God as we move through the liturgical seasons of the year. It is a way to serve God through your creativity and talents. If you are interested, please call the Ministry Center at 818-846-3443
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Baptism Prep Team is composed of couples who prepare for and teach the baptism class. These individuals meet with Sr. Eileen, coordinator of the Baptism Prep Ministry, once a year and/or as needed.
The intent of SRB’s Baptism Ministry Program is to: v Provide a theological update for parents of infants and very young children in order to further the faith formation of these adults as they pass on this gift to their children through the Sacrament of Baptism;
Instruct godparents in their role which is to: v Be a support to the parents in leading the child to profess the faith they receive through this sacrament; godparents are representative of the totality of the Christian community.
Baptism classes are held on 10 Friday evenings of the year. Team members assist the priest during the baptisms that take place on the last Sunday of the month following the 12:30 Mass.
Sister Eileen 818/846-3443; Eileenh@msjdominicans.org
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Bereavement Ministry offers compassion and consolation to families suffering loss through the death of a loved one. The members are available to assist in;
Training by Archdiocese is provided and very important in this ministry.
The total time commitment for each funeral can be three hours or more.
Emil and Toni Shustak 818/767-0330 ToniShustak@peoplepc.com
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Bible Study meets in the Parish Center to study selected parts of the Bible.
Tuesday evenings at various times throughout the year.
Ed Hernandez 818/846-6312 1BibleBoy@att.net
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CSI-Catholic Scripture Investigation
Who we are: We
are a group of committed faith filled Catholic’s who study the Bible by
exploring, discovering and investigating the mysteries and stories of
our Holy book. Our Mission: We,
the Catholic Scripture Investigation – Burbank (CSI – Burbank) seek to
educate and inspire Catholics to discover, explore and read the Bible.
We advocate and support investigations that promote the understanding
of the Proclaimed Words of God. Location, date and time: Meeting every third Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00 pm to 9:00pm in the Ministry Center Chapel. Membership: Membership is open to all with an interest in studying the Bible. Officers: Officers will be elected at the first meeting and will hold the office for 1 year. Chief (Chairperson) He or she shall perform the duties of facilitation all meetings. Edward Arno Deputy Chief (Vice Chairperson) He or she shall perform as facilitator in the absence of the Chief. Andrew Wilcox Communications
Officer He or she will communicate with members and non members
information for the next meeting. This will also include sending
bulletin/pulpit announcements to the Parish office. Cindy Wlasowich Cold
Case Archivist He or she will keep a record of all the discoveries and
investigations. This will include those mysteries/stories that are not
completed. Victor M. Gonzalez
Edward Arno 818-557-0730 edwardarno@srbburbank.org
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Confirmation / Youth The Confirmation Program and Youth Ministry serves the needs of high school teens ages 14 – 17.
Confirmation preparation is a two-year program. New students meet as a large group in the fall for four consecutive Sundays. The program continues over the next three following seasons Winter / Spring / Fall, with teens choosing a small elective course each season. Each small elective course runs 5 – 6 weeks. Classes are held in various locations and on different nights of the week to meet the needs of an active high school teenager. Teens take part in community service, parish service activities and social gatherings as a group. After Confirmation teens to continue on in Youth Leadership roles by successfully completing summer boot camp. Having choices makes the program engaging and ever evolving. Come join the buzz.
Colleen Schulze 818/845-3522 colleen@colleencler.com Judith Santillan 818/845-3522 judithsrb@aol.com
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In Pack 220 volunteers can help boys develop qualities that will serve them all their lives – like leadership, strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Cub Scouting builds courage, confidence, and character. Volunteers can help the boys with community service projects, arts and crafts, religious emblem awards, and church service projects. We meet every Friday night in the Ministry Center Library at 7:00pm
David Andrews 818/557-1577
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Elementary Religious Education teach public school children the Catholic faith.
Tuesday afternoons , 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Carol Gallagher 818/845-3521 CGallagher@srbburbank.org
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Eucharistic Ministers distribute the body and precious blood of Christ.
Weekend and weekday Masses.
For further information and training schedule please contact Kathy Sanks ksanks@sbcglobal.net
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Family Festival is an annual event that builds fellowship and raises funds for both our school and our parish education programs. Volunteers operate games, sell food and provide entertainment.
The Festival runs for three days. Volunteers can sign up for a wide range of activities and times.
Sergio and Jennifer Guevara 818/563-1514 Sergelec@earthlink.net
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Filipino Catholic Organization A platform for people of Filipino heritage to work within the context of St Robert Bellarmine parish and ministering to each other and to the parish at large. Members;
Holy Rosary is prayed every week at various assigned families and at times selected by the hosts.. Meetings at various times as called for by the president.
Tony Ballesteros 818/842-3188, AVBallesteros@sbcglobal.net. http://srbfilco.multiply.com/
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In In Troop 240 volunteers help girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives – like leadership, strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Volunteers can help the girls with church service projects, earning their religious emblem award and assisting with craft projects. We meet every Friday night in the Ministry Center Library at 7:00 pm
Marilyn Andrews 818/557-1577
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Girl Scouts Troup 510 includes Scouting levels Daisy, Brownie, Junior Girl Scouts and Cadets. In addition to regular Scouting activities they are all involved in community service projects. Parental involvement is an important part of this ministry. All parents take turns bringing dinner for all that attend the meetings. Also, parents are actively involved with the meetings and all the activities.
Meetings are normally held every other Friday night in the Parish Center.
Patty Norris 818/845-9663 PANorris@earthlink.net
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Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 pm in the Ministry Center
Mary Lou Wagner 818/843-1406 and Dorothy Perez 818/845-6116
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Guest Chefs Several teams of volunteers are committed to purchase, plan, prepare and serve dinner at a local homeless shelter, each on a specific day of the month. Individuals may join an existing team, if the team has an opening, or may start a new team of 5 or 6 people.
This is an ongoing monthly commitment. Serving time at the shelter is about 2 1/2 hours starting about 5pm.
Emil and Toni Shustak 818/767-0330 ToniShustak@peoplepc.com
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Meets at various times.
Carol and Annette Riggio 818/242-4544 srb_italianclubpres@yahoo.com
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Junior High Religious Education teaches 6th, 7th and 8th grade children about our Catholic faith.
Wednesday evenings, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Ministry Center
Carol Gallagher 818/845-3521 CGallagher@srbburbank.org
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Knights of Columbus (Fourth Degree) Catholic men dedicated to promoting patriotism illuminated by their Catholic faith. Members earn the right to wear the regalia and to participate in color corps and honor guards at churches, to the Cardinal or Archbishop during Confirmation and community events. Members serve Councils in the San Fernando, Tujunga and Pasadena area. This includes churches in San Fernando, Tujunga, Burbank and Sunland, including St Robert Bellarmine Church.
Meet on the second Monday of the month at 8:00 PM.
Tony Ballesteros 818/842-3188, AVBallesteros@sbcglobal.net.
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Lectors are Individuals who proclaim the Word of God from the lectionary to the assembly.
Serve at our daily and weekend Masses.
For information on how to become a lector please contact Edward Arno 818/557-0730 EdwardArmp@srbburbank.org.
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Maintenance Ministry is a group of parishioners who support the parish by repairing and maintaining the parish property. The members have a wide range of skills and experience. In addition to serving the parish members gain new skills and grow in fellowship.
Time commitment is based on the current needs of the parish and the availability of the members.
Dan Savant 818/469-6305 DBSavant@charter.net
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Ministers to the Sick are Eucharistic Ministers who visit and bring Communion to homebound parishioners.
Ministers serve on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. After the 9:00 AM Mass until about noon.
To request a visit call the Ministry Center 818/846-3443. To join the ministry contact Yoli Nicolas 818/841-3658 RudyYoli@aol.com or Bob Hydar 818/848-3983
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Music Ministry comprises many different groups of varying degrees of commitment and proficiency. Opportunities exist for all ages and all levels of talent in both vocal and instrumental music.Ten Reasons to Join a choir at St. Robert Bellarmine Church10) You always have a great, reserved seat for Christmas and Easter. 9) Friends! You will no longer be able to complain, "Church is so impersonal--I don't know anyone in my parish." 8) Psalm 100 will come to life for you as you make joyful noise unto the Lord. 7) Choir parties--they're fun! 6) Serving the Lord--considering all He does for us, it's just a little giving back to Him. 5) Serving others--the congregation really loves it when the choir leads the singing. 4) He who sings prays twice (
3) They don't pass the collection basket in the choir loft. 2) Romance possibilities; Single men, we have a three to one ratio of women to men. 1) Rehearsal every Wednesday night means one night without the kids.
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Children's Choir: First Grade (reading level) through Eighth Grade. Repertoire: Music in all styles.
Each Sunday at the 9am mass. Children meet before mass in the Church at 8:15am. (Children's choir does not meet during the summer months.) Rehearsals: Each Wednesday afternoon 4pm to 5pm in the Ministry Center Chapel during the school year. Time Commitment: 2 ˝ hours per week. Arrangements exist that children enrolled in SRB elementary school's after school program are able to attend rehearsals.
Adam Aceto 818-562-1654
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Adult Choir: All Ages, some note-reading and/or choral experience is helpful. Repertoire: Primarily "classical" music, some contemporary music.
Each Sunday at 11 am Mass. Choir meets in the Ministry Center Chapel at 10:15am. (Adult choir does not meet during the summer months.) Rehearsals: Rehearsals are each Wednesday evening 7:30pm to 9:15pm in the Ministry Center Chapel. Time Commitment: 3 ˝ hours per week.
Adam Aceto 818-562-1654
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Contemporary Choirs 1 (12:30 mass) & 2 (5pm mass): All Ages; Young adults, teens especially. Instrumentalists welcome (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, etc) Repertoire: Contemporary music, especially very current and new publications.
Each Sunday at the 12:30 and 5pm masses. Each groups meets to rehearse before mass in the Church at noon and 4pm, respectively. Groups rehearse together on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm in the church. The Groups meets year round. Time Commitment: about 3 hours per week.
Adam Aceto 818-562-1654 and Rommil Fernandez 626-833-1803, drfernandezdc@yahoo.com
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Cantors: Young Adults, Adults. Repertoire: Any and all music, including special music and solos. Mass: Rotation basis of all 5 masses. Note-reading and singing experience is required.
Rehearsals: Meets individually with music director for rehearsal. Time Commitment: 3 hours/week to 10 hours/week. Also sings at Funerals, Weddings, and Special weekday and weekend services.
Adam Aceto 818-562-1654.
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Prayer Group is for all who want to grow into a deeper relationship with God. Our evenings start by singing praise music, inviting in the Holy Spirit and opening up our hearts to God. We give thanks to God for His blessings during the week. People are invited to share their own prayer needs and are prayed over. During our closing, we lift up our personal and private prayer requests. When everyone has received prayer and we have thanked God and prayed to the angels to guard and guide us home through the week, we are on our way with hugs and recharged for another week.
When you come to a prayer meeting expect always to be deeply loved and surrounded by God’s care and presence.
Thursday evenings 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Ministry Center Chapel
Diane Potter cell 818/427-6939 DMPotter1@sbcglobal.net
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Pre-School of Religion: designed to meet and enrich the faith life of our 3, 4, and 5 year old children. Instructors and aides need to profess an enthusiasm for their Catholic faith and an eagerness to share it with these small, impressionable children.
These children gather from 9:00-10:00 a.m., Sunday mornings during the months of October through April.
Sister Eileen 818/846-3443; Eileenh@msjdominicans.org
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Respect Life Knit and Crochet Group makes items for all those in need, from hats, sweaters, blankets for newborn babies of the poor to hats and scarves for the homeless. All are welcome.
We meet twice a month on the 1st & 3rd Mondays for about three hours.
Arline Johnston 818/767-7951, Mary Buckley at 818/842-3682 or Toni Shustak at 818/767-0330. ToniShustak@peoplepc.com
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA Do you remember when you first heard God call you ? Was it through another person or event ? What exactly were you being called to do? Who helped you take the next step? Our
part in God’s mission at St. Robert’s is for our entire assembly
to help people respond and support them in their response to God’s
call. For Catholics initiation and reception of sacraments takes
place in the RCIA process. Our Church has recently recovered and
developed a process that the earliest Christians used. This process is
not so much about learning things in a classroom as it is being
an ”apprentice” in God’s Community.
Mary Kaleta 818/842-2319, 818-846-3443; MaryKaleta@srbburbank.org
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Youth is a journey for young people after the age of 7 to prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation.
Scheduled as needed,
Carol Gallagher 818/845-3521 CGallagher@srbburbank.org
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Sacrament Preparation prepares all parish elementary school children to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Scheduled as needed.
Carol Gallagher 818/845-3521 CGallagher@srbburbank.org
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St. Robert Bellarmine Elementary School strives for academic excellence through leadership and commitment in nurturing, the mind, body and soul of each student. The school provides a wide variety of opportunities for parents and nonparents to give of their time.
Time commitments are flexible and vary by the nature of the task.
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Ushers/Greeters prepare the church for Mass, welcome the people and straighten up after Mass.
Serve at weekend Masses as scheduled.
Ed Hernandez 818/846-6312 1BibleBoy@att.net
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Women of Faith Book Club meets for discussion of faith-filled books that enrich our spiritual lives.
We meet every other month for about two hours
Arline Johnston 818/767-7951 Arlinedick@aol.com or Toni Shustak 818/767-0330 ToniShustak@peoplepc.com
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