Robert Bellarmine in Freehold, NJ of the Diocese of Trenton, united in the faith and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and empowered by our Baptism are called to continue the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ. We respond to this call as a people of faith, hope, and love, through the proclamation of the Gospel, celebration of the sacraments, active participation in the sacred liturgy, and
sharing our time, talent and treasure to teach and serve our brothers and sisters in Christ, within and outside our parish community with hospitality, grace and charity. Robert Bellarmine page is a safe, friendly place for staff and admins to communicate information, events and spiritual enrichment. It is expected that anyone who makes comments in this virtual space will do so with a charitable spirit and kindness, as you would in the actual space of our church. We reserve the right to moderate comments as we see fit, and to block persistent offenders of the page's standards. If a comment is removed due to its content, the poster of the comment will be contacted by private message with an explanation. We prefer not to have to do that, so please keep it Christian! Mass Times:
Weekday: 7 am and 9 am
Saturday: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and Noon
We livestream 9 am Mass on Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sunday at 10:00 am
Confessions:
Tuesdays 12:10-1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Saturdays after the 4:30 pm Mass
Adoration:
Tuesdays 12:10-8:00 pm
Online Donations can be made at parishgiving.org
Link to our Bulletin ishttps://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/588template.pdf
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Sam A. Sirianni, Rector, ext. 119
Rev. Brian Meinders, Parochial Vicar, ext. 120
Rev. Leo Bagenda, Adjunct Clergy
Rev. Joseph Barbone, Weekend Assistant
Deacons
Deacon Henry Cugini
Deacon Rolf Friedmann
Deacon John Wedemeyer
Associate Staff
Mark Russoniello, Director of Religious Education, ext. 122
Elisa Schmidt, Coordinator of Religious Education, ext. 134
MaryAnn Collett, Pastoral Associate, ext. 141
Eileen Kane, Business Manager, ext. 123
Frank Estremera, Parish Operations Manager, ext. 121
Bob Stasiak, Adult Choir / Organist
[email protected]
Renee Weber, Music Minister/ Cantor [email protected]
Historical Timeline
1971 (18 September) Parish Formed
1973 Parish Council Formed
1975 (14 September) Blessing and dedication of the Parish Center
1977 Ordination of the first permanent deacon, Deacon Anthony Sanseviere
1978 Signing of ecumenical accord between St. Robert's and Hope Lutheran Church of Freehold
1979 Lay ministry of the Eucharist for visitation of the sick at Freehold Hospital and for the home-bound is established
1985 Process of Renew is initiated
1991 Parish debt is retired
1994 Religious Education classes (CCD) conducted at St. Rosa of Lima
1997 Completion of classrooms for Religious Education
2002 (7 December) Dedication of New Church
2012 Fall the rectory is started
2017 Feb. 19, Elevation to Co-Cathedral status celebrated
