HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

Serving Italians and all Catholics on the move in the Greater Washington DC Area since 1913

Bulletin
Sunday, 13 April 2008
Fourth Sunday of Easter

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

April 13, 2008 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
9:00 Luigi Ruzzi
10:30 Michele Santillo
12:00 Antonietta Arban
Monday, April 14, 2008 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Luigi Cervini
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Rosemary Hasseler
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Giovanni Rabaiotti
Thursday, April 17, 2008 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Anna Vagnoni Rood
Friday, April 18, 2008 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Nunzio DiPerna
Saturday, April 19, 2008 – Easter Weekday
3:30 Wedding of Ricky Castañeda & Heather Gutierrez
April 20, 2008 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
9:00 Patricia Lee Walker Caniglia
10:30 Salvatore Magri & Giuseppina Caminiti
12:00 Walter & Josephine Peters

LECTORS THIS SUNDAY
 9:00 Salvatore Mazzuca
10:30 Marco Randazzo and Adriano Romano
12:00 Alex LoBianco

The collection for Sunday, April 6 was $2,276.00.
The collection for the Renovation Fund was $808.00.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
This Sunday’s Gospel focuses on Jesus the Good Shepherd. Jesus said, “I am the gate… Whoever enters through me will be saved.” In other words, Jesus is our point of access to God. We need him as our shepherd, but even more we need him as our gate, our way to God. This is for us as individuals, but we also are a flock. We are responsible for each other too. It is the entire flock that Jesus knows and calls by name. We also need to help the rest of the flock of Jesus the Good Shepherd to make it through the gate.

QUARTA DOMENICA DI PASQUA
I profeti avevano annunciato un messia-pastore, il quale, anzichè pascere se stesso, avrebbe curato la pecora ferita. I profeti annunciavano dunque un potere spirituale che si preoccupasse più delle persone che della ragion di stato. Gesù inaugura questo potere e lo affida alla chiesa. Chiunque contesta questa missione a lui e alla chiesa, è un “ladro” del gregge. L’autorità nella chiesa non ha lo scopo di irregimentare le pecore, ma di “dare la vita in abbondanza.”

LET US PRAY FOR the repose of the soul of Anthony Oliveto, father of Geraldine Oliveto.

"All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." - Jn 10:8-10
 

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Readings for the Week of April 13, 2008
Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/1 Pt 2:20b-25/Jn 10:1-10
Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:11-18
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24-13:5a/Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20
Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14
Next Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12

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WHY DO WE “HAVE TO” GO TO MASS?

There are many good reasons to go to Mass. God asks us to set aside one day to refocus physically, mentally, and spiritually. We live in a secular world. Going to Mass helps us to see everything from a different perspective. We begin to see in the depths of our being that God is in charge. We can let go of our own agenda because we know that God will inspire us, guide us, and strengthen us for the week ahead.

When we go to Mass, we are doing what Jesus commanded his followers to do. When we come together at Mass to pray and worship God, we fulfill a deep need inside of us to be in communion with other people. When we listen to the readings, God speaks to us in a special way and we speak to God through our singing and prayers from the depth of our hearts. The Mass brings us together in the Body of Christ, and we become the communion of saints. It is part of the cosmic dimension of the Mass that unites heaven and earth by reaching across time and space.

Being a follower of Jesus is counter-cultural. At every Mass, we have the opportunity to stand up and proclaim what we believe publicly. At every Mass we have the opportunity to review the past week, to be formed, disciplined and consoled. The Mass gives meaning and purpose to our lives. It gives us a sense of destiny and offers the kind of peace that the world cannot give. It helps us develop a sense of wonder and awe. It helps us to see that there is something bigger than ourselves.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Isabella Alice Oh, daughter of Steven and Alison Francesca (Powers) Oh; and Ava Gigi Tonizzo, daughter of Marco Luca and Christine (Spencer) Tonizzo, who were baptized in our Church on Sunday, April 6, 2008.

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY will meet today in the Lower Church Hall after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. New members are welcome!

THE LIDO CIVIC CLUB of Washington, DC, will hold its monthly meeting dinner at Casa Italiana on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

OUR HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS to Jeffrey Eugene Sutton and Patrizia Anna Maria Caputo who were married in our Church on April 8, 2008. It was special for Patrizia and Jeff, because on January 31, 1937, Patrizia’s parents, Giuseppa Caruso and Arturo Caputo, were wed in this same Church and in the year 2000 Jeff converted to Catholicism in our Church under the guidance of Father Charles.

SICK AND HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Their relatives should notify our parish office so that we can visit them and pray for them during our Sunday Mass petitions.

CASA ITALIANA SOCCER & LANGUAGE CAMP: Session I – June 16 to June 27; Session II – June 30 to July 11; Session III – July 14 to July 25. For children ages 6-12. For registration fees, guidelines and daily schedule, call Casa Italiana Language School at 202-638.1348 or visit www.CasaItalianaSchool.org. Registration deadline: May 15th.

THE CATHOLIC STANDARD, our award-winning Catholic newspaper, is sponsoring a writing contest for ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, who attend a parish within the Archdiocese. Submit your essay on the topic: “The theme of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Washington is “Christ Our Hope”. What does this phrase mean to you as a young Catholic in 2008?” and you will have the opportunity to win a $2000 college scholarship and have your work published in the Catholic Standard! Contact your parish office for an entry form. Entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2008.

THE ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL CONTINUES: All families of the parish are encouraged to respond to the Appeal. Contributions and pledges can be sent directly to Archbishop Wuerl any time using forms and self-addressed envelopes located at the Church entrance. With each family answering the Appeal, our Parish can easily reach our 2008 goal of $12,861. Thank you!

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO a Isabella Alice Oh, figlia di Steven e Alison Francesca (Powers) Oh; e ad Ava Gigi Tonizzo, figlia di Marco Luca e Christine (Spencer) Tonizzo, che furono battezzate nella nostra Chiesa Domenica, 6 aprile 2008.

LA SOCIETÀ DEL SANTO NOME si riunisce oggi nella sala inferiore della Chiesa dopo la Messa delle nove. Nuovi soci sono benvenuti!

IL LIDO CIVIC CLUB DI WASHINGTON, DC, terrà il suo inconntro mensile e cena alla Casa Italiana, giovedì 17 aprile 2008 alle ore 18.30.

LE NOSTRE VIVE CONGRATULAZIONI a Jeffrey Eugene Sutton e a Patrizia Anna Maria Caputo che si sposarono nella nostra Chiesa l’8 aprile 2008. Fu speciale per Patrizia e Jeff, perchè il 31 gennaio, 1937, i genitori di Patrizia, Giuseppa Caruso e Arturo Caputo, si sposarono nella stessa Chiesa e nel 2000 Jeff si convertì al Cattolicesimo nella stessa Chiesa con l’assistenza di P. Carlo.

PARROCCHIANI INFERMI: Chiediamo alle loro famiglie di notificare l’ufficio parrocchiale in modo che noi possiamo visitarli e pregare per loro durante le preghiere dei fedeli della Messa domenicale.

CASA ITALIANA SOCCER & LANGUAGE CAMP: Sessione I – dal 16 al 27 giugno; Sessione II – dal 30 giugno all’ 11 luglio; Sessione III – dal 14 al 25 luglio. Per bambini dai 6 ai 12 anni. Per registrazioni, costi e orari, contattare Casa Italiana Language School al 202-638.1348 o visitate www.CasaItalianaSchool.org
registrazione chiude: Il 15 maggio.

IL CATHOLIC STANDARD, il nostro premiato giornale cattolico, sponsorizza un concorso scritto per tutti gli High School Seniors, che attendodono una parrocchia nell’Arcidiocesi. Sottomettete il vostro saggio sull’argomento: “Il tema della visita a Washington di Papa Benedetto XVI è ‘Cristo nostra Speranza.’ Che cosa significa questa frase per te, un giovane cattolico nel 2008?” e avrete l’opportunità di vincere una borsa di studio di $2000 per il college e avrete il vostro saggio pubblicato nel Catholic Standard. Contattate l’ufficio della vostra parrocchia per l' applicazione dell concorso. Il saggio deve essere datato prima del primo maggio 2008.

L'APPELLO DELL'ARCIVESCOVO CONTINUA: Tutte le famiglie della parrocchia sono pregate di rispondere all’Appello. Offerte possono essere mandate direttamente all’Arcivescovo Wuerl qualsiasi tempo usando le forme e le buste che si trovano all’entrata della Chiesa. Se ogni famiglia risponde all’Appello, sarà facile raggiungere la quota di $12,861 assegnata alla nostra parrocchia per il 2008. Grazie!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendar!