HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

June 15, 2008 – Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:00 Maria Giuseppa Ventresca
10:30 St. Anthony of Padua
12:00 John Carew
Monday, June 16, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Rose Mary Mazzuca
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Carannante & Lubrano Famiglie
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Joseph A. Goetzinger, Sr.
Thursday, June 19, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Nunzio DiPerna
Friday, June 20, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Alfredo Capobianco
Saturday, June 21, 2008 – St Aloysius Gonzago
6:00 Wedding of Luigi & Stefania D’Amato
June 22, 2008 – Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:00 Arturo Nobilio
10:30 St. John the Baptist
12:00 Joseph De Santis

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

The collection for Sunday, June 8 was $1,817.00

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Christ’s words in today’s Gospel, “Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel,” remind us that God’s salvation came from the Israelites and went out to them first. “The Jews first and also the Greek,” St. Paul wrote in Romans 2:10. But Paul, and eventually Matthew, had something else to say. To the Jews and then the Gentiles talked not only about origin but also destination. God’s glory shows no partiality, Paul said. It goes out to all.

And so, it turns out, does it go in Matthew’s gospel as well. From “go nowhere among the Gentiles” in Matthew 9 we get to another “go” in the risen Christ’s words to his disciples in Matthew 28:19: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” God’s desire is to make all people God’s people.

UNDICESIMA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO
Nel Vangelo di oggi Gesù utilizza l’immagine della messe dinanzi alle folle stanche e prostate per ricordarci che oggi è la pietà che domina, non la collera. È in questa situazione di necessità che viene a porsi l’opera dei “pastori”. Tali sono gli apostoli: inviati dalla bontà di Dio a far crescere il buon grano e a riunire e pascere il gregge disperso.

 

At the sight of the crowds, Jesus' heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." - Mt 9:36-38

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Readings for the Week of June 15, 2008
Sunday: Ex 19:2-6a/Rom 5:6-11/Mt 9:36-10:8
Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Mt 6:7-15
Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Mt 6:19-23
Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Mt 6:24-34
Next Sunday: Jer 20:10-13/Rom 5:12-15/Mt 10:26-33

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THE LEGACY OF THE POPE’S VISIT TO THE U.S.

In his six day visit to the U.S., Pope Benedict XVI has been a source of renewal and hope for the Catholic Church in the U.S. In the past two hundred years the Catholic Church in the U.S., the Pope reminded us, experienced an impressive growth and was strengthened by “towering figures” such as St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and many other holy men and women. On these solid foundations, the Pope told us, the future of the Church in America must, even now, begin to rise.

The Pope recommended various action steps that will enable us to contribute to the renewal of our church and our nation:

• Make Education a Priority: comprehensive and sound instruction in the truths of the faith for children, youth, and adults must be “maintained and expanded.”
• Live Our Faith Every Day: Faith must permeate every aspect of our lives every day.
• Defend the Weakest among You: We must care for the poor, the sick, the unborn and abused children and welcome immigrants.
• Seek Unity: We need to move beyond sterile divisions and listen together to the voice of the Spirit guiding the Church into a future of hope.
• Make Christ the Center of Our Lives: The Church’s mission is to introduce people to Christ’s transforming love and truth; to communicate the joy born of faith and the experience of God’s love.

BLESSED FATHER’S DAY! To all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and to all those involved in parenting, teaching and guidance in any way that helps the next generation to grow into the image of Christ, we wish God’s abundant blessings.

TODAY WE HONOR ST. ANTHONY at the 10:30 Mass. The Mass is in memory of Maria and Angelo Schiavone, Vincent Capitello and Loretta Capitello Wilson. The flowers on the Altar and in front of St. Anthony are in memory of Concetta Cotturo, Antonio Cotturo, and Concetta Cotturo Goetzinger, donated by the Goetzinger Family. The blessed St. Anthony bread distributed after each Mass is donated by the Capitello Family.

2008 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL: The Archdiocese of Washington will be conducting telephone follow-up calls to parishioners who have given to the Archbishop’s Appeal in previous years but have not yet pledged their support in 2008. Calls will be conducted June 9, 2008 – July 31, 2008. A gift to the Archbishop’s Appeal will touch the lives of many people throughout the Archdiocese of Washington in a very special way. If you would like to learn more about the special ministries, services and educational programs that are funded through the Archbishop’s Appeal, information is available by visiting the Archdiocese of Washington web site at www.adw.org and clicking on “Archbishop’s Appeal”. Please contact the Archbishop’s Appeal office at (301)853-5376 if you have nay questions or need additional information. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

OGGI CELEBRIAMO LA FESTA DEL BABBO: I nostril migliori auguri a tutti I babbi della nostra parrocchia assieme alle nostre preghiere affinchè possano tramandare alla nuova generazione la fede che loro hanno ricevuto dai loro avi.

OGGI ONORIAMO S. ANTONIO alla Messa delle 10:30. La Messa è in suffragio di Maria e Angelo Schiavone, Vincent Capitello e Loretta Capitello Wilson. I fiori sull’altare e davanti a St.Antonio sono in memoria di Concetta Cotturo, Antonio Cotturo e Concetta Cotturo Goetzinger, regalati dalla famiglia Goetzinger. Il pane benedetto di San Antonio verra’ distribuito dopo tutte le Messe.

L’APPELLO DEL VESCOVO PEL 2008: una seconda lettera è stata inviata recentemente ai parrocchiani che contribuirono gli anni precedenti ma che non hanno ancora contribuito nel 2008. Un contributo all’Appello del Vescovo toccherà tante persone nell’Arcidiocesi di Washington in un modo molto positivo. Se avete ricevuto la richiesta nella posta, favorite completarla e rispedirla indietro all’Arcidiocesi. Coloro che non avessero ricevuto la lettera possono trovare l’informazione completa nel sito dell’Arcidiocesi, www.adw.org. Favorite contattare l’ufficio dell’Appello dell’Arcivescovo al (301)853-5376 se avete domande o bisogno di ulteriore informazione. Per il 2008, la nostra parrocchia del Santo Rosario è tassata $12,861. Secondo il riporto più recente, i parrocchiani del Santo Rosario promisero $14,455, ma finora pagarono $8,620. Se ognuno fa la sua parte,raggiungeremo anche quest’anno l’ammontare richiestoci senza difficoltà. Grazie per la vostra gentile considerazione e generosa risposta.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendar!