HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 17 February 2008
Second Sunday of Lent

 

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, February 17, 2008 –Second Sunday in Lent
9:00 For the Intention of Silvio & Yolanda Colandero
10:30 Erminia & Umberto Romano
12:00 Antonio Libero Palmiero
Monday, February 18, 2007 – Lenten Weekday
No Mass
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Nunzio DiPerna
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Marietta Cotturo
Thursday, February 21, 2008 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Elisa Gallo & Vincenzo Vanni
Friday, February 22, 2008 – Chair of St. Peter, apostle
12:05 Rev. Filippo Ronca
Saturday, February 23, 2008 – Lenten Weekday
3:00 PM Baptism – Kyle Fuster
Sunday, February 24, 2008 –Third Sunday in Lent
9:00 Special Intention
10:30 Eduardo & Anna Ferriol
12:00 Angelo Romolo Smith

The collection for Sunday, February 10, was $2,492.00

LECTORS THIS SUNDAY
9:00 Joseph Harchick
10:30 Adriano Romano and Enzo Brunitto
12:00 Alex LoBianco

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
Today’s epistle speaks of bearing the hardships of the gospel, which one can do only “with the strength that comes from God.” For their part, the apostles on the mountain of Transfiguration, bowed down in fear, need the encouraging words of Jesus to “rise, and do not be afraid.”

Trust in God, of which the psalm sings – not only trust in self – is the key to entering into the chosenness to which God invites us, both as individuals and as a people.

SECONDA SETTIMANA DI QUARESIMA
La trasfigurazione di Gesù sul Tabor conferma la previsione della sua prossima passione e morte. Qui sul Tabor, Gesù non è diverso da quello che sarà sul Calvario: cioè, la somma dell’amore di Dio, la parola che viene dall’alto, l’annuncio di una vittoria sulla morte che sconvolgera’ tutta la storia umana.

Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."

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Readings for the Week of February 17, 2008
Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a/2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31
Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Mt 16:13-19
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Next Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

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WHO IS THE POPE?

The forthcoming visit to Washington, DC, in mid-April (15-17) of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI should provide an understanding of the papacy, the oldest continuing institution in the world.

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth to share the Good News of God’s love and save humanity from sin and death through his death and resurrection. He sent his apostles to continue his mission: to witness to the truth of what he taught and to bring all people into relationship with him through baptism. St. Peter was charged by Jesus himself to be the head of the apostles – i.e., the first pope. St. Peter was martyred around AD 67, so from early on, the bishop of Rome was understood to be the successor of St. Peter in particular and a special sign of unity and leadership among all the other bishops. Two hundred sixty-five men have held the office in an unbroken line of succession. In the present day, over one billion souls are under its care.

Many people misunderstand the responsibilities of a pope, thinking that he is a figure who unilaterally dictates what Catholics must do and believe. This is not so. Our faith is a gift from Christ through the apostles. The pope functions as the head of the bishops, to work in unity with them to teach, lead, and sanctify – to safeguard what has been handed down, not to invent new ideas.

Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl will speak on “The Role of Peter in the Church Today.”

This free Lenten lecture will be Sunday, March 9, 2008, 3:00 p.m. at the Church of the Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20816. Ample free parking. For more information, call 301-3204538.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Olivia Marinucci, daughter of Piero and Tammy (Rhodes) Marinucci, who was baptized on Sunday, February 10, 2008.

THE SECOND COLLECTION TODAY is for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your generous donation will support seminaries, social service programs, youth ministry, pastoral centers, schools, church construction and renovation, and the spreading of the Gospel message through the mass media. In all, this collection directly assists the Church in 28 countries, including Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan and Moldova.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008 is President’s Day. The parish office and Casa Italiana Language School will be closed.

“THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU”. This Lenten season, each Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Washington will have confessions available every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. If you have been reluctant to come to the sacrament, have been away for some time or just found it difficult to get to a Saturday afternoon confession time, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Christ and His Church.

THE SODALITY OF MARY will meet next Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Lower Church Hall.

LASAGNA DINNER, BAKE SALE & BAZAAR: Holy Rosary Parish Annual Fundraiser will be held at Casa Italiana on Sunday, March 9th from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The menu includes homemade lasagna, homemade meatballs, salad, Italian bread, dessert, orange drink, coffee & tea. Price: Children 5 & under-Free: children 6-12 $8; adults: $15. Advance ticket sales. $17 for adults at the door. All are welcome! For further information contact Lisa Despres at 410.964.3848 or email geogoober@hotmail.com

THE ANNUAL FATHER NICOLA DECARLO BREAK-FAST, sponsored by the Holy Name Society, will take place next Sunday, March 2 in Casa Italiana after the 9:00 AM Mass. Tickets for the catered breakfast are $7:00. For reservations call Don Ricciardella at (301)571-0413 or the parish office at (202)638-0165. All are invited to honor the founder of our Church.

FESTA ITALIANA, an annual cultural event outside our Church, sponsored by FIERI, the Italian Cultural Society and Holy Rosary Church, will be on Sunday, June 29, 2008. We look forward to the cooperation of all Italians and Italian Americans to make the event successful.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA ad Olivia Marinucci, la figlia di Piero e Tammy (Rhodes) Marinucci, che fu battizzata nella nostra chiesa, domenica, 10 febbraio, 2008.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA OGGI è per la Chiesa in Europa Centrale ed Orientale. Il vostro generoso contributo sosterrà seminari, programmi di servizi sociali, apostolato della gioventù, centri pastorali, scuole, costruzione e rinnovamento di chiese, e la diffusione del Vangelo attraverso i mass media. In tutto, questa colletta direttamente assiste la Chiesa in 28 paesi, inclusi Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan e Moldova.

LUNEDÌ, 18 FEBBRAIO 2008 è Giorno del Presidente. L'ufficio della parrocchia e Casa Italiana Scuola della Lingua sarà chiuso.

“LA LUCE È ACCESA PER TE”. È una iniziativa pastorale che invita tutti i cattolici a ricevere il Sacramento della Confessione, che offre una meravigliosa opportunità a mettere da parte le nostre abitudini peccaminose e avvicinarci di più al Signore. Confessioni avranno luogo tutti i mercoledì durante la quaresima, dalle ore 18:00 alle ore 20:00 in tutte le chiese dell'Arcidiocesi di Washington.

IL SODALIZIO si reunirà la prossima domenica dopo la Messa delle ore 9 nella sala sotto la Chiesa.

IL PRANZO DELLA LASAGNA & BAZAAR: Questo popolare evento annuale della Parrocchia del Santo Rosario avrà luogo Domenica, 9 marzo dalle 11:30 fino alle 16. Il cibo squisito è tutto fatto in casa e i prezzi sono modici: bambini sotto i 5 anni: gratis; Bambini tra i 6 e 12 anni: $8; adulti: $15; per biglietti venduti in anticipo! $17 per adulti per biglietti il giorno dell'evento. Tutti sono benvenuti! Per pìu informazioni contattare Lisa Despres a 410.964.3848 or email geogoober@hotmail.com

LA COLAZIONE ANNUALE IN MEMORIA DI PADRE NICOLA DECARLO, organizzata dalla Società del Santo Nome, avrà luogo la prossima domenica, 2 marzo, in Casa Italiana dopo la Messa delle nove. Il prezzo dei biglietti per questa colazione è di $7. Per prenotazioni chiamare Don Ricciardella a (301)571-0413 o l’ufficio parrocchiale a (202)638-0165. Tutti sono invitati a onorare il fondatore della nostra Chiesa.

FESTA ITALIANA, un evento culturale annuale tenutosi davanti alla nostra Chiesa, organizzato da FIERI, la Società Culturale Italiana e la Chiesa del Santo Rosario, avrà luogo domenica, 29 giugno, 2008. Tutti gli italiani e italoamericani sono cordilmente invitati a partecipare.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendar!