HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 18 May 2008
Most Holy Trinity

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

May 18, 2008 – Most Holy Trinity
9:00 Amalia & Agostino Silvio Pillon
10:30 Pasquale Carannante
12:00 John &Mary Carew
Monday, May 19, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Nunzio DiPerna
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Antonia Niro
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Carannante & Lubrano Famiglie
Thursday, May 22, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Felice & Lucia D’Avella
Friday, May 23, 2008 – Weekday
12:05 Luisa Cervini
Saturday, May 24, 2008 – Weekday
3:30 Wedding of Dan Buttarazzi & Robbie Pomeroy
May 25, 2008 – Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
9:00 Antonio & Maria Falcone
10:30 St. Pio of Pietrelcina Mass
12:00 Erminia & Umberto Romano
5:00 Wedding of Nick Barbato & Meredith Diederich
 

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

The collection for Sunday May 11th was $2,208.00.

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
The Trinity is the ultimate social circle. It is infinitely inclusive because it welcomes all to join. The energy that unites Father, Son, and Spirit, and makes them One is love. Love is the glue, the binding force of relationship among the Persons of the Trinity. The only one we can know is Jesus Christ, because he became one of us in the incarnation. We have a lot in common with him. But we can also exclude ourselves from the Trinity. By rejecting Christ, I reject the society of the Trinity. By refusing to live in love, I release myself from the unity that binds us together and makes us one. Outside this divine circle, I’m left to seek another group, the peers and street gangs of the passing world.

SANTISSIMA TRINITÀ
Il termine Trinità apre uno spiraglio sulla vita di Dio e sulla sua azione. Il Dio cristiano non è una potente entità solitudinaria, ma è una “famiglia” di tre persone che si vogliono così bene da essere una cosa sola. La vita di Dio è una comunione d’amore. Noi siamo stati fatti a somiglianza di questa immagine, e siamo quindi partecipi di questo mistero.

All’origine e al termine della storia c'è questa comunione del Padre, del Figlio e dello Spirito, che avvolge tutta la creazione. Tale orizzonte è senza dubbio la sfida più bruciante oggi lanciata alla Chiesa e a tutta l’umanità – una sfida a superare ogni confine di etnicismo e individualismo. Là dove c'è amore, c'è Dio.

 

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Readings for the Week of May 18, 2008
Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18
Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Mk 9:14-29
Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Mk 9:30-37
Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/Mk 9:38-40
Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:41-50
Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Mk 10:1-12
Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Mk 10:13-16
Next Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58

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THE CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION

My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, May 2008

Jesus reminds us to care for those in need. When we see those who are hungry, thirsty, ill, without clothes, strangers or in prison and act with compassion, generosity and commitment to justice for the “least among us,” we act as true disciples of Christ.

An important opportunity to express Christian compassion and generosity is through the Catholic Relief Services Collection, May 18, 2008. The theme, Jesus in Disguise, reminds us of the presence of Christ in every one of our brothers and sisters in need. The Collection funds the work of these six agencies:

• Catholic Relief Services, the official international relief and development agency of the US Catholic community, assists people in 98 countries on the basis of need, providing financial support and addressing the root causes of poverty.
• Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. provides legal and support services to Catholic programs directly representing poor immigrants. Its focus is on reunification of families and protection of those fleeing persecution or civil unrest.
• Migration and Refugee Services of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops resettles 25 percent of the refugees admitted to the U.S., serves victims of human trafficking and provides advocacy for pastoral care to newcomers, migrant workers and others.
• Justice, Peace and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops advocates for poor and vulnerable people and for international peace and justice.
• Secretariat for Cultural Diversity of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops supports a network of pastoral centers, pastoral consultants and diocesan staff working with dioceses to provide evangelization and pastoral care to migrants, refugees and immigrants.
• Holy Father’s Relief Fund assists victims of natural disasters and other emergencies world-wide.

I invite you to give generously to the Catholic Relief Services Collection May 18, 2008.
Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Msgr. Barry C. Knestout, Vicar for Administration

THE ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASS, conducted by Father Tiso, is held today from 9:45 to 10:45 in the Lower Church Hall.

TODAY’S SECOND COLLECTION is for The Catholic Relief Services. This Collection makes possible the mission of the Catholic Church to combat poverty, provide relief and development, assist refugees and immigrants, and advocate for justice and peace in situations of conflict and neglect of basic human rights throughout the world. Please, help by giving to the Collection today.

2008 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL: a second mailing was recently sent to members of our parish that have in previous years made a gift to the Archbishop’s Appeal but have not yet made a gift in 2008. A gift to the Archbishop’s Appeal will touch the lives of many people throughout the Archdiocese of Washington in a very positive way. If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back to the Archdiocese. For those of you that did not receive a mailing, complete information is available by visiting the Archdiocese of Washington web site at www.adw.org and clicking on “Archbishop Appeal.” Please contact the Archbishop’s Appeal Office at (301)853-5376 if you have any questions or need additional information. Our parish 2008 Archbishop’s Appeal goal is $12,861. According to the most recent status report, Holy Rosary parishioners pledged $14,455, but so far paid $8,620. Let us all join in and together we will reach our parish goal. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA ITALIANA – On Sunday, June 1, 2008, everyone is invited to the 10:30 Mass celebrated by the Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S.A., Archbishop Pietro Sambi, to commemorate Italy’s National Day. The Italian Ambassador together with the diplomatic corps are expected to attend. Refreshments will be served in Casa Italiana after the Mass.

THE PARISH COUNCIL will meet on Monday, June 2, 2008, at 7:00 PM in the Lower Church Hall to review the past year and finalize the calendar of events for the new fiscal year. All members are urged to attend.

OUR SINCERE THANKS to the generous and faithful members of the Sodality who gave to Holy Rosary Church a check of $11,887.59, representing the profit of the Lasagna & Bazaar fund-raiser of March 9, 2008.

2008 ANNUAL JUBILARIAN MASS – The annual Jubilarian Celebration of marriage honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 50+ years will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, followed by an anniversary cake and wine in Casa Italiana. Please call the parish office with the names of the jubilarians and their respective anniversary before September 7, 2008.

LA CLASSE DI CATECHISMO PER ADULTI, diretta da P. Tiso, s’incontrerà oggi dalle ore 9:45 alle ore 10:45 nella sala sotto la Chiesa.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA OGGI è per i Catholic Relief Services. Questa Colletta rende possibile la missione della Chiesa Cattolica di combattere la povertà, provvedere aiuti e sviluppo, assistere refugiati e immigrati, e defendere la giustizia e la pace in situazioni di conflitto e trascuranza dei diritti umani fondamentali nel mondo. Siete pregati di aiutare contribuendo alla seconda colletta di oggi.

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.

FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA ITALIANA: Domenica, 1 giugno, tutti sono invitati alla Messa delle 10:30 celebrata dal Nunzio Apostolico Pietro Sambi per commemorare la Festa della Repubblica Italiana. L’ambasciatore d’Italia e il corpo diplomatico saranno presenti. Un rinfresco sarà servito in Casa Italiana dopo la Messa.

IL CONSIGLIO PARROCCHIALE s’incontrerà lunedì 2 giugno, alle ore 19 nella sala sotto la Chiesa per rivedere l’anno passato e finalizzare i programmi per l’anno nuovo.


IL NOSTRO GRAZIE SINCERO ai generosi e fedeli membri del Sodalizio che contribuirono alla Chiesa $11,887.59, che rappresenta il profitto della Lasagna & Bazaar fund-raiser del 9 marzo 2008.

ANNIVERSARI DI MATRIMONIO: La celebrazione annuale degli anniversari di matrimonio per coppie sposate 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, e 50+ anni avrà luogo domenica, 21 settembre 2008 alla Messa delle 9, seguita da un rinfresco con torta e vino in Casa Italiana. Favorite chiamare l’ufficio parrrocchiale coi nomi dei giubilari e i loro rispettivi anniversari prima del 7 settembre 2008.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendar!