HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 23 March 2008
Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord

 

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

March 23, 2008 –EASTER SUNDAY
Refreshments are served after all Masses
9:00 Luigi Arrigo Contin
10:30 Nunzia & Francesco Masiello
12:00 Bernardine & Mario Martini
March 24, 2008 –Easter Monday
12:05 John Dombkowski
March 25, 2008 – Easter Tuesday
12:05 Bernadette Kirlin
March 26, 2008 – Easter Wednesday
12:05 Pasquale Carannante
March 27, 2008 – Easter Thursday
12:05 Elisabetta Lovisa
March 28, 2008 – Easter Friday
12:05 Anna Facchiano
March 29, 2008 – Easter Saturday
11:00 Padre Pio Prayer Group Mass
4:30 Wedding of Mark Cureton & Gretchen McKeever
7:00 S.S. Annunziata Mass
March 30, 2008 – Second Sunday of Easter
9:00 Angelo Bozzelli
10:30 Enriquetta & Pasquale DePandi
12:00 S.S. della Annunziata


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

EASTER SUNDAY
Today is the day of Easter joy when the Lord appeared to people who had begun to lose hope. On Easter morning we look beyond an empty tomb to faith in the risen Jesus who now lives with us. This Easter day invites us to rejoice in what God promised to do for us in the Scriptures: to die, rise and ascend into his Father’s glorious presence.

This day is God’s everlasting memorial of what God did for us in the paschal mystery.


DOMENICA DI PASQUA
La speranza di Maria, Giovanni e Pietro è messa a dura prova dal sepolcro vuoto. Essi cercano la presenza di Gesù, ma fanno la dolorosa esperienza della sua assenza. Noi rifacciamo lo stesso pellegrinaggio. Contemplando la tomba vuota di Cristo, con Maria, Giovanni e Pietro impariamo che Dio è al di là di ogni aspettativa, imprevedibile e sconcertante.
 

 

Then the angel said to the women in reply, "Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you." - Mt 28:5-7

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Readings for the Week of March 23, 2008
Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4
or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35
Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48
Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14
Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15
Next Sunday: Acts 2:42-47/1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASS

Beginning Sunday, March 30, 2008, the Reverend Francis V. Tiso, Ph.D., from the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will conduct an adult faith formation class in the Lower Church Hall of Holy Rosary Church on the last Sunday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M.

As Alice Hugh Brown wrote in Church magazine (Spring 2008), adult faith formation is essential to who we are and what we do as church. It involves the entire church community, It should reach out to the whole community, helping adults deepen their understanding and recognize their responsibilities as adult Christians. It is through community that adults strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Part of the church’s mission is to grow continually as an adult faith community.

This adult faith community class intends to meet people where they are in their faith development as well as where they are in their adult roles as singles, married, retirees, etc. The class should always actively challenge participants to get them involved with their own faith journey. It will be successful if its focus will be on the participants, who should be encouraged to live out in their lives what they are studying. For this to happen, material must be relevant to the world issues adults face daily, with both catechist and participants rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and support.

The U. S. bishops’ Sharing the Light of Faith (1979) identifies the maturing believer as one who recognizes the lasting values of human activity in this world, while striving for conversion and renewal. Such a believer grows in understanding the mystery of salvation and the meaning of the reign of God. The maturing believer has an active sacramental and prayer life and recognizes that in order to grow in faith one needs to be part of a believing community.

Adults have a right and duty to bring to maturity the seeds of faith sown in them by God. It is critical to provide adult faith formation and tailor it to the needs of parishioners.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Derek Logan Thomas, son of Cliff and Donna (Prosser) Thomas, who was baptized in our Church on March 16, 2008.

HAPPY EASTER! Our heartfelt thanks for your kindness and generosity and our best wishes to you and your families for a blessed and joyous Easter!

EASTER HOLY WATER - After all the Masses today the ushers will distribute bottles of the newly blessed holy water to anyone wishing it. Also, everyone is invited after all Masses to Casa Italiana, as is our custom, for refreshments.

EASTER FLOWERS – We are still accepting donations for the flowers that are adorning our main altar this Easter Sunday. Please, use appropriate envelopes marked “Easter Flowers” that can be found in the back of the Church. Our sincere thanks to the Altar Society for their hard work in preparing the Church for Easter.

OUR DEEP GRATITUDE to all our parishioners and friends who responded to our Easter mailing. The parish depends heavily on these donations to meet the year-around expenses.

NEXT SUNDAY IS DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – The picture of Christ, as He appeared to St. Faustina, will be exposed in the sanctuary, and the chaplet will be recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Prayer cards are provided in the back of the Church for those who wish to participate.

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 Derek Logan Thomas, figlio di Cliff e Donna (Prosser) Thomas, che fu battezzato nella nostra Chiesa il 16 marzo 2008.

BUONA PASQUA! Grazie di cuore per la vostrra generosità assieme ai nostri migliori auguri a voi e alle vosttre famiglie di Buona Pasqua!

ACQUA BENEDETTA – Dopo tutte le Messe oggi gli ushieeri distribuiranno bottigliette di acqua benedetta la Vigilia di Pasqua a quanti la desidearano. Inoltre, come di consueto, dopo tutte le Messe ci sara’ un rinfreco alla Casa Italiana.

FIORI DI PASQUA – Si accettano ancora offerte per i fiori che adornano l’Altare maggiore quest doeminca di Pasqua. Favorite usare le buste speciali, marcate “Easter Flowers”, che si trovano in fondo alla Chiesa. Il nostro grazie sicneero ai membri dellAltar Society per la loro dedizione nel preparare la Chiesa per la clebrazione della Pasqua.

LA NOSTRA PROFONDA GRATITUDINE a tutti i nostri parrocchiani e amici che hanno risposto al nostro appello di Pasqua. La parrocchia depende molto da queste donazioni per andare incontro alle spese di tutto l’anno.

DOMENICA PROSSIMA È LA DOMENICA DELLA DIVINA MISERICORDIA. L’immagine di Cristo, come Egli apparve a St. Faustina, sarà esposta nel santuario e la coroncina sarà recitata prima della Messa delle 9:00. In fondo alla Chiesa si trovano volantini per coloro che desiderano partecipare.

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!