HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 24 February 2008
Third Sunday of Lent

 

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, February 24, 2008 –Third Sunday in Lent
9:00 John & Alice Dunkle on their 45th Wedding Anniv.
10:30 Eduardo & Anna Ferriol
12:00 Angela Romolo Smith
Monday, February 25, 2007 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Michele Iannacci
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Michele Ronca
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Elisabetta Lovisa
Thursday, February 28, 2008 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Carrannante & Lubrano Famiglie
Friday, February 29, 2008 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Anthony Cassara
Saturday, March 1, 2008 – Lenten Weekday
3:00 Wedding of Bryan Chun and Johanna Yonn
March 2, 2008 –Fourth Sunday in Lent
9:00 Rita Romani
10:30 Isidoro & Liduina Flaim
12:00 Salvatore Palma
 

The collection for Sunday, February 17 was $2,325.00
The Second Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe was $892.00

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

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ behavior is one of astonishing, even shocking inclusiveness. He engaged a Samaritan woman -- an ‘enemy’ and a woman – in a serious theological discussion.
Jesus’ example teaches us that it is often easier than we think to approach those we have excluded from our interest and concern. Whenever we build a wall around ourselves that excludes anyone from our charity and concern, Jesus is always on the other side of that wall.


TERZA DOMENICA DI QUARESIM

Nel Vangelo di oggi, Gesù dà una risposta sicura a tutte le più profonde esigenze della donna Samaritana. Egli è la vera acqua che dona la vita.
Inoltre Gesù si presenta come liberazione da tutti i tabù e i conformismi religiosi: d’ora in poi la vera religione sarà quella del cuore, ognuno sarà in grado di appartenervi e di praticarla, se è fedele non allo spirito del mondo, ma allo Spirito di Dio.

The Samaritan woman said to him, "How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?" Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God and who is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him and he would have given you living water." - Jn 4:9-10

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Readings for the Week of February 24, 2008
Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42
or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

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POPE BENEDICT XVI’S VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES

The Holy Father will arrive in Washington, DC on the afternoon of April 15, and depart for New York on April 18. The primary public event for the Pope in Washington, DC will be the Papal Mass on April 17 at Nationals Park. The Pope will travel by popemobile on a couple of occasions outside of the Mass, providing an opportunity for more of the faithful to see him while here. More information will be made available as plans are finalized (www.adw.org/papalvisit).

Papal Mass: Time and Transportation
The April 17 Mass will be held at 10:00 AM. Doors to the stadium will open at 6:00 AM for a wonderful pre-Mass program with choirs, videos and more. Participants will need to be in their seats by 9:00 AM. The Pope is scheduled to arrive at the stadium at 9:30 AM and will tour the field by popemobile prior to the Mass. A detailed plan for transportation with specific recommendations and contacts will be provided later this month.

Papal Mass: Tickets
All Mass attendees will need tickets for the 46,000 seats. Tickets are free of charge. All seating will be assigned. A fixed number of tickets for the Papal Mass will be allotted to each parish. We will be informed of the exact number of tickets available to our parish by the end of this month. In the distribution of tickets special consideration will be given to youth and religious education programs, to the members of the parish and financial councils, and to those faithful who have dedicated their time, talent and treasure to the church over the years. Each ticket recipient must attend the Mass – tickets cannot be sold and are not transferable o others.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Nicola Trento Paternoster, son of Ivano and Stacey (Young) Paternoster, who was baptized in our Church on February 17, 2008.

THE SODALITY OF MARY meets today after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Lower Church Hall.

CONFESSIONS will be held Wednesdays during Lent from 6:30 PM.-8:00 PM in every parish in the Archdiocese of Washington. This is a wonderful opportunity to come to confession as a family or to invite a friend who you know has not had the opportunity to go to confession in some time.

SOCCER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN: Every Friday in February at 6:30 PM in the Lower Church Hall. Contact: William Meaux (703)385-3634.

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!

PREPARING FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI’S VISIT: A number of educational events are planned in preparation for Pope Benedict XVI’s arrival. Events already scheduled and free of charge include the following:

1) Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008: Archbishop Donald Wuerl’s presentation on “Who is Peter?” at Ireland’s Four Fields, 3412 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC, at 7:30 PM Must be 21 or older to attend.
2) Sunday, Mar. 9, 2008: Archbishop Wuerl’s Lenten lecture on “The Role of Peter in the Church Today,” at 3:00 PM at the Church of the Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, MD.

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 with a guest speaker 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.

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.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA a Nicola Trento Paternoster, figlio di Ivano e Stacey (Young) Paternoster, che fu battezzato nella nostra Chiesa il 17 febbraio 2008.

IL SODALIZIO si riunisce oggi dopo la Messa delle ore nove nella sala inferiore della Chiesa.

CONFESSIONI verranno ascoltate al Mercoledi durante la Quaesima dalle 18:30 alle 20 in tutte le chiese dell’Arcidiocesi di Washington. È una meravigliosa opportunità di venire a confessarsi come famiglia o invitare un amico che voi sapete che nonn ebbe l’opportuità di confessarsi d qualche tempo.

PROGRAMMA DI CALCIO PER RAGAZZI: Ogni venerdi nel mese di febbraio alle 18:30 nella sala inferiore della Chiesa. Contattare William Meaux (703)385-3634.

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 raggiugnere la quota di $12,861 assegnta alla nostra parrocchiai per il 2008. Gazie!

PREPARAZIONE ALLA VISITA DI BENEDETTO XVI: Varie iniziative culturali sono pianificate per l'arrivo di Benedetto XVI. Tra queste sono incluse le seguenti:

1) Martedì, 19 feb. 2008: L’Arcivecovo Doanls Wuerl parlerà su “Chi è Pietro?” a Ireland Four Fields, 3412 Connecticut Ave., NW,Washington, DC, alle 19:30. Bisogna avere almeno 21 anni per attendere.
2) Domenica, 9 marzo, 2008: L’Arcivescovo Wuerl terrà la sua conferenza quaresimale su “Il ruolo di Pietro nella Chiesa di oggi”, alle 15 nella Chiesa del Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, MD.

LA COLAZIONE ANNUALE IN MEMORIA DI PADRE NICOLA DECARLO, organizzata dalla Società del Santo Nome, avrà luogo domenica prossima, 2 marzo, in Casa Italiana dopo la Messa delle nove. Il prezzo dei biglietti per questa colazione e presentazione 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.

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.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendar!