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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
January 11, 2009 – Baptism of the Lord
9:00 Ernesto Ventresca
10:30 Filippo
12:00 Joseph P. Smith
Monday, January 12, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Concetta Cotturo Goetzinger
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Carl Beauchamp
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Filippo D’Avanzo
Thursday, January 15, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Michele Ronca
Friday, January 16, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Dorothy & Tom McCabe
Saturday, January 17, 2009 – Weekday
No Mass
January 18, 2009 – 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:00 John & Maddalena Morisi
10:30 Maria Santino
12:00 Dominic Catignani
LECTORS THIS SUNDAY
9:00 Silvio Colandreo
10:30 Marco Randazzo and Adriano Romano
12:00 Alex LoBianco
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
This Sunday is dedicated to the Baptism of the Lord and we recognize
its importance for being the inaugural ceremony of the public ministry of
Jesus.
We should also celebrate today the fact of our own baptism. Through being
baptized we were made a child of God; freed from original sin; indwelt by
the Holy Spirit; welcomed into God’s holy people; made a temple of God’s
glory; rescued from the kingdom of darkness; made a sharer in God’s divine
life; and enlightened by Christ.
BATTESIMO DEL SIGNORE
Israele attende che “i cieli si aprano” e facciano apparire Dio come
padre. E Dio annuncia nel mondo la presenza del suo Servo, posseduto dallo
Spirito, che risalirà dall’acqua e condurrà il suo popolo verso la pace.
Marco vede il compimento di queste attese nel momento in cui Gesù esce
dall’acqua del Giordano. Poi Gesù viene condotto nel deserto, come Mosè; e
lì, tentato come Adamo, al cotrario di lui trionfa su Satana. Diventa così
il nuovo Adamo, il primo uomo dei tempi messianici di pace e di salvezza.
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On coming up out of the water he saw the
heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him.
And a voice came from the heavens, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am
well pleased." - Mk 1:10-11
Readings for the Week of
11 January 2009
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11/Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk
1:7-11
Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39
Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45
Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42
CALL OFF THE
IMMIGRANT HUNT
We agree with Jorge G.
Castañeda, a former Mexico’s foreign minister, that immigration reform
and, more immediately putting an end to the outgoing administration’s
unfortunate and inhuman immigration enforcement policy, should be high
on the president-elect’s list.
Immigration reform is the sort of complex and costly project that, as a
rule, presidents accomplish only at the peak of their power – when their
term begins. If Mr. Obama decides to postpone immigration reform until
later, he runs the risk of no longer possessing the leverage to convince
his party’s legislators to brave the furies of the extreme right wing.
But even without comprehensive reform, Mr. Obama can make a huge
difference in the lives of millions of undocumented migrants in the
United States. Since late 2006, the Bush administration has been
carrying out the “tough love” side of immigration reform without the
generous and open-arm side, which would mean legalization for those in
the United States today, and a migrant worker program for those it will
need tomorrow.
Federal agents have conducted innumerable raids on immigrants’ homes and
day-labor hiring sites, and even outside schools where migrants’
children are enrolled.
Mothers and fathers are being forcibly separated from their children –
husbands from wives, brothers from sisters, all in the name of a
crackdown whose only futile purpose is to terrorize immigrants into
leaving, and to deter more from arriving.
Mr. Obama should halt construction of the border wall, stop illegal
entrants at the border and suspend raids, detentions and deportations.
And he should say to the rest of the world that, on his watch, the
United States will not build fences, deport mothers without their
children, nor persecute foreigners.
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THE SECOND COLLECTION TODAY is
for the Black and Indian Missions in our country. The funds will be used
to upgrade the evangelization programs currently in progress. Please, be
generous.
THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY meets today after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the
Lower Church Hall.
SINCERE THANKS to all our parishioners and friends who made a
gift to Holy Rosary Church at Christmas. Any form of income goes to meet
the parish expenses.
Our heartfelt gratitude to Lina Pronio,
Angie Santucci and the members of the Altar Society and the numerous
volunteers for cleaning and decorating the Church for Christmas. Also,
our thanks to Kendra and Gene Swann for coordinating the Giving Tree for
poor children (41 gifts and $585 in grocery), and to Liliana Polo, Anna
Falcone and Jerry Oliveto for organizing the Festa della Befana.
We owe a great debt of gratitude to
Maria Marigliano and the members of the choir for singing at the concert
and Mass on Christmas Eve. Many thanks also to our lectors, ushers, and
Altar servers for contributing to make the Liturgy more meaningful.
Special thanks to Tony Falcone, Ann
Marie Leali and Eileen Verna together with many volunteers for
organizing the highly successful celebration of the 95th anniversary of
our Church.
Our sincere thanks to Eileen Parisi and
Mario Ciccone for organizing the successful New Year’s Eve celebration.
Thanks to all!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception: We invite you to become a docent or receptionist
at the Basilica. Hours and days are flexible and training will be
provided. We offer community service hours to High School juniors and
seniors who participate in the program. We also need volunteer nurses or
doctors to assist at at large events at the Shrine. Anyone interested
please contact Sister Miriam at the Basilica (202)526-8300, ext. 111, or
at smm@bnsic.org
THE OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2009 are now available and can be
picked up at the entrance of Casa Italiana. Taking them personally saves
the Church the expense of mailing them. Envelopes are also available for
new users. Extra calendars can also be picked up in the same area. We
have them both in English and in Italian.
THE 2009 MASS INTENTIONS BOOK: all dates are now available. To book
Masses for the repose of the souls of your loved ones or your personal
intentions, please contact the parish open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
THE ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASS will resume on Sunday, January 18
after the 9:00 AM Mass in the School Annex Lounge. All are invited.
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LA SECONDA COLLETTA OGGI è per
“Black e Indian Missions.” I fondi saranno usati per promuovere i
programmi di evangelizzazione in atto. Siate generosi.
LA SOCIETÀ DEL SANTO NOME si riunisce oggi dopo la Messa delle
nove nella sala sotto la chiesa.
UN GRAZIE SINCERO a tutti i nostri parrocchiani e amici che
fecero un regalo alla nostra chiesa per Natale. Ogni offerta va a pagare
le spese della parrocchia.
Siamo profondamente grati a Lina Pronio,
Angie Santucci, e i membri dell’ Altar Society e ai numerosi voluntari
che hanno pulito e decorato la chiesa per Natale. Vogliamo pure
ringraziare Kendra e Gene Swann per coordinare l’albero di Natale per i
bambini poveri (41 regali e $585.00 in cibo), e Liliana Polo, Anna
Falcone e Gerry Oliveto per organizzare la Festa della Befana.
Siamo pure grati a Maria Marigliano ai
membri del coro per cantare al concerto e alla Messa di Natale, come
pure agli uscieri, lettori e chierichetti per contribuire a una migliore
Liturgia.
Un grazie speciale a Tony Falcone, Ann
Marie Leali e Eileen Verna assieme a tanti voluntari per organizzare con
grande successo la celebrazione del 95mo anniversario della nostra
parrocchia.
In fine, il nostro grazie ad Eileen
Parise e Mario Ciccone per organizzare con grande successo la
celebrazione della fine d’anno. Grazie a tutti!
C´È BISOGNO DI VOLUNTARI alla Basilica dell Santuario Nazionale
dell’Immacolata Concezione: siete invitati a diventare guide o
receptionists per la Basilica. L’orario è flessibile e corsi preparatori
sono provveduti. Offriamo ore di servizio comunitario a studenti di
ginnasio che partecipano nel programma. C’è bisogno pure di infermiere
voluntarie, o dottori che assistano ai grossi eventi nella Basilica. Chi
è interessato può contattare Suor Miriam alla Basilica 202-526-8300,
ext. 111, o smm@bnsic.org.
LE BUSTE PER L’OFFERTA DOMENICALE PER IL 2009 sono ora
disponibili all’entrata di Casa Italiana. Se le prelevate voi stessi, si
risparmiano le costose spese di spedizione. Ci sono pure scatole di
buste per nuovi utenti. Sempre all’entrata di Casa Italiana si posssono
trovare extra calendari in inglese e in italiano.
IL LIBRO DELLE MESSE PER IL 2009: è aperto per prenotare Messe in
suffraggio dei vostri defunti o per le vostre intenzioni personali.
Chiamate l’ufficio parrocchiale che è aperto dalle 8:00 del mattino alle
4:00 del pomeriggio.
LA CLASSE CATECHISMO PER ADULTI riprenderà domenica 18 gennaio
dopo la Messa delle nove nella lounge della scuola. Tutti sono benvenuti.
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