HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 14 June 2009
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, June 14 – Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
9:00 In Honor of St. Anthony
10:30 In Honor of St. Anthony
12:00 The Romolo - Sperati - Carew Families
Monday, June 15, 2009 –Weekday
12:05 Panfilo Ventresca
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 –Weekday
12:05 Alma Vignola
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 –Weekday
12:05 Rose Mary Mazzuca
Thursday, June 18, 2009 –Weekday
12:05 Nunzio DiPerna
Friday, June 19, 2009 –Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
12:05 Joseph A. Goetzinger, Sr.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 – Immaculate Heart of Mary
No Mass
Sunday, June 21 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 Maria Giuseppa & Panfilo Ventresca
10:30 St. John the Baptist
12:00 Joseph DeSantis

The collection for Sunday June 7 was $2605.00
The second collection for the Renovation Fund was $1026.00

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

BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
When Jesus says to the crowds, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever,” we are invited to eat his flesh and drink his blood in the sense that we are to assimilate everything he teaches into our lives. This is the fundamental meaning of eating the Body and Blood of Christ: total union with him in our way of thinking and living.

Maybe our sharing in the Body and Blood of Christ could lead to more almsgiving, fasting, or prayer; or maybe our sharing in this meal could simply lead us to deeper questions about our commitment to the faith we profess.

SS. CORPO E SANGUE DI CRISTO
L’istituzione dell’eucarestia nel vangelo di oggi è talmente legata alla morte di Gesù, da esserne oltre che un’anticipazione sacramentale anche una profezia diretta. Nell’ultima cena Gesù sta veramente per attuare quello che annuncia coi gesti e con le parole. Il calice e il pane spezzato che presenta ai discepoli sono l’annuncio della nuova alleanza che sarà suggellata dal sacrificio di un “agnello” senza macchia, il cui sangue riscatterà “la moltitudine.”

 

While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many." - Mk 14:22-24

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Readings for the Week of 14 June 2009
Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10/Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9/Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11/Mt 6:7-15
Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/Jn 19:31-37
Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10/Lk 2:41-51
Next Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11/2 Cor 5:14-17/Mk 4:35-41

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WHEN SOMEONE IS UNEMPLOYED

The number of unemployed people in our country keeps growing every week. Understanding the emotions of shock, confusion, fear, personal inadequacy and isolation when you lose your job is important. But you have to find an anchor that will give you stability – and that anchor is the virtue of hope.

Hope means knowing that no matter what happens, you are not alone. Hope means “knowing” that you are loved. Hope is the “understanding that God has called you to help build his kingdom here on earth. With God’s call came the promise that the Holy Spirit will guide and sustain you in everything that you say and do. Prayer is the vehicle for learning hope. Prayer brings you into a deeper relationship with God. It allows God to enter the empty places inside of you. It allows God to calm you, comfort you, and lead you in ways that you may never have imagined were possible.

As you look for a new job, forming an action plan will structure your day and balance your spiritual, physical, and emotional needs. Also, let everyone know that you are looking for a job. Keep your name and your résumé in constant circulation to your network of friends.

You may not be able to see where you are going, but God always gives you enough light for one step at a time. Trust will carry you through this challenge.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Rita Calvo, daughter of Eric and Mariarosaria (Bocca) Calvo; and Cody Lucas Thomas, son of Cliff and Donna (Prosser) Thomas, who were baptized in our church on Sunday, June 7, 2009.

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY meets today at the 9:00 AM. Mass, followed by a business meeting in the Lower Church Hall. The next meeting will be held on October 11, 2009.

TODAY AT THE 10:30 AM MASS we honor St. Anthony: the Mass is in memory of Maria and Angelo Sciavone, Vincent Capitello, and Loretta Capitello Wilson.
The flowers on the altar and in front of St. Anthony are in memory of Concetta Cotturo, Antonio Cotturo, and Concetta Cotturo Goetzinger, donated by the Goetzinger family.  The blessed St. Anthony bread distributed after each Mass is donated by the Capitello family.

THE NEXT PHASE OF THE ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL CAMPAIGN has begun June 8 and will conclude on July 31. The 2009 appeal goal for Holy Rosary Church is $15,668.70. As of June 1, 2009, the total amount pledged by our parishioners is $18,162.00, while the total amount received from 76 donors is $10,502.00. To reach our goal for this year, we must collect an additional $5,166.70. If the 262 households that did not contribute donate $20.00 each, Holy Rosary would reach its 2009 goal. Thank you for fulfilling your pledges.

OUR SINCERE THANKS to Biagio Carannante for providing magnificent refreshments on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the Italian Republic celebrated last Sunday at Casa Italiana. We are also very grateful to Maria Marigliano for preparing the program for the Italian National Day and providing the flowers for the altar.

ALTAR SERVERS AND LECTORS ARE NEEDED for all Sunday Masses! Boys and girls (age 8-18) are needed to serve our Sunday Masses. Young adults and adults are needed as Lectors at our Sunday Masses. We will provide training and will accommodate their service to their personal schedule. Interested people please call Fr. Lydio at 202-638-0165. Thank you.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA a Rita Calvo, figlia di Eric e Mariarosaria (Bocca) Calvo; e Cody Lucas Thomas, figlio di Cliff e Donna (Prosser) Thomas, che sono stati battezzati nella nostra chiesa, domenica, 7 giugno, 2009.

LA SOCIETÀ DEL SANTO NOME si riunisce oggi alla Messa delle 9 a.m., seguita da una riunione nella sala della chiesa. Il prossimo incontro avrà luogo 11 ottobre, 2009.

OGGI ALLA MESSA DELLE 10:30 onoriamo Sant’Antonio. La Messa è in suffraggio di Maria e Angelo Sciavone, Vincent Capitello, e Loretta Capitello Wilson. I fiori sull’altare e davanti a Sant’Antonio sono in memoria di Concetta Cotturo, Antonio Cotturo e Concetta Cotturo Goetzinger, donati dalla famiglia Goetzinger.
Il pane benedetto di sant’antonio distribuito dopo ogni Messa è donato dalla famiglia Capitello.

L’ULTIMA FASE DELL’APPELLO DELL’ARCI-VESCOVO è iniziata 8 giugno e si concluderà il 31 luglio. L’ammontare che la nostra parrocchia deve raccogliere per il 2009 è di $15,668.70. Secondo il reporto del 1 giugno, l’ammontare promesso dai nostri parrocchiani è $18,162.00 ma finora diedero $10,502.00. Per raggiungere la meta dobbiamo raccogliere ancora $5,166.70. Se le 262 famiglie che non hanno ancora contribuito donassero $20.00 ciascuna, la chiesa del Santo Rosario raggiungerebbe la meta assegnata per il 2009. Grazie per la vostra attenta considerazione.

RINGRAZIAMO DI CUORE Biagio Carannante che ha provveduto un magnifico rinfresco in occasione del 63mo Anniversario della Repubblica Italiana celebrato domenica scorsa in Casa Italiana. Siamo pure molto grati a Maria Marigliano che preparò il programma per la festa nazionale d’Italia e procurò i fiori per l’altare.

CHIERICHETTI E LETTORI sono richiesti per le nostre Messe domenicali. Ragazzi e ragazze (età 8-18) sono richiesti per servire alle Messe domenicali. Giovani adulti e adulti sono richiesti per le Messe domenicali. Noi li prepareremo e accomoderemo il loro servizio al loro calendario personale. Persone interessate sono pregate di contattare P. Lydio al 202-638-0165.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mark your Calendar!

Confirmation conferred by the Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S., Archbishop Pietro Sambi
Italian Festival at Villa Rosa