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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
February 15, 2009 – 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:00 Robert Leali
10:30 Antonio Palmiero
12:00 Angela Romolo Smith
Monday, February 16, 2009 – Presidents Day
No Mass
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Filippo D’Avanzo
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Stefano Vanni & Fosca Pellegrini Vanni
Thursday, February 19, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Nunzio DiPerna
Friday, February 20, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Elisa Gallo & Vincenzo Vanni
Saturday, February 21, 2009 – Weekday
No Mass
February 22, 2009 – 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:00 Don Filippo Ronca
10:30 Michele Santillo
12:00 Umberto & Erminia Romano
The collection for Sunday, February 8th was $2,505.
LECTORS THIS SUNDAY
9:00 Willie Meaux
10:30 Marco Randazzo and Adriano Romano
12:00 Alex LoBianco
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
In today’s Gospel Jesus reaches out to touch the leper. That touch was
enough to heal the external sores and, best of all, those deep-down inner
hurts that come with rejection, exclusion, isolation. At Jesus’ word and
gesture the man is cured. He can lead a normal life again.
This simple story, set in a world so different from ours, has good news
for us. It tells us that Jesus is the friend of the outcast, that he
rejects no one who comes to him. Now, as then, Jesus’ touch gives hope
where there is no hope. His care restores people to union with one another
and with God.
SESTA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO
Nel Vangelo di oggi Gesù guarisce un lebbroso, bandito dalla società,
distrutto nell’anima e nel corpo; gli ridona la sua dignità di uomo e lo
invia ad annunciare ai sacerdoti del tempio che un’epoca nuova ha avuto
inizio.
La guarigione dei lebbrosi costituisce il segno che il messia è venuto.
Solo nella fede siamo in grado di riconoscere da quali miserie il Signore
può guarirci.
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A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down
begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with
pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will
it. Be made clean." - Mk 1:40-41
Readings for the Week of
15 February 2009
Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31---11:1/ Mk 1:40-45
Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Mk 8:22-26
Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Mk 8:27-33
Friday: Gn 11:1-9/Mk 8:34---9:1
Saturday: Heb 11:1-7/Mk 9:2-13
Next Sunday: Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25/2 Cor 1:18-22/ Mk 2:1-12
THE LOCAL CHURCH AND
THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL
The ongoing debate caused
by the lifting of the 20-year excommunication of four traditionalist
bishops, members of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X, is
questioning again the legacy of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65),
and the meaning of being church. After Vatican II, reminds us the
Filipino Jesuit Bishop Francisco Claver, there was much talk about
conservatives and progressives among Catholics in the way they accepted
or fought against the reforms brought about by the Council. Sometimes,
discussion was quite sharp and Catholics became polarized. What we
learned from those experiences is that we must keep talking to one
another and when we disagree, we must learn from one another and modify
our stands.
As previous generations before us, we must draw our strength from the
Scriptures. “Hope has emerged as the gift of God most desired and needed
in the world that is so fraught with evil and tragedy.” The Gospel of
new life in Christ summons both our Church and our society to reject
divisions of social and economic status and the misuse of hierarchical
power.
As for the Second Vatican Council, it did not discard any dogma of the
Church and did not promulgate any new dogma. It did recover, however,
important doctrines that had been relatively neglected in recent
centuries, such as the collegiality of the bishops, the priesthood of
all the baptized, the theology of the local church, the importance of
Scripture, and the role of lay people in the Church. A serious debate
about these issues would greatly enhance the vitality of our Church
today.
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2009 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL –
COMMITMENT SUNDAY: Archbishop Wuerl’s recorded homily, distribution
of pledge envelopes with a pencil inside, in-pew presentation by a
committee member, collection of pledge envelopes by the ushers.
The Appeal is conducted, once a year, to support the mission and
ministries of our Archdiocese. It provides tuition assistance for
Catholic school students, financial assistance for seminarians and
elderly priests, financial support for family life ministry and for
hospital chaplains, and support for many charitable programs. All
parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable the
Archdiocese to deliver needed services. Holy Rosary Church’s goal for
2009 is $15,668.70. If all families of our parish contribute a gift of
$50, we will successfully reach our goal. Your gift to the Archbishop’s
Appeal will touch the lives of many others in a very positive way. Thank
you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
THE ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASS, conducted by Deacon John Rossi,
is held every Sunday from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the School Annex
Lounge. All are welcome! There will be no class on Feb 22, Mar, 1, or
Mar. 8.
CARNEVALE 2009 AT CASA ITALIANA: Brought to you by Lucchesi nel
Mondo-Tuscany Club and Holy Rosary Church on Saturday, February 21,
2009, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Casa Italiana. Dinner, dancing,
prizes for children, and best costumes competition. Dinner served by
Office Catering: Antipasti: Cured Italian Meats and Cheeses, Colorful
Roasted Vegetables, Olives, Basket of Rustic Italian Breads, Grissini
with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Pizza with Roasted Garlic; Pork
Tenderloin w/Roasted Potatoes, Pasta Primavera with Fresh Vegetables,
Garden and Caesar Salad, Sautéed Spinach, Biscotti, Fresh Berries with
Mascarpone Cream. Donation:$45 for members; $50 for non members; $20 for
children 6-14; FREE for children under 5. For more information email
obarsi@verizon.net or call 240.893.2498 or go to www.lucchesitoscani.org
DAY OF RECOLLECTION sponsored by the Sodality of Mary in
cooperation with the Holy Name Society and Padre Pio Prayer Group, and
conducted by Deacon John Rossi from the Theological College, CUA, will
be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, beginning with the 12:00 noon Mass,
followed by lunch and a reflection in Casa Italiana, and will conclude
with the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament at 3:00 p.m. All are
invited!
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APPELLO DELL’ARCIVESCOVO PEL 2009 –
DOMENICA DI DECISIONE: Omelia dell’Arcivescovo Wuerl; distribuzione
di buste con matita, presentazione orale da un membro del comitato,
raccolta delle buste da parte degli uscieri. L’Appello condotto una
volta l’anno, sostiene la missione e i ministeri della nostra
Arcidiocesi. Provvede assistenza per la retta di studenti nelle scuole
cattoliche, assistenza finanziaria per seminaristi e sacerdoti anziani,
aiuto finanziario per il ministero alle famiglie e per i cappellani di
ospedali, e aiuto a tanti programmi di assistenza. Tutte le parrocchie
partecipano a questa campagna e il grande numero di donazioni permette
l’Arcidiocesi di provvedere servizi necessari. La somma che la Chiesa
del Santo Rosario deve raccogliere per il 2009 e’di $15,668.70. Se tutte
le famiglie della nostra parrocchia contribuiscono un’offerta di $50,
riusciremo a raggiungere facilmente la somma assegnataci. Grazie per la
vostra gentile considerazione e generosa risposta.
LA CLASSE DI RELIGIONE PER ADULTI sarà dopo la Messa delle nove
nella “lounge” della Annex di Casa. Il diacono John Rossi continuerà la
spiegazione della Santa Messa. Tutti sono invitati.
CARNEVALE 2009 A CASA ITALIANA presentato dai Lucchesi nel Mondo-Tuscany
Club e dalla Chiesa del Santo Rosario, sabato 21 febbraio 2009, dalle
ore 17:30 alle ore 22:30. Cena, ballo, Premi per bambini e gara per il
miglior costume. Cena servita da Office Catering: Antipasti: Cured
Italian Meats and Cheeses, Colorful Roasted Vegetables, Olives, Basket
of Rustic Italian Breads, Grissini with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White
Pizza with Roasted Garlic; Pork Tenderloin w/Roasted Potatoes, Pasta
Primavera with Fresh Vegetables, Garden and Caesar Salad, Sautéed
Spinach, Biscotti, Fresh Berries with Mascarpone Cream.
I biglietti sono $45 per membri; $50 per non membri;$20 per bambini
6-14; gratis per bambini sotto 5. Per ulteriori informazioni email
obarsi@verizon.net or call 240.893.2498 or go to www.lucchesitoscani.org
GIORNATA DI RITIRO sponsorizzata dal Sodalizio di Maria, la
Societa’ del Santo Nome e il Gruppo di preghiera di San Pio, e condotta
dal diacono John Rossi del Theological College, Catholic University,
avra’ luogo domenica 22 febbraio 2009, cominciando con la Messa delle
12, seguita da lunch e conferenza in Casa Italiana, e si concludera’ con
the Benedizione del Ssmo Sacramento alle ore 15. Tutti sono invitati.
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