HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 15 November 2009
The Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, November 15, 2009 – 33rd Sunday in Ord Time
9:00 Diva Flaim
10:30 Carmelo Parisi
12:00 Marcus Arban, Jr.
Monday, November 16, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Clementina Cicala
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Defunti della Fam. DiAmbrogio Cipriani
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Nunzio DePerna
Thursday, November 19, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Mary N. Goetzinger
Friday, November 20, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Defunti S.S. in Purgatorio
Saturday, November 21, 2009 – Weekday
11:00 St. Pio Prayer Group Mass
Sunday, November 22, 2009 – Christ the King
9:00 Salvador M. Gonzles
10:30 Umberto & Ermina Romano
12:00 Fr. Angelo Solini

 

The Collection for Sunday, Nov. 8th was $3,552.

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

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In the apocalyptic literature, such as the book of Daniel, we read of the sun and the moon darkening, stars falling out of the sky, and the very “powers in the heavens” shaken at their core. In his stories the author used strong, vivid images his community would relate to. They were women and men who were under immense stress and oppression and who worried for the safety of their children. They needed to know that no matter what, even if the sun should cease to give light, God would continue to be with them. What would your story look like? What word of encouragement would you seek from God?

TRENTATREESIMA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO

Come per Babilonia e per Nineve, ecco il tempo per la prova anche per Gerusalemme. Finchè ci sarà, nella città santa o nel mondo, la corsa al benessere o il particolarismo, ci si può aspettare che Dio faccia crollare le fondamenta. Questo messaggio, duro da intendere, è tuttavia “buona novella” nella misura in cui l’uomo non si scoraggia dopo la catastrofe, ma collabora senza sosta alla ricostruzione della città secondo i piani di Dio. La stagione del rinnovamento avrà inizio dopo le rovine; come l’estate non ritorna se non dopo il freddo inverno.

"And then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in the clouds’ with great power and glory, and then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of the sky." - Mk 13:26-27

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Readings for the Week of 15 November 2009
Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32
Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/ Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44
Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40
Next Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37

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H1N1 FLU AND PARISHES

With the increase in influenza this year, no one is ever under an obligation to shake hands during the Sign of Peace (a statement of peace, bow, or other gesture is appropriate) or to receive from the chalice. Christ is fully present in each species when the bread and wine have been consecrated into His Body and Blood.

If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Mark Knestout, director of the Office of Worship, at mknestout@adw.org and 301-853-4595.

TELL CONGRESS: REMOVE ABORTION FUNDING & MANDATES FROM NEEDED HEALTH CARE REFORM

Congress is preparing to debate health care reform legislation on the Senate floor. Genuine health care reform should protect the life and dignity of all people from the moment of conception until natural death. The U.S. Bishops’ Conference has concluded that all committee approved bills are seriously deficient on the issues of abortion and conscience, and do not provide adequate access to health care for immigrants and the poor. The bills will have to change or the bishops have pledged to oppose them. ACTION: Contact Members of Congress through e-mail, phone calls or faxed letters:

• To send a pre-written, instant e-mail to Congress, go to www.usccb.org/action
• Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121, or call your Member’s local offices
• Full contact info can be found on Member’s web sites at www.house.gov  and www.senate.gov

MESSAGE TO SENATE: “During floor debate on the health care reform bill, please support an amendment to incorporate longstanding policies against abortion funding and in full favor of conscience rights. If these serious concerns are not addressed, the final bill should be opposed.”

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Natalie Carmen Lynch, daughter of Brian Christopher and Lesley Anne (Ramos) Lynch; and Lauren Presley Ramos, daughter of Michael Gerrard Tantoco and Christy (Mullins) Ramos, who were baptized in our church on Sunday, November 8, 2009.

WE WELCOME to Holy Rosary Church today the members of the Lido Civic Club, a local organization of Italian American professionals and businessmen, who are with us this Sunday at the 9 AM Mass to pray for their deceased members. Our parish is grateful to this club for helping our church in many ways, especially with the Italian American Open Golf Tournament, whose profit it shares for the social and cultural events in Casa Italiana.

FATHER CAESAR DONANZAN BREAKFAST, sponsored by the Holy Name Society, takes place today, after the 9:00 AM Mass. A catered breakfast is served in Casa Italiana ($7. per person; free for children)

THE SECOND COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. This campaign was the brainchild of Monsignor Gino Barone, who convinced the American bishops of its worth. He proved himself correct. The collection is taken before thanksgiving for people to thank God for what they have received by helping the less fortunate in their midst. The greatness of this collection is that is disbursed through matching grants, so that poverty programs are helped with equal efforts from the local community. Please be generous.

HEALTH CARE REFORM: The U.S. Senate is preparing to debate health care reform legislation. The Catholic bishops of the United States strongly support genuine health care reform that protects the life and dignity of all, from the moment of conception until natural death. However, current bills are seriously deficient on abortion and conscience rights, and do not yet provide adequate access to health care for immigrants and the poor. In today’s bulletin, you’ll find out how to reach your Senator. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/healthcare.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Holy Rosary church is resuming its courses for Adult Faith Formation on the First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2009, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Each course lasts six weeks. All adults are welcome to attend.

A WORLD OF THANKS to those who contributed to the moving celebration for the fallen of war: Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Ambassador Giulio Terzi, Maria Marigliano and the Holy Rosary choir. Also, special thanks to Biaggio Carannante for providing the exquisite refreshments.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA a Natalie Carmen Lynch, figlia di Brian Christopher e Lesley Anne (Ramos) Lynch; e a Lauren Presley Ramos, figlia di Michael Gerrard Tantoco e Christy (Mullins) Ramos, che sono state battezzate nella nostra Chiesa domenica, 8 novembre 2009.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO alla chiesa del Santo Rosario ai membri del Lido Civic Club di Washington, DC, una organizzazione locale di professionisti e affaristi italo-americani, che questa domenica pregheranno per i loro membri defunti durante la Messa delle nove. La nostra parrocchia è grata a questo Club che aiuta la nostra Chiesa in vari modi, in particolare col torneo annuale di Golf, il cui profitto viene in parte donato per i programmi sociali e culturali di Casa Italiana.

LA COLAZIONE ANNUALE in ricordo di P. Cesare Donanzan, organizzata dalla Società del Santo Nome, avrà luogo oggi dopo la Messa delle nove. La colazione sarà servita in Casa Italiana ($7. per persona; gratis per bambini).

LA SECONDA COLLETTA DOMENICA PROSSIMA sarà a favore del “Catholic Campaign for Human Development.” Questa Campagna fu un’intuizione geniale di Monsignor Gino Barone che convinse i vescovi americani della sua importanza. La sua intuizione si rivelò giusta. La colletta è fatta prima del giorno di Thanksgiving per ringraziare Dio per quello che receviamo aiutando i poveri fra noi. La cosa bella di questa colletta è che i soldi sono distribuiti con donazione uguali a ciò che le comunità locali contribuiscono per i programmi per combattere la povertà. Siate generosi.

REFORMA DELL’ASSISTENZA SANITARIA: il Senato Americano discuterà un progetto legge per la reforma dell’assistenza sanitaria. I Vescovi Cattolici Americani hanno fortente approggiata una vera reforma dell’assistenza sanitaria che protegge la vita e la dignità di tutti, dalla concezione alla morte naturale. Ma il presente progetto legge è difettoso riguardo l’aborto e i diritti di coscienza, e non include adeguato accesso all’assistenza sanitaria algli immigrati e ai poveri. Nel bollittino di oggi troverete l’informatzione di come conttatare il vostro senatore. Più informazione: www.usccb.org/healthcare.

ISTRUZIONE RELIGIOSA PER ADULTI: La Chiesa del Santo Rosario resume i corsi di istruzione religiosa per adulti la prima domenica d’Avvento, 29 novembre 2009, dalle 10:30 alle 11:30. Ogni corso dura sei settimane. Tutti gli adulti sono benvenuti.

TANTISSIME GRAZIE a quanti contribuirono alla commovente celebrazione per i caduti in guerra: Arcivescovo Pietro Sambi, Ambasciatore Giulio Terzi, e il coro della nostra chiesa diretto da
Maria Marigliano. Un grazie speciale a Biaggio Carannante per provvedere un rinfresco squisito.

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