HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 1 February 2009
The Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

February 1, 2009 – 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time
 9:00 Angela Ventresca
10:30 Nick D’Angelo
12:00 Rose Dodaro
12:00 Italia Pompa
Monday, February 2, 2009 – The Presentation of the Lord
12:05 Dinelli Family
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 – St. Blaise
12:05 Carannante & Lubrano Famiglie
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Nunzio Diperna
Thursday, February 5, 2009 – St. Agatha
12:05 John Valenti
Friday, February 6, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Saint Maria Goretti
Saturday, February 7, 2009 – Weekday
6:00 Wedding of Sean Lenehan & Rachele Cooper
February 8, 2009 – 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:00 Nick Catucci
10:30 Anna
12:00 Aldo Polles
 

The collection for Sunday, January 25th was $3003.00


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


FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Gathering as community and listening to God’s word each Sunday is excellent preparation for our work as Christians. As Catholics, we are further prepared to do God’s work through the meal we share in the Eucharist. Because Jesus knew that bringing about God’s kingdom would require ongoing sustenance, he vows and astonishes us with his presence in the Eucharist. So nourished at the table of the Eucharist, may we astonish others with our love and forgiveness, our compassion and mercy.


QUARTA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO
Nel Vangelo di oggi abbiamo la prima manifestazione di Gesù, che condanna e domina le forze di odio, di morte e di cattiveria che dominano il mondo. Gesù annuncia un ordine nuovo e lo mette in moto. La guerra è dichiarata e la vittoria è scontata.

 

All were amazed and asked one another, "What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him." His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee. - Mk 1:27-28

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Readings for the Week of 1 February 2009
Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28
Monday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39

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THE CATHOLIC MOMENT

As recently reported in the National Catholic Reporter, today, American Catholics are among the most highly educated members of our society. They lead the corporate world, the professions, academia, the nonprofit sector and the arts and sciences. Five of the nine members of the U. S. Supreme Court profess the faith, as does the Vice president and the Speaker of the House. In the new Congress 162 members are Catholic.

American lay Catholics are hardly monolithic. That they frequently reach different conclusions on the great and small issues of the day should not surprise anyone, given the conflicting impulses of Americans generally and the fact that the Church’s social teaching is expressed in principles to be applied, not prescriptions to be fulfilled. A recent survey found that 10 percent of Americans claim to be former Catholics. This exodus might continue until meaningful lay participation becomes a greater part of the Church life.

Recently, a group of largely pro-Obama lay Catholics met with members of the administration’s transition team. They urged immigration reform, effective international development programs, funding for the National Housing Trust Fund and other antipoverty measures, humane welfare policies, and measurable efforts to reduce the abortion rate. Some bishops responded defensively to this gathering. We agree that lay Catholics – conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats – who engage the political process should be cited as models, praised and embraced as exemplars of the new generation of informed and educated faithful willing to test their values in the public square and move the country closer to the more perfect union.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Silas Keniry Peterlin, son of Daniel Justin and Margaret J. A. (Peterlin) Keniry, who was baptized in our Church on Sunday, January 25, 2009.

THE SECOND COLLECTION TODAY is for the Restoration Fund. The projects for the new year are making handicapped accessible restrooms facilities in Casa Italiana, enlarging its kitchen, and restoring the Church Hall. Please, be generous.

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

THE PARISH COUNCIL will meet tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2009, in the Lower Church Hall at 7:00 p.m. The agenda will include the 2009 Archbishop’s Appeal, the renovation projects targeted for 2009, and the development plan for our area by the District of Columbia and the Louis Dreyfus Property Group. All interested parishioners are most welcome to attend this meeting.

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY will meet next Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the lower Church hall.

BLESSING OF THROATS: Using candles blessed on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Monday, February 2nd, throats are blessed in memory of St. Blase, whose feast is celebrated Tuesday, February 3rd. St. Blase was a bishop of Sebaste in Arminia and was martyred under the emperor Licinius, early 4th century. Tradition that has him saving the life of a boy with a fish bone caught in his throat is the origin of the custom of blessing throats on his feast day. The boy’s mother is said to have brought him food and candles when he was in prison. Thus, the use of two candles in the throat blessing ceremony.

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.

THE ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES is being held today after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church Annex Lounge. Deacon John Rossi will deal with our understanding of the Holy Mass. All are invited.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO IN CHIESA a Silas Keniry Peterlin, figlio di Daniel Justin e Margaret J. A. (Peterlin) Keniry, che è stato battezzato nella nostra Chiesa, domenica, 25 gennaio, 2009.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA DOMENICA PROSSIMA è per il Fondo Restauri. Tra i progetti in corso ci sono quelli di rendere accessibile agli endicapppati i servizi di Casa Italiana, di allargare la cucina, e di restaurare la sala sotto la Chiesa. Siate generosi!

IL SODALIZIO si incontrerà oggi alla Messa delle nove. Seguirà la riunione nella sala della Chiesa.

IL CONSIGLIO PARROCCHIALE si riunira’ domani, lunedi’ 2 febbraio, nella sala sotto la Chiesa alle ore 19. L’agenda include l’Appello dell’Arcivescovo per il 2009, i progetti di restauro per il nuovo anno, e il piano di sviluppo della nostra area proposto dal Distretto e dalla compagnia Dreyfus. Tutti i parrocchiani interessati sono invitati a partecipare a questo incontro.


LA SOCIETÀ DEL SANTO NOME si riunirà la prossima domenica dopo la Messa delle ore 9 nella sala sotto la Chiesa.

BENEDIZIONE DELLA GOLA con candele benedette la Festa della Presentazione del Signore domani avra’ luogo martedi’ 3 febbraio quando si celebra la Festa di San Biagio. San Biagio era vescovo di Sebaste in Armenia e fu martirizzato sotto l’imperatore Licinio all’inizio del quarto secolo. La tradizione secondo cui egli salvo’ la vita di un bambino con una spina di pesce piantata nella gola, diede origine al costume di benedire le gole nella sua festa. Si dice pure che la madre del bambino porto’ cibo e candele mentre S.Biagio era in prigione. Pertanto si usano due candele per benedire le gole.

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.

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.

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