HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 23 August 2009
The Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, August 23, 2009 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 Ponfilio Ventresca
10:30 Giuseppe & Margherita Mariggio
12:00 Carmela DiBlasi
Monday, August 24, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 P.F. Antonio Cotturo
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Giuseppina Policelli
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Fr. Angelo Solini
Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Salvatore Augusto Zappalà Anniversario
Friday, August 28, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Giovanni B. Vanni
Saturday, August 29, 2009 – Weekday
4:30 Wedding of Andrew Corcoran & Valerie Roman
Sunday, August 30, 2009 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 In Honor of St. Gabriel
10:30 Rosa Rende
12:00 Umberto & Erminia Romano

The collection for Sunday, August 16th was $2,025.00.

The 2nd collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign was $515.00.

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

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Just as Joshua took the lead in speaking for the Israelites in today’s first reading, Peter does the same for us in today’s Gospel. When Peter asks Jesus, “Master, to whom shall we go?” he is not implying that Jesus is only slightly better than other alternatives. He expresses his gradual awareness that Jesus is the Son of God, the only one who has the “words of eternal life.” It is an amazing expression of faith, a vote of confidence we renew every time we celebrate the Eucharist. We listen to the word of God that is Spirit and life. We receive the Body and Blood of Christ that gives us life. And in choosing to follow Jesus, we go forth to share that life and love with others. We believe. And we follow.

VENTUNESIMA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO
Se presa sul serio, la parola di Cristo inquieta e disorienta. Se la parola del “pane di vita” resta incompresa e scandalizza, cosa sarà della croce? Chi comprenderà che elevato sulla croce di Cristo si eleva anche nella gioia? Credere non è comprendere, ma rischiare un impegno. E per chi impegnarsi, se non per colui che ci ha scelti perchè conosce chi siamo?

Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." - Jn 6:67-69

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Readings for the Week of 23 August 2009
Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69
Monday: Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51
Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26
Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32
Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51
Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13
Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Mk 6:17-29
Next Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/ Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

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CATHOLIC BIISHOPS ON HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops views health care as a basic right belonging to all human beings, from conception to natural death. They have long supported universal health care reform that respects human life and dignity, provides access for all, with a special concern for legal immigrants and the poor, preserves pluralism with respect for rights of conscience and restrains costs while sharing them equitably.

The Bishops are urging Congress to make this legislation “abortion neutral” by preserving longstanding federal policies that prevent government promotion of abortion and respect conscience rights. No health care reform plan should compel anyone to pay for the destruction of human life, whether through government funding or mandatory coverage of abortion. Any such action would be morally wrong. It also would be politically unwise.

Moreover, decent health care is not a privilege but a right and a requirement to protect the life and dignity of every person. All people need and should have access to comprehensive, quality health care that they can afford, and it should not depend on their stage of life, where or whether they or their parents work, how much they earn, where they live or where they were born.

The Catholic Bishops urge Congress to ensure sufficient funding for safety-net clinics, hospitals and other providers serving those who will continue to fall through the cracks of a reform system. Health care is a critical component of the Catholic Church’s ministry. The Church provides health care and picks up the pieces of a failing health care system. The Catholic community encounters and serves the sick and uninsured in our emergency rooms, shelters and on the doorsteps of our parishes. One out of six patients is cared for in Catholic hospitals. Catholics bring both strong convictions and everyday experience to the issue of health care.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Joseph Andrew DeAngelis son of David Andrew and Karen (DiGiovanni) DeAngelis who was baptized in the Church on Sunday, August 16, 2009.

THE FEAST OF ST. GABRIEL will be celebrated on next Sunday, August 30, 2009, at the 9:00 AM Mass. A continental breakfast will follow the Mass.

THE 2009 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL is making progress. The goal for our parish is $15,668.70. As of August 5, 2009, $19,562.00 has been received in pledges from our parish but only $13,832.00 has been paid. Thank you to every donor here at Holy Rosary Church who has made a gift to the 2009 Archbishop’s Appeal. The Archdiocese of Washington will be following up with prospective donors of the 2009 Archbishop’s Appeal. A letter will be mailed to them in early September. We invite all households to participate in this great Archdiocesan annual campaign. A gift to the Archbishop’s Appeal will touch the lives of many people throughout the Archdiocese of Washington in a very positive way. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

CASA ITALIANA LANGUAGE SCHOOL will begin its Fall Session on Sunday, September 13, 2009. It includes the famous Children’s Program as well as Art & Culture Classes and Cooking, Ceramics & Mosaic Classes. Anyone interested should pick up a brochure in the back of the Church or call the School office at 202.638.1348.

ITALIAN FESTIVAL AT VILLA ROSA will take place Sunday, September 13, 2009, from noon to 6:00 PM. FREE admission. Homemade Italian food is available throughout the day. Anyone interested to volunteer for the event should contact Darlene & Nick DiBattista at ddibatt@yahoo.com.

CONFIRMATION WILL TAKE PLACE on Sunday, September 13, 2009 and will be conferred by the Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S., Archbishop Pietro Sambi at the 10:30 Mass.

RELIGION CLASSES will begin on Sunday October 11, 2009. Children who will be 7 years old next year can receive Holy Communion and youngsters 12 and over who wish to receive Confirmation are encouraged to register. Parents can pick up registration forms in back of Church.

AN EVENING WITH MAESTRO MICHELE MARIOTTI: Casa Italiana Language School in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute and the Washington Opera invites students and friends to an evening with Maestro Michele Mariotti at the Italian Embassy on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free. Space is limited. For information e-mail: casaitaliana2000@gmail.com

DIAMO I L BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA a Joseph Andrew DeAngelis, figlio di David Andrew e Karen (DiGiovanni) DeAngelis, che è stato battezzato nella nostra Chiesa, domenica, 16 agusto 2009.

LA FESTA DI SAN GABRIELE si celebrerà domenica, 30 agosto 2009, alla Messa delle nove. Una colazione continentale seguirà la Messa.

L’APPELLO DELL’ARCIVECOVO PER IL 2009 continua bene. L’ammontare assegnato alla nostra parrocchia è di 15,668.70. Al 5 di agosto, 2009, $19,562.00 erano stati promessi dalla nostra parrocchia ma solo $13,832.00 erano stati pagati. Ringraziamo ogni donatore qui alla Chiesa del Santo Rosario che hanno contribuito un dono all’Appello dell’Arcivescovo per il 2009. L’Arcidiocesi di Washington seguirà i donatori all’Appello dell’Arcivescovo per il 2009 e invierà loro una lettera agli inizi di settembre. Invitiamo tutte le famiglie a partecipare in questa grande campagna diocesana annuale . Un dono all’Appello dell’Arcivescovo toccherà la vita di tante persone in tutta l’Arcidiocesi di Washington in un modo molto positivo. Grazie per la vostra devota considerazione e generosa risposta.

CASA ITALIANA SCUOLA DI LINGUA inizierà la sessione autunnale domenica, 13 settembre 2009. Include il famoso Programma per bambini come pure corsi di Arte e Cultura, corsi in arte culinaria, in arte della ceramica e arte mosaico. Persone interessate possono prendere un depliant in fondo alla Chiesa, oppure chiamare l’ufficio della Scuola al 202.638.1348.

LA FESTA ITALIANA A VILLA ROSA ha luogo domenica 13 settembre 2009, da mezzogiorno alle ore 18. Entrata GRATIS. Cibo italiano fatto in casa è disponibile tutto il giorno. Volontari per questo evento possono contattare Darlene & Nick DiBattista al ddibatt@yahoo.com.

LA CRESIMA sarà conferita quest’anno domenica 13 settembre 2009 durante la Messa delle 10:30 AM da Sua Eccellenza l’Arcivescovo Pietro Sambi, Nunzio Apostolico presso gli Stati Uniti.

LE CLASSI DI CATECHISMO cominceranno domenica 11 ottobre, 2009. Bambini che avranno stette anni l’anno prossimo possono ricevere la Prima Communione, e ragazzi, 12 e sopra, che desiderano ricevere la Cresima, sono incoraggiati a iscriversi. I genitori possono prendere moduli d’iscrizione all’entrata della Chiesa.

UNA SERATA COL MAESTRO MICHELE MARIOTTI: Casa Italiana Language School in collaborazione con l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura e Washington Opera invitano studenti e amici a una serata col Maestro Michele Mariotti, giovedì 17 settembre alle ore 19 presso l’Ambasciata d’Italia. L’entrata è gratis. Spazio limitato. Per informazioni, e-mail : casaitaliana2000@gmail.com

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