HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 24 May 2009
Seventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension of the Lord

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

May 24 – 7th Sunday of Easter – Ascension of the Lord
9:00 Salvatore, Maria, Joe, John & Tom Riccobene
10:30 Memorial Mass for the victims of the Capaci’s massacre & Memorial Mass in honor of St. Pio
12:00 Rosa & Concetta Cascioli
Monday, May 25, 2009 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Memorial Day – No Noon Mass
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Johanna Furlbeck & Theodor Furlbeck
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Ponfilio Ventresca
Thursday, May 28, 2009 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Louise McCarthy Malia
Friday, May 29, 2009 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Fr. Angelo Solini
Saturday, May 30, 2009 – Easter Weekday
10:00 Wedding of John Acquaviva & Alecia Maniatas
5:00 Wedding of John Dillon & Carolyn DePoto
Sunday, May 31 – Pentecost Sunday
9:00 Vittorio & Carmela Puglisi
10:30 Antonio Santillo
12:00 Josephine & Walter Peters

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

The collection for Sunday, May 17th was $2,534.
The Second Collection (Cath. Relief) was $1,006.

ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Since the day of his ascension into heaven, if we don’t make Jesus Christ’s love seen and heard and felt through our words and deeds, his love won’t be seen or heard or felt anywhere. The saving work that Jesus began on earth didn’t end with his death and resurrection, it continues now through us, the members of his Body in this world. Ours is “the work of ministry, for building up the Body of Christ” that we do in his name and in his power.

Christ’s ascension and glorification are the pledge of what we already are: welcomed into heaven’s glory in company with Christ. This is our hope, our inheritance among God’s holy ones, today and on the day of Christ’s return.

ASCENSIONE DEL SIGNORE

L’evangelista San Marco riunisce nel fatto dell’Ascensione la gloria di Cristo e la missione della Chiesa. Dio ha esaltato colui che ha toccato il fondo della miseria umana. Se tale è il modo di agire di Dio, è urgente annunciare ovunque quessta parola di liberazione autentica.

Noi ora sappiamo che uno di noi è già alla destra di Dio e vi attira irresistibilmente i suoi fratelli e sorelle.

 

Jesus said to his disciples: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved." - Mk 16:15-16

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Readings for the Week of 24 May 2009
Sunday: Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1:1-11/ Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/ Mk 16:15-20
Monday: Acts 19:1-8/ Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26
Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19
Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Jn 21:20-25
Next Sunday:
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

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OVERCOMING POLITICAL PARTISANSHIP

In the long history of the Catholic Church there has been the constant presence of individuals and sects that self-appointed watchdogs of orthodoxy and attempted to keep the Church free of contamination. In the United States today, self-appointed watchdogs of orthodoxy, stated the national Catholic weekly America (5/11/09), push mightily for a pure Church quite unlikely the real Catholic Church, which is inclusive and forgiving, a mixed community of saints and sinners. “They refuse to allow the church to be contaminated by contact with certain politicians…. Their tactics, and their attitudes, threaten the unity of the Catholic Church in the United States, the effectiveness of its mission and the credibility of its pro-life activities….

The sectarians’ targets are frequently Catholic universities and Catholic intellectuals who defend the richer, subtly nuanced, broad-tent Catholic tradition…. Their highly partisan political edge has become a matter of concern. That they never demonstrate the same high dudgeon at the compromises, unfulfilled promises and policy disagreements with Republican politicians as with Democratic ones is plain for all to see. It is time to call this one-sided denunciation by its proper name: political partisanship. …

Four steps are necessary for the U.S. church to escape the strengthening riptide of sectarian conflict and re-establish trust between universities and the hierarchy. First, the bishops’ discipline about speakers and awards at Catholic institutions should be narrowed to exclude from platforms and awards only those Catholics who explicitly oppose formal Catholic teaching. Second, in politics we must reaffirm the distinction between the authoritative teaching of moral principles and legitimate prudential differences in applying principles to public life. Third, all sides should return to the teaching of the Second Vatican Council and Pope Paul VI that in politics there are usually several ways to attain the same goals. Finally, church leaders must promote the primacy of charity among Catholics who advocate different political options. For as the council declared, “The bonds which unite the faithful are mightier than anything which divides them.”

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Antonio Robert Costanzo, son of Brian Anthony and Kathy (Pansini) Costanzo; Matthew Jonathan Davis, son of Jonathan E. and Christine (Spinella) Davis; and Sofia Rosalie Love Frederico, daughter of John Anthony and Deanna (Kiddle) Frederico, who were baptized in our Church on Sunday, May 17, 2009.

TODAY at the 10:30 a.m. Mass we honor Saint Pio of Pietralcina and commemorate the victims of the Capaci’s Massacre.

MEMORIAL DAY: On Monday, May 25th, we remember all who have served in the Armed Forces of our country. Their sacrifice has set a standard for duty, love and service. Through the gift of their lives, these great ideals are no longer words. They are the price of freedom. We pray that God rewards them in heaven as they live in our hearts. It is a national holiday. The parish and school offices are closed. There will be no Noonday Mass.

NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009, at 3:00 PM students and Friends of Casa Italiana are invited to “Discovering Opera with Babetta,” an interactive presentation with Italian author and publisher Monica Lapenta. Children age 7 and up are encouraged to attend (4 tickets for Verdi’s Turandot will be raffled at the event), which is free, but we ask people to RSVP by phone 202-638-1348 or email casaitaliana2000@gmail.com

2009 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL: All our parishioners who have not made a gift in 2009 to the Archbishop’s Appeal are kindly asked to fulfill their pledges. Our parish goal for 2009 is $15,668.70. According to the most recent report of May 1, 2009, Holy Rosary parishioners pledged $18,037 but so far paid $9,582. Let us ALL join in and together we will reach easily our parish goal. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

BLOG ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH:
Want to know more about our Catholic faith? Check out the Archdiocese of Washington’s blog at http://www.adw.org/parishes/maybe.asp.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA ad Antonio Roberto Costanzo, figlio di Brian Anthony e Kathy (Pansini) Costanzo; Matthew Jonathan Davis, figlio di Jonathan e Christine (Spinella) Davis; e Sofia Rosalie Love Frederico, figlia di John Anthony e Deanna (Kiddle) Frederico, che sono stati battezzati nella nostra chiesa, domenica, 17 maggio, 2009.

OGGI delle Messa della 10:30 onoriamo San Pio di Pietralcina e commemoriamo le vittime del massacro di Capaci.

MEMORIAL DAY: Lunedì, 25 maggio, ricordiamo tutti coloro che hanno servito nelle forze armate della nostra nazione. Il loro sacrificio è il paragone per il dovere, l’amore e il servizio. Con il dono della loro vita questi grandi idiali non sono solo parole, ma il prezzo della libertà. Preghiamo Dio che li ricompensi in cielo mentre noi li ricordiamo nei nostri cuori. É una celebrazione nazionale. Gli uffici della parrocchia e della scuola saranno chiusi e non ci sarà la Messa di mezzogiorno.

DOMENICA PROSSIMA, 31 MAGGIO, 2009, alle ore 15 studenti e Amici di Casa Italiana sono invitati a “Scoprire l’Opera con Babetta, “ una presentazione interattiva con l’autrice Italiana Monica Lapenta. Bambini di 7 anni in sù sono incoraggiati a partecipare. Quattro biglietti per il Turandot di Verdi saranno sorteggiati durante la presentazione. L’evento è gratis, ma si prega di RSVP per telefono (202-638-1348 o email casaitaliana2000@gmail.com)

L’APPELLO DELL’ARCIVESCOVO: tutti i nostri parrocchiani che ancora non hanno contribuito all’Appello dell’Arcivescovo per il 2009 sono gentilmente pregati di mantenere le loro promesse. L’ammontare che la nostra parrocchia deve raccogliere è di $15,668.70. Secondo l’ultimo riporto ricevuto il 1 Maggio, i parrocchiani della Chiesa del Santo Rosario promisero di dare $18,037 ma finora diedero $9,582. Con la partecipazione di tutti possiamo facilmente raggiunere la meta assegnata. Grazie per la vostra attenta considerazione.

BLOG riguardante la Fede Cattolica: Vuoi imparare di più sulla nostra Fede Cattolica? Visita il blog dell’Arcidiocesi di Washington a http://www.adw.org/parishes/maybe.asp.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mark your Calendar!

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