HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 28 June 2009
The Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, June 28 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 Ida A. Falcone
10:30 Luigi & Teresa Provenzano
12:00 Michele Orsino
Monday, June 29, 2009 –Peter & Paul Apostles
12:05 Antonio DeSantis
Tuesday, June 30 2009 –Weekday
12:05 Virginia Carotenuto
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 –Nativity of John the Baptist
12:05 Deceased Members of the Marchetti & Colicchia
Families
Thursday, July 2, 2009 –Weekday
12:05 Eugenio Dodaro
Friday, July 3, 2009 –Thomas, Apostle – First Friday
No Mass – Parish Office Closed – 4th of July Observed
Saturday, July 4, 2009 – Independence Day
Sunday, July 5, 2009 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 In Honor of Saint Maria Goretti
10:30 Pasquale DePandi
12:00 Antonia Sciarra
5:00 Wedding of Todd Todorovski & Maria Mastroianni
 

The collection for Sunday June 21 was $2,167.00.

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


THIRTEENTH SUDNAY IN ORDINARY TIME
If God made everything good and takes no delight whatsoever in death and destruction, why doesn’t God just “fix” everything? Death results from human action: war, violence, starvation, disease, and injustice. God intends for us to have life and have it abundantly. Life will deal out many painful situations, but only we can decide how we will respond to them. Our negativity and doubt are the greatest hindrance to God’s power to work miracles in our midst. ”Do not be afraid, just have faith” – Jesus gives us these powerful words to live by.


TREDICESIMA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO
Assumendo la nostra condizione umana, Gesù incontra la malattia e la morte. I miracoli della guarigione della donna ammalata e la risurrezione della figlia di Giairo sono un grido di rivolta contro il male. Gesù possiede la certezza di ricevere alla risurrezione un’umanità nuova, libera da ogni male.

He took the child by the hand and said to her, "Talitha koum," which means, "Little girl, I say to you, arise!" The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that they were utterly astounded. - Mk 5:41-42

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Readings for the Week of 28 June 2009
Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/ Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43
Monday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19
Day: Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19
Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29/Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Mt 8:28-34
Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8
Friday: Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29
Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Mt 9:14-17
Next Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a

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PARISH RENEWAL KEY TO CATHOLIC FUTURE

Piderit and Morey’s book, Renewing Parish Culture: Building for a Catholic Future, provides suggestions for strengthening Catholic culture through parish renewal. The authors are specialists in Catholic institutional culture, defined as “the set of people, practices, stories, and symbols used by the institution to promote the Catholic faith, to assist the Catholic Church, and to explain to non-Catholics why our beliefs and practices make some sense even though they remain wrapped in the mystery of the triune God.”

Parishes are the primary places where American Catholic life is cultivated and sustained, and the vitality of American Catholicism depends to a great extent on the vitality of parish life. They are concerned that participation by Catholics in parish life is not regular.

Throughout the book, the authors emphasize the three-part role of the parish – liturgy, evangelization, and loving service – each of which is of fundamental importance to the parish community and to the individual Catholic.

According to the authors there are a few areas in which it appears secular culture is making significant advances and displacing traditional strongholds of Catholic culture. They suggest that in order for any culture in society – especially Catholic culture – to function, the young must be taught what is right and what is wrong. The ethical “dos” and “do nots” have to be reinforced by regularly pointing out to children and adults what behavior is beyond the pale and why that is so. Strong cultures clearly transmit cultural norms. Unfortunately, by that definition, the prevailing Catholic culture appears not to be sufficiently strong.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Vincente Raffaello Soares Belviso, son of Gianfranco and Polyana Agra (Soares) Belviso, who as baptized in our Church on Sunday, June 21, 2009.

THE PARISH MOURNS THE LOSS of Francis Garden, who died on June 19, 2009, and Vito Falcone, who died on June 21, 2009. Our condolences to Mrs. Helen Garden and the Falcone Family together with our prayers for the repose of their souls.

TODAY’S SECOND COLLECTION is the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which supports emergency relief assistance of the Holy Father to those throughout the world who suffer from war, oppression, disease and natural disasters. The Holy Father depends on our support.

FESTA ITALIANA 2009 celebrating the Puglia Region will be held today, June 28, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in front of Holy Rosary Church and Casa Italiana. It is the only Italian street festival held in Washington, D.C. Festival-goers will march in procession and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with musical performances on stage, homemade Italian food, imported Italian drinks, imported Italian artifacts, books, crafts, games, events for children, silent auction and exciting raffles. Admission to all events is free! Visit www.festaitalianadc.com.

ALTAR SERVERS AND LECTORS ARE NEEDED for all Sunday Masses! Boys and girls (age 8-18) are needed to serve our Sunday Masses. Young adults and adults are needed as Lectors at our Sunday Masses. We will provide training and will accommodate their service to their personal schedule. Interested people please call Fr. Lydio at 202-638-0165. Thank you.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA a Vincente Raffaello Soares Belviso, figlio di Gianfranco e Polyana Agra (Soares) Belviso, che e’ stato battezzato nella nostra Chiesa domenica, 21 giugno 2009.

LA PARROCCHIA È IN LUTTO per la morte di Francis Garden deceduto il 19 giugno, 2009, e di Vito Falcone, deceduto il 21 giugno, 2009. Offriamo le nostre condoglianze alla Sgra. Helen Garden e alla Famiglia Falcone, assieme alle nostre preghiere in suffragio delle loro anime.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA OGGI è per l’Obolo di San Pietro. Questa colletta fatta ogni anno in questo periodo, sostiene le opere del Santo Padre, specialmente nel provvedere assistenza in casi di emergenza ai più bisognosi – a quelli che soffrano a causa della guerra, oppressione, malattie e disastri naturali. Siate generosi.

LA FESTA ITALIANA 2009 che celebra la Regione Puglia ha luogo oggi, 28 giugno, dalle 11.30 alle 17.30 in fronte alla Chiesa del Santo Rosario e Casa Italiana. È l’unica Festa Italiana celebrata in Washington, DC. I partecipanti marceranno in processione e godranno di una vivace atmosfera piena di musica, cibo italiano fatto in casa, bevande portate dall’Italia, oggetti, statuette, libri, giochi, eventi per bambini e grandi premi sorteggiati. L’entrata a tutti gli eventi è gratis. Visitate www.festaitalianadc.com.

CHIERICHETTI E LETTORI sono richiesti per le nostre Messe domenicali. Ragazzi e ragazze (età 8-18) sono richiesti per servire alle Messe domenicali. Giovani adulti e adulti sono richiesti per le Messe domenicali. Noi li prepareremo e accomoderemo il loro servizio al loro calendario personale. Persone interessate sono pregate di contattare Padre Lydio al 202-638-0165.

ITALIAN AMERICAN GOLF TOURNAMENT 09/14/09

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mark your Calendar!

Confirmation conferred by the Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S., Archbishop Pietro Sambi