HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 4 October 2009
The Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, October 4, 2009 – 27th Sunday in Ord. Time
9:00 Cristino Marinucci
10:30 Famiglie Carannante & Lubrano
12:00 Angelo Lancellotti
Monday, October 5, 2009 - Weekday
12:05 Fiorentine & Leonardo Cascioli
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 St. Maria Goretti
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Michele Ronca
Thursday, October 8, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Famiglie Carannante & Lubrano
Friday, October 9, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Ponfilio Ventresca
Saturday, October 10, 2009 – Weekday
No Mass
Sunday, October 11, 2009 – 28th Sunday in Ord. Time
9:00 Verino & Elena Pronio
10:30 Nicola & Lucia Marino
12:00 Giuseppe & Rose Furgiuele

 

The Collection for Sunday, September 27th was $2,376.00.

The 2nd Collection for the Church in Africa was $697.00.

 

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

 

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Few New Testament texts have had their meaning debated so vigorously as those in which Jesus discusses divorce. Biblical scholar Raymond F. Collins says there are eight versions of Jesus’ teaching on divorce and no easy way to identify which one reflects his views in their purest form. From the days of the early church to the present, the question continues to provoke debate. What can be said with confidence, however, is that divorce is always painful for those involved or directly touched by it. Hug a friend hurt by divorce today—and give yourself a hug if you are that person!

 

VENTISETTESIMA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO

Secondo la legge ebraica, il divorzio è un privilegio maschile. Secondo Gesù, la responsabilità della decisione è anche della donna; e facendo capire questo, egli lancia un messaggio universale, che va oltre tutte le saggezze, ebraiche o pagane, del tempo: la donna ha gli stessi diritti e gli stessi doveri dell’uomo.

"‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." - Mk 10:7-9

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Readings for the Week of 4 October 2009
Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12
Monday: Jon 1:1---2:2, 11/Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Lk 11:1-4
Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Lk 11:5-13
Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Lk 11:15-26
Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Lk 11:27-28
Next Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

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SAME SEX MARRIAGE: WHY THE CHURCH CARES

Earlier this year, the District of Columbia City recognized same sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. In September marriage supporters, filed a request for a ballot initiative that would affirm marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The Archdiocese of Washington has submitted a letter supporting this initiative. Now some members of the City Council are moving ahead to redefine marriages performed within the District of Columbia itself. There is a reason cultures worldwide have had the same definition of marriage for thousands of years. Before rushing ahead, we all really need to carefully consider what marriage is, and why it exists.

The bottom line is because marriage matters. Marriage is a private relationship with public significance. Marriage is about a lot more that two people who love each other. This love leads to the second important reason why marriage is between a man and a woman; giving children a structure in which they are created and nurtured, benefiting from the unique gifts of both father and mother.

It is important for you to be informed. Learn more about marriage at www.MarriageMattersDC.org.
And, feel comfortable sharing with elected officials and friends the truth that marriage is, by definition, between a man and a woman.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Brody Tyler Chatman, son of Adam & Dara (Symoun) Chatman: Leonardo Ferrer Renzulli, son of Anthony F. & Melanie (Mize) Renzulli, and Milena Silvia Zanini, daughter of Valerio & Deborah (Loomis) Zanini, who were baptized in our Church on Sunday, September 27, 2009.

THE SECOND COLLECTION TODAY is for the Renovation Fund. The work for making restroom facilities in Casa Italiana handicapped-accessible and for enlarging the kitchen is underway. We apologize for any inconvenience.

TODAY THE SODALITY OF MARY will meet after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Lower Church Hall. There will be a Recognition Luncheon for the past officers of the Sodality today at the Alpine (cost will be $31/person).

TODAY WE WILL CELEBRATE Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast day is Wednesday, Oct. 7th. At the conclusion of the 10:30 a.m. Mass, the SUPPLICA will be recited in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompei. After the Mass, refreshments will be served in Casa Italiana, thanks to the generosity of the Biagio Carannante Family.

OPERA NIGHT: Casa Italiana Cultural Center will present an Opera Night with soprano Lisa Archibeque and tenor Antonio Giuliano on Oct. 10, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with Columbus Day celebration and as Homage to Luciano Pavarotti. There will be singing, music, poetry and romance. Refreshments are offered by International Gourmet Dolce Europa and Siema, LLC. Tickets: $25 each ($15 for minors and students). For reservations call Bruno Fusco at (301) 654-5218 or Holy Rosary Office at (202)638-0165.

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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH: At 12:00 noon, the Annual Christopher Columbus Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Church, sponsored by the D.C. State Council, Knights of Columbus. A civic ceremony will follow at the Christopher Columbus statue in the Church courtyard. Everyone is welcome to participate.

THE ANNUAL ARCHDIOCESAN MARIAN PILGRIMAGE to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will be Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009: Rosary at 2:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 3:00 p.m.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA Brody Tyler Chatman, figlio di Adam e Dara (Symoun) Chatman: Leonardo Ferrer Renzulli, figlio di Anthony F. e Melanie (Mize) Renzulli, e Milena Silvia Zanini, figlia di Valerio e Deborah (Loomis) Zanini, che sono stati battezzati nella nostra Chiesa domenica, 27 settembre 2009.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA OGGI è per il Fondo Restauri. I lavori per rendere accessibile agli endicappati Casa Italiana e per allargare la cucina sono in corso. Ci scusiamo per ogni inconvenienza durante il restauri.

OGGI IL SODALIZIO DI MARIA si radunerà dopo la Messa delle nove nella sala sotto chiesa. Nuovi membri sono benvenuti!

OGGI DOMENICA celebreremo la Madonna del Santo Rosario, la cui festa è mercoledì 7 ottobre. Alla conclusione della Messa delle 10:30 si reciterà la SUPPLICA in onore della Madonna del Santo Rosario di Pompei. Seguirà un rinfresco in Casa Italiana, omaggio della Famiglia Biagio Carannante.

SERATA ALL’OPERA: Casa Italiana Cultural Center presenterà una serata all’opera con la soprano Lisa Archibeque e il tenore Antono Giuliano, il 10 ottobre 2009, alle ore 19:30 in occasione delle celebrazioni per il Columbus Day e come omaggio a Luciano Pavarotti. Dopo canti, musica, poesia e romance seguirà un rinfresco offerto da International Gourmet Dolce Europa e Siema, LLC. Biglietti: $25 ciascuno ($15 per minorenni e studenti.) Per prenotazioni chiamare Bruno Fusco al (301)654-5218 o l’ufficio del Santo Rosario al (202)638-0165.

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.

DOMENICA, 11 OTTOBRE, alle ore 12:00 ci sarà la Messa Annuale in memoria di Cristoforo Colombo sponsorizzata dai Cavalieri di Colombo del Distretto. Dopo la Messa, una cerimonia civica sarà fatta davanti alla statua di Colombo a fianco della Chiesa. Tutti sono invitati a partecipare.

IL PELLEGRINAGGIO MARIANO ANNUALE DIOCESANO alla Basilica del Santuario nazionale della Immacolata Concezione avrà luogo domenica, 11 ottobre, 2009: Rosario alle 14:30 seguito dalla Messa alle 15:00.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mark your Calendar!

Polenta Dinner after the 12:00 Mass from 12:30 -3:30 p.m. Tickets $20(adults; $10(children)