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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
February 8, 2009 – 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:00 Nick Catucci
10:30 Anna
12:00 Aldo Polles
Monday, February 9, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Joseph & Louise Malia & Family
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 – St. Scholastica
12:05 Angelina & Domenico Perluzzi
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 – Our Lady of Lourdes
12:05 Michele Ronca
Thursday, February 12, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Concetta Cotturo Goetzinger
Friday, February 13, 2009 – Weekday
12:05 Pietro & Udilia Gobbato
Saturday, February 14, 2009 – Weekday
No Mass
February 15, 2009 – 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:00 Robert Leali
10:30 Antonio Palmiero
12:00 Angela Romolo Smith
The collection for Sunday, February 1st was $2,930.00
The 2nd collection for the Restoration Fund was $1,506.00
LECTORS THIS SUNDAY
9:00 Sal Mazzuca
10:30 Marco Randazzo and Adriano Romano
12:00 Alex LoBianco
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
In today’s Gospel Jesus doesn’t waste any time in teaching in the
synagogue and confronting evil. This breathless pace might make us wonder:
How can anyone follow in Jesus’ footsteps?
St. Mark writes: “Rising very early before dawn, Jesus left and went off
to a deserted place, where he prayed.” If Jesus needed to pray in order to
do God’s work, it should be abundantly clear that we must do the same. If
we begin and end each day in prayer, we more closely resemble Jesus. When
we teach by good example and confront evil, when we heal and pray, we
become the very presence of Christ in the world. And through us living our
days with Jesus, the world not only will imagine but will know the love of
God in Christ Jesus.
QUINTA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO
Nel Vangelo di oggi Gesù fa i primi passi nel suo ministero e perchè
il suo insegnamento, la sua vita e il suo stesso successo siano veramente
secondo il disegno del Padre, si ritira spesso in solitudine a pregare.
La comunione di Gesù con gli uomini è il segno della sua comunione
profonda col Padre. E la nostra indifferenza per gli altri è forse un
sintomo del nostro rifiuto di Dio. L’Eucaristia ci offre simultaneamente
la comunione con Dio e con l’umanità.
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He told them, "Let us go on to the nearby
villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come." So
he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout
the whole of Galilee. - Mk 1:38-39
Readings for the Week of
8 February 2009
Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39
Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: Gn 1:20---2:4a/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Mk 7:14-23
Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Mk 7:24-30
Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Mk 7:31-37
Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Mk 8:1-10
Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31---11:1/ Mk 1:40-45
SIX WAYS I CAN MAKE
MY PARISH BETTER
Recently Catholic parishes
in the United States have been tested by numerous closings and mergers.
Today, parishioners are expected to feel a true sense of ownership in
their parish. That means looking at your parish as more than just a
place where you go to Mass. It is a sacred place where people become
followers of Christ, receive spiritual nourishment, share in each
other’s support, and make new friends.
Here are six ways to do just that:
• Think of yourself as part of the parish family: Family members share a
common heritage and history.
• Be welcoming: Think of attending Mass as a large family reunion and
introduce yourself to people you don’t know or are standing by
themselves at the coffee-and-donut hour.
• Use your gifts and talents for the good of the parish: By becoming a
lector, an usher, a greeter, a Eucharistic minister, a choir member, a
catechist, or you can take Communion to the sick and homebound.
• Attend parish events or create new parish events: Besides the Mass,
other parish ministries, activities and events help to increase
spirituality and build community: A mission or retreat, a lecture, a
lasagna dinner, a recital, an exhibit, a golf tournament, a trip or
pilgrimage. Take advantage of opportunities to meet new people and
affirm your fellow parishioners who work hard to plan and execute these
events.
• Support your parish financially: Take a serious look at the money you
give to your parish each week. Do you increase your contributions each
year as the cost of living rises?
• Pray for your parish: Keep your pastor, parish staff, and fellow
parishioners in your daily prayers.
No parish is perfect, and even the best parishes can improve. Imagine
what would happen if every person in your parish did one little thing to
make the parish better?
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THE PARISH MOURNS the loss of
Ponfilio Ventresca, who died on Monday, February 2, 2009, at the age of
73. Our condolences to his wife Carmela, his daughters, Maria and
Giovanna, and to his family, and our prayers for the repose of his soul.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY meets today after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the
Lower Church Hall.
THE ADUT FAITH FORMATION CLASS, conducted by Deacon John Rossi,
is held every Sunday from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the School Annex
Lounge. All are welcome! There will be no class on Feb 22, Mar, 1, or
Mar. 8.
BLESSING OF THE THROATS today after all Masses: using candles
blessed on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, throats are
blessed in memory of St. Blaise, whose feast was celebrated on February
3.
2009 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL begins: The Appeal is conducted, once a
year, to support the mission and ministries of our Archdiocese. It
provides tuition assistance for Catholic school students, financial
assistance for seminarians and elderly priests, financial support for
family life ministry and for hospital chaplains, and support for many
charitable programs. All parishes participate in the campaign and the
gifts of many enable the Archdiocese to deliver needed services. Holy
Rosary Church’s goal for 2009 is $15,668.70. If all families of our
parish contribute a gift of $50, we will successfully reach our goal.
Your gift to the Archbishop’s Appeal will touch the lives of many others
in a very positive way. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and
generous response.
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
DAY OF RECOLLECTION sponsored by the Sodality of Mary in
cooperation with the Holy Name Society and Padre Pio Prayer Group, and
conducted by Deacon John Rossi from the Theological College, CUA, will
be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, beginning with the 12:00 noon Mass,
followed by lunch and a reflection in Casa Italiana, and will conclude
with the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament at 3:00 p.m. All are
invited!
LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING: Dr. Lawrence Smith, author of Cesare
Pavese and America, will deliver a lecture on Cesare Pavese, a major
author of the 20th century Italy, at the Archbishop Carroll High School
(4300 Harewood Rd. NE) on Sunday, February 15th at 2:00 p.m. A reception
and book signing will follow. For more infor3mation go to
http://www.umass.edu/umpress/fall o8/smith.htm.
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LA PARROCCHIA È IN LUTTO per la
morte di Ponfilio Ventresca, deceduto lunedi, 2 febbraio 2009 all’eta di
73 anni. Offriamo le nostre condoglianze a suo moglie Carmela, alle sue
figlie, Maria e Giovanna e alla sua famiglia, e preghiamo in suffragio
della sua anima.
LA SOCIETÀ DEL SANTO NOME si riunirà oggi dopo la Messa delle ore
9 nella sala sotto la Chiesa.
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.
BENEDIZIONE DELLE GOLE oggi dopo tutte le Messe: usando candele
benedette la festa della Presentazione del Signore, si benedicono le
gole in memoria di San Biagio, la cui festa fu celebrata il 3 febbraio.
L’APPELLO DELL’ARCIVESCOVO 2009 e’ iniziato: L’Appello condotto
una volta l’anno, sostiene la missione e i ministeri dlela nostra
Arcidiocesi. Provvede assistenza per la retta di studenti nelle scuole
cattoliche, assistenza finanziaria per seminaristi e sacerdoti anziani,
aiuto finanziario per il ministero alle famiglie e per i cappellani di
ospedali, e aiuto a tanti programmi di assistenza. Tutte le parrocchie
partecipano a questa campagna e il grande numero di donazioni permette
l’Arcidiocesi di provvedere servizi necessari. La somma che la Chiesa
del Santo Rosario deve raccogliere per il 2009 e’di $15,668.70. Se tutte
le famiglie della nostra parrocchia contribuiscono un’offerta di $50,
riusciremo a raggiungere facilmente la somma assegnataci.
Grazie per la vostra gentile considerazione e generosa risposta.
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
GIORNATA DI RITIRO sponsorizzata dal Sodalizio di Maria, la
Societa’ del Santo Nome e il Gruppo di preghiera di San Pio, e condotta
dal diacono John Rossi del Theological College, Catholic University,
avra’ luogo domenica 22 febbraio 2009, cominciando con la Messa delle
12, seguita da lunch e conferenza in Casa Italiana, e si concludera’ con
the Benedizione del Ssmo Sacramento alle ore 15. Tutti sono invitati.
CONFERENZA E FIRMA DEL LIBRO : Dr. Lawrence Smith, autore del
libro Cesare Pavese and America, fara’ una conferenza su Cesare Pavese,
uno dei piu’ grandi autori del 20mo secolo in Italia, il 15 febbbraio
alle ore 14 presso Archbishop Carroll High School (4300 Harewood Rd.
NE). Seguira’ unricevimento e firma del libro. Per ulteriore
informazione, visitate http://www.umass.edu/umpress/fall o8/smith.htm
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