HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 24 January 2010
The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, January 24, 2010 – 3rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
9:00 Frank & Marie Kulla
10:30 Cesare Mazzocchi
12:00 William Gallerizzo
Monday, January 25, 2010 –
12:05 Angela Falcone
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Giovanni Falcone
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Lorenzo Scrocco
Thursday, January 28, 2010 – Saint Agnes
12:05 Mildred Verge
Friday, January 29, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Maria Griffith
Saturday, January 30, 2010 – Weekday
No Mass
Sunday, January 31, 2010 – 4th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
9:00 Italia Pompa
10:30 Bernardine & Mario Martini
12:00 Bernardine & Mario Martini

LECTORS THIS SUNDAY

9:00 Antelmo DeLeon
10:30 Marco Randazzo and Adriano Romano
12:00 Alex LoBianco

The collection for Sunday, Jan. 17th was $2,265.29.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The episode of Jesus reading in the synagogue of Nazareth tells us that he was a faithful Jew, attending Sabbath services and taking his turn reading. We also see him as a teacher; because he goes on to interpret the words of scripture. Isaiah speaks of the anointing of the prophet. Jesus applies these words to himself to say he is the anointed, the Messiah, who has come to begin a new era of freedom and the restoration of grace. Jesus is just beginning his ministry, and so proclaims his gospel and the start of a mission that while it will experience rejection, suffering and death, will end in eternal glory.

TERZA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO

La lettura tradizionale nella sinagoga di Nazaret consente a Gesù di presentarsi come eterno Messia di una folla diseredata, che non era neppure presente in quest’assemblea.
Anche oggi vi sono i poveri, gli sfruttati, i prigionieri: Gesù è Messia anche oggi attraverso ogni cristiano che diventa ministro del suo amore e della sua liberazione universale.

"He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord." Jesus said to them, "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." - Lk 4:18b-19

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Readings for the Week of 24 January 2010
Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12- 14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21
Monday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18
Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29/Mk 4:21-25
Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Mk 4:35-41
Next Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/1 Cor 12:31---13:13 or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30

A CONSISTENT ETHIC OF LIFE

Last Friday, January 22, 2010, was the 37th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade that legalized abortion in this country. The best way to overturn that sad decision and proclaim the Gospel of Life, according to the late bishop of Chicago, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, is to adopt a consistent ethic of life.

Nuclear war, abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, child abuse and any form of slavery are impending threats to life. A consistent ethical life calls for positive legal action to prevent the killing of the unborn and to promote human dignity through programs for nutrition, health care and housing. Each one of us is called to give his contribution.

A consistent ethical life works to defend the integrity of moral principles which prohibit attacks on unborn life, direct attacks on civilians in war actions, and intentional killing of patients in nursing homes. In an ethical life we must examine each case individually and apply moral principles accordingly. Catholics must express their commitment to moral principles in their everyday life, and politicians must make political choices with moral principles in mind. This is true for all public issues, from abortion to arms racing, from social programs to foreign policies.

The Church legitimately fulfills a public role by articulating a framework for political choices, by relating such a framework to specific issues, and by calling for a systematic moral analysis in all areas of public policies. A clear witness to a consistent ethic of life will provide us with the moral basis to grasp opportunities to serve both the sacredness of every human life and the God of Life who is the origin and the support of our common humanity.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Matteo Renzo Anghelone, son of Geoffrey and Jessicca (Dulanto) Anghelone, who was baptized in our Church on Sunday, January 17, 2010.

HAITI DISASTER RECOVERY: After the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, all parishes of the Archdiocese have been asked to support relief efforts. Our parish is responding also. The Missionaries of St. Charles (Scalabrinians) have a seminary, a school and a medical clinic in Port-au-Prince. The Scalabrinians already pledged $20,000 to assist the families of the students. All funds collected in our parish are directly and in their entirety sent to the Scalabrinian missionaries in Haiti. Please, address your check to “Haiti Relief Fund” and drop it in the regular collection basket. Haiti Disaster Recovery offertory envelopes are available in the back of the Church. Thank you!

HOLY ROSARY CHURCH SURPASSED ITS GOAL FOR THE 2009 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL: 2009 Appeal Goal: $15,668.70; Total Amount Pledged: $20,052.00; Total Amount Received: $18,467. Our congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all our parishioners, who so generously responded to the 2009 Archbishop’s Appeal.

2010 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL BEGINS: Registered parishioners have received a letter from Archbishop Wuerl announcing the 2010 Archbishop’s Appeal and asking for their generous financial support. Please, review the mailing carefully. The programs, services and ministries supported by the Appeal require financial support from each of us in order to continue to meet the challenges of our diverse and growing communities. This year, the theme of the Appeal is, “I will give you thanks, O Lord” (Psalm 138:1). Our contributions to the Appeal multiply the thanks that we give to our God by enabling ministries and services that touch thousands of lives. Please prayerfully consider a generous pledge to the 2010 Archbishop’s Appeal. Thank you!

CARNEVALE 2010 AT CASA ITALIANA brought to you by Lucchesi nel Mondo-Tuscany Club and Holy Rosary Church: February 13, 2010, 6-10 PM at Casa Italiana. Dinner, dancing to DJ, games and prizes for children, best costume competition. Members: $45, non-members: $50, children 6-14: $20, under 6 free. For more info email obarsi@verizon.net or call 240-893-2498 or go to www.lucchesitoscani.org. 

THE FRIENDS OF CASA ITALIANA will present a roundtable discussion entitled Italian Immigration: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow on February 28, 2010. The program will begin with the showing of the just released documentary Pane Amaro. The event, which will take place at 1 PM at Casa Italiana is open to the public.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA a Matteo Renzo Anghelone, figlio di Geoffrey e Jessica (Dulanto), che è stato battezzato nella nostra Chiesa, domenica, 17 gennaio, 2010.

RICUPERO DOPO IL TERREMOTO IN HAITI: Dopo il catastrofico terremoto in Haiti, tutte le parrocchie dell’Arcidiocesi sono state richieste di partecipare alla ricostruzione di Haiti. Anche la nostra parrocchia parteciperà . I Missionari Scalabriniani hanno un seminario, una scuola e una clinica medica a Port-au-Prince e hanno già stanziato $20,000 per assistere le famiglie degli student. Tutti i fondi raccolti in questa parrocchia saranno inviati direttamente e totalmente ai Missionari Scalabriniani in Haiti. Favorite indirizzare il vostro assegno a “Haiti Relief Fund” e deponetelo nella baschetta della colletta regolare. Apposite buste si pssono trovare all’entrata della Chiesa. Grazie.

LA CHIESA DEL SANTO ROSARIO HA SUPERATO LA META PER L’APPELLO DELL’ARCIVECOVO PER IL 2009: Meta Appello 2009: $15,668.70; Ammontare Promesso: $20.052; Ammontare Ricevuto: $18,467. Le nostre con-gratulazioni e vivi ringraziamenti a tutti i nostri parrocchiani che contribuirono così generosamente all’Appello dell’Arcivescovo per il 2009.

L’APPELLO DELL’ARCIVESCOVO PER IL 2010 COMINCIA OGGI: I parrochiani registrati hanno ricevuto una lettera dall’Arcivescovo Wuerl annunciando l’Appello dell’Arcivescovo per il 2010 e chiedendo il loro generoso aiuto finanziario. I programmi, i servizi, e le attività sponsorizzate da questo Appello richiedono l’aiuto finanziario di ognuno di noi. Quest’anno il tema dell’Appello è, “Rendero’ grazie, o SIgnore” (s.138:1). Il nostro contrbuto all’Appello moltiplica i ringraziamenti che dobbiamo al nostro Dio per offrire ministeri e servizi che toccano migliaia di persone. Considerate con fede il vostro generoso contributo all’Appelllo dell’Arcivescovo per il 2010. Grazie.

CARNEVALE 2010 A CASA ITALIANA è sponsorizzato da Lucchesi nel Mondo-Tuscany Club e La Chiesa del Santo Rosario, 13 febbraio 2010 dalle ore 18 alle 20 a Casa Italiana. Pranzo, ballo con DJ, giochi e premi per bambini, competizione di costumi. Membri: $45, non-membri: $50, bambini da 6 a 14: anni $20, e libero per i bambini sotto 6 anni. Per informazione contattare per email obarsi@verizon.net o chiamare il 240-893-2498 o visitare il sito www.lucchesitoscani.org.

GLI AMICI DI CASA ITALIANA presenteranno una tavola rotonda su Immigrzzione Italiana: Ieri, Oggi e Domani, il 28 febbraio, 2010. Il programma includerà la proiezione del documentario Pane Amaro. L’evento che ha luogo in Casa Italiana alle ore 13 è aperto al pubblico.

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