HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 31 January 2010
The Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, January 31, 2010 – 4th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
9:00 Italia Pompa
10:30 Bernardine & Mario Martini
12:00 Bernardine & Mario Martini
Monday, February 1, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Pietro & Udilia Gobbato
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 – Presentation of the Lord
12:05 Ponfilio Ventresca
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Nunzio DiPerna
Thursday, February 4, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Maria Balducchi
Friday, February 5, 2010 – St. Agatha
12:05 St. Maria Goretti
Saturday, February 6, 2010 – Weekday
No Mass
Sunday, February 7, 2010 – 5th Sunday in Ord. Time
9:00 Ponfilio Ventresca
10:30 Michele Ronca
12:00 Umberto & Erminia Romano

LECTORS THIS SUNDAY

9:00 Sal Mazzuca
10:30 Adriano Romano
12:00 Alex LoBianco

The collection for Sunday, Jan. 24th was $2,875.58.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In today’s Gospel, which picks up where last week’s left off, the Nazareth congregation was impressed, but their suspicion starts to rise when they remember that the portentous words “today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” comes from the local boy, Jesus, who mentioned Elijah and Elisha: prophets whose people rejected them and who then took their message to outsiders, others more receptive to them.

Jesus’ proclamation, after some initial enthusiasm, leads to rejection, violence, and the prospect of death, both in Nazareth and, at the end, in Jerusalem. But Christ passes through to glory. When Jesus comes to us with his Gospel, we can nod but hold our reservations on the inside. Or we walk with him to life everlasting.

QUARTA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO

La rivelazione che la salvezza dapprima proposta agli Ebrei deve estendersi a tutte le nazioni, suscita scetticismo e opposizione tra i concittadini di Gesù, che avrebbero voluto da lui non lezioni di teologia ma miracoli.

È sempre così: noi consideriamo la religione come un investimento umano, e ci mettiamo a contrattare con Dio cercando solo il proprio interesse.

He said to them, "Surely you will quote me this proverb, 'Physician, cure yourself,' and say, 'Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'" - Lk 4:23

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Readings for the Week of 31 January 2010
Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/1 Cor 12:31---13:13 or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30
Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Sir 47:2-11/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11/Lk 5:1-11

ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL 2010
“I will give you thanks, O Lord”

The Archbishop’s Appeal is the life blood of our Archdiocese, whereby we are able to support and expand important ministries, programs and catechetical initiatives within our Church of Washington. The success of the Archbishop’s Appeal depends on each parish meeting its financial goal.

Our parish goal for the Archbishop’s Appeal for 2010 is $15,668. The members of our parish Appeal committee are: Gerry Oliveto (9:00 am Mass), Adriano Romano (10:30 am Mass), and Kathy Smith (12 noon Mass). In order to receive the proper credit for your contribution, the name of our parish is Holy Rosary Church and our parish number is 117.

Your gift to the Archbishop’s Appeal provides:
+ Immediate and direct care for people in need of shelter, medical treatment, mental health services, clothing, food and guidance about where to turn for the additional assistance they need;
+ Ministry to people who are living with developmental disabilities, homebound or in prison;
+ Comfort, consolation and the sacrament of the sick and dying;
+Direct support and tuition assistance to students who might not otherwise have an opportunity to receive a Catholic education;
+ Pro-life efforts so women can choose life for their unborn babies; and
+ Support and formation for our seminarians.

Your response is important because the needs are greater than ever. Together we will answer the Lord’s call to give thanks to God and to help others to do the same. Your donations to the Archbishop’s Appeal will manifest the love of Christ to our community and be a true cause of thanksgiving.

LET US KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS Wiley McCray, our janitor of Casa Italiana, who is being treated for a tumor in his throat at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Also, our best wishes and our prayers go to Msgr. Marco Sprizzi, who underwent back surgery on Monday.

THE PARISH COUNCIL will meet on Monday, February 1, 2010, in the Lower Church Hall at 7:00 PM. The agenda will include important developments concerning the 100th anniversary of our Church. All members and interested parishioners are urged to attend.

THE SECOND COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY is for the Renovation Fund. Our next ambitious project is the restoration of the Lower Church Hall. Please be generous.

SODALITY SUNDAY is next Sunday, February 7, 2010, after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Lower Church Hall. New members are welcome!

THE ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL 2010 HAS BEGUN! This week you are asked to review the Archbishop’s Appeal brochure and the tabloid that you will receive with your bulletin today. The Archbishop’s Appeal campaign is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift, payable over ten months. A significant gift to the Archbishop’s Appeal will touch the lives of many others in a very positive way. As you review the work enabled by your contribution, please reflect on God’s gifts to you. Each pledge does make a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services. If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass next weekend. For those of you that did not receive a mailing or have not had time to respond to it, we will conduct our in-pew pledge process at all Masses next weekend and the following weekend. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

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.  

RICORDIAMO NELLE NOSTRE PREGHIERE Wiley McCray, il guardiano di Casa Italiana, che è stato ricoverato al Washington Hospital enter con un tumore alla gola. Inoltre I nostri auguri e preghiere a Msgr. Marco Sprizzi che fu operato alla schiena lunesi’ scorso.

IL CONSIGLIO PARROCCHIALE si incontrerà lunedì 1 febbraio nella sala sotto la Chiesa alle ore 19. L’agenda includerà importanti sviluppi riguardanti il centenario della nostra Chiesa. Tutti i membri come pure interessati parrocchiani sono pregati di partecipare.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA DOMENICA PROSSIMA è per il fondo restauri. Il prossimo ambizioso progetto è il restauro della sala sotto la Chiesa.

IL SODALIZIO DI MARIA si riunirà la prossima domenica dopo la Messa delle ore 9 nella sala sotto la Chiesa.

L’APPELLO DELL’ARCIVESCOVO PER IL 2010 è incominciato. Questa settimana siete invitati ad esaminare il foglietto e il volantino inserito nel bollettino di oggi. L’Appello dell’Arcivescovo è una campagna di promesse in cui potete fare un regalo durante il periodo di dieici mesi. Un dono rilevante all’Appello dell’Arcivescovo toccherà la vita di tanti altri in un modo molto positivo. Mentre esaminate il lavoro reso possible col vostro contributo, riflettete sui doni che Dio ha dato a voi. Ciascuna promessa di contributo ha un effetto, perchè tuttte le parrocchie partecipano in questa campagna e i doni di molti permettono all’Arcidiocesi di provvedere neccessari ministeri e servizi. Se avete ricevuto la forma di promessa per posta, favorite di completarla e rispedirla o portatela alla Messa domenica prossima. Per coloro che non avessero ricevuto la posta o non hanno avuto tempo a rispondere, ci sarà una richiesta di promesse a tutte le Messe domenica prossima e la domenica seguente. Grazie per la vostra cortese attenzione e generosa risposta.

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.

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