HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 7 February 2010
The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, February 7, 2010 – 5th Sunday in Ord. Time
9:00 Ponfilio Ventresca
10:30 Michele Ronca
12:00 Umberto & Erminia Romano
Monday, February 8, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Adelina Liberi
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Vinicio
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Ray DiCenzo
Thursday, February 11, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Domenic & Angelina Perluzzi
Friday, February 12, 2010 – Weekday
12:05 Concetta Cotturo Goetzinger
Saturday, February 13, 2010 – Weekday
No Mass
Sunday, February 14, 2010 – 6th Sunday in Ord. Time
9:00 Nick Catucci
10:30 Aldo Polles
40th Wedding Anniversary of Joanne & Bruno Fusco
12:00 Rose Dodaro

LECTORS THIS SUNDAY

9:00 Gerry Olivetto
10:30 Adriano Romano
12:00 Alex LoBianco

The collection for Sunday, January 31st was $1,408.27.

 

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Peter and his crew failed to catch any fish all night. Failure is something with which every human being can identify. Confronted with Jesus’ wisdom and power, Peter realized his own shortcomings and felt that he was not worthy to be in the Lord’s presence, but that made no difference to Jesus. With so much love and reassurance Jesus simply says, “Do not be afraid.” Peter trusted and became one of the strongest and most influential of Christ’s disciples.

QUINTA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO

Il Vangelo di oggi mostra l’umanità intera in preda alle potenze del male che lo sommergono. Il Cristo e i suoi discepoli sono chiamati a salvarla dal caos e dalla catastrofe. Essere pescatori di uomini oggi significa dunque a impegnarsi in tutte le iniziative che vogliono evitare all’uomo questa perdizione; essere chiamati da Dio a questo compito vuol dire sentire che dove esistono tali iniziative si rivela l’amore di Dio per l’uomo.

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

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Readings for the Week of 7 February 2010
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

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.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Matthew Jonathan Nicoletto Moss, son of John and Cristiana (Nicoletto) Moss, who was baptized in our Church on Sunday, January 31, 2010.

LET US KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS all our sick parishioners and friends, in particular Wiley McCray, Ceasare Mariggio, and Msgr. Marco Sprizzi.

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

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY will have HERO/ SUBMARINE SANDWICHES to be picked up TODAY in Casa Italiana after all Masses. These are the sandwiches that were pre-ordered.

THE SODALITY SUNDAY meets today, 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.  

BENVENUTO NELLA NOSTRA CHIESA a Matthew Jonathan Nicoletto Moss, figlio di John e Cristiana (Nicoletto) Moss, che è stato battezzato nella nostra chiesa domenica 31 gennaio 2010.

RICORDIAMO NELLE NOSTRE PREGHIERE tutti i nostri parrocchiani e amici ammalati, specialmente Wiley McCray, Ceasare Mariggio, e Msgr. Marco Sprizzi.

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

LA SOCIETÀ DEL SANTO NOME distribuirà oggi i HERO/SUBMARINE PANINI, prenotati in anticipo, nella Casa Italiana dopo tutte le Messe.

IL SODALIZIO DI MARIA si inconterà oggi 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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