HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 12 August 2007
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

August 12, 2007 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 Concetta Cotturo Goetzinger
10:30 Lina Flaim
12:00 Angela Smith
Monday, August 13, 2007 – Weekday
12:05 Michele & Lucia D’Avella
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 – Weekday
12:05 Henry & Caterina Iannacci
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
12:05 Deceased Members, St. Anthony Society, H.R.C.
Thursday, August 16 2007 – Weekday
12:05 Famiglie Carannante & Lubrano
Friday, August 17, 2007 – Weekday
12:05 William & Dorothy McCabe (Anniversary)
Saturday, August 18, 2007 – Weekday
No Mass
August 19, 2007 – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 Filippo Finelli
10:30 Giuseppe & Margherita Marriggio
12:00 Carmella Di Blasi

LECTORS THIS SUNDAY
9:00 William Meaux
10:30 Adriano Romano and Enzo Brunitto
12:00 Alex LoBianco

The Collection for August 5 was $1,726.94
The Collection for the Renovation Fund was $935.00

DICIANNOVESIMA DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO
Il Vangelo di oggi ci ricorda che Dio vuole darci il reno di Dio e ci consiglia un comportamento fedele nel presente. Il patrone in questa parabola escatologica è Jesù resorto che verrà di nuovo come il glorioso Figlio dell’Uomo. La sua venuta è certa, ma non la sua ora. Pertanto la nostra attitudine deve essere di costante attesa e lasciare che la nostra fede trasformi la nostra vita.

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s reading from Luke’s 12 reminds us that God wants to give us the Kingdom of God and offers us advise on faithful conduct in the present. The future coming of the Son of Man is certain, but its precise time is not known. Therefore the proper attitude for us is constant watchfulness. We should not use the Master’s apparent delay as an excuse for improper behavior. The hope of the faithful servants is that they will enjoy the fullness of God’s Kingdom.

"Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour when the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come." - Lk 12:39-40

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

Holy Days of Obligation are important days in the Catholic Church that honor special events or special people. Throughout the year there are special feasts of Our Lord, Our Lady, and the saints that we observe as “solemnities.” On these days Catholics are obliged to attend Mass. That’s why these special days are called Holy Days of obligation.

In each country the bishops can decide to move the celebration of some holy days to Sundays. In the United States these “movable” holy days are:

• Mary, the Mother of God (Jan. 1)

• The Ascension of the Lord (40 days after Easter)

• The Assumption of Our Lady (Aug, 15)

• All Saints Day (Nov. 1)

• The Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8)

• The Nativity of the Lord (Dec. 25)

Whenever Jan, 1, Aug. 15 or Nov. 1 falls on either a Saturday or a Monday, there is no obligation to attend Mass.

Over time the sense of obligation overtook the sense of celebration with many of these holy days. The idea of having to go to Mass an extra day during the week was something that we “had” to do, rather than something that we “wanted” to do. Part of the problem is that many Catholics no longer understand the reason for the holy day and how to make it special. If you are going to reclaim holydays, you have to make them a priority. First, make sure you understand the meaning of the feast day. Then, you can find new ways to incorporate Catholic traditions into your observance of the holy day.

AUGUST 15: THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
The belief that Our Lady was taken up into heaven bodily is one of the oldest Christian beliefs, and over the centuries a varieties of customs developed to celebrate the day.
From a spiritual standpoint the Feast of the Assumption is our assurance that someday, through the grace of God, we will join Our Blessed Mother in heaven. Finding new ways to celebrate this summertime feast can help to emphasize the significance of this Catholic belief.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Isabella Francesca Lisbino, daughter of Antonio and Bonny Renaye (DeWitty) Lisbino: and Gabriella Linda Palladino, daughter of Robert John and Rachael (Mazzotta) Palladino, who were baptized on August 5, 2007.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 is the feast of the Assumption. It is a holy day of obligation. Catholics are obliged to attend Mass. At Holy Rosary Church is celebrated at 12 noon.

TODAY’S SECOND COLLECTION is for the Missionary Cooperative Plan. This year the applicant assigned to our parish is the diocese of Satna in India. The Mission Director of this diocese is making the appeal today.

DURING THESE DAYS our parishioners and friends will receive the annual mailing from the church which will include a brochure with the schedule of events for FY 2007-2008, membership forms for the Sodality of Mary and the Holy Name Society, a renewal form for Voce Italiana, a brochure of our Language School, and an order form for the book of the history of our Parish. Please respond to this annual mailing. Thank you!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

• August 26: Feast if St. Gabriel Society at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
• September 16: Italia Festival at Villa Rosa
• September 17: The 34th Annual Italian American Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Lido Civic Club at Falls Road Golf Course in Potomac, Maryland. Golfers should contact Tony Falcone at 301.422.2393. Volunteers to help at registration should contact Gino Marinucci at 302.942.2266.
• November 23: Bus Trip to the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA., for the play, “The Miracle of Christmas.” Call Sergio or Maria Fresco at 301.262.3150 or our parish office.

THE CALABRESI OF THE AREA are trying to unite to become part of C.I.A.O. (Calabresi in America organization). Much like our parishioners from other parts of Italy who have formed their own clubs, the Calabresi are now hoping to bring together their people who live in the Washington, D>C. area. Holy Rosary Church is offering its facilities for this purpose. If any one is Calabrese, either born in Italy or subsequent generations, you should call Sal Mazzucca at 202.745.1464 or Ann Marie Leali at 703.971.7599.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA ad Isabella Francesca Lisbino, figlia di Antonio e Bonny Renaye (DeWitty) Lisbino: e Gabriella Linda Palladino, figlia di Robert John e Rachael (Mazzotta) Palladino, che furono battezzate nella nostra chiesa il 5 agosto, 2007.

MERCOLEDÌ, 15 AGOSTO, è la festa dell’Assunta. È un giorno di obbligo. Tutti i cattolici sono obbligati a partecipare alla Messa. Nella chiesa del S. Rosario la Messa è celebrata a mezzogiorno.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA OGGI è per la Cooperazione col Piano Missionario. Quest'anno fu assegnata alla nostra parrocchia la Diocesi di Satna in India. Il direttore delle Missioni di quella diocesi fa l’appello oggi.

DURANTE QUESTI GIORNI i nostri parrocchiani e amici receveranno nella posta una busta contenente un depliant con l’orario degli avvenimenti parrocchiali per l’anno fiscale 2007-2008, applicazioni pel Sodalizio di Maria e la Società del Santo Nome, una forma per rinnovare il vostro abbonamento alla Voce Italiana, un depliant della nostra scuola di lingua, e una richiesta del libro della storia della nostra parrocchia. Favorite rispondere a questo appello annuale. Gazie!

PROSSIMI AVVENIMENTI:

• 26 agosto: Festa della Società S. Gabriele alla Messa delle 9:00.
• 16 setembre: Festa Italiana a Villa Rosa
• 17 setembre: Il 34mo Annuale Torneo Italiano Americano di Golf, sponsorizzato dal Lido Civic Club a Falls Road Golf Course in Potomac, Maryland. Giocatori di golf contattino Tony Falcone al 301.422.2393. Voluntari per la registratione contattino Gino Marinucci al 302.942.2266.
• 23 novembre: Gita in pullman a Lancaster, Pennsylvania, per il teatro “Il Miracolo di Natale,” Contattare Sergio o Maria Fresco al 301.262.3150 o il nostro ufficio parrocchiale.

I CALABRESI A WASHINGTON cercano di riunirsi per fare parte di C.I.A.O. (Calabresi in America Organization). Come i nostri parrocchiani provenienti da varie regioni italiane, che hanno formato il proprio club, i Calabresi sono adesso interessati a riunire insieme alla parrocchia del Santo Rosario i loro paesani che vivono a Washingron, D.C. Se qualcuno di voi proviene della Calabria, chiamate Ann Marie Leali al 703.971.7599 o Sal Mazzuca al 202.745.1464.