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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
April 15, 2007 – Second Sunday of Easter:
Divine Mercy Sunday
9:00 Deceased Members of the Holy Name Society
10:30 Antonietta Arban
12:00 Pompa & Famiglia
Monday, April 16, 2007 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Enrico Mazzocchi
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Baccio Bacci
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Rosa Ducadei
Thursday, April 19, 2007 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Nunzio Di Perna
Friday, April 20, 2007 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Luigi Cervini
Saturday, April 21, 2007 – Easter Weekday
4:30 Wedding Mass: Michael Cross & Liliana Rodriquez
April 22, 2007 – Third Sunday of Easter
9:00 Jennie Calcara
10:30 Erminia & Umberto Romano
12:00 Antonia & Maria Tenaglia
The collection for Easter Sunday was $9,978.00
LECTORS THIS SUNDAY
9:00 Anne Giese
10:30 Adriano Romano and Enzo Brunitto
12:00 Alex LoBianco
SECONDA DOMENICA DI PASQUA
Gesù risorto appare ai discepoli e dona loro la pace e la gioia del
Padre. Solo ora essi riconoscono il motivo e il valore della sua morte:
è infatti dal suo costato ferito e dalle mani trafitte che viene a loro
la pace dello Spirito.
“Volgeranno lo sguardo a colui che hanno crucifisso.” È uno sguardo che
cancella tutto il passato, la paura, il dolore e la viltà stessa, e fa
sgorgare il grido della fiducia totale e dell’amore: “Signor mio e Dio
mio.”
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Throughout John’s Gospel, it has been made abundantly clear that those
who truly worship God do so in Spirit and in Truth, personally,
directly, and from the heart. And it is the breath or spirit of God that
moves across humanity, bringing harmony and healing to our chaotic and
wounded world. The disciples leave that room empowered by the Spirit of
God, and it is the same Spirit that we carry with us. We are not alone;
we are empowered by God. Our faith is a response of the heart as it
resonates with the call of the God who is love.
LET US PRAY FOR ALL the sick of the parish and for those who have
died, especially for Andrew C. Fabis, great-nephew of Ann Marie &
William Leali.
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Thomas answered and said to him, "My
Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because
you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have
believed." - Jn 20:28-29
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. What exactly
is Divine Mercy Sunday? Why do we need it? What’s the significance of
this event being celebrated worldwide? What special graces are available
on that day? How do I receive them? Is confession part of it?
Divine Mercy Sunday – the other title for
the Second Sunday of Easter on April 15 – was established for the
universal Church by the Holy See in the year 2000. It was done “in
response to the desire of the faithful who wish to praise the Divine
Mercy in divine worship, particularly in the celebration of the Paschal
mystery.” The focus of the Divine Mercy Sunday is on God’s unbounded
love and mercy for us, sinful and broken humanity, manifested so visibly
in our Lord’s Paschal Mystery and continually poured upon us through the
sacraments of Baptism, the Eucharist, and Reconciliation – sacraments of
Mercy. We honor God’s mercy the most when we trust in Him, partake of
the sacraments of His love, especially the Eucharist, and when we are
merciful to one another.
It is the living Lord, who is truly
present in the Eucharist, who pours out special graces of regeneration
on those who unite themselves to Him in Holy Communion on this
particular Sunday.
The plenary indulgence is granted under
the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and
prayer for the intention of the Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on
the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or
chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a
sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in
honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament
exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the
Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g., Merciful
Jesus, I trust in you!).
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TODAY IS DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY.
The picture of Christ as He appeared to St. Faustina is exposed in the
sanctuary and the chaplet will be recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Prayer leaflets will be provided for those wishing to participate.
THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY meets today in the lower church hall from
9:45 AM to 10:15 AM..
THE CATECHISM CLASS FOR ADULTS meets today in the lower church
from 10:30AM to 11:30AM. All are welcome.
OUR SINCERE THANKS to the Altar Society members for preparing the
church so beautifully for the Holy Week and Easter celebrations.
Also, our deep gratitude to our parish choir under the direction of
Maria Marigliano for making the Holy Week and Easter Liturgy so
meaningful.
Finally, our heartfelt thanks to all our parishioners who sponsored
Easter flowers or sent their Easter gift to Holy Rosary Church.
2007 ANNUAL JUBILARIAN MASS: The annual Jubilarian Celebration of
marriage honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 50 + years
will be held Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Archbishop Wuerl will
preside at the Mass. Please call the parish office or use the sign up
forms in the back of Church to register. Names of Jubilarians need to be
turned into the Archdiocese before April 18, 2007.
FESTA ITALIANA: Mark your calendar for this year’s Festa Italiana
2007, to be held July 8, 20007, at Casa Italiana and Holy Rosary Church.
The Festa this year will feature the delicious food and culture of the
Emilia-Romagna Region. The event promises to be an exciting cap to the
Fourth of July holiday weekend. Some of the things you will be able to
enjoy are authentic Emilia Romagna food, beer, wine and other beverages,
gelato, cultural presentations, and entertainment for adults and
children. You will also be able to purchase food to enjoy at home. The
grand raffle prize will be a beautiful villa for one week in Italy that
sleeps 11 people for the winner. There will so be many other fine prizes
raffled off. You d o not have to be present at the drawing to win.
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OGGI È LA DOMENICA DELLA DIVINA
MISERICORDIA. L’immagine di Cristo, come apparve a St. Faustina, è
esposta nel santuario e la coroncina sarà recitata prima della Messa
dellle nove. Tutti sono invitati a partecipare.
LA SOCIETÀ DEL SANTO NOME si riunisce oggi dopo la Messa delle
nove nella sala della Chiesa dalle ore 10:15 alle ore 11:15.
LA CLASSE DI CATECHISMO PER ADULTI s’incotra oggi nella sala
della chiesa dalle ore 10:30 all ore 11:30. Tutti gli adulti sono
cordialmente invitati.
TANTISSIME GRAZIE ai membri dell’Altar Society e a tutti i
numerosi volontari che arredarono magnificamente la Chiesa per la
Settimana Santa e la Pasqua.
Siamo pure grati al coro parrocchiale sotto la direzione di Maria
Marigliano per rendere così attraente la liturgia della settimana santa
e di Pasqua.
Infine, vogliamo ringraziare tutti quei parrocchiani che contribuirono
per i fiori di Pasqua e che inviarono il loro dono pasquale alla Chiesa
del Santo Rosario.
ANNIVERSARI DI MATRIMONIO: La Messa annuale in onore di quanti
celebrano 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 e 50+ anni di matrimonio avrà luogo
domenica, 3 giugno, 2007 alle ore 14 nella Basilica del National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception. L’Arcivescovo Wuerl presiederà alla Messa.
Favorite chiamare l’ufficio parrocchiale o usate le forme di
registrazione all’entrata della Chiesa per registrarvi. I nomi dei
partecipanti devono arrivare in Diocesi prima del 18 aprile, 2007.
FESTA ITALIANA: Segnate il vostro calendario per la Festa
Italiana 2007 che si terrà l’8 luglio 2007 a Casa Italiana e nella
Chiesa del Santo Rosario. La Festa quest’anno metterà in risalto i
deliziosi cibi e la cultura della regione Emilia Romagna. Tra le cose
che si potranno godere saranno cibi autentici dell’Emilia Romagna, birra,
vini e altre bevande, gelato, presentazioni culturali e divertimenti per
adulti e bambini. Si potrà anche comprare cibi da portar via. Il grande
premio della lotteria sarà una Villa in Italia per una settimana che può
acccomodare undici persone. Altri premi interessanti saranno pure
sorteggiati. I vincitori non devono essere presenti al sorteggio.
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