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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, February 18, 2007
9:00 For All the Deceased Members of the Altar
Society
10:30 Michele Santillo
12:00 Erminia & Umberto Romano
Monday, February 19, 2007
12:05 No Mass (President’s Day)
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
12:05 Nunzio Di Perna
Ash Wednesday, February 21 2007
8:00 Elisa Gallo Vanni & Vincenzo Vanni
12:05 Don Filippo Ronca
5:00 Special Intention
Thursday, February 22, 2007
12:05 Felice & Lucia D’Avella
Friday, February 23, 2007
12:05 Filippo Finelli
Saturday, February 24, 2007
11:00 No Mass
Sunday, February 25, 2007
9:00 Lucietta Monaco
10:30 Mario & Carmela Pasquini
12:00 Padre Pio Prayer Group
The collection of February 11 was
LECTORS THIS SUNDAY
9:00 Joseph Harchek
10:30 Adriano Romano and Enzo Brunitto
12:00 Alex LoBianco
SETTIMA DOMENICA NEL TEMPO ORDINARIO
Le esigenze formulate da Gesù nel Vangelo di oggi sono radicali e
non cessano di sconcertarci. Oggi soprattutto, l’amore dei nemici
imbarazza notevolmente. C’è chi in nome del Vangelo approva la violenza
e chi la condanna. Il contrasto non si sanerà mai, finchè chi condanna
la violenza non crede veramente alla legge dell’amore, impegnandosi a
servire il prossimo nei suoi diritti fondamentali con disinteresse,
verità e giustizia. Ma spesso prendiamo la pace evangelica come scusa
per le nostre viltà.
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The basic human drive of getting even (“I don’t get mad, I get
even”) contrasts with Jesus’ advocacy of gentleness over violence.
Answering violence with violence creates a chain reaction that escalates
the rate of violence. Jesus is urging us to create a climate in which
retaliation and revenge are rejected and no longer accepted as standards
of behavior. Many saints tested Jesus’ words and proved them realistic.
“It’s not that Christianity has been tried and found wanting;” wrote G.K.
Chesterton, “it’s simply that it hasn’t been tried.”
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"Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure,
packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your
lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out
to you." Lk 6:38
THE BENEFITS OF A
CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER
“The Archdiocese of
Washington’s Catholic newspaper, The Catholic Standard, provides readers
with accurate news and information about the Church on the local,
national and universal level in a way that we can be kept up to date on
this important part of our lives. The paper also offers a forum for an
expression of views consistent with the teaching of the Church that
allows for the involvement of readers as together we seek to build up
the body of Christ and share the good news of the Lord.
Among the goals of the paper is to promote for Catholics and other
readers an understanding of the teachings of the Church. Our Catholic
newspaper brings this message into the homes of the faithful throughout
the entire archdiocese.
Other objectives are to foster the faith and unity of the local Church
and to serve as an instrument of evangelization and education. The
Catholic Standard provides opportunities to tell the story of Jesus and
to present his Gospel message in inviting and inspiring language.”
(Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington).
On Mach 3 and 4, 2007, the Catholic Standard will conduct an
archdiocesan wide subscription drive. Our parish will take part in the
drive, and we need your support! Subscription envelopes will be
distributed at all Masses on March 3 and 4. Please consider becoming a
subscriber to our award winning Catholic newspaper – you will help your
family and your parish. Every new subscription to the Catholic Standard
will save our parish $18.50 in 2007. Holy Rosary Church is presently
assessed $2,627 each year for the complimentary copies of the Catholic
Standard found every Sunday at the Church entrance. Don’t miss the
opportunity to become a subscriber and a regular reader of the Catholic
newspaper!
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WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Marina Michelina
Watson, daughter of Joseph Clark and JoAnn (Castelli) Watson, who was
baptized in our Church on February 11, 2007.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 IS ASH WEDNESDAY, the beginning of Lent.
There will be three Masses in our Church that day: at 8:00 A.M., Noon
and 5:00 P.M. Ashes will be distributed at the end of each Mass. Ash
Wednesday is also a day of fast and abstinence. Fast means that
Catholics between the age of 18 and 59 should have only one full meal a
day. There can be two smaller meals, but eating between meals is not
allowed.
ALL FRIDAYS IN LENT are days of abstinence. Catholics 14 and over
must not eat meat on those days as a form of penance.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION: Everyone is invited to the annual Day of
Recollection next Sunday, February 25, sponsored by the Sodality in
conjunction with the Holy Name Society. It will begin with the noon
Mass, followed by a light lunch. A conference will follow given by Msgr.
Francis Tiso, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Committee on Ecumenical
and Inter-Religious Affairs of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The day will conclude with Rosary and Benediction in Church at 3:00 P.M.
PARISH MISSION: February 26-March 2, preached by Franciscan
Father Francis Russo at the weekdays 12:05 P.M. Mass. All are invited!
CONFESSIONS will be held Wednesdays during Lent, Febr. 28-April
4, 7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. in every Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of
Washington.
HOLY ROSARY CHURCH FAMILY DAY IDEAS: Holy Rosary is a growing
family! All parishioners are asked to help plan and participate in a
successful “Family Day.” Examples of ideas would include: a day trip to
an amusement park, a baseball game; a dinner theater, or even a picnic!
Please give your input to Sergio and Maria Fresco at 301-262.3150 or
e-mail: sfresco@hotmail.com by March 18.
LASAGNA DINNER, BAKE SALE & BAZAAR: Holy Rosary Parish Annual
Fundraiser will be held at Casa Italiana on Sunday, March 25th from
11:30 A.M. to 4:00 PM. The menu includes homemade lasagna, homemade
meatballs, salad, Italian bread, desert, orange drink, coffee & tea.
Price: Children 5 & under – Free: children 6-12 $6; adults: $15. All are
welcome!
THE CATHOLIC STANDARD SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE: On March 3 and 4, the
Catholic Standard will conduct an archdiocesan wide subscription drive.
We need your support! Please consider becoming a subscriber to our award
winning Catholic newspaper – you will help your family and your parish!
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DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA a Marina
Michelina Watson, figlia di Joseph Clark e JoAnn (Castelli) Watson, che
fu battezzata nella nostra Chiesa l’11 febbraio 2007.
MERCOLEDI, 21 FEBBRAIO, È MERCOLEDI DELLE CENERI, l’inizio della
Quaresima. Messe: 8:00, 12:05 e alle 17. Il mercoledi delle Ceneri è
anche un giorno di digiuno e astinenza. I cattolici dall’età di 18 ai 59
anni dovrebbere prendere solo un pasto principale. Si possono prendere
anche due pasti più piccoli ma senza prendere cibo tra i pasti.
TUTTI I VENERDI DI QUARESIMA sono giorni di astinenza. I
cattolici dai 14 anni in su dovrebbero astenersi dal mangiar carne come
una forma di penitenza.
RITIRO SPIRITUALE: Tutti sono invitati al Ritiro Spirituale
annuale la prossima domenica, 25 febbraio, organizzatodal Sodalizio in
cooperazione con la Società del Santo Nome. Inizierà con la Messa di
mezzogiorno, seguita da un leggero lunch. Avrà poi luogo una conferenza
data da Msgr. Francis Tiso, Ph.D., co-direttore del Comitato per gli
Affari Ecumenici della Conferenza Americana dei Vesscovi Cattolici.. I
ritiro si concluderà con la recita del Rosario e la Benedizione in
Chiesa alle ore 15.
MISSIONE QUARESIMALE: Febbraio 26-marzo 2, predicate dal
Francescano P. Francis Russo alla Messa di mezzogiorno dei giorni
feriali. Tutti sono invitati!
CONNFESSIONI saranno ascoltate tutti I mercoledi della quaresima
dalle ore 19 alle ore 20:30 in tutte le chiese dell’arcidiocesi di
Washington.
I VOSTRI SUGGERIMENTI PER UNA GIORNATA DELLA FAMIGLIA: Tutti i
parrocchiani sono invitati a inviare i loro suggerimenti di come
organizzare una “Giornata della Famiglia” (per esempio, una gita a un
amusement park, una partita di basesball, cena e teatro, un picnic,
etc.) a Sergio e Maria Fresco, 301-262.3150 or e-mail: sfressco@hotmail.com
entro il 18 marzo.
IL PRANZO DELLA LASAGNA & BAZAAR: Questo popolare evento annuale
della Parrocchia del Santo Rosario avrà luogo Domenica, 25 marzo dalle
11:30 fino alle 16.
Il cibo squisito è tutto fatto in casa e i prezzi sono modici: bimbi
sotto i 5 anni: gratis; Babini tra i 6 e 12 anni: $6; adulti: $15! Tutti
sono benvenuti!
THE CATHOLIC STANDARD SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE: On March 3 and 4, the
Catholic Standard will conduct an archdiocesan wide subscription drive.
We need your support! Please consider becoming a subscriber to our award
winning Catholic newspaper – you will help your family and your parish!
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