HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 20 May 2007
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Solemnity of the Ascension

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

May 20, 2007 – Solemnity of the Ascension
9:00 Padre Pio Mass
10:30 Concetta & Rosa Cascioli
12:00 Nunzio DiPerna
Monday, May 21, 2007 – Easter Weekday
12:05 J.K. Rhoten
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 – St. Rita of Cascia
12:05 Aldo Rabaiotti
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Filippo Finelli
Thursday, May 24, 2007 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Luisa Cervini
Friday, May 25, 2007 – St. Mary Magdalene dei Pazzi
12:05 C.W.D. Austin H. Pease
Saturday, May 26, 2007 – St. Philip Neri
2:30 Wedding Ceremony: Peter Battikha & Vanessa Snowden
May 27, 2007 – Pentecost
9:00 Antonio & Maria Falcone
10:30 Erminia & Umberto Romano
12:00 Dean Calabrese

The collection for May 13 was $2,539.00

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

ASCENSIONE DEL SIGNORE
All'apparizione di Gesù risorto, gli occhi degli apostoli si aprono. In realtà, colui che avevano visto, il giovedì, arrestato come un ribelle, appare loro, la domenica, come il loro Signore. Non è più la fatica che li fa prostrare a terra, ma la riconosenza e l'adorazione. Questa volta essi hanno capito; tutta la loro vita diventerà preghiera e stupore; e ogni luogo della loro esistenza quotidiana sarà d'ora in poi il nuovo tempio.


ASCENSION OF THE LORD
In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, Jesus says, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses.” To discover and experience the power Jesus gives us we must turn to private life, the most private segment of our life – our family life. Suppose everyone in the family were to make a pledge for a day to avoid rudeness and unkindness in the words you speak to each other. Your simple efforts would have quite an effect on the peace, happiness and well-being of the family.
Modeling one’s life on that of Jesus doesn’t give us power over others, but it gives one power in the lives of others.

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy. - Lk 24:50-52

THANK YOU

Archdiocese of Washington
5000 Eastern Avenue
PO Box 29260
Washington, D.C. 20017

Dear Father Tomasi,

It is with gratitude that I write to you and your entire parish community. Holy Rosary Church has not only reached but exceeded your $9,645.00 goal for this year’s Annual Appeal. I have been informed that, as of May 3, 2007, 76 pledges in the amount of $12,600.32 have been received. Thank you!

The generosity of the Holy Rosary Church family significantly helps the Archdiocese of Washington to continue to provide a large number of pastoral, spiritual, educational and social service ministries. Working together through the Appeal, all of us can reach those in need. Your parish’s generosity allows this to happen. I am truly grateful.

In a special way, I would like to recognize the staff, parish Appeal committee and other volunteers who gave so generously of their time and effort to ensure the success of the Appeal. I am particularly grateful to the parishioners who contributed to the campaign. Their generous support is both humbling and encouraging.

My hope is that you will find occasion to express my gratitude to your entire parish community. In expressing my appreciation I also pledge my prayers for you, your ministry and the Holy Rosary Church family.

Faithfully in Christ,

Donald Wuerl
Archbishop of Washington

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Roberto Thomas Gartner son of Thomas John and Marili (Ulloa) Gartner, who was baptized in our church on May 13, 2007; and Mason Elli Hale son of Roger and Jennifer A. (Deyoe) Hale, who was baptized in our church on May 12, 2007.

THE SECOND COLLECTION TODAY is for the Catholic Relief Services. This collection makes possible the American Catholic Church’s global mission to combat poverty, provide relief and development, assist refugees and immigrants, and advocate for justice and peace in situations of conflict and neglect of basic human rights. Thank you for your generous support.

A WORLD OF THANKS to the Sodality of Mary, who at the Lasagna Dinner/Bazaar raised $13,029.71 for our church.
Sincere thanks to all the wonderful women and their helpers for their successful fund raiser.

REMEMBER YOUR EASTER DUTY!
The second precept of the Church (“You shall confess your sins at least once a year”) ensures preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation, which continues baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness.

The third precept (“You shall humbly receive your Creator in Holy Communion at least during the Easter season”) guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord’s Body and Blood in connection with the Pascal feast, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy. The Easter season ends with the conclusion of Vespers on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2007.

FORTHCOMING MEETINGS:

• Abruzzi/Molise Association, Thursday, May 17, 2007, in Casa Italiana at 7:15 p.m.
• For Adults Only Catechism, Sunday, May 20, 2007, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the lower church hall.

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. 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 be so many other fine prizes raffled off. You do not have to be present at the drawing to win.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA NOSTRA CHIESA a Roberto Thomas Gartner, figlio di Thomas John e Marili (Ulloa) Gartner, che fu battezzato nella nostra chiesa il 13 maggio 2007: e Mason Eli Hale, figlio di Roger e Jennifer A. (Deyoe) Hale, che fu battezzato nella nostra chiesa il 12 maggio 2007.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA OGGI è per i Catholic Relief Services. Questa colletta rende possibile la missione globale della Chiesa Cattolica Americana di combattere la povertà, di provedere aiuti, assistere refugiati ed emigrati e lavorare per la giustizia e la pace in situazioni di conflitto e di abuso dei diritti umani fondamentali. Grazie per la vostrra generosità.

MILLE GRAZIE al Sodalizio di Maria che raccolsero $13,029.71 col loro pranzo bazaar della lasagna per la nostra chiesa. Ringraziamo tutti i membri del Sodalizio e tutti quelli che contribuirono a questo successo.

NON DIMETICATE IL PRECETTO PASQUALE
Il secondo precetto dela Chiesa (“Ti confesserai almeno una volta all’anno”) assicura la preparazione all’Eucarestia attraverso il sacramento della Riconciliazione, che continua l’opera di conversione e perdono del battesimo.

Il terzo precetto (“Riceverai umilmente il tuo Creatore nella Santa Comunione almeno durante il tempo pasquale”) assicura come minimo di ricevere il Corpo e il Sangue del Signore in connessione con la Pasqua, l’origine e il centro della liturgia Cristiana. Il tempo paquale termina con la conclusione dei Vespri di Pentecoste, il 27 maggio, 2007.

PROSSIME RIUNIONI:

• Società dell’Abruzzi/Molise, giovedì, 17 maggio, 2007, in Casa Italiana delle 19:15.
• Classe di Catechismo per adulti, domenica, 20 maggio, 2007, dalle 10:15 alle 11:15 nella sala della chiesa.

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.