HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 25 March 2007
Fifth Sunday of Lent

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 25, 2007
9:00 Rita Del Vecchio
10:30 Nunzia & Francesco Masiello
12:00 Maria S.S. dell’Annunciata
Monday March 26 2007
12:05 Austin H. Pease
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
12:05 Josephine Oliveto
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
12:05 Luigi De Cocilio
Thursday, March 29, 2007
12:05 Giovanni Rabaiotti
Friday, March 30, 2007
12:05 Harold Russell
Saturday, March 31, 2007
11:00 No Mass
Sixth Sunday in Lent, April 1, 2007
9:00 Chris Marinucci
10:30 Enrica & Pasquale DePandi
12:00 Angela Smith

The collection of March 18 was $2,401.00

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

QUINTA DOMENICA DI QUARESIMA
Oggi siamo più indulgenti verso l’audlterio perche è diminuito in noi il senso del peccato. Gesù non relativizza il peccato dell’adultera nel vangelo di oggi. Al contrario le dice, “D’ora in poi non peccare piu’”. Tuttavia non vuole rinchiudere gli uomini nel loro peccato; crede nella posssibilità di conversione per ciascuno di noi. Gesù non tranquilizza, ma chiama al pentimento.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
To his opponents’ trick question regarding the adulterous woman, Jesus responds by recasting the question and turning it back to his questioners. Jesus brings to light what this conversation is really about: not the guilt of the adulterous woman, but whether he is indeed the Son of God. He concludes with a devastating query of his own: The one to throw the first stone, the witnesses, according to the law, should be those who are without sin themselves -- that is, no one.

Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" She replied, "No one, sir." Then Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin any more." - Jn 8:10-11

PARISH ETIQUETTE AT MASS

There may be times when we arrive late, are unprepared, are dressed inappropriately or forget to silence some electronic device we’ve brought. Sometimes our children will be too noisy or fidgety. And accidents happen. How we act on such occasions is part of etiquette; but in the main etiquette concerns habits, not the rare slip or unavoidable occurrence.

Everyone who worships wholeheartedly and without needless distraction will appreciate the cultivation of good parish etiquette. All it takes is charity and practice.

• Preparing for Liturgy: Schedule liturgy into the family or household weekend activities.
• Dressing appropriately: Err on the side of dressing up, not down; presume that most people will wear their best, most appropriate clothing and do likewise.
• Arriving: Greet others as you arrive. Turn off any pagers, watch alarms, or cell phones. If Mass has already begun, choose an appropriate time to join the assembly, such as during a song. If you need to leave early, move at a time when the assembly is also in motion.
• Our children at Mass: Children are welcome at Mass! Children need to be part of worship to learn how to worship. Remind young children of what is good and proper behavior just before entering the church.
• Fostering Hospitality: All etiquette is based on hospitality. Since parish liturgy is about extending the Lord’s hospitality to others, etiquette must reflect the inclusiveness of the kingdom Jesus described in the gospels and welcome strangers and guests.

THE SECOND COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY is for the Renovation Fund. This money will be used for the restoration of the interior of our Church. The work will be done during the summer. Please, be generous.

OUR ANNUAL LASAGNA DINNER/BAZAAR takes place today, from 11:30 AM. to 5:00 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults; $6:00 for children (6-12); and free for children under 6. Our Spring Bazaar takes place in the Lower Church Hall with many hand-made goods, baked goods, and flea market items, all at very good prices!

THE SODALITY OF MARY will meet next Sunday, April 1, 2007, the first Sunday of the month. Members are asked to attend the 9:00 AM Mass and receive Holy Communion, followed by a meeting in the Lower Church Hall.

ALL FRIDAYS IN LENT are days of abstinence. All Catholics, 14 and over, must not eat meat as a form of penance.

CONFESSIONS will be held Wednesdays during Lent, Feb.28-April 4, 7:00-8:30 PM in every Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Washington.

WE ARE ACCEPTING FLOWERS DONATIONS for the repository on Holy Thursday and the main Altar on Easter Sunday. Please, use the appropriate envelopes marked, “Easter Flowers,” which can be found in the Bulletin or at the church entrance. Each pot costs $15. Offerings may be given in memory of a loved one or as an outright donation.

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE EASTER MAILING sent out to all parishioners and friends last week by using the enclosed reply envelope for your Easter offering to our church. The parish depends heavily on this collection to meet its year-round expenses.

FOR ADULTS ONLY! The catechism class for adults meets on the third Sunday of each month from 10:15 to 11:15 AM. The next class will be Sunday April 15. Any adults with inquiries, questions, and doubts about their faith are most welcome to drop in at any class. “Should anyone ask you the reason for this hope of yours, be ever ready to reply, but speak gently and respectfully.” (1 Peter 3: 15-16)

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.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA LA PROSSIMA DOMENICA sarà per il Fondo Restauri. I fondi raccolti saranno usati per il restauro dell’interno della nostra Chiesa del Santo Rosario. Grazie per la vostra generosità.

IL PRANZO DELLA LASAGNA & BAZAAR: Questo popolare evento annuale della Parrocchia del Santo Rosario ha luogo oggi Domenica, dalle 11:30 fino alle 17. Il cibo squisito è tutto fatto in casa e i prezzi sono modici: bimbi sotto i 5 anni: gratis; Bambini tra i 6 e 12 anni: $6; adulti: $15! Il nostro Bazaar di Primavera si tiene nella sala della chiesa con tanti articoli fatti a mano, con dolciumi fatti in casa come pure articoli da mercato della pulce. Tutto a prezzi bassissimi! Tutti sono benvenuti!

IL SODALIZIO DI MARIA si incontrerà domenica, 1 aprile, 2007, la prima domenica del mese. I membri sono pregati di attendere la Messa delle 9 e ricevere la Comunione in gruppo. Dopodichè si incontreranno nella sala della Chiesa.

TUTTI I VENERDÌ DI QUARESIMA sono giorni di astinenza. I cattolici dai 14 in sù devono astenersi dal mangiare carne come una forma di penitenza.

LE CONFESSIONI sono ascoltate ogni mercoledì durante la quaresima dalle ore 19 alle ore 21:30 in tutte le chiese dell’arcidiocesi di Washington.

VENGONO ORA ACCETTATE OFFERTE PER I FIORI DI PASQUA che adorneranno il santo sepolcro il Giovedì Santo e l’Altare Maggiore la Domenica di Pasqua. Favorite usare le buste marcate “Fiori di Pasqua” che si trovano nel Bollettino o all’entrata della Chiesa. Le offerte possono essere dedicate a uno dei vostri cari o date semplicemente come dono.

FAVORITE RISPONDERE ALLA LETTERA PASQUALE inviata a tutti i nostri parrocchiani e amici la settimana scorsa, usando l’acclusa busta di rispossta con la vostra offerta per la S. Pasqua. La parrocchia dipende molto da questa colletta per coprire le spese di tutto l’anno.

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 chimare 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.