HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
Washington, DC

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

Bulletin
Sunday, 4 February
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, February 4, 2007
9:00 Sodality
10:30 Nunzio Di Perna
12:00 Bernardine & Mario Martini
Monday, February 5, 2007
12:05 Carmela Mascia
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
12:05 In Honor of Saint Maria Goretti
Wednesday, February 7 2007
12:05 John D. Valenti
Thursday, February 8, 2007
12:05 Dinelli Family
Friday, February 9, 2007
12:05 Angela Naldi
Saturday, February 10, 2007
11:00 No Mass
Sunday, February 11, 2007
9:00 James W. Croghan
10:30 Famiglia Volpe
12:00 Adelina Liberi

The collection of January 28 was $2,033.00

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

QUINTA DOMENICA NEL TEMPO ORDINARIIO
Con la prospective della pesca, san Luca mostra l’umanità intera in preda alle potenze del male che la sommergono. Il Cristo e i suoi discepoli sono chiamati a salvarla dal caos e dalla catastrophe. Essere pescatori di uomini oggi significa impegnarsi in tutte le iniziative che vogliono evitare all’uomo questa perdizione; essere chiamati da Dio a questo compito vuol dire sentire che dove esistono tali iniziative si rivela l’amore di Dio per l’uomo. Pertanto occorre che i cristiani si mettano nella mischia.: si crederà a loro solo se si affannano nell’acqua come tutti gli altri.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
We can hear God’s call in the ordinariness of life if we free ourselves from fear. First, this means we must confront our own inadequacies and sinfulness in the face of God, yet confident that God will never leave us nor forsake us. Second, our calling as Christians is fearful because we are confronted with giving up our agenda in order to be witnesses of God’s agenda. Waking with Jesus and answering his call means we can no longer dictate our daily lives. God orders our steps according to a sacred plan that is not always evident. Finally, fear often invades the ordinariness of life because God’s calling requires action. As Christians we must participate with our actions in the truth of justice and righteousness that has been made manifest in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men." When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. - Lk 5:10-11

ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL 2007

In coming weeks, local Catholics will be asked to make a difference in their community by generously supporting the 2007 Archbishop’s Appeal, which provides the main source of funding for the Archdiocese of Washington’s educational and social outreach. “This campaign allows us together to do so many things that individually we would not be able to accomplish,” Archbishop Donald Wuerl wrote in a letter to past appeal supporters.

The Archbishop’s Appeal provides tuition assistance for Catholic school students; key funding for Catholic Community Services; funding for a variety of special ministries; funding for the education of seminarians and for the care of retired priests.

The goal for the 2007 appeal is $11 million. Holy Rosary Church’s financial goal for the 2007 Archbishop’s Appeal is $9,645. If all our parishioners will participate in this appeal, a family contribution of $50 will allow our parish to reach its goal and proudly show our solidarity in supporting the special ministries in our Archdiocese.

Holy Rosary Church leadership for the 2007 Archbishop’s Appeal is represented by Enrico Davoli, Geraldine Oliveto, Rebecca Gallerizzo and Ann Marie Leali. We must put to rest some unpleasant old memories and past failures. The Apostle Saint Paul has shown us in what our nobility consists when he wrote, “I forget what is behind me and push on to what lies ahead.”

So, let‘s go forward in faith!

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Maxxamus Mastroeli, son of Giuseppe and Joanna (Young) Mastroeli, who was baptized in our church on Sunday, Jan 28, 2007.

THE SECOND COLLECTION TODAY is for the renovation fund. This money will be used for the renovation of the interior of Holy Rosary Church. Please be generous.

BLESSING OF THROATS – Using candles blessed on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2nd, throats are blessed today in memory of St. Blase, whose feast was celebrated yesterday. St. Blase was a bishop of Sebaste in Armenia and was martyred under the emperor Licinius, early 4th C. Tradition that has him saving the life of a boy with a fish bone caught in his throat is the origin of the custom of blessing throats on this feast day. The boy’s mother is said to have brought him food and candles when he was in prison. Thus, we use of two candles in the throat blessing ceremony.

THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETS tomorrow evening Feb. 5th in the Lower Church Hall at 7 PM. The agenda will include the renovation of the interior of our Church and the 2007 Archbishop’s Appeal.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY will meet next Sunday after the 9 AM Mass.

OTHER FORTHCOMING MEETINGS:
Fieri, Wed., Feb 7th at 6:30PM in the Lower Church Hall
Soccer Program, Feb 9th, at 6:30PM in the Lower Church Hall
Wine Tasting sponsored by the Casa Italiana Language School on Fri. Feb 9th form 6 to 9PM.

FOR ADULTS ONLY! Do you want to learn more about the faith? Do you have questions? Join Fr. Lydio Tomasi and Deacon Bill Gallerizzo for the adult catechism class on the third Sunday of each month from 10:15 to 11:15AM. Class begins January 21. Copies of the new USCCB Catholic Catechism for adults will be available for purchase for $25. Contact the parish office for further details.

CARNEVALE 2007: Holy Rosary Church presents a costumed dinner dance, sponsored by Lucchesi Nel Mondo-Tuscany Club, Saturday, Feb 17 2007 at Casa Italiana from 6 to 11 PM. Dance music by Marcia Illig Band. Games for children. Prizes for best adult and children’s costumes. Menu: Antipasto platter – white pizza w/ roasted garlic – chicken piccata over linguine – spinach lasagne – ceasar salad – lemon parsley green beans – garlic bread – tiramisu cake– fresh berries with mascarpone – wine, soft drinks, coffee. Members $40 – Non Members $45 – Children 6 – 14 $15, children under 6 free. For reservations by Feb. 10 contact Silvana Cipriani 301.627.3403 or Osvaldo Barsi 301.341.6661.

DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA CHIESA a Maxxamus Mastroeli, figlio di Giuseppe a Joanna (Young) Mastroeli, che fu battezzato nella nostra Chiesa il 28 gennaio 2007.

LA SECONDA COLLETTA OGGI è per il Restauro dell’interno della Chiesa.

BENEDIZIONE DELLA GOLA
Con candele bnedette la festa della Presentazione del Signore il 2 febbraio, oggi si benedicono le gole in onore di S. Biagio, la cui festa fu celebrata ieri. San Biagio era vescovo di Sebaste in Armenia e fu martirizzato sotto l’imperatore Licinio all’inizio del quarto secolo. La tradizione secondo cui egli salvo’ la vita di un bambino con una spina di pesce piantata nella gola, diede origine al costume di benedire le gole nella sua festa. Si dice pure che la madre del bambino porto’cibo e candele mentre S. Biagio era in prigione. Pertanto si usano due candele per benedire le gole.

IL CONSIGLIO PARROCCHIALE SI RIUNIRÀ
lunedì, 5 febraio alle ore 19 nella sala della Chiesa. L’agenda include il rinnovamento dell’interno della Chiesa e l’appello dell’Arcivescovo per il 2007.

LA SOCIETÀ DEL SANTO NOME si riunirà domenica prossima dopo la Messa delle nove.

ALTRI RIUNIONI DELLA SETTIMANA:
Fieri, mercoledì 7 febbraio alle 19:30 nella sala della Chiesa.
Progamma di Calcetto, vernedì 9 febbraio alle 19:30 nella sala della Chiesa.
Assaggio Vini, sponsorizzato della Casa Italiana Scuola di Linqua, vernedì 9 febbraio dalle ore 19 alle ore 21.

SOLO PER ADULTI! Vuoi conoscere meglio la tua fede? Hai domande da fare? Partecipa alla classe solo per adulti condotta da P. Lidio Tomasi e il Diacono Bill Galllerizzo la terza domenica di ogni mese dalle 10:15 alle 11:15 A.M. La classe iniziera’ il 21 gennaio. Per $25 si potranno acquistare copie del nuovo catechismo per adulti della Chiesa Cattolica. Per ulterori informazoini, contattare l’ufficio parrocchiale.

CARNEVALE 2007 – La Chiesa del Santo Rosario presenta una cena danzante in maschera sponsorizzata dai Lucchesi nel Mondo e Tuscany Club, sabato, 17 febbraio, alla Casa Italiana dalle 18:30 alle 23:00. Menu: Antipasti – pizza bianca con aglio – pollo piccata sopra linquine – lasagne spinaci – fagioli- insalata –– pane – torta di tiramisu – frutta di bosco con mascarpone – vino, bevande, caffè. Membri: $40; Bambini 6-14: $15; gratis per i bambini sotto i 6 anni. Per prenotarsi prima del 10 febbraio, contattare Silvana Cipriani 301.627.3403 oppure Osvaldo Barsi 301.341.6661.