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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
April 8, 2007 - Easter Sunday, Resurrection of the Lord
9:00 Luigi Ruzzi
10:30 Michele Santillo
12:00 Francesco Marinucci
April 9, 2007 – Easter Monday
12:05 Rosa Rende
April 10, 2007 – Easter Tuesday
12:05 Rosa Rabaiotti
April 11, 2007 – Easter Wednesday
12:05 Giuseppina Molfino
April 12, 2007 – Easter Thursday
12:05 Concetta Cotturo Goetzinger
April 13, 2007 – Easter Friday
12:05 Stephen Bailey
April 14, 2007 - Easter Saturday
1:00 Wedding Mass: Kevin Hanlon & Adriana Pereira
4:00 Wedding Mass: Michael Flaim & Theresa Giancoli
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
The collection for April 1 was $3,444.00
The second collection for the renovation fund was $1,123.00
LECTORS THIS SUNDAY
9:00 Joseph Harchick
10:30 Adriano Romano and Enzo Brunitto
12:00 Alex LoBianco
DOMENICA DI PASQUA
La speranza dei discepoli è messa a dura prova dal sepolcro vuoto.
Essi cercavano la presenza, ma fanno la dolorosa esperienza dell’assenza.
La loro fede nel Risorto nasce inizialmente da un fatto inatteso. Molti
contemporanei fanno con stupore lo stesso pellegrinaggio, ma a poco a
poco l’idea di Dio si dissolve. I cristiani contemplano la tomba di
Cristo, ma, riconoscendo che il sepolcro è vuoto, imparano che Dio è al
di là di ogni aspettativa, imprevedibile e sconcertante.
EASTER SUNDAY
As all the thousands of years of mankind’s hope and longing desire
for the living God come to a head in Christ and his resurrection, so do
our hope and desire come to a head on Easter Sunday. Now we know what
life is, what religion is. It is following Christ all the way, in
everything. Today the Church is ablaze with joy and love. This is the
day which the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.
LET US PRAY FOR ALL the sick of the parish.
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"He is not here, but
he has been raised. Remember what he said to you while he was still in
Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be
crucified, and rise on the third day." And they remembered his words. -
Lk 24:6-8
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Next Sunday 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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WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH Brian
Louis Thens and Jessica Emily Thens, children of Eric Christian and
Angela Sue (Campbell) Thens, who were baptized in our Church on April 1,
2007.
THE PARISH MOURNS the loss of Luigi Arrigo Contin, who died on
March 20th, 2007, and was buried from our Church on March 23, 2007; and
Concettina Zizzo, who died on March 28, 2007, and was buried from our
Church on April 2, 2007.
AFTER ALL MASSES TODAY the ushers will distribute bottles of the
newly blessed holy water to anyone wishing it. Also, everyone is invited
to Casa Italiana, as is our Easter custom, for refreshments.
NEXT SUNDADAY IS DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY. The picture of Christ as He
appeared to St. Faustina will be 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 BRISCOLA CLUB will meet on Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in Casa
Italiana at 6:30 p.m.
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.
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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DIAMO IL BENVENUTO NELLA
NOSTRA CHIESA a Brian Louis Thens e a Jessica Emily Thens, figli di
Eric Christian e Angela Sue (Campbell) Thens, che furono battezzati
nella nostra Chiesa il primo di aprile 2007.
LA NOSTRA PARROCCHIA È IN LUTTO PER LA PERDITA di Luigi Arrigo
Contin, che morì il 20 marzo e fu seppellito dalla nostra Chiesa il 23
marzo 2007; e Concettina Zizzo, che morì il 28 marzo 2007 e fu
seppellita dalla nostra chiesa il 2 aprile 2007.
OGGI, DOPO TUTTE LE MESSE gli uscieri distribuiranno bottigliette
di acqua santa benedetta alla Vigilia di Pasqua a chiunque la desiderino.
Quest’oggi tutti sono invitati al nostro rinfresco pasquale alla Casa
Italiana dopo tutte le Messe.
LA PROSSIMA DOMENICA È LA DOMENICA DELLA DIVINA MISERICORDIA.
L’immagine di Cristo, come apparve a St. Faustina, verrà esposto nel
santuario e la coroncina sarà recitata prima della Messa dellle nove.
Tutti sono invitati a partecipare.
IL CIRCOLO DELLA BRISCOLA si riunirà Mercoledì, 11 aprile, nella
Casa Italiana alle ore 18:30.
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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