08 February 2015 - Our Lady of the Rosary Church

This Sunday’s Rosary is led by the
St. Anthony Society 10:00 AM
Next Sunday’s Rosary will be led
by the OLR Guild 10:00 AM
February 8th, 2015
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Lady of the Rosary Mission Statement
Rectory
1659 Columbia Street
Pastoral Center Parish Office
1629 Columbia St.
(619) 234-4820 ~ FAX (619) 234-3559 ~ www.olrsd.org
1668 State Street; San Diego, California 92101
Italian National Catholic Parish
Our Lady of the Rosary
Church Hall
1654 State Street
We, the Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary, are a pilgrim church. Under the
mantle of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we grow as a people of God following Jesus,
celebrating the Eucharist, living apostolic service, continuing faith formation
and Marian devotions. We strive to bring the joy of the gospel and imitate Jesus
through compassion, mercy and love, especially for the poor and marginalized. We seek to be faithful stewards providing a heart and home for all. Our Lady of the Rosary
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We welcome all visitors to our celebration.
While Holy Communion may only be received by
prepared Catholics, our non-Catholic guests are
welcome to receive a special blessing from the priest
during distribution. Simply cross your arms on your
chest as you approach the priest.
Masses of the Week:
February 8 to 15, 2015
Saturday, February 7:
5:30 p.m. Nick DeSanti †
Ignazio & Angela Sanfilippo
This Sunday, February 8:
7:30 a.m. Parishioners, Benefactors & Friends
9:00 a.m. Gaetano Carini †
Steve & Rosalie Balistreri & Family
10:30 a.m. Mariano Sanfilippo †
Tom & Antonietta Vitrano
12 noon Mario Sanfilippo †
Rosa & Mariano Sanfilippo
4:00 p.m. Jaclyn Nicole Roos †
Grimm Family
Monday:
7:30 a.m. Venus Weaver †
Family
12 noon Angie Giacalone †
Francesca De Santi
Tuesday:
7:30 a.m. Leonard Ingrande †
Mary Giacalone & Family
12 noon Pietro Lo Coco †
Giovanni & Lani Lo Coco
Wednesday:
7:30 a.m. Rosina Alioto †
Carini Family
12 noon Caterina Zizzo †
Caterina Russo
Thursday:
7:30 a.m. Antoinette Canepa †
Julie & Jerry Giacalone
12 noon Mike Fiorentino †
Filippo & Rosalie Battaglia
Friday:
7:30 a.m. Caterina Zizzo †
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Giddens & Family
12 noon Nick De Santi †
Ignazio & Angela Sanfilippo
Saturday:
7:30 a.m. Jennie Glazel †
Catherine & Maria Brower
12 noon Perpetual Membership
5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Bill Covey †
Peter & Donna Piranio
Next Sunday, February 15:
7:30 a.m. Parishioners, Benefactors & Friends
9:00 a.m. Frank Battisti Family
Esther & Dolores
10:30 a.m. Mike Fiorentino †
Emil & Grace Piraino
12 noon Mario Sanfilippo †
Rosa & Mariano Sanfilippo
Please remember that our daily Mass Calendar fills rapidly.
Presently the wait is six to eight months in advance.
If you hope to have a mass celebrated on a special date,
look ahead and call early.
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Pastor’s Corner
The success of the Harry Potter
fantasy books has been called an
“unbelievable
phenomenon”
in
publishing. Over 450 million copies of
the 7 books have been sold. Still, the
Bible has sold from 2.5 to 5 BILLION
copies. Sounds like a lot!
Some churches debate whether
the Potter stories introduce children to
magic and the occult; or do they actually
help children subtly distinguish
between forces of good and evil? Well,
let’s look carefully at how Jesus deals
with demons and diseases caused by
evil forces.
Today, Jesus comes near to Peter’s
mother-in law when he learns of her
illness, takes her by the hand, and lifts
her up. In Harry Potter, evil is usually
attacked at a distance—by pointing a
wand and reciting symbolic words. But
with Jesus, his very touch brings
healing. Why?
There is no evil that Jesus has not
penetrated; he is deeply immersed in
the swirl and storm of life’s good and
evil. He was once described as “A
man of sorrows, and acquainted with
iniquity.” There is an intimacy, nothing
distant about his care and healing. In
fact, he heals those on the margins of
society—women, lepers, those who are
thought to be insane.
But above all, Jesus isn’t channeling
some unknown dark power, such as
Lord Voldemort’s. Jesus is the Son of
God. He has the power of the Creator
of all life filling him, lifting him up even
from death. There’s nothing to fear in
Harry Potter, as long as we remember,
Jesus does not need to point a magic
wand, because he himself IS the conduit
of life: He IS the Way.
Go in peace to love and serve our God!
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Background of the Liturgy
Presumably,
professional
people
are usually satisfied in their professions:
We have chosen a particular profession and
have prepared ourselves for it. But as time
goes on, we find that there are difficulties.
Sometimes we are not able to bring a
situation to a satisfactory conclusion. At
other times, our clients just won’t listen
to us. And at still other times, we are
overloaded with situations which seem
to be beyond our abilities. Frankly, we
sometimes are just plain worn out.
As I look at the Scriptures for today’s
Mass, I think that the message to us is:
“Persevere; I am with you.” Whatever our
profession, ultimately we are trying to do
the Lord’s work. We are trying to make life
better and easier for others. But this can
often be a great chore.
In the synoptic gospels, Jesus sends the
apostles out to prepare for his coming.
When they return, he tells them to “come
aside and rest a while.” In today’s Mass
he tells us the same thing. We need days
off. We need retreats. We need vacations.
As far as I know, there is no canonization
for workaholics.
The first reading, from Job, observes:
“Man’s life on earth is a drudgery.” But
it must not be so. We need to work with
zeal. But we must always consider that we
are doing the Lord’s work. He inspires and
leads us; he asks only that we seek to do
the best we can.
In the second reading, Paul observes that
preaching the gospel is an obligation. If he
succeeds, it is because of the grace of God.
He becomes the slave of all in order to
seek the salvation of all. But if he has done
the best he can and still fails — he cannot
afford the luxury of depression or despair.
He must simply entrust his mission to the
Lord’s grace.
In the ruins of Capernaum, the house
which is shown to be the mother-in-law
of Peter is but a stone’s throw from the
synagogue. We can easily imagine Jesus
spending a long time preaching in the
synagogue. When he finishes, he goes to
the home of Peter’s mother-in-law. She is
sick, so Jesus heals her.
After sunset, people bring the sick
to Jesus. He spends the night curing
all. Early next morning, he seeks to go off by
himself to pray. But everyone is already
looking for him. Jesus is probably very
weary. Nevertheless, he begins — again —
to do the work of the Lord.
We know by faith that nothing done for
the Lord or in the Lord’s name is without
honor. Even the trivial things we do for the
Lord are of value when offered in union
with Christ’s cross. Each day we offer all
our prayers, works, joys, and sufferings in
union with him for the glory of the Father.
Therefore we must never get discouraged.
We need to renew our offering frequently,
and then have faith that the Lord will be
with us. We need to take time off. But even
if this is not always possible, we need to
renew our realization that we do all things
for God’s glory.
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CALLED TO BE
Brothers and Sisters, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish is pleased
to participate in the 2015 “Called to be Merciful” Annual
Catholic Appeal. This appeal supports charitable needs
throughout the Diocese of San Diego. Your gifts make possible
the work that impacts so many in our diocese: service to the
poor and imprisoned, education for children in Catholic schools
and training of catechists, formation of candidates for the
priesthood, ministry to our youth and to young
people on university campuses, preparation
of couples for marriage, and support
for parish development in Imperial
Valley. Please make your intention
to Annual Catholic Appeal. You
can make your contribution
online at www.diocesesdiego.org,
or by picking up a brochure and
response card here at the parish.
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DONATIONS NEEDED!
Any and all types of raffle donations would be
greatly appreciated for the ICF Fish Fry Raffle to be
held on February 20 in the parish hall. Anything
from dinner gift cards to vacation home getaways,
spa packages, sports memorabilia, tickets to games
or events, pre-made baskets!
Contact Del Centanni at (619) 313-3142.
World Marriage Day
OLR Socializers
Today, Sunday, February 8
During our liturgies we are celebrating the
Sacrament of Matrimony. On our married couples
we are bestowing a special blessing and celebrating
a renewal of the Sacramental Marriage Vows.
There is a special reception after the 10:30
AM Mass to celebrate all the marriages of our
parishioners.
Please join us for lunch at the Hilton on Mission
Bay, Sunday February 22nd at 12 o’clock.
Contact Ellen Hogan for information &
reservations at (619) 236-0732.
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Every Friday
Supper - 5:00 PM
Stations – 7:30 PM
Downstairs Hall
For more info call the Parish Office,
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Valentine’s Day
Now that we have your attention, here’s how we
can help. All of our bracelets and necklaces/saints
medals are 25% off, through Sunday, February 15th.
Maybe that special someone would like a statue of
their patron saint, or a special rosary from you!
Perhaps you just need a card to complete your gift.
Come by and see what we have to offer.
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Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Spend your Fridays of Lent
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Societa’ del Santo Rosario
Semi-Annual Meeting
Today, Sunday, February 8th, at 1:30 PM in the
Parish Hall, downstairs. Recitation of the Rosary
and meeting to follow. Ladies who would like to
join are welcomed.
Rest in Peace ~ Kindly pray for the repose of the souls of Rosie Corona, Robert Morris & Maria
Sanfilippo, who were called to their eternal reward. Please remember them and their loved ones in your
prayers. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
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Mass Schedule
Daily (Monday - Saturday): 7:30 am - 12 Noon
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00
(Noon Mass in Italian on 1st Sunday of the Month)
Holy Days: 7:30 am, 12:00 Noon, 7:00 pm
2nd Sunday, Gregorian Chant Latin Mass: 4:00 pm
Devotions
Sacred Heart: 1st Friday at 7:30 am
Blessed Mother: 1st Saturday at 7:30 am
Mother of Perpetual Help: Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Goretti Mass & Devotions: 1st Friday at 6:30 pm
St. Padre Pio: 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm
Sacraments
Baptism ~ Given to registered parishioners. Parents &
Godparents must attend a BAPTISM CLASS. Instruction
given on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the Month, 6:30 - 8:00
PM. Baptisms scheduled on the 1st Sunday of the Month.
Register Online.
Reconciliation (Confession) ~ Saturdays from 4:00 to
5:00 pm, weekdays 11:30 am to 12:00 noon, 30 minutes
prior to each mass (must approach the altar and request
from the priest).
Matrimony ~ Notice is required 9 (nine) months in
advance and before any other arrangements are made (i.e.
hall rental, invitation printing, etc). Contact Timothy.
Christian Education Classes (CCD) ~ Offered to
all registered parish students attending public school.
Kindergarten through Confirmation attend on Sundays from
9 to 11 am. Registered private school students wishing to
receive Communion & Confirmation must attend classes at
OLR for two years.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) ~
Instructions for Adults desiring to receive the Sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist meet Tuesdays at
7:00 pm in the Downstairs Hall from September to Pentecost
Eucharist For Homebound/Sick ~ Contact Sophie
Piconi at piconi@att.net to schedule receipt of Eucharist
at home.
Pastor
Fr. Joseph M. Tabigue, C.R.S.P.
Associate Pastor
Fr. Louis M. Solcia, C.R.S.P.
Deacon
Stephen O’Riordan ~ deaconstephen@olrsd.org
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Parish Office
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Phone: (619) 234-4820 ~ Fax: (619) 234-3559
Pastoral Offices
Antoinette Cotton
antoinette@olrsd.org
(Office Manager/Accounting/Secretary)
Our Lady’s Gifts
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Timothy Horning
tim@olrsd.org
(Bulletin & Newsletter Editor/Database Manager/
Accounting/ Weddings/Website)
Lori Lopez
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Angela Rieta
anglrieta@gmail.com
(Faith Formation Co-Principals)
Donna Piranio
(Receptionist, Mass Requests)
donna@olrsd.org
To Register
Come to the Pastoral Center or go to our website and fill
in the form found in the “Contact Us” tab.
You will be considered a Registered Parishioner
AFTER one year.
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Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday & Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Please, come to Church Dressed Appropriately!
To be modestly and tastefully dressed is a sign of respect for God, for our selves, and for others.
It’s a false assumption that God does not care how we dress. Jesus told us “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers,
you do it to me.” If our attire is indecently provocative (short shorts, strapless, backless, spaghetti strap dresses/tops, or
displaying cleavage), displaying unwholesome graphics (skulls, advertisements, scantly clad people) or tattered, it becomes
offensive to our brothers and sisters who are worshipping the Lord and therefore offensive to God’s Majesty.
Ask this question: “Would you dress this way before God?” You are! He sees everything and you are in His house.