Welcome to Our Lady of the Rosary Church Italian National Catholic Parish 1668 State. St., San Diego, 92101 Phone (619) 234-4820 www.olrsd.org parish@olrsd.org February 26, 2017 Pastor Fr. Joseph M. Tabigue, C.R.S.P. Associate Pastors Fr. Louis Solcia, C.R.S.P. Fr. Albino Vecina, C.R.S.P. Deacon Stephen O Riordan Mass Times Daily (Monday Saturday) 7:30 am & 12:00 pm Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm Italian Mass First Sunday 12:00 pm Holy Days 7:30 am, 12:00 pm, 7:00 pm 2nd Sunday Gregorian Chant La n Mass 4:00 pm Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Our Lady of the Rosary Mission Statement 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.
Page 2 We Welcome All Visitors to Our Celebration While Holy Communion may only be received by prepared Catholics, for our non-catholic guests you are welcome to join the line to walk towards the priest or deacon to receive a special blessing: Simply cross your arms over your chest to receive a blessing. Masses for the Week of February 26, 2017 Date for Mass request Requested by Saturday February 25 5:30 pm Giuseppa Mercurio Gonzalez Family Sunday February 26 7:30 am Lisa Stefanacci Carol & Albert Harmon 9:00 am Stefano Vanella Family 9:00 am People of the Parish 10:30 am Madonna del Paradiso 12:00 pm Antoinette Guidi Christina Busalaccchi Monday February 27 7:30 am Nicolo & Maria Tarantino Giuseppe Tarantino 12:00 pm Vito DeMaria Wife, Rosalia 12:00 pm Joe D Acquisto Virginia LoCoco Tuesday February 28 7:30 am Louise & Paul Amato Sr. Aileen McCombs 12:00 pm Grace Piraino Sal & Maria Zizzo 12:00 pm Mariana Lettunic Luellen Reese Wednesday March 1 7:30 am George Hogan Rosalie Tarantino 12:00 pm Frank Race Frank & Anna Crivello 12:00 pm Dennis S. Guinto Cornal & Lizza DelaCruz 7:00 pm Angelo Scardina Caterina Scardina & Kids Thursday March 2 7:30 am Kathryn and Joseph Germano Children, Maria and Christopher 12:00 pm Donald Kane Bob & Kathy Gaddi 12:00 pm Josephine Pecoraro Mr. & Mrs. Steve Balistreri & Family Friday March 3 7:30 am Monica Kosvic Ellen Hogan 12:00 pm Josephine Tarantino Barbara Rasmussen 12:00 pm Ralph Cirillo Maria DeSantis Saturday March 4 7:30 am Perpetual Membership 7:30 am Tom Ackerman Jean Ryan 12:00 pm Societa del Santo Rosario The Society 5:30 pm Giuseppa Mercurio Territo Family Sunday March 5 7:30 am Josephine Ann Pecoraro Rosanne and Nicky Battaglia 9:00 am Vito DeMaria Wife, Rosalia and Family 9:00 am People of the Parish 10:30 am Vincenzo Crisci Wife and Children 12:00 pm Madonna Del Lume the Society Pastor s Corner Last Sunday s readings reminded us that God s will, is for us to live in holiness like Him, and to be perfect like Him. This Sunday we are reminded again by God through Isaiah that he never forgets anyone. He especially never forgets especially us whom he invited to be holy and perfect like him. Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you (Is. 49:15). God does not forget us, we are more important than (Mt. 6: 26b) the rest of the creatures; we are the one who forget him by committing sins against his divine love and will. Sacrificial Giving for February 19th Weekly amount required to meet our budget: $12,700 Prayer Intentions Remember the following in your prayers: Carole Quinn, Thomas Duplessie, Donna Rey Locsin, Philomena Stendardo, Amelia Adel Buono
Page 3 If you have not received the information for the Annual Catholic Appeal, please call the office, or stop by the tables in the back of church to pick up the information. Are You Missing Parish News??? Do you know that our parish has a newsletter that is sent weekly? This newsletter contains information that was received too late to publish in the bulletin, such as funerals. It also contains information about your faith, articles published by Catholic news bureaus, and more. If you would like to receive this newsletter you may sign-up by: calling the parish office, sending a request to parish@olrsd.org and put the word Newsletter in the subject line, or go to our website www.olrsd.org and look for the sign-up box near the bottom of the page. Schedule for Ash Wednesday Services at the Mass 7:30 am, 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. Remember man that you are dust and to dust you will return. Saturday February 25 All Day Padre Pio event Tuesday February 28th 7:00 pm RCIA in Lower Hall Wednesday March 1 7:30 am, 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service in the Church. Friday March 3 11:30 am Thomas More Society in Lower Hall 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross in the Church. 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fish Fry in the Upper and Lower Hall Sunday March 5 10:30 am RCIA sending in church. Monday March 6 5:00 pm Padre Pio devotion in church. Tuesday March 7 8:30 am LIA meeting in Lower Hall. 7:00 pm RCIA in Lower Hall. Thursday March 9 6:30 pm Baptism class in the Pastoral Center. Friday March 10 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm Supper and Stations of the Cross Madonna Del Lume Semi-Annual Meeting Sunday, February 26th at 3:30 pm. In the Parish Upstairs Hall If you are interested in becoming a new member, you are welcome to join us.
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Page 5 Tickets for the Fish Fry are available online, by going to the parish website www.olrsd.org and look for the link under the Fish Fry ad.
Page 6 Our Lady of the Rosary Church Background of the Liturgy Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time In the past few weeks, we have been instructed to live the very life of God. In the Sermon on the Mount, Christ called us to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect. He told us not to act like pagans, or even like naturally good people of this earth. We are to remember that we are temples of the Holy Spirit and called to live like it. We are to forgive each other as Christ forgives us. If we consider our high calling, we might very well be frightened and anxious. We know our failings and weaknesses. It is not always apparent that we are living the divine life to which God calls us. We might worry about how we can live this life. Today's Mass tells us not to worry: The Lord will always be with us. We have but to call on him. The short first reading from Isaiah expresses our worry. Has God forgotten us? The Lord says that even if a mother could forget her children, he would never forget us. If so, why should we worry? The Responsorial Psalm echoes the confidence we should have in God's never-ending concern and love for us: "Rest in God alone, my soul." I would suppose that all of us at some time or other are afflicted with worry. We need to put our trust completely in the Lord. Then we can calmly sing or say, "Rest in God alone, my soul." The second reading is a short apologia of St. Paul. Some of the Corinthians (insecure as they were) identified themselves with Apollos (apparently a great preacher) or with Ceph.as (Peter). Paul says it really doesn't matter to him what the Corinthians think of him. He realizes and claims that he is "servant of Christ and steward of the mysteries of God." The original word for "servant" is "hyperetes." This word does not mean "servant." Rather it refers to a legate with plenipotentiary authority. It is much more powerful than "servant." them. The person of faith trusts that God will bring him through all difficulties. If we want to, we can worry about most anything. But we should put our trust completely in the Lord. He loves all of us and would somehow see us through every difficulty. Do we worry about our sins? God loves us. Do we worry about not measuring up to our high calling? God assures us of his forgiveness and love. Do we worry about worldly things? Consider the lilies of the field The ultimate advice of the Sermon on the Mount is seek first the kingdom of God, and all other things will be provided to you. Seek God s reign over your life at all times. Even if you fail, rest assured that he will be with you and care for you. IMPORTANT PARKING NOTICE!!! As a reminder: there is additional parking on Sunday mornings at the south lot of Washington Elementary School at Date and Union Streets. BUT the gate is locked after the Noon Mass, no exceptions. We have had parishioners going to lunch after Mass and returning to find their car lock in the lot. This is not our lot. This is a courtesy to us from Washington Elementary School. The word for "steward" is the usual word "oikonomos." This word refers to one who is in charge of certain duties which have been delegated to him. Paul says that it doesn't matter to him what the Corinthians think, but they must realize that he is "hyperetes" and "oikonomos." The Gospel is an exhortation against worry. We should not be anxious about clothes or food or living space. God takes care of the grass and wild flowers; he will take care of us. Pagans seek the things of this world and worry when they are deprived of
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Reconciliation (Confession) Saturdays 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Weekdays 11:30 am to 12:00 pm 30 minutes prior to each Mass (approach the altar and ask the priest). Devotions Sacred Heart Devotion 1 st Friday at 7:30 am Blessed Mother Devotion 1 st Saturday at 7:30 am Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion Tuesday at 7:30 pm Goretti Mass & Devotion 1 st Friday at 6:30 pm St. Padre Pio Devotion 1 st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm Baptism For registered parishioners. Parents and Godparents must attend a Baptism class, held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 6;30 pm to 8:00 pm. Baptisms are held on the first Sunday of the month. Register online. Matrimony Notice is required nine months in advance and before any other arrangements are made (i.e. hall rental, invitation printing, etc). Contact the Deacon Stephen. Eucharist for the Homebound/Sick Contact the office or Deirdre Oakley at (619) 750-5494 to schedule receipt of Eucharist at home. CCD/Children s Faith Formation K - 7 th Grade Classes are held Sundays, 9 11 AM. First Holy Communion is 1 st and 2 nd grades. Confirmation is 8 th and 9 th grades. 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. Page 8 Readings for the Week of February 26th SUNDAY IS 49:14-15; 1 COR 4:1-5; MT 6:24-34 MONDAY SIR 17:20-24; MK 10:17-27 TUESDAY SIR 35:1-12; MT 10:28-31 WEDNESDAY JL 2:12-18; 2 COR 5:20--6:2; MT 6:1-6, 16-18. THURSDAY DT 30:15-20; LK 9:22-25 FRIDAY IS 58:1-9A; MT 9:14-15 SATURDAY IS 58:9B-14; LK 5:27-32 Parish Office: 1629 Columbia St., San Diego 92101 Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Phone: (619) 234-4820 ~ Fax: (619) 234-3559 Gift Shop : 619-234-0162 Pastor Fr. Joseph M. Tabigue, C.R.S.P. Josephcrsp@olrsd.org Associate Pastors Fr. Louis M. Solcia, C.R.S.P. Fr. Albino M. Vecina, C.R.S.P. p a d r e a l @ o l r s d. o r g Deacon Stephen O Riordan deaconstephen@olrsd.org Business Manager Bill Smirniotis william@olrsd.org Administrative Assistant Chris Morales chris@olrsd.org Gift Shop, Manager Mary Elizabeth Novell me@olrsd.org Gift Shop, Assistant Manager Veronica Chong Gift Shop, Retail Associate Morgan Balke Facilities and Maintenance Roger Dacumos Contact the parish office for bulletin announcements, accounting, Mass requests, funerals, or general information: 619-234- 4820 or parish@olrsd.org. 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.