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 December 24, 2017 Pastor Fr. Joseph M. Tabigue, C.R.S.P. Associate Pastors Fr. Louis M. Solcia, C.R.S.P. Fr. Albino M. 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 Holy Days 7:30 am, 12:00 pm, 7:00 pm 1st Sunday Italian Mass 12:00 pm 2nd Sunday Gregorian Chant Latin Mass 4:00 pm Fourth Sunday of Advent & Christmas eve - Christmas Christmas Season Holiday Schedule on Page 3 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.
Our Lady of the Rosary Page 2 Little Italy, San Diego, CA 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 December 24 Pastor s Corner Date for Mass request Requested by Saturday December 23 5:30 pm Francesco & Francesca Battaglia Children, Dorothy & Sal D Acquisto Sunday December 24 7:30 am Irena Nowalk Valerie Altavas 9:00 am People of the Parish 10:30 am Noah Marshall Valerie Altavas 12:00 pm Souls in Purgatory Rey Vinole 5:30 pm Francesca & Segundino Caraney Vi Huscher 12:00 midnight Calogero Sanfilippo Deacon Stephen & Vickie O Riordan Monday December 25 7:30 am Antoinette Guidi D Acquisto & Cotto Family 9:00 am Joseph Scafidi Jim & Ninfa, Diana 10:30 am John & Matilda Vattuone Carolann & Family 12:00 pm Antoinette Guidi Family Tuesday December 26 7:30 am Silvia Vera Stefano Brunetto & Family 12:00 pm Wally Orsatti Frank & Anna Crivello 12:00 pm Deceased of DeSanti & Maria DeSanti & Family Trevisani Families Wednesday December 27 7:30 am Josephine Riscala Myrna Riscala 12:00 pm Fares Family Anonymous 12:00 pm Charles Ross Alida Ross Thursday December 28 7:30 am Antoinette Vitrano Joe & Tina Principato 12:00 pm Ignazio Sanfilippo Frank & Anna Crivello 12:00 pm Mary Jane Osborne Maria Fox Friday December 29 7:30 am Giuseppe Fortunato Sal & Maria Zizzo 12:00 pm Vincenzo Crisci Wife & Family 12:00 pm Madeline Tarantino Nino & Dorothy Zizzo Saturday December 30 7:30 am Perpetual Membership 12:00 pm Charles Ross Alida Ross 5:30 pm Andrew DeMaria Ann DeMaria & Family Sunday December 31 7:30 am Walter Orsatti Ehler Family 9:00 am People of the Parish 10:30 am Laurie Massa Adeline Massa 12:00 pm Melinda Ratto Frank & Anna Zizzo In this 4th Sunday of Advent we are reminded that we are approaching the season of Christmas. It is the final Sunday/ week of Advent prior to the celebration of the birth of the one who brings, Hope, Love, Joy and Peace to the world; Jesus the Christ Son of the Most High God. In fact, tonight we will begin our liturgical celebration of Christmas. Let us then welcome into our lives Jesus beginning this season of Christmas. Merry Christmas to all and may you allow God to dwell and accompany you this New Year 2018 and the years to come. Sacrificial Giving for the Week of December 17 7h Thank you for your generosity Plate $ 2,864 Envelopes $ 3,682 Online Giving $ 2,149 Candles $ 527 Flowers $ 303 Christmas Flowers $ 131 Restoration $ 50 Total $ 9,706 Christmas Office Hours OLR Offices are Closed from Saturday, December 23 rd through Tuesday, December 26 th Prayers for the sick 7:30 am Mass - Shanon & Bradly Frandrich, Frank Mulligan, Ted Matranga, Tina Simone, Betty Heilig-Vilella, Mickey Consilio, Jean Ryan, Mother Lily. 12:00 pm Mass - Jason Williamson, Diane House, Charlie Ross, Josephine D Acquisto, Gloria Marcela Orozco.
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Our Lady of the Rosary Page 4 Little Italy, San Diego, CA Sunday December 24 See page 3 for Christmas Season Schedule Parish Offices Closed Monday December 25 See page 3 for Christmas Season Schedule Parish Offices Closed Tuesday December 26 Parish Offices Closed No Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion in Church Wednesday December 27 10:00 am Shakespeare in Upper Hall 7:00 pm Life of Christ class in Lower Hall Monday January 1 6:30 pm Padre Pio Devotion in Church Cathedral Catholic School Placement Test January 20 th at 7:30 am Cathedral Catholic High School is hosting their High School Placement Test. Check-in begins at 7:30AM, and the test will take place oncampus. Each student who has applied to attend Cathedral Catholic High School is registered to take the exam. APPLICATIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE. Visit the school s website at www.cathedralcatholic.org/admissions for more information. Christmas Flowers In this month s envelopes you will find a Christmas Flower envelope. Any amount is appreciated to help defer the cost of flowers. For a $15 donation, you may honor a loved one, living or deceased, with a poinsettia on the altar. Additional envelopes are located in the rear of church. Thank you. Chastity and Marriage Education hosted by The Goretti Group Friday, January 5 th The Goretti Group will start courses on John Paul II s Theology of the Body. The Goretti Group meets every First Friday of the month at 5:30 pm for Adoration/Confession in the Church, 6:30 pm for Mass and 7:30 pm for dinner and Theology of the Body course in the Parish Hall. Come to any or all of it! There will also be an age appropriate course on Theology of the Body for teen girls at this time. Does your daughter need this vital education on the importance of purity? Contact The Goretti Group at info@thegorettigroup.org to register your teenage girl before January 5th. Sanctuary Candle Memorial Sanctuary Candle Dedicated for Canepa & Giacalone Families The Week of December 24th Requested by Jerry & Julie Giacalone Our Lady s Gifts Located in the Pastoral Center building. Enter from parking lot. Closed December 25th & 26th December 27th: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Store Hours Starting December 28th Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm (619) 234-0162 ~ shop@olrsd.org
Location: Upper Church Hall Our Lady of the Rosary Welcome to Our Lady of the Rosary! Are you registered at our Church? Been sometime since You attended here? Or are you a new Member? An active Our Lady of the Rosary Membership is Important A parishioner is, One who is registered and actively participates in the liturgical/pastoral life of the parish through the generous, sacrificial and proportionate sharing of his or her God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure. Featured speaker is Charles LiMandri who lead the legal fight to save the cross on Mount Soledad. Debbie Bradel is a RN at the Culture of Life Family Services and Nathan Apodaca is a apologist and representative for Students for Life in San Marcos. Join us for this special prolife conference at OLR. Baptism For registered parishioners. Parents and Godparents must attend a Baptism class, held on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Baptisms are held on the first Sunday of the month. Register online. Contact Deacon Stephen. Matrimony Notice is required nine months in advance and before any other arrangements are made (i.e. hall rental, invitation printing, etc). Contact Deacon Stephen or Mari Cragun. 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 - 7th Grade Classes are held Sundays, 9 11am. First Holy Communion is 1st and 2nd grades. Confirmation is 8th and 9th grades. Contact Vi Huscher (619) 787-5861. 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. Contact Deirdre Oakley (619) 750-5494. Music Ministry Contact Linda Colletti (858) 349-0862 or Ernie Grimm, Cantor - Choir Director (619) 252-4129 Registration is essential to the proper administration of a parish and necessary in order to become a properly identified member of a Parish family. This is the only way that we have of knowing that you are attending Our Lady of the Rosary. This will be helpful in the event a letter of acknowledgement is requested for parish membership, and other sacramental requests or letters of permission. Once you have reached the age of 18 you are welcome to register. Registering is a great way to declare your love for Jesus and His Church. Parish Office: 1629 Columbia St., San Diego 92101 Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm to 5:30 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. padreal@olrsd.org Deacon Stephen O Riordan deaconstephen@olrsd.org Office Manager Annie Korn anniek@olrsd.org Administrative Assistant Chris Morales chris@olrsd.org Wedding/Funeral Coordinator Mari Cragun mcragun@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 Facilities and Maintenance Jessie Morgan Contact the parish office for bulletin announcements, accounting, Mass requests, funerals, or general information: 619-234-4820 or parish@olrsd.org.