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 17, 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 Third Sunday of Advent 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 17 Pastor s Corner Date for Mass request Requested by Saturday December 16 5:30 pm Vito DeMaria Wife, Rosalia & Family Sunday December 17 7:30 am Unborn Babies Rey Vinole Family 9:00 am People of the Parish 10:30 am David Osuna Josie Vella 12:00 pm Madonna del Lume The Society Monday December 18 7:30 am Antoinette Vitrano Eduardo & Anna Marie Alvarez 12:00 pm San Antonio San Antonio Prayer Group 12:00 pm Baby Weightman Maria Fox Tuesday December 19 7:30 am David Osuna Rosalie Tarantino 12:00 pm Walter Orsatti Tom Broderick 12:00 pm Jim Adamo Rose LiMandri Wednesday December 20 7:30 am Madeline Tarantino Mary McIlwee 12:00 pm Arlin Jagenburg Brad & Marin Fox 12:00 pm Giuseppe Fortunato Sal & Maria Zizzo Thursday December 21 7:30 am Antonino & Joseph Tarantino Rosalie & Peter Tarantino 12:00 pm Charles Weber Bob & Kathy Gaddi 12:00 pm Margarita Lopez Stefano & Brunetto Families Friday December 22 7:30 am Emily Costa N. Fares 12:00 pm Ignazio Sanfilippo Mary McIlwee 12:00 pm Anthony D Acquisto Nick & Teresa Canepa Saturday December 23 7:30 am Perpetual Membership 12:00 pm Ignazio Sanfilippo Angelina Cresci 5:30 pm Francesco & Francesca Battaglio 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 12:00 midnight Calogero Sanfilippo Deacon Stephen & Vickie O Riordan We are now in the third Sunday of Advent. As we joyfully await the coming of Christmas. St Paul encourages us to rejoice always, to pray without ceasing, to give thanks in all circumstances and to refrain from every kind of evil (1 Thes. 5:16-18,22). If we don t ignore but follow and obey this spiritual guidance from Saint Paul, then it will make us ready to welcome the coming of Jesus Christ into our lives. Christmas Office Hours OLR Offices are Closed from Saturday, December 23 rd through Tuesday, December 26 th Marriage Banns Peter Princi & Paige Pollock Siotame Latu & Jody Kunigel 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 Penance Service This Wednesday, December 20th at 6:30 PM. We will celebrate a Penance Service giving everyone the opportunity to receive God s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Confession and joyfully prepare for Christmas day. A few thoughts on the Sacrament of Reconciliation: The sacrament of reconciliation demands radical honesty. It asks me to name not only my serious sins but also to probe why I am committing them, that I may correct them and grow. Too little time is spent in reflection on my sins and what they might teach me. Honesty does not exaggerate the gravity of our lesser sins. For sin to be serious it must be gravely serious, it must be freely done and knowingly done (i.e. it must involve self-reflective knowledge). Honesty faces the whole picture; it does not conveniently forget an embarrassing or stubborn sin, nor does it forget to mention the good we could have done but failed to do. Feelings in themselves are not morally good or bad. Morality begins with my deciding what I will do with those feelings. While being tempted is no sin, putting oneself in harm s way is folly and might be sinful. Forgiveness is not the cessation of a feeling of anger or hurt; it begins with making a commitment not to take revenge but to act for the other s good whenever possible. Repentance is more than sorrow; it is a conversion of heart that commits to beginning a practical process of change and growth. It is more than stopping some vice; it is a commitment to practice the corresponding virtue. Our mission is to become like Christ. It asks us to prayerfully imagine the kind of person we wish to become and to take concrete steps to make it real. Our task is to follow the Spirit s lead even if it takes time. You are invited to a threefold Examination: Examination of Conscience: Name the serious sins that wreak havoc in my life. Name my lesser failings that are areas for improvement. Examination of Consciousness: Why do I do what I do? Learn from the pattern of your behavior and seek both God s help and a practical remedy. Examination of Imagination: I will never become the kind of person that God or I want, unless I take the time to envision it. What practical steps can I take to make that vision real? 60th Ordination Anniversary Thank you from Fr. Louis Fr. Louis wants to thank all who celebrated with him his 60th Ordination Anniversary. He especially thanks Annie and Mari in the office for making the event a success. He thanks you for the gifts. He will remember you all in prayer. Sanctuary Candle Memorial Sanctuary Candle Dedicated for Valerie The Week of December 17th Requested by Ninfa R.
Our Lady of the Rosary Page 5 Little Italy, San Diego, CA Saturday December 16 10:00 am Baptism in Church 2:00 pm Wedding in Church 6:00 pm Fishmonger event in Parish Hall Sunday December 17 8:30 am KofC Breakfast in Lower Hall 9:00 am CCD Mass in Church 10:00 am CCD in Pastoral Center and Lower Hall 2:30 pm Wedding in Church Monday December 18 3:00 pm Spiritual Counseling in Youth Room 7:00 pm KofC in Upper Hall Tuesday December 19 9:00 am Funeral in Church 7:00 pm RCIA in Lower Hall 7:30 pm Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion in Church Wednesday December 20 10:00 am Shakespeare in Upper Hall 7:00 pm ICF Board Meeting in Padre Pio Room 7:00 pm Life of Christ class in Lower Hall Thursday December 21 7:00 pm OLR Ladies Guild in Lower Hall 7:30 pm Choir in Choir Loft Friday December 22 11:00 am St. Thomas More Society in Upper Hall 5:00 pm Goretti Group event in Church and Hall Cherish Life Conference Our Lady of the Rosary Saturday, January 13, 2018 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. CHERISH LIFE, a special prolife program, will be hosted at Our Lady of the Rosary parish. The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring this event to spread the Word about the progress of the ProLife movement. Renowned speakers, Charles LiMandri, from our parish and Debbie Bradel, a leader in Culture Of Life Family Services are featured. This worthwhile event is free so be sure to join us. Contact Tom Keeley, 619-823- 1519 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. Welcome to Our Lady of the Rosary! Are you registered In the 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 giftedness of time, talent and treasure. 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..
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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 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 Our Lady of the Rosary 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. Our Lady s Gifts Located in the Pastoral Center building. Enter from parking lot. Holiday Hours through December 23rd Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm (619) 234-0162 ~ shop@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, scantily 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.