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 Page 2 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. Little Italy, San Diego, CA 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! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015 4.00 P.M. TILL 9.00 P.M. PARISH HALL ADULTS - $12.00 CHILDREN - $5.00 12 12 & & UNDER UNDER ORDERS TO GO ARE AVAILABLE MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 619.296.6484 OR 619.615.0210 SPONSORED BY ICF #230 Our Lady of the Rosary Page 4 Little Italy, San Diego, CA 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. Our Lady of the Rosary Page 5 Little Italy, San Diego, CA e ring ts y; o nd ates e ng r g e ncy. s in eir 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal Merciful 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. Our Lady of the Rosary Page 6 Little Italy, San Diego, CA Our Lady of the Rosary ICF Fish Fry Raffle 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. Our Lady’s Gifts Supper & Stations Every Friday Supper - 5:00 PM Stations – 7:30 PM Downstairs Hall For more info call the Parish Office, (619) 234-4820 th 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. Hours of Operation Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM –3:00 PM 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 here at OLR 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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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 deaconstephen.blogspot.com 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 shop@olrsd.org Timothy Horning tim@olrsd.org (Bulletin & Newsletter Editor/Database Manager/ Accounting/ Weddings/Website) Lori Lopez lorilopez@cox.net 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. Our Lady’s Gifts Pastoral Center Parking Lot Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thursday & Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM www.ourladysgiftshop.org (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, 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.