21 December 2014 - Our Lady of the Rosary Church

Our Lady of the Rosary
Italian National Catholic Parish
1668 State Street; San Diego, California 92101
(619) 234-4820 ~ FAX (619) 234-3559 ~ www.olrsd.org
Pastoral Center
Parish Office
1629 Columbia St.
Rectory
1659 Columbia Street
Church Hall
1654 State Street
Welcome Home For Christmas
Christmas
blessings to you
and yours,
from:
Fr. Joseph M. Tabigue,
Fr. Louis M. Solcia,
Deacon Stephen O’Riordan,
& the Parish Staff!
Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Confessions: 4 – 5 PM
Living Nativity Sing-a-Long: 5:00 PM
Christmas Mass for Children: 5:30 PM
Carols (Italian & English): 11:30 PM
Christmas Mass: 12 Midnight
Thursday, December 25
Christmas Day (Day of Obligation)
Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM,
12 Noon (Italian) & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 31
Young Adult New Year’s Eve Celebration
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday, January 1
Feast of Mary, Mother of God
Masses: 10:30 AM & 12 Noon
Sunday, January 4
Feast Of The Epiphany
Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM
& 12 Noon (Italian)
This Sunday’s Rosary is led by the
Sacred Heart Society
10:00 AM
Next Sunday’s Rosary will be led by the
Our Lady of the Rosary Guild
10:00 AM
December 21st, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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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:
December 21 to 28, 2014
Saturday, December 20:
5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Antonio Farace †
Gina Fiorentino
This Sunday, December 21: Fourth Sunday of Advent
7:30 a.m. Gaetano Carini †
Giuseppe & Angela Sanfilippo & Family
9:00 a.m. Parishioners, Benefactors & Friends
10:30 a.m. Giacalone & Canepa Families
Jerry & Julie Giacalone
12 noon Madonna del Lume Society
Monday:
7:30 a.m. Mona Sargerian's Grandmother †
Dawn Gasca
12 noon Mike Fiorentino †
Ignazio & Angela Sanfilippo
Tuesday:
7:30 a.m. Frances Catalfo †
Rose Li Mandri
12 noon Mario Sanfilippo †
Nino & Dorothy Zizzo
Wednesday: Christmas Eve
7:30 a.m. Angie Giacalone †
Maryanne Piumatti
12 noon Mario Sanfilippo †
Joe & Angela Brunetto
5:30 p.m. Giacalone & Cotton Families
Family
12:00 a.m. Pietro, Giuseppina & Stefano Vanella Sal & Rosa Crivello
Thursday: Nativity of the Lord
7:30 a.m. Madeline Mancuso Davie †
Son
9:00 a.m. Joseph Carini
JoAnn Carini
10:30 a.m. Donald Corona †
Wife & Children
12 noon John B. & Matilda Vattuone †
Carolann & Children
7:00 p.m. Elena Cota †
Nick & Teresa Canepa
Friday:
7:30 a.m. Charles Leahy †
Mary & Ed Purvis
12 noon Vito & Rosalia De Maria
Jack Zolezzi
Saturday:
7:30 a.m. Firial Dardar †
John Hiegel
12 noon Perpetual Membership
5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Nicolo De Santi †
Nino & Rosalie La Licata
Next Sunday, December 28: The Holy Family
7:30 a.m. Mike Fiorentino †
Tony & Rose D'Acquisto
9:00 a.m. Parishioners, Benefactors & Friends
10:30 a.m. Patricia Heitzhaus †
Angie De Caro
12 noon Francesca Battaglia †
D'Acquisto & Battaglia Families
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
Many Christmases ago, a poor
woman named Eva received a gift of
plump, beautiful grapes from the grocer.
Eva’s first thought was of her son,
Edward. “This is his favorite! I can’t
wait to give them to him tonight.” At
home, Edward’s eyes widened, and his
mouth did begin to water when he saw
the grapes. But he thought immediately
of his little sister, Gracie.
Times were hard and Edward
pictured just how much Gracie would
love the grapes, as she’d had few treats
in recent years. Little Grace shrieked
when she received the rare treat. But
just then she heard her father, Robert,
coming in after a long day of searching
for work. These grapes would make him
smile, she thought! So Grace rushed in
and offered him the grapes before he
could even take off his coat. “Here,
Daddy—here is a gift for you, from
me!”
Robert was so tired, and the very
sight of the juicy grapes given to him by
his little girl did make him smile. But
then he smiled even wider, just thinking
of what a wonderful surprise these would
make for his wife, Eva. She had given
up so much, she deserved something
special. He hurried to find her, and put
the beautiful bunch of grapes into her
hands with a kiss.
So, the gift of beauty, and
nourishment, and self-giving love
came full circle. Everyone received,
and everyone gave. May the miracle
of Christmas inspire you to bring the
delight of true love to others—just as
you are receiving it every day from
the God who loves you so deeply and
dearly!
A truly Merry and Grace-filled
Christmas to All!
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Little Italy, San Diego, CA
Office Schedule
The parish offices are closing Wednesday,
December 24th at noon for the Christmas and New
Year Holiday. Everything will return to regular
operating schedules on Monday, January 5th.
December 14th’s Collections
Weekly Goal = $11,000
Our Lady’s Gifts
Okay, it’s here… The Last Minute!
No worries though, we’re here to help!
We’ve extended our hours through the 24th.
We’re still offering free gift wrapping with
merchandise purchases of $50 or
more. Gift wrapping will be available
for non-qualifying purchases at $2 per
item (wrapping cost does not apply to
the total to qualify other items for free
wrapping).
Plus, bring this copy of the bulletin
in with you and we’ll give you a 5%
discount on your entire purchase through
December 24th.
Due to Christmas and New Year the bulletins need
to be transmitted for print early. Please check future
bulletins to see these totals.
Thank You for your continued generosity!
And a special thank you to those who have
generously donated with stock, which maximizes
donation amounts for deductible contributions.
Thank you to all who
purchased Poinsettias
this year. These beautiful
representations of our
intentions will greatly
enhanced the beauty
of the church for our
Christmas celebration!
Advent Hours of Operation
Mon – Tues, 12/22-23: 10 –7 PM
Wednesday, 12/24: 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday, 12/25: Closed
Friday, 12/26: 10 AM – 4PM
Saturday, 12/27: 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday, 12/28: 8:30 AM – 2 PM
Sunday/Christmas Parking
Washington Elementary School
Parking Lot
Enter from Union Street Only
First 2 hours free
$2 per hour after
Baptisms ~ The following children have been joyfully welcomed into the family of God:
Maelia Rose Cataulin Blas, daughter of Dominic Lui Oliva & Rebecca Joy Cataulin Blas
Nina Lake Day, daughter of Gregory Richard Day & Pamela Mary Novellino
Valentina Marlene Gamboa-Anzar, daughter of Manuel & Marlene Anzar Gamboa
Izabella Athena Garwick, daughter of Christopher David Garwick & Nadia Aguirre
Chiara Rippo, daughter of Anthony J. & Maria Introna Rippo, II
Marriage Banns ~ The following couple has exchanged a promise to marry in Christ:
Dion Naimi & Vanessa Soosan
Rest in Peace ~ Kindly pray for the repose of the soul of Mario Ghio, who was called to his eternal reward.
Please remember him and his loved ones in your prayers. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Meditations for Advent
HORIZON
OF HOPE
Son of the Most High
Luke 1:26-38
POINTS TO
PONDER
“The liturgy of
Advent … helps
us to understand
the fullness of the
value and meaning
of the mystery
of Christmas. It
is not just about
commemorating
the historical
event, which
occurred some
2,000 years ago in
a little village of
Judea. Instead, we
must understand
that our whole
life should be an
‘advent,’ in vigilant
expectation of
the Christ’s final
coming.”
— Pope Saint John
Paul II
• Is there something in my life I am
resisting? How can Mary’s example help
me become more accepting of God’s
plan?
• What can I do this last week of Advent to prepare
myself for the mystery of Christmas?
• What habits or attitudes have I developed this Advent
that I would like to take with me for the rest of the year?
CNS Photo
We think of the coming
of Jesus as the greatest and
most joyful event of history,
but in this week’s Gospel,
we are told that Mary was
“greatly troubled” when she
saw the angel. Despite her
misgivings, however, Mary
accepted her destiny, saying,
“Behold, I am the handmaid
of the Lord. May it be done
to me according to your
word.”
When we hear God’s call
in our lives, we may feel a
bit uneasy or unprepared.
Mary’s story reminds us that
when we say our “yes” to
God’s plan, we too will be
given the strength and the
courage to follow through.
In these final days before
Christmas, let us renew our
commitment to accepting
God’s plan for our lives.
Let us remember Saint
Paul’s admonition, “in all
circumstances give thanks,
for this is the will of God for
you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thes
5:18), and rest in the words of
the angel Gabriel, “nothing
will be impossible for God.”
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Mary said “yes” when Gabriel announced she had been chosen to be the mother
of the Savior, even though she had no real idea of what lay ahead. She was willing to
accept God’s plan for her life.
The Fourth
Sunday
FA M I LY F O CU S
Christmas
Tree
Renata Sedmakova / Shutterstock.com
SIGNS
Decorating the Christmas
tree used to be a Christmas Eve
activity. While that isn’t always
practical, putting up a tree can
still be a major celebration. As you
bring out the ornaments, tell the
stories behind some of the family
favorites. Let each member of the
family choose a favorite and hang
it in a special place. When the tree
is completely decorated, bless it
with holy water and give thanks for
family and friends, and especially
for the great gift of Jesus.
OF THE SEASON
The Angel Gabriel
The word “angel” means
“messenger.” Angels figure
prominently in the Christmas
story, but only one of them
is named: Gabriel. In fact,
Gabriel, whose name means
“God is my strength,” is one
of only three angels named in
the Bible (Michael and Raphael
are the other two). Gabriel is
present in both the Old and New
Testaments. In the Old Testament
he appears to the prophet Daniel,
and in the New Testament he
appears both to the Blessed
Virgin and to Zacharias, the
father of John the Baptist.
Catechism CONNECTION
“’But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a
woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that
we might receive adoption as sons’ (Gal 4:4-5). This is ‘the gospel of Jesus
Christ, the Son of God’ (Mk 1:1): God has visited his people. He has fulfilled
the promise he made to Abraham and his descendants. He acted far beyond all
expectation — he has sent his own ‘beloved Son’ (Mk 1:1; cf. Lk 1:55,68).”
— Catechism of the Catholic Church, 422
HEROES OF HOPE
SAINT PETER CANISIUS
ADVENT PRAYER
Come, O Lord!
The Crosiers
“I delight to do your will, my
God; your Law is in my inner
being.” — Psalm 40:9
Mary, help us to accept
God’s will for our lives, as
you accepted the call to
become the mother of the
Savior. Bless us this holy
season to live and love by
following your son, Jesus.
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Advent is an ideal time of year to talk about the Faith
and invite those who do not believe to consider the
mystery of God-made-man in Jesus Christ. It is fitting
that we celebrate the feast of Saint Peter Canisius
this week, because he was a great evangelist.
A Jesuit preacher during the time of the
Feast Day:
Protestant reformation, he became a major
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factor in the restoration of the Catholic
Church in Germany. Like Pope Francis, he
believed in treating those who disagree with
the teaching of the Church with kindness and
patience. His devotion to Mary was a hallmark of his
ministry, and he is credited with adding the words
“Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners” to the
Hail Mary. Saint Peter Canisius, pray for us!
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Little Italy, San Diego, CA
Thank you!
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the way you care for our retired members,”
writes a religious brother. Your gift to last week’s
collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious
benefits some 35,000 senior sisters, brothers, and
religious order priests. May God bless you for your
generosity!
Welcome to Our Lady of the Rosary!
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Been sometime since You attended here?
Or are you a new Member?
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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 and regular use of our envelopes
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of a Parish family. This is the only way that we
have of knowing that you are attending Our Lady
of the Rosary and are an active participating
member. This will be necessary in the event a
letter of acknowledgement is requested for parish
membership, and other sacramental requests or
letters of permissions.
Once you have reached the age of 18 you
are no longer considered registered under
your parents and must establish yourself
as an adult parishioner.
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The link for the
“Registration Form”
and
“Contact Information Update”
is under the “Contact Us” tab.
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Our Lady of the Rosary
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 [email protected] 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 ~ [email protected]
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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
[email protected]
(Office Manager/Accounting/Secretary)
Corrie Daughters
(Director of Youth Ministry)
[email protected]
Our Lady’s Gifts
[email protected]
Timothy Horning
[email protected]
(Bulletin & Newsletter Editor/Database Manager/
Accounting/ Weddings/Website)
Lori Lopez
[email protected]
Angela Rieta
[email protected]
(Faith Formation Co-Principals)
Donna Piranio
(Receptionist, Mass Requests)
[email protected]
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
Christmas Hours
12/1 - 12/24
See announcement inside bulletin
for this week’s hours!
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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.