Welcome to Our Lady of the Rosary Church

1668 State St., San Diego, 92101 l Phone (619) 234-4820 l www.olrsd.org l parish@olrsd.org

Our Lady of the Rosary Mission StatementWe, 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.

Italian National Catholic Parish

Mass TimesDaily (Monday - Saturday)7:30 am - 12:00 pmSaturday Vigil5:30 pmSunday7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pmHoly Days7:30 am, 12:00 pm, 7:00 pm1st Sunday Italian Mass 12:00 pm 2nd SundayGregorian Chant Latin Mass 4:00 pm

PastorFr. Joseph M. Tabigue, C.R.S.P.

Associate PastorsFr. Louis M. Solcia, C.R.S.P.Fr. Albino M. Vecina, C.R.S.P.

DeaconStephen O’Riordan

Second Sunday of Advent

Thank you to the following for constructing the OLR Nativity set this year: Jake Armenta, Mimmo Carini, Anthony Constasti, Richard Francella, Corrado LoCoco, Joey LoCoco, Pete LoCoco, and Giuseppe Seire

December 10, 2017

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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.

Pastor’s Corner

The Lord’s invitation for us in this 2nd Sunday of Advent is to prepare the way for His coming. Jesus the Messiah and Lord will surely come and will not delay. This invitation of repentance is so urgent and must not be ignored by all because His arrival is so imminent. Apostle Peter reminds us “do not ignore this fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years and thousands of years is like one day” (2 Peter 3:8).

Blessing of a Christmas Manger or

Nativity Scene

In its present form the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas crèche or manger for Christmas Eve of 1223.

The blessing of the Christmas manger or nativity scene may take place on the Vigilof Christmas or at another suitable time.

We Welcome All Visitors to Our CelebrationWhile 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 10 Date for Mass request Requested bySaturday December 9 5:30 pm Andrew DeMaria † Ann DeMaria & FamilySunday December 10 7:30 am Godwin Chudi Anigbogu † Anigbogu Family9:00 am People of the Parish10:30 am Vincent DeBellis † Kathy Dinwirth 12:00 pm Madonna del Paradiso 4:00 pm Mary Walsh † Mary Grimm Monday December 11 7:30 am Antoinette Vitrano † Joe & Tina Principato 12:00 pm Antoinette Guidi † Frank & Laura Crivello12:00 pm Vincenzo Crisci † Wife & FamilyTuesday December 12 7:30 am Tom & Carmen Pizzo † Peter & Rosalie Tarantino 12:00 pm Vinole, Don, Ghio Families Rey Vinole 12:00 pm Antoinette Vitrano † Eduardo & AnnaMarie AlvarezWednesday December 13 7:30 am Francesco Crivello † Peter & Rosalie Tarantino12:00 pm Peter LoCoco † Wife, Lia LoCoco & Sons12:00 pm Joseph Scafidi † Jim & Ninfa Dianna Thursday December 14 7:30 am Antoinette Vitrano † Rosalie & Peter Tarantino12:00 pm Charles Weber † Bob & Kathy Gaddi 12:00 pm Wally Orsatti Marie DeSantiFriday December 15 7:30 am Joann Pecoraro † Joann Pecoraro12:00 pm Angelo Scardina John & Maria Russo 12:00 pm Walter Orsatti † Elher Family Saturday December 16 7:30 am Perpetual Membership 12:00 pm Kathy Keeley † Tom Keeley 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 Parish10:30 am David Osuna † 12:00 pm Madonna del Lume

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Retirement Fund for ReligiousSpecial Collection this Weekend

December 9-10, 2017Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have spent their lives ministering to others, often for little, if any, pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities without adequate savings for retirement and health care. Your gift to the collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious supports the day-to-day care of roughly 35,000 senior religious, providing necessities such as prescription medications and nursing care. Please give to those who have given a lifetime.

Christmas FlowersIn 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.

Fr. Louis’ 60th Anniversary Ordination

Celebration!

Sunday, December 10, at 1:00 PM

Come celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Fr. Louis’ ordination in the lower hall after the 12:00 PM Mass. A light lunch will be provided along with a fantastic chocolate cake! If you would like to give Fr. Louis a gift, he would appreciate your continued prayers. If you are called to be even more generous, he would love a gift card to Costco, Walmart, or Target.

Stock DonationsA gift of your securities, including stocks or mutual funds, is an easy way to make a gift. By making a gift of your appreciated securities, you can avoid paying capital gains tax that would otherwise be due if you sold these assets. Contributions are deductible for tax purposes. There are no transaction fees or other costs and the full value of the sold securities benefits the parish, school or other Catholic charity you select. More importantly, the question you may want to consider is this: Have I been blessed with many gifts and am I inspired by Gospel teaching and my Catholic values that charitable giving is a profound and joy-inspiring expression of love and gratitude? How can I live out my Catholic values and put them into action for the greater good of the community? Your stock contribution will help you live out your Catholic values and benefit your parish or school at the same time. For more information on making a gift please visit our diocesan website at www.sdcatholic.org and click on Giving – Stock Donations at the top of the website. Or, you may contact the Office for Stewardship, Manny Aguilar, at 858-490-8294 or call Merrill Lynch, the Diocese’s broker, at 800-844-0720.

Parking for Sunday Massat Washington Elementary

To help you, your family, and friends make it to Sunday Mass on time, Fr. Joe has reserved Washington Elementary’s south parking lot for our Parishioners.

Gone are the days of praying, “Hail Mary, Full of Grace, help me find a parking space!”

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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, 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.

DevotionsSacred Heart Devotion 1st Friday at 7:30 amBlessed Mother Devotion 1st Saturday at 7:30 amMother of Perpetual Help Devotion Tuesday at 7:30 pmGoretti Mass & Devotion 1st Friday at 6:30 pmSt. Padre Pio Devotion 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm

Reconciliation (Confession)Saturdays 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,Weekdays 11:30 am to 12:00 pm30 minutes prior to each Mass (approach thealtar and ask the priest).

BaptismFor 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/SickContact the office or Deirdre Oakley at (619) 750-5494 to schedule receipt of Eucharist at home.CCD/Children’s Faith FormationK - 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 MinistryContact Linda Colletti (858) 349-0862 orErnie Grimm, Cantor - Choir Director (619) 252-4129

Parish Office: 1629 Columbia St., San Diego 92101Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Phone: (619) 234-4820 ~ Fax: (619) 234-3559Gift Shop : 619-234-0162

Pastor Fr. Joseph M. Tabigue, C.R.S.P. Josephcrsp@olrsd.orgAssociate 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.orgAdministrative Assistant Chris Morales chris@olrsd.org Wedding/Funeral Coordinator Mari Cragun mcragun@olrsd.orgGift Shop, Manager Mary Elizabeth Novell me@olrsd.orgGift Shop, Assistant Manager Veronica ChongGift Shop, Retail Associate Morgan BalkeFacilities 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 GiftsLocated in the

Pastoral Center building. Enter from parking lot.

Hoiday Hours through December 23rdMonday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pmSunday: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

(619) 234-0162 ~ shop@olrsd.org