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St. Rose of Lima Parish
Parroquia Santa Rosa de Lima
In Christ, We are Bread for one another:
Broken… we gather.
Nourished… we reach out.
………………….....…………………………….
En Cristo, Somos Pan para cada uno:
Lo Dividimos… Nos Juntamos.
Alimentados… tendemos la mano.
King and Judge
November 23, 2014
CHRIST THE KING
Today’s our liturgical year comes to a close. Next week is the First Sunday of
Advent and the start of a new liturgical year (Cycle B). The Gospel presents Jesus
as both a “King” and a “Judge,” when at the Great Judgment all the na ons will
be gathered and divided into two groups, the “sheep” and the “goats.”
When the en re human race gathers for the Great Judgment, everyone - from
the first person to the last - will appear before the Risen Christ for an evalua on
of love, behavior, performance and ac ons, when words will not suffice
anymore. According to Jesus’ message:
Firstly, all people, no ma er their religion, affilia on or social posi on, will have
to appear before the King of kings.
Secondly, the measure by which we will be tested is clear. Jesus tells us what is
going to be on the final test: “What you did for the least of My brothers, you did
to Me,” nothing else.
We cannot separate Christ from others, our contemporaries, those in need, and
His Church. For us Chris ans, the Church is the concrete presence of Christ in
every age. Our fidelity or indifference to the Church’s message of love and mercy
is also fidelity or indifference to Christ.
Today’s Gospel is obviously not about “philanthropy” (the voluntary giving by an
individual or group to promote the common good and improve the quality of
life), but about “judgment” and the separa on of the “phony” from the “real.”
The sign that we are truly renewed by Christ - that our loyalty to Him is genuine,
that our prayer is authen c, that the Holy Spirit dwells in us - is not what we say
but what we do. How will we respond to the ques on: “Have you cared for the
least among you through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy?”
Thirdly, our parable offers disturbing informa on about the end of those le out
of the kingdom - not because they caused harm to those in need by promo ng
their hunger, nakedness or imprisonment, but because they did nothing!
This is a truly majes c and challenging parable:
· It is about Jesus the Judge of both history and every person’s history.
· It is about responsibility for one another in body and in spirit.
· It is about the difficult truth that we will be separated from God both for
doing wrong and for doing nothing.
This parable is both comfor ng and disturbing
because it teaches us that the proof of how much
we love the Lord and how much He is alive in us is
found not in spiritual words but in how we treat
others. Are we Christ to others?
11701 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1024
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 WEBSITE: www.strose-parish.org
EUCHARIST / EUCARISTÍA
Historic Chapel / Capilla Histórica
Monday-Friday................................... 8:30 am (English)
1er Viernes ........................................ 7:00 pm (Español)
Sunday............................................... 7:15 am (English)
1er Dimanche................................... 10:00 am (Français)
2nd Sunday ........................................ 5:00 pm (Tagalog)
Church / Iglesia
Saturday Vigil ..................................... 5:00 pm (English)
Sunday...... 8:45 am (English) & 11:15 am (English + ASL)
Domingo ........................................... 1:00 pm (Español)
RECONCILIATION / RECONCILIACIÓN
Historic Chapel / Capilla Histórica
Thursday........................ 7:00-9:00 pm (English/Español)
Church / Iglesia
Saturday ..................................... 4:00-4:30 pm (English)
Domingo .................................... 2:15-3:15 pm (Español)
BAPTISM PREPARATION /
PREPARACIÓN PARA BAUTIZO
Bap sm Classes
Begin while pregnant or awai ng adop on. Bap sms
will not be scheduled un l clases have been completed.
Parents MUST pre-register to a end. Two sessions are
required. 2015: January 10 & 17
Clases para Bau smo
Comience cuando este embarazada o esperando una
adopción. Los Bau zos no se podrán programar hasta
que las clases hayan sido completadas. Los padres
TIENEN que pre-registrarse para atender. Dos sesiones
se requieren. 2015: enero 10 y 17, marzo 14 y 21, mayo
2 y 16, sep embre 12 y 19, noviembre 7 y 14
NEWCOMER’S GATHERING /
REUNIÓN DE NUEVOS MIEMBROS
Church / Iglesia
2o Domingo ...................................... 12:00pm (Español)
2nd Sunday ........................................ 12:30pm (English)
OTHER SERVICES / OTROS SERVICIOS
Stephen Ministry
Ralph Bally, 301-873-0487
Julie Diaz, 301-519-8654 (Español)
Accessibility / Fácil Acceso
Hearing systems, accessible sea ng, large print worship
guides and an ASL interpreter (11:15am) are available. /
Aparatos ampliadores de sonido y asientos accesibles
están disponibles.
Woodlands Room Rental / Eventos de Alquiler
Maria Cris na Peano, [email protected]
LITURGY SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE LITURGIA
1st Sunday of Advent / 1er Domingo de Adviento
Cycle B - November 29/30, 2014
Historic Chapel:
Sun., 7:15 am Fr. Agus n Mateo
Church:
Sat., 5:00 pm
Sun., 8:45 am
Sun., 11:15 am
Sun., 1:00 pm
Fr. Quinn Conners
Fr. Tony Krisak
Fr. Tony Krisak
Fr. Francis Russo
(Español)
Scriptures:
Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:33-37
Liturgical Ministers:
Team D
Bread Bakers:
Group 13
CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE CELEBRATING /
FELICITACIONES A AQUELLOS QUE CELEBRAN
Bap sm / Bau zo
Manuel Alejandro Jiménez Vega
Aidan Joseph Kolle
Diego Soledad-Reyes
Mathew Soledad-Reyes
MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES DE LAS MISAS
† Deceased
Tue., 11/25 8:30 HC
Wed., 11/26 8:30 HC
Thu., 11/27 10:00 CH
Fri., 11//28 8:30 HC
Sat., 11/29 5:00 CH
Sun., 11/30 7:15 HC
Sun., 11/30 8:45 CH
Sun., 11/30 11:15 CH
Sun., 11/30 1:00 CH
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WORSHIP / ADORACIÓN
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Join us for Mass on Thurs., Nov. 27 at 10:00am. Bring your
Thanksgiving bread for a special blessing!
Advent Morning of Prayer:
My Soul In S llness Waits
Sat., Dec. 13, Duggan Room. Hospitality & Registra on:
8:00am. TOPICS: “What is Contempla ve Prayer?”, by Fr.
Mateo. “What is a Holy Hour?”, by Deacon John.
A erwards, join in Eucharis c Adora on. COST: $5. INFO:
Balkissa Abdoulaye, [email protected]. Flyers are
in the Church Foyer.
Ligh ng the Advent Wreath /
La Iluminación de la Corona de Adviento
Individuals, households, or groups are invited to sign up to
to light the Advent Wreath before a weekend Mass during
Advent. Sign-up sheets are by the Ministry Sign-in Table in
each worship space. / Individuos, familias o grupos están
invitados a encender las velas de la Corona de Adviento
antes de una misa de fin de semana durante el Adviento.
Hojas de inscripción están disponibles acerca de las mesas
para ministros en la iglesia y en la capilla histórica.
* Living
Thanks to Infant Jesus, by Marlene O. Prepe t
Mary Ann Usavage, by Jane Usavage Johnson
Codi Nicole Alexander, by Family Members
Theresa McDowell, by the Schneiders
Herb Rathsack, by the Danleys
Patricia Rassa, by the Schneiders
Thomas Schneider, by the Schneiders
Robert Fagan Jr., by the Schneiders
Maura Cabrera, by Wilmer Realpe
PLEASE PRAY FOR / POR FAVOR RECE POR...
Those who are sick / Aquellos quienes están enfermos:
Dante Aleman Jr., Stephen Ashman, Lucia Auquilla Tacuri, Laurie Bailey,
Barb Bartle , Mary Lou Beane, Jean Brady, Leonard Brown, Elaine
Bygrave, Vanessa Cadevilla-Peano, Lois Carnes, Honorate Cigangu,
Crisanto Cornejo, Dean Evanovich, Mary Ann Fitzpatrick, Marco Garcia,
Antonia Giuliano, Marguerite Gius , Dayana Gomez, Andrea Testani
Gordon, Bing Inocencio, Mike Johnson, Ingrid Jones, Anne Krause, Jacob
Landsteiner, Yi Liu, Dagoberto Lovos, Rodolfo Padilla Luque, Michael
Mahsetkey, Karen Mallen, Oscar Marimon, Alfonso Mar nez, Carlota
Mar nez, Josie Ma ero, Michael McCarthy, Katy Orellana, Maria Esthela
Orellana, Bob Placious, Ann Redmond, Anthony Reid, Marilyn Rodriguez,
Larry Sakkestad, Walt Seglem, Mary Shay, Claudia Tyrrell, Barbara Videll,
Kay Volo, Nick Walters, Kathy Wing, Vernon Wingate and Bobby Wolski.
Those who have died / Aquellos que han fallecido:
Roberta Freetman, friend of Emy Guerrero & Family
Mynor Garcia, husband of Maria Garcia
John McDonough, brother-in-law of Jim Wilberding
Jose Olivares
Advent Evening Prayer
Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9 & 16, 7:007:30pm, Historic Chapel. Join
us for peaceful prayer in the
tradi on of the Liturgy of the
Hours. It is a lovely way to
mark the me that passes as
we await the coming again of
our Incarnate Lord.
Advent Reconcilia on Service
Mon., Dec. 16, 6:30pm, Church. This is a wonderful
opportunity to “come clean” as we prepare our hearts to
receive the Infant Jesus. We will have priests available to
hear confessions in English, Spanish and French.
Immaculate Concep on Masses
Join us for Mass on this Holy Day of Obliga on. Mon., Dec.
8, 8:45am & 12:15pm, Historic Chapel (English); 7:00pm,
Church (Bilingual).
Calling All Children in Grades K-5:
Par cipate in the Christmas Eve 4:00pm Mass!
Children in grades K-5 are invited to par cipate in the entrance
procession and recessional at the 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass!
There is a place for everyone—the more the merrier! A small
number of par cipants will be selected by lo ery to serve in
specific na vity character roles. MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Sun.,
Dec. 21, 4:30-5:30pm, Jeremiah Room. INFO & RSVP by Sun., Dec.
14 to Susan Joseph at [email protected].
COMMUNITY / COMUNIDAD
SERVICE / SERVICIO
O.W.L.S. Potluck Christmas Luncheon
Dorothy Day Shelter Volunteers Needed
Tues., Dec. 9, 12:00-2:00pm, Duggan Room. Calling all Older,
Wiser, Loveable Seniors! Join us for lunch, followed by Christmas
arols in the King David Room. Bring your Christmas spirit and a
dish to share. Friends are welcome! RSVP: Linda, 301-963-1269;
Kathy, 240-683-4582; [email protected].
Volunteers are needed to prepare and deliver meals for 20 women
living at the Dorothy Day Shelter in Rockville, on various days once a
month or every other month. This is a good ministry for a group;
meal prepara on can be shared among several people. INFO: Susan
Hayduk, 301-869-0697
Las Posadas
Welcome Pack Collec on
Invitamos a las familias Hispanas para que se registren en las
“Posadas” que es parte de nuestra tradición en la Parroquia. La
primer Posada será el 16 de diciembre y la úl ma el 23 de
diciembre, a las 7:00pm. REGISTRACIÓN: Ivonne Salazar, 301-948
-7545 x234 o [email protected]
Help create “Welcome Packs” for immigrant children and teens
arriving in Montgomery County. This weekend, Nov. 22/23, please
drop off your dona ons of toiletries or school supplies to the
specially marked boxes located in the Foyer.
Accommoda ng Hearts:
Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long
Thurs., Dec. 11, 7:00-8:30pm, Woodlands Room. The Teens Love
Christ (TLC) Choir and Accommoda ng Hearts Ministry invite
parish adults with differing abili es and/or special needs to join
them for a special evening of Carols and Cookies. Please bring a
dozen of your favorite cookies to share with the group. INFO:
Sherry Moitoza, [email protected] or 301-948-7545 x228
Gifts From the Heart
Looking for an alternative to traditional gift-giving during the holiday
season? Instead of buying a gift for someone who has much, “buy”
an alternative gift listed in our brochure and you’ll get a card to send
to your loved one! Pamphlets will be available starting the weekend
of November 29/30. Deadline to order is December 14. INFO:
Regina, [email protected]
Volunteer Needed in the Office of Social Concerns
Wreaths Across America
Sun., Dec. 14, 9:30am-1:00pm, Arlington Na onal Cemetery. Join
our Youth Ministry and thousands of others in remembering and
honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans, ac ve
military, and their families at this annual event. INFO: Rosemary
Holt, [email protected]; www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
Our parish is fortunate to have resources to help our parishioners
who are facing an emergency crisis. We also receive many phone
calls each week from non-parishioners who need help naviga ng
county and local community resources that are available for those
who need emergency assistance. If you would be interested in
helping people navigate this system, please contact Sherry Moitoza
at [email protected] or 301-948-7545 x228.
We invite you to be part of the St. Rose Family! Please join us during our Christmas fundraiser. All are welcome!
●Help sell trees ●Work in the shoppe ●Buy a Tree ●Shop for decora ons ●Find joy in community
Le invitamos a ser parte de la Familia de Sta. Rosa! Acompáñenos durante nuestra Recaudación de Fondos Navideña. Todos Son Bienvenidos!
●Ayuda a vender arboles ●Trabaje en la enda/bazar ●Compre un Arbol ●Compre decoraciones ●Encuentre deleite en la comunidad
EDUCATION / EDUCACIÓN
African Harvest
This Sunday at the 11:15am Mass, members of our African
community bring up gi s to celebrate the gathering of the harvest.
People around the world have celebrated harvest fes vals as long
they have sowed and gathered food. For Americans, this harvest
fes val is called Thanksgiving. In Africa, it is religious in nature;
families take offertory gi s of farm produce and animals to the altar
at church. It`s a me of celebra on, thanksgiving, and sharing.
STEWARDSHIP /
CORRESPONSABILIDAD
Time, Talent & Treasure Commitments
It’s not too late to return your commitment forms! If you forgot
to bring them to Mass, bring them next weekend or send them
in to the Parish Office! WILL YOU GROW ONE STEP THIS YEAR?
Compromisos de Tiempo, Talento y Tesoro
Advent Forma on Series: Prayer
Join us on Tuesdays, Dec. 2 and 9, for a two session series about
prayer. Session 1: “What is Prayer?” Session 2: “Styles of Prayer.”
Join us at 7:30pm for Advent Evening Prayer in the Historic Chapel,
followed by the sessions in the King David Room. Facilitators: Deacon
Leo Schneider and Chris ne Jeffrey.
JustMa ers: Lenten Series on Immigra on
This spring, St. Rose will offer an eight week module from JustFaith
Ministries en tled: Crossing Borders Migra on, Theology and the
Human Journey. The Bible reminds us that the debates surrounding
immigra on are first of all about human beings who are made in the
image and likeness of God. Crossing Borders provides par cipants a
chance to find common ground and to discover more about
themselves, their values, our God and the millions of people who are
on the move in every part of the world. Par cipants are asked to
commit to a ending all eight sessions, to be held on Thursdays, 6:009:00pm. INFO & RSVP: Sherry Moitoza, [email protected]
No es demasiado tarde para volver a sus formularios de
compromiso! Si usted se olvidó de traerlos a misa, traerlos el
próximo fin de semana o enviarlos a la oficina de la parroquia!
¿PODRIA USTED SUBIR UN ESCALÓN EST AÑO?
What About the Debt Reduc on/Mortgage Fund?
A number of you have inquired about this important fund.
Though we did not ask parishioners to formally pledge towards
this fund for 2015, we most gratefully will accept and strongly
encourage your ongoing support. The Debt Reduc on/
Mortgage, a.k.a. Green Envelope Fund is very important—it
goes directly to paying the monthly loan payment for our
Church and is not assessed by the Archdiocese. If you are able,
please con nue giving generously! Wondering how much to
give? We suggest one monthly Green Envelope gi , equal to
one weekly Offertory gi .
TIME & TALENT SALUTE
Comfort & Consola on: Care of the Sick & Dying
The Bishops of Maryland have released this pastoral le er, which
helps us talk with family and caregivers on end-of-life issues. It
focuses on the founda onal principles of the Church’s approach to
caring for the sick and dying. Originally published in 2007, the revised
booklet is available at www.mdcathcon.org/publica ons, along with
a summary Q & A brochure, a Legal Guide with prac cal advice for
comple ng an advance direc ve that reflects Catholic principles, and
a Catholic Declara on for Health Care Decision Making form which
may be used for documen ng end-of-life direc ves.
End of Life Issues: What Does the Church Say?
The Department of Life Issues of the Archdiocese has compiled a
series of four flyers to aid reflec on on end of life issues and what it
means to have a hopeful and holy death. Copies of these flyers are
on the table in the Church. Visit the website h p://www.adw.org/
transformfear for these and addi onal resources.
Catholic Cemeteries
Cemeteries help us recognize the uniquely Chris an understanding of
death. They are holy ground where our dearly departed await the
resurrec on of the body and where we remember and pray for them
in the hope that we will follow in their steps. Not the scary sites
depicted in Hollywood movies, cemeteries are a peaceful, prayerful
place. Visit our cemetery to pray for our dead and to learn about our
parish founders.
Kay McCrohan
If you haven’t seen the Sta ons of the Cross in the
Historic Chapel, go up and take a look. These Sta ons
are very similar to the ones which hung in the Chapel
many, many years ago. Donated by a generous
parishioner, these an ques were lovingly and carefully
restored by ar st Kay McCrohan!
TREASURE REPORT
November 8 - 14, 2014
Your Gi s to the Lord
Offertory........................................................... $18,495
Mortgage Reduc on............................................ $1,412
Capital Campaign ................................................ $2,263
Direct Debit Capital Campaign ............................. $5,380
Gi Cer ficate Profit .............................................. $178
Our Weekly Tithe
Parish Poor Box ...................................................... $925
Upper Montgomery Assistance Network.............. $1,000
Financial Fact
Our October collec on for Li le Sisters of the Poor
yielded $2,356. This figure includes only dona ons
placed in our specially marked Poor Boxes, not
dona ons given directly to the Sisters visi ng that
weekend. Your gi s support their ministry to the elderly
poor in Washington DC, established over 143 years ago.
PARISH DIRECTORY
CALENDAR / CALENDARIO
PARISH OFFICE .........................................................301-948-7545
Not all mee ngs & events
appear on this calendar!
PASTOR
Rev. Agus n Mateo Ayala.......... x 229 / [email protected]
PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon John Liu......................... x 226 / [email protected]
Deacon Al Opdenaker ........................... [email protected]
Deacon Leo Schneider.............................. [email protected]
Diácono Mario Moreno [email protected]
PASTORAL STAFF
K-5 Religious Educa on / 1st Penance / 1st Eucharist
Susan Joseph .................................... x 245 / [email protected]
6-12 Religious Educa on / Confirma on / Youth Ministry
Rosemary Holt ...................................... x 224 / [email protected]
K-5 Educación Religiosa
Ivonne Salazar .................................. x 234 / [email protected]
Liturgy & Adult Faith Forma on
Chris ne Jeffrey ................................ x 230 / cjeff[email protected]
Social Concerns
Sherry Moitoza ...............................x 228 / [email protected]
Music
Remi Bauer ........................................ x 235 / [email protected]
Youth & Children’s Music
Jeannie Vanover ....................240-506-0258 / [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Secretary
Mary Carey ....................................... x 221 / [email protected]
Administra ve Assistants
Laura Lowery .................................... x 238 / [email protected]
Tania Murphy ................................. x 223 / [email protected]
Bookkeeper
Liz Sullivan ....................................... x 232 / [email protected]
Maintenance Team
Ken Fisher.......................................... x 287 / kfi[email protected]
Rafael Cas llo .............................................. rcas [email protected]
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 | CHRIST THE KING
Advent Resource Sale a er Masses
10:00 am K-5 Religious Educa on (LLCH/LR/BR2)
11:00 am K-5 Educación Religiosa (LLCH/BR/LR)
2:15 pm Confessions/Confesiones (CHRR)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Christmas Tree Delivery / Lot & Shoppe Set Up
Help Unload Christmas Trees & Join Us for Dinner!
6:30 pm 6-12 Religious Educa on (LR/BR/YC/DGN1)
6:30 pm K-5 Educación Religiosa (RTH/JE/SAR/IS/STP/STJ)
7:00 pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (DGN2/STP/STJ)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Christmas Tree Delivery / Lot & Shoppe Set Up
Help Unload Christmas Trees & Join Us for Dinner!
6:30 pm K-12 Religious Educa on (LLCH/LR/BR/YC/PCW)
6:30 pm K-5 Educación Religiosa (RTH/JE/DGN/IS/STP/STJ)
7:30 pm Finance Council (OFFICE)
10:00 am
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Christmas Lot & Shoppe Set Up
Kni ng & Croche ng Ministry (STP)
MOHO - Ministry of Hanging Out (YC)
French Choir Rehearsal (KD)
Ensayo: Drama de Navidad (CH)
Knights of Columbus (STJ)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 | THANKSGIVING DAY
Parish Office Closed
10:00 am Mass & Blessing of Thanksgiving Bread (CH)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Parish Office Closed
10:00 am Parish Playgroup (OLCC)
7:00 pm Grupo de Oración (DGN1)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
8:00 am Church Cleaning Ministry (CH/CF)
9:30 am Lector Forma on: Team A (CH/HC)
4:00 pm Confessions (CHRR)
COUNCILS
Pastoral Council Liaison
Steve Ring............................ 301-977-0495 / [email protected]
Finance Council Chair
Paul Riekhof ...........................................................301-990-1815
BULLETIN / CALENDAR / ROOM RESERVATIONS
Bulle n items due at noon, 2 Fridays before publica on date!
Laura Lowery .................................... x 238 / [email protected]
MARY OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL - GR. K-8
Serving Grades K-8, Upper Montgomery County Parishes
Michael Friel, Principal ............................................301-869-0940
Website ................................................www.maryofnazareth.org
Grand Opening: Fri., Nov. 28, 9:00am-8:00pm
Poinse a Pick Up: Sat., Nov. 29, 1:00-7:00pm
Sun., Nov. 30, 8:00am-4:00pm
Open Daily: Nov. 29 - Dec. 13
Monday—Friday: 3:00-8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Last Day: Sun., Dec. 14, 9:00am-3:00pm
INFO: 301-948-7545 x 310; [email protected]