129: Wisdom 9:13-18b

Psalm 90:3-6,12-17

Philemon 9-10,12-17

St. Luke 14:25-33

LETTER FROM THE PASTOR

Dear Parishioners,

Allow me to give you a little update on the present status of our school building.  At the beginning of summer. we spent time cleaning out the school, making sure that many of the materials and furniture went to other Catholic Schools for their use in the upcoming year.  I thought that most of this would be completed when the school year ended, but summer then found myself and staff members assisting to empty the building.  Thank God for some of the youth that we coaxed into helping on one of the hottest days of the summer.   For the donations to other schools, we received a $15,000 credit toward our debt reduction.  There is still a bit more work to do before the building is complete.  At this time, the Archdiocese  of Baltimore is beginning a marketing campaign for the sale/lease of all the buildings that are now vacant due to the closing of schools.  Also, the basement of the church, which was the pre-school had to also be cleared out.  It is not an area that can be used anytime soon without a great deal of attention.  At this time we will continue to use the hall for our parish functions and a few classrooms for Religious Education, as long as we have enough teachers come forward to volunteer their time from the parish and enough enrolled students to justify the expense of operating the building.  I will keep you informed of any developments as progress is made and as we move ahead.  I ask your understanding and patience as we are doing the best we can with what we have been dealt.  Your support and dedication to St. Rose and a positive attitude is what will strengthen us in the Spirit.

May God bless each of you!

 Fr. Rob DiMattei

The Parish Office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010.

BROTHER BILL’S CORNER

The Cost of Discipleship

Greetings People of God!

Most of us feel the dread of guilt when we realize how many of our good intensions died undone.  The expression, “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions,” may help explain our pangs of conscience.  Why do so many of our inspirations not blossom into action in our lives?  Why do we struggle so to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit from within us?  Our own needs and the countless ones of our family, co-worker/classmates, friends and associates constantly command us to invest our energy and love in them.  These needs attract us and are not bad ways for us to spend our lives.  But deep down we sense that too many significant projects slip through the cracks and too many trivial ones fill our lives. Jesus knows better than we do how we struggle to discern where the Spirit directs us.

The gift of today’s readings is that we hear the best way that we can be true to our sacred and holy desires.  In brief, the Good News of Jesus in today’s Gospel is that the Holy Spirit guides us if we ask ourselves the question in each situation, “What would Jesus do now?”  Guilt arises in us when we settle for lesser goods over greater ones.  We easily follow our bad habits and invest ourselves in trivial rather than significant pursuits stirred in us by the Holy Spirit by questioning how Jesus would act.  As harsh as Jesus’ words seem that we must “hate” everything but him, we suffer far worse realities of brokenness and pain if we do not follow the Holy Spirit’s call in us to act as Jesus did.  If we do not act as Jesus acts, our lives become ships without rudders that crash and crumble on the rocks of reality.  When we do follow the Spirit’s promptings, we feel delight that we are sailing toward our true home in God. Let’s try this week to follow more closely the Spirit’s promptings, knowing that we are weak and frail human beings who will fail, but who keep trying to develop into the loving persons God created us to be in the divine image of Jesus.

Your brother in Christ,

Brother Bill Griffin CFX

OUR CONVENT CHAPEL

Communion Services on Wednesdays and Fridays will now be held in the Convent Chapel.  The Convent Chapel has been spruced up with some paint, carpet cleaning and new chairs in order to make this a nice worship space.  Please enter and exit through the main entrance on 5^th Street.  Please be respectful of our Operation Teach residents who reside in the convent.  We hope that you find the Convent Chapel a very prayerful space.

LITURGY

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 – 8:00 am

                                Communion Service

Friday, September 10, 2010 – 8:00 am

                                Communion Service

Saturday, September 11, 2010 – 5:30 pm Mass

Anne Druzgal†

Sunday, September 12, 2010 – 9:15 am Mass

Richard Green†

BAPTISMS

Please contact the Parish Office for

more information regarding Baptisms.

ANNIVERSARY MASS

The Anniversary Mass for those married in the month of OCTOBER will be held on Saturday, OCTOBER 2ND at the 5:30 p.m. Mass.  If you wish to renew your vows and receive a blessing, please contact the Parish Office to register.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

If you have any sick among you for whom you would like us to pray, please contact the Parish Office at 410-355-8515 to request their name to be put on the prayer list.  Names will remain on the prayer list for four weeks or unless otherwise notified.

Jean Auld, Rose Eary, Ann McCauley, Albert Sindall-, John Cermak, Mary Ann Foster, Billy Bargar, Ellen Pulcak, Brother Jim Kelly, Evan Connor Smith, Andrew Konerth, Jr., Mary Anna Pons, George Gigioli,  and Theodore Becker

CHURCH COURTESY

Often in church we lack the simple signs of courtesy to one another that we would normally show to anyone anywhere.  Here are some examples:  When someone comes to sit in the row where we are, why make them climb over us instead of moving in?  When we come to church why stand against the wall even when we are asked to take a seat?  Why do we pass the Eucharist in the tabernacle without some sign of reverence or respect?  A bow or a genuflect would show the proper respect, demonstrate faith in the presence of the Lord, and be a sign of reverence for the real presence of Jesus.  (Copyright © 2010 Resource Publications, Inc. All rights reserved)

ALTAR FLOWERS

Mass is a sacred time for us to celebrate as a parish family, deserving to be celebrated with beauty.  If you wish to donate $60 for sanctuary flowers for a particular weekend in memory of a special occasion or loved one, please contact the Parish Office at 410-355-8515.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE – September 11/12

	5:30 pm	9:15 am
Altar Servers	R. Foor K. Gamboa	E. O’Brocki J. Wells
Lectors	J. Slavy	J. Conley
Eucharistic Ministers (Host)	P. Crooks D. Monroe J. Slavy	K. Bahus M. Conley A. O’Brocki
Eucharistic Ministers (Cup)	G. Feeley Bro. Bill Griffin	M. Becker D. Grob
Greeters and Ushers	P. Crooks B. Callahan M. Panowicz	T. Golczewski B. Misinger A. Trohanowsky

STEWARDSHIP

Finances for August 28/29
Offertory Envelopes	$2,236.00
Offertory Loose	$167.00
2^nd Collection	$559.00
Summer Appeal	$1,172.00
Attendance Saturday                              5:30 p.m. Sunday                                9:15 a.m.	82 160
Poor Box	$71.88

NEXT WEEK’S 2^ND COLLECTION

Next week’s 2^nd Collection is for our Air Conditioning Fund.  This collection assists in paying our expenses to keep our church cool during the summer months.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

FAITH FORMATION

CATECHISTS NEEDED FOR 2010-2011

Join the other volunteer catechists who are sharing their faith with our young people here at St. Rose of Lima.  Three catechists are needed, so if you can make a commitment of time on Wednesday evenings (6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.), please contact Mary Beth Barnes at 410-355-2450 or send her an email at mb.barnes@verizon.net.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

For the upcoming school year, our Religious Education Program for Kindergarten thorugh Grade 8 will meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  in the school.  A registration form for the 2010-11 school year is located on the tables in the back of Church. Please complete a registration form for each child and return the registration form  in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office as soon as possible. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 29, 2011.  Registration Forms will also be accepted on Wednesday, September 22, 2011 in the school hall at 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  If you have any questions, please contact Mary Beth Barnes at 410-355-2450 or send her an email at  mb.barnes@verizon.net.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM

Our Confirmation Program is open to all students who will be entering the 8th Grade or 9^th Grade in September of 2010.  Candidates must have completed or are in the process of completing 8 years of religious education in a Catholic School or in a Religious Education Program.  They must come into the program of their own free will and desire to explore their sense and belief of God. 

In order to register for our program, Candidates and their families must be registered, practicing and supporting members of St. Rose of Lima Parish for at least three (3) months prior to January 2011 with the intention of continuing to practice and support St. Rose of Lima Parish after Confirmation.  

A meeting for Confirmation Candidates and their parents/guardians will be on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the school halll.  All program requirements will be explained and materials will be distributed.  Please contact Mary Beth Barnes at 410-355-2450 or send her an email  at  mb.barnes@verizon.net

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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) is an adult faith formation process by which adults can consciously grow in life of Christ through prayer, study, and reflection.  It is designed as a process for welcoming ADULT newcomers into the Roman Catholic Church, and for Catholics who have not been completely initiated.  In short, the process for women and men who are:

¨ Not Baptized

¨ Baptized in another Christian church, but need further instruction and initiation

¨ Baptized in the Roman Catholic Church, but not evangelized or completely initiated

We are currently forming another group starting this Fall. Our first meeting will be on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Athanasius Hall. 

If you are interested, or know someone in your family or neighborhood who may be interested, please contact Mary Beth Barnes at 410-355-2450 or send her an email  at  mb.barnes@verizon.net

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PARISH NEWS

BEANS AND BREAD

On Saturday, October 2, 2010, our parish will again deliver summer casseroles to Beans and Bread.  Pans and recipes are available in the main vestibule of Church.  Please deliver your casserole to the parking lot between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.  Please note that casseroles can be frozen and can be dropped off at the Rectory all during the month.  We are also in need of any kind of paper products, canned goods, coffee and ice tea mix.  We appreciate any and all donations. If you have any questions please contact Bernadette Bittner at 410-850-7057

SODALITY

The rosary is one of Mary's ways of drawing us into the mystery of her life and the life of Jesus.  When we pray the rosary devoutly, God can teach us the mysteries of his life, death, and resurrection. The rosary is a powerful prayer, and it is credited with tremendous favors and blessings.  Our Lady hears us when we pray the rosary.  She acts, interceding with her Son to help us and draw us into his life. If you have a few minutes today or this week, stop and say the rosary.  It will do wonders, and Our Lady will smile.

YEAR BOOK INFORMATION

For those who have ordered and paid for the school yearbooks they are currently being printed and will be completed on August 31, 2010 and will be shipped the following week.  Distribution of books should be around the middle of September, more information to follow.

RAVENS ROAST

Come join us at our Ravens Roast on October 3^rd as our Baltimore Ravens take on our archrival the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Come watch the game on the 12’ by 9’ projection screen while enjoying a Bull and Oyster Roast.  As always, we will have an impressive set up of memorabilia to auction along with raffles.  Tickets are $35 and will sell fast so reserve now. To reserve your tickets, please contact Sterling Sumwalt at (410) 694-0137 or Renie Short at (410) 636-1143 or email strose2010ravensroast@gmail.com. 

PARISH LOTTERY

Our Monthly Lottery tickets are sold by Sharon Wible (410-636-5069) and by the ladies of the Blessed Virgin Sodality in the vestibule the last two weekends of the month. The price is $5.00 per ticket.  You have 30 chances to win.  Remember a raffle ticket will make a nice gift of any kind, such as, a birthday gift, anniversary gift, thank you gift or just to brighten someone’s day.  Please show your support for our parish and be a lucky winner!

FALL FEST 2010  -  MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Fall Fest 2010 is just around the corner and we are adding a new twist this year!  Join us Saturday, October 16, 2010 for dinner and fellowship from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Then at 8:30 p.m., we will dim the lights for FALL FEST AFTER DARK featuring a D.J., dancing and beer available for purchase. Games, Chances and Wheels! On Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. til 1:00 p.m., we will offer a lite brunch and more games and prizes.  Check your mail for the Annual Fall Fest Raffle Tickets!  Please jin us and  share in the fun and support  St. Rose of Lima Parish!. 

DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

Jack Conley, the Development and Fundraiser Committee  Chairman, would like to invite any interested parishioners to attend the next meeting of the Committee to be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Hall.  The Committee is looking for new ideas for the parish and people wanting to step up, organize, and chair events for the parish.  Hope to see you at the meeting. 

WOMEN FOR CHRIST

The Women for Christ will be holding their Pot Luck planning meeting on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the School Hall. All women of the parish are welcome.

EXTRA BULLETINS

We now have a magazine rack in the VESTIBULE of the church.  The magazine rack will hold four weeks of bulletins, just in case you missed a week.

UPCOMING EVENTS

09/07      Tues.      7:00 p.m. Development and Fundraising

                                Committee Meeting – School Hall

09/08      Wed.      8:00 a.m. Communion Service – Convent

                            Chapel

09/10      Fri           8:00 a.m. Communion Service – Convent

                                Chapel

09/12      Mon.       6:00 p.m. Women for Christ Meeting –

                                School Hall

AROUND TOWN

MONSIGNOR RIPPLE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 5370

The Monsignor Ripple Knights of Columbus Council 5370 will be selling raffle tickets for their 41^st Annual Car Raffle Benefit after all Masses the weekend of September 11/12.  Raffle tickets are a $1.00 and the drawing will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Columbus Day Ball to be held at the LaFontaine Bleu in Glen Burnie, Maryland.  The Grand Prize is a 2011 Ford Mustang!  This raffle benefits Charity and Scholarship programs, please support this great cause.  The KOC receive 60 cents for every ticket sold.  This helps the KOC serve the church throughout the year.

ST. ATHANASIUS’ NEWS

SENIOR LUNCHEON AMD BINGO

Friday, September 10, 2010

St. Athanasius Hall -12:00 Noon

Luncheon Cost:   $5.00

Cost: 25 cents per Card

Please call the Parish Office 410-355-5740 if you are planning to attend by Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

3^RD ANNUAL EDWARD J. NICOLI GOLF TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Compass Pointe Golf Course

Call Mary Beth Barnes at 410-355-2450 or check out the parish website at www.athanasius.org for details and registration information.

ST. ATHANASIUS WOMEN’S CLUB FASHION SHOW

Friday, September 24, 2010

Fashions by Kohl’s of Severna Park

7:00 p.m. – Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Cost - $15.00

Food Platter – Desserts – Beverages

To purchase tickets, please call the Parish Office at 410-355-5740 or call Eleanore Znamirowski at 410-360-2833

PARISH BINGO

 Sponsored by St. Athanasius Men’s Club

Friday, October 1, 2010

Doors open at 5:45 p.m.                  

Party Packs $10.00 – Specials Available ~ Featuring: Fill the Card ~ Jackpot Game $500 – Numbers To Be Announced ~ Magic Number Bingo – To Be Announced  ~ DOOR PRIZES AND REFRESHMENTS ~ Kitchen  Special: To Be Announced ~ Bonanza, Early Bird Games at 7:00 p.m. ~ Regular Games Follow ~ Must be at least 18 years old to attend ~ Air Conditioned ~ Smoke Free ~ Handicap Accessible ~ Invite a Friend ~ For more information, please call 410-355-5740, 410-792-2481 or 410-636-6496.