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SERVE / SERVIR

EUCHARIST / EUCARISTIA Historic Chapel / Capilla Histórica Monday-Friday ---------------- 8:30 am ---------------- (English) 1er Viernes --------------------- 7:00 pm --------------- (Español) Sunday --------------------------- 7:30 am ---------------- (English) 1er Dimanche ---------------- 10:00 am -------------- (Français) 2nd Sunday --------------------- 5:00 pm -------------- (Tagalog) Church / Iglesia Saturday Vigil ------------------ 5:00 pm ---------------- (English) Sunday --------------------------- 9:00 am -------- (English + ASL) 11:00 am ---------------- (English) Domingo ------------------------ 1:00 pm --------------- (Español)

RECONCILIATION / RECONCILIACION Historic Chapel / Capilla Thursday ----------------- 7:00-9:00 pm ----

Church / Saturday --------------- 4:00-4:30 pm ---------------- Domingo ---------------- 2:15-3:15 pm ---------------

NEWCOMERS / NUE VOS MIEMBROS Mee ng - Duggan Room / Reunión - Salón Duggan 2o Domingo ------------------ 12:00 pm --------------- (Español) 2nd Sunday ------------------- 12:30 pm ---------------- (English)

OTHER SERVICES / OTROS SERVICIOS Stephen Ministry Ralph Bally: 301-873-0487 • Zita Tepie: 301-519-1527

Accessibility / Fácil Acceso: Hearing systems, accessible sea ng, large print worship guides and ASL interpreta on are available. / Aparatos amplificadores de sonido y asientos accesibles están disponibles.

BAPTISM / BAUTISMO Begin classes while pregnant or awai ng adop on. Bap sms will not be scheduled un l classes have been completed (2 sessions required). Parents MUST pre-register to a end. CLASS DATES: 2017: Nov. 4 & 11 2018: Jan. 13 & 20, Mar. 10 & 17, May 12 & 19, Sept. 8 & 15, Nov. 10 & 17

Comience las clases cuando este embarazada o esperando una adopción. Los Bau zos no se podrán programar hasta que las clases hayan sido completadas (Se requieren 2 sesiones). Los padres TIENEN que pre-registrarse para atender. FECHAS DE CLASES: 2017: Nov. 4 & 18 2018: Ene. 13 & 20, Mar. 10 & 17, May. 12 & 19, Sep. 8 & 15, Nov. 10 & 17 MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIO Couples seeking marriage must make arrangements with a Priest or Deacon a minimum of six months prior to se ng a wedding date. Do not plan a recep on un l you have met with the Priest or Deacon. At least one party must be a member of St. Rose.

Las parejas que buscan el matrimonio deben hacer arreglos con un sacerdote o diácono con un mínimo de 6 meses antes de fijar una fecha para la boda. No planifique una recepción sino hasta que se haya reunido con el sacerdote o el diácono. Al menos una persona debe ser miembro de Sta. Rosa.

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

ORDINARY TIME XXXII

PASTOR Rev. Agus n Mateo Ayala ------------------------ 240-454-5311 ----------------------------------------- fathermateo@strose.com

PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Jus n Huber----------------------------------- 240-454-5285 ------------------------------------------- fatherjus n@strose.com

PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Al Opdenaker ----------------------------- 240-454-8727 ---------------------------------------------- deaconal@strose.com Deacon Leo Schneider ---------------------------- 240-454-5360 -------------------------------------------- deaconleo@strose.com Diácono Mario Moreno --------------------------- 240-454-3403 -----------------------------------------deaconmario@strose.com

PASTORAL STAFF

Unless noted otherwise, staff email addresses = first name ini al + last name + @strose.com

K-5 Religious Educa on / 1st Penance / 1st Eucharist Susan Joseph ---------------------------------------- 240-454-5338

6-12 Religious Educa on / Confirma on / Youth Ministry Molly Gradowski Herrera ------------------------ 240-454-5287 ------------------------------------------ mgradowski@strose.com

K-6 Educación Religiosa / 1ra Reconciliación / 1ra Eucaris a Ivonne Salazar -------------------------------------- 240-454-5317

Liturgy / Adult Faith Forma on Chris ne Jeffrey ------------------------------------ 240-454-5312

Social Concerns / Adap ve Religious Educa on Sherry Moitoza ------------------------------------- 240-454-5301

Music Remi Bauer ------------------------------------------ 240-454-5326

Youth & Children’s Music Jeannie Vanover ------------------------------------ 240-506-0258 ------------------------------------- jdowneyvanover@gmail.com

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Unless noted otherwise, staff email addresses = first name ini al + last name + @strose.com

Secretary Mary Carey ------------------------------------- 301-948-7545, x221

Administra ve Assistants Laura Lowery ----------------------------------------- 240-454-5331 Tania Murphy ----------------------------------------- 240-454-5282 Keysi Valencia----------------------------------------- 240-454-5380

Accountant Fabiana Rieke ----------------------------------------- 240-454-5316

Maintenance Team Michael Berceli --------------------------------------- 240-454-5347 Alonzo Berge ---------------------------------- aberge@strose.com

COUNCILS

Pastoral Council Co-Liaisons Ogechi Akalegbere & Ronald Montano ---------------------------------------- pastoralcouncil@strose.com

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 ----------------------------------------- 240-454-5331

RENTAL EVENTS / ALQUILER PARA EVENTOS

Quinceañeras, Wedding Recep ons, Par es & More!

Maria Cris na Tenaglia ---------------- woodlands@strose.com

MARY OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL - Grades PreK-8 Michael Friel, Principal ----------------------------- 301-869-0940 Website --------------------------------- www.maryofnazareth.org

MAIN OFFICE 301-948-7545 / FAX 301-869-2170 / EMERGENCIES (a er hours) 301-355-8191 / CANCELLATIONS x307

DIRECTORY / DIRECTORIO WEBSITE www.strose-parish.org

TEENS LOVE CHRIST CHOIR: THE CATHOLIC STANDARD ARTICLE Check out The Catholic Standard ar cle about members of our Teens Love Christ Choir and their par cipa on in the Youth Music Ministry Ins tute, held during the Na onal Associa on of Pastoral Musicians’ annual conven on in Cincinna this past summer! Here’s the link: h p://cathstan.org/Content/News/Parish-News/Ar cle/Teens-from-St-Rose-of-Lima-Parish-in-Gaithersburg-a end-Youth-Music-Ministry-Ins tute-in-Cincinna /2/20/8184

To wait is difficult. There is too much to be done and too li le me to do it. As we grow older there does not seem to be enough me for all this wai ng. And yet when we take a long look at crea on, we realize that we must wait. The seasons wait to change. Night waits for day. Love waits for a lover and even God waits for a change of heart.

Today, Jesus is trying to point out how important it is “to wait in holy expecta on,” that the Lord of Life comes not only at our death but also at each and every moment of our day. Life is an adventure, a fascina ng journey. Our God is a God of many surprises. We are to expect the unexpected. That unexpected may be a happy experience or it may be one filled with tears and sorrow. Our God is there in all those bad mes as well as the good mes we enjoy. We need to be ready to greet Him as He reveals Himself from moment to moment.

The five foolish women did not expect to run out of oil because they did not plan for the late arrival of the groom. They were caught unprepared and they missed the celebra on. They were not ready, perhaps forge ul, maybe not caring enough, certainly not expec ng the unexpected.

You and I are called to be people of faith, knowing the Lord is in our midst, wai ng to respond to His call. As we wait for his coming we need to be sensible to the changes God is asking us to make. So o en we think God expects great and wonderful things and we don’t feel that we are able to accomplish such great tasks. But it is the li le things in life that really ma er for His kingdom. It is that wai ng in pa ence, a word of praise, a smile of friendship, a merciful forgiveness, a compassionate touch or pat on the back, an a tude of trust and confidence no ma er how difficult life becomes. You and I are to be signs of God’s presence to all who are in any need whatsoever. That demands the very best in us, a trus ul vigilance, and a pa ent wai ng.

Wai ng, wisdom, listening, vigilance and a greater awareness. These have meaning in terms of our prayer life. Prayer really is the gentle, daily prac cing of the awareness and presence of our God. We are to be quiet and a en ve to His loving care and concern for all that He has created. We are to be people of hope who realize that the dark storms of life give way to a new light and a new day. In our busy and hurried world, you and I are to be people who wait for the Lord, people who wait on each other.

Una de las cosas más di ciles que hacemos en la vida es esperar. Parece que hay también mucho por hacer y poco

empo para lograrlo todo. A medida que nos hacemos más viejos no parece que haya empo suficiente para todo lo que todavía nos espera. Y sin embargo cuando nos fijamos mucho en la creación, nos damos cuenta de que tenemos que esperar. Las estaciones esperan a cambiar. La noche espera a el día. El amor espera a un amante y Dios espera un cambio de corazón.

Hoy, Jesús está tratando de señalar lo importante que es esperar en “santa esperanza,” que el Señor de la vida llega no sólo a nuestra muerte sino también en cada momento de nuestra vida. La vida es una aventura, un viaje fascinante. Nuestro Dios es un Dios de muchas sorpresas. Estamos para esperar lo inesperado. Lo inesperado puede ser una experiencia feliz o puede ser una llena de lágrimas y tristeza. Nuestro Dios está allí tanto en los malos empos como en los buenos. Tenemos que estar preparados para saludarlo tal y como él se revela en cada momento.

Las cinco mujeres necias no esperaban quedarse sin aceite porque nunca planearon nada para la llegada del novio. Las encontraron desprevenidas y no pudieron entrar a la celebración. No estaban preparadas, quizás olvidadizas, tal vez no preocupadas lo suficiente, sin duda no esperaron lo inesperado.

Tú y yo estamos llamados a ser personas de fe, sabiendo que el Señor está en medio de nosotros, esperando responder a su llamada. Mientras esperamos su venida tenemos que ser sensibles a los cambios que Dios está pidiendo que hagamos. A menudo pensamos que Dios espera cosas grandes y maravillosas y no nos sen mos que somos capaces de cumplir grandes tareas. Pero son las pequeñas cosas en la vida que realmente importan para su reino. Es que espera en paciencia, una palabra de alabanza, una sonrisa de amistad, un perdón misericordioso, un toque compasivo o palmadita en la espalda, una ac tud de confianza no importa la vida lo di cil se hace. Tu y yo somos a ser signos de la presencia de Dios a todos los que están en necesidad de ningún po. Que exige lo mejor de nosotros, una vigilancia confiable y una espera paciente.

Esperar, sabiduría, escucha, vigilancia y una mayor conciencia de lo que sucede a nuestro alrededor. Son palabras que afectan nuestra vida de oración. La oración es realmente una amable prác ca diaria de la conciencia y de la presencia de Dios. Somos gente de esperanza que comprenden que las tormentas de la vida dan paso a una nueva luz y un nuevo día. En nuestro mundo ajetreado y apresurado, tu y yo somos personas que esperan en el Señor, personas que se esperan el uno al otro.

LITURGY SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE LITURGIA

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time / 33o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Cycle A - November 18/19, 2017

Masses/Celebrants: Sat., 5:00 pm (CH) Fr. Agus n Mateo Sun., 7:30 am (HC) Fr. Jus n Huber Sun., 9:00 am (CH) Fr. Ma Carnes Sun., 11:00 am (CH) Fr. Ma Carnes Sun., 1:00 pm (CH) Fr. Agus n Mateo (español)

Scriptures: Pro. 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 / 1 Thess. 5:1-6 / Mt. 25:14-30

Bread Bakers: Group 5 Liturgical Ministers: Team C

MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES DE LAS MISAS

† Deceased * Living

Mon., 11/13 8:30 am † Dr. Mitsuo Igarashi Tue., 11/14 8:30 am † Linda Ruggles Wed., 11/15 8:30 am † Loved Ones of Stephen F. Burt Thu., 11/16 8:30 am † Paula Wilson Fri., 11/17 8:30 am † Parents of E. McCandliss/F. Coviello Sat., 11/18 5:00 pm † Camacho, O’Neill & Walsh Families Sun., 11/19 7:30 am † Azar Vahi Darbandi Sun., 11/19 9:00 am † Paula Wilson Sun., 11/19 11:00 am † Lucien Heuschling Sun., 11/12 1:00 pm † Pablo Gazzo

CONGRATULATIONS / FELICIDADES

Marriage / Matrimonio Patrick Joseph Sullivan + Heidi Anne Hempel (11/11/17)

CALENDAR / CALENDARIO Not all mee ngs & events appear on this calendar!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 6:30 pm 7-12 Religious Education (CHLL/YC/KD) 7:00 pm Stephen Ministry (BR1/STP/STJ/DGN2) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 9:30 am The Journey (LR2) 12:00 pm OWLS Luncheon (DGN) 6:30 pm K-6 Religious Education (CHLL) 7:00 pm Accommodating Hearts (LR1) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 6:30 pm Worship Guide Assembly - Team B (PCF) 7:00 pm Flower of Carmel (STJ) 7:00 pm Catechist Training (DGN) 7:00 pm Liturgical Ministries Commi ee (BR2) 7:30 pm Pax Chris (STP) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 9:00 am Eucharis c Adora on un l 9:00 pm (HC) 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (CH) 7:30 pm Legión de Maria (JE) 7:30 pm Yarn Angels Kni ng & Croche ng (STP) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 9:30 am Symbolon (DGN1) 6:30 pm Formación de la Familia: 1ra Comunión (PCW/LR) 6:30 pm 1st Penance Retreat for Parents & Children (CH/STJ/DGN/OLCC) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 7:30 am Family Forma on Core Team (HC/LR1) 8:30 am Formación para Lectores - Equipo C (HC) 9:30 am Lector Forma on - Team C (CH) 10:30 am Clase para Bau smo - Sesión 2 (CH) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 | ORDINARY TIME 33 9:30 am 7-12 Religious Education (CHLL/YC) 11:15 am Grupo de Jóvenes (YC) 11:30 am Grupo de Oración: Estudio Bíblico (BR2) 2:00 pm Ministros de la Eucaristía (LR)

NEXT WEEK / LA PROXIMA SEMANA

PLEASE PRAY FOR. . . / POR FAVOR RECE POR. . .

THE SICK / LOS ENFERMOS Maria Alcivar, Cliff Arsenault, Will Bauman, Joan Berado, Paul Bustamante, Maddie Caba c, Sylvia Cabrera, Susan Cadima, Yolanda Carrazco, Danna Cevallos, JoAnn Coules, Joseph Damiano, Linda Edgeman, Jose Escalante, Mary Eus ce, Antonia Giuliano, Ethan Glass, Marta Guerrero, Gregory Hanks, Ken Hollum, Kenneth Homon, Evelin Idrovo, Msgr. Paul Langsfeld, Lydia Mana, Yanira Mancia, Linda Markle, Priscila Mar nez, Jenne e Ma ero, Josie Ma ero, Kevin McCarthy, Maria Mejia, Virginia Mendoza, Ruben Novelo, Helene O’Neil, Rafael Orellana, Gloria Ortwerth, Romeo Pascual, Victor Rivas, Francisco Romero, Bunny Roncevic, Michelangelo Ryan, Patricia Sa alo, John Schmitz, Maria Torres, Paula Turner, Santos Valencia, Amy Williams, and Salvador Zelada.

THE DECEASED / LOS DIFUNTOS Victoria C. Bradley & Vertosel Von Ruffin, aunt & uncle of Kelly Wya Kipoliongo; Cianna Farrah Cooper, cousin of Abigail Morais; Arturo Cruz Barron & Amalia Galicia Tapia, loved ones of Yasmin Cruz; Godelive Kipoliongo, sister of Hilaire Kipoliongo; Martha Wade McCurdy, mother of David McCurdy; and Ruben Gualberto Novelo, uncle of Raul Novelo.

REMEMBERING THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED During November, we remember and pray for the faithful departed, especially those for whom we celebrated a funeral or burial at St. Rose in the past year. We display our Book of the Dead near the entrance of the Church and the Historic Chapel. Recorded on the pages of this book are the names of those for whom we held funeral services or buried in our cemetery. You may add your deceased loved ones to the write-in pages. DAY OF THE AFRICAN HARVEST

People from various cultures all over the world celebrate the gathering of the harvest. Harvest Fes vals have been held as long as people have been sowing and gathering food. For Americans, this harvest fes val is held on the fourth Thursday of November and is called Thanksgiving.

In Africa, the fes val is of a religious nature and has lots of dancing and music. Stories are usually told during the harvest. Families bring gi s to church as an offering including vegetables, fruits, dairy products and even small farm animals. It is a me of celebra on, thanksgiving, and sharing in all communi es. Today at the 11:00am Mass, members of the African community are bringing up gi s to symbolize their gratefulness to God. CELEBRACION DE LA VIRGEN REINA DE LA PAZ El Comité Centro Americano le invita el domingo, 19 de noviembre a las 12:30pm, a celebrar a la Patrona de El Salvador. Habrá rezo del Santo Rosario, Procesión, Santa Misa, y Refrigerio al final del evento en el salón Woodlands. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! CELEBRATION OF THE VIRGIN QUEEN OF PEACE The Central American Commi ee invites all to join them on Sun., Nov. 19, at 12:30pm, to celebrate the patron saint of El Salvador, the Virgin Queen of Peace. The celebra on includes the Holy Rosary, Procession, Mass, and Hospitality a erwards in the Woodlands Room. All are welcome!

LOOKING AHEAD TO ADVENT

Advent begins on Sun., Dec. 3, 2017. You and your household are invited to light the Advent Wreath before a weekend Mass. SIGN UP: h p://

nyurl.com/ADVWRE

Advent materials will be sold a er Masses on Nov. 18 & 19.

Usted y su familia están invitados a encender las velas de la corona de Adviento antes de la Misa durante el Adviento. ANOTESE: h p:// nyurl.com/ADVWRE

WORSHIP / ADORACION

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS Thurs., Nov. 23, 10:00am, Church. Join us for Mass and give thanks for God’s many blessings. Liturgical Ministers are needed. Sign up by the Liturgical Ministry sign-in table. LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEEDED As you discern your pledge of Time and Talent for the coming year, please consider serving as a Liturgical Minister while you are at Mass! NEEDED: ►5:00pm Mass: 2 Eucharis c Ministers; 1 Greeter; 1 Lector; 2 Acolytes ►7:30am Mass: 2 Eucharis c Ministers; 2 Lectors; 1 Acolyte ► 9:00am Mass: 3 Eucharis c Ministers; 2 Lectors; 1 Usher; 2 Acolytes ►11:00am Mass: 12 Eucharis c Ministers; 4 Greeters; 2 Sacristans; 2 Children’s Liturgy of the Word Catechists ADVENT DAY OF RETREAT - WALK THE WAY OF ST. THÉRÈSE: A TIME OF RECOLLECTION & PRAYER WITH SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX Sat., Dec. 2, 9:00am-4:00pm, at the Basilica of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Organized by the Secular Carmelites of Frederick, this retreat will be led by Rev. Daniel Mentasana, a priest from the contempla ve branch of the Ins tute of the Incarnate Word, currently serving as Chaplain at the Basilica and at the Gro o of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg. COST: $5 (pay at the door). Beverages provided. Bring your own lunch. All are welcome - invite family and friends! INFO: Ken Vaughan, 301-473-5112

ANSWER: When we are at Mass, a er the consecra on of the Eucharist and the praying of the Our Father we find ourselves preparing to receive Jesus himself in the Eucharist. The priest shows the people the host and the chalice and says, “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.” In response, we say, “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” Without understanding the context, this wording can seem quite strange.

If we turn to Mathew’s Gospel, we witness an encounter between Jesus and a Roman centurion in which the centurion asks Jesus for the favor of having Jesus heal his servant. In this encounter, we see something important: the centurion embodies an acute humility. Even though he is bold enough to ask the Lord for a favor, he nevertheless realizes that such a favor can only be an undeserved gi . At this point in Ma hew’s Gospel we hear these pivotal words: “The centurion said in reply, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.’” (Mt 8:8) These are words that recognize the undeserved gi of Jesus’ presence.

As we approach the Eucharist at each Mass, we echo the words of the centurion. In doing so, we also echo the humility of the centurion. We recognize our unworthiness to approach the Lord, but we also recognize our need for the Lord. The amazing thing about Chris anity is that we have a Lord who wants us to be bold enough to recognize our unworthiness, but to go beyond it and reach out for him anyway. The Lord wants to enter under the roof of the house of our souls – we need only open the door.

QUESTION: In the prayer before communion at Mass, why do we say, “Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof”?

INVITATION TO ALL SENIORS! O.W.L.S. POTLUCK LUNCHEON Tues., Nov. 14, 12:00pm, Duggan Room. Join the Older, Wiser, Loving Seniors (O.W.L.S.) for a potluck luncheon, followed by a presenta on on “The Mind, Body, Spirit Connec on to Wellness,” sponsored by Right at Home. Bring a dish to share. Friends are welcome! RSVP: Linda LeBlanc, stroseowls@gmail.com or 301-963-1269

BOOK NOOK - DONATIONS & SIGN UPS Our NEW Book Nook & Café will be held Jan. 5-7. DONATION DROP OFF: We need your help with dona ons! Books, CD's, DVD's and other media can be brought to the garages in St. Rose’s lower parking lot on Fri., Nov. 24, 9:00am-3:00pm, and on Sat., Nov.

25, 9:00am-12:00pm. SIGN UP TO HELP: We also need volunteers to help with the event! Sign up a er Masses on the weekends of Nov. 25/26 and Dec. 2/3. NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE Please keep in prayer our youth and adults who will be traveling to Indianapolis for three days (Nov. 16-19) of catechesis, prayer, Eucharist, service, and recrea on.

COMMUNITY / COMUNIDAD

CHRISTMAS SHOPPE - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! A er many years, “Santa’s Elves” Kay and Kathy are re ring from the Christmas Shoppe. Replacement chair or co-chairs are needed for 2018. Shadow them during the upcoming 2017 Christmas Shoppe, and during a one-day Christmas buying trip in January. Learn or prac ce your skills at marke ng, adver sing, buying, displaying and pricing, all while helping St. Rose. INFO: Kathy, 301-330-4660, or Kay, 301-869-2064 CHRISTMAS TREES & SHOPPE / ÁRBOLES DE NAVIDAD Y TIENDA NAVIDEÑA Many volunteers are needed. This is a great ac vity for families & groups! Se necesitan muchos voluntaries. ¡Esta es un gran ac vidad para familias y grupos!

SIGN UP / ANOTESE: Nov. 11/12 & 18/19

PRE-ORDER POINSETTIAS: Nov. 11/12, a er Masses

INFO: christmas@strose.com or Dan Millavec, 301-318-1198

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE LITURGICAL YEAR Wed., Nov. 29, 7:00pm, Duggan Room. Join Chris ne Jeffrey and Mary Ann Deak as they talk about the liturgical year, saints, Mary and other things Catholic. ¡UN REGALO PARA TI - FORMED: CONTENIDO CATOLICO, A PEDIDO! ¡La parroquia ha adquirido una suscripción para que ayude a profundizar su fe! FORMED proporciona increíble material disponible en Español (videos, audios, libros digitales, etc.), 24/7. Para acceder, visite https://formed.org con un navegador web, haga clic en registro (abajo a la derecha de la página), escriba el código de la parroquia QD4Q28 y su dirección de correo electrónico, haga clic y esta listo. HAVE YOU LOGGED ONTO FORMED.ORG RECENTLY? Check out the many informa ve and interes ng programs and content! The Parish Code is QD4Q28. (St. Rose has purchased a subscrip on for our parishioners, as our gi to you!) In the month of November, you might want to watch or listen to some of the offerings on Saints. Some of the

tles — Saints for Sinners, Spirit of Father Damian, and St. Francis Cabrini.

EDUCATION / EDUCACION

INTRODUCING OUR NEW PASTORAL COUNCIL CO-LIAISONS: OGECHI AKALEGBERE & RONALD MONTANO

The Holy Father has asked young adults in the Church to share their input in prepara on for the 2018 Fall Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Discernment. Pope Francis is calling the Church to both listen to as well as to engage the gi s and talents of the young.

As a parish, with a new vision, we have the unique opportunity to do the same! I am pleased to introduce our new co-liaisons for our Saint Rose Pastoral Council, Ogechi Akalegbere and Ron Montano. They are both ac ve leaders in the Church, generously serving with their gi s and talents.

Please join me in welcoming, suppor ng, and praying for them as they take on this new leadership role of service. I look forward to collabora ng with them and wonderful members of the Pastoral Council.

HOMELESS RESOURCE DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Thurs., Nov. 16, Bohrer Park Ac vity Center, Gaithersburg. This event offers a “one-day, one-stop” opportunity to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness and/or are at risk of homelessness to access needed benefits, medical care, counseling, and other community services that can help promote self-sufficiency and resolve housing crises. St. Rose has a long tradi on of helping out at this event. Please consider joining the volunteer team to help guide the guests through the 80+ exhibits, help with registra on, or fill other important roles. REGISTER: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HRD, or visit our website. INFO: Sherry Moitoza, smoitoza@strose.com VOICES FROM THE HOLY LAND FILM SERIES: WHERE SHOULD THE BIRDS FLY This Sun., Nov. 12, 2:30pm, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 9801 Centerway Rd., Montgomery Village. Come and see this film about Israel's years-long siege of Gaza and its 2008-2009 a ack, told through the eyes of two young women, 11-year-old Mona Samouni (whose family was killed by Israeli rockets during Opera on Cast Lead) and the filmmaker and educator Fida Qishta. A panel discussion and audience Q & A will follow the film. FREE. INFO: www.voicesfromtheholyland.org

SERVICE / SERVICIO STEWARDSHIP / CORRESPONSABILIDAD

TREASURE / TESORO Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2017

Your Gi s to the Lord Offertory ---------------------------------------------------- $17,382 Mortgage Reduc on ----------------------------------------- $551 Capital Campaign --------------------------------------------- $322 Social Ac on Fund -------------------------------------------- $100 Gi Cer ficate Profit ------------------------------------------ $98

Our Weekly Tithe Parish Poor Box ------------------------------------------------ $869 Germantown HELP -------------------------------------------- $250

Financial Fact Your generous dona ons to the Social Ac on Fund in FY 2016-2017 totaled $2,250. Contribu ons to this fund are given to organiza ons or ministries whose work addresses the root causes of poverty and empowers those in need to improve their lives. The funds went to Housing Ini a ve Partnership and The Dwelling Place. TIME & TALENT / TIEMPO Y TALENTO

Fair Trade Sale Organizers Thanks to Teresa Danley and her team for again organizing this year’s Fair Trade Sale, held last weekend! This annual event has become a St. Rose tradi on, all while helping those in developing regions of the world.