Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
April 5, 2020
“Christ became obedient to the point of death,
even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him
and bestowed on him which is above every name.”


Today’s Readings 
First Reading: Isaiah 50-4-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66 

Palm Sunday is our entry into the most scared week of the year, when the Church celebrates the Paschal Mystery. Today we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and His joyful greeting by the crowd as the Messiah. “Hosanna to the
Son of David,” they cry out. We pick up blessed palms today. We are not playacting
what happened two thousand ago, but making a personal commitment, acclaiming
Jesus today as the One who came and who comes in the name of Lord to bring
us new life in God, winning for us salvation once and for all by His suffering and
death. The procession signifies our ascent with Him and our willing participation
in the act of His selfsacrifice on the Cross. Today we remember the suffering and
death of the Lord as recorded in the Gospel of Saint Matthew, which presents
Jesus as the new Moses who brings about a new covenant. 

“All Holy Week services will be observed and celebrated privately by
Fr. Sebastian. The services are not open to the public due to the
current pandemic and directives by government agencies to stay home.”
 

Parishioners may have received a mailing containing Easter services. 
However, please disregard the mailing as all Easter services are CANCELLED. 
The booklet was printed with the publisher before the current coronovirus
pandemic situation, and could not be stopped. 
We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience.  

Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church

 

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS

You are urged to support Holy Rosary Parish during this time
of crisis.  The best way for our congregation to sustain the
parish is by using the PARISH GIVING online giving service. 
You can imagine how much it would mean to the Parish to
receive some stream of income during these times when
collections are not being taken up manually.
 
Just go to the Parish website:  holyrosaryhawthorne.org
and you will see the Parish Giving logo. 
Sign up to support Holy Rosary Parish. 
Of course, dropping off your envelope at the Rectory or
sending it in by mail is always an option.
  THANK YOU!!!
 

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**ALL DAILY MASSES & WEEKEND MASSES ARE CANCELLED**

Dear Parishioners:
In light of the continued concern surrounding the coronavirus,
and the advice of medical experts,
all Masses in the Archdiocese of New York will be
cancelled at this time.

**Holy Rosary Church is open for PRIVATE PRAYER**

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During these difficult days,
please take good care of yourself and
let’s be sure to pray for one another.

 

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“Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.”
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

"LENT: Penance, Fasting, Prayer, Sacrifice, Reconciliation, and Almsgiving."

This Friday and all Fridays of Lent:
STATIONS OF THE CROSS are prayed privately

ASH WEDNESDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY ARE DAYS OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE.
ALL FRIDAYS OF LENT ARE DAYS OF ABSTINENCE.
FASTING prescribes that only one full meal a day be taken.
Two smaller meals may be taken to maintain strength but these
taken together should not equal another full meal.
Fasting obliges from the 18th to the 59th birthday.
ABSTINENCE forbids the eating of meat.
Abstinence obliges from the 14th birthday on.

 

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Prayer to the Virgin Mary for Protection
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey
as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Our Lady of New York, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our
sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection,
O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test –
and deliver us from every danger,
O glorious and blessed Virgin.

 

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Assignment For All Parishioners During Lent

Please read St. Matthew's Gospel and write an essay
on "Who is Jesus" according to St. Matthew's Gospel?

Requirements: 500 words -- two pages --computer copy preferable

                     Two categories:  (1) under 18 years of age
                                                (2) 18 years of age and over
 

                     Two prizes each:  First prize $200.00

         Second prize: $150.00
The First Prize will be published in the Bulletin.

Due Date: April 19, 2020

Prizes will be announced by May 31, 2020.
 

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
 769-0030 x123 | hrreligioused@live.com
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The Religious Education building is closed through April 20^th due to the current unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic.  We have begun the process of transitioning 
from our traditional Religious Education Program to our Family Based program.
 
Please be assured our Staff and Catechists are available to answer any questions
our families might have.  Please call or email us with any questions.
 
 

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**CANCELLED**

  
Holy Rosary Cenacles of Life
Mondays after the 8:30am Mass
Cenacles of Life are prayer groups that pray two Rosaries,
with fasting, for the unborn, sick, elderly and unwanted.
Please join us in presenting our spiritual offering
to the Blessed Mother.

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**CANCELLED**



COME AND VISIT THE LORD
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
following the 8:30am Mass on Wednesdays.
Benediction at 12:00noon

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Please remember to keep the members
of our Armed Forces in your prayers.

Without them we wouldn’t have the
freedom to worship as we wish.