35 Franklin St. Buckhannon, WV304-472-3414Holyrosarywv.org

Dear Parishioners,

Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchSacred Heart Church

A Marist Community

Father Joseph McLaughlin, S.M., Pastor Brother Roy Madigan, S.M., Pastoral Associate Rev. Mr. Rue Thompson, Deacon

January 28, 20184th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Last week at Holy Rosary

Wow!!!  We are so blessed to have the beautiful carpet in our church.  It is our way of honoring God by enhancing the worship space. At Holy Mass each week we become ever more deeply the body of Jesus as we grow in our faith life.  It is here that we welcome one another and support each other with our prayers. In receiving Jesus in Holy Communion we are drawn into His very life and we become what God made us: His holy children.   I am so very grateful to many parishioners who played an important part in the completion of this great gift. We can particularly thank Gini Jeran and Nick Cutright who researched, started and walked the project through to completion.  May our loving God bless all of you. May you, our parishioners, also be blessed and thanked because it is your weekly giving that enabled us to realize this blessing.Peace and love in Jesus,Fr. Joe

Church in Latin America CollectionThe Collection for the Church in Latin America supports pastoral programs as awarded by the Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Projects include the work of evangelization, formation of laity, religious and seminarians, as well as youth ministry and catechesis. Funding is limited to programmatic expenses and excludes building construction except in cases of emergency. This collection will be taken up this weekend, January 27 and 28. Please be generous.

Blessing of Throats Next WeekendIn honor of the feast of St. Blaise, Father Joe will be blessing throats immediately after the liturgies next weekend, February 3 and 4th.

Family Night For Students and ParentsWe invite our middle school and high school students and their parents to a fun and faith filled evening together! Our Wheeling Diocesan Youth Office is presenting throughout the diocese a family night experience

St. Patrick’s in Weston is offering this experience on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 6-9 p.m.  It is free and can be a great opportunity for parents and children to be together.  There is no need to sign up. Just show up!

Marist Scholarship FundraiserThe Scholarship Committee is excited to announce that they are selling T-Shirts as a fund-raiser for our Marist Scholarship. The money will go towards this year’s senior scholarship presented in May.  We will be selling short sleeve shirts for $15.00 and long sleeve shirts for $17.00 in all sizes, youth small through adult 3X.  We will be taking pre-paid orders during the month of February.  Let’s show our Holy Rosary pride and sponsor this worthy cause.  Read all about in today’s bulletin insert.  

SUPER BOWL SUBS The Knights of Columbus will be selling their Italian sausage sub sandwiches in Marist Hall after all Saturday and Sunday masses through January 27/28.  They are $3.00 each, payable when ordered. Pickup will be Sunday, February 4 from 12 noon until 1 p.m. in Marist Hall.

Thanks for the CalendarsOur Holy Rosary 2018 calendars have arrived. Many thanks to Nicholas Cutright, owner of Heavner and Cutright Funeral Home in Buckhannon for sponsoring our calendars. The calendars are located at the doors of the church for each family.

Celebrating the PallottinesThis past week we celebrated the feast day of Saint Vincent Pallotti. In 1853 he founded the Pallottines, a community of lay, religious, and clerical members. Sister Francesca Lowis, a member of the pastoral team at St. Joseph's Hospital and a faithful member of our parish is a member of the Pallottine community. Her founder taught that every person is a mirror of God and is worthy of love and reverence. This being Respect Life Month, it might be well for all of us to remember that teaching. In his day it was rare for the Catholic laity to share in the social outreach of their church. That belonged to the domain of the clergy and members of religious communities (Sisters and Brothers), but Saint Vincent believed that every Christian was called to share in reaching to people in need. He would be proud of our efforts to do just that at Holy Rosary.

Ash Wednesday is February 14!Won't Be Long

It won't be long before the holy season of Lent begins (February 14th is Ash Wednesday). Our Adult Faith Ministry has some grace filled opportunities planned during Lent, including Stations of the Cross (contemporary and traditional), a Lenten Prayer Brunch, a "Lenten Meal and Movie" every Friday, and a Lenten Library of written material to help make the season even more holy for you. Before all of that, our Fellowship Ministry will be hosting a Mardi Gras celebration for the parish and throughout Lent our Christian Concerns Ministry will be having us involved in a special project. "Stay tuned for details!"

Mass Intentions for 2018 Do you have a specific mass intention for next year? Would you like to have a mass offered for a loved one or a deceased member of your family? Please drop your intentions (plus your $5 donation) in an envelope or give it to Father Joe. Specific dates may go quickly, so act now.

Thank You!Our Christian Concerns Ministry gives thanks to God and to you for your kindness this past year. Because of your sense of caring for others last year, our church reached out in so many ways to help people in so many desperate situations. God bless you and pour out his favor upon you for all you made possible, not only through our "Needy Basket" but through your donations of diapers for our Diaper Bank, food and plastic containers for our lunch programs, and your involvement in our many special projects. Thank you for touching the hearts of others.

Men’s GroupThe men's group will be meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. in Marist Hall. If you are interested in another meeting time, please contact Sal Carmona at 304-642-0866.  The theme this spring is spiritual development and male leadership. All men of the parish are invited to attend.

Mardi Gras Coming!Are you ready for the parish Mardi Gras? Won't be long before it's here. Mark your calendar and get ready for some real family entertainment. The date: Sunday, Feb. 11. The time: 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The place: Marist

Hall. Mardi Gras will be the last chance for our parish to hoot and holler before the more somber season of Lent begins. This year our Mardi Gras celebration, sponsored by our Fellowship Ministry, will include a 50/50 drawing and a raffle, Mardi Gras bingo, games, a live jazz band and a special Mardi Gras cake. Look for the potluck signup in Marist Hall and bring your favorite dish to share.

Server’s Schedule Saturday, January 27 – Post FamilySunday, January 28 – Vincent, Logan, Addison

School of ReligionJanuary: Ordinary Time/ Jesus performs Miracles Pray for the homeless and support the needy - Bring in Adult socks for Mission in Clarksburg1/28- Class-10:15-11:15 – Reconciliation Prep begins – third gradersFebruary: Lent Begins - Jesus Prepares for His Hour Pray for your loved ones – Send someone a Valentine 2/04 - Class - 10:15-11:15 Mark 1: 29-392/11 - Class - 10:15-11:15- Children's Liturgy Mark 1: 40-45SWEET STUDENTS' CELEBRATION2/18- Class - 10:15- 11:15- First Sunday of Lent Mark 1: 12-152/25–Class- 10:15-11:15- Second Sunday of Lent Mark 9: 2-10

St. Patrick’s SchoolSt. Patrick Catholic School is now accepting student applications for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year. These students, if accepted, will qualify for reduced tuition rates for this year. St. Patrick offers:      Catholic faith integrated into classroom discussion      Community service opportunities      Academic opportunities, St. Patrick students consistently rank at the top of their class when graduating high school      Family atmosphere for students and parentsSt. Patrick Catholic School provides a safe, caring learning environment that fosters individuality, spiritual and physical well-being of all students, and prepares them to live and learn in an ever-changing world. 

SoulCore ScheduleCurrently, the SoulCore class schedule will be as follows (weather permitting):Thursday, February 15, 2018:  6:00 p.m. at Holy RosaryTuesday, February 20, 2018:  6:00 p.m. at Saint Patrick’s

Last Week’s CollectionEnvelopes: $2,217.00Building Fund: $72.00Loose: $198.00

LIVE THE LITURGYINSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Jesus had a way of amazing the crowds. There was something very different about not only what he taught but how he taught it. He brought an authority to what he said that gave it a credibility that was not experienced elsewhere. His words were not only prophetic but rang true to the experience of the people, especially those who were poor, marginalized, victimized, lost, or forgotten. Do Jesus’ words ring true to you? The Gospel message transcends time and space and has a profound relevancy in every generation. Jesus is still trying to point us toward our truth and have us see and accept who we are in God. Are you ready to hear this? We are asked to bring credibility to this same Gospel message by how we live our lives.

Married Couples RetreatJoin us for a Married Couples Retreat at the Priestfield Retreat Center in Kearneysville, WV. The retreat master’s name is Father Rick Kramer from the Office of Family Life in Washington, D.C. and the retreat dates are March 16-18 or March 23-25. For more information, please call Elaine Galeone at 410-252-5355.

Please PrayRobert Fulton, Mary Plocki, Joe

Morton, Kim Casella, Fr. John Baran, Mike Derico, The Family of Janine Robinson, the Jones Family, James Dunn Family, Braden Berry, Mary Kimberly

Moore, Charles Sandreth, Gary Cortes, Craig Cortes, Lori Wilcox,

Joseph Cortes, Sid Holic, Lorene Hardman, Louise Hawkinberry, Kate Deasy, Rosemary Austin, Shana Erickson, Victor Zara, Msgr Michael Doyle, Brenda Gullo, Kimberly Moore, Jeff Rosenbury, Allen Rosenbury, Mary and Bob Shutran, Mike Hanson,

Marsha Garton, Lorraine McLean, Mike Farah, Phil Halligan, Shaelyn Posey, Levi Abel, Rose DeProspero,

Phil Murphy, Sheila Marsh, Chris, Pat Marsh, Rose Mary Tomblyn, Vonda Brandt, Janice Korish, Aaron Walden, Ann Wilson, Hugh Hensil, Roger Abel, Karen Linn, Randy Trent, Jessie Disbrow, Mary Carpino.

Please pray for all men and women serving in the military.

Please pray for our homeboundGene and Mary Stump, Jeannette Willett, Denna

Bayless, Virginia Cerullo, Toni and Emerick Cerullo, Anna Stalnaker, Ron Frye, Edna Anadon, Gerald Hackney, Rose Deprospero, Rocena Ashbury, John Sneberger.

Birthdays and AnniversariesNow accepting January Celebrations!Kathy Angus January 6Mary Kathleen Blake January 7William Williams January 10 Mallory Willett January 14Virginia Cerullo January 22 Colleen Hoover January 22Joe Broslawsky January 29Virginia Carmona January 31

Congratulations to Linda and Mike Hicks who celebrate their 48th anniversary on February 6th! Congratulations and best wishes!

Eucharistic LiturgiesSaturday, January 27

5 p.m. – For those who have died due to weather related incidents (WVWC)7 p.m. – Hans Moses (Holy Rosary)

Sunday, January 289 a.m. – For our Parishioners (Holy Rosary) noon - For priests and brothers (Sacred Heart)

Monday, January 297:30 a.m. – Fran Beljan (dec) (Holy Rosary)

Tuesday, January 307:30 a.m. – Vera Oldaker (Hospital)

Wednesday, January 317 p.m. – McDermott Family (Hospital) No Adoration

Thursday, February 17:30 a.m. – Rue Thompson, Sr. (dec) (Hospital)

Friday, February 2 FIRST FRIDAY7:00 p.m. – Mandy Haderman (dec) (Holy Rosary)

Adoration and Benediction at 6 p.m.Saturday, February 3

5 p.m. – The Pallottines (WVWC)7 p.m. – Mary Ann and Charlie Gutierrez (Holy Rosary)

Sunday, February 49 a.m. – For our Parishioners(Holy Rosary) Noon – NO MASS (Sacred Heart)