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A Christmas message from Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez,
Dear Parishioners of Saint Rose of Lima and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Merry Christmas and I
pray that you and your family have a blessed 2017.
It is a very exciting time for SRL, OLG, St. Martin de Porres, San Jose, Newman Center and the
four prisons we now serve. I pray all those who assist in our different ministries continue to serve with
Christ as their focus. I thank all ministers who came to the training this past year so that we may make
the Mass a glorious event. When we communicate with each and work with unity in Christ anything is
possible. We serve in the name of Jesus Christ.
Christmas means Christ’s-Mass. The Christmas season begins on Christmas day until January 9th
in which we celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ. I hope and pray all Christians of the world are able to
freely worship and give thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ without fear of persecution. Our world has rapidly
changed these past years but Jesus Christ is consistent. Let us put our lives in his hand and he will protect
us from all harm. Let us pray this Christmas season that we come together as Catholic Christians and
make a difference in the world.
Please keep in your prayers Sister Chelsea Winsor who has joined the Marian Sisters of Santa
Rosa, please pray for the two men and their wives who are applying for the deaconate program and the
young men in our parish who have said “yes” in their discernment to the priesthood. This is very exciting
news for our parish indeed! God be praised!
I pray for all our couples who came forward in marriage into the Catholic Church and those who
have had their marriage blessed through Convalidation. Thank you for setting the example to those who
are seeking to have God in their lives fully and completely.
This past year we have witnessed the death of some young people in our community. Let us
as Christians go out and spread the word of God with our actions and our prayers to those who
have fallen into darkness and bring the light of Christ into their hearts. Let us assure our young
adults they are not alone.
Let us remember the challenges of the Holy Family and how Joseph and Mary
persevered to raise Jesus as his first teachers. Our own families have many challenges which
face us, let us pray for one another so that we may lead each other to the Grace of God. Fight the
good fight of life and stay strong in your faith. With God as our guide we can’t wrong!
God Bless you from your Pastor
ST. ROSE OF LIMA WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Second Collection:
January 8th Building Fund
January 15th St. Vincent de Paul
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction is every Friday from
8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima from
1:30pm to 2:30 pm 2nd Thursday of the month. All New
Volunteers are required to begin the clearance process for
2016-2017.
Messengers of Mary prays the Holy Rosary Monday - Friday
at 7:30 a.m. before Mass. We will pray the rosary on
Thursdays in the CHURCH (instead of the Chapel), at 11:00
a.m. Remember to pray the rosary daily. Call 428.0573 for
prayers & Consecration to Jesus through Mary.
Spanish Choir Practice meets every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the
church.
New Group Forming– Liturgy of Christian Prayer in the Chapel
daily at 5:15pm.
Sun 7am +Connie Bailon
10am +Helen Craig
11:30am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners
6pm +Nestor Garzon
Mon 8am Health & Well-being of David Winsor
Tues 8am +Juan Figueroa, Sr.
Wed 8am +Lydia Moreno Paredez
Thurs 8am Health & Well-being of Arturo Merino
Fri 8am Health & Well-being of Vicki Quintero
Sat 6pm
Anniversary Blessings for Jeff &
Shelly Vaughn
Sun 7am +Wally & Vicki Armijo
10am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners
Sun 11:30am +Juan & Priscilla Figueroa
6 pm +Vannessa Baca
Mass Intentions for Jan. 08th-15th
REQUIREMENTS:
Baptisms The parents of the child to be baptized must submit a copy of the baby's birth certificate. Parents and godparents need to attend the parish baptismal
class. Classes are given on the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Please call the office to sign up for the next scheduled class. All
requirements for the Diocese of Tucson and Saint Rose of Lima will be given to the parents at this time. Baptisms are performed the first and third Saturdays at
10:00 a.m. Our office staff is limited, therefore, sponsors and godparents proof of sacraments, documents and payment must be submitted at least one month before
the baptism. When choosing godparents, if they are married, they must be married through the Catholic church, if single you must not be living with a
partner. Donation is $20.00.
Quinceañera The candidate and her parents must contact the office at least one (1) year or more before the date requested. Quinceañera are not performed during
Holy Days. Requirements: active within the parish, youth group, Religious Education, Mass attendance, etc. or Six(6) sets of meetings and volunteer ministries given
by Fr. Robert. Cost is $250.00. There is a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 to hold the date. Balance to the church must be received in the office one week
before the ceremony.
Weddings The couple must contact office at least 6 months prior to the desired wedding date. An appointment will be made for the couple. At that time it will be
determined if the date desired is available, and all requirements for the Diocese of Tucson and Saint Rose of Lima will be given to the couple. Donation is
$150.00.There is a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 to hold the date. Balance to the church must be received in the office one week before the ceremony.
ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES
St. Rose of Lima Weekend Collections – Dec. 31-Jan. 1st
Offertory $ 3,622.05
Saint Vincent de Paul $ 30.00
Building Fund $ 62.00
Check Out our Office Gift Shop
St. Rose of Lima Gift Shop has affordable and inspirational items for
all your needs.
Visit the Gift Shop in the Parish Office Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Thank you to the person who drew my name off the
Christmas tree.
God Bless you and have a wonderful New Year .
Sincerely, Cozette Deen
If you are suffering from an abortion decision,
experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on
a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat on February 2nd
– 5th 2017 in Tucson area.
For more information and/or to register please
call the confidential phone line (520) 743-6777 or e-mail
[email protected]. All inquiries are kept in strict-
est confidence. Additional information may also be found on
t h e R a c h e l ’ s V i n e y a r d w e b s i t e a t
www.rachelsvineyardtucson.org
ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES Catholic Daughters of the America’s
would like to thank everyone involved
with the Festival of trees.
Raffle drawing is on-going until
January 8
You still have a chance to win the 50/50 and the
many great gifts donated to the
Catholic Daughters.
Youth Choir: Practice every Wednesday at 6:00
pm in church loft.
Please encourage your youth
to share his / her talent.
RE Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 9am to
12noon. Registration will be on going in the RE office.
RE Classes resume on January 8th for Jr. High and
High School and January 9th for K-5th grade. This
time off is a great opportunity to reflect on what is
being taught in RE and to extend these teachings with
prayer and discussion in the home. Merry
Christmas!
Please mark your calendars for February 3rd and
4th. Jordan Ministries will be
offering a series of 5 classes on
those dates. The classes are
amazing and are such a great way
to learn more about the faith. For
more details please call the RE office. There are also
flyers at the back of the church and in the parish
office. All RE teachers and volunteers are asked to
attend. The classes are also open to all
parishioners .
Messengers of Mary
Join us Thursdays at
11:00am.
We will pray the rosary on
Thursdays in the CHURCH .
* Remember to pray the rosary
daily. Call 428.0573 for
prayers & Consecration to
Jesus through Mary.
*We could use your help to clean the church on
Thursdays.
*Please join us daily to pray the Rosary of the
Blessed Mother Monday– Friday at 7:30am
before Mass.
*We also maintain the prayer garden.
Confirmation: Resumes Sun Jan 8, 2017
usual class times.
NO CLASS 1/15 Martin Luther King weekend
Class 1/22 and 1/29.
Thank you.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE NOTICES Mass Intentions for Jan 08-15,2017
Sun 8:30am +Ramon & David Montoya
Fri. 9:00am Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishioners and
Deceased
Sun. 8:30am +Chano & Belen Talavera
Weekend Collections –Jan.1st 2017
Offertory $ 678.10
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
January 8, 2017
Second Collection:
January 8th Building Fund
January 15th St. Vincent de Paul
Offertory envelopes on table at entrance of
church.
OLG Gift Shop is open on week days at 9:30
AM - 3:00 PM.
A compliance representative will be at St. Rose
of Lima from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm every 2nd
Thursday of each month. Attention: All
paperwork for the Religious Education
Safe Environment program is due this
week.
If anyone is interested in teaching or helping
with the Religious Education Program for
next year, 2017-2018. Please call the office
at 428-0149.
Only candles bought from OLG will be allowed in the church. Thank you for your cooperation.
Precana -
Retreat is set for Saturday from 9-
5 February 11, 2017. Please join us for Mass.
Registration forms are available at the Saint Rose of
Lima Parish office. The cost will be $50 per couple
which should be paid in the office. For more
information please call St. Rose of Lima Parish
office 928-428-4920.
This is for all couples planning to be married in the
Church. I encourage all RCIA couples to attend. Fr.
Robert
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
GOSPEL REFLECTION:
Like the Magi, let us pay homage and continue to search for Jesus in our daily lives.
Mixed Choir Practice on Thursdays at 4:00 in
the church.
Friendly Reminder – Parents must sign the
clipboard located at the church entrance to verify
Mass attendance on Sunday. Please bring church
bulletin if you attend Mass out-of-town.
RE Classes –Religious education classes resume
tomorrow, Mon., January 9, from 4 to 5:30.
Family Day Potluck – Family Day TODAY. Please
join us for a bowl of delicious soup. Everyone is
welcome!
Upcoming events:
January 8 – Family Day Potluck TODAY
after Mass
January 9 – RE Classes resume TOMORROW
from 4 to 5:30
January 16 – No RE classes [Martin Luther King]
January 23 – RE Classes
January 30 – RE Classes
ORTEGA’S SHOES Mt. Graham Shopping
Center Richard & Theresa Ortega
Elodia—Valerie 928.428.0636
VALLEY FURNITURE
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928.348.9340
SECULAR FRANCISCAN St. Elizabeth of Hungary
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Meets 2nd Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
At Our Lady of Guadalupe Church David Esquivel, Minister
928.865.2887
Kachina Hot Springs
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Safford, AZ 928.428.7212
Kachinamineralsprings.com
KNIGHTS OF
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Meets 1st Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Walneck’s Safford Sewing Center
Jeff & Virginia Walneck Parishioners
Hwy 70 & 3rd Ave
928.428.0494
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
OF THE AMERICAS Court St. Rose of Lima #2398
Helen Romero, Regent 928.965.6604
Meets 3rd Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
At St. Rose of Lima
In St. Matthew’s room
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For more information, contact St. Rose of Lima Parish Office
928.428.4920
707 S. 6th Ave
Safford, AZ
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