Spiritual Communions draw us closer to Jesus. Try to make them frequently during the day. Remember, they can be made for others, especially those away from the Faith.
Bonus Gift for Orders over $20 will be included with order.
The Lord Asks for an Hour--The Archbishop Fulton Sheen tape is a masterpiece. Donation for mailing only. Excellent, a real treasure.
Walk Ye in Love, Eucharistic Vigil, written and narrated by Bishop William Gomes. Specify cassette tape or CD. Suggested donation $10. Encourages devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Suggested donations include postage.
Receiving Holy Communion leaflet by Bishop Wm. Gomes. Send small donation for postage. Laminated copies suggested donation .50 each.
Divine Mercy Booklet presents comprehensive story of this growing devotion. Includes special prayers. Suggested donation $2.50.
Divine Mercy Novena Leaflet, and Chaplet. Excellent for the Most of Sacred Heart. Suggested donation $l includes postage.
Change the World. Prayer for the conversion of terrorists. Free. Postage donation appreciated.
Litany for the Unborn prayer cards. Ideal card to be an Apostle for Life and distribute prayer cards.
Apostleship of Prayer Leaflet. (Enclosed with your newsletter last month.) For additional copies send donation and include postage.
Catholics in the Public Square, booklet by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. For a complimentary copy write us.
Stations of the Cross booklets available for suggested donation of $3 including postage.
Divine Mercy Booklet presents comprehensive story of this growing devotion. Includes special prayers. Suggested donation $2.50.
Communion Prayer Book, The Body and Blood of Christ. Produced by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2250, CDA. Collection of Communion prayers. Suggested donation $4.
Sharing with the Radio Family Rosary includes Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries with Msgr. John McMahon; Fr. Billy Kosco, Excellent. Sug. donation $10.
The Bible, the Word of God for Me, book by Bishop Gomes. Suggested donation $12. (only 5 copies left)
Be an Apostle--Distribute Prayer Cards and Leaflets They are great Valentine remembrance enclosures.
Litany of the Precious Blood, send self-addressed stamped envelope.
Apostleship of Prayer Leaflet. Includes monthly
intentions suggested by the Pope.
Prayers after Communion by Bishop Gomes. Laminated copies suggested donation .50 each. Not laminated suggested donation .10 each.
Change the World. Prayer for the conversion of terrorists. Free. Postage donation appreciated.
Through the Eyes of His Mother includes all four mysteries, Divine Mercy, the Litany of the Saints. Songs sung by Mark Forrest Irish tenor. Suggested donation $15.
Rosary Tape of Joyful, Sorrowful, Luminous and Glorious Mysteries with Fr. Billy Kosco, Fr. Kevin Barrett.. Suggested donation $6.
Rosary Tape of Scripture Meditation of Luminous Mysteries led by Catholics United for the Faith; Joyful and Glorious with Fr. Oliver Mohan, OMI; Divine Mercy Chaplet. Suggested donation $6.
The Blessing of the Family Rosary tape with Fr. John Phalen, CSC, and Fr. Thomas Feeley, CSC. Fruits of the Rosary and How to Start the Family Rosary. Suggested donation $5.
The Door Keeper – Marvelous illustrated 32-page booklet and prayer leaflet about Ven. Solanus Casey. Suggested donation $2.
The Rosary with Scripture and Religious Reflections book, Including Luminous Mysteries. bead by bead meditations, by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2250, CDA. Donation $6, large print $10 incl. postage.
Lessons for Successful Living, Reflections on Rosary, tapes by Fr. Thomas Feeley, CSC. Meditations for Joyful, Sorrowful or Glorious Mysteries. Sug. donation $6 each. Specify which Mystery.
NEW--Prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe, by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2250, CDA. Donation of $7
NEW "prayersforpriests.com and More", by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2250, CDA. Donation of $8.00
Prayers for the Conversion of Terrorists - Prayer Leaflet. Complimentary, self-addressed stamped envelope encouraged.
Bishops’ Letter on Marriage. Complimentary.
Catholic Response to the Da Vinci Code Brochure by Amy Welborn for Our Sunday Visitor. $1 sug. donation includes postage.
De-coding Da Vinci, The Facts Behind the Fiction of The Da Vinci Code, book by Amy Welborn Suggested donation $7 includes postage.
The Da Vinci Deception, book by Mark Shea and Dr. Edward Sri, STD. Autographed by Dr. Sri. Sug. donation $7 includes postage.
Brown Scapular and Pamphlet – Suggested Donation $1.50.
A Couple’s Rosary, Julie & Kurt Carrick, includes all Mysteries, Ave Maria, St. Michael Prayer and other song selections. Excellent gift CD for all occasions. Suggested donation $10
Heirlooms, Julie & Kurt Carrick CD includes Advent and
Christmas selections. Ideal for gift giving. Suggested donation $10 includes postage.
Click here ffor a website with prayers for priests. Join us, You can become a "PrayerWarrior for Priests." Submit the name of a priest, bishop (Bishop Olmsted is already there), or deacon.
That laws be passed to protect the right to life of the unborn,
Suffering Christ Hear us.
That our nation return to reverence and respect for all life,
Suffering Christ hear us.
That God answer the prayers of those women who seek the gift of motherhood,
Suffering Christ Hear us.
That mothers who are unable to keep their babies
choose the gift of adoption, and give others the chance to share the gift of love,
Suffering Christ Hear us.
We pray to Jesus that He will give special blessings and consolation to parents who are unable to keep their babies, who choose the gift of adoption, and give others the chance to share the gift of love,
Suffering Christ Hear us.
Home Enthronement of
Sacred Heart
Many families enthrone a picture or statue of the Sacred Heart in a place of honor through a special ceremony. Enthronement honors Jesus as the King and Lord of the home, and the family pledges to serve Him in loving obedience to His commandments.
For additional information on this devotion and how your home can have enthronement, write Legion of Mary at Radio Family Rosary, Inc., P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ 85011. When Mother Teresa visited Phoenix in 1989, she encouraged families to participate in enthronement.
Bl. Mother Teresa’s Remedy
Mother Teresa's life and
work continue to inspire and
bring the gospel message to
the world. Her focus was
reaching out to the poorest
of the poor on a one-on-one
basis. Her emergency prayer
was nine Memorares plus
one more in thanksgiving.
Bl. Mother Teresa said, “It is
everyone’s responsibility to become a saint.”
What will convert America and save the
world? “My answer is prayer. What we need
is need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours of prayer.”
- Bl. Mother Teresa
KXXT 1010 AM –Weekdays 6:30-7:00 P.M. and SUNDAY 5:30-6:00 P.M.
1SunAll Saints Day - Fr. James Kelleher, SOLT
2MonAll Souls Day – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ
3TuesSt. Martin de Porres - Talk
4Wed Rosary Sunda St. Charles Borromeo - Richard Jeffrey
5ThurSt. John Vianney Play - Fr. Paul Sullivan
6Fri The Power of the Rosary - Fr. James Parker
8Sun Continued
9MonSt. John Vianney Play - Fr. Paul Sullivan
10TuesSt. Peregrine - Melissa Veselovsky
11Wed Continued
12ThurSt. Josephat - Fr. Christopher Foeckler, MJ
13Fri Sisters of Life
15Sun Bishop Thomas Olmsted
16Mon St. Gertrude the Great – Chris Grasso
17Tues Accepting the Cross - Fr. Edgar Schaefer
18Wed St. Rose Philippine Duchesne - Fr. John Coleman
19Thur Conversation with Fr. James Kelleher, SOLT
20Fri Divine Mercy Chaplet
22Sun Feast of Christ the King – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ
23Mon Bl. Miguel Pro – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ.
24Tues Special Guest
25Wed Special Guest
26Thur Thanksgiving - Sr. Jean Steffes, CSA
27Fri Feast of the Miraculous Medal
29Sun First Sunday in Advent
30Mon Feast of St. Andrew - Special Guest
Programming Reminder--When the newsletter goes to press we do not always have the schedule set in stone as some dates have not been confirmed. We have been fortunate to have Bishop Thomas Olmsted on RFR Program several times. It is difficult to know at press time the dates Bishop Olmsted’s talks will be aired.
Be a nightly listener to hear all our informative and inspiring talks.
Some saints have so touched people that they are known not by the formal names used in canonization, but by familiar, affectionate titles such as: The Little Flower, Mother Cabrini, Padre Pio. And so it is with St. John-Baptist Mary Vianney, universally called The Cure of Ars. This amazing priest is a prime example of St. Paul’s observation that God chooses the weak to shame the strong (1Cor.1:27-29).
Holy and humble, John longed to be a priest, but struggled with his studies, almost unable to digest the minimum knowledge needed for ordination. God, however, supplied the inspiration and used John’s intense holiness to transform him into a priest sorely needed at his time. The ravages of the French Revolution had caused the falling away of many priests and the indifference of others.
With some reluctance on the part of his
superiors, John was ordained in 1815
because his evident piety outweighed
his limitations. He was assigned to the
remote village of Ars, where the faith had
been abandoned. Soon the village was
transformed by his holiness, kindness,
humility and teaching. His reputation as
a preacher and especially as a confessor
drew people from all over.
John spent as many as 17 hours a day
hearing confessions most of his priestly
life. He existed mostly on boiled potatoes and managed to get an hour or so of sleep each day. He could scarcely make his way from the church to his home, with crowds eager to see him, touch him and even snip a scrap from his cassock. At times he scattered religious medals to disperse the crowds and clear a path. He suffered often from the torments of Satan and he took on many penances to lessen the penances he assigned in confession.
Ars became known as a place of physical healings as well as spiritual healings, which John attributed not to himself but to St. Philomena. He worked in partnership with her and said that she would grant a miracle whenever he asked her to. The beloved priest became an example to all priests and is known everywhere. His penitents averaged about 100,000 per year. At the height of his ministry he heard about 300 confessions a day.
This year we observe the 150th anniversary of his death, August 4, 1859. He was beatified in 1905 and canonized May 31, 1925. His incorrupt body lies in a glass coffin in the basilica in Ars.
“When, in adoration, we contemplate the consecrated Host …we discover the greatness of this gift, but we also discover the Passion, the Cross of Jesus and His resurrection.” – Pope Benedict XVI
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life
First Friday every month
at Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral
6351 N. 27th Ave.
Starting after the 8:30 A.M. Mass, ending Saturday before 8:30 A.M. Mass.
All organizations, families, individuals are invited to pray for one hour and include their many personal intentions, too.
throughout the world in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Give them the grace needed during these difficult times. We pray that all of them will be brought safely home.
Thank you for this land of opportunity where we can be citizens and practice our faith in freedom. Guide each of us with your faith and power. May our leaders follow your will to direct our U. S. of America in the path of peace and safety. Let your outstretched arm bear the beacon of light to shine on all of us and bring us under your mantle of love. Amen.
- Fr. Richard Rasch, O. de M., The Fathers of Our Lady of Mercy
The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, we fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother! To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer us. Amen.
St. Gabriel the Archangel, Cave Creek (8:30 A.M. to
Midnight)
St. Maria Goretti, Scottsdale (8:30 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.)
Sacred Heart, Prescott
St. Germaine, Prescott Valley
Renewal Center (White House), Flagstaff
Substitute Adorers Needed
Adoration Chapels are in need of adorers. Come and take time from your hectic day and relax with Jesus. Come, adore Our Lord for an hour, click here
“America, defend life so that you may live in peace and harmony. Woe to you if you do not succeed in defending life.”
-- Pope John Paul II, Denver 1993
QUOTES FOR MEDIATAION
ON ROSARY AND COMMUNION
"I have come to this holy dwelling attracted by its heavenly perfumes. O Mystical Rose [Mary], obtain for me grace to inhale them, that I may be steeped in the aroma of the celestial virtues which emanate from the Holy Eucharist" (Concepcion Cabrera de Armida).
"My beloved Mother, it is to you, then, that I owe the happiness which I enjoy in contemplating him. He derived the light from your eyes, the color from your cheeks, the flesh from your flesh, and a heart from your heart . . . Yes, O Mother, you gave me Jesus, the Word made Flesh, who at this moment I am contemplating in the Host." (Concepcion Cabrera de Armida)
"O Mary, without you there would be neither Holy Eucharist, nor Tabernacle. There would be no Jesus, the blessed fruit of your womb, for me to adore." (Concepcion Cabrera de Armida)
Join Saturday Morning Prayer Vigils
at local abortion sites.
Every Saturday throughout the Valley the Rosary is prayed in front of abortion centers. It is coordinated by the Children of the Rosary. More abortions are performed on Saturday than other days.If you are unable to participate on site, attend Mass or make a Holy Hour in church, chapel or home. Click here for Schedule
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Pray frequently during the day
The Rosary is a means of blocking out the world and opening the door to communication with God. “ - unknown
“Pray, hope and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayers.”
- St. Padre Pio
America needs Rosary Power!
Let us offer an extra decade daily. Through history the Rosary has changed the course of events. Elections are crucial at every level of government. In 2008, more than ever, we need the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary to overcome evil forces working behind the scenes.
St. Padre Pio referred to the Rosary as his
“weapon.” Let us take up our weapon on
behalf of America by praying an extra decade
of the Rosary every day in addition to
our regular Rosary. Your choice might be the
Descent of the Holy Spirit, to beg the Spirit’s
gift of discernment upon voters.
Remind the homebound and elderly that they
can have a vital role in shaping the future.
To our petitions we should add our prayers of
great gratitude for the countless blessings our
nation has received.
Our Lady,
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
pray for us.
Ask St. Michael’s Protection for Our Country
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and you, Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
A PRAYER FOR THE DYING
AND A SPECIAL SOUL
O MOST MERCIFUL JESUS, lover of souls,
I beseech Thee, by the agony of Thy most
Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Thine
Immaculate Mother, wash clean in the Thy
Blood the sinners of the whole world who are
to die this day.
Remember most especially the soul I spiritually adopt with the intention of entrusting him or her to Thy Shepherd's care: I beseech Thee for the grace to move this sinner, who is in danger of going to Hell, to repent. I ask this because of my trust in Thy great mercy.
If it should please Thy Majesty to send me a suffering this day in exchange for the grace I ask for this soul, then, it, too, shall please me very much, and I thank Thee, Most Sweet Jesus, Shepherd and Lover of Souls; I thank Thee for this opportunity to give mercy in thanksgiving for all the mercies Thou hast shown me. Amen.
Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have mercy on the dying.
The Memorare was Mother Teresa’s favorite emergency prayer. She prayed it 9 times and then one more time in thanksgiving.
“Love others as God loves you
Remember, Works of love are Works of peace.”
Mother Teresa
Dear Jesus, help me to spread Thy fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with Thy spirit and love. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of Thine.
Cathedral Gift Shop, Ss. Simon & Jude Parish, 6351 N. 27th Ave., 602-246-2569
Catholic Books and Gifts, 760 W. Broadway, Tempe, 480-966-8896
Corpus Christi Gift Shop, 3550 E. Knox, Phoenix
Mary Immaculate Books and Gifts, 1457 W. Southern, Mesa, 480-833-7272 and 8978 W. Union Hills, Peoria, 623-572-7512
King’s House, 7109 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-947-9205
Mt. Claret Gift Shop, 4633 N. 54th St., 602-840-5066
Our Lady of Guadalupe Gift Shop, St. Catherine’s, 6401 S. Central, 602-276-5581
The Marian Shop, St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N. Central, 602-212-4509
St. Helen’s Gift Shop, St. Helen’s Church, Cholla & 55th Ave., Glendale
St. Gregory’s Gift Shop, 18th Ave. and Osborn
St. Mary’s Basilica Gift Shop, 3rd St. & Monroe
St. Thomas the Apostle, 24th St. and Campbell, 602-954-8251
Treasures of Faith, NW Corner of Thunderbird and Tatum, 602-493-3302
.Holy Spirit Prayer
Breathe into us, Holy Spirit,
that our thoughts
may be holy.
Move in us, Holy Spirit,
that our work,
too, may be holy.
Attract our hearts, Holy Spirit,
that we may defend
all that is holy.
Protect us, Holy Spirit,
that we may always be holy.
-- St. Augustine
November Highlights
Bishop Thomas Olmsted will be with us on several
occasions.
Fr. James Kelleher, SOLT, once again will be with us.
Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, Apostleship of Prayer, will be the
anniversary guest on Feast of Christ the King.
Melissa Veselovsky will talk on St. Peregrine.
RFR 25 Years! - a Blessing
Nov. 22, the Feast of Christ the King, is the birthday of Radio Family Rosary. We will begin our
26th year. So many of you have helped to bring
the Holy Rosary nightly into thousands of homes
via radio and worldwide through the internet.
We are most grateful.
Happy Birthday to Us!
Books available through RFR Program
Body and Blood of Christ,Communion prayers, compiled by Crt. Our Lady of Guadalupe, CDA. Donation $4.
The Lord Asks for an Hour – The Archbishop Fulton Sheen Tape is a masterpiece on Adoration. Donation only for mailing.
Prayers for the Conversion of Terrorists Prayer Leaflet. Complimentary, self-addressed stamped envelope requested.
Prayers after Communion Leaflet by Bishop Wm. Gomes. Let us know number of copies. Please send donation for postage. Laminated also available. Sug. donation .50 each. Excellent to include in your correspondence.
Year for Priests Prayer Cards are available. Distributing these is an excellent way to participate in this special year of prayer and support for our priests. Suggested donation .20 each
Rosary with Scripture and Religious Reflections Bead by bead meditations. Produced by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe 2250, CDA. Sug. donation $6, large print $10.
CDs of the Month
An Evening Review with Fr. James Kubicki, SJ. It is
an excellent means of entering into a deeper relationship
with God. Fr Kubicki, the National Director of the
Apostleship of Prayer, has a unique gift of bringing the Spirit of Christ into our lives. The CD is an ideal gift. Suggested donation $10 includes postage.
Fr. Greg Adolf, Pastor of St. Andrew’s Parish, Sierra
Vista, AZ gave a splendid Day of Recollection sponsored
by the Legion of Mary. He is a former Lutheran Pastor
who always has had a love for Our Lady. The CD
contains priceless gems and insights into our faith, the Rosary and Our Lady. Suggested donation $10.
A Couple’s Rosary, Julie & Kurt Carrick, includes all Mysteries, Ave Maria, St. Michael Prayer and other song selections. Excellent gift CD for all occasions. Suggested donation $10
Suggested donations include postage.
A Pro-life Prayer for
Our President and Public Officials
Lord, God, Author of Life and Source of Eternal Life:
Move the hearts of all our public officials and especially our President, to fulfill their responsibilities worthily and well to all those entrusted to their care.
Help them in their special leadership roles, to extend the mantle of protection to the most vulnerable, especially the defenseless unborn, whose lives are threatened with extermination by an indifferent society.
Guide all public officials by your wisdom and grace to cease supporting any law that fails to protect the fundamental good that is human life itself, which is a gift from God and parents.
You are the Protector and Defender of the lives of the innocent unborn. Change the hearts of those who compromise the call to protect and defend life. Bring our nation to the values that have made us a great nation, a society that upholds the values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all.
Mary, the Mother of the living, help us to bear witness to the Gospel of Life with our lives and our laws, through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Imprimatur: January 22, 2009
Most Reverend Robert J. Baker
Bishop of Birmingham in Alabama
This prayer is prayed at the Masses on EWTN
Plenary Indulgence Opportunities
For this Year of the Priest, Pope Benedict has established special days on which the faithful may gain a plenary indulgence. Mark your calendar for these special days:
1. Every first Thursday of the month during this Year of
the Priest.
3. June 19, 2010, Feast of the Sacred Heart
A bishop may add other days in his diocese. Bishop Thomas Olmsted has designated numerous dates. RFR will keep you posted about these opportunities. Also, check The Catholic Sun.
A Hidden Treasure
Evil must be overcome with good. Greater
evil must be overcome with greater good. The
extraordinary evils of the world today must
be overcome with the extraordinary good
of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration! Your
sacrifice in spending one Holy Hour each week, especially in the middle of the night, will repair for the evils of the world and open up the floodgates of God’s merciful love upon all humankind. This is why our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, in calling for unceasing adoration asks us to be “ready” to sacrifice that we may “make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world” (Dominicae Cenae, Ch. I, Sec. 2, Art. 3)
Reprinted from the Missionaries of the Blessed
Sacrament monthly publication Sept. 2001.
O Mary Bright Dawn
O Mary bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life:
Look down, O Mother, upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed by indifference or out of misguided mercy
.
Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people of our time
.
Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new, the joy of celebrating it with gratitude throughout their lives and the courage to bear witness to it resolutely, in order to build, together with all people of good will, the civilization of truth and love, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.
By Pope John Paul II March 25, 1995
"For this I am a priest: to apply the merits of the most precious blood" (St. Gaspar del Bufalo).
"To contemplate Christ involves being able to recognize Him wherever He manifests Himself in His many forms of presence, but above all in the living sacrament of His Body and His Blood. The Church draws her life from the Eucharist; by Him she is fed, and by Him she is enlightened. The Eucharist is both a mystery of faith and a 'mystery of light'" (Pope John Paul II, Servant of God, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, 6).
Prayer for Priests: Gracious God, grant us holy ministers of Your altar, who are careful and fervent guardians of the Eucharist, and call forth ministers of Your mercy, who, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, spread the joy of Your forgiveness
St. John Vianney "spoke of the priesthood as if incapable of fathoming the grandeur of the gift and task entrusted to a human creature: 'O, how great is the priest! ... If he realised what he is, he would die. ... God obeys him: he utters a few words and the Lord descends from heaven at his voice, to be contained within a small host'. Explaining to his parishioners the importance of the Sacraments, he would say: "Without the Sacrament of Holy Orders, we would not have the Lord. Who put Him there in that tabernacle? The priest. Who welcomed your soul at the beginning of your life? The priest. Who feeds your soul and gives it strength for its journey? The priest. Who will prepare it to appear before God, bathing it one last time in the blood of Jesus Christ? The priest, always the priest. And if this soul should happen to die [as a result of sin], who will raise it up, who will restore its calm and peace? Again, the priest. ... After God, the priest is everything! ... Only in heaven will he fully realise what he is'. These words, welling up from the priestly heart of the holy pastor, might sound excessive. Yet they reveal the high esteem in which he held the Sacrament of the Priesthood. He seemed overwhelmed by a boundless sense of responsibility: 'Were we to fully realise what a priest is on earth, we would die: not of fright, but of love. ... Without the priest, the passion and death of our Lord would be of no avail. It is the priest who continues the work of redemption on earth. ... What use would be a house filled with gold, were there no one to open its door? The priest holds the key to the treasures of heaven: it is he who opens the door: he is the steward of the good Lord; the administrator of His goods. ... Leave a parish for twenty years without a priest, and they will end by worshipping the beasts there. ... The priest is not a priest for himself, he is a priest for you.'"
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November, a Holy Month
+ Month of the Holy Souls
+ Thanksgiving Day + Advent Begins
God has given us a rich treasure known as the Communion of Saints. This sacred bond extends through the centuries and reaches from heaven to earth, from time through eternity. It may be misunderstood to mean only souls in heaven or the canonized. Actually, three parts make up this communion: The church on earth, the souls in purgatory and the souls in heaven.
With what love and gratitude we remember many who “have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.” Their loving kindness, helpfulness and example live on in our hearts as models for our conduct and attitudes. We desire to impart their qualities to others and hope that we, too, may leave a legacy of virtues to future generations.
We sense the presence of these holy ones who continue to influence our lives. They may have been parents or other relatives, teachers, neighbors, co-workers, priests, doctors, friends or fellow parishioners. We can still turn to them in prayer for help and encouragement, for counsel and consolation.
At Radio Family Rosary we regularly call on friends of the Program who have been called home to Jesus and Mary. As we pray to our departed ones, we should also pray for them, because prayers for the faithful departed are never wasted. Each time we pray the Apostles’ Creed let us be thankful to be part of this sacred bond of love, the Communion of saints.
Let’s Call on These Great People
Fr. Patrick Peyton – 100th anniv. of his birth
St. John Vianney – 150th anniversary of his death
Pope John Paul II - Cardinal John O’Connor
Pray Daily for the Holy Souls
St. Padre Pio said, “The Holy Souls are eager for
the prayers of the faithful which can gain
indulgences for them. Their intercession is
powerful. Pray unceasingly. We must empty
purgatory!”
St. Gertrude prayed this prayer throughout the
day. Jesus revealed to her that many souls are
released from purgatory each time it is prayed. It is suggested we develop the habit of saying this prayer often:
Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great
for the Holy Souls
Eternal Father, I offer thee the most
Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus,
in union with the Masses said throughout
the world today, for all the Holy Souls in
purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for
sinners in the universal church, those in
my own home and within my family. Amen.
Great News!
Weekly Spanish Rosary Program
Radio Family Rosary Program will air weekly in Spanish starting Monday, October 12 at 7 p.m. on KXXG 1010 AM. Please share this information with others. We ask your prayers for success in reaching out further to our community. This is a tremendous undertaking. If you can and would like to, we ask you to monetarily support this effort. Please specify on your donation For Spanish Radio Rosary. Donations are tax deductible.
In Gratitude for Funding
At a special luncheon at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, RFR was awarded grant money from the Catholic Community Foundation. We are grateful.
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Avondale, 7 p.m.– 623-935-2151
Nov. 10 Tues.
St. Bernadette, Scotts.
7 p.m., 480-905-0221
Nov. 11 Wed.
St. Timothy Church, Mesa,
7:00 p.m. 480-775-5200
13 Fri. St. Theresa (McMahon Center)
7:00 p.m., 602-840-0850
Nov. 14 Sat.
St. Paul’s Church 1:00 p.m. 602-993-0228
Monthly Rosary at the Capitol
1703 W. Washington (N. side of Capitol)
Tuesday, Oct. 13 - 9:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Fatima Day
America Needs Prayers.
Be among the faithful giving
public witness by praying the
Holy Rosary in reparation
for sin, for country, f
or world peace,
respect for life, etc.
For information call Glen Sharko at 623-221-8817.
Diocesan Guadalupe Celebration
Sunday, December 6 - Diocesan Center
Plan now to attend.
Radio Family Rosary Benefit Dinner
Saturday, March 20, 2010
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Celebrating our 26th Year
Celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph
Please reserve this date.
Have a very
Happy Thanksgiving
Christmas Religious Stamps are
at the Post Offices. The
use of religious stamps affirms the
Reason for the Season.
New, available through RFR:
Rosary Sunday 2009 CD. The Power of the Rosary. Fr. Parker, Bishop Olmsted. Sug. donation $10.
Radio Family Rosary Program, P. O. Box 17484, Phoenix, Arizona 85011
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen – this year is the
30th anniversary of his death. A gem from
Archbishop Sheen:
“The power of the Rosary is beyond description.”
Rosary Sunday 2009 CD
You will have a new perception of the Rosary when you hear Fr. James Parker, keynote speaker. He gave many witness accounts of the power of the Rosary. Since childhood he prayed the Rosary daily. R.S. CD includes an additional talk by Fr. Parker, Bishop Olmsted’s talk and more. A real treasure. .
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Blessed Miguel Pro Feast Day is Mon. Nov. 23
This is one of the days Bishop Olmsted has
designated when the faithful can gain a
plenary indulgence under the usual
conditions--see below.
In November, Remember Departed
Souls While Helping RFR
*Sponsoring programs is a great way to support RFR. In November it is beautiful to remember deceased loved ones by sponsoring a program in their memory.
$$$$ a Month Club. A popular way to support the Program, monthly, bi-monthly, yearly.
Praying Members. We need people to pray for the success of Our Lady’s Rosary Programs. Your prayers are most important and appreciated.
Christmas Boutique Coming Up
Boutique Items needed including Catholic books, CDs, etc. So far this year we have sold nearly $3,100 in books, CDs, videos. If you have boutique items, etc. please call Genevieve at 602-954-0316. We can give you a receipt. Special thank you to many who donated items, especially Joe Davis for hundreds of books and videos.
Dedication of
St. Peregrine Chapel
Christ the King Catholic Church
1551 E. Dana Ave., Mesa
Sat., Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m.
Bishop Thomas Olmsted - Presiding
The following week Perpetual Adoration will begin at the Shrine. This 24-hour adoration chapel will be devoted to serving people affected by serious illness, especially cancer. The St. Peregrine Chapel will offer hope, emotional and spiritual support, and community outreach and resources to those in need, regardless of beliefs.
The Legion of Mary Invites You
to Celebrate the
Feast of the Miraculous Medal
Saturday, November 21
St. Mary’s Church, 230 W. Galveston St., Chandler
8:15 a.m. Mass followed by procession, flower offering and Rosary,
Contact Emie
Annual December Boutique
If you would like to attend our Christmas boutique,
