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Radio Family Rosary Program Schedule KIHP Immaculate Heart Radio 1310 AM & NOW 102.9 FM 6:00 - 6:30 am AND 9:30 - 10:00 pm Mon. thru Fri. Prayer Listen anytime on www.radiofamilyrosary.com for JULY 2017 3 Mon One Nation Under God – Bryant Sayers Our Country 4 Tues Continued on this birthday of our Nation 5 Wed St. Maria Goretti – Janet LaPlante We pray Thee, O God of might, wisdom and 6 Thur TBA justice - through whom authority is rightly 7 Fri Pray for America – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ administered, laws are made and judgment 10 Mon Marian Conference – Jesse Romero 11 Tues St. Odilia - Fr. Tom Enneking, OSC decreed, assist with the Holy Spirit of 12 Wed St. Kateri Tekakwitha Counsel and fortitude, the government 13 Thur Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Fr. Brad Peterson, O.Carm officials for whom I now pray… teach them 14 Fri Continued Thy laws, and move them to serve Thee, 17 Mon What We Can Do for Our Country – Joyce Coronel 18 Tues Continued that their administration may be useful 19 Wed St. Mary Magdalene – Fr. Declan Gibson to Thy people over whom they preside, by 20 Thur Continued encouraging respect for virtue and religion, 21 Fri Continued 24 Mon St. Sharbel Makhluf – Steve Saliba by a faithful execution of the laws in justice 25 Tues Continued and mercy, and by restraining vice and 26 Wed Marian Conference immorality. 27 Thur Rosary for America - Manny Yrique 28 Fri Ignatian Spiritual Exercises – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM MERCIFUL GOD, SAVE AMERICA! 31 Mon St. Ignatius Loyola – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM Please reprint and share with others. Programming Subject to Change NEWSLETTER July 2017 | Vol. 33, No. 7
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Welcome, New Readers Pope Benedict’s Reflections Help keep mailing list current. If you are moving in or out of on Eucharistic Adoration town or want to discontinue “… the Eucharist seeks to free us from every kind of despondency the Newsletter, write us or call and discouragement, wants to raise us, so that we can set out on the Georgia at 480-213-2387. Return journey with the strength that God gives through Jesus Christ…The postage is costly. If you prefer Eucharist is the Sacrament of God who does not leave us alone on the Newsletter by email go to www. journey but stays at our side and shows us the way…” radiofamilyrosary.com or email – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Magnificat June 2017 [email protected]. Thank you for your help. Getting to Know Fr. Enneking Special July Dates We are privileged that Fr. Tom Enneking, OSC, will be the 1 First Saturday Spiritual Director for the RFR Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes this fall. 4 Tues - Fourth of July Father is a popular speaker and a frequent guest on Radio Family 7 First Friday Rosary Program. He is the National Superior of the Crosier Order of 22 Sat - St. Mary Magdalene priests and brothers in the U.S. He leads the Crosier Community of Phoenix at their 26 Wed - Ss. Joachim and Anne new Crosier Village, 717 E. Southern. The Village is a welcoming place for all. From there the Crosiers minister to the underserved Phoenix community. Fr. Tom provides weekend assistance at local parishes and serves as a chaplain in county jails. July Guests We hope you will join us on RFR Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes in this Fr. Tom Enneking, OSC 100th Anniversary Year of Our Lady’s Fatima apparitions, October 30 through Fr. Declan Gibson November 8, 2017. Call Dorothy at 602-944-6811 for details. Fr James Kubicki, SJ Fr. Brad Peterson, O.Carm Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM Ss. Joachim and Anne, Patrons of Grandparents Jesse Romero These great saints, the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus, are celebrated on July 26. Grandparents play a pivotal role in the generations that follow them. Consider these ideas for grandparents: Sponsor a Rosary Program • Keep in touch in person, by telephone, email and U.S. mail. Such If you would like to have a Rosary communication builds relationships that create lasting memories and bear fruit Program dedicated in memory from generation to generation. of a loved one, in thanksgiving, for a special occasion or special • Keep grandchildren in your daily prayers, entrusting them, body and soul, intention, see enclosed green slip to Jesus, Mary and Joseph, guardian angels and patron saints. or call Georgia at 480-213-2387. • Remember, anyone can act as a grandparent. We need your help! Bless our grandparents: “Lord God almighty, bless our grandparents. Consider being a RFR volunteer. May they remain constant in Your love and be living signs of Your presence to their Call Georgia. children and grandchildren.”
PLEASE INCLUDE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN YOUR PARISH BULLETIN Radio Family Rosary airs on 1310 AM and 102.9 FM at 6:00 AM and 9:30 PM Mon-Fri. July guests include: Fr. Thomas Enneking, OSC, For daily schedule write: RFR, P.O. Box 17484, Fr. Declan Gibson, Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, Fr. Brad Peterson, Phoenix, AZ 85011 or call Georgia at 480-213-2387 or O. Carm, Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM., Jesse Romero visit www.radiofamilyrosary.com page 2 radio family rosary newsletter | july 2017
Venerable Fr. Solanus Casey to be Beatified The long-awaited beatification of Fr. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap., will take place in Detroit on November 18, 2017.
Considered the greatest miracle-worker in What can we do for our country North America, Fr. Solanus humbly accepted this month as we celebrate the the limitations placed on him: ordination without 241st birthday of our republic? permission to hear confessions or preach formally. He spent long hours of patiently Our nation has been abundantly listening to people who flocked to see him, blessed. Some of the moral principles seeking prayers for physical and spiritual she was founded on are being eroded ailments. Numerous favors were reported. In away. We, her people, need to commit his later years, Father lamented that he was to pray for her. The power of prayer able to put in only 18 hours a day instead of 22. should never be under-estimated. Frequently he exclaimed, “Thanks be to God!” He always advised, “Thank God In Memoriam ahead of time.” That is, be willing to accept On May 30 our beloved friend, God’s answer to every prayer before the Charlotte Williams, went to her answer is known. He stressed the importance eternal reward. She was one of of faithfulness to the grace of the present the first RFR board members and moment and urged love for Our Lady and her Rosary. Although regarded worked in many ways to promote as the “best-loved man in Detroit,” this humble priest was loved wherever he Our Lady’s Rosary Program. She was, in New York, in Indiana, as well as in Michigan. He was a dear friend to set up our first website and helped in Jews and Protestants, including ministers. His greatest loves, he said, were recording Rosaries. Many knew her the poor and the sick. as the Custodian for the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Father Solanus’s desire to be conscious at his She brought the image to every corner death was fulfilled. On July 31, 1957, he sat up in of our diocese, including prisons. In his hospital bed and exclaimed, “I give my soul to her prison ministry she had inmates Jesus Christ!” then passed away at 86. Thousands making rosaries and praying the lined up in Detroit to say their farewells to their Rosary. beloved and revered friend. For over 35 years Charlotte was an integral part the Arizona Rosary Celebration. She compiled several Rosary booklets and prayer booklets. Special Requests More Help Is Needed We were blessed to have known her. From last month’s Newsletter two people replied to help us. May her soul rest in peace. We are so thankful, but we do need another person or two to help. We appreciate the response.
This beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima is Books, Books Needed available to visit your parish or event. For info for Upcoming Book Sales call Debbie 602-703-6784. This month, we will be having a Book Sale at the Legion of Mary Annual Day of Recollection. The statue will Next month, we will have a huge Book Sale at the Marian Conference. be present at the Call us if you have Catholic books, DVDs, CDs and religious items. Legion of Mary Day We have had four very successful Book Sales this year so far. of Recollection, at Ss. Simon & Jude Please help. Call Georgia 480-213-2387 or Dorothy 602-944-6811. Cathedral. july 2017 | radio family rosary newsletter page 3
Upcoming Events Now Available at RFR Mass and Rosary for America “I am the bread of life.” Tuesday, July 4th • 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration 8½ x 11” color photo. Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral A visual aid for making a Holy Hour 6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix at home. Suggested donation $5. Pray the Rosary… transform our nation! There is a great response to the Eucharistic Call Manny at 602-920-5065 Adoration picture. People are moved by this Eucharistic image and welcome it into their homes. Healing Mass in honor of St. Odilia • Our Lady of Fatima Booklet, compliments of Knights of Columbus. Postage donation appreciated. Sunday, July 16, 8 a.m. • Fr. Solanus 30-pg. Booklet. Suggested donation $3 Crosier Village Chapel 717 E. Southern Ave. • The Lord Asks for an Hour. Free CD by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is a masterpiece. Donation is for mailing only. • Divine Mercy Pamphlet. Novena and Chaplet. Pray for Legion of Mary Annual Day of Recollection personal intentions and salvation of the world. Entrust the Saturday, July 29 starting with Mass 8:30 a.m. world and ourselves to God’s Mercy. Suggested donation Bishop Thomas Olmsted .25 each. Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6353 N. 27th Ave. • Receiving Holy Communion Leaflet by Bishop Wm. See enclosed flyer. Don’t miss this spiritual opportunity. Gomes. Suggested donation .10 each. For info and registration call Dorothy 602-944-6811 • Brown Scapular plus Booklet. Suggested donation $5. • Prayers for the Conversion of Terrorists. Prayer leaflet. Don’t Miss! A Spiritually Renewing Weekend You Won’t Forget! Donation appreciated. ARIZONA MARIAN CONFERENCE • Litany of the Precious Blood Prayer Card. Suggested donation .25. THE Power OF A Fr. Kenneth Walker’s Rosaries. A 2-CD set of Fr. Walker’s Rosaries: Joyful, Mother’s Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. Love Includes several talks by the late Fr. Walker. Suggested donation $15. AUGUST 25th – 27th, 2017 THE DOUBLETREE PARADISE VALLEY RESORT Bishop Thomas Olmsted Rosary with outstanding featured speakers: all four Mysteries. 2-CD set. Suggested Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC; Fr. Aniello Salicone, SX; Fr. Jozo Grbes, OFM; donation $15. Fr. Don Calloway, MIC; Lachita Calloway; Jesse Romero; Kevin Saunders; Susan Tassone Registration Brochures available in Church Office or Online Place your orders now. Visit arizonapeacecenter.org or call 480-964-6111 Write to Radio Family Rosary, Inc., See You There & Bring Your Friends! P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ 85011.
Arizona Rosary Celebration Sunday, October 22 - 2:00 - 4:15 p.m. Phoenix Convention Center, Jefferson and 3rd St. – keynote speaker – Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez, CSB Commemorating 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima
For information on being a Plan to attend the planning meeting, Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m. parish representative at the Diocese of Phoenix, 400 E. Monroe – call Dorothy at 602-944-6811. Parking at the Diocese underground parking An excellent way to honor Our Lady — Please pray for the success of Our Lady’s Rosary Celebration.