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Radio Family Rosary Program Schedule Listen on KXXT 1010 AM Radio Prayers Taught Monday thru Friday at 8:30 a.m. by the Or anytime on www.radiofamilyrosary.com MAY 2021 Angel of Peace 3 Mon St. – Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted at Fatima in 1916 4 Tue Consecration to St. Joseph – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM 5 Wed Ven. Edel Quinn – Fr. Francis Peffley 6 Thur National Day of Prayer Most Holy Trinity, 7 Fri TBA Father, Son and Holy Spirit, 10 Mon “Falling Down in Adoration.” – Joyce Coronel I adore Thee profoundly. 11 Tue Continued 12 Wed Our Lady of Fatima – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM I offer Thee the most precious 13 Thur Continued Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, 14 Fri Holy Spirit in Our Lives – Sr. John Mark Maria present in all the tabernacles in the world, in 17 Mon Birthday of St. John Paul II – James Peck reparation for all the outrages, sacrileges and 18 Tue Continued indifferences whereby He is offended. 19 Wed Our Lady of Lourdes – Blessing of the Sick – Tim Jeffries And through the infinite merits of 20 Thur Continued His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate 21 Fri Feast of Pentecost – Tim Jeffries Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion 24 Mon Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Tom Beale 25 Tue Healing Power of the Holy Spirit – Tom Beale of poor sinners. 26 Wed TBA Pray three times the following prayer: 27 Thur Being Catholic Everyday – Valerie Stagg My God, I believe, I adore, I trust and I love 28 Fri June the Month of the Sacred Heart – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 31 Mon Visitation of the Bl. Mary – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ You! I beg pardon for those who do not believe, Programming Subject to Change do not adore, do not trust and do not love You. NEWSLETTER May 2021 | Vol. 37, No. 5

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Welcome, New Readers Honor Mary with a May Altar in Your Home Help keep mailing list current. If you are moving in or out of May is traditionally considered the month of Mary. town or wish to discontinue the A beautiful way to honor Mary is to place a statue of Our Lady Newsletter, write us or call or a picture on a cloth adding candles, flowers and a basket for 602-944-6811 or 602-903-6449. prayer intentions. Invite others to join in praying the Rosary. The rays depicted from Mary’s hands indicate the graces Special May Dates she wants to dispense to us. Let us seek her powerful 1 First Saturday – Feast of intercession, so needed. St. Joseph the Worker In 1917 Our Lady appeared five times, May through October, 6 Thursday– to three children at Fatima, telling them to pray for peace. At National Day of Prayer that time World War I was raging. Over 37 million perished. The 7 First Friday Fatima message of prayer and sacrifice is most needed today. 9 Sunday – Mother’s Day 13 Thursday – Ascension of Our Lord Feast of the Ascension – May 16 Our Lady of Fatima Day 16 Sunday – Ascension • Ascension – Christ ascended into Heaven 40 days observed after His Resurrection. 18 Monday – Birthday of • Christ promised not to abandon us. He said St. John Paul II He would be with us always. 23 Sunday – Feast of Pentecost • Christ commanded us to preach the gospel to the whole world. May Guest Speakers Jesus told the Apostles to return to Jerusalem Bishop Thomas Olmsted and “Wait for what the Father has promised,” the Fr. James Kubicki, SJ descent of the Holy Spirit. Christ is ever present to us in His Church. We should also regard this period after Fr. Francis Peffley the Ascension as a time to pray to receive the gifts and Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM fruits of the Holy Spirit. Tom Beale Tim Jeffries James Peck Pentecost is the Birthday of the Church Joyce Coronel presents Bishop Olmsted’s Apostolic Exhortation Come Holy Spirit. Come Give Us on the , “Falling Down in the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Adoration.” Monday and Tuesday May 10 and 11. The Spirit of Wisdom – that I may not be attached to the things of this world. Please visit TheSoulfulCatholic. The Spirit of Understanding – that I might be enlightened to your Divine Truth. com, a blog by Catholic journalist, author and speaker The Spirit of Counsel – that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and Joyce Coronel. Great insights gaining heaven. into things we need to know. The Spirit of Fortitude – that I may bear my cross with Christ and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation. Your Help Is Needed! The Spirit of Knowledge – that I may know God and know myself. Consider being a RFR volunteer. Call Dorothy at The Spirit of Piety – that I may live my faith to the fullest. 602-944-6811. The Spirit of Fear of the Lord – that I may be filled with a loving reverence toward God. RADIO FAMILY ROSARY NEWSLETTER MAY 2021 May 12, Death of Ven. Edel Quinn Nice to Hear Although in poor health and after being in a April 10 Book Sale at St. Helen’s sanitarium for 18 months, Edel Quinn volunteered to Market Place was a tremendous go to Africa as a envoy, to establish the success. We netted nearly $800. Legion there. The Legion had been founded in her native Most of all, we met wonderful in 1921. people, grateful to be able to Edel began 8 years of crisscrossing many African purchase Catholic books. countries. Based in and in spite of her delicate Daily Listener Reports: “I turn health, she traversed the rough roads of Africa, visiting to KXXT at 1010 AM, M-F at , , , Zimbabwe, , and South Africa. 8:30 AM.” He listens to Relevant Edel died May 12, 1944 at the age of 37. In 1957 the Archbishop of Radio but turns to KXXT 1010 AM initiated the process of her . In 1994 St. John Paul II declared her at 8:30 a.m. Then he turns back Venerable. This is the second step in the path to . to Relevant Radio. Don’t miss For a pamphlet on the life of Edel Quinn and/or leaflet on the work of the Legion Our Lady’s Radio Family Rosary. of Mary, write to Radio Family Rosary or call 602-264-4370. Remember you can get RFR 24/7 on website: www.radiofamilyrosary. com Select current program or Amazing Growth of the Church in Africa select from the library. have attributed the amazing growth of the Church in Africa largely to missionary efforts started by Edel Quinn and continued today by the Legion Garment of Grace of Mary. Early on, priests recognized the effectiveness of the Legion of Mary The Brown Scapular is sometimes missionary spirit and work. referred to as: A Garment of Grace. As the Holy Mother Church continues to grow in Africa, she is sending Recently at RFR Book Sale, we hundreds of newly ordained priests to serve in other countries in a manner similar met Joanie, whom we knew over 30 to the way Ireland sent missionaries to many places early in the 20th century. years ago. She makes scapulars and The Church in the Diocese of Phoenix has many African priests, and is now supplying RFR with them. at least five serve as pastors. The African priests are truly a blessing to the Universal Church. See back page to order. Special Need: Seal Your Front Door with Image of Divine Mercy Catholic Book Sale Venues The Association of Marian Helpers encourages us to seal our front • Parishes • Conferences doors with the Divine Mercy Image. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, of the Association, • Meetings • Private Showing encourages the image posting as a witness of steadfast faith in Christ. We will be glad to make a donation Jesus promised St. Faustina “The Soul that will venerate this image will not to venue hosts. Call Dorothy for perish” and also the grace of “victory over enemies already here on earth, more info at 602-944-6811. especially at the hour of death.” See back page to order Image. Urgent Prayers Needed Joseph Prayer Please pray that these two O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, scheduled events will be held so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all in our diocese: my interests and desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me Marian Conference by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from Friday, Saturday, Sunday your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus August 27-29, 2021 Christ, Our Lord; so that, having engaged here below AZ Rosary Celebration your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and Sunday, October 17, 2021 homage to the most loving of Fathers. O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss June is the Month His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying of the Sacred Heart breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen. Novena to the Sacred See back page to order prayer cards. Heart starts Thur., June 3 thru Fri., June Year of St. Joseph – December 8, 2020 - December 8, 2021 11, Feast of the Sacred • Great grace flows through St. Joseph, the greatest of after Mary Heart. Order Novenas to share • Invite St. Joseph into your daily life. with family and friends. St. Padre • Go to St. Joseph for every need especially for those we love. Pio said this Novena Prayer was a • Share with others the power of St. Joseph. favorite prayer. See back page. MAY 2021 RADIO FAMILY ROSARY NEWSLETTER

Upcoming Events Now Available from RFR Let us Remember Rosary for America • 8 1/2” x 11” color photo. Monday, May 3, 7 pm, Mount Claret A visual aid to help in making a 4633 N. 52 St., Phoenix (North of Camelback) Holy Hour at home. Donation Every Monday, 6:30 pm, St. Paul $4 includes postage. 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix (West of 7th St.) • Sacred Heart Novena. Suggested donation .25 each. Includes bookmark of “World Day of the Sick” Healing Mass 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart Saturday, May 22, 12 Noon to 1:45 pm • Divine Mercy Picture, 8 x 10 suggested donation followed by Church Fair $3. 5 x 7 suggested donation $2. Seal your front door with Divine Mercy image. St. Church • Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet. Suggested 10755 N 124th St., Scottsdale (North of Shea) donation .25 each. “World Day of the Sick” Mass is an extraordinary • How to Make a “Holy Hour,” by the late opportunity to bring the blessings of Our Lady of Lourdes Fr. George W. Kosicki, CSB. Excellent. Donation to our communities. Sponsored by the Order of Malta. for mailing only. Mass will include: Anointing of the sick, Blessing of • St. Joseph Prayer Cards. Suggested donation caregivers’ hands, and Blessing with Lourdes water 4 for $1. After Mass, please stay for a Catholic fair and • St. Prayer Card. Urgent. Share with refreshments served in the Social Hall! others. Suggested donation .25 each. For those who would prefer to take part in World Day of the Sick • Guadalupe Prayer for Unborn to save unborn from home, a live feed of the Mass will be available to stream on babies. A powerful way to save lives. Suggested the Diocese of Phoenix’s Facebook page and YouTube channel, or donation .05 each you can watch the broadcast live on AZTV Channel 7 and EWTN! • Surrender Prayer. Small print. Suggested donation $1, for larger $2. Do You Have U.S. Postage that You Can Donate? • Fifteen Promises of the Rosary. Suggested Radio Family Rosary is sending out many requested items and is donation .20 each. in need of stamps. Please send your unused postage stamps of any denomination. Postage is very costly. • The Lord Asks for an Hour. Free CD by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen is a masterpiece. Donation is for mailing only. Catholic Books Needed • Receiving Holy Communion leaflet by Bishop Having sold nearly $3,000 in Catholic Books since the new year, there Wm. Gomes. Suggested donation .25 each. is great need to replenish our stock. If you are looking for a particular book or have books to donate call Dorothy at 602-944-6811. • Brown Scapular plus Booklet. Suggested donation $5.

Our Treasured Speakers Can Be Your Treasures Fr. Kenneth Walker’s We have a collection of great speakers on cassettes and videos, Rosaries. including John Hardon, SJ, Scott Hahn, A 2-CD set of Fr. Walker’s Venerable Fulton Sheen and Fr. John H. Hampsch, CMF (among Rosaries: Joyful, Luminous, the great speakers and men of wisdom in the 20th Century). We ask Sorrowful and Glorious. Includes a donation only. This is a timely offer. Call Dorothy 602-944-6811. several talks by the late Fr. Walker. Suggested donation $15.

Planning Meeting Bishop Thomas Olmsted Saturday, May 8, 9 am Rosary with all four Mysteries. Diocese of Phoenix 2-CD set. Suggested donation $15. HOLD THE DATE: Sunday, October 17 - 2:00 - 4:15 pm PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW. Phoenix Convention Center, Jefferson and 3rd St. Write to: Radio Family Rosary, Inc. Call Larry at 602-677-7336 P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ 85011