NEWSLETTER July 2018 | Vol. 34, No. 7

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Welcome, New Readers Pearl of the Month: Devotion Help keep mailing list current. July 16 is the Optional Memorial for Our Lady of Mount If you are moving in or out of Carmel, when we remember St. Simon Stock’s of the town or want to discontinue Blessed Virgin Mary in 1251. Tradition holds that the Blessed the Newsletter, write us or call Mother appeared at Mount Carmel carrying a brown scapular, Georgia at 480-213-2387. Return offering it as a sign of her intercession and protection from postage is costly. If you prefer the fires of hell. Newsletter by email go to www. radiofamilyrosary.com or email Scapular devotion has continued through the intervening [email protected]. centuries and is a popular sacramental among those devoted Thank you for your help. to Our Lady today, particularly among Carmelite orders. The typical devotional scapular consists of two small pieces of rectangular cloth (usually brown) connected by cords and worn Special July Dates about the neck, one placed on the chest and one on the back. 4 Wed – Independence Day Wearing the scapular serves as a continual witness of devotion to Mary and her 6 First Friday pledge of protection, keeping her ever close to our hearts. A scapular is also an 7 First Saturday incentive and reminder to always imitate Our Lady’s virtues, especially her humility, chastity, and prayerfulness. 16 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Blessed Pope Paul VI taught that the Rosary and the Scapular are complementary devotions, imploring us to “Let the faithful hold in high esteem the practices and devotions to the Blessed Virgin approved by the teaching authority of the Church. July Guests Speakers It is our conviction that the Rosary of Mary and the Scapular of Carmel are among Fr. James Kubicki, SJ these recommended practices. The Scapular is a practice of piety, which by its very Fr. John Nahrgang simplicity is suited to everyone.” – Message to the Marian Congress, March 1965. Fr. John Parks Fr. Brad Peterson, O.Carm St. Sharbel, Model of Penance, Worker of Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM In his popular book, A Year of Daily Offerings, Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, tells of St. Sharbel Makhlouf (1828-1898) whose feast is July 24: “As a Maronite Catholic youth in Lebanon, Sharbel’s favorite book Sponsor a Rosary Program was The Imitation of Christ… He became a hermit and dedicated If you would like to have a Rosary himself to prayer and fasting in solitude. He died on Christmas Eve Program dedicated in memory repeating the names of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. For more than forty of a loved one, in thanksgiving, days after his burial a bright light shone around his grave…” for a special occasion or special Fr. Kubicki reported that Blessed Pope Paul VI said, “This holy monk intention, see enclosed green slip reminds us of the indispensable role of prayer, hidden virtues, and mortification.” or call Georgia at 480-213-2387. Everywhere people report numerous cures through Sharbel’s intercession. We need your help! His reputation for holiness draws thousands to his . In the Valley devotion Consider being a RFR volunteer. to him is widespread and many favors are attributed to his intercession. Special Call Georgia. celebrations are held locally in his honor.

PLEASE INCLUDE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN YOUR PARISH BULLETIN Tune to the Radio Family Rosary Program daily at 6 am and 9:30 p.m. on 1310 AM and 102.9 FM July guests include: Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, For daily schedule write: RFR, P.O. Box 17484, Fr. John Nahrgang, Fr. Brad Peterson, O. Carm, Phoenix, AZ 85011 or call Georgia at 480-213-2387 Fr. John Parks, Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM or visit www.radiofamilyrosary.com page 2 radio family rosary newsletter | july 2018

Inspiring Examples: Rosary Heroes of Today There are many individuals who give of their time to promote Our Lady’s Rosary for the benefit of humanity.

Rosary for America: During Manny Yrique’s weekly Holy Hour at Mt. Claret, he was inspired to establish a Rosary for America. This apostolate has spread throughout the United States and is impacting the spiritual life of our country. See page 3 to order a Rosary booklet explaining the details of praying for our country or call Manny at 602-920-5065 for information on giving a presentation at your parish or organization’s meeting.

On Wednesday, July 4 there will be a and Rosary for America J at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. See Page 3 for details. Pilgrimage to Italy Please join us for a trip of a lifetime, 2,000 Hail Marys: On First Saturdays of the month, some rosary groups meet October 29 through November to pray 2,000 Hail Marys. One lady recently said she has been leading a group 8, 2018, to Rome, Assisi, La Verna, for over 30 years. Wow! Ravenna, Padua and Venice. Our Teaching the Holy Rosary to the Young: For many years a devoted apostle Spiritual Director will be Fr. Daniel of Our Lady has been teaching the Rosary to children and teens. Marie of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He will celebrate daily Mass These Rosary apostolates represent great hope for humanity. for us. Having been to Italy before, I know the memories made there Please call or email me for more Special Need: A Location for Our Christmas Coffee details, a full brochure or registration. Radio Family Rosary needs a venue for our annual Christmas Coffee Janet LaPlante 602-863-1218 or Boutique. A parish or home is needed for this one-day event in the first week in [email protected]. We December. If you have ideas or info, please call Dorothy 602-944-6811. would be blessed to have you as part of our pilgrim family. Special Requests: More Help Is Needed What can we do From last month’s Newsletter two people replied to help us. We are so for our country thankful, but we do need another person or two to help in various ways. this month as we We would appreciate the response. celebrate the 242nd birthday of our Catholic Books Needed for Upcoming Book Sales republic? This month we are preparing for the annual Marian Conference in August. Our nation has been abundantly RFR will have tables of Catholic books and more. blessed. Some of the moral principles Call us if you have Catholic books, DVDs, CDs and religious items. she was founded on are being eroded So far this year, we have had four very successful Book Sales away. We, her people, need to commit to support RFR Program. to pray for her. The power of prayer should never be underestimated. Please help. Call Georgia 480-213-2387 or Dorothy 602-944-6811.

We Salute… Saints for Family Life Today: Anne and Joachim Fr. John Vincent, OSC is celebrating On July 26 we commemorate the feast day his 60th jubilee of his ordination. Father of Ss. Joachim and Anne. While we honor offers a monthly Mass for the intentions them both, St. Anne has been a favorite through of our listeners and supporters. the centuries, for she is the mother of Mary, Fr. Edgar Schaefer is celebrating grandmother of Jesus, patroness of mothers-to- this year his 67th anniversary of be, mothers, grandmothers and spiritual mothers, priesthood. Several years ago, and childless couples. Let us call upon them for Fr. Schaefer was a frequent speaker help in family life today. on RFR. Good Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us. july 2018 | radio family rosary newsletter page 3

Upcoming Events Now Available from RFR Mass and Rosary for America “I am the bread of life.” Wednesday, July 4th • 8:30 am 8 x 10” framed color St. Thomas the Apostle Church photo. A visual aid for making a Holy Hour 24th Street and Campbell at home. Sug. donation $8. Postage included. (Between Camelback and Indian School) There is a great response to the Eucharistic Pray the Rosary… transform our nation! Adoration picture. People are moved by this Call Manny at 602-920-5065 Eucharistic image and welcome it into their homes.

The Rosary: Discover the Treasure • Bl. Fr. Solanus Casey 30-pg. Booklet. Suggested Saturday, August 11 donation $3 9 am – 12 noon • The Lord Asks for an Hour. Free CD by Ven. Archbishop Franciscan Renewal Center Fulton J. Sheen is a masterpiece. Donation is for mailing only. 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale • Pamphlet. Novena and Chaplet. Pray for This seminar reaches out to those personal intentions and salvation of the world, entrusting seeking to learn the spiritual depth of all to God’s Mercy, 25¢ each. the Rosary with the guidance of St. John • Receiving Holy Leaflet by Bishop William Paul II, who implored the Church to Gomes. Suggested donation. 10¢ each. rediscover “a prayer so easy and yet so • Brown Scapular plus Booklet. Suggested donation $5. rich.” Don’t miss this opportunity. • Prayers for the Conversion of Terrorists. Prayer leaflet. Call to register 480-948-7460. Donation appreciated. • Rosary Book for America. Suggested donation $4. Don’t Miss! A Spiritually Renewing Weekend You Won’t Forget! • Litany of the Precious Blood Prayer Card. Suggested 2018 ARIZONA MARIAN CONFERENCE donation, 25¢ each.

Fr. Kenneth Walker’s . A 2-CD Be Apostles of My Love set of Fr. Walker’s Rosaries: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. AUGUST 24th – 26th, 2018 Includes several talks by the late Fr. The Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort Walker. Suggested donation $15. Scottsdale, Arizona Bishop Thomas Olmsted Rosary with outstanding featured speakers: all four Mysteries. 2-CD set. Suggested Abby Johnson, Brown, Fr. Jozo Grbes, O.F.M., Fr. Timothy Deeter donation $15. Julie Carrick, Kevin Matthews and Tom Peterson Brochures which include a registration form are available in parish offices. Place your orders now. Online visit www.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 21 - 2:00 - 4:15 p.m. Phoenix Convention Center, Jefferson and 3rd St. 43rd Annual Celebration in Arizona Honoring Our Lady under the title Our Lady of Czestochowa Guest Speaker - Most Rev. Patrick Zurek, Bishop of the Amarillo, Texas For information on being a Plan to attend the planning meeting, Saturday, July 7, 9 a.m. parish representative call Diocese of Phoenix, 400 E. Monroe 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. Radio Family Rosary, Inc. U.S. Postage Paid P.O. Box 17484 Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, AZ 85011 Permit No. 3229 NON PROFIT ORG Return Service Requested

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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 JULY 2018 for 2 Mon One Nation Under God – Bryant Sayers 3 Tues Continued Our Country 4 Wed Rosary for America 5 Thur Religious Liberty – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM We pray Thee, O God of might, wisdom and 6 Fri St. Maria Goretti – Janet LaPlante justice - through whom authority is rightly 9 Mon Ordination Update – Fr. John Nahrgang administered, laws are made and judgment 10 Tues Evangelization – Fr. John Parks 11 Wed St. Benedict – Sr. Linda Campbell, OSB decreed, assist with the Holy Spirit of 12 Thur Music Ministry – Eric Genius Counsel and fortitude, the government 13 Fri St. Kateri Tekakwitha – Janet LaPlante officials for whom I now pray… teach them 16 Mon Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Fr. Brad Peterson, O. Carm Thy laws, and move them to serve Thee, 17 Tues Continued 18 Wed Pilgrimage to Italy – Franciscan Friars of the Renewal that their administration may be useful 19 Thur Continued to Thy people over whom they preside, by 20 Fri Continued encouraging respect for virtue and religion, 23 Mon Ordination Update – Fr. John Nahrgang 24 Tues Continued by a faithful execution of the laws in justice 25 Wed The Journey Home – David Beale and mercy, and by restraining vice and 26 Thur Continued immorality. 27 Fri Continued 30 Mon TBA MERCIFUL GOD, SAVE AMERICA! 31 Tues St. Ignatius Loyola – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ Please reprint and share with others. Programming Subject to Change