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September 2021 Issue

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Radio Family Rosary Program Schedule Listen on KXXT 1010 AM Radio Monday thru Friday at 8:30 a.m. Or anytime on www.radiofamilyrosary.com SEPTEMBER 2021 1 Wed Treasure of – Fr. Zachary, SOLT 2 Thur First Saturday Devotion – Fr. Kenneth Walker, FSSP St. Mother Teresa’s 3 Fri Reflections on Encountering St. Mother Teresa – Bishop Olmsted 6 Mon Benedict XVI – – Fr. Sean Davidson “Emergency ” 7 Tue Continued was 9 Memorares with a 10th 8 Wed Nativity of the Blessed Mother – Janet LaPlante added in thanksgiving. 9 Thur Message from Bishop Thomas Olmsted 10 Fri Conversion – Fr. Sean Davidson The 13 Mon Continued. Remember, O most gracious 14 Tue Exaltation of the Cross – Fr. Tom Enneking, OSC Virgin Mary, that never was it 15 Wed The Image of – Bishop Thomas Olmsted known that anyone who fled to your 16 Thur The Crosiers Among Us – Fr. Thomas Enneking, OSC protection, implored your help, or 17 Fri National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children sought your intercession was left 20 Mon 40 Days for Life – Ellen Sweeney unaided. Inspired by this confidence, 21 Tue TBA we fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, 22 Wed 100th Anniversary of the – Fr. Kurt Perera our Mother! 23 Thur Continued 24 Fri Holy Spirit with Us Today and Every Day – Tom Beale To you we come, before you we stand, 27 Mon A Place to Come, Mt. Claret Retreat Center – Tom McGuire sinful and sorrowful. 28 Tue Continued O Mother of the Word Incarnate, 29 Wed Ss. , Gabriel and Raphael – Jesse Romero despise not our petitions, but in your 30 Thur Continued mercy hear and answer us. Amen. Programming Subject to Change NEWSLETTER September 2021 | Vol. 37, No. 9

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Welcome, New Readers Our Lady of Sorrows Help keep mailing list current. If you The origin of the title of Our Lady of Sorrows goes are moving in or out of town or want to back to the 12th Century. In times of war, famine discontinue the Newsletter, write us or and other societal upheavals, the faithful turned call 602-944-6811. Return postage is to Mary, sometimes referring to her as Our Lady costly. If you prefer Newsletter by email, of Compassion. During World War II, the Novena go to www.radiofamilyrosary.com or email was prayed weekly in churches. People looked [email protected]. upon the Sorrowful Mother as an image depicting Thank you for your help their own sorrow and pain, and to many, her image signified hope. Special September Dates The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15, follows the Feast of 3 Fri First Friday the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This year, the Arizona Rosary Celebration 4 Sat First Saturday will honor Our Blessed Mother under her title, Our Lady of Sorrows. 8 Wed Birthday of Mary Let’s Reflect on: The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady 14 Mon Triumph of the Cross, Luke 2:34) 34th Anniversary of Papal + of ( visit St. John Paul to Phoenix + (Matt. 2:13) (Luke 2:43) 15 Wed Our Lady of Sorrows + Loss of the Child + Meeting Jesus Carrying Cross (Luke 23:26) 24 Thur Our Lady of Mercy, Our Lady of Ransom + Standing Beneath the Cross (John 19:25) + Receiving Jesus’ Body (Matt. 27:57) 29 Wed Archangels Michael, Raphael, Gabriel + (John 19:40)

September Guest Speakers Benedict XVI, Pope of Perpetual Adoration Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Pope Benedict is recognized as foreseeing a Eucharistic Adoration Springtime. He was the first Pope to explicitly ask for Adoration Chapels Fr. Tom Enneking, OSC throughout the Universal Church. He saw them as remedies for the evils Fr. Sean Davidson of our time. Humanity has been blessed with the great treasure of the Fr. Kurt Perera wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI. Jesse Romero Pope Benedict points out that the word “adoration” means “submission before the omnipotence of God.” Also, it is the union of two persons: Sponsor a Rosary Program God and the adorer. Reverence and desire bring union with Christ. If you would like to have a Rosary Program The spontaneous response of youth to Adoration, especially at World dedicated in memory of a loved one, in Youth Days, is a great sign of hope. There, thousands of youth have thanksgiving, for a special occasion or attended all-night Adoration vigils. special intention, see enclosed green St. John Paul II, early in his pontificate, re-established Perpetual Adoration slip or call 602-944-6811. Your program will at the Vatican. He spent hours prostrated in Adoration, especially as he be aired on Mon or Wed or Thur or Fri at was to embark on his many world journeys. 8:30 a.m. on Family Values Radio 1010 AM. The is blessed with more Adoration Chapels than the Last month there were many programs total in the whole world. We are grateful to St. John Paul II and Pope sponsored. Thank you! Benedict XVI for re-establishing this treasure in our Church today. Fr. Calloway Reminds Us… CD of the Month. Sorrowful Mysteries with Bishop Olmsted plus talks “Be grounded in prayer. of Fr. Sean Davidson on Perpetual Adoration and his Conversion Story. God will never abandon you.” See Page 4. It is a treasure. radio family rosary newsletter September 2021 | Page 3

The Year of Hold the Date December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021 Event: Radio Family Rosary St. Joseph can always be and always should be part of our Advent Reflection and lives. This year we look to St. Joseph to help us daily and Christmas Boutique to call upon his powerful intercession for a world spinning out of control. God grants great graces and favors through When: Saturday, December 4 St. Joseph, who next to Mary, is the most important saint. Beginning 8:30 a.m. Mass He was called by God to be head of the . His Where: New St. Joseph Church virtues are most needed in our culture today. 11001 N. 40th St., Phoenix Let us seek refuge In his fatherhood. God called St. Joseph to be the foster father of His only Son, Jesus. This tells us of the importance of fatherhood and Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God, St. Joseph’s a role in the salvation of man. SOLT, will be with us. Plan to make a pilgrimage to the new Now is the time to go to St. Joseph with our family needs and for the needs of St. Joseph Church as the Year of society. Let us invite St. Joseph, today, to be part of our lives. St. Joseph comes to a close. Fr. Donald Calloway’s book, Consecration to Joseph, The Wonders of Our For more info 602-944-6811. Spiritual Father, is a must. A great gift for any occasion. Can be purchased at local Catholic religious shops. Check out Fr. Zachary’s new website: missionitsyourlife.com. Fr. Zachary also appears on September 5 Marks the Death YouTube of Saint Mother Teresa Emergency Storage Needed A person for our time. Some years after her death, through Do you have an inside storage area the letters she wrote to her spiritual director, it was revealed available that you would consider letting that Mother Teresa experienced spiritual dryness. In spite RFR utilize? Ideally the space would be of drynes she remained steadfast and faithful to the work at least 10’ x 10’, in an office building of serving the poorest of the poor. Her love for Jesus was and easily accessible. If you do, please the center of her life. At one point she was able to see that call Dorothy at . through this cross God granted great blessings. 602-944-6811 Visit Gigantic Have you ever heard of Forced Prayer? Book Sale Display It is described as when one is spiritually dry. It is a time when prayer is a struggle If you would like to visit yet one perseveres and continues to pray perhaps just going through the motions. our gigantic Book Sale Many saints who have experienced this, have said that continuing to pray is Display, call Dorothy at very pleasing to God and very fruitful. It can be a time of great grace for our 602-944-6811. Bring a souls and not only benefits us but humanity as a whole. friend. Display includes holy pictures, religious items and more.

Legion of Mary invites you to If you invite us to hold a Book Sale at your parish, or event, host 100th Anniversary of Legion of Mary organizations can benefit. Saturday, September 25, 2021 Noon Mass Resumes 4715 N. Central, Phoenix St. Francis Xavier, St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N. 10 a.m. Mass Celebrated by Bishop Eduardo Nevares Central Ave., Phoenix, resumes Noon Followed by Reception in Anderson Hall Mass, Monday-Friday and also 6:15 The first meeting of the Legion was held on the eve of Blessed Virgin Mary’s a.m. starting September 7. Birthday, September 7, 1921, in Dublin, Ireland. The first work was hospital visitation. By the 1930’s, the Legion had spread to Africa and was recognized Postage Stamps Wanted for its evangelization victories. The first group in the Valley was founded at St. Do you have extra unused stamps, Joseph Hospital in the 40’s. The Legion is active is most countries. even odd denominations? Postage is costly. Your stamp donations will Frank Duff, the founder of the Legion of Mary, was a lay observer at Vatican help offset postage expense. Thank II. When introduced he received a standing ovation. By the early 60’s the Legion you for your donation of stamps last had become the largest lay organization of men and women, who actively month. A great help in filling RFR’s served the Church. For info on the Legion or to RSVP, call 602-264-4370. many requests. Page 4 | September 2021 radio family rosary newsletter

Upcoming Events Now Available at RFR Rosary for America this Month • “I am the bread of life.” Eucharistic Adoration 8-1/2”x11” color photo. A visual Every Monday • 6:30 p.m. aid for making a at home. St. Paul Church, 330 W. Coral Gables, W. of 7th St. Suggested donation $3. Tuesday, September 7 • 7 p.m. • CD of the Month. Sorrowful Mysteries 4633 N. 52nd St., N. of Camelback Mount. Claret Center, with Bishop Olmsted plus talks of (Due Labor Day) Fr. Sean Davidson on Perpetual Every Tuesday, Zoom Rosary • 6-7 p.m. thru November 3rd Adoration and his Conversion Story. Parish, Sun City West. Please join us via Zoom, Suggested donation $6. Phone 253-215-8782. • 12 Promises of the card. Donation for postage only • St. Joseph Prayer cards. Suggested Sunday, October 17 • 2:00 - 4:15 p.m. donation 5 for $1. Phoenix Convention Center, Halls F & G • St. Michael Prayers cards. Suggested donation 5 for $1. Urgent. Share with Honoring Mary under her title Our Lady of Sorrows others PRESIDING: Bishop Thomas Olmsted • Receiving Holy Communion leaflet AZ ROSARY by Bishop Wm. Gomes. Suggested CELEBRATION GUEST SPEAKER: donation .15 each. PLANNING MEETING Fr. Wilfred Raymond, CSC President Holy Cross Family Ministries • Surrender Prayer. Small print suggested Saturday, September 4 donation. $1 or large print, $2. at 9:00 a.m. + Place your intentions in the prayer boxes available in Hall. Let’s come • Fifteen Promises of the Rosary. St. Paul Social Hall together to pray the Holy Rosary before Suggested donation .20 each. 330 W. Coral Gables the Blessed Sacrament for your • Brown plus New Booklet. Phoenix (W. of 7th St.) intentions, country, Church, and world. Suggested donation $5. At Fatima All are invited. + Radio Family Rosary will have a Our Lady asked us to wear the Brown Breakfast hosted by Court Catholic Book Display. Stop by. Scapular. of Phoenix Suns will provide • Pictures. 5” x 7” the Catholic Daughters of + Great news: $5 garage parking, SE corner of 3rd St. suggested donation $2 or 8-1/2” x 11” Americas. & Jefferson. A great discount! suggested donation $3. • The Lord Asks for an Hour. Free CD by Ven. Fulton J. Sheen is a master-piece. National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children Donation is for mailing only. When: Sunday, September 19, 2021, 3:00 p.m. Mass • Divine Mercy Pamphlet. Novena Where: St. Columba Kim Korean Catholic Parish and Chaplet. Entrust personal needs 1375 N McClintock Dr., Chandler and salvation of world to God’s mercy. Suggested donation .25 each. More Info: Contact [email protected] Together let us remember the victims of abortion and pray for a final end Fr. Kenneth Walker’s to this injustice in our land during the National Day of Remembrance for . A 2-CD set Aborted Children. of Fr. Walker’s Rosaries: Joyful, Luminous, 40 Days for Life Sorrowful and Glorious. Wednesday, September 22 - October 31. Includes several talks Largest 40 Days for Life campaign ever, taking place in 588 cities around by the late Fr. Walker. the world. This is the beginning of the end of abortion. Your daily Rosary Suggested donation $15. from home is essential for those who cannot be present. Call Ellen at 602-309-9498 or visit www.FortyDaysforLife.com. Bishop Thomas Olmsted See local campaign at 40 days.com Rosary with all four Mysteries. 2-CD set. Opening Mass, Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation $15. St. Mary’s Basilica, 300 E. Monroe, Phx. Park in Diocesan Parking Garage, enter off 5th St. Place your orders now. Bishop Thomas Olmsted – Celebrant Write to Radio Family Rosary, Inc., Fr. Frankie Cicero – Speaker P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ 85011