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Radio Family Rosary The Chaplet Of Program Schedule Abbreviated version* KIHP Relevant Radio 1310 AM and 102.9 FM 1. Make The Sign of the Cross. Say The Our Father. 6:00 - 6:30 am AND 9:30 - 10:00 pm Monday thru Friday Say The Hail Mary. Say The Apostles’ Creed. Listen anytime on www.radiofamilyrosary.com APRIL 2019 2. On the first Rosary Mystery bead say the 1 Mon Keeping Lent Alive – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ following prayer: 2 Tues Our Lenten Journey – Fr. Michel Rodrigue Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, 3 Wed Continued Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, our 4 Thur Experiencing Lent to Fullest – Fr. Thomas Enneking, OSC Lord, Christ, in atonement for our sins and 5 Fri Continued those of the whole world. 8 Mon Lenten Journey with Sorrowful Mysteries – Fr. Greg Adolf 3. On the Hail Mary beads say the following prayer: 9 Tues Continued 10 Wed Continued For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy 11 Thur Laugh 4 Hope – Sheila Riely on us and on the whole world. 12 Fri Messages of the Sorrowful Mysteries – Arasely Rios 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you complete the cycle 15 Mon Feast of St. Bernadette – Janet LaPlante around the Rosary. 16 Tues Holy Week Reflections – Bishop Thomas Olmsted Ending prayer, (say three times) 17 Wed Continued 18 Thur Continued Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, 19 Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy Begins have mercy on us and on the whole world. 22 Mon Resurrection Reflections – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ Optional prayer: Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless 23 Tues Continued and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly 24 Wed Preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult 25 Thur Continued moments we might not despair nor become despondent 26 Fri Divine Mercy – Fr. Mark Baron, MIC but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your Holy 29 Mon St. Catherine of Siena – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM. Will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen. 30 Tues Continued *To have optional prayers, obtain leaflet from RFR or religious shop. Programming Subject to Change NEWSLETTER April 2019 | Vol. 35, No. 4

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Welcome, New Readers Pearl of the Month: Help keep mailing list current. If you are moving in or out of town or want The Meaning of the Cross Cross to discontinue the Newsletter, write A Good Friday message from Pope Francis: us or call 480-213-2387. Return “One word should suffice this evening, that is the Cross itself. postage is costly. If you prefer The Cross is the word through which God has responded to evil Newsletter by email, go to www. in the world. Sometimes it may seem as though God does not radiofamilyrosary.com or email react to evil, as if He is silent. And yet, God has spoken, He has [email protected]. replied, and His answer is the Cross of Christ: a word which is Thank you for your help. love, mercy, forgiveness…. Dear brothers and sisters, the word of the Cross is also the answer which Christians offer in the face of evil, the evil that continues to work in us and around us. Christians must respond to evil with good, taking the Cross April Guests Speakers upon themselves as Jesus did.” - 3-29-13. 5 First Friday 6 First Saturday Radio Family Rosary Dinner April’s Three Great Liturgical Events Lent - three weeks left – Sharing Christ’s passion and death. 13 Palm Sunday Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus – Easter Renewal of Baptismal Promises – 19 Good Friday Our Baptismal day is the day we entered into the Church and started Divine Mercy Novena Begins receiving Sanctifying Grace. 21 Easter Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday – Seeking and trusting in the Divine Mercy of God. 28 Divine Mercy Sunday Practicing Deeds of Mercy is a way to finish Lent, preparing for the Resurrection and celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday. April Guests Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Divine Mercy Chaplet and Fr. Thomas Enneking, OSC Novena: Pray Them Often! Fr. Greg Adolf This powerful Chaplet can and should be prayed Fr. James Kubicki, SJ often and at any time, not limited to 3 p.m. The Chaplet obtains mercy for individuals and the Fr. Michel Rodrigue world. It is efficacious for the dying, for departed Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM souls and for those who have left the Faith. St. Faustina wrote in her diary, “Jesus told me: Sponsor a Rosary Program ‘By this Novena I will grant every possible grace to souls.’” - Diary of St. Faustina If you would like to have a Rosary “Divine Mercy lifting us out of every misery, Program dedicated in memory I trust in You.” of a loved one, in thanksgiving, St. Faustina for a special occasion or special intention, see enclosed green slip The solemn Divine Mercy Novena starts on Good Friday, April 19. or call Dorothy at 602-944-6811. A Plenary can be gained under the required conditions. The smallest act done with love is a deed of mercy. We need your help! Consider being a RFR volunteer. Call Dorothy. Every soul is required to perform deeds of mercy in their life. Doing good deeds obtains eternal treasure for oneself on day of judgement. Ref. Diary 1317. page 2 radio family rosary newsletter | april 2019

Remembering 5 Days with Fr. James Kubicki, SJ Fr. Doug Lorig Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired, to learn and to In March our dear deepen our spiritual lives. friend of Our Lady’s Rosary Program Saturday, April 6 – Radio Family Rosary Dinner went home. In the St. Paul’s Social Hall, 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix early years of RFR, 4:30 pm Mini-retreat and Rosary. Fr. Lorig was a guest and recorded 6:30 pm Dinner. Evening includes talk and entertainment. for us. Call Dorothy at 602-944-6811 for dinner reservations. • He was a man of great faith, wisdom Sunday, April 7 – To speak at all Masses and mission starts and prayer. St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N. Central, Phoenix • He created time to pray. It was a priority in his life. Masses To speak at all Masses. • He kept a Prayer Journal of people he 6:30 pm Parish Mission begins. prayed for, living and deceased. Be All welcome to attend – bring others. assured he would be willing to pray for us and our needs. We do need to ask him. Monday, April 8 – Mission continues St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N. Central, Phoenix • When he practiced fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays, he prayed Tuesday, April 9 – Morning Mission the day before for the grace to do so. St. Paul’s Social Hall, 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix 8:30 am Mass – Morning Mission with Fr. Kubicki, SJ, in Hall We Invite Your Group to Pray the Rosary for Broadcast Fr. Kubicki is a nationally known speaker and author. He served as the Please consider having your group pray National Director of the Apostleship of Prayer for 14 years. Presently he is the the Rosary to be recorded for airing. Call director of the St. Francis Mission on Rosebud Indian Reservation and a daily Dorothy 602-944-6811 for details. guest on Relevant Radio (national Catholic radio). We at Radio Family Rosary have been blessed to have been him on the Rosary Program for many years. He is an amazing speaker who gives us many spiritual insights. His words will inspire you to pursue the path to holiness. Bring someone with you to one or more of Fr. Kubicki’s talks. This can be a deed of Mercy.

ABC’s of Divine Mercy - A Summary: + Ask for God’s Mercy Alert – The Movie-Unplanned + Be merciful like Our Father Be sure to see Unplanned that will + Completely trust in Jesus have brief showing in the Valley. Based on the conversion of Abby The Divine Mercy by Jesus to St. Johnson from a Planned Parenthood Faustina make a twofold request: worker to a pro-life advocate. Check 1. Trust. Complete confidence in Jesus. Website: www.unplannedfilm.com for local showings. Suitable for teenagers. 2. Deeds of mercy - the daily practice of mercy This movie deserves our support. towards one’s neighbor. Responding to the Divine Mercy Message Great Need of Assistance + Say often, “Jesus, I trust in you.” The newsletter is published monthly. Our + Show mercy by daily prayer, penance, words and deeds. dear assistant, Peggy, due to a recent + Pause at 3 p.m. to remember Jesus’ passion. health issue cannot help. Please pray for + Receive Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist often. Peggy’s return to good health. Also, pray someone will come forth. Writing and + Make visits to the Blessed Sacrament. editing skills most helpful. Call Dorothy + Pray Chaplet of Divine Mercy daily. 602-944-6811 for details. + Display Divine Mercy image of Jesus in your home. april 2019 | radio family rosary newsletter page 3

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“I am the bread of life.” Good Friday Rosary 8 x with Bishop Olmsted 10” framed color photo. A visual aid to help for April 18, 11:00 a.m. to 12 Noon making a at Planned Parenthood Abortion Site home. Suggested donation 5771 W. Eugie, Glendale $8 includes postage. S. of Thunderbird off of 59th Ave., • Our Lady of Good Remedy Prayer turn E. off 59th Ave. Card. Contains history of O.L. of Good Please join Bishop Olmsted in praying the Remedy. Suggested donation .50 each. Holy Rosary to end abortion. • First Saturday Devotion Leaflet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC. .50 each includes postage. Divine Mercy Sunday April 28 • The Lord Asks for an Hour. Free 2:00 p.m. Mass, Bishop Thomas Olmsted CD by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is a masterpiece. Donation is for mailing St. James Parish, 19640 N. 35th Ave., Glendale only. I-17 to Union Hills, N. on 35th Ave. to Church • Divine Mercy Pamphlet – Novena and There are many other Divine Mercy Celebrations. Chaplet. Pray for personal intentions Check with your parish or a parish nearby. and salvation of the world. Entrust the world and ourselves to God’s Mercy. Suggested donation .25 each. Laugh 4 Hope • Receiving Holy Communion leaflet Friday, April 26 — Doors Open 6 by Bishop Wm. Gomes. Suggested Shows starts 7 p.m. donation .10 each. Madison Center for the Arts • Brown plus Booklet. 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix Suggested donation $5. Three national comedians are flying in for one night only! Benefits Life • Prayers for the Conversion of Choices Women’s Clinics and the Hope Mobile Clinic! Terrorists Prayer leaflet. Donation For details www.laugh4hopephx.com or 602-305-5100 appreciated. • St. Prayer Card. Urgent. Share with others. Suggested donation .25 each.

Fr. Kenneth Walker’s Rosaries. Magnificat Luncheon for Women A 2-CD set of Fr. Saturday, May 11 - 11:15 am - 2:30 pm Walker’s Rosaries: Parish, 19002 N. 128 Ave., Sun City West Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic women in the Diocese, sharing in Includes several talks testimony how God has worked in their lives. Speaker: Janet LaPlante, by the late Fr. Walker. President of Radio Family Rosary, author and speaker. Suggested donation $15. For information and registration contact Esther Ramirez at 623-565-0304 Bishop Thomas Olmsted Rosary with all Our Treasures Can Be Your Treasures four Mysteries. 2-CD set. Suggested donation $15. We have a collection of great speakers on cassettes and videos, including Fr. John Hardon, SJ, Scott Hahn, Archbishop Fulton Sheen and PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW. Fr. John H. Hampsch, (among the great speakers and men of wisdom in the 20th Century). We ask a donation only. This is a timely offer. Call Write to: Radio Family Rosary, Inc. Dorothy 602-944-6811. P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ 85011