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1 Radio Family Rosary, Inc. P.O. Box Phoenix, AZ Return Service Requested Have a Blessed Christmas December Issue 2018 Hope to see you at the Christmas Coffee-Boutique St. Bernadette Parish Saturday, December 1 FREE Please take one home. U.S. Postage Paid Phoenix, AZ Permit No NON PROFIT ORG NOW Twice a Day 6:00 A.M. and 9:30 P.M. Monday through Friday on 1310 Now also on FM AM RADIO Listen online anytime at: Listen online anytime at: Radio Family Rosary Program Schedule KIHP Relevant Radio 1310 AM & NOW FM 6:00-6:30 am AND 9:30-10:00 pm Mon. thru Fri. Listen anytime on DECEMBER Mon Feast of St. Francis Xavier - Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 4 Tues To Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Diocese Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM 5 Wed Continued 6 Thur Immaculate Conception Fr. Michael Malain, FSSP 7 Fri Continued. 10 Mon Our Lady of Guadalupe Fr. John Nahrgang 11 Tues Continued 12 Wed Continued 13 Thur St. Lucy Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM 14 Fri St. John of the Cross Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 17 Mon Our Lady of Guadalupe Fr. John Nahrgang 18 Tues Continued 19 Wed St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral 50 years 20 Thur Blessings of Christmas 21 Fri Bring Hope of Christ to a World in Need Joyce Coronel 24 Mon Continued 25 Tues Christmas 26 Wed Feast of St. Stephen Bart Tesoriero 27 Thur Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Janet LaPlante 28 Fri Feast of the Holy Innocents Janet LaPlante 31 Mon Theotokos in Eastern Catholic tradition - Fr. Arthur Rojas Programming Subject to Change Immaculate Conception Novena December 9 thru 17 O Immaculate Virgin Mary, preserved from the slightest stain of sin, and enriched with all the treasures of divine grace, I thank you for the many blessings I have received through your most powerful intercession. You know my needs, my trials, my sufferings. Mother of Mercy, I beseech you to hear my prayer, and to obtain for me from your Divine Son the favors I seek in this Novena. (Here make your requests.) O Mother most pure, guide me in dangers, enlighten me in doubts, strengthen me in temptation, and help me to bear the crosses of life in union with your Son, so that one day, with you, I might share His glory. Amen. The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen. Add Rosary to your Novena prayers

2 NEWSLETTER December 2018 Vol. 34, No. 12 P. O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ www. radiofamilyrosary.com Special December Dates 1 First Saturday 2 First Sunday in Advent 7 First Friday 8 Sat. Feast of Immaculate Conception Honor Your Mother Celebration, Diocesan Center. 50th Year commemorating the establishment of Phoenix Diocese. 12 Wed. Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Celebrations throughout Diocese. 17 Mon. - 82nd Birthday of Pope Francis 25 Tues. - Christmas Day December Guest Speakers Fr. James Kubicki, SJ Fr. Michael Malain, FSSP Fr. John Nahrgang Fr. Arthur Royas Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM Joyce Coronel Christmas Postage Forever The Post Office offers three Forever religious Christmas stamps. Many people use religious stamps year around. Please note: RFR gladly receives donations of stamps of any denomination for mailings. Sponsor a Rosary Program If you would like to have a Rosary Program dedicated in memory of a departed loved one or for another intention, please call Dorothy at December Has Two Great Marian Feasts The Feast of The Immaculate Conception, December 8, begins a year of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Phoenix. The opening event will be Honor Your Mother celebration at the Diocese of Phoenix. See details on Page 3. The Immaculate Conception is the Patroness of the USA. In 1846, the U.S. bishops chose Mary under this title as patroness. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Empress of the Americas, that is, North, Central and South Americas. She encouraged complete trust in her, as she tenderly asked St. Juan Diego, Am I not your Mother? Fr. John Nahrgang, newly ordained, will present on RFR a five-part series on Our Lady of Guadalupe. See schedule. Rosary Pearl of the Month: The Rosary and Peace December is a month devoted to the heart of the Joyful Mysteries, the Third Joyful Mystery, the Nativity of Christ. During Advent, the faithful wait for the coming of Christ, when we can sing with the heavenly host, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests! (Luke 2:14) We live in a world starving for peace but struggling to find it. At Christmas we, like the shepherds and wisemen, come to worship the Prince of Peace, the little Christ Child. Saint John Paul II tells us: The Rosary is by its nature a prayer for peace, since it consists in the contemplation of Christ, the Prince of Peace, the one who is our peace (Eph 2:14). Anyone who assimilates the mystery of Christ and this is clearly the goal of the Rosary learns the secret of peace and makes it his life s project...with the tranquil succession of Hail Marys, the Rosary has a peaceful effect on those who pray it, disposing them to receive and experience in their innermost depths, and to spread around them, that true peace which is the special gift of the Risen Lord. From all of us at Radio Family Rosary, we wish you and your family the Joy of Christmas and the Peace that comes from Christ. An Advent Practice That May Become a Daily Habit Start each day with 15 minutes of Lord s Time. Many who do this say it makes a great and fruitful day. It may be in formal prayer or informal conversation. Bishop Eduardo Nevares suggested, Even 10 minutes.

3 page 2 radio family rosary newsletter december 2018 Welcome to New Readers Help keep mailing list current. If you are moving in or out of town or want to discontinue the Newsletter, write us or call at Return postage is costly. If you prefer Newsletter by , radiofamilyrosaryphx@ gmail.com Thank you for your help. Special Offering 12 Days of Christmas Plate Collection. 12 Haviland Plates An exquisite gift that will be treasured for generations. Call for Dorothy for more info. A Year of Blessings 2018 was filled with many blessings: + Successful events + Faithful volunteers + New volunteers + Wonderful speakers + Twice-daily Rosaries + Internet listening any time, and worldwide listeners Bontique, Silent Auction, Book Sale Extraganza, Fellowship and Food Michael Poirier will be our special guest at the Christmas Coffee and will share with us his new venture on the Rosary and how the Lord is calling him to Eucharistic Adoration. Time table: 8:30 a.m. Mass in Church 8 a.m. ending at 2 p.m Boutique Great items are available. Don t miss this opportunity to shop and support Radio Family Rosary. St. Bernadette Parish N. 60th St., Scottsdale (South of Bell) Mailliard Hall Christmas Appeal for Our Lady s Rosary Please send your Christmas Donation to Radio Family Rosary Inc., P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ, Your offering is most appreciated and helps RFR to continue beyond its 34 years. Please give prayerful thought to this appeal. See the enclosed Infant of Prague Prayer Card. This powerful Novena begins Dec. 17, the birthday of Pope Francis. Let us make special mention of him in our Novena. The Novena can be prayed at any time. Dear Infant Jesus of Prague, bless us abundantly. Jesus, lead us this Advent to seek out moments of Marian silence, pondering in our hearts, and encountering the joy of being with You. The Archangel Michael, Our Powerful, Timely Intercessor Some older Catholics recall that the prayer to St, Michael the Archangel was regularly offered after most Masses. This practice had been requested in 1886 by Pope Leo XIII, who composed the prayer, and it continued until about The need for St. Michael to defend us in battle is very evident today for our Church and for our world. The bishops of many dioceses have requested that St. Michael the Archangel prayer again be said after every Mass. At several churches in the Diocese of Phoenix the prayer is being recited at the request of the pastor or at the initiative of parishioners. Since 2011 in the Diocese of Springfield, IL, the St. Michael Prayer has been prayed after Masses. Bishop Thomas Paprocki has urged his flock to pray it privately as well as publicly, The Catholic Register, October 28, 2018, reports. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel For the Protection of Our Country and Our Church St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

4 december 2018 radio family rosary newsletter page 3 Upcoming Events Rosary for America Monday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. Mount Claret Center 4633 N. 54th St., (N. of Camelback Road) Honor Your Mother Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. Procession from Immaculate Heart Church, 909 E. Washington, to Diocesan Center, 400 E. Monroe 12 Noon Outdoor Mass Join Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares outside the Diocesan Center Annual Christmas Eve Rosary Monday, December 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12 Noon at Planned Parenthood 5771 West Eugie, Glendale, park on the street Please join Bishop Olmsted in praying the Holy Rosary to end abortion Available through RFR I am the bread of life. Eucharistic Adoration 8 x 10 framed color photo. A visual aid for making a Holy Hour at home. Suggested donation $7 includes mailing. Great Christmas gift. Our Lady of Good Remedy Prayer Card, history of O.L. of Good Remedy. Suggested donation.50 each. The Lord Asks for an Hour. Free CD by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is a masterpiece. Donation for mailing only. Receiving Holy Communion leaflet by Bishop Wm. Gomes. Suggested donation.10 each. Brown Scapular plus Booklet. Suggested donation $5. Prayers for the Conversion of Terrorists. Prayer leaflet. Donation appreciated. St. Michael Prayer Cards. Excellent for including in Christmas cards and sharing with others any time. Sug. donation.15 each. Fr. Kenneth Walker s Rosaries. 2-CD set of Fr. Walker s Rosaries: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. Includes several talks by the late Fr. Walker. Suggested donation $15. Bishop Thomas Olmsted Rosary with all four Mysteries. 2-CD set. Suggested donation $15 When Christmas Shopping Please patronize these Religious Shops who have faithfully donated items for our fundraisers. Autom, 5210 S. 31st Place, Phx , Books and Blessings, Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, , Ex. 142 Cathedral Shop, Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, Corpus Christi Gift Shop, 3550 E. Knox, Ahwatukee Marian Shop, St. Francis Xavier, 4715 N. Central, Phoenix, Mary Immaculate Books and Gifts, 1457 W. Southern, Mesa, Most Holy Trinity Gifts & Books, 8730 N. 7th St., Phoenix Our Lady of Perpetual Help Gift Shop, OLPH, 5614 W. Orangewood, Glendale, Seraphym Designs, shop.seraphymdesigns.com Store@hol-e.com St. Daniel the Prophet Gift Shop, 1030 N. Hayden, Scottsdale St. Helen s Gift Shop, 5510 W. Cholla, Glendale St. Joan of Arc Gift Shop, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 3802 E. Greenway St. John of the Desert, 3718 E. Greenway, Phoenix, St. Mary s Basilica Gift Shop, 300 E. Monroe, Phoenix St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, 8141 N. 16th St., Phoenix, St. Thomas the Apostle Gift Shop, 2312 E. Campbell, Phoenix, BUSINESSES Republic Monetary Exchange, 4040 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, Schmitt Jewelers, 4402 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, Sharko s Catering, 4522 N. 26th Drive, Phoenix, Whitfill Nursery, 824 E. Glendale, Phoenix, N. Cooper, Gilbert, RELIGIOUS ART Maria Diaz has donated her work to RFR for many years. Call for information on her Icon Collection,

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