Have a Blessed Christmas

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1 cjd Radio Family Rosary, Inc. P.O. Box Phoenix, AZ Return Service Requested Open Today December 2015 Issue NON PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX, AZ PERMIT NO Have a Blessed Christmas Radio Family Rosary Program Schedule KIHP 1310 AM Monday thru Friday 6:30 7 a.m. December Tues Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God, SOLT 2 Wed St. Francis Xavier Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 3 Thur Jubilee Year of Mercy - Bishop Eduardo Nevares 4 Fri Continued 7 Mon No Rosary Immaculate Heart Radio Appeal 8 Tues Continued 9 Wed Continued 10 Thur Continued 11 Fri Bishop Eduardo Nevares 14 Mon St. John of the Cross Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 15 Tues Jesus, Reason for the Season Marlene McCauley 16 Wed Advent Traditions Bishop Eduardo Nevares 17 Thur Birthday of Pope Francis Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 18 Fri The Spirit of Advent Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 21 Mon Jubilee Year of Mercy Bishop Thomas Olmsted 22 Tues The Holy Season Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 23 Wed Our Christian Brothers and Sisters Joyce Coronel 24 Thur Bishop Thomas Olmsted 25 Fri Christmas 28 Mon TBA 29 Tues No Rosary Immaculate Heart Radio Appeal 30 Wed Continued 31 Thur New Year Fr. James Kubicki, SJ. 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

2 Radio Family Rosary Newsletter December 2015 P.O. Box 17484, Phx, AZ Vol. 31, No. 12 Help keep mailing list current. If moving in or out of town or want to discontinue the news-letter, write us or call Genevieve Return postage is costly. Thank you for your help. Special December Dates 4 - First Friday 5 - First Saturday Christmas Coffee In St. Paul s Social Hall Honor Your Mother Celebration In downtown Phoenix 8 - Tues - Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation Year of Mercy opens 12 - Sat - Our Lady of Guadalupe 17 - Thur- 79 th Birthday of Pope Francis 25 - Fri - Christmas Day Jubilee Year of Mercy From Feast of Immaculate Conception, Dec 8, 2015, to Feast of Christ the King, Nov. 20, 2016 Pope Francis said, In this Jubilee Year, let us allow God to surprise us. He never tires of casting open the doors of His heart and of repeating that He loves us and wants to share His love with us The Church is called above all to be a credible witness to mercy, professing it and living it as the core of the revelation of Jesus Christ. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted said that Pope Francis pointed out two aspects of the Year of Mercy: strengthening of the faith of believers through a personal encounter with Christ s mercy, which is meant to enrich the work of the evangelization of non-believers. Pope Francis expressed the hope that as we are touched by God s compassion, we also can become compassionate toward others. Let us pray for the grace to be effective signs of the Father s mercy to others. Opening Ceremony and Mass for the Jubilee Year of Mercy Sunday, December 13, 3 p.m. Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral 6351 N. 27 th Ave. W. of I-17 between Bethany & Glendale Advent is a time of vigilance, prayer and conversion. - St. John Paul II December Program Highlights Bishop Thomas Olmsted Bishop Eduardo Nevares Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, Apostleship of Prayer Timely Prayers of St. Faustina Appropriate Reflections for Advent and the Jubilee Year of Mercy I want to be completely transformed into Your mercy and to be Your living reflection, O Lord. May the greatest of all divine attributes pass through my heart to my neighbor. Help me, that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may give heed to my neighbors needs and not be indifferent to their pains and moanings. Help, O Lord, that my tongue may be merciful so that I should never speak negatively of my neighbor but have a word of comfort and forgiveness for all. The above are excerpts from a prayer of St. Faustina, whom Jesus called The Secretary of My Divine Mercy. - from Magnificat Year of Mercy Companion During this Year of Mercy, Radio Family Rosary Newsletter will continue to offer reflections on the appreciation and practice of Mercy. Immaculate Conception Tuesday, December 8 This feast is now most important to America because Mary, under the title of the Immaculate Conception, is Patroness of our country. Never before has our nation so needed Mary s maternal protection, inter-cession and guidance. Many Catholics may not realize that the Immaculate Conception refers not to the virgin birth, but to Mary s own sinless conception in the womb of St. Anne. The merits of Christ s redemptive act were bestowed on Mary in advance. He is indeed her Savior. Mary is rightly called the Mother of Mercy because Jesus, Mercy itself, was born of her. Fr. James M. Sullivan, OP, writing in Magnificat, December, 2015, said that Mary helps us to think differently about everything in our life, everything that has been given to us by our merciful Father.

3 Please include in your parish bulletin and organization newsletter: Rosary Program on Radio and Internet: Tune in daily to the Radio Family Rosary NOW on KIHP 1310 AM, M-F 6:30 to 7 a.m. Advent, Mercy and Christmas programming will be featured. Guests include Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Bishop Eduardo Nevares, Fr. James Kubicki, SJ. For a daily program schedule, write to Radio Family Rosary, Inc., P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ or call Genevieve at or radiofamilyrosaryphx@gmail.com. With the Eucharist, therefore, Heaven comes down to earth, the tomorrow of God descends into the present and it is as if time remains embraced by divine eternity Pope Benedict XVI Recently we have received testimonials favoring the 6:30 a.m. Rosary. Two examples: Monday thru Friday I listen to the Rosary Program. I love the decade intentions which help me strengthen my prayer life. I am enduring serious medical problems; the Rosary is comforting. I read the newsletter from cover to cover and find it helps me keep focused on my prayer life. Thanks to all who make this possible. Thanks to all your great volunteers who do so much good work for so many people in Arizona. May God bless you always with His FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, PEACE AND JOY. Spiritual Exercises and Intentions for Advent + Advent Wreath + Confession + Daily Mass + Divine Mercy Chaplet + Rosaries + Sacrifices + Helping the poor + Visiting elderly, sick + Blessed Sacrament visits + For an end to hatred, violence and cruelty through the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace. + That all may profit from the graces of this extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. + For an end to abortion and every practice that promotes the culture of death. **Annual Christmas Coffee** A Morning with Fr. Zachary Saturday, December 5 St. Paul s Social Hall W. Coral Gables W. of 7th St. (Between Thunderbird/Greenway) Special Guest Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God, SOLT, visiting from the Philippines 8:30 a.m. Mass followed by Rosary in Church 10:00 a.m. Christmas Coffee in Hall Includes Talk by Fr. Zachary, Gift Boutique, Book Sale, Delicious Food, Entertainment. Preview Day for Boutique and Book Sale Friday, December 4, 1 3 p.m. St. Paul s Social Hall Call Genevieve at for info or donations. Boutique Items Are Needed In addition to Catholic books, etc., jewelry, decorative objects and gift items are popular at this Annual Christmas Coffee. If you have boutique items or Catholic books to donate, call Genevieve Boutique offers great values on a variety of gifts. Christmas Appeal Letter Enclosed is our annual Christmas Appeal Letter and an Infant of Prague Novena card. This powerful Novena begins Dec. 17, the birthday of Pope Francis. Let us make special mention of him in our Novena. Please give prayerful thought to our appeal for Our Lady s Rosary Program. Dear Infant Jesus of Prague, bless us abundantly. Please Note: As 2015 ends, if we failed to send a formal receipt for your donations, or have not sent you something you ordered, please call Genevieve or write us. We appreciate your generosity and want to acknowledge every donation and complete all orders. Many Blessings Received We have gained new volunteers who are making a tremendous impact on our apostolate. We are so grateful. If you would be willing to give a few hours weekly or monthly, call Genevieve right away. We NEED your help to keep pace with our growing apostolate.

4 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration Honor Your Mother Saturday, December 5 11 a.m. Procession from Immaculate Heart Church 9 th St. and E. Washington to Diocesan Center, 400 E. Monroe for 12 Noon outdoor Mass Please join Bishop Thomas Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares The Hour of Grace Tuesday, December 8 12 Noon 1 p.m. St. Maria Goretti Church 6261 N. Granite Reef Road (North of McDonald) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and special prayers. Please note: No Mass at this time. Advent Mission With Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God, SOLT Sun. thru Tues, December 6, 7,8 7 9 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 7655 E. Main, Scottsdale (Osborn) Pro-life Christmas Eve Rosary Thursday, Dec :00 a.m. to 12 Noon Planned Parenthood Abortion Site 5771 W. Eugie, Glendale S. of Thunderbird off of 59 th Ave. Turn East from 59 th Ave. Do not park at any nearby medical parking site nor at Fry s. Please join Bishop Olmsted in praying the Holy Rosary to end abortion. Hold These Dates *Charismatic Renewal Conference Saturday and Sunday, Feb St. Paul Catholic Church Contact Marge *6 th PDCCW Women s Conference Saturday, February 21 Xavier College Preparatory, Phoenix For details Merry Christmas Available through RFR Receiving Holy Communion leaflet by Bishop Wm. Gomes. Sug. donation.10 each. Laminated sug. donation.50 each. Great to include in Christmas cards. Please your request. Brown Scapular, beautifully made plus Booklet on the Scapular. Suggested donation $5. Timely for Jubilee Year of Mercy: Divine Mercy Pamphlet Includes Novena and Chaplet. Pray for personal intentions, souls in purgatory and salvation of the world. An excellent way to entrust the world and ourselves to God s Mercy. Sug. donation.25 each Suggested donations include postage. An Evening Review or Morning Offering with Fr. James Kubicki, SJ. These CDs are an excellent means of entering into a deeper relationship with God. Fr Kubicki, National Director of Apostleship of Prayer, has a unique gift of bringing the spirit of Christ into our lives. Real treasures, ideal gifts. Suggested donation $5 each. Indicate choice of topics. Suggested donations include postage. When Christmas Shopping Please patronize these Religious Shops and Businesses They faithfully donate items for our fundraisers. Autom, 5210 S. 31st Place, Phx , Cathedral Shop, Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27 th Ave., Phoenix, Corpus Christi Gift Shop, 3550 E. Knox, Ahwatukee King s House, 7460 E. McDowell, Scottsdale, Marian Shop, St. Francis Xavier, 4715 N. Central, Phoenix, Mary Immaculate Books and Gifts, 1457 W. Southern, Mesa, Mt. Claret Center Religious Shop, 4633 N. 54 th St., Phoenix Our Lady of Joy Gift Shop, N. Pima, Carefree Our Lady of Perpetual Help Gift Shop, OLPH, 5614 W. Orangewood, Glendale St. Helen s Gift Shop, St. Helen s Parish, 5510 W. Cholla, Glendale St. John of the Desert, 3718 E. Greenway, St. Mary s Basilica Gift Shop, 300 E. Monroe, Phoenix St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, 8141 N. 16 th St., Phoenix, St. Thomas the Apostle Gift Shop, 2312 E. Campbell, Phoenix, Tau Publishing, 4727 N. 12 th St., Whitfill Nursery, 824 E. Glendale, Phx N. Cooper, Gilbert,

5 A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS APPEAL Our Lady s Rosary Program needs your help. December 2015 Dear Friend of Our Lady, History has demonstrated the power of Our Lady s Rosary over seemingly insurmountable odds. The best known example is the 1571 victory over the Muslim Turks at Lepanto. Today our nation and our world are faced with major battles on all fronts: terrorist attacks, religious persecutions, martyrdom, destruction of churches, people forced to flee their homes, corruption of youthful innocence, disintegration of marriage and family life, secularization and blatant militant atheism. These conditions cry out for our Blessed Mother s consolation and intercession in the conversion of hearts and the protection of everyone, everywhere. St. John XXIII referred to the Rosary as David s sling, the instrument of faith capable of withstanding the Goliaths of modern problems. The Radio Family Rosary presents an opportunity to unite with countless others in an army of prayer to Our Lady. The 6:30 a.m. time has brought numerous new listeners, many praying as they drive to work. For others this early hour may entail sacrifice, but sacrifice added to prayer makes prayer even more meritorious. And, at anytime and anywhere, others are joining the Rosary via internet. Everyone can be part of this army of prayer. RFR, by far the longest running Catholic radio program in the Valley, is unique in local participation: local groups recording the Rosary, local events promoted, local guest speakers, as well as guests of national and international acclaim. Our goal is to have ALL local Catholic organizations and ministries participate on the Program by leading the Rosary. The success of RFR is the result of prayer, work and generosity on the part of various people. The Program is confronted with continuing increases in expense. It is our hope that everyone will respond to this Christmas Appeal to help keep Our Lady s Rosary on the air. Every donation is important. As you seek Mary s powerful maternal aid and give thanks for your many blessings, please prayerfully consider a Christmas donation. You may choose donation(s) in honor of someone or in memory of someone. This is a thoughtful gift for people who have everything. We will send a card of acknowledgement to the person or persons you designate, notifying them of your special remembrance. The amount will be expressed only as a generous donation. Thank you for praying about and responding to this request. During the Holy Season of Christmas we will ask Fr. John Vincent, OSC, of the Crosier Community, to offer an additional Mass for members of our Radio Rosary Family. Your loyal support evokes our heartfelt gratitude. May the Holy Family of Bethlehem bring graces and joy to you and your loved ones. The Radio Family Rosary Board Please mail your Christmas offering to Radio Family Rosary, Inc., P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ An envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Infant Jesus Name ( ) City Zip Phone bless us. Address Enclosed is my Christmas offering $ In Honor of Please send card to In Memory of Use additional sheet if necessary

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