IT S TIME TO HAVE FUN, Entertainment for Everyone Parade: Starts 10:00a.m. behind the Court House and proceeds to St. Rose Of Lima. May 5th, 2018 CINCO DE MAYO DONATIONS It is time to start bringing in donations for our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. Please bring to the St. Rose of Lima office the following items: Soda (Pepsi or Coke brands only) Bottled water Tortilla chips Longhorn Cheese All-purpose flour Pinto beans Honey Cooking Oil Lard Candy for Piñatas Piñatas Items for white Elephant Sales BAKED GOODS: Cakes, Cupcakes for cake walk Come and enjoy a day of Music, Food, Crafts, Grand Prize 50/50 Raffle, 2nd prize 7-piece dinette set from Valley Furniture, 3rdprize 250 Service credit from Freedom Ford, 4th prize $100 Gas Card. Tickets are 1 for $2 or 6 FOR $10. Mariachi groups, Bingo, Games, Horseshoe Tournament, and all kinds of Vendors. Free Family Bingo. Volunteers Needed for Kitchen help and help with other activities. Sign up sheets will be available in front of the church after all Masses. Mass Change On May 6th, Saint Rose of Lima 10am Mass and the 11:30am Mass will consolidate into the 11am Mass. All other Masses will remain the same! St. Rose of Lima Compliance: Our Common Commitment We share a common commitment, to protect our children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to conduct our lives in a manner that is consistent with our faith. We are committed to work in such a way that others might see and experience the integrity and compassion that we profess. Important: All ministry leaders are responsible to ensure that all their volunteers are in compliance St. with the Tucson Diocese Guidelines. Attention: Because of the upcoming update of the compliance process, all volunteers who have not filled out an affirmation form for 2018 must fill one out as soon as possible to be counted as an active volunteer. Forms are in the OLG and St. Rose of Lima offices. Newman Center scholarship Program The scholarship is available to Catholic students continuing at EAC and active in the Newman Club. One full annual tuition ($2700) and two book scholarships ($500 per semester) are available. Deadline for application is May 1. Applications are available in the parish office and the EAC Foundation Office. Thank You! The Newman Sustaining Board extends its sincere gratitude to the Catholic Daughters of theamericas for its $500 donation. These funds will be used for scholarships, utilities, and maintenance of the Newman Center. The CDA has been a staunch supporter of many worthy causes and organizations over the years and we NEW EVENING BIBLE STUDY CLASS JESUS AND THE GOSPELS In the St. Matthew Classroom Your class leader will be Bob Bigando. APRIL CLASSES 04/30/18 6:30 pm- Paul and the Oral Tradition Through this in-depth 25 weeks course you will realize a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Gospels and the portraits of Jesus that they present in their own unique ways. Sign up for the course in the Parish Office, and pick up a class schedule, and information on the Bible and text that you will need to obtain for the class.
ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES ST. ROSE OF LIMA WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Second Collection May 6th Building Fund May 20th Saint Vincent De Paul Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction Is every Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A Compliance Representative will be at St. Rose of Lima from 1:30pm to 2:30 pm 2nd Thursday of the month. Spanish Choir Practice meets every Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the church. Youth Choir: Junior and High School meet at 5pm to 6pm on Wednesday. New Mass Schedule On May 6th Saint Rose of Lima 10am Mass and the 11:30am Mass will consolidate into the 11am Mass. New Mass schedule: Saturday 6pm Mass Intentions for April 28th,-May 6th, 2018 Sat 6pm + Anna Sellner Sun. 7am +Dcn Marcello & +Nally Arbizo 10am +Esperanza Mendoza 11:30am +David, +Tony & +Fred Rojo 6pm Health and well-being of Corina Vega & Margarita Ramos Mon 8am Sister Mary Catherine, MSSR Tues 9:30am Funeral Conrad Chavez Wed 8am Health and Well-being of James A. Romero Thurs 8am Renewal of Vows Fri 8am +Christine Pacheco Sat 6pm Parishioners of Saint Rose of Lima Sun 7am +Connie Bailon 10am +Health and well-being of the Mary K Howell family 1130am +Esperanza Mendoza 6pm +Damiana Diaz St. Rose of Lima Weekend Collections 4/21-22/18 Offertory $ 4,685.22 St. Vincent de Paul $ 99.00 Newman Center $ 20.00 Sunday 7am, 11am and 6pm REQUIREMENTS: Baptisms: The parents of the child to be baptized must submit a copy of the baby's birth certificate. Parents and godparents need to attend the parish baptismal class. Classes are given on the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Please call the office to sign up for the next scheduled class. All requirements for the Diocese of Tucson and Saint Rose of Lima will be given to the parents at this time. Baptisms are performed the first and third Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Our office staff is limited, therefore, sponsors and godparents proof of sacraments, documents and payment must be submitted at least one month before the baptism. When choosing godparents, if they are married, they must be married through the Catholic church, if single you must not be living with a partner. Donation is $20.00. Quinceañera: The candidate and her parents must contact the office at least one (1) year or more before the date requested. Quinceañera are not performed during Holy Days. Requirements: active within the parish, youth group, Religious Education, Mass attendance, etc. or Six(6) sets of meetings and volunteer ministries given by Fr. Robert. Cost is $250.00. There is a nonrefundable deposit of $100.00 to hold the date. Balance to the church must be received in the office one week before the ceremony. Weddings: The couple must contact office at least 6 months prior to the desired wedding date. An appointment will be made for the couple. At that time it will be determined if the date desired is available, and all requirements for the Diocese of Tucson and Saint Rose of Lima will be given to the couple. Donation is $150.00.There is a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 to hold the date. Balance to the church must be received in the office one week before the ceremony. Funeral Arrangements: St. Rose and Our Lady have always asked for a donation to the Parish for its service. We also help those who can not afford funeral arrangements. We work with both mortuaries in town to make these arrangement s as easy as possible. They will waive donations if the family is in need. We always asked for a donation to the Parish for its service. We also help those who can not afford funeral arrangements. Donation to the Priest and Deacon $100.00. Donation to the Parish which takes care of upkeep, cleaning and electricity. $100.00. Use of the Hall 50.00. Donation cost $250.00.
ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES RE Office: Is open Monday-Friday from 8am to 12noon. (928)348-4785. Registration will be on going in RE office/ the Parish Office. Upcoming Events: If anyone is interested in teaching or helping with the Religious Education Program for this year 2018-2019. Please call the office at 348-4785, or 428-0149 428-0149 to get your compliance done. Teachers needed urgently for kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grade. Jr. High School 6th, 7th and 8th High School Youth Group VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 4th -8th RCIA Classes: After Mass at 6pm 04/29/18 - assigning seating for all students 05/06/18 Full Practice 05/13/18-No Class Confirmation at 6PM, be there no later that 5pm, Pictures with the Bishop First Holy Communion List for May 13th for Pima. May 13th, 2018 Pima, 4PM *Castro, Adrain Contreras, Alexa Felix, Audianna Bernal, George D. Bernal,Omar A June 4th -8th. For more information call Mark Rethy 322-0194 We ll need a high-energy team of volunteers to make this year s VBS another great success, and I m relying on your support to make that possible. Besides youth to serve as Group Leaders we ll need a team of adults volunteers to teach, assist with registration, and prepare breakfasts and lunches. Please consider taking part in this truly amazing opportunity to connect with the youth of our parish. Your experience and talents will be greatly appreciated. For more information please contact: Mark Rethy 928-322-0194 or mrethy@email.arizona.edu Thank You from the Youth Group The St. Rose of Lima High School Youth Group would like to give a big 'THANK YOU" to the Newman Center for their generous kind donation of $500. The donation will help with the cost of transportation to summer camp in CA. God bless you! Thank you for your support. Confirmation 4/29 4:45 Conf. I. Last Class 4/29 7:00 Seating arrangement Conf. II and RCIA 5/6 7:00 Practice Conf. II and RCIA 5/16 Confirmation be there at 5pm for pictures with Bishop. Confirmation @ 6:00pm
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Fifth week of Easter April 29th, 2018 Second Collections: May 6th Building Fund May 13th Roof Fund May 20th Saint Vincent Del Paul OLG office hours, week days 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM OLG Gift Shop is open on week days at 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction is every Friday from 9:30-10:30 AM after 9:00 AM Pray the rosary Monday-Friday at 8:30 before Mass. If anyone is interested in teaching or helping with the Religious Education Program for next year, 2017-2018. Please call the office at 428-0149. Volunteers are needed to help clean the church, please call OLG office at 428-0149. REMINDER: Only candles bought from OLG will be allowed in the church. Thank you for your cooperation. Compliance Alert: Our Common Commitment We share a common commitment, to protect our children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to conduct our lives in a manner that Is consistent with our faith. We are committed to work in such a way that others might see and experience the integrity and compassion that we profess. Important: All ministry leaders are responsible to ensure that all their volunteers are in compliance with the Tucson Diocese Guidelines. 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others Philippians 2:4 Our goal is $5,000.00 Through the Annual Catholic Appeal, we are asked to make a commitment to support the work of our diocesan programs and ministries, that provide services which no one parish could provide on its own. Just as we are one in the Body of Christ, we must remember that we are one with other parishes. We are at about 43% as of April 23. Thanks! Thank you for your prayers, support and participation! A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm every 2 nd Thursday of each month. Attention: Because of the upcoming update of the compliance process, all volunteers who have not filled out an Affirmation form for 2018 to be counted as an active volunteer counted as an active volunteer. Forms are in the OLG and St. Rose of Lima offices. Mass Intentions for April 29 May 6, 2018 Sun 8:30am + Brandon Garcia Mon 9:00am Health and Welfare Margarita Ramos Tues. 9:00am + Thomas & Helen Lopez Wed. 9:00am + Pablo & Rafaela Colvin Fri. 9:00am + Frank Corona Sun 8:30am + Frank Corona RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GOSPEL REFLECTION: Weekend Collections 4/22/2018 Offertory $ 686.00 St. Vincent de Paul $ 20.00 Thank you for your support! In today s gospel, Jesus reminds us that He is the vine and we are the branches. Like true disciplines of God, let us spread the Good News and bear much fruit. Mixed Choir Practice (children & adults) Choir practice is held every Tuesday at 4:30 in the church. All are welcome! Spring Cleaning Please donate any gently used stuffed animals, toys, or LEGO pieces to the RE Program as you go about your spring-cleaning chores. Volunteers Needed The Religious Education (RE) Program needs teachers and volunteers for next year. If you can help and volunteer a couple of hours on Mondays, please call the office at 428-0149. Thank You A heartfelt thank you to our RE volunteers and students. Thank you for your time, commitment, and attendance. Special thanks to our RE teachers: Vicki Marquez, Roseanne Muñoz, and Beatriz Cutler. God bless each one of you and keep you in his care. Upcoming Events: April 30 Last RE Class [Movie & Party]
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