St. Rose of Lima Parish Children s Play When: December 9 th following the 6:00PM Mass Where: In the church A reception will follow the play in the Volunteer s Hall. Please bring a baked good to share. Hot Chocolate will be served. Rehearsal Dates: 11/30 at 5:00 in the church 12/8 at 5:00 in the church (Dress Rehearsal) Congratulations Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger! RE TEACHERS & AIDES: Registration will begin: on November 13th, 2017 go online. For more information go to www.recongress.org./2018 Room and Transportation will be provided. You are responsible for your own food cost. Families are welcome at your own expense. Teachers and Aides must also regularly come to Mass. Teachers and Aides, use this time to recharge your batteries, relax, share with other teachers. Use the time to grow in your faith and your teaching abilities. We are always learning new ways to teach and make the faith exciting for our parishioners. Next planning meeting will be December 13th at 6:00 pm. In St. Matthew. HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 8, 2017 St Rose of Lima Mass Schedule: Thursday, Dec. 7-6:00pm (Anticipated Mass) Friday, Dec. 8 8:00 am and 12:pm Our lady of Guadalupe Schedule: Friday, Dec, 8 9:00 am Prina Family Foundation: This program which gives grants and scholarships for students who have graduated from a high school in Graham County ONLY. All are welcome to apply. If you would like a letter of recommendation from Fr. Robert A. Rodriguez, ( Co-Executor of the Prina Family Will), please note the following requirements: Is your family registered with Saint Rose of Lima or Our Lady of Guadalupe? Have you turned 18 before applying, if so, you must register. Does your family support the church on a regular basis? Do you volunteer in a ministry? Saint Vincent De Paul, Catholic Daughters of America's, Knights of Columbus, Youth Group, Mass, Religious Education? When you apply please note that you must inform me personally, NOT Parents, so I may begin my recommendation to you. May God Bless you and your efforts. Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez St. Rose of Lima Parish and RE off will be closed on Friday, Dec. 8,2017 for Holy Day of Obligation. Interested in Joining Scouts? Cub Scouts Ages 8-10 Boy Scouts Ages 11 + Adult volunteers are welcome! Contact: Steve Junion 928-348-9340 Scout Master Duane DeSpain 928-322- 2174 Suzanne Ortega 928-651-5438 Currently an Assistant Scout Master is needed. This is an amazing opportunity! Please contact any of the above individuals for more information.
ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES ST. ROSE OF LIMA WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Second Collections: Building Fund 12/2 & 12/3 Newman 12/9/ & 12/10 St. Vincent de Paul 12/16 & 12/17 St. Rose of Lima Weekend Collections 11/25& 11/26, 2017 Offertory $ 4,502.00 Thanksgiving Day $ 314.14 Building Fund $ 1.00 St. Vincent de Paul $ 538.00 Military $ 1,059.96 RE @ Merry Main Street $ 194.56 Thank you for your support, Fr. Robert Rodriguez THE SHUT-IN TREE Please take an ornament from the Shut-In tree in the vestibule. Most of our shut-ins are in the nursing home. Some are diabetic and many have restricted diets so baked goods are discouraged. Gift suggestions: lap blankets, hand towels, ornaments, lotions. Instructions for returning the gifts are on the back of the ornaments. Thank you and many Christmas Blessings Catholic Daughters and Eucharistic Ministers Mass Intentions for Dec. 2nd,- Dec 10th,2017 Sat. 6pm +Tony Esquer & +Teresa Weatherall Sun. 7am +Connie Bailon 10:00m Health & Well-being of the Mary K Howell Family 11:30m +Ron Veid, +Marie & +Bud Sanders 6pm +Samuel Sanchez & Deceased Family Mon 8am Health & Well-being of Kristie Tran Tues 8am + David C. Benavidez Wed 8am Health & Well-being of Selena Torrio Thurs 10am +Jesus R. Estrada 6pm +Deceased CD Members Fri 8am Health & Well-being of Kristie Tran 12pm Health & Well-being of Nemecio & Margarita Ramos & Family Sat 6pm Birthday Blessing for Fr. Robert Rodriguez Sun 7am Health & Well-being of Kristie Tran 10am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners 11:30am +Manuel & +Juanita Rios, and +Jacob & +Joseph Hernandez 6 pm +Tony Esquer & +Teresa Weatherall Attention: St. Rose of Lima Parishioners the front rows on either side are reserved for those who aren t able to walk up to receive the Holy Eucharist. This is for your convenience. Festival of Trees! December 2nd December 8th, 2017 Catholic Daughters would like to Welcome Everyone. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets after all the Masses, $1 for one ticket or $5 for 6 tickets. 1st Prize: 50/50 2nd Prize: 43 flat screen colored TV donated by Valley Furniture. 3rd Prize: Full size quilt donated by Pauline Stidum 4th Prize: Holy Family Plaque donated by Judy Warren. 5th Prize: Gift certificate from Gentle Nails for a pedicure. 6th Prize: A $25 gift certificate from El Charro. 7th Prize: A plaque donated by Sydnee Owens. Come and bring the Family and do some Christmas Shopping. There will be all kinds of stuff from Baked goods, to Stuffed Animals, Toys, Raffles and much more. Lets make it a great success for our group and the youth groups of Saint Rose of Lima.
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. I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the ladies and gentleman who help during our Fundraiser on Merry Main Street. A special Thank You for all the donations. In Need of a Bus Driver: Apply at St. Rose of Lima Parish Office Will need to go thru compliance as soon as possible. Starting at $12 an hour. It is about 1hr a day and 3days a week. While school is in session. We only have a temporary Bus Driver. We will pay for License and Physical. Upcoming Events: Festival of Trees Dec. 2nd 8th, 2017 Christmas Play Dec. 9th after 6pm Mass in Church. Las Posadas Dec 17th after the 11:30 Mass. Teachers it is important for us to set an example to our Children and Students. We need to be attending Mass regularly. Parents it is very Important that you attend Mass with your Child. To show them that your Faith is important to you as well. It is not just up to the Grandparents to bring them. Remember the actions you show your child is the ones they remember the most. Bring them in to Mass so they get to know the Mass and can see you practicing your Faith as well. A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima from 1:30 pm to 2:30pm every 2nd Thursday of the month. 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 2017 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. Confirmation I & II - Mass is Part of your Class. @6:00 pm. Confirmation I Class at 4:45 Confirmation II Class at 7:00-8:15 Class: 12/3/17 Class: 12/10/17 Class: 12/17/17 It is Mandatory to attend. Let us communicate with each other so there are no surprises. Meet with Fr. Robert so we can plan the following month and talk about concerns pertaining to Religious Education. Those asked to attend; RCIA, Jr. High, RE Youth group,office Aides, and Confirmation. Our next meeting will be December 13th, 2017. (Christmas Potluck) It will be potluck. In St. Matthew at 6pm. Fr. Robert. RCIA Classes: Mass at 6pm is Mandatory Class-12/3 Jesus (Human/Divine) Class-12/10 Commandments/Beatitudes Class-12/17 Matrimony The St. Rose of Lima High School Youth Group would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Tom Hamm and Dr. Susan Jones-Hamm for their generous and abundant donations of popcorn ball supplies. The high school youth group make an average of 2500 popcorn ball to give away and sell during Festival of Trees. Thank you Tom And Sue for your continuous support, donations and of your time We appreciate you!!!!
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE First Sunday of Advent December 3rd, 2017 Second Collection: Building Fund-Dec. 3 Newman Center-Dec 10 St. Vincent De Paul-Dec 17 Roof Fund Dec. 24 OLG office & Gift Shop hours, week days 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, 2018-2019. Please call the office at 428-0149. Volunteers: Are needed to help clean the church, call OLG office at 428-0149. 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. 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 2017 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. HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 8, 2017 St Rose of Lima Mass Schedule: Thursday, Dec. 7-6:00pm (Anticipated Mass) Friday, Dec. 8 8:00 am and 12:pm Our lady of Guadalupe Schedule: Friday, Dec, 8 9:00 am Mass Intentions for Dec.3rd,-Dec.!)th, 2017 Sun 8:30am +Alfred & + Connie Veitre Mon 9:00am Health & Welfare Margarita Ramos Tues. 9:00am Health & Welfare of Arizona Foster Children Wed. 9:00am +Carmen Fernandez Thurs. 9:00am Health & Welfare Alicia Martinez Fri 9:00am Birthday Blessing for Chonita Ornelas Sun 8:30am Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishioners Weekend Collections 11/26, 2017 Offertory $ 550.00 Thanksgiving Day $ 221.00 Military $ 133.00 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GOSPEL REFLECTION: Today s Gospel reminds us to stay alert and be watchful. Not only is Advent a preparation and celebration of Christ s birth at Christmas, it is also about preparing ourselves for Christ s return in glory at the end of time. Let us remain faithful to God, through the good times as well as the difficult times, in preparation for the coming of the Son of Man. Mixed Choir Practice (children & adults) Choir practice is held every Tuesday at 4:30 in the church. All are welcome! RE Christmas Program The RE Christmas Program will be on Saturday, December 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Please help your student memorize his/her assigned lines and the songs. Upcoming Events: December 4 RE Class December 10 Menudo Fundraiser after Mass December 11 RE Class December 12 Mañanitas followed by Mass at 8:30 a.m. December 16 RE Christmas Program at 5:30 p.m. Menudo Fundraiser after Mass on Dec 10th, 2017. All proceed will go to the roof fund Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day, Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Mananitas at 8:30 AM, and Mass at 9:00 AM. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will be closed on Friday, Dec. 8,2017 for Holy Day of Obligation
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