Welcome to Our Roman Catholic Family Saint Rose of Lima Parish

Welcome to Our Roman Catholic Family Saint Rose of Lima Parish Pastor: Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez Deacon: Carl Vessels EAC Newman Center St. Martin de Porres Mission 3592 W. 4th Street Thatcher, AZ 85552 928.348.7539 Schedule Tuesday Mass 11:00 AM (When the college is in session during Fall & Spring semesters.) Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 2257 S. 1st Avenue Solomon, AZ 85551 928.428.0149 OLGSolomon@gmail.com Schedule Sunday Mass 8:30 AM Weekday Mass ( Monday thru Friday) 9:00 AM Confessions Friday 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 311 S. Central Avenue Safford, AZ 85546 928.428.4920 FAX 928.428.4922 StRoseLima@gmail.com Schedule Sunday Masses 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00 PM Weekday (Mon-Fri) 8:00 AM Confessions Saturday 4:30 PM 5:30 PM San Jose Mission 1670 Church Street San Jose, AZ Services Baptisms & Marriages available upon request. Other Services at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Baptisms Every 2nd & 4th Saturday 10 AM Office Hours: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM 50 S. Main Pima, AZ 85543 Schedule First Sunday of the month Mass 4:00 PM The Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2015 Other Services at St. Rose of Lima Parish Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction Friday 8:30 AM 1:00 PM Baptisms Every 1st & 3rd Saturday 10 AM Baptismal class 2nd Saturday 10 AM Noon Call for registration Weddings Minimum of 4 months advance. Call for further information. Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Website: www.saintroselima-safford.com

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. Donation is $20.00. If you schedule a baptism for a date or time that is other than the normal schedule of the 1st or 3rd Saturday at 10 a.m., then the donation is $50.00. 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 $200.00. There is a non-refundable 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. Lillie Saenz and Chelsea Winsor would like to thank all the children for the cards they made in appreciation for being shown how to pray the Holy Rosary. Remember, every Hail Mary is a rose to our Blessed Virgin Mary. Pray often and together. God bless you! All Christmas items Are 20% During the Month of January as well as the Jerusalem Hand Carved items. Come in and get it while supplies last! God Bless You. *Special Notice* There will be NO 8am Masses if there is a funeral service that day! Father Robert Rodriguez will announce any changes at the 8am morning Mass, the day before. If you have paid for a Mass Intention on a day there is a funeral service you will need to call the Parish Office about a rescheduled date! This is for St. Rose of Lima only! Also if you have already set any intentions for Thursdays please call the office to reschedule. SUPPORT OUR LIFE TEEN GROUP Coffee & Cinnamon Roll Sale $3.00 Sunday, January 18, after all Morning Masses at St. Rose of Lima church HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION FOR 2015 The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops decrees that the Holy Days of Obligation to be observed in the United States for 2015 are as follows: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Thursday, January 1, 2015) Solemnity of the Epiphany (Sunday, January 4, 2015) Solemnity of the Ascension (Transferred to Sunday, May 17, 2015) Solemnity of Corpus Christi (Sunday, June 7, 2015) Solemnity of the Assumption (Saturday, August 15, 2015) NOT a holy day of obligation in 2015 (abrogated) Solemnity of All Saints (Sunday, November 1, 2015) Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Tuesday, December 8, 2015) Solemnity of The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) (Friday, December 25, 2015)

The Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2015 All you who are thirsty, come to the water! Isaiah 55:1 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Behold my servant with whom I am pleased; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 55:1-11. Psalm The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Isaiah 12:2-6. Second Reading God anointed him with the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:34-38) or 1 John 5:1-9. Gospel You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased (Mark 1:7-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved AN ANCIENT BAPTISTERY One of the most ancient and enduring sites for baptism in Rome is the church of San Giovanni in Fonte. This church is in fact a baptistery, and houses the font for the Lateran Basilica, the cathedral of Rome. The Emperor Constantine sponsored its construction in the year 315, and it is therefore the oldest baptistery in the world. It is the model for nearly all later baptisteries, including perhaps the font in your own parish church. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. THE CHRISTMAS SEASON The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Sunday, January 11, 2015). During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts, and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him including the fact that he was born to die for us. Christmas is one of the most important days of the Church year, second only to Easter itself. It is the feast of the incarnation, the feast of God becoming flesh (the Latin "in carne" means "enfleshment"). It is a uniquely Christian teaching, the Divine choosing to become one of us. Because of this belief,god is not only Transcendent, but also wholly Immanent, Emmanuel (God-with-us). While remaining Transcendent (meaning we must rise above our present condition to reach Him), He is at the same time Immanent (meaning He is with us as we rise toward Him). Every Eucharist is like Christmas where the bread and wine are transformed into His flesh, His Body and Blood, and, in a sense, He is born anew on the altar. From: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/christmas/ READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Tuesday: St. Hilary Saturday: St. Anthony THE WATERS OF BAPTISM When new sod is put in, it needs constant saturation with water. Landscapers say that this knits the sod to the soil. The same when a branch is grafted onto a tree: the poultice that joins them at the splice must be kept wet at all times. Water is the stuff that binds the very cells of our bodies together. No wonder religions throughout all times and cultures have used it so prominently. When Jesus stepped into the Jordan for baptism, he knit himself to what had come before him. By going to the Jordan, he made himself one with the people of Israel who had crossed it into their Promised Land. With John the Baptist, Christ wove himself into the prophetic tradition that heralded the coming reign of God. He had become fully human in the waters of Mary s womb, and by partaking in the rite of the baptism of repentance, Jesus identified himself with our sinful, frail humanity. It is through the waters of baptism that Christ continues to graft new members onto his Body, the Church; through these waters we are cleansed from sin and filled with the promise of grace, given our destiny for eternal life. For us, as for Jesus, it is also the waters of baptism that inaugurate our mission to proclaim the Good News. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co

Mass Intentions for Jan. 11-18 Sun 7am Sylvester O Rourke 10am Roberta Urquidez 11:30am Frank Rodriguez 6pm Guadalupe Bootsie Trujillo Mon 8am Spiritual Welfare of John Kvale Tues 8am Nellie Plasencio Wed 8am Blessings for Madona Kvale Thurs 8am Papal Intentions Fri 8am Health & Well Being of Lori Milligan & Family Sat 6pm Thanksgiving to St. Philomena Sun 7am In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony for prayers answered 10am Nestor Garzon 11:30am Vera Rodriguez 6pm Sarah Ortega Weekend Collections: Jan. 3-4, 2015 Offertory $ 5,857.97 Nativity of the Lord $ 1,187.53 St. Vincent de Paul $ 162.00 Building Fund $ 296.00 Flowers $ 55.00 Newman Center at Eastern Arizona College **Note Date Change: Newman Masses resume next week, Tuesday, January 20, 2015. See you there! ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES Second collections January 17/18: St. Vincent de Paul Life Teen Youth Choir Practice Meets on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the church. Messengers of Mary Join us in praying the Holy Rosary Monday Friday mornings at 7:30 before Mass. We will pray the rosary on Thursdays in the CHURCH (instead of the Chapel), at 11:00 a.m. Remember to pray the rosary daily. Call 428.0573 for prayers & Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Spanish Bible Study Spanish bible study meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Bible Study will be in the St. Matthew Class room led by Nemecio Ramos. All are welcomed! Spanish Choir Practice Meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Pray with the Bishops to end abortion! On January 22 our nation will mark the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S Since that tragic decision, more than 56 million children's lives have been lost to abortion, and many suffer that loss -- often in silence Join thousands of Catholics across the country coming together in prayer for a "culture of life" from Saturday, January 17 - Sunday, January 25! Go to 9DaysForLife.com for more information or Text 9DAYS to 55000 to receive a link to the new novena content on your phone each day. Open to all High Schoolers Join us for Mass every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Then, meet in The Cave from 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Sign up at any Sunday meeting. NO CHARGE. Questions? Contact Dr. Susan Jones at 928.428.8179 Join us for Mass every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Then, meet in the Hall from 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. for RE & Youth Group. Contact: Jolene Hernandez-Rodriguez at 480.456.9780 NEW ADDRESS Msgr. Mike Ekpenyong is being transferred to go to St. Pius X Parish in Tucson. His last day at St. Rose of Lima/Our Lady of Guadalupe was on December 31, 2014. His official start date at St. Pius X, will be January 10, 2015. If you want to mail him a letter or card, his address is: St. Pius X Catholic Church Attention: Msgr. Ekpenyong 1800 North Camino Pio Decimo Tucson, AZ 85715

2014 DECEMBER BAPTISMS: Akira Marretta Atencio Aliana Katalyna Castro Austin Stanley Elbie DeMarcus Anthony Garcia Brayden Vincente Gonzales Eli Gabriel Mesa Marriages: Monika Louise Proto & David M. Adams Faithful Departed: Charlotte Lee Pawlowski Gilbert A. Gherna Santos A. Tellez Cleofas Frank Dugi Carlos Woods Soto PRAYERS AND SUPPORT Sister Mary Catherine is leaving for three months to visit a convent in Brazil. Chelsea Winsor is moving to La Crosse, Wisconsin, to attend Mater Redemptoris House of Formation to discern her vocation. In light of Pope Francis declaring this the Year of Consecrated Life, let us all join in prayer in supporting both Sister Mary Catherine and Chelsea Winsor as they discern God's call for their next steps in their lives. In addition, if you would like to provide a tax-deductible donation for either of them, you can write a check to St. Rose of Lima Church and note their name in the memo field. Bring the check to St. Rose of Lima s office. COLLECTION ENVELOPES The boxes of 2015 collection envelopes for St. Rose of Lima church are now ready to be picked up. They will be available after mass in the entrance to the church in the old Gift Shop room. The Gherna Family would like to thank St. Rose of Lima Parish for the beautiful services in honor of Gilbert Charlie Gherna. Msgr. Mike Epkenyong for his inspiring Mass and Homily, Deacons Armando Valenzuela and Jose Valle for leading the rosary, Coro Mensajero for the music and to everyone who expressed condolences, sent cards, flowers, food and offered up prayers on behalf of the family. We are forever grateful to all of you and we thank you. May God Bless you all. Automatic Withdrawal St. Rose of Lima Hours 9am-12pm (928)348-4785 No RE/CCD classes on Monday, January 19, due to Martin Luther King Day. Sacrament Make-up Classes (for children who are lacking Sacraments of Penance and/or First Holy Communion): Attend ALL 3 sessions on Saturday, January 17, 24 and 31 from 10AM- Noon in St. Rose of Lima Volunteer Hall. For more information, call the RE Office. Baptism: Note Changes Made If you are lacking Baptism you need to call the St. Rose of Lima Office (928-428-4920) to sign up for the Baptism Class. That class takes place on the second Saturday of the month. For more information please refer to the Requirements on page 3. Teacher Formation Class The first in a series of 5 Theology foundation Classes will be offered by Jordan Ministers from Tucson. The class will be Wednesday, January 28, in the Volunteers Hall. There will be a dinner at 5pm and the class will be at 5:30pm-7:30pm. There will be a $15 charge but teachers will be free. Beginning January 1, 2015, the candles in the Gift Shop will be sold for $3.00/each. Would you like to be able to make your weekly offerings without the need of writing a checking or carrying cash? St. Rose of Lima now has the option for you to have your church offerings automatically withdrawn from you debit card or credit card. You can choose to have a set amount withdrawn weekly or monthly. To get setup, come to the St. Rose of Lima Parish Office to fill out an authorization form.

Mass Intentions for Jan. 11-18 Sun 8:30am Pete Maldonado Sun 8:30am Pete Maldonado Our Lady of Guadalupe Weekend Collections: January 4, 2014 Offertory $ 698.06 Nativity of the Lord $ 311.00 Building fund $ 89.00 OLG Fiesta $ 135.00 On March 19th, 2015, a Mass will be held at the San Jose Mission in San Jose, to Honor St. Joseph and on March 21, a fiesta will be held at the mission. More details at a later date. Volunteers are needed to help, if interested call Our Lady of Guadalupe office at (928)428-0149 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Second collections Sunday, January 18 : St. Vincent de Paul CCD Class information CCD classes will resume Sunday, January 25. Rosary The Rosary is recited daily at 8:30 a.m. before the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Gift Shop is open weekdays 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. and Sundays after 8:30 a.m. Mass. Family day meal is today January 11, 2015, after Mass in the parish hall. Please feel free to join! Donations Needed A yard sale, burrito sale, and an income tax raffle bag is planned for January 23. Donations are needed to buy the groceries to prepare burros. Raffle tickets for the gift bag are now being sold for $2.00 each in the office. Tax bag value is $78.13: contents on the outside of the bag include pizza hut $10 gift certificate, $10 cash on ribbon, Our Lady of Guadalupe Tote, la Paloma $20, with a total of $42.00. Inside items are: bottle of gatorade(32 oz), 3 candy bars, Casino Calculator, clips(6 black & white), clips and pins container, expandable file, legal pad, 5 mechanical pencils, 10 pens (Bic xtra-bold), post-it note pkg., small note pad and a 2015 monthly planner. Beginning January 1, 2015, the candles in the Gift Shop will be sold for $3.00/each. **NOTE: 2nd and 4th prize has not been picked up yet. Pick them up at the OLG office. Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta Raffle Winners 1st Raffle 1st Prize - Nora Othon 2nd Prize Irma Hernandez 3rd Prize - Jenny Haase 4th Prize - Miguel A. Hernandez *A Special Thank You* Thank you, Monsignor Mike, for all you have done for us at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. We are grateful for the times you spent with us during our celebrations, for the inspiration your homilies have given to us, the care you have shown to the homebound and especially your beautiful Mass Services. NEW ADDRESS Msgr. Mike Ekpenyong is being transferred to go to St. Pius X Parish in Tucson. His last day at St. Rose of Lima/Our Lady of Guadalupe was on December 31, 2014. His official start date at St. Pius X, will be January 10, 2015. If you want to mail him a letter or card, his address is: St. Pius X Catholic Church Attention: Msgr. Ekpenyong 1800 North Camino Pio Decimo Tucson, AZ 85715 RETROUVAILLE IN TUCSON Retrouvaille provides marriage help! Retrouvaille is a Catholic organization to help struggling couples rediscover hope and purpose in their marriages. The next Weekend in Tucson is January 23-25. For information, call Art and Valerie at 520-216-0360 or visit www.helpourmarriage.com

ORTEGA S SHOES VALLEY FURNITURE Mt. Graham Shopping Center Richard & Theresa Ortega Elodia Valarie Sami 928.428.0636 St. Rose of Lima Gift Shop Kachina Hot Springs Mineral Spa In the Parish Office 1155 W Cactus Rd Safford, AZ 928.428.7212 Open Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 350 E. Armory Road Safford, AZ 928.348.9340 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Joe Figueroa, Grand Knight 928.965.5662 Walneck s Safford Sewing Center Jeff & Virginia Walneck Parishioners Hwy 70 & 3rd Ave Kachinamineralsprings.com Meets 1st Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 928.428.0494 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS MESSENGERS OF MARY Court St. Rose of Lima #2398 Consecration to Jesus through Mary Our Lady of Guadalupe Gift Shop Kittie Avalos, Regent 928.651.3257 Meets 3rd Wednesdays at 7 p.m. At St. Rose of Lima In St. Matthew s room Intercessory Prayer St. Rose of Lima Church Thursdays at 11 a.m. Lillie Saenz, sfo 428.0573 All are welcome! Greens Furniture David Montez the Furniture King 520 W. 5th St Safford, Az 428.5900 2257 S. 1st Ave, Solomon, AZ Open Monday Friday 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. And Sundays after Mass ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL Patricia A. Shafer 520.975.7902 Stephanie Aranda 928.428.6652 PURE SWISS SKIN CARE THRIFTEE FOOD & DRUG Groceries-General Merchandise Bakery-Deli Pharmacy-Florist 755 S CENTRAL AVE SAFFORD, AZ 85546 PHONE: 928.428.1844 No worries, no hassles, MORE CHOICES 928-428-7425 www.advancedair.com EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Serving the sick and homebound in our community OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Mortgage Loan Originator NO dues * NO fees * NO weigh-ins * NO diets Meets Tuesdays at 7:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima in St. Luke s Room Parishioner 928.792.3848 CALL THE OFFICE TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE FOR ONLY $120/YEAR 928.428.4920 Fifth Avenue Florist 516 S. 5th Avenue, Safford 928.428.2491 Mon Fri 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Jill R Chacon, owner Safford Alcoholics Anonymous Meets at St. Rose of Lima Church in St. John s Room Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 6:00 p.m. And, Sunday at 1 p.m. CURSILLO LEADERSHIP For more information, contact St. Rose of Lima Parish Office 928.428.4920 928.428.1740 In the Old Historic Town of Solomon 928.428.2094 Brando s Fun N Sun Travel & Cruise 707 S. 6th Ave Safford, AZ 928.428.1033 Jolene HernandezRodriguez Independent Beauty Consultant 480.456.9780 www.marykay.com/jolenehernandez NOW OPEN Inside Trophies N Tees 513 W. Main Street, Safford 928.322.3271 Discount Vacation Planning, Cruises, Airlines, Rental Cars, Hotels & More!