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 Second Sunday of Lent March 1, 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. 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. THERE WILL BE NO 6:00PM MASS SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015. LENT PENANCE SERVICE WILL BE MONDAY MARCH 16, 2015. FROM 4:00-7:00PM IN THE CHURCH. WE WILL BE HAVING GUEST PRIESTS, FATHER MARCO CARRASCO, FATHER MARTIN ATANGA BAABUGE, & OUR PARISH PRIEST FATHER ROBERT RODRIGUEZ. *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! IMPORTANT Employees and Volunteers of all ministries at St. Rose of Lima and Our Lady of Guadalupe must fill out an annual affirmation form. Forms available in both offices. Automatic Withdrawal 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. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.

Second Sunday of Lent March 1, 2015 If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31b TODAY S READINGS First Reading The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith (Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18). Psalm I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31b-34). Gospel Jesus was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white (Mark 9:2-10). 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. LISTEN AND FOLLOW This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. And listen they did. From that moment on, Peter, James, and John were ardent followers, forsaking everything to follow in their Master s footsteps. Like the psalmist crying, O Lord, I am your servant, the three disciples committed themselves to lives of incredible hardship and indescribable joy. After that day on the mountain, they never again wavered in their chosen vocation. Though our tests may not be as severe as Abraham s and our peak experiences not as dramatic as the Transfiguration, we all face the daily challenges of walking before the Lord in the land of the living. As we follow our varied calls to love and serve, let s be comforted by Paul s reminder to the Romans: If God is for us, who can be against us? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Lent; Penitential Rite for Candidates for Full Communion Tuesday: St. Katharine Drexel Wednesday: St. Casimir; Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sun set Friday: First Friday; World Day of Prayer; Abstinence Saturday: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity; First Saturday READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Within the tradition of the Christian church, there are differing ways of observing a Lenten fast. For Eastern Catholics and Orthodox, the discipline is close to our understanding of abstinence. Certain foods are eliminated from the diet entirely. The rules are basically monastic rules, and the customs of a monastery table are embraced in the home. This year, Meatfare Sunday is February 26, and it is the last time that meat is admitted to the diet until Easter. The following Sunday, known as Cheesefare Sunday, takes cheese and all dairy products from the table. It is also known as forgiveness Sunday because a true fast is about crowning life with love, holding back harsh words, and cutting off anger. The Eastern churches fast even from celebrating the Eucharist from Monday through Friday. We don t count Sundays as fast days, but Eastern Christians fast through the weekends. People are expected to come as close to the ideal as possible, and the Lenten services keep reminding them not to take pride in their fasting, since the devil himself never eats! What s left on the menu? Grains, vegetables, eggs (maybe), and fish. Imagine the joys of the Easter table after such a fast! Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. THE ART OF LISTENING If you want God to listen to you when you pray, shouldn t you listen to God when God speaks to you? Anonymous A NEW IDEA Everybody thinks of changing humanity; nobody thinks of changing themselves. Leo Tolstoy

Mass Intentions for Feb. 22-Mar. 1 Sun 7am Connie Bailon & Fr. McGrenra 10am Health & Well Being of the Mary K. Howell Family 11:30am Thanksgiving to San Ramon For Prayers Answered 6pm Maria Morales & Carmen Rackley Morales Mon 8am Thanksgiving to St. Jude for Prayers Answered Tues 8am Papal Intentions Wed 8am Papal Intentions Thurs 8am Papal Intentions Fri 8am Papal Intentions Sat 6pm Lauro & Jesus Mendoza Sun 7am St. Rose of Lima Parishioners 10am Armonce Gaynor Sullivan McCay 11:30am Birthday Blessing for Madona Kvale 6pm Guillermo & Michael Nabor Weekend Collections: Feb. 21/22, 2015 Offertory $ 5,082.22 St. Vincent de Paul $ 674.00 Building Fund $ 33.00 Ash Wednesday $ 1,786.92 ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES Second collections Catholic Relief Services Mar. 14/15 St. Vincent de Paul Mar. 21/22 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. Black & Indian Mission $ 797.86 Newman Center at Arizona Diamondback game Tickets. Purchase a game ticket and the AZ Diamondbacks will GIVE back $$$ to St Rose of Lima Youth Group. Please contact Don Drysdale Jr. For ticket information @ (602)462-4207. Please see insert for more dates and other information. Life-Teen Youth Group is collecting items for a March 14th yard sale. One mans trash is another's treasure. Please bring your items to the office or call about larger items 428-4920. Eastern Arizona College There will be NO Newman Center Mass, March 17th, due to Spring Break. Every Tuesday after Mass, during the meal, students enjoy a drawing for a restaurant meal, gas for their vehicle, or other valuable prizes. All Catholic students at EAC are welcome to get involved. EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT AT 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. 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 12:30pm-2:00. Contact: Jolene Hernandez-Rodriguez at 480.456.9780 ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH 6:00pm OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH AT 9:30 A.M. STARTING FEBRUARY 20

Vineyard Conference will be held March 5-7 at the Tucson Convention Center. This three day event will be filled with opportunities to energize faith, increase knowledge, and network with fellow Catholic Christians from around the Diocese. Mark your calendars now and save the date: Thursday, March 5-Saturday, March 7. $45 per person, 12 years and under are free. General Conference Registration is now open please register at http:// coworkers.diocesetucson.org/ Marriage Encounter Today s gospel tells of the Transfiguration of Christ; make the time to renew and transform your relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are April 24-26 in Phoenix and May 29-31 in Tucson. For more information visit WWW.WWMEARIZONA.COM ST. ROSE OF LIMA PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, March 10th At 6 p.m. Meet in the Rectory St. Rose of Lima Gift Shop Please come to the Office to get your First Communion needs! COLLECTION ENVELOPES The boxes of 2015 collection envelopes for St. Rose of Lima church are now ready to be picked up. They will be NOW available in the Parish office. Donation Statements The 2014 Annual Donation statements are now available in the St. Rose of Lima Parish office. Please stop by the Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to pick up your statement. St. Rose of Lima RE Office Hours 9am-12pm (928)348-4785 The Sacrament of Penance will be done during class times (2:30-3:45). We will have three dates, please notice the following dates and classes: Ms. Varela will be April 7th, Ms. Barbosa will be April 9th and Ms. Palma will be April 16th. Parents with off schedule children should contact the RE Office at 348.4785 to schedule Penance Times. There will be no RE during the week of Holy Week, March 30th April 3rd. First Communion has been changed to April 18 and April 25. Both Masses will be at 9am. The Diocese of Tucson Adult Formation Classes will be held on the following dates: March 25-Mary and the Saints April 22-Cultural Diversity May 27-Catholic Identity Vacation Bible School 2015 is on its way! We are thrilled to begin planning for this year s Vacation Bible School. Last year was such a great blessing thanks to the generosity of the parishioners who gave of their time, talents and treasures. Please consider making a monetary donation to help with the costs of the week long event. You may also want to consider helping with the event by donating your time. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer, group leader, kitchen staff, and registration staff member or in any other way, please contact Suzi Ortega at 928-651-5438. Your help and prayers are greatly appreciated!

Mass Intentions for Mar. 1-8 Sun 8:30am Our Lady of Guadalupe Sun 8:30am Rachelle Armijo Our Lady of Guadalupe Weekend Collections: Feb. 22, 2014 Offertory $ 741.55 Ash Wednesday $ 69.46 Black & Indian Mission $ 110.00 Attention parents of CCD students making their First Holy Communion: this year your are required to attend a Safe Environment meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 6:00 pm. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall. Parents who missed the mandatory meeting in October can attend also. Thanks You to everyone who donated and participated in the Bake Sale and Raffle. It was very successful and we appreciate you all. San Jose Fiesta 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. The food menu is hamburger, hot dogs & nachos. Drinks include bottled water and sodas. Monetary donations or the following items will be greatly appreciated. We will need: Sodas and bottled water, chips for nachos, hamburgers and hot dog buns, small bags of chips and cakes for the cake walk. Please call Our Lady of Guadalupe office at (928) 428-0149 for more information. IMPORTANT Employees and Volunteers of all ministries at St. Rose of Lima and Our Lady of Guadalupe must fill out an annual affirmation form. Forms available in both parish offices and St Rose of Lima RE office. The Winner of the Valentine Baking Bag is Bianca Olivas for Lordsburg OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Second collections Today, March 1: Building Fund Sunday, March 15: Catholic Relief Services Sunday, March 22: St. Vincent de Paul CCD Class information There will be CCD Class Today. CCD Schedule March 1st - Class and free for the CCD teachers 8th - Class 5th - No Class (Spring break) 22nd - Class 29th - No Class (Palm Sunday) 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. Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment Week; pledge envelopes on pews. ACA literature on back table. Prayer for the Success of the Annual Catholic Appeal Lord God, you alone are the source of every good gift, in creating the universe. We praise you and we thank you for your many blessings and your faithful love for ever human person. Everything we are and everything we have is your gift, and after having created us you have given us as a gift to your Son, Jesus Christ. Fill our minds with His truth and our hearts with His love that in His Spirit we may be bonded together into a community of faith and become a caring people. In the name and spirit of Jesus, we commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, our talent, and our material gifts as an outward sign of the love for Jesus. Through the Annual Catholic Appeal, help us to use Your gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously. May faithful stewardship bear witness to the love of Christ in our lives. Through Your Son, Jesus Christ, make our prayer to You one of faith, hope and charity for all Your people. Amen.

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. Kachinamineralsprings.com CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Court St. Rose of Lima #2398 Kittie Avalos, Regent 928.651.3257 Meets 3rd Wednesdays at 7 p.m. At St. Rose of Lima In St. Matthew s room 350 E. Armory Road Safford, AZ 928.348.9340 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Joe Figueroa, Grand Knight 928.965.5662 Meets 1st Wednesdays at 7 p.m. SECULAR FRANCISCAN St. Elizabeth of Hungary Fraternity Meets 1st Sundays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. At Our Lady of Guadalupe Church David Esquivel, Minister 928.865.2887 Greens Furniture David Montez the Furniture King 520 W. 5th St Safford, Az 428.5900 Walneck s Safford Sewing Center Jeff & Virginia Walneck Parishioners Hwy 70 & 3rd Ave 928.428.0494 Our Lady of Guadalupe Gift Shop 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!