What happened at this moment in history at Fatima?

Our Lady’s Visit to Fatima Children, September 13, 1917A diverse group of 30,000 endured the hardships of travel in 1917 to be present in

the fields at Fatima for the anticipated September 13 visit of Our Lady. Some came to scoff and ridicule and rebel in their atheism. Others came out of curiosity. Many came to pray the Rosary. Finally they heard Lucia ask, “What do you want of me?”

Our Lady’s reply: “Continue the Rosary, my children. Say it every day that the war may end... In October, Our Lord will come as well as Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Saint Joseph will appear with the Child Jesus to bless the world… God is pleased with your sacrifices… In October, I will perform a miracle so that all may believe.”

The Role of the Guardian Angel of Portugal On several occasions in 1916 the Guardian Angel of Portugal appeared to

Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta to prepare them by prayer and teaching for the visits Our Lady would make to them the following year.

When the Angel gave Holy Communion to the children, he told them to pray three times the Trinity Prayer he had taught them. He also said, “Eat and drink the Body and the Blood of Jesus Christ, terribly outraged by the ingratitude of men. Offer reparation for their sake and to console God.” The Fatima children diligently did all the Angel taught them about prayer, suffering in reparation, and the doctrine of the Holy Eucharist.

St. Michael Prayer Now Needed More Than EverOn October 13, 1884, exactly 33 years before the great Miracle of the Sun at

Fatima, Pope Leo XIII was inspired to compose a Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel. He decreed that it be said throughout the Universal Church after every low Mass and be followed by the Hail, Holy Queen Prayer. (“Low” meant not “high” or sung.) Pope Leo realized the importance of calling upon heavenly helpers to combat the relentless efforts of evil forces.

The practice of the congregation praying these two prayers was maintained until about 1970. In 1994, St. Pope John Paul II urged all Catholics to recite the St. Michael Prayer again. “…I invite all not to forget it, but recite it in order to obtain help in the battle against the forces of darkness and the spirit of this world.” Today in many churches the St. Michael Prayer is again said by the congregation after every Mass. Our perilous times cry out for St. Michael’s powerful intercession.

On September 29, the Church remembers the three Archangels mentioned by name in the Bible: Michael, whose name means “Who can compare to God?”, battles Satan and guards against evil. Gabriel, who delivered God’s message to the young Mary, is a patron of communications. Raphael, as recorded in the Book of Tobit, is a healer, a travel guide and a patron of happy marriages.

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Special September Dates 5 Tue Feast of St. Mother

Teresa of Calcutta

8 Fri Birthday of BVM

14 Thur Triumph of the Cross - 30th Anniversary of Papal visit to Phoenix

15 Fri Our Lady of Sorrows

24 Sun Our Lady of Mercy Our Lady of Ransom

St. Michael Prayer Cards available through RFR. See back page.

Invoke Archangels Michael, Raphael and Gabriel

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30 Years Ago…Pope John Paul II visited Phoenix on September 14, 1987. People of all faiths were excited and honored. RFR was privileged to air interviews with people involved in the historic visit.

Mass to Commemorate Papal VisitThursday, Sept. 14, 12 Noon St. Mary’s Basilica East Monroe at 3rd St.

All are invited to attend.

October 2: Feast of the Guardian AngelsSince the 17th Century the Universal Church has honored the Guardian Angels in October. Your angel’s role is to guide you as a messenger of God’s will, and to guard you, especially from sin and Satan’s malice. Our angels are eager to help us. Call on yours often – every day, day and night.

– Source: Pocket Catholic Dictionary, Fr. John A. Hardon, SJ

Congratulations to Fr. Wm. Wack, CSCOn Aug. 22 he was installed as Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee.

He directed Andre House in Phoenix from 2002-2008. On RFR he led a scriptural Rosary and presented talks. He is 49 and one of 9 children, including another priest. His installation was carried on EWTN.

Special ThanksTo Valerie Stagg. Thank you for your monthly talks, Being Catholic Every Day. This month Valerie will teach the significance of Mary’s request for sacrifice and penance, and the importance of our daily duties according to our state in life.

Don’t Miss This OpportunityThe United Nations International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be present at the Arizona Rosary Celebration

Sunday, October 22, 2- 4:30 p.m. Phoenix Convention Center Halls F-G

First-class Relics of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto accompany this famous icon.

Sponsor a Rosary ProgramIf you would like to have a Rosary Program dedicated in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving, for a special occasion or special intention, see enclosed green slip or call Georgia at 480-213-2387. Your program will air twice a day M, W, F. We need your help. Consider being a RFR volunteer. Call Georgia.

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Thanks very much for your donations of Catholic books, CDs, DVDs, religious

items and also boutique items.In July, we sold $600 at the Legion of Mary, Day of Recollection. It was a tremendous outpouring of love for Our Lady of Fatima, which was the theme of the day. Yes, we need more donations. We will be at the upcoming Arizona Rosary Celebration, October 22, at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Call Georgia for info on how to donate, 480-213-2387.

It is not too late to join us! We only have a few openings for the pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes and Spain on October 30th through November 8th, 2017. Fr. Thomas Enneking, OSC, will be the Spiritual Director. He is the National Director for the Crosier Community in the United States and leads the Crosier Community of Phoenix at Crosier Village. Call Dorothy at 602-944-6811 for details.

Angel of God,my guardian dear,

to whom God’s lovecommits me here,

ever this daybe at my side,

to light and guard, to rule and guide.

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Rosary for AmericaThis Month, Monday, September 11 7:00 p.m. Mount Claret Center 4633 N. 54th St., (N. of Camelback)

Let us come together to remember tragedy of 9/11

Available through RFR• 54-Day Rosary Novena. Special offer. $3 suggested

donation. Write us or call Georgia 480-213-2387.

• St. Michael Prayer Card. Suggested donation. .25 each. Excellent to share with others.

• Our Lady of Good Remedy Prayer Card, contains history of O.L. of Good Remedy. Suggested donation 25 cents each.

• The Lord Asks for an Hour. Free CD by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is a masterpiece. Donation is for mailing only.

• Divine Mercy Pamphlet. Novena and Chaplet. Pray for personal intentions and salvation of the world. Entrust the world and ourselves to God’s Mercy. Sug. Donation .25

• Receiving Holy Communion Leaflet by Bishop Wm. Gomes. Suggested donation .10 each.

• Brown Scapular plus New Booklet. Suggested donation $5.

• Prayers for the Conversion of Terrorists. Prayer leaflet. Donation appreciated.

Fr. Kenneth Walker’s Rosaries. A 2-CD set of Fr. Walker’s Rosaries: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. Includes several talks by the late Fr. Walker. Suggested donation $15.

Bishop Thomas Olmsted Rosary with all four Mysteries. 2-CD set. Suggested donation $15.

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40 Days for LifeWednesday, September 27 thru Sunday, November 5

OPENING MASS Wednesday, September 27, 6:00 pm

Bishop Thomas Olmsted - Celebrant Reception to follow

Upcoming Events

AZ Rosary Celebration General MeetingSaturday, September 16, 9:00 am

Ss. Simon and Jude Social Hall Mass at 8:30 a.m. in Cathedral

Complimentary continental breakfast 9:00 a.m. Served by Crt. O.L. of Guadalupe of CDA

Call Dorothy for info how you or your organization can be involved. www.AZ rosary.com

Legion of Mary Day of RecollectionBi-lingual - Saturday, September 30, 8:00 a.m. Special Guest: Jesse Romero

Blessed Sacrament Parish (N. of Buren) 512 N. 93rd Ave., Tolleson

Sponsored by West Curia Legion of Mary Information 623-340-5439

Celebrating Our Virgin Mother’s Birth Saturday, September 9, 2017 • 11:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Seton 9728 W. Palmeras Dr., Sun City

Speaker: Sr. Margery Harkin. Call Holly at 602-551-0228 for more information.

September 15, Our Lady of SorrowsMary is indeed the greatest of martyrs. She shared in Christ’s redemptive work, experiencing her Divine Son’s rejection, torture, ridicule, agonizing death and His burial. The earliest devotions to her sorrows were related to Jesus’ passion, death and burial. Later they included all her sorrows, beginning with Simeon’s prophecy.

Mary’s Seven Sorrows+ Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34)+ Flight into Egypt (Matt. 2:13)+ Loss of the Child Jesus (Luke 2:43)+ Meeting Jesus Carrying Cross (Luke 23:26)+ Standing Beneath the Cross (John 19:25)+ Receiving Jesus’ Body (Matt. 27:57)+ Burial of Jesus (John 19:40)

In honor of Our Lady of Sorrows we are offering The Seven Sorrow of Mary as given to St. Bridget of Sweden Plasticized folder includes prayers and full-color illustrations. Suggested donation $2.50 includes postage.

St. Mary’s Basilica, E. Monroe 3rd St. (Park free Diocesan Garage Enter off 5th St.)

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St. Mother Teresa’s “Emergency Novena” was 9 Memorares with a

10th added in thanksgiving.

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 by this confidence,

we fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother!

To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer us.

Amen.

Radio Family Rosary Program ScheduleKIHP Immaculate Heart Radio 1310 AM & NOW 102.9 FM

6:00 - 6:30 am AND 9:30 - 10:00 pm Mon. thru Fri.

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SEPTEMBER 2017

1 Fri Body of Christ – Br. David Brokke, SOLT 4 Mon St. Mother Teresa – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM 5 Tues Continued 6 Wed Being Catholic Every Day – Valerie Stagg 7 Thur Birthday of Blessed Virgin Mary - Janet LaPlante 8 Fri Country and the Rosary – Manny Yrique 11 Mon Immaculate Heart Radio Pledge Drive 12 Tues Continued 13 Wed Continued 14 Thur Continued 15 Fri Continued 18 Mon Living the Message of Fatima – Deacon John Nahrgang 19 Tues Continued 20 Wed Arizona Rosary Celebration – Special Programming 21 Thur Continued 22 Fri Forty Days for Life – Bishop Thomas Olmsted 25 Mon Forty Days for Life – Nancy Brady 26 Tues St. Vincent de Paul 27 Wed Continued 28 Thur Ss. Gabriel, Raphael and Michael – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM 29 Fri Continued

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