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

Welcome to Our Roman Catholic Family

311 S. Central Avenue Safford, AZ 85546

928.428.4920 FAX 928.428.4922

StRoseLima@gmail.com

Saint Rose of Lima Parish Pastor: Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Vincent W. Ahar Deacon: Carl Vessels

EAC Newman Center

3592 W. 4th Street Thatcher, AZ 85552

928.348.7539

St. Martin de Porres Mission

50 S. Main Pima, AZ 85543

Schedule Tuesday Mass 11:00 AM (When the college is in session during Fall & Spring semesters.)

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish

Schedule Sunday Mass 8:30 AM Weekday Mass ( Monday thru Friday) 9:00 AM Confessions Friday 9:30 AM —10:00 AM

2257 S. 1st Avenue Solomon, AZ 85551

928.428.0149 OLGSolomon@gmail.com

San Jose Mission

1670 Church Street San Jose, AZ

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

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time,

September 27, 2015

Schedule First Sunday of the month Mass 4:00 PM (Beginning Nov.)

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

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 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.

` Compliance `

Every Thursdays from 1:00- 2:30 pm., a

compliance representative will be at St. Rose of

Lima Parish to accept applications, take

fingerprints, and show a Safe Environment

Video. Compliance is a three part process

necessary for clearance by the Diocese of Tucson

to volunteer at St. Rose of Lima Parish and Our

Lady of Guadalupe Parish. If you have questions,

please call Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at 428-

0149.

Dear Parishioners,

Fr. Vincent Ahar has been in our diocese

for the past year and has been assigned to Saint

Rose of Lima this past May. He is at this time

taking some time to visit his family in Nigeria. I

appreciate all the help he has provided for St.

Rose of Lima and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Currently I am the only priest in Graham County

and I ask for your patience. I thank all those who

are stepping up to help me manage our parishes,

missions and Newman Center, I appreciate it! I

will do my best to serve you and your families

during this time. Again, thank you for your

patience. May God Bless you and your

families. Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez

St. Francis Blessing of the Animals

We are all Gods creatures, so bring

in your pets so they can get their

blessings also! The blessing of the

Animals will be in the “Our Lady’s

Garden” after the 11:30pm Mass on

Sunday, October 4, 2015.

Mass Intentions for Sept. 27-Oct. 4 ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES

Second collections

September 26/27: Diocesan Catholic

Schools

October 17/18: World Mission

October 24/25: St. Vincent de Paul

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.

Sun 7am All Religious Leaders

10am ✞ John R. Gutierrez

11:30am St. Rose of Lima

Parishioners

6pm ✞ Manuel Espinoza

Mon 8am No Mass Due to Funeral

Tues 8am ✞ Erlinda Waller

Newman 11am Health & Well Being of Fran

Galusky

Wed 8am All the Lonely & Lost

Thurs 8am Papal Intentions

Fri 8am Brugman/Lane Family

Living & Deceased

Sat 6pm St. Rose of Lima

Parishioners

Sun 7am ✞ Connie Bailon

10am Birthday Blessings for

Christopher Shatto

11:30am ✞ Freddie Benavidez Jr.

6pm ✞ Bea Ruiz

Weekend Collections: Sept. 20, 2015 Offertory $ 4,562.50

St. Vincent de Paul $ 1,547.00

Building Fund $ 30.00

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

Jolene Hernandez-Rodriguez at

480.456.9780

Registration is year round!

Join us as a family 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

Registration is year round!

HANDCARVED in BETHLEHEM TODAY!! September 26th & 27th after all Masses at

St. Rose of Lima, hand carved religious items from

Bethlehem will be sold. Stop by the tables of religious

wares (Nativity sets, rosaries, statues, crucifixes,

charms, etc.). These hand carved religious articles are

beyond description. They are carved from wood of the

sacred Olive trees. Help support the 140 Christian

families from Bethlehem who depend upon these sales

for their income to continue living in the Holy Land.

Note: these items also make great Christmas gifts.

Newman Center

at

Eastern Arizona College

The Fall semester at EAC has begun the Newman Center offers a lunch after the Tuesday Masses.

The Newman Center Mass will be every Tuesday, at 11:00am.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

At 6 p.m.

Meet in the Rectory

Fatima Rosary For Life The “Fatima Rosary For Life” will start 12:00pm

on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 101 Main Street

in Safford. All are welcome to come! Please call

Juleen Bashaw @ (928) 348-9625.

St. Rose

of Lima

RE Office Hours

9am-12pm

Mon-Thurs.

(928)348-4785

Religious Education, Confirmation, and R.C.I.A. registration will continue in the Religious Education Office 9:00am –12:00pm Mon.-Thurs.

Thank you all for your generous donations of school supplies!!

During the month of October we will be teaching the children about the Rosary. Your child may come home with activities to complete as a family. We hope you greatly enjoy. This is a great time to enforce what is being taught during class by praying the Rosary at home as a family.

County Fair Donations

Needed

Items Needed Quantity Needed

Nacho Cheese 10 (gallon sized)

Jalapeños 3 (gallon sized)

Diced Tomatoes 15 (gallon sized)

Cheese 4 (Blocks)

Fresh Tomatoes

Fresh Onion

Jarred Garlic

Garlic Powder

Also, we need cases of bottled water and we need soft

drinks. PLEASE only bring the following brands and

flavors: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Coke, Diet Coke, Doc Holliday

and Sierra Mist.

Please bring donations to the St. Rose of Lima Parish office

or leave your donations on the tables in the church entrance

after all Masses . Thank you!

Any questions please contact the Chairman,

Henry Nabor @ (928) 965-2186

Join men from all over the Diocese of tucson to take up a Mission for God-to be leaders of faith in their lives! Energize your spirit with the wit and wisdom of Pro-Golfer Chip Beck and family psychologist Dr. Ray Guarehdi, as

they share their experiences of faith.,s of faith.

Confirmation

This weekend September 26th

Confirmation I Salsa Fest

Confirmation II 9:00am –5:00pm O.L.G.

Retreat

No Confirmation Classes September 27th.

October 4th classes resume

Conformation I 4:45pm -6:00pm Mass

6:00pm -7:00pm Class

Confirmation II 6:00pm -7:00pm Mass

7:00pm -8:15pm Class

Senior Parishioners Mass

St. Rose of Lima will celebrate the Senior

Mass on October 18th at 11:30am for all our

parishioners over 80 years of age. The Catholic

Daughters will sponsor this event and following

Mass there will be an informal get-together-snacks

and drinks in the Volunteers Hall. Please come and

join us in celebrating you. God blesses us each day

and this day he will shower us with His love. If you

plan on attending please RSVP to Deborah Gibbs:

(928) 322-0236 or Mercy Rivera: (928) 322-0643.

COUPLE PRAYER RETREAT The Couple Prayer Retreat originated

from the desire of couples who wanted

more than just good communication

between each other, and to find a way to

pray to God as a couple. A Couple

Prayer Retreat is coming Dec 4-6,

2015 to Holy Trinity

Monastery. Couple Prayer Retreat is based on Matt

6:6 and Matt 18:19-20. It is supported by Church

doctrine, encyclicals and recognized in the Tucson

Diocese. Call 520-722-2931 Kevin or Kathie for

registration and more info or

email. stogskk@mindspring.com

Annual Catholic Appeal Both Parishes are doing wonderful! St. Rose of Lima is

at $40,428 Pledged out of a $41,890 goal which is

97% . Our Lady of Guadalupe is at $4,157 Pledged out

of a $4,210 which is 99%. Lets keep up the great work

and surpass our goal!!

Mass Intentions for Sept. 27-Oct. 4

Sun 8:30am ✞ Happy Wedding

Anniversary Inocente &

Esperanza Holguin

Mon 9”00am ✞ Virginia Dominguez

Fri 9:00am Our Lady of Guadalupe

Parishioners

Sun 8:30am ✞ Edward Montoya

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Second collections

Sunday, September 27: Diocesan Catholic

Schools

Sunday, October 4: Building Fund

Sunday, October 18: World Mission

Sunday, October 25: St. Vincent de Paul

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.

Anointing of the Sick Mass is every first Friday of the

month at the 9:00am Mass

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Weekend Collections: Sept. 20, 2015 Offertory $ 617.58

St. Vincent de Paul $ 111.59

Volunteers Needed! Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is in need of Religious

Education Aides for this school year. If you would like

to be an Aide for the R.E. classes, please call the Our

Lady of Guadalupe Office at (928) 428-0149.

` Compliance ` Every Thursdays from 1:00- 2:30 pm., a compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima Parish to

accept applications, take fingerprints, and show a Safe Environment Video. Compliance is a three part process

necessary for clearance by the Diocese of Tucson to volunteer at St. Rose of Lima Parish and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. If you have questions, please call

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at 428-0149.

In preparation for our December celebration, we

are looking for volunteers who would like to be

dancers in a Mexican traditional dance or help

sewing the traditional wear for the dancers. If

interested please call the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish

Office.

County Fair The Fair is coming up and Our Lady of

Guadalupe Committee Women will be

selling burros on Sunday, October 11, at the

Fair. Donations will be most appreciated so

that we may buy groceries for the event, thank you. We also

need donations of bottled water & soda if anyone would like

to help, please call the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Office.

GOSPEL REFLECTION:

If you wish to be first, be a servant to all.

Parents please remember to sign the attendance form on the table at the entrance of the church for religious education attendance.

Students participating in the Children’s Choir are required to sit in the side pews in the front of the church during Mass.

Third graders are the First Communion class and will be redirected to bring in their Baptism certificate or a copy.

Next Sunday if Family Day. We will our own Enchilada Fest. Please Bring your favorite enchilada dish to share. Remember...Family day is for everybody. Please Join us.

A BIG “THANK YOU” to all who donated

supplies for our Religious Education Program.

Religious Education begins immediately after

Mass. RE students are to remain in the church

after Mass for group prayer and song.

Upcoming events:

October 4 –Family Day

October 11– No RE class

(Fair Weekend)

Come support our booth Sunday

ORTEGA’S SHOES Mt. Graham Shopping

Center

Richard & Theresa Ortega

Elodia—Valarie—Sami

928.428.0636

VALLEY FURNITURE

350 E. Armory Road

Safford, AZ

928.348.9340

SECULAR FRANCISCAN St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Fraternity

Meets 2nd Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

David Esquivel, Minister

928.865.2887

Kachina Hot Springs

Mineral Spa 1155 W Cactus Rd

Safford, AZ

928.428.7212 Kachinamineralsprings.com

KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS Joe Figueroa,

Grand Knight

928.965.5662 Meets 1st Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Walneck’s Safford Sewing Center

Jeff & Virginia Walneck Parishioners

Hwy 70 & 3rd Ave

928.428.0494

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

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

928.428.1740

EXTRAORDINARY

MINISTERS

OF

HOLY

COMMUNION

Serving the

sick and homebound

in our community

OVEREATERS

ANONYMOUS 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

928.322.8647

415 E US Hwy 70, Safford, AZ

Now Serving Breakfast @ 11AM

928.428.7148

In the Old Historic Town of Solomon

928.428.2094

CURSILLO

LEADERSHIP

For more information, contact

St. Rose of Lima Parish Office

928.428.4920

707 S. 6th Ave

Safford, AZ

928.428.1033

Brando’s Fun N’ Sun

Travel & Cruise

Inside Trophies ‘N Tees

513 W. Main Street, Safford

928.322.3271 Discount Vacation Planning, Cruises,

Airlines, Rental Cars, Hotels & More!

Greens Furniture

David Montez the Furniture King

520 W. 5th St Safford, Az 428.5900

St. Jude Prayer Group

Praying for those

struggling with addiction

Meets at

St. Rose of Lima Church

in the Garden

Friday’s at 2:30 p.m.

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

Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe and patroness of the Americas, you brought an end to the

human sacrifices on the Aztec altars in the 16th century by means of your image on the

cloak of St. Juan Diego. So now we ask you to come to our aid and bring an end to the

sacrificing of our preborn children on the altar of sexual excess and convenience. Bring us

leaders who will respect life from the first moment of conception until natural death. Make

them strong, honest and moral men and women. And, through their efforts, save our nation

from moral annihilation and make us a culture of life! Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of

Peace, save the nations and peoples of this continent! Amen.

Catholics United for Life 270.325.3061 www.olgprayers.org

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