Donation Statements The St. Rose of Lima 2016 Annual Donation statements

are now available in the 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.

All Employees and

volunteers must fill out

an affirmation form for

2017. The forms will

be available at the Our

Lady of Guadalupe and St. Rose of Lima offices.

2017 Annual Catholic

Appeal

Each Year at this time, we

are encouraged to consider

the needs if our Church

beyond our parish

boundaries- to consider the

needs of our diocese as one

family in Christ. Just as we are one in the Body of

Christ, we must remember that we are one with

other parishes in our diocese. Once a year, we are

asked to make a commitment to support the work of

our diocesan program and ministries that provide

services that no one parish could provide on its own.

This effort is a means by which we can all work

together to share the wonders of God with all those

him.

Who is like You among the gods, O LORD?

Who, is like You, majestic in holiness,

Awesome in praises, working wonders?

Exodus 15:11

Thank you for your support and participation!

WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (5TH SOTY A)

God is light, in His light we see light. He made the sun, the

moon and the stars to provide light during the day and at night

in order to enhance our vision to carry out our daily tasks in

fulfillment of His gracious will. On the other hand God has also

given us the eyes of the mind and heart to as a spiritual vision

of faith to do Him homage. When this spiritual vision of life

became darkened by sin, God gave us His revealed Word and

the commandments to be as a lamp and guide for our steps.

During the exodus of His chosen people; the Israelites out of

the land of Egyptian captivity, at the crossing of the red sea, the

Lord preceded them in the day time by means of a column of

cloud to show them the way, and at night by means of a column

of light to give them light (Exodus 13:21-22). This light

symbolizes Jesus as the light of the world: The true light that

enlightens everyone was coming into the world (John 1:9).

To usher in the light of salvation; Jesus illumined the world

through His preaching and his saving works which are now

constituted into the luminous or mysteries of light by Pope St.

John Paul II. This light of salvation casts out the darkness of

sin and evil in the world on the holy night of Easter when

Christ rose victoriously from the dead. Baptism makes us

sharers in the divine life and bearers of the light of Christ. The

lighted candle from the Easter candle signifies that Christ has

enlightened the neophyte. In him the baptized are “the light of

the world” (CCC1243).

Hence, each of the baptized received a lighted candle from

the priest during baptism with the admonition: you have been

enlightened by Christ, walk always as a child of the light. Keep

the flame of faith alive in your heart. When the Lord comes, go

out to meet him with all the saints in the heavenly kingdom. In

a world that is full of moral decay, violence, corruption and

many other social ills, we as Christians are highly esteemed by

Jesus as the salt of the earth and the light of the world. The

punch question is, what difference have we made in the world

around us? Or to what extent do we positively impact

distinctively on the lives of others? The church as the body of

Christ has made more than a thousand distinctions through out

her over two thousand year history by building a civilization of

love and making the world a better place. She makes the saving

presence of God felt on the altar and in the other sacraments

through out the world on daily basis.

Through her preaching of the Gospel and heroic witness, the

saints have transformed the lives of many, in her ecumenical

dialogue with people of other faith, the church has changed the

hostilities that existed among adherents of other religious

beliefs and practices so as to enhance unity in diversity, the

catholic social teaching of the church has changed the

structures of injustice and ensured the promotion of human

dignity, peace, justice and development in the whole world.

But the continuous evidence of moral decay, corruption,

war, terrorism and other forms of man’s inhumanity to man in

the world has left more to be deserved. Every where in the

world, people are still spreading amoral philosophies like 419,

fraudsters and hackers, easy compromise with sin: if you go to

Rome do as the Romans do, politics especially in the

developing countries of the world is considered as a dirty game

in which one plus one equals to zero, in business, cheating and

dishonesty is heightened, in school, examination malpractice is

the order of the day, inside the church, majority put on a

pretentious attitude and practice the false doctrine of thou shall

not be caught and in a culture of survival of the fittest, there is

general man’s inhumanity to man.

Therefore, each of us must continue to bring the light of Christ

to permeate and change the world around us. We must bring

the truth to bear on falsehood, love to cast out hatred and petty

jealousies, peace to bear on war and misunderstandings, justice

to tear down structures of injustice, be the voice of the

voiceless and let the love God shine in our homes, families,

work place; school, hospital, business and government offices.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA WEEKLY

ACTIVITIES

Second Collection:

February 4/5: Building fund

February 18/19: St. Vincent de Paul

Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction is every Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima from 1:30pm to 2:30 pm 2nd Thursday of the month. All New Volunteers are required to begin the clearance process for 2016-2017. Messengers of Mary: Prays the Holy Rosary Monday - Friday at 7:30 a.m. before Mass. The officers are Juanita Boehler, 348-8288 , Grace Hemmerling, 623-853-5746,Lucy Kin 428-1491, & Ana Berta Rodriguez 428-2317. You can call any officers for prayers or Consecration to Jesus through Mary. We

gather together for spiritual talks every other Thursday and special occasions. We welcome all newcomers. Spanish Choir Practice meets every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the church. New Group Forming– Liturgy of Christian Prayer - in the

Chapel daily at 5:15pm, Discernment Group Meeting: March 17th, 2017

Sun 7am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners

10am

Health & Well being of Mary K. Howell

Family

11:30am

Health & Spiritual Well-being of Fr. Vincent

Ahar

6pm No Mass

Mon 8am Papal Intentions

Tues 8am +Walter Lasinsky

Wed 8am

Health & Well-being of William Knowlton

& 55th Anniversary Blessing

Thurs 8am +Abe & Inez Rivas

Fri 8am

Health & Well-being of Monica Hernandez

and all serving in the Military.

Sat 6pm +Tony Esquer & Teresa Weatherall

Sun 7am + Connie Bailon

10am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners

11:30am +Margarita R. Estrada

6 pm +Juan Figueroa Sr.

Mass Intentions for Feb 5th-12th

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES

Precana - Marriage class Saturday from 9-5

February 11, 2017. Registration forms are available at

the Saint Rose of Lima Parish office. The cost will be

$50 per couple which should be paid in the office. This

is for all couples planning to be married in the Church.

I encourage all RCIA couples to attend. Fr. Robert

7th Annual Phoenix Catholic Women’s

Conference: February 18, 2017 at Xavier College

Preparatory. Located at 4710 N. 5th St, Phoenix AZ

85012. The theme is Perhaps You Were Born

For Such A Time As This. Speakers are Author

Marge Fenelon and Sr. Mary Jordan Hoover.

Registration fees are $60.00 for adults and $25 for

St. Rose of Lima Weekend Collections

Jan 28-29, 2017

Offertory $ 4, 649.80

St. Vincent de Paul $ 530.00

Building Fund $ 35.00

Choir Fundraiser $ 434.00

Mark your Calendars: Lenten Bible Study: Will

be begin on March 8th, 2017 on Wednesday at

8:45. it will be on Catholicism by Bishop Robert E

Barron. Classes will be given by Bob Mooney.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES

Youth Choir:

Practice every Wednesday at

6:00 pm in church loft.

Please encourage your youth to share his / her

talent.

RE Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 9am to 12noon.

Registration will be on going in the RE office.

Upcoming Events:

We will be having a Toy Sale on February 5th after the

Sunday Masses.

Family Day: February 12, After 11;30 Mass. Family

games and activities! Grilled Hotdogs will be served.

Please bring a dish to share. WE hope to see you there!

Baptism- The RE office is ready and excited to help with

baptism preparation! The RE office handles baptism

preparation for all school age and registered RE

children. Please contact the RE office for information.

First Communion News: Classes for children who are in

need of additional preparation for the sacrament of First

Holy Communion will be held on the following dates:

February 18th 10:00-12:00 Sacrament Class

Note: Parent/ Guardians will be notified if child needs to

attend.

Vacation Bible School. We are in need of volunteers to

help with this fun faith filled week! Please contact the RE

office for more information at 928-348-4785.

Confirmation: No class February 5th, Class 2/12,NO

Class 2/19 (presidents day), Class 2/26. March 26 ,

2017 Mandatory Retreat in Morenci.

St. Rose of Lima Youth Group Yard Sale Fundraiser

March 4, 2017 7am - 12noon

Please donate your gently used unwanted items/clothes/

furniture during the month of February. You may place in

Fr. Roberts garage. Thank you!

RICA: No Class on February 5th, Class on

February 12th, 2017. Eucharist / Mass.

If you are suffering from an abortion decision, ex-

perience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Ra-

chel’s Vineyard Retreat on February 24th– 26th

2017 in Tucson area.

For more information and/or to register please call

the confidential phone line (520) 743-6777 or e-

mail rachelsvineyardtucson@cox.net. All inquiries are kept in strictest

confidence. Additional information may also be found on the Rachel’s

Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyardtucson.org

St. Rose of Lima

2017 January

Baptisms: Ava Noelle Aguilar-Carrasco Ruben Jesus Regalado Rafael Eduardo Rivera Marriages: Jordan Nicole Maylen & Philip Andrew Ornelas Gracie Hemmerling & Timothy Hemmerling Faithful Departed: Santiago “Jimmy” D. Delgado Arthur Estanislado Estavillo John Armijo Cordova Walter Peter Lasinsky Angie Sawyer

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE NOTICES Mass Intentions for Feb. 5, -12th

Sun 8:30am Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishioners

Fri 9:00am Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishioners &

Deceased

Sun. 8:30am +Ramon & LaLa Montoya

Precana -

Retreat is set for Saturday from 9-5

February 11, 2017. Registration forms are available at the Saint

Rose of Lima Parish office. The cost will be $50 per couple

which should be paid in the office. For more information

please call St. Rose of Lima Parish office 928-428-4920.

This is for all couples planning to be married in the Church. I

encourage all RCIA couples to attend. Fr. Robert

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GOSPEL REFLECTION: Like the disciples, let us answer Jesus' call to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world through our Works of Mercy. When we help the poor, visit the sick, console those who mourn, and so on, we are indeed acting as “a city set on a mountain” that cannot be hidden! Choir Practice Change – Beginning this week, choir practice will be held on Tuesdays at 4:00 in the church. Everyone is invited to join. No experience or audition necessary! Friendly Reminder – Parents must sign the clipboard located at the church entrance to verify Mass attendance on Sunday. Please bring church bulletin if you attend Mass out-of-town. RE Reminder – Due to Safe Compliance policies, all students MUST be signed-in and out. We appreciate your cooperation as we strive and work together to make RE safe for our children. RE Classes – RE classes tomorrow, February 6, from 4 to 5:30. Family Day – EVERYONE is invited to join us for Family Day TODAY immediately after Mass in the parish hall. Don’t miss out on some good food and great company. Parent Meeting – There will be a mandatory meeting for all parents of First Communion students in the parish hall immediately after Mass TODAY. Upcoming events:

February 5 – Family Day Potluck & First Communion Parent Meeting TODAY February 6 – RE Classes February 13 – RE Classes February 20 – NO RE Classes [President’s Day] February 27 – RE Classes

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

February 5, 2017 Second Collections:

February 5th Building Fund February 19th St. Vincent de Paul

OLG Donation 2016 Annual Donation statements are

available at the Parish office, Monday – Friday from

9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Pick up offertory envelopes at OLG office.

OLG Gift Shop is open on week days at 9:30 AM -

3:00 PM.

A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of

Lima from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm every 2nd Thursday of

each month. Attention: All paperwork for the

Religious Education Safe Environment program is

due.

If anyone is interested in teaching or helping with the

Religious Education Program for next year, 2017-2018.

Please call the office at 428-0149.

Only candles bought from OLG will be allowed in the

church. Thank you for your

co-operation.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church now has a Keyboard

organ. If anyone interested playing the organ, please

call OLG office, so we may place it in the church for

your use.

Prayer for the Success of the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal

Teach us, O Lord, to Share the Joy of the Gospel,

understanding always, that generosity is shown in acts of friendship, respect, and encouragement. And that in every act of human kindness toward our brothers and sisters

in need, we can work wonders in the lives of others.

Guide us to be generous in our thought and actions and give us the grace to realize that in each measure

we give, we also receive. Amen.

All Employees and

volunteers must fill out an

affirmation form for 2017.

The forms will be available

at the Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Rose of Lima offices.

Weekend Collections –Jan. 29th, 2017

Offertory $ 997.56

2017 Annual Catholic Appeal

Each Year at this time, we are encouraged to

consider the needs if our Church beyond our

parish boundaries- to consider the needs of our

diocese as one family in Christ. Just as we are one in the Body

of Christ, we must remember that we are one with other

parishes in our diocese. Once a year, we are asked to make a

commitment to support the work of our diocesan program and

ministries that provide services that no one parish could

provide on its own. This effort is a means by which we can all

work together to share the wonders of God with all those him.

Who is like You among the gods, O LORD? Who, is like You,

majestic in holiness, Awesome in praises, working wonders?

Exodus 15:11

Thank you for your support and participation

ORTEGA’S SHOES Mt. Graham Shopping

Center Richard & Theresa Ortega

Elodia—Valerie 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 Richard Ortega, Grand Knight 928.428.0636

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

Helen Romero, Regent 928.965.6604

Meets 3rd Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

At St. Rose of Lima

In St. Matthew’s room

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Groceries-General Merchandise

Bakery-Deli

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755 S CENTRAL AVE SAFFORD, AZ 85546

PHONE: 928.428.1844

928.428.1740

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610 W. Main St

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928.428.1570

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OVEREATERS

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For more information, contact St. Rose of Lima Parish Office

928.428.4920

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