Liturgical Training
Saint Rose of Lima Parish
December 16
Main Church-Friday 6:00pm
Calling, all ministers who serve at
the Mass.
I am calling this gathering so that we are all
on the same page when it comes to serving at
the Holy Mass.
The Holy Mass is a sacred occasion which
should focus on the blessed Eucharist, Jesus!
Let us together make the Holy Mass into an
experience which will bring true meaning to
our daily life, by worshiping our
Lord with Joy and enthusiasm.
Fr. Robert Rodriguez
Thank you From Vickie Thanks for your
continued support with prayers, food and
donations through my illness thus far.
Words can’t express how grateful I am for
my spiritual family at St. Rose as well as my
own family and dearest friends. May the
blessed Father keep you all in his tender
loving care. Vickie Quintero
Dear Fr. Robert and St. Rose of Lima Parish,
It has been a blessing to be in your midst these past years.
Thanks to your kindness and that of my sister, Madona, you
have been home and family to me. I carry you all in my
grateful prayers for your kind support and pray with you for
all of your intentions. With prayerful gratitude in the
Merciful Heart of Jesus and Mary.
Sister Mary Catherine of the Immaculate
Heart and the Holy Spirit O. Carm.
Youth Choir: Practice every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in
church loft. Please encourage your youth to share his / her
talent.
BEFITTING FRUITS OF REPENTANCE (2Nd SAY A).
In his reflection on reconciliation and penance, St. Pope John Paul 11 stated that: the words conversion, repentance, penance and reconciliation are in close connection. Penance means the inmost change of heart under the influence of the word of God and in the perspective of the kingdom. But penance also means changing one’s life in harmony with the change of heart, and in this sense doing penance is completed by bringing forth fruit worthy of penance: it is one’s whole existence that becomes penitential, that is to say, directed towards a continuous striving for what is better… penance is therefore, a conversion that passes from the heart to deeds, and then to the Christians whole life’. Today’s Gospel Mt 3:1-12, presents us with the penitential spirit of advent in the person of John the Baptist and his fierce demand to produce fruits befitting our great spiritual heritage of faith, without any iota of pretension and presumption of been automatically guaranteed salvation based on descent from a religious family background. John’s personal lifestyle speaks volumes of an ascetical practice: he lived in the desert, a place with little water, rare vegetation, scorching heat, lack of food and shelter. He had no clothing except a garment made of camel- hair with a leather belt tied to his waist, his food was locusts and wild honey and he did not attach importance to the comfort that the temple afforded the priests even though his father Zachariah was one of the clerics. Thus Pope Francis’s decision to shun the official papal apartments and rather live in a much more modest Vatican hotel so as to be in constant contact with ordinary people is typical of John the Baptist’s lifestyle. John’s message of the baptism of repentance targeted two groups of people: to the general audience, he sounded positively; repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Then, to the particular audience made up of Pharisees and Sadducees came the thundering and heart rending words: you brood of vipers…if you are repentant, produce the appropriate fruit, and do not presume to tell yourselves, we have Abraham for our father. The ordinary people had little knowledge of God but the Pharisees and the Sadducees were the main stream of religious worship to whom much was given and much demanded. John told them that appearances are deceptive. Since all that glitters is not gold and God looks at the heart not at physical appearance, entry into the kingdom of God which Christ ushers in, demands that all must change and cleanse their hearts of sin not only in the sacraments but in concrete action. Through baptism the Christian is sacramentally assimilated to Jesus, who in His own baptism anticipates his death and resurrection. The Christian must enter into this mystery of humble self abasement and repentance, go down into the water with Jesus in order to rise with him, be reborn of water and the holy Spirit so as to become the Father’s beloved son in the son and “walk in newness of life”(CCC537). The story is been told that a religious education teacher asked what the word “repentance” means. A little boy put up his hand and said, it is being sorry for your sins”. Then a little girl raised her hand and added, “its being sorry enough to quit”. Words that express the act of contrition before or after confession of one’s sins alone are not enough, deeds are required. The Christian virtues are the befitting fruits of repentance. When enabled by God’s supernatural grace, the sinner changes from his evil ways and does what is right in the presence of God in relation to our fellow men and women, the old self of sin is rooted out and the new self in the image and likeness of God is generated by the working of the Holy Spirit through Christ our savior.
ST. ROSE OF LIMA WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Second Collection
December 3-4 Building Fund
December 8th Immaculate Conception
December 17-18 SVDP
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. 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 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.
Sun 7am +Connie Bailon
10am Abe & Lillian Rivas 55 Anniversary
11:30am
Health and Well-being of Charlotte &
Harry Russell
4pm Thanksgiving to St. Martin de Porres
6pm
Health & Well-being of Ramona
Murrieta & Family
Mon 8am +Sandra Marquez
Tues 8am Thanks to Our Lord
Wed 8am
Health and well-being of Walter
Lasinsky
Wed. 6pm In Thanksgiving to Christ
Thurs. 8am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners
Thurs. 12pm
Health and well-being of Bertha Coca
& Family
Thurs. 2:45pm RE Teachers
Fri. 8am Birthday Blessings—Fr. Robert 52
Sat 6pm
Safety and well-being of Monica
Hernandez and all in the military
Sun 7am Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa
10am
Health and well-being of Mary K.
Howell and family
11:30am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners
6pm Health and well-being of Terri Barbosa
Mass Intentions for Dec. 4-11
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
St. Rose of Lima
Weekend Collections -- Nov. 24-27
Offertory $ 3,757.00
Thanksgiving $ 181.00
Military Service USA $ 580.00
Office Gift Shop
Attention early Christmas shoppers: St. Rose of
Lima Gift Shop has received affordable and inspirational
Christmas items for all your needs. Be sure to get you
advent wreath and candles. Advent starts on Sunday, Nov.
27. Visit the Gift Shop in the Parish Office Monday through
Friday 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Board of Director nomination: I Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez nominate Naomi Lowery to the Saint Rose of Lima Board of
Directors. If you have any concerns to this nomination please contact me with your concern. Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez
Immaculate Conception -Holy day of
Obligation
Wednesday Dec. 7th 6:00pm
Thursday 8:00am, 12:00pm, 2:45pm
Office will be closed
ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES
High School Youth Groups / Confirmation Join us on Sunday after 11:30 a.m. Mass.
High School Youth Group meets in the CAVE from 12:30pm
until 2pm.
Confirmation: Upcoming Dates Mass Attendance is Mandatory! This is part of
your class time!
Dec. 4th Festival of Trees
Dec. 10 Christmas Play
Dec. 18 Las Posadas 12:30pm Sunday
Jr. High 6-8th grade -meets in the RE classrooms
from 12:30pm until 2pm.
Religious Education Christmas Play
Dec. 10th after 6pm Mass.
Come join the Religious Education
students in reenacting the journey of the
Holy family to Bethlehem.
There will be a reception in the Hall after
the play.
Registration for Religious
Classes will be on going.
Register in the RE office
Monday -Thursday 9:00am
-12:00 noon. RE office phone number is 348-4785.
Festival of Trees ! It’s that time of year again.
Catholic
Daughters are
asking for baked
goods and candy for the
Festival of Trees for December 5-9. This
is a community festival and we are
having over 2300 students come to view
the trees and buy some treats. We would
appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Open Daily 8:00am-2:00pm
Open 4:00pm-8:00pm
Las Posadas
Jr. High
High School Youth
Confirmation Class 1 &2nd
December 18th
After the 11:30am Mass
All Families of RE and Parish are Invited!
We need adult helpers to organize
this event when Joseph and Mary
made their journey to Bethlehem.
We will have food, prizes, piñata.
Please call the office if you can help.
Fr. Robert
Marine Corps Reserve
Please drop off your
unwrapped toys at the main Office. Our parish is
one of the most generous givers to this program.
Thank YOU!
[email protected] 928-792-3100 www.toysfortots.org
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE NOTICES
Mass Intentions for Dec.4th-11th
Sun 8:30am +Mary Royce
Mon. 9:00am +Carlotta Jaramillo
Tues 9:00am +Bobby Larronia
Wed. 9:00am Prayers for those in discernment
Thurs. 9:00am +Brandon Garcia
Fri. 9:00am Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishioners &
Deceased
Sat 6:00am Blessed Virgin Mary
Sun. 8:30am +Albertlado, Rosilia, & Hotencia Amado
Weekend Collections –Nov.24- 27
Offertory $ 659.00
Thanksgiving $ 213.00
Military Service USA $ 64.00
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day,
Saturday Dec. 10th
Mananitas at 5:30am
Menudo fundraiser
after the 6:00AM
Mass
Warm drinks and desserts
Donations will be
appreciated.
This fund raiser will go towards
the needs of the Parish.
Please call the Office
for more information.
Second Collection
December 4 Building Fund
December 8 Immaculate Conception
December 18 St. Vincent De Paul
Envelopes available for Poinsettias at the front entrance of the Church. Thank you for
your donation.
First Friday Mass and Adoration, Friday Dec. 9 Confessions from 9:30-10:30am.
Holy Day of Obligation Dec. 8th 9:00 am. ( Please check St. Rose’s schedule for additional Masses)
from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm every 2nd Thursday of each month. All new Volunteers are required to begin the clearance process for 2016-2017.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
GOSPEL REFLECTION: As John's message prepared the way for Jesus in the first century, we, too, are called to prepare ourselves for Jesus' coming Teachers Needed!
Mixed Choir – Day/time change…CHOIR
PRACTICE on Thursdays at 4:00 in the church. Friendly Reminder – Parents must sign the
clipboard located at the church entrance to verify Mass
attendance on Sunday. If you attended Mass out-of-town, please bring church bulletin.
RE Class Change – RE classes is from 4-6 p.m. as
we prepare for our Christmas program, which will be on December 10 at 5 p.m. in the parish hall.
Items Needed – The RE Program needs to borrow
plastic Nativity items (Holy Family, sheep, cows, donkeys, etc.,) or stuffed farm animals for their Christmas play. If you have any of these items and can help, please call the office at 428-0149. Christmas Program – Saturday, December 10
@ 5 p.m. Please come support our RE Program and join us for hot chocolate and cookies after the program.
Family Day – TODAY! Everyone is welcome!
Please join us. Upcoming events:
December 4 – Family Day TODAY December 5 – RE classes from 4 to 6 p.m. December 10 – Mañanitas @ 5:30 a.m./Mass @ 6
a.m./Menudo
December 10 – Christmas RE Program at 5 p.m. December 12 – RE classes from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe office will be closed on Thursday, December 8, for the Holy Day of The Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Meets 1st Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
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Meets 3rd Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
At St. Rose of Lima
In St. Matthew’s room
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928.428.4920
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928.428.1033
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