St. Rose of Lima Parish and Re offices will be closed on

January 1 & 2, 2018. In observance of New Year’s Day.

Thank you from Fr.Robert

I hope this message finds you well and I pray that you will have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year. As we

begin a new year, I pray we persevere in the work God is asking of us in Graham County. In June I will have been in

Graham County for (5) five years. Time passes fast when you are having fun!

We all have so much to be grateful for and even in hard times, we have shown strength in the face of loss and

deception. Our Lord has given us the chance to find love despite hate, joy despite sadness, and forgiveness.

We still have so much to do. I realize many are asking about a new Priest. I have mentioned, many times before,

that other denominations (other churches) demand 10% of member’s income. The Catechism of the Catholic Church

says “the faithful are obliged to assist with the material needs of the Church, each according to his own

ability.” (CCC2043). I, too, participate in this obligation. We must be able to provide for a new Priest and at the same

time we must be able to pay our daily bills. Our goal per week is between $5,000.00-$5,500.00. All I ask is $5.00 in

the basket instead if $1.00. And, if you aren't a regular contributor, prayerfully consider becoming one. I highly

encourage that you give.

More and more people are asking for help through Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Vincent de

Paul. It takes our time, talents, and treasure to provide for all the needs of the people.

1. This includes those who have chosen to enter into the formation program as a priest, deacon or Religious

order.

2. To further the formation of our Teacher and Aides.

3. To provide for the needs of people in the community. Electrical, Gas, Water, Rent, etc.

4. Upkeep of the eleven (11) properties, grounds and buildings through-out Graham County.

We can easily just think of our self, but our Lord has asked us to care for all. I hope and pray we open our hearts and

minds to what our Lord is calling all of us to accomplish here in Graham County.

Always in my prayers,

Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez

New Parish Council to be Formed

I will be asking each group within our Parish to send a member to represent them in the council. This will prevent

each group from calling me and meeting with me individually. There are far too many appointments or none at all from

groups. We need to be on the same page.

The council’s first responsibility will be to plan the coming visit of Bishop Edward Weisenburger on February 7th.

Our first gathering will be on Wednesday, January 3rd. We will meet at the Parish Rectory at 6:00 pm. Groups

expected to send a representative:

RE Program (2) Messengers of Mary Knight of Columbus

Catholic Daughters of the Americas High School Youth Group Newman Center

From January 3rd– February 24th:

Our Lady of Guadalupe (2)

Also invited:

Deacon Vessels

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ornelas Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. George Gonzales

If you would like to join the council on your own, please call the office to make an appointment with me. There are

two seats to fill.

Thank you God Bless,

Rev. Robert Rodriguez

Monday January 1, there will be Mass at St Rose of

Lima 8am,6pm. & at OLG 9:00am, for the Solemnity

of Mary ,The Holy Mother of God.

Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful gifts I

received. I enjoyed them all. I hope everyone has a

great Christmas Season and a Happy New Year.

Remember the Christmas Season ends with the

Epiphany of the Lord on January 7th, 2018.

Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez

The boxes of 2018 collection envelopes for St. Rose of Lima church are now ready to be picked up. They will be

available after Mass in the entrance to the church.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA WEEKLY

ACTIVITIES

Second Collections:

Building Fund- 1/6/&1/7

St. Vincent de Paul-1/20&1/21 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.

Spanish Choir Practice meets every Tuesday at 6:00 pm

in the church.

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.

Funeral Arrangements: St. Rose and Our Lady have always asked for a donation to the Parish for its service. We also help those who

can not afford funeral arrangements. We work with both mortuaries in town to make these arrangement ‘s as easy as possible. They

will waive donations if the family is in need. We always asked for a donation to the Parish for its service. We also help those who can

not afford funeral arrangements. Donation to the Priest and Deacon $100.00. Donation to the Parish which takes care of upkeep,

cleaning and electricity. $100.00. Use of the Hall 50.00. Donation cost $250.00.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES

St. Rose of Lima Weekend Collections

12/23& 12/24th, 2017

Offertory $ 3,971.50

Christmas $ 5,383.50

St. Vincent de Paul $ 15.00

Newman Center $ 410.00

Thank you for your support, Fr. Robert Rodriguez

Mass Intentions for Dec. 30-, Jan. 7,2018

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 officer for prayers or Consecration to Jesus through Mary.

We gather together for spiritual talks every other Thursday and

special occasions. We welcome all newcomers.

Sat. 6pm Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners

Sun. 7am +Deacon Marcello & +Nally Arbizo

10:00am +Carlos Array Velasquez

11:30am +Joe Figueroa

6pm Blessings for the Special Santa

Mon 8am Health & Well-being of Virginia Falke

6:00pm

Solemnity of Mercy, the Holy Mother

of God

Tues 8am +Jesus R. Estrada

Wed 8am

Health & Well-being of Abe Michael

Rivas

Thurs 8am Papal Intention

Fri 8am + Ernest De Leon

Sat 6pm

+Daniel Nabor, +Dolores & +Joe Mora,

and +Virginia Lopez

Sun 7am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners

10am +Helen Craig

11:30 + Ruben & +Rosa Beltran

6pm +Anthony Giorno PRE-CANA –Class will be Saturday, January 6, 2018.

Couples who have spoken with Fr. Robert Rodriguez (or

Parish Pastor) and have set their wedding date within the

next 6-8 months should plan on taking this class. You may

register at St. Rose of Lima Parish Office. Registration

must be complete by December 29, 2017 in order to plan

accordingly. There is a $50 registration fee per couple. The

class will begin at 9:00 am (sign in @ 8:45 am) ending

with mass at 6:00 pm. If you have any questions you may

call George & Pam Gonzales 928-651-6679 or St Rose of

Lima Parish Office 928-428-4920.

RCIA Classes: Mass at 6pm is

(Mandatory) Merry Christmas and A

Happy New Year. Classes will resume

on Sunday, January 7, 2018

ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES

RE Office: Is open Monday-Friday from 8am to

12noon. (928)348-4785. Registration will be on

going in RE office/ the Parish Office.

Upcoming Events:

Class will Resume January 8th, 2018

Make up Sacrament Class are January 27

& February, 10th Parents Reminder: If your Child needs to be

Baptized before he or she do their Sacraments of

Penance and First Holy Communion. Please call

the RE office to setup baptism times.

Teachers it is important for us to set an example to

our Children and Students. We need to be

attending Mass regularly.

Parents it is very Important that you attend Mass

with your Child. To show them that your Faith is

important to you as well. It is not just up to the

Grandparents to bring them.

Remember the actions you show your child is the

ones they remember the most. Bring them in to

Mass so they get to know the Mass and can see you

practicing your Faith as well.

A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of

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

Thursday of the month.

If anyone is interested in teaching or helping with

the Religious Education Program for this year

2018-2019. Please call the office at 348-4785, or

428-0149 to get your compliance done.

In Need of a Bus Driver: Apply at St.

Rose of Lima Parish Office Will need to

go thru compliance as soon as possible.

Starting at $12 an hour. It is about 1hr a

day and 3days a week. While school is in

session. We only have a temporary Bus

Driver. We will pay for License and

Physical.

Confirmation I & II - Mass is Part of your Class.

@6:00 pm. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Classes will resume Sunday, January 7,2018.

It is Mandatory to attend. Let us communicate with

each other so there are no surprises. Meet with Fr. Robert

so we can plan the following month and talk about

concerns pertaining to Religious Education. Those asked

to attend; RCIA, Jr. High, RE Youth group ,Office

Aides, and Confirmation. Our next meeting will be

January 10th It will be potluck. In St. Matthew at

6pm. Fr. Robert .

St. Rose of Lima Compliance:

Our Common Commitment We share a common commitment, to protect our children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to conduct our lives in a manner that is consistent with our faith. We are committed to work in such a way that others might see and experience the integrity and compassion that we profess.

Important: All ministry leaders are responsible to

ensure that all their volunteers are in compliance

St. with the Tucson Diocese Guidelines.

Attention: Because of the upcoming update of

the compliance process, all volunteers who have

not filled out an affirmation form for 2017 must

fill one out as soon as possible to be counted as

an active volunteer. Forms are in the OLG and

St. Rose of Lima offices.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Weekend Collections 12/24th, 2017

Offertory $ 701.00

Christmas $ 565.00

Building Fund $ 5.00

St. Vincent de Paul $ 20.00

Flowers $ 60.00

Roof donations $ 311.52

Thank you for your support, Fr. Robert

Rodriguez

Mass Intentions for Dec. 31st, -Jan. 7, 2018

Sun 8:30am + Carlos Velasquez

Mon 9:00am Health & Welfare of Margarita

Ramos

Tues. 9:00am Birthday Blessing for Alejandro

Ramos

Wed. 9:00am +Ramona Gonzales

Fri 9:00am +Victoriano Ornelas

Sun 8:30am +Ramon and David Montoya

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 23th, 2017 Second Collection:

Building Fund-1/7/18

Roof Fund– 1/14/18

St. Vincent de Paul-1/21/18

OLG office & Gift Shop hours, week days 9:30 AM -

3:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction: is every

Friday from 9:30 - 10:30 AM after 9:00 AM

Pray the rosary: Monday-Friday at 8:30 before Mass.

If anyone is interested in teaching or helping with the

Religious Education Program for next year, 2018-

2019. Please call the office at 428-0149.

Volunteers: Are needed to help clean the church, call

OLG office at 428-0149.

Only candles bought from OLG will be allowed in

the church. Thank you for your cooperation.

Compliance Alert: Our Common Commitment We share a common commitment, to protect our

children and vulnerable adults. We are committed

to conduct our lives in a manner that Is consistent

with our faith. We are committed to work in such a

way that others might see and experience the integ-

rity and compassion that we profess.

Important: All ministry leaders are responsi-

ble to ensure that all their volunteers are in

compliance with the Tucson Diocese Guide-

lines.

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: Because of the upcoming update

of the compliance process, all volunteers

who have not filled out an affirmation form

for 2017 must fill one out as soon as possible

to be counted as an active volunteer. Forms

are in the OLG and St. Rose of Lima offices.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GOSPEL REFLECTION: Today we celebrate the

Feast of the Holy Family. Like the prophetess, Anna,

may we give thanks and dedicate our families to God

the Almighty.

Mixed Choir Practice (children & adults) –

Choir practice is held every Tuesday at 4:30

in the church. All are welcome!

Special Thanks – To all involved in the choir for

your yearlong commitment and dedication.

May our Lord bless you and keep you near.

Thank You – A BIG thank you to everyone who

took the time on Sunday to help decorate the

church for Christmas. You did an excellent

job!

Upcoming Events: January 1 – No RE Class – Happy New

Year!

January 8 – RE Classes resume at 4 pm

Our Lady of Guadalupe will be closed on January

1&2, 2018.In observance of New Year’s Day.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Thanks to all for the donations for the flowers and

Thanks to all who decorated the church this

Christmas Season.

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