St. Rose of Lima owns 3 plots of Land for Sale.

If interested in purchasing ,please contact the Parish of-

fice at 428-4920 for more information.

1. .16 acre corner lot: Located on W Frying Pan

Drive in Safford, AZ, in Thunderbird Valley #2 subdivi-

sion, Lot #492 (south of Roper Lake); Assessor value

$4,450

2. .23 acre lot: Located on E Doggie Drive in Safford,

AZ, in Thunderbird Valley subdivision, Lot #169 (south

of Roper Lake); Assessor value $5,232

3. 1.0 acre lot: Located on W Melanie Street in Pima,

AZ, in White Fence Farms subdivision, Lot #116 (east of

Cluff Ranch Road) Assessor value $5,424

July 16, 2017

“. . . my word shall not return to me void,

but shall do my will, achieving the end for

which I sent it.” Discover how God’s lov-

ing words can help us show his love for us

and the world by participating in a World-

wide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. To apply

online, and for weekend dates

visit www.wwmearizona.com

THE EFFICACY OF GOD’S WORD (15th SOTY A). The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double edged

sword, it penetrates even to the dividing soul and spirit, joints and

marrow,

it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Heb.4:12). It sanctify

morals, enlighten the ignorant, corrects our defects, transforms our

inmost being, nourishes our souls, inspires our thoughts to be godly

and gives encouragement to those who are on the verge of giving up

hope. It consoles the afflicted, heals the broken hearted, comforts the

bereaved and the sorrowful. God’s word guides our steps along the

path of life eternal. It bestows upon us the sanctifying power of God’s

grace to accomplish His kind purposes on our pilgrim journey to

heaven.

R1. Isaiah 55:10-11, the prophet Isaiah captures the efficacious power

of God’s word which He pours forth like rain through the mouth of

His prophets and ministers: it will not return to me void but

accomplish the purpose for which it was sent, that is, to effectively

deliver Israel His chosen people from Babylonian captivity and restore

them to their home land. Many people then as it is in our days, did not

believe in this promise until it came to pass. Several years ago the

British Weekly published this provocative letter: Dear Sir,

it seems ministers think their sermons are very important and spend a

great deal of time preparing them. I have being attending church quite

regularly for thirty years and l have probably heard three thousand of

them. To my consternation, l discovered that l could not remember a

single sermon, l wonder if a minister’s time might be more profitably

spent on some thing else? For weeks a storm of editorial responses

ensued, which finally ended with this letter: Dear Sir,

l have been married thirty years, during that time l have eaten 32,850

meals-mostly my wife’s cooking. I cannot remember the menu of a

single meal. And yet, l have the distinct impression that without them,

l would have starved to death long ago. John Schletewits.

In the Gospel reading, Mt. 13: 1-9, Jesus indicated that the fulfillment

of God’s word in the life of each person depends to a large extent on

the inner disposition, state of mind and the mindset of the listeners.

The seed that falls by the wayside refers to ill disposed hearers such as

the man who wrote the provocative letter. This nominal Christian

regarded the well prepared homilies of ministers to be a waste of their

precious time. According to him, the homily is just a meaningless

routine and formalism. Hence, he has already closed his heart and

mind, tune off his spiritual batteries against paying attention to God’s

voice.

Such people might have known public sinners whose lives has being

transformed by the Gospel into saints but do not place a high premium

on God’s word. They fail to allow it penetrate their hardened hearts

and closed minds. They often attend church worship, belong to pious

societies and organizations, carry out devotional prayers, do works of

charity and the corporal works of mercy and receive the sacraments

without opening their hearts to let the word of God change or

transform them.

They often hear the voice of God speaking to them during mass but

prejudice and intellectual pride hinder them from truly listening

attentively to understand what the minister has to say. They take his

message literary for granted as mere philosophical and theological

Jargon. They wished the liturgy of the word were soon over, so that

after mass, they could go home and spend the rest of

the Sunday partying, playing, hanging out with friends, watching

sports and playing games. They careless about the rich spiritual

benefits that come from listening to and praying the scriptures

meditatively as God’s word. God’s word will only thrive in a person

whose heart is open, soft and convinced to do nothing less than

God’s will by keeping His commandments and obeying His word as

Christ told us to.

We must love God’s word and love those who proclaim before we will

allow it to sink into our hearts and accomplish the purpose of God in

our life.

The seed that falls on the rocky ground pertains to those who are quick

to listen to God’s word with enthusiasm, they make a fast decision to

repent but the enthusiasm soon die a natural death because they lack

personal inner convictions. They also lack the necessary spiritual

discipline of prayer, personal mortification, sacrificial spirit, and the

ability to endure, stand firm and overcome adverse circumstances,

trials and persecution,

mockery and abuse from former worldly minded friends. As such the

change lasts only for a little while and their enthusiasm vanishes

sooner or later. We are obliged to accept with faith and conviction the

challenges paused by the cross as the only source of our salvation.

The seed among thorns refers to the hearer with many interests like the

deceit of wealth, cares and worries of life, over attachment to a

comfortable living and self indulgence. It makes one either tired or too

busy to pray, go to church for confession, attend mass, to meditate on

God’s word, visit a sick person and to make a phone call. We have to

fixe our priorities right as St. Augustine said; love God and do what

you want. God comes first before any other thing that we do in life.

Therefore, we must set aside quality time to be alone with Him in

prayer before going out to meet others or face our daily tasks and the

challenges that life presents to us with trust in God.

The seed on good and fertile soil stands for those with a good heart, an

open mind that is receptive, attentive and meditative on God’s

word which lights the dark corners of sins, convinces us of guilt and

inspires us to conversion and helps us to begin a new life. Each one

combines the different kinds of soil within us. Some times we are like

the seeds on the path, rocky ground, and thorny soil. However, the

word of God is able to transform our bad hearts into good. Our hearts

are transformed when we hear the voice of God and take it to heart.

The unction of the Holy spirit inspires the message to touch and

change the evil thoughts in our hearts from sinful or worldly

inclinations to; whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, anything

excellent or praiseworthy ( Phil. 4:8). Any one who prays and

practices virtue will climb the spiritual ladder to the peak of

saintliness. Some will achieve 30% virtue, others 60%, some 80%

only a few can attain excellence in virtue to a hundred fold degree.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Second Collections St. Vincent de Paul July 15th & 16th, 2017

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 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. Youth

Choir: Junior and High School meet at 5pm to 6pm on

Wednesday.

Spanish Choir Practice meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm in

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

ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES

St. Rose of Lima Weekend Collections

July 8th-9th, 2017

Offertory $ 3,881.50

Building Fund $ 473.00

St. Vincent de Paul $ 300.00

Thank you for your support, Fr. Robert Rodriguez

Sat. 6pm Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners

Sun. 7am

+Manuel & + Isabel Chavez & Deceased

Family

10:00am +Marianna Verdugo

11:30am +Mary Borjon

6pm +Felix & +Angela Merino

Mon 8am +Mark Jensen

Tues 8am Health & Well-being of the Venegas Family

Wed 8am For Special Intention

Thurs 8am Papel Intentions

Fri 8am Health & Well-being of Jr. Verdugo

Sat 6pm +Victoriano Ornelas

Sun 7am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners

10am +Marianna Verdugo

11:30am

+Virginia M. Lopez, +Jose & +Delores

Mora & +Daniel R. Nabor

6 pm For Our Religious Education Teachers

Mass Intentions for July 15th, -July 23rd,2017

Sr. Mary Catherine Jacobs has a new home. It is at Immaculate Heart Hermitage in the Diocese of Rapid City (South Dakota). She will reside there as a hermit. Originally from Ralph, she entered religious life at the age 18 at the Carmel of Mary Monastery at Wahpeton ND. It was a cloistered contemplative order with devotion to imitating the Blessed Mother. The monastery in ND was founded in 1954, the Marian year. It was about 30 years when she began to know the eremitical calling (to become a hermit) around 1986 . When Vatican II talked about going back to your roots, that was the point in her life where she felt very strongly that she was being called back to live in the origin of the order. In reading the Holy Father’s encyclical on “Rich in Mercy”, St. John Paul II speaks of conversion to the father as an experience of knowing the trinity dwells in every soul. Here is when Sr. Mary Catherine felt called to a life of prayer, where “you can reach into everybody’s heart by prayer.” Sr. Mary Catherine first explored the hermetic life in New Jersey. She also lived in communities in Texas and a new community starting in Brazil. Sr. Mary Catherine said “My hermitage is not a place where I get away, it’s where I meet the whole world in prayer and in Christ, because Christ prays for everyone. It’s almost like an infinite vocation-not limited to time or space, no one is excluded.” Sr. Mary Catherine took her temporal eremitic vows on June 29, 2017, at Our Lady of the Black Hills, Piedmont, South Dakota. This is where she attends daily Mass and at St. Martin Monastery. Prayer request requests can be sent to her at smcjacobsocarm@gmail.com. The diocesan policy requires hermits residing in the Diocese of Rapid City to be self-supporting. Sr. Mary Catherine partially supports herself by painting and selling icons, and painting artwork for Christmas and Easter cards, bookmarks, and holy cards. If you would like to view her artwork for sale, go to Land of Carmel Art Inspirations at carmelartinspirations.com. She also sews Mass linens for the Carmelites in Wahpeton. Sr. Mary Catherine has established the Immaculate Heart Hermitage as a non-profit organization in the state of South Dakota with a board of trustees so the she can receive donations to help support herself and her ministry.

Registration RCIA Classes: $25. Are on Sunday

start with Mass at 6pm is considerate as part of class.

class starts at 7pm to 8pm

ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES

RE Office: Is open Monday-Thursday from 8am to 12noon. (928)

348-4785.

Early Registration will be on going in RE office/ the Parish Office.

In need of Teachers, Teachers Aides and Office Aides. Please

contact RE office to get your paperwork started.

Religious Classes will begin on August 21st 2017.

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 to get compliance done.

Attend Mass with your Children.

Pray Nightly Prayers with your Child

St. Rose of Lima 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

integrity and compassion that we profess.

A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima from

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm every 2nd Thursday of each month.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

WITH YOUR HELP, WE WORK

WONDERS

St Rose of Lima’s goal is 42,000.00

We have Pledged $ 37,300.00. We

are at 89%

CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Are 9th thru 12

grade on Sunday. Confirmation I attend from 4:45pm

to 7pm. Confirmation II attend from 6pm to 8:15pm.

Both Confirmation classes Mass is considerate as part

of class.

Registration will be after each Mass in St.

Matthew starting July 8th, 2017 thru August

20th, 2017. If you can help please call Office at

348-4785.

Registration Fees: $25 for First Child per immediate family

$20 for Second Child per immediate family

$15 for Third Child per immediate family

$10 for Fourth Child per immediate family

$ 5 for Fifth Child per immediate family

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council #4260 : Here

is a list of the 2017 Charity Raffle Winners - all have

been contacted.

$10,000 Ed LeRoy Council 3136

$7,000 Dylan Phillips Council 13779

$5,000 Rosemarie Scherb Council12696

$3,000 Frank Kobylarczyk Council 14185

$2,000 Charles A. Wright Council 10441

$1,000 Majorie A. Eisenhower Council12345

$500 Audrie Ouilette Council 7904

$500 Michael Raul Council 6933

$500 Jim Csuy Council12144

$500 Karen Fuller Council 9482

A great thank you to all of the councils that participated

in this years charity raffle event.

BOOKS DONATIONS NEEDED: Saint Rose of

Lima is asking for donations of Catholic Books for the

Parish Library the church is organizing. Fiction, non

fiction, and children's books are all needed.

Donations can be dropped off in the Saint Rose of Lima

Parish Office.

Cursillo

English: Men's Sept 7-10

Women's Sept 14-17 . At Our Lady of

Fatima 1950 Irvington Pl, Tucson, AZ

85746. You can get application at the

website - https://diocesetucson.org/youth-adult-family/

movements/cursillo-ministry.html

Do feel like your life is Spiraling out of Control… AL-ANON can help. Meets on Wednesdays

6pm.-7pm. St John #1

St. Rose of Lima Church. For more Information call:(928) 651-0615

SAINT ROSE OF LIMA 2017 June

Baptisms: Darrah Darnell Price Otto Aracely Esther Varela Faithful Departed: Edgar Curtis Sawyer Michael Wayne Villalobos

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL WITH

YOUR HELP, WE WORK WONDERS

Our Lady of Guadalupe goal is $

4,200.00

We have Pledged $ 2,200 We are at 52%

Weekend Collections July 2nd, 2017

Offertory $ 550.00

Roof Fund donations $ 5.00

Mass Intentions for July 16th,-July 23rd 2017

Sun 8:30am +Thomas Rios, & +Ascension Rios

Mon 9:00am Health & Welfare of Frank Sanchez

Thurs. 9:00am +Anita H. Aranda

Fri. 9:00 am Soul in Purgatory

Sun 8:30am Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishioners

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 16, 2017

Second Collections:

Saint Vincent de Paul July 16th, 2017.

Along with the Build Fund we have the Roof Fund. If

you would please specify which Fund you are donating

too.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE OFFICE HOURS:

9:30AM –3:00PM.

OLG Gift Shop is open on week days at 9:30-3:00pm.

Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction is every

Friday from 9:30 - 10:30 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,

2017-2018. Please call the office at 428-0149.

Volunteers are needed to help clean the church,

please call OLG office at 428-0149.

Only candles bought from OLG will be allowed in the

church. Thank you for your cooperation.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church now has a keyboard

piano/organ. If anyone is interested in playing the

organ, please call OLG, so we may place it in the

Church for your use.

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.

Reminder: All ministry leaders’ responsibility is to

ensure all their volunteers are in compliance with

the Tucson Diocese Guidelines.

A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima

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

month.

Our Lady of Guadalupe History Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church displays a special role

in the history of Solomon. The church still reflects the archi-

tecture of its time being built in 1891 on the site of the previous

church destroyed by fire. Throughout the years, numerous ma-

jor improvements and additions have been made, through the

hard work of parishioners and members of other churches who

have donated their time and efforts, the church complex now

includes a rectory (not at present) and office, small museum,

gift shop and large annex which houses a kitchen and dividable

classrooms. Outside amenities include a large concrete patio

with central fountain and a nearby barbecue.

In the church proper, of special interest are the beautiful stained

glass windows, acquired the the generosity of various families

of the church; dedicated to OLG , August 14, 1988. The win-

dows were designed and made, at the Holy Ghost Monastery in

Georgia. In addition to the six main windows, other smaller

windows are located in a balcony area; each reflects a special

part of Biblical history. Outside, at the rear of the church is a

special shrine, built at the request of then resident priest Father

Warren, in honor of his mother, dedicated in 1982, honoring

the 450th anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady of Guada-

lupe. Also at the back of the church is a rock grotto with a

statue of the Blessed Mother and to the left a statue of St. Fran-

cis Assisi.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

GOSPEL REFLECTION: The parable in today’s

Gospel illustrates the importance of hearing the word of God

and the value of evangelization. May our disposition be such

that we hear the word of God on the teaching of the kingdom of

heaven and yield abundant fruit like the seed sown on good

soil.

Mixed Choir Practice (children & adults) – Choir

practice is held every Tuesday at 4:30 in the church.

No experience necessary only a desire to sing praises

to our Lord. All are welcome! Please join us.

Summer Expectations – The expectation is that all RE

students attend Mass every Sunday with their family

throughout the summer. Summer time is NOT

vacation from God or Mass.

Stay Tuned – Please read the bulletin for upcoming

Religious Education registration dates and Family Day

activities.

Confirmation – If you are in need of the sacrament of

Confirmation, please call the office at 928-428-0149

and pre-register.

Up Coming Event: A yard and Burrito Sale is

planned for August 26, 2017. Donations for the preparation of burritos are appreciated and Items that are in good condition for the yard sale can be brought in on weekdays 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. All Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the new roof for Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish

Call St. Rose of Lima

Parish Office to

place your ad here!

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

THRIFTEE FOOD & DRUG

Groceries-General Merchandise

Bakery-Deli

Pharmacy-Florist

755 S CENTRAL AVE SAFFORD, AZ 85546

PHONE: 928.428.1844

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Gift Shop

Solomon, AZ

Open Monday—Friday 9:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

928.428.1740

Michelle A. Wilson Agent

610 W. Main St

Safford, AZ 85546

928.428.1570

farmersagent@vtc.net

PEPS I-COLA BOTTLING

COMPANY OF SAFFORD

*Full day Preschool

*Over 25 years of classroom experience

* AZ State Licensed *Low Student/Teacher ratio

Owner: Loretta Desaulniers

928-651-8939

SONORA'S HOT DOGS LOCATED AT:

2919 W. HWY 70 THATCHER, AZ

Sonora's Hot Dogs $3.50

Mexican's Drinks $2.50

415 E US Hwy 70, Safford, AZ

Now Serving Breakfast @ 11AM 928.428.7148

St. Rose of Lima

Gift Shop In the Parish Office

Open Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

CURSILLO

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928.428.4920

707 S. 6th Ave

Safford, AZ

928.428.1033

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