Arizona Rosary Celebration 2011
Honoring Mary Under Her Title Our Lady of Guadalupe
For the past 35 years, Rosary Sunday, held in Phoenix, has been one of the largest annual public Rosary celebrations in the United States. This tradition is not changing. However, we are blessed this year with the opportunity to expand the celebration in the Diocese of Tucson. To recognize this new Multi-Diocesan event, Rosary Sunday has been renamed the "Arizona Rosary Celebration" with proceedings over two days in both Tucson and Phoenix. This major celebration in honor of Our Lady is sponsored by the Arizona Knights of Columbus and held in conjunction with the Dioceses of Tucson and Phoenix. Assistance is given by many groups and organizations, including the Legion of Mary and Catholic Daughters. Invitations to participate are being extended to all parishes and groups in each diocese.
GUEST SPEAKER
Rev. John Phalen, C.S.C.
Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries
Arizona Rosary Celebration is honored this year to have as our main speaker Father John Phalen, CSC. He is familiar to many Catholics as the Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries, continuing the work of the Radio Priest, the Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton. He is also a member of the Hispanic Ministry Committee of the Congregation of Holy Cross and has given retreats, conferences and presentations in many Spanish speaking countries. Father Phalen is Chaplain of Council 1462 and the Fourth Degree Cardinal O’Connell Assembly of the Knights of Columbus.
Father‘s most recent book is on how we live the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, explaining how to compare the Mysteries of the Rosary to the mysteries in our lives. It is in that type of contemplation that we conform our lives to the life of Christ. Father relies heavily on the vision of Blessed John Paul II who loved the Rosary so well, and on the spirit of the Servant of God Father Peyton.
TUCSON
Saturday, October 15, 2011
10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Cathedral of Saint Augustine
192 S. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas
Bishop of Tucson, Presiding
Master of Ceremonies: Richard Tracy
Music: Tucson Diocesan Choir
Directed by Grace Lohr, Secretary of the Diocese Office of Worship,
and assisted by Dr. Michael Koss, organist/pianist
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PHOENIX
Sunday, October 16, 2011
2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Phoenix Convention Center, Halls F & G
100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted
Bishop of Phoenix, Presiding
Most Rev. Eduardo Nevares
Auxiliary Bishop, Attending
Master of Ceremonies: Roger Downey
Music: A Combined Diocesan Choir Directed by Gabriel Martinez
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World Youth Day Testimony
Arizona Rosary Celebration is fortunate to have two youth representing the 1.5 Million Catholic youth who attended the 11th World Youth Day Celebration held in Madrid, Spain, August 2011. The two youth, one from the Diocese of Tucson and one from the Diocese of Phoenix, will provide testimony regarding their experience at World Youth Day. Their testimony is a witness to the continuing evangelization of the Church in the 21st Century.
Ms. Emily Van Loan represents the youth of the Diocese of Tucson. A junior at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Emily is a member of Saint Peter and Paul Parish. She attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton school and was a member of the first class to graduate from SEAS! Emily is very involved in high school theater and serves as a State Student Officer on the Arizona Thespian Board and is involved in Salpointe's drama production. Emily sews pillowcases for an organization called Heads at Ease which sends them to members of the military.
Ms. Tara Smith represents the youth of the Diocese of Phoenix. After graduating from Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Scottsdale, Tara went to Franciscan University of Steubenville for one year, then served a year with NET Ministries evangelizing youth throughout the United States. She is now a senior at ASU and is closely involved with St. Paul's Outreach which allows Catholic youth to live in households together committing themselves to prayer and fellowship.
Pre- and Post- event Activities
Friday, October 14, 2011
In Tucson, a Holy Hour of Prayer will follow the 5:00 p.m. Mass at the Benedictine Monastery, 800 N. Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85716. Confessions will be available at the Monastery from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. The Holy Hour, led by Fr. Phalen will begin at 6:00 p.m.
A Sacred Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council will be present for the Holy Hour. This Image has been blessed by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and was touched to the original image of Our Lady on St. Juan Diego's tilma. Also, this image bears the signature of the Rector of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and was sealed with soil from Tepeyac Hill where Our Lady appeared to St. Juan Diego.
The Holy Hour will be followed by the Arizona Rosary Celebration Opening Dinner, hosted by the Knights of Columbus Regina Cleri Council #5133 at 1330 S. Mountain View Ave. This Fish Fry will start at 7:30 p.m. This event will include dinner and the words of the speaker, Fr. John Phalen, C.S.C.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
From 9:40 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., the Tucson Diocesan Choir will entertain those gathered for the celebration with several spiritually uplifting songs. It is recommended that those attending the Tucson celebration come early and enjoy the concert.
Following the Tucson Rosary Celebration, the Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas, Bishop of Tucson, invites those attending to join him in the Diocesan Placita for a reception.
The Phoenix Diocesan Pilgrimage Mass will take place Saturday, October 15, 2010, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral at 4:30 p.m. Mass will be followed by a Holy Hour of Prayer. This will be followed by the Arizona Rosary Celebration Dinner held in Smith Hall at the Cathedral. This event will include dinner and the words of the speakers, Fr. John Phalen, C.S.C.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
In Phoenix, the parade of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place, escorted by Matachines dancers and the community. The parade leaves Immaculate Heart Church, 10th Street and Washington, at 12:15 p.m. and arrives at Convention Center at 12:30 p.m. Dancers venerate the Image of Our Lady in the Hall until 1:00 p.m.
Phoenix Columbian Squires and Silver Rose will leave Saint Mary's High School at approximately 11:15 a.m. and march to the Diocesan Pastoral Center. There, they will join altar servers, young Matachines dancers and other youth of the Diocese for lunch at 12:00 Noon and conversation with Most. Rev. Eduardo Nevares, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, and Fr. Paul Sullivan, Phoenix Diocesan Director of Vocations. Afterwards, the Squires and assembled youth will process into the convention center, arriving at approximately 1:30 p.m. The Silver Rose will lead the Blessing Procession and be the first rose presented to the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Poster Contest
Once again we are pleased to invite all Catholic students grades K-8 to participate in the Arizona Rosary Celebration Poster Contest. The posters will be based on the theme "Our Lady of Guadalupe and my Family". Participating students can be home schooled, attend CCD or attend Catholic School. In Tucson, the deadline for submissions is October 15, 2011 and in Phoenix the Deadline is October 13, 2011. Rules and registration forms are found on the website: www.azrosary.org. Winners will be invited to a pizza party with the Bishop of the respective Diocese.
Contact Information
Website: www.azrosary.org
E-mail address: azrosary@yahoo.com
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Contact: For general information, Mario Fierros 623-939-1840,
e-mail:marioyfierros@msn.com
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