Arizona Rosary Celebration 2019 - Schedule of Events
Honoring Mary Under Her Title
Our Lady of Sorrows
For 45 years, the Diocese of Phoenix has been home to one of the largest annual public Rosary celebrations in the United States. For the past eight of those years the Rosary Sunday tradition was joined by the Diocese of Tucson. This major celebration in honor of Our Lady is sponsored by the Arizona Knights of Columbus and is now 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 of America. Invitations to participate are being extended to all parishes and groups in each diocese.
GUEST SPEAKER
Rev. Wilfred Raymond. C.S.C.
President
Holy Cross Family Ministries
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TUCSON
Saturday, October 16, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Saint Augustine Cathedral
192 S. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
Most Rev. Edward J. Weisenburger
Bishop of Tucson, Presiding
Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Richard Tracy
Music: Tucson Diocesan Choir
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PHOENIX
Sunday, October 17, 2021
2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Phoenix Convention Center, Halls F & G
33 S. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted
Bishop of Phoenix - Presiding
Master of Ceremonies: Michael Dixon
Music: Choir of St. John Paul II Catholic High School
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Contact Information
Website: www.azrosary.net
E-mail address: azrosary@yahoo.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com\AZRosary
For Information About the Celebration in Phoenix:
Danny Haywood (602) 469-0758
e-mail: dhaywood65@gmail.com
For Information About the Celebration in Tucson:
Karen McEwen (520) 870-5122
e-mail: ksmcewen@comcast.net
Media Contact: John Garcia, Public Relations Director
(602) 525-4424.
Para obtener información en español: llame a la Celebración del Rosario en Arizona la línea de información en español, (623) 234-1470. Deje por favor un mensaje breve, su número de teléfono, hable claramente y despacito. Le devolveremos su llamada en la primera oportunidad.
Arizona Rosary Celebration Activities
Friday, October 15, 2021
A holy hour and dinner will be held at Our Mother of Sorrows Parish. 1800 S. Kolb Road, Tucson, Arizona and dinner will follow.
Holy Hour 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:15 p.m. (ticket required)
Dinner Tickets $17.00 per person in advance (by October 6th)
Beverages for sale at the bar (cash only): beer, wine, soda, water
Barbacoa Dinner: Barbacoa, rice and beans, salsa and tortilla.
Hosted by Regina Cleri K of C Council 5133 and Our Mother of Sorrows Parish
Saturday, October 16, 2021
The Rosary celebration will be held at the Saint Augustine Cathedral located at 192 S. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. It takes place from 9:40 a.m. until 12:15 a.m., with musical entertainment by the Diocesan Choir for those gathered for the celebration including several spiritually uplifting songs. It is recommended that those attending the Tucson celebration come early and enjoy the concert.
The Rosary celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m. The celebration includes the Bishop's entrance procession, followed by the blessing procession, opening remarks by The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Bishop of Tucson; the keynote address by Reverend Wilfred Raymond, CSC, President of Holy Cross Ministries; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; recitation of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary; and Benediction. Following the celebration, Bishop Weisenburger, will join those in attendance for a reception.
The Phoenix Diocesan Mass will take place Saturday afternoon at
Saint Paul's Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85023.
5:00 p.m. Mass
6:00 p.m. Holy Hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Dinner Tickets $25.00
Dinner Hosted by Catholic Renewal Ministries and Catered by Sharko’s
Send Reservation Form & Check Payable to Arizona Rosary Celebration to:
Knights of Columbus
14175 W. Indian School Road
Suite B4-626
Goodyear, AZ 85395-9369
You can purchase dinner tickets for $22.00. Reservations for dinner must be made no later than Monday, October 5, 2019.
Send Dinner Reservation Form & Check to:
Knights of Columbus
14175 W. Indian School Road, Suite B4-626
Goodyear, AZ 85395-9369
Sunday, October 17, 2021
In Phoenix, the Rosary Celebration will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St., Phoenix, 85004. Altar Servers will gather at 11:00 a.m. in the Convention Center Halls F & G. There, they will check in, enjoy lunch and engage in conversation with a representative of the Diocese of Phoenix Office of Vocations. The assembled Altar Servers will line up at 1:30 p.m. to process into the convention center.
From 12:00 p.m. until approximately 1:45 p.m. Confessions will be heard at the Convention Center. Those attending the celebration are encouraged to avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Signs will point attendees towards the appropriate room.
Also beginning at 12:00 p.m., the Blessed Sacrament will be present for visitation, adoration, prayer, and post-reconciliation reflection. The Blessed Sacrament room will be found close by the area for confessions. The Blessed Sacrament will repose in this room until it is carried into the main hall for exposition and the Holy Rosary.
At 1:30 p.m., those in attendance will be treated to a pre-celebration concert. Then, at 2:00 p.m., the Rosary Celebration begins with the Bishop's entrance procession, followed by the blessing procession, opening remarks by The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, the keynote address by Reverend Wilfred Raymond, CSC, President of Holy Cross Ministries; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; recitation of the Holy Rosary of Blessed Virgin Mary, and Benediction.
Poster Contest
The Arizona Rosary Celebration is pleased to invite all Catholic students, grades K-8, in Tucson and Phoenix to participate in the Arizona Rosary Celebration Poster Contest.
Students are to submit a free-hand drawing depicting the theme of "Our Lady of Sorrows Consoling our family." Participating students can be home schooled, attend CCD or attend Catholic School.
All entries for the Diocese of Tucson must be received by Saturday, October 16, 2021. Entries are to be dropped off at or mailed to the Diocese of Tucson, c/o Samuel Kiser, 192 South Stone Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85701. For information regarding the Tucson Diocesan poster contest, please contact Samuel Kiser, telephone 520-838-2507, or e-mail skiser@diocesetucson.org.
All entries for the Diocese of Phoenix must be received or postmarked by October 1, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. All entries are to be mailed to or dropped off at: Donna Wiedoff c/o St Joseph Parish, 11001 N 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85028. Questions can be sent attention Donna at e-mail azrosary@yahoo.com.
Winners will be invited to a pizza party in November with Bishop Weisenburger of Tucson, or Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix
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Winners will be invited to a pizza party in November with Bishop Weisenburger of Tucson, or Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix