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H R
HOLY
ROSARY
PARISH
630 7th Ave. N.
P O Box 206
Edmonds, WA 98020
Parish Phone:
425-778-3122
Parish E-mail:
parishmail
@holyrosaryedmonds.org
Fax:
425-672-4909
Website:
www.holyrosaryedmonds.org
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School Phone:
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Dear Friends:
We want to welcome all our visitors for this Easter weekend. Like
Christmas, Easter attracts many people to our parish. The feast of
Easter is the heart and center of our Catholic faith. If there had been no resurrection, as St. Paul reminds us in his First Letter to the Corinthians, we would have
no church. What we do as a church on this Easter feast is to celebrate life: the life
of the Risen Christ, the life of the newly baptized, and the renewal of life that has
taken place hopefully within each of us as a result of Lent.
With a focus on life, we also have a new found focus on hope for our future. One
day all of us will pass from this life to a life with God forever. Death is not an end
as we saw in the life of Christ. After his death, he rose to new life. Our life will
continue as we pass one day from our life on earth to our life with God in heaven.
The challenge for each of us is to celebrate and share the gift of life each day with
all the people who are a part of our lives. All of us have experienced people who
have no hope or have a bleak outlook on life itself. When you pass someone on
the street, and you say “Good day”, you know you have a problem if they respond:
“What is good about it?”
All of us face challenges; sometimes those challenges can be very difficult.
However, when you live your faith you celebrate hope and joy each day. Your attitude can change your circumstances.
All of us on staff wish you a very blessed and happy Easter. When you gather with
family and friends, I hope that you can renew all ties.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
425-778-3197
School E-mail:
info@holyrosary
edmonds.org
Fax:
425-771-8144
Website:
www.hrsedmonds.org
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Mass Schedule:
Sunday:
7:30, 9 & 11 AM
Monday-Friday: 8 AM
Saturday: 8 AM
Communion Service
Saturday Vigil: 5 PM
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Confessions:
Saturday:
3:30-4:30 PM
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The Catholic Cemetery
serving Holy Rosary is
Holyrood Cemetery.
206-363-8404
Rev. Kenneth Haydock, Pastor
CALENDAR
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Sunday, April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday
St. Vincent Ferrer
Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43;Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9
• Regular Sunday Mass Schedule.
• Easter Egg Hunt after the 9AM mass.
Monday, April 6, 2015
St. Crescentia Hoess
Acts of the Apostles 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15
• 8 AM Mass
• Spring Break—No School April 6-10.
Virginia Tarp/RIP
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
St. John Baptist de la Salle
Loreto Limtiaco Alvarez/RIP
Acts of the Apostles 2:36-41; John 20:11-18
• 8 AM Mass
• Pray Always group meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 204, 9-10:30AM and
6:30-8PM. (Praying Scripture as Living Word)
• St. Vincent de Paul Society meets in the Pastoral Center, 7PM.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
St. Julie Billiart
Acts of the Apostles 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35
• 8 AM Mass
• Little Blessings meets in the Youth Room, 9:30-11AM.
• RCIA meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 206, 7PM; Easter Recalled.
Robert William Kelly/RIP
Thursday, April 9, 2015
St. Casilda
Acts of the Apostles 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48
• 8 AM Mass
• Bible Study meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 204, 9-10:30AM. (Psalms #1)
• History of the Roman Empire class meets in Pastor’s Conference Room, 1-3PM.
• Bible Study meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 204, 6:30-8PM. (Psalms #1)
Friday, April 10, 2015
St. Magdalen of Canossa
Acts of the Apostles 4:1-12; John 21:1-14
• 8 AM Mass
Geri Thibodeau/RIP
Jane Bridge/RIP
Saturday, April 11, 2015
St. Isidore Stanislaus
Acts of the Apostles 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15
• 8 AM Communion Service
• New Life Group meets in the Pastoral Center, 6PM.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Divine Mercy
St. Teresa of Los Andes
Acts of the Apostles 4:32—35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31
• No Coffee’nd today.
• Welcoming Table in the vestibule after all masses this weekend. Learn what the parish is about and how to
get involved!
• Youth Choir practice in the Youth Room, 10-11AM.
Parish Finance Council: I am looking for members, both men and women, for the Parish Finance Council.
The parish needs to raise about $4 million a year to make the budget, the debt service, and the mandated
appeals such as the Annual Catholic Appeal. The Council advises on the budget, prepares an annual report,
and reviews capital purchases. A background in accounting, financial planning or human resources is helpful to serve on the Council. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Haydock.
FAITH FORMATION
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This Week’s Stewardship Note
Today is Easter! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Holy Rosary Stewardship Prayer
Dear Lord God,
You alone are the source
of every good gift
and the mystery
of each human life.
We thank you for your creation
And for your tender, faithful love.
Fill our minds with the Gospel
of your son Jesus
and fill our hearts with his
compassion.
Send your Spirit to grant us
wisdom, that our gratitude
may bind us together into a
community of faith
and a caring people.
Give us the courage to express
our gratitude first
as we discern how to
be good stewards of
the gifts entrusted to us
that we may do the work
for your Kingdom.
In your son’s name
we pray, Amen!
“They have taken the Lord from the tomb,
And we don’t know where they put him.”
John 20:2
Jesus has died and risen but unfortunately the fully human disciples
have yet to understand.
The idea of Lenten discipline is to grow your discipleship. Continue
your spiritual growth with Deacon Ray! Ray has begun teaching
contemplative prayer on every-other Tuesday at 9AM and 6:30PM.
Next sessions are April 7th and 14th. People new to the experience
are finding it overwhelmingly beautiful.
On every other Thursday, join Deacon Ray at 9AM and/or 6:30PM
for a study of the Psalms. Next meetings are April 9th and 16th.
Our next Ministry Fair will be April 19th in the Pastoral Center
lobby. Learn about our dedicated ministries and then enjoy breakfast
with the Knights! Representatives from Religious Ed., the Youth
and Young Adult Program, Marriage Prep, Perpetual Adoration,
Health Ministry, Serra Club and Stewardship will be there to answer
your questions.
Save the Date! The 4th Annual Multicultural Mass and Lunch will
be May 31st! This year we are celebrating the cultures of Asia. If
your cultural heritage comes from Korea, China, Vietnam, the
Philippines, India or other Asian cultures, and you would like to
help organize the event, please email or call me.
I am looking for help with stewardship efforts, in particular, photographers, writers, and those adept at social media marketing.
John Russell, Pastoral Associate for Stewardship
and Information Technology
[email protected]
(425) 977-4545
ADULT FAITH FORMATION: The Pray Always Group meets again after Easter, Tuesday April 7th at 9AM or
6:30PM. The task is to support you in your prayer, and grow in your relationship with God.
The Bible study on Matthew’s Gospel concluded on March 19th. However, we’ll begin a study of the Psalms, the School
of Prayer April 9th. As in the past there will be two sessions on Thursdays, at 9AM and 6:30PM. If you missed Matthew
think about getting into the Bible study groove with the Psalms. Psalms has been the school of prayer for countless saints
and Christians, and give you an in-depth experience of prayer.
We still need couples to volunteer as marriage mentor couples. If you’re in a happy marriage and were to volunteer, your
help would be greatly appreciated. The mentoring workbooks and video are excellent and easy to use. Plus, I’ll see that
you have a good orientation to the process so you can feel confident when you work with a couple. If you feel called in
your heart to this ministry to model Christian marriage to an engaged couple, contact me at 425-977-4549 or at
[email protected].
~Deacon Ray
FAITH FORMATION
Daily Prayer This Week
We now begin a celebration of the Resurrection of
our Lord for the next seven weeks - when we mark
the Ascension forty days after Easter and culminating
in the celebration of Pentecost on the fiftieth day after
Easter. This week, we begin that deepening realization of, and reflection upon, the meaning of the gift of
life we have received in God's raising Jesus from the
dead so that we might have eternal life.
Just as it difficult for many of our cultures to face the
reality of death, it is difficult to accept the reality of
life after death. St. Paul invites us to live in this passing world with our hearts set on the world that will
never end. This week let us try to open our hearts to a
felt sense of what a difference it makes that the tomb
is empty, that Jesus is alive, that he allows us to
recognize him in the breaking of bread, and that he
missions us to proclaim this Good News.
Each morning this week, we can pause for a moment
and simply thank God for our being alive today. Even
more, we can thank God for the life that Jesus won for
us. Throughout the day, and at different brief moments, we can remember that this is Easter Week and
ask to live more freely today, more gratefully. We can
name the grace in our own terms and in the context of
what we are experiencing, what gets us discouraged
or what gives us life. Overall, we want to live the
freedom we have been given. If death has no hold on
us, so many of our fears would melt away. If we realized our ultimate home is in heaven, our spirits would
be lighter and we would walk around more gratefully.
So, as we go through this week, we can let ourselves
believe in the Resurrection that was won for us.
“Lord, I believe in the gift of life you have given me
in the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus.” We
can say this act of faith, or sing any of the wonderful
Easter songs in the back of our minds, as many times
as it takes to let ourselves feel the effects of Easter.
Perhaps we had a difficult Holy Week or Easter.
There might have been loneliness or family conflicts.
Perhaps we are facing a chronic illness or deep struggles with a loved one, or we are grieving the loss of a
loved one. These, and many other struggles can challenge our Easter hope and joy. This is the week to
place our trust in the one who is now alive, so that we
can live forever. We can ask for the gifts of hope renewed these days. In giving thanks, we can ask that
our hearts be opened even more to receive the gift of
his Spirit.
...from the “Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer”,
www.creighton.edu/collaborativeMinistry/online.htm
MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE
As we, as a faith community, celebrate
the greatest gift of all—our Risen Christ
this Easter morning, pray together in
thanksgiving for the love of your spouse.
Pray together: “We bless You and thank
You, Lord, for the years of married love You have
given us. Please continue to fill our hearts with love
for you and each other. Grant that, as we live our
lives with one heart and one mind, we may continue
to witness to Your presence in our marriage. We offer you all praise and glory, Lord Jesus Christ.” May
the Lord Jesus continue to bless all of His people
and keep us in His gentle care.
This Spring…a New Beginning for Your Marriage
Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) helps distressed
couples rediscover each other and take positive
steps to begin a new life of healing, commitment
and love. For confidential information about, or
to register for our upcoming program beginning
April 24-26, 2015 call 206-706-2608 or visit
www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Retrouvaille is a community of disciples committed to
helping hurting couples heal their marriages. The
Retrouvaille program offers couples the opportunity to
rediscover each other and examine their lives in a new
and positive way. No matter what is causing the hurt,
couples can find healing.
Rachel’s Corner
Hope and Healing After Abortion
“But God raised him up, releasing him from the throes
of death, because it was impossible for him to be held
by it.”
-Acts 2:24
Come be released from what is holding you away from
God and allow Him to restore life inside of you again.
Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat with us.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™
May 29-31, 2015
Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673)
You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.
RCIA: The next session is
Wednesday, April 8th, at
7PM in the Pastoral
Center, Rm. 206. The topic
this week is Easter Recalled. Please contact
Father Haydock
for additional information at:
[email protected]).
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FAITH IN ACTION
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PRAYER SUPPORT...Please remember in your prayers the following who are ill: Doreen and Robert Crow, Cindy
French, Raymond Jerrel, Theresa Kaufman, Victoria Cardenas, Keene Landry, Nancy Gilbertson, Richard Horan,
The Owen Family, Riley Bench, Thomas Dye, Kim Menzer, Matt Buley, Roberta Buchter, Sarah Zech, Rochelle
Pautzke, Wyatt Chin, Marty Spadafora, Frank and Valerie Rocco, Simone Fortin, Bridget English, Kevin Fraley,
Beverly Mackey, Kristi Petosa, Josie Smith, Dieter Zajaczkowski, Edith Pederson, Edna Lemeshko, Elaine
McNamara, Joseph Zampardo, Christle Brukner, Dora Romero, David Hollcraft, Angie Zamberlin, Leonard Soldo,
Carol Parrott, Bob Ervin, Christy Heymann, Rick West, Ronald Haskins, Dick Crooks, Tom Grabicki, Claire
Henderson, Bill Rees, Rita Ritchie, Father Petosa, Ethel Moons, John Hertel, Lourdes Rivera, John McAlerney,
Christine Vezetinski, Margie Johnson, Connie Emry, John Kelly, Darnel Bowers, Gil Martelino, Ron Hammill,
Chris Floeting, Pat Marick, Diane Carney, Colleen Ford and Michael Serwold.
Please keep them in your prayers and also, those who have passed away.
In order to keep this list current we ask that you check in at least every couple of months. If we don’t hear from
you, and have no current information, you may be dropped. We are always happy to reinstate you if the need is still
present. Call Eileen Niven at 425-778-3122. If you wish to add someone to the list, please email or call Eileen at
the Parish Office.
Prayers of the Faithful
If you add a name to the Prayers of the Faithful list spoken on the weekend, please fill in their name, etc. in the
“blue weekend add on” binder in the sacristy. We need the information for follow-up. Thank you!
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Our Youth and Young Adult Website is updated! Please refer to it for information regarding many ministry opportunities for 7th and 8th graders, high school students and young adults.
Life Nights for High School Teens...on Sundays, 7-8:30PM. We meet each Sunday night except for certain holiday
weekends. A full calendar is published online on our parish website.
Open Gym time has changed to 8:30-9:30PM to make time for our Life Nights (7-8:30PM, with exceptions as noted
on the website).
High school teens are also encouraged to be members of our “Peer Team” a peer leader for our high school group
or a “Core Team” member for our 7th and 8th grade group. This kind of leadership involvement is a real plus for college
and job applications.
World Youth Day is on!!! We’re going to Krakow, Poland in July 2016 for an amazing experience!!! A link to the
Archdiocesan website including itinerary and cost is on our website. Contact me asap if you are interested and for more
information.
Thank-you and God Bless,
Angus
[email protected]
425-778-3122 x225
LAST RITES vs. VIATICUM: We still receive requests for last rites. People often wait until a person is about to
die before they call the parish. With a priest’s schedule today, it is hard to guarantee a priest will be available. The
church has changed its understanding of the sacrament. Instead of waiting until a person is about die, the church
encourages people to celebrate the sacrament while they are still alert and can participate in it. The church has replaced “last rites” with viaticum, or last communion. Any Eucharistic minister can offer viaticum to a dying person. However, sometimes at the end, people cannot swallow, so it would not be good to offer communion to them.
Please call the parish if someone is sick so we can schedule an anointing.
BLEACHERS: We need to replace the bleachers in the gym, which are 35 years old. They no longer meet code.
If a person had an accident on them, we would have problems with our insurance. So far we have saved $40,000
toward a $60,000 bill to replace them. If you would like to make a contribution toward the replacement of them,
you may drop it off at the Parish Office. Please mark the envelope “Bleacher replacement”.
OUTREACH
FAMILY LIFE
St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank: The
SVDP food bank needs apple sauce (23oz),
salad dressing (Ranch, 1000 Island, etc.),
fruit cocktail, ketchup, tomato soup,
Velveeta cheese (small size). Thank you
and may you have a Blessed Easter!
MISSION CARNIVAL NEEDS: Our annual
Mission Carnival is on May 3rd. We
need new or gently used stuffed animals
and small prizes. If you can contribute,
please bring items to the Pastoral Center
labeled “Mission Carnival.” Thank you!
The New Life Group for singles,
widows/widowers and the formerly
married will meet on Saturday, April
11th after the 5 PM mass in the Pastoral
Center. General potluck – so bring your
favorite main dish, salad or dessert to share. We
will be doing some important planning for the May
and June meeting, so please come. Questions? Call
Eileen, 425-778-3122, ext. 223.
Senior Moments monthly potluck luncheon is on
Tuesday, April 14th. We meet at
11:30AM in the Pastoral Center.
See you then, with your favorite
dish to share.
Religious Ed. Service Project: The Religious Ed.
students put together personal care kits for underprivileged families (many homeless) who come
to the St. Francis House in Seattle. We are
in need of toothbrushes, small toothpastes,
small deodorants, small soaps, shampoos
and lotions (unused only, please). Thank you!
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A Psychologist is available to treat concerns such as
depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and family problems.
This service is offered for adults and children of the
community. If you need assistance, please call Dr. Jeff
Baird at 425-977-4534 to leave a message (your call is
confidential and will be returned within 24 hrs.)
Vacation Bible School 2015
June 29th-July 2nd
9AM-Noon
Mark your calendars for this
Summer’s VBS program.
Watch for more info soon!
Join us for an authentic Italian Dinner, Premium
Wine Tasting and Silent Auction (Adults Only,
Reservations Required). This is an Italian dinner
you don’t want to miss! Premium Italian Wine Tastings expertly matched to each course, especially prepared by Chef Bruno Girardi. Hosted by the Knights
of Columbus, Saturday, May 16th,
2015, 6PM. This event sells out
every year, so please get your tickets
early! Tickets go on sale beginning
the weekend after Easter, or you
may contact Steve Terry at 206-8497673 or [email protected] to
reserve your place!
Church Nursery Position: Supervise children
ages 18 months to 3 yrs. during the 9
& 11AM masses. Rotate Sundays
with current supervisor. Must be 21,
current CPR & First Aid training, and
complete Archdiocese Safe Environment requirements. Hourly pay, no benefits. Contact
Chris Stratton at the parish office or
[email protected].
If you have clothing (clean and in good condition), that you would like to donate to those in need, you can place
items in the box in the church vestibule where the St. Vincent de Paul food donations are collected. The clothing
is taken to the Francis House in Seattle which assists families with clothing and household items at no cost.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Do we find it important enough in our daily lives to sign up to cover a specific weekly hour of
Eucharistic Adoration?
"Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has His hands full of graces, and He is ready to bestow
them on anyone who asks for them." - St. Peter of Alcantara
If you would like to spend time with Jesus in front of the Blessed Sacrament, contact Mike Montgomery to
schedule a weekly day and time: [email protected], phone: 206-795-9837
SCHOOL NEWS
School News
April 4 and 5, 2015
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Holy Rosary students raised
$3,124.00 for the American Heart
Association doing Jump Rope and
Hoops for Heart, which is honoring
Father Petosa this year. We will have a Jump
Rope and Hoops for Heart Assembly in April.
The school dismissed at noon on Good Friday
for Spring Break.
Spring Break is the week of April 6-10.
Around the Archdiocese
Simply Living - “Redefining Success”: Ignatian
Spirituality for Men. Saturday, April 11, 2015, 9AM
Gathering/Social, 9:30-noon Program, Don Manning
and Denny Duffell, presenters. How do you define
“success”? Does it depend on money? Your Job?
Relationships? Faith? Or even trying to “save the
world”? St. James Outreach Center, Seattle. Free
will offering. RSVP to Andrea Fontana, at
[email protected] or 206.329.4824. More
information at ignatiancenter.org.
Days of Contemplative Prayer—for Women and
Men, led by Kathleen Pruitt, CSJP and Kwan
Wong, Oblate OSB Cam. Saturday, April 11,
2015 from 9AM-12 Noon. If you are coming for the
first time to Contemplative Prayer, please arrive at
8:30AM for an introduction.
Peace Days for Women, “Surprised by Joy”, led
by Sr. Elizabeth Tiernan, SNDdeN, Wednesday,
April 15, 2015, 9:30AM-2PM.
Offered at St. Mary-on-the-Lake Peace and Spirituality Center, 1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA.
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. To
register or for more information contact Diane
Figaro at 425-635-3603 or [email protected].
Carpooling is encouraged.
Summer Retreat —“Living with the Mystery of
Passover”, presented by Fr. James Eblen, July 1017, 2015. Sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph of
Peace, at St. Mary-on-the-Lake Peace and Spirituality Center, 1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA.
For information/registration contact Sr. Kath
Silverthorn, CSJP, at 425-640-0335, or email
[email protected].
HOW TO REACH US
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PARISH STAFF: PHONE: 425-778-3122
REV. KENNETH HAYDOCK - PASTOR
[email protected]
no ext.
DEACON RAY BIERSBACH
ext.263
[email protected]
JOHN RUSSELL —PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR
STEWARDSHIP & TECHNOLOGY.
[email protected]
ext. 258
CHRIS STRATTON - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
[email protected]
ext. 257
EILEEN NIVEN - OUTREACH
[email protected]
ext. 223
DR. JEFF BAIRD - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
no e-mail-you may leave a confidential voice mail
ext. 226
PARISH NURSES
[email protected]
MARY HUPF - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
[email protected]
ANGUS MCDONELL—YOUTH MINISTER
[email protected]
SUSAN OLMOS - MUSIC DIRECTOR
[email protected]
BETH HUDSON - BOOKKEEPER
[email protected]
ext. 249
ext. 225
ext. 281
ext. 227
COLLEEN LEMESHKO - PARISH SECRETARY
[email protected]
ext. 222
GARY MCCONAGHY - FACILITIES MANAGER
[email protected]
ext.245
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM.
THE ANSWERING SERVICE WILL RELAY
MESSAGES WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED.
SCHOOL STAFF:
PHONE: 425-778-3197
SUE VENABLE - PRINCIPAL
[email protected]
ext. 230
MICHELLE CIMAROLI - SCHOOL SECRETARY
[email protected]
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
7:30AM TO 4PM MONDAY-FRIDAY
ext. 231
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SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
INFANT BAPTISM - Parents attend two sessions to prepare to celebrate this sacrament. We encourage parents to
attend before the birth or adoption of their child. Baptisms are normally celebrated at a weekend liturgy on the
first weekend of the month. Next preparation sessions are on Monday evenings, April 20th and 27th, 2015,
7-8:30PM in the Parish Office. The next baptisms are on May 3rd at 11AM, June 6th at 5PM, July 5th at
11AM and August 1st at 5PM. Please call the Parish Office to register.
MARRIAGE - Couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the parish at least 6
months prior to the desired date. Preparation for celebrating and living the sacrament is required.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK - is celebrated any time there is a serious illness or health crisis. Contact the parish
office to make arrangements. The sacrament is also celebrated periodically at a Sunday liturgy and on weekdays.
FUNERALS - Please contact the parish after a death, and before making arrangements with a funeral home.
CONFIRMATION - The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated yearly for those who are high school juniors or
seniors. Attendance at preparation sessions is required.
Adults who have not been confirmed may also celebrate the sacrament. Contact the Parish Office for
information about preparation.
FIRST RECONCILIATION/FIRST EUCHARIST - Children are prepared for these sacraments after completing a
year of remote preparation in either the school or religious education program. Parents attend preparation
sessions for each sacrament.
ADULT INITIATION - Adults who wish to join the Catholic Faith participate in sessions of the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Contact the parish for further information.
WE
CAN SERVE YOU BETTER IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED MEMBER OF HOLY ROSARY PARISH.
CALL US FOR A REGISTRATION FORM OR CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR AN ON LINE FORM.
PLEASE