First Holy Communion
Congratulations to Amelia Dadducci on her 1st Holy Communion. Many Blessings to her and her family!
Attention to All Shrine Organizations
Please submit in writing the dates of all your planned activities for the calendar year July 2022 – September 2023 by Friday, June 24, 2022.
What happened to second collections?
You may have noticed that we have not been doing as many second collections since the beginning of this year. We have eliminated the special collections for shrine maintenance, heat costs and other such specific needs in order to simplify things and not bother you with so many collections. We still have to pay those…
Mass Intentions – May 21st to May 29th, 2022
Mass Intentions Saturday, May 21st 9:00am Memorial Mass for St. Rita’s deceased members 4:00pm Bernard Porter (Special Intention); Paul Wieszeck (Special Intention) David & Elaine Pickles (Anniversary); Thomas & Helena Napolitano & deceased Family; Lori Sousa; Archie & Dorothy Napolitano & Linda Copley; Michael Bruno; In Thanksgiving to the Holy Trinity Sunday, May 22nd 9:00am…
From the Friars: Homesick
From the Friars: Homesick At the end of June, I will be making my annual visit to my family in Michigan where I grew up. It is always a joy to see loved ones and to go back to the place that for me will always be home. At the same time there is a…
Bread and Roses Ministry Update
The Bread and Roses Sandwich Ministry here at Holy Rosary Shrine is changing its name to Helping Hands at Holy Rosary Shrine. Since there are many agencies in our community that could use our aid, i.e. women’s shelters, St. Anne’s Home, Lazarus House, etc., we would like to offer assistance to these groups as well…
Homeschooling Summit
On Saturday, June 11th, Holy Rosary Shrine will host a Homeschooling Summit for families interested in homeschooling this Fall. Experienced home-schoolers will share their advice on how to make this possible. The day will begin with Mass at 9:00am and conclude by 2:00pm.
Conference on A Pastoral Response to Gender Ideology
This conference will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Gym in Lawrence on June 11 and 12, 2022. We highly recommend that people attend this excellent event about this very important and sensitive issue. Parents especially should be aware of what is being taught to their children in school and by the…
Feast of St Rita of Cascia
The St. Rita Sodality will come together to remember members who have gone to their eternal rest on Saturday, May 21st at 9:00am Mass for deceased members. On Sunday, May 22nd we will celebrate Mass at 9:00am. Ladies who plan to join the St. Rita Sodality will be inducted and welcomed into the Sodality. There…
Shrine Fair Committee Meeting
Shrine Fair Committee Meeting: Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00pm in the Shrine Center.