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Back to School Bash & Backpack Blessing
WHEN: Saturday, August 6 at 5:30pm (Join us for Mass at 4:30)
WHERE: Back parking lot
This event will include a community blessing of backpacks, dinner, games & activities for the whole family.
Bring your own drinks (no alcohol please) and desserts to share with the group
RSVP: by August 1st please (so that we have enough food) –
Playground Meet & Greet
WHEN: Sunday, August 21 - 10:00am
WHERE: Holy Rosary School Playground
Come let your children play. While they’re playing, take the opportunity to chat with new & old Holy Rosary families. Donuts provided!
Little Saints Pray & Play
WHEN: Tuesday, September 6 & 20 - 9:30-10:30am
WHERE: in the Parish Hall
A drop-in group for caregivers and toddlers. No registration required.
Men's Coffee Club
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17 - 6:30-8:00am
WHERE: in the Parish Hall
A drop-in group for men to come for coffee & conversation. No registration required.
Women's Dessert & Conversation
WHEN: Thursday, September 29 - 7:30-8:30pm
WHERE: in the Parish Hall
A drop-in group for women to come for a nice dessert & conversation. No registration required.
Gratitude & Farewell Reception for Jill Jackson
WHEN: Sunday, August 14 following our 9:00am Mass
WHERE: in the Atrium
Join us at a reception for Jill Jackson, Director of Music for Holy Rosary.
After over 25 years with us, she retired at the end of June. Jill’s ministry has blessed our liturgies week after week, month after month, year after year! She has prayerfully led us in praising God through music. She has led our adult choir and created our youth choir and bell choir. We will miss her presence as a staff member and in ministry. We’re grateful Jill and Bill will continue to be an important part of our parish family. Come join us!
Men's Club
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 9 & Sept. 13 - 6:30pm
WHERE: in the Parish Hall
Dues are $5.00 per meeting to cover the cost of a nice meal.
Any men (at least 18 years of age) are welcome to join us at our meetings to learn more, meet new friends and become a part of rewarding experience!
MORE INFO:
hrparish.org/mensclub
Grief Support Luncheon
WHEN: Wednesday, August 17 & September 21 at 11:30am
WHERE: in the Parish Hall
Please RSVP:
Gala Kickoff
WHEN: Sunday, August 28 - 5:30-6:30pm
WHERE: in the Parish Hall
Come find out how you can be involved with our 31st Gala—our Parish and School's largest fundraiser. Pizza will be served.
Food and Fellowship
WHEN: Sunday, September 11 following our 9:00am Mass
WHERE: in the Parish Hall
Rib Smoke by our Men's Club
COST: $25.00 per slab of ribs ***PRE-ORDERS ONLY ***
TO ORDER:
Kermes Latina (Spanish Bazaar)
WHEN: Sunday, September 18 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
WHERE: in the grass out front
Senior Brunch
WHEN: Wednesday, September 28 following our 8:00am Mass
WHERE: in the Parish Hall
A time for our senior parishioners to visit with friends & enjoy a meal.
Confirmation Preparation
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will begin with an Orientation Session for parents and youth.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30pm (join us for Mass at 6:00)
- This orientation will provide a framework for the process and all details and expectations.
- Sessions will meet several Sundays a month from September – February.
- Bishop Siegel will celebrate the sacrament with our candidates on Sat., Feb. 18 at the 4:30 Parish Mass.
- Holy Rosary now prepares young people who are juniors in high school or older.
Religious Education & First Communion /Reconciliation Preparation
Religious Education Classes will begin with a Family Information Session
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 11 at 10:30am (English) AND 11:30am (Spanish)
- Classes will begin Sunday, September 25 & meet most Sundays from September – April on Sunday mornings.
- Religious Education is for children who are not in Catholic School ages 4 through grade 8. Classes
- All children wishing to make First Communion must register for Religious Education. Materials will be sent home in early August.
RCIA Inquiry
WHEN: Sundays, August 14, 28 & Sept 11 & 25 - 11:00am-12:15pm
WHERE: in the Parish Hall
Have you been thinking about becoming Catholic OR just want to ask some questions about the Church and its teachings? Join us for Inquiry.
These are informal conversations with no commitment to becoming Catholic.
Back to School Supply Dropoff
WHEN: Saturday, July 30 - 3:00-4:15pm
School families, take advantage of this opportunity to drop off school supplies for K-8 students prior to the first day of school.
School Calendar Highlights
Thu., Aug 4: First Day of School for 2022-2023
Mon. & Tue., Aug 8 & 9: First Days of Preschool for 2022-2023
Holy Rosary Totten Hall Mum Sales
August 11-22, 2022
The beautiful & locally-grown mums are from Rexing’s Blumenhaus & come in 9” pots, available in red, orange, yellow, white & purple.
COST: $10.00 each.
PICKUP: Wed., Sept. 21, between 11:00am – 5:00pm by the southwest corner of preschool.