Open Meeting October 2022
There will be an open meeting on Monday, October 17 at 6:30pm at the Shrine Center. Various topics will be discussed and there will be time for questions. All are welcome.
Marian Apparitions in the History of the Church – October 2022
On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:00pm, Father Andrew will give a talk on Marian Apparitions in the Upper Church. All are invited.
The Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
We will be collecting items for the Daybreak Shelter during the month of October. We are looking for men and women’s white socks and toiletries such as soap, shampoo, shaving supplies, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste. If you would like to donate any of these items there will be a box at the rear of the…
The Evidence: Don’t Eat in Church!
The generous volunteers who clean the shrine church every Monday morning reported finding candy, gum and cough drop wrappers around the church. This leads to the inescapable conclusion that people are eating and chewing gum during Mass, which I have witnessed on several occasions. This is inappropriate and disrespectful, to say the least. It is…
Mass Intentions – October 8th to October 16th, 2022
Mass Intentions Saturday, October 8 9:00am Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00pm Holy Name Society; BVM Sodality; Daniel ’Dany’ Pierro; Nicolina A. Catalano, MMM; In Thanksgiving to Padre Pio, FFR; Salvatore & Sara Zappala, Anniversary Remembrance; Thomas & Helena Napolitano & Dec’d Family; David & Elaine Pickles & Dec’d Family; Domenic & Ruth Giarrusso & Dec’d Family…
People Look East
Beginning this Advent, we would like to begin a practice in the Mass that was the norm for many centuries and is still an option. I am referring to what is called celebrating Mass “Ad Orientem” or “to the East“. This describes, first of all, the ancient practice of building churches that face toward the…
From the Friars: Where are the Other Nine?
From the Friars: Where are the Other Nine? One of the first things that most mothers will teach their children is to say thank you. It is a fundamental act of justice to acknowledge a gift or favor from another and express gratitude. This is rooted in the life of God Himself where the Second…
Our Lady of Guadalupe Franciscan Youth Group Retreat
Prayer. Mass. Games. Catechesis. 8+ children welcome. (Those under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult at all times). Monday October 10, 2022 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Holy Rosary Shrine Parish Center. Mass with the youth at 2:00pm
Shrine Fair 2022 Wrap-up Meeting
There will be a Shrine Fair wrap-up meeting regarding the fair results on Monday, October 10 at 7:00pm in the Shrine Center. All fair workers are invited to attend. Thank-you. ~Wayne Pickles
Reminder about Columbus Day 2022
The Holy Rosary Shrine Office will be closed on Monday, October 10th, 2022 in observance of Columbus Day. Mass will be at usual time.