Category Archives: News

Mass Intentions – August 13th to August 21st, 2022

Mass Intentions Saturday, August 13th 9:00am Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00pm For all the family of the Holy Rosary Shrine – Holy Name Society; Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality; Agnes & Angelo Macaione & family; Daniel ‘Dany’ Pierro; Yvonne Del Pozzo, 5th anniversary; In Thanksgivine to All the Saints, FFR Sunday, August 14th XX Ordinary Sunday 10:00am…

From the Friars: Testing Positive

From the Friars: Testing Positive By now most of us have probably used a COVID home test at least once or twice. After the fun of using the swab to get a sample, we wait to see if it causes a reaction in the solution and a second line to appear. Following the test reaction…

Shrine-Goer Looking for Help

An elderly single Catholic woman is looking for a place to live within walking distance of Holy Rosary Shrine. She is on a fixed income and is willing to share an apartment. She has a cat and is a non-smoker and non-drinker. If you can help, please call Lin Beach 978-987-9517. Thank you.

Friar News – Goodbye Br. Jimmy!

We are sorry to inform the Shrine community that Br. Jimmy has discerned that God is calling him elsewhere and will not be returning. His time with us was a great blessing and we wish him well as he goes forward in his life. Please keep Br. Jimmy in your prayers. Thank you.

Youth Retreat

Our Lady of Guadalupe Franciscan Youth Group is having a youth retreat for ages 8+ Mass, activities, Rosary, Games. Monday, August 8th – Thursday, August 11th. Monday-Wednesday at the cemetery: 9AM-12PM we will be at 29 Barker St., Lawrence; 12 PM -4PM at 6 Woodland St., Methuen. THURSDAY we are going on pilgrimage to visit…

Mass Intentions – August 6th to August 14th, 2022

Mass Intentions Saturday, August 6 4:00pm St. Rita Sodality, Carmelo & Angela Consoli (Anniv.), John Dadducci (23rd Anniv.), Margaret & Eugene Wawszkiewicz, Mary Gennaro (1st Anniv.), Pat, Mary & Lauren Licciardi Sunday, August 7 19th Sunday in Ordinary time 10:00am For all the family of the Holy Rosary Shrine, Zofia Dziedzic, Christopher Rizzo (Birthday rem.),…

Misleading News

Another part of the strong reaction to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade has been many news stories that try to exaggerate the danger to women when abortion is outlawed. For example, the claim is made that it will be illegal for mothers to obtain treatment for ectopic pregnancies. This is not true. The states…

Mass Intentions – July 30th to August 7th, 2022

Mass Intentions Saturday, July30th 9:00am Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00pm For all the family of the Holy Rosary Shrine – Mario Giarrusso; John Mosto; Rosa & Salvatore Collura, anniversary; In Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, (FFR) Sunday, July 31st 10:00am For all the family of the Holy Rosary Shrine –In thankgiving to St. Michael…

The Memories Of Our Lady

Mary lived with her eyes fixed on Christ, treasuring his every word: “She kept all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Lk 2:19; cf. 2:51). The memories of Jesus, impressed upon her heart, were always with her, leading her to reflect on the various moments of her life at her Son’s side. In a…

Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

This Sunday, July 24, 2022, the Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated throughout the universal Church. The theme chosen by the Holy Father for the occasion is “In old age they will still bear fruit” (Psalm 92:15) and intends to emphasize how grandparents and the elderly are a value and…