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 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…
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…
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.
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…
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: Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00pm in the Shrine Center.
Mass Intentions Saturday, May 14th 4:00pm Holy Name Society & BVM Sodality; Albert Bastianelli (Anniv.) & Deceased family; Thomas Minahan; Daniel “Dany” Pierro; Robert Sacchetti (Birthday Rem.) Frank & Agnes Ford (Anniv.); Alfio & Rose Petralia (Birthday); Constance Fiorentini; Bernard Porter (Special Intention); Paul Wieszeck (Special Intention); In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Fatima (FFR)…
From the Friars: A New Saint We find in today’s Gospel, Judas filled with the very darkness into which he fled and Jesus preparing His apostles for His ultimate sacrifice. He affectionately addresses these grown men as ‘children’ and commands them to “love one another; even as I have loved you.” John 13:34, the new…
Thanks be to God and to Frank and Anita Sapienza for the beautiful new statue of St. Francis of Assisi that is now in the Shrine Church entrance. It is carved wood and came all the way from Italy. Notice the wounds of the stigmata on his hands that St. Francis bore for the last…