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Keep up with Holy Rosary news! Follow our blog to discover interesting articles written by parishioners and members of our community. You’ll find updates from our ministries, thought-provoking reflections, upcoming events, and more.
Reaching Beyond the Bricks
This summer and fall the Gardening Ministry took on a pilot project of cooperating across four groups to achieve a common goal which benefited the volunteers, parish and the community. They worked hard to expand the gardens because the plants have multiplied since the last big reno in 2020. Many of the Matthew House residents were grateful for their volunteer experiences and they played an important role in the project. Parishioners and community members also helped. The Mini
Nov 13, 20253 min read
Another successful clothing giveaway supports our community
By Brian, with photos from Andrea and Susan The Circle of Friends fall giveaway was a great success! Our generous donors once again...
Sep 20, 20252 min read
Anchored in Kindness - Origins of our Circle of Friends Pop-Up Giveaway
By Andrea F. The first clothing and home goods Pop-up Giveaway in Holy Rosary Parish's driveway began in October 2021. While cleaning out...
Jun 11, 20253 min read
Circle of Friends Sugar Bush Visit - 2025
Our annual sugar bush visit to Fortune Farms took place on April 5. Comprising some 45 participants, including many Matthew House ...
Apr 12, 20252 min read
On the Path to Justice: from Ottawa to Guapinol
By: Kiegan Irish I was fortunate enough to be invited by my friends at Holy Rosary parish a few weeks ago to talk about Development and...
Dec 28, 20233 min read
Spring, Snow, and Maple Syrup
By Brian Buckley, with photos by the Mitani Family In what has become an annual tradition, the Circle of Friends visited the Fortune...
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Circle of Friends Sugar Bush Visit
By Brian Buckley After a two-year hiatus the Circle of Friends resumed its practice of an annual outing to a sugar bush during maple...
Apr 18, 20221 min read
The Circle of Friends
By Brian Buckley The Circle of Friends was formed in the autumn of 2015 as the Syrian tragedy drew international attention to the plight...
Nov 4, 20214 min read
Bring your pets to church… yes, really!
By Marie Nigro Come one, come all, come all creatures great and small to Holy Rosary’s 4th Annual Blessing of the Animals! This fun and...
Sep 23, 20211 min read
Mark your calendars: what’s on this fall
There is a lot going on at Holy Rosary this fall! For more details, pick up a bulletin after Mass or view the bulletin online any time!...
Sep 12, 20211 min read
Our parish is in bloom!
This summer our property has undergone a rejuvenation due to the hard work of volunteers under Dennis Kam’s leadership. The flowers are...
Aug 18, 20211 min read
An Important Anniversary – Did you miss it?
By Brian Buckley, Circle of Friends Recently an important, if largely unnoticed, anniversary took place. On June 27, 1979 the late Marion...
Aug 18, 20212 min read
Sanding Baseboards, Saying a Prayer, and Having a Laugh or Two
By Andrea Fitzsimons May 20, 2021 Volunteering with Holy Rosary Parish’s renovation project for newcomers to Canada has been a...
Aug 17, 20214 min read
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