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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 133 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 202 min read
The Power of Prayer!
By Marie Plunkett Back in early June, Deacon Mathew organized an online Novena to the Holy Spirit. And a beautiful nine days it was. At 7...
Jun 292 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 113 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 122 min read
QMHR Day of Prayer and Adoration: March 22
You are invited to a Day of Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration at QMHR on March 22 from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fr Francis will celebrate Mass...
Mar 131 min read


Tiptoe through the Tulipathon
By Marie Nigro On Sunday, May 26, 2024, I had the pleasure of participating in Tulipathon 2024 as a walker with the Archdiocese of...
Jun 3, 20242 min read


Walk in the footsteps of saints: join our Corpus Christi procession as we bring Christ to our neighbourhood!
By the parish Liturgy Committee The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is a feast that was first observed in the 13th...
May 28, 20242 min read


Farewell to Father Sean; welcome Father Francis!
By Susan Munn Thank you to everyone who helped and participated in Father Sean's last official mass last week at Holy Rosary. We had a...
Jul 16, 20232 min read


Happy birthday, Holy Rosary – and happy birthday to the Church!
We celebrated Pentecost this weekend. Since Pentecost was when the apostles received the Holy Spirit, it’s the Church’s “birthday.” It’s...
May 30, 20232 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


Holy Rosary’s 75th anniversary in photos
By Ellen, with some photos by Marie Nigro Our parish recently celebrated its 75th anniversary! Despite having to move the events inside...
Jul 1, 20221 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
Deepening My Relationship with Christ: How Do I Do It?
An act of faith requires three actions: to believe, to know, and to trust. The author of the Letter to the Hebrews defines faith this...
Mar 6, 20221 min read


The Synod is starting!
By Susan Munn and Marie Nigro Marie Nigro, one of the parish's Synod facilitators, filmed this video to share her excitement about the...
Feb 12, 20222 min read


Blessing of the Animals
By Marie Nigro October 2, 2021 Despite the rain that just wouldn’t go away, our fourth annual Blessing of the Animals went ahead as...
Oct 10, 20211 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
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