“To destroy the power of hell Christ died upon the cross; clothed in strength and glory, he triumphed over death.”
Greetings,
We started September with Cardinal Gregory visiting St. Rose to bless the prayer room and stain glass windows in the Gathering Space. We continue to need volunteers for several of our Religious Education programs. If you are able to assist, please respond to "Catechist are needed!" information below
Please refer to our website, FlockNote or the St. Rose Facebook page for additional events and updated information.
- Cardinal Gregory's visit - Please see the Catholic Standard article regarding Cardinal Gregory's visit to St. Rose HERE.
- St. Martins Food Pantry - There will be a Drive Thru Food Collection to support St. Martin’s Food Pantry THIS Sunday, September 12, 2921, from 8:30 am-1:00 pm. Click HERE for a list of needed items at the pantry.
- MCCH Welcome Home Kits - Welcome Kits for Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) clients, who are now being placed in permanent housing, are being gathered September 18. Please click HERE if you can help.
- ARISE – TOGETHER IN CHRIST: With three simple words, “Come and see...” Jesus invited the Apostles to get to know him and each other, as they journeyed together in faith in small faith communities. ARISE is about building the same kind of small faith-sharing communities. Please click HERE for additional information and to sign up.
- Fiesta Update - Unfortunately, Fiesta had to be cancelled this year. There are some activities available during September. Click HERE for more information
- Hallowtide volunteers needed - Volunteers are needed for Holy Hallowtide. Please click HERE for more information and to see how you can help!
- Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe - is visiting St. Rose from September 8th (the Nativity of Mary) to the 15th (Our Lady of Sorrows). During the weekdays the Tilma will be in the Historic Chapel and over the weekend in the Church. Additional information is available HERE.
- COVID-19 testing and shots -There are several opportunities to receive COVID-19 testing, booster shots and vaccines here at St. Rose. Click HERE for the schedule.
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) - If you or someone you know is an adult who would like the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation, contact Christine Jeffrey at cjeffrey@strose.com
- Catechist are needed! Can you help? - Consider joining our terrific team of catechists and RCIA sponsors!
- Catechists are desperately needed in Grades 1, 3, 4 and 5. Please sign up HERE or email Susan Joseph for more information.
- Catechists are needed in Middle School and High School classes. Please email Shea Shea for more information.
- Adult RCIA sponsors are needed. If you are interested, please click HERE or contact Christine Jeffrey