St. Rose of Lima Parish

Blessing of the Animals

We celebrated the Feast Francis with a blessing for our pets, on Saturday October 2, at 10 am.

Watch the short video from Fr. Gerard

Welcome to a new parish year! Watch the short video from Fr. Gerard.

Bishop Barres' Pastoral Letters

To celebrate Labor Day during this Year of St. Joseph, Bishop Barres has released a new pastoral letter commemorating this important day: Our Holiness and Mission in the Changing World of Work. A Pastoral Letter Celebrating St. Joseph the Worker on Labor Day. Bishop Barres examines what St. Joseph teaches us about the true nature of human labor in God’s plan for our happiness.

Prayers for Afghanistan

Your prayers are needed!

Family Mass Returns

The St. Rose of Lima Family Mass and Liturgy Committee are back at the 10am Mass every Sunday - we hope you will join us!

Revised Mass and Worship Schedule

Encounter Jesus in the Eucharist! Revised Mass and Worship schedule beginning weekend of Sept. 11 & 12. Welcome back to the Family Mass and the Sunday 5:15 pm Mass, Monday night Mass at 7:30 pm, and more! Click for more information.

Neighborhood Procession

Thank you to everyone who helped to make our procession on Sunday, August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, a reality, and for helping our parish and larger community to witness what our Blessed Mother is doing, leading us back to her Son whom we encounter in the Holy Eucharist.

2022 Weekday Mass Book Opening

2022 Weekday Mass intention book opens in person on Wednesday, August 18, from 9am - 12pm, at the Fr. Graham Center; after 12pm please come to the rectory. If you are not able to come to the rectory in person, and would like to obtain a weekday Mass intention for 2022, online and mail-in requests will be available beginning Thursday, August 19, on a first come, first serve basis.

1st Saturday Devotion

Pray the Rosary daily, and join us for our 1st Saturday Devotions at 7:15am in church, every first Saturday of the month. Click to read Bishop Barres' Pastoral Letter "Miracle of the Sun"

CYO Registration is open

CYO Fall/Winter sports registration is open - registration and details online at www.saintrosecyo.com - avoid the late fee - deadline 8/16/21.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

July 25, is the 1st annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Established by Pope Francis to honor the important role grandparents and the elderly play in our lives. This year's theme is "I am with you always". Click for our flyer, and visit the Diocesan website, Catholic Generations for more information.

Welcome Fr. Gerard Gentleman

Welcome and God bless our new Pastor, Fr. Gerard Gentleman, who comes to us from Holy Family Parish in Hicksville, where he has served as pastor for the past 12 years.

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