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On the Eve of the Epiphany, Monday, January 5 at 7:00 PM, there will be a traditional blessing of Epiphany Water. People bring their own jugs of water to be blessed. This is a powerful blessing indeed, and we encourage all to bring enough water so that they have a sufficient supply to last throughout the year.
All are invited to attend a Dominican Rite Missa Cantata on Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 PM in honor of the feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord. Cantores in Ecclesia will sing Victoria's Missa 'O magnum mysterium' and a reception will follow in Siena Hall.
Prospective, new, veteran homeschoolers; all are welcome! Please join us in Siena Hall at 7:00 PM on Thursday, Jan. 8th for a chance to connect with other homeschool parents, discuss homeschool topics, ask questions, and support each other on this incredible journey! Please email homeschool@holyrosarypdx.org with any questions.
Everyone is invited to a monthly community potluck brunch after the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, January 11 in Siena Hall, during normal coffee and donuts time. Families are asked to bring a main dish, fruit, side dish, or dessert. Our hope is to grow in community through food and fellowship. (The 11:00 AM Mass potluck is organized by the Holy Family Chapter of Dominican Laity.) Join the Flocknote group here for updates!
Want to read the Great Books with fellow Catholics? Join us at Aquinas Hall's Fireside Room as we study the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien, the creator of Middle Earth and father of fantasy. The next meeting is on Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 PM in the Fireside Room. Drinks, snacks, and tea provided. Contact Roy Friend via the office for more information.
Join Nocturnal Adoration Society members from all over the Portland metro area in this time of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, beginning with the Rosary at 7:00 PM and then antiphonal prayer and readings until about 8:30 PM.
On Wednesday, January 21, join Knights of Columbus Council 15605 for a holy hour at 6:45 PM with confessions and ending with benediction at Holy Rosary Church. All men are welcome, especially those who might like to become Knights. Families welcome too. To contact the Knights, email holyrosarykoc@gmail.com.
At all of the Masses on Sunday, January 25th, we will be celebrating the 132nd Anniversary of the Dedication of Holy Rosary Church! The Knights of Columbus will be offering breakfast after the morning Masses and Cantores in Ecclesia will sing for the 11:00 AM Mass. The 11:00 AM Mass will end with a procession, and therefore, the 1:00 PM Mass will be cancelled that day.
Cantores in Ecclesia is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring a concert with James O’Donnell in commemoration of his Dedication recital of the organ at Holy Rosary Church thirty years ago. Mr. O’Donnell played this concert on the 26th of January in 1996. On Monday, January 26, this anniversary celebration will take place in Holy Rosary Church at 7:00 PM, exactly thirty years after the original event. On this date, Mr. O’Donnell, who also directed the music for the 2022 State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, will perform a varied program of organ music from J.S. Bach to Oliver Messiaen at Holy Rosary. Admission is free – donation baskets will be available.
Please join us for Solemn Vespers according to the ancient Dominican Rite.
Join us for confession and the rosary at 7:30 AM, Mass at 8:00 AM, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 9:00 AM.
Join us for confession at 7:00 PM and a Dominican Rite Low Mass with Devotion to the Sacred Heart at 7:30 PM!
New Year’s Eve
Mary, the Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation
All families with children are invited to the Homeschool Ministry's Family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 27th at 2:00 PM. We'll have Christmas caroling, fellowship and a Christmas Pageant. Bring a snack or treat to share. If your children would like to be in the Christmas Pageant, please email homeschool@holyrosarypdx.org. We hope you can join us to celebrate the birth of Christ in the Christmas Season.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day - Holy Day of Obligation
Are you a man dedicated to forming yourself in the Faith and growing in virtue? Are you seeking to make a life of virtue the very heart of who you are? Do you look to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as an example of what your heart strives for? The Knights of Columbus has launched its Order-wide Cor Initiative to aid men in accomplishing this goal.
Cor, which is the Latin root word for heart, is the name chosen for this initiative to form men. It has been chosen because the goal of Cor is that men will take the formation offered and make it the very heart of who they are. Cor involves a monthly gathering of approximately an hour that is open to all men and focuses on prayer, formation, and fraternity. Prayer can consist of a Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Lectio Divina, or many other options. Formation can consist of any material that focuses on helping men become better Catholic men, such as “Into the Breach” or books on St. Joseph. Fraternity can focus on spending time building relationships with the other men participating and getting to know them better through conversation, games, or other fun activities. The world is in need of well-formed men and Cor is here to provide such formation.
At Holy Rosary, the Knights of Columbus are coordinating this initiative and meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Fireplace Room of Aquinas Hall. All men are invited. Join the Flocknote group for updates!
Join Nocturnal Adoration Society members from all over the Portland metro area in this time of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, beginning with the Rosary at 7:00 PM and then antiphonal prayer and readings until about 8:30 PM.
Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join Portland Catholic Dance Crew for a Partner Dance Workshop on Saturday, December 20. No partner needed! Come and learn Cowboy Cha Cha and Country Swing basics. Holy Rosary’s vigil Mass is at 5:30 PM, followed by social and snacks in Aquinas Hall at 6:30 PM and the workshop 7:00-9:00 PM. Questions: portlandcatholicdancecrew@gmail.com.
Join OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) for our next special topic class. This month one of the Friars will discuss The Trinity. The talk is open to all Catholics looking to deepen their understanding of the faith. Please join the OCIA class on Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 PM in Aquinas Hall. Please contact the Church Office with any questions. No RSVP necessary.
On Wednesday, December 17, join Knights of Columbus Council 15605 for a holy hour at 6:45 PM with confessions and ending with benediction at Holy Rosary Church. All men are welcome, especially those who might like to become Knights. Families welcome too. To contact the Knights, email holyrosarykoc@gmail.com.
Please join us for Solemn Vespers according to the ancient Dominican Rite.
We're looking forward to this year's retreat on Saturday, December 13th with Fr. Augustine Hilander, OP. Breakfast and lunch are included - the retreat is free to attend, but donations to cover food costs are greatly appreciated. The talks will take place in the church and the meals in Siena Hall. We hope you'll consider joining us! Please register here by December 1.
Schedule:
8:00 AM
Mass
Breakfast
Lauds
10:00 AM
"The First Three Mysteries"
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
"The Final Two Mysteries"
3:15 PM
Rosary
Adoration
Benediction
4:00 PM
Confession
THE RORATE CAELI MASS is a traditional Advent devotion wherein the Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent is offered just before dawn. On December 13 and 20 this Mass will be celebrated according to the Dominican Rite at 6:00 AM. The Mass takes its title, Rorate Caeli, from the first words of the Introit, which are from Isaiah 45:8: “Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes...” (Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Savior.) The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit setting, priests and faithful prepare to honor the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ.
Please join us in celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, December 12 with a special Mass at 5:30 PM followed by dinner with fellow parishioners in Siena Hall! RSVP by December 9 on Flocknote here.
Monday, December 8 is the feast of the Immaculate Conception and is a holy day of obligation. In addition to the regular Mass times of 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, and 12:00 PM, there will also be a Dominican Rite Missa Cantata at 7:00 PM, sung by Cantores in Ecclesia, followed by a reception in Siena Hall.
Join us for confession and the rosary at 7:30 AM, Mass at 8:00 AM, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 9:00 AM.
THE RORATE CAELI MASS is a traditional Advent devotion wherein the Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent is offered just before dawn. On December 6, 15, and 20 this Mass will be celebrated according to the Dominican Rite at 6:00 AM. The Mass takes its title, Rorate Caeli, from the first words of the Introit, which are from Isaiah 45:8: “Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes...” (Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Savior.) The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit setting, priests and faithful prepare to honor the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ.
Join us for confession at 7:00 PM and a Dominican Rite Low Mass with Devotion to the Sacred Heart at 7:30 PM!
Due to popular demand, we have purchased another license to show the film Triumph of the Heart: The Passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe and this showing is open to all! Please join us on Saturday, November 29 in Siena Hall. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the movie begins at 6:30 PM. To offset the cost of the license, the suggested donation for this event is $5/person. You can watch the trailer here.
Ladies of the parish: please join us for our Annual Ladies’ Advent Brunch at 10am on November 29 in Siena Hall! This is a wonderful time for the women of the parish to relax, reflect, and share traditions, while eating yummy treats and sipping a warm beverage, as we prepare for the holy season ahead. There will also be some sets of Advent candles to purchase, if you still need some! Bring your Advent wreaths and/or candles to be blessed, and please bring a side dish or treat to share! All women are welcome at this lovely event, as well as nursing babies. (If you would like to bring your younger girls, we recommend this for girls 7 years and up to facilitate space for moms to relax and reflect without distraction). Please RSVP on Flocknote here!
Those who would like to be enrolled in the Miraculous Medal are invited to do so after the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturday, November 29. Medals will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Are you a man dedicated to forming yourself in the Faith and growing in virtue? Are you seeking to make a life of virtue the very heart of who you are? Do you look to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as an example of what your heart strives for? The Knights of Columbus has launched its Order-wide Cor Initiative to aid men in accomplishing this goal.
Cor, which is the Latin root word for heart, is the name chosen for this initiative to form men. It has been chosen because the goal of Cor is that men will take the formation offered and make it the very heart of who they are. Cor involves a monthly gathering of approximately an hour that is open to all men and focuses on prayer, formation, and fraternity. Prayer can consist of a Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Lectio Divina, or many other options. Formation can consist of any material that focuses on helping men become better Catholic men, such as “Into the Breach” or books on St. Joseph. Fraternity can focus on spending time building relationships with the other men participating and getting to know them better through conversation, games, or other fun activities. The world is in need of well-formed men and Cor is here to provide such formation.
At Holy Rosary, the Knights of Columbus are coordinating this initiative and meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Fireplace Room of Aquinas Hall. All men are invited. Join the Flocknote group for updates!
Holy Rosary high schoolers are invited to an exclusive screening of Triumph of the Heart: The Passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe on Friday, November 21 at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM with free pizza, followed by the movie at 6:30 PM and a short talk at 8:00 PM. Please reserve your space here by November 19! You can watch the trailer here.
Join OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) for our next special topic class. This month one of the Friars will discuss A Catholic Understanding of Sacred Scripture. The talk is open to all Catholics looking to deepen their understanding of the faith. Please join the OCIA class on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00 PM in Aquinas Hall. Please contact the Church Office with any questions. No RSVP necessary.
On Wednesday, November 19, join Knights of Columbus Council 15605 for a holy hour at 6:45 PM with confessions and ending with benediction at Holy Rosary Church. All men are welcome, especially those who might like to become Knights. Families welcome too. To contact the Knights, email holyrosarykoc@gmail.com.
The funeral of Curtis Dahl will be on Tuesday, November 18 at 9:30 AM. The rosary will be prayed at 9:00 AM and a reception will follow in Siena Hall.
The funeral of Rob Perry will be held at Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 17. A reception will follow in Siena Hall.
Join Nocturnal Adoration Society members from all over the Portland metro area in this time of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, beginning with the Rosary at 7:00 PM and then antiphonal prayer and readings until about 8:30 PM.
Want to read the Great Books with fellow Catholics? Join us at Aquinas Hall's Fireside Room as we study the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien, the creator of Middle Earth and father of fantasy. The next meeting is on Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 PM in the Fireside Room. Drinks, snacks, and tea provided. Contact Roy Friend via the office for more information.
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