The Knights of Columbus warmly invite you to an old fashioned breakfast after each of the morning Masses on 8/4. Suggested donations to defray costs are appreciated: $10/individual and $30/family. Proceeds go towards support for vocational development, the parish food pantry, and other worthy causes.

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 is launching 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 launching this initiative and will meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 7pm in the Fireplace Room of Aquinas Hall. All men are invited. For more information, please contact Ken Anderson via the office at office@holyrosarypdx.org.

Every year the Knights of Columbus circulate six silver roses from Mexico to the US and back in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. One of the roses will be at Holy Rosary on Sunday, July 21st, and all are invited to join us after the 1 PM Mass for this devotion, which will also include adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. A reception will follow in Siena Hall.

Join Us for a BBQ and Meet-and-Greet with the Western Dominican Novices!

We invite parishioners to a special event on Saturday, July 20, at 6:30 PM in Siena Hall. The ten novices of the Western Dominican Province will be joining us for a BBQ featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, and more. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the novices, learn about their journeys, and enjoy a delightful evening of fellowship and food.

This event is open to all parishioners and anyone attending the Vigil Mass. We encourage you to come, meet these inspiring young men, and hear their vocation stories, which they will also share after the homily during the weekend Masses on July 20-21.

Don't miss this chance to support our novices and be inspired by their stories of faith and vocation. We look forward to seeing you there!

To ensure we have enough food for everyone, please RSVP by July 13th on Flocknote.  If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the parish office.

All who would like to be blessed with a relic of the nineteen Dutch Martyrs of Gorkum are welcome to attend the 12 PM Mass on their feast day, Tuesday, July 9. The blessing will follow immediately after Mass. Before their hanging on July 9, 1572, it was demanded of each that he abandon his belief in the Transubstantiation, the doctrine of the real presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, as well as the belief in the Papal supremacy. All remained firm in their faith.

All who would like to be blessed with a relic of St. Maria Goretti are welcome to attend the 8 AM Mass on her feast day, July 6. The blessing will follow immediately after Mass.

Join us on Wednesday, July 3, at 7:00 PM in Siena Hall for an inspiring talk on the discernment of vocations, led by Fr. John Winkowitsch, the Vocations Director for the Western Dominican Province.

On the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, we gather to explore the themes of faith, doubt, and the courageous journey of responding to God's call. Just as St. Thomas moved from doubt to a profound declaration of faith, we are invited to seek and discern our own paths. Whether you are a young adult considering your vocation or a parishioner supporting those on this journey, this talk will provide valuable insights and encouragement.

Join Fr. John on July 3rd as he celebrates the noon Mass and the feast of St. Thomas, the Apostle. Find inspiration in your personal encounters with Christ. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of discernment and vocation in the heart of our parish community.

Date: July 3

Time and Location: 12 PM Mass in church and 7:00 PM Presentation on the discernment of vocation in Siena Hall

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Funeral Mass for Josephine Creegan will be held on Friday, June 28 at the noon Mass. The rosary begins at 11:30 AM. 11:00 AM Confessions will take place as usual.

The Funeral Mass for JoAnn Doyle will be held on Friday, June 28 at 10:00 AM. The rosary begins at 9:30 AM. 11:00 AM Confessions will take place as usual.

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 is launching 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 launching this initiative and will meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 7pm in the Fireplace Room of Aquinas Hall. All men are invited. For more information, please contact Ken Anderson via the office at office@holyrosarypdx.org.

All parish volunteers are invited to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in Aquinas Hall on Saturday, June 22nd at 6:30 PM. The 5:30 PM Mass will be offered for your intentions in thanksgiving for your efforts! Please RSVP here or by contacting the parish office at 503-235-3163 or office@holyrosarypdx.org.

Youth grades 3-12 are invited to Adoration (new time!) from 4-5 PM, followed by pizza and a showing of the movie “I Am David” in Siena Hall. Questions? Contact jessica@holyrosarypdx.org.

The Memorial Mass for Robert Johnson will be held on Thursday, June 20 at the noon Mass. The rosary begins at 11:30 AM. 11:00 AM Confessions will take place as usual.

Religious Articles Sale: Ignite NW Catholic Conference Fundraiser 

Sunday, June 9th, after the 9 AM and 11 AM Masses, there will be a variety of religious articles for sale in Siena Hall. Proceeds will benefit our youth attending this conference in which they will be personally interacting with many priests, monks, and sisters. Thank you for your ongoing support of these fundraising events, through which you directly impact the spiritual growth of our parish's youth.

Join us from 6-8 PM in Aquinas Hall on Saturdays: June 8, 15, and July 6 for a three-class series for ages 18+, featuring Waltz, Rumba, and Hustle, taught by parishioner Matthew Straub. $65 per person for the series of three classes, payable on the first day of class. Dance experience not required. Questions? office@holyrosarypdx.org.

Join us from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in Aquinas Hall on Wednesdays: June 5, 12, 19 and 26 for a four-class series for ages 10-17, featuring Waltz, Rumba, and Hustle, taught by parishioner Matthew Straub. $40 per youth for the series of four classes, payable on the first day of class. Questions? office@holyrosarypdx.org.