Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish was built in 1955 with the first Mass celebrated Christmas Eve of 1955.
The first Pastor was The Most Rev. O. L. Kaufman, who, with the Bishop’s approval, selected the name of our parish.
At this time, we have over 400 families registered at
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish.
Our Mass times are 5 pm Saturday and 8 and 10 am Sunday.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
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Why do Christmas traditions last a lifetime?
This is why the stories we choose matter. They can become seeds of faith and wonder that will be carried into future Christmases — long after the toys have been forgotten.
Every family has them — the Christmas memories that become legendary. Someone’s famous fudge recipe. The aunt who always sang the same carol. The one ornament that must go on the tree first. These traditions stay with us not for a year or two, but for decades. And what’s more beautiful — they often pass quietly from one generation to the next.
Children grow up, form families of their own, and suddenly the stories, songs, and rituals from their childhood reappear around new tables, new trees, new hearths. Because Christmas memories have an unusually long life. They root themselves in the soul, carrying warmth even into adulthood — which is why the stories we tell at Christmastime matter more than we think.
Why Stories Shape the Season
Before Christmas became noisy with screens, sales, and nonstop schedules, families gathered at the end of the day to read together. Stories lit the season with meaning. They shaped hearts, formed imaginations, and strengthened the bond of family in a way few other things could.
Stories Worth Passing Down
The beauty of reading at Christmastime is that it becomes more than an activity — it becomes a memory.
These aren’t just tales — they are invitations:
to slow down
to quiet the home
to gather the family close
to share something sacred
A child may not recall every gift they received, but they will remember:
the warmth of the fire
the hush of the house
the rhythm of a beloved story
the feeling of being gathered, welcomed, and loved
This is why the stories we choose matter.
They can become seeds of faith and wonder that will be carried into future Christmases — long after the toys have been forgotten.
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