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.
Catholic Daughters Monthly Meeting
Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, June 11, at 7:00 PM in the Knights of Columbus room. All women of the parish are welcome — come see what the Catholic Daughters are all about!
Celebrating 123 Years of CDA! In June, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas joyfully celebrate 123 years of Unity and Charity. Founded in 1903 in Utica, New York, the organization began with a strong group of women of faith who took a big step outside the box. Today, CDA has grown to approximately 53,000 members in 1,250 courts across the United States, Mexico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
Make a Difference! Volunteer at Catholic Charities We have opportunities for all ages, including youth-friendly ways to give back. Love being outside? Help care for our community gardens at the Catholic Charities Food Pantry! Prefer to clean and organize? Support our guests by organizing donations at the Catholic Charities Emergency Family Shelter! Need a group service project? Consider holding a donation drive to benefit those in need! Make this a summer of service and impact. For more information, visit catholiccharitiesdm.org/volunteer
Join Bishop on a Pilgrimage
Bishop William Joensen is joining speaker and author Jon Leonetti on a pilgrimage to Poland Sept. 12-22. Only one busload of pilgrims will travel with them to Poland to visit holy places in Warsaw, Divine Mercy Shrine, Czestochowa, Krakow, and more on the Great Saints Pilgrimage. Get more information and tell Jon you’re signing up for the trip by going to jonleonetti.com/Poland.
RSVP PROGRAM - If you are age 55+ and are looking to make a difference in Mills County, consider volunteering through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP is an outreach of Iowa Health and Human Services and funded by AmeriCorps Seniors. The program connects people aged 55 and better with volunteer opportunities, allowing them to use their skills, talents, and life experiences to help meet community needs. We partner with Mills County nonprofits, governmental and medical facilities to add value to their work by connecting them with needed volunteers. Volunteers are currently needed at the Mills County Historical Museum, the Malvern Library, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Alzheimer’s Association, The Wilson Performing Arts Center and the Southwest Iowa Technical Assistance Hub (SWITCH). If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Sheri Bowen, the RSVP Volunteer Coordinator at 712-521-8132 or Email Sheri.Bowen@volunteeriowa.org.