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.
Summer Program Needs
Summer is in full swing, and there is still plenty of time to make a difference! Whether you are looking to donate needed items or give of your time, Catholic Charities has opportunities for everyone.
We’ve put together a list of our programs’ most-needed items to make giving easy, and we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and groups of all ages! Join us this summer and help make a lasting impact in our community.
Domestic Violence Shelter (Council Bluffs)
Contact: Carrie Potter at cpotter@catholiccharitiesdm.org or Nelcy Vargas at nvargas@catholiccharitiesdm.org.
Donations Needed:
Bath towels Pillows
Toilet paper Paper Towels
Laundry soap Dish soap
Trash bags- 13 gal. Conditioner
Body Wash Deodorant
Baby Wipes NEW: Sidewalk chalk NEW: Dinner plates and bowls
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.