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
There is still time to register for the 2026-2027 Religious Education year. Late fee will be assessed beginning August 29th.
Online: Log in to the ParishSOFT My Own Church
portal. New Accounts: https://desmoines.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/Register.aspx.
Registrations forms are also available in the parish gathering space. Or contact Cathy in the office and she will place your child/children in classes.
Registration Fees:
- 1 Child: $35 - 2 Children: $60
- 3+ Children: $80
- Catechists may deduct half of the tuition fee.
Payment can be made via your bank's bill-pay, by
dropping off a check at the office, or by placing it in
the collection basket in an envelope marked with Faith
Formation written on the envelope or check
Upcoming Dates and Schedule Changes:
Grades. 4-12 begin Wed. Sept 23. 6:30 –7:30 PM
Perk-3rd begins Sun. Sept. 27. 9:10 AM–9:50 AM
Confirmation: 9th and 10th-grade students will receive Confirmation this year.
Grades 11-12: These grades will combine for a new Bible study and service-based curriculum, facilitated by Bailey.
All classes will be held at church this year.
BACKPACK PROGRAM
We are once again happy to be the host site for the backpack program. We are asking for volunteers to help deliver boxes of prepacked meals to the elementary schools in Glenwood. We work on a rotating weekly schedule - so the more volunteers the less time you need to handle the boxes. Please contact Cathy in the office if you are interested in this project. Thank you
ALPHA is coming to Holy Rosary!
Let’s unpack the Christian Faith together. Alpha is for anyone who is curious. No pressure, no judgement.
We will unpack the big questions of life, faith and purpose and converse all about it. Come along and see what you think.
Sessions start September 13th at 1 PM in the church hall. Stay and visit with us after Mass for more information and to get registered.
The Acts of the Apostles –
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
When: Thursdays – 8:30 a.m.
Sept. 10 – Dec. 17 - 15 Week Course
Katie Staton leader
The books are ordered and available for purchase prior to class. Signup in the Gathering Space after Mass this weekend or contact the office.
Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico began an international tour with a Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe as part of the preparation for the 500th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The goal is that the Pilgrim Mother visit every diocese in the United States before 2031. The Pilgrim Mother will be in our Diocese through Sept. 11. She will be in the following parishes for prayer, veneration, and as an opportunity to encounter Christ and deepen our relationship with him though her.
St. Bernard in Osceola – Aug. 23 – Sept. 2
Corpus Christi in Council Bluffs – Sept. 4 – 11
