Parish Life
Parish Life
The heart of any Parish is the most holy Eucharist. The Catholic Church teaches that the Eucharist is - or should be - the "source and summit" of our lives.
St. Rose Parish is blessed with the legacy of so many faithful, devoted, generous, cooperative, and authentically Catholic people who have gone before us. And not just since our Parish's founding in 1866. It is a legacy that goes all the way back to the Apostles and it comes to us from Jesus Christ Himself.
Our first commitment is to live our lives in such a way that we are able to receive Our Lord in Holy Communion each time we come to Mass. We pray each day for the grace and help we need to achieve such a goal.
Another way to participate in our parish life are the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as choir member, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; social justice ministries, such as visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; and others, such as youth ministry, men's and women's groups, and the annual parish bazaar, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us.
With so many ways to be part of parish life, you'll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin, just in case you've misplaced the one you received at Mass. You’ll also want to check the parish calendar for a list of events and mass schedules.
Our parish has a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.
We hope you'll also enjoy viewing photos of our parish, including some of the many enjoyable events and programs we've had over the years.