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CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Sunday: 6:00 pm (Sat.) Holy Rosary 7:00 am Holy Rosary 9:30 am St. Wenceslaus 11:30 am Holy Rosary Weekdays: 12:10 p.m. Marian Hall - Holy Rosary Wednesday, Thursday+, Friday +Thursday 8:15 a.m. during school year) Marian Hall Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Marian Hall - Holy Rosary

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays Before 6:00 pm Mass - Holy Rosary Sundays: Before 9:30 am Mass - St. Wenceslaus Before 11:30 am Mass -Holy Rosary Tuesdays Before 6:30 pm Mass -Holy Rosary ROSARY Before Masses

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel - Holy Rosary (Currently Closed) Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - Holy Rosary - Church

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

1416 George Street • Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Church (281) 342-3089 • www.hrccr.com

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

HOLY ROSARY PARISH CLERGY & STAFF

Father Orrin Halepeska, Pastor orrinhalepeska@gmail.com

Deacon Brick Hodge deaconb@hrccr.com

Deacon Charlie Buhay cib99@att.net

Annette Swallers, Office Manager aswallers@hrccr.com

Anne Chilek, Business Manager achilek@hrccr.com

Gerry Barrera, Music Director gbarrera@hrccr.com

Leann Jerkins, Family Life Minister ljerkins@hrccr.com

Rebecca Wolfgang, Youth Minister rebecca@hrccr.com

Flor Portillo, Accounting Clerk fportillo@hrccr.com

Linda Bradford, School Principal lbradford@holyrosary-school.org

Holy Rosary Catholic School 1426 George Street • Rosenberg, Texas 77471

School Office (281) 342-5813 www.holyrosary-school.org

St. Wenceslaus Mission 407 South 3rd Street • Beasley, Texas 77417

Church Office (281) 342-3089 office@hrccr.com

08/16/20

We are the

Church

NEW THEME for 2020-2021 School Year in Our Parish Community

SOCIAL MEDIA

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times, meditations, worship and Masses!

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www.youtube.com search for Fr. Orrin Halepeska

Dear People of God,

Make sure to call us if you need something from us as we continue on in this very strange year. This year will be different but all things must happen. The party must go on!!! School has begun, Faith Formation must continue, RCIA will happen, and couples will be prepared for marriage. In the next few weeks, we will be mailing out information about how we will take on this year's Bazaars.

Please continue to pray for all those affected by Covid-19. Make sure to take care of yourself. Eat healthy, exercise, pray together, and always allow our God to walk with you on your daily journey. If

journey here to Mass each week to receive your

and St. Wenceslaus. HR Church Project update:

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envelope are complete. This much needed work will be part of the first phase of construction.

• Architects have been hired • General Contractor to be hired next • Drawings and planning for scope of work to be

worked out in coming months with Architects

Can't wait to see our project moving forward and to start seeing progress in the coming months!!! May God lead and guide us on this important project. St W Projects Update:

• Church and Parking Lot much needed cleaning has occurred

• Stained Glass Windows and Outer Envelope of Church sealed and repaired

• Working on organization and care of Cemetery • Working with Realtors and Archdiocese to Rent

out Rectory • Restriping of parking lot to occur soon • Air Conditioner issues behind sanctuary fixed

(overflow sensors put in place to prevent future flooding that has occurred for many years)

We are the Church!!! May the Christ Child Bless you, Fr. Orrin

NOW ENROLLING ♦ In-person and hybrid learning options

♦ Covid-19 safety measures in place

♦ All denominations welcome

♦ High academic standards and current technology

♦ No state testing

♦ $5900 annual tuition per student Holy Rosary Catholic School is accepting applications

for the 2020-2021 school year! Apply online at:

www.holyrosary-school.org

For more information or to schedule a tour, please call the school office at 281-342-5813

Back to School Blessing

O God, the Father of mankind, who has given me these children, and committed them to

my charge to bring them up for You, and to prepare them for eternal life; help me with Your heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfill this most sacred duty and stewardship. Teach me both what to give and what to withhold; when to reprove and when to forbear; make me to be gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence, and the excess of

I may be careful to lead them in the ways of wisdom and true piety, so that at last I may, with them, be admitted to the

company of the blessed Angels and Saints. Amen.

Donating to the Church Made Easy with Faith Direct

Faith Direct is easy and convenient for both the

times, Faith Direct gives the donor one less thing to

worry about - no more envelopes to look for,

a Faith Direct account, choose the donations you

for you. You can set all of your desired donations

for the entire year and Faith Direct will withdraw

them at the proper time. Faith Direct is good for the

church also - no checks or cash to deposit. Your

donations go directly into our checking account,

and we have a steady stream of income.

See.www.faithdirect.net

Use code TX295 when registering

Donors have a variety of choices when making donations to the church:

Faith Direct -

• Donation Box at church - Holy Rosary has a Black donation box located on the step to the sanctuary just to your right as you enter St. Wenceslaus

• Mail your donation to 1416 George St.

Rosenberg, TX 77471 whether you are sending a donation for Holy Rosary or a donation for St. Wenceslaus.

• Drop your donation by the Church Office Although the office is not open to the public, you can still drop your donation in the mail slot to the right of the office door. Your donation will be secure until we collect it.

about sending in donations during this time. You have been absolutely wonderful in supporting our parish!

YOUTH MINISTRY

Join us virtually this year as we dive into Faith Formation for Junior High and High School -

including Confirmation Prep! Parents & Sponsors: we are going to need you more involved than ever

before and it is going to be AMAZING!

Register here: https://hrccr.com/faith-formation

Junior High: Sunday evenings Time: TBD High School: Wednesdays, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Confirmation II: Once a month, Sundays

Questions? Contact rebecca@hrccr.com or 281-342-3089 x. 157

faith formation PRESCHOOL-5TH GRADE

We are switching gears this year and moving our Faith Formation classes into our domestic churches - your home!

Don’t worry! You won’t be doing this on your own. We will be here to support you every step of the way.

We still need everyone’s involvement. Our staff and catechists will work with families to meet the faith needs of our children by meeting with them via ZOOM.

Register online at www.hrccr.com

Payment: Online via Faith Direct - See www.hrccr.com Online ZOOM meetings: Sundays, Time TBD Faith Formation Begins:

Questions?? Want to volunteer?? Call Leann Jerkins ljerkins@hrccr.com 281-342-3089 x.141

with us

and receive INSTANT notifications: Schedule Changes

Mass Times Announcements

Prayer Times Campus News

Renovation Updates and more!!

https://holyrosaryrosenberg.flocknote.com/

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!!

We have been busy re-working our website to bring you helpful information and updates!!!

See www.hrccr.com

Mass Times Faith Formation Youth Ministry Sacraments

RCIA Ministries

Holy Rosary Catholic School Flocknote

Faith Direct Prayer Online Stewardship

More

New Missalettes Available in Church!!

Are you expec ng a child soon?

It is not too early to plan for their spiritual forma on

♦ Did you know you can a end Bap sm classes before the baby is born?

♦ Have you been wai ng to have your child Bap zed? ♦ Holy Rosary is taking the safety of everyone into

considera on and modified the Bap sm schedule and class format. Infant Bap sm Forma on Classes have resumed in an online format.

♦ Registra on forms and guidelines are available at www.hrccr.com under Sacraments tab.

During this crazy, unpredictable, and exhausting time, have you found yourself:

• Curious about a friend who is Catholic and what they believe? • Drawn to online prayer times or even, online mass?

• Feeling a stirring in your heart that there’s more to this life? • Hearing God calling to you?

• Wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith? • Wishing you had completed your Sacraments years ago?

• Have a friend who’s Catholic and want to know more about what they believe?

We are here for you and we can help!

For information about RCIA, contact Leann Jerkins

We can answer your questions and accompany you

on your Catholic faith journey.

Sacraments...a sign of GOD’S Grace

Marriage Formation

Please pray for our engaged couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Holy Rosary is currently

accompanying seven couples to the altar!

Are you newly engaged? Have you contacted the church? Call our Family Life Minister, Leann Jerkins, to set up your first meeting and start your Marriage Formation Process.

Would you like to assist with preparing couples for Marriage? We are always looking for Catholic couples to join us as we help prepare newly engaged couples. Contact Leann Jerkins at ljerkins@hrccr.com or 281-342-3089 x. 141.

Annulments: If you would like information about the annulment process, please contact the church office 281-342-3089. We have case sponsors available to accompany you through the process.

Families are asked to take a missalette home with you to keep for your family’s personal use during Mass each week

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Holy Rosary Catholic Church 1416 George St. Rosenberg, Texas 77471 PHONE 281-342-3089 CONTACT PERSON Annette Swallers (x. 100) EMAIL ADDRESS aswallers@hrccr.com achilek@hrccr.com SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe PDF PRINTER HP LaserJet 120 Series Toshiba eS452/453 Series PCL6 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION August 16, 2020 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Alternate Contact: Anne Chilek x.103 achilek@hrccr.com QUANTITY (Dur ing COVID-19) 300 Printed Copies