Insights from Fr. Dan: September 26

Homily from Sunday September 26th – 26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The Holy Spirit has gathered us here to ponder difficult questions. “Who belongs to Christ and who should be excluded”? Jesus offers a straight forward answer. “Anyone who is not against us is for us”. Jesus’ words deserve repeating. Anyone who is not against …

Bring your pets to church… yes, really!

By Marie Nigro Come one, come all, come all creatures great and small to Holy Rosary's 4th Annual Blessing of the Animals! This fun and furry event will happen on Saturday, October 2nd at 2 p.m. on the side lawn of the parish. All animals welcome! Bring a photo of your beloved pet if you …

Insights from Deacon Mathew: September 19

Homily from Sunday September 19TH - 25TH Sunday in Ordinary Time As we continue our reflection on discipleship, today, we are concentrating on humility and it cautions against the destructive effects of pride, competition, and selfishness in the life of the Church, at our workplaces, home or even when we volunteer in a parish. When …

Insights from Deacon Mathew: September 12

Homily from Sunday September 12th - 2th Sunday in Ordinary Time WHO IS JESUS TO ME? Today’s Gospel focuses on: The identity of JesusThe prediction of the death and resurrection of Jesus” andTeaching on discipleship. All three aspects are intimately connected. Jesus today asks the most fundamental question to disciples “Who do you say that …

Mark your calendars: what’s on this fall

There is a lot going on at Holy Rosary this fall! For more details, pick up a bulletin after Mass or view the bulletin online any time! Sept 19, Sunday - Outdoor Coffee Sunday, Garden Tour and Information on Laudato Si. (Weather permitting.) A socially distanced “Coffee Sunday Lite” – muffins, coffee, tea and cold …

Insights from Fr. Dan: September 4/5

Homily from Sunday September 04th & 05th - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Since science and medicine cannot fully explain miracles, and because there is a miracle in today’s Gospel; I have a short explanation for the situation. A scientist was conversing with God and told Him blatantly, “you know God, we can transplant just …

Insights from Fr. Dan: August 28th/29th

Homily for August 28th/29th - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Back around 1990, there was a singing group called Milli Vanilli that caused a great music controversy. The duo of Rob & Fab had exploded onto the pop music scene. They had 6 big hits which included three number 1 songs. Then it was discovered …

Our parish is in bloom!

This summer our property has undergone a rejuvenation due to the hard work of volunteers under Dennis Kam’s leadership. The flowers are in bloom and the property is looking much better. We appreciate you!

An Important Anniversary – Did you miss it?

By Brian Buckley, Circle of Friends Recently an important, if largely unnoticed, anniversary took place. On June 27, 1979 the late Marion Dewar, Ottawa’s 52nd mayor, called together community leaders to discuss the plight of refugees then pouring out of Southeast Asia in unprecedented numbers. The outcome was Project 4000, the largest peacetime mobilization Ottawa …

Sanding Baseboards, Saying a Prayer, and Having a Laugh or Two

By Andrea Fitzsimons May 20, 2021 Volunteering with Holy Rosary Parish’s renovation project for newcomers to Canada has been a life-giving experience. I wanted to share a short update about the project. For those who don’t know me, I am a practicing Catholic, live in Ottawa, love neighbourhood scones and puppies, and talk to everyone …