Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Recently, Haiti was hit by an earthquake that caused immense damage and resulted in a substantial loss of life on an island already challenged by social unrest and is still rebuilding after a major 2010 earthquake. Tropical Storm Grace followed shortly after  adding to the devastation. As a result of both disasters many Church properties, along with homes and businesses, have been severely damaged or destroyed. The impact will be long-lasting.

Hurricane Ida caused massive devastation in Louisianna.  In response, we are taking up a voluntary special collection for the humanitarian, long- term recovery, and significant Church needs arising from Hurricane Ida.  

We ask you to prayerfully consider donating to these special collections. The funds collected will be part of the Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund to support the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church as well as the efforts of Catholic Relief Services and/or Catholic Charities USA, the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church, as they and their local agencies respond to immediate emergency needs and aid in long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts.  Funds will be used in response to the earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace disasters in Haiti, the Hurrica Ida disaster, and any other disasters that occur.  Funds will be distributed where they are most needed. 

To donate to Haiti Relief Fund, visit Fund Details | OSV Hub.
To donate to Hurricane Ida Relief fund,visit Ida Fund Details | OSV Hub. 

Thank you for your generosity. 

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we wish to invite you to learn more about our family in faith: a Church filled with beauty, prayer, sacraments, holiness, service and a loving community!

Whether you are on a journey into the Catholic Church or returning to the Catholic Church, you have come to a good place.

We urge those new to the area to REGISTER at Holy Rosary Parish. Registration ensures that we know you are here and helps us understand your needs and gifts. Most importantly, it helps us to welcome you to the parish. Office hours are limited due to covid restrictions, but if you would like to call ahead to let us know you are coming, we would love to meet you. Our phone number is 206-935-8353.

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Wednesday Daily Mass in-person attendance is closed to the public as of September 1, 2021 in order to accomodate students and faculty at school Mass. Please scroll below to click the link and join us via livestream.  

Delta Variant & Masking When Indoors

The Delta variant, which is a highly transmissible variant, is now widespread across the United States and has quadrupled the case count this month alone. Reports acknowledge that even people who have been vaccinated may still transmit the virus and be infected by this Delta variant. Because of this, Governor Inslee has reinstituted the indoor mask requirement starting Monday, August 23rd, for everyone, even if they have been vaccinated.
 
Due to the risks of the Delta variant and our desire to protect our children and the vulnerable in our communities, we ask that mask wearing for all resume during indoor gatherings, including Mass celebrations.

Given the rise in cases, remember:  

• Wear a mask
• Do not come to Mass if you are feeling ill
• Do not come if you have a temperature
• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid “close contact” with people outside your family, which is 15 minutes of direct, unmasked, face-to-face contact

Thank you for continuing to help us make Holy Rosary Church a safe place for public Mass.

We will continue to have two different seating areas in the church: socially-distanced seating and non socially-distanced seating.  Parishioners are free to seat themselves in either section.  If the socially-distanced seating area is chosen, please remember to leave 6 feet of space between each party.  Also, both the east and south entrances are open before and after Mass. 

The Archbishop has continued the general dispensation from the Sunday obligation, but if you are healthy, we encourage you to attend Mass.

MINISTERS AND THEIR HOUSEHOLDS: Please contine utilizing the  MSP Program. This includes EMHCs, Lectors/Sacristans, A/V Techs, and Hospitality Ministers. 

All Masses are livestreamed! If you are unable to join us in person, please join us virtually! 

• You do not need a Vimeo or Facebook account to view the livestream, but you may need to adjust your pop-up ads setting. If you do not see the livestream immediately, scroll down the page and/or click on the "Videos" link.

• If you are viewing on a phone or a tablet, you may need to download the Vimeo or Facebook app rather than viewing on your device's web browser. We recommend viewing it on a computer if possible.

• To access the readings used for Mass, you can find them at US Bishops website or through a free online version of the Magnificat, which has other prayers and reflections as well.

Livestreaming on Vimeo                          Livestreaming on Facebook

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Permission to podcast / stream the music at Holy Rosary's services obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-731617. All rights reserved.

Spiritual Resources: The Church does not only meet in the building, but in our homes and in our hearts. Here are some resources to help you pray whether you are alone, with family, or with friends; whether at home, at work, or traveling.

Formed: Need an alternative to Netflix or Disney+? Want to learn more about your Catholic faith? Formed is an online resource for Catholic videos, audiobooks and podcasts, ebooks, and other inspiring content, perfect for the whole family. And it's free to Holy Rosary parishioners!

We are recruiting Lectors, EMHCs and Hospitality Ministers. To serve as a Lector or Eucharistic Minister, volunteers must already be trained and commissioned to serve as Lector or EMHC. Anyone can volunteer to be a Hospitality Minister. All must meet the current safety criteria for serving at Mass. For more info, visit our Volunteer Opportunities page or email Paul Dolejsi 

If you are currently a volunteer for Mass or other liturgical ministries, please use the link to access the current MSP schedule for volunteer safety ministers at our public Masses.

COVID-19 Resources | Archdiocese of Seattle (archseattle.org). 

Church Building: 4210 SW Genesee St, Seattle, WA  98116
Parish Office / Mailing Address: 4139 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Holy Rosary has several full time and part time openings.  Part time positions can be combined into a full time, benefited position if the candidate has the gifts and abilities necessary to carry out all the tasks.

• Pastoral Assistant for Administration
• Pastoral Assistant for Adult Evangelization
• Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry
• Pastoral Assistant for Communications and Technology
• Weekend Custodian-Housekeeper

Please visit our jobs page for full job descriptions, job ads and the application.  
For questions or further information please contact Jill Carr.  
 

Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting (CBAR) system launches. Abp. Etienne's announcement in English and Español.

Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting (CBAR) website: https://reportbishopabuse.org/

Protecting God's Children Workshops at    Holy Rosary

Protect and Heal Website

Information Page

Update on Recent Settlements

Pope Francis establishes new norms and procedures to strengthen reporting and investigation of sexual abuse and failures to act on reports

Pope Francis strengthens reporting requirements and criminal statues for those who work for the Vatican City-State and the Roman Curia