Our Mission
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, as members of the Body of Christ, shares the love of God with all by living the Gospel of Jesus. Guided by the Holy Spirit and strengthened by the Sacraments, we strive to deepen our faith through service, education, and outreach to those in need.\\
Weekday Masses
Mon, Tue, Thurs
8:30 am
Wed
6:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am (June & July)
7:30 am Mon, Tue, Thurs:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
8:00 am Mon, Tue, Thurs:
Pray the Rosary
Weekend Masses
Sat
5:00 pm
Sun
7:30 am
9:30 am
11:30 am
The Rosary is prayed 50 minutes prior
to each weekend Mass time
Announcements - August 16, 2026
Men Meet Monthly - Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm
Men Meet Monthly gathers this Tuesday (August 18th) at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. All men are invited to attend this informal evening of fellowship, conversation, support, and shared faith.
Breakfast & Mass Schedule on Sunday, August 23
Next Sunday, August 23rd, the Knights of Columbus will host a free Grand Slam Breakfast after the 7:30 and 9:30 Masses in honor of St. Rose of Lima’s Feast Day. Come celebrate with us! There will be no 11:30 Mass next Sunday.
Holy Sprouts Playgroup - August 23rd after 9:30 Mass
Holy Sprouts, a playgroup for families with children ages 1-7, will meet next Sunday after the 9:30 Mass. The theme will be Roses for St. Rose’s Feast Day. All are welcome; registration is not required.
Forty Hours of Adoration (Sign-Up)
Jesus asked, “Could you not watch one hour with me?” (Matthew 26:40) Can you spend one hour with Jesus during our Forty Hours of Adoration? Please sign up on the boards at the front or back of the church. More than one person may sign up for each time slot. Let us fill every hour with prayer and adoration!
NEW SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER
Beginning Sunday, September 6th, our Sunday Mass schedule will change. The 9:30 am Mass will move to 10:00 am, and the 11:30 am Mass at our school in Thomasville will be discontinued. This change will better accommodate our Religious Education program, which begins September 20.
Pastoral Council Elections
The Parish Pastoral Council needs you! Elections for new members will be held in October. If you feel called to serve, please contact Ann Zimmerman in the parish office.
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry August 22/23
Thank you for supporting our parish food collections! Catholic Harvest Food Pantry provided food to more than 53,000 food-insecure individuals last year. A list of the Pantry’s most-needed items is in today’s bulletin. Donations will be collected at Masses August 22nd-23rd.
Coats for Kids
The Knights of Columbus are collecting new or gently used children’s winter coats and monetary donations for their annual Coats for Kids drive. Donations may be made at the Grand Slam Breakfast next Sunday. Thank you for helping children in our community!
Religious Ed Registration Forms Mailed August 7
Religious Education Registration Forms were mailed out August 7th to families with children in Kindergarten - 8th Grade who do not attend Catholic school. All children who do not attend Catholic school must attend RelEd classes each school year so that they may receive their sacraments. If you did not receive a registration form for your child, please contact the parish office. Registration forms are due to the parish office before September 1st.
New Women's Bookclub Starting in September
A new women’s book club is starting in September. It’s called the Well-Read Mom Group for all women 18 and up. The group will read one book a month and discuss it on the 4th Sunday of the month. See the posters at the church entrances for details or email Erika Grimm at erikagrimm1217@gmail.com.
OCIA/OCIC
If your child is not Baptized or has not been Confirmed by 9th Grade, please contact Len Mialki (LMialki@hbgdiocese.org) so that they can attend OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation of Children). Or if you have not been Baptized or Confirmed, please contact Len so that you can attend OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Volunteers needed for Religious Education
No experience required. Our RelEd program provides the curriculum, lesson plans, and teaching materials. The textbook guides you through what to teach and how to teach it.
Parents who volunteer, your child's RelEd fees are waived.
The more volunteers we have, the lighter the load. You may only need to teach once a month.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/vVcbygvGVcRFB7hk6
Email Len Mialki (LMialki@hbgdiocese.org) if interested.
Classes start September 20th.
Black Catholic Apostolate Hosting a Picnic Sunday, August 23rd
Conferencia Catolica Hispana - 29 de Agosto
El sábado, 29 de agosto, de 9:00am – 5:00pm, en el Centro Diocesano, 4800 Union Deposit Rd. en Harrisburg, tendremos nuestra tercera Conferencia Católica Hispana, “Caminando Nuestra Fe” Tema: El Credo. Diacono Asterio Velasco de Newark es nuestro presentador. Él es el autor del libro; Sus Testigos en la Historia. Tendremos alabanza, charlas, reflexiones y misa. La cuota de inscripción es de $20.00 que incluye almuerzo.
Para registración, visite el website - Diocese of Harrisburg. Para más información, comuníquese con el Diácono Armando Torres en la Diócesis, 717-657-4804 Ext. 221.
Gracias.
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A Message From Our Pastor
Dear Friends in Christ,
Welcome to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. I am grateful that you have taken the time to visit our parish website and to learn more about our faith community. Whether you are a long-time parishioner, a returning friend, or someone seeking a spiritual home, please know that you are always welcome here.
As members of the Body of Christ, our parish lives its mission to share the love of God with all by living the Gospel of Jesus. Guided by the Holy Spirit and strengthened by the Sacraments, we strive to deepen our faith through Service, Education, and Outreach, especially to those most in need. Everything we do flows from our encounter with Christ—most especially through the celebration of the Eucharist and our devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, the heart of our parish life. In prayer before the Lord, we are renewed, healed, and sent forth to serve.
Our patron saint, St. Rose of Lima, is a powerful model of holiness, humility, and charity. Her deep love for Christ, her life of prayer, and her generous service to the poor continue to inspire us to live the Gospel with courage and joy. The beautiful mosaic of St. Rose behind our main altar stands as a reminder of her witness and of the rich faith handed down through generations of this parish family.
St. Rose of Lima Parish has a long and blessed history, dating back to its founding in 1907. From its earliest days, education and faith formation have been central to our identity. St. Rose of Lima School remains a treasured part of our parish, continuing a tradition of Catholic education rooted in academic excellence, faith, and service. We are proud to form young hearts and minds to know, love, and serve God.
A vibrant parish depends on the gifts and generosity of its people. I encourage every parishioner to consider sharing your time, talent, and treasure in service to the Church. Whether through liturgical ministries, outreach to those in need, support of our school, or behind-the-scenes assistance, your involvement strengthens our parish and builds up the Kingdom of God.
Thank you for being part of the St. Rose of Lima family. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones, and may St. Rose of Lima pray for us as we continue to walk together in faith.
In Christ,
Fr. Celestine Nwakwuo, OP
Pastor, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Father Celestine Nwakwuo OP
Pastor
St. Rose of Lima Elementary School
St. Rose of Lima Elementary School, rooted in Catholic values, strives to achieve educational excellence by facilitating the intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth of each child and promoting a community of faith, hope, love and service.
Watch a Typical Day at St. Rose Elementary School
