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12TH ANNUAL JAMES W. FOLEY FREEDOM RUN - Rochester Run is October 17, 2026 Location - 150 Wakefield St. Rochester, NH In its 12th year, the Freedom Run/Walk is held at the James W. Foley Community Center in Rochester, NH and in Washington, DC with the option to participate virtually from anywhere in the world!

Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: ROCHESTERNH to schedule an appointment.

Father Patrick is away from Monday July 6th through Friday July 10th. There will be no WEEKDAY Masses at Holy Rosary during this time. The daily Mass schedule for St. Mary in Rochester is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 8AM & on Wednesday at 5PM.

Looking to volunteer but short on time? Please consider helping to clean and iron the altar linens. With a rotating schedule of volunteers, it is only about one hour per month. To help or to learn more, please contact Frances DiTursi at 603-664-5127.

The teens going to Steubenville are holding a Car Wash Fundraiser at Holy Rosary on June 20th! It will run from 9AM until 1PM. Thank you!!

There will be limited office hours at Holy Rosary during the week of June 8th. If you need to reach someone, please stop by or call on Monday or Wednesday between 9am to 12 noon. Normal hours will resume the following week.

Looking for someone to take over the Annual Christmas Fair chair position. It is almost June, and before you know it, November is here! Planning for the fair starts months in advance and the chair person position needs to be filled first. Please consider this rewarding role and contact Kathie Bystrek for more information at your earliest convenience at [email protected] or 603-781-0311.

In a culture that's tired, divided, and quietly aching, God still speaks through something simple and brave: a husband and wife learning to love. This retreat is for all married couples, newlyweds, seasoned couples, joyful couples, tired couples, anyone who wants their marriage to be more than survival or routine. Together we'll reflect on the truth that marriage is meant to make God's love visible, by letting Christ shine through the real places where we are imperfect and in need of His Grace.

Hosted by the knights of Columbus Council 2048 of Rochester Guaranteed to be a fun activity for families and friends! Holy Rosary Church Parking Lot, 189 North Main Street Rochester, NH Registration at www.kofc2048.com, or after weekend Mass or Call (617)828-1493

Memorial Day

The Mass time for Saturday May 23 at Holy Rosary will be at 4PM. This is a correction to the printed HOLY MASS SCHEDULE for May. Pentecost Sunday and the Saturday Vigil will follow the normal Mass Schedule.

Come and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Father Patrick's ordination! Benefitting Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Saturday, May 30th in St. Anne Hall at Holy Rosary from 5pm to 9pm. Tickets are $25.00 per person or $50.00 per couple. See image for more information.

Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: ROCHESTERNH to schedule an appointment.

Current open hours in need of an adorer: Monday at 5am (starting 7/13), Tuesday at 1pm & 8pm, Wednesday at 4am, Thursday at 4am & 11am, Saturday at 1pm & 2pm, Sunday at 4am. For the most up to date open hours of adoration and sub requests, visit Adorationpro.org/hrsl or email [email protected].

First Saturday Mass & Devotions - 8:00am Women's Tea to follow in St. Anne's Hall with a light breakfast Contact Angele Cook if you have any questions (603-312-0936)

Catholic Homeschool Summit at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, 189 North Main St. Rochester Saturday, May 16 9am-3pm. Featuring Homeschool Graduate Panel, Curriculum Trunk Sale, Homeschool Resource Tables Contact Megan Tumelaire with Questions: [email protected].

American Heritage Girls - Troop NH0222 Needs your support! Please join us on April 22, 2026 11:00AM-10:00PM at the following location: Five Guys, 15 Webb Pl, Dover, NH 03820 Five Guys will donate 20% of Fundraiser sales + Additional $1 for every milkshake. Please identify yourself as part of the fundraiser at time of purchase for your transaction to count. Thank you for supporting our cause!

Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: ROCHESTERNH to schedule an appointment.

SAINT LEO FELLOWSHIP ON SUNDAY APRIL 12TH - BRING A SNACK TO SHARE

Saturday, April 18th, 2026 5:00-9:30 pm Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Rochester, NH $30.00 per person ($180 for table of 8) 50/50 and raffle tickets available anytime up to the time of the drawing at the dance. You don’t need to be present to win as long as contact information is on the ticket! Doors open at 5:00 pm, dinner served at 5:45pm. BYOB (Water, coffee, tea and party punch available) Tickets sold after weekend Masses and at the church offices of St. Mary and Holy Rosary as well as on-line at MichaelsTreasure603.org starting March 28th For more information email [email protected]