Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary

This weekend we normally would be celebrating the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. But we aren’t. We are celebrating the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Why? Because the Roman Catholic Church always celebrates this feast on November 9—and this year it falls on a Sunday. This is one of the “major feast days” of the year, and it outranks Sundays in Ordinary Time. But why celebrate a church most of us have never visited—and maybe never heard of? READ MORE

Welcome to the newest members of the MQHR Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Holly Jo Johnson, Evan Crane, Otto Piechowski, and Becky Estep. The PPC meets monthly and assists Father Miguel as he carries out the vision of the parish mission and goals and objectives related to it. If you would like to be considered to serve on the council, please contact Liz Thompson, chair, at [email protected]. Special Thanks to Linda Frazer, Jeff Terhune and Johnna Knox whose terms expired in the past year, for their dedication and service on the council.

This Sunday we will not celebrate the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time at Mass. Because it falls on November 2, we will instead observe the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed—more commonly known as All Souls Day. All Souls Day is a time to pray especially for those who have died but are not canonized saints. It gives us the opportunity to remember and intercede for the souls in purgatory, a practice that has been part of the Church’s liturgy for over a thousand years. The custom began in monastic communities and was later adopted in Rome in the 13th century as a universal observance on November 2. READ MORE

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and trustworthy Bookkeeper to join our office team. The ideal candidate will support the financial operations of the parish and school, maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with diocesan financial procedures. Email your resume to [email protected] SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

Our 2025 #iGiveCatholic goal is to raise $25,000 to be applied towards our ELC mortgage interest payments, assisting to help eliminate this debt. Once eliminated, imagine the freedom we’ll have as those funds are redirected to strengthen the Catholic education and parish life here at Mary Queen. By helping us reduce this debt, you are directly investing in the future of our children, families, and the community we serve. Every gift—large or small—moves us closer to a debt-free future and ensures that generations to come can thrive academically and spiritually. Together, we can lift this burden and open the doors to new opportunities. Advanced giving begins Monday, November 17, 2025, and Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025. Donations may be made online, in person at Mass, or through the school. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your continued generosity and faith in our mission. We could not do this without you. With Gratitude and Blessings, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish and School