Holy Rosary Church currently serves in excess of 5100 Catholic families in Milton. As time passes, we continue to increase in numbers. Holy Rosary Church, which seats 750 people, is currently able to accommodate the Catholic population in four weekend masses. However, we are gradually outgrowing our current home and we are currently in the process of saving funds for a new additional Catholic Church in Milton. Although the greatest amount of growth is happening in the newer area of Milton, south of Derry Road, Holy Rosary Parish continues to experience new development within our parish boundaries.

Preliminary plans are in place for a new Catholic Church just east of Highway 25 and south of Derry Road midway between Derry Road and Britannia Road. This parish will most likely serve the population development from west of Ninth Line to Appleby Line, between Derry Road and Britannia Road. Those who live within these boundaries would become members of the new parish once it is officially established by our Bishop and a pastor is appointed.

The parishioners of Holy Rosary and those who live in the new parish catchment area have been generous in assisting us to begin raising funds for this venture. These monies are being held in trust for the new parish. Although the result has been slower than we hoped, it grows steadily. Our goal is to raise $2,000,0000.00 of the projected costs of approximately $9,000,000.00 to build a new Church. The remaining monies will need to be raised once the parish is established by the Diocese.

We have been encouraging donations for the new Church in several ways:

• Monthly collection of loonies and toonies
• Memorial donations to the new church in memory of deceased friends and relatives
• Additional weekly contributions toward the new parish from Holy Rosary parishioners and those who live in the new catchment    area using regular collection envelopes and Pre-Authorized Debiting
• Fundraising efforts including the generous efforts of the parish Knights of Columbus and other individuals who host various efforts     such as a Quilt Auction, Art Auction and Bake Sales. The priests and deacons of the parish donate all offerings made on the    occasion of House Blessings and Baptisms to the new parish fund.
• Future plans include a Buy-a-Brick Campaign/Memorial Garden at Holy Rosary Parish. Those wishing to donate to the new parish    through any of these mentioned efforts are able to do so through this website in a secure manner.

We will continue to monitor the growth in Milton very carefully and will likely move toward establishing the celebration of mass in a school within the area of the new Church when Holy Rosary Parish can no longer manage the weekend attendance. Much will depend on the support that we receive from the people who live in the new parish catchment area.

What can you do to help us proceed with this project?

• Register at Holy Rosary Parish when you move into the area. Your registration helps us to determine accurately the number of    Catholics who live in Milton.
• Support the existing parish by your presence at Mass and by your contributions of time, talent and treasure..
• Pray for the success of this project.
• Indicate your interest in assisting the pastor and the people of Holy Rosary Parish with the development of a new additional Catholic    Church for Milton.

We continue to appreciate the many dedicated members of our population who faithfully support the Church and who generously contribute to the growth of our faith community. We look forward to continuing success in our efforts and continue to give thanks to God for the growth in our family of faith.