ADVENT MESSAGE 2025
This Advent season Jesus invites us to the open the eyes of our heart and soul. That we may see the birth of a star, the birth of Jesus, the birth of grace, the birth of a new friendship, the birth of eternal life, the birth of His blessings pouring into all humankind. His grace abides in our inheritance in Him, the grace to love, the grace to offer mercy and forgiveness, the grace to pray, the grace to share our lives with others, the grace to see Him in others, and the grace to accept and serve Him.
Advent is a time of abundant grace, beautiful grace that illuminates His coming. Jesus invites us into His grace, into his heart and soul to something radiant, majestic, remarkably understandable and yet, profound in its simplicity and complexity. To accept His grace in all its forms this Advent season requires us to be open, to be awake; to be constant in our gratitude for the many gifts and talents He has placed in our lives.
As family members of Holy Rosary Parish, let us show to the world our deep gratitude for all we have received in the Lord and our desire to share it with all whom we meet.
Sincerely Yours in Christ
Rev. John Van Hees
This Advent season Jesus invites us to the open the eyes of our heart and soul. That we may see the birth of a star, the birth of Jesus, the birth of grace, the birth of a new friendship, the birth of eternal life, the birth of His blessings pouring into all humankind. His grace abides in our inheritance in Him, the grace to love, the grace to offer mercy and forgiveness, the grace to pray, the grace to share our lives with others, the grace to see Him in others, and the grace to accept and serve Him.
Advent is a time of abundant grace, beautiful grace that illuminates His coming. Jesus invites us into His grace, into his heart and soul to something radiant, majestic, remarkably understandable and yet, profound in its simplicity and complexity. To accept His grace in all its forms this Advent season requires us to be open, to be awake; to be constant in our gratitude for the many gifts and talents He has placed in our lives.
As family members of Holy Rosary Parish, let us show to the world our deep gratitude for all we have received in the Lord and our desire to share it with all whom we meet.
Sincerely Yours in Christ
Rev. John Van Hees
2025 MEMORIAL GARDEN
Thank you to the parishioners for your generous flower donations in honour of:
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an opportunity for us to celebrate the Lord’s forgiveness in our lives as God’s people. Usually Advent and Lent are occasions to partake in the sacrament.
You may wish to celebrate this Sacrament during one of our regularly scheduled times--
Tuesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. until done or
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You may wish to join us at
Our Community Advent Reconciliation Celebration:
Wednesday, December 10th - 6:30 p.m.
at
St. Benedict’s Parish, Milton
Other Penitential Celebrations in the Area:
Holy Cross Parish, Georgetown:
Saturday, December 13th
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Dominic Parish, Oakville:
Thursday, December 11th
6:30 p.m.
St. Matthew Parish, Oakville:
Wednesday, December 17th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an opportunity for us to celebrate the Lord’s forgiveness in our lives as God’s people. Usually Advent and Lent are occasions to partake in the sacrament.
You may wish to celebrate this Sacrament during one of our regularly scheduled times--
Tuesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. until done or
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You may wish to join us at
Our Community Advent Reconciliation Celebration:
Wednesday, December 10th - 6:30 p.m.
at
St. Benedict’s Parish, Milton
Other Penitential Celebrations in the Area:
Holy Cross Parish, Georgetown:
Saturday, December 13th
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Dominic Parish, Oakville:
Thursday, December 11th
6:30 p.m.
St. Matthew Parish, Oakville:
Wednesday, December 17th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Please note: There will be no reconciliations on Tuesday, December 23rd. The last opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation at Holy Rosary Parish will be Saturday, December 20th from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. It is recommended that you attend an earlier reconciliation celebration.
No appointments will be scheduled from December 22nd to Christmas.
No appointments will be scheduled from December 22nd to Christmas.
Masses at Holy Rosary Parish
139 Martin Street, Milton, ON
SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS
Christmas Eve Masses
The Nativity of the Lord
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
5:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Masses During Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Saturday, December 27, 2025
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, December 28, 2025
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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CELEBRATION OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
5:00 pm
&
Thursday, January 1, 2026
11:00 am only
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CELEBRATION OF THE EPIPHANY
Saturday, January 3, 2026
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, January 4, 2026
9:00 am and 11:00 am
Please Note: There will be no weekday Masses between Christmas and New Year's
139 Martin Street, Milton, ON
SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS
Christmas Eve Masses
The Nativity of the Lord
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
5:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Masses During Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Saturday, December 27, 2025
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, December 28, 2025
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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CELEBRATION OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
5:00 pm
&
Thursday, January 1, 2026
11:00 am only
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CELEBRATION OF THE EPIPHANY
Saturday, January 3, 2026
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, January 4, 2026
9:00 am and 11:00 am
Please Note: There will be no weekday Masses between Christmas and New Year's
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
FOR THE PARISH OFFICE
Friday, December 19th: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, December 20th: 1 pm to 6 pm
Sunday, December 21st: CLOSED
Monday, December 22nd: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday, December 23rd: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday, December 24th: Office closes at noon
Thursday, December 25th: CLOSED
Friday, December 26th: CLOSED
Saturday, December 27th: CLOSED
Sunday, December 28th: CLOSED
Monday, December 29th: CLOSED
Tuesday, December 30th: CLOSED
Wednesday, December 31st: CLOSED
Thursday, January 1st: CLOSED
Messages left in the General Mailbox, option 5, will be checked daily.
Regular Office Hours resume on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30 am
FOR THE PARISH OFFICE
Friday, December 19th: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, December 20th: 1 pm to 6 pm
Sunday, December 21st: CLOSED
Monday, December 22nd: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday, December 23rd: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday, December 24th: Office closes at noon
Thursday, December 25th: CLOSED
Friday, December 26th: CLOSED
Saturday, December 27th: CLOSED
Sunday, December 28th: CLOSED
Monday, December 29th: CLOSED
Tuesday, December 30th: CLOSED
Wednesday, December 31st: CLOSED
Thursday, January 1st: CLOSED
Messages left in the General Mailbox, option 5, will be checked daily.
Regular Office Hours resume on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30 am
