SPECIAL EVENTS
Register for Midday Moms! Don't Miss this!Fr. Mike will present the life and spirituality of Mamma Margaret Occhiena, mother of St. John Bosco. Born into poverty, mother of two biological sons and on step-son, widowed at a young age, a woman of practical common sense and robust faith, she laid the foundation on which Don Bosco built. Fr. Mike will present from Valdocco, where Mamma Margaret spent ten years at Don Bosco’s original Oratory as the beloved mom of hundreds of orphans and street kids. Margaret was declared venerable on October 23, 2006.
To visit MUSEO CASA DON BOSCO, click here. No passport needed
Mamma Margaret Spiritual Resources
Dorothy Pilarski
www.dorothypilarski.com
Founder,
www.CatholicMomsGroup.com
When: April 15 at 2pm EST
Who: with Fr. Michael Pace, SDB
What: Virtual Meet Up
Topic: Mamma Margaret, The Saint Maker
Fr. Mike Pace, SDB is a Salesian priest. He hails from Toronto and received all of his sacraments in his home parish of St. Benedict in Etobicoke. He has worked in parish leadership, youth ministry, and the formation of priests and religious. He is currently Vice-Director of Museo Casa Don Bosco in Turin, Italy where he offers spiritual and pastoral animation at the Salesian Mother House, the birthplace of Don Bosco’s world-wide mission with the young. He holds degrees in modern languages, education, law, theology and pastoral leadership, with pastoral experience in Canada, USA, Mexico, Ireland and Italy.
To visit MUSEO CASA DON BOSCO, click here. No passport needed
Mamma Margaret Spiritual Resources
Dorothy Pilarski
www.dorothypilarski.com
Founder,
www.CatholicMomsGroup.com
When: April 15 at 2pm EST
Who: with Fr. Michael Pace, SDB
What: Virtual Meet Up
Topic: Mamma Margaret, The Saint Maker
Fr. Mike Pace, SDB is a Salesian priest. He hails from Toronto and received all of his sacraments in his home parish of St. Benedict in Etobicoke. He has worked in parish leadership, youth ministry, and the formation of priests and religious. He is currently Vice-Director of Museo Casa Don Bosco in Turin, Italy where he offers spiritual and pastoral animation at the Salesian Mother House, the birthplace of Don Bosco’s world-wide mission with the young. He holds degrees in modern languages, education, law, theology and pastoral leadership, with pastoral experience in Canada, USA, Mexico, Ireland and Italy.
SAVE THE DATES FOR THE REEL JUSTICE FILM FESTIVAL!
Interested in Social Justice but don't know where to start? Join us for a film and discussion on the Fourth Thursday of every month from February to June.
Development and Peace and the Bishop Farrell Library and Archives at the Hamilton Diocese are excited to be returning with 5 great films this season. All films will be shared virtually. More details to follow.
LIFE ON OUR PLANET:
Thursday April 22 at 7 pm. Celebrate Earth Day with this beautiful film.
END OF IMMIGRATION:
Thursday May 27 at 7 pm. A shocking look at the life of temporary foreign workers.
GET IN THE WAY: THE JOHN LEWIS STORY:
Thursday June 24 at 7 pm. Political action and civil rights.
Register here: https://reeljusticefilmfestival.wordpress.com/contact-us/
Development and Peace and the Bishop Farrell Library and Archives at the Hamilton Diocese are excited to be returning with 5 great films this season. All films will be shared virtually. More details to follow.
LIFE ON OUR PLANET:
Thursday April 22 at 7 pm. Celebrate Earth Day with this beautiful film.
END OF IMMIGRATION:
Thursday May 27 at 7 pm. A shocking look at the life of temporary foreign workers.
GET IN THE WAY: THE JOHN LEWIS STORY:
Thursday June 24 at 7 pm. Political action and civil rights.
Register here: https://reeljusticefilmfestival.wordpress.com/contact-us/
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Knights of Columbus are awarding 2 scholarships of $1000.00 to two successful candidates meeting the criteria listed below: The focus of the awards is on commitment to further education - the scholarships will acknowledge two members of Holy Rosary Parish for commitment to further their education in a college or university program or a trade. The awards may be used at the discretion of the winners upon proof of enrollment into their chosen program.
Selection Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a registered and practicing member of Holy Rosary Parish, Milton
2. Applicant must be entering or continuing in a post-secondary education program, and not be a previous recipient of this scholarship.
3. Applicant should share involvement in Church, school, community and charity.
4. Economic need will be taken into account. The applicant should describe the funding process for his/her educations, including other awards and applications.
5. Applicant should articulate future career goals.
6. Applicant should share life objectives.
7. Applicant must supply two letters of reference
Application Process:
Applicants must provide a brief cover letter describing their background, accompanied by a brief essay dealing with the six criteria outlined above. Applications must be mailed by Sunday, May 9th clearly marked “Knights of Columbus, 2021 Scholarship Program”.
Applications can be submitted via:
For further information please contact Past Grand Knight Michael O’Gorman, at 905-878-1258.
The Knights of Columbus are awarding 2 scholarships of $1000.00 to two successful candidates meeting the criteria listed below: The focus of the awards is on commitment to further education - the scholarships will acknowledge two members of Holy Rosary Parish for commitment to further their education in a college or university program or a trade. The awards may be used at the discretion of the winners upon proof of enrollment into their chosen program.
Selection Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a registered and practicing member of Holy Rosary Parish, Milton
2. Applicant must be entering or continuing in a post-secondary education program, and not be a previous recipient of this scholarship.
3. Applicant should share involvement in Church, school, community and charity.
4. Economic need will be taken into account. The applicant should describe the funding process for his/her educations, including other awards and applications.
5. Applicant should articulate future career goals.
6. Applicant should share life objectives.
7. Applicant must supply two letters of reference
Application Process:
Applicants must provide a brief cover letter describing their background, accompanied by a brief essay dealing with the six criteria outlined above. Applications must be mailed by Sunday, May 9th clearly marked “Knights of Columbus, 2021 Scholarship Program”.
Applications can be submitted via:
- Post Mail -> To Holy Rosary Council, Knight of Columbus 2021 Scholarship Program at PO Box 66 Stn Main. Milton ON L9T 2Y3
- eMail -> To events@holyrosaryknights.ca, please include all supporting information as PDF file(s) in one single email. Include "Knights of Columbus 2021 Scholarship Program" in the subject.
For further information please contact Past Grand Knight Michael O’Gorman, at 905-878-1258.
His Grace, Archbishop Luigi Bonazzi, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, has announced that Reverend Father Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger has been appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton by His Holiness, Pope Francis. The episcopal ordination is expected to take place at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, on June 29th, 2021. Congratulations, Bishop-elect Lobsinger!
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Happy New Year and Happy New Catch the Ace Jackpot! It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The Townsend Smith Hospice Foundation Catch the Ace progressive raffle lottery is starting its second round today, with more bang for your buck! To start the jackpot off, a generous donor has contributed $2500 (and it will continue to grow)!
Tickets are now on sale: 5 for $10, 20 for $25, 80 for $50, or 200 for $100! For more information and how to play please visit: https://tshfcatchtheace-web.bump5050.net
In support of the Townsend Smith Hospice Foundation’s goal to provide residential end-of-life palliative care to the families of North Halton.
Tickets are now on sale: 5 for $10, 20 for $25, 80 for $50, or 200 for $100! For more information and how to play please visit: https://tshfcatchtheace-web.bump5050.net
In support of the Townsend Smith Hospice Foundation’s goal to provide residential end-of-life palliative care to the families of North Halton.