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Typhoon Haiyan
Submitted by web.editor on Sun, 2013-11-17 12:30Super Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines on November 7th. Catholic Relief Services is already responding. Unfortunately, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struke the region just a month ago, leaving the region devastated and with a shortage of supplies. Battered with two major disasters, the Filipino people need our help to survive and recover.
Fr. Haydock's Weekly Letter 12-08-2013: John the Baptist and Reconciliation During Advent
Second Sunday of Advent
Dear Parishioners:
Although this is December 8th, which traditionally is celebrated as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the church prioritizes the 2nd Sunday of Advent and transfers the celebration of the Immaculate Conception this year to Monday, December 9th. In transferring the feast to Monday, the day is no longer a holyday of obligation this year. Although it may sound confusing, Liturgical law establishes priorities which we follow. The Sundays of Advent and Lent are primary.
Happy 100th, Eunice!
Submitted by john.russell on Fri, 2013-12-06 15:55At their December First Friday meeting, the Holy Rosary Women's Group honored Eunice Wickstrom for her 100th birthday.
"Eunice still gardens, cans beans, grows strawberries and volunteers at the Edmonds Food Bank," noted Fr. Haydock. "I think this is worth celebrating!"
When asked the secret to becoming a vigorous centenarian, she replied, "I'm afraid to tell!"
St Vincent de Paul Annual Report
Submitted by web.editor on Sun, 2013-12-01 07:55The Holy Rosary Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has published their 2012-2013 annual report. 
Highlights:
- Delivered over 100 Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets to the needy during November and December 2012
- Assisted 33 families and 68 children with toys and other gifts through our St Vincent De Paul “Secret Santa” gift program at Christmas 2012
- Joined in providing community outreach by serving monthly breakfasts to the homeless at Trinity Lutheran Church (Lynnwood)
- Contributed to recognition of the North Sound Council of Saint Vincent de Paul’s (Everett) award as “Volunteer Organization of the Year” for 2012-2013 by the United Way of Snohomish County in August 2013
- Assisted in obtaining a mobility-equipped van to provide transportation for a needy parish family in August 2013
- Fully participated in the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training Program
THANK YOU HOLY ROSARY PARISHIONERS FOR ALL OF YOUR GENEROUS AND ONGOING SUPPORT!
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Fr. Haydock's Weekly Letter 12-1-2013: On Keeping Advent
Submitted by web.editor on Sun, 2013-12-01 07:35First Sunday of Advent
Dear Parishioners:
Congratulations to the Knights of Columbus, who organized the Matt Talbot dinner last weekend and fed 600 or more people. Thank you for your generosity in providing the food and making this possible. Congratulations also to the St. Vincent de Paul Society who distributed over 50 food baskets. Actually a basket can be many bags of groceries for a family in need. Again, your generosity helps to make this possible. In the coming week, the parish will distribute Christmas plants to the seriously ill, the shut-ins, the nursing home residents, and the recently widowed with a note of support from the parish.
Sustaining Ministry: Thanksgiving Dinner at the Matt Talbot Center
Submitted by web.editor on Tue, 2013-11-26 11:49Twenty-eight years ago, Bill Lavin facilitated a Renew group that included Fred and Claudette Chomos, Fred and Gladys Sickler, and Tom and Linda McDonald, among others. Bill had been on a Cursillo retreat, and his group, as the action, became involved in the Matt Talbot Center, which ministers to homeless alcholics and drug addicts. Bill's Holy Rosary Renew Group began taking Thanksgiving dinner to thirty homeless men at the center.
After Bill passed, Fred Chomos took up the ministry. The dinner guest list grew to 500 and the whole parish contributed food.
Thank You from St. Vincent's!
Submitted by web.editor on Sat, 2013-11-23 23:17St. Vincent de Paul delivered a turkey and a food basket to 50 needy families in our area on Sat. Nov 23rd. They were all so appreciative. Thank you for all of your donations that made this possible.
We're starting to look ahead to Christmas now and need the following items:
- Apple juice/sparkling cider
- Scalloped & au gratin boxed potatoes
- Canned peaches & pears
- Jello
- Cocoa mix (Swiss Miss)
- And personal care items like shampoo & bar soap.
Thank you!
Fr. Haydock's Weekly Letter 11-24-2013: Bring Hope to Those Who Have No Hope
Submitted by web.editor on Sat, 2013-11-23 23:12Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Dear Parishioners:
I want to thank all the women who worked hard to put together last weekend’s Holiday Fair. They had great food and some very good bargains.
This weekend marks the end of the liturgical year with the Feast of Christ the King. Pope Pius XI instituted the feast for the universal church after World War I and in the midst of the Great Depression. Europe was totally devastated by the war and the depression. The feast was developed to give people a sense of hope. In John’s Gospel at the time of his crucifixion, Jesus is depicted as king very much in charge of his situation.
Fr. Haydock's Weekly Letter 11-17-2013: Helping the Needy of Edmonds
Submitted by web.editor on Sun, 2013-11-17 12:1133rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Dear Parishioners:
As we approach the feast of Thanksgiving and look forward to being with family and friends, we realize that our lives are truly blessed. However, in our community, we have people with genuine needs. Some people are homeless because they have lost their homes. Some are unemployed and find it difficult to meet all their financial obligations with the limited funds that they may have. Some are overwhelmed by catastrophic medical bills, or may not have any health coverage.
Happy 90th, Bill, and Thank You For Your Service!
Submitted by web.editor on Wed, 2013-11-13 22:20By Susan Olmos, Holy Rosary Choir Director
[Editor's note: This is Susan's email to the choir about the basket they put together for Bill Le Fevre's 90th birthday party.]
The gift basket from the choir was delivered to Bill on Sunday. I learned some things about Bill that were very amazing. First, his children/sons were on hand to assist with everything. One of his sons lives with him. His other son lives 2 blocks away from me with his daughter in law. Several of Bill's friends were older parishioners and lots of neighbors.