Holy Rosary Catholic Church

09/06/2026

In 1981, St. John Paul II penned a beautiful meditation on work. We need his words now more than ever, as we face economic disruptions from AI and other pressures: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091981_laborem-exercens.html

09/06/2026

We live in an age of cancel culture: people sharing someone else's perceived faults in public with the goal of removing them from their position. Cancel culture isn't an attempt to bring someone to the truth; it's an attempt to remove them because they are considered an obstacle.

As Jesus makes clear in today's Gospel, "cancel culture" is not the way of Christians. This doesn't mean there aren't times when we shouldn't go public with someone's wrongdoings. But this comes only after we have first spoken with them privately, and then within our Church (Matthew 18:15-20).

Why does Jesus insist on first bringing up someone's sin against you one-on-one? Because the goal isn't punishment or removal; it's reconciliation.

Let's follow Christ's lead and seek to reconcile with those who've wronged us--not cancel them.

09/05/2026

Men’s Club RIB SMOKE ✳PRE-ORDERS ONLY ✳
Cost: $25.00 per slab of ribs
👉Order by Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 16th via...
🌐ONLINE: www.hrparish.org/ribsmokes
📲CALL/TEXT Mike at 812-480-7495
📧EMAIL [email protected]
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PICK UP: Saturday, September 19 between 9:00-11:00am near Door 10, 1301 S Green River Rd
Thank you for your support through purchasing ribs, which has helped our Men’s Club to financially help our church, school, community, Nativity Food Pantry & St. Vincent de Paul.
MORE MEN’S CLUB INFO: www.hrparish.org/mensclub
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09/05/2026

It's World Beard Day! And what better way to celebrate than taking a look at what Sacred Scripture has to say about facial hair?

In the Bible, beards are a sign of dignity and maturity. In fact, Jewish priests were instructed to let their facial hair grow.
"They shall not shave their heads, nor shave off the edges of their beards, nor lacerate their bodies." -- Leviticus 21:5

And the Psalms reference beards in connection with the priesthood and blessing.
"Like precious ointment on the head, running down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, upon the collar of his robes." -- Psalm 133:2

Shaving one's beard could be an expression of shame or lamentation. After the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon, Jeremiah noted the following:
"Everyone has shaved his beard, torn his garments, and gashed himself..." -- Jeremiah 41:5

The Bible doesn't explicitly say that Jesus had a beard, but it was the norm among Jewish men in the 1st century. Nonetheless, the New Testament shifts the focus away from external appearance to what's on the inside.
"Your adornment should not be an external one...but rather the hidden character of the heart." -- 1 Peter 3:3-4

So should Catholic men have beards today? It's increasingly more common. But while it can be a symbol of wisdom and maturity, one's character and virtue are truly what count.

09/04/2026

Join us for our next Club 55+ meeting.
🗓Tuesday, September 8 - 10:00am in the Parish Hall
👉PROGRAM: 👗👠👔👞Thrift Store Fashion Show 👚👖👛👢– Come, see outfits discovered at Mother Teresa Treasures in Newburgh, featuring some of our members as models. New members are welcome!
🥫Remember to bring a donation for Nativity Food Pantry.
Our parishioners 55+ are invited to join us for fun activities, fellowship, community service, speakers, trips, tours and more! Regular meetings or activities will be held on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 10:00am unless otherwise announced. Meetings are in English.
🌐MORE INFO: www.hrparish.org/club55plus

Mother Teresa Treasures Thrift Store

09/04/2026

Saturday Spanish Mass Will Resume
You’re invited to participate in our Spanish Mass on Saturdays at 6:00pm. This Mass will run from September to December, 2026.
This is a great opportunity for those who can’t make it on Sundays.
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Se Reanudará la Misa de los Sábados en Español
Se les invita a participar en nuestra misa en español los días sábados a las 6 de la tarde. Iniciando de septiembre a diciembre.
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para quienes no pueden asistir los domingos.
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Evansville Catholic Diocese Diocese of Evansville Catholic Schools

09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, the Parish Office will be closed & there will be no Adoration in the Nativity Chapel on Monday, September 7, 2026.

La Oficina Parroquial estará cerrado y no habrá Adoración en la Capilla de la Natividad el lunes 07 de septiembre de 2026 por el Día del Trabajo.
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09/04/2026

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. And the Catholic Church in the United States has a lot to celebrate when it comes to our Hispanic community!
About 36% of Catholics in the U.S. are Hispanic, a number that rises to a whopping 60% when we consider Catholics under the age of 18!

Here at Holy Rosary, we are grateful for the contributions and presence of all of our parishioners with roots in the Spanish-speaking world, and we encourage you to start making plans to celebrate today!

"... and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb..." Revelation 7:9-10

09/04/2026

📣 FREE English Classes in Evansville!
Want to improve your English for work, school, or everyday life? VU Adult Educaion offers FREE English classes with both in-person and online options available!
📅 New Student Orientation: Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 8:00am | 11:30am | 6:00pm
📍 216 SE Third St., Evansville
📲 Text 812-250-8570 for more information
You do NOT have to be registered to attend orientation. Go, learn about the program and get started! 🙌
Classes are FREE. Take the first step today! 💙💛

📣 FREE English Classes in Evansville!
Want to improve your English for work, school, or everyday life? VU Adult Education offers FREE English classes with both in-person and online options available!
📅 New Student Orientation: Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 6:00 PM
📍 216 SE Third St., Evansville, IN 47713
📲 Text 812-250-8570 for more information
You do NOT have to be registered to attend orientation. Come learn about the program and get started! 🙌
Classes are FREE. Take the first step today! 💙💛

09/04/2026

Join our Thursday morning Bible study group and explore “Matthew 10-20: On the Road.” Through this 6-part Bible study in the gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches His disciples, and us, how to follow Him. This study brings to life His teachings and helps us apply the message of this scripture to our own lives today.
🗓Thursdays, beginning September 10, 2026
10:30am–12:00pm in the Parish Hall (Door 10)
Registration & the purchase of the study guide are required.
COST: $9.00 for study materials
👉SIGN UP NOW: Contact the parish office at 812-477-8923