Rosary – Thursdays after 8am Mass

    On Thursdays, the Rosary is said after the conclusion of Mass. As you well know, the Rosary through the intercession of the Blessed Mother is powerful, having been prayed across the generations in times of social, political, moral, and economic need. Please add your voice and your heart to this faith building opportunity of prayer.

What is the Rosary and why do we pray it?

The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer that leads us to Jesus through Mary. The word rosary means garland of roses, which has been interpreted into the rosary of today, a string of beads. Mother Mary, also known as the Lady of the Rosary, urged everyone to pray the rosary to help people grow in their faith, convert sinners, and bring about world peace.

The Rosary begins with the Apostles’ Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel’s words announcing Christ’s birth and Elizabeth’s greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary. The Mysteries of the Rosary center on the events of Christ’s life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and––added by Saint John Paul II in 2002––the Luminous.