Rooted in the Westshore, OLOR serves the people of God by sharing, teaching and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Important Notice: No weekday Masses from October 26–30. A Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion will be celebrated on Friday, October 30, at 9:00 am, followed by Holy Hour.
* Parish House – 2936 Irwin Rd
Mass Times
Tuesday: 6 pm
Wednesday-Friday: 9 am
Confessions
Friday 9:30 am – 10:30 am or by appointment
In Eucharistic Communion with the whole Catholic Church, as members of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, we proclaim through our words and actions the Gospel of God’s love revealed in the Resurrection of Christ to the Western communities.
2940 Irwin Rd, Langford, BC V9B 5Y6
(250) 478-3482
Office hours: Monday- Friday: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm Email Address: olorchurch@rcdvictoria.org
The Adult Bible Study at Our Lady of the Rosary parish provides a program of continuing study for new and long term Catholic faithful in the Parish who want to learn more about our Faith and our Church.
The focus is on the Word of God and the way in which the Magisterium of the Church has always interpreted the passages in the Bible as they relate to everyday living. We use a textbook entitled: Understanding the Scriptures written by Dr. Scott Hahn who presents a Catholic approach to Scripture, highlighting the theme of covenant.
Tracing a path through salvation history, the book explains the various parts of the Bible and the importance of each part. Understanding the Scriptures will provide students with an understanding of Sacred Scripture that is critical to their Catholic Faith. The Adult Bible Study meets each Sunday at 6:15 pm in the large hall next to Our Lady of the Rosary parish office.
There are no prerequisites, just a willingness to read the Bible and the textbook, and to engage in discussions each week. Contact Bob & Judy Sicotte Ph 474-2119
Knights of Columbus, Langford Branch 8394
The Knights are a fraternal benefit society, under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Church, organized under a charter granted by the General Assembly of the state of Connecticut, on March 29, 1882. It is governed by a Supreme Council and a Supreme Board of Directors, with headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut ; and it has 61 “state councils”, of which 9 are Canadian provincial councils. The society does not, however, confine itself to insurance benefits and social interests, but has from the beginning devoted its energies to educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and welfare, and public relief work.
For more information please phone parish office 250-478-3482 or email olorchurch@rcdvictoria.org
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its’ members to holiness through service to the People of God.
We meet: on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (except July & August) in the parish house. We support local seminarians, Matercare, Development and Peace, Cridge Centre, Youth group, Poor Clare Sisters, the needy of the Community, Wheelchair Foundation and others. For more information drop into the church office to pick up a CWL information bulletin or email Michele Atchison (President) at atchis60@telus.net
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The Social Eco Justice Ministry’s mission is to spread awareness, and work towards positive action concerning the “Cry of the Poor” and the “Care of Our Common Home” – the Earth. SEJM is an outgrowth of the Development and Peace “Share Lent” and the “People and Planets First” Campaigns, inspired by Catholic Social Teaching.
We meet on the first Tuesday of most months. We are currently having a series of monthly walks, to pray and discuss the encyclical “Laudato Si”.
To join us, please contact:
Eileen O’Donnell (250) 478-1680 Joanne Maudie (250) 361-7129 or Megan Desouza (250) 217-0881
The mission of the society of St. Vincent de Paul is: to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy. The mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul implies that as Vincentians we see Christ in anyone who suffer; come together as a family; have personal contact with the poor; help in all possible ways.
Conference members meet in the small hall every third Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
Members visit people in need in emergency situations or as needed. These outings, called “Home Visits”, are a way for Society members to visit a person in the privacy of their own home.
For more information please call parish office 250-478-3482 or email: olorchurch@rcdvictoria.org
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Our Lady of the Rosary Social Team meet the first Sunday of each month in the Parish Centre at 9:30am.
We serve coffee and arrange anniversary Sunday each month as well as several social events throughout the year. We co-ordinate the Annual Pot Luck Parish Picnic held at the Knights of Columbus Farm and greet parishioners at the Saturday, 5 pm Holy Mass.
We presently have four parish members on our team. If anyone is interested in joining our team please call Judy Sicotte @ 250-474-2119
Our Lady of the Rosary Church is pleased to provide a Catholic Pre-School and Child Care program to families it serves as well as in our local community.
Our preschool and child care is for children from 33 months – 5 years. With small class sizes, we can better focus on the individual needs of each child. Our centre is clean, bright, safe and fun so that the children can enjoy learning through play and planned activities. For more information please visit our preschool or call 250-590-6095
This Sunday, October 25th, is the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today’s Gospel by Matthew is one of the most recognised passages of the New Testament. When Jesus was asked by a lawyer about the greatest commandment, Jesus answered: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. . . . And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as yourself.
The first commandment seems a given, of course we love God, He is our Creator and Redeemer. We worship Him, we adore Him, we praise Him. I love you, O Lord, my strength. [You are] my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. (Psalm 18).
But is that enough? If we genuinely love God, then we will want to know Him. And if we know Him even a little bit, then we will understand that He is entrusting us to look after His people, the poor, the marginalized, the rejected. The two parts of this commandment complement one another and can not exist apart from each other.
In his book, Our one Great Act of Fidelity, Ron Rolheiser makes this two-part commandment abundantly clear: “In the Gospels and in the Christian scriptures in general, the call to reach out to the poor and to help create justice in the world is as nonnegotiable as keeping the Commandments and going to church. Indeed, striving for justice must be part of all authentic worship.”
In other words, we can not separate the first and second commandments described in today’s Gospel. To love God is to love our neighbor! To love our neighbor is to love God! And Jesus was definite that every person is our neighbor.
The beautiful first reading from Exodus conveys that from the beginning of God’s relationship with the Israelites, God tried to help them realize that He expected them to treat all people, especially the vulnerable, with compassion. You shall not wrong or oppress a resident alien . . . You shall not abuse any widow or orphan . . . If you take your neighbour’s cloak in pawn, you shall restore it to that person before the sun goes down.
These words were written close to three thousand years ago. If written today this scripture would be about the single parents, refugees, immigrants, homeless, isolated, and mentally ill that struggle and suffer.
They are our neighbours and Jesus is counting on us to care for them. This commandment of love is not a demand by God, enforced by threats if we do not comply. It is a loving invitation to belong to the Body of Christ.
Jesus wants us to discover who we were created to be. He is telling us that if we follow the greatest commandment, if our actions and choices always reflect love; love of God, love of neighbour, love of self – then we will walk on the path of righteousness, the path of truth, and we will find peace and purpose. As described by Paul in his letter to the Thessalonians, we will serve a living and true God and we will belong.
Tanya Taft
The building project is progressing well. On the lower level, painting is underway and flooring has begun, while new concrete stairs are being completed. On the upper level, utilities and insulation are installed, drywall is being finished, and most of the metal roofing, siding, and exterior paint are done. The Nave structure is rising, with roof trusses, scaffolding, and utility installations in progress. Outside, the site is being leveled for parking and landscaping, and plans for the Early Learning Centre play areas are being reviewed. Despite a setback with the original framing contractor, Kinetic Construction has taken over, keeping delays minimal.
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Televised Mass
Salt + Light TV has made arrangements with cable companies across Canada (Rogers, Bell, Telus, Shaw Direct, Videotron) to make Salt + Light TV available free of charge to all subscribers until May 1, 2020.
Anyone who subscribes to Cable TV will be able to access Salt + Light TV, and therefore to tune in for the Daily TV Mass, and Sunday TV Mass, produced by the National Catholic Broadcasting Council.
Salt + Light TV is also televising the daily Mass celebrated by Pope Francis from Casa Santa Marta. This airs every day at 9:00 am and will be televised in both English and French.
“La Messe du jour” produced and televised by Salt + Light TV from the crypt at Saint Joseph Oratory in Montreal will now be televised on Sundays through arrangements with the Archdiocese of Montreal, enabling everyone access to the televised Mass in both French and English seven days a week.
The channel number for each cable company that carries Salt + Light TV can be found at https://saltandlighttv.org/subscribe
Please note that the Daily TV Mass is also available on other faith-based television networks besides Salt + Light TV. The various networks and Mass times can be found at https://dailytvmass.com/broadcast-schedule/
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Email your direct e-transfer to olorchurch@rcdvictoria.org
Please specify donation: (Building Fund, Sunday Donation, Mass Intentions, etc).
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Pre-Authorized Debit
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In Person
The Parish office is open or use the mail slot. Please contact the parish office at 250-478-482 or olorchurch@rcdvictoria.org with any questions or assistance in your giving.
2936 Irwin Rd, Langford, BC V9B 5Y6
Office hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 3:45 pm
There will be no weekday Masses from October 26–30. On Friday, October 30, a Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion will be celebrated at 9:00 am, followed by Holy Hour.
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