St. Rose de Viterbo at 2571 Nichols Boulevard, Longview, WA 98632 US - About our parish
About our parish
We welcome you to our faith community, which is 1080 families strong! Father Cal Christiansen, Priest Administrator, serves St. Rose, as well as our neighboring mission parish, St. Catherine's in Cathlamet, Washington.
St. Rose Mission Statement The Mission of St. Rose is to foster a greater knowledge and love of God through the worship of our Lord, Jesus Christ; grounded in:
* celebration of the sacraments
* education and faith formation
* and service to the community
February 12, 2012
Dear Parishioners,
What a joy it has been getting an extended break from the rain last week with all of the wonderful sunshine; it felt as though we were getting a sneak-peak of some warmer Spring weather which is not that far away. It’s been great seeing Lake Sacajawea a bit ...
Minister's Schedule
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February 2012 Schedule by Date
February 2012 Schedule by Name
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Mass Intentions
An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. One must never forget the infinite graces that flow from the ...
February 12, 2012
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading — The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46).
Psalm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32).
Second Reading — Whether you eat ...
February 12, 2012, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
O God, who teach us that you abide
in hearts that are just and true,
grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace
as to become a dwelling pleasing to you.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Reflection...
Mass Intentions and Daily Scripture Readings: February 6th - 12th
Mass Intentions & Schedule, Saints & Special Observances and Daily Readings for the week ahead
Monday, Feb. 6
St. Paul Miki and Companions
8:30 a.m. Charles Oberausen RIP
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday, Feb. 7
8:30 a.m. Word & Communion
1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk ...
Mass Intentions and Daily Scripture Readings: February 13th - February 19th
Mass Intentions & Schedule, Saints & Special Observances and Daily Readings for the week ahead.
Monday, Feb. 13
8:30 a.m. Eileen Daly RIP
Jas 1:1-11; Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Ss. Cyril and Methodius
8:30 a.m. Married Couples SI
Jas 1:12-18; Mk ...
February 12, 2012 Scripture Reflection
JESUS’ WAY
Today’s readings present a contrast between “Jesus’ way” and the “old way.” An example of the old way is the law given to Moses and Aaron about leprosy: the leper was unclean and cast out of the community. Jesus’ way is the ...
Adoration and Prayer Hours
The primary purpose of Adoration is to challenge people to think about their faith and personal spiritual growth in a different way each week by meditating on current events and other matters that may relate to the Catholic Faith and to encourage people to develop a deeper prayer life (which will ...
Are You New or Back After a Time Away?
Welcome! Are you interested in returning to the church? Do you have family members or friends, or know someone who are interested in returning to the Church? Do you know someone who just needs an invitation to start coming back to Mass again? Invite them to look at ...
RCIA Information
Do you know someone or are you someone who:
- Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
- Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?
- Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and ...
ROSARY: Pray for Peace
Pray for Peace: We invite all who have a few moments to come to the chapel and join us in praying the rosary. Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and ...
Catholic Relief Services
Dear Father Christiansen & St. Rose Parishioners,
Thank you for your parish community’s donation of $4,222.84 to the Catholic Relief Services Collection, held in April. As announced by Archbishop Sartain in March, a portion of this collection will be designated, through CRS, for the ...
St. Rose School Information
St. Rose School Mission Statement: As a Catholic Faith Communuty in partnership with families, St. Rose Parish School provides children with a Christ-centered environment which promotes faith development, academic excellence, and a commitment to service. St. Rose School is based on the Catholic ...
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Seton Catholic High School nurtures the Christian spirit in our students, families and staff. It is a school where students grow academically, spiritually, and physically. Seton Catholic began its 3rd year of classes this fall by welcoming over 120 new and returning ...
Catholic Community Services
Catholic Community Services helps the poor and vulnerable on behalf of our local Church in Western Washington. Last year, requests for help doubled. Your generosity directly supports the programs and services in our area. Our annual collection for Catholic Community....
Catholic Relief Services: Haiti Earthquake
Update on Haiti:
As we commemorate the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Catholic Relief Services would like to express our thanks for the incredible outpouring of prayers and donations that we have received on behalf of the Haitian people. Donations from Catholics in the ...
CRS: More Aid Reaches Pakistan Flood Survivors
Catholic Relief Services is providing newly homeless families with water purification tablets, plastic sheeting, cookware and more as floods continue to ravage Pakistan. Though hampered by washed-out roads and bridges, CRS has reached thousands of people in the north and southwest parts of the country. (More, updated, ...