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Join us at Holy Rosary on August 24th, from 5-7 p.m., for a "Back to School" party, followed at 7:00 p.m. for a teacher/parent meeting. Classes begin on September 7th, 2022.

The theme for this year’s celebration is “In Old Age They Will Still Bear Fruit” (Ps. 92:15). This theme is meant to emphasize how grandparents are a gift to society and the Church. This year, Pope Francis is also extending the opportunity for a plenary indulgence “to the faithful who devote adequate time to visit, in presence or virtually, through the media, their elderly brothers and sisters in need or in difficulty” on July 24. Click the title of this news item for more details on the indulgence.

Natural Family Planning is a term for natural methods used to achieve or avoid pregnancies based on naturally occurring signs and symptoms a woman is exhibiting. It is a morally acceptable and healthier way to plan family size. Click the title of this news item for information on resources available in our diocese, or visit https://bismarckdiocese.com/nfp

Church of Saint Anne (Bismarck) Pastor, Father Wayne Sattler’s book “And You Will Find Rest” offers insight into what God does in prayer. He'll be offering mini-retreat at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Stanley on Sunday, November 1st, at 6:30 p.m. He’ll speak about the teachings of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila and what God does in prayer. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. Everyone is welcome to attend. READ more about Fr. Sattler's book in this month's DCA at: https://bismarckdiocese.com/news/a-renewal-in-prayer

Videos of the last Mass held in the old Holy Rosary church, of the first Mass held in the new church, and of the Mass of Consecration for the church, all from back in the year 2000, are now available under the "About Us" and "Holy Rosary History" menu items at the top of this page.

What good can come from this? Click the title to read some of Fr. Jason's thoughts.

Join Queen of the Most Holy Rosary in offering 9,000 Rosaries during 2020 for all the many needs of our world. Click the title of this news item for more details.

Want to know more about what Catholics believe, how they live, and how they pray? Join Fr. Jason Signalness for weekly, hour-long, adult faith formation talks at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church. Click the title above for more details.

Our "CCD" classes for youth begin on Wednesday, September 11th, at both parishes. Adult classes, also offered on Wednesdays in Stanley, will begin October 9th. For details, contact the parish office.

The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is on Thursday, August 15th, and is a holy day of obligation. Plan to attend Mass at 5:15 p.m. at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary or at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Ann.

Due to the Vacation Bible School on August 6th-8th, Mass at Holy Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. each of those three days. See the bulletin for details.

Our parishes have purchased a subscription to FORMED, which is sort of a "Catholic Netflix." Our subscription allows all of our parishioners, at both parishes, access to a large number of video-based study programs on Scripture and other Catholic topics, entertaining movies, informative and entertaining talks like those in our old Lighthouse CD racks in our churches, and also a large library of eBooks. All of this content can be accessed via a web browser on your computer, or via an app on your iPad, iPhone, or Android device. To get access, all you need to do is visit http://holyrosarystanley.formed.org, enter your e-mail address, create a password, and you’re set. You can also get access by installing the “FORMED” app from the app store on your device.

Videos of the talks by Mary Ann Kuharski at the 2019 Stanley Women's Retreat are now available under the Faith Formation > Adult Faith Formation menu above. Or, simply click the title of this news item. Audio is available in the parish podcast.

Video of the 2019 Living Chaplet of Divine Mercy is now available. To watch, click the title of this news item or find it under the "Youth Activities" menu at the upper right of this page.

Due to bad weather, and a worse forecast, the 11:00 Mass at St. Ann on Sunday, January 27th, has been cancelled.

The weather is expected to deteriorate significantly around the time classes begin, and continue to worsen as the evening goes on. Thus, all classes are cancelled tonight, 1/23/2019.

Did you miss the event on September 28th? You can listen to the powerful conversion story of Katie Jacobson, shared with our parish on that day, online. To hear it, select "Homilies and Talks" under the "Communications" menu, above. Or, simply click the title of this news item.

The sins of more clergy are being exposed. Victims have suffered, and now will the Church as a whole. What are we, here in Stanley and Berthold, to do? Click the title or photo to the left for a few thoughts from Fr. Jason.

Plan to see this amazing, 80-minute film on the power of the Rosary, a most effective weapon against the evils facing our world, nation, Church, and families. The film is free. There will be three screenings of the film: Wednesday, August 29th, 6:00 p.m., Holy Rosary Church. Stanley. Snacks will be served. Saturday, September 8th, Holy Rosary Church, Stanley. Supper will be served. Tuesday, September 11th, 7:30 p.m., Church of Saint Ann, Berthold. See you there!

In response to the recent abuse scandals in the Church, Bishop Kagan has addressed us in this letter. Click the title, above, to read it.