Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to East Memphis since 1954.

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Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the process of initiation into the full life of the Catholic Church and both renews and strengthens our baptismal call to live out our faith in Christ in the world.  In the Diocese of Memphis, the Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in the Easter season when a child is in the eighth grade or above.  Children are required to attend Parish Religious Education classes or have been enrolled in a Catholic school for the full year prior to beginning preparation to receive the sacrament.  In other words, for a child to receive Confirmation in eighth grade, they must attend religion classes (Parish Religious Education or Catholic school) in both seventh and eighth grades.  Contact the Director of Religious Education for information about these classes.

Theology of the Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation, together with Baptism and Eucharist, form the Sacraments of Initiation that are all intimately connected. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is “sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.

The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God’s Spirit would rest upon the Messiah to sustain his mission. Their prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus the Messiah was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus on the occasion of his baptism by John.

Jesus’ entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit. Before he died, Jesus promised that the Spirit would be given to the Apostles and to the entire Church. After his death, he was raised by the Father in the power of the Spirit.

Those who believed in the Apostles’ preaching were baptized and received the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands. The Apostles baptized believers in water and the Spirit. Then they imparted the special gift of the Spirit through the laying on of hands. “‘The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in the Church’” (CCC, no. 1288, citing Pope Paul VI, Divinae Consortium Naturae, no. 659).

By the second century, Confirmation was also conferred by anointing with holy oil, which came to be called sacred Chrism. “This anointing highlights the name ‘Christian,’ which means ‘anointed’ and derives from that of Christ himself whom God ‘anointed with the Holy Spirit’” (CCC, no. 1289, citing Acts 10:38).

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Welcome to Holy Rosary

Glory to Jesus Christ!

It is with great pleasure that I say, “Welcome to Holy Rosary!” I hope you will find our parish a “home” for you to grow spiritually and to experience the Lord in and through this community of faith. Whether you’re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of your Catholic faith or are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church, we’re happy to have you here.

A parish is a community of believers and a spiritual family  that is supportive and loving. It can be a place to grow spiritually, to put your faith in action, and to use our gifts of time and talent as disciples of Christ.

We look forward to answering any questions you may have.  Please know that you can connect with us on Facebook or contact us by phone or email.  You are always welcome to join us for Mass or for many of the events in our calendar.  We look forward to connecting with you here and hopefully seeing you in the life of the parish and school.

In Christ,
Fr. Patrick Gallagher

Church Calendar

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 4, 2023  1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Legion of Mary
    Legion of Mary June 4, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

    Facility Name: Family Room

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  • St. John Vianney Cenacle of Prayers for Priests
    St. John Vianney Cenacle of Prayers for Priests June 4, 2023  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Boy Scout Meeting
    Boy Scout Meeting June 5, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Boy Scout Room)

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  • Youth Schola Cantorum
    Youth Schola Cantorum June 6, 2023  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4851 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117-5600 (Youth Group Room)

    Facility Name: Youth Group Room

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  • Womens Guild
    Womens Guild June 6, 2023  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

    Facility Name: Family Room

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 7, 2023  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Bible Study
    Bible Study June 7, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Parish Office)

    Facility Name: Parish Office

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  • Holy Rosary Mens Study Group
    Holy Rosary Mens Study Group June 7, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

    Facility Name: Family Room

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 9, 2023  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Girl Scouts troop 13039
    Girl Scouts troop 13039 June 9, 2023  4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Girl Scout Room)

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  • Respect Life Committee Meeting
    Respect Life Committee Meeting June 10, 2023  11:00 am - 12:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 11, 2023  1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Legion of Mary
    Legion of Mary June 11, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

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  • Rosary Makers Meeting
    Rosary Makers Meeting June 12, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Teachers Lounge)

    Facility Name: Teacher's Lounge

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  • Boy Scout Meeting
    Boy Scout Meeting June 12, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Boy Scout Room)

    Facility Name: Boy Scout Room

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  • Knights of Columbus Meeting
    Knights of Columbus Meeting June 12, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

    Facility Name: Family Room

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  • Holy Hour
    Holy Hour June 13, 2023  7:00 am - 8:00 am 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Youth Schola Cantorum
    Youth Schola Cantorum June 13, 2023  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4851 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117-5600 (Youth Group Room)

    Facility Name: Youth Group Room

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  • Healing Holy Hour
    Healing Holy Hour June 13, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 14, 2023  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Bible Study
    Bible Study June 14, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Parish Office)

    Facility Name: Parish Office

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  • Mens Study Group
    Mens Study Group June 14, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Mens Club Meeting
    Mens Club Meeting June 15, 2023  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Cafeteria)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 16, 2023  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 18, 2023  1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Legion of Mary
    Legion of Mary June 18, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

    Facility Name: Family Room

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  • Boy Scout Meeting
    Boy Scout Meeting June 19, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Boy Scout Room)

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  • Youth Schola Cantorum
    Youth Schola Cantorum June 20, 2023  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4851 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117-5600 (Youth Group Room)

    Facility Name: Youth Group Room

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  • Womens Guild
    Womens Guild June 20, 2023  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 21, 2023  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Bible Study
    Bible Study June 21, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Parish Office)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 23, 2023  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Girl Scouts troop 13039
    Girl Scouts troop 13039 June 23, 2023  4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Girl Scout Room)

    Facility Name: Girl Scout Room

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  • Respect Life - Church
    Respect Life - Church June 24, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 25, 2023  1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Legion of Mary
    Legion of Mary June 25, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

    Facility Name: Family Room

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  • SVDP Meeting
    SVDP Meeting June 26, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4851 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117-5600 (Parish Office Glass Conference)

    Facility Name: Parish Office Glass Conference

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  • Boy Scout Meeting
    Boy Scout Meeting June 26, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Boy Scout Room)

    Facility Name: Boy Scout Room

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  • Youth Schola Cantorum
    Youth Schola Cantorum June 27, 2023  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4851 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117-5600 (Youth Group Room)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 28, 2023  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Bible Study
    Bible Study June 28, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Parish Office)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration June 30, 2023  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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Holy Rosary Catholic Church

4851 Park Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38117 
Phone: 901.767.6949 
Fax: 901.767.8504

Mass Times

Saturday Vigil: 4:30PM

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM (Incense), and 12:15PM

Monday-Saturday: 6:15AM and 8:15AM

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