Welcome To Our New Pastor
It is with great joy and anticipation that we announce the Holy Rosary Cluster has been assigned a pastor! Fr. Telesphore Dusabe (pronounced Fr. “Tell-a-spore” “Due-say-bay”) has been assigned to the five parishes and officially begins as Pastor on June 1st. Fr. Telesphore is originally from Rwanda and has been in the United States since August 2021. He completed training in ESL (English as a Second Language) at Divine Word Seminary in Epworth, IA and is currently finishing a degree there in Intercultural Studies.
Fr. Telesphore is 46 years old and is the fifth of nine children with his parents still living in Rwanda. Prior to his becoming a priest he was a high school biology and chemistry teacher. Ordained in 2013, he has served at several locations as an Associate Pastor, Chaplain of Youth, and Pastor. His interests include science, soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
His bishop has released him to serve in our archdiocese for the next five years. Fr. Telesphore is very eager to serve the people of Holy Rosary Cluster and we will be publishing a letter from him in next weekend’s bulletin.
Let us all welcome Fr. Telesphore!
Fourth Sunday of Easter Mass ~ April 21, 2024
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Celebrant: Rev. Fanuel Jean
Message From Jacob Francois: April 19, 2024
Next Jesus Bible Study will be held Wednesday, April 24 at 2:00pm in IC Elma.
1) Will be watching video session from 6 & 7.
2) Only small group discussion on material on Session 7.
Riceville Knights of Columbus Travel Gavel-Sunday, April 21, 2024
Seminarian, Jacob Francois will do a program at 6:15 pm on the topic of “Being a man in the Catholic Church”.
Click on this link to view Jacob’s Speech and Program
Funeral Mass For Rev. Jerry Kopacek
Friday, March 8, 2024
10:30 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Church – Duncan, IA
Click on this link to view Father Jerry Kopacek Funeral Mass
Christian Vigil of the Deceased for Rev. Jerry F. Kopacek
Thursday March 7, 2024
Rosary 6:00 p.m.
Vigil Service 6:30 p.m.
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‘Together’ Monthly Bulletin
Click on this link for “March Together Edition”
Ministry to the Sick and Hospitalized
If you would like to receive the sacrament Anointing of the Sick or would like Fr. Kopacek to visit you while sick or hospitalized, please call the cluster office and let him know. He will be more than happy to see you!
Music Ministers Needed
A strong music ministry is necessary for a vibrant parish. All our parishes are in need of music ministers to help lead us in prayer. If God has given you a gift of singing or playing an instrument, or even if you still need to develop that gift, contact the Cluster Office at
641-393-2520.
Online Giving
We appreciate your contributions to the church community and would especially like to recognize those who are now using our ConnectNow Giving link. Our online giving site is safe, secure and most of all convenient. You will always control the amount and can change or stop it at any time. If you would like to donate using our online giving system and have not yet had a chance to do so, click on the Online Giving tab on this website and then your parish name. If you have any questions please contact Nancy Theis at the cluster office (641-393-2520).
Befriender Ministry
Volunteers are needed from each parish to:
- Drive people to medical appointments
- Drive people to Mass
- Make daily calls to people who live along (make sure they are okay)
- Actively participate in a prayer chain
Please call the cluster office (641-393-2520) or Teresa Klobassa (641-393-2598) if you are interested in volunteering or would like more information.
* The Holy Rosary Cluster has assembled a group of 15 parishioners representing each of our parishes who are prepared to visit people in difficult and transitional situations such as illness, loneliness or loss of a loved one. If you, or someone you know, would like a visit from one of our outreach ministers, please call: Alta Vista – Philomena Boehmer (641-364-6962) Lourdes – Marge Ludwig ((641-393-2568) Elma – Teresa Klobassa (641-393-2598) Riceville – Jeanne Watts (641-985-2031) New Haven – Nancy Theis (641-985-4145)