About Holy Rosary Edmonds · Edmonds, Washington
Holy Rosary Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Edmonds, Washington, part of the Archdiocese of Seattle, that has served the community for over a century. Today it is a vibrant, family-oriented community of more than 1,300 households led by pastor Father Matthew L. O'Leary and supported by a dedicated staff and lay ministers. The parish campus includes Holy Rosary School (pre-K through 8th grade, founded 1964) and the church at 630 7th Avenue N., with formation for all ages, sacramental preparation, youth ministry, music, outreach and a robust parish life. In 2024 Holy Rosary was paired with neighboring St. Thomas More of Lynnwood in Parish Family 11 under the Archdiocese's Partners in the Gospel pastoral planning process.
- Established
- 1905
- Patron
- Our Lady of the Rosary (the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of the Holy Rosary)
- Rector
- Rev. Matthew L. O'Leary
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle (Snohomish Deanery, Parish Family 11 with St. Thomas More, Lynnwood)
Why belong here
Holy Rosary is a family-oriented Catholic community in downtown Edmonds that welcomes everyone and invites all ages to grow as disciples. It offers Sunday and weekday Mass, regular reconciliation, Eucharistic adoration, sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, marriage, RCIA/Becoming Catholic), and a full faith-formation program for children, youth and adults. With Holy Rosary School on campus, an active music program, youth groups, small groups, retreats, and outreach ministries, parishioners find many ways to pray, learn, serve and build community together.
Mass times at Holy Rosary Edmonds
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday 12:30 PM–1:30 PM
- Saturday 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
- Or by appointment — call 425-977-4573
Adoration times
- The church is open for prayer Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
- Regular adoration sign-up available via the parish Eucharist page (specific holy hour schedule not published online)
About Holy Rosary Parish
Holy Rosary Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Edmonds, Washington, part of the Archdiocese of Seattle (Snohomish Deanery). Founded in 1905, it now comprises more than 1,300 households and is served by a pastor, parochial vicar, pastoral associate and a team of lay staff and volunteers. The parish campus includes the church at 630 7th Avenue N., the parish center / pastoral center, and Holy Rosary School (Pre-K through 8th grade).
- Founded in 1905
- 1,300+ households
- Archdiocese of Seattle — Snohomish Deanery
- Parish Family 11 with St. Thomas More, Lynnwood (since 2024)
History
Holy Rosary was founded in Edmonds in 1905 and has ministered to local Catholic families for more than a century. Its parish school opened in September 1964 with about 120 students in the first three grades and has grown into an accredited Pre-K–8 program of more than 270 students and 1,400+ alumni. The school marked its 60th 'Diamond Jubilee' in September 2024 with an Edmonds Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting and launched the HERO scholarship honoring former pastor Father Kenneth Haydock.
- Parish founded 1905
- Holy Rosary School opened September 1964
- Diamond Jubilee / 60th anniversary celebrated September 2024
- HERO Scholarship honoring Fr. Kenneth Haydock (d. 2024)
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Matthew L. O'Leary, supported by a parochial vicar and a pastoral associate. Lay staff oversee administration, faith formation, youth ministry, music, the school, and facilities.
- Rev. Matthew L. O'Leary — Pastor
- Parochial Vicar
- Pastoral Associate
- Angela Antonson — Pastoral Assistant for Administration
- Julie Morris — Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Michelle Marquardt-Chia — Administrative Assistant
- Daria Lobato — Faith Formation
- Beth Mitchell — Bookkeeper
- Larkin Temme — School Principal
- Alice McIntyre — Administrative Assistant and Young Adult Ministry
- Ina Canimo — Pastoral Assistant for Music
- Amanda Woyak — Youth Ministry
- Jacques Bragg — Facilities Supervisor
- Violeta Juzon — (Youth Ministry support)
Faith Formation
Faith formation at Holy Rosary serves children, youth, young adults and adults through classroom programs, small groups and retreats. Children encounter the faith through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium, while sacramental preparation for First Eucharist and Reconciliation is offered alongside ongoing faith formation.
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Julie Morris)
- Children's Faith Formation (Daria Lobato)
- Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
- Small groups and retreats for all ages
- Young Adult Ministry (Alice McIntyre)
Becoming Catholic (RCIA & Adult Initiation)
Adults inquiring about the Catholic faith or preparing for Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation join the Becoming Catholic program. Adult candidates for Confirmation typically receive the sacrament at the Easter Vigil.
- Adult inquiry and RCIA
- Adult Confirmation (received at Easter Vigil)
- Contact: Daria Lobato
Confirmation Preparation
In the Archdiocese of Seattle, youth Confirmation is celebrated in 7th grade (or equivalent age). Candidates attend the Middle School Youth Group on Monday evenings and complete three Confirmation retreats (two day-retreats and one overnight retreat). High-school teens preparing for any of the Sacraments of Initiation meet on Sundays.
- Youth Confirmation in 7th grade
- Middle School Youth Group — Mondays 5:00–6:30 PM (Holy Rosary campus)
- Three Confirmation retreats required
- High School Sacraments — Sundays 4:00–5:15 PM in the Pastoral Center
- High School Youth Group — Sundays 5:30–7:30 PM
- Contact: Amanda Woyak
Youth Ministry
Holy Rosary's youth ministry gathers middle-school and high-school students for faith, fellowship, service and fun. The Middle School Youth Group meets Mondays from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Holy Rosary campus; the High School Youth Group meets Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Teens serve their community through donation drives, volunteering at local shelters and ministry at Mass.
- Middle School Youth Group (6th–8th grade) — Mondays 5:00–6:30 PM
- High School Youth Group (9th–12th grade) — Sundays 5:30–7:30 PM
- Combined with St. Thomas More as of February 23 (per parish announcement)
- Service projects, retreats, snack sign-ups
Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School is the parish's Catholic elementary and middle school, opened in September 1964 in downtown Edmonds. It is accredited and serves more than 270 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with an extended-care program, STEM, arts and music curricula, a schoolwide Spanish program, and CYO sports. In 2024 the school celebrated its 60th 'Diamond Jubilee' anniversary.
- Opened September 1964
- Pre-K through 8th grade, ~270 students, 1,400+ alumni
- Principal: Larkin Temme
- Extended-care program, STEM, arts, music, schoolwide Spanish
- CYO sports and active alumni community
- HERO (Hope, Excellence, Resilience, Opportunity) Scholarship fund launched 2024
Music & Liturgical Ministries
Music and liturgical ministries support parish worship through choirs, cantors, instrumentalists and liturgical volunteers, coordinated by the Pastoral Assistant for Music.
- Pastoral Assistant for Music — Ina Canimo
- Pastoral Assistant for Music — Amanda Woyak (alt. listing on diocesan page)
- Liturgy team
Parish Office & Practical Info
The parish office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The mailing address is 760 Aloha St., Edmonds, WA 98020-3019; the church and main parish address is 630 7th Avenue N., Edmonds, WA 98020-3012. The office will do its best to accommodate meetings outside regular hours.
- Parish Office Hours — Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Mailing: 760 Aloha St., Edmonds, WA 98020-3019
- Church: 630 7th Avenue N., Edmonds, WA 98020-3012
- Fax: 425-672-4909
- Snohomish Deanery, Parish Family 11
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Kenneth Haydock
Former pastor remembered in 2024 as the first 'HERO' honoree of the school's Diamond Jubilee scholarship fund; passed away in spring 2024.
- Fr. Matthew L. O'Learycurrent (as of 2024–2025)
Current pastor, serving Holy Rosary as part of Parish Family 11 with St. Thomas More under Partners in the Gospel.