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Holy Rosary Mission Territory
MASS SCHEDULE
Dillingham, Alaska
Holy Rosary: Sundays 10:00 AM
Mass or Communion Service
King Salmon and Naknek, Alaska
Saint Theresa:
Levelock, Alaska:
Iliamna, Alaska:
Chignik Lagoon, Alaska
Chignik Bay, Alaska
Cold Bay, Alaska
Egegik, Alaska
Ekwok, Alaska
Igiugig, Alaska
Kokhanok, Alaska
Koliganek, Alaska
Manokotak, Alaska
New Stuyahok, Alaska
Pilot Point, Alaska
Port Alsworth, Alaska
Port Heiden, Alaska
Sand Point, Alaska
South, Naknek, Alaska
Togiak, Alaska
Twin Hills, Alaska
Ugashik, Alaska
Please email me to set up a visit/Mass!
Holy Rosary: Sundays 10:00 AM
Mass or Communion Service
King Salmon and Naknek, Alaska
Saint Theresa:
Fridays 12:00 PM
Mass Service
Mass Service
Villages periodically visited include:
Levelock, Alaska:
Iliamna, Alaska:
Chignik Lagoon, Alaska
Chignik Bay, Alaska
Cold Bay, Alaska
Egegik, Alaska
Ekwok, Alaska
Igiugig, Alaska
Kokhanok, Alaska
Koliganek, Alaska
Manokotak, Alaska
New Stuyahok, Alaska
Pilot Point, Alaska
Port Alsworth, Alaska
Port Heiden, Alaska
Sand Point, Alaska
South, Naknek, Alaska
Togiak, Alaska
Twin Hills, Alaska
Ugashik, Alaska
Please email me to set up a visit/Mass!
Holy Rosary Parishioners
Holy Rosary
Dillingham, Alaska
View: Best Kept Secret
What parishioners see from the pews inside Holy Rosary is spectacular. When they sit down they are rewarded with a peaceful view of the Alaskan wilderness. The view, aided by several large windows, help to create a spiritual atmosphere.
Back of Holy Rosary
Parishioners have a Forest View
Side of Holy Rosary
Forest on Three Sides
Old Church: Holy Rosary
Dillingham, Alaska
Rectory: Holy Rosary
Dillingham, Alaska
Saint Theresa
Naknek and King Salmon
Saint Peter the Fisherman
Clarks Point, Alaska
Holy Rosary Parish Mission
Holy Rosary Mission parishioners drive through blizzards, snow, ice, and extreme winds to get to Mass. Depending on the village location, some use four-wheelers or snow machines. Parishioners in the larger communities, such as Dillingham and King Salmon, have cars and trucks that have arrived on a cargo plane or boat. There are approximately three barges per year that sail around the Aleutian Chain to Bristol Bay.
Because of the rugged living conditions, clergy in the past have been transitional and our parishioners have had to take ownership of their churches. Determined Catholic parishioners have learned to give flawless communion services, clean up flooding basements, keep the grass mowed, patch chuck-holes in the parking lot, and basically take charge of anything that needs done. For example, Holy Rosary, has a cleaning list posted in the vestibule that is always full a year in advance. Our faithful and spirited parishioners have allowed Catholicism to remain a viable religion in the Alaskan Bush.
Located in Dillingham, Alaska, Holy Rosary church congregates on ten acres of land near the Dillingham Airport. It is considered a Mission Parish, hence the confusion of calling it a mission or a parish.
The church building at Holy Rosary was built in the 1980's with funds from several generous local parishioners and the Catholic Extension Society. It is located on the West end of a one acre gravel parking lot. The building was designed and constructed by local contractors.
Built in the 1940,s, the Holy Rosary rectory is located on the East end of the parking lot. It is a three bedroom structure with basement and garage.
Between the church and the rectory is the old church, which was used after a fire burned down the original church building. Plans are being made to repair this church so it can be used for meetings and fund raisers.
The Holy Rosary Parish Mission consists of two other church buildings located in King Salmon and Clarks Point. Additionally, over twenty villages are considered part of the mission. Mass in these other villages is normally held in houses, schools, or fish canneries.
There are no roads leading to or from any villages in the Holy Rosary mission territory. Any personal contact made to these Catholics must be done by air.
Please click here for more detail about the History of this important Alaskan mission.
Because of the rugged living conditions, clergy in the past have been transitional and our parishioners have had to take ownership of their churches. Determined Catholic parishioners have learned to give flawless communion services, clean up flooding basements, keep the grass mowed, patch chuck-holes in the parking lot, and basically take charge of anything that needs done. For example, Holy Rosary, has a cleaning list posted in the vestibule that is always full a year in advance. Our faithful and spirited parishioners have allowed Catholicism to remain a viable religion in the Alaskan Bush.
Located in Dillingham, Alaska, Holy Rosary church congregates on ten acres of land near the Dillingham Airport. It is considered a Mission Parish, hence the confusion of calling it a mission or a parish.
The church building at Holy Rosary was built in the 1980's with funds from several generous local parishioners and the Catholic Extension Society. It is located on the West end of a one acre gravel parking lot. The building was designed and constructed by local contractors.
Built in the 1940,s, the Holy Rosary rectory is located on the East end of the parking lot. It is a three bedroom structure with basement and garage.
Between the church and the rectory is the old church, which was used after a fire burned down the original church building. Plans are being made to repair this church so it can be used for meetings and fund raisers.
The Holy Rosary Parish Mission consists of two other church buildings located in King Salmon and Clarks Point. Additionally, over twenty villages are considered part of the mission. Mass in these other villages is normally held in houses, schools, or fish canneries.
There are no roads leading to or from any villages in the Holy Rosary mission territory. Any personal contact made to these Catholics must be done by air.
Please click here for more detail about the History of this important Alaskan mission.
Father Scott Garrett
Father Scott is the Pastor of the Holy Rosary Mission and (unofficially) he ministers to the largest parish in the world. And although geographically he covers a vast area, the total number of families in his parish is approximately 150.
Father Scott's unique mode of transportation is a 160 Cherokee Warrior which he uses to fly to the many remote areas within his parish. After landing on one of the many dirt airstrips, he is normally picked up on a three wheeler or snowmachine. He is then taken to either a viliager's house, a school, or a cannery to offer Mass and cetechetical instruction. With the unpredictable weather of SW Alaska, Father Scott's schedule is always written lightly in pencil
When not in flight, Father Scott stays busy maintaining a church, rectory, and cemetery on ten acres of property. Within the larger Dillingham community he may be found ministering to a sick person at the Kanakanak hospital , eating lunch at the Dillingham Senior Center, blessing the fishing fleet, or attending an althletic event or graduation ceremony.
Father Scott's unique mode of transportation is a 160 Cherokee Warrior which he uses to fly to the many remote areas within his parish. After landing on one of the many dirt airstrips, he is normally picked up on a three wheeler or snowmachine. He is then taken to either a viliager's house, a school, or a cannery to offer Mass and cetechetical instruction. With the unpredictable weather of SW Alaska, Father Scott's schedule is always written lightly in pencil
When not in flight, Father Scott stays busy maintaining a church, rectory, and cemetery on ten acres of property. Within the larger Dillingham community he may be found ministering to a sick person at the Kanakanak hospital , eating lunch at the Dillingham Senior Center, blessing the fishing fleet, or attending an althletic event or graduation ceremony.
Blessed Drinking Water for People in Dillingham
One of the important services Holy Rosary provides for the community of Dillingham is drinking water. The well at Holy Rosary is probably the purest, cleanest, and coldest in Dillingham.
Many Dillinghammers do not have good water and people from all walks of life line up at our pump to fill up on water. They fill up buckets, trash cans, jars, and water bottles. Basketball teams line up as do sports fisherman and airport personnel. Since many people in Dillingham do not even have water, they have come to depend on the well at Holy Rosary.
The late Jim Kelly blessed the entire well. Most people who get water at Holy Rosary all know the water is blessed. Near the well, a sign is posted asking people to slip a small donation inside the mail slot on the door to help pay for electricity and maintenance.
Many Dillinghammers do not have good water and people from all walks of life line up at our pump to fill up on water. They fill up buckets, trash cans, jars, and water bottles. Basketball teams line up as do sports fisherman and airport personnel. Since many people in Dillingham do not even have water, they have come to depend on the well at Holy Rosary.
The late Jim Kelly blessed the entire well. Most people who get water at Holy Rosary all know the water is blessed. Near the well, a sign is posted asking people to slip a small donation inside the mail slot on the door to help pay for electricity and maintenance.
Hauling Drinking Water
Water People
Pope John Paul II and Fr. Scott
Spring 1997, Rome, Italy
Governor Sara Palin and Fr. Scott
2007 Blessing of the Fleet
View from Dillingham, Alaska
Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima
Saint for Holy Rosary
Contact Information
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Videos: Flying Our Cherokee Warrior II in Alaskan Bush
- Father James Kelly Flies in Bristol Bay, Filmed in the 1980's
- Thank You Holy Rosary, Aug 2010
- Fr. Scott Flying to Portage Creek, Alaska, Aug 2010
- Cherolee Warrior II Take Off CLP, July 2010
- Fr. Scott Catching Salmon in Net, Dillingham, Ak, June 2010
- Fr. Scott Flies with Seminarian Arthur Roraff, June 2010
- Fr. Scott Flies with Archbishop of Anchorage, June 2010
- Fr. Scott: Take Off 25 MPH Crosswind, May 2010
- Fr. Scott: Lake Clark Pass, East to West, March 2010
- Fr. Scott Flying to Igiugig, March 2010
- Fr. Scott Flying to Ugashik, Dec 2009
- Fr. Scott: Winter Lake Clark Pass, Dec 2009
- Fr. Scott: Lake Clark Pass 8500 Feet, Dec 2009
- I'm Flying around Dillingham, Alaska, Sep 2009
- I'm Flying Our Airplane, Hat Pulled Down
- I'm Flying Our Airplane to Clarks Point
- I'm Trying To Land Airplane in Clarks Point
- I'm Taxing Our Aircraft, Clarks Point, Alaska
Archdiocese of Anchorage Links of Interest
- Archdiocese of Anchorage Home Page
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- Holy Cross Catholic Parish Anchorage
- Saint Andrew Catholic Church Eagle River, AK
- Saint Anthony Catholic Church Anchorage
- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Anchorage
- Saint Patrick's Parish Anchorage
- Catholic Anchor on-line
- Parish Directory
- Office of the Tribunal
- Retrouvaille: For Struggling Mariages
- Keep Kids and Teens SAFE
- FBI Safety Tips for Grades K-5
- National Youth Violence Prevention Center
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- Safe Environment Training
- Catholic Anchor Newspaper
- NFP: Natural Family Planning
- Guidelines for Eucharistic Ministers
- Guidlines for Lectors
- Diocese of Fairbanks
- Diocese of Juneau
Dillingham, Alaska Community
Articles About Holy Rosary Mission
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying Lake Clark Pass, June 22, 2011
- Alaska Dispatch:First Beach Landing May 20, 2011
- Alaska Dispatch: Aborted Landing March 11, 2011
- Alaska Dispatch: Turbulent Week Feb 21, 2011
- Alaska Dispatch: Preflight Important Jan 21, 2011
- Carolina Beach Today: Lighted Cap Jan 18, 2011
- Alaska Dispatch: Electrical Failures Jan 13, 2011
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying Dilemmas Nov 26, 2010
- GolfHotelWhiskey: Flying Hazards, Sep 10, 2010
- GolfHotelWhiskey: VFR Rules, Aug 12, 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Bittersweet Week of Flying, Oct 13, 2010
- Catholic Extension: Fly Above Adversity
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying to Egegik, Sep 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Fr. Jim Kelly, Sep 2010
- Catholic Anchor: Bush Catholics Keep Fatih Alive, Aug 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying Priest Films Scenic Video, Aug 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying the Hills, Dillingham, AK, Aug 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Father Scott's VFR Rules, Aug 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying to Ekuk, June 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Typical Day, May 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Benedict Arnold, May 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Bush Pilot Profiles, April 14, 2010
- Catholic News Agency (CNA) Mar 28, 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying to Ekwok, March 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying to Clarks Point, March 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying to Igiugig, Feb 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying to Levelock, Feb 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Finally Flying the Pass, Feb 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Togiak Pass, Jan 2010
- Alaska Dispatch: Lake Clark Pass, Dec 2009
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying to Manokotak, Dec 2009
- Alaska Dispatch: Flying to New Stu, Dec 2009
- Alaska Dispatch: Bush Pilots Nov 2009
- Catholic Anchor Aug 7, 2009 Youth
- Flying Fathers Article August 2009
- Catholic Anchor Mar 6, 2009 Lent
- Bristol Bay Times Sep 18, 2008 Statue
- Catholic Anchor May 18, 2007 Annual Appeal
- Catholic Anchor Sep 21, 2007 Holy Water
- Catholic Extention Magazine
- Parish Partners
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