“When I was sick and imprisoned, you visited me…”
Holy Rosary Church has an active prison ministry. Volunteers from the parish regularly visit both Maplehurst and Vanier correctional facilities which are both located in Milton. Maplehurst is one of the largest prisons in the province. Maplehurst is a prison for men and Vanier is for women.
The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the Gospel of Matthew (25:34-40) and include giving food to the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, welcoming a stranger, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and coming to see those in prison. In Jesus’ words those who do these things to one of the least of our brethren do it to Him. Again in Matthew (5:7) we read “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”.
Pope Francis placed a special emphasis on ministering to those in prison and to quote Bishop Crosby he took the extraordinary step of naming the threshold of each jail cell a Holy Door of Mercy.
If you are interested in learning more about this important ministry and perhaps joining our dedicated group of volunteers please call the Parish Office at 905-878-6535.