During the 1990's a Strategic Planning Committee was formed, headed by Don Rooney. A parish Master Plan was developed and 1996 marked a turning point for the parish. Fr. Frank Schepers completed an additional 15 years of service at Wea and Fr. Tony Lickteig was assigned to be our pastor.

It was decided to proceed with a Fund Drive to seek pledges to construct a school and a social gathering place. Pledges were made in excess of $900,000 and the plans were drawn and permission received from the Archdiocese to build the facility. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 17, 1999 with Archbishop James P. Keleher and Fr. Tony Lickteig presiding over the joyous event. A second phase Fund Drive was held in the fall of 1999 with pledges totaling an additional $1,400,000.

In January of 2000, shortly after the groundbreaking ceremony, Holy Rosary welcomed a new Pastor, Father Ken Kelly to our parish family. Father Ken and various committees oversaw the construction of our new school facility which opened in August of 2000. Sister Helen Smith O.S.U. presided as principal of our new school and brought her expertise and experience to our growing community.

Our school now offers Catholic Education for Preschool through Eighth Grade, celebrating our first graduating class in 2005. Under strong leadership from our new Principal, Mrs. Becky Sachen, we will be opening Wea Angel House Daycare in the Fall of 2006 as well as the addition of four new classrooms and a parish center. Our curriculum has also expanded, changed, and under Mrs. Sachen's leadership will grow over the next few years.

In July, 2003, we welcomed Father Larry Albertson as new pastor of our community. Father Larry, arriving from Ascension Parish in Overland Park, Kansas, replaced Father Ken who chose the opportunity to live near his Mother, becoming the new pastor for St. Agnes. Father Larry has brought fresh ideas to the parish and will give us guidance, as well as implement upgrades to the church during our Centennial year.

Today, Holy Rosary Church continues to stand as a monument to our Catholic faith. I am sure that the founding fathers of our community would be amazed with the growth of our community and the beauty of our faith that has been passed along from generations before. As our community grows, so does our parish. We look forward to the changes that growth will bring and will continue our efforts to adjust to this growth. Our family is strong and we welcome all new members to our community. We pray for wisdom, guidance, patience and perseverance as we live the teachings of Jesus Christ and minister to each other.