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St. Mary's Parish
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Since 1894
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Thank you for your support and generosity!
Donation services are provided by recognised CanadaHelp |
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In these unusual times we solely rely on the generosity of our parishioners and friends, who have always supported their church. We need you now more than ever.
You can donate online through the CanadaHelps service, see "donate now" button above. Offertory envelopes can also be mailed or dropped safely in person through the mail slot in the private rectory door, where the Holy Family statue is. Don't use the office door mailbox (white) as it is not safe. “From the heart, it has come, to the heart, it shall go.” — Beethoven’s handwritten inscription on his Mass |
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Donations collected: May 10 - May 24, 2020 - Sunday & Easter Offering & Other: $3,679.00 - Parish Online for May to-date: $1,440.00 - SSVP, Development & Peace, Holy Land: $272.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donations collected: April 26 - May 10, 2020 - Parish Sunday & Other Offering: $2,716.00 - SSVP & Other Charity: $405.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donations collected: April 19 - April 26, 2020 - Parish Sunday $ Easter Offering: $2,720.00 - Parish Online April: $2,267.00 - SSVP, Development & Peace, Holy Land: $580.00 |
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Sunday drive-thru!
Would you like to receive a special blessing and see my smile? After celebrating the Holy Mass “without people” I will be out standing by the office door to greet and bless you, this Sunday at 10:00 am and following Sundays until we will move back into the church. Please drive in from the East Ave. and exit into Colborne St. We must respect social distancing rules. You cannot step out of the car, no physical interactions. Only air hugs, waves, winks, or kisses in the air and move on :) I will stay out as long as there will be anyone coming. Hope to see you soon! / Fr. Luke |
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COME HOLY SPIRIT!SOMETHING TO WATCH: (from the left)
1. Bishop Robert Barron who directed famous series “Catholicism, A Journey to the Heart of the Faith” gives us some important clues on the understanding of the Holy Spirit. 2. It is the voice of the Holy Spirit that speaks through the youth of Australia who in this video message plead on their authorities to “Please bring back Holy Mass for all.” I ma sure we all can join them in this appeal and prayer. 3. We are going to miss this year traditional the Crowning Ceremony that is a part of the celebration of the Pentecost by the Portuguese Community. This festival is scattered across the world, in many communities in Ontario also. The video reminds the procession in Lamington, Ontario during the Holy Spirit Festival 2019. 4. The Holy Spirit enables us to understand the Holy Scripture and to pray with the Word of God. Lectio Divina is one of the methods od prayer with the Bible. Cardinal Collins explains Lectio Divina in 10 episodes series based in the Gospel of Mark, chapters 1-6. ------------------------------ SOMETHING TO READ: 1. 7 Names for the Holy Spirit that You Probably Didn’t Know. (read here) 2. 8 things you need to know about Confirmation, not only for teens. (read here) 3. What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit? (read here) ------------------------------ SOMETHING TO PRAY: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth. Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit help us to relish what is right and always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
WHO IS THE PARACLETUS? The Holy Spirit is not new to the earth. His breath was at the beginning of our world and He is constantly present among us. Jesus however promised us that - after his departure in his glories body - and before his return at the end the Holy Spirit will guide us. Jesus used a Greek word παράκλητος, Latin: paracletus, to name the Holy Spirit. It means advocate or helper. The Holy Spirit sustains life but also keep alive our faith and makes us bold to proclaim this faith. It is not only during Confirmation that the Holy Spirit is in action. Thanks to his power other Sacraments also connect us with God. The transformation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ during the Eucharist are only possible because of the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is every day, every moment when we call on the Holy Spirit to come. He always does. Just think of the many moments when he guided you, saved your life, or your faith. DAILY HOLY MASS ONLINE
St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in Toronto. You will be redirected to a live stream website ... click here. (Saved episodes are available here .... or here) |
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OUR PARISH HOLY MASS INTENTIONS:
Tuesday, June 2 † Mary Gray, Int. of Mary Bruder Wednesday, June 3 † Fr. Jan Laton Thursday, June 4 † Souls in Purgatory Friday, June 5 † Marek Chryciuk Saturday, June 6 † Lloyd Johnstone Sunday, June 7 † Americo & Lina Petrella, † Mario & Margherita Petrella, † Guido, Flora & Tony DiFelice, † Alberto Trombetta, † Clotilde & Nicola DiGeronimo, † Pasquale & Carlina DiFelice , † Mary Marcella Tuesday, June 9 For the People of St. Mary’s Wednesday, June 10 † Mary Marcella Thursday, June 11 † James Felix McGaghran Friday, June 12 Darren Carrozzella (for healing) Saturday, June 13 † Antonio Bolognone & Vito Tangi Sunday, June 14 † Joe DaPonte, † Jose Dante Ignacio, † Souls in Purgatory, Int. of Maria DaPonte, Int. of Angela Rowley |
Tuesday, June 16 † Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, June 17 Int. of Joe Cristiano DaPonte Thursday, June 18 † Assunta Imola Berardi Friday, June 19 Int. for all Graduating Students! Saturday, June 20 † Domenico, Antonia, Luigi & Assunta Imola Sunday, June 21 † Peter & Josephine Mitchell, † Vincenzo & Joe Petitti, † Donatella DiRamio, Int. of Elvera DaSilva, Int. of Vito Agriesti, † Tom Zoma Tuesday, June 23 † Mary Marcella Wednesday, June 24 Int. of Moses DaPonte Thursday, June 25 † Bill Derks Friday, June 26 † Tom Zoma Saturday, June 27 † Jan Michalik Sunday, June 28 † Peter & Josephine Mitchell, † Rocco Santilli, † Pietro DiFelice, † Giuseppe Squeo Tuesday, 30 .... |
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Sunday Mass Schedule
5:00 pm - Saturday Vigil Holy Mass 9:00 am & 11:00 am - Sunday Holy Mass Please contact the office to schedule a Baptism and join us for Sunday Mass and preparation meetings. More information in the brochure. -------------------------------------------------- Weekday Mass Schedule 9:00 am - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
----------------------------------------------------------- Changes to the schedule are possible. Please check the current bulletin for the updated Mass schedule before heading to church. The church opens 30 mins before Mass. ----------------------------------------------------------- Devotions - Tuesday 6:45 pm - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena - except: 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pm - Devotions to San Padre Pio (Italian) - Friday 9:30 am (directly after morning Holy Mass) - HOLY HOUR, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration and Benediction, opportunity for confession whenever time permits - HOLY ROSARY AND OTHER DEVOTIONS, Tuesday at 6:30 pm, combined with the usual devotions see above: Padre Pio, Divine Mercy, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (Confessions) Tuesday 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Friday 9:30 am - 10:15 am (if time permits during adoration) Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm - and by appointment when available and during office hours - - extra hours and penitential service during Advent and Lent to be announced - Donation Envelope Request Form and Update Form
Let us know if you need Donation Envelopes 2019 and fill out below request form. If your contact information has changed let us know also. It will be necessary to produce your Income Tax Receipt. Thank you for your generosity! - DOWNLOAD LINK |
CHURCH IS CLOSED
for the public worship! and all parish events are cancelled, they will be rescheduled when possible! Holy Mass is celebrated without the people and it is offered for the booked intentions, see above ... --------------------------------------------------------- Parish Office is also closed! Please leave a message or email us and we will try to reply to you as soon as possible. Regular ministry is suspended we can only attend to emergency calls if possible. ------------------------------------- Please check back here for updates! - SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL Contact: 226-208-6846 DIRECTIVES & LETTERS
FROM H.E. BISHOP CROSBY * DIOCESAN DIRECTIVES, March 4, 2020 (read here)
* DIOCESAN DIRECTIVES, March 13, 2020 (read here) * DIOCESAN DIRECTIVES, MARCH 16, 2020 (read here) * PASTORAL LETTER, March 17, 2020 (read here) * DIOCESAN DIRECTIVES, March 18, 2020 (read here) --------------------------- * INVITATION TO PRAYER, March 23, 2020 (here) * HOLY WEEK AND EASTER, March 23, 2020 (here) *** BISHOP'S EASTER MESSAGE (read here) --------------------------- * CONFESSIONS, March 27, 2020 (read here) * CANCELLATIONS UPDATE, April 2, 2020 (read here) * FUNERALS, April 2, 20202 (read here) What is Spiritual Holy Communion? How can I receive my Lord Jesus Christ when I cannot attend the Sacrament of Penance and the Holy Eucharist in church?
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Office and PEOPLE
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PASTOR: Fr. Lukasz Kopaniak Sac (Fr. Luke)
OFFICE MANAGER: Mrs. Angela Rowley PASTORAL MINISTER: Mrs. Joyce Young BOOK KEEPER: Mrs. Barbara Roy OFFICE HOURS MON - Closed TUE, WED, FRI - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm THU - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (until 4:00 pm July & August) Lunch break - NOON - 1:00 pm T. 519-753 7316 E. marybrantford@gmail.com Pastoral Minister Contact: E. pmmarybrantford@gmail.com
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PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair: Fr. Luke Kopaniak Sac Ex Officio: Barbara Roy, Angela Rowley , Members: Jacinta Miaco, Lucy Marco, Luisa Pappert, Americo Tarantello, Doug Cunningham, Vencel Laczko, Kristine Paul PARISH SCREENING COMMITTEE Chair: Barbara Gray, Members: Barbara Jack, John Moons MONEY COUNTERS GROUP 1 - Claire Hermans (Leader), Betty Derks, Patricia Feijo, Cindy Miaco GROUP 2 - Anna Brady (Leader), Doug Cunningham, Marg Leahy, Kristine Paul, Marg Craftchick |
SACRAMENTS and sacramentals
RCIA - Interested in becoming Catholic? You are welcome to contact us at any time for more information. The program begins in October and ends on Easter Vigil night.
BAPTISM - Please see the "downloads" for the basic information and registration form. Contact the office to schedule the date of the Baptism and confirm necessary details.
MATRIMONY - Check the downloads for information folder. Before you start planning contact the office.
HOLY ANOINTING - Pastoral care for the sick may be arranged through the office. We visit sick at home, hospital and other care institutions. We regularly take Holy Communion to sick parishioners on Sundays. Upon new requirements at Brantford General Hospital we need the name of the person and exact location in the hospital to visit. We strongly advise to call for a priest a.s.a.p. to make sure that the priest is available.
DEATH - The funeral home will take care of all the arrangements. They will contact the parish office to schedule the date and time for the funeral and for a visit to meet with the priest. In this time of great sorrow our bereavement ministry offer their support, just let us know when you need us to visit. We would be happy to arrange for a reception following the funeral liturgy in our parish hall.
BAPTISM - Please see the "downloads" for the basic information and registration form. Contact the office to schedule the date of the Baptism and confirm necessary details.
MATRIMONY - Check the downloads for information folder. Before you start planning contact the office.
HOLY ANOINTING - Pastoral care for the sick may be arranged through the office. We visit sick at home, hospital and other care institutions. We regularly take Holy Communion to sick parishioners on Sundays. Upon new requirements at Brantford General Hospital we need the name of the person and exact location in the hospital to visit. We strongly advise to call for a priest a.s.a.p. to make sure that the priest is available.
DEATH - The funeral home will take care of all the arrangements. They will contact the parish office to schedule the date and time for the funeral and for a visit to meet with the priest. In this time of great sorrow our bereavement ministry offer their support, just let us know when you need us to visit. We would be happy to arrange for a reception following the funeral liturgy in our parish hall.
MINISTRIES, groups and organizations
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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION - Ministers assist the priest and give Holy Communion during the Holy Mass and also take Holy Communion to the sick and shut-ins. You can join the ministry at any time. You need to make an appointment with the pastor via the office. The diocese provides training and workshops every year. READERS - They proclaim the Word of God during the Sunday and weekday Holy Masses. The diocese provides training and workshops every year. You are welcome to join this ministry at any time. MUSIC MINISTRY - There is Folk Choir on Saturday Vigil, Worship Band, Italian Choir, Regular Choir, our Organist since 2017 is Michael Laczko. ALTAR SERVERS - Girls and boys are welcome to serve at the altar on Sunday and daily Masses. We welcome adult servers as well. Please speak to the priest to get more information. LITURGICAL MINISTRY - Barbara Gray is our volunteer sacristan who sets up for Mass and looks after the sacristy and sanctuary. There are volunteers who support her. Are you interested to join this ministry? CHILDREN'S LITURGY - On some Sundays at 11:00 am we invite children for special time to learn about the Holy Mass and explore the readings. Children;s Liturgy is a part of our preparation program for First Holy Communion. Please follow the instruction. We welcome teachers, parents and catechists to join the ministry. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY. Upon request we provide prayer assistance to grieving families and individual persons. The members of the ministry lead the vigil prayer at the funeral home. They assist at the funeral liturgy in church. There is a special choir available for funeral masses. Once a year before Christmas we invite the families who lost loved ones in the passing year to a special memorial Holy Mass. HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE- They are always present at every parish function to show that we are a welcoming community! We always welcome new members. LUNCHEON MINISTRY - This group is related to the hospitality ministry and specializes in serving meals in our parish hall at various functions, also organizing funeral receptions |
ORGANIZATIONS
AND PRAYER GROUPS CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE - The St. Mary's CWL Conference meets regularly, please check the bulletin for announcements MADONNA DELLA LIBERA COMMUNITY - St. Mary's is the home for the copy of the statue of Our Lady that is located in Pratola in Italy. Every year we celebrate the Festa with a solem Holy Mass said both in Italian and English followed by the procession around the neighbourhood. Italian delicacies are served in the parish hall at the end of celebrations. LEGION OF MARY - Meets weekly on Thursday at 10:00 am for prayer and fellowship DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE - Prayer Group that meets on 3rd Saturday. There is Novena to Divine Mercy and Divine Mercy Sunday devotions at 3:00 pm. |
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
We support SSVP outreach programs by monthly collection and regular contributions. The members of the parish community receive people in need at former St. Mary's School building, currently the Catholic Learning Centre. The entrance is located at the side of the building between the church and school building. There is easy access from Colborne Street and car-park.
OPEN TO VISITORS: Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
CONTACT FOR HELP: 226-208 6846 Email: ssvpmary@gmail.com
OPEN TO VISITORS: Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
CONTACT FOR HELP: 226-208 6846 Email: ssvpmary@gmail.com
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
"At the heart of Catholic education is the person of Jesus. Faith development is integral to every part of Catholic education, as students are called to respect the dignity of all human persons in a caring community. In the Catholic education system, home, school and parish form a vital partnership. Through participation in the community and involvement with the parish, students are guided by the Gospel values, principles and standards that reach into every facet of school life."
Traditionally Catholic schools bond with nearby parishes. We are delighted to provide pastoral care for three schools:
Traditionally Catholic schools bond with nearby parishes. We are delighted to provide pastoral care for three schools:
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St. Peter Elementary School
175 Glenwood Drive, Brantford, ON Principle: Michael Skrzypek P: 519-752-1611 Website |
Holy Cross Elementary School
358 Marlborough Street, Brantford, ON Principle: John McDermid P: 519-756-5032 Website |
Jean Vanier Elementary School
120 Ninth Avenue, Brantford, ON Principle: Daniel Pace Viceprinciple: Shelley Callender P: 519-753-5283 Website |
Our Catholic School Board is: Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
SAFE GUARDING PROTOCOL AND VOLUNTEERS SCREENING
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In accordance with Canon 7 of the Code of Canon Law, Bishop Crosby promulgated the revised Protocol and Policy for Cases of Alleged Sexual Misconduct in the Diocese of Hamilton.
This new protocol will aid the Diocese in the continuing task of safeguarding vulnerable individuals and responding swiftly and appropriately to allegations of sexual misconduct in the Diocese of Hamilton. The revised protocol has taken effect on May 31, 2017 without prejudice to the prescripts of Canon 8.2 of the Code of Canon Law. |
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Pope Francis Pastoral Letter on Clergy Abuse (Link) Bishop Douglas Crosby Pastoral Letter (Link) ----------------------------------------------------------- Diocesan Policy and Resources ... (Link) Protocol and Policy in Case of Alleged Sexual Misconduct PDF Document Link -------------------------------------------- Volunteers Screening Manual Screening Resources |