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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!
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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 |
WEEKEND & WEEKDAY MASSES
and all parish gatherings are cancelled! --------------------------------------------------------- Parish Office is 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 BISHOP
* 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) “It is understandable that some of us may be feeling scared in these uncertain times. Now, more than ever, is a time to take comfort in God. Take comfort in His mercy, and in His love. Pray for those working on the frontlines and for the sick. Together, we will get through this.” (hamiltondiocese.com)
What is the Spiritual Holy Communion? How can I receive my Lord Jesus Christ when I cannot attend Sacrament of Penance and the Holy Eucharist in church?
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If you need Confession or Anointing
Vatican has instructed that the Sacrament of Penance might be applied analogously to the Sacrament of the Sick when there is no physical possibility to receive these sacraments ... ‘Where the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of receiving sacramental absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition, coming from the love of God, beloved above all things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness (that which the penitent is at present able to express) and accompanied by votum confessionis, that is, by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones.’” Whats is an act of perfect contrition? (read here) Prayer to St. Michael St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and the snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. DAILY HOLY MASS ONLINE
St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in Toronto. You will be redirected to a live stream website ... click here.
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Urbi and Orbi Blessing
Pope Francis offered special Pontifical Blessing "to the City and to the World" in an empty St. Peter's Square. Friday March 27th, 2020. "God turns everything into our good." MESSAGE FROM YOUR PASTOR As much as you long for the sacraments, to come and pray in your church I also long to hear from you "and with your spirit". Even we are separated now but we are ONE IN THE SPIRIT! In the Spirit God is "with you" and we are united until we will be free to gather again and praise our God. See you in the Spirit now and in the body later on! Be safe! / Fr. Luke |
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OUR PARISH HOLY MASS INTENTIONS:
Thursday, April 2 - † Sarah Devlin Friday, April 3 - † Lucy Wiosna Saturday, April 4 - † Assunta Imola-Berardi Sunday, April 5 - † Vincenza Tangi, † Lucia DiDomizio, † Alfonso & Filomena Marzilli, † Donatella DiRamio, † Guido Spadafora & Jeff Pusey, † Anthony DiDomizio, Int. of Tom Luciani Tuesday, April 7 - † Joe DaPonte, Souls in Purgatory, Int. of Maria DaPonte Wednesday, April 8 - † Sr. Mary Walter Thursday, April 9 (Holy Thursday) - For St. Mary's Parishioners and Friends Saturday, April 11 (Holy Saturday) - Intentions of those joining our Catholic Community Sunday, April 12 (Easter Sunday) - † Peter & Josephine Mitchell, † Sadie & Mercedis MacDonald, † Tommas Nardone, † Vincenzo Rossi, † Vincenzo & Finisia Girardi, † Leonardo Pappani |
Tuesday, April 14 - † Maria Petrucci, † Assunta Imola-Berardi Wednesday, April 15 -Intentions of Moses DaPonte Thursday, April 16 - † Henryk & Regina Lewicki Friday, April 17 - † Jorge Hernandez & Francisco Carrillo Saturday, April 18 - † Barb Mineault Sunday, April 19 - † Joanne DeSantis, † Kenneth Young, † Maria de la Luz Fernandez & Rosa Maria Hernandez, † Vittorio DiCesare, Intentions of Chezlava Piechota Tuesday, April 21 - For St. Mary's Parishioners and Friends Wednesday, April 22 - For St. Mary's Parishioners and Friends Thursday, April 23 - For St. Mary's Parishioners and Friends Friday, April 24 - Intentions of Elvera DaSilva Saturday, April 25 - Intentions of Mary Bruder Sunday, April 26 - † Giuseppe Manzo & Pasquale Rinaldi, † Mario & Margherita Petrella, † Antonio & Teresa Rossi, † Guido, Flora & Tony DiFelice, † Santina Di Domenco, St. Ann in Thanksgiving Tuesday, April 28 - † Jim Klezli, † Anthony DiDomizio |
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 |