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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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Sunday Holy Mass
5:00 pm - Saturday Vigil 10 am - Sunday -------------------------------------------------- Please contact our office to schedule the SACRAMENT of BAPTISM P. 519-753-7316, E. marybrantford@gmail.com. See the brochure. -------------------------------------------------- Weekday Mass Schedule 7:00 pm - Tuesday 9:00 am - Thursday and Friday Wednesday Holy Mass - at Saint Joseph Life Care Centre - no public or volunteers are allowed, -------------------------------------------------- Devotions - Tuesday 6:45 pm - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena - Friday 9:30 am (directly after morning Holy Mass) - HOLY HOUR, with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration and Benediction, Sacrament of Penance (Confessions) - Sunday 9 am - 9:45 am As long as the Holy Mass is on Sunday - Tuesday 6 pm - 6:45 pm Outdoor, by the Holy Family statue. In case of bad weather in Mrsg Maloney Room, entry through the Bell Tower door. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Donation Envelope Request Form and Update Form: Let us know if you need Donation Envelopes and fill out 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! - REQUEST FORM DOWNLOAD LINK ------------------------------------------ - PARISH REGISTRATION FORM (DOWNLOAD LINK) - This is a fillable form ------------------------------------------ OFFICE HOURS Tue - Fri ...... 9 am - 4 pm, Thurs ...... 9 am - 6 pm (Noon break 12 pm - 1 pm) 519-753-7316 marybrantford@gmail.com |
CURRENT UPDATESPlease join us for in-person COMMUNITY HOLY MASS. Considering the current protocols restricting the number of indoor participants, we are having ONE outdoor Holy Mass on Sundays at 10:00 am. until cancelled.
With social distancing in place, we can accommodate even 300 participants in our parking lot. The distance of 2-meters between persons or same household members must be maintained at all times, face covering is recommended. While we concentrate all our efforts on the Sunday COMMUNITY Holy Mass, there will be no other Masses, including Saturday Vigil. -------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT: We will evaluate the weather forecast for Sunday morning every Friday at Noon. In case of unfavourable weather, the outdoor Mass will be cancelled and the reservations for the indoor Masses at usual times will be made available. Please check here for updates. -------------------------------------------- There is no need to register for the outdoor Holy Mass. You are welcome to join us, there is a space for all. Bring a portable chair with you if you can (we also have chairs available), a hat or umbrella, a bottle of water. The church parking lot is designated as a seating area, the school parking lot will serve as parking for vehicles. You must turn the motor off and step out of your car for the Mass. Face covering is recommended. We will provide help and instructions. -------------------------------------------- Daily Holy Mass will resume on Friday, June 11 at 9:00 am for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus followed by the Holy Hour and will continue at usual times as scheduled in the bulletin, with safety protocols in place. BISHOP CROSBY PASTORAL LETTER >>> (see here) THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! APRIL OFFERINGS > Parish incl. Easter - $13,949.00, SSVP - $680.00 MAY OFFERINGS > Parish Envelopes - $14,598.25 SSVP - $695.00 Please use CanadaHelps service for online service, see here. Thank you for your continuing support! FOOD AND HELP INQUIRIES Our Saint Vincent de Paul volunteers would be happy to assist. If you are in need, please call 226-208-6846. PARISH SUNDAY BULLETIN
.... Check the current copy: - PARISH BULLETIN #699 [download] - PARISH BULLETIN #698 [download] - PARISH BULLETIN #697 [download] |
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INVITATION to
Students who graduate from Grade 2 and Grade 7 to join our Summer Program for the Sacraments of first Confession, Holy Communion, and Confirmation. These summer days will provide you with an opportunity to refresh your faith and have in-person contact with the church before you receive your sacraments. We promise it will be more fun than school :) BLESSED is the Program before Holy Communion (G2) July 16 - July 17 - July 18, see the poster for details. - POSTER (download) REGISTRATION FORM (download) DECISION POINT is the Program before Confirmation (G7) July 23 - July 24 - July 25, see the poster for details. - POSTER (download) REGISTRATION FORM (download) ----- all forms are fillable |
This is a 3-day commitment, with two first days as preparation and with the celebration of the sacrament on the third day. We will observe all safety protocols required at the time of the program.
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ACT OF ENTRUSTMENT
Catholic Bishops of Canada invite parishes and parishioners to celebrate an Act of Entrustment to Saint Joseph, on Thursday, 1st July (Canada Day). Complying with COVID-19 restrictions, parishes may celebrate within the church itself or parishioners could offer the Act of Entrustment to Saint Joseph at home. The Act of Entrustment will be preceded by a Novena imploring Saint Joseph’s intercession for the welfare of the entire country, for the many needs of society, and to pray in particular for those who passed away due to COVID-19. The Novena will begin on Tuesday, 22 June and end on Wednesday 30 June.
- Saint Joseph's Novena Booklet (download here)
- Saint Joseph's Novena Booklet (download here)
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PRAY WITH CARDINAL COLLINS,
HOLY MASS, ROSARY AND ANGELUS. FROM TORONTO, ST. MICHAEL'S CATHEDRAL BASILICA. Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts: that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. LIVE MASS, 7:30 am, MON - SUN (see here) FOR PAST HOLY MASSES, (see here) |
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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 THURS: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 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 - Anne Robertson (Leader), Cindy Miaco, 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 Thrift Store will be open every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am - 2:30 pm until further notice.
Gently used clothing and household items will be accepted every Wednesday between 9am and noon however, there is no pick-up or delivery of furniture available at this time.
CONTACT FOR HELP: 226-208 6846 - Please leave your name, address and phone number. Someone will contact you as soon as possible.
The Thrift Store will be open every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am - 2:30 pm until further notice.
Gently used clothing and household items will be accepted every Wednesday between 9am and noon however, there is no pick-up or delivery of furniture available at this time.
CONTACT FOR HELP: 226-208 6846 - Please leave your name, address and phone number. Someone will contact you as soon as possible.
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: Lucas Boluk P: 519-752-1611 Website |
Holy Cross Elementary School
358 Marlborough Street, Brantford, ON Principle: John McDermid P: 519-756-5032 Website |
Madonna Della Libera Elementary School
120 Ninth Avenue, Brantford, ON Principle: Daniel Pace Vice Principle: Miriam Petrella 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 |