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St. Mary's Parish
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Since 1894
Thank you for your support and generosity!
Donation services are provided by recognised CanadaHelp
Donation services are provided by recognised CanadaHelp
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Sunday Holy Mass 5:00 pm - Saturday Vigil 9:00 am, 11:00 am - Sunday -------------------------------------------------- Weekday Mass Schedule 7:00 pm - Tuesday 9:00 am - Thursday and Friday Wednesday Holy Mass - at St. Joseph Life Care Centre - 10:30 am (2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month) --------------------------------------- Mass Intentions Mass intentions are booked on a first come first served basis for dates and times. If you are looking for a specific date please email, call or come to the office to book your Masses as soon as possible. Intentions are limited per Mass therefore last minute additions are not always possible. Mass stipends are $10.00 plus $1.00 if you would like a card. -------------------------------------------------- Devotions - Tuesday 6:45 pm - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena or Litany of Loreto - 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) - Saturday 4 pm - 4:40 pm - Tuesday 6 pm - 6:40 pm ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Anointing of the sick in home can be arranged by calling the parish office. Anointing of the sick in hospital can be arranged by asking the nurses to call the 'Catholic priest on call'. It is important to make these arrangements before any situation becomes critical if at all possible. Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony please call the office. OFFICE INFORMATION Tuesday to Friday 9 am - 4 pm (Closed for lunch 12 pm - 1 pm) - 519-753-7316 - marybrantford@gmail.com - St Vincent de Paul 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. For SSVP Thrift Store location and hours check here. |
September is devoted to
The Seven Sorrows of Mary 
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OVERVIEW OF UPCOMING EVENTS (see below for more information) MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! SEPTEMBER 21st 9:30 am - Legion of Mary 21st 7:00 pm – Prayer and Life Workshop 25th 6:30 pm - Line dancing lessons 28th 9:30 am - Legion of Mary 28th 7:00 pm – Prayer and Life Workshop ------------------------------------------- OCTOBER 2nd 6:30 pm - Line dancing lessons 3rd 6:30 pm – Rosary 5th 9:30 am - Legion of Mary 8th Living Rosary (following 9am Mass) 9th Happy Thanksgiving!! 10th 6:30 pm – Rosary 12th 9:30 am - Legion of Mary 15th RCIA Program begins 16th 6:30 pm - Line dancing lessons 17th 6:30 pm – Rosary 18th 6:00 pm – How not to fall victim to a scam 19th 9:30 am - Legion of Mary 22nd RCIA Program 23rd 6:30 pm - Line dancing lessons 24th 6:30 pm – Rosary 26th 9:30 am - Legion of Mary 28th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm - CWL Vendor Sale 30th 6:30 pm - Line dancing lessons 31st 6:30 pm – Rosary ----------------------------------------------- LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary was founded in 1921 by Frank Duff who “devoutly practiced his religion. He attended Mass regularly, visited the Blessed Sacrament daily and prayed the Rosary. The core of Frank Duff’s dreams and deeds was his devotion to Mary, the Mother of God.” The St. Mary’s Parish Legion of Mary meets every Thursday morning for one hour after 9:00am Mass beginning September 14. Members come together to pray and to discuss their acts of charity such as visiting shut ins. Members also recite the Legion prayers daily. All parishioners are invited to come and spend time in prayer. For more information, please contact Veronica 519-756-2404. ---------------------------------------------------------------- BE A MAN! All men of the parish are invited to take part in a challenging and powerful program call, “Metanoia”. The overall intention is conversion of heart, helping MEN to become better husbands, better fathers and better leaders in our communities. This is an invitation to become the man God has created you to be. Be A Man is a Brantford lay men’s initiative for men from all parishes in our area. We meet every Saturday morning, 7:00am – 8:00am, at St. Pius. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Catholic Women's League Line Dancing - St. Mary's Parish Hall Beginning Monday, September 18 $5.00 per person 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Absolute Beginners 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Beginners/Intermediate 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Intermediate See you there!!! --------------------------------------------------------------- |
STAFF AND HELPERS AT ST. MARY'S PARISH
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PASTOR: Fr. Laszlo Amaszka
EMAIL: lamaszka@hamiltondiocese.com OFFICE MANAGER & BOOKKEEPER: Mrs. Angela Rowley EMAIL: marybrantford@gmail.com PASTORAL MINISTER: Mrs. Joyce Young EMAIL: pmmarybrantford@gmail.com OFFICE HOURS: MON - Closed TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (after hours by appointment only) Lunch break - NOON - 1:00 pm TELEPHONE NUMBER : 519-753-7316 |
PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair: Fr. Laszlo Amaszka Ex Officio: Angela Rowley Members: Jacinta Miaco, Lucy Marco, Luisa Pappert, Americo Tarantello, Kristine Paul PARISH SCREENING COMMITTEE Chair: Barbara Gray, Members: Barbara Jack, John Moons MONEY COUNTERS - Cindy Miaco (Leader), Anna Brady (Leader), Jeannette LeBlanc, Michael Buckley, Marg Craftchick, Rose Minutillo, Marilyn McDonald, Claire Hermans |
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
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.
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.
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
We support SSVP outreach programs by monthly collection and regular contributions.
The Thrift Store at 143 Wellington St. (at Clarence) in Brantford is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 2:30 pm. Gently used clothing and household items are accepted every Wednesday and Saturday between 9am and noon, however, pick-up or delivery of furniture is available by appointment only (Phone 519-751-0143). Check updates to the store operations hours and rules here.
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 at 143 Wellington St. (at Clarence) in Brantford is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 2:30 pm. Gently used clothing and household items are accepted every Wednesday and Saturday between 9am and noon, however, pick-up or delivery of furniture is available by appointment only (Phone 519-751-0143). Check updates to the store operations hours and rules here.
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 Principal: Lucas Boluk P: 519-752-1611 Website |
Holy Cross Elementary School
358 Marlborough Street, Brantford, ON Principal: Mark Finochio P: 519-756-5032 Website |
Madonna Della Libera Elementary School
120 Ninth Avenue, Brantford, ON Principal: Peter Marchand Vice Principal: Chris Assettino 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 |