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Mission – Pope Paul VI authorized
special ministers of Communion to share the body
and blood of Christ with their fellow worshippers
in the assembly and with those confined to their
homes. Ministers of the Eucharist are designated
religious and lay individuals who help with the
distribution of Holy Communion at Mass, at other
special liturgies, and to parishioners unable
to attend Mass.
A preparation program is required for those who
are to be commissioned as Eucharistic ministers.
Serving in this ministry results in several benefits:
a deepening of faith, a realization of Christ’s
great love for us through the Eucharist; and a
better understanding of the power of prayer. If
you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister,
please contact the parish priest.
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| Mission –
Ushers are the ministers of hospitality of the
Parish. They greet people on their entry into
Church, distribute Church bulletins, and answer
questions from parishioners about upcoming Church
events. Ushers assist parishioners to locating
seats, collect the weekly offerings at every Mass,
and help people with special needs. We are always
looking for new ushers. If you are interested
in becoming an Usher, please call the rectory
or Chairperson: Ben DiCenzo 393-2077. |
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The purpose of the Altar Linen Committee is to
provide clean linens for the priest use at mass
on the altars at both church locations. The duties
of the volunteers are to wash, dry and iron the
linen on a weekly basis. The committee is always
looking for new volunteers. If you are interested,
please contact Theresa DeSarbo 393-3105. |
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Following the Saturday
8:30 AM Liturgy at the Mother Church the laity
gathers for the novena prayers. |
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The Men’s Bible Study Group
meets every Thursday at 8:00PM at the rectory
meeting room. The group discusses the upcoming
Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word. Every meeting
begins with prayer by inviting the Holy Spirit
to enlighten the minds of those who are present
and ends in prayer. The group discusses how scripture
can have an impact on our lives, and the impact
of living a Christian life can have on others
and the world. The conversations are lively and
at times entertaining.
The group began meeting in April
2003. Currently there are six (6) members who
attend the Thursday night meetings. Should anyone
wish to join the group please come to any meeting
- all are welcome. If you would like more information,
please contact Wayne Luciani and Jack Mordecai.
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Small Christian Communities is to promote and
support small Christian groups that meet regularly
to increase spirituality and knowledge of scripture.
The Small Christian Communities support in a reflective
and relational way parish activities where people
help each other to connect life and faith. There
are two groups in the Church which meet in parishioners’
homes. One group meets on Wednesday morning and
the second group meets on Thursday evening. If
you would like more information, please contact
the Rectory Office. |
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| Daily Rosary: Following
the daily morning Mass in the Mother Church, the
laity prays communally the Rosary of Our Lady.
Weekly Rosary: On Thursday evening
at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Road Church, the laity
prays communally the Rosary of Our Lady. |
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2008 Our Lady of Assumption Church. All rights
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St. Anthony was born in
Lisbon, Portugal on August 15, 1195, feast of the Blessed
Virgin into heaven. He was baptized in the Roman Catholic
church and his parents gave him the name Fernando.
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