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Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 55 Cranberry Street • Brooklyn, NY 11201 Rectory: 64 Middagh Street • Brooklyn, NY 11201 Tel:(718) 625-1161 / 625-8818 Fax: (718) 625-7223 Serving the communities of Brooklyn Heights and D.U.M.B.O. |
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Upcoming Events Children's Religious Education Lay Leadership Series Photo Album (coming soon)
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Ministries In addition to worship, there are several opportunities for service within the parish through Worship, Word, Community, Service, Leadership, Stewardship and Evangelization. The ministries described below show the different ways in which you can become more involved in the life of Assumption. We need your time and your talents! If you have any questions about a particular area of service, please do not hesitate to contact Father King or Gary Cushing. Email: fr.jamesking@gmail.com
Worship Ministers of Holy Communion: Proclaim the presence of Christ by helping with the distribution of Holy Communion at daily and Sunday Masses. They also bring Holy Communion to the homebound of the Parish. This ministry is open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Altar Servers: Assist the Priest at Mass and other liturgical functions. This ministry is open to all age 12 and older (adults too!) who are willing to make a commitment to serve on a regular basis. Usher: Greet members of the gathered assembly and provide a welcoming environment for Sunday liturgies. They assist people in finding seats, take up the Sunday offering and invite parishioners to participate in the Offertory procession. This ministry is open to all. Lectors: Proclaim the Word of God to the gathered assembly during the celebration of Mass or for other liturgical functions. Choir Member: Serve the Lord through their musical abilities. The Choir has regular practice times and sings at one of the Sunday Masses each week.
Word Catechists: Teach children the Catholic Faith and Christian values. The Director of Religious Education teams closely with the catechist and assists with any needs that may arise. Each catechist has a substitute to “fall back” on if she is unable to be present. Catechists are chosen by their personal qualifications, interest and commitment to the program
Community We come together to share in activities that bring us together as a community. We invite you to share in these activities. Some of our annual activities are: · Cranberry Street Fair · Pot Luck Supper · Food Drive · Christmas Gala · Christmas Giving Tree · Christmas pageant · Saint Patrick/Saint Joseph Dinner Dance · Mother’s Day Baby Shower Service Homeless Shelter: During the winter months, our Parish opens its doors to the homeless and provides food and shelter. Volunteer opportunities for the Homeless Shelter are cooking, serving and staying overnight. Heights & Hill Community Council Meals on Wheels: Volunteer during your lunch hour to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Brooklyn Heights once a week between 11:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. To learn more, please call Elena Golan at (718) 260-9197. Stewardship Development Committee: Focuses on fundraising, advertising and public relations activities for the Parish. It helps make Assumption Parish alive in the Heights community.
Evangelization Liturgical Committee: Explores our liturgies at Assumption and makes the liturgy the “work of the people” in our parish. The Liturgy Committee helps to represents the consensus of the Parish community in matters pertaining to liturgical life.
Youth Ministries - Programs for Teens and Children Christmas Pageant - The children of the religious education program celebrate the birthday of Christ each Christmas season in their own highly creative and original version of the Christmas story. Volunteer Opportunities Assumption Parish offers many ways to get involved. Here are just a few of the ongoing activities in the Parish. Join in and meet your neighbors. Hospitality Sunday - From September through May, each week parishioners get together for an informal brunch after the 10:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday. Volunteers are needed to help greet new parishioners, organize the weekly events and set up. Development Committee - This ongoing committee focuses on fundraising, advertising and public relations activities for the Parish. Pastoral Council - Assumption's Pastoral Council serves as an advisory Board to the Pastor, offering advice and counsel on many different issues. In essence, they are the representatives of the parish and serve as their voice. Members are selected by the Pastor and current Council members and make a three-year commitment.
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