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Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Brantford
ON
N3S 5P8
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Who we are
Welcome to St. Mary’s Parish
What a wonderful, rich heritage we share at St. Mary’s. Since 1894 Roman Catholics in Brantford have been coming together here to worship, to receive the sacraments, to be married, attend our schools and to share in the many spiritual and social activities that make us a family. Today through the marvels of the internet we are able to reach out and keep you up to date on what is happening in our parish community. We sincerely hope that you enjoy browsing through our web site and that perhaps you will find something in these pages that will help you on your spiritual journey. We highly recommend that you check out some of the sites that are listed on our LINKS page. If you are a newcomer to the area or if you have been away from the Church for a period of time, we extend a warm invitation to you to join us in celebrating Holy Mass in the near future.
What a wonderful, rich heritage we share at St. Mary’s. Since 1894 Roman Catholics in Brantford have been coming together here to worship, to receive the sacraments, to be married, attend our schools and to share in the many spiritual and social activities that make us a family. Today through the marvels of the internet we are able to reach out and keep you up to date on what is happening in our parish community. We sincerely hope that you enjoy browsing through our web site and that perhaps you will find something in these pages that will help you on your spiritual journey. We highly recommend that you check out some of the sites that are listed on our LINKS page. If you are a newcomer to the area or if you have been away from the Church for a period of time, we extend a warm invitation to you to join us in celebrating Holy Mass in the near future.
Street Address
133 Murray Street
Brantford,
ON
N3S 5P8
Canada
Phone: (519) 753-7316
Fax: (519) 753-8231
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Church Pastor
Fr. Lukasz Kopaniak Sac
Pastor
133 Murray Street
Brantford,
ON
N3S 5P8
Canada
Phone: (519) 753-7316
Fax: (519) 753-8231
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Quote of the Day
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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Roman Catholic
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Mrs. Angela Rowley
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Our Lady of the Assumption Church Brantford Mass Times
Sunday Holy Mass
5:00 pm - Saturday Vigil
9 am, 11:00 am - Sunday
Please contact our office to schedule the SACRAMENT of BAPTISM 519-753-7316
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)
- Saturday 4 pm - 4:40 pm
- Tuesday 6 pm - 6:40 pm
Indoor, Msgr. Maloney Room. Entrance through the Bell Tower door, from Colborne Street. Waiting area in the church.
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2021 Christmas Schedule
DECEMBER 24, FRIDAY
CHRISTMAS EVE
- 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, (8:00 pm*)
* Mass added only when other masses are full
DECEMBER 25, SATURDAY
CHRISTMAS DAY
- 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
* There will be no 7:30 am
and 5:00 pm Masses
DECEMBER 26, SUNDAY
HOLY FAMILY
- 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
DECEMBER 31, FRIDAY
NEW YEAR'S EVE
- 5:00 pm
JANUARY 1, SATURDAY
MARY MOTHER OF GOD
- 11:00 am,
* Holiday of Obligation!
* There will be no 7:30 am
and 5:00 pm Masses
JANUARY 2, SUNDAY
EPIPHANY
- 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
ADVENT CONFESSIONS at Saint Mary's
We require registration to shorten waiting time and to ensure time for everyone, please call or email us to register:
- 519-753-7316,
- marybrantford@gmail.com
Sat Dec 11th - 4pm - 4.30pm
Tue Dec 14th - 5pm - 6.30pm
Sat Dec 18th - 3pm - 4.30pm
Tue Dec 21st - 5pm - 6.30pm
* If no registrations are made, the usual hours will be in place.
* Msgr. Maloney Room, entry through the bell tower door from Colborne Street.
* No confessions on Dec 25, Jan 1
IMPORTANT: Registration is required for each Christmas and weekend Holy Mass, see here. Don't print confirmation email. No vaccination proof is asked. Face covering, distancing, is mandatory. Church door opens 30 min before the Mass.
- Thank you and see you soon!
Mass Times last updated on the 12th of December, 2021
5:00 pm - Saturday Vigil
9 am, 11:00 am - Sunday
Please contact our office to schedule the SACRAMENT of BAPTISM 519-753-7316
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)
- Saturday 4 pm - 4:40 pm
- Tuesday 6 pm - 6:40 pm
Indoor, Msgr. Maloney Room. Entrance through the Bell Tower door, from Colborne Street. Waiting area in the church.
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2021 Christmas Schedule
DECEMBER 24, FRIDAY
CHRISTMAS EVE
- 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, (8:00 pm*)
* Mass added only when other masses are full
DECEMBER 25, SATURDAY
CHRISTMAS DAY
- 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
* There will be no 7:30 am
and 5:00 pm Masses
DECEMBER 26, SUNDAY
HOLY FAMILY
- 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
DECEMBER 31, FRIDAY
NEW YEAR'S EVE
- 5:00 pm
JANUARY 1, SATURDAY
MARY MOTHER OF GOD
- 11:00 am,
* Holiday of Obligation!
* There will be no 7:30 am
and 5:00 pm Masses
JANUARY 2, SUNDAY
EPIPHANY
- 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
ADVENT CONFESSIONS at Saint Mary's
We require registration to shorten waiting time and to ensure time for everyone, please call or email us to register:
- 519-753-7316,
- marybrantford@gmail.com
Sat Dec 11th - 4pm - 4.30pm
Tue Dec 14th - 5pm - 6.30pm
Sat Dec 18th - 3pm - 4.30pm
Tue Dec 21st - 5pm - 6.30pm
* If no registrations are made, the usual hours will be in place.
* Msgr. Maloney Room, entry through the bell tower door from Colborne Street.
* No confessions on Dec 25, Jan 1
IMPORTANT: Registration is required for each Christmas and weekend Holy Mass, see here. Don't print confirmation email. No vaccination proof is asked. Face covering, distancing, is mandatory. Church door opens 30 min before the Mass.
- Thank you and see you soon!
Mass Times last updated on the 12th of December, 2021
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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
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
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Our Lady of the Assumption Church History
The parish was founded in July 1894, two years after the start of Sunday Mass in the chapel of the two - room St. Joseph's School at Brock and Colborne streets. Father D. F. Kehoe was appointed the first pastor. Much has occurred in the century that followed the foundation of the parish. Countless young men and women have gone out to make their mark in the world: in the priesthood, sisterhood, the professions, in business and industry, all taking with them the moral, ethical and religious principles fostered from the pulpit and in the classrooms of the parish. The challenge continues: to keep alive the heritage of commitment rooted in those humble beginnings.
This challenge was eloquently repeated by Bishop John Michael Sherlock, at the Centennial Mass on Sunday, October 30, 1994. He and two of his brothers, William and Philip, were vocations from St. Mary's. His homily not only cited examples of persistence and dedication but echoed the words of encouragement and leadership from pastors and lay leaders of earlier years, especially Monsignor Peter J. Maloney, who was pastor for twenty five years.
There were many organizations of lay people, some are still very active and have assisted the priests in the work of evangelization: Catholic Women's League, Catholic Youth Organization, Holy Name Society, the Ladies Aid, the Young Ladies’ Sodality, the Young Men's Literary Society, the Legion of Mary, the Credit Union, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Parent Teacher Associations, Parent Action Groups, and Group Committees for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
The bricks and mortar and the hard work which helped the parish families mold this heritage includes many parts:
- The first church was built in 1900;
- Four room St. Mary's School added to St. Joseph's in 1916,
- St. Joseph's school demolished and St. Mary's expanded to 10 rooms in 1953;
- Our Lady of Fatima School opened in 1954;
- The present Church was dedicated in 1955;
- St. Joseph's Hospital opened the same year;
- The Parish Center opened in 1963;
- St. Peter's, Holy Cross, St. Paul's schools all opened by 1968;
- Our Lady of Fatima Church was dedicated in 1974.
ST. MARY'S PASTORS
1894 - 1895 Rev. D. F. Kehoe
1895 - 1898 reversion to mission status
1898 - 1899 Rev. P. J. Donovan
1899 - 1910 Rev. J. P. Cummings
Rev. F. O'Reilly, Oakville
(acting: Nov. 1899 -March 1900)
1910 - 1929 Rev. Patrick J. Padden
1927 - 1929 Rev. W. J. Hawkins (acting)
1929 - 1930 Rev. W. C. Gehl
1930 - 1933 Rev. J. J. Flahaven
1933 - 1958 Rev. Peter J. Maloney
1958 - 1960 Rev. William J. Nolan
1960 - 1967 Rev. Wilfred P. Murphy
1967 - 1969 Rev. Carlo A. Bianchi
1969 - 1973 Rev. Victor W. McNamara
1973 - 1983 Rev. John G. Lambertus
1983 - 1986 Rev. Paul A. Boucher
1986 - 1999 Rev. James R. Mihm
1999 - 2007 Rev. David Reilander
2007 - 2010 Rev. Luc Payette
2010 - 2015 Rev. Mariusz Durbajlo
2015 - Rev. Lukasz Kopaniak
This challenge was eloquently repeated by Bishop John Michael Sherlock, at the Centennial Mass on Sunday, October 30, 1994. He and two of his brothers, William and Philip, were vocations from St. Mary's. His homily not only cited examples of persistence and dedication but echoed the words of encouragement and leadership from pastors and lay leaders of earlier years, especially Monsignor Peter J. Maloney, who was pastor for twenty five years.
There were many organizations of lay people, some are still very active and have assisted the priests in the work of evangelization: Catholic Women's League, Catholic Youth Organization, Holy Name Society, the Ladies Aid, the Young Ladies’ Sodality, the Young Men's Literary Society, the Legion of Mary, the Credit Union, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Parent Teacher Associations, Parent Action Groups, and Group Committees for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
The bricks and mortar and the hard work which helped the parish families mold this heritage includes many parts:
- The first church was built in 1900;
- Four room St. Mary's School added to St. Joseph's in 1916,
- St. Joseph's school demolished and St. Mary's expanded to 10 rooms in 1953;
- Our Lady of Fatima School opened in 1954;
- The present Church was dedicated in 1955;
- St. Joseph's Hospital opened the same year;
- The Parish Center opened in 1963;
- St. Peter's, Holy Cross, St. Paul's schools all opened by 1968;
- Our Lady of Fatima Church was dedicated in 1974.
ST. MARY'S PASTORS
1894 - 1895 Rev. D. F. Kehoe
1895 - 1898 reversion to mission status
1898 - 1899 Rev. P. J. Donovan
1899 - 1910 Rev. J. P. Cummings
Rev. F. O'Reilly, Oakville
(acting: Nov. 1899 -March 1900)
1910 - 1929 Rev. Patrick J. Padden
1927 - 1929 Rev. W. J. Hawkins (acting)
1929 - 1930 Rev. W. C. Gehl
1930 - 1933 Rev. J. J. Flahaven
1933 - 1958 Rev. Peter J. Maloney
1958 - 1960 Rev. William J. Nolan
1960 - 1967 Rev. Wilfred P. Murphy
1967 - 1969 Rev. Carlo A. Bianchi
1969 - 1973 Rev. Victor W. McNamara
1973 - 1983 Rev. John G. Lambertus
1983 - 1986 Rev. Paul A. Boucher
1986 - 1999 Rev. James R. Mihm
1999 - 2007 Rev. David Reilander
2007 - 2010 Rev. Luc Payette
2010 - 2015 Rev. Mariusz Durbajlo
2015 - Rev. Lukasz Kopaniak
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