We are Live Streaming Masses!
Daily Masses Monday – Friday at 7:00 a.m.
Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon
Thank you to the parishioners who have continued sending in their weekly offertory either by mail or through Online Giving.
Your contributions will help support the parish and all of the outreach ministries that are in need during this crisis. Please consider donating through Online Giving. Click here to sign up! It’s easy, safe and convenient.
Thank you again for your continued support. God Bless and Stay Well.
Fr. Cyrus
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Pastor's Message
Dear Parish Family,
We are now preparing for our outdoor Masses. As you all know, our Bishop, in consultation with the State health officials has given us permission to begin offering public Masses. There will be limitations of how many people will be able to attend. I ask you to please be patient with us as we begin Phase 1. We are praying that we fully go back to worship our Lord inside our beautiful church.Click Here to learn more and to reserve a space for the outdoor Masses (all outdoor masses will be Live-Streamed and available to Replay.)
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus- Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,In the joy of Easter, I wish to announce the good news that in consultation with the pastors of the Diocese, we will be able to begin the outdoor public celebration of Mass on May 21, the Ascension of our Lord . .
Mass Schedule
We are live streaming all of our Liturgies:
Daily Masses Monday – Friday at 7:00am
Saturday Vigil at 5:00pm
Sunday Masses 9:00am and 12:00 noon
Adoration: Monday & Wednesday at 7:30am – 5:00pm
The Church will be open for private prayer:
Monday – Saturday 7:30am – 5:00pm
Sunday 2:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday Confession 4:00pm – 4:45pm in the church
If you have any non-perishable food items for the Assumption Food Closet the back door of the Church will be open for your donations. Thank you for your continued support of this important and much-needed ministry.
Please Note: The Parish Office is closed to the public. If you need assistance please call the Parish Office at 203-227-5161 or email Michelle Hankey: mhankey@assumptionwestport.org or Father Cyrus Bartolome: frcyrus@assumptionwestport.org.
Bishop Caggiano Offering Answers to
Frequently Asked Questions
An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things.
And I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least
spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
Beware of Email Scams!
Be Aware! There have been a number of email scams where the sender appears to be Father Cyrus. The actual email address is not his, it is some fake Gmail address.
Note: Father is never going to email you asking “for a favor” or for you to send “Gift Cards”. If you have any questions about the authenticity of an email, please call the office @ 203-227-5161.
Welcome!
WELCOME TO THE ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
We are glad that you are able to visit us online. We would like to extend an invitation to you to become a regular part of our Parish Life! Please refer to this website and our weekly bulletins for mass times, phone numbers, and other information. Please call or e-mail us with any questions and again, welcome!
OUR MISSION
The Church of the Assumption Parish is a Roman Catholic Christian Community in Westport Connecticut, called by Jesus Christ to know, love and serve Him. Our mission is to strive to live a full sacramental life centered on the Eucharist, committed to living and spreading the Gospel of Jesus through faithful worship, witness, education and generous stewardship.
OUR VISION
We at the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption commit ourselves to be a guiding light of the Catholic faith recognized as a large, welcoming, generous and effective faith community.
Inspired by the holiness of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, sustained by the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the graces given in the celebration of the sacraments, we will use our gifts of time, talent and treasure to provide the services and ministries necessary to promote the Catholic faith through our commitment to educate the young, meet the spiritual and material needs of all God’s children, and to glorify the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit by our Christian example with the intercession of our patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Prayer Requests - let's pray for each other
Prayer requests are made in support of you, your family or friends. It is an opportunity for our parish family to pray for each other and those in need. We wish to keep this published list current and appreciate your help in doing so. To remove or include the name of someone in the bulletin prayer list, please contact the parish office at 203-227-5161 or bulletin@assumptionwestport.org. If a request is being made on behalf of someone, please get their approval as their name will be published in the bulletin.
Parish Happenings
Status of “We’re Reaching Out to all Parishioners”
Fr. Cyrus Deacon Bill
Several weeks ago, a pastoral decision was made by Fr. Cyrus and Dn. Bill to attempt to reach out to all parishioners as the State-mandated pandemic lockdown has continued. To date, as of mid-May, our clergy has called close to 300 families with positive results. The intention of these calls is to make sure our parishioners are safe, well and to let them know they are being prayed for.
This social connection project has revealed interesting comments. Many of our parishioners said they were safe and thankful for the call. They expressed how they are grateful that God is “keeping them safe.” They all spoke of missing Mass and the sacraments but for the most part, “attending Mass” by viewing our parish live-streaming Masses or watching other TV Masses on EWTN or from other sources. Parishioners expressed their hope that someday, our church will be fully open soon but understand the several partial opening phases of worship would be a very good start.
Please Click Here to learn more
Assumption Food Closet
Thank you to all who have donated to the Parish Food Closet. Because of your donations we are able to continue helping so many families especially during these difficult times. If you would like to donate, the following items are in need:
Canned vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, coffee, tea, crackers, tuna, flour, soups, peanut butter, jelly, sugar, cookies, snacks, granola bars, cereals, canned meats, boxed or canned juice and milk.
The church will be open from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm for your donations No donation is ever too small! You may also have your donations shipped directly to the Parish Office at 98 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
All the families we assist each month are grateful to you and your support of the Food Closet.
Please Note! Anyone who needs food please call Fr. Cyrus at 203-227-5161 or email him at frcyrus@assumptionwestport.org and he will deliver it to your front door.
Notes & Snacks – First Responders Project
Thank you to our Youth Group, Religious Education families and parishioners for reaching out to our first responders with notes of support and plenty of treats. They were very much appreciated! If you would like to participate there will be a designated bin located outside of the Parish Office for your donations. Thank you for your overwhelming generosity!
