Church of the Assumption-Home

Served by:
Rev. John J. Higgins,
    Pastor
Rev. Vernon P. Wickrematunge,
    Parochial Vicar
Rev. Louis Anderson,
    Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Ansbro,     Pastor Emeritus

Mass Schedule:
Saturday Masses:
5:00 p.m. (Saturday Evening)
7:00 p.m (Mass in Spanish)
Sunday Masses
8:00, 10:00 a.m. and 12 Noon
7:00 p.m. (Mass is Spanish)

Rectory:
131 Union Ave.
Peekskill, NY 10566-3445
Tel: 914-737-2071
Fax: 914-737-1633

School:
920 First Street
Peekskill, NY 10566-3445
Tel: 914-737-0680
Fax: 914-737-1322
Pre K thru 8th grade
Mr. James Lyons, Principal

Religious Education (C.C.D.)
Catherine Bischoff, CRE
Tel: 914-737-2231
Fax: 914-737-1277
Office Hours:
Weekdays:
Grades 1 thru 5
4:00p.m–5:15p.m.
Grades 6 thru 8
7:00p.m-8:15p.m.

Spanish Apostolate:
Hispanic Ministry:
Carlos Campoverde
Tel: 914-737-2071

Holy Day Masses:
5:30 p.m. (Eve of Holy Day)
6:45a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Weekday Masses:
7:00a.m. & 9:00 a.m. (Mon – Fri)
9:00 a.m. (Saturday)

Sacrament of Penance:
Saturdays and Eves of Holy Days, The Thursday before First Fridays: 4:00p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Any time at the Rectory upon request.

Sacrament of Baptism:
Sundays–1:15p.m. by appointment.
Instructional class for Parents and Godparents on the second or fourth Friday of the month at 7:20 p.m. in the Rectory by appointment only.

Sacrament of Matrimony:
Engaged couples should contact the Rectory at least six months in advance in order to arrange for their participation in the marriage preparation program

Devotions:
Miraculous Medal Novena – Monday following Mass
Sacred Heart
FirstFriday–7p.m.
First Saturday– 8:15 a.m.

WELCOME

A message from our Pastor:

Assumption Church, located in the heart of Peekskill, has been serving God's people since 1859. As a Catholic community united by faith in Jesus Christ, We are called to proclaim the kingdom of God. Nourished by the Holy Eucharist and the Gospel, our parish strives to reflect Christ’s light to the world through worship, education and service.

Current Events:

CELEBRATING FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION 2010

Come and join us celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on August 13-15, 2010 with a Festa Italiana. We will start the celebration with an opening Mass at the Assumption Church on August 13 at 5pm, followed by a procession. On the day of the Feast, Sunday August 15, a multilingual Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Sullivan at 12noon followed by a procession to the City of Peekskill. Join us to celebrate with great food and entertainment. For a full schedule of Masses and Procession click here.

In order to celebrate our patronal feast, Assumption parish honors our Mother Mary’s entrance body and soul into to heaven with various religious, social and cultural elements this year:

Forty Hours Devotion

As we celebrated in anticipating our 150th Anniversary in 2009, once again we will expose the Blessed Sacrament for 40 consecutive hours (with the exception of Holy Mass) in the ancient practice known as “Forty Hours.” Starting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 13 and concluding at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 14, 2010, the Forty Hours Devotion requests parishioners to sign up to accompany our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament in one hour slots. Signups will take place in the weeks before.

A Triduum of Mass

Embedded in the Forty Hours Devotion will be three Masses (in addition to our usual Mass schedule): one in English to open the Devotion at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2010; one in Spanish to close out the Devotion at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 14, 2010; and one in Italian and English at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 13, 2010 that will also serve to open the Peekskill Festa Italian that will take place in downtown Peekskill (South Street) in honor of the Feast of the Assumption.

Peekskill Festa Italiana

Sponsored by the Peekskill Italian Festival Committee, this three day old-styled Italian festival in honor of the Feast of the Assumption will take place over the course of three days: August 13th, 14th and 15th. It will include food, entertainment, games of chance, fun for kids and the whole family. On Sunday, August 15th the Festa will open with a 12 Noon multilingual Mass in honor of the Assumption of our Lady and a procession to the site of the Festival on South.

Multilingual Mass and Procession

The culmination of our Patronal Feast will be a solemn Multilingual Mass offered on the actual Feast of the Assumption, August 15th at 12:00 noon. The Vicar General of the Archdiocese of New York, Bishop Dennis Sullivan will be the main celebrant. The Mass will end with a procession of our famous painting of Mary Assumed into heaven (accompanied by the Gentleman of our Lady) to the site of the Feast where the liturgical component will ends while the Feast continues into the early evening.

FORE!

Save the date: Assumption Church will hold its third anuual Golf Tournament on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Hollow Brook. We hope to see many perishioners on the links. Proceeds to benenfit Assumption School. Fouresome and Singles players welcome. Sponsorships available. For further information, please contact Audrey Warn at (914) 737-0680 ext.201.

STOP & SHOP A+ PROGRAM BENEFITS OUR SCHOOL

Our School has the opportunity to accrue cash benefits every time a registered Stop & Shop card holder makes a purchase and swipes their Stop & Shop card. There is no cost to the customer or the school. Simply register your Stop & Shop card online at http:/www.stopandshop.com/aplus and indicate Assumption School as your school of choice. If you have any questions about the program, please call Audrey Warn at the school at 914-737-0680 x201. Thank you for your participation.

Help our School through The Guardian Fund

Have a direct impact on the educational lives of our students by contributing to The Guardian Fund. A gift in any amount allows you to truly become a guardian to these children. For further information or to make a donation, please contact Audrey Warn, Director of Advancement at 914.737.0680 x 201.

Church of the Assumption
131 Union Avenue
Peekskill, NY 10566
(P) 914-737-2071
(F) 914-737-1633