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.

Sacraments

Baptism
Reconciliation (Confession)
Holy Eucharist
Confirmation
Holy Matrimony
Holy Orders
Annointing of the Sick

Baptism

BAPTISM FOR BABIES
BAPTISM AND NEW LIFE!

Congratulations! We are happy with you at the birth of your child and welcome your new baby. A new life born into the human family and into our world should always be a joyful and happy event. It should be an event that changes lives for the better. A new life gives hope, promise and expectation for a future that will become a better place because of this new life. We share these dreams with you, but we want to do more. We want to do everything possible to make them come true.

If the world is to become a better place because a new person has been born into it, you, as parents, have a large responsibility. But, you are not alone. We, the Christian Community, into which you have asked to have your child baptized, share that responsibility. We take that responsibility seriously. We believe that it is only when people come together in a spirit of love and begin to care for each other that the faith really comes alive. We have all received the gift of life from God who is love (1 John 4:16). God sent Jesus, the Son, to bring us to the fullness of that life (John 10:10) which we receive in baptism.

Sharing the life of this Christian Community is what you have asked for your child. At Baptism, you are saying “yes” for your child to God’s invitation to belong to a Christian Community. We, as part of that family, also say “yes” to the acceptance of a new member. We all accept the responsibility for a new life.

ARRANGING FOR A BAPTISM AT ASSUMPTION:

The first step in arranging to have your child baptized at Assumption is to attend a parent information meeting. These meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. They begin at 7:20 pm and are conducted in the Rectory Dining Room,. Both parents are to attend this meeting which lasts about an hour. Godparents are also asked to attend. This session highlights the importance of Baptism and the role that the family plays in the faith-life of the child. The class also goes over the practical aspects of our baptismal policy here at Assumption.

After you have attended the parent meeting, we will ask you to gather the paper work you will need (i.e., Sponsor Letters, appropriate permissions, if needed). At this meeting you will arrange for the actual date of your child’s baptism

If you are not a member of Assumption Parish nor living within the parish boundaries, and wish to have your child baptized here, there must be a valid reason for this request. You will need to discuss this with one of the priest giving the class. If there is a valid reason for the request, the priest or deacon will give you a letter of permission to be filled out by the priest in the parish where you do (or should!) worship regularly. This is required by Church law. In this case we will ask that you fulfill all of the requirements of your home parish as well as those of Assumption.

Baptisms are celebrated most Sundays of each month after the 12:00 noon Mass. We encourage families and their guests to attend the 12:00 PM Sunday Mass and the Baptism will follow immediately after at around 1:15.

BAPTISM OF SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN:

When a child is of school age (5 years old) and has not been baptized, it will be necessary for that child to go through a period of classroom preparation in our CCD Program. Please contact Mrs. Cathy Bischoff at 914-737-2231 for more information and registration – or click here to send her an email. If you child is currently attending Assumption Catholic School, there is no need to register in CCD classes as well.

In the selection of persons chosen to be godparents for your child, it is necessary to state that they should both be practicing Catholics. As they have to profess the Faith and promise to assist the parents in raising the child as a Catholic, it is only logical that they, themselves, believe what they are publicly promising. Being a godparent is a spiritual responsibility not merely a social honor. Godparents must obtain a letter from their pastor stating that they are indeed practicing Catholics and qualified to be Catholic godparents. This letter should be brought to the rectory before the day of the Baptism. While one godparent can be replaced by a Baptized member of another Christian religion (in which case he or she is called a “Christian Witness”), it is not permitted that a godparent be a non-Christian. Only two godparents (one male and one female) can act as such in the ceremony and are listed in the baptism register. Former Catholics (i.e., people who were Catholic but have joined a different religion or denomination) are not eligible to be Godparents or Christian Witnesses.

There is no fee for baptizing your child. If you wish to make a donation to the church, it will be deeply appreciated.

May the occasion of your child’s Baptism bring a generous outpouring of grace to you and your family.

BAPTISM FOR ADULTS:

For adults seeking Baptism, we have an ongoing process called the catechumenate (a catechumen is a person undergoing instruction). This is also the appropriate process for those Baptized in another faith tradition who wish to become Catholic, and for Catholic adults who have not been Confirmed. The process is often referred to as the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). Adults meet on certain weekday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more information, click here or Cathy Bischoff at 914-737-2231.

Confession

Confessions are heard every Saturday from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM.

On Sundays from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM before the Spanish Mass

Or anytime in the rectory.

Click here for a guide to a good confession

Holy Eucharist

Mass Schedule: Sunday Masses: 5:30 p.m. (Saturday Evening)
8:00, 10:00 a.m. and 12 Noon
7:00 p.m. (Mass is Spanish)

Eucharistic Adoration:
Exposition and Benediction of The Blessed Sacrament takes place every first Friday of the Month from 12:00 PM concluding with the Sacred Heart Novena and Benediction at 7:00 PM.

First Holy Communion:
Children should begin their preparation for First Holy Communion in First Grade. For information about our CCD Program, click here.

Adults who wish to receive their first Holy Communion can do so through the process called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Adults meet on certain weekday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more information, click here or Cathy Bischoff at 914-737-2231.

Confirmation

Catholic Children should continue their Religious Instruction in preparation for Confirmation throughout their grade school and High School. For information about our CCD Program, click here.

Adults who wish to receive their Confirmation can do so through the process called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Adults meet on certain weekday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more information, click here or Cathy Bischoff at 914-737-2231.

Holy Matrimony

Entering a Christian marriage is a serious undertaking. Therefore, the Church insists that couples who contemplate matrimony receive as much preparation as possible. A Pre-Cana Conference is a basic requirement, as is a natural family planning course and obtaining appropriate documents regarding Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Other documents may be necessary, so the rectory should be called at least six months prior to the wedding date for the priest or deacon to begin the preparation process. Apart from exceptional circumstances couples should be married in the home parish of one of the parties. Please contact one of the priests by clicking here or by calling the rectory at 914-737-2071

Holy Orders

Is God perhaps calling you to the Holy Priesthood, or the Diaconate? Feel free to talk to one of the priests of the parish by clicking here or calling 914-737-2071. The Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of New York can be accessed by clicking here. http://www.archnyvocations.org/

Anointing of the Sick

This is a Sacrament for all who are:

seriously ill or
who have a prolonged illness or
even for those who have grown week through the burden of years or
going to have surgery

The priests of Assumption Parish are always ready to administer this important Sacrament. Please do not delay in asking for this Sacrament. Please contact the rectory as soon as possible at 914-737-2071.

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