The Mass
The Liturgy of the Eucharist, commonly known as “The Mass”, is celebrated in three languages at our parish: English, Spanish and Polish. Weekday Masses are most often Bilingual liturgies (English & Spanish).
Sunday:
8:00 a.m. Po polsku
9:30 a.m. English
11:00 a.m. Español
12:30 p.m. English
Monday:
8:30 a.m. English/Español
Tuesday:
8:30 a.m. English/Español followed by Devotion to Saint Anthony of Padua
Wednesday:
8:30 a.m. English/Español
Thursday:
8:30 a.m. English/Español
7:00 p.m. Po polsku
Friday:
8:30 a.m. English
7:00 p.m. Español
Saturday:
8:30 a.m. English/Español followed by Confessions and with Sacrament of the Sick on 1st Saturday of the month
What is the MasS?
The Mass, formally known as “The Liturgy of the Eucharist,” is a deeply sacred moment in the life of Catholics. We believe that during the Mass, we are mystically united with Christ on the Cross. The Bread and Wine offered at Mass, representing our lives, are truly transformed into the Presence of Christ and received during Communion. This reception of Communion is a profound privilege, not to be taken lightly, reflecting our communion with Christ, the Church, and one another, making us His real presence in the world.
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The Mass is also rooted in Jesus’ act of washing His disciples’ feet. Celebrating the Eucharist and sharing in the Cross of Christ means offering ourselves and breaking open the bread of our lives in service to our brothers and sisters.
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Learn more about the Mass: USCCB - Structure and Meaning of the Mass
Respect the Sacred
We consider this a sacred space and kindly invite you to honor our customs:
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Please refrain from bringing coffee or snacks to eat in church.
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Come as you are, but dress as if you’re going somewhere special, not the beach.
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Please turn cell phones to silent mode.
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Men are asked to remove their hats.​
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We believe people are more sacred than any space, and so:
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We promise to respect you as you are.
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Children are welcome, and their noise is a joyful part of our community.
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You don’t have to be perfect to be here.
I’m not Catholic. Can I participate at the Mass?
You are most welcome to attend, pray, and listen to the Sacred Scriptures proclaimed and preached. You may encounter some “church” language that you’re unfamiliar with and a fair bit of standing, sitting, and kneeling at different times. Don’t worry about that part—no one is here to judge you. Just focus on absorbing what you can from what is happening around you. Catholic liturgy is not linear; it involves many things happening at the same time. Open yourself to the sights, sounds, smells, and touch. Sit with it and let it soak in.
Certain parts of the Mass, such as The Profession of Faith and The Universal Prayers of the Faithful, are reserved for baptized Christians. The second part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, culminates in the sharing of Communion, which is reserved for those formally initiated into the Roman Catholic Church.
While we invite you to respect the sacredness of the Mass, we also want to honor the sacred character of your person. If you would like to know more about our beliefs regarding the Mass, feel free to come and chat with one of the friars.
This is a church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, entrusted to the care of the Franciscan Friars Conventual working with the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi.
