Our Lady of the Assumption

Fri Oct 16 6:00 - 8:00 pm: Meet and Greet with Fr. Wisdom and Fr. Henry in the Hall. A collection will be taken up to welcome them. Sponsored by the Awakening Prayer Group. Don't miss this chance to meet our new pastors!

Celebrate the Month of the Rosary with Fr. Wolfe on Thu, Oct 22, 2026, at 6:30 PM in McGivney Hall. Learn about the power of praying the Rosary and deepen your devotion. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow.

Join us for a fun-filled evening at our Annual Trunk or Treat event on Fri, Oct 23, 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the church parking lot. Decorate your trunk, dress up, and enjoy an evening of candy, treats, and Halloween fun with our parish families!

Volunteers needed for HomeFront Prep Day on Sat, Oct 17 and HomeFront Day on Sat, Oct 24. Help repair homes and restore hope for a local family. Make a meaningful difference by offering your time and skills.

Support Birthright Danbury with our Annual Baby Bottle Drive. Pickup bottles on Oct 10–11 after Mass and return filled bottles on Oct 17–18. Donate cash or checks payable to Birthright Danbury. Every contribution helps expecting mothers and families in need.

Join us for Mass on Sunday at St. James the Apostle Church: 8:00am, 10:00am, Noon. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Couples celebrating their Silver (25th) and Golden (50th) wedding anniversaries this year are invited to renew their vows during Mass on Sunday, October 25th at 12:00 noon. To participate, please contact the Parish Office for more details.

Boys and Girls in 4th grade and above are encouraged to join as Altar Servers. Training sessions will start shortly. If interested, please contact the Parish Office to sign up. Help serve at St. James the Apostle Church!

Expectant couples are invited to participate in a special Family Mass on Sunday, October 18th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend and receive a special blessing.

Contribute to saving lives by participating in the Blood Drive on Sunday, October 25th from 8:30am to 2:30 pm at St. James the Apostle Church. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Sun - Youth Faith Formation (YFF) - 9:15 AM at the Parish Center. Lifetime Learning Open House at 1:30 PM. Mon - Senior Exercise Group at 9:15 AM. Faith Sharing at 9:45 AM. Food Pantry from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. YFF and OCIA for Children/Teens in the evening. Tuesday sessions for OCIA for Children/Teens. Also, OCIA for Adults at 7:00 PM. Centering Prayer session at 7:00 PM. Wed - Food Pantry from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Baptism Preparation at 5:30 PM. Various Faith Sharing sessions at different times. Charismatic Prayer at 7:00 PM.

If you are between 18 and 35 and want to grow in your faith, join the Catholic young adult group at St. Joseph’s. Meetings are on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 6:30-9:40 PM in the church. The gatherings include silent prayer, fellowship, food, and faith formation. Next meeting on Saturday, October 17.

Experience the Blessing of Animals inspired by St. Francis on Sunday, October 4 at 1:30 PM in front of the church. Dogs on leashes, cats in carriers, and exotic animals in cages are welcome for blessings. Bring all your pets to celebrate God's goodness in His creation.

Join us for the Hearing Impaired Mass followed by a reception in the church hall. Masses are typically on the third Sunday of the month. Check the bulletin for exact dates. The next gathering will be on Sunday, October 18.

St. Joseph's has a new process for Infant Baptism. Fill out the interest form on the website to start your family file. Follow the steps including an interview with Fr. Richard and attending a baptism preparation course on select dates. Holiday closing on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day.

Join us for Mass this week: Sat 5 pm, Sun 9 am, 10:30 am, and 12 noon. Weekday and Saturday morning Mass at 9 am. Check sacramental information on page 6.

This week's observances include Saint Callistus I, Pope, Martyr on Wednesday, Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin, Doctor of the Church on Thursday, and more saints throughout the week. Let us pray together.

Mass intentions for the upcoming days include remembering various families and individuals. Also, keep in your prayers those listed on the prayer list including Tommy Ryan, Bryce Freeman, and others. Let's lift them up in prayer.

Baptism classes for first-time parents are on the first and third Sunday at 1:30 pm. Engaged couples, remember to contact the office six months in advance for marriage preparation. Learn more about the parish's religious education program on the website.

Mark your calendars: The parish is hosting a Fall Food Festival on November 8th and a Blood Drive on October 11th. Get involved and support these community events. Stay tuned for more details.