Under the Name of Mary

Dear OLA Family,  Christ is risen! Indeed, he is risen!  For centuries, Christians throughout the world have been using this greeting and reply to celebrate the Easter season and Jesus’ triumph over sin and death. Upon encountering a fellow believer in church, in the store, on the street—wherever life might take them—one proclaims: “Christ is risen!”, while the other responds, “Indeed, he is risen!” (Christus surréxit! Surréxit vere! in Latin; Christos anesti! Alithos anesti!

Run to Church Logo Reveal Thank you to all of our parishioners who submitted designs for the 2026 Run to Church logo contest in March. We were thrilled to receive a record number of creative entries, all of which were reviewed and voted on anonymously by church staff and the newly formed Run to Church Ministry. We are excited to reveal the winning design created by Kim Carey.    Run to Church 5K/Fun Run Registration is Open! Saturday, August 29th at 8am Please join us for the

Registrations for Teen Confirmation are now open! Register by Friday, May 15th. The confirmation fee is $160.   Important Dates ·  Teen & Parent Meeting: Wednesday, August 26 at 7-8:30pm (mandatory) ·  Confirmation Mass: Monday, October 19 at 6pm.   For more details please visit our website: www.olachurch.org/confirmation-prep

Did you notice the new stained glass window  in the church? Last week the final window outside the daily chapel was installed - St. Marcellin Champagnat, founder of the Marist Brothers. You can learn more about him here . The window was donated by a long-time member of the OLA family in memory of his late wife.  Thank you to everyone who participated in the 24 Hours for the Lord ! Almost every hour had at least 5 guardians to sit with Jesus. In a few months we will be holding

If you were/are at OLA this weekend you'll notice that the crosses, statues, and holy images (except Stations of the Cross and stained glass windows) are covered with purple cloth. (Unfortunately, these images came out looking blue!) The final period of immediate preparation for celebrating the Easter mysteries is traditionally called Passiontide. During these last two weeks of Lent, the prayers, antiphons, and liturgy readings speak more explicitly of Our Lord’s Passion and

Parish Accountant (Full Time) Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Brookhaven, is seeking a detail-oriented and trustworthy individual to serve as a full-time Parish Accountant. This position supports the pastor and business manager by overseeing financial management, reporting, and compliance with GAAP and diocesan policies to ensure the integrity of the parish’s mission. Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger; managing accounts payable and receivable