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Snax Sax: A Service Ministry for Middle/High School Youth We pack bags of food to go home with students on the weekend because they often depend on school-provided meals, which are not available on the weekends. Please consider donating or volunteering for a session. We appreciate your support! Sign your child up to serve and/or financially support our efforts. Donations go toward purchasing the food. https://schedule.planhero.com/events/a1105d8fb/snax-sax-sign-up We will beg

The OLA Music Ministry invites all adults to join the Music Ministry in preparing for the upcoming St. Cecilia Concert on Saturday, November 14th! Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the choir room. The more singers we can get, the more we can accomplish! Come give it a try; this is a friendly, educational ministry that will welcome you wherever you are at in your music journey. Contact Jake Mappes at jmappes@olachurch.org for more information or with an

El camino hacia los sacramentos de la Eucaristía y la Reconciliación no es solo para los niños: ¡es una fiesta y un compromiso para toda la familia! Queremos acompañar, guiar y animar a los papás a renovar la promesa que hicieron en el Bautismo de sus hijos: ser los primeros educadores en la fe. Por eso, nuestro programa incluye encuentros especiales tanto para los niños como para sus padres. Datos clave que debes saber: * ¿Cuándo nos reunimos? De septiembre a mayo, los dom

Familias Formando Discípulos es una experiencia pensada especialmente para compartir en familia. Nos reunimos los domingos en persona para nutrir la vida espiritual tanto de los papás como de los niños, creciendo juntos como la Iglesia Doméstica a la que Dios nos llama a ser. ¿Cuál es el tema de este año? «¿Cuál es "la" historia? La Palabra de Dios y nuestra respuesta» Este año nos embarcaremos en un viaje fascinante para conocer la Historia de la Salvación a través de la Bib

¿Sientes que Jesús te llama a una relación más cercana con Él? ¿Está usted o alguien que conoce interesado en unirse a la Iglesia Católica? ¿Has estado fuera y quieres volver a la iglesia, pero no sabes cómo? ¿Tiene un familiar o un amigo no católico que quisiera saber más sobre la fe católica? ¿Fuiste bautizado pero no recibiste la Primera Comunión o la Confirmación? El Orden de la Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos (OCIA) es una jornada maravillosa para la pertenencia y la par

I am so excited for the year ahead in OLA Youth Ministry! As we say a grateful farewell to Isabel, I'll be stepping in to lead all of our youth programs — Edge, Life Teen, and Kids Club. It's an honor to walk alongside your family in this next chapter. Our heart behind everything we do is simple: helping our kids and teens build and grow in their relationship with Jesus and His Church. Whether it's a Sunday night gathering, a service project, or just time together in fellowsh

Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist take place within your child's faith formation program, with the sacrament celebrated after at least one year of faith formation in second grade or later. Learn more: www.olachurch.org/eucharist-prep Registration closes August 15th. Questions? Email Anna Sartori, Family Faith Formation Coordinator, at asartori@olachurch.org.

Families Forming Disciples (FFD) is a family-centered faith formation program, designed to help families grow in faith through formation and community. Each month, families gather for a formation session, continue learning at home, and meet in small groups to share and build relationships. Participation in FFD fulfills the faith formation requirements for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Registration closes August 15th. Learn more: www.olachurch.org/ffd Questions? Em

Join us as our parish family celebrates our 75th commemoration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Tour of the Church Tuesday, August 11th at 7pm in the Church Our parish history is rich, as is the great theological symbolism into practically every aspect of our church building. Join us to learn of the theological, historical, quirky, and fun details of our Church! Tours last approximately 1-1/2 hours and are suitable for folks aged 8 to 108! (This tour is geared to

A Ministry for Middle and High School Youth We are excited to announce the formation of the Snax Sax ministry by two young ladies who want to help their neighbors and provide a meaningful service opportunity for the youth of OLA. Snax Sax is a local ministry that partners with local elementary schools whose staff identify at- risk children who may not have sufficient food outside of school hours. Each week during the school year, Middle and High School volunteers pack decorat

You’ve likely noticed that our parish prayer list has continued to grow, taking up more space i n the bulletin and making it difficult to keep up with the changing prayer needs of our community. To better serve our parish and ensure we are more aware of current prayer requests, beginning with the June 21st bulletin we will be making some changes. The names currently on the prayer list will be transferred to a Parish Prayer Book, which will be kept in the parish office. This w

The Parish Engagement Council invites you to participate in it's first annual Summer of Service. The Summer of Service initiative offers volunteer opportunities for all ages to stay actively involved in church life throughout the summer. Through a variety of service projects, parishioners will have the opportunity to serve our community, grow in fellowship, and share the love and Word of God through acts of faith and compassion. We are currently offering five Volunteer O

Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishes around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart. Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mo

The Campus Director of Facilities is a newly established position created to consolidate all campus facility responsibilities for the parish, school, and preschool under one unified leadership role. The Director oversees the operation, maintenance, safety, and long-term care of all OLA campus facilities, equipment, and grounds — including the church, parish hall, parish offices, rectory, gym, school buildings, and preschool facilities. This role supervises the maintenance

Early bird special registrations for the OLA Fall 2026 Soccer & Volleyball Programs end tomorrow May 20th. Enroll using the links below. OLA - PreK & K Soccer (Fall 2026) OLA - U7-U14 Soccer (Fall 2026) OLA 5th-8th Girls Volleyball (Fall 2026) CMVLHS - High School Girls Volleyball (Fall 2026) Cross Country Registration Coming Soon

Fr. Dan and the Parish Council would like to congratulate the following parishioners who were elected to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council. May the Holy Spirit guide them with wisdom and discernment in their service and may their leadership reflect Christ’s love and bring unity and strength to our parish community. Mark D'Annunzio Madilyn Kramer Adria Tapp

Family Faith Formation Coordinator (Full-Time) Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Brookhaven seeks a Family Faith Formation Coordinator to lead and grow faith formation for families with children. This role is centered on equipping parents as the primary educators of the faith while guiding children toward full sacramental life. The coordinator will oversee Family Faith Formation for children in Pre-K through 5th grade and prepare children and families for First Re

Dear OLA Family, The weekend April 25/26 we are holding elections for the Parish Pastoral Council. Parish pastoral councils are bodies of parishioners and certain members of the pastoral staff that assist the pastor in fostering the pastoral activity of the parish. While not mandated by Canon Law, pastoral councils have long been employed by OLA’s pastors. With the terms of three sitting members of the council set to expire this spring, we are inviting all OLA parishioners t

As we prepare to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of our parish, we are seeking photographs from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Our archives contain very few images from these early decades, and your personal photos could help us tell the story of our parish’s beginnings and growth. If you have any photos of parish life - Masses, sacraments, events, clergy, or parish grounds - please consider sharing them with us. You can drop them off at the parish office (in an envelope address

Every year we ask parents to submit the names of their High School or College Graduates to be printed in a bulletin supplement sometime in May. If you would like your child included, please submit your child’s photo (headshot without mortar board) at www.olachurch-forms.org/graduates . The submission deadline is 9am on Tuesday, April 28th.