Assumption Church

Assumption Church A Roman Catholic parish community in Westport, CT. Worshipping God, celebrating the Sacraments, and serving others. All are welcome.

Happy Birthday to Our Blessed Mother! 🌹Today we celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary—the birthday of our he...
09/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Our Blessed Mother! 🌹

Today we celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary—the birthday of our heavenly Mother and the beloved patroness of our parish.

Mary’s faithful yes to God brought Christ into the world and continues to inspire us to live with faith, humility, and love. May we turn to her with our prayers and ask her to guide and protect our parish family.

🙏Happy Birthday, Blessed Mother! Pray for us!

While Labor Day was yesterday, we can still thank God for the gift of work and pray for all who labor to support their f...
09/08/2026

While Labor Day was yesterday, we can still thank God for the gift of work and pray for all who labor to support their families and communities. May God bless workers with strength and dignity, those seeking employment with hope, and all of us with a spirit of gratitude and service.

🙏 Lord, bless all who labor and grant rest to those who are weary. Amen.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined our “Reflect, Love, and Share” morning gathering! Together, we celebrated C...
09/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined our “Reflect, Love, and Share” morning gathering! Together, we celebrated Christ’s love, empathy, and the gift of meaningful connection. Special thanks to Deacon Tim Bolton, Frank Matto, Father Kumar, and our friends from St. Luke’s and St. Thomas Churches. 🙏

We look forward to gathering again soon!

A Fun Time at Miniature Golf!Dads and kids had a great time enjoying an evening of miniature golf, sponsored by the Knig...
08/31/2026

A Fun Time at Miniature Golf!

Dads and kids had a great time enjoying an evening of miniature golf, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Westport Council 3688! Lots of fun, laughter, and family fellowship. Thanks to everyone who joined us! and Mark your calendars!!! There will be a bowling with Dad event on Monday September 28. 6:000 PM at Bowlero in Norwalk. More details to come!

A Message from Bishop CaggianoIn a letter to the faithful of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Bishop Frank Caggiano offers a m...
08/31/2026

A Message from Bishop Caggiano

In a letter to the faithful of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Bishop Frank Caggiano offers a message of compassion, prayer, and solidarity with immigrant families throughout Fairfield County who are experiencing fear and uncertainty. He reminds us that we are one Church and that “you are not alone.”

Please take a moment to read his full message and join us in prayer for all those affected. 🙏

🧦🧺 Sock & Blanket Collection It may be hot outside but it won't be for long!!! Help us bring warmth and comfort to our b...
08/31/2026

🧦🧺 Sock & Blanket Collection

It may be hot outside but it won't be for long!!! Help us bring warmth and comfort to our brothers and sisters in need! From September 5–October 4, we’re collecting new socks and blankets for local shelters and those experiencing hardship.

đź“ŤDonations can be dropped off at the Church Entrance, McGrath Hall, or Roncalli Front Porch.

Your generosity can make a meaningful difference!

08/31/2026

Dear Parish Family,

In this weekend's Gospel Peter’s responded as a human and does not understand that Jesus speaks of a divine perspective. Jesus calls for self-denial and taking up crosses and following Him with complete dedication.

Peter is one of Jesus’ close followers, and he did not like the idea that Jesus said he had to suffer and die. Peter tried to stop Jesus from this. Jesus tells Peter he is not seeing the big picture. He is focused on earthly things, not God’s divine purpose.

Jesus says following Him means accepting challenges so we can move towards the kingdom of God.

The readings remind us that true fulfillment comes from aligning our lives with God’s will and trusting in His promises, even in the face of challenges and adversity.

As we gather for Mass, let us pray for the grace to be humble and generous, following the example of Christ.

We look forward to seeing you for Mass as we come together as a community to worship and give thanks to God.

Peace be with you!

God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Two great events from the Westport Knights of Columbus! ❄️🧥 Coat for Kids Drive — September 12–13 after Masses. Help pro...
08/29/2026

Two great events from the Westport Knights of Columbus! ❄️

🧥 Coat for Kids Drive — September 12–13 after Masses. Help provide warmth to children in our community. One coat costs just $20!

🦪 Oyster Social on the Sound — Saturday, October 10, 5–8 PM at Copp’s Island Oysters in Norwalk. Enjoy oysters, clams, sliders, beer, wine, raffles & desserts!

Mark your calendars and come support the Knights!



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The Knights of Columbus recently gathered for a special dinner to honor and celebrate Fr. Joe as he prepares for his nex...
08/26/2026

The Knights of Columbus recently gathered for a special dinner to honor and celebrate Fr. Joe as he prepares for his next chapter. We are grateful for his years of service, his friendship, and all he has done for our parish community. Thank you, Fr. Joe, and God bless you on your journey ahead! 🙏

As faithful children of God who have promised to consecrate their lives, they received the Holy Eucharist. Having united...
08/25/2026

As faithful children of God who have promised to consecrate their lives, they received the Holy Eucharist. Having united with God through this reception, the children of God are now grateful that Christ is the owner of their lives and stand ready to go forth into the world with Him; the priest assists them in this preparation through the Prayer after Communion. Then, the priest celebrates the Concluding Rites, offering a blessing for the army of Christ as they return to their life.

"Go forth the Mass is ended

Thanks be to God."

The simplest form of dismissal, “Go forth the Mass is ended,” is taken from the Latin words “Ite Missa est” which translates into “Go you are sent.” The word “Mass” comes from the Latin word “Missa” and signifies being sent as if on a mission. The word we use to refer to the entire Eucharistic Liturgy has as its root the instruction to be sent. In effect, the fruits of Holy Communion are made known when those who receive are sent into the world to continue Christ’s mission to bring glad tidings to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and to let the oppressed go free (c.f., Lk 4:18). (Source: Florida Catholic, January 05, 2023) And now, the faithful respond to all these rites by saying: "Thanks be to God."

"Thanks be to God." I am now leaving behind the mission given to me at the Assumption and moving forward to another place. Whom God gave as a gift, Father Cyrus, the staff, and all the parishioners who became my family are the best people of my priesthood. It breaks my heart that I cannot contain all of your love within me. However, carrying your love upon my back, I will head toward my new mission. I wish I could unfold my tent and live forever here in this holy temple of the Assumption, which God loves so dearly, but you and I both know well that we cannot do so. Therefore, with the words, "Thanks be to God for everything over the past four years," and "Thank you to all of you," I will never, ever forget your love.

Thanks be to God.

God bless,
Rev. Fr. Joseph Yi, SDB

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98 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT
06880

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