About Church of the Assumption · Gabriels, New York
The Church of the Assumption in Gabriels, New York, is a Catholic parish dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, established in 1912. It is part of St. Bernard's Parish and serves the local community in the Adirondack Mountains with regular Masses, sacraments, and faith formation programs. The parish emphasizes Marian devotion, rooted in the long-standing Catholic belief in Mary’s Assumption into heaven, which was formally defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950 — a belief the parish claims was already well-established by its founding. The parish offers ministries for children through 9th grade, sacramental preparation, and community worship centered on the Eucharist and Marian veneration.
- Established
- 1912
- Patron
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Fr. Martin Cline
Why belong here
The parish offers a welcoming community rooted in Catholic tradition, with faith formation for children through 9th grade, sacramental preparation (including First Reconciliation and First Communion), and opportunities for families to grow in their faith through worship, service, and education. The parish emphasizes Marian devotion and provides a nurturing environment for spiritual growth, supported by a dedicated staff and active ministries.
Mass times at Church of the Assumption
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm - St. Bernard's
- Or anytime by appointment
History
The Church of the Assumption was established in 1912 — 38 years before Pope Pius XII formally proclaimed the dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1950. This indicates that belief in Mary’s Assumption was already deeply rooted in the parish’s tradition. The parish is part of St. Bernard’s Parish and is located in Gabriels, NY, in the Adirondack Mountains. The parish’s website highlights its historical connection to Marian devotion and its role in nurturing faith through education and sacraments.
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries to support the spiritual growth of its members, including Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Faith Formation for grades 1-9, Baptismal Preparation, Reconciliation/First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA, and Funeral Preparation. The parish also provides resources for parents to support their children’s faith development.
- Children's Liturgy of the Word
- Faith Formation (1st-9th Grade)
- Baptismal Preparation
- Reconciliation/First Communion
- Confirmation
- RCIA
- Funeral Preparation
Sacraments
The parish offers the full range of sacraments, including Baptism, Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders. Sacramental preparation is available for children and adults, with specific programs for First Reconciliation and First Communion at the 2nd grade level, and Confirmation at the 9th grade level.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- First Holy Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders
Worship
Masses are held at St. Bernard’s Church and the Church of the Assumption. Sunday Masses are at 8:00 am (Assumption) and 10:00 am (St. Bernard’s). Weekday Masses are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:30 am (Wednesday and Friday) and 12:00 pm (Tuesday and Thursday). Confession is available Saturday from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm at St. Bernard’s, or by appointment.