Welcome to St. Bonaventure - St. Benedict the Moor

Adoration Hours

First Friday of the Month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

Mass Times

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:
8:30 am - St. Benedict the Moor

Thursday and Friday:  
8:30 am - St. Bonaventure  

Saturday: (Vigil Mass)
5.00 pm - St. Bonaventure (recited)

Sunday:
10:00 am - St. Bonaventure
12:00 noon - St. Benedict the Moor
5:00 pm - St. Benedict the Moor (Ghanaian Mass with drums)


Confession Times

By appointment only. Contact the rectory, Kathleen Webb, at (718) 526-0040.

Mass: What to Expect

The central Catholic act of worship is attending the Mass, or Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. 

During the first part, the priest leads us in prayer and songs, praising God, thanking Him, and asking Him for forgiveness. We hear Scripture readings, the priest gives a talk, and then we all pronounce the core principles of our faith. 

In the second part, the priest says the blessing, transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. We all say the "Our Father" prayer, and then receive communion. Finally, there is a closing prayer and final blessing.

Why go to mass? Sacraments