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Welcome to the Church of St. Bonaventure – St. Benedict the Moor!
We are a vibrant and diverse community of faith that strive to put faith in practice by loving God and our neighbor. We pray that your presence with us will transform you into a loving person. As Christ being at the center of our life, we pray that he will accompany you always and be the source of strength and guidance throughout your entire life.
May Christ keep you joyful!
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Finding St. Bonaventure - St. Benedict the Moor
Contact Us Directions Mass Times
Confession Times
By appointment only. Contact the rectory, Kathleen Webb, at (718) 526-0040.
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)
Office Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9:00AM–3:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM–3:00PM
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
Learn about Catholicism
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.
Disciples in Motion (Youth Group)
Disciples in Motion “DIM’s” is St. Bonaventure – St. Benedict the Moor’s Youth Group. We meet every first and last Saturday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Please contact us for meeting...
Liturgical Praise Dancers
The Liturgical Praise Dancers incorporate music and dance as a form of worship.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
The role of an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is to assist the priest in serving communion during the celebration of Mass. Communion ministers are scheduled to serve communion at a...
Altar Servers
Those who serve at the altar assist the priest and the sacred administration of his responsibilities during the sacrifice of the Mass. Typically, they are the cross bearer, those who carry the...
Choir
We've heard your voice during Mass. Yes, you. Keep doing that beautiful singing that you do--just do it from the choir loft! Get in touch with our Music Director and join one of our Mass's choirs,...
Lectors
Lectors are those who proclaim the Word of God at the celebration of the Eucharist and at other liturgical celebrations. We speak about the Word of God as spoken to us not simply 2000 years ago,...
Men’s Ministry
Men’s Ministry meets every second Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the church of St. Bonaventure.