I'm New to St. Agatha's Parish, Brooklyn, NY. Where Do I Start?
Thank God you found us!
Regardless of where you are on your journey of faith, we hope you choose St. Agatha's Parish as your spiritual home. It was no coincident that you are here now. It’s exactly where God wants you to be.
In establishing the Church, Jesus obviously wants us to worship together. Sure, we can – and should – pray in private, but the Bible is full of examples of great things happening when people pray together.
We look forward to welcoming you home every week!
Celebrating Jesus Christ’s redeeming love since 1912, we are one family united by our faith.
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Finding St. Agatha's Parish
Contact Us Directions Mass Times
Confession Times
Every Saturday: 4:00 PM English
Every Saturday: 6:00 PM Spanish
Every Sunday: 12:00 PM Chinese
Mass Times
Monday - Friday:
8:00 AM English
10:00 AM Chinese (Wednesday)
6:30 PM Spanish
Saturday:
8:00 AM English
5:00 PM English (Vigil)
7:00 PM Spanish (Vigil)
Sunday:
7:30 AM Spanish
9:15 AM English
10:30 AM Spanish
12:30 PM Chinese
Office Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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.
Adult Faith Formation (RCIA)
The Faith Formation Program of the parish is also concerned with the growth of adult members in their faith life. Various programs for adults to grow in their understanding of the Catholic way of...
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,...
Eucharistic Ministers
It is a sacred thing to administer the Body and Blood of Christ to His Church. The high point of each Mass is the transfiguration of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. Eucharistic...
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,...