The Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church offers the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in two forms: After the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council, most parishes offer the revised Mass, known as the “Novus Ordo” or “Ordinary Form” of the Mass, partially or entirely in the local language. The pre-Vatican II Mass, known as the “Tridentine” or “Extraordinary Form” of Mass, has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons. The elaborate prayers, the Gregorian Chant and sacred music that accompanies the Mass, and the precise rubrics that guide the celebrant and altar servers create a prayerful atmosphere that unites one with the faith of one's ancestors.

In 1991, the Diocese of London, Ontario introduced the first Tridentine Mass in metropolitan Detroit, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The priests, musicians, altar servers, and volunteers behind the Windsor Tridentine Mass have since helped other Tridentine Masses get started in the Diocese of London, the Archdiocese of Detroit, and the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan. As the original home of traditional liturgy in our region, Assumption Church is often called upon to send its choir and altar servers to participate in special Latin Masses held elsewhere. We enjoy a close partnership with St. Josaphat Church in Detroit, which also offers the Extraordinary Form of Mass on Sundays and Mondays.

In 2007, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, widened permission for the Extraordinary Forms of the Sacraments to be celebrated. Assumption Church now offers all of the Holy Sacraments according to the Traditional Forms: Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Confession, and Extreme Unction. Confessions are held before Holy Mass each week.
Contact Fr. Peter Hrytsyk to make arrangements for the other Sacraments.

Download our Welcome Brochure here (formatted for double-fold legal size paper).

ALTAR SERVERS
We invite all men and boys who have received First Holy Communion to serve at the altar. No experience is necessary; training will be provided. It is a great privilege to serve at the altar, and an excellent way to learn more about the Sacred Liturgy. Contact server Alex Begin in the sacristy after Mass or e-mail the below e-mail address for more information.

MASS INTENTIONS
Forms are available at the back of the church to request Mass Intentions. Fill one out and place it in an envelope along with a Mass stipend of $10. Drop the envelope in the collection basket. Mass Intentions are published in the weekly Handout.

LATIN MASS COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
Pick up a Registration Form at the back of the church before or after Mass. The Latin Mass is administered by the Windsor Tridentine Mass Association, a non-profit Private Association of the Faithful under the Diocese of London. The WTMA pays for all expenses related to the Latin Mass and takes up the primary collection at each Mass. All contributions to the WTMA are tax-deductible, and year-end tax receipts are provided by the diocese.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Latin Mass Community members are also invited to join Assumption Parish. For information about Assumption Church not pertaining to the Latin Mass, contact the Parish Office at: (519) 253-2493, or visit the parish web site.

For further information, e-mail: info@windsorlatinmass.org
or call (519) 734-1335 from Canada or (248) 250-2740 from the U.S.