Dear Editor: I agree with Patricia Giangrande (Aug. 22) about the holy day of the Assumption. What difference does it make that because it falls on a Saturday, it is not a holy day of obligation? Can it be so difficult to attend Mass on a Saturday in her honor?

After all, the Blessed Mother is available to us 24-7 when we need her. She deserves all our love and respect.

JOHN F. PELLITTERI

Astoria