February 27, 2025

Prayer for Pope Francis

Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: comfort and relieve your sick servant,

Francis and give your power of healing to those who minister to his needs,

that he may be strengthened in his weakness and have confidence in your loving

care. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

📰 News

Thank You to the Communications Committee

We’re excited to introduce a fresh look to our website and newsletter. Thanks to everyone who was involved in renaming our e-newsletter with suggestions and voting. In choosing this new name, we are rooting it in Cardinal Newman's prayer, "The Mission of My Life," which invites us to be "a bond of connection between persons." And a special thanks to the Communications Committee, Brigida Munoz, Jason Manske, Brenda Becker, Yvonne Jeanniton, and Sean Yetter, for helping shepherd the website project. Great job! In the Oratory Connection, you’ll be informed, inspired, and connected with what’s going on at St. Boniface and Assumption Parishes. Thanks for being a vital connection in our community—let’s stay connected!

Stewardship for 2025

Recently, all registered parishioners received a letter from Fathers Mark Paul and Anthony discussing stewardship for the year ahead, financial statements for both parishes, and a stewardship commitment form. Thanks to all those who have returned this form. If you have not done so already, we ask that all members of the parishes prayerfully consider their level of financial support, as this will help greatly with budgetary planning. If you did not receive this mailing, please contact the parish office so we can send a new one.

🗓️ Upcoming Events

Saturday, March 1, 9:00am, Assumption

⛪ First Saturday Mass

Sunday, March 2, 9:30am, Assumption

👪 Family Faith Formation (F3) Class

Click here for more information.

Sunday, March 2, 9:30am, Assumption

✝️ Baptisms

Monday, March 3, 6:00pm, Assumption Hall

🎉 Volunteer Thank You Reception

We have so many folks who volunteer in so many ways at our Oratory parishes. In appreciation for all you do, please join us for a celebration in Assumption Hall. Who is invited? Anyone who has volunteered in the parishes in any capacity! Come for some food, refreshment, fellowship, and a double portion of gratitude! Click here to RSVP.

Wednesday, March 5, both parishes

✝️ Ash Wednesday Marks the

Beginning of Lent

We are invited to enter into this sacred time to renew our lives through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (works of charity.) We do this in the hope that when Easter comes, we can better greet the Risen Christ with hearts that are more joyful, more pure, and more open to Him and the needs of others. As we receive the imposition of ashes, we remember our common frailty and humanity. May the grace of this act also help us to renew our commitment to Christ as we turn away from sin and become more faithful to His Gospel. Click here for the full schedule.

📕 Lenten Daily Reflections Booklet

Lenten booklets containing daily reflections will be available in both churches. A limited number in Spanish are also available.

Friday, March 7, following 8:00am Mass, Assumption

🙏 First Friday Prayers

Sunday, March 9

⏰ Daylight Savings Time

Monday, March 10, 6:15pm, Assumption Hall

🌃 Oratory Evening Prayer

Saturday, March 22, 9:00am–12:00pm, Assumption

🙏 Lenten Retreat

Join us for our annual Lent retreat which will be led by Sr. Alice Feeley, a Sister of the Divine Compassion and a longtime friend of Fr. Anthony. We will start with a Mass at 9:00am in the church, followed by hospitality before the retreat begins. We hope to see you there! Register here.

Saturday, March 22, 9:00am, Assumption

⛪ Lenten Pilgrimage

Assumption parish is hosting a day in the Lenten Pilgrimage of Brooklyn and Queens which invites people to visit a different parish each day, except Sundays, during Lent. This year, forty parishes are designated for specific days on the itinerary where people can visit different parishes to experience the church’s beauty and the community’s beauty. Visit the Pilgrimage website to download the app and view the pilgrimage itinerary. At each stop, pilgrims can join local parishioners at Mass, or in Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, reflection, and more. Learn more.

Sunday, March 23, 8:30am, Assumption Hall

📖 First Communion Class

Friday, March 28, 6:00pm, Assumption Hall

🍿 Popcorn With The Pope

Sunday, March 30, 4:00pm, St. Boniface

🙏 Oratory Vespers

Fall 2025

POSTPONED Women in the Church Lecture

In light of the many challenges that continue to arise with great urgency for all charitable enterprises in this national moment, the Women in the Church Presentation by Kerry Robinson (President of Catholic Charities USA) will be postponed until the fall. We will share more information as it is available. We can all be very proud of the work done by Catholic Charities locally here in the Diocese of Brooklyn and in the other 160+ offices in dioceses across the country. We encourage your prayers for all those working to ensure that those in greatest need continue to receive care and attention.

⛪️ Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

ASSUMPTION

3/1	5:00pm	People of the Parish
3/2	9:30am	Edward and Tina Raggi
3/3	8:00am	David Campbell
3/4	8:00am	Frances Gussman
3/5	8:00am	Carrie Walden
3/5	6:30pm	People of the Parish
3/6	8:00am	Rev. Joseph Konrad
3/7	8:00am	Rosalia Pluchinotta

ST. BONIFACE

3/2	11:15am	Daniel McHugh
3/2	6:00pm	People of the Parish
3/3	12:10pm	Ruth Ablondi
3/4	12:10pm	Brenda Taliaferro Blackman
3/5	12:10pm	Priest's Intention
3/6	12:10pm	Henry Cortes
3/7	12:10pm	David Campbell

If you would like to request a Mass for someone living or deceased, Mass Intentions are available. Email info@oratorychurch.org. The offering is $20. Please pay by using Pushpay or by mailing a check to 64 Middagh St. Brooklyn, NY 11201.

🙏 Prayer List

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers

Pope Francis, Lisa Gatlig, Nicholas Paccione, Susan Rehberg, Elizabeth Valenti, Mary and John Cella, Riley Forelli, Laurie Rising, Janice Clarke, William Gould, Maria Fusco, Maria Lopez, Alice Mulholland, Mary Simon Charles, Kim Manzi.

Rest in Peace

Angelo Norelli, John Gargano, Stephen Janove, Pina Gallaro, Ayako Saji, Henry Cortes, Elaine Grygo, Mike Hawkins, Michael Mc Comiskey, Sharon Anderson, Frances Gussman, David Campbell, Frances Mollusky, Br. Gabriel O’Brien, OSF

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, email the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org or click here.