Assumption January Men's Shelter: Thanks to Many

Thanks to the many who volunteered (cooks and sleep-over hosts) at the men's shelter this past month. Because of your generosity, we were able to provide a hearty meal and a warm, clean, and safe place to sleep for our guests for 14 nights in January. Special recognition and appreciation is owed to Kathy Reynolds for coordinating all of the volunteers, as well as opening up each night. All our guests came to know and love Kathy(for very good reasons).

For the month of February, our friends at Plymouth Church will be hosting these men. Let us continue to keep our new friends in our prayers.

Social Justice Action/St. Mary Star of the Sea (SMSS) Donation Request

St. Mary's Star of the Sea pop-up shop for recently arrived migrants is very grateful for the generous support from the Oratory community. The pop-up shop still needs:

• Toiletries: Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner
• Men's S & M coats; Men's S & M winter clothing
• Winter clothing for school-aged children (but not coats as a large corporate
• donation via Catholic Charities was received!)
• Sneakers, winter shoes - all ages, genders
• New underwear - all sizes, genders

Donations can be dropped off Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues from 8:30am to 12:00pm at 467 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231. If you'd like to arrange an alternate drop-off, or have a question, please contact Mary Carriero, mcarriero19@gmail.com. Due to limited space at the pop-up shop, please only donate the noted needed items at this time. Thank you!

CERCLE FRANÇAIS

Join fellow Francophiles in the Oratory parishes for a monthly French conversation group over croissants et café! We will meet at 1pm on the third Thursday of each month, starting on February 20, in the residence at 64 Middagh Street. Conversation will center on an article in French on some aspect of contemporary French culture or current events chosen by that month’s group leader. If interested, email Fr. Vin at vbiagi@oratorychurch.org. Soyez courageux! Venez nous-rejoindre!

Oratory Parishes Family Faith Formation (F3) Information

https://tinyurl.com/F3-Page

The F3 Class is February 9.

The First Communion class is February 23.

OWC Celebrates Start of International Women's Month: Feb 24

Author talk by Jeffrey Korgen on life and legacy of Dorothy Day with a new graphic novel. More info here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iv0Eu7k-x0Znz33z6iK14pIakhTxo9iZ/view or a QR code HERE.

AFF Scripture Study

As part of our Adult Faith Formation, we invite you to join us for a monthly scripture study series focusing on the Gospel of Luke, which will be the main Gospel for the liturgical year (Year C). For any questions, please reach out to Fr. Anthony Balakishore Nagothu at knagothu@oratorychurch.org.

Wednesday, February 19, 7-8pm, Assumption Parish Hall

Palms into Ashes

We will burn last year's palms to make ashes for Ash Wednesday. If you have palms from last year, bring them to Mass and put them in the basket at the back of both churches. We will need to have them by Sunday, February 23, so we can burn the palms the following week (March 2) after the 9:30am Mass at Assumption.

Volunteer Thank You Gathering

Calling all MC's, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Vocalists, Hospitality & Coffee Hour Hosts, Sacristans, Catechists, Decorators, Pageant Volunteers, Committee Folk, Shelter Hosts, Social Justice Champions, Picnic Volunteers, OWC Coordinators, and all else who give of their time or talent for our parishes! In appreciation for all you do, please come to a gathering! Come for some food, refreshment, fellowship, and a double portion of gratitude!

Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/qHRSnzFHKRBueuqD7

Monday, March 3, 6pm, Assumption Parish Hall

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

Assumption

2-8 ..5:00pm ...Luis Montano

2-9 ...9:30am ...For the People of the Parish

2-10 ..8:00am ..David Campbell

2-11 ..8:00am ...Intentions-Br. Damian Novello

2-12 ..8:00am ..David Denton

2-13 ..8:00am ...Priest's Intention

2-14 ..8:00am ...Blessings Annie Cho

St. Boniface

2-9 ...11:15am ...For the People of the Parish 

2-9 ...6:00pm ...Oratory Prayer List

2-10 .12:10pm ...Priest's Intention

2-11 ..12:10pm ...Priest's Intention

2-12..12:10pm .. Job Sy

2-13 ..12:10pm ...Priest's Intention

2-14 . 12:10pm ...Joan Pellet

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Sharon Anderson, Ruth Sanchez, Larry Chodoff, Stephen Janove, Riley Forelli, Pina Gallaro, Laurie Rising, Janice Clarke, William Gould, Maria Fusco, Maria Lopez, Alice Mulholland, Mary Simon Charles, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi.

Rest In Peace: Frances Gussman, David Campbell, Frances Mollusky, Bela Zalan, Cathy Lemon, Br. Gabriel O’Brien, OSF, James McGrath, Kathy Slater.

Prayer List If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, email the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org or go to the website: https://oratorychurch.org/contact-us and complete the information there.

Upcoming Calendar

February

2/9....Baptisms at St. B

2/16...Coffee Hour, St.B

2/19...AFF Scripture Study, 7pm, ABVM Parish Hall

2/23...Coffee Hour, ABVM

Xavier’s Racial Justice Group’s Next Book: The New Jim Crow

Discussions via Zoom will start Feb 17. For more information and to register, email:

sfxracialjusticegroup@sfxavier.org.

Candle Dedications at Assumption

Sanctuary candle offered by Connie Leone

St Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone

Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds

St. Jude candle offered by Notre Thomas

The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

55 Cranberry St. between Henry and Hicks

Brooklyn Heights

Church of St. Boniface

190 Duffield St.

Downtown Brooklyn

Daily Masses

Monday - Friday, 8:00am at Assumption

Monday - Friday, 12:10pm at St. Boniface

Weekend Masses

Saturdays, 5:00pm at Assumption

Sundays, 9:30am at Assumption

Sundays, 11:15am and 6:00pm at St. Boniface

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The Sacrament of Penance

Saturdays, 4:15 - 4:45pm at Assumption

Wednesdays, 12:30pm at St. Boniface

Sundays, 5:15 - 5:45pm at St. Boniface

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Weekday Church Hours

Monday through Friday, 11:30am - 1:00pm at St. Boniface

Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 9:00am at Assumption

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Prayers and Devotions

Rosary, Tuesdays & Thursdays after the 12:10pm Mass at St. Boniface,

Thursdays after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

St. Anthony Novena, Tuesdays after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

First Fridays, Sacred Heart Novena after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

First Saturdays, 9:00am Mass with Rosary, Meditation and Benediction at Assumption

Stewardship

Your faithful stewardship has helped sustain our communities and maintain vital ministries and services. Thank you for keeping faith with us and supporting our common work of the gospel. You can make your donation online through Pushpay by clicking on one of the links.

For Assumption: https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurch?src=hpp

For St. Boniface: https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurchbrooklyn?src=hpp

Or mail checks or envelopes payable to “Assumption RC Church” or “St. Boniface RC Church” to:

64 Middagh St

Brooklyn NY 11201

Attn: Assumption or St. Boniface