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🗓️ Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 26, following the 11:15am Mass, St. Boniface
☕ Sister Parish Feast Day Coffee Hour
April 25 is the feast day of St. Mark’s Parish, our sister parish in Turkana. In joyful solidarity with the St. Mark’s community, we invite you to a Coffee Hour at St. Boniface as we celebrate this special day together. For the first time in several years, a small group from St. Boniface will travel to Turkana to visit our sister parish in person. During the visit, they will join Father Edwin in traveling to the parish outstations to distribute food to those in need. The food will be purchased in Nairobi and brought to the parish by the group. To support this effort, a collection jar will be available at the Coffee Hour on April 26 and again at the St. Philip Neri Picnic in May. Any contribution, large or small, will directly assist our sister parish community. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us strengthen the bonds of friendship and faith with our brothers and sisters in Turkana.
Sunday, April 26, 2:00pm, Union Square
🚶 Dorothy Day Walk
The Oratory Social Justice Committee (SJAC) and the Oratory Young Adults are co-sponsoring a Dorothy Day walk in Manhattan. Please join us as we walk in the footsteps of this quintessential New Yorker and Catholic Social Teaching icon and visit locations that were formative to Dorothy Day's life and ministry. The walk begins at Union Square at 2:00pm and will last approximately 2.5 hours. Please reach out to Julie Fissinger at juliecfm@msn.com or Colin Pugh at c.pugh9@gmail.com for more information. All are welcome! Click here to sign up.
Friday, May 1, 6:00pm, Assumption Hall
👋 Oratory Teen Group Meeting
PULSE, the new Oratory Teen Group, will have its monthly meeting on Friday, May 1 at Assumption Hall at 6:00pm. Whether you've been at the parish forever or you're just checking things out, you belong here. For more information and to RSVP, have your child join our BAND group by clicking here. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Joe O'Brien at jobrien@oratorychurch.org
Saturday, May 2, 9:00am, Assumption
⛪ First Saturday Mass Assumption
Saturday, May 2, 11:00am, corner of Henry and Pineapple Streets
✝️ Pineapple Street Becomes "Dorothy Day Way"
Details in the news section above.
Sunday, May 3, both parishes
🙏 First Communion Sunday
Our children will be receiving their First Communion on Sunday, May 3 at the 9:30am (Assumption) and 11:15am (St. Boniface) Sunday Masses at our parishes. Congratulations to our children!
Sunday, May 3, 12:45pm, St. Boniface
⛪ Annual Joan Sexton Memorial Women in the Church Presentation
We are delighted to welcome Sr. Jenn Schaaf, OP, Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Dominican University, in conversation with Oratory parishioner Ginny Woods on the graces and challenges of ministry and leadership in the Church today. All are warmly welcome, whether you are joining us after the 11:15am Mass or coming specifically for this presentation.
Monday, May 4, 6:15pm, Assumption Hall
🙏 Oratory Evening Prayer
Tuesday. May 5, 6:30pm, Assumption Hall
📕 Book Talk: Painting Prayer: Why Faith Needs Art—and Art Needs Faith
Come to hear author and parishioner Alfonse Borysewicz in conversation with Erin McAtee from ArtHouse2b about Alfonse's new book. The event will be followed by a book signing. Some of Alfonse's works are permanently installed in the Church of St. Boniface.
Wednesday, May 6, 7:00pm, Zoom
🙏 End-of-Life Decision-Making
Few of us enjoy thinking about end-of-life decisions. Yet advances in modern medicine mean that we are living longer than ever, making it especially important for us, no matter our age, to reflect on our values and to share our wishes with those we love. These conversations can be difficult—but they are also an expression of care, faith, and responsibility. The Catholic Church offers clear and compassionate guidance on end-of-life care, helping us honor the dignity of every human life while making prudent medical decisions. Do you have questions about what the Church teaches? Are you unsure how those teachings apply in real medical situations or under New York State law? Join retired chaplain and healthcare ethics consultant Sarah Spieldenner, BCC, HEC-C, for a thoughtful, practical, and interactive presentation on Catholic principles for end-of-life care, what to look out for, and what you need to know legally in New York State. Come away better informed—and with greater peace of mind. Please click here to register.
Saturday, May 9, 5:00pm Mass, Assumption
✝️ The Sacrament of Confirmation
Bishop Paul Sanchez will be conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation on a group of young people from Assumption, St. Boniface, St. Charles parishes, and St. Edmund Prep.
Sunday, May 10, both parishes
🌸 May: A Month Dedicated to Mary, Mother of Jesus and Mother of the Church
May is one of the months traditionally dedicated to the honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During this month we will have our Novena of Masses for our mothers, living and deceased, starting on May 10 (Mother’s Day). Please send in your names to the office at info@oratorychurch.org this week.
On Sunday, May 10 we will have a May Crowning at the 9:30am Mass at Assumption and the 11:15am at St. Boniface.
Sunday, May 17, Joy-Us Together Mass, following 10:30am Mass, Assumption
🎊 Mass Together & St. Philip Neri Picnic
Both parishes will have a joint celebration of Mass on Sunday, May 17 at 10:30am at Assumption Church. We will all gather after Mass in front of Assumption Church on Cranberry Street to celebrate our Saint of Joy. There will be delicious food, exciting children's activities, cotton candy, a dog dress-up contest, and more. This year, we will have a GameTruck for the children. The success of our picnic greatly depends on the efforts and dedication of volunteers like you. We need volunteers to help with setup and breakdown, grilling, baking, food transport, and more. To volunteer, email Bill Vinicombe at williamvinicombe@mac.com
Note: No 11:15am Mass at St. Boniface on Sunday, May 17.
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