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Sunday, March 15, 4:00pm, St. Boniface
Oratory Vespers at St. Boniface
Let’s pray together at the Oratory Vespers on Laetare Sunday and so enter more deeply into the Lenten season. Participating in Vespers can be a perfect way to slow down and prepare for Easter. We’ll mark the halfway point of Lent through prayer, scripture, song, and reflection. Assumption parishioner, Amaka Uzoh, will reflect on Sunday’s reading from Ephesians 5:8–14.
Friday, March 20, 6:00–9:00pm, Assumption Hall
SJAC (Social Justice Action Committee) Film Night
Get to know Leo From Chicago at the SJAC-sponsored potluck supper and film screening of the documentary retracing the story, family roots, studies, and Augustinian vocation of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States. After the film, Fr. Anthony Andreassi, and Oratory parishioners Dominic Preziosi, editor of Commonweal, and Julius Lang will lead a discussion on the first American Pope, the Augustinians, and what it could mean for our Church today and in the future. Please bring a meatless dish, treat, or beverage to share.
Monday, March 30, 2026, both parishes
Reconciliation Monday
As we prepare for Easter, in addition to our regular weekly times for confession, we will observe “Reconciliation Monday." Churches throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn, Rockville Centre, and the Archdiocese of NY will offer extended periods for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (aka Sacrament of “Confession” or “Penance”).
Confessions will be available at various times at both Assumption and St. Boniface, and we will celebrate a communal penance service (with confessions) at St. Boniface at 7:00pm. Click here for the schedule.
Parish Pilgrimage to Rome
Join Fr. Mark Paul and Fr. Anthony this October (9th to 16th) for a pilgrimage to Saint Philip Neri’s Rome. More information on registration will be forthcoming soon. If you would like to put your name on the list now, please email Fr. Anthony at aandreassi@oratorychurch.org
Donations Needed for St. Mary Star of the Sea Pop-Up Shop
The following items are needed at this time:
- toiletries
- diapers and wipes
- feminine hygiene products
- men's jeans and sweats (especially sizes Small and Medium)
Donations can be dropped off Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues from 8:30am to 12:00pm at 467 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Any questions? Please contact Mary Carriero at mcarriero19@gmail.com
Due to limited space at the pop-up shop, please donate only the noted items at this time. Thank you!
Easter Flower Offering in Memoriam and Best Wishes
If you would like to dedicate altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone, please send in the name(s) to info@oratorychurch.org or include the names on your parish giving envelopes. We will print the names and remember them at Mass on Easter Sunday. The suggested donation for altar flowers is $20. You can make your payment on Pushpay by selecting the appropriate dropdown menu.
Opportunities for Prayer & Reflection
Stations of the Cross
Assumption: Lenten Fridays, immediately following the 8:00am Mass
St. Boniface: Lenten Mondays, immediately following the 12:10pm Mass
Lenten Second Collection
There will be a second collection on Sunday, March 15 for Catholic Relief Services. Your generosity is appreciated. Donations can be made on Pushpay.
Holy Week Schedule
For the full schedule of Masses, confessions, and Stations of the Cross at both parishes, click here.
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