The Link
The newsletter for The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes

"I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons."
-St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, C.O.
 The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Boniface
February 15, 2022
From Our Pastors
Jesus preaches what might be argued is his most challenging message in this coming Sunday’s Gospel from St Luke: “love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.” Is this hyperbole? Realistic? Practical? Just? Can we do as Jesus exhorts? As Jesus himself did out of love for all? With Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 2, can we “Be merciful, just as your heavenly Father is merciful?”

Fr. Mark Lane, c.o. and Fr. Michael Callaghan, c.o.
Attention Black/African-American families and parishioners!
In honor of the 150th anniversary of St. Boniface Church, we are creating a history that includes as many communities as possible. If you identify as Black or African American, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the parish, especially if you and your family have been longtime members of the parish. Please send your memories/recollections to tracygarrisonfeinberg@gmail.com with the subject line "Black families at Boniface". And feel free to reach out to Tracy if you have any questions.
Brooklyn Oratory Small Groups presents
Spirituality of the Oratory: Knowing Our Charism
Season 6 “Deepening Joy by Word and the Spirit”

This original program about Oratorian spirituality is written and edited by Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Fr. Michael Callaghan.

Further details and the sign up form: https://forms.gle/5Nn7U1ftxnUztD4V6
Contact: affc@oratorychurch.org with questions or if you are unable to attend a group, but would like a copy of the booklet.

Dates: The week of February 28 through the week of April 4, 2022. 
Financial Assistance for Neighbors in Need
As we continue to navigate the course of the pandemic, there are neighbors who have struggled financially in our communities. Fr. Michael has a special fund to assist with a variety of situations. These are one-time grants and are available to anyone living in the five boroughs of NYC. Grants are confidential and the process is simple. If you know of a person or family who might benefit from assistance, please have them contact Fr. Michael, mcallaghan@oratorychurch.org.
Upcoming Dates/Events

February
Baptism Sunday, Feb 27
Small Groups Sign up

March
Ash Wednesday, March 2
First Saturday 9am Mass, March 5, ABVM
Unbound Visit STB, March 6
Special Collection: Black & Indian Mission, March 6
Baptism Prep, March 9
Mass Intentions
If you would like to request a mass for someone living or deceased, mass intentions are available for the weeks or months ahead. 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. Please include the name of the deceased or a special intention request.
The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes 
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Boniface
Roman Catholic Communities in
Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights
Both parishes operate from one office:

64 Middagh Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.875.2096
718.625.1161