The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Boniface
March 15, 2022
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Third Sunday of Lent - Year A Readings Lectionary 28
The Woman at the Well
In this week's gospel, we re-encounter the Samaritan woman at the well. She goes there in the heat of the day most likely because she wanted to avoid running into others who would look on her as a tainted woman. She is surprised to encounter a man, and even more a Jewish man, who initiates a conversation with her. She was already vulnerable because of her past and when she meets this man Jesus, she could immediately recognize His acceptance. So she is comfortable enough to offer Him a drink of water. In turn, He offers her more, an invitation to get in touch with the thirst in her soul which she had tried to satisfy with multiple past relationships. Filled with His acceptance and realizing she had found someone who could fulfill her deepest longings, she runs to others to spread the good news! Perhaps during this third week of Lent, we can consider how inclined we are to accept others, as Jesus did. In our lives, where do we each have opportunity to grow in recognizing all of our brothers and sisters as loved children of God?
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Boloney Sandwich Sunday
In support of Catholic Worker soup kitchen on the Lower East Side, we are collecting sandwiches next Sunday at the 6pm mass: one slice of baloney (any variety); two slices of American cheese; white bread; with a bit of mayo; each in its own bag; as many as you can. Thank you!
March 20, 6pm Mass, St Boniface
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Stations of the Cross
Assumption
Friday of Lent following the 9:00am Mass.
St. Boniface
Mondays of Lent following the 12:10pm Mass.
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Opportunities for Reconciliation
Assumption
Saturdays, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Reconciliation Monday, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 6pm & 6:30pm - 8pm
St. Boniface
Wednesdays following the 12:10 Mass and Sundays, 5:15pm
Reconciliation Monday, Apr 11, 1pm - 3pm
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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 $20.00.
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Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteers Lawyers Project
The Volunteers Lawyer Project in partnership with St Boniface Social Justice Action is sponsoring a virtual event on wills, healthcare proxies, power of attorney and more.
Click here, for more information and to access the link.
March 24, 7:30pm-8:30pm, presented by Sidney Cherubin, Esq., Director of Legal Services.
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Upcoming Dates/Events
March
First Scrutiny - March 20, 11:15 StB
Boloney Sandwich Sunday, March 20, 6pm Mass STB
Diocesan Collection - Catholic Relief Services - March 27
April
Community Church Clean Up - April 9, 10am - 1pm ABVM
Palm Sunday - April 10
Reconciliation Monday - April 11
Easter Sunday - April 17
Outdoor Coffee Hour - April 24 StB
Baptism Sunday - April 24
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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.
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Candle Offering
If you would like to make an offering for the weekly (8 day) sanctuary candle at either parish please email info@oratorychurch.org. Eight Day candle, $10, and Votive candles, $1, can also be arranged.
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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
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