Family Sunday at the Oratory

Our theme was Gift: God's gift of himself at Christmas; the 3 kings' gifts; what gifts we would give if we were there, and the gifts which we go out into the world to give every day. Here are some pictures of the kids making peg dolls of themselves carrying gifts for Jesus and putting them in the Nativity scene.

Initial Questions Requested In Advance

Hi! I certainly have ideas of what I would like to share at our Parish Gathering on Jan 24th. But I would also like to prepare, allowing me to speak to what's on folks' minds. So I'd ask that parishioners use this form to submit their questions in advance. (FYI - the form is configured to be anonymous.) Many thanks!

https://forms.gle/K1Zsk8YbPz1drFCM6

(Accompanied by the lay leadership of The Oratory Parishes, on Tuesday, January 24th I will host an in-person-only gathering. This will provide an opportunity to present and share plans for the coming months now that Fathers Mark Lane and Anthony Andreassi will be on leave. The gathering will take place at 7:00pm in our newly-renovated Parish Hall at Assumption. All parishioners from the Oratory Parishes are welcome to attend to talk a little, share a little, listen a little and pray a little. Thanks so much for the consistent words of support I've received these past days.)

~ Father Mark Paul, CO

Please Use Caution When Reading Your Emails

Once again, we have received notification of a potential email scam,

purporting to be from one of the priests, asking the recipient to buy gift cards and to respond upon receipt of the email.

No priest of the Oratory will ever ask you for money for his personal use or reach out to you in an emergency. All priests have emergency contacts if they were to need assistance.

DELETE the email and DO NOT RESPOND IN ANY WAY, it is not from us and it is a scam.

We also received word that a few parishioners have been hacked, so please use caution!!

Parish Office Closed Monday

The parish office will be closed on Monday, January 16 for the Martin Luther King holiday. In addition, there will be no 12:10pm Mass at St Boniface.

Baptism at the Oratory Parishes

If you are expecting a child or are new to our communities and would like to have your child baptized in our parishes, please register for the next Baptism Preparation Session which is offered through Zoom.

Send your inquiry to: info@oratorychurch.org and we will follow up to register you and send you the print materials. Click here for upcoming dates: https://oratorychurch.org/baptisms

Upcoming Calendar

January

1/9.....Camba Program (ABVM Hall)

1/16....Dr Martin Luther King

1/21....Pop up mini maker (young artists)

1/24....Gathering Abvm Hall, 7pm

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Debbie Friedman, Mary Charles, Carl Cantone, Jr., Marie Smith, Ernie Tracy, Faye Chu, Kim Manzi, John Pinto.

Rest In Peace: Frances Koegel, Pope Benedict XVI, Cindy Bagley, Vincent Rocco, Ashley Doherty, Armande Charles, Irma Shields.

Prayer List

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

Mass Intentions

If you would like to request a Mass for someone living or deceased, Mass intentions are available. 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.

Candle Dedications at Assumption

Sanctuary candle offered by Notre Thomas.

St. Joseph’s Altar candle offered by Connie Leone.

St. Jude & the Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds.

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Assumption

01-14....5:00pm......Joseph Maiello

01-15....9:30am.......For the People of the Parish

01-16....(No Mass)

01-17.....8:00am......Intentions - Fr. Mark Amatrucola

01-18.....6:00pm......Priest's Intentions

01-19.....8:00am......Priest's Intentions

01-20.....8:00am......Intentions - Gertrude Conway

St. Boniface

01-15....11:15am......In Thanksgiving to the Blessed Mothers

01-15.....6:00pm......For the People of the Parish

01-16....(No Mass)

01-17.....12:10pm......Enrico Bazzoni

01-18.....12:10pm......Intentions - Lisa & Michael O'Connor and Family

01-19.....12:10pm......Prayer Service

Mass Times and Church Hours

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

Weekday hours: 7:45am - 9:0am Tuesday through Friday.

Weekday Mass: 8:00am Tuesday through Friday

Weekend Masses

5:00pm Saturday and 9:30am Sunday

Confessions Saturday: 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Prayer and Devotions

Tuesday - St. Anthony Novena (after 8am Mass)

Thursday - Rosary (after 8am Mass)

First Friday - Sacred Heart Novena (after 8am Mass)

First Saturday Mass - 9am with Rosary, Meditation and Benediction

The church is closed on Mondays.

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St. Boniface

Weekday hours: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Weekday Mass: 12:10pm Monday through Wednesday

Sunday Masses: 11:15am and 6:00pm

Sunday hours 11:00am - 12:30 pm & 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Confessions on Wednesdays (11:45 - noon) and before Mass on Sunday (5:15pm - 5:45pm).

Prayer and Devotions

Tuesday to Thursday - Rosary (after 12:10 Mass)

Thursday 12:10 Prayer Service with Communion

The church is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.

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

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

St. Boniface

Assumption

Or mail checks or envelopes to:

64 Middagh St

Brooklyn NY 11201

Attn: Assumption or St. Boniface

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