February 20, 2025

A New Look, A New Name



We’re excited to introduce a fresh look to our website and newsletter. Thanks to everyone who was involved in renaming our e-newsletter with suggestions and voting. In choosing this new name, we are rooting it in Cardinal Newman's prayer, "The Mission of My Life," who invites us to be "a bond of connection between persons." In the Oratory Connection, you’ll be informed, inspired, and connected with what’s going on at St. Boniface and Assumption Parishes. Thanks for being a vital connection in our community—let’s stay connected!



📰 News

Stewardship for 2025

Recently, all registered parishioners received a letter from Fathers Mark Paul and Anthony discussing stewardship for the year ahead, financial statements for both parishes, and a stewardship commitment form. Thanks to all those who have returned this form. If you have not done so already, we ask that all members of the parishes prayerfully consider their level of financial support, as this will help greatly with budgetary planning. If you did not receive this mailing, please contact the parish office so we can send a new one.



🗓️ Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 23, Sunday Mass at both parishes

🌿 Bring your Palms to Mass!

We will burn last year's palms to make ashes for Ash Wednesday. If you have palms from last year, bring them to Mass and put them in the basket at the back of both churches. We need to have them by Sunday, February 23, so we can burn the palms the following week (March 2) after the 9:30am Mass at Assumption.

Sunday, February 23, 9:30am, Assumption

👪 First Communion Class – Family Faith Formation (F3)

Click here for more information.

Sunday, February 23, after 9:30am Mass, Assumption

☕ Coffee Hour

Monday, February 24, 7:00pm, Assumption Hall

📙 Author Talk | Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion

The Oratory Women's Community celebrates International Women's Month with an author talk exploring the new graphic novel “Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion.” Author Jeffrey Korgen and illustrator Christopher Cardinale will discuss collaborating on writing about a modern-day saint from Brooklyn Heights and her work with the poor and marginalized.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER

Saturday, March 1, 9:00am, Assumption

⛪ First Saturday Mass

Sunday, March 2, 9:30am, Assumption

👪 Family Faith Formation (F3) Class

Click here for more information.

Monday, March 3, 6:00pm, Assumption Hall

🎉 Volunteer Thank You Reception

We have so many folks who volunteer in so many ways at our Oratory parishes. It is a tremendous effort of selfless service and acts of love. In appreciation for all you do, please come to a gathering on Monday, March 3 at 6:00pm in Assumption Hall. Who is invited? Anyone who has volunteered in the parishes in any capacity! Come for some food, refreshment, fellowship, and a double portion of gratitude! Click here to RSVP.



Sunday, March 23, 1:00pm, St. Boniface

📕 Women in the Church Lecture

St. Boniface welcomes Kerry Alys Robinson, only the second laywoman CEO of Catholic Charities USA, to give this year's Women in the Church Lecture. Robinson will speak on the Feast of the Annunciation (3/23), emphasizing that Mary confidently saying “yes” to God is not a sign of compliance but rather a courageous embrace to becoming a catalyst for change and an inspiration for women. Click here to RSVP.

⛪️ Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

ASSUMPTION

ST. BONIFACE

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.



🙏 Prayer List

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers

Susan Rehberg, Elizabeth Valenti, Ruth Sanchez, Larry Chodoff, Riley Forelli, Laurie Rising, Janice Clarke, William Gould, Maria Fusco, Maria Lopez, Alice Mulholland, Mary Simon Charles, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi

Rest in Peace

Stephen Janove, Pina Gallaro, Ayako Saji, Henry Cortes, Elaine Grygo, Mike Hawkins, Michael Mc Comiskey, Sharon Anderson, Frances Gussman, David Campbell, Frances Mollusky, Br. Gabriel O’Brien, OSF

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, email the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org or click here.



🕯️ Candle Dedications at Assumption

• Sanctuary candle offered by Connie Leone

• Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds

• St. Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone

• St. Jude candle offered by Notre Thomas



👋 Get Involved

Become a member of the Oratory community by joining some of our many volunteer groups and ministries. Learn about opportunities to connect here.



Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

55 Cranberry St.

Brooklyn Heights

Church of St. Boniface

190 Duffield St.

Downtown Brooklyn

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