Summer Mission Appeal

On the weekend of July 20-21, 2024, we will welcome Fr. Warren Puno, a missionary from the Diocese of Lucena in the Philippines, to our parishes. Fr. Puno will share the joys and challenges of his diocese and ask for our generosity that will help make a meaningful impact to his people. For more info on Fr. Warren Puno and the Appeal: https://bit.ly/4cSk5Bh

Let's Honor and Pray for Grandparents

The Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly each year on the Sunday closest to the feast of Ss. Joachim and Anne, Jesus' grandparents. This year, it is celebrated on July 28, 2024. Pope Francis has chosen a line from Psalm 71, "Do not cast me off in my old age," as the theme. Here is a prayer for us to remember our grandparents, both living and deceased, and the elderly. https://bit.ly/4fjCr0b

Mass Intentions

We have some open Mass intentions in the coming weeks. If you would like to request a Mass for someone living or deceased, Mass intentions are available. Email info@oratorychurch.org to make arrangements. Please include the name of the person in your email. The offering is $20. Please pay by using Pushpay or by mailing a check to 64 Middagh St., Brooklyn.

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

St. Boniface Sister Parish in Turkana Update

Thank you to all the children and families of the Oratory parishes for your sacrifices and generosity during Lent for our Sister Parish in Turkana. We were able to send an extra $255 with our most recently quarterly stipend to support their parish programs. Thank you also for your interest and enthusiasm at our program at St Boniface in May. These activities help keep our bond of connection alive. Father Edwin, pastor of our Sister Parish, recently wrote:

“ I greet you saying ‘peace and all that is good.’ We thank God who protects us and enables us to remain together in prayer. We greatly appreciate your efforts during Lent and we thank you for your loving hearts. Two seminarians are helping us for a few months during a break in their studies. And a newly ordained priest has joined us. A blessing for our parish. We also have a large number of people joining our women’s group and some joining our men’s group, strengthening our parish life. On behalf of St Mark’s Lokitaung, we greatly appreciate your support and may God continue showering blessings upon you all."

Summer Masses at Assumption

All Masses are celebrated downstairs in the air-conditioned Parish Hall.

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

Assumption

7-20.....5:00pm....For the People of the Parish

7-21.....9:30am.....Fiore Matarazzo

7-22.....8:00am....Nicolina Zaru

7-23.....8:00am....Marua E. Ryan

7-24.....8:00am.... Priest's Intention

7-25.....8:00am....Intentions-Kathy Slater

7-26.....8:00am....Vincent Joseph Andreassi

St. Boniface

7-21.....11:15am.....For the People of the Parish

7-21.....6:00pm.....Elana Scanlon

7-22.....12:10pm....Special Intentions-Carmen and Bill

7-23.....12:10pm....Joe Lambert

7-24.....12:10pm....Ann Whyte

7-25.....12:10pm....Thanksgiving-Carmen and Bill

7-26......12:10pm....Lauren Weiler

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Douglas Potter Walker, Christine Vespe, Susan Biderman Montez, Mario, Don Farley, Alice Mulholland, Eileen Acheson-Bohn, Kathy Slater, Harper Grove, Mary Simon Charles, Jay Ling, Fred Ball, Jose Hernandez, George Slater, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi, Christopher and Sara.

Rest In Peace: Vincent Mulligan, Christopher Garvey, Marie Zito, Vicki Lane, Andrew Meola, Ivan Bodis-Wollner, Lauren Weiler, James Muhs, Frank Bulleri, Maura E. Ryan, Ellen VanDaniker.

Upcoming Calendar

July

7/21...Summer Mission Appeal

7/26...Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne

August

8/11....Quarterly Mass at St. Boniface

8/14...Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Assumption with social to

...........follow, 6:30pm

8/15....Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8/25...Fr. Raj Farewell Mass & Coffee Hr

September

9/15....Homecoming Sunday

First Saturday Mass, Monday Oratory Prayer, and Holy Hour on pause for the summer months.

Candle Dedications at Assumption

St Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone

Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds

The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

55 Cranberry St. between Henry and Hicks

Brooklyn Heights

Church of St. Boniface

190 Duffield St.

Downtown Brooklyn

Daily Masses

Monday - Friday, 8:00am at Assumption

Monday - Friday, 12:10pm at St. Boniface

Weekend Masses

Saturdays, 5:00pm at Assumption

Sundays, 9:30am at Assumption

Sundays, 11:15am and 6:00pm at St. Boniface

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The Sacrament of Penance

Saturdays, 4:15 - 4:45pm at Assumption

Wednesdays, 12:30pm at St. Boniface

Sundays, 5:15 - 5:45pm at St. Boniface

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Weekday Church Hours

Monday through Friday, 11:30am - 1:00pm at St. Boniface

Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 9:00am at Assumption

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Prayers and Devotions

Rosary, Tuesdays & Thursdays after the 12:10pm Mass at St. Boniface,

Thursdays after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

St. Anthony Novena, Tuesdays after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

First Fridays, Sacred Heart Novena after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

First Saturdays, 9:00am Mass with Rosary, Meditation and Benediction at Assumption

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/oratorychurch?src=hpp

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

Or mail checks or envelopes payable to “Assumption RC Church” or “St. Boniface RC Church” to:

64 Middagh St

Brooklyn NY 11201

Attn: Assumption or St. Boniface