Peace Pole

Vida, Riley, Chloe, Rio, Grace, Hannah, and Violet are parishioners of Assumption Parish and active Girl Scouts. They worked together to give Assumption a message of hope. On Sunday, April 28, they presented a "Peace Pole," which is an internationally recognized symbol of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family. It stands vigil in silent prayer for peace on Earth. The Peace Pole bears the message, "May Peace Prevail on Earth," in eight different languages: Italian, French, Gaelic, Tagalog, Spanish, Latin, Polish, and English. We thank them for this precious gift, a reminder for all of us to be peacemakers. Thank you!

Annual Joan Sexton Memorial Women in the Church Lecture

May 5, 1:00pm, St. Boniface Church.

This year, Ashley McKinless, Executive Editor of America magazine, will moderate a conversation among five Oratory women, asking,

How are women being called to participate in the Church today?

The panel includes Alice Beal, Suleika Cabrera Drinane, Jane Kopatish, Heather Leykam and Anne-Elizabeth Straub, all women of our Oratory parishes.

Register via this link https://forms.gle/FFepsQyTx1gt33t97. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the panel, in the narthex of the church.

*Please note that this is the date of the Five Boro Bike Race so plan ahead.

Thanks to everyone who assisted with cleaning and maintenance at our Community Service Day at Assumption on Saturday.

Special thanks to the Mascali Family for organizing this project.

Deepen your Relationship with God

Meeting Christ in Prayer is an 8-week spiritual program based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Through prayer, reflection on scripture, and faith-sharing, the retreat gives an opportunity to see Jesus as a companion and encounter him anew. Brother Andy Richards will guide the group starting May 9 thru June 27 at 6:30 at St. Boniface. You and your friends are welcome to share your faith journey, whether you are new to Ignatian Spirituality or it’s been years since your last Ignatian retreat. This retreat experience is ideal for existing small groups.

Please read details and register here:

https://forms.gle/TFDxDp3Tsa3j9uFS8

Any questions about the program? Please contact Brother Andy, arichards@oratorychurch.org.

Family Faith Formation

Dates for Confirmation Classes and Parent Nights

Parent discussion with Dennis Corcoran: 7 pm (via Zoom - May 9)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84717460083?pwd=kUvHbUW51J8kQCEQfOhyS2eXHks65T.1

Confirmation Class: 5pm-7:30pm at ABVM, May 11

Family Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation Update

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q2JJJatHHL8eNFZsa_bcod8NAlD3-1dgB3ECCKIRJY8/edit?usp=sharing

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Thursday, May 9 (Holy Day of Obligation)

6:30pm at Assumption (Vigil Mass on May 8)

8:00am at Assumption

12:10pm at St. Boniface

Come celebrate our Saint of Joy, Feast of St. Philip Neri

Sunday, May 19, 12:30pm

Food, fun, games, crafts, photowall, and a rock climbing wall. Come celebrate, volunteer, enjoy.



The success of our picnic greatly depends on the efforts and dedication of volunteers like you. Whether you can spare an hour or the entire day, your contribution will make a significant difference in creating a memorable and enjoyable event for everyone. Click here to sign-up: https://forms.gle/imgT7JVMk7morpXS6

Both parishes will have a joint celebration of Mass on Sunday, May 19, at 10:30am (not 9:30am) at Assumption Church, 55 Cranberry Street. The regular 9:30am Sunday Mass on May 19 at Assumption will be moved to 10:30am. No 11:15am Mass at St. Boniface on May 19.

Message from our Sister Parish in Turkana

Dear Sister Parish St. Boniface,

Peace and all that is good. We warmly received the lovely greetings and best wishes on our feast of St. Mark, and we too extend our Easter greetings to the entire community of St. Boniface. As we usually offer Mass for you every third week of the month, we feel very honoured and loved as you also remember us at the altar.

My schedule has been busy with several seminars, some for spiritual nourishment, others for holistic development. We are forming a group for young men and women, have held a four day Catechists' Retreat, and had a visit from our Superior. The last wire of funds you sent to us in the month of January has changed the face of Lokitaung. We have put a protective chain link fence around the church and a roundabout where we intend to put the statue of St. Mark.

We continue to remain very appreciative and promise to always remain united in prayers. Happy Easter once again.

Sincerely,

Sister Parish of St. Mark in Lokitaung, Turkana, Kenya

The Oratory Parishes are Hiring!

Director of Parish Faith Formation



The Director of Parish Faith Formation (DPFF) implements the parishes’ faith formation program in collaboration with the other members of the pastoral staff and under the direction of the pastor(s). Begins August 1. For full job description: www.catholicjobs.com/job/14684163419

Mother’s Day Novena of Masses

May is one of the months traditionally dedicated to the honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During this month we will have our Novena of Masses at both parishes for our mothers, living and deceased, starting on May 12, Mother’s Day. Please send in your names to the office email info@oratorychurch.org.The names will be posted at both churches. The suggested donation is $20.00. You can make your payment on Pushpay by selecting the appropriate drop down menu.

The crowning of the Blessed Mother will take place on Sunday, May 12 at the 9:30am Mass at Assumption and the 11:15am 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

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, NY 11201.

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

Assumption

5-4.....5:00pm....John and Mary Addeo

5-5.....9:30am....For the People of the Parish

5-6.....8:00am....Priest's Intention

5-7.....8:00am....John and Elaine Vekassy

5-8.....8:00am....Sebastiano Soru

5-9.....8:00am....Birthday Intentions- Lenore Richards

5-10...8:00am....For the People of the Parish

5-11....9:00am....Franco Soru

St. Boniface

5-5.....11:15am....For the People of the Parish

5-5.....6:00pm....Joseph Lambert

5-6.....12:10pm....Priest's Intention

5-7.....12:10pm....Joseph Lambert

5-8.....12:10pm....Gretchen Beach

5-9.....12:10pm....For the People of the Parish

5-10...12:10pm....Karl Borechers

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Mary Simon Charles, Jimmy Marchetta, Isabel Drinane, Ted Bajo, Dona Julia Santiago, Bill Gargan, Norma Padro, Nancy Davis, Fred Ball, Joseph Picciano, Alice Mulholland, Kjell Olav Heggstad, Larry Murphy, John Baer, Jose Hernandez, George Slater, Maureen O’Neil, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi.

Rest In Peace: Robert G. Spieldenner, Christine Waterman, Harvey Lambert, Sr.., Joseph Lambert, Antonio Romeo, Anne Kilbourn, Janie Black, Anthony Lanza, Officer Jonathan Diller, Mary Meo.

Beautification Project in Downtown: Volunteers Needed

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) offers friends and neighbors the opportunity to volunteer on a district beautification project. In partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation, DBP manages pedestrian spaces in the district through the Shared Streets program. These spaces will be refreshed with new "asphalt art" designed by international artist BOICUT.

For more information and to sign up, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjxIH5nh3Ks1_iIyuA9IHB7_8Ghk9qt6p-j-dw-gjC7XPKRQ/viewform

Upcoming Calendar

May

5/3......First Friday, ABVM (Sacred Heart Novena prayers following 8am Mass)

5/4......First Reconciliation

5/4......First Saturday Mass, ABVM, 9am

5/5......Holy Hour, StB 5pm

5/5......Women in the Church Lecture, StB, 1pm

5/6......Oratory Prayer, ABVM parish hall

5/8......Synod Conversations, ABVM parish hall, 6pm

5/9......Ascension of the Lord, Holy Day

5/9......Meeting Christ in Prayers, StB, 6:30pm

5/19.....Quarterly Mass, ABVM, 10:30am

5/19.....St. Philip Neri Picnic, ABVM

Candle Dedications at Assumption

St Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone

Blessed Mother and St. Jude 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

First Sunday Holy Hour, 5:00pm at St. Boniface

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

Or mail checks or envelopes to:

64 Middagh St

Brooklyn NY 11201

Attn: Assumption or St. Boniface