Renaming the E-Newsletter, The Link

We announced in October that we wanted to give our e-newsletter a fresh new name. If you recall, with all due respect to St. John Henry Newman, a "link" has a specific significance in the online world, making it an awkward choice for an online newsletter. We thank you for submitting your creative suggestions. After careful consideration, we've narrowed it down to three options. Now it's time for you to weigh in! Check out the options and choose the name that you think is best. 

Vote now!

https://forms.gle/twKWZgP7f75sEkLi7

Ministry Morning

All liturgical ministers from both Oratory Parishes (lectors, EM's, MC's, and hospitality) are invited to this gathering that will include a light breakfast, a presentation on the spirituality of liturgical ministry, and then practicum for each ministry using breakout sessions. Hope to see you on Saturday morning.

Saturday, January 11, 2025, 9am-noon, ABVM Hall

AFF Scripture Study with Father Kishore

Join us for a monthly scripture study series focusing on the Gospel of Luke, which is the main Gospel for the new liturgical year (Year C). All sessions meet on the 3rd

Wednesday of each month, 7-8pm.

Wednesday, January 15, 7-8pm, ABVM Hall

Oratory Parishes Family Faith Formation (F3) Information

https://tinyurl.com/F3-Page

Popcorn with Pope: Rescheduled

Stay tuned for a new date.

Baptisms at the Oratory Parishes

Are you welcoming a new addition to your family or are interested in having your child baptized at Assumption or St. Boniface? You can find details on our website about how to proceed: https://oratorychurch.org/baptisms. We welcome families with children and look forward to celebrating your child’s baptism!

Coffee Hour at St. Boniface

Three Kings themed coffee hour sponsored by Sulika Drinane, Liz Mills, and the

Parish Council.

After the 11:15am Mass on January 12, in the narthex

Upcoming Coffee Hour dates

January 19 at Assumption

February 23 at Assumption

Parish Office Closed/No Mass on Monday, January 20

The parish office will be closed on January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King. In addition, there will be no 8:00am and 12:10pm weekday Mass.

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.

Book Talk: Seeing with the Heart

A Guide to Navigating Life's Adventures

St. Francis Xavier Parish in Manhattan invites you to this talk by Fr. Kevin O'Brien, SJ about his new book.

For more details and to register: https://forms.gle/FRjtEiZv2aTQ7aYB7

Click here to see our event flyer, Kevin O'Brien Event Flyer.pdf

Saturday, February 12. 10am-noon at 46 West 16th Street

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

The Baptism of the Lord

Weekly Readings:

.https://bible.usccb.org/readings

Assumption

1-11 ..5:00pm ...Br. Gabriel O'Brien, OSF

1-12 ..9:30am ...For the People of the Parish 

1-13 ..8:00am ...Monroe Gottsegen

1-14 ..8:00am ...Helen McGrath

1-15 ..8:00am ..Joseph Maiello

1-16 ..8:00am ...Br. Gabriel O'Brien, OSF

1-17 ..8:00am ...Joudon Ford

St. Boniface

1-12 ..11:15am ...For the People of the Parish 

1-12 ..6:00pm ...Patricia Sullivan Lucke

1-13 ..12:10pm ..Oratory Community Prayer

1-14 ..12:10pm ...Intentions-Lisa and Michael O'Connor Family

1-15 ..12:10pm .. Andrew White

1-16 ..12:10pm ...Priest's Intention

1-17 . 12:10pm ...Priest's Intention

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Stephen Janove, Nadine Hundertmark, Riley Forelli, Pina Gallaro, Madeline Kiner,

Patricia Jung, Laurie Rising, Janice Clarke, William Gould, Maria Fusco, Maria Lopez, Alice Mulholland, Mary Simon Charles, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi.

Rest In Peace: Br. Gabriel O’Brien, OSF, Wanda Liberatore, President Jimmy Carter, Fr. Daniel Murphy, James McGrath, Kathy Slater.

Prayer List

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

Upcoming Calendar

January

1/11....Ministry Morning

1/12....Baptisms, ABVM

1/12....First Communion Class, 8:30am, ABVM Hall

1/12....Coffee Hour, StB

1/15....Scripture Study, ABVM Hall

1/19....Coffee Hour, ABVM Hall

1/26....F3 Session

Candle Dedications at Assumption

Sanctuary candle offered by Connie Leone

St Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone

Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds

St. Jude candle offered by Notre Thomas

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

For St. Boniface: 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