October 30, 2025

Rite of Candidacy: Congratulations to Br. Andy!

Our Paris pilgrimage group in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral before noon Mass with Fr. Vin concelebrating.

The 2025 Baronius Lecture can now be viewed on the Oratory’s YouTube page.

📰 News

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

During the month of November, it is a long and venerable Catholic tradition to remember and pray for our beloved dead at Mass and in other prayers and rituals. You may write the names of the deceased members of your family and friends in the “Book of the Dead” that will be placed in each church or by emailing the names to info@oratorychurch.org. If you send in names for the All Souls Novena of Masses, these will be automatically placed in these books. You are also invited to bring a photo of a loved one to place on St. Joseph’s altar at Assumption or the bulletin board in the narthex at St. Boniface.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

We invite you to join us in spreading warmth and kindness through our Thanksgiving Food Drive. All food collected will be donated to Hour Children. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Hour Children provides care and support to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children in Brooklyn and Queens. The food drive will begin on Saturday, October 25 and run through Sunday, November 23. Non-perishables may be left in the rear of either church in the areas marked “Food Drive.” Click here for items being collected.

To make a cash donation, please use PushPay on the parish website and select the dropdown "Thanksgiving Food Drive Support."

Nicola Tanzi Memorial Fund

Nicola Tanzi was our cherished friend and Metrotech officer for over 20 years, who was killed in the line of duty. To honor his memory, we are raising funds to beautify the front of St. Boniface, where he dedicated himself to our community. We have already collected $625. Every contribution is appreciated and will help us celebrate Nicola’s legacy. To make a donation in honor of Nick, please use PushPay on the parish website and select the dropdown "Officer Nick Tanzi Memorial Fund."

Summer Plans for June 2026?

Are you starting to think about plans for next summer? Something new and different? Consider a mission visit to our Sister Parish in the Turkana region of Kenya during the last half of June 2026. Experience our Catholic faith as practiced in a very different culture and environment. Work together. Learn together. Pray together. Find common ground. Strengthen the bond of friendship between our parishes. For more information contact Torkil at torkilheggstad@gmail.com or Joan at jerryjoan@nyc.rr.com

Join the Oratory Young Adults! 

The Oratory Young Adults (OYA) is a new group of parishioners in their 20s and 30s. The aim is to bring together a community of young adults through shared spiritual practices, social gatherings, and service opportunities. Please see our upcoming events! For more information email Joe at jobrien@oratorychurch.org 

Adult Faith Formation: Scripture Study

We invite you to join us for a monthly Lectio Divina and Scripture Study series led by Fr. Kishore Nagothu, focusing on the Gospel of Matthew, which will be the main Gospel for the upcoming liturgical year (Year A). All sessions meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00–8:00pm in the Assumption Community Community Room, from November 2025 through May 2026. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you are able. Please save the dates: November 19, December 17, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 8, and May 20. Please click this link to register or email Fr. Anthony Balakishore Nagothu at knagothu@oratorychurch.org

Pope's Monthly Intentions for November

For the prevention of suicide: Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

🗓️ Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 1, 9:00am, Assumption

⛪ All Saints’ Day (First Saturday Mass)

Sunday, November 2, both parishes

✝️ All Souls’ Day

Regular Sunday Mass schedule.

Sunday, November 2, after 9:30am Mass, Assumption

☕ Coffee Hour 

Monday, November 3, 6:15pm, Assumption Hall

🙏 Oratory Evening Prayer 

Join the priests and brothers for a service of readings, song, and shared reflection.

Thursday, November 6, 6:00pm, Assumption Hall

📽️ SJAC Film Screening of Souleymane’s Story (2024)

Please join the Social Justice Action Committee (SJAC) for a screening of Souleymane's Story (2024), in which a Paris food delivery cyclist and asylum-seeker from West Africa has two days to prepare his story for a make-or-break interview to secure legal residency. Potluck dinner followed by facilitated conversation with Oratory parishioners Julius Lang and Lou Kuhlmann. Please bring a dish or beverage to share.  

Friday, November 7, 7:30pm, Randolph Beer

🪶 Oratory Young Adult Social: Feather Bowl Social

Randolph Beer is known for having New York City's first and only Feather Bowling courts, so come out and try your hand at this unique Belgian game that's a mix of shuffleboard and bocce. What to expect: feather bowling, great company, good drinks, and a social night out. Click here to RSVP.

Sunday, November 9, 8:15am, Assumption

✝️ First Communion Class

Sunday, November 16, after 9:30am Mass, Assumption

☕ Coffee Hour 

Sponsored by our St. Mark’s Sister Parish Turkana Committee.

November 19, 7:00pm, Assumption Community Room

📖 Adult Faith Formation: Scripture Study

We invite you to join us for a monthly Lectio Divina and Scripture Study series led by Fr. Kishore Nagothu, focusing on the Gospel of Matthew, which will be the main Gospel for the upcoming liturgical year (Year A). All sessions meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00–8:00pm in the Assumption Community Community Room, from November 2025 through May 2026. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you are able. Please save the dates: November 19, December 17, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 8, and May 20. Please click this link to register or email Fr. Anthony Balakishore Nagothu at knagothu@oratorychurch.org

Sunday, November 23, 9:30am, Assumption

👪 Family Faith Sunday

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:00am, Assumption Hall 

🕯️ Advent Retreat: Save the Date

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9:00am, Assumption Hall

🗓️ Ministry Morning: Save the Date

⛪️ Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

All Souls' Day

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

ASSUMPTION

ST. BONIFACE

Mass Intentions

It has been a long tradition in the Church to offer Masses for people to pray, especially for the dead, seeking God’s grace, mercy, and spiritual benefits through Christ’s sacrifice. Usually a modest donation is given for this. In the coming weeks we have several Masses with no particular intentions. If you would like to have a Mass offered for someone (living or deceased), email the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org or click here.  



🙏 Prayer List

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers

Cinara Navarro, Hilda Concepción, Joe DeLeo, Geri Kirsling, Carl Weisser, Stanley Adolphus, Zhiguang Gao, Elizabeth Hooper, Eileen Acheson Bohn, Mary Cella, Janice Clarke, Alice Mulholland, Mary Simon Charles, Kim Manzi, John Michael

Rest in Peace

Nicola Tanzi, Josephine Brattoli, Marjorie Srour, Danielle Santos, W. Richard Rohde, Frank Pizzo, Marie McNamara, Brandon Warden, Marie Turley, Arlene Vinicombe, Antonio Lisboa

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



🕯️ Assumption Candle Dedications

• 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 Kathy Reynolds

👋 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.



🏙️ Beyond the Oratory

Thursday, November 6, 5:45pm

Brooklyn Jesuit Prep Open House

At Brooklyn Jesuit Prep, we unlock the potential of children through a rigorous academic experience. Our curriculum aims to empower students to achieve academic excellence while fostering a sense of self and promoting personal growth. 

In our mission to support every student's dreams, we offer generous financial assistance through scholarships. With monthly fees as low as $75, our program is designed to be accessible, ensuring that no child is denied the opportunity to thrive due to financial barriers. 

For more information, please visit our website, and join us at our upcoming Open House on Thursday, November 6th, at 5:45pm. Click here to register.

Thursday, November 6, 6:30pm

St. Saviour Middle School Open House

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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