First Saturday 9:00am Mass on January 4, at Assumption.

Oratory Evening Prayer

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

(6:15-7pm). Please enter using the elevator or side glass doors.

Monday, January 6 at 6:15pm, ABVM Parish Hall

Homeless Shelter

The Respite Bed Program (Shelter) is resuming this year and Assumption will be participating in the program from January 6th – 30th. As in the past, our guests will be 10-12 MEN who we will welcome four nights a week (Monday–Thursday). For the shelter to be successful, volunteers are needed to open, cook and stay overnight.

If you have questions or wish to schedule a date to volunteer, contact Kathy Reynolds: kbridgeview@aol.com (subject: Shelter 2025)

Please consider volunteering for this important and rewarding ministry.

Ministry Morning

All liturgical ministers from both Oratory Parishes (lectors, EM's, MC's, and hospitality) are invited to this gathering.

Saturday, January 11, 2025, 9am-noon, ABVM Parish 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.

Jan 15, 7-8pm, ABVM Parish Hall

Christmas Message from Turkana

From Fr. Edwin, St. Marks Parish,

Rejoice indeed our Savior and King is born. All at St. Mark Church also wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025. You are all in our prayers.

Popcorn with the Pope: Rescheduled

Stay tuned for a new date.

Oratory Parishes Family Faith Formation (F3) Information

https://tinyurl.com/F3-Page

Upcoming Diocesan Collection on January 5 for Diocesan Mission. 

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

The Epiphany of the Lord

Weekly Readings:

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

Assumption

1-4... 5:00pm... Bettina Acerra

1-5... 9:30am... For the People of the Parish 

1-6... 8:00am... Fr. Daniel Murphy

1-7... 8:00am... Intentions-Fr. Mark P. Amatruccola

1-8... 8:00am... Frank Macchiarola

1-9... 8:00am ....Kathy Slater

1-10..8:00am.....Intentions-Andrea Arcorala

St. Boniface

1-5... 11:15am... For the People of the Parish 

1-5... 6:00pm... Maria Battikha

1-6... 12:10pm...Phil Masters

1-7... 12:10pm... Communion Service

1-8... 12:10pm... Paul Guigli

1-9... 12:10pm... Lorenzo Cabrera

1-10. 12:10pm... Jimmy Lina

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

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: President Jimmy Carter, Fr. Daniel Murphy, James McGrath, Kathy Slater, Gianfranco Sorrentino, Joann Cassar, Jack Knower.

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

1/4....First Saturday Mass, 9am, ABVM

1/6....CAMBA Shelter (1/6 - 1/30)

1/6....Oratory Eve Prayer, 6:15pm, ABVM

1/11....Ministry Morning, ABVM, Parish Hall

1/12....Baptisms, ABVM

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

1/12....Coffee Hour, St.B

1/15....Scripture Study

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