The Link

The newsletter for The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes


"I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons."

-St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, C.O.

 The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Boniface

August 22, 2024

Online giving:  https://oratorychurch.org/onlinegiving

Update from Fr. Mark Paul Amatrucola, C.O.

Parish Administration

After consultation with Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J., the Oratory’s Pontifical Commissioner, and with the permission of Bishop Robert Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, I am happy to announce that effective September 1, 2024, Fr. Anthony Andreassi, C.O., will become Administrative Vicar of St Boniface Parish. I will continue in my role as Administrator of Assumption Parish as well as Rector of The Brooklyn Oratory. Both parishes will continue our ongoing practice of working collaboratively on liturgies, pastoral activities, and other programming, along with the continued support of Fr. Vin Biagi, S.J., Mr. Jim Connell, Fr. Kishore Nagothu, C.O. and Br. Andy Richards, C.O. As far as parish administration, we are blessed to also have the continued presence and able assistance of both Mrs. Carole Fabrizio and Mr. Tom Levy.



I hope these waning days of summer continue to bring opportunities for rest and renewal for you and your loved ones. Please also mark your calendars for Homecoming Weekend, which will be September 14-15. Looking forward to beginning a new pastoral year with all of you!

Family Faith Registration is Open!

Please register right away for next year’s programs! https://bit.ly/3Yt9zws. Once you register, watch your email for a calendar and more information about our offerings for families, parents, and children.


Please make your payment where you are a parishioner.

Fr Raj Farewell Mass & Celebration

Weekend of August 24-25

Following the 5 pm Mass at ABVM and the 11:15 am Mass at SB.

Popcorn with the Pope: Oratory Film Series

In 1995, 100 years after the birth of cinema, the Vatican compiled a list of the most significant films, with entries varying from the somewhat lighthearted “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) to the challenging arthouse “Seventh Seal” (1957). However, what they all shared in common was that each explored something fundamental about the human condition, such as religious faith, love, suffering, pursuit of justice, morality, and ultimate meaning.


Using this list as an inspiration, Fr Anthony and parishioners Camille Branda and Sam Centore have chosen films significant to each of them based also on this criteria. Each session will begin with a brief introduction to the film followed by the showing of it in its entirety. (All films are under 90 minutes). Afterwards, there will be a moderated discussion.


Popcorn and soft drinks will be available, but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks (hard or soft) to share.


September 25: “Angels with Dirty Faces” (1938)

October 23: “Winter Light” (1963)

November 6: “My Octopus Teacher” (2020)

January 8: TBD


All showings will be on Wednesdays at 7pm in ABVM Hall.

Adult Faith Formation, Scripture Study

We invite you to join us for a monthly scripture study series focusing on the Gospel of Luke, which will be the main Gospel for the upcoming liturgical year (Year C).


All sessions meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7-8pm, ABVM Community Rm, from October 2024 to May 2025. Bro. Andy Richards will be presenting.


Click here for more information and registration.

Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA)

We would like to thank all those generous individuals who have made a pledge to the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal in our parish. We are asking each family to consider making a tax-deductible gift today if you have not done so.


A full description of the organizations and people helped by ACA can be found here: https://catholicfoundationbq.org/annual-catholic-appeal/


The goals for this year are:

ABVM $25,587 ( Parish ID #1019)

St Boniface $58,829 (Parish ID #2034)


If you are on PushPay, you can participate by selecting the ACA fund. For Assumption: https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurch?src=hpp

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


Once we exceed our goals, we then receive 100% of all funds above this directly back to the parishes. Thank you as always for your generosity!

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!

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time


Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings


Assumption

8-24...5:00pm...Julieta B. Francisco

8-25...9:30am...For the People of the Parish 

8-26...8:00am...Thanksgiving- Jimmy and Annie Cho

8-27...8:00am...John Joyce- Intentions

8-28...8:00am...Joseph Cho-Family Blessings

8-29..8:00am....Virginia Victoria Navarro

8-30..8:00am....Michael Cho- Family Blessings


St. Boniface

8-25...11:15am....Estelle Miller

8-25...6:00pm....For the People of the Parish 

8-26...12:10pm...Deborah & Michael P. O’Connor

8-27...12:10pm ..Louis J. Ablondi Sr. and Francis Denier Ablondi

8-28...12:10pm...Vicki Lane

8-29...12:10pm...Community Prayer

8-30...12:10pm...Priest’s Intention

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Louis Rossi, James McGrath, Maria Lopez, Glenda Horn, Lorenzo Cabrero, Violet Huey,Douglas Potter Walker, Alice Mulholland, Kathy Slater, Mary Simon Charles, Fred Ball, Jose Hernandez, George Slater, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi.


Rest In Peace: Joseph Curran, Virginia Victoria Navarro, Lenore Richards, Chris Waterman, Vincent Mulligan, Susan Biderman Montez, Christopher Garvey, Marie Zito, Vicki Lane, Sr. M. Rose Golden, RDC, Mary Ann Cassidy.

Upcoming Calendar

August

8/24-25...Fr. Raj Farewell Mass & Coffee hour


September

9/2....Labor Day

9/7....1st Saturday, 9am Mass ABVM Hall

9/9....Oratory Evening Prayer, 6:15 ABVM Hall

9/15...Homecoming Sunday

9/25...Oratory Film Series, 7pm, ABVM Hall

Thank you to all those who joined us in celebrating

the feast of the Assumption.

Candle Dedications at Assumption

Sanctuary candle offered by Jimmy and Annie Cho

St Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone

Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds

St. Jude candle offered by Kathy Reynolds

Upcoming Diocesan Collections

9/8 Catholic University

9/22 Catholic Education

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


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


**Summer Masses at Assumption

All Masses are celebrated downstairs

in the air-conditioned Parish Hall.


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



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




Weekday Church Hours

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

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



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

The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes 

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Boniface

Roman Catholic Communities in

Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights

Both parishes operate from one office:


64 Middagh Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

718.875.2096


http://www.oratorychurch.org