August 14, 2025

Gracious God, 

through the intercession of Our Lady of the Assumption, 

open our lives to Christ, 

who wishes to be born in us 

as He was born one day to Mary, His mother. 

Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.


📰 News

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

A holy day of obligation and the patronal feast of Assumption Parish, Masses will be celebrated at the following times:


August 14

6:30pm at Assumption (with music)


After the 6:30pm Mass, we will gather in the hall for wine, soft drinks, appetizers, and dessert.


August 15

8:00am at Assumption

12:10pm at St. Boniface (with music)



Family Faith Registration

Family Faith Formation helps families grow closer to God and deepen their understanding of faith. Parents play a crucial role by introducing their children to the Gospel and nurturing their relationship with God in Christ. Registration for the 2025–2026 program year is now open. We encourage you to enroll your children today!


You can conveniently access the registration form by clicking here.


For additional details about the program, including meeting dates for the 2025–2026 pastoral year, click here to visit our website. After you register, be sure to check your email for updates and information about the year ahead. Don't miss this chance to foster your family's spiritual growth!



Summer Fridays

The Parish Office will be closed on Fridays through August 29. However, the phone will be open between 9:00am and 1:00pm. 


🗓️ Upcoming Events


September 13–14, both parishes

🎉 Homecoming Weekend – Save the Date


⛪️ Weekly Mass Intention Schedule


Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time


Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

ASSUMPTION

8/16

5:00pm

Elizabeth Savino Acerra

8/17

9:30am

People of the Parish

8/18

8:00am

Blessings: Cho Family

8/19

8:00am

Maria Restituta Loi

8/20

8:00am

Fidela Sion

8/21

8:00am

Communion Service

8/22

6:30pm

Susana Escareal


ST. BONIFACE

8/17

11:15am

People of the Parish

8/17

6:00pm

Holy Souls in Purgatory

8/18

12:10pm

Juliana Notro

8/19

12:10pm

Communion Service

8/20

12:10pm

Intentions: Bridget Keating

8/21

12:10pm

Open Intention

8/22

12:10pm

Kjell Olav Heggstad

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

Lucy Vincent, Zhiguang Gao, Carl Weiser, Ed Downey, Lucille Gould, Jeannie Tindor, Elizabeth Hooper, Becky Lewin, Mike Dishaw, Eileen Acheson Bohn, Lou Acerra, Mary Cella, Janice Clarke, Maria Fusco, Alice Mulholland, Mary Simon Charles, Kim Manzi


Rest in Peace

Pauline Guigli, Rev. Patrick Ryan, Sr. Margaret Farley, CND, Paul Smith, Kjell Heggstad, Nick Melucci, Maridith Joyce, Mary Ann Costanza, Josephine Cooney, Br. Gary Gaynor, OSF


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



🕯️ Candle Dedications


ST. BONIFACE

  • Sanctuary candle offered by Connie Leone


ASSUMPTION

  • Sanctuary candle offered by Jimmy and Annie Cho
  • Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds
  • St. Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone
  • St. Jude candle offered by Notre Thomas

👋 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.



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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