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

September 19, 2024

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

Homecoming Follow-up

What a great Homecoming Sunday last week! It was a wonderful day to get back together. We hope you are thinking/praying with the handout you received that listed the parish ministries/groups. There are close to 30 opportunities for you to get involved. What can you do in service to your community? We need you! Please fill out the online form to express your interest.


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsB8ZXknduakTD6lVK65QnfpO6CMaYliSbI7i0iPMFeHpX5Q/viewform

Popcorn with the Pope: Oratory Film Series

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

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



Click Popcorn with the Pope.2024.docx for the schedule and information.

The Social Justice Action Committee is working with Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens to collect Professional Clothing for recently arrived migrants. Collection bins will be available at St. Boniface and Assumption at the weekend Masses, Sept. 21, 22 and Sept. 28 and 29.

RCIA: A New Season Begins on Sunday September 29

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is for those who are considering the Catholic faith and way of life more deeply. The 2024/2025 RCIA program will begin on Sunday, September 29 following the 11:15 Mass at St. Boniface. 


Click  RCIA2024. To contact RCIA coordinators Rob and Nadine at faith@oratorychurch.org or the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org.

“THE LETTER: A Message for our Earth.”

(The Laudato Si’ movie about environmentalism, ethics, and faith)

     

The Social Justice Action Committee of the Oratory Parishes of Downtown Brooklyn invites you to join us for this viewing and discussion on Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 7pm in ABVM Hall. Please RSVP by October 1st to reserve your spot:

https://forms.gle/8L68BgyHWPGHFkcf6

Family Faith Registration is Open!

If you have NOT registered for next year’s programs, please register! https://bit.ly/3Yt9zwsOnce you do, 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.

Going to Mass with Your Children

At one time or another we all struggle with getting our family to Mass. Whatever the reason, we can always go to Mass with a better attitude. So what can we do to allow the experience of the Mass to truly be an encounter with Jesus? Here are some tips: Tips for Going to Mass with Your Children (2 minute video).

New Group: Oratory Young Adults

The Oratory Parishes are forming a new group for parishioners in their 20's and 30's. The aim is to bring together a community of young adults through shared spiritual practices, social gatherings, and service opportunities. If you would like to offer your feedback and ideas on this new group and possibly get involved, please respond to this brief survey here: https://bit.ly/YAoratory

Meeting Christ in Prayer

Meeting Christ in Prayer is modeled on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. By means of prayer, reflection and sharing, participants will have an opportunity to meet Christ anew and to experience support in our Christian way of life. Click Meeting Christ in Prayer for more information.


Our first meeting will take place on October 1 st and continue for 8 consecutive Tuesdays. Register here:  https://bit.ly/3WQxHrp

Blessing of Animals: October 6

On Sunday October 6, Assumption Church will host an animal blessing at 1:00pm. You are invited to bring your family, friends, and animal companions for this prayer service.


1:00pm ABVM Hall

Adult Faith Formation - Scripture Study

We invite you to join us for a monthly scripture study series led by Fr Kishore 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.

For the October gathering, Br. Andy will be the guest presenter.

Click here Scripture study planF.docx for more information and registration.

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!

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.

Diocesan Collection

This weekend the diocesan collection will benefit Catholic Education in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Please support Catholic Education. Donations can be made on Pushpay .

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time


Weekly Readings:

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


Assumption

9-21....5:00pm...Silvio & Rosalia Pluchinotta

9-22....9:30am...For the People of the Parish 

9-23 ...8:00am...Recovery of Louis Acerra

9-24....8:00am...Healing- Kathy Slater

9-25....8:00am...Stephen Danko

9-26....8:00am...Healing- Janice Clarke

9-27....8:00am...Susanna Escareal


St. Boniface

9-22....11:15am....For the People of the Parish

9-22....6:00pm....Virginia Victoria Navarro

9-23....12:10pm...Priest’s Intention

9-24...12:10pm ...Ella Hsu

9-25...12:10pm....Community Prayer

9-26...12:10pm....Priest’s Intention

9-27...12:10pm....Priest’s Intention

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Jose Hernandez, Maureen O’Neil, Janice Clarke, William Gould, Maria Fusco, James McGrath, Maria Lopez, Glenda Horn, Lorenzo Cabrero, Violet Huey, Douglas Potter Walker, Alice Mulholland, Kathy Slater, Mary Simon Charles, George Slater, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi.


Rest In Peace: Robert J. Coll, Brett T. Bailey, Sue Rasmussen, Orezina Sonoiki, Susana Escareal, Louis Rossi, Stephen Danko, Eleanore O’Neil, Sr. M. Rose Golden, RDC, Mary Ann Cassidy.

Upcoming Calendar

September

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

9/29........Family Mass, 9:30 at ABVM

9/29........RCIA -1st mtg. following the 11:15am at StB

9/29........ABVM Baptisms

9/29........StB Coffee Hr


October

10/1........Meeting Christ in Prayer

10/6........Animal Blessing, 1pm @ABVM Hall

10/6........StB Coffee Hr

10/13.......StB Coffee Hr

10/13.......Scripture Study

10/20......Joy-Us Together Joint Mass @ABVM

10/20......ABVM Coffee Hr

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

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



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