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Ave Atque Vale to Maureen Kelly
After several years of dedicated service, Maureen Kelly, Director of Music Ministry at Assumption Parish, has decided to embark on new adventures. Maureen’s passion for liturgical music and her unwavering and generous commitment to Assumption have been an inspiration. She has beautifully and creatively founded and led our choir, enriching our worship with her talents. She will be missed! While we are sad to see her go, we are also excited for her as she steps into a new position as Executive Director of Opportunity Music Project. We wish Maureen all the best in her future pursuits, praying that God will continue to guide and protect her. Maureen, you will always have a home at the Oratory Parishes.
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Adult Christian Initiation Starts Next Month
Adult Christian Initiation (ACI) begins weekly meetings on Sunday, September 21, following the 11:15am Mass at St. Boniface. The program, formerly known as RCIA, prepares adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation, and to be received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. If you are interested, please contact coordinators Rob and Nadine at faith@oratorychurch.org
Family Faith Registration is Open
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! (Families must be registered and active parishioners to participate.)
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!
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? Click here for more information on our website about how to proceed. We welcome families with children and look forward to celebrating your child’s baptism!
Labor Day Holiday
No weekday Masses on Monday, September 1 (Labor Day). In addition, the Parish Office will be closed.
Devotions and First Saturday Mass Resume
- First Friday (September 5): Sacred Heart Novena following the 8:00am Mass
- First Saturday (September 6): 9:00am Mass
- Oratory Monday Evening Prayer (September 8): 6:15–7:15pm
Upcoming Diocesan Collections
- September 7: Catholic University
- September 21: Catholic Education
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.
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🗓️ Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 6, 9:00am, Assumption Summer Chapel
⛪ First Saturday Mass
Monday, September 8, 6:15pm, Assumption Summer Chapel
🙏 Oratory Evening Prayer
Join the priests and brothers for a service of readings, song, and shared reflection. Please enter using the elevator or side garden glass doors as we have been doing for Mass this summer.
Saturday–Sunday, September 13–14, both parishes
🎉 Homecoming Weekend – Save the Date
As is our tradition, on the weekend of September 13–14, both parishes will celebrate the start of the fall season with light receptions/coffee hour highlighting all the activities in which parishioners can participate.
| | | 8/30 | 5:00pm | Lucienne Desbas | | 8/31 | 9:30am | People of the Parish | | 9/1 | No 8:00am Mass | Labor Day Holiday | | 9/2 | 8:00am | Lourdes Lagoney | | 9/3 | 8:00am | Susanna Escareal | | 9/4 | 8:00am | Paul R. Smith | | 9/5 | 8:00am | Community Prayer: Sick & Deceased | | 9/6 | 9:00am | Patricia Averill | | | | 8/31 | 11:15am | People of the Parish | | 8/31 | 6:00pm | Patricia Mary Lane | | 9/1 | No 12:10pm Mass | Labor Day Holiday | | 9/2 | 12:10pm | Thanksgiving: Jessie & Leonila Padre & Family | | 9/3 | 12:10pm | Marie Gallagher | | 9/4 | 12:10pm | Sr. Margaret Farley, CND | | 9/5 | 12:10pm | Nicholas Melucci | | | |
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.
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🙏 Prayer List
Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers
Henry Szabo, Jean Dukas, John Baer, Lucy Vincent,Tammy Acerra, Zhiguang Gao,Carl Weiser, Jeannie Tindor, Elizabeth Hooper, Eileen Acheson Bohn, Mary Cella, Janice Clarke, Alice Mulholland, Mary Simon Charles, Kim Manzi
Rest in Peace
Patricia Mary Lane, Ron Hall, Pauline Guigli, Fr. Patrick Ryan, SJ, Sr. Margaret Farley, CND, Paul Smith, Kjell Heggstad, Nick Melucci
If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, email the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org or click here.
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🕯️ Candle Dedications
ST. BONIFACE
- Sanctuary candle offered by Jean Tesoriero – in Memory of Peter Weiss
ASSUMPTION
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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
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👋 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.
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🏙️ Beyond the Oratory
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’
The St. Francis Xavier Environment Ministry and the Metro NY Catholic Climate Movement invite you to join in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’ with two events during the Season of Creation.
Wednesday, September 17, 6:30pm
Join us for a special Mass for the 10th Anniversary at St. Francis Xavier Church (46 West 16th Street in Manhattan). This Mass is being co-hosted by the Archdiocese of New York and Metro NY Catholic Climate Movement with a reception to follow.
Saturday, September 20, 9:30am–4:00pm
A “Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation” hosted by St. Francis Xavier, together with Metro NY Catholic Climate Movement. Destination: Thomas Berry Center in Jamaica, Queens, a Passionist center for integral ecology. The day will start at St. Francis Xavier Church in Manhattan and journey together by train, singing as we go. Cost: $25. Reservation is required. For more information and to RSVP, please email:
SFXEnvironmentMinistry@gmail.com
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Help Sustain Our Communities
Thank you for your faithful stewardship
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