“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. Please RSVP today to reserve your space:

https://forms.gle/8L68BgyHWPGHFkcf6

Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 7pm in ABVM Hall

Blessing of Animals

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

October 6, 1pm ABVM Hall

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 garden glass doors.

Monday, October 7 at 6:15 in ABVM Hall

Thank You! to all who so generously donated professional clothing for the Thrift Shop at St. Mary Star of the Sea. Several car loads of clothing were delivered after the collections of the past two weekends. A few people made their own drop-offs adding to the donations.

Thank you for this amazing response to help the newly arrived migrants. We are so grateful. We also want to thank the drivers and deliverers, Kathy Reynolds, Ellen Rios, Kevin Mulcahy, Carole Fabrizio, and Kathy Lynch-Gaffney. Stay tuned to learn about the upcoming coat drive!

Family Faith Registration is Open!

If you have NOT registered for next year’s programs, please register here: 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.

Receiving the Eucharist

The last time that many of us received instruction on receiving the Eucharist was when we prepared for our First Communion. That may have been a long time ago! Brush up on your technique and refresh your understanding of the Eucharist by watching this video: https://youtu.be/qdGkTdv4Dt4?feature=shared

Youth Altar Server Training for both parishes

Fr. Mark Paul will hold a training for young people interested in serving as Youth Altar Servers. Youth Altar Servers contribute to the beauty of our worship and engage their faith in action. Altar servers volunteer as often as they like and their schedules allow. They must have completed their First Communion and be in 4th grade or older. If your child is interested but cannot make this training, please email Coleen coleen.mcgrath@gmail.com, for ABVM or Marcela marcelah@aol.com, for St. Boniface.

October 20, ABVM, immediately following the 9:30am Mass

Oratory Parishes: Let’s Get Involved

We hope you are thinking/praying with the handout you received on Homecoming weekend 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? Please fill out the online form to express your interest.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsB8ZXknduakTD6lVK65QnfpO6CMaYliSbI 7i0iPMFeHpX5Q/viewform

Adult Faith Formation, Scripture Study

Bro. Andy will present on the “Synoptic Gospels,” Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Come and explore who wrote them and why. Learn about the historical events that shaped them. Light refreshments will be served. This talk will be a foundation for Fr. Kishore’s prayer and study group on the Gospel of Luke in the following months. More information and registration:https://bit.ly/4gNI3jI

Wednesday, October 16, from 7-8pm at the ABVM Hall

Adult Faith Formation, Small Groups

Oratory Small Groups will be resuming weekly meetings! We hope you will consider joining a small group. A faith-sharing group is a small gathering of parishioners who come together to discuss and share their faith. Often based on the Sunday scripture readings, it's a supportive environment where folks walk with one another on their faith journey. There are several groups that are open to new members. Interested? Please sign up! https://forms.gle/kTYLaNaMHcx2WCmLA

Are you high school or college-aged and never completed the sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation in the Catholic faith?

We invite you to become part of the“Carlo Acutis Program,”which will assist you in your faith journey. The program begins in February and lasts 8 weeks during Lent and Easter Seasons. It culminates in May with the reception of HolyCommunion and Confirmation. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with Fr. Vin Biagi, S.J. atvbiagi@oratorychurch.org.

Volunteers Needed for Coffee Hour at ABVM

ABVM will be hosting a coffee hour after the 9:30am Mass. Volunteers are needed to bring goodies (baked goods, bagels, fruit etc.) and to help with set-up and clean-up. The currently scheduled dates for coffee hours are: 10/20, 11/17, 12/15, 1/19. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Coleen McGrath coleen.mcgrath@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Coffee Hour at St. Boniface on October 6, following the 11:15am Mass. Hosted by the Social Justice Action Committee.

A social will following the 6pm Mass on Sunday, October 6 at St. Boniface.

Devotions & First Saturday Mass

First Friday (October 4) Sacred Heart Novena following the 8am Mass. First Saturday (October 5): 9am Mass

2024-2025 RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is for those who are considering the Catholic faith and way of life more deeply. Click RCIA2024 to find out more, contact RCIA coordinators Rob and Nadine at faith@oratorychurch.org or the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org.

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

The Racial Justice Ministry from St Francis Xavier Parish in Manhattan welcomes all to participate in its book for this election season & beyond, “The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith and Refounding Democracy” by Jim Wallis.

Join the monthly Zoom discussions on the following Mondays: Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 16, and Jan 13. Registration Required: sfxbookgroup@sfxavier.org.

Undivide Us

Join us for a special screening of Undivide Us on Sunday, October 27 at 1pm. The documentary is about how regular people can respond to toxic polarization, where politicians, traditional media, and social media fan the flames of toxic partisanship, undermining the values and institutions that unite us.

The screening will be held at Plymouth Church Gym, 75 Henry Street, Brooklyn Heights. After the film, there will be a talkback with filmmaker Kristi Kendall, and an interfaith community tea party hosted by neighborhood churches, synagogues and mosques. Event is free, but tickets are required. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watch-undivide-us-at-plymouth-church-tickets-956388883897

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

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

Assumption

10-5....5:00pm... Antonio and Bettina Acerra

10-6....9:30am... For the People of the Parish 

10-7....8:00am... Intentions-Theresa Russo

10-8...8:00am.... Prayer Service

10-9...8:00am.... Intentions-Maureen Sullivan

10-10..8:00am... Salvatore Loi

10-11...8:00am... Calvin Thomas

St. Boniface

10-6...11:15am.... Intentions-Gabrielle D'Amato

10-6...6:00pm.... For the People of the Parish 

10-7.. 12:10pm.... Chris Waterman

10-8...12:10pm ... John Rowland

10-9...12:10pm.... Merina Colageo

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

10-11...12:10pm... Jose Angel Hernandez

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

George Garber, Evelyn Kalibala, Evelyn Castillo, Virginia Albert, 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: Jose Angel Hernandez, Jimmy Lina, George Slover, Anna Frubell, 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

October

10/4...... First Friday-Sacred Heart Devotion

10/5...... First Saturday-9am Mass

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

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

10/13.... StB Baptisms

10/16..... Scripture Study

10/19..... Confirmation Class, 5pm

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

10/20.... ABVM Coffee Hr

10/27.... F3 9:30am Mass

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 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