Oratorian Congress

From October 1-8, the international Confederation of the Oratory will meet at a retreat house outside of Rome for its Congress which is held once every six years. At these meetings, governance topics are discussed as well as any proposed changes to the international constitutions are debated and voted upon. In addition, these gatherings allow Oratorians from around the world to meet with one another to learn more about the growth, progress, and challenges of each others’ communities and works. Delegates from the more than 90 Houses will be present, including Fathers Mark Paul and Anthony who will be representing the Brooklyn Congregation.



Please keep this gathering in your prayers, so that the vision of Saint Philip - currently alive and well here in Brooklyn - may be kept burning brightly well into the future both here and abroad!

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

Visuals Day 2

Because of an unexpected camera malfunction, DeSales Media, a professional media company, will return to capture video of our beautiful churches and wonderful parishioners. On Sunday, September 29, DeSales Media videographers will attend our parish Masses to capture the celebration of Mass and our parishioners. Be aware that you may be photographed. We will use these images on our website and social media.

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/1FAIpQLSfsB8ZXknduakTD6lVK65QnfpO6CMaYliSbI7i0iPMFeHpX5Q/viewform

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. 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://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL9eCTyaldcSsWxhY_o9j-pF3BMKPore4DC91tMFxGBjs4UA/viewform

Family Faith Registration is Open!

If you have NOT registered for next year’s programs, please register! https://bit.ly/3Yt9zws. Once 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.

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

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.

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

Coffee Hour at St. Boniface on September 29th following the 11:15am Mass.

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!

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 is 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-9563 88883897

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

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

Assumption

9-28....5:00pm... Lucienne Desbas

9-29....9:30am... For the People of the Parish 

9-30 ...8:00am... Adela Acerra

10-1.... 8:00am... All Souls-Cho Family

10-2....8:00am... Anthony Cho

10-3....8:00am... Healing-James McGrath

10-4....8:00am... Marge Lawler

St. Boniface

9-29...11:15am.... Robert and Rose Dugo

9-29...6:00pm.... For the People of the Parish 

9-30..12:10pm... Community Prayer

10-1...12:10pm ... Ali Gallegos

10-2...12:10pm.... Prayer Service

10-3...12:10pm.... Joellen Lynch

10-4...12:10pm.... Patrick Wynne

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

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

September

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

9/29..... Visuals Day

October

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

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

10/20.... 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

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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