Assumption’s 5pm Mass Returns to the Church

Beginning this weekend, the 5pm Mass will be celebrated in the church.

Assumption Homecoming Celebrations: September 30, 5:00pm, October 1, 9:30am

Join us in the narthex after both Masses this weekend for a social/coffee hour. We will highlight all our ministries in which parishioners can participate. Representatives from various ministries will be available for information. Looking forward to seeing you.

St. Boniface Homecoming Follow-up

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/1FAIpQLSea1HEwSWf-fE-QJyK42muhfjt9DBBFy9CGIKy3aOtReDAqJw/viewform

Adult Faith Formation Small Group & Ignatian Retreat Registration

Starting the week of October 1, the Brooklyn Oratory Small Groups will resume weekly meetings! Groups will also start the week of October 8. We hope you will consider reflecting on the Eucharist: Bread of Life, or Meeting Christ in Prayer with St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Please read details on the small group offerings and register here: https://forms.gle/Xw8bDpib6W9F1xHW6

Any questions? Please contact Virginia Navarro at affc@oratorychurch.org.

Blessing of Animals: October 1, 1pm, Assumption

55 Cranberry St., Parish hall

You are invited to bring your family, friends, and animal companions for this prayer service.

Are you high school or college-aged and want to complete your sacraments?

The Brooklyn Oratory parishes want to invite these members of our community to become part of the “Blessed Carlo Acutis Program,” aimed at assisting them to continue their faith journey and fully become part of our Catholic Christian community. The program is named for recently beatified, Carlo Acutis, who was noted for his cheerfulness, being a “computer geek,” and for his deep devotion to the Eucharist. All inquiries are most welcome!

Contact Fr. Vin Biagi, S.J. at vbiagi@oratorychurch.org

Holy Hour: First Sunday of the Month at St. Boniface @5 pm

You are invited to spend a quiet and contemplative time preparing to celebrate the Sunday evening Mass at St. Boniface.

Family Faith Formation Overview

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VPWtXMoTSCLY2IFhBKp62 uKYTqbVy3nPro4_tKlU1PM/edit?usp=drivesdk

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: https://youtu.be/a_QGxfA-eFk (2 minute video).

Oratory Evening Prayer: Monday, October 2

Come and join in the prayer of the Fathers of the Oratory. We will listen to the Sunday scriptures, reflect, share, and encourage one another in the spirit of St. Philip Neri. Oratory Evening Prayer gathers on the first Monday of the month from 6:15 to 7:15 pm in Assumption parish hall. You are welcome!

Our Lady of the Rosary Procession @ St. Francis College

Come join us in prayer on this blessed day, October 6, 2pm, St. Francis College, 179 Livingston St, 5th floor chapel.

Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Revival: October 7, 8am-3pm, Maimonides Park, 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn

An open invitation to all our parishioners to join Bishop Brennan and parishioners from across the diocese for a day of faith-filled activities centered on Eucharistic Revival. Join the priests from the Oratory on this special day of unity among Catholics of all cultures and ages. Registration sheet is available in the Narthex/foyer of the church or you may contact Fr. Kishore Nagothu, knagothu@oratorychurch.org or 917-332-1064.

For more information, click here:

https://oratorychurch.org/events/diocesan-eucharistic-revival

Liturgical Ministers Workshop

Calling all Eucharistic ministers, lectors, masters of ceremonies, and greeters/hospitality ministers from Assumption and St. Boniface.

Join us for a morning of prayer, fellowship, and training at the Assumption parish hall. We extend a warm welcome to those who desire to participate in these ministries as well.

Registration is necessary: https://forms.gle/sK5SxHmK8JWFo6NX6. Saturday, October 28, 2023, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Assumption parish hall.

What is Death? | A Report from the Front Lines: An Academic Lecture

Thursday, Oct. 26th @ 7pm at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers

St. Joseph’s Seminary and College in Yonkers will be hosting an evening lecture entitled “What is Death? | A Report from the Front Lines” with Dr. Charles Camosy, a nationally recognized Catholic moral theologian and the Seminary’s Msgr. Michael J Curran Fellow in Moral Theology.

Date and Time: Thursday, October 26th at 7:00 pm.

Location: St. Joseph’s Seminary Prayer Hall and online via Zoom.

Tickets: $25

More Information and registration: SJSCamosyLectureFall23.eventbrite.com

Questions: sjsacademics@dunwoodie.edu or 914-968-6200 x8145

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

Assumption

9-30 ......5:00pm........For the People of the Parish

10-1 ........9:30am........Mary Theresa Dwan

10-2.......8:00am........Louis Hoffman

10-3 ......8:00am........John Hughes

10-4 ...…8:00am........Frank Gramegna

10-5.......8:00am........Anna Laura Giannomi

10-6 ......8:00am........Michael A. Collins

St. Boniface

10-1 .....…11:15am........For the People of the Parish

10-1 ........6:00pm........Narcisa Yap

10-2 .....…12:10pm........Hong Jin

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

10-4 .......12:10pm........Louis McGowan

10-5 .......12:10pm........Personal Intention

10-6 ......12:10pm........Eileen Randig

Upcoming Calendar

September

9/30........Homecoming Sunday (Saturday Mass), ABVM

October

10/01.......Homecoming Sunday, ABVM

10/01.......Holy Hour, 5:00pm, St.B

10/01.......Blessings of Animals, ABVM

10/02.......Oratory Evening Prayer

10/06.......First Friday, Sacred Heart Novena, ABVM

10/07.......First Saturday, 9:00am, ABVM

10/07.......Diocesan Eucharistic Revival

10/15.......Baptisms, ABVM

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Gretchen Beach, Fay Chu, Kimberly Pflug, Mary McGeeney, Louis Acerra, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi.

Rest In Peace: James Kempcynski, Robert Cavalcante, Catherine Bellenger, Jose A. Fred, Eileen Shukofsky Randig, Marie Smith, Arthur DeMello, Robert Garber.

Altar Dedications

St. Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone.

St. Jude candle offered by Notre Thomas.

Sanctuary Candle offered by the Cho Family.

Mass Intentions

If you would like to request a Mass for someone living or deceased, Mass intentions are available. Email info@oratorychurch.org. The offering is $20. Please pay by using Pushpay or by mailing a check to 64 Middagh St. Brooklyn, NY 11201.

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.

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, 12:30 pm 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

First Sunday Holy Hour, 5:00pm at St. Boniface

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 St Boniface: https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurchbrooklyn?src=hpp

For Assumption: https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurch?src=hpp

Or mail checks or envelopes to:

64 Middagh St

Brooklyn NY 11201

Attn: Assumption or St. Boniface