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Greetings from Lokitaung and St. Mark's Parish
We are grateful to God who has enabled us to begin the Lenten season well. We also wish you good preparations as we approach Easter festivities.
We thank God that you came out of the freezing Winter season. Here in Lokitaung, it's been warm, but the rainy season seems to be beginning. Pray for us because it usually destroys a lot of property and even causes loss of lives.
We continue to wait for your coming to Lokitaung. We have just ended a week in which we were having you as our main intention. Let us keep each other in prayers.
Blessings blessings blessings.
Fr. Edwin
Friday, March 20, 6:00–9:00pm, Assumption Hall
SJAC (Social Justice Action Committee) Film Night
Get to know Leo From Chicago at the SJAC-sponsored potluck supper and film screening of the documentary retracing the story, family roots, studies, and Augustinian vocation of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States. After the film, Fr. Anthony Andreassi, and Oratory parishioners Dominic Preziosi, editor of Commonweal, and Julius Lang will lead a discussion on the first American Pope, the Augustinians, and what it could mean for our Church today and in the future. Please bring a meatless dish, treat, or beverage to share.
Sunday, April 26
Dorothy Day Walk
The Oratory Social Justice Action Committee (SJAC) and the Oratory Young Adults are co-sponsoring a Dorothy Day walk in Manhattan on Sunday, April 26. Please join us as we walk in the footsteps of this quintessential New Yorker and Catholic Social Teaching icon, and visit locations that were formative to Dorothy Day's life and ministry. The walk begins at Union Square at 2:00pm and will last approximately 2.5 hours. Please reach out to Julie Fissinger at juliecfm@msn.com or Colin Pugh at c.pugh9@gmail.com for more information and to register. All are welcome!
Monday, March 30, 2026, both parishes
Reconciliation Monday
As we prepare for Easter, in addition to our regular weekly times for confession, we will observe “Reconciliation Monday." Churches throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn, Rockville Centre, and the Archdiocese of NY will offer extended periods for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (aka Sacrament of “Confession” or “Penance”).
Confessions will be available at various times at both Assumption and St. Boniface, and we will celebrate a communal penance service (with confessions) at St. Boniface at 7:00pm. Click here for the schedule.
Thursday, April 2
Holy Thursday Day of Service at CHiPS
Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity during Holy Week? Please join the Oratory Social Justice Action Committee (SJAC) for a day of service at CHiPS in Park Slope on Thursday, April 2. We will prepare and distribute food together for our neighbors in need from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Please reach out to Julie Fissinger at juliecfm@msn.com for more information and to register. Hope to see you there!
Parish Pilgrimage to Rome
Join Fr. Mark Paul and Fr. Anthony this October (9th to 16th) for a pilgrimage to St. Philip Neri’s Rome. More information on registration will be forthcoming soon. If you would like to put your name on the list now, please email Fr. Anthony at aandreassi@oratorychurch.org
Donations Needed for St. Mary Star of the Sea Pop-Up Shop
The following items are needed at this time:
- toiletries
- diapers and wipes
- feminine hygiene products
- men's jeans and sweats (especially sizes Small and Medium)
Donations can be dropped off Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues from 8:30am to 12:00pm at 467 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Any questions? Please contact Mary Carriero at mcarriero19@gmail.com
Due to limited space at the pop-up shop, please donate only the noted items at this time. Thank you!
Easter Flower Offering in Memoriam and Best Wishes
If you would like to dedicate altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone, please send in the name(s) to info@oratorychurch.org or include the names on your parish giving envelopes. We will print the names and remember them at Mass on Easter Sunday. The suggested donation for altar flowers is $20. You can make your payment on Pushpay by selecting the appropriate dropdown menu.
Opportunities for Prayer & Reflection
Stations of the Cross
Assumption: Lenten Fridays, immediately following the 8:00am Mass
St. Boniface: Lenten Mondays, immediately following the 12:10pm Mass
Lenten Second Collection
There will be a second collection on Sunday, March 22, for the ABVM Shelter. Your generosity is appreciated. Donations can be made on Pushpay.
Holy Week Schedule
For the full schedule of Masses, confessions, and Stations of the Cross at both parishes, click here.
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