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Sunday, December 14, 4:00pm, St. Boniface
Oratory Vespers
Participating in Vespers is a perfect way to slow down and celebrate Advent through prayer, scripture, song, and reflection. Franciscan Superior General Br. Damian Novello, O.S.F., will reflect on James 5:7-10.
Sunday, December 14, both parishes
Diocesan Collection for Religious Retirement
December 15, both parishes
Reconciliation Monday
To help you prepare for Christmas, we will observe “Reconciliation Monday." Churches throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn will offer extended periods for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (aka Sacrament of “Confession” or “Penance”).
Advent Confessions
7:30–8:00am at Assumption
8:30–9:00am at Assumption
11:30am–12:00pm at St. Boniface
12:30–1:00pm at St. Boniface
4:30–5:15pm at Assumption
Advent Pilgrimage: A Journey Through Ecological Virtues
This Advent, the Laudato Si' Movement invites us to walk a global spiritual pilgrimage—seven stops, seven ecological virtues, one path toward the manger. Wherever you are, you can join this movement and rediscover the hope that is being reborn. Begin your journey here.
Christmas Flower Remembrances
If you would like to dedicate Christmas flowers in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone, please email the name(s) to info@oratorychurch.org or write the names on your parish giving envelopes. We will remember them at the 10:00pm Christmas Eve Mass. The names will be posted in the narthex of both churches.
SJAC Hosts Advent Collection for SMSS
The Oratory Social Justice Action Committee (SJAC) is hosting an Advent collection for the pop-up shop at St. Mary's Star of the Sea (SMSS) in Carroll Gardens. Please take a look at this "wish list" that includes the most urgent items needed for our migrant neighbors—plus a few Christmas treats for the children! We would very much appreciate your generous participation.
Additionally, similar new and gently used donations can be dropped off at SMSS, located at 467 Court Street. Please text Mary Carriero at 718-501-8510 to coordinate a drop-off date and time.
SJAC Seeking Mentors
The Social Justice Action Committee (SJAC) is seeking mentors for 18–20 year old asylum seekers. These incredible—and incredibly vulnerable—young people benefit greatly when supported by trusted adults who can help them navigate life in a new city. Several parishioners are already serving as mentors, and there are opportunities to meet potential mentees at various locations and at different times of the day. Online training is also available. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Lou Kuhlmann at lrkuhlmann@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Advent Giving Tree
Gifts can be dropped off during weekday and Sunday Mass times or shipped to:
ABVM Parish Office
Attention: Hour Children
64 Middagh St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Please attach the tag to your unwrapped gift.
We hope to provide at least 125 gifts to children and youth served by Hour Children. We will collect gifts through Sunday, December 21.
Energy Tips for Winter
The Social Justice Action Committee offers tips for saving energy. Click here for more information.
Holiday Gift Basket Raffle at St. Boniface
While remembering Christmases past and thinking about Christmas present, check out the Holiday Gift Baskets at the back of St. Boniface Church on December 14 and 21. Then purchase raffle tickets for the basket of your choice—as a gift for yourself or to give to a friend!
Raffle tickets will be available on:
- December 14 before and after both Masses
- December 21 before and after 11:15am Mass
The winning tickets will be drawn a short time after the end of the 11:15am Mass on December 21. All proceeds will go toward creating our community space in the new building. Purchase your raffle tickets with cash or check only.
Christmas Mass Schedule
For the full schedule of Masses, confessions, retreats, and vespers at both parishes click here.
Warm Clothing Distribution at Assumption
Looking for a great volunteer opportunity for you (and the whole family!) after the Christmas rush? The Brooklyn Oratory SJAC will be partnering with the Brooklyn Heights Interfaith Network to host a warm clothing distribution for our neighbors in need, the weekend of December 27–28 at Assumption Hall. Click here to sign up. We hope to see you there! Please reach out to Julie Fissinger at juliecfm@msn.com with any questions.
* Please feel free to sign-up for the January 18–19 sorting and distribution dates that will take place at Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims as well!
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