August 21, 2025

📰 News

Adult Christian Initiation Starts Next Month

Adult Christian Initiation (ACI) begins weekly meetings on Sunday, September 21, following the 11:15am Mass at St. Boniface. The program, formerly known as RCIA, prepares adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and to be received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. If you are interested, please contact coordinators Rob and Nadine at faith@oratorychurch.org

Family Faith Registration is Open

Family Faith Formation helps families grow closer to God and deepen their understanding of faith. Parents play a crucial role by introducing their children to the Gospel and nurturing their relationship with God in Christ. Registration for the 2025–2026 program year is now open. We encourage you to enroll your children today!

You can conveniently access the registration form by clicking here.

For additional details about the program, including meeting dates for the 2025–2026 pastoral year, click here to visit our website. After you register, be sure to check your email for updates and information about the year ahead. Don't miss this chance to foster your family's spiritual growth! Families must be registered and active parishioners to participate.

Death of Patrica Mary Lane

We have the sad duty to announce the death earlier this week in Australia of Patricia Mary Lane, mother of Fr. Mark Lane, C.O. Expressions of condolence can be sent to Fr. Mark at the Oratory (64 Middagh St, Brooklyn, NY 11201). If you would like a Mass offered for the repose of her soul and the consolation of her family, please contact the Parish Office.  

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? Click here for more information on our website about how to proceed. We welcome families with children and look forward to celebrating your child’s baptism!

Labor Day Holiday

No weekday Masses on Monday, September 1 (Labor Day). In addition, the Parish Office will be closed.

Devotions and First Saturday Mass Resume

• First Friday (September 5): Sacred Heart Novena following the 8:00am Mass
• First Saturday (September 6): 9:00am Mass
• Oratory Monday Evening Prayer (September 8): 6:15–7:15pm

Summer Fridays

The Parish Office will be closed on Fridays through August 29. However, the phone will be open between 9:00am and 1:00pm. 

🗓️ Upcoming Events

Sunday, August 24, following 9:30am Mass, Assumption

☕ Coffee Hour

Saturday, September 6, 9:00am, Assumption Summer Chapel

⛪ First Saturday Mass

Monday, September 8, 6:15pm, Assumption Summer Chapel

🙏 Oratory Evening Prayer

Saturday–Sunday, September 13–14, both parishes

🎉 Homecoming Weekend – Save the Date

As is our tradition, on the weekend of September 13–14, both parishes will celebrate the start of the fall season with light receptions/coffee hour highlighting all the activities in which parishioners can participate.

⛪️ Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

ASSUMPTION

ST. BONIFACE

Mass Intentions

It has been a long tradition in the Church to offer Masses for people to pray, especially for the dead, seeking God’s grace, mercy, and spiritual benefits through Christ’s sacrifice. Usually a modest donation is given for this. In the coming weeks we have several Masses with no particular intentions. If you would like to have a Mass offered for someone (living or deceased), email the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org or click here.  



🙏 Prayer List

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers

Jean Dukas, John Baer, Lucy Vincent,Tammy Acerra, Zhiguang Gao, Carl Weiser, Jeannie Tindor, Elizabeth Hooper, Eileen Acheson Bohn, Mary Cella, Janice Clarke, Alice Mulholland, Mary Simon Charles, Kim Manzi

Rest in Peace

Patricia Mary Lane, Ron Hall, Pauline Guigli, Fr. Patrick Ryan, SJ, Sr. Margaret Farley, CND, Paul Smith, Kjell Heggstad, Nick Melucci

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, email the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org or click here.



🕯️ Candle Dedications

ST. BONIFACE

• Sanctuary candle offered by Connie Leone

ASSUMPTION

• Sanctuary candle offered by Jimmy and Annie Cho
• Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds
• St. Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone
• St. Jude candle offered by Notre Thomas

👋 Get Involved

Become a member of the Oratory community by joining some of our many volunteer groups and ministries. Learn about opportunities to connect here.



🏙️ Beyond the Oratory

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’

The St. Francis Xavier Environment Ministry and the Metro NY Catholic Climate Movement invite you to join in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’ with two events during the Season of Creation.

Wednesday, September 17, 6:30pm

Join us for a special Mass for the 10th Anniversary at St. Francis Xavier Church (46 West 16th Street in Manhattan). This Mass is being co-hosted by the Archdiocese of New York and Metro NY Catholic Climate Movement with a reception to follow.

Saturday, September 20, 9:30am–4:00pm 

A “Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation” hosted by St. Francis Xavier, together with Metro NY Catholic Climate Movement. Destination: Thomas Berry Center in Jamaica, Queens, a Passionist center for integral ecology. The day will start at St. Francis Xavier Church in Manhattan and journey together by train, singing as we go. Cost: $25. Reservation is required. For more information and to RSVP, please email:

SFXEnvironmentMinistry@gmail.com

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

55 Cranberry St.

Brooklyn Heights

Church of St. Boniface

190 Duffield St.

Downtown Brooklyn

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