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Monday, February 2, 6:15pm, Assumption Church
Oratory Evening Prayer
Please note that Evening Prayer will not take place in the hall as usual. It will take place in the Assumption Church.
Thursday, February 5, 6:30pm, Oratory Residence
OYA Mass and Dinner
The Oratory Young Adults (OYA) invite our young adult parishioners to a special Mass and Dinner at the Oratory Residence. The evening will consist of a reverent tableside Mass, faith sharing, and a shared meal. The parish will provide pasta and drinks; guests are encouraged to bring small dishes to share. Please click here to RSVP.
Monday, February 9, 6:00pm, Assumption Hall
Volunteer Thank You Gathering
We have many volunteers who serve in many ways across our Oratory parishes through tremendous acts of selfless service and love. MCs, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Vocalists, Hospitality & Coffee Hour Hosts, Sacristans, Catechists, Decorators, Pageant Volunteers, Committee Folk, Shelter Hosts, Social Justice Champions, Picnic Volunteers, OWC Coordinators, and all else who give of their time or talent for our parishes! In appreciation of all you do, please join us for a gathering! Come for some food, refreshment, fellowship, and a double portion of gratitude! Click here to RSVP.
The Sunday Survival Guide: A Four-Part Walkthrough of the Mass
Have you ever wondered why we do what we do at Mass? Where do we get the scripture readings? What are the main parts of the Mass? Whether you've been Catholic your whole life or are just curious, this series will help you move from being a "spectator" to a "participant" in the greatest prayer on Earth. Join us on Zoom for this series, The Sunday Survival Guide, starting Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 7:00pm, and continuing for the next three weeks (March 11, 28, and 25)—an excellent idea for Lent. Click here to register.
Palm Today, Ash Tomorrow
Ash Wednesday is fast approaching (February 18)! Time to dig out those palms you’ve got tucked away from last year! If you have palms from last year, please bring them to Mass and put them in the basket at the back of both churches by Sunday, February 1. We will burn the palms, and the ashes will be used on Ash Wednesday. This is the final weekend for dropping off your palms!
Thursday, February 26, 6:30 pm, Assumption Hall
Book Talk: Why I Am Not an Atheist: The Confessions of a Skeptical Believer
Author Christopher Beha in conversation with Phil Klay about his new book. The event will be followed by a book signing, with books for sale from Books Are Magic.
New Teen Youth Group “PULSE”
The Oratory Parishes are excited to launch "PULSE," our new teen youth group. Whether you've been at the parish forever or you're just checking things out, you belong here. We meet on the first Friday of every month, starting on Friday, March 6 at 6:00pm in Assumption Hall. For more information and to RSVP, have your child join our BAND group by clicking this link. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Joe O'Brien at jobrien@oratorychurch.org
Saturday, March 7, 9:00am, Assumption
Lenten Retreat
Join together with other parishioners from the Oratory Parishes for a prayerful start to the Lenten season. We will begin with Mass in the Church, followed by time for personal reflection, communal prayer, and meaningful conversation. Fr. Steven Neier, C.O., from the New York Oratory, will help us step away from the busyness of life and enter more deeply into the season of Lent. The retreat begins at 9:00am with Mass and will conclude by noon. Suggested offering: $20 (in-person or via PushPay). All are welcome. Click here to register.
Summer Mission Trip to Kenya
Join the parish of St. Boniface on a pilgrimage to our sister parish of St. Mark’s in Turkana, Kenya. The trip will be led by Br. Andy Richards, with approximate dates of June 14–26, with the option to extend for personal travel. The estimated cost, including flights, will be about $4,000. Deepen your Catholic faith in solidarity with our friends in Turkana, and learn about their daily lives. Please indicate interest in learning more via this form or contact Marcela at marcela.hahn@gmail.com
Thank You from the Warm Clothing Distribution Organizers
This past MLK, Team TLC, Spread Love Brooklyn, and members of the Brooklyn Heights Interfaith Network hosted the third warm clothing distribution this winter season. Please click for details.
Assumption Men's Shelter
The Respite Bed Program (Shelter) is resuming this year. Assumption will participate in the program in March. We will welcome 10–12 guests (men) four nights a week (Monday–Thursday). For the shelter to be successful, volunteers are needed to open, cook, and stay overnight. If interested in volunteering, please click here to email Kathy Reynolds at kbridgeview@aol.com (subject: Shelter 2026).
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