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Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday
There will be no weekday Masses on Monday, October 12 for the Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. The Parish Office will be closed.
Receiving the Eucharist
With the return to offering the chalice at Communion time at the Sunday morning Masses in both parishes, this provides a good opportunity to reflect on how we receive the Eucharist. Many of us last received instruction on receiving the Eucharist when we prepared for our First Communion. That may have been a long time ago! Brush up on your technique and refresh your understanding of the Eucharist by watching this video.
Oratory Young Adults (OYA) – Join Us for our Kickoff Events in October!
The Oratory Young Adults invite you to kick off the year with us. Join us for our exciting October event lineup. Save the date for these upcoming opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, and service:
Saturday, October 10
OYA Open Mic Night/Faith and Fellowship
We’re launching a new event series called Faith and Fellowship, where you can share your unique faith story, favorite spiritual inspirations, or Catholic art in an open-mic format, followed by small group discussions. Come hang out, get to know your fellow parishioners, and enjoy free pizza and drinks hosted by our very own @Colin Pugh. It's sure to be an exciting and enriching way to start our new year together. Click here to RSVP.
Saturday, October 31
OYA Encounter: South Bronx with City Relief
Let's serve our city! The OYA has reserved 8 spots for a meaningful day of service with City Relief in the Bronx. Join us as we partner with City Relief for a block party outreach, serving the unhoused population of the South Bronx. Click here to RSVP.
Donations Needed for St. Mary Star of the Sea Pop-Up Shop
The Pop-Up Shop at St. Mary Star of the Sea is open and ready to accept your donation.
With the change of the seasons, donations are needed for:
- Women’s outerwear
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Men's sizes Small & Medium clothing, particularly items useful for outdoor work (jeans, sweats, lightweight jackets & hoodies, good sneakers, etc.), are in demand.
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Clothing for school-aged children is needed, with a focus on pants and sneakers.
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Toiletries, this is a year-round constant, including standard bathroom supplies, feminine hygiene products, and infant diapers.
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Casual, functional shoes, especially sneakers, are needed in all sizes, ages, and genders.
Donations can be dropped off Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues from 8:30am to 12:00pm at 467 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231. If you'd like to arrange an alternate drop-off or have a question, please contact Mary Carriero at mcarriero19@gmail.com
Due to limited space at the pop-up shop, please only donate the noted needed items at this time. Thank you!
Magnifica Humanitas: A Synodal Reflection on the Pope's Latest Encyclical
Join Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Joe O'Brien in a group reflection on Pope Leo's headlining encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), how can we as Catholics respond to the unique challenges and harness the potential benefits of this emerging technology? Join us to reflect on the Holy Father's words.
The sessions will take place in Assumption Hall on the following dates:
- Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00pm
- Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00pm
All are welcome to attend any or all of these sessions. Click here to RSVP.
AFF Monthly Scripture Study
As part of our Adult Faith Formation, we invite you to join us for a monthly scripture study series led by Fr. Kishore, focusing on the Gospel of Mark which will be the main Gospel for the upcoming liturgical year (Year B).
All sessions meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 7:00–8:00pm in the Assumption Community Room. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you are able. Please save the dates:
- November 7
- December 2
- January 6
- February 3
- March 3
- April 7
- May 5
Please click here to register, and for any questions email Fr Kishore Nagothu at knagothu@oratorychurch.org
Upcoming Diocesan Collections
Donations can be made at Mass or online via Pushpay.
- October 18: World Mission Sunday Diocesan Collection
- November 15: Fuel Collection
2026–2027 Parish Pastoral Council
To learn more about the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), including how to contact its members, click here.
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