Mass Schedule

Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Saturday, Dec 30

5pm Mass, Assumption

Sunday, Dec 31

9:30am Mass, Assumption

11:15am Mass, St. Boniface

(No 6pm, St.Boniface)

New Year's Day, Solemnity of the Mary, Mother of God

Monday, January 1

9:30am Mass, Assumption

11:15am Mass, St. Boniface

No vigil Mass on New Years eve

Epiphany Home Blessing

The Feast of the Epiphany falls on Sunday, January 7, 2024, which is when Catholics traditionally bless their homes for the New Year. You can use this resource to bless your home for the New Year. https://bit.ly/3RA9iCD

Are you looking for a way to deepen your relationship with God?

If so, join our Centering Prayer in-person workshop on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 1:30pm to 4:30pm in Assumption Hall.

Centering Prayer is a method that consists of sitting in silence with God and opening our hearts to God. In this introductory workshop, you will learn the basics of Centering Prayer and experience it in a guided setting.

Please register here: https://bit.ly/CPJan24. Please get in touch with Jim Connell if you have any questions at jconnell@oratorychurch.org

Save The Date: International Food Festival

January 26, 2024

We are pleased to announce that our parishes will be hosting an international food festival on Friday, January 26, 2024 in the ABVM parish hall. Please join to savor the rich diversity of culinary delights at our parish international food festival. Save the date and stay tuned for more details along with signup forms.

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

and The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

Assumption

12-30....5:00pm........Blessing-Cho Family

12-31.....9:30am........For the People of the Parish

1-1.........9:30am........Bettina Acerra

1-2........8:00am........Thanksgiving-Cho Family

1-3........8:00am........Daniel Vasquez

1-4........8:00am........Julieta B. Francisco

1-5........8:00am........Michael F. Collins

1-6........9:00am........Intentions- Girlie Genabe

St. Boniface

12-31....11:15am.......For the People of the Parish

1-1........11:15am.......For the People of the Parish

1-2.......12:10pm...... Sr. Dolores Fisher, OP-Healing

1-3.......12:10pm...... Baby Daniel Rita-Healing

1-4.......12:10pm.......Jovita DeLeon

1-5.. ....12:10pm.......John Stanislaus

No 6pm Mass on December 31 at St. Boniface.



The parish office will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Upcoming Calendar

January

1/5.........1st Friday-Sacred Heart Novena, following the 8am Mass, ABVM

1/6.........1st Saturday Mass, 9am, ABVM

1/7.........Holy Hour, 5pm, StB

1/7.........Coffee Hour, StB & ABVM

1/8.........Oratory Evening Prayer, 6:15pm, ABVM Parish Hall

1/20.......Centering Prayer Workshop, 1:30pm, ABVM Parish Hall

1/26.......International Food Festival, 6pm, ABVM Parish Hall

February

2/12.......Parish Volunteer, Thank You Reception, 6pm, ABVM Parish Hall

2/14.......Ash Wednesday

Dates for Confirmation Classes and Parent Nights

Parent discussion with Dennis Corcoran: 7 pm (via zoom)

Jan 25, Feb 15, March 7, April 11, May 2

Confirmation Class: 5 pm - 7:30 pm at ABVM

Jan 27, Feb 3, March 9, April 13, May 11

Family Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation Update

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q2JJJatHHL8eNFZsa_bcod8NAlD3-1dgB3ECCKIRJY8/edit

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Sr. Dolores Fisher, OP, George Slater, Chris Waterman, Estelle Miller, Mary Meo, Andrew White, George Slover, Tom Janczys, Janie Black, Kimberly Pflug, Mary McGeeney, Louis Acerra, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi.

Rest In Peace: Frances Zak, Catherine Mascali, Antonia Nidia Barzola, Jo Rosa, Sarah Gentle, Karen Smithson, Isabel C Alvarez.

Altar Dedications

St. Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone

Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds

The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

55 Cranberry St. between Henry and Hicks

Brooklyn Heights

Church of St. Boniface

190 Duffield St.

Downtown Brooklyn

Daily Masses

Monday - Friday, 8:00am at Assumption

Monday - Friday, 12:10pm at St. Boniface

Weekend Masses

Saturdays, 5:00pm at Assumption

Sundays, 9:30am at Assumption

Sundays, 11:15am and 6:00pm at St. Boniface

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The Sacrament of Penance

Saturdays, 4:15 - 4:45pm at Assumption

Wednesdays, 12:30 pm at St. Boniface

Sundays, 5:15 - 5:45pm at St. Boniface

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Weekday Church Hours

Monday through Friday, 11:30am - 1:00pm at St. Boniface

Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 9:00am at Assumption

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Prayers and Devotions

Rosary, Tuesdays & Thursdays after the 12:10pm Mass at St. Boniface,

Thursdays after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

St. Anthony Novena, Tuesdays after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

First Fridays, Sacred Heart Novena after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

First Saturdays, 9:00am Mass with Rosary, Meditation and Benediction at Assumption

First Sunday Holy Hour, 5:00pm at St. Boniface

Stewardship

Your faithful stewardship has helped sustain our communities and maintain vital ministries and services. Thank you for keeping faith with us and supporting our common work of the gospel. You can make your donation online through Pushpay by clicking on one of the links.

For St. Boniface: https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurchbrooklyn?src=hpp

For Assumption: https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurch?src=hpp

Or mail checks or envelopes to:

64 Middagh St

Brooklyn NY 11201

Attn: Assumption or St. Boniface