Update From St. Boniface Sister Parish in Kenya

Father Edwin recently inquired about how we are at St Boniface and the Oratory and wrote: "Greetings from the parishioners as you can see a few here in front of our renovated part of the rectory. Blessings!”

In The Link at the end of June, we shared information about the renovation in-progress for the Rectory at our Sister Parish, St Mark’s in Lokitaung, Turkana, Kenya. Father Edwin sent us this photo of the completed project with several parishioners standing in front of it. He is happy to have the additional space as he has a new priest assisting in the parish at this time. Drought is again impacting the Turkana region. He says it is a trying time without rain. The area is once again becoming dry. Since people live off of the land and their animals need pasture, dryness is a real hardship.

In response to a message we sent to Father Edwin shortly after our recent big rain storms, he wrote: "We warmly receive greetings from you and the entire community of the Oratory Church of St. Boniface, our Dear sister Parish. We are really sorry for the challenge of heavy storms that recently affected you. Indeed let us embrace the spirit of "LAUDATO SI"- Care for our common home (if we can try not to degrade the land) as Pope Francis urges us.... Back here in Africa, there is a discussion going on predicting greater Nino. This calls for earlier disaster preparedness.....Otherwise we remain humbled as you continue holding us dearly. As usual we too always remember you in our sacrifice of Masses and we continue to ask God to embrace you dearly as His favoured children."

As we begin a new pastoral year at the Oratory, let us continue to support our sisters and brothers from our Sister Parish with our prayers.

Coffee Hour after 11:15am Mass at St Boniface

We will have coffee hour after the 11:15am Mass on Sunday, October 15.

Social after 6pm Mass at St. Boniface

We will have a pizza social after the 6pm Mass this coming Sunday, October 15. All are welcome!

Family Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation Update

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q2JJJatHHL8eNFZsa_bcod8NAlD3-1dgB3 ECCKIRJY8/edit?usp=sharing

Catholic Charities Migrant Families Clothing Drive

Donations of new/clean clothes are needed to prepare families for fall/winter weather. Coats, hats, gloves, socks and undergarments are greatly needed. Also needed are children’s diapers (all sizes). Bins available in the narthex of both churches for your donation.

The last day to contribute is Sunday, October 22.

Liturgical Ministers Workshop

Calling all Eucharistic ministers, lectors, masters of ceremonies, and greeters/hospitality ministers from Assumption and St. Boniface. Join us for a morning of prayer, fellowship, and training at the Assumption parish hall. We extend a warm welcome to those who desire to participate in these ministries as well. Registration is necessary: https://forms.gle/sK5SxHmK8JWFo6NX6.

Saturday, October 28, 2023, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Assumption parish hall.

Going to Mass with Your Children

At one time or another we all struggle with getting our family to Mass. Whatever the reason, we can always go to Mass with a better attitude. So what can we do to allow the experience of the Mass to truly be an encounter with Jesus? Here are some tips: https://youtu.be/a_QGxfA-eFk (2 minute video).

Volunteers Needed for ABVM Coffee Hours

ABVM will be hosting a coffee hour once a month after the 9:30am Mass. Volunteers are needed to bring goodies (baked goods, bagels, fruit etc.) and to help with set-up and clean-up. The currently scheduled dates for coffee hours are: November 12, Dec 3, Jan 14.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Coleen McGrath at coleen.mcgrath@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you high school or college-aged and want to complete your sacraments?

The Brooklyn Oratory parishes invite these members of our community to become part of the “Blessed Carlo Acutis Program,” aimed at assisting them to continue their faith journey and fully become part of the Church. The program is named for recently-beatified Carlo Acutis, who was noted for his cheerfulness, being a “computer geek,” and for his deep devotion to the Eucharist. All inquiries are welcome! Contact Fr. Vin Biagi, S.J. at vbiagi@oratorychurch.org.

The Annual Mass of Hope and Healing

The Annual Mass of Hope and Healing is part of an extensive program of mending the wounds that individuals and the Church suffered due to abuse. Anyone affected by abuse or wishing to pray for a friend or family member who suffers the impact of abuse is invited to join us at the Mass for Hope and Healing on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 7 p.m. at St. Bernard Church, Brooklyn. Please see https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/HopeandHealing/ for more information.

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/readings

Assumption

10-14 ......5:00pm ......Lucy Acerra

10-15 ......9:30am ......For the People of the Parish

10-16 ......8:00am ......David Magris

10-17 ......8:00am ......John & Elaine Vekassy

10-18 ......8:00am ......Louis Hoffman

10-19 ......8:00am ......Blessings-Jimmy & Annie Cho's Family

10-20 ......8:00am ......Mr. Joseph Jiang

St. Boniface

10-15 ......11:15am ......David Schaefer-Remembrance

10-15 ......6:00pm ......For the People of the Parish

10-16 ......12:10pm ......Oratory Prayer List

10-17 ......12:10pm ......Dennis B. Delaney

10-18 ......12:10pm ......Fr. Ted Kazanecki

10-19 ......12:10pm ......Ann P. Kamuf

10-20 .....12:10pm ......Alma Isabel Garcia Gonzales

Baptism at the Oratory Parishes

If you are expecting a child or are new to our communities and would like to have your child baptized in our parishes, please send your inquiry to baptism@oratorychurch.org. We will follow up with you. Please check our website for upcoming baptism dates here: https://oratorychurch.org/baptisms. Baptisms are celebrated during Mass.

Mass Intentions

If you would like to request a Mass for someone living or deceased, Mass intentions are available. Email info@oratorychurch.org. The offering is $20. Please pay by using Pushpay or by mailing a check to 64 Middagh St. Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Upcoming Calendar

October

10/15.......Baptisms, ABVM

10/22......Family Mass, StB

10/28......Ministers Workshop

November

11/01......All Saints Day

11/02......All Souls Day

11/05......NYC Marathon

11/06......Oratory Prayer

11/11.......Veterans Day

11/19......Family Mass, ABVM

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Gretchen Beach, Fay Chu, Kimberly Pflug, Mary McGeeney, Louis Acerra, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi.

Rest In Peace: Patricia Averill, Jose Antonio Fred, Raul Lopez, Teresa Alonso.

Altar Dedications



St Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone.

St Jude candle offered by Kathy Reynolds.

Prayer List

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, email the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org or go to the website https://oratorychurch.org/contact-us and complete the information there.

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