The Link
The newsletter for The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes

"I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons."
-St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, C.O.
 The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Boniface
April 19, 2022
The first words of Jesus to his disciples after his death and resurrection are: “Peace be with you.” How appropriate, and needed, is this greeting today? After all the suffering, pain, and violence Jesus undergoes, he brings peace. The one unjustly condemned and put to a cruel and brutal death offers an end to enmity and conflict. And he sends his disciples forth to be the bearers of his peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit – the Spirit of God who offers peace through forgiveness and reconciliation.

As we stand in the light of the new Easter candle may we take the peace of Christ into our world. The mission of Jesus is now our mission. May God give us the courage and generosity to be peacemakers and bearers of forgiveness. May reconciliation be the fruit of our labor.
Why I'm Excited About the Renaissance Project at Assumption
“Assumption is one of the most beautiful churches I have ever visited. When I first entered through her front doors, I knew I was home. As it is my spiritual home, I am committed to joining with our community in the loving restoration of Assumption. So much has been accomplished with the Hall and other Renaissance Phase 3 projects underway. But, there is so much to be done in the interior of Assumption – RenaissancePhase 4. When I look around at all the “to dos” including the peeling paint and floors in such need of replacement, my sadness is quickly replaced by excitement for her restoration. It feels the same as when embarking on home improvement projects in my home, the difference is that we have the opportunity to accomplish this together as a community. I love Assumption and I want to help care for her and restore her to her glory. I am joy-filled and proud to be a part of Assumption, especially at this particular moment in time.”—Elizabeth Mascali, Assumption Parish Trustee
St Boniface Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Seeking Nominations for Members–At–Large
If you have been seeking to perform an act of service to your faith community, opportunity knocks! Please consider nominating yourself or someone you admire to assist St. Boniface as it emerges from the challenges of the pandemic and looks towards a vibrant future in downtown Brooklyn as our new development project gets underway.

Responsibilities include attending a monthly meeting, being a conduit for communication between community members and the PPC, and assuming a leadership role with new or current initiatives of the PPC.

We are accepting up to six (6) nominations for the election of three (3) positions for a two-year term. We hope to attract a diversity of nominees.

To nominate yourself or someone else, please contact Nancy Dawes, Vice Chair, at nancydawes61@gmail.com.
Joan Sexton Memorial Women in the Church Lecture
Presented by Sr. Maria Pascuzzi, CSJ, SSL, STD

Click here for details.

April 24 at 12:30 pm at St. Boniface
NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon will be taking place on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Please see the course maps on the race page and race details here.
Boloney Sandwich Sunday
In support of Catholic Worker soup kitchen on the Lower East Side, we are collecting sandwiches next Sunday at the 6pm Mass: one slice of boloney (any variety); two slices of American cheese; white bread; with a bit of mayo; each in its own bag; as many as you can. Thank you!

April 24, 6pm Mass, St Boniface
Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteers Lawyers Project in Partnership with St. Boniface Social Justice Action Presents: Consumer Debt & Debt Collection - April 28, 7:30pm.

Upcoming Dates/Events

April
Joan Sexton Memorial Lecture, April 24, 12:30pm, StB
Baptism Sunday, April 24 ABVM & StB
Boloney Sandwich Sunday, April 24, 6pm, StB

May
Family Mass May 1, 11:15am, StB
Outdoor Coffee Hour, May 1, StB
First Friday of the month, May 6
First Saturday, May 7, 9am Mass, ABVM
Concert, May 8, 3pm, StB
Baptism Sunday, May 15, StB
St. Philip’s Feast Day, May 26
Summer Mass Schedule begins May 29

June
First Friday of the month, June 3
First Saturday, June 4, 9am Mass, ABVM
Family Mass, June 5 10am, ABVM
Mass of Rededication, Feast of St. Boniface June 5, 11:15am
Vespers & Lecture, June 5, 3pm, StB
First Communions, June 11 & 12
Baptism Sunday, June 26, 9:30am, ABVM
Mass Intentions
If you would like to request a mass for someone living or deceased, mass intentions are available for the weeks or months ahead. 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. Please include the name (living or deceased) and desired date.
The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes 
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Boniface
Roman Catholic Communities in
Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights
Both parishes operate from one office:

64 Middagh Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.875.2096
718.625.1161