Holy Week

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 12, 2022

Online giving: https://oratorychurch.org/onlinegiving

HOLY WEEK

This week we celebrate the holiest time of the year! The Sacred Triduum (Latin for "the Great Three Days") concludes our lenten time of prayer and preparation for Easter. Now our minds turn towards three things: communion, mercy and joy! At the beautiful evening Liturgy of the Lord's Supper, we remember the institution of the holy sacrifice of the Mass, the Mandatum (washing of the feet), as well as the institution of the priesthood - each of which is rooted in communal service. The mercy of God is the sure foundation in which the Good Friday cross is firmly grounded. It is concurrently the sign of Christ's love for us, and the symbol of our salvation. The Easter Vigil begins in darkness, and through scripture, sacrament and song, we remember God's active presence in the life of His people. We celebrate together as one community of Faith - rejoicing in the joy of the Risen Lord, for love has conquered death!

Even if you haven't attended in the past, come join us for the Sacred Triduum! It is the very heart of our parishes - and makes whole our faith. Albeit a week away, can we hear a faint "Alleluia" in the distance?!

Please click here for the Holy Week Schedule.

We are Making Bread for Holy Thursday!

All families from both parishes are invited to an evening of virtual bread making! Join us from your kitchen to make unleavened bread to be used at Mass on Holy Thursday.

Click here for details.

Tuesday April 12, 6pm

Easter Flower Offering in Memoriam and Best Wishes

If you would like to dedicate altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone, please send in the name(s) to info@oratorychurch.org or include the names with your parish giving envelopes. The suggested donation for altar flowers is $20.00. Please submit names by April 13.