Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

January 28, 2022

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

Welcome Willow Everly and Luke Edward baptized at the parishes last weekend. We are delighted to have them in our community.

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Ulises Corona, Amy Jecewski, Olivia Zicchinolfi, Jardina Family, Patty Reilly, Amy Jecewski, Kim Manzi, Janice Clark.

Rest In Peace: Police Officers Wilbert Mora & Jason Rivera, William Goodwin, Claire Dolan, Jose Angel Hernandez, Theresa Pollard, Margaret Sennott, Marian Geoghan.

St. Boniface Sanctuary Candle offered for Claire Dolan for the month of February by Fr. Dennis Corrado, c.o.

Clothes for College Students Needed

Thank you to all who have brought in clothing for the collaboration with St. Francis College and our Oratory Newman Ministry to collect professional clothing for college students who will be involved in interviews for jobs and internships and career related events.

Our final collection of items will be this weekend January 29–30, 2022 at Masses at both St. Boniface and Assumption.

Items being collected include professional Blazers/Cardigans, Purses, Blouses, Dress Shirts, Briefcases, Skirts, Dresses, Skirt Suits, Dress Coats, Stockings (new), Pants/Slacks, Scarves, Pant Suits, Dress Shoes, Ties, Women's Suits and Men's Suits.

Please be sure that the clothing is clean and in good shape. Please no business casual items. Thank you!

Thank You! from the Diocese of Owensboro Kentucky

After the tornadoes ripped through the towns of the diocese of Owensboro KY, Catholic Charities there responded with boots on the ground. Our pop-up collections at the Oratory Parishes have gone to help the people of Owensboro rebuild their future. To date, Owensboro Catholic Charities have distributed $150,000 in gift cards for emergency supplies and equipment and staffed distribution points storing and disseminating supplies on hand. While coordinating with local, state and federal governments, Charities is currently orchestrating FEMA refunds and gathering volunteers. As they continue to navigate the recovery, they are anticipating building as many as 300 homes over the next few years. The Oratory Parishes have contributed $2500 to their efforts. Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of people. Thank you for your support of our sisters and brothers in their time of need.

Deanery Mass Invite with Bishop Robert J. Brennan

The members of the Oratory parishes of Assumption & St. Boniface are invited to attend a Special Deanery Mass with newly installed Bishop of Brooklyn, Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan Wednesday, February 16, 7 PM at Sacred Hearts – St. Stephen Church

125 Summit Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. All in attendance must wear face coverings.

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