The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Boniface
August 11, 2022
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Solemnity of the Assumption
The Solemnity of the Assumption will be celebrated on August 15 with Masses at the following times:
12:10pm at St. Boniface
6:00pm at Assumption (with music)
Since this is the patronal feast of Assumption Parish, after Mass we will gather outside (weather permitting) for Prosecco, soft drinks, and appetizers. If you would like to bring an appetizer to share, please email Maria Pluchinotta (mpluchinotta@yahoo.com), so we can plan accordingly.
Please note that since this solemnity falls on a Monday, the obligation to attend Mass is lifted.
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Choir Forming at Assumption
Assumption is seeking people to join a choir this fall! Interested parties should email Music Director Maureen Kelly, mkelly@oratorychurch.org, with a short introduction of their musical background. No formal training is required, but volunteers should be comfortable reading music and interested in learning a diverse repertoire. All applicants will be asked to come in for a brief audition, in which they can sing something of their choosing and demonstrate their comfort level sight-reading music.
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Interested in Exploring Catholicism? The 2022-2023 RCIA Program Begins in October
RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and is the program for all those wishing to explore full communion in the Catholic Church. This can include all types of people: maybe you’ve just started coming to St. Boniface or Assumption and want to know more about Catholicism; or you have questions about God or Jesus but don’t know where to ask them; maybe you were raised in a different faith tradition, or none at all, and want a deeper connection with what you find at the Oratory churches; maybe you’re engaged to or married to a Catholic and want to consider becoming Catholic yourself; or maybe you are a baptized Catholic who wishes to complete your sacraments of initiation with First Communion and/or Confirmation. If any of these fits where you are, you are warmly invited to join the RCIA program for 2022-2023, which will culminate in the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil on April 8, 2023.
Starting in mid-October, RCIA will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, mainly on Zoom, and hopefully with monthly meetings in person at Assumption in Brooklyn Heights. For information, or to sign up, contact one of our priests, or the RCIA Team, Rob, Nadine, and Patrick at faith@oratorychurch.org. We hope you’ll join us!
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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: info@oratorychurch.org and we will follow up to register you and send you the print materials. Check the website www.oratorychurch.org for fall baptism dates and prep sessions.
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Family Faith Formation Registration
Registration is open for Family Faith Formation and Sacraments at the Oratory Parishes.
Look out for emails for more information about our offerings for families, parents, and children coming soon.
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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. |
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Upcoming Events
August
8/15....Feast of the Assumption
8/17....Baptism preparation
8/28...Baptism Sunday, StB
September
9/18....Homecoming Sunday, StB
9/18....Homecoming Sunday, ABVM
9/25....Baptism Sunday, ABVM
October
10/2.....Animal Blessing, ABVM
10/15....RCIA begins
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Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:
Mary Rappa, Robert Vaccarino, Dale Tarnowieski, Jane Tuohy, Robert DeBona, Patrick Turner.
Rest In Peace: Todd Blankenship, Gretchen Feltes, Noreen R. Francis, Fr Greg Stankus, Michael Manzolillo.
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Weekly Mass Intention Schedule
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Assumption
8-13....5:00pm....Elizabeth Savino Acerra
8-14....9:30am....The People of the Parish
8-15....6:00am....Priest’s Intention
8-16....8:00am....Sr. Maria Jiang
8-17....8:00am....Marilyn Connors
8-18....8:00am....Marge Lawlor
8-19....8:00am....Estrella, Emilia, & Felipe Valdez
St Boniface
8-14....11:15am....For the People of the Parish
8-14....6:00pm....Priest’s Intention
8-15....12:10pm...Michael O’Connor Family
8-16....12:10pm...Healing- Peggy Arche
8-17....12:10pm...Virginia V. Navarro
8-18....12:10pm...Priest’s Intention
8-19....(No Mass)
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Mass Times and Church Hours
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Weekday hours: 7:45am - 12:00 noon Tuesday through Friday.
Weekday Mass: 8:00am Tuesday - Friday
Weekend Masses: 5:00pm Saturday and 9:30am Sunday
Weekend hours
Saturdays 4:15 - 6pm & Sundays 9:00am - 10:45am
The church is closed on Mondays.
Confessions Saturday: 4:15pm - 4:45pm
No First Saturday of the month Mass during July and August.
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St. Boniface
Weekday hours 11:30am - 1:00pm
Weekday Mass at 12:10pm Monday - Thursday
Sunday Masses: 11:15am and 6:00pm
Sunday hours 11:00am - 12:30 pm & 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Confessions during Eucharistic Adoration, 12:30 - 1:00pm, on Wednesdays and before Mass on Sunday 5:15pm - 5:45pm.
The church is closed on Fridays.
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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.
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Or mail checks or envelopes to:
64 Middagh St
Brooklyn NY 11201
Attn: Assumption or St. Boniface
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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
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