Support for Asylum-Seekers and Refugees from Southern Border through the Annual Catholic Appeal

Last week at a meeting with other priests of our area, we had a presentation from a representative of Catholic Charities (CC) about the work it is doing to help and support the thousands of asylees and refugees being transported to New York City from places closer to our nation’s southern border. At the request of the New York City government, the vast majority are first being welcomed and processed by CC at a site on the far West Side of Manhattan. Then as many of them move to Brooklyn or Queens for residence in shelters, CC in our diocese is offering a growing number of sites and neighborhoods (mostly in Catholic parishes) help such as food, clothing for cold weather, diapers, and help with the process to get a more permanent status in order that adults can legally work. At this point, the city has not yet given any funds to CC for all these services, and CC is having to rely on its own resources (mostly budgeted for other services and programs), but it remains hopeful that at least some government funds will be forthcoming. In addition to looking for ways we at the Oratory Parishes can offer practical help (food, clothing etc) to these men, women, and children who are now in our midst and in desperate need, I also request that you prayerfully consider a donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal which helps support CC, Catholic Migration Services, as well as other charitable causes such as Catholic schools and retired priests. Last year the ACA gave over $1.6 million to these first two groups which as you can imagine right now is being stretched to the breaking point. Many parishioners have already made their annual pledge to ACA, and if you are one of them, I thank you.

If you have not done this and are now able to help, especially with this particular need in mind, you can donate electronically here:

https://www.givecentral.org/appeals-form-registration/acp61b987271cee2/user/guest

Please be sure to note your parish as St Boniface or Assumption. Thank you for considering this request and let us continue to pray for the protection and care for all these newcomers in our city.

"When I was in jail, you visited me": A Ministry to Those in Jail and the Formerly Incarcerated

Father Zach Presutti, S.J., Founder and Executive Director of "Thrive for Life" (thriveforlife.org) will be celebrant and homilist at the 6pm Mass on Sunday, October 23, at St Boniface. After Mass, we will have a social where you can hear more about the various ministries he and his organization conduct as well as ways to get involved. One small way to do this already is to bring some items (click here) for care packages that he, his staff, and volunteers bring to area jails and prisons. Please consider joining us for Mass and the social and conversation after!

Baptism Preparation for Parents 

If you are expecting a child or are new to our communities and would like to have your child baptized in our parishes, please register for the next Baptism Preparation Session which is offered through Zoom.

Send your inquiry to: info@oratorychurch.org and we will follow up to register you and send you the print materials. 

Click here for upcoming dates: https://oratorychurch.org/baptisms

Mass Intentions

If you would like to request a Mass for someone living or deceased, ass 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.

Upcoming Calendar

October

10/16..Baptism at 11:15am, StB

10/19..RCIA begins via Zoom

November

11/1... All Saints Day

11/2... All Souls Day

11/4... First Friday Mass, ABVM

11/5... First Saturday 9am Mass with Exposition of the Blessed

............Sacrament and Benediction, ABVM

11/7.... Baptism Prep via Zoom

11/20..Bishop Brennan Visit, ABVM

11/20..Baptisms at 9:30am Mass, ABVM

11/24..Thanksgiving Day

11/27..1st Sunday of Advent

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Rakel Cecilia Storne, Rev. Kenneth Calder, Catherine Rohde, Philippa McMahon, Michael Spieldenner, Maria Figueroa, Kim Manzi ,Patrick Turner, John Pinto.

Rest In Peace: Anthony Gonzalez, Fr. LeRoy Smith, Claire Nolan, Louis Russo, Robert Migliacio.

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Assumption

10-15....5:00pm......Mary McDonnell Biller

10-16....9:30am......For the People of the Parish

10-17...(No Mass)

10-18....8:00am......John and Elaine Vekassy

10-19....8:00am......Cho Family - Thanksgiving

10-20...8:00am......Si Simon

10-21....8:00am......Maria Restituta Loi

St. Boniface

10-16.....11:15am......For the People of the Parish

10-16.....6:00pm......Tony Lau

10-17....12:10pm......Francis Donlin

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

10-19....12:10pm......Louise and Joseph DiSabato

10-20....12:10pm.....Priest's Intention

10-21....(No Mass)

Family Faith Formation Links

First Communion:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o8In6Fuv6p7m9vBOzN3zF0cqkDLNoVag4NRzzolTzsM/edit?usp=sharing

Confirmation:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ceptXwj2r2sKMdQ7LUNP3qaygsQIJkZ5emIWttpf7c0/edit?usp=sharing

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 through Friday

Weekend Masses

5pm Saturday and 9:30am Sunday

Confessions Saturday: 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Prayer and Devotions

Tuesday - St. Anthony Novena (after 8am Mass)

Thursday - Rosary (after 8am Mass)

First Friday, Sacred Heart Novena (after 8am Mass)

First Saturday Mass, 9am with Rosary, Meditation and Benediction

The church is closed on Mondays.

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St. Boniface

Weekday hours 11:30am - 1:00pm

Weekday Mass at 12:10pm Monday through Thursday

Sunday Masses: 11:15am and 6:00pm

Sunday hours 11:00am - 12:30 pm & 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Confessions on Wednesdays 11:45 - noon and before Mass on Sunday 5:15pm - 5:45pm.

Prayer and Devotions

Tuesday to Friday - Rosary (after 12:10 Mass)

The church is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.

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

St. Boniface

Assumption

Or mail checks or envelopes to:

64 Middagh St

Brooklyn NY 11201

Attn: Assumption or St. Boniface

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