Return of the Exchange of the Sign of Peace at Mass

The exchange of a sign of peace at Mass has a long history and has become an important sign of our communion with one another before we receive Holy Communion. Therefore, it is important that we reintegrate this sign into our liturgies. When the celebrant of the Mass offers Christ’s peace to the faithful, he says, “The peace of the Lord be with you always” to which the congregation responds, “And with your spirit.” Having exchanged Christ’s peace between the celebrant and the congregation, the invitation to share that peace with one another is extended: “Let us offer one another a sign of peace.” This can be done in a variety of ways: a traditional handshake, a bow of the head or simple wave to one another, or a vocal exchange of peace with one

another. What is important is that we respect one another’s decision as to how to exchange peace with our neighbor. If people feel uncomfortable with a physical sign such as a handshake, that should be honored by others. In that spirit, we show our communion with one another as we prepare to receive the Lord in Holy Communion.

Coffee Hour at St Boniface on Sunday, October 30 after the 11:15am Mass.

Please join us for a festive Halloween themed coffee hour on Sunday.

Diocesan Collection

World Mission Sunday retiring collection this weekend at the parishes.

All Saints' Day Mass Schedule

Tuesday, November 1

8:00am and 6:00pm (with music), Assumption

12:10pm (with music), St. Boniface

All Souls' Day Mass Schedule

Wednesday, November 2

8am (with music), Assumption

12:10pm (with music), St. Boniface

Praying for the Dead

During the month of November, it is a long and venerable Catholic tradition to remember and pray for our beloved dead at Mass and in other prayers and rituals. You may write the names of the deceased members of your family and friends in the “Book of the Dead” that will be placed in each church this week or by emailing the names to allsouls@oratorychurch.org. If you send in names for the All Souls Novena of Masses, these will be automatically placed in these books. You are also invited to bring a picture of a loved one to place on St. Joseph’s altar at Assumption.

Celebrating the Good Work and Good People of CHIPS

On October 20 an event was held both raising funds for CHIPS (chipsonline.org) and celebrating strong supporters of the organization going back many years, including these four long time St Boniface parishioners: Br Tom Barton, OSF, Richard Carlson, Paul Kennedy, and the late Dick Sexton. Congratulations to them all, and may the good work done by CHIPS and the Frances Residence always find donors, volunteers, and supporters to sustain this important and needed work for many years to come.

Thanksgiving Food Drive and Mass

Click here for details on upcoming events.

Update from St. Boniface's Sister Parish in Turkana, Kenya

Earlier this year, Father Edwin Tumuhaise was assigned as pastor for our Sister Parish in Lokitaung, Turkana, Kenya. The parish consists of a church and grounds in the rural town of Lokitaung and several outstations in the surrounding area. In recent communications from Father Edwin, we have learned that the bishop for the Turkana region made a pastoral visit to St Mark’s Parish. While there on September 10, he confirmed about 300 candidates from the immediate Lokitaung area and the associated outstations. This was certainly reason for joyful celebration at our Sister Parish! A short time after the Bishop’s visit, about 120 children from throughout St Mark’s Parish were gathered together, taken to the regional capital in Lodwar (about 175 miles away) for a few days, and participated in an inter-deanery competition program. Another wonderful event and a chance for the children of the parish to meet and interact with children from all over the Turkana region. More recently, on October 14, a new deacon was ordained and will be working with the St Mark’s community. Looking ahead, Father Edwin anticipates Family Day programs in December and celebrations for the Golden Jubilee of the parish in April of next year. Excerpts from Father Edwin's most recent message:

..........."Thanks for acknowledging the efforts and for encouraging us as we serve in this hardship area with full of Challenges of hunger, poverty, illiteracy, early pregnancies, early marriages, full time drought, to mention but only a few. .... people are in dire need of assistance both spiritually and materially. You are indeed our strength and when we're strengthened, we also go ahead in all outstations to strengthen others. ... I sincerely thank you for being there for us as we continue praying for each other, especially the third week of each month. .... Our hopes and prayers are that our mother Mary embraces the entire parishioners of St. Boniface in this October the month of the Holy Rosary."

Help for Ukrainian Refugee Family

After being hosted by a St. Boniface parishioner in her home for several months, this family of a mother and her two sons are now looking to rent their own apartment. They are open to even a short stay (three months) while they await TPS status which will open more avenues of support for them. If you have or know someone who has an apartment/independent living space available for rent, please contact Susan, smcfurman@gmail.com

Adult Faith Formation Registration for Confronting Antisemitism

The Brooklyn Oratory Small Groups are meeting and the feedback is as great as ever! A sign up form has been created for the rolling registration for the monthly group that will gather for discussions on Confronting Antisemitism. If you have already registered for this group, you do not need to do so again. Please invite family and friends to the discussions by sharing the link below.

Please see details and register here:

https://forms.gle/85vD1cEBsiYR4T589

Any questions or concerns? Please contact Virginia Navarro, affc@oratorychurch.org.

Announcing the 2022 Christmas Pageant!

Everyone is welcome! Bring your gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and let’s kick up our heels for the best Christmas Pageant in town! Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again! This will be the 22nd year of the Christmas Pageant and we really hope your children will join us! If you are brand new to the Oratory Parishes or an old-timer who has been doing this for years, we NEED you! For those of you who are not familiar with the Christmas Pageant, it is a wonderful experience for both children and adults. There will be dance routines, multiple costume changes, singing (sometimes in different languages) and a bit of comedy as well. Not to mention the kids LOVE it! Now with that said, this is hard work for a very SHORT SIX WEEKS! The kids are

asked to do a lot and parents are asked to help out in various ways, but it’s really worth every minute. So that’s it in a nutshell. Please e-mail us at pageant@oratorychurch.org if your children are interested in participating. Please let us know your children’s names and ages and a cell number where we can reach you. After we get a list together you will get multiple e-mails and sign-up geniuses from us! Looking forward to seeing you! Because there is ALWAYS ROOM AT THE INN!

Dear Assumption and St. Boniface friends:

I want to thank you for all the prayers, cards, texts, and calls over the last five months as I have undergone chemo to deal with metastatic squamous cell cancer. The great news is that there are currently no signs of cancer in my scans. I’m taking a couple of months of rest away from treatment, and then am scheduled to start immunotherapy in January to keep the cancer at bay. I miss you and appreciate you so much!

.....-Fondly, Patrick Turner

Part-time Job in Brooklyn Jesuit Prep

Brooklyn Jesuit Prep is Catholic middle school currently recruiting for a part-time 6th & 7th grade religion teacher to join their mission-driven community. This is a unique and flexible opportunity for someone to make a transformative impact for students at the intersection of academics and faith. Please see the full job description for more information, and reach out to the school's principal, Mr. Russell Quiñones, with questions and application materials: quinones@brooklynjesuit.org.

Upcoming Calendar

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:

Faye Chu, Rakel Cecilia Storne, Kim Manzi, John Pinto.

Rest In Peace: Monsignor Terrence Mulkerin, Philippa McMahon, Patricia Kelly.

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Assumption

10-29....5:00pm......For the People of the Parish

10-30....9:30am......James Miller, Jr.

10-31....(No Mass)

11-01.....8:00am......Nora Simon

11-01.....6:00pm......Immaculada Genabe (Intentions)

11-02.....8:00am......For the Faithful Departed

11-03.....8:00am......William Via

11-04.....8:00am......Evelyn Gentile

11-05.....9:00am......1st Saturday (Priest's Intention)

St. Boniface

10-30....11:15am......For the People of the Parish

10-30....6:00pm......David Randle

10-31....12:10pm......Laura Flores

11-01.....12:10pm......Magdalina Alvarez

11-02....12:10pm......For the Faithful Departed

11-03....12:10pm......Brian Ingalls

11-04....(No Mass)......

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.

Upcoming

• Mission Sunday
• Holy Days: All Saints' Day, All Souls; Day

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What's New With Family Faith

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