Merry Christmas from The Oratory Parishes

As we approach this solemn Christmas season, all of us at The Oratory Parishes (Fathers, Brother, parish staff and dedicated volunteers) express our sincere gratitude to the entire community. There is much for which we are thankful - most especially the special faith community which we call our spiritual home. At the center of Christmas, we find the manger. And at the center of the manger, we find hope - coming into our world as a vulnerable Child. His arrival heralds the joy of something new - something most special. That is the hope which we hold close to our hearts this season. Please know that you and your families will be remembered in a special way at the altar of our liturgies. Please say a prayer for us as well in 2023. We are going to be good!

-Fr. Mark Paul Amatrucola, C.O.

Christmas Schedule of Masses at the Oratory Parishes

December 24th - Christmas Eve

5:00pm Family Mass at Assumption, prelude at 4:30pm

10:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Boniface, prelude at 9:30pm

Christmas Day

9:30am Mass at Assumption, prelude at 9:15am

11:15am Mass at St Boniface, prelude at 11:00am

NO 6pm Mass at St Boniface

Parish Office Closing

The Parish office will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd, 2023. No 12:10 Mass on December 26th and January 2nd at St. Boniface.

Christmas Diocesan Collection

There will be a diocesan collection for Catholic Charities on Christmas Day.

Thank You!

Many thanks to the St Boniface community for supporting our Christmas Cards and Crafts sale these past two Sundays of Advent. As a result of your generosity, we will be able to send an additional $650 to our Sister Parish in Turkana, Kenya. These funds will support the Pontifical Missionary Childhood Program as well as other parish efforts at St. Mark’s in Lokitaung. Thank you all so much!

Assumption Shelter Returns

After a hiatus during the pandemic, CAMBA is slowly resuming their Respite Program and Assumption will again be participating in the Shelter Program this January. We will be hosting about 10 men FOUR nights a week (Monday – Thursday) from January 9th through January 26th. For the shelter to be a success, volunteers are needed to open, cook or stay overnight. If you have questions or wish to schedule a day you can contact Kathy Reynolds, kbridgeview@aol.com (subject : Shelter 2023) or 718-694-9317. The shelter is a very important and rewarding ministry. Please consider volunteering.

Calling all young artists at St. Boniface & Assumption BVM!

Join Patti on January 21st from 11:30am-1:30pm for a pop-up mini-makers retreat. Our time together will include a personal reflection, Visio Divina, and a conversation about the relationship between art and prayer in the teen years. Together we will have time to sketch, paint, brainstorm and share ideas. Snacks and a selection of art materials will be provided but feel free to bring whatever you are working on at the moment including a favorite sketch pad, pen set, or even your latest knitting project! Email pdebonis@oratory.org if you plan to attend. RSVP by January 7th so materials can be ordered on time.

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 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

Tips for Saving Energy and Money

When using the stove or range, here are some tips to help you save energy. Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean, as they will reflect the heat better when they are clean. Additionally, if possible, cover pots and pans when you cook. The food cooks faster and thus you will use less energy. Match the size of the pan to the size of the burner on the stove. This will allow the food to cook more evenly and, therefore, more efficiently. If you have smaller appliances such as toaster ovens, electric pressure cookers, microwave ovens, convection ovens, or crock pots, use them whenever possible for smaller meals rather than your large stove or oven.

Upcoming Calendar

December

12/25.....The Nativity of Our Lord

January

1/8.......F3 Event

1/9.......Camba Program (Homeless Shelter)

1/22.....Baptisms at ABVM

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Carl Cantone, Jr.,Gene Preziosi, Rodney Ward, Frances Koegel,

Olivia Zicchinolfi, Norman Landsberg, Marie Smith, Ernie Tracy,

Faye Chu, Kim Manzi, John Pinto.

Rest In Peace: Cindy Bagley, Irma Shields, Emily Fasano,

Rev. Christopher Cashman, Carole Weidmann, Fred Lasker,

Enrico Bazzoni.

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

The Nativity of Our Lord

Assumption

12-24....5:00pm....For the People of the Parish

12-25....9:30am.....Christmas Flower Dedication

12-26....No Mass

12-27.....8:00am....Lucia Holguin de Correa

12-28.....8:00am....Intentions - Michael Callaghan

12-29....8:00am....Lucia Holguin de Correa

12-30....8:00am....Priest's Intention

St. Boniface

12-24....10:00pm.....For the People of the Parish

12-25....11:15am.......Christmas Flower Dedication

12-25....No 6:00pm Mass

12-26....No Mass

12-27....12:10pm.....Carol Kershaw

12-28....12:10pm....Mass of Thanksgiving (Carmen & Bill)

12-29....12:10pm....Priest's Intention

12-30....No Mass

Mass Times and Church Hours

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

Weekday hours: 7:45am - 9:00am Tuesday through Friday.

Weekday Mass: 8:00am Tuesday through Friday

Weekend Masses

5:00pm 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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