Thank You for Your Service!

The Girls Scouts and Year 2 Confirmation students had a great time making desserts, serving dinner, and prepping lunch boxes for the ABVM men’s shelter.

Update on Gertrude Conway

Long-time ABVM parishioner Gertrude Conway has recently moved to a senior residence in Delaware where she is being cared for. She would be happy to hear from her friends from Assumption. Cards and notes for Gertrude can be left in a special receptacle in the back of the church or sent to the parish office where they will be forwarded to her. She also asks that we remember her in our prayers as she promises to do the same for us.

Oratory Parishes Family Faith Formation (F3) Information

https://tinyurl.com/F3-Page

January 26 is the next meeting of Family Faith.

Walking Tour of Abolitionist Place

Please join the Oratory's Social Justice Action Committee (SJAC) for a neighborhood walking tour sponsored by the Friends of Abolitionist Place. Marking the fourth anniversary of the Landmark designation for 227 Abolitionist Place this walk focuses on the abolitionist, suffragist and civil rights history of downtown Brooklyn. The life of Mama Joy, who lived at 227 Duffield Street and was a frequent St. Boniface visitor, will be remembered as well. Interested attendees can meet in the rear of St. Boniface after the 11:15am Mass. Questions? Please email stbonifacesjc@gmail.com.

Sunday, February 2, 12:30pm, 227 Abolitionist Place, one block from St. Boniface on Duffield Street.

Save the Date ~AFF Scripture Study

As part of our Adult Faith Formation, we invite you to join us for a monthly scripture study series focusing on the Gospel of Luke, which will be the main Gospel for the liturgical year (Year C). For any questions, please reach out to Fr. Anthony Balakishore Nagothu at knagothu@oratorychurch.org.

Wednesday, February 19, 7-8pm, Assumption Parish Hall

Save the Date: March 3

Volunteer Thank You!

We have so many folks who volunteer in so many ways at our Oratory parishes. It is a tremendous effort of selfless service and acts of love. In appreciation for all you do, please come to a gathering on Monday, March 3, at 6 pm in Assumption Hall. Who isinvited? Anyone who has volunteered in the parishes in any capacity! Come for some food, refreshment, fellowship, and a double portion of gratitude!



Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/qHRSnzFHKRBueuqD7

Visit our Sister Parish in Turkana, Kenya this coming summer.

Help strengthen our Sister Parish relationship with St Mark’s Parish in Lokitaung, Turkana, Kenya by participating in an in-person visit, along with other Oratory community members, in the summer, 2025. Several years have passed since our last visit, so it is time to reinvigorate our friendship in person. Learn about the scope of parish activities, its outreach in the region, and its growth, challenges, and successes. Visit new groups created in the parish to enrich faith and reinforce community. Develop an understanding of how we can support our Sister Parish more effectively and build a stronger, more vibrant relationship for BOTH of us. Experience a joy-filled Sunday Mass, visit outstations at some distance from the central parish, take part in activities with local parishioners, and learn how the large nomadic population is served by St Mark’s small pastoral staff. Then return to share what you have learned and experienced with the Oratory communities upon your return. Then join the Sister Parish Committee to continue to foster this relationship.

For more information please contact Joan Schieber, jerryjoan@nyc.rr.com or

Torkil Heggstad, torkilheggstad@gmail.com

Baptisms at the Oratory Parishes

Are you welcoming a new addition to your family or are interested in having your child baptized at Assumption or St. Boniface? You can find details on our website about how to proceed: https://oratorychurch.org/baptisms. We welcome families with children and look forward to celebrating your child’s baptism!

Upcoming Diocesan Collection

Diocesan collection on Sunday, January 26, 2025 for Churches in Need.

This collection helps meet the needs of rebuilding pastoral initiatives as well as physical structures such as churches, schools and catechetical centers. Your generosity is appreciated.

Assumption https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurch?src=hpp

St. Boniface https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurchbrooklyn

First Saturday 9am Mass at Assumption on February 1.

Oratory Evening Prayer on Monday, February 3, 6:15pm.

Upcoming Coffee Hour dates

February 16 at St. Boniface

February 23 at Assumption

Mass Intentions

If you would like to request a Mass for someone living or deceased, Mass Intentions are available. 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.

Xavier’s Racial Justice Group’s Next Book: The New Jim Crow

Discussions via Zoom will start Feb 17. For more information and to register, email:

sfxracialjusticegroup@sfxavier.org.

Embrace Community with Sisters of St. Joseph

Join us to explore the enriching lives of our Associates. Associates are men and women dedicated to living the charism of "love of God and love of neighbor without distinction" in their daily lives. They gather monthly in a local community to reflect and pray in the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and to support each other in their spiritual journeys. Curious to learn more? Reach out to csjassociates@csjbrentwood.org and start your journey of connection.

Book Talk: Seeing with the Heart

A Guide to Navigating Life's Adventures

St. Francis Xavier Parish in Manhattan invites you to this talk by Fr. Kevin O'Brien, SJ about his new book.

For more details and to register: https://forms.gle/FRjtEiZv2aTQ7aYB7

Click here to see our event flyer, Kevin O'Brien Event Flyer.pdf

Saturday, February 12. 10am-noon at 46 West 16th Street

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Readings:

.https://bible.usccb.org/readings

Assumption

1-25 ..5:00pm ...For the People of the Parish 

1-26 ..9:30am ...Joseph Hoge Derrough

1-27 ..8:00am ...Joseph Hoge Derrough

1-28 ..8:00am ...Blessings-Jimmy Cho

1-29 ..8:00am ..Joseph Hoge Derrough

1-30 ..8:00am ...James McGrath

1-31 ..8:00am ...Intentions-Fr. Mark Paul

2-1 ....8:00am ...Intentions-Girlie Genabe

St. Boniface

1-26 ..11:15am ...For the People of the Parish 

1-26 ..6:00pm ...Terrrence Rintoul

1-27 ..12:10pm ...Dr. Mario Ablondi

1-28 ..12:10pm ...Healing-Tim Kelly

1-29 ..12:10pm .. Community Prayer

1-30 ..12:10pm ...Priest's Intention

1-31 . 12:10pm ...Margaret Cavanaugh

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Sharon Anderson, Ruth Sanchez, Larry Chodoff, Stephen Janove, Nadine Hundertmark, Riley Forelli, Pina Gallaro, Madeline Kiner, Patricia Jung, Laurie Rising, Janice Clarke, William Gould, Maria Fusco, Maria Lopez, Alice Mulholland, Mary Simon Charles, Mary Cella, Kim Manzi.

Rest In Peace: Frances Mollusky, Bela Zalan,Cathy Lemon, Br. Gabriel O’Brien, OSF, Wanda Liberatore, President Jimmy Carter, Fr. Daniel Murphy, James McGrath, Kathy Slater.

Prayer List

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, email the parish office at info@oratorychurch.org or go to the website: https://oratorychurch.org/contact-us and complete the information there.

Upcoming Calendar

January

1/25....Coffee Hour, ABVM Parish Hall

1/26....F3 Session

1/26....Coffee Hour, ABVM Parish Hall

February

2/2....Presentation of the Lord

2/3....Feast of St. Blaise

2/9....Baptisms at St. B

Candle Dedications at Assumption

Sanctuary candle offered by Connie Leone

St Joseph candle offered by Connie Leone

Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds

St. Jude candle offered by Notre Thomas

The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

55 Cranberry St. between Henry and Hicks

Brooklyn Heights

Church of St. Boniface

190 Duffield St.

Downtown Brooklyn

Daily Masses

Monday - Friday, 8:00am at Assumption

Monday - Friday, 12:10pm at St. Boniface

Weekend Masses

Saturdays, 5:00pm at Assumption

Sundays, 9:30am at Assumption

Sundays, 11:15am and 6:00pm at St. Boniface

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The Sacrament of Penance

Saturdays, 4:15 - 4:45pm at Assumption

Wednesdays, 12:30pm at St. Boniface

Sundays, 5:15 - 5:45pm at St. Boniface

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Weekday Church Hours

Monday through Friday, 11:30am - 1:00pm at St. Boniface

Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 9:00am at Assumption

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Prayers and Devotions

Rosary, Tuesdays & Thursdays after the 12:10pm Mass at St. Boniface,

Thursdays after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

St. Anthony Novena, Tuesdays after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

First Fridays, Sacred Heart Novena after 8:00am Mass at Assumption

First Saturdays, 9:00am Mass with Rosary, Meditation and Benediction at Assumption

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 Assumption: https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurch?src=hpp

For St. Boniface: https://pushpay.com/g/oratorychurchbrooklyn?src=hpp

Or mail checks or envelopes payable to “Assumption RC Church” or “St. Boniface RC Church” to:

64 Middagh St

Brooklyn NY 11201

Attn: Assumption or St. Boniface