Save the Date: In-person gathering on January 24, 7:00pm

A New Year always brings with it opportunities for hope and positive beginnings. Accompanied by the lay leadership of The Oratory Parishes, on Tuesday, January 24th I will host an in-person-only gathering. This will provide an opportunity to present and share plans for the coming months now that Fathers Mark Lane and Anthony Andreassi will be on leave. The gathering will take place at 7pm in our newly-renovated Parish Hall at Assumption. All parishioners from the Oratory Parishes are welcome to attend to talk a little, share a little, listen a little and pray a little. Thanks so much for the consistent words of support I've received these past days.

~ Fr. Mark Paul, CO

Bravo, Bravo! 

The tradition of our parish Christmas Pageant continued on Friday, December 16th with close to 75 of our young parishioners spreading the faith and joy of the Season! The show was fantastic, and the dedication of the performers, teen volunteers, and parent supporters was unparalleled! Congratulations to all who attended, our financial benefactors, and who worked so hard to make this year's pageant a reality - most especially Heather Leykam and her team of incredible individuals! We can hardly wait to see what next year's pageant will bring!

Parish Office Closing

The Parish office will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023.

NO 12:10 Mass on January 2nd at St Boniface.

A message from Father Edwin, pastor of our Sister Parish in Turkana:

Peace and goodness and may you rejoice and be glad for our saviour is not delaying in His coming. It is with much Joy and pleasure we welcome your warm greetings and Christmas wishes. Here in St Mark's Lokitaung we also wish you many blessings in this festival season. God is with us. May the good Lord bless you all. We are humbled.

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

Join Patti on January 21st from 11:30-1:30 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@oratorychurch.org if you plan to attend. RSVP by January 7th so materials can be ordered on time.

Assumption Shelter Returns

After a hiatus during the pandemic, CAMBA is slowly resuming its 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.

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

Upcoming Calendar

January

1/6.......First Friday Sacred Heart Novena following 8am Mass, ABVM

1/7.......9am First Saturday Mass, ABVM

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:

Mary Charles, 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, Vincent Rocco, Ashley Doherty, Armande Charles, Irma Shields, Rev. Christopher Cashman,

Carole Weidmann, Fred Lasker, Enrico Bazzoni.

Candle Dedications

St. Joseph’s Altar candle offered by Connie Leone.

St. Jude & the Blessed Mother candle offered by Kathy Reynolds.

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Assumption

12-31.....5:00pm....For the People of the Parish

01-01.....9:30am.....Michael F. Collins

01-02....No Mass

01-03.....8:00am....Intentions - Daniel Vasquez

01-04.....8:00am....Priest's Intentions

01-05....8:00am....Julieta B. Francisco

01-06....8:00am....Tina Raggi

01-07.....9:00am....Intentions - Girlie Genabe

St. Boniface

01-01....11:15am.....For the People of the Parish

01-01....No 6:00pm Mass

01-02....No Mass

01-03....12:10pm.....Intentions - Laura & Joseph Vespe

01-04....12:10pm....Intentions - Christine & Michael D'Addario

01-05....12:10pm....Prayer Service

01-06....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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