The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Boniface
August 27, 2021
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Congratulations to Andrew Froude and his wife Kelly Bird whose daughter was baptized on Saturday August 21 at Assumption. |
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Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:
Denise Galante DePew.
Rest In Peace: Bishop Guy Sansariq, Donald Froude.
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Young Adults in the 21st Century: A Conversation on Faith, Religion, and Culture
Virtual conference to be held by the Office of Mission Integration, Ministry, and Multicultural Affairs at Sacred Heart University.The Zoom links and a program will be distributed to all registrants by Friday, September 3.
We are excited to have you with us and to engage in thoughtful and insightful conversations about helping the Church better serve our Young Adults, and empowering our Young Adults to take on roles as leaders within the Church. To register click here: www.sacredheart.edu/youngadults
Any current undergraduate or graduate student will be able to participate in the conference at no charge.
September 9-11, 2021
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9/11 Memorial Mass
The Oratory Parish of Assumption invites you to join us for a Solemn Memorial Mass. This Mass honors the firefighters of FDNY Engine 205/Ladder 118 who were lost in the 9/11 response and all who died from the attacks of that day.
11am, Saturday, September 11, 2021
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Homecoming at St. Boniface
Join us for an outdoor Coffee Hour. We welcome back the St. Boniface choir on September 19.
Sunday, September 19, after the 11:15am Mass.
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Oratory Young Men’s Group
In its ninth year, the Oratory Young Men’s Group (newly rebranded as OMG) allows young men (21-35) in the Oratory parishes and beyond to connect for prayer, service, and social activities. If interested in learning more, contact Fr Anthony, andreassi.anthony@gmail.com.
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RCIA: A Journey into the Catholic Tradition
The “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” (RCIA) is for men and women who want to journey deeper into the Catholic faith. Some come with little or no religious background. Some were baptized or raised in other Christian denominations and now feel called to explore Catholicism. Others are engaged to or married to Catholics and want to learn more. And some are baptized Catholics who practiced their faith up to a certain point in their lives and now wish to complete the sacraments of initiation. RCIA aims to support you wherever you are.
The 2021/2022 RCIA program will begin in late September, meeting on Wednesday evenings, both on Zoom and in person. All inquiries are welcome and will be kept confidential. For more information, contact RCIA coordinators Rob and Nadine at faith@oratorychurch.org, or one of our pastors, Fr. Mark
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Find Comfort and Connection
with Our Caregiver Support Group
Caregiving is a selfless role, especially when it involves caring for a loved one with dementia. Join a special presentation by “Right at Home,” an organization helping family caregivers better understand and serve loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia. During the presentation, caregivers will have a unique “in their shoes” moment with the Virtual Dementia Tour, a groundbreaking tool that helps caregivers understand and improve future care.
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
Memory Care Neighborhood
21 Clark St. Brooklyn, NY
September 9, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
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An Appeal For Your Input On Women’s Roles in the Church |
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The Oratory Women’s Community, is delighted to inform you that The Women Who Stayed ministry at St. Francis Xavier Church, NYC is celebrating a Feast of Saint Phoebe liturgy. The group is requesting your input on a questionnaire they have developed. Click here to begin conversations about women’s roles.
Their project handbook focuses on women’s historic role in the Church as deacons, and their current status. Their questionnaire stems from discussions at their July meeting, and it invites input through three questions. The responses will be consolidated in their report to the Commission meeting in Rome in the fall.
Actions
- Virtual St. Phoebe Liturgy September 3.
- Read the history of women diaconate in the project handout.
- Write what could be considered a 30 second response to 3 questions and contribute to the report for the Commission on Women.
- Consider hosting a “Home Watch Party” (can be Zoom/virtual event) and conversation group on September 3.
When the Synod requested a papal commission on women, Pope Francis responded that he would pick up the challenge. Let’s join him through the St. Francis Xavier’s Feast of St. Phoebe Liturgy.
Feast of Saint Phoebe liturgy is on Friday, September 3, at 7:00pm
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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.
You will notice new QR codes in both of our church sites which you can scan with your smartphone and connect to Pushpay to support stewardship.
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Or mail checks or envelopes to:
64 Middagh St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Attn: either ABVM or St Boniface
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Summer Weekend Mass Schedule
through September 5, 2021
St. Boniface
9:00am and 6:00pm
Assumption
5:00pm Vigil on Saturdays 10:30am on Sundays
We revert to the regular Mass schedule on Sunday, September 12.
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Prayer to Our Lady of the Oratory
Holy Mary, Mother of God we turn to you in this time of uncertainty. Help us to walk in trust and security as we care for one another. Keep the bonds of charity strong among us when we are apart. Watch over our communities and families with your maternal care. May health and wellbeing surround the Oratory parishes and all people. Teach us to say yes to God, yes to love in our hearts, yes to the Incarnate Word in our flesh. To affirm in our minds only what is true, good and beautiful. And with our whole strengthen teach us to live as true disciples of Christ. Our Lady of the Oratory intercede for us to God that the transforming grace we need may bring us peace and joy. Amen.
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The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Boniface
Roman Catholic Communities in
Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights
Both parishes operate from one office:
64 Middagh Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.875.2096
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