Sunday of the Word of God

Pope Francis instituted the Sunday of the Word of God, celebrated this year on Sunday, January 22, 2023. It is an opportunity to consider how we engage with God’s Word individually and as a community. By listening attentively to the scripture readings and the homily, we open ourselves to inner transformation. Consider browsing these resources to use for yourself or your family at https://www.usccb.org/committees/divine-worship/sunday-word-god

Volunteers Needed for ABVM Coffee Hours

ABVM will be hosting a coffee hour once a month after the 9:30 am Mass through June. Volunteers are needed to bring goodies (baked goods, fruit, coffee, etc.) and to help with set-up and clean-up. The currently scheduled dates for coffee hours are January 22,

February 12, March 12, April 16 and June 4. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Coleen McGrath at coleen.mcgrath@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Social Justice Action and Family Faith Collaborate

Join the Social Justice Action Committee and Family Faith to gather gently-used or new slippers, pjs, bras and robes for moms who have come out of prison and are getting back on their feet and back with their families at Providence House. Gifts can be brought to the back of both churches through January 29. Click here to learn more about Providence House.

Initial Questions Requested In Advance

Hi! I certainly have ideas of what I would like to share at our Parish Gathering on Jan 24th. I would also like to prepare, allowing me to speak to what's on folks' minds. I ask that parishioners use this anonymous form to submit their questions in advance.

https://forms.gle/K1Zsk8YbPz1drFCM6

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 7:00pm 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.

~Father Mark Paul, CO

Upcoming Calendar

January

1/21.....Pop up mini maker (young artists)

1/24....Gathering Abvm Hall, 7pm

February

2/12.....Baptism Sunday at St B

2/22....Ash Wednesday

Please keep the sick of the community in your prayers:

Ellen Fraser Burns, Debbie Friedman, Mary Charles, Marie Smith, Faye Chu, Kim Manzi, John Pinto.

Rest In Peace: Cheryl Crisona, Benedetto Caruso, Frances Koegel, Pope Benedict XVI, Cindy Bagley, Vincent Rocco.

Prayer List

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

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.

Candle Dedications at Assumption

Sanctuary candle offered by Notre Thomas.

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

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

Weekly Mass Intention Schedule

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Assumption

01-21.....5:00pm......For the People of the Parish

01-22....9:30am.......Angelo Rodriguez

01-23....(No Mass)

01-24......8:00am......Peter Anselmo

01-25......8:00am......Joseph Hoge Derrough

01-26.....8:00am......Joseph Hoge Derrough

01-27.....8:00am......Joseph Hoge Derrough

St. Boniface

01-22.....11:15am......For the People of the Parish

01-22.....6:00pm......Leoncino Lim & Lillian Lim

01-23.....12:10pm......Intentions - Phyllis Fennelli & James Funari

01-24.....12:10pm......Intentions - Martha & Dennis Loesch and Family

01-25.....12:10pm......Healing - Ed O'Connor

01-26.....12:10pm......Prayer Service

01-27.......(No Mass)

Mass Times and Church Hours

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

Weekday hours: 7:45am - 9:0am 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: 12:10pm Monday through Wednesday

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 Thursday - Rosary (after 12:10 Mass)

Thursday 12:10 Prayer Service with Communion

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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