The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Boniface
August 17, 2021
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Welcome Brady Luk who was baptized on August 8th at St. Boniface. Congratulations to his family, Michelle, Douglas and big sister. |
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Update from the Provost
After spending about five months as a novice in the Oratory, Tim Passow decided to leave and last week returned home to Florida where his two children live. We wish Tim many blessings and offer him our appreciation for time he spent with us discerning his vocation.
Fr Anthony D. Andreassi, C.O. Provost
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From our Pastors
This past week Fr. Michael returned from Haiti prior to the earthquake. The trip was successful, bringing financial aid to feed students and assist those on scholarship. We also sent donations for our sister parish, Notre Dame de Perpetuel Secours – Our Lady of Perpetual Help, along with vestments and other supplies for the parish. Fr. Michael presided and preached at the Sunday Mass, celebrated in an open-air hall under the school and he extended our solidarity and prayers with the community. Fr. Watson and the lay leadership are grateful for our friendship and look forward to finding ways to share the journey of faith together. Thank you for the suitcases, financial donations and prayer support for our sisters and brothers in Haiti.
As you know, the southern/western Departments in Haiti experienced heavy damage from a 7.2 earthquake with more than 1300 dead as of the writing of this piece for the Link. With the Delta variant and instability of the government, the earthquake adds an additional burden to resources already stretched thin. The NY Times noted the absence of help in the following:
Nearly the entire complex of the Chapel of St. Eugene of Mazenod was destroyed, including the seminary and secondary schools the church runs. The Rev. Corneille Fortuna, who helps run the complex, said he narrowly survived when his residence on the property caved in. He was trapped by bricks blocking the entrance until friends were able to pull him out. “Haiti is a country where every disaster is possible,” Father Corneille Fortuna said. “And there is never any help.” (Journalist Maria Abi-Habib – on-line article 8/15/21.
In response to inquiries on how to help, we will take up a special collection this weekend. There will be a drop down in PushPay – Haiti Earthquake 2021 - and baskets in the narthex of each of our church buildings. You may also contribute directly to Catholic Relief Services which has a dedicated fund for earthquake relief in Haiti. CRS Haiti Earthquake Relief. May Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Patroness of Haiti bring relief and hope to the Haitian people in these days.
This column will go on hiatus until the September 14 Link.
Enjoy the last weeks of the summer!
Fr. Michael Callaghan, c.o. and Fr. Mark Lane, c.o.
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Registration is open now!
Family-Based Faith Formation and Sacraments at the Oratory 2021-2022
Oratory families are invited to join a hybrid program this year, including Family Masses, Faith Pods, Small Family Gatherings, and weekly resources at home. Children preparing for First Communion will also join a First Eucharist class meeting once a month with a parent or guardian.
Confirmation kids will participate both online at their own pace and in person/online once a month to do service together.
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Food Donations
Parishioners have generously donated to food collections for those in need conducted by Social Justice Action. These on-going collections will be paused until community space is available in the new building. There are still many opportunities to donate, including local groups, click here. Hospitality ministers will have information on local food banks to share with anyone seeking assistance.
Thank you for your generosity.
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Job Posting: Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, located in East Flatbush, is looking for educators to join our team in Math, Spanish, and Theology. A part of the Cristo Rey Network, Cristo Rey Brooklyn partners with families of all creeds to educate deserving young people from underserved communities to become men and women of faith, purpose and service. By integrating a rigorous curriculum, a unique work-study experience, and the support of an inclusive school community, we enable students to succeed in college and beyond with the values essential to a fulfilling life. See https://www.cristoreybrooklyn.org/teacher-admin to apply.
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Save the Date
The 2021 Baronius Lecture in Church History Presenter: Dr. Cecilia Moore
Topic: "Working with and Against Culture: African Americans, Catholic Religious, and Civil Rights in Virginia, South Carolina and Louisiana in the 1950's and 1960's."
Tuesday, October 26, 6:30pm via Zoom
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Mass Intentions
If you would like to request a mass for someone living or deceased, mass intentions are available for the weeks or months ahead. Email info@oratorychurch.org. The 2022 Mass book is open as well. The offering is $20. Please pay by using Pushpay or by mailing a check to: 64 Middagh St. Brooklyn, NY 11201.
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Prayer for the Feast of the Assumption
O Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother,
We honor you in your Assumption.
You lived your life in full service to the call of God.
You loved the God of our creation above all things and bore the Incarnate Word in your womb that hope might be born anew and a path to joy be made possible for us.
As you faithfully stood with your Son in his life and his death,
Help us to be faithful in our discipleship.
As you were in the midst of the Apostles at the first Pentecost,
Help us receive the Holy Spirit anew each day.
May we join our ‘yes” to yours and so bear Christ anew to our world.
Watch over our Parish and Oratory communities that we may boldly live the gospel. Receive the prayer we offer for ourselves and others in our need and intercede for us.
Pray for us dear Mary, that we made be made worthy of the promises of Christ Jesus our Lord.
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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