As you take the time to explore our website, you can draw a conclusion that we are a very active parish. Assumption BVM is a tight-knit family of faith, dedicated to our Blessed Mother, Mary. We are disciples of Jesus, who worship God and love our neighbor. As you get a “glimpse” of our many activities, I encourage and invite you to experience our family, and enhance our family by sharing your talents and gifts.
Reverend Mike Davis
Volunteer Needed for Adoration
We have an open time slot that needs to be filled from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Tuesdays during Adoration on a regular basis. Please contact Deacon Eric at 215-357-1221 x24 to sign up. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Parish Volunteer Appreciation Day -
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025, at 10:00 am -- A SPECIAL MASS JUST FOR YOU!
Members of all ABVM groups, councils, committees, prayer groups, ushers, altar servers, readers, EMs, housekeepers, Knights of Columbus, etc., .... all volunteers are invited! If you serve, please come and receive the special blessings you deserve for your service! Refreshments will be provided in the Hall after the Mass. Please RSVP to the rectory by January 25th if you plan to attend. (if possible Group leaders please estimate how many in your group are attending.) Your timely RSVP will help us plan for refreshments accordingly.
Many Thanks and a Hope-Filled New Year
I thank you all for your presence and generous gifts. I rejoiced when I celebrated the Christmas Masses with you. I love the reunions during Christmas and am always grateful to see all of you who are here. The Jubilee Year, a phenomenal experience occurring every 25 years, actually began on December 29, and concludes on December 28, 2025. In the document (Bull) Spes Non Confundit, Pope Francis refers to Romans 5:5 ";...and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us."; Pope Francis writes ";This hope...makes us rise above our trials and difficulties and inspires us to keep pressing forward never losing sight of the grandeur of the heavenly goal to which we have all been called";. You all know my frequent mention of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, of which individual confession is a part. What is a Jubilee Year? Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly provides a good answer in the December edition of Columbia, the Knights of Columbus publication: A special time of reconciliation and conversion - an opportunity to look back on our lives to ask the Lord for forgiveness and to seek his help as we strive to lead lives of greater holiness.
Peace and blessing. Father Mike
It's BINGO time - January 10th in the Church Hall! Doors open at 6PM, first number called at 7PM. Cost is still $10 for 3 double cards and 3 specials, the other specials are $1.00 each. Kitchen will be open or bring your own. Everyone welcome but must be over 18 years old. Come over and give us a try - you'll like it.
The Higher Shelf Book Club resumes its meetings on January 9th, when we will discuss Between Heaven and Mirth, by James Martin, SJ, published by Harper One. As a reminder, the club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 1-2:30 pm. If you have any questions, please text Sharon Koob at 610-585-0212
It is hard to believe that 75 years have gone by - 75 years of love, life and faith. The Parish is celebrating this momentous occasion with a year-long celebration. There are several upcoming events which will really make the 75th year unforgettable. So mark your calendars. They are:
1. Saturday, February 15, 2025 - ABVM Goes Country : Country Line Dancing and Lessons-with Shotgun Jenny and Live Music by Country Mile. Tickets are $35 and $40 at the door. Must be 21 or older to attend. For more information: 215-357-1221, x20.2. Saturday, May31,2025 - Jack and Jill Bingo. More information to come.
As a vital collection for our local Church and the hundreds of thousands of our brothers and sisters who truly rely on the services provided by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I thank you all who have already contributed. As of December 27th, our parish has contributed $26,065, or 64.82% of our goal of $40,213, and I thank you, as the overall contributions from our local Church thus far amount to 6.5 million dollars of the 10 million dollars goal. We all know the financial difficulties due to inflation, and the many charitable requests which we all receive; such appeals are stressful, especially for you on fixed incomes. On behalf of Archbishop Perez and the hundreds of thousands of our needy brothers and sisters who count on our local Church to help them, please make some contribution if you have not yet, and please remember every contribution is necessary and vital. Look for updates in the coming weeks to notice our parish progress in support of the Catholic Charities Appeal 2024. Envelopes will be in the book racks in the pews.
Regular Mass
Schedule
Saturday Vigil
5:00pm
Sunday Masses
8:00 am
11:00 am
Daily Mass
Mon - Fri
8:30 am
Holy Days
6:30 am
10:00 am
7:00 pm
Holidays
9:00 am
