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
The ABVM Evangelization team is organizing the Spring Door-to-Door mission for the morning of Saturday, April 12th. There will be an 8:30 am Mass after which we depart from the rectory basement at 9:15. We will be knocking on doors and leaving packets of information for parishioners to let them know we are praying for their intentions and hope to see them at Church. If we come to your house, we hope to meet you. Contact NHoyt111@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to volunteer. PS: Kids accompanied by parents are welcome too!
The First Friday First Saturday Night of Reparation will be held at our Parish on on Friday April 4th beginning with Confession and the Rosary at 7:30 pm. The Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will begin at 8:30 pm followed by Eucharistic Adoration, consecration prayers and the 9 Offices of the Angels. Come experience this special time of prayer and adoration as we honor Our Lord in the Eucharist during this Lenten season.
Sacrarium Dedication Mass
Please join us on Saturday morning, April 5th, at 11 am, for a Dedication Mass to bless our new parish Sacrarium and Saint Martha Room, located behind the main altar next to the sacristy. The Mass will also be offered in memory of loved ones of benefactors who contributed financially and materially to this project.
Disciple Maker Survey
If you are a parishioner and haven't yet taken the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey, NOW is the time! It's the very important first step in ABVM's quest to grow as missionary disciples of Christ. We are currently assessing our parish's greatest strengths and opportunities. We need your response to help strengthen our parish and to better prepare us for the future, as we strive to grow in missionary discipleship. The deadline to complete the online survey is April 10th. The Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey link is https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/x6b4d6. If you prefer a paper copy you may pick one up after Mass. They will be located in the narthex (entry) of the Church. To submit the completed paper survey, please drop off in the bin provided also, in the narthex of the Church. Deadline for the Paper Copies is Palm Sunday, April 13th.
Rice Bowl boxes are available in baskets in the vestibule of church during Lent. Take one home, fill it with change or checks and return on the week before Easter.
Stations of the Cross
You are invited to walk the Way of the Cross during our Lenten program of Stations of the Cross, held each Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm through April 16. Confessions will follow from 7:00 to 7:20 pm, with Holy Mass at 7:30 pm. The date and version of stations for the remaining weeks are: April 2 - Clarence Enzler version April 9 - Saint Alphonsus Liguori version, April 16 - Pope Saint John Paul II version,
The Knights of Columbus Annual Lenten Food Drive began on Ash Wednesday and ends on April 20th. Anyone can drop off donations before or after Mass at the back of church or hand donations to any Knight.
Lenten Confessions will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
Palm Sunday Evening - Tenebrae Service
On Palm Sunday Evening, April 13th, our parish will offer a Tenebrae Liturgy at 7:00 PM in the church. All parishioners, neighbors and their guests are invited to attend and experience this very moving meditation on the death of Jesus. This liturgy will provide a prayerful opportunity for those who wish to begin Holy Week with time set aside to reflect on the upcoming events of Good Friday.
Sun of Hope Orphanage Village Lenten Campaign
The orphanage, founded by the Holy Spirit Sisters, is located in Tanzania and currently houses over sixty children. The goal is to successfully prepare these children for secondary school, which is a long shot for most Tanzanian children. This is the tenth consecutive year that our parish is holding the Lenten Campaign and the orphanage has come to heavily rely on our assistance for the day-to-day operations of the facility.. We take great pride in the fact that 100% of all donations go directly to Sun of Hope.
How can you help? The orphanage project was extremely successful the past nine years and the Sisters are very appreciative. We would like to continue to assist the Holy Spirit Sisters in their endeavor. Please send your donations to: Sr. Catherine Msuya/Sun of Hope 1257 Lenox Road Jenkintown, PA 19046
Lenten Fish Fry
Our annual Lenten Fish Fry is on Friday, April 4th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and will be held at the Parish Hall. $15.00 per dinner, eat in or take-out. Contact Michael Arment at 215.470.2050 for more info.
Coming to the end soon of our monthly BINGO nights. This month it's Friday, April 11th, same time same place. It is still Lent and no hot dogs but there is great egg salad, tuna salad and pizza. So come and enjoy a Friday night out playing bingo and enjoying a snack or bring your own. To all our newbies, the cost is only $10 for 3 double playing cards plus 3 specials. We also have 2 baskets that you can take chances on. Must be 18 years old.
During this Lenten season, the Vincentian members of THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL continue our mission of Spirituality, Friendship and Service for people in need. With grocery prices so high, we often receive requests for food. We appreciate the non-perishable items from our parish pantry to help folks from going hungry. For perishable food needs, gift cards to GIANT, ACME, OR WALMART are most helpful. The gift cards can be ordered through the parish SCRIP program. Many needy people are living paycheck to paycheck and receiving help with groceries can help them pay other bills such as rent and utilities. As a type of almsgiving, consider donating gift cards so we can help them. Monetary donations are always useful, and we do appreciate the many people who regularly donate in the SVDP donation boxes in the back of the church. Many thanks and know that your money and gift cards go a long way.
Also, the clothing donation bins located at the end of the parking lot help provide money for our conference from the Thrifty Irishman. Please utilize them.
If anyone is interested in working with our members, or just wants to see what we do, you are always welcome to come by when we meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Our answering machine number is in the rectory, 215-357-1221 ext.21. We would love to hear from you.
The Higher Shelf Book Club continues to meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Our meetings are held in the Rectory Meeting Room from 1:00-2:30 pm. Our book for Lent is Blessed are the Stressed by Mary Lea Hill, FSP, published by Pauline Books and Media. If you have questions, text Sharon Koob at 610-585-0212.
The Parish is celebrating our 75th Anniversary with a year-long celebration. Some of the upcoming events are:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 Jack and Jill Bingo
Saturday, June 14, 2025 Family Fun Day
The 75th Anniversary Committee is looking for Sponsors and Craft Vendors for our Family Fun Day on June 14. 2025. If interested please reach out to the rectory at 215-357-1221 x20 or to Bernie Rafferty at 267-244-5431.
 
Brother and Sisters,
Please join me and sign up at https://trustandhope.org/ for a conversation about our Church. Your voice and presence are essential as we plan a new way forward together as the Catholic Church of Philadelphia.
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez
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
