NEWS AND EVENTS

Night of Reparation

The First Friday First Saturday Night of Reparation will be held in our church on August 2nd starting with Rosaries and Confession at 7:30 pm. Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus follows after confessions are heard, then Eucharistic Adoration, Consecration prayers, and the Nine Offices of the Angels. Mass in honor of Our Lady at 12:30 am and more prayers close this evening of worship.

Notices

Help Wanted
The Rectory is looking for a part time employee to work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm. This will be assisting our Administrative Assistant in several office duties. It would include answering phones, answering the door, selling gift cards, typing letters, and entering database information. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. If interested, please contact Linda Vogel Bugglin at 215-357-1221 ext.34 for more information or to schedule an interview.

Fatima, Lourdes and Spain Pilgrimage
From September 30 to October 10, 2024 with Father Mike. For information or to make a reservation, please go to www.TraversingwithKinjiro.com/ABVM or contact Kinjiro Otsuka at 267.214.KIN0 (5460).

Bus Trip to the Blue Army Shrine
There will be a bus trip on Sunday October 13th from our church to the Blue Army shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Asbury NJ. The bus will leave at 9am and return around 4pm. We will join thousands of pilgrims who come to the shrine on the 13th of each month to honor Our Lady and to pray for peace. Call the rectory to reserve a seat or write your name and phone number on the sign up sheet on the desk in the hall outside of the restrooms.

Please pray for all the sick in Assumption B.V.M. Parish as well as for all those who are caring for them.
Names may be placed on the list by contacting the Rectory by phone at 215-357-1221. All of the names will be left on the list for a period of four weeks. If you would like your intention restored to the sick list for an additional four weeks, you must contact the Rectory and request it.

Enhanced Parish Communication by Facebook and Website
As a means to better communicate the various activities of our vibrant parish family, a suggestion came up during a recent parish meeting to include more photos on Facebook and our Website. With the exception of photos of children, please send photos of our parish events to info.abvm@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus

If you are looking to live out your faith in the spirit of charity by helping others, our Knights of Columbus Council Regina Mundi #4052 welcomes you to join us. If you are a man 18 years or older, please contact Rich Gathercole at 267-261-7337 or Steve Jackson at 267 315-5294.

Trenton Thunder Game
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a parish baseball outing to watch the Trenton Thunder on Sunday, August 18th at 5:00 PM. Tickets are $11.00 per seat. For more information and tickets, contact Jack Kelly at 215.264.4487 or look for a Knight after Mass in the next few weeks.

Letter of Eligibility to be a godparent for Baptism or a sponsor for Confirmation

Click here to learn how does one obtain a Letter of Eligibility to be a godparent for Baptism or a sponsor for Confirmation

Parish 75th Anniversary

As part of our upcoming Parish 75th Anniversary planned festivities, the parish is preparing a special Family of Faith commemorative book. Along with collecting photos and ABVM current and historical information we are accepting sponsorship donations from businesses and families/individuals to be listed in the book. There are several Sponsorship donation levels and donations can be made by check or electronically through Parish Giving. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Sponsorships can be listed in memory of a loved one or by an individual business or family name etc. Please make check donations payable to Assumption BVM, indicate: Assumption BVM 75th Commemorative Sponsorship and note the family name or loved one to be listed. Electronic donations can be made via Parish Giving at https://www.parishgiving.org. Log in (or sign up) and choose (Give Now) then select category (Fund Raising) and select (75th Anniversary). Either enter an amount to donate or chose an amount listed. In the memo section indicate the family name and loved one to be listed in memory. Levels of Sponsorship include: Platinum $1000 Gold $500 Silver $250 Bronze $125 Other (Sponsors) $ Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

Also - what better way is there to sharpen up your grilling skills than on an awesome 28 Inch BlackStone Griddle? It comes with a hard top lid, cover and all of the accessories with a tool kit. This griddle is being raffled off to help with the 75th Anniversary of Assumption BVM Church! The cost of the raffle tickets are $5 a ticket or 3 tickets for $10. Drawing will be on July 27th.and you do not need to be present. Someone from the rectory will notify the lucky winner. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket(s), they will be sold at all of the weekend Masses in the Narthex after Mass or you can contact the rectory at 215-357-1221 x20 or X33 and arrangements will be made for you to pick up your tickets there.

Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary makes home and hospital visits to pray the Rosary and share the love of our Blessed Lady. If you would like a visit, please call the rectory office 215-357-1221 ext. 20 or 33.

Catholic Social Services Community Baby Shower Event

Craft Fair