NEWS AND EVENTS

Notices

Church Narthex (Lobby) Renovation Meeting
The Renovation Committee thanks everyone who commented via Email, Facebook or Website on how the Narthex should be renovated.  All comments will be discussed at a meeting on Tuesday, September 5th at 7:00 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room.  We hope to finalize the ideas proposed and solicit bids for the work to be done.  If you haven’t attended previous meetings and are interested, you are more than welcome to attend this meeting.  For more information call Anthony at 215-357-3522.

Catholic Divorce Survival Guide
Assumption BVM Parish is excited to offer again a wonderful Ministry: The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide. This program is for men and women who have suffered from divorce or separation. The twelve week program features a 30 minute DVD presentation that covers topics of shock, denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, money, the courts, the kids, the ex-spouse, annulment, dating, spirituality, remarriage, or staying single, and much more. This will be followed by an open discussion. The sessions are held on Thursday evenings, starting Sept. 14th from 7PM to 8:30 PM. in the rectory meeting room. For information contact Eileen Iandola at 215-953-0351 or Sr. Diane Wolf 215-357-1221.

FOLLOW ME
Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John Being Catholic takes more than simply believing in God or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer - he wants you to be his disciple and friend. To help you answer this call to deeper friendship with Christ, Assumption BVM Parish will begin FOLLOW ME: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John on Thursday, October 5th at 7 PM in the Parish hall. FOLLOW ME invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. You will learn what it takes to follow him. You will experience the joy of divine friendship, and you will see how God - and only God - can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart. Participants of Follow Me will receive a workbook and will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. The eight 30-minute videos, presented by Dr. Edward Sri, will guide you through the Gospel of John. Dr. Sri will explain how Christ’s encounters with others in the Gospel are examples of how he lovingly and persistently calls each of us to a more intimate and life-changing relationship with him. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help us to grow in fellowship as a parish as we grow closer to Christ together. Registration Forms can be found in the pamphlet rack in the vestibule of the church or can be obtained from the rectory. The cost for this year’s study materials is $17. For more information or to register for the study, contact Deacon Bob at the rectory or via email: psykman@verizon.net. Please invite a friend and be sure to register by September 18, 2017. No previous bible study experience is required.

Mass

The 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions
The Second Saturday mass in honor of Our Lady of Fatima will be held on September 2nd at 8:30 AM. The Flame of Love Rosary will be prayed before the mass (7:45 AM) and confessions will be heard following the mass. There are pamphlets in the back of church with more information on Mary, the Rosary and the five first Saturdays.

Indian Latin Catholic Community

Confirmation for the Indian Latin Catholic Community
Bishop John J. McIntyre will visit our parish on Sunday, September 10, 2017 for a Pastoral Visit to the Community and for the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation to 8 young people during the 3:00 PM Mass. Father Shaji Silva extends an invitation to our parish to celebrate with our brothers and sisters on this special occasion, by attending the Mass and sharing a simple meal in the parish hall following Mass. Please submit the following information by August 26 and return it to the Rectory. I/we will attend the 3:00 PM Mass on September 10th, # attending, Name/Names, Phone #.  A Sign up sheet is also available in the Church Vestibule.