NEWS AND EVENTS

Notices

ACTION GOOD NEWS,
Father Mike, Deacon Eric, and a company of ABVM music directors, cantors, readers, altar servers, and adult choir members recently caravanned to the WPVI studios in Philadelphia to pre-record two Sunday Masses. It was an interesting and enjoyable experience for all. Afterwards, our group was graciously invited to explore the newsroom and take souvenir photographs. Click on the Bulletin so you can see the photo of Father Mike and Deacon Eric looked like naturals hamming it up behind the news anchor desk. The Masses are scheduled for broadcast on 6ABC (channel 6) on Sunday, April 21st and Sunday, April 28th, from 5:30 to 6:00 am. Interested ABVM parishioners are encouraged to rise early and tune in.

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.

Faith Chats with Father Mike
These informal gatherings to learn, ask questions, or share doubts about our Catholic faith will be held on May 5 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm in the AMC (former school library) . All are welcome. For more information, email info.abvm@gmail.com. If you cannot participate in person, you can still join us live via Zoom at this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87578129845?pwd=F 6k8As9J53C9oUYE4xxmefYGjFHH6u.You can also access a hyperlink on the ABVM webpage; You can also request a hyperlink at abvmfaithchats@gmail.com.

F.atima, 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).

Message from Fr. Mike

FR. MIKE POST-EASTER MUSINGS
I love you, ABVM Parish Family, and share why I am recently elated by our family of faith. I celebrate our young people who had received their First Communion on April 6, 7, 13, or 14. I am always impressed by their reverence, and I thank you, their parents, for being their first teachers, Mrs. Jennifer Horn and Mrs. Sandy Sebastyen, their Grade 2 teachers at SKD, Ms. Laura Clark, our Principal, and Mrs. Debbie Bean, Mrs. Susan Gallagher, Mrs. Dolly Korimsak, Mrs. Sharon Taylor, and Mrs. Yvonne Ward, their PREP teachers, Mrs. Patty Criniti, our Coordinator of Religious Education, and Mrs. Nora McDonough, our PREP Administrative Assistant, for your dedication to prepare them for Holy Communion.

I celebrate our young people who had celebrated Confirmation on April 20, and thank you, their parents for teaching them before they were of school age. I thank Ms. Laura Clark, our Principal, Mrs. Mary Beth Flatley, SKD Grade 7 Religion teacher, Ms. Ann Marie Baldassare, Mrs. Janice Bauer, Mrs. Kate Bergen, Mrs. Amy Knorr, Mrs. Colleen Kogout, Mr. John Nolan, Mr. James Peters, and Ms. Debbie Tumpak, our PREP teachers and Youth in Action mentors, Mrs. Patty Criniti and Mrs. Nora McDonough for your dedication to prepare them for Confirmation. As I had mentioned to the Confirmation candidates during their Retreat, I will ask them to share their talents and gifts and be involved in our blessed parish family.

Plans are under way for our parish 75th Anniversary celebrations. I am very grateful to Mary Tunney and Tony Crooks, the 75th Anniversary celebration Co-Chairs, and our parish Special Events Committee for their diligent work in beginning to plan a year-long series of celebrations leading to 2025. I am elated to announce the Opening Mass on November 3, 2024 at 11:00 am, with Bishop Timothy Senior, Father ";Tim";, as the Principal Celebrant. Bishop Senior is elated for this invitation, as he fondly remembers his first assignment as a priest. The Closing Mass will be on November 9, 2025 at 11:00 am, followed by a Brunch at the Buck Hotel. Pay close attention to the bulletin, Facebook, the Parish Website, and your email blasts for periodic information as we prepare to celebrate ABVM 75th Anniversary. Peace and love, Father Mike

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.

Mass for Seminarians
Save the date! The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Mass for our seminarians Brandon Schmidt and Theodore Zielinski on Sunday, April 28th at the 11:00 A.M. Mass. The Knights provide spiritual and financial assistance to young seminarians. You are invited to attend a parish social following the Mass to show support and celebrate our seminarians.

ABVM Gift Card Program

Assumption Gift Card Program News McDonalds $10 and AutoZone $25 physical gift cards are now available for sale at the rectory. We no longer offer Wendys and Macys physical cards at the rectory due to lack of sales, but they can still be placed as special orders. Please contact the rectory 215-357-1221, Nancy X20 or Linda X33 with any questions. If you have any suggestions for other gift cards that you might purchase, please let us know and we will see what we can do.

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