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 First Friday-First Saturday Night of Reparation will be held in our church on Friday, September 4th at 7pm beginning with the rosary, Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus begins at 8:30pm with Confession preceding it. Come join anytime in the evening as the Eucharistic Adoration and prayers continue until 1am.
Our students will return on September 14th (Sunday) and September 20th (Monday) 2026. Please register all students as soon as possible. We are currently in need of classroom Aides. Anyone 18 years or older can be an Aide, as well as a Catechist / Teacher, as long as they obtain the required clearances, If you are interested in assisting, please contact our office (215-357-3445; abvmreo18@gmail.com). Note: One of the benefits of being an aide is the Prep fee waiver. Aides who have a child/children enrolled in Prep get their fee reduced by half.
My Parish App
If you can spare 30 minutes of your free time each month, our myParish App can use your help! 30 minutes is all it will take to support the ABVM myParish phone application for iPhones and Android devices. Tasks include checking email, uploading the parish bulletin, and populating the app with messages detailing parish events. For more information on how you can be part of the support team, please contact John Chiodo via email at jchiodo@hotmail.com.
Parish Safety Committee
We are forming a Parish Safety Committee to help promote the safety, well-being, and security of our parish community. All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to participate. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, August 31, at 7:00 PM in the AMC. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Eric at the Parish Office or Michael Arment at (215) 470-2050.
Mass Volunteer Opportunities
ABVM is always looking for volunteers to become Readers, Extraordinary Ministers, Sacristans, Ushers, or Altar Servers. To inquire about helping your parish, please speak to an usher before or after mass. We also invite families, couples, and individuals to participate in the Offertory by bringing up the gifts during Mass. If you are interested, please sign up in the book located in the vestibule or speak with an usher before Mass.
Weekly Eucharistic Prayer Meeting Thursdays, 7:30 pm
Join us for our Eucharistic Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening at 7:30PM. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, a short teaching by Father Wackerman, quiet time, and Benediction. Come and be renewed by the Holy Spirit! All are welcome!
Pancake Breakfast
September 12th, 8AM to 11AM. Unlimited pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Kids DIY pancake decorating - sprinkles, chocolate chips, whipped cream, candy and more. Adults $8, Children under 10 $6, Families 3 or more $6 per person,
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 older, please contact Rich Gathercole @ 267-261-7337 or see one of the Knights after Mass. You can also go to kofc.org and click on Join Us. Specify council 4052 or try our website (www.kofc.org/joinus).
It is almost time for our Friday Night BINGO!! We will be starting up again on September 11, 2026. Mark your calendar for the 2nd Friday of every month; doors open at 6pm, numbers are called at 7pm, and the price is still only $10.00. Must be 18+ to participate. Come on out and have fun!!
When our parish hosts the meal for homeless and needy people, Vincentian members give out personal items donated by our parishioners. We are currently low on bar soap, socks and tee shirts. If you can help, please bring the items to church and leave in the boxes across from the bathrooms. The socks and tee shirts do not have to be new; clean, gently used are fine. Mostly we need XL or XXL sizes.
One of our parish organizations, Helping Hands, is in dire need of volunteers. Helping Hands is a group of parishioners who give other parishioners in need a little 'helping hand' with small tasks that they cannot otherwise do themselves. Without more volunteers, this organization will disband within the next few months. To inquire about volunteering with Helping Hands, please contact Ingrid Trommer by phone at 267-446-7946, or by email: ingridsparetime2@aol.com.
Bible Study starts September 10th at 1pm in the Rectory Meeting room. This fall, we will be studying Peter, a 10-week course available on the Augustine Institute and Formed websites. For more information, please send an email to Phil Schneyman at phils@bikerider.com or text or call him at (267) 397-0977.
This support group will be peer ministry, not therapy. During our sessions, we will examine the grieving process, and how to cope with the loss. There will be a discussion about the Stages of Grief and how to handle the holidays. We will analyze the difference between grieving and mourning. The group will meet in the Rectory Meeting Room on Monday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm from September 14 through December 21. For more information, call the Parish Office at 215-357-1221 x20 or x33. MUST RSVP AHEAD OF TIME. Books will be discussed at a later date.
After many years of organizing the Thanksgiving Food Drive and the Christmas Love Tree/Giving Tree, our organizer (Susanne Brooks) is stepping down. If there is anyone interested in taking over this ministry, please contact the Parish Office (215-357-1221 x33 or x20) for further information. Thank you, Susanne, for all you have done to make this ministry the success it has been for all these years!!
Please be patient as we update our website!!!
Father John will officially be installed as our pastor at a special Mass on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11am, with Bishop Christopher R. Cooke celebrating. There will be hospitality afterwards in the church hall. We will require a firm number of attendees. Even though the cut-off date is September 1st, we are getting close to capacity. Please respond as soon as possible, so we can get a proper head count to our caterer (you cannot just show up).If you want to bring a dessert, please contact Debbie Bean (267-441-8474) and let her know what you are bringing. You can RSVP by calling the Parish Office (215-357-1221 x33 or x20) and leaving a message. Come and celebrate with us!!
When: Saturday, October 3 at 7pm in the Church Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Enjoy a night of fun for you and your friends and family!! Must be 21 or over to participate!! Tickets are $30. Buy a table of 8 tickets, and only pay for 7!!
For more information, you can contact Chris Dern at 215-962-9956 or cdern25@gmail.com. OR you can contact the Parish Office at 215-357-1221 x33 or x20. More information to follow about picking and naming your horses. Volunteers are also needed. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex of the church. This event was a success in the past, and we hope to continue the trend with this event as well.
Childrens Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) during the 11am Mass will begin on Sunday, September 20, for all children ages 4 thru 10. During this special time, children will be dismissed before the Scripture readings to hear and reflect on God's Word in a way that is engaging and appropriate for their age. They will return to the congregation before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We are seeking volunteers (ages 18+, and who can obtain the required clearances) to support this ministry. Volunteers help share God's Word with our youngest parishioners in a welcoming, faith-filled environment. If you are interested in serving, please contact the Parish Office (215-357-1221 x33 or x20), or Mrs. Taylor at 215-850 8192 for more information.
We are excited to grow our Youth Ministry and create a place where young people can belong, believe, become, serve, grow and have fun!
BELONG - Build friendships and find a welcoming community. BELIEVE - Grow in a personal relationship with Jesus. BECOME - Develop confidence, leadership, and faith. SERVE - Put faith into action by helping others. GROW - Discover how Catholic faith connects to everyday life. HAVE FUN - Make friendships and memories that last!
A place where young people are known, valued, supported, and invited to grow in faith. WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are looking for donations of board and card games, LEGOs, Foosball table or similar game, Flat-screen TV. Every donation can help us create a welcoming space where our young people can gather, build friendships, and grow in faith. Want to donate or learn more? Diane Peters at dpeters727@gmail.com or Jim Peters at jpeters@abvmprep.org or 215-741-0815
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
