NEWS AND EVENTS

Evangelization

The ABVM Evangelization Team is organizing the Fall Door-to-Door mission for October 3rd. Please consider joining us. We will attend a special 8:30am Mass at ABVM, then depart from the rectory basement at 9:15. We will be knocking and leaving packets of information to let our parishioners know they are in our intentions and that we hope to see them at church. Contact NHoyt111@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to volunteer.

First Friday First Saturday Night of Reparation

The First Friday-First Saturday Night of Reparation will be held in our church on Friday, October 2nd at 7pm with recitation of the Rosary at 7pm, followed by Mass at 8:30pm. Confession will be heard prior to the Mass, and Eucharistic Adoration, readings, and prayers will follow the Mass. The Mass in honor of Our Lady begins around 11:45pm. Please join in honoring the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary to make reparation for outrages committed against them.

Notices

Good News Guitar Group Needs You
If you play an instrument or like to sing (even in the shower!), please consider joining our Good News Guitar group! We play every first and third Sundays of the month at the 11AM service, from October through June. For more information or questions, please stop by our practices every Wednesday night at 7PM in the Church, or email John Chiodo @ jchiodo@hotmail.com. Help us spread the Good News of the Lord through music!! And remember, when you sing, you pray TWICE!!

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!

Bingo

Our next BINGO will be Friday, October 9th. Doors open at 6pm, and all are welcome (you must be 18+ to attend). For $10, you get 3 double bingo cards and 3 specials. You may purchase any other specials for $1 each. Our kitchen will be open for food and drinks (you are welcome to bring your own). We are located in the church hall, and there is plenty of parking. Bingo starts at 7pm, and we are usually done by 9:30pm.

Holy Spirit Power and Praise Group

The Holy Spirit prayer group that meets on Wednesdays at 1:30pm in the Rectory meeting room will resume meeting on August 5th. They praise God as they pray for intentions that are called into the rectory, and meditate on scripture readings. Beginning in September, there will be refreshments at the meeting on the last Wednesday of each month. Come and join in fellowship to pray with others for our family, parish, and the world.

Annual Memorial Mass for the Deceased

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Monte Carlo Night at the Races

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, which buys you dinner, draft beer, water, and soda. Buy a table of 8 tickets for the price of 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.

Youth Ministry

We are excited to grow our Youth Ministry and create a place where young people can belong, believe, become, serve, grow and have fun!

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

Forty Hours Devotion

Our parish annual celebration of 40 Hours will be Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, October 4, 5, and 6. This year's guest is Deacon Michael Pascarella Jr., who will speak on the topic, Experiencing Christ's Presence and Sharing that with the World. Over three evenings, we will examine the tremendous gift of Jesus giving himself to us in the Eucharist and will focus on three Gospels: 1) The Bread of Life Discourse, 2) Jesus Feeding the Multitudes, and 3) the Encounter with Jesus on the Road to Emmaus. Please join us for Evening Prayer (from the Liturgy of the Hours), Sunday through Tuesday, October 4th, 5th, and 6th, at 7:00 PM. Tuesday evening will conclude with a candlelight procession and hospitality in the hall. To bring a dessert, please call Debbie Bean at 267-619-4573.

We will have sign-up sheets in the Narthex for parishioners to sign-up for one of the 40 slots available.

Food Pantry

Our Parish Food Pantry is well stocked with non-perishable items available to anyone in temporary or long-term need. If you or someone you know can benefit from this mission, please contact the Rectory at 215-357-1221 extension 33 or 20 with the individual or family info including any specific requirements or restrictions. Our volunteers will pack bags and boxes for your pickup. All is done in a quick and confidential manner.